Junzhou City Lord's Mansion. As soon as Song Qingshu and Xiao Zhao got off their horses, someone came forward to greet them. Looking carefully, it was He Yeyun and Peng Yingyu who were leading the battle, followed by the soldiers of Baima Village, and Mingrui, whom they had not seen for a long time.

Mingrui had a long beard and looked much calmer. When he saw Song Qingshu, he took the initiative to say hello, "Young Master Song, long time no see."

It turned out that Yang Xiao and others had arrived in Junzhou Prefecture, and Mingrui was a most devout believer in the Ming Dynasty. He changed his name to "Ming", which is evident. Yang Xiao only briefly mentioned that Song Qingshu was the savior of the Ming Dynasty.

, Mingrui took the initiative to apologize.

"There has been a lot of neglect before. I hope Mr. Song Shaoxia will not remember the faults of villains." Mingrui cupped his hands and said.

After a few brief greetings, Mingrui welcomed Song Qingshu into the mansion. Yang Xiao and other senior Mingjiao officials were sitting in the hall, and when they saw Song Qingshu, they also stood up to say hello.

"Young Master Song, do you know what the situation is like in Wudang Mountain?"

Song Qingshu was about to ask about this matter, but he didn't expect that the Mingjiao's information was so well-informed.

"Fortunately, I have dealt with the people sent by Yuan Ting, and now the mountain has returned to normal."

"That's good." Yang Xiao sighed and said, "According to our Mingjiao information network, the six sects were ambushed by elite Yuan troops on their way back to the Central Plains. What's strange is that all the masters of the six sects are here, so why not

No one could escape?"

Zhao Min still planned to arrest the masters of the six sects, and Song Qingshu was naturally aware of this matter.

"Master Yang, do you still remember the incident where everyone was poisoned at Green Willow Villa?"

"Is it Shixiang Ruanjin Powder?" Wei Yixiao suddenly realized.

Song Qingshu nodded, "Yes, the Yuan people most likely used Shixiang Ruanjin Powder to sneak attack on the disciples of the six sects."

The six sects hurriedly retreated after retreating from Guangmingding. They were anxious all the way, and their precautions were not as good as usual. Zhao Min was very clever, and with the help of the two elders Xuan Ming and many royal warriors, it was not difficult to defeat them one by one.

Zhao Min captured the six major sects and escorted them all the way to Dadu and imprisoned them in Wan'an Temple. The six major sects in the Central Plains were leaderless and naturally collapsed at the first touch. Zhao Min imprisoned these martial arts masters not only to gain access to their martial arts, but also to make them

They surrendered.

In order to suppress the morale of the Central Plains martial arts community and the anti-Yuan rebels, the Yuan people made no secret and escorted the heads of the six major sects from the main gate to Beijing with great fanfare. Now everyone inside and outside the world knows about this.

Yang Xiao came to look for Song Qingshu, partly to inquire about the news. If Wudang Shaolin had fallen, then the Mingjiao would be alone and unable to support itself.

"The situation in Shaolin is still unclear, but I can guarantee that the mountains behind Shaolin are absolutely safe."

The most heavily guarded part of the Shaolin Temple is the back mountain, which is guarded by Sandu. Unless Zhang Sanfeng comes in person, who else in the world today can stand up to three Dzogchen masters with one person?

Sandu had reached the master level more than ten years ago, and it is reasonable for him to have reached the Great Perfection now. Even though many temples in the front mountain of Shaolin Temple have been severely damaged, the back mountain where its foundation is located - the Sutra Pavilion is guarded by Sandu.

He will definitely be safe and sound.

"Now the morale of the martial arts community in the Central Plains has been greatly reduced, and the rebels are also facing high pressure to escape from a million-strong army. Another thing I came here to do is hope that Young Master Song can go north with us."

