"Baima is the seat of the county government. As a result, it was captured almost without a fight before evening. Why hasn't Puyang fallen for so long since the afternoon?"
About an hour after dark, in Niujiazhuang outside Puyang City, the lights were bright, and Zhang Xing, the right-wing leader of the Deposed Dragon Gang, accompanied by an almost withered yellow flower, was walking around with his hands behind his back, and at the same time scolded a man who was standing with his hands tied. "
There is only one county magistrate in Puyang, but there are only 500 county soldiers, and the county magistrate is still your biological father Niuda!"
Wei Taoist and Li Shu were sitting in the back, with equally cold expressions. They had no intention of gloating because the person in charge of Puyang was Zhang Xing's direct team. After all, this was a major event for rebellion, and one mistake could cause problems, especially if there were problems.
In Puyang, which is right in front of Niujiazhuang, the trouble was caused by Niu Da, who always seemed reliable.
"Puyang City is strong and tall, and the military camps, government offices, and warehouses inside are also high, and there are also grains..." Niu Da responded awkwardly.
"Actually, the Niu leader's father is too slippery." Jia Yue, who had a bloody cut on his face, suddenly interjected coldly. "I have been asking him before, and he always said yes, but it was just perfunctory. The county soldiers were not controlled at all.
... There was a team general inside, an old friend invited by the county magistrate after he took office. He had long been wary of Niutou Ling's father. After noticing something unusual in the morning, he took the first step and took most of the county soldiers away to the county government office.
Then we invited the county magistrate and his whole family to come out, and then moved to the warehouse compound that looked like a small town to defend... When we entered the city, we only had one gate on all four sides, and it was taken down by temporary intimidation."
Niu Da clenched his fists, gritted his teeth, and turned to look at Jia Yue. His face was flushed by the fire pot on the side, but he had no way to refute. When he turned his head again and met Zhang Xing's cold eyes, he could only bow his head and salute immediately:
"Third brother, give me a chance and let me try again!"
"How do you try?" Zhang Xing stood there with his hands behind his back and asked coldly.
"Let my father feint attack from the front, and I will lead people to climb the wall from behind!" Niu Da tried his best to say. "We will never let Puyang have no result tonight... Even if there is no result, we will never let the matter be in our hands.
Nothing happened to the father and son."
Zhang Xing's expression softened a bit, and he was willing to fight on his own, at least he knew who was responsible.
"Wait a while!" After thinking this, Zhang Xing shook his head slightly. "When Liu Yezhong's surrender document comes over from Baima, try to persuade him to surrender first. I will go with you and tell them that I am willing to personally guarantee... The overall situation
So, let their whole family leave the country safely."
Niu Da was slightly relieved and grateful... Of course he knew that Zhang Xing was taking the initiative to take responsibility just like him, but he was doing it for his biological father, while others were doing it for Niu Da, the direct leader... And with gratitude,
I want to talk again.
Only Jia Yue, although his face was drooping throughout the whole process, seemed to be unable to hide his slightly sarcastic attitude at this time, which made Niu Da feel depressed for a moment.
"Actually, why is it so troublesome?" At this moment, Xiong Bonan, who had been sitting beside him, suddenly stood up. "Can't you just let me go? That day in Dengzhou, when we finally broke into the arsenal in the city, that man
There are still some masters of pill condensation in the army, and under the prestige, the three families pushed back and forth, and it was I who went in directly, took advantage of his fatigue, and dealt with it easily..."
"Don't move, don't move!" Zhang Xing suddenly turned around and became angry, which actually frightened Xiong Bonan, the top master in the gang. "The whole gang was dispatched, the three counties attacked at once, and millions of lives were lost.
How can the people have no individual identity?"
"King Xiongtian, please sit down with peace of mind. Although this kind of thing is a bit unexpected, it is just an irregularity. It is not at the end of the road. How can you kill a chicken with a bull's knife?" Li Shu also sat there to persuade.
"That's right." In the brightly lit courtyard, Taoist Wei quickly stood up and took one of Xiong Bonan's hands to address him seriously. "King Xiongtian, of course we know your abilities, but at this time, it's really not yet, and we can't
It's your turn to take action... Think about it, if you take action now, do you want to take action if there are similar troubles elsewhere? If you go to help here, you go to help there. Under the chaos, suddenly there is a condensate from the imperial court.
How do you calculate when a master comes out and you are transferred again? It is among the people. Although the court is very strict and does not allow masters of condensing pills to be left in the wild, it has been more than half a year since the three expeditions. What if one appears? Is it impossible?
"
Zhang Xing also realized that he was filled with anger, and Xiong Bonan's special status meant that he couldn't scold him at will, so he didn't care about his face, and immediately stepped forward, took the other person's other hand, and held it for a moment.
