One hundred and fifty miles north of Hekou Town is Tongcheng. After Wang Xiaoga followed Liu Songpo to his post, he continued to serve as the leader of the state government's strong squad. His more than 20 people were all old brothers from Luyang County. Liu Songpo
The adults treated them well, so naturally they couldn't leave without saying goodbye, and they had to make a handover.
Yuan Feng and others came to the outside of Tongcheng, but they did not see Wang Xiaoga and others who appeared as promised. Looking at the city gate in the distance with people coming and going, Yuan Feng was extremely anxious. Liu Zhizhou was a **** no matter what.
If Wang Xiaoga knew what he was doing, he would definitely not allow Wang Xiaoga to leave, and he might even arrest him. However, Xiaoga was a straight man. He would not hide his concerns from Liu Zhizhou and kill people in Lanzhou.
I definitely won’t keep the matter of arson in my stomach.
Yuan Feng let his men go first and rode alone to Tongcheng. People were coming and going at the city gate, and it didn't look like something was going on. When he came to the outside of the state government office, the door was open, and several old men were leisurely in the yard.
Sweeping the floor, a strong-armed yamen servant stood at the door in high spirits, holding a water and fire stick. When he saw Yuan Feng, he quickly greeted him: "Yuantou, you are here."
Yuan Feng once served as the head of the fast class in Luyang County. Even Wang Xiaoga came here first, so even though he is not old, people in the six gates of Tongcheng Prefecture respectfully call him Yuan Feng.
The squad leader tied the horse's reins to the big tree in front of the yamen and asked the yamen servant: "Is Wang Xiaoga on duty?"
The yamen servant said: "Wang Tou is talking with Master Zhizhou. If Yuan Tou has something to do, just wait in the signing room for a while."
Yuan Feng nodded and entered the custody room. He sat for a while and felt restless. He seemed to feel that something had happened. As expected, there was a noise outside and footsteps sounded from all directions. Yuan Feng was shocked. He didn't expect the people from Lanzhou Prefecture to come so fast!
The door of the pledge room was pushed open, and Liu Zhizhou walked in with a cold look on his face, pointed at Yuan Feng and shouted: "You have done a good job!"
Yuan Feng said calmly: "I wonder what the Lord is talking about?"
Liu Zhizhou said: "Wang Xiaoga has already told me that if a man is brave enough to do things, there is nothing to be afraid of."
Yuan Feng said: "Yes, I did it and it has nothing to do with anyone else."
Liu Zhizhou nodded and walked out of the custody room with his hands behind his back. Yuan Feng didn't understand what he meant, so he also walked out. He saw that the surrounding area of the custody room was already crowded with government servants from the Zhuangban, including Wang Xiaoga.
"The prince committed the same crime as the common people. I am afraid that such a story can only be found in storybooks. When I was in Lanzhou, I heard about the actions of those evil young men, but I was helpless. Sometimes justice can only be served by myself.
There is nothing I can do but dismiss you and other government officials."
Wang Xiaoga looked moved and said: "Sir, if you let us go, what will you do?"
Liu Zhizhou waved his hand and said: "The governor of Gansu is not qualified to touch me yet, so you can go ahead with peace of mind. By the way, there is one more thing I want to give to Yuan Baozheng."
Wan took out a piece of paper from his sleeve and said: "I owe you this, please take it."
Yuan Feng took it and took a look. This piece of paper was painted with complicated patterns and convoluted words. It looked like a banknote but was different from the banknotes he usually saw.
"This is a bank note that can be used in the Western Regions. You will be able to use it. Take care of it." After Liu Zhizhou said this, he turned around and walked to the entrance of the back house. He stopped and sighed.
Yuan Feng watched Liu Zhizhou leave. When he saw the door of the back house, a little person was leaning on the door and staring at this side with big eyes. It was Liu Zhizhou's little daughter. When she saw her father coming over, Liu Ying
The child blinked and retracted.
Yuan Feng also sighed, his efforts in the past two years have been in vain. He originally wanted Wang Xiaoga to follow Mr. Liu closely, and Meng Yeluo to take the imperial examination road to become an official, and develop both official and business aspects at the same time, but now it seems that they are all ruined.
, but he had no choice but to leave sadly with his brothers.
Walking into the city, Yuan Feng suddenly said to Wang Xiaoga: "You can stay here. If something unexpected happens to Mr. Liu because of this, you might as well take care of him. We will take care of your grandma."
Wang Xiaoga's eyes turned red. As a member of the Six Gates, he knew the consequences of killing the governor's son. Going back to Shibali Fort would probably be a dead end. Staying in Tongcheng anonymously would have a chance of survival. Although he wanted to be with his brothers
We live and die together, but Yuan Feng's arrangements cannot be violated. He choked and said: "Jiuro, take care! See you soon!"
The two hands were clasped together, and Yuan Feng replied: "See you later!" After saying that, he raised his whip and rode away. As soon as the group left Tongcheng Prefecture, they saw smoke billowing from the south, and the cavalry from Lanzhou Prefecture had arrived.
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Yuan Feng and others galloped northward, catching up with Zhang Tietou, Chu Mujie and the others' convoy. The group accelerated towards Shibali Fort without resting in the middle. They had everything to eat and drink on their horses, and they soon arrived at Shibali Fort.
At the fort, the pursuers finally caught up with them. Hundreds of cavalrymen were exhausted and extremely tired, but they still fought over. Yuan Feng and others were also extremely exhausted. Just as they were about to meet the enemy, the horns sounded in front, and more than a hundred cavalrymen were waiting for work.