Yang Xiao said with a serious face. The rebels on the west route of the south are led by the Jingfan rebel alliance composed of Junzhou Mingrui, Jingzhou Meng Haima, and Xiangyang Wangquan. The east route is led by the Jianghuai faction composed of Haozhou Guo Zixing and Xuzhou Li Zhi.

Rebel Army. Across the Huaihe River is the largest rebel force - Liu Futong's northern rebel army.

The only people that the Mingjiao can actually command and control are Junzhou Mingrui and Liu Futong from the north. But Liu Futong's identity is different after all. After Han Shantong's death, as Yang Dingtian's only direct disciple, he also took full advantage of it.

It was only now that he was forced by a million-strong army that Liu Futong sent a request for help to the Mingjiao headquarters. His idea was simple and crude, but it was also the most practical.

"With one person's power, Tuotuo can save Yuan Ting and his generals."

Tuotuo was different from other Yuan people, and even more different from the dead Boyan. He was a Yuan person who was proficient in Han culture. He knew what the Han people needed most. He even proposed a very clear policy of "using China to control China".

It's just that most Yuan court officials sneered at such brilliant remarks.

"As long as Tuotuo dies, his millions of troops will no longer have anyone to command them, and they will fall apart in an instant."

Yang Xiao narrowed his eyes and spat out four words, "Assassination, Tuotuo."

"Capture the heads of enemy generals from an army of millions, Leader Yang..." Song Qingshu seemed to be smiling but not smiling.

This is not a martial arts drama. No matter how powerful a grandmaster is, it is impossible to deal with thousands of troops. Let alone one million people, even if there are a million pigs lying around and asking you to kill them, you will be exhausted.

Even if he were to assassinate Tuotuo, there would be no return! Judging from the current contacts, Tuotuo, a figure whose status is no less than that of King Ruyang, doesn't have a master guard by his side?

Zhao Min, a princess, was able to command figures like the two elders Xuan Ming. The Prime Minister of Yuan Ting, who commanded an army of millions, secretly protected his master - Grandmaster? Even above the Grandmaster?

Yang Xiao raised two fingers, "There are at least two martial arts masters around Tuo Tuo. In the Ming Cult, Eagle King and I have both entered the master realm. Together with Young Master Song, the chance of winning is 60%."

Song Qingshu showed grandmaster-level combat prowess in the battle at Guangmingding, although the only grandmaster who truly defeated him was Master Miejie. Master Miejue relied on the power of Yitian Sword all the year round, so she was a great master.

But she is also a grandmaster after all. Song Qingshu single-handedly defeated several sect leaders. A master, even a grandmaster, may not be able to do it. But this is because he used the Dugu Nine Swords to cooperate with the Great Shift of the Universe and was familiar with the leaders of various sects.

Only in this way can we defeat them.

If he really encountered an unfamiliar and mature Grandmaster, Song Qingshu might not be able to benefit from it.

Seeing Song Qingshu's hesitation, Yang Xiao added, "Young Master Song, this matter is not only related to the survival of the rebel army, but also to all our sects."

Wei Yixiao continued: "Young Master Song, the leader of the noble sect Song has also been imprisoned in the Wan'an Temple in the capital. If you use your own efforts, I am afraid that you will never be able to save your father."

He smiled sarcastically and said, "Young Master Song, as long as you agree to go with us to assassinate Tuotuo, then the matter at Wan'an Temple will naturally be much easier to handle."

"As soon as Tuotuo's million-strong army is defeated, the rebels across the country will be able to switch from defense to offense. At that time, Yuan Ting will be in dire straits, and we can also take the opportunity to sneak into Dadu and rescue everyone from the six sects." Yang Xiao revealed the plan in full.

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It turned out that he had Song Qingshu's mentality in mind, and this was the reason he couldn't refuse. If he wanted to rescue the Wudang sect trapped in Wan'an Temple, he had to cooperate with them.

Kill Tuotuo first. Under the counterattack of the rebels from all over the country, how can the Yuan Dynasty still care about people like Wan'an Temple?

