Chapter 2 Yingke (Eight Up)

"You can't let that vendor lead everyone to rebel!" While running, Cheng Xiaojiu thought. The dogs of the whole street were awakened from their sleep by the sound of his heavy footsteps, and let out a series of barking one after another. Someone immediately blew out the lamp in the house, lest an unforeseen disaster touch the weeds on the eaves of their house. There are also people who carry sticks and scold in the courtyard, from the parents and friends of the night walkers to the eight generations of their ancestors, vicious and ugly. Cheng Xiaojiu couldn't care about all this, he just wanted to run to the barracks as soon as possible and use all possible means to prevent the vendor from taking the villagers away. Rebellion is a crime of the nine clans, whether it is coerced or implicated, it is difficult to escape the fate of the separation of wives and the destruction of families. Just like the Cheng family many years ago, it only took half a night to change from rich to destitute. Half a night of horror had passed, and the mansion was in tatters. With all the joys and dreams of his own time.

At that time, my father was still a general with military merits, and his merits could offset some of the crimes. Now I and the villagers have nothing, if they are implicated in the whirlpool of rebellion, they can end up with the end of the eight generations of the ancestors, and the court is extrajudicially gracious!

Cheng Xiaojiu knew that he had to stop these tragedies, for himself and for the sake of Engong's future. He knew that the batons all joined Xiangyong for a bowl of rice, and ten of them didn't have the courage to gamble on fame and wealth with their heads. If these people understand that once they participate in Yang Xuangan's rebellion, it is equivalent to stepping on a dead end, it is estimated that everyone will definitely not go with that vendor. As for Guo and Jia, the two head catchers and many officials, Cheng Xiaojiu knew that they were very unpopular, although they were all holding important positions in the Xiangyong team at the moment, their actual prestige was not as high as that of Wang Ermao, Han Gesheng, Duan Qing, Zhang Xun and other team leaders who were temporarily promoted. If several teams are unwilling to follow them to rebel, it will be difficult for Guo, Jia and others to incite the villagers to leave.

"So, the first step is to find Wang Ermao and these teams as soon as possible!" Cheng Xiaojiu quickly calculated in his heart. "Tell everyone that rebellion will definitely lead to a dead end, and the wives and children at home will be infamous!"

As for why the rebellion would definitely fail, Cheng Xiaojiu himself could not find a sufficient reason. But his mother's words and deeds and the books he had read over the years had taught him a great truth, that is, rebellion was a sin that was risky and would bring shame to his ancestors. So no matter how unfair and fucked up the things the court does, he must accept the arrangement of fate.

Besides, Yang Xuangan didn't have many soldiers in his hands! This is another important reason for Cheng Xiaojiu's opposition to participating in the rebellion. With his understanding of the Great Sui Army, he believed that the regular government soldiers, especially the inner government soldiers where his father was located back then, far surpassed the combat effectiveness of these township soldiers in his hands now. And all the soldiers of the Great Sui are in Liaodong at the moment, and Yang Xuangan's standing up must be similar to that of the Xiangyong in Guantao County, and they are all temporarily pulled up teams. In a hurry, I'm afraid that even a steel knife per person can't be used, not to mention bed crossbows, stone cannons, which are essential weapons for siege.

Chengxian Street is located in the heart of Guantao, not far from the small school field. Not long after running, Cheng Xiaojiu saw the torches jumping at the entrance of the barracks. The sergeant on duty carried the torch on the tip of the gun and laughed as he patrolled. If it were normal times, Cheng Xiaojiu would definitely rush forward and scold the other party. But today, this lazy scene made him feel a sense of relief for no reason. The fact that the villagers were still in the mood to fight shows that no one has come to encourage them to rebel so far. I still have time, time to save myself, my benefactor Lin County Order, and these kind and innocent batons.

"Cheng Jiaotou!" Attracted by the sound of footsteps, the villagers who were playing were startled, and quickly took the torch off the tip of the spear and held it in their hands upright. Then he stood in a row, pitifully waiting to be taught a lesson by the young and skilled soldier Cao.

