Chapter 79, Changcheng Rebellion

On the 10th of the twelfth lunar month, the northern land ushered in the first heavy snow in winter. The snow is like goose feathers, flying all over the sky, quite overwhelming. It's just that in one night, the sky and the earth seem to have changed their appearance, wrapped in silver, and everything in the world has created a white outline. At a glance, it feels a little refreshing.

The recruitment of righteous bravery in Xu Wuxian County is in full swing. The children of the major rich people participated enthusiastically. Not to say, these children not only represent the honor of their own clan, but also hope to earn more or less the money donated by their own family. Even after a series of droughts, there is no room for a snowstorm. No matter how strong the rich gentry family is, it can't help but be careful.

It is because it is rumored from the county government that the money and grain donated by major tyrants this year are more than before that many young men in the county are eager to try. Human nature is like this. When they hear that there is a big plate of fruit in front of them, they will not have the extra mind to consider how many people eat the fruit. In the eyes of many people, the bigger the fruit, the more they can get. Therefore, there are countless volunteers who have signed up to prepare for theft. Earlier, it was expected that the full amount of recruitment would be completed before the end of the twelfth lunar month. By the 10th day of the first lunar month, the planned task had been almost completed ahead of schedule, and even the total more than 800 people came up.

All Yiyong will temporarily allocate the team according to the village where the household is located, and Benli is responsible for counting and leading the team.

After receiving the final report of each pavilion, the county government will draw up a more detailed team allocation according to the major surnames, miles and pavilions. After negotiating with the Zu family, Zhang family and other large families, the Wenxian lieutenant decided to hold a grouping on the 13th day of the twelfth lunar month. Since you are full of courage in advance, start training in advance.

Also on this morning, the Lingzhi County of the neighboring county heard about the movement in Xu Wu County and sent several county government officials to contact them. Although the preparation for theft is the owner of each county, the mutual assistance between neighbors is also an indispensable link in history. In particular, a major event happened to the county government, and the previous burglars in Zhixian County had to make people feel panicked.

However, because of the earlier fight against thieves in Lingzhi County, what Wang County Jun of Lingzhi County did is really chilling.

This time Lingzhi County came to contact, Chen County Jun did not lose the opportunity to sneer. He not only treated these small officials very coldly, but also asked them to bring back words. Since Wang County Jun has such a great ability, there is no need to cooperate with Xu Wu County this year. Of course, if there is a big noise, no one dares to neglect it. One loss is damaged, and the lips and teeth depend on each other. These truths are still very clear to each other.

Zu Zhao discussed with Zu Fan, Zu Ling, Zu Zhan and others about the schedule of the the theft training and the advance plan of the daily material expenses. At noon, he just returned to his residence and changed his clothes. He was going to eat something simple first. Just after changing her clothes at the residence, a young maid suddenly came outside the door.

"The eldest son, Zu Ji asked to see you outside the door and said that he had something important to see you." The little maid was a little timid. She stood at the threshold and lowered her head and said.

Is that right? Let him in." Zu Zhao said without much thought.

"Yes." The little maid bowed and trotted away.

It wasn't long before he heard talking and laughing outside the door, which was Zu Ji was amusing with the little maid. It was not until the door that the laughter restrained, and the little maid came in to inform, and Zu Ji took a big step into the door. As soon as he walked in, before Zu Zhao could ask, Zu Ji couldn't wait to say first, "Son, why are you still in the house now? Haven't you heard that someone from the county government is coming?"

Zui Zhao has some doubts, but it's not surprising to think about it. Such a big thing has happened in the county. It has been half a month since today, and there should be some news. He motioned Zu Ji to sit down first, and then asked, "Who is it? What's wrong with us?"

Zuji shook his head and said, "It's not clear. I'll go to the county with Uncle Hong to check the horse materials as soon as possible, or listen to what others say. At this time, I'm afraid the people sent by the county government are still talking to Chen Xianjun and others. However, there is nothing to worry about. Sooner or later, Chen Xianjun will still come to us to talk about what's going on.

Zu Zhao speculated: "If Liu Taishou is assassinated, the state government will definitely have special arrangements. It must be for this."

Zu Ji smiled and said, "Not necessarily. Maybe we will announce the results of this year's inspection. The eldest son, your heroic move in the Taishou Mansion will certainly be worthy of a special book. In addition, after that disaster, the county is now short of people. Maybe you can still hold the lieutenant's vacancy last week. I think nine out of ten this time is for this.

Zuo said, "Don't talk nonsense. If this word spreads, it may cause much criticism."

The two were chatting here, and there was a rapid sound of footsteps outside the door. This time, Zu Zhan hurriedly ran directly to the door of the residence. When he saw that Zu Zhao was talking and laughing with Zu Ji, his hurried face immediately became more anxious and said repeatedly, "You are still in the mood to laugh. Something big has happened. Grandpa asked the eldest son to go to the middle hall quickly.

