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Write a letter to trick the governor to bring troops to rescue!

If the governor is told that Yang Jiamo's family has been destroyed, the governor will definitely not send troops.Only if the servants are still there, the governor has the motivation to rescue, because in the future, he will have to rely on those servants to fight the war.

"Oh, my official career has come to an end." Xie Longwen sighed.

Writing a distress letter to deceive the governor, even if he can win this battle, will definitely be hated by Li Maofang, and impeaching him for any crime will make him lose his position.

Yang Jiamo sneered, "Let's save our lives."

Suddenly, a section of the city wall to the north erupted. The two thought there was a rebellion, so they put down their chopsticks and ran to check.

It turned out that Xie Longwen was sending money to recruit soldiers, and the enlistment fees of the soldiers defending the city were deducted.At the same time, Xiangyong, who had been recruited before, also took the opportunity to follow suit because their monthly rations were also deducted.

Yang Jiamo went straight to the county government office, hacked the master to death with a knife, and came back with his head in his hands, shouting: "I have killed the person who withheld the military salary, and he will definitely pay the full salary tomorrow!"

The county magistrate, Dian Shi and the chief bookkeeper trembled with fright when they saw the master's head.

The three of them were also involved in the deduction of military pay.

That night, the three of them gathered for a secret meeting.

"Are you going to surrender?"

"The three of us do evil... We have a bad reputation, and I'm afraid we will be interrogated by the anti-thieves."

"Dedicating the city is meritorious, and it can be more or less worth the crime. If the rebels break the city, they will definitely die."

"The last time that Huang Yao entered the city, he only looked at the magistrate's head, and asked us to help maintain law and order. Rebels are reasonable, and they will definitely pay off their crimes."

"That's right, that's right, General Huang Yao is very reasonable, he is also outside the city this time."

"This city can't be defended, and sooner or later it will be broken by the rebels."

"How many confidantes can Lao Liu mobilize?"

"More than 40."

"Then Yang Jiamo is highly skilled in martial arts, so he must be designed to kill him."

"Who can get the poison?"

"let me try."

"..."

Yang Jiamo and Xie Longwen did not wait for the governor's reinforcements. Instead, Zhang Yinggao, the prefect of Guangxin, and Cai Bangjun, the prefect of Fuzhou, received Li Maofang's letter to encircle Wei and rescue Zhao.

Cai Bangjun was promoted very quickly. He was a Jinshi in the first year of Chongzhen, and he became the magistrate in the fifth year of Chongzhen.

This old man didn't do anything else, he devoted himself to cultural and educational work, and even recruited scholars to compile "Fuzhou Fuzhi".

Until the Nanchang sect bandits made such an outrageous noise that they even took over the county seat, he finally recruited Xiangyong to suppress the bandits, and invited Zhang Yinggao to cross the government to help.

Just a few days ago, Zhang Yinggao led more than 4000 troops, and Cai Bangjun led more than 2000 troops, and finally wiped out the Nanfeng sect bandits. Only dozens of Tantric followers fled into the mountains.

"Tan Rugong, do you want to send troops?" Cai Bangjun was quite guilty, because the Luling Zhao bandits were too famous.

Zhang Yinggao sighed and said: "The general army is under siege, so we can't just sit back and watch. What's more, we are not going to fight the main force of the rebels, but to lead a surprise attack on Jishui County. The purpose of sending troops this time is not to attack the city, but to enter the jurisdiction of Jishui County , forcing the main force of the rebels to withdraw from Fengcheng."

"Everything is up to you, Dan Rugong." Cai Bangjun didn't know how to fight at all, and if it wasn't for Zhang Yinggao's help, he would not have dared to wipe out the religious bandits by himself.

In fact, Zhang Yinggao was very troubled. Li Ruolian, who was framed and demoted by Li Maofang, was the brother of his classmate.They grew up together, Zhang Yinggao and Li Ruolian are like brothers.In terms of personal feelings, Zhang Yinggao wished he could strangle Li Maofang to death.Even in terms of public opinion, Zhang Yinggao wanted to impeach Li Maofang, but the governor was really a jerk.

However, he can only help now, otherwise Nanchang is in danger!

The officers and soldiers of Guangxin and Fuzhou prefectures moved down the Chongren River along the waterway, and turned into the Wujiang River on the way, and went straight into Jishui County from behind.

Surround Wei to save Zhao.

Chapter 179 [Clan Dedicated]

Yang Jiamo and Xie Longwen were desperate, and even lived and boarded on the tower.

Xie Longwen even took out all the goods and personally brought people to distribute them to the soldiers, so as not to be embezzled by some ghost again.

It's a pity that he has only been the county magistrate for two and a half months. If he hadn't made a lot of money by expropriating autumn grain, he would not even have money to recruit soldiers.But there is still not enough money and food. There is no need to distribute money this month, but food is being consumed every day.

"There is almost no food," Xie Longwen said in a low voice, "It can last for two or three days at most, and the big households in the city are unwilling to donate food."

Yang Jiamo frowned and said, "These big households don't know that they will be finished after the city is destroyed?"