The expected scolding did not come, Cheng Xiaojiu stopped, adjusted his breathing for a while, and then asked with a smile: "Is the situation normal tonight?" Have the brothers rested on time? ”

"Tell the head of the sect!" The man who led the patrol responded loudly, "The brothers have already extinguished the candles on time. Everything is normal inside and outside the camp! ”

"Hmm!" Cheng Xiaojiu smiled and nodded, trying to make himself look like an officer, "What about the south city wall, who is leading the team on duty at night?" ”

"It's Jiang Boling, report to your lordship!" Seeing that Cheng Xiaojiu didn't mean to blame everyone, the young man straightened his chest even straighter. He took the 1st Brigade of the Yuheng Regiment to garrison in the south of the city. Half an hour ago, a horn was routinely blown to report safety, and nothing unusual happened! ”

"Hmm!" Cheng Xiaojiu continued to nod, feeling more stable. Jiang Bailing is a distant nephew of Jiang Bangxian, who once studied for a few days, but then his family fell into the middle of the road and had to work as an apprentice in the shop to make a living. Jiang Bangxian always wanted to train this nephew to be his successor, so he stuffed him into the team of Xiangyong through a relationship, and promoted him to brigade commander as soon as he entered the camp.

Although he is Jiang Bangxian's nephew, Jiang Bailing's behavior is not at all different from his uncle. This man is timid, cautious, and carries a false innocence of a scholar. So if he doesn't see any hopeful adventures, he won't do them. Of course, it is not easy to follow others to rebel.

Cheng Jiaotou was relieved. The brethren were alarmed. The villagers were afraid that Cheng Xiaojiu would investigate the deliberate laziness of everyone, so they all opened their mouths.

"Yes, we've been practicing for so long, and our forehand is itchy. If Zhang Jin says that the dog thief dares to come, he will be guaranteed to let him come back! ”

Cheng Xiaojiu stretched out his hand and patted the shoulder of the captain on duty vigorously. "Let's go on the night patrol. Be aware of your surroundings. If someone spreads rumors in the camp, don't listen to them! ”

"Of course. Let's only listen to the prefectural commander and the soldier-sama! The young man puffed up his chest again and swore an oath.

This kind of sycophant words naturally can't be taken seriously, Cheng Xiaojiu smiled again, turned around and walked into the sleeping camp. It was late at night, and most of the villagers had already fallen asleep peacefully, and the sound of snoring came and went in the barracks. They are happy, never think about the future, and are unaware of the dangers around them. Cheng Xiaojiu found that he was actually envious of others' ignorance, grinned, and let out a long sigh at the night sky.

"Whew!" He exhaled the restlessness in his stomach and looked up at the starry sky. Yuheng, Kaiyang, Yaoguang, and his own Tianshu, Lin Xian Ling gave this team a very elegant name when he formed Xiangyong. And the villagers are also grateful for him for giving everyone a way to make a living, and are willing to follow his horse. The guy just said it well, everyone only listened to Lin County's order. Is the purpose of the Kelin County Order to form this township warrior to follow Yang Xuangan to rebel, or is it just to protect the territory and the people? Cheng Xiaojiu couldn't guess, so his heart was full of contradictions.

If Lin Xianling also wanted to rebel, no one would be able to stop him. Cheng Xiaojiu knew that his sect leader, Bing Cao, and his prestige in the military camp were all given by the Lin County Order. Since the other party can give it, it is easy to take it all back. Whether it is Han Gesheng, Duan Qing, or Zhang Xun, although they have some friendship with themselves, they will never offend their parents for the sake of friendship. Even if his good friend Wang Ermao, if the situation forced him to choose between himself and the county magistrate, I am afraid he would eventually choose the latter.

Some people just thought about it casually, and Cheng Xiaojiu's heart floated his name and surname, and the lazy voice was already sounding behind him, "Damn Xiaojiu, didn't you say that you invited me to drink Xiao Huang Chong tonight?" What about the wine, why didn't I see it? Did you bring it to the barracks? ”

"Another day. Today the little apricot blossom is in our house! Cheng Xiaojiu turned around with a wry smile, ready to meet Wang Ermao's count. When did you come back, and how did you get so lucky? ”

"The guy who is inhuman when he sees a woman! Hum! Wang Ermao rolled his eyelids, his face full of disdain. I already knew this was the case, so when I heard Xiao Xinghua's voice, I didn't go to your house to dislike people. I thought you wouldn't be back tonight, but I saw you again on the way just now! ”

"When? Why didn't I see you? Cheng Xiaojiu smiled wryly and asked in a low voice.

"You?" Wang Ermao continued to roll his eyelids, "You just sent your wife home, how can you pretend to be anything else in your heart." I shouted at you no less than twenty times, and summoned all the dogs out of the street. But you just run like crazy and don't look back! What's wrong? He was counted down by his grandfather again, right? I estimate that you will be beaten to death, and if you don't send it to the door for three days, your brain will itch! ”

"Nothing!" Cheng Xiaojiu loudly denied, "I didn't enter their house at all!" ”

"That's even worse, what's the matter, you taught me. Yes, run away! Wang Ermao did not give up, and continued to squeeze Cheng Xiaojiu with his words. In his eyes, no matter how big a good friend is, he is still a good friend, and there is no need to maintain the respect of a stranger to the other party. What's more, this friend still owes himself a lot of favors, so he should "bully" him as much as a creditor treats a wronged boss.