The Shibalibao cavalry suddenly rushed out and rushed towards the officers and soldiers. The officers and soldiers were already exhausted from the long-distance pursuit. How could they have the strength to resist the vigorous and vigorous elite soldiers of Shibalibao? The winner was decided after one round, and half of the officers and soldiers were killed on the battlefield.
, the rest fled, and the knights embraced Yuan Feng's convoy and returned to the fortress victoriously.
The fire cannot be contained in the paper. Meng Xiaodong's death caused an uproar in the fort. Coupled with Meng Yeluo's failure, it made people even more angry. The officials forced the people to rebel, and the people had no choice but to rebel! Meng Xiaodong's
On the grave, there are several bloody tombstones. The cemetery that should be filled with white flags is actually covered with red and colorful decorations, and the tombstone is also covered with a phoenix crown and Xiapei! Zhao Ding'an is robed in red and black gauze, with a hydrangea on his chest, and he looks like a bridegroom.
Although Meng Xiaodong was dressed up, his face was extremely pale. The extreme sadness and fatigue, as well as the arrow wound on his chest, made his energy exhausted to the extreme. If he hadn't kept up his energy, he would have collapsed long ago. Even though Meng Xiaodong died, he still persisted
I want to get married and fulfill Xiaodong's wish.
All the brothers came to the scene and lined up to congratulate the bride and groom. The respectable old people in the town also arrived. They all secretly wiped away their tears and praised Zhao Ding'an as a kind and good man. The big girls and the young wives even broke down in tears.
, the handkerchief got soaked several times.
After the wedding, there was a funeral. Everyone took off their auspicious clothes, revealing the linen clothes underneath. The whole town paid tribute to Xiaodong, and there was a grand funeral. Those who were doing business in Shibalibao also came to watch. After hearing the truth of the matter, they were also sad.
Sigh. But after returning, he started to pack his bags and fled overnight.
The former Shibalibao was a treasure. It was the decision-making place for the northwest salt, iron, tea and horse business. A word here can make the northwest market tremble. If given time, it is not impossible to become an important commercial center on the Silk Road.
But everything has changed now. With the death of Meng Xiaodong, all the wealth and prosperity will disappear in the wind like a passing cloud.
Why is Shibali Fort so awesome? It’s not because of the government’s backing. Everyone knows that Yuan Feng is Fan Daotai’s sworn brother, and Liu Zhizhou of Tongcheng is their big backer. If Liu Zhizhou hadn’t been protecting him, their Baoding would be
Illegal armed forces, everything is over now. If you offend the governor, the relationship between Master Daotai and the governor is useless. The head of the governor is on the grave. Do you think Governor Wen can give up and pack up his things and run away?
In less than ten days, a large army of officers and soldiers will definitely arrive. By then, the chickens and dogs will be gone, and it will be too late to leave.
In the meantime, all the merchants near Shibalibao left. The once noisy town became deserted. The streets were full of discarded debris. The doors that had not been closed in time clanked in the wind, creating a scene of depression.
It makes people's hearts feel cold.
In the first day or two, everyone was still full of confidence and hatred filled their hearts. If the officers and soldiers arrived at this time, they would definitely be defeated. However, as time passed, the officers and soldiers did not arrive. The people of Shibalibao
His high ambition and fighting spirit slowly declined.
After all, this is a rebellion, the elders said. A rebellion is different from horse thieves or robbing merchants. It is facing the court, the government, and the whole world! Can it be done with a small eighteen-mile fort?
In fact, there are not many men in Shibali Fort. Eighty percent of the elite cavalry troops come from nearby towns. Now that the people in Shibali Fort are killing officials and rebelling, the parents of these young people are also panicking and are acting as security guards.
It's okay for Ding. It's okay to start a fight with Yuchi's family, but it's not okay to go against the government. That is a serious crime that affects the nine tribes. The parents came to Shibali Fort one after another, wanting to call their children back.
No matter how young people are willing to leave, this collective teaches them martial arts, teaches them how to behave, and brings them honor and dignity. No matter where they go, as long as they mention the Thirteen Taibao, others will definitely look at them with respect. Now the collective is in danger
, how can you abandon it?
When the fathers and mothers saw that they could not hold their sons back, they resorted to their own trump cards. Some women made a fuss and threw themselves into a well, some tried to persuade them sincerely, and some lied: "My dear, your grandma is dying. Come back quickly."
Let’s take one last look at home.” Others spent a lot of money to find a wife for their children, and then set the date on that day, forcing their sons to go back and get married.
Yuan Feng knew all this, but he could do nothing. Poor parents in the world. There is no way out against the government. In the hearts of ordinary people, the government is the sky and the biggest. Even he can't bear to take these brothers to go there.
Although the Gansu official army is not strong in combat, it can still deal with a fort with hundreds of households. According to people who went out to collect intelligence, Governor Wen has already recruited troops on the border, and the Forbidden Army in Lanzhou Prefecture has also been closed.
Double wages, grain, grass and baggage were brought out of the warehouse, and all the mules and horses in the livestock market in the south of the city were requisitioned. This was going to be a big war.
Late at night, Yuan Feng came to his uncle's grave and sat down quietly. His uncle was his only relative, equivalent to the role of father and master. His martial arts, strategies, and even the principles and methods of dealing with others were all outstanding.
His uncle taught him, but his uncle never taught him how to deal with today's situation.
The wind in the wilderness was very fast, howling and making the campfire whistle. I am afraid that this day is going to change.
Yuan Feng wrapped his clothes tightly and sighed deeply. Suddenly, there was warmth on his shoulders, and a sheepskin jacket was draped over him, followed by a warm tongue licking his face. It turned out that Aunt Ya was here with Sai Hu.
Gu sat down next to Yuan Feng. The two of them wore sheepskin coats and sat in front of the grave for a long time until Dongfang Bai came.