In early March, people in Anlu County were panicked.
Although he was in the army, Feng Jing still had the aura of a noble gentleman, standing at the top of the city, looking into the city with worried eyes.
In the city, all the houses were requisitioned to gather Anlu people who were about to move away, and they were the main source of trouble.
There was a burst of noise, and the soldiers arranged by Feng Jing immediately rushed into the city. After a while, the commotion subsided, and more than a dozen bloody corpses were dragged out.
This has been the normal situation in Anlu for half a month. People arrive every day, some try to escape, some die of illness and starvation. The local officials whose houses were expropriated have grim faces, and the men and women who were forcibly moved from their own land are complaining.
The old man who helped was sighing, and the baby who had lost his parents was howling and crying...
Although Feng Jing had ten thousand people under his command, each township in Anlu County sent one thousand to search for people. There were only five thousand left in the county, but he had to keep an eye on nearly thirty thousand people. It was really stretched.
When violent eviction refusals begin in some areas, the entire county must be managed as prisoners, and must be watched at all times. Otherwise, a moment of inadvertence will trigger a collective flight and cause big trouble.
While Feng Jing was busy, he could only secretly slander Qin Shihuang's death: "Moving 50,000 people in the county to Guanzhong is really a bad idea..."
He had learned about the death of Qin Shihuang from his father, and realized that something bad was about to happen, but he could only try his best to conceal the news while cleaning up the mess in his hands.
While he was anxious, a series of bad news came one after another.
First, the day before yesterday, news came from flying horses from the three thousand Nanjun soldiers who were ordered to garrison Xiakou, saying that the Wuchang Camp across the river from Xiakou had been attacked, a fire was set off, and a battle broke out. The final result was that the Wuchang Camp
Most of the 30,000 veterans of the Southern Expedition were rebellious, and only half of the 5,000 Yang Xiong tribe returned. The rest were either dead or captured, and had lost their combat effectiveness.
What frightened Feng Jing the most was that the banner of the "rebel" was actually the "dead" Wu Zhonghou Heifu!
All fools know that if Heifu really fakes his death, his next attack will be his hometown of Anlu!
"We are divided into ten, and the enemy is one. If the enemy uses ten to attack one of us, then I will be outnumbered and the enemy will be many!"
Feng Jing was keenly aware of the danger and immediately ordered people to go to various villages to recall troops to disperse and search people.
But he was still a step late. First, the two thousand people who went to Yunmeng Township and Jinshui Township were attacked while escorting the people back, and the entire army was wiped out! All the thousands of people escorted were also rescued.
Then, something happened in several villages in the north. The scattered officers and soldiers were attacked. For a moment, it seemed that there were enemies in all directions. Feng Jing was a little dizzy. He only felt that he was surrounded by a vast ocean...
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Compared with the chaos and hesitation in Anlu County, the vast world outside Anlu City is full of joy.
"The First Emperor of Qin has collapsed!"
The Anlu people who fled in the forests of Yunmengze Mountain were spreading the news from ten to ten.
"The treacherous son and traitorous officials usurped the throne, and the mourning was not announced secretly! It was even more difficult for the First Emperor to leave his orders. He was jealous of the virtuous and capable, and wanted to liquidate the southern expeditionary army that supported the virtuous son Fusu, and treated the people of Anlu harshly."
In a shack, everyone was listening to the stories of villagers who were said to have witnessed the battle in Yunmengxiang. Everyone nodded with expressions of "Sure enough," they said.
They were deeply impressed by Qin Shihuang's majestic chariot, and saw that he mourned the black husband, worshiped him as the Marquis of Che, and rewarded his family, so they had a favorable impression.
"The recent chaos must have been ordered by the treacherous minister. I wonder why it is so weird!"
Next, is the exciting thing:
"Yunmeng Zeli fought out an army, all wearing white helmets and white armor, wearing the uniform of Qin Shihuang. They also rescued the elders of two villages in the south!"
"It was the Southern Expeditionary Army who did not want to sit back and wait for the slaughter, so they asked Tian Jingnan for help. Their banner was 'Great Qin Wuzhonghou'!"
The rumors that followed became exaggerated and bizarre, but made all Anlu people cheer.
"Wu Zhonghou is resurrected!"
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The story of Marquis Wu Zhong's resurrection was spread by Heifu's old tribe, the fortune teller who used to tell people's fortunes with the "Rishu".
He was originally an official in Yuzhang, but later returned to Anlu. When the relocation order was issued, he was the first to realize that something was wrong and fled to Yunmengze with the township party.
Later, he also established contact with Heifu through Ji Ying. After Heifu returned to Anlu in white clothes and plain armor with thousands of people, Bu Cheng immediately sent people to various Anlu people's refuge points in Zizhong.
spread the word.
Bu Cheng understands nostalgia very well: "The villagers can't understand what righteousness or peace is, so it's better to tell some ghost stories to be honest."
It just so happened that the Qin State believed in the "resurrection" story.