To explain:
"King Xiongtian, please forgive me for being rude for a moment. Don't you still know what you, the two leaders Liu and Zhang, and a thousand elites here are going to do?"
Xiong Bonan came back to his senses and felt a little worried. Fortunately, the three top leaders immediately came to support him. It was not easy to argue, so he could only nodded: "I am really a little confused."
"You are using the mace!" Zhang Xing said sincerely. "On the battlefield, using the mace will determine the outcome, because one is the most powerful, and the other is that once it is used, the hand will be empty... Let's do it this time
We have to take three counties, twenty-four counties, more than thirty cities, hundreds of cities, and crossings in one breath. However, tonight we can only take a few operating cities in Jiyin and Dongjun; and then return
We need to quickly sweep away the government troops in the two counties and attack all the cities; after they are all leveled, we need to rush into Dongping; Dongping County is also captured, and we need to deal with the bandits in Juyeze, and the other government bandits in the three counties that have not joined powerful gangs and are running around.
; In the end, if all the city and city crossings are controlled and order is maintained, the reunion will be considered a success... Wouldn't it be ridiculous if we use the trump card that night?"
Xiong Bonan heard that the other party was vaguely praising him, and those steps and the number of strongholds gave him a headache. He immediately nodded in a hurry: "It's really ridiculous."
Now that the conversation has reached this point, everyone has lost face and it’s time to live in peace.
However, Zhang Xing hesitated for a moment and actually continued: "In addition, there are some things that should be said now... King Xiongtian, in addition to dealing with unexpected enemies and fortified enemies, your army
In fact, the biggest role is to supervise war conduct... We are not gangsters, but we are here to do important things. If there are leaders in the gang who are not resolute, and even deceive the superiors and flee from the battlefield, or if someone violates the restraint and kills innocent people, we must
You should take action immediately and follow the rules!"
This statement was so clear that Li Shu and Taoist Wei all came to look at it. Jia Yue, Zhang Jinshu, and Liu Zhouchen were also startled, and Niu Da turned pale.
However, the face of the purple-faced king Xiong Bonan is paler than Niuda.
"King Xiongtian, do you understand? We are rebelling in all the prefectures and counties, and we are doing something that will kill thousands of people including their families and subordinates." When Zhang Xing saw this, he sighed in his heart.
, but held on to the other party. "After today, I am afraid that hundreds of thousands of people will be killed in the eyes of the imperial court... If you have any sense of loyalty and don't even have the awareness of serious military discipline,
What kind of righteousness is there? Why not go to Taibai Peak and become a Taoist priest? King Xiongtian, do you understand?"
Xiong Bonan looked to Wei Xuanding for help, but although Taoist Wei had no strength in his hands at this time, his face was serious, and he actually tried hard to look at him back and forth.
King Xiongtian had no choice but to face Zhang Xing's burning attitude and could only nod: "I understand."
Zhang Xing then let go and sat aside, waiting for the documents from Baima City... But from the moment he sat down, the surroundings seemed to freeze. The people who were sitting were sitting still, and the people who were standing were standing still.
, for a while, only the flames in the brazier occasionally jumped and made crackling sounds.
After all, these people still find it difficult to adapt to the existence of a supervising team within a gang.
In other words, some people are still unclear about the significance of this incident.
In this way, everyone waited for about a quarter of an hour when they suddenly heard the sound of horse hooves outside and the rustling of armor leaves. Immediately, two soldiers hurriedly led a messenger to the central courtyard of Niujiazhuang.
"You are Xu Dalang's confidant. Come here now, but have the documents from Baima City arrived?" Niu Da was relieved when he saw the person coming and took the initiative to ask.
"No." The visitor took a few breaths, obviously very tired, but still couldn't hide his joy. "Reporting to the chief, the two leaders, and several leaders, I came from Weinan, and Weinan City is already ours.
!”
This was naturally good news, but everyone was almost stunned because Weinan County was sandwiched between Puyang and Baima. In order to ensure the acquisition of these two important cities, the Deposed Dragon Gang voluntarily gave up on Weinan in the middle.
They didn't send anyone to Weinan at all.
"Who took Wei Nancheng?" Chief Wei Xuanding couldn't help but stepped forward and asked. "How?"
"It was obtained by my family, Chief Xu, and his father, Old Village Master Xu." The messenger quickly explained. "Old Village Master Xu has moved outside Weinan City for more than half a year. He often spends money to socialize with local officials, county soldiers, and heroes. This
After Chief Xu's Baima uprising, he also directly mobilized the bankers and won over those who usually interacted with him. He waited until dark and suddenly launched his attack, surrounded the county government office, and then killed the Weinan County Magistrate in a surprise attack."
"Okay, okay, okay!" Li Shu stood up suddenly and raised his palms to fight. "Brother Xu, you are so courageous! Go and rest!"
