Ande Zhong's figure disappeared on the ground, and the originally huge caravan also disappeared, leaving only Lian Xiaojun and Xiao Qiang in a car.
It was only then that Lian Xiaoqiang leaned on the driver's seat and wiped the sweat from her head and body.
"I finally understand." He murmured, "Every time I think I have encountered the most incredible thing in the world, there will always be something even scarier next time."
Looking back now, when I went to buy grain from the rebel Zhang Qing, I went to buy Yangzhou City from Ma Jiang, and I even openly went to Jiannan Road for revenge, it was nothing.
He took the rebel leader Ande Zhong and thousands of rebels through Huainan Road, and then sent them to Taiyuan Prefecture to reunite his father and son...
Is this something that people can think of? Let’s not say whether it is something that people dare to do...
Lian Xiaoqiang sat on the ground with empty eyes. He seemed to have no idea about this matter. His only thought was, what will happen next time?
What else can Lian Xiaojun do? What else can he sell or buy? The world?
Tianxia, his eyes focused a bit, as if... What did he say to Lian Xiaojun before? To start a business called Tianxia or something?
He stretched his body and looked for Lian Xiaojun. He first heard a rustling sound, and then saw Lian Xiaojun opening a letter...
"Didn't Ande Zhong give this to Madam?" Lian Xiaoqiang forgot what she wanted to ask, jumped up, stared and lowered her voice, "Why did you open it?"
Lian Xiaojun said: "I have read all the letters Madam sent to Ande Zhong."
"That's to let you understand the situation." Lian Xiaoqiang said, looking a little frightened. Ande Zhong is scary. Wouldn't the woman who dared to associate with Ande Zhong be even more terrifying? "She didn't say she wanted you to see Ande Zhong.
reply."
"If I say I want to see it, Madam will let me see it." Lian Xiaojun said, "I want to see it just to know how the business is doing."
Forget it, anyway, as long as Lian Xiaojun has to do something, what's the use of his words? Lian Xiaoqiang stood on tiptoe and poked his head, then, what did Ande Zhong write?
Lian Xiaojun smiled: "He thanked Mrs. Chu for telling him about his father's illness, recalled how they met at the beginning, and lamented the chaos and hardship in today's world."
I really succumbed to these people, no, these ghosts. They were obviously evil ghosts, but they still insisted on speaking human words. Lian Xiaoqiang burst into laughter. Wasn't it their father and son who caused the chaos and hardship in the world?
"Is it possible that he wants to talk in detail about the absurdity of the court and the officials? Is it a just act for them and their son?"
Lian Xiaojun smiled and said: "That's not true. Ande Zhong is not a fool and will not say such useless words. He directly gave Mrs. Chu a promise."
What promise? Lian Xiaoqiang was curious.
"He said, wait until he conquers the world." Lian Xiaojun put the letter into his sleeve and smiled, "Mrs. Chu will still be Mrs. Chu."
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...
When Ande Zhong stopped to let the horses rest for a while, he also looked back and saw that even Xiaojun's figure had long since disappeared, and the city here was shrouded in twilight.
The surrounding people and horses also became foggy, and there was no other sound except the horses' panting. The silence was oppressive, like the clouds before the storm.
They really didn't look like merchants or ordinary followers. Their horses had weapons hidden in their clothes, and they all had the smell of blood on their bodies. Unexpectedly, they really came from the territory of Huainan Road, unimpeded.
It is inevitable to pass by the city along the way, and look at the crowds surging on the road, and the patrolling soldiers and horses. To them, it is like a piece of bloody meat placed in front of them. They really want to take a bite, and then the lively crowds flee in all directions, and the soldiers and horses fight.
, a bright spring day with blood and dead bodies everywhere... The thought of this scene made their blood boil, it was so exciting.
Although Ande Zhong also thinks this way from time to time, he still remains sober after all. Firstly, it is not so easy to do it. There is no point in seeking temporary pleasure. Secondly, he is always wary of this being a trap...
"My eldest son, it seems that Mrs. Chu is trustworthy now," the lieutenant said in a low voice.
They have already passed through Huainan Road and left the place controlled by Madam Chu. As long as they cross Henan Road in front... Henan Road can even be ignored. The soldiers and horses there are just for show. Now they can
It is said that Taiyuan Prefecture Hedong Road is right in front of you.
