Chapter 603 Conspiracy
Smoke rose into the sky, and the village cried loudly.
When Lu Shen saw it, he didn't dare to stop at all. He turned his horse's head and ran towards the wild field.
Xu Shi took one look at it and was frightened. He hit his horse and ran wildly.
Nearly a hundred followers drew their bows and knives one after another, followed Lu Shen and Xu Shi, and rushed to the northeast.
Dozens of cavalry were chased out of the village, and there seemed to be cavalry cruising in the fields. After hearing the sound of the horn, they all raised their heads.
A sergeant got up from the woman and tied his pants while shouting.
Someone was covered in colorful silk. After hearing the noise, he subconsciously took out his equipment.
Some people were boiling water and sharpening knives. In the sad eyes of the farmers, they slaughtered the cattle and ewes. After hearing the sound of horse hooves, they were also hesitant.
Like a hornet's nest, knights from all over the country rushed over and chased Lu Shen, Xu Shi and others in the direction of their escape.
After chasing him for more than thirty miles, he finally gave up.
Although that group of "beasts" only had a hundred people, they had two to three hundred horses and they ran very fast. Although they also had horses, they would be taken out to the wild, and it would be difficult to gather them in a hurry, so they decisively gave up the pursuit after running out of horsepower.
"Go back." The leader wore a round felt hat with a ribbon hanging from the brim, and a mink fur decoration on his forehead, looking like a nobleman from Wuhuan.
He took one last look at the direction in which Lu Xu and Xu Shi were escaping, sneered and said: "If it's spread, it's spread, no problem. Wang Pengzu asked me to help in the battle, and I didn't give out a few coins or silk. What’s wrong if we wait for it?”
When everyone heard this, they all agreed.
Is it ridiculous that the Youzhou shogunate summoned them but did not give them enough money?
If it was the Han Dynasty, they would have gone the other way. The imperial court is suppressing it, and if you hit it, is it reasonable to not pay?
The cavalry who gathered from all over gradually dispersed and returned to the village just now.
There are only a hundred families in the village, and they are not locals. They moved here from nowhere. They occupied a piece of land with fields and rivers, started farming, and built a fence.
But this kind of low wall may not even be able to block the bandits, let alone them.
A small earthen fence cannot quench your thirst! We have to continue searching tomorrow to seize more villages, towns and forts.
On the other side, Lu Shen and Xu Shi ran all the way, not daring to stay.
Only when the horse can no longer run, stop and rest for a while.
The road is full of dangers, and there are plundering thieves everywhere. It was as if a door had been opened overnight, and countless evil spirits were released, ravaging the Hu and Han people in Youzhou wantonly.
Neither of them said much.
The facts are obvious. Wang Jun invited people to help him fight, but with the lack of money and the decline of his own prestige, he could no longer effectively command these barbarian tribes. Even some Han tycoons don't agree with him anymore. When it's time to rob or kill, I do evil. What can you do?
Fortunately, they were of high status, and there were many castles and manors along the way where they could stay and rest. After hurrying slowly, they arrived at the southern border of Jixian County on September 20th.
It’s not very peaceful here either.
On the desolate land, crops have been harvested and tents can be seen everywhere.
The average family of the Hu tribe in Youzhou is about seven people, and they like to live in groups of three, with a total of more than 20 people gathering in one place to graze.
This is the case in the southern border of Jixian County.
The Han Bao Village and the Xianbei Tent Group stand intertwined. The two sides are generally peaceful and there are not many disputes.
Of course, this kind of peace is very fragile. Once there are changes in Youzhou, conflict will inevitably break out between the two sides. It may not necessarily be that the Han people and the Hu people are attacking each other. It is more likely that the Hu and Han people merged to attack and kill another force that merged with the Hu and Han people.
This is the law of the jungle, the weak eat the strong.
Lu Shen and Xu Shi did not enter the city, but went directly to the manor of the shogunate chief Shi Zaosong outside the city.
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"Master, take a closer look." In the manor, Zaosong, Zhu Shuo, You Tong, Pei Xian and others were sitting on the couch. Said to a Shaman alchemist.
The mage had some magical powers and stared at him for a long time without even blinking.
Zao Song, Zhu Shuo and others became a little nervous.