After the messenger left, the atmosphere became awkward because everyone couldn't help but look at Niuda.
The contrast is too strong.
They are all fathers. Xu Shiying and his father Xu Wei did not receive any request, but he worked so hard at the critical moment, and the effect was remarkable. Niu Da, his father Niu Shuang, had always promised, but in the end he fell out... He helped his son,
A cheating son... And these looks almost made Niuda feel on pins and needles.
Fortunately, another half-quarter of an hour later, a new courier arrived as promised and delivered the agreed surrender document.
Niu Da was relieved again, and Zhang Xing immediately took the documents, and together with Jia Yue, led a group of soldiers to Puyang City.
After entering the city, Zhang Xing realized that the situation in the city was worse than imagined... Although Niu Da's father Niu Shuang was still besieging Cang City, and Niu Da also left his troops to try to maintain order, there was a stalemate in Cang City in the dark night.
No less, sporadic commotions had already been triggered, and some obvious cries for help were heard in various places in the city far away from the confrontation area.
Zhang Xing did not dare to neglect, and directly asked Jia Yue to send hundreds of people to deal with the situation and strengthen public security. He and Niu Da went straight to Cangcheng.
Niu Shuang also seemed to realize the seriousness of the problem. He cowered for a moment and actually hid among the county soldiers and people gathered together, not daring to come forward to greet him.
But Niu Da couldn't wait. He rode his horse forward and shouted: "Guan County Magistrate, the king's general! Baima and Weinan have surrendered. The commander of the county, Dou Jing, has been executed. The commander and the prime minister have surrendered. Now the commander-in-chief has surrendered."
You should recognize whether the Chinese book here is true or false, you can tell at a glance! Again, if it surrenders, my third brother Zhang promises you and your family to leave the country safely."
After saying that, he activated his true energy and threw the documents tied with heavy objects and wrapped in cloth from a distance into the Cangcheng compound.
"it is true."
After a while, Puyang County Magistrate Guan Xu, who was sweating profusely, sweated more and more as he read the document under the torch. "The seal is correct, and I also recognize the Junjun's handwriting. Even the paper was brought by the Junjun from Guanxi."
The soft paper made by our own paper mill...the white horse is indeed gone, they didn't lie to us, they couldn't get this job by cheating!"
"What do you mean by the county magistrate..." A big man from the side came to ask seriously. "Promise them? Do you want the leading man named Zhang to promise it in front of everyone?"
"No!" Guan Xu wiped his sweat, threw the document to the ground, stood up, and even stepped on it. "How can a man give up the lives of his whole family to others?"
"Then..." The big man continued to ask, "Does the county prince want to be loyal to the country?"
"That's true, but it's not what you think." Magistrate Guan walked around twirling his beard, then suddenly stopped and faced the big man seriously. "We have soldiers, food, high walls, and there are people like you
Master, just delay as long as possible. Wait until it is really unsustainable. It could be as early as dawn or as long as three to five days later. It is best if all other counties in the county are gone. It will not be too late for us to lower it... You said, this is
Isn’t that considered as being loyal to the country? Maybe I can make an explanation to the court and go home safely.”
The big man was obviously puzzled: "But if the delay lasts for a long time and these thieves get angry, how can they allow us to leave the country safely?"
"Why not?" Magistrate Guan sneered, but just kept pacing in the courtyard. "The leader of this group of thieves is Li Shu. Zhang Xing wanted to kill the thieves and contacted so many local powerful people. Suddenly, he launched an attack.
They also know how to maintain order in the city, capture thieves and kings in the county, and persuade everyone to surrender. They must have great intentions. And since this is the case, they must be extremely careful and attach great importance to the storage behind us... Otherwise, what else can they use to win people's hearts?
What about raising soldiers? Just drag it on, don’t expect it to drag on forever, but drag it on as long as possible, and then use the autumn grain in the warehouse to trade with them, so what? Let me tell you, let them have such a big name and run rampant for a while, but I will
It’s better to avoid the three points in front of you!”
The big man nodded: "Then go to the warehouse and prepare fire starters?
"It's not necessary for now, just come over." Magistrate Guan nodded. "The main reason is that there are a lot of soldiers in the local county. If we really need to prepare those things, I'm afraid there will be trouble."
The big man understood and left.
After a while, the time was approaching the second half of the second watch. Just when the county magistrate in Cangcheng was determined to hold on, people outside could not help but become restless, and many people who came with him could not help but feel tired.
All expressions revealed.
"How long did it take for the paperwork to be sent in?"
At this moment, Zhang Xing suddenly turned around and asked Niu Da's biological father, Niu Shuang.
Niu Shuang was caught off guard and didn't know how to deal with it for a moment. Niu Da was even more ashamed and angry, and immediately bowed down again: "Third brother, let my father attack from the front. I will lead people to climb over from behind. This matter will be settled tonight."