Zu Zhao has never seen Zu Zhan have such an urgent face. Even if Uncle Hong returned from Lingzhi County and was attacked, he was far from as ugly as today. He subconsciously stood up immediately and asked, "What the hell is going on?"

Zu Zhan clapped his legs and said, "Surely, there was a disturbance in the county. Zhang Wan, a rich gentry of Changcheng County, colluded with the county lieutenant to plot a rebellion. Just four days ago, he murdered the county magistrate of Changcheng County, divided the city wall, and claimed to be the king. It is said that four or five thousand party members have been entangled, seized the military equipment of the county government, and is trying to capture the county government."

When Zu Zhao Chad heard it, he had not fully reacted. He really didn't know what kind of person Zhang Wan was in Changcheng County. It seemed that such a thing had never been recorded in any history. However, he knew that this was not the time to study history. After thinking about it carefully, Lv Wei, who had assassinated the Taishou Mansion before, was a wise man recommended by Changcheng County. At this time, it was the news of rebellion in Changcheng County, which seemed very reasonable in any case.

He didn't say anything else and said, "Let's go to the middle hall immediately!" Immediately, he went out of his residence with Zu Ji, Zu Zhan and others and rushed to the middle hall.

Just outside the courtyard of the middle hall, I have heard one after another from the middle hall. It can be seen that the incident in Changcheng County really aroused everyone's heart. Zu Zhao, Zu Zhan and Zu Ji didn't wait for the announcement. While there were many people in the middle hall, they walked in directly. Chen Xianjun has arrived. At this time, he is with the small officials and Zuju and others sent by the county government. There are more than a dozen grandparents present. Everyone looks worried and the atmosphere is a little nervous.

Zu Zhao went straight to his grandfather Zuju. He first saluted Chen Xianjun next to him and immediately asked, "Grandfather, I just heard that the county government is coming. Is there something wrong in Changcheng County?"

My grandfather just took a look at Chen Xianjun, and Chen Xianjun turned to introduce to Zu Zhao, "This is a messenger sent by the county government. I have been to the county government earlier. I was in a hurry to negotiate with General Zu after hearing the news."

Zu Zhao turned to the young messenger and asked, "Dare to ask the little brother, where did the county hear the news?"

The messenger said, "Changcheng County has made a lot of trouble. It is said that Zhang Wan colluded with the county lieutenant and cooperated with the local Taiping Road to make trouble. Soon after, he will enter the county government. Most of the news was learned from the people and squires who escaped from Changcheng County that when the villain set out from the county government, Captain Wen had sent someone to Changcheng to explore the truth. It's a big deal, and there will never be any difference.

Zu Zhao asked again, "Now the county government is still by Wenchouwen Duwei and Pinggang County Government. Is there any news from the state government?"

The messenger said, "The assassination of the Taishou is a major event. It was reported to the state capital earlier. The state government has sent a letter to the capital quickly, and now it is still waiting for the court to send it."

At this time, Chen Xianjun added: "When the county government heard about the accident in Changcheng, it sent messengers to other counties and towns, not only to inform the situation, but also to hope that the counties will step up their vigilance and beware of unfaithful people in the rebel land. Of course, in addition, it must also be to investigate the actual situation of each county for fear that there will be accomplices.

Zu Zhao thought for a while and turned to his grandfather and said, "Grandpa, it seems that we should speed up the process of preparing for theft. First, Zhang Wanhui, a traitor, can collude with the Hu people and lead the rebels all the way north to meet at the border between the two places. Second, if the state government and county government decide to fight the rebellion, they will recruit people from all over the country. We are indispensable to respond and fight against the traitors.

After careful consideration of Zu Zhao's analysis, all the people present nodded and agreed.

to prevent or retreat, the most urgent thing is to use troops. At this time, with this letter of crisis, everyone suddenly agreed with the plan to recruit 800 volunteers, and even thought that 800 people might not be enough at this time.

Zu Ju nodded slowly and muttered, "Zhaoer, you're right. This matter must be done quickly.

After listening to everyone's words, the messenger calmed down a little, and then said, "Now the northern captain Zhou's arm was cut off by the assassin, and the injury is still unclear. Only Lieutenant Wen takes care of the military affairs of the county government. Lieutenant Wendu gathered many county soldiers to arrive in Pinggang County as early as a month ago, but the total strength was still limited. The trend of traitors in Changcheng County is said to be four or five thousand people, but I'm afraid it's really far more than this number. Once there is a real attempt to attack the county government, I'm afraid that similar counties will need to help as soon as possible.

Zu Zhao thought for a moment and suddenly asked, "Has Captain Wen ordered the counties to recruit more volunteers?"

The messenger nodded and said in a very formal tone, "In addition to informing this matter, the villain also wants to convey the intention of Lieutenant Wen. I hope that all counties can organize more courage to prepare for bandits and thieves, one is to deal with theft in winter, and the other is to prepare for the injustice in Changcheng County.

The people present naturally understood why Zu Zhao asked this sentence, and the answer to the messenger also had different looks.