Chapter 293 What if the city is broken
The "distant" here looks good and her clothes are pretty neat, with about two thousand people. These "distant" are not as fanatical as elsewhere, but gather in a bunch of people, crying and panic. Around them, there are strong "distant" with weapons.
Suddenly, there was a commotion among the "distant" who was crying and panicking. A figure suddenly emerged from the crowd and ran towards the darkness. The strong "distant" with weapons cursed and stood up. Several people chased after him, but they watched the man run farther and farther away and unable to catch up.
"A bunch of useless waste, run away one more, I lit you to burn incense." Soon the news reached Xu Hongju's side further away, and Xu Hongju was so angry that he cursed.
"Second Master, don't be angry. These local people in Xuzhou will run away, and it will not affect the overall situation." Hou Wu, who was next to him, advised.
Xu Hongju took two steps anxiously and said roughly: "If Lao He was here, it would take so much effort. Someone would have opened the city gate inside and welcome us in. When we open this Xuzhou, we will definitely be able to wipe out the Zhao Jin, the miscellaneous people who meddled with the other people's business."
"He Weiyuan is indeed a brainy person and has also opened up the situation in Xuzhou. What a pity." Hou Wu said.
Xu Hongju sighed deeply, sat back to his original place and said in a muffled voice: "The Zhou Shen General of the imperial court is in Pizhou. After seeing through our small tricks, he will come back. Don't look at the tens of thousands of people, but he can't stand the thousands of soldiers and horses of General Zhou Shen."
Xia Zhongjin, who had not spoken, spoke: "The elite of the imperial court is indeed very strong, but as long as we open Xuzhou, we are not afraid of him."
Xu Hongju was stunned, relaxed his expression a little, nodded slowly, and then looked to the other side, which was still hundreds of steps away from here, and there was also a bonfire, but it was another camp. He said, "I don't know if these friends from all over the mountains and five mountains are reliable?"
Compared with the camps of refugees and prisoners, the place for the horse riders is much more lively. The pigs, cattle and sheep seized during the day are slaughtered, and they are boiled in a big pot. Those with status gather in front of the fire to drink a big bowl, eat meat in big mouthfuls, and those without status chew on bones in the distance, and their mouths are full of oil.
More than 400 cavalrymen were divided into nearly ten groups. Everyone respected Liu Cheng. Not to mention the power of Kong Laohu in Kongjiazhuang, this time Liu Cheng brought more than 100 horse teams, which was the biggest.
At this time, Liu Cheng was sitting in the middle of the crowd, sucking the white wine in the bowl while listening to shouting and talking.
"The leader of your boss is ten or twenty miles away?"
"We don't have to work hard. Since he has posted a post, let's give you some face. There are hungry ghosts rushing ahead in everything."
Liu Cheng had a smile on his face. Of course he could understand these words. Since the Yinxiang Sect has posted a post to all parties and asked everyone to participate in the event, it would be bad not to come. The Yinxiang Sect has too much influence in Shandong and the surrounding provinces, and what is even more troublesome is that it is omnipresent and everyone always has to give face.
But everyone is not fool, and they also know that it is almost a fantasy to open Xuzhou City. It is okay to ask them to help, but it is impossible to fight hard. Moreover, everyone is just for money and profit, and they come to watch and make a living.
Some people only sent more than a dozen people to ride horses, but the large group of people did not move, but waited far away. If the city really opened here, they would definitely come over.
"Master Liu, I swept more than a dozen villages outside Xuzhou City today, but I really have a good reputation. Should I get two of you here to serve you?" Someone said with a smile.
"You play first and go by yourself, don't touch me." Liu Cheng said with a smile.
As soon as the intention was revealed, the person who spoke was laughing. Liu Cheng's face turned serious, and he stood up and said, "Dear brothers and young, since he followed this brigade, everyone has been happy all the way. Today, they have caught many decent little girls, and everyone has been thinking again, right?"