Song Qingshu didn't reply. He was still waiting for the conditions. This alone was not enough.

Yang Xiao smiled and said: "Young Master Song, I have secretly contacted the rebels from all over the country and the Jianghu forces behind them. As long as Tuo Tuo dies, I can guarantee that the Yuan Dynasty will be torn apart in an instant. When Liu Futong's rebel army goes on the Northern Expedition, we can take advantage of the chaos to sneak into Dadu.

Save people."

"Master Yang, do you still remember the agreement on Guangmingding? I really don't want any unpleasant things to happen at my feet anymore." Song Qingshu scratched his head and said.

Yang Xiao is also a smart person. When he heard this, he knew that he had some unpleasantness with the people in Baima Village in his early years. He had heard Peng Yingyu say it a long time ago. The meaning of Song Qingshu's words could not be more obvious. He was asking for conditions!

"Song Shaoxia, when the matter is completed, you will restore peace and tranquility around Wudang Mountain." Yang Xiao said.

Song Qingshu also shook his head, "Everyone is responsible for the rise and fall of the world. Wudang is also willing to contribute its own strength to the anti-Yuan plan."

Yang Xiao frowned. He thought what kind of conditions Song Qingshu would put forward, but he didn't expect that it was for power and territory. But now the Mingjiao only really controls Junzhou and the north.

"What does Song Shaoxia mean?" Yang Xiaoping stepped back and asked quietly.

Song Qingshu no longer hid it and said directly: "The command of the Junzhou rebel army belongs to our Wudang sect."

Yang Xiao looked hesitant, but it was not that he was reluctant to part with the Junzhou rebels. It was just that although the leader of the rebels, Mingrui, obeyed his words, his subordinates were not like that at all.

"Young Master Song, let me tell you the truth. Not all of these rebels are Mingjiao disciples. If you also want to join the anti-Yuan cause, I'm afraid you will have to start a new one."

This means that the territory and power can be ceded to you, but you can't surrender it even if the troops are given to you.

Song Qingshu had thought about this problem a long time ago and said with a smile: "Master Yang, don't worry. I want Master Peng Yingyu to take charge here. I believe that the Junzhou Rebel Army can integrate well with Wudang."

Yang Xiao's mouth twitched. This Peng Yingyu is one of the Wusan people. He has an unusual position in the religion, and his experience in rebellion outside is also quite profound. Mingrui, Ni Wenjun, Zhao Sheng, Fu Youde and other generals are all his disciples

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If Peng Yingyu can take charge of Junzhou, even if Wudang is replaced as the backer, the rebel army will not fall apart.

After the two discussed, the plan was finally determined. Song Qingshu participated in the assassination incident, while Mingjiao took the leadership of the Junzhou Rebel Army as the price.

The Wudang Sect needed to support a spokesperson in the rebel army. When Song Qingshu was looking through the roster of Wudang's peripheral disciples, he accidentally discovered a familiar name - Xu Zhenyi.

The reason why Xu Zhenyi is written on the front page of the outer disciple list is not because of his high martial arts skills. There is only one reason - he is rich.

On Zhang Sanfeng's 100th birthday, Xu Zhenyi's gift of tribute money exceeded the combined gifts of everyone.

"What a coincidence, this Xu Zhenyi is also Xu Yingying's father."

Xu Yingying was a disciple of the Jingle Palace who took up the sword formation position on Seven Star Peak and was later thrown out by Song Qingshu. She was very beautiful, but her martial arts skills were mediocre.

"Xu Zhenyi, okay, I've decided it's you!" Song Qingshu wrote the words "Xu Zhenyi" with a brush in his study, wrapped it in an envelope, and asked Xiao Zhao to pass it to Yang Xiao.

Within two days, Mingjiao invited Xu Zhenyi over from Jinling. However, at this time, he was wrapped in a linen bag. Song Qingshu was quite surprised when he saw it.