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"Wait a moment."
Zhang Xing answered expressionlessly. "Wait a little longer. If it doesn't work this time, there's no harm in doing it again."
"What does Third Brother want?" Niu Da was extremely surprised.
"Simple." Zhang Xing suddenly turned his head and asked the sergeants and civilians gathered behind him. "Can you sing?"
The rebel soldiers and civilians were caught off guard, and no one responded for a moment.
Zhang Xing asked again: "Do any of you know how to sing ballads?"
"Yes."
"Maybe."
Many people were already tired and tired. When being stared at and questioned, they seemed caught off guard and could only respond vaguely.
"What songs can you sing?" Zhang Xing asked seriously, even naming him directly. "That one with a stick and a knife, what can you sing?"
"I know a few, but they are all messy local tunes." The man flinched for a moment. "I don't think I should be singing in front of a big leader."
"Is there anything more vulgar? It doesn't matter." Zhang Xing couldn't follow up.
"have……"
"How about singing one?" Zhang Xing said with a smile. "I want to learn it."
The man hesitated for a moment, but after all he didn't dare to disobey, but after careful consideration, he chose one that wasn't too vulgar, and then cheered up and sang:
“Go out of the east gate and don’t care about returning.
When I came to the door, I felt sad.
There is no bucket of rice in the ounce, and there is no hanging clothes on the shelf.
Draw your sword and go to the east gate. In the house, your mother holds her clothes and cries:
'His family hopes to be rich and noble, and this humble concubine will share the wealth with you...'"
After singing for a while, the people around him became more energetic and turned their heads to look at the singer. Some even whispered that they recognized this person.
Zhang Xing also nodded: "This means that the poor people in the city cannot afford to support their families, and they are old. It's like a ballad from the Tang Dynasty, right?"
"Yes." The man was embarrassed for a moment.
"Yes." Zhang Xing continued to nod, but continued to ask, "Are there any farmers? Do you know farm songs?"
"Yes! This one can sing!" This time, someone below immediately agreed loudly and started pushing him. The person being pushed seemed a little shy under the torch.
"Come on one." Zhang Xing urged immediately. "Come on one."
The man hesitated for a while, then walked up to him and sang:
“The water in the east and west ridges gathers and disperses the clouds in the sky.
Passengers come and go on the road, and the water in the pond is turned upside down."
This is still a deliberate choice to be elegant.
Zhang Xing smiled and asked helplessly: "Is there anyone who can sing Yidian? I don't want the "Wuxiang Dongyi Lang Death Song", but we want the local ones from Puyang."
The man obviously relaxed a little, just nodded, and then lit up his voice in the night and sang again:
"It is better to build a city than to defend the border.
It is better to engage in a bloody battle than to dig for a while.
The apprentice's teaching power is exhausted, and the general's meritorious service and soldiers' soldiers suffer.
Don’t you see me,
Every time a hundred troops are transferred to the military service, four or five of the ten men will be killed every day..."
Halfway through the song, many people started singing along, causing Zhang Xing to nod repeatedly. Niu Da and his son, as well as Jia Yue, who had turned back, looked at this scene blankly, full of doubts but not knowing how to deal with it.
After singing it all over again, Zhang Xing nodded and finally asked seriously: "It's too late and I'm all a little sleepy. Could you please help me teach you how to sing these three songs together? Let's sing together!"
The dragon head has an order, what can the people below do?
What's more, these three songs can be sung by many people...the first one is a song for the urban poor, the second one is a serious farm ballad, and the third one is known to almost everyone.
So, after only teaching it a few times, many people took the initiative to sing along, and the voices became louder and louder.
Within a quarter of an hour, Puyang City, which was already a bit dull, inexplicably came to life again. Many men and women were singing in the dark, and it was getting louder and louder, and they couldn't stop it.
By the time of the third watch, singing started from all sides, and even the songs were no longer the simple three songs. Even the soldiers in Cangcheng started singing along.
Then suddenly, these county soldiers began to shout over the wall and fled on their own initiative.
But there are people who are faster than these county soldiers.
At this moment, the gate of Cangcheng opened, and County Lord Guan Xu came out with sweat on his face. He took the initiative to bow down and salute to the crowd in front of him who had stopped singing:
"Who is Zhang Longtou? Today, Guan first saw the golden rings all over the city, and then heard the songs of Si Mian Dong County. He knew that he had met a true hero. Now he is convinced and is willing to dedicate his warehouse to save his family's life."
Niu Da turned around to look at Zhang Xing in astonishment, feeling it was incredible. Jia Yue was even more dumbfounded.
Zhang Xing thought for a while, and did not rush to help the other person up. Instead, he asked seriously: "Can Mr. Guanxian sing? I want to listen to a song."