There was a burst of laughter from below, and Liu Cheng raised his voice and said, "The fight will start tomorrow. Do you think you have weak legs when riding a horse? You are directly trampled to death and fell to death. I have set rules. If the people under my command touch a woman tonight, Lao Liu will chop off his small head first and then chop off his big head."
He said he just cared about his own family, but at this point, if others were tactful, of course they knew how to do it. Everyone looked embarrassed, but no one mentioned the woman's matter. Someone from afar spitted and whispered: "What are you pretending? Could it be that you still want to go to the city to play the official lady, and you're crazy?"
Even if he couldn't hear Liu Cheng, he could think of someone scolding him, but he didn't care at all and continued to sit down and drink and eat meat. A man in his forties came over and filled Liu Cheng with a smile, and then asked, "Master Liu, do you think this group of people can really open Xuzhou City tomorrow?"
"I don't know." Liu Cheng said simply, then said slowly: "But who can say it correctly? These tens of thousands of people have come from Shandong, and there is no internal strife or disband along the way. Moreover, they can generally command movements, so that they can go to whatever they want. Can this be simple?"
The drunkard was stunned. After thinking about it, there was a shock on his face and he said incrediblely: "Master Liu, are you saying that there are people behind the scenes from beginning to end, and aren't they going to make trouble?"
"It turns out that there are only two letters in this group of burning incense. One is the rich and noble family in the city, and the other is the canal transport troops in the canal transport. However, in recent years, there have been burning incense and worshiping Maitreya everywhere. It is prosperous and prosperous. Their leading brother is not simple," Liu Cheng said with emotion.
The man who came to pour the wine was in deep thought. After a while, Yu Xiao left. Obviously, Liu Cheng's words made him think a lot. As soon as the man left, a man dressed similarly to Liu Cheng came over and said, "Who is the leader of Yuncheng so powerful?"
"If it's not powerful, why did our Jiu Ye let them pass through? We still have to arrange for us to come?" Liu Cheng asked back.
"Aren't you going to take the opportunity to remove Hejiazhuang?"
"Even if you have this plan, as Jiu Ye, they will send us in their next post." As they were talking, deafening cheers erupted from the refugee brigade, everyone's conversation was suppressed, and even the nearby horses were frightened and neighed.
"This inspiring ability is really amazing." More than one person sighed so much.
With such a huge sound, not only the four fields outside the city were alarmed, but also the soldiers guarding the city and Min Zhuang were also alarmed. Behind the battlements of the city heads facing the refugee brigade, Wang Zhaojing, who was ecstatic, trembled, and subconsciously clasped the hilt of the sword at his waist.
His reaction was quite calm. Many soldiers who were dozing off the ground jumped up directly from the ground. Some people were so scared that they screamed. The whole city was in chaos. Then the officers, officers and the leaders of the Minzhuang were shouting loudly to maintain order. They finally settled down.
"Young Master, it's still early this time, so let's go back and rest," Uncle He, wearing a short robe, said behind Wang Zhaojing.
Seeing that Wang Zhaojing did not move, Uncle He said again: "Some people are staring at me to watch in the evening. Master, you have been busy for several hours in the afternoon. It's time to go back and take a break."
"Uncle He, isn't this a peaceful world?" Wang Zhaojing, who looked outside the city, suddenly asked.
Uncle He was stunned, and Wang Zhaojing continued to say to himself: "Langlang Tiankong, a big city like Xuzhou is actually besieged by so many thieves. Isn't this a rebellion?"
Uncle He smiled, and then he closed his smile. Wang Zhaojing, who turned his back to him, naturally couldn't see it. Uncle He shook his head and said, "From the small point of view, the situation is already good now. Fortunately, there are soldiers stationed in Fengyang Mansion, and the refugees on the other side are either suppressed or dispersed. If there is no longer any control over there and hundreds of thousands of refugees stir up in Nanzhili, that is a big mess."
The refugees of Fengyang Prefecture gathered on the Huai River and some went to Pizhou. Although the eunuchs and senior officials in Fengyang could not report, outsiders did not know that Xuzhou was approaching, they were naturally clear.
