Although the army that suppressed the rebellion recaptured Jiankang City, and all the rebel forces in the city were defeated, Jiankang City still did not usher in the long-lost peace, and instead became more turbulent than before.
After the armies entered the city, they began to plunder the entire city. The people were looted over and over again, making the already poor situation even worse.
In order to facilitate the search and plunder of the goods in the city, the soldiers did not even allow them to stay at home. From Stone City in the west of the city to Dongfu City, people who were driven out of their homes and naked were seen everywhere.
"The soldiers and people of the capital have been deeply harassed by the rebel army, and it is not easy for them to suffer so far. Now that the king's army has returned, it would be merciful not to disturb them. But now that the soldiers continue to plunder, how can there be any righteous generals?"
Seeing such chaos in the city, Chen Baxian couldn't help but said to Wang Sengbian.
Wang Sengbian said that he had achieved great success. After hearing this, he said indifferently: "Since the Eastern Expedition, all the soldiers have had a very difficult journey. Now that they have finally defeated the bandits and achieved such great achievements, it is inevitable that they will be high-spirited and unrestrained. Soon they will all calm down."
, if we add horizontal obstruction, it will hurt our morale. There are still remaining bandits on all sides to be eliminated, and the people of Jiankang are waiting for success. Why not entertain the morale of our troops now?"
When Chen Ba first heard this, his brows furrowed even deeper, but seeing that Wang Sengbian only looked careless, he stopped speaking and walked out in silence.
The officers and soldiers were now full of ambition and arrogance, coupled with the unbridled connivance of the commander-in-chief Wang Sengbian, so they became more and more unscrupulous and continued to kill people in the city.
Not only the Jiankang market, but even the inner gardens of the palace were affected. After nightfall, a fire spread, igniting the Tai Chi Hall and the East and West Halls, and all the treasures, cultural relics, etc. stored in the halls.
Burned to nothing!
This military disaster not only harmed the people of Jiankang City. As Hou Jing and his minions fled, the deposed emperor Xiao Dong and his two brothers who were imprisoned in the secret room of Taicheng were also rescued and temporarily resettled.
In the army.
Not long after, Zhu Maichen, the special envoy arranged by King Xiangdong, invited three people to board the ship for a banquet. Before they had eaten half of the meal, they drowned them and killed them.
Although Jiankang has been recaptured, Guangling on the other side of the river is still in the hands of Hou Jing's gang members, Beidao Xingtai Guo Yuanjian and others. However, after learning that Hou Jing had been defeated and fled, Guo Yuanjian and other generals were afraid that it would be difficult to stand on their own, so they
He also immediately sent an envoy to surrender to Wang Sengbian.
Because Chen Baxian was dissatisfied with the various atrocities committed by the troops in the city, there was secret discord with the Jiangling generals. In order to ease the conflict, Wang Sengbian sent Chen Baxian north to Guangling to accept the surrender of Guo Yuanjian and others.
But before Chen Baxian had time to leave for the north, the envoys from Jiangling generals had already rushed to Guangling.
Since the rebels had been entrenched in Jiankang City for more than two years, the city had been greatly damaged. After entering the city, they did their best to search and loot, but the results were still not satisfactory, so naturally they decided to
When the remnants of the rebel army came to the rescue, they sent people north to extort armor, horses, weapons and staffs to strengthen their own strength.
Guo Yuanjian and others were already alarmed and worried. Facing these arrogant and extortionate military envoys, they all felt bitter in their hearts for a while.
In front of the Guangling City Lord's Mansion, people from all walks of life gathered here. Everyone had a worried look on their face, and fierce quarrels continued to break out in the halls of the mansion.
"Of all the people here, who is not proud to bathe in the blood of the Liang people? Now that the blood feud has been completed, my power is over, and I seek to join you again. Isn't this a self-destructive end? Even if it is for a short period of time, it is only to maintain stability.
Once the situation is stable, we will definitely be punished!"
The person who roared loudly in the hall was Hou Zijian, who had just crossed the river and fled to Guangling. When he learned that Guo Yuanjian and others had been asked to surrender to the south, he suddenly couldn't control his emotions.
In the past few days, the generals frequently received the envoys from the Jiangling Army from the south, and they felt a little regretful about this. However, hearing Hou Zijian speak so harshly, I felt a little uncomfortable. Even though someone said coldly:
"If Hou Mou had not underestimated the enemy, attacked rashly, and fought against the enemy, the situation might not have been over!"
After Hou Zijian heard this, his expression suddenly froze, and immediately he was so embarrassed that he clenched his fist and was about to hit the person who made the sarcasm.
"Everyone, stop it! At this moment, you are still arguing and arguing. Is it because you are afraid that death will come too late?"
Guo Yuanjian slapped the case and roared angrily, then ordered the sergeant to come forward and separate the noisy people. Looking at Hou Zijian who was still angry, he said: "According to what the Chinese army has seen, what should we do?"
