In the first year of the Apocalypse, August 24, it is advisable to marry a wife and move, and avoid sacrificing to the grave.

Shandong, in Dancheng, the prefect's yamen, the inner hall.

His eyes swept around the room, Xu Hongru's face could not see the slightest sadness and joy, looking at the few people seated, his heart was very uncomfortable. Thinking back to his experience for so many years, Xu Hongru sighed softly, and he didn't know what it was like in his heart.

He joined the White Lotus Sect when he was a child, and it can be said that he was deeply influenced by the White Lotus Sect, but Xu Hongru thought differently from others. Most of the people who joined the White Lotus Sect with Xu Hongru back then died, and those who did not die have become the backbone of the White Lotus Sect, and they can be described as loyal to the White Lotus Sect.

Until now, Xu Hongru remembers the feeling of kneeling in front of the statue of the childless old mother, he was in hardship since he was a child, and he did not see the childless mother appear at that time. I have bowed down like a god and Buddha countless times, but I have not been able to see Miller's reincarnation, but my life is still difficult. The people living around him are also miserable, corrupt officials are bullying and oppressing, and inferior gentry are rampant, which can be described as miserable.

After knowing about Zhu Yuanzhang, the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty, Xu Hongru's heart has not changed, and he always wants to become the latest chapter of the founding emperor's true marriage and love. At the beginning, Xu Hongru felt that the government forced the people to rebel, and it was understandable for him to rebel. Gradually, he forgot about these things, and Xu Hongru's heart was only left to win the world and become the emperor.

Sighing softly, Xu Hongru slowly fell into memory, he has always believed that people must have thoughts. Only with thoughts can we have the courage to pursue, and we can survive no matter what we encounter.

Back then, he had a low status in the White Lotus Sect, and it was because of this thought that he came over step by step. If it weren't for the persistence in his heart, Xu Hongru felt that he might have died, and he had survived with that persistence for so many years.

Since the beginning of the 29th year of Wanli, he joined forces with Wang Sen and Wang Haoxian, father and son, and founded the Wenxiangmen outside the White Lotus Sect, opened the altar, worked hard to preach, absorbed the congregation, organized farmers, and secretly carried out activities for more than 20 years. For more than 20 years, he has encountered countless setbacks, but he has been able to survive every time and overcome difficulties every time, and Xu Hongru believes that he will be able to do it this time.

Originally, there was no preparation for an uprising this year, and it would be next year at the earliest, but the imperial court found out about the existence of these people. For more than 20 years, I haven't shown my stuffing, and suddenly I have revealed my stuffing. Xu Hongru was puzzled, could it be that there was a traitor in him? But who is this man?

Slowly sweeping the people in the room, Xu Hongru's gaze swept over everyone's faces, if there was really a mole, then it must be among these people. If there is no mole, Xu Hongru himself does not believe it. He is well-organized, and although there are many people outside, there are not many who really know what they want to do. In Xu Hongru's heart, he decided that there must be a spy here.

thought that he would revolt first, and then find this spy in the uprising, so he led the people to revolt in the western part of Juye, the southern part of Dancheng and Fanxian, and urged Yang, according to the agreed red turban as a sign. Everything went smoothly at the beginning, and the rebel army grew to more than 100,000 people, which made Xu Hongru see that he was the emperor's emperor, but the spy never appeared.

He led the soldiers and horses to capture Dancheng, Zou County, and Knee County, plundered the canal monk boats, and attacked Qufu. After these battles, he can be described as full of spirits and feels that the world is in his hands. Perhaps if God wants to destroy it, it must first make it crazy, and he may really get carried away.

Sometimes Xu Hongru is also wondering if it is because he believes in everything, so the gods and demons of the heavens do not bless him. He led the rebel army to occupy Yuncheng, and the area of Liangjialou at the junction of Juye and Yeye became Emperor Zhongxing Fulie, established the name Mahayana Xingsheng, established official positions, and established political power. In just a few days, he developed more than 20,000 people, and successively captured Yuncheng, Juye and other places. At the same time, his other subordinates Shen Zhi, Xia Zhongjin, Zhang Khan Bai, Hou Wu, Zhou Nian'an, Meng Xianhan, etc., also captured Teng County, Zou County, Yi County and other county towns and Xia Town, the main road of Caoyun.

After getting these good news, I can be said to be proud, but the good times did not last long. Without realizing anything, his army began to retreat, and before he knew anything, several groups of men and horses had already been wiped out.

After retracting his gaze, Xu Hongru cleared his throat and said in a deep voice: "The matter has come to this, what good ideas do you have?" ”

The people below looked at each other, they had followed Xu Hongru for many years, and there were not many who really rebelled. Most of them have bad deeds and want to find a place to live, and Xu Hongru is just right here. Xu Hongru is also willing to believe in such people, after all, these people themselves are not clean, and they will definitely not be able to get along with the DPRK. But Xu Hongru also knew that most of these people were cold by nature, and it was not uncommon for one or two traitors to emerge.

After looking at each other for a while, no one spoke, no one had an idea. There are people whose eyes are constantly rolling, but they don't know what they are thinking, but it's certainly not a good thing.