Xie Longwen sighed and said: "In the summer, the rebels came in once. A big household had no money, but maintained law and order and killed some who took advantage of the fire. The big households in the city are not afraid of the rebels. The rebels will take revenge."

The last time Huang Yao raided Fengcheng County, due to too few troops and during the war, he didn't even force the big households to release their slaves.

Yang Jiamo asked, "Which one of the grain merchants in the city has the most grain?"

Xie Longwen replied: "Zhou and Wan."

"These two families must have colluded with the rebels," Yang Jiamo said, "I will lead troops to search Zhou's house, and you will lead troops to search Wan's house. We will do it at midnight tonight."

Yang Jiamo said: "Don't leak the news. Among the county government officials, there are children of these two families. I have been in office for less than three months, and many relationships have not been clarified. I don't know which of the soldiers are involved with these two families. "

On the other side, the county magistrate, the master book, and the history of the classics are also discussing.

"This Yang Jiamo is too cautious, and he can't poison him at all. He doesn't drink the wine sent, and only eats with the soldiers."

"Hey, my military power has also been taken away, and this guy actually let a few helpers lead the army!"

"The county magistrate still won't go down the tower?"

"I never went back to the county office, I just ate and slept with the soldiers in the tower."

"Why don't we just set the fire tonight? As long as the fire is started, there will be chaos in the city, and the rebels outside the city will be able to come in."

"It's not good to set fire to it. They are all neighbors. Once burned, there will be a large area."

"Otherwise, what else can we do? The three of us have been transferred away from the city gate. It is impossible to take dozens of confidants to seize the city?"

"Think about it again, what if the governor brings troops to save Fengcheng County?"

"The governor is going to come, he has come a long time ago, it has been five days, and there is no sign of the officers and soldiers."

"Wait another day, if the governor still doesn't come to rescue, then we will set fire to the city."

"..."

outside the city.

Li Zheng and Huang Yao were injured, and Fei Yinggong was temporarily promoted to commander in chief.

Although Huang Shun and Jiang Dashan have more seniority, everyone knows that Fei Yinggong is the fourth uncle of Zhao Han and Fei Ruhe.Moreover, Fei Yinggong himself has abilities, and other generals are convinced.

"Mr. Zhao, there are rebels coming to vote!"

Fei Yinggong immediately walked out of the camp and went to meet the rebels in person. This was already the second call.

The people in Fengcheng County were miserable, and they were looted by officers and soldiers in turn in Xia Tian.Seeing the harvest of autumn grain, the new magistrate began to exploit again, not to mention the tenants, many small landlords could not survive.

At this moment, a scholar led thousands of farmers, and they also used animals to carry a lot of grain, standing outside the camp and waiting quietly.

Seeing the generals of the rebel army come out, the scholar immediately cupped his hands and said: "Luo Gongqin in Fengcheng, I have seen all the generals. The court has no morals, corrupt officials exploited, and the landlords abused the people. I heard that the righteous division besieged the county, and I dared to kill the landlords and revolt. I am willing to sacrifice my life to follow Luling Mr. Zhao!"

"Everyone, please come in quickly!" Fei Yinggong said happily.

The rebel army with less than 3000 people, after five days of siege, increased to 5000 people, all of which were spontaneously raised by the people of the county to vote!

Just as Luo Gongqin was settled, before Fei Yinggong had time to rest, another peasant army defected suddenly.

This time there were only more than a hundred people, but their identities were very strange. There were actually eight descendants of the clan, and they even brought their families along.

The descendants of the Zhu family!

As soon as they heard that the clan had voted for the role, Fei Yinggong and others were all very surprised, and they all came to watch in amazement.

The leader is Zhu Yirong, and the name was given wrongly, the last word should be next to "fire".As for the other seven clans, they don't even have typesetting generations, they all have names like Zhu Gui and Zhu Fu.

Huang Shun asked curiously: "Brother Zhu, you are the clan, why... why did you come to rebel?"

It is undeniable that these anti-thief leaders, not to mention the vassal kings, even the down-and-out clansmen have a guilty conscience, and they can't help feeling awe.

Zhu Yirong sighed and said: "I want to teach you all that my ancestors are from the lineage of King Huai, the lineage of King Dexing County. Emperor Taizu has rules. The clan cannot farm land, take imperial examinations, do business, or be a craftsman. I am good or bad. He also studied, changed his name and surname, and secretly went to the countryside to work as a school teacher to make a living. But this brother Zhu Gui," Zhu Yirong said, pointing to a clan, "he works as a coolie at the pier carrying bags for others."

Another clan sighed: "I have been a beggar for two years."

Everyone looked at each other with incredible expressions on their faces.

Huang Yao asked: "Shouldn't the clan be kept by the government?"

Zhu Yirong replied: "The magistrate of Raozhou allocated all the money and grain to Huai Wang's mansion. The county king will definitely receive food and salary, but the generals and lieutenants (clan titles) below may not necessarily receive rice grain. Lieutenant Guo, the food salary is two hundred shi, and the whole family has never had enough to eat. The low-level clan is not even as good as the tenants. Our Lumi has been greedy by King Huai!"