As early as the Spring and Autumn Period, when Qin and Jin were at war, a spy from the Qin State went to the Jin State to inquire about information. He was caught doing something secret and was killed in Jiangshi. As a result, six days later, the man's body jumped alive and ran to the tower.
He took his head and ran away while everyone was stunned!
This is of course a folk rumor, but "Zuo Zhuan" recorded it very seriously: "In the spring of the eighth year, Bai Di and Jin Ping.
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Later, such stories became more common among the people. For example, in the thirty-eighth year of King Zhao of Qin, a man named Dan, whose native place was Wangli of Shaoliang City, stabbed someone in the Yuanyong next door because he was afraid of being punished by the law.
When he was investigated, he actually stabbed himself, that is, committed suicide. He abandoned him in the market and buried him outside the Yongnan Gate in the wall three days later.
Up to this point, the story is still a formal love story, but the style changes later: three years later, a man named Xiwu re-investigated the files and believed that there was something wrong with Dan's case. He re-investigated thoroughly and found that he allegedly stabbed someone.
He was unjustly accused and did not deserve death, so he prayed to Siming. As a result, a white dog went to the cemetery that night and dug up Dan's body. It was found to be intact, and even the old wounds were healed. He stood in the cemetery for three days and finally found it.
Resurrection...
In the era of Qin Shihuang, there was also a story about "The Dead in Taiyuan". It was said that there was a man in Taiyuan who came back to life three years after his death and was sent to Xianyang. He then told a series of stories about the likes and dislikes of the dead and what should be paid attention to when offering sacrifices.
matter.
In short, similar legends are spread throughout the Qin Kingdom. In every story, the key to the resurrection of the dead is "unjust death"!
Because his sin was not worthy of death, he was unwilling to accept it, so ghosts and gods took pity on him and brought him back to life!
So Heifu's reappearance was also put into this routine by Bu Cheng.
"Wu Zhonghou was already dead, and the First Emperor even mourned for him. He came back to life after seeing Anlu's father and brother, Kun and his brother, suffer!"
"Not only could I not close my eyes when I saw us suffering, but because His Majesty the First Emperor was robbed and killed by his traitorous ministers, he was unwilling to go to the underworld and used the power of the emperor to recall the soul of Marquis Wu Zhong and return him to the world.
In this way, Marquis Wu Zhong can know about the emperor's death and pay tribute to His Majesty the Emperor!"
Next, the details of the story were slowly completed by divination, and were inserted into the impression of the Anlu people who were simple but firm in ghosts and gods.
Some tengu dug up the grave and dragged out the body of the black husband, and some graceful mountain ghosts lit a bonfire to dance and pray for him.
The First Emperor's soul was immortal after death, so he recalled Hei Fu's soul from the underworld and injected it into his body. Then Si Ming, Yun Zhongjun, and Mrs. Xiang lent Hei Fu his dragon driver and asked him to return from Lingnan all day and night.
Arriving at Yunmengze...
For a time, everyone in various gathering points was talking about this matter vividly, and it seemed as if it was true!
Their eyes also changed, from feeling uneasy and helpless to excited and angry.
Hatred is certain. They were kicked out of their homes inexplicably and forced to leave their ancestral land. Because of this, many elders resisted death. If the opponent was not fully armed, they would have picked up a pole to fight with him on the spot!
Now they are not afraid anymore. Marquis Wu Zhong is resurrected and is back to lead the children of his hometown to fight!
Seeing that the publicity had achieved its effect, Bu Cheng and others also followed Heifu's plan and raised their arms, asking all the young and strong men who could handle weapons to gather in one place.
"Where to go?"
"Do you need to say more? Huyang Pavilion!"
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"Huyang Pavilion has changed a lot, I almost don't recognize it anymore."
Heifu rode his horse and passed by the roadside outside the pavilion. The wooden "Tengu" still stood there, but its head was polished and shiny. It is said that it was because Heifu Pavilion was developed. People in the county heard that he came here.
Touching this dog's head can bring you good luck...
"Old man, the only thing that hasn't changed is you."
Hei Fu also patted it, shook his head with a smile, and then entered the pavilion.
Because the whole county was forced to move, even the officials in the pavilion were not spared, so the people in this pavilion also went on strike, and some fled and walked away. The inside was empty, and now it has been occupied by Dongmen Bao's men.
Probably because it is the "Former Residence of Hei Fu", this has received great attention from the county. The pavilion door has been painted in black and red, which makes the walls extra white. After entering the solid courtyard door, the front and rear courtyards have also been repaired.
It's very brand new.
"Xiao Tao and Tingfu used to sit here and chat, staring at the scene on the road."
Hei Fu pointed to the two schools at the door and said to Dongmen Bao, "The old brothers in the past have now become the mainstay of Hei Fu's actions."
Dongmen Leopard was also very emotional. Pointing to the courtyard that had been built with fine stones, he said: "Back then, this was all dirt. I often practiced the Five Soldiers here with the pavilion chief."
