Because they were afraid of being overtaken by the rebels, everyone took their loot and went straight into the mountains.
According to modern geographical names, they are now located on the northern branch of the Miaoling Mountains. Stretching from Guizhou City to the north of Zhazuo, there are seven or eight large and small mountains, as well as many towering peaks.
The starting mountain range is called "Guishan", and the mountain to the south and the water to the north are "Yang". Guiyang is named because it is located in the south of Guishan. At this time, it was already called Guiyang, but it had not yet received an official name.
The official road starts from Ma Yi in Guizhou and goes north around Guishan Mountain. It is sometimes flat and sometimes rugged, but overall it is the best route.
Wang Yuan and others plunged into the mountains, where the rebels could not search at all. It was extremely difficult for large troops to march, making it a good place for guerrilla warfare. Even if the rebels knew the direction they were leaving, they would not dare to chase them, and they would probably think that they were leaving.
His own transport team was attacked by the mountain seedlings.
They drove quickly and slowly until dawn, before Wang Yuan suggested stopping to rest.
Uncle Wu and his three subordinates not only had their mounts covered with heads, but also had several heads hanging from their waists.
These heads had not been treated in any way. They were dripping blood along the way, and many of them had wide eyes, staring at the living with unblinking eyes.
A very barbaric and cruel way of discussing merit!
But everyone turned a blind eye. Even the delicate little girl Song Ling'er didn't take the bloody head seriously at all.
Disgusting?
It's disgusting enough, that's all.
Wang Yuan hacked the two rebels to death with his own hands without any extra thoughts or emotions. He just felt a little emotional about the fragility of life.
Sympathy is impossible. Just before the raid last night, several rebel leaders were still insulting women. If you sympathize with the rebels, who will sympathize with the women whose families were ruined and who were humiliated along the way?
A total of eighty-six heads were beheaded in this battle, including the heads of Song family serfs. In other words, there was no fierce battle between the two sides. Most of the thieves fled in panic, even those serfs who were used as husbandmen.
More than 70% escaped.
The losses in passing through Qingzhai were even smaller: one person broke his calf while going up the mountain, three were slightly injured when chasing the enemy, and three others were slightly injured in the battle.
The results are as follows:
Ninety-three peasants (serfs) were captured and 206 women were rescued. More than 600 dan of grain, more than 200 donkeys, more than 100 mules, more than 20 dan of refined salt and coarse salt, and many other items were seized.
Less gold and silver.
Facing these trophies, Song Ling'er felt very complicated.
Those serfs all belong to her family, including grain, salt, livestock, gold and silver. Some are family property, and some belong to the family of the elder brother (Song Gongzi). Now all of them are not named Song.
Especially the family of Song Gongzi suffered heavy losses this time. His hometown Guizhu Village was captured, and the wealth accumulated for decades was wiped out by the rebels.
The owner of Fang Village is already happy. Such rich wealth is enough to buy several Chuanqing Villages.
Uncle Wu discussed it with several of his subordinates for a while, and then the village leader said, "Divide the donkeys among us, and break the rest into gold and silver."
"Easy to say!" Village Leader Fang was extremely generous.
Uncle Wu didn't want grain and salt because it was difficult to transport them back. They didn't dare to take the official road, so they could only go west across the mountains, exit the mountain south of Longchangyi, and then return to Guizhou City via the official road in An's territory——
This tossing method is estimated to take more than half a month, and may be attacked by seedlings.
The two sides quickly finished dividing the spoils. As for the several pairs of leather armors stolen from the rebels, everyone had a tacit understanding and did not mention it.
Civilians can carry knives and crossbows, but they cannot own firearms and armors: Possession of contraband is worth eighty, and each additional item will increase the crime by one level; private manufacturers will be charged by one level, and the number will be one hundred.
Flowing three thousand miles.
Chuan Qingzhai took away all the leather armor, Uncle Wu and others just pretended not to see it.
Wang Yuan glanced at the trembling serfs and said to the village master: "Uncle Fang, these are poor people. After bringing them back to the village, don't think about exploiting and mistreating them. Lend them some grain and seeds, and then help them."
They will reclaim the mountainous land and become our Chuanqing people in two years."
"I know this very well," Fang Ayuan said with a smile, "How did you think Chuan Qingzhai became prosperous?"
Wang Yuan added: "Those women are all brought back to the stronghold. Those who are willing to stay are of course our own people. Those who want to go home to find relatives cannot be let go for the time being, lest they leak the news."
"I know, I know," Fang Ayuan patted Wang Yuan on the shoulder and said with a smile, "Your eldest brother and my youngest daughter are getting married next month, and we will be a family from now on."
Wang Yuan said: "We are originally a family."
Fang Ayuan suddenly laughed: "Haha, Brother Yuan can still talk!"
Wang Yuan walked up to his father and eldest brother again: "Abba, eldest brother, I won't go back this time, and I won't be able to drink from eldest brother's wedding wine. There is another very important thing waiting for me to do."
Wang Quan pressed his son's shoulders: "A man should go out and make a career. Your eldest brother has no future and can only stay in the village. You have to make a name for yourself and become a high official in the future so that you won't be bullied by others!"