"Bandits and Residents" Wang Zhaojing murmured a few words, staring at the bonfire below for a long time, and then he spoke after a while, "When the weather is good, these suffering people will disperse themselves."
"There is a big deal for good weather. Now the government needs money to collect taxes. When it comes to planting grain, it also needs to be sold for money. When the autumn grain is low, the price cannot be sold. The grain merchants and officials are all holding down the price. Some even have to sell food. When the spring is in short supply, there is no food to eat or seeds, so they can only buy food with usury. At that time, the price of grain was fucking expensive. Who can withstand the troubles inside and outside? In the end, they can only sell land," said a Min Zhuang sitting next to him.
It was also seen that Wang Zhaojing and Uncle He were not from the government office, so Min Zhuang had the courage to speak. The atmosphere on the city was always very depressing. Some people spoke and others were chatting with each other, and the conversation was opened.
"Selling low and buying high is nothing. My relatives outside the city, those who are capable will give their land to invest. The yamen cannot collect taxes on them, so they will let those who are not capable of pay more. These people who are in charge have to scrape off, and those who are inside and outside cannot survive."
"You think the offer is still a good thing, and that person turned against you and swallowed it."
"It's all his mother who closes the beak and thinks he's basking in the sun by the wall." Someone shouted angrily in the distance. The side was quiet immediately. The training staff of the Minsheng Group were happy, but there were also tolerances in the yamen above the city, so naturally they didn't want to listen to this.
"Young Master, it's a good night, it's better to go back early," Uncle He urged again.
Wang Zhaojing turned around, but there was a smile on his face and said relaxedly: "I remember Brother Zhao also said this back then, buying high and selling low, there were endless business opportunities here, and he wanted to interfere in the business here. Later, he realized that this place was too deep and not so easy to touch."
Before Uncle He could persuade him, Wang Zhaojing walked towards the steps of the downtown. When he reached the steps, he stopped and said to himself: "Such uncontrollable bone-sucking marrow, the good times will be bankrupt and homeless. If there is a little trouble, wouldn't it be that the refugees are all over the ground? "
His voice was very low and no one could hear it.
At this time, Hejiazhuang was like a small Xuzhou city. There were also bonfires outside Hejiazhuang. All kinds of people gathered around the bonfires. The inner circle was a team of strong men with weapons at hand. The outer circle was a bit far from Hejiazhuang. They were all people, surrounded by frowns and stared at the direction of Hejiazhuang from time to time.
The people who came to take refuge and escape from disaster drove away groups of people. Under the threat of sharp blades, sticks and whips, they did not dare to rush in or stay near Hejiazhuang. However, they had to go to places like Xiaoshitou Village, not to mention that they were overcrowded, and they felt worried, so they stayed far away.
The village was busy and busy, with steaming steamed buns, pots of meat soup and pickled vegetables in wooden barrels, and they were brought out like running water. The young and strong men around the bonfire were all happy to eat.
In Zhao Jin's house, several banquets were also set up. This place was not a rough food such as steamed buns and broth, but was carefully cooked by the chef. Hanjing famous wine also opened two jars, and the table was full of top figures everywhere.
"Old Cai first came here, please forgive me for the poor hospitality." Zhao Jin said politely, with a smile on his face, but he was very dissatisfied with this Juren Cai in his heart.
When it was getting dark, the gentry and rich people who came to ask for help in the morning came with their families. Not only did they bring their own family members, but there were also many servants. Cai Juren brought his two cooks, and now these exquisite dishes on the table are cooked by the chefs of the Cai family.
In addition to family and servants, these gentry and local tyrants also brought all the local tyrants and village warriors, which totaled about 1,600, and could afford more than 100 cavalry. There were also a small number of them who looked quite powerful, obviously they were characters with martial arts.
I believe that there are many people in the places where these gentry and local tyrants come to panic and need to be protected by the township brave team. These so-called local leaders brought people here regardless of their concern. As long as they keep their families safe, who will care about them?