"Say we are rebels." Another lieutenant general sneered in a low voice, "None of these guards are evil-hearted, and they are all for themselves."
Ande Zhong said: "If you don't do it for yourself, who else can you do it for? It's human nature. But Mrs. Chu is a treacherous and crazy woman. Now is not the time to let down our guard."
He looked ahead as the night gradually enveloped the land.
"Not on her own territory, Mrs. Chu is more aggressive. She refused to leave the capital and arrested all the emperor's officials. At this time, if there is some commotion outside the capital, she can make a contribution and shock the emperor.
possible."
The lieutenants nodded. Even though they had already passed Huainan Road, this matter was still mysterious and full of doubts.
"My eldest son." A deputy general asked, "If that's the case, why take such a big risk..."
Ande Zhong spat, gritted his teeth and looked at the night ahead: "Of course because, if this matter is true, it is related to our great interests."
He scolded An Qingzhong in his heart. He was not satisfied with the title of Prince Zheng and wanted to be the emperor. He really treated his eldest brother as a dead person!
If Ankangshan dies of illness, or dies in any way, and the more than 80,000 soldiers and horses left behind after death are seized by An Qingzhong, then he will really have no choice but to be a dead man!
Ande Zhong was furious and asked other soldiers and horses for news. Of course he couldn't have brought only a few thousand soldiers and horses, and then tied his life to Lian Xiaojun. After learning about Taiyuan Mansion, except for him walking from Huainan Road
, in other places, from Jiangnan Road and even from Southeast Road, he also arranged for people to sneak in.
The lieutenants asked the scouts but received no news yet.
The journey was long and there were few troops, so the journey was probably not going smoothly. Ande Zhong couldn't control it. As long as he could ensure that the people he brought with him reached Taiyuan Prefecture as quickly as possible, he would have succeeded.
"strike camp."
After giving the order, the darkness floated, and the men and horses spread out on the ground like thick ink.
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...
The night sky in peak spring is dotted with stars, and sparks appear from time to time on the dark earth in Hebei Province.
Swords and arrows were flying randomly, fires were igniting on the fortress, and people kept falling from it, either carrying fire or being struck by swords. The screams hit the ground with a muffled thud. The screams were either more violent or more violent.
Disappears instantly.
The wailing horn of retreat sounded, and groups of people on the ground retreated like a tide. The inner door of the fortress opened, and groups of soldiers and horses rushed out. The torches illuminated the corpses scattered on the ground.
None of these corpses had military robes and looked like ordinary people, but the scattered weapons were not owned by ordinary people.
"Sir, this is the military flag of the Shi Dynasty."
"These people are wearing military uniforms underneath."
As the search continued with voice reports, General Wei looked solemn and waved his hand: "His thief actually left Jian'an Prefecture! Chase him!"
Teams of Zhenwu troops carried firelights and spread out to search and pursue.
In the fireless night, a group of people ran wildly and jumped into the undulating ravines of the hills.
When the sky was bright, the weeds in the ravine swayed, and a few birdsong sounded. When a few birdsong came from the distance, groups of people hiding under the grass came out.
Weeds were wrapped around their heads and bodies, casting shadows that obscured their faces. Some drank water, some ate dry food, and some vomited blood and water... Curses also rang out in confusion: "This damn Zhenwu Army!"
"The name is wrong, it should be called Crow Army!".
More than a dozen people gathered around a tall man who stood on the ravine and looked down, wondering how long the ravine stretched and the number of people and horses swaying and hiding in it...
These people were also not wearing military robes, their heads were covered with grass, and the rising sunlight cast shadows on them.
"Captain." A scout approached and saluted the tall man, "The garrison here did not pursue us anymore and retreated into the fort."
This person was Shi Chao, who was named Fan Yang Jiedu envoy by Ankang Mountain after he ascended the throne. He was the most trusted general of Ankang Mountain and once led 80,000 troops.
However, after successive losses of troops and generals, Ye Zhuer was killed in battle, and Fanyang County of Hebei Province was lost. Now he can only hide in Jian'an Prefecture with only a few soldiers and horses.
Shi Chao looked ahead and thought for a moment: "Take back the troops and horses, let's take a detour."
At the command, the grass swayed, horses neighed at the sound of footsteps, and dust flew up in the shaking ravines.
Standing on the high fortress, it seems that you can also see the smoke and dust rising from the sky...