Suddenly, the mage's expression changed drastically, he closed his eyes and recited a mantra hurriedly.
Everyone was anxious and waited patiently.
After a long time, the Master opened his eyes and sighed: "It's strange that you all have the appearance of wealth."
Zao Song was overjoyed and pointed at a few people. The followers behind him asked: "All people have the appearance of wealth?"
"Yes." The mage replied.
Zhu Shuo coughed and whispered to Zaosong: "Born in Taiwan, what is the skill of this Shaman alchemist?"
Zao Song also whispered back: "Uncle Qiu, don't doubt it. . This alchemist is a great virtue in Jianye. He travels to Beizhou and spreads Buddhism. The understanding of ears, understanding of other minds, understanding of destiny, and understanding of wishful thinking are obtained by practicing the four meditations. However, they have not yet achieved the mastery of leakage, but they have already achieved their wonders."
Zhu Shuo was in awe.
The followers behind them were even more happy when they heard this.
These people are all confidants, including guests from the palace, generals and servants, and even shogunate officials. They were originally anxious and uneasy, but when they heard that they were rich, their worries disappeared and their determination gradually became firmer.
Zao Song glanced at Pei Xian without leaving any trace.
Pei Xian looked hesitant.
Zao Song winked repeatedly.
Pei Xian finally sighed and said, "I heard that Master met Chen Gong in Yezhong last year?"
"I met him from a distance." The Master replied.
"What does Mr. Chen look like?" Pei Xian asked. A look of surprise appeared on the mage's face, which soon turned into fear and even regret.
His expression aroused everyone's interest.
You Tong asked: "Master, why do you need to cover up? Whatever you saw, that's what you said."
The mage was silent.
Just when everyone was getting impatient, he finally spoke: "The poor Taoist looked at Mr. Chen from thirty steps away, which hurt his cultivation."
Zhu Shuo was surprised. Said: "Why?"
"Chen Gongxiang has a coiled dragon, he is not a human minister." The mage sighed: "The poor Taoist used his magical power to spy, but was injured by the dragon. Ashamed, ashamed."
As soon as this statement came out, everyone in the audience was shocked.
Everyone looked at each other with different expressions.
Those who are skeptical think this is not very reliable. Although everyone usually likes to talk about mysterious and mysterious things, and also likes to read and write ghost legends, "Xiang has a coiled dragon", this is too exciting! Real or fake?
Some were very excited, they felt like I had mastered the "big secret". When others are still confused and hesitant, wouldn't it be wonderful to strengthen your confidence, be a minister who obeys the dragon, and lay the foundation of your family's wealth? Just thinking about it makes me excited!
There are also some people who are like mirrors in their hearts, but they see through it without saying anything. This kind of people are ruthless and don't talk much. They like to consider things from the perspective of interests. The mage said that it doesn't matter whether Mr. Chen has a white star on his head. He has already made a decision and got on the boat, intending to give it a try. Nothing can change their will.
Overall, today’s meeting was very effective.
In a metaphysical society, you have to adapt to these weird things, and there are really many people who believe in this stuff, including high-ranking officials in the court.
The arrival of the Taibai Star Spirit, the prophecy of the breaking of Luoshui River, the legend of Xiang You's Panlong, etc., all gave Chen Gong a layer of mystery and seemed worthy of following.
What? Wang Pengzu? I don't know him!
The mage went to rest soon.
Zhu Shuo and You Tong were about to say something, but Zao Song stood up and said, "Everyone, please take a rest for a while. Later, we will go to the main hall to have a banquet. Lu Zili and Xu Yizu have returned from Fan Yang. ”
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After three drinks, the atmosphere was warm.
There is a big event today, so I won’t accept it.
When I feel that thing, I feel hot all over my body first, and I want to take off all my clothes, and then I feel like I am full of vitality.
Do you really think that everyone’s standards are so low that they have to imitate animals and mess around in broad daylight? It's really the effect of the drug.
Everyone was pretentious, and after they had finished eating and drinking, the host Zao Song first dismissed the servants and prostitutes, cleared his throat, looked at Sima Youtong of the shogunate, and said: "Guangming, there has been a large gathering of Hu and Han troops from all counties recently. It's so messy, can you put some control over it?"
You Tong pondered for a moment and said, "It's difficult."