After passing two schools and entering the courtyard, Heifu specially entered the room on the left, which was the toilet. He peed in it. When he turned his face, he could still see the prison where prisoners were detained. It was dark and narrow inside.
There is also an unpleasant odor.
Heifu smiled.
"When I catch Feng Jing, I will lock him up here!"
As early as the day of the incident, Heifu sent Ji Ying back to Anlu, established contact with Bu Cheng and others, and arranged for people to infiltrate among the emigrants in the county.
He already has a plan on how to deal with Feng Jing!
"Although my mother, brother and family are all in the city, I am not worried about their safety."
Because Feng Jing was an acquaintance of Heifu after all, and Heifu knew this person's temperament very well.
"Feng Jing is an extremely proud nobleman and a gentleman."
"A gentleman can be deceived!"
As he spoke, Hei Fu walked towards the small pavilion erected in the middle of the backyard.
The pavilion is three feet high, with a sloping top. There is also a ladder for going up and down the pavilion. The steps are three feet. There is a ridge stove on the second floor of the pavilion, which can light a fire and make smoke...
It was originally used to send warnings to the county, but now...
"Just light a cigarette."
Heifu gave the order calmly, then handed everything over to Dongmen Bao and others, and went to take a nap in his old room in the backyard.
After Sha Xian ate and drank so much, Heifu had been awake for several days. On this slightly hard couch, he had a dream.
I dreamed of a solitary black man in the head of Guizhou, walking by the Yunmeng River. I dreamed of the little pavilion chief who was a "black man", wandering about Anlu...
Fortunately, as we climb all the way, our original intention has never changed.
Finally, he reached a turning point in his life.
Success or failure depends on this!
Half an hour later, when Hei Fu yawned and went out, outside the Huyang Pavilion, in addition to the five thousand people who came north with Hei Fu in the boat, there were another six or seven thousand people. They were either standing upright, some were crossing their legs, and some were even
Those lying down were in high spirits, chatting noisily, and crowded the fields, roads, and meadows.
They range from a fourteen-year-old yellow-haired boy to a sixty-year-old bald old man.
In the entire Anlu County, all the men who have not been captured by the army are concentrated here!
Hei Fu nodded, instead of wearing a filial piety, he tied a red scarf as bright as blood on the top of his head!
Anlu people know this place and understand this symbol.
Younger people are better able to tell every story that happened here.
Catching thieves by the lake, the case in the blind mountain, the tomb robbery case, the Chu spy case, building public toilets, developing water conservancy...
He was promoted repeatedly, and finally reached the position of Chehou!
Everyone in the world said that he was dead, and the traitorous officials in the court wanted him to be dead, but in fact, he was still alive!
Without saying much, Heifu mounted his horse in front of the tengu sculpture on which his mount was tied, and walked towards the crowd with a smile.
"Ting chief?"
A man with wrinkles on his face called to him. He seemed to be the soldier Yuliang who had followed Hei Fu. He rubbed the back of his eyes and bowed repeatedly, with tears streaming down his face:
"That's right, it's the pavilion chief!"
Next, everyone who had seen Hei Fu also responded.
"It's Marquis Wu Zhong, and the eight hundred Anlu disciples who left two years ago. Bu Cheng is right, the Marquis is really resurrected!"
Everyone cheered for Heifu, cried bitterly to him, and told him about the suffering they had suffered these days, and they all called him different names:
Some people call them "tun chief", others call them "county captain", or "Sima", or "junhou Changnanhou Wuzhonghou".
The chanting and shouting gradually intensified, gradually spread, gradually expanded, and finally soared into the sky!
The loud chorus scared Hei Fu's mount. This dragon horse, given by Qin Shihuang, came from the Western Regions and was named "De Lu" by Hei Fu. He had never experienced so many mouths opening and yelling at him at a close distance.
It backed away hesitantly, shaking its head and swishing its tail.
But Heifu kicked the spur and drove it forward, into the midst of thousands of tearful country party members.
At this moment, they were all rushing towards him, pushing and stumbling, reaching out to him, kneeling to him, wanting to touch his fingertips, stroke the horse's mane, or be swept by the scabbard on his waist.
Overhead...
"He lives to live a better life for the majority of people, and the masses hold him up very high, very high."
Heifu recited these words silently and decided that he would never deviate from his ambition!
Heifu became the center of this vast sea. He first galloped on his horse, then trotted, and then flew along the familiar road like the wind, letting his red turban float behind him!
Thousands of people followed Heifu to fight in the north and south of Yunmengze, and the soldiers and civilians who regained their freedom in Wuchang Camp and Anlu all followed him forward with their own weapons or weapons distributed to Anlu.
Let’s go to Lucheng!
When this huge team arrived outside Anlu County, in response to the beacon smoke from Huyang Pavilion, there was also a thick smoke rising into the sky in the chaotic county town!
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ps: Resurrection stories come from: "Zuo Zhuan", "Tomb Master" and "The Dead in Taiyuan"