Wang Yuan said: "Don't worry, Dad, I will take the scientific examination next year, and the provincial examination the year after that. I will definitely be able to pass the exam and come back." After saying that, Wang Yuan whispered to Wang Meng's ear again, "Brother, after you get married,
It's best if you learn how to read like Liu Carpenter, and I'll get you a chieftain officer."
"Toast?" Wang Meng asked in shock.
Wang Yuan nodded and said: "Yes, chieftain! The imperial court stipulates that to be a chieftain, you must enter school, or at least be an examinee. You have to work harder."
Wang Meng was filled with joy, clenched his fists and said, "I will definitely enjoy studying!"
In order to promote Chineseization, Zhu Yuanzhang encouraged the chieftains' children to study. When Emperor Hongxi came, he directly stipulated that if the chieftains' children could not pass the student examination, they would not be allowed to inherit the position of chieftain!
As for whether the chieftain's children could participate in the provincial examination, the court did not explicitly stipulate it.
Even if you pass the imperial examination like Mr. Song, you will definitely not be able to become an official. This has nothing to do with whether you are a chieftain or not, but that it is not easy to become an official if you are a civil servant. Even if there is smoke coming out of the ancestral graves, and you can get an official position as a civil servant, then that's not the case.
Basically, he is a ninth-grade official. If he works hard in this life, he can be promoted to a county magistrate.
Not everyone has Hai Rui's luck. Hai Qingtian was sent to be a county school teacher as a judge. In principle, teachers cannot be promoted in their lifetime. As a result, Hai Rui was promoted to county magistrate two years later - who knows how?
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Wang Yuan wants his eldest brother to be the chieftain of Zhazuo, but he has to wait until the rebellion is suppressed, which can range from two to three years to three to five years at most. Historically, An Guirong has not sent out troops and has been unable to wipe out the rebels. He still has to waffle for three more years.
In 1999, the imperial court finally dispatched soldiers and horses from Huguang and Yunnan to Guizhou to quell the rebellion. It was not until the eighth year of Zhengde that the whole thing was completely completed.
As for having an eldest brother as chieftain, will it have an impact on my career?
Haha, when the time comes, Wang Yuan will have other means. Not only will he not be affected, but he will also be rewarded by the court.
After filling their stomachs, Wang Yuan, Song Ling'er, Li Ying, Li Zhong, Uncle Wu and others headed west across the mountains. The Chuanqing people took their loot and slowly walked back through the mountains, which would probably take ten days.
It takes half a month to get home.
After receiving the news of the defeat, the Miao chieftains Ajia and Aza were so angry that they almost returned to attack Guizhou City.
However, Ajia calmed down quickly and realized that most of the goods robbed by the Chuanqing people came from Guizhu Village (Song Gongzi's home). The little money and food were nothing, and the talents robbed from Hongbian Village (Song's ancestral home) were
It's the big head.
Ajia was afraid of another accident, so he immediately accelerated his march to Hongbian. After dividing the spoils, he went on a massive offensive, occupying two-thirds of the Song family's territory in half a year, and then led his troops to attack the Pingyue Military and Civil Affairs Department (Fuquan County).
If he captures Pingyue Division, he can attack Qingping County and Anning Division, which have just been attacked by the Kaili rebels, and can easily occupy them. By then, the passage from Huguang to Guizhou will be cut off, and further steps will be taken.
To the east is the boundary of Huguang, which will definitely keep the court officials awake.
Holding the horse and walking hard through the mountains, Wang Yuan smiled and said: "Uncle Wu, you will have to be promoted to at least a hundred households this time when you go back, right?"
"Hundred households don't dare to think about it. I will be satisfied if I can serve as the general flag," Uncle Wu was in a very good mood and said to Li Ying, "Li Sanlang has to take care of this."
Li Ying cupped his fists and said, "Don't worry, Uncle Wu, I will definitely report the truth in front of my father."
Uncle Wu patted the donkey's back and said, "Li Sanlang, take this donkey back and take care of my three brothers."
"Easy to say." Li Ying understood his thoughts instantly.
There is a box on the donkey's back, which contains gold and silver - mostly gold and silver utensils and accessories, which can be used to bribe General Li to buy officials.
Spreading this money, coupled with his solid military exploits, Uncle Wu will definitely be promoted to Baihu, and his three subordinates will probably be promoted to Xiaoqi.
Wang Yuan suddenly said: "Li Sanlang, Uncle Wu, and all the brothers. This night attack, let alone the Chuanqing people, is related. If the news comes out, I'm afraid the rebels will take revenge on the Chuanqing village."
"I understand, please don't worry, Wang Erlang." Uncle Wu agreed readily.
After walking for more than half a day, Wang Yuan saw that Song Ling'er was unhappy and asked with a smile: "Why are you unhappy?"
Song Ling'er pouted and said, "Those things are obviously our Song family's things."
"What is more important, your wealth or your father's life?" Wang Yuan said with a smile.
Song Ling'er said without thinking: "Of course my father's life is important!"
"Your father has made things big this time, and he should be executed according to law," Wang Yuan said mysteriously, "I have a plan that can save your father from the death penalty."
"Really?" Song Ling'er's eyes lit up.
"Of course it's true. When have I ever lied to you?" Wang Yuan smiled like a little fox.
Li Ying was scratching his head beside him. He couldn't figure out how Wang Yuan could avoid Song Ran's death penalty.