He stepped forward and untied the other party. As soon as he opened the black bag, a big head popped out. After a closer look, he saw that it was indeed the wealthy businessman he accidentally saved on the mountain road that day.

Xu Zhen was about to curse, but when he saw Song Qingshu, he stopped talking. His mouth was still open and his eyes were moving, as if he was thinking about something.

"You, are you the son of the head of Song Dynasty?"

Song Qingshu then remembered that he had a different face when he saved him that day, so how did he recognize him?

He raised his head to ask the person in charge for help. Zhou Dian looked over and the two of them frowned and said, "He refused to go with us, so we had no choice but to do this."

"If you had said earlier that Mr. Song invited me here, how could I have refused!" Xu Zhenyi pointed at the two of them with a look of grief and anger, "This monk and this lunatic, when they came, they said they were invited by the Ming Cult.

I was a guest. I thought that I had never had anything to do with Mingjiao, but these two men knocked me out with a stick, put it in their pockets, and ran away..."

The indescribable Qiankun Yiqi bag was torn open by Zhang Wuji, but he still couldn't get rid of the habit of using the bag to cover people.

Song Qingshu comforted him, "Senior Brother Xu was frightened. Qingshu will apologize on their behalf."

When Xu Zhen heard Song Qingshu calling him "senior brother", he was even more shocked. He quickly stood up and cupped his hands and said, "I don't dare to accept it, I don't dare to accept it... I just don't know what Mr. Song is asking for here."

Song Qingshu looked at it and said nothing, and Zhou Dian and the other two glanced at each other, and they retreated in a wise manner.

Song Qingshu then said: "Senior Brother Xu, I will tell you directly - we have decided that you will be the commander-in-chief of the Junzhou Rebel Army."

Xu Zhen was stunned for a moment, thinking that he had heard wrongly, and then said with sincerity and fear, "How can I be so virtuous and capable as to be able to shoulder this important responsibility?"

Xu Zhenyi was a very smart man, otherwise he would not have become a wealthy businessman who managed several provinces. Song Qingshu said this because he was interested in his financial strength.

What is most needed for rebellion? It is nothing more than money. Money can make people go around, and money can make the army defect in the face of battle. This is the power of money.

If he was asked to donate money to a gentleman, Xu Zhen would take as much as he wanted without saying a word, but if he was asked to be the commander of the rebel army, he would just stick his head in his belt.

Everyone knows that although these rebels are making trouble, as long as millions of Tuotuo troops from the north of the Yangtze River cross the river to the south, all the heads of these rebels will be moved.

"I know what you are worried about. I just want to tell you in advance that I, Wudang, will not officially raise the anti-Yuan banner until the crisis in the north is resolved."

"North?" Xu Zhenyi's eyes narrowed. Could it be... He is also half a martial artist. Naturally, he knows that what martial arts people like to do most is assassination. Indeed, as long as Tuotuo dies, the million-strong army will be destroyed.

It may fall apart overnight. The rebel army will survive from the desperate situation, and anti-Yuan patriots across the country will rise to meet the trend. At that time, the Yuan Dynasty will face the real crisis of overthrow.

Both sides are betting on Tuotuo. If he lives, Yuan Ting will live; if he dies, the rebel army will live.

"Xu Zhenyi, don't forget, you still owe me your life. We haven't seen each other for many years on Chuzhou Mountain Road." Song Qingshu said casually before going out.

Xu Zhen was shocked when he heard it. He, he turned out to be...

After Xu Zhenyi's matter is settled, Song Qingshu will set off with the Mingjiao people to the east to meet Guo Zixing, Li Zhi and other eastern rebels.

When setting off, Xiao Zhao had to go with him. In addition, Zhang Wuji also said that he was doing his part, but Song Qingshu had forgotten his existence. He had practiced the Nine Yang Magic Skill, plus the Great Shift of the Universe as a gift, so he should have the power of a master.

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Chapter completed!