After Hou Zijian pondered for a while, he said: "It is not right to go to the south, and it is also wrong to go to the north. I think the Liang family is a feud, and the Qi family is a traitor. The Lord of Qi has veterans from Jinyang, and the six squares of Yedu are used.
Even if our bravery is not what they need, even if we are seen for a moment, it is just to disturb the Liang Kingdom by taking the lead for their divisions, and we will still have to fight and waste it, and we will not hesitate to die."
"The south is out of bounds, and the north is out of bounds. Is there really no way for us to survive?"
After someone heard this, they couldn't help but cry out in sorrow.
After hearing this, Hou Zijian raised his hand and pointed to the northwest, and said loudly: "Although the north and the south are not allowed, you can still go to the west! Li Boshan, the general of the Western Dynasty, was deeply feared by the Qi people. Now he has crossed the Yangtze River and Han Dynasty, and the Liang people are not afraid of it either.
Dare to fight with it.
However, its power is still weak, and it is short of warriors to expand its territory. Although Murong Shaozong was killed in the formation before, it still needs to retreat to Mianbei. We are short of a British leader to protect us, so we can unite the army and return to Shouyang and then send a request.
Therefore, I want to divide Huainan into vassal states, advance and retreat without losing coordination, and neither the north nor the south dare to touch me easily!"
Everyone was originally listening with their ears pricked up, but after listening to what Hou Zijian said, some people suddenly laughed and said: "I originally thought that Hou Mou had some wonderful ideas, but it turned out to be a stupid plan to commit suicide! No matter how great Li Boshan's deeds are, but
There is a vassal in the Western Dynasty, and the reputation and status are the same as mine, so why do we have to suffer such grievances?"
"Guo Taiwei, envoys and princes, who is the one who is begging for his life in panic today? Does the Emperor of the Han family respect you? Where is he now?"
After Hou Zijian heard this, he pointed at the people and called them their official positions in the puppet Han Dynasty and sneered, and then said: "Li Boshan went to Heyang twice with his own power, and Huainan twice, and there is nothing between Hehuai and Huainan."
He can be defeated by others, and everyone below Jianghan respects him. Even the princes and princes used to tear open the earth to invite him, so who do we have the right to look down on him? It is precisely because he is not qualified for his position that we must recruit brave talents to gain power.
, if things go by the past, the future is promising!”
Most of the people present initially disagreed. After all, when people go to higher places, even if they are at the end of their journey, they still hope to find a strong backer. If the Southerners are not compatible, Northern Qi is the best choice. As for that
Li Boshan of Mianbei is not the hegemon in his country, and it really does not meet their psychological expectations.
But after listening to Hou Zijian's analysis, many people still showed pensive expressions on their faces. Yes, their most practical goal at the moment is to survive. As for those false reputations, they are indeed nothing compared to their lives.
What.
At this time, on the way to be separated from Hou Jing, Zhao Sixian, the servant who had crossed the river north, also nodded and said: "What Hou Zhongjun said is not unreasonable. I was once ordered to go to Mianbei as an envoy. During my trip, I saw that Li Boshan was very peaceful in the country, and the scholars and the people admired him.
, his medical skills are very good. If you can join him, even if you don't have a high position to look forward to, if you can serve him diligently and be protected by him, it shouldn't be difficult to live the rest of your life peacefully."
Hearing Zhao Sixian, a man who once went to Mianbei to meet Li Boshan, say this, more people were tempted and took the initiative to join the discussion. Especially some people who had recently fled from Jiankang to Guangling.
After the disaster, I was lucky enough to survive, and I didn’t have high expectations for my future. Being able to survive was my most urgent hope.
However, at this time, Taiwei Guo Yuanjian, who was sitting in the first place, shouted angrily: "You guys can't make false statements and shake people's hearts! The Westerners are poor and far away from Guanlong, so they have to expand their power a little, and they can only take advantage of Liang.
The country is in turmoil and stolen. If Li Boshan is really talented and ambitious, why doesn't he dare to invade Huainan? Even if I bring a crowd to offer the city, he may not dare to accept it, and he is even less able to protect and rescue him! Now I am taking this important town in Jiangbei, but you and others say that I
It is ridiculous to switch to the abandoned city of Huainan!"
Hearing what Guo Yuanjian said, some generals who were originally affiliated with Beidao Xingtai and were stationed in Jiangbei and whose forces had not been affected by Jiangling's military force also nodded and agreed with Guo Yuanjian's statement.
Hou Zijian and others lost power and panic, and fled north in a hurry. They had nothing to do with themselves. As long as they could survive, they could escape anywhere. However, they were sitting in the city, each occupying one side. They wanted to save their own lives and their own power.
Of course, it is impossible to give up here and go to Mount Li Bo of the Western Wei Dynasty, which is far away in Mianbei!
Hou Zijian and others were still waiting to argue, but Guo Yuanjian ordered them to be imprisoned, and then went with the Taiwanese generals to discuss surrendering to the Northern Qi Dynasty.