"Why?"
"Wang Youzhou has a hard time giving up his wealth. "What can I do?" You Tong sighed: "I gave away all the money in the treasury, which was barely sufficient, but the king took away most of it and scolded me for not being able to survive, so I spent all the money in one go." br>
When he said this, he even laughed a little angrily: "Yesterday, when I returned from Peking, I met a Xiongnu (Youzhou Xiongnu) group. The carriage was full of rich women, and there were bloody heads hanging under the saddles. I He sent someone to question him, but he was told that the governor had called him in and wasted money, so he had to take it himself. After returning to Jicheng, he met with the governor and explained the matter in silence. After being patient, he will go south to Jizhou next month. By then, the Hu and Han troops will be able to rape and plunder in Jizhou and will not cause harm to Youzhou."
After that, he thought for a while and said: " The elders of Peiping and Yan were very angry and increasingly disappointed with the governor, but they didn't know what happened to Fan Yang."
Zao Song looked at Lu Shen and Xu Shi.
Lu Shen cupped his hands and said, "The people of Fanyang are all complaining. There are so many people who can be killed by King Pengzu."
Zao Song sighed secretly after hearing this.
The old lady has really lost all her last bit of prestige, and there is no hope.
All he can do now is to actively save himself and hope to be saved by changing his family. Zhu Shuo accepted the gift. Zao Song, who had always been greedy for money, rarely accepted the gift this time, but did his best to do things. He was afraid.
"Guangming, you are Sima, can you transfer Sun Wei out of Jicheng?" Zaosong asked again.
"I can't do it alone." You Tong shook his head and said: "Wang Pengzu is just confused, but he is not stupid. If we find a few more people and work together, we may be able to succeed."< br>
"Taiwan, can you think of a solution from Mrs. Cui?" Xu Shi said: "Let Mrs. Cui coax Wang Pengzu, and then make suggestions to transfer Sun Wei. Just find a good reason."< br>
Zao Song nodded and said: "As soon as Sun Wei leaves, things will be much easier to handle. Yizu's trick is wonderful, and Mrs. Cui's intervention is more suitable than mine."
" Soldiers and horses, come here quickly, don't wait any longer." You Tong reminded again: "The Hu soldiers are unruly and bold. If there is a change in Youzhou, they may take advantage of the chaos and rush into Jicheng and burn, kill and loot the shogunate. I have ordered the troops from all counties to gather in Jicheng, and I will use some means to move the unreliable troops farther away. The powerful clans such as the Lu family, the Hou family, the Kou family, the Tian family, and the Xianyu family can all be mobilized. If you are stationed on the outskirts of Jicheng, you can control the whole city before others. If Wang Pengzu fails to implement the law, he will be greatly disappointed. No one will protect him and will acquiesce in the military deployment document. , Da Yin, I’m sorry to bother you.”
“That’s easy to say.” Zhu Shuo bowed his hand.
"Don't worry, Guangming, my family has sent out a thousand soldiers, five thousand villagers, and five hundred cavalry. They have traveled day and night to come to Jicheng." Lu Shen said: "After the matter is completed, several highly respected elders The police will come forward to appease people, and there will be no serious problems in the local area. In Jicheng, we need the cooperation of Tai Chan and Guang Ming.
Lu Shen nodded.
The troops of the Youzhou family and various Hu tribes gathered in Jicheng. This was a legitimate military movement that would not arouse any suspicion.
Sima Youtong formulated plans for the garrison and deployment of various ministries, and Zhu Shuo, the chief clerk, drew up order documents and seals.
The generals who were loyal to Wang Jun, such as the supervisor Sun Wei, found a way to move them far away.
The private soldiers of the aristocratic families captured and guarded Jicheng, and at the same time served as an armed force to intimidate the barbarians, ensuring that Zaosong and others could issue orders in the name of the shogunate.
During the whole process, Mrs. Cui was responsible for pestering Wang Jun, keeping him unable to go out and knowing nothing about the outside world.
After the event is completed, celebrities will come out to provide public support for the action, influence the choices of local powerful factions, and eliminate negative effects.
Even some alchemists will be used to build momentum for Chen Gong and further dissolve the resistance of the people of Youzhou.
We have almost everything we need, just waiting to get started.
(End of this chapter)