Shaking his head gently, Xu Hongru was helpless at this time, it seemed that he thought about being the emperor too simply. I don't know how Zhu Yuanzhang did it back then, and what is wrong with him?

"Sect Master, the official army is here!" Just when Xu Hongru wanted to say something, a person ran in quickly, knelt on one knee, and said loudly.

Quite helplessly, he glanced in the room, it seemed that his plan could not be completed, and slowly stood up, Xu Hongru said in a deep voice: "Where are the officers and soldiers?" How many people did they come? ”

"Muslim master, the official army is outside the city, and there are quite a few people, overwhelming, there can be tens of thousands of people." The person who reported the news was a little incoherent, and the court knew in his heart how to deal with the traitors, and now he was really afraid of the supreme evil wind in his heart when he saw that the officials and soldiers were so afraid.

Nodding slowly, Xu Hongru said with a serious face: "Let's go!" Let's go to the city walls! After that, he walked outside.

Everyone followed behind Xu Hongru, and the expressions on everyone's faces were serious, but everyone's eyes were different. Some people have anger in their eyes, some people have determination in their eyes, and some people have an inexplicable glint in their eyes.

Although he didn't look back, Xu Hongru also knew that these people behind him must have different thoughts, just the so-called Hao Chengliang under the big tree. When they gain power, these people are naturally willing to follow them, even if they rebel. But once they lose their position, it means that the wall is falling down and everyone is pushing, and these people don't necessarily have to do anything. Besides, there is a spy in this, so when walking, Xu Hongru is very cautious.

When the group came to the city, they saw groups of rebels, although they were all preparing to defend the city, but everyone's face was written with despair. They have all dealt with the official army, and basically have fought with the official army, and they want to be clear about the combat effectiveness of the official army.

Seeing the row of artillery under the city, everyone's faces were very ugly, including Xu Hongru. Despair slowly rose in his heart, he was now trapped in a lonely city, and the tens of thousands of well-equipped troops outside estimated that he would not be able to hold out for long.

Different from the atmosphere in Dancheng, the Ming army outside was very relaxed, camping and setting up artillery, which can be described as orderly and not chaotic at all.

Walking into the tent quickly, Yang Zhaoji saluted Xiong Wencan above, and said in a respectful tone: "My lord, when are we going to attack the city?" Do you want to rest for the night? ”

With a gentle wave of his hand, signaling Yang Zhaoji to be polite, Xiong Wencan said expressionlessly: "This Dancheng is in front of you, and Xu Hongru is also in it, as long as you can take this place, the rebellion in the entire Shandong will be quelled." Mr. Yang, there are some things that should be prepared, I don't know what you think? ”

Listening to Xiong Wencan's words, Yang Zhaoji was stunned, looked at Xiong Wencan and said with some hesitation: "My lord, I don't understand my humble position very well, please make it clear!" ”

Frowning slightly, Xiong Wencan said with some displeasure: "General Yang, Wenxiangmen has been acting in Shandong for many years, and it is not a short time to look like this." Whether it is Jinyiwei, the governor of Shandong, or you, the general soldier of Shandong, none of the yamen has found out, and it is really embarrassing to say it. ”

Seeing that Yang Zhaoji was stunned, Xiong Wencan was a little unhappy in his heart, this is really a fool, how did he achieve the position of the chief soldier? However, thinking of Yang Zhaoji's ability to lead the troops, he was relieved. When I told him about the civil official's affairs in the court, it was completely like a chicken talking to a duck, and when I thought of this, Xiong Wencan didn't say anything anymore.

Glancing at Yang Zhaoji, Xiong Wencan said with a smile: "General Yang, you can fight this battle!" This official will give you a view of the enemy's formation, you can fight as much as you want, go ahead! ”

Hearing Xiong Wencan's words, Yang Zhaoji was stunned, the credit for catching the enemy chief was not small, he really didn't expect Xiong Wencan to give this credit to himself. He bowed to Xiong Wencan, and said respectfully: "Humble Lord Xie cultivated!" ”

Waving his hand gently, Xiong Wencan said with a smile: "Go ahead!" In his opinion, it didn't matter whether or not he had the credit for catching the enemy chieftain.

Xiong Wencan was born in Jinshi, and he was promoted by Huangzhou, and he never ordered Hanlin. The Ming Dynasty had a practice of not entering the cabinet if it was not Hanlin, and Xiong Wencan naturally could not enter the cabinet. It's good to get the credit of your own supervisor, but if you grab the credit from your subordinates, it will affect your reputation.

Yang Zhaoji naturally didn't understand Xiong Wencan's thoughts, and when he walked outside the tent, he didn't think about it, he came to the vicinity of the artillery, and said to a person: "You fire artillery at the city, try to hit the soldiers in the city, don't shoot inside." ”

"Yes, General!" The people of the Shenji Camp gave a salute and said respectfully.

After a short time, the artillery rang out, and suddenly the entire Dancheng was filled with gunsmoke and the sound of cannons rumbled.

Not long after the artillery time sounded, Yang Zhaoji suddenly saw a huge white flag raised on the top of the city, and suddenly had a feeling of ridicule.