Zhao Jin just sneered at this approach. The local brave soldiers are all young and strong in the homes of local people. The gentry and tyrants do this, which is equivalent to being disunited from the villagers. If they really reach the critical moment of life and death, the consequences will probably be revealed.
After everyone settled down, their minds were much calmer, and then there was a definite news that tens of thousands of refugees surrounded the edge of Xuzhou City and stopped leaving.
The news came, and the Hejiazhuang was filled with laughter and joy. Zhao Jin was fine. The gentry and wealthy people who came to take refuge were all happy and immediately sent their servants back to see the situation. Some of them were anxious and were ready to return tomorrow.
At the table where Zhao Jin is, there are only a few brothers and Juren Cai, Ruhui is also on the table, while Zhou Xuezhi is in the next table. No one is dissatisfied. With Zhao Jin's current status, he has done this with great etiquette.
They were polite, and Cai Zhengqiu, the Juren, looked relaxed, but he couldn't drink strong alcohol. Zhao Jin and his brothers were busy with important things, so there was no wine on this table.
"The city of Zhou is strong, with high and thick walls, and sufficient food and strong food. There is no problem with guarding. When Zhou Shen returns, there will be no trouble for the thieves." Cai Juren said with a smile, but he was a little gloating. Zhou Cheng County was closed early, and wealthy families everywhere could only hide from Hejiazhuang. Of course, they would feel resentful.
But everyone understands using common sense analysis that Xuzhou City cannot be broken, at most it will suffer a little, so it will be gloating.
Juren Cai is a local celebrity, and he is full of fame, so he naturally cannot speak too straightforwardly, but everyone can understand it. Ruhui smiled, but Zhao Jin looked solemn, put down his chopsticks and said, "Old Cai, tens of thousands of thieves came from Shandong to Xuzhou. The journey has not collapsed, and they can cross the Yellow River and come to the city of Xuzhou. There must be someone behind this, and there are probably people with ulterior motives in the refugee team to preside over it."
After hearing what Zhao Jin said, Juren Cai nodded slowly. Zhao Jin scanned the room. The atmosphere was warm and laughing on the other tables. Zhao Jin continued, "Old Cai, I think it's not only you and me who can't defeat Xuzhou City, but everyone else thinks so too. It is said that everyone in the city thinks so too. He said that there are capable people in the thief. Don't he know this?"
When asked back, Juren Cai's expression became solemn, and Chen Huang and others listened carefully.
"I know I can't defeat it, but I still have to attack hard. There will definitely be many casualties but nothing is gained. Why is this? And don't they know that they will get more food, cattle and horses, population, and there are no shortages in every village. Why do they still have to attack the city? The news sent back today is that the thieves didn't even touch the nearby Yunshan Temple, just pretending that there is nothing on Yunlong Mountain. Why is that?"
Juren Cai nodded slowly. The food and gold and silver in Yunshan Temple were extremely rich. After opening it, tens of thousands of refugees could be greatly supplemented. Moreover, no one paid attention to this place within reach, which was too strange.
"I'm taking the initiative and saying something amazing, I'm afraid the thieves will be sure to break the city," Zhao Jin said in a solemn voice.
As soon as he said this, Cai Juren's hand trembled, and he touched the porcelain bowl on his hand to the ground. With a "click", he smashed it, causing other people on the table to look at it.
"Breaking the City" Juren Cai said this in a trembling voice, and Zhao Jin nodded.
After a moment of pause, Zhao Jin said in a solemn voice: "If the city of the state is broken, the strength of the thieves will increase greatly. The next step is to wipe out the Xuzhou countryside. We will still be unable to escape. If the city of the state is not broken, the thieves will still scatter the thieves will wipe out the Xuzhou countryside in desperation, and the Xuzhou countryside will also suffer."
Cai Zhengqiu, a juren who is very good at qi cultivation, turned pale, and his jaw trembled constantly. He just stared at Zhao Jin, and his Adam's apple rolled, and he couldn't even speak.
Chapter completed!