"I was worried that something was going to happen in the barracks, so I ran faster! Don't talk nonsense, save me face in front of the brethren! Cheng Xiaojiu had no choice but to bow his head and beg for mercy.

"What else could happen here! Everyone is trained by you like a live donkey every day, and you still have the strength to cause trouble! Wang Ermao shrugged his shoulders and disdained Cheng Xiaojiu's words.

"I'm serious!" Cheng Xiaojiu lowered his voice and emphasized it in a voice that only two people could hear. "I heard that someone in Liyang rebelled! He is a very famous official. If he sends people to our side to agitate, won't he be implicating the brethren! ”

Hearing this, Wang Ermao was stunned for a moment, and then laughed nonchalantly, "Rebellion, it's a good thing!" I've long seen that this world is not pleasing to the eye, and if someone asks me to do a vote, I will definitely go. Rob the house, grab the land, kill the enemy, and when you see a beautiful woman, you can pull it into the house casually. We don't expect to be promoted and get rich, at least we can export evil spirits! ”

"You want to die! Be quiet! Cheng Xiaojiu was so angry that he grabbed Wang Ermao's head and pressed it hard. Rejoice, you! Lehe was less than three days, and then he was caught and exterminated. Your mother, your sister, all of them were sold outside the Saiwai to be used as horse herding slaves for the Hu people. It's a place where water drips into ice in winter, and when you walk barefoot, your toes have to stick to the ground! ”

"According to what you say, don't all Hu people have duck slaps!" Wang Ermao was still smiling, and he didn't take Cheng Xiaojiu's warning seriously at all. "But don't worry, unless you Cheng Xiaojiu also rebelled, I will definitely not follow others to join in the fun. Lest I be a thief and you will be an official when I have to do it, and the two brothers will raise their knives face to face! ”

Cheng Xiaojiu couldn't cry or laugh, and scolded hatefully: "You bastard guy, you just said a word all night!" ”

"At least I treat you as a brother, unlike you, who forgets me when I see my wife!" Wang Ermao sneered at each other.

"You ......"

"What's wrong with me? I didn't promise to invite someone to drink tonight, but I ran away with the woman myself. Didn't I just want to be happy, but watch my best friend beat the single? Did you ask me about Miss Zhou's affairs? Did you forget it again? Or don't you dare to mention it in front of your sister-in-law at all? ”

Cheng Xiaojiu was choked and panted repeatedly, and it took a while before he slowly calmed down. With a slight sigh, he asked in a low voice, "Seriously, Ermao, I'm not joking with you?" If someone pulls you into rebellion, will you go? ”

Wang Ermao didn't understand what kind of evil his good friend committed today, so he actually opened his mouth and closed his mouth to "rebel". Scratching the back of his head vigorously, he replied, half-jokingly, half-seriously, "Who's the score?" You Cheng Xiaojiu instigated me, for the sake of the righteousness between us, even if there is a mountain of swords and a sea of fire in front of me, I have to go with you. If it's someone else, such as Lao Jiang and Lao Li, forget it, I'm afraid that they will sell me as a livestock! ”

"What if it's a higher level, such as the main bookkeeper, or the prefectural magistrate?" Cheng Xiaojiu looked at Wang Ermao's eyes and asked solemnly.

"You're crazy, you!" This time, it was Wang Ermao's turn to be dissatisfied. "Lord Xianzun is an official of the imperial court, and he has a lot of meat to hold around every day, how can he rebel against himself?"

"I'm just making an analogy!" Cheng Xiaojiu smiled bitterly in his heart. It is true that Lord Xianzun is spending a lot of money every day, but that doesn't mean that he is willing to be content with the status quo. If he can become a county guard, it means that he can get more money. If he could be the governor, ambassador, and prime minister, he would not have to reach out for money at all, and countless people would line up to pay tribute to him every day. If the world is like this, how can the human heart know contentment? With a sigh, he added in a low voice, "Just say if you will follow others to join in the fun, don't care if my analogy is right!" ”

"Hehe, others still say that you are smart, but you don't even understand this little thing." Wang Ermao was like a baby, laughing so much that he couldn't even see his eyes, "If the county orders the adults to rebel, all the brothers will definitely follow." If I don't follow, the first one will be beheaded and voted for! Shouldn't I be that fool, follow the bastard? It's better to live happily for a few more days, so that you don't die in a mess! ”