At night, the war has ceased, only the smoke of gunpowder is still lingering, the bloodstains on the West Gate, the gap blown open by the tiger squat cannon, and the faint smell of blood, prove that there is a big battle in Yingzhou today.

Otherwise, with the calm and orderly order of Yingzhou City, without the screams and screams when the city was broken, no matter who saw this scene, they would not be able to believe that Yingzhou City had been lost and occupied by the rebels.

In a deep house compound, the rebels are all over, the bright and dark sentinels are all out, it is already late at night, one of the houses is still flickering by candlelight, Li Zicheng is reading at night, opening one letter after another, his expression is uncertain, Tian Jianxiu stood opposite, and said with emotion: "Boss, fortunately, we evacuated in time, and we have left Henan." Almost as soon as we left, Hong Chengchou led his troops to Luoyang. ”

Moreover, after the Xingyang Conference, although the rebel armies from all walks of life reached a consensus, they divided their troops into four routes. However, as soon as Hong Chengchou led the army into Henan, most of the rebel army still returned to Shaanxi, and the rest chose the southeast direction as the place to capture like us. ”

"According to the secret report of our brothers who have been planted in some rebel armies, Lao Hui and other troops are moving very quickly, and they have rushed ahead of us, and they are now near Luzhou; Luo Rucai and Chuang Tiantian wandered near Huoshan ......"

At this moment, suddenly, Gao Yigong broke in and said excitedly: "Brother-in-law, good news... Good news..."

Suddenly, Tian Jianxiu's words stopped abruptly, and he looked at Gao Yigong, Li Zicheng also looked over, frowned slightly, and pretended to be angry and shouted: "Yigong, why are you still so frizzy?" Can't you be a little more steady, are you such a big person? ”

"Brother-in-law, you don't know, it's really great news." In the face of Li Zicheng's reprimand, it seems that he has long been accustomed to it, Gao Yigong still has a hippie smiling face, with a flattering look on his face like offering treasures, and he further said: "Just now, a group of ordinary people from outside the city, claiming to be from Fengyang Mansion, came to ventilate and report the news, invited us to attack Fengyang Mansion, and also sent the city defense map of Fengyang Mansion. ”

Tian Jianxiu and Li Zicheng were stunned, glanced at each other, a little dazed, it felt like falling into a dream, it felt so unreal, although Li Jiajun was famous, but it was not like this, right?

Fengyang Mansion is still hundreds of miles away from Yingzhou, and the people of Fengyang Mansion have found this place despite the long distance and hard work.

What's more, Yingzhou was just captured today, although many officers and soldiers escaped, the news shouldn't spread so fast, right?

However, Li Zicheng's stunned stunned mind only lasted for a moment, and returned to normal in an instant, a trace of excitement flashed between his eyebrows, and then he ordered: "Yigong, you go and call those ordinary people of Fengyang to the hall, make good arrangements, get some food, and I will arrive later to meet them." ”

"Well, well, brother-in-law, I'll go now!" Gao Yigong heartily agreed, and then turned away, very happy.

At the same time, Li Zicheng looked at Tian Jianxiu again: "Jianxiu, you go and invite Gu Junshi over to discuss this matter, I always feel that it is so unreal, and I always feel that these Fengyang people who came suddenly are a little strange." ”

"Well, okay, boss, I also feel that there is something strange about this matter, it is best to discuss it with Gu Junshi." Tian Jianxiu nodded slightly, and then turned away.

Not long after, accompanied by Tian Jianxiu, Gu Junen came to the study, and as soon as he stepped in, with a smile on his face, he immediately said loudly: "Boss, don't worry, although I haven't seen those ordinary people in Fengyang, what they said is true, and they should really come to report the news." ”

Obviously, on the way here, Tian Jianxiu had already told the truth of the matter, and only then would Gu Junen's words be there.

"Oh... Strategist, since you haven't seen anyone yet, how can you be so sure? Li Zicheng nodded lightly and asked noncommittally.

"Boss, you are from Shaanxi, maybe you don't know that although Fengyang is the land of Longxing, known as the emperor's hometown, the tomb of Zhu Yuanzhang's parents is there. However, the common people of Fengyang Mansion did not enjoy the blessings because they were in the imperial township, and the taxes they received were not much less than those in other places, but more heavy. ”

"Moreover, as far as my subordinates know, for the local people in Fengyang, it has almost become an out-and-out hell on earth, starting from Zhu Yuanzhang, recovering Fengyang and Linhuai counties, and there is nothing else in the world."

"Especially now, there are so many kinds of pretentiousness and conscription that the common people are almost out of breath, and they are still not exempt from whipping for seven battles in one day; The people worked hard for a year, and finally got a little grain, and the servants immediately came one after another, demanding the imperial grain and taxes. ”

"The most important thing is that once the grain payment is not even, the punishment is particularly severe, and if you don't comply, it will be tied to your neck; If you don't do it again, you will hang it upside down; Three do not with, and the wife moves to his room. ”

Hearing this, Tian Jianxiu was really angry, his thick face was gloomy, the cold light in his eyes flickered, and he interjected faintly: "Military advisor, isn't there anyone in charge?" ”

Li Zicheng's expression is also ugly, although he has only been in this era for a few years, he is in Shaanxi, and he has seen the bitter fruits caused by all kinds of harsh taxes and miscellaneous taxes, but none of them are as strict as Fengyang!

Corporal punishment is carried out at every turn, and it is even used to give other people's wives to others in exchange for money as tax payment.

At this moment, Li Zicheng suddenly understood why Gu Junen was so sure when he came in? For the people of Fengyang Mansion to come, inviting the rebel army to attack Fengyang Mansion was not surprising at all, but it was a matter of course.

Hearing Tian Jianxiu's inquiry, Gu Junen showed a wry smile on his face and replied mockingly: "Captain Tian, you don't understand, even if someone wants to take care of it, it is also powerless. ”

Tian Jianxiu frowned slightly, revealing a look of doubt, and was about to ask the reason, but he heard Gu Junen sigh faintly: "The people are calling for nine days, and the hall is thousands of miles, how can you hear this? shuò] 之小东乎? Even if it is up to Tiancong, he will not get the emperor's sympathy. ”

"Yes, although Fengyang is small, it is extremely representative, how can the emperor understand the suffering of the small people?" Li Zicheng echoed, nodded slightly, and said further: "Moreover, as the emperor's township, the harsh words that Fengyang Mansion also implements are extremely deterrent, making it impossible for the ministers to intercede for other places and reduce the taxes of the people. ”

Hearing these words, Tian Jian Xiushengsheng swallowed back all the words that came to his mouth, turned to a determined face, looked at Li Zicheng, and asked, "In that case, boss, when are we going to attack Fengyang Mansion?" ”

"Hmm..." Li Zicheng let out a long nasal voice, and did not answer immediately, but showed a thoughtful look, and after a while, he responded softly: "I can't make a decision yet, I need to listen to the information provided by the people of Fengyang, and see how the city defense of Fengyang Mansion is?" Moreover, early tomorrow morning, Leader Gao and Zhang Xianzhong will be summoned to discuss before the specific date for attacking Fengyang Mansion can be determined. ”

"What the boss said is right~" Gu Junen immediately echoed, showing a calm face, and then explained: "There is nothing there with Leader Gao, Zhang Xianzhong has prepared in advance, and has already sent someone to infiltrate Fengyang Mansion. If this group cooperates, it will be easier to capture Fengyang Mansion if they come to an internal and external cooperation. ”