These words completely overturned everyone's three views, and they all felt sympathy for these clans.

In fact, this situation was very common during the Zhengde and Jiajing years.At the end of Zhengde, some clans had no food for several years, and countless sons and grandsons begged for a living. After Jiajing ascended the throne, they went together to sue the imperial court.

Zhu Yirong also said: "Some time ago, the people of Raozhou revolted, broke through the capital city, and occupied the palace. Many of our clans also joined forces to rebel, but unfortunately we couldn't beat the officers and soldiers. We heard that Mr. Zhao in Luling was benevolent, so we fled all the way, along the Going down the Fuhe River. Halfway through, I learned that there was a rebel army in Fengcheng County, so I came to join some generals."

Fei Yinggong sighed and said, "Oh, the imperial court has no way, and even the clan rebelled. How can this great Ming Dynasty not perish?"

These clans were all like beggars, Fei Yinggong treated them nicely and finally gave them a full meal.

In the afternoon, someone sent a secret letter, but refused to reveal his origin.

The secret letter only has two sentences: "The governor has no plans to send troops, and beware of officers and soldiers attacking Jishui along the Wujiang River."

Fei Yinggong called all the generals to discuss the matter, and Gu Jianshan also went ashore.

"Could this letter be fake?" Huang Yao asked.

Fei Yinggong said: "It should be true. The governor was terrified, and the commander-in-chief did not dare to rescue him when he was surrounded."

They surrounded Fengcheng for several days, and they didn't plan to attack the city. Instead, they besieged the city to fight for reinforcements, trying to eliminate the governor's reinforcements.

Gu Jianshan said: "The main force of our navy is here. If there are enemies coming along the Wujiang River, I'm afraid it will be difficult to deal with them. They can plunder villages and towns, and it will be difficult for the defenders of Jishui to catch up."

"Master, let's go back. I'll take responsibility for any problems." Fei Yinggong said.

Huang Shun said: "I also agree with the navy going back. Even if the governor leads troops to rescue Fengcheng, we are not afraid. Maybe the governor will dare to come to die after the navy leaves!"

Li Zheng was hit by an arrow in the cheek and lost two teeth. He was temporarily unable to speak, and he clapped his hands in agreement.

After everyone agreed, Gu Jianshan immediately withdrew with the navy, but left the hundreds of pieces of armor behind.

That night.

Yang Jiamo and Xie Longwen led troops to raid the big households. All the men of the Zhou family were killed, and the Wan family was arrested and sent to the county government prison.

The charge is colluding with the rebels!

The big households in the city were terrified, but they didn't dare to move, so they could only connect with each other in private.

"What are you waiting for? Are you waiting to die?"

A young man shouted: "The rebels don't know when the siege will last, and the Nanchang reinforcements have not moved at all. If Yang Jiamo finishes eating the food, you and I will follow in the footsteps of Zhou and Wan!"

"Keep your voice down, keep your voice down!"

Another elderly gentry said: "I think that if you can donate some money and food to the officers and soldiers, they will not kill people if they have food. What's more, the food robbed from the Zhou and Wan families is enough to feed the defenders in the city for a month or two." .”

The young man said angrily: "In my opinion, it's better to be a thief!"

"This old man has land outside the city," another gentry said, "Ten thousand acres of land have been lost since the thief, and the Zhao thief wants to divide the land!"

"Extremely short-sighted," the young man sneered. "Do you think that Fengcheng County can still be defended? Once the city is broken, whether you want it or not, you will get the land at that time. Sooner or later, sooner or later, why not?" Dedicate the city to meritorious service now?"

A gentry sneered and said, "Your Tu family is not afraid of dividing the land. There are only two or three thousand mu of land outside the city."

Many gentry broke up unhappy. They were weak when facing the rebels, and they were equally weak when facing the officers and soldiers. Only when facing the ordinary people can they become hard.

Tu Changhan returned home and took out a copy of "Da Tong Ji" from under his pillow.

He has no objection to the distribution of land, because the Tu family makes profits from business affairs.At the same time, Tu Changhan is still a scholar with the ambition to help the world, and he appreciates the content of "Datong Collection".

Sleeping until midnight, Tu Changhan was awakened by the noise.

However, a fire broke out in the city. As soon as this thing burned a large area, the neighbors in the neighborhood took the initiative to run to fight the fire.

Tu Changhan took the opportunity to summon his slaves, raised his sword and shouted: "The imperial court has no way, and Mr. Zhao in Luling will win the world. You servants can also be favored by Mr. Zhao. Now that the city is on fire, you must act for Mr. Zhao's internal affairs, and follow me to seize it. Make meritorious service in the city! Everyone come and get a tael of silver!"

"Young Master, you can't do it," the steward turned pale with shock, "Master's bones are not cold yet, if you act like this, Master will bring disaster to the Tu family, and Master will not be at ease under the nine springs!"

Tu Changhan was furious: "If you continue to make noise, I will kill you!"

Not long after, Tu Changhan rushed to the gate of the city with more than 20 slaves holding sticks, shouting along the way: "The rebels have entered the city, the rebels have entered the city!"

"Don't panic, don't run away!"