"Sir," the scout shouted, "Shi Chaobing has appeared."
The general asked: "Are you coming towards us?"
The scout shook his head: "They left."
The lieutenants stood eagerly waiting for an order to pursue them, but the general withdrew his gaze and said: "This order is sent to all places, the city is under martial law, and the people have entered the city to take shelter temporarily."
The scout responded, and a lieutenant came to his senses and shouted: "Aren't we going to pursue you?"
This is defense, not offense.
When did they only defend but not attack when they saw the rebels?
Those are the rebels! Delivered to your door!
The general looked at the lieutenants and said: "There is an order from above. The city must be strictly guarded recently. If there are rebels who dare to invade, they will be killed without mercy. If they retreat, they will not be pursued."
The lieutenants obeyed the military orders, but their faces were still full of doubts. There is no contradiction between guarding the city and chasing the rebels. Why?
The lieutenants were not the only ones who were confused. Hearing that the defenders here were not chasing after him, Shi Chao also stopped and looked solemn.
"This is not like the behavior of the Crow Army." A general said, "Commander, I just told you that there is a problem with this matter!"
Not long ago, businessmen from Yanhai Road sent them news that Ankangshan was seriously ill, and that Mrs. Chu was going to attack Taiyuan Prefecture, and all the soldiers and horses in Shandong were mobilized.
This news was shocking. After retreating to Jian'an Prefecture, they seemed to be isolated from the outside world.
"Yes, how could His Majesty the Emperor be seriously ill? This is a trap!" Another general said in a low voice, "Businessmen from Yanhai Road may not be reliable. They are close to Yizhou, and Yizhou is the headquarters of the Zhenwu Army.
’s territory.”
Shi Chao disagreed with this statement, not because merchants were unreliable, but because how could the emperor be seriously ill?
No one knows Ankang Mountain better than him. Although he looks majestic, he is actually physically and mentally ill. He has sores on his body and is prone to mania mentally.
"Actually, we haven't been to Hebei Province for a long time." A scout said, "Hebei Province has been different recently. The government has become more operational, and Wu Ya'er's adopted children are divided into cities. They are resettling refugees and farming.
There are strict laws and regulations, even fights and fights are not allowed."
This is really not like the Crow Army and Zhenwu Army!
In the past, they only fought wars and did not pay attention to defending the city. When they encountered rebels, they would fight to the death. They did not regard the city as their own, and they could abandon or burn it. They did not care at all how many cities they occupied. As long as there were rebels in the territory, they would occupy the city.
What's the use of a city, let alone supporting the people and the government...
Except for not robbing or killing civilians, there is no difference between Wu Yaer's troops and the rebels!
No, they are more rebels than rebels. At least many rebels still like to seize cities, defend them and hoard food and grass.
These words made everyone whisper for a while, what happened to Zhenwu Army? It feels like putting down the butcher knife and becoming a Buddha immediately...
The confusion and solemnity on Shi Chao's face faded away.
"It's not surprising, because he wants to support the city and govern the people." He said, "The government must be straightened out and the people must be at peace, so that they can accumulate strength. Once people want to accumulate strength, they will be timid and reluctant to risk their lives."
Everyone nodded, understanding this.
"But why is Wu Ya'er doing this? He already has enough troops."
Shi Chao said with a hint of ridicule: "Because the emperor is going back to Beijing, Wu Ya'er is starting to prepare a way out."
Everyone discussed again, but couldn't come up with anything. Let's discuss the most critical issue.
Is Ankang Shan really sick? Do they really have to rush back to Taiyuan Prefecture?
Shi Chao looked in the direction of Taiyuan Mansion. Let's just say it straight now. Ankangshan's serious illness was just a prelude that made him take this step in one breath.
Regardless of whether Ankangshan is really sick or fake, Ankangshan is really going to die, that's fine, and it doesn't matter if he's not dead.
He must return to Taiyuan Mansion.
He cannot be trapped in Jian'an Prefecture. If he remains trapped here, he will be like a fish in a dry pool and will die soon.
Only by returning to Taiyuan Mansion and regaining control of more than 80,000 soldiers and horses can he truly turn over and become prosperous again.
"Our purpose is just to pass by." Shi Chao gave an order, "Avoid the city checkpoints, disperse the troops and horses, and do not fight if they are pursued. Everyone will go to Taiyuan Mansion as quickly as possible!"