Just as the officials of the Han Dynasty were arguing and dispersing, their king, Hou Jing, was being chased all the way and boarded a ship to escape to the sea.
Wow...wow...
On the already overcrowded boat, the constant sound of crying babies made people upset. The two infants in the boat were born to Hou Jingnanlai and were taken out by him when they escaped from Jiankang. They were originally full-time palace slaves.
They followed him to feed him, but because the boat was too small, the palace slave was abandoned on the shore.
"Are the two princes hungry or defecating?"
A group of strong men on the boat were disturbed by the noise of the baby's cry, but they had no idea how to coax and feed the baby.
A soldier chopped cheese with a knife, mixed it with river water, and tried to feed it into the baby's mouth. However, after only a few mouthfuls, all the cheese was choked out. The baby cried even more violently, and the little face that had not yet opened suddenly became swollen.
red.
Hou Jingben was sleeping with his head covered in the boat. He was soon awakened by the baby's cry. He opened his eyelids and shouted: "Don't cry!"
The baby was startled by the angry roar, and after a brief pause in crying, it immediately started crying louder.
"Zi Nu is also laughing at Nai Gong's loss of power? The emperor of the Han family can't stop a child from crying!"
Hou Jing, who was already in a restless mood, became even more furious when he heard the sound. He stood up and snatched his son away from his subordinates. He put his hand into the swaddle and pinched the baby's throat hard. His intention was just to stop crying, but he did not expect a few crisp sounds between his fingers.
Suddenly, the baby's cry suddenly stopped, and the body that was struggling and moving suddenly softened. Soon it slipped from the end of the swaddling clothes and fell at Hou Jing's feet with a plop, without making any sound again.
"This this……"
Hou Jing was stunned when he saw this scene, but soon the cry of another baby hurt his eardrums. After a moment of shock, Hou Jing returned to normal, and then he also brought the son and grabbed it, but he missed it.
The kid who was crushed to death walked out of the cabin and threw his hands into the river.
Looking back at the silent tribesmen on the boat, Hou Jing said in a bad voice: "Both things are ominous. I originally had a mission to pass down the country, but this evil thing hindered me and ruined my mission!"
Although it was hard for anyone to be reduced to this, but after hearing Hou Jing throw his own flesh and blood into the river and then utter such evil words, everyone in the boat felt deeply about his cold and cruel character.
Without the disturbing cry, Hou Jing returned to the boat and continued to sleep with his head covered. Now he didn't think much about anything. Except for waking up when hungry to eat, he relied on sleep to escape reality the rest of the time.
Although Hou Jing fell asleep, the others on the boat were not sleepy and could not calm down for a long time. They exchanged glances with each other, and there were strange colors in their eyes, as if they had made some kind of determination, and they nodded with great understanding.
nod.
Because his sister was married to Hou Jing as a concubine, Yang Kun, the son of the famous general Yang Kan, who was taken as a confidant by Hou Jing, went to the boatman and whispered a few words. After a while, the ship turned around and sailed westward.
"Where is this going?"
After a long time, Hou Jing woke up and looked out of the boat. He saw that it was very close to the shore, and it didn't look like the vast sea at all. He suddenly asked in shock.
Although the people on the boat had already conspired, they were still afraid when the incident came. They lowered their heads to avoid Hou Jing's eyes. Hou Jing felt something was wrong at this time, so he went out of the cabin with a knife and shouted to the shore to ask, but was unexpectedly told
Guo Yuanjian was still in Guangling. He was overjoyed and hurriedly ordered the boatman to divert to Guangling.
When everyone saw this, they were naturally panicked. The Yang Kun simply raised his heart, drew the knife in his hand, and shouted loudly: "The king is now in a state of poverty. Even if he goes to Guangling, it will be difficult to recover. A certain person has served the king for a long time.
I have nothing to gain, so I am begging for the king’s head in order to gain wealth!”
As he spoke, he slashed at Hou Jing with his sword. Hou Jing was shocked when he saw this. He turned his sword to block and tried to escape by throwing himself into the water, but was bullied by Sheep Kun and slashed down with his sword. At the same time, others
The soldiers also drew their swords and slashed at Hou Jing.
Hou Jing blocked it with his knife and rushed back to the cabin, cursing the traitors loudly and trying to pry open the ship's planks with his knife. At this moment, Yang Kun also rushed in, wielding his horse and stabbed Hou Jing to death.
In the boat.
A few days later, Hou Jing's body was transported back to Jiankang. Wang Sengbian beheaded his head and sent it to Jiangling. He also beheaded his hands and feet. After thinking for a while, he ordered: "Long feet and hands."
Send it to Mianbei, and send it to Yecheng with short legs and hands."
Then Hou Jing's body without his head, hands and feet was thrown into the market, and the people of Jiankang rushed to eat it. This famous giant bandit, who traveled north and south, finally proved the truth at the cost of his life, that cannibalism
If so, people will compete to eat it!
I have something going on at home in the past two days, so the update is not stable. I may have to take a day off tomorrow. I'm sorry. After these two days, the update will be stable...