Tiantang Splendid

Chapter 4161 Yanziji
[Masters, Happy Mid-Autumn Festival! 】

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Xiao Xun's face suddenly changed, and he lost his voice: "What did you say!"

Without Fang Jun's order, how dare Su Dingfang risk the corruption of the entire Jiangnan to prevent the private army from crossing the river to the north?

Could it be Fang Xuanling's order?

But Fang Xuanling has always been calm and serious, looking forward and backward, how can he have such courage?

Xiao Guan wiped the sweat off his face, and said anxiously: "The Navy has assembled dozens of warships, and they can reach Yanziji in less than an hour. If they launch a strong attack, it will be a bad thing!"

Every family in the south of the Yangtze River almost did their best this time, sending all the young and strong in the family that could be sent, and even a lot of old and weak to make up the number, there were a total of [-] people.With such a large number of people, they only need to distribute weapons and armor, and then practice a little bit, and they can be used in field battles.But now tens of thousands of people are crossing the river, the formation is chaotic and uncertain, and they are facing the "invincible water battle" Royal Navy. How can there be any chance of winning?

Xiao Xun's hands trembled, his face was pale, his calm and stable demeanor of a famous official who recalled the past and the present was completely gone, he didn't even notice that the teacup in his hand had dropped on the soft carpet, and he only murmured: "It must be Fang Xuanling, It must be Fang Xuanling...he really dares to disregard the corrupt situation in the south of the Yangtze River? It's crazy!"

Since the disaster of Yongjia, the clans and clans in the north have moved southward in large numbers, bringing advanced production technology and cultural scriptures, and making the wild land in the south of the Yangtze River, which was originally densely covered with swamps and full of smog, developed. For hundreds of years, Jiangnan Relying on its abundant water source and warm climate, the area has already become an important place of wealth in the world, which is no less than that of Guanzhong.

Therefore, the powerful families living in the south of the Yangtze River have the confidence to often resist the policies of the central government. Even the emperor of Sui Yang, who is so talented and bold, is helpless against the Jiangnan clan's "land allocation and self-employment". , and then ruled under the leadership of the Jiangnan clan, causing the empire to split instantly.

Since entering the Tang Dynasty, even His Majesty Li Er, who is wise and powerful, has adopted a gentle policy towards Jiangnan. He is most afraid of the sudden relapse of Jiangnan, and has since separated from the center and planned a separatist regime in the river. The vitality of the country was damaged, causing the Siyi Hu people to take the opportunity to grow up.

So, even Fang Xuanling dared to ignore the danger of splitting Jiangnan as a whole?
It can be said that there is a thousand words and ten thousand. Now that the navy has gone upstream, it is absolutely impossible for it to be just a routine patrol, and it is clearly aimed at the private army in the south of the Yangtze River.

But right now tens of thousands of people are gathered outside Jinling City, soldiers who have already boarded the ship, soldiers who are still waiting to board the ship, civilian men transporting food, supplies, countless carriages, carts, mountains of food, supplies, armor Gu...Even if you want to stay away, you can't avoid it.

After pondering for a long while, Xiao Xun finally stabilized his mind, got up and got off the carriage, Xiao Guan quickly stepped forward to help, Xiao Xun looked up at the clear sky and scorching sun, and sighed: "It's rainy this summer, and it rains often. Lingering for many days, it has a great impact on the navy's firearms, but today is sunny, which can make the navy's firearms exert their maximum power..."

Could it be the Jiangnan Clan and the Lanling Xiao Clan?
The theory of prophecy is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. In these years, no one said that "man will conquer the sky". They think that Shangcang dominates all things.
But you can't lie flat and let yourself be hammered...

Gathering his mind, Xiao Xun said to Yuan Chao who got out of the car behind him: "Your good brother, you might as well go to the city to take refuge temporarily, so as not to be in conflict with the chaos here. Brother Yu boards the boat and goes to meet Liu Rengui for a while. If you can come back, you can have a drink with your good brother. If you don't come back... then you won't come back."

After saying that, he turned around and said to Xiao Guan: "Prepare a warship, I will board the boat and enter the river to see if I can intercept the navy."

Xiao Guan turned pale with shock, and hurriedly said: "Grandpa, no! The river is raging and the boat is bumpy. If something happens at your age, how will your grandson explain to your uncle and father?"

"Tell me a fart!"

Xiao Xun raised his eyebrows and scolded: "What time is it? Are you still acting like a child? If you allow the navy to kill you today, the sky will collapse and the earth will be destroyed. How will I explain to the people? I, Lanling Xiao How to explain to the Jiangnan clan? Even if it is urgent, don't procrastinate and hesitate, make arrangements quickly!"

"Here!"

Xiao Guan didn't dare to say anything, and hurried to arrange the warships.

Yuan Chao took Xiao Xun's hand, his expression excited, knowing that Xiao Xun was determined to die and wanted to turn the tide, he could neither persuade nor persuade, his lips trembled a few times, and said with emotion: "Brother is a noble man, give up your own As a planner of the Jiangnan clan, I really respect it!"

"Fart's high morals!"

Xiao Xun patted the back of Yuan Chao's hand and said with a wry smile: "I'm already old, but I'm just a coffin. If I live enough in this life, I won't be afraid of death! But I'm afraid that after I die, I will be stabbed in the back by Jiangnan disciples , Scolding me for harming the Jiangnan clan's centuries-old heritage, scolding the Xiao family for dragging the Jiangnan clan into the abyss for their own selfishness! If I can eliminate the danger with my death, I will draw my sword and wipe my neck now."

This time, the Lanling Xiao clan took the lead in summoning the Jiangnan clan to form a private army to go north. Once the crown prince is successfully defeated and the Jin king is supported to ascend the throne, the Lanling Xiao clan will naturally benefit the most. But at the same time, if it fails, the Jiangnan clan will be implicated Suffering a huge loss, the culprit is naturally the Xiao family of Lanling.

If you can't stop the navy today, I'm afraid that in the next tens or hundreds of years, the Lanling Xiao family will become the sinner of the Jiangnan clan...

Yuan Chao, with a snow-white beard and no wind, watched helplessly as Xiao Xun walked towards the ferry with the support of the two disciples of the clan.

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Xiao Guan prepared an old warship, set up a gangway at the ferry, and helped Xiao Xun board the warship, but Xiao Xun waved him away: "I don't need you to accompany me, you stay at the ferry and hurry up." Evacuate the people, and those who have not boarded the ship should retreat, don't care about the food and supplies, they must get out of the range of the navy's artillery, otherwise if I can't stop it, there will be a disaster."

Xiao Guan didn't dare to say much, he could only kneel at Xiao Xun's feet, kowtowed three times respectfully, and got off the boat with tears in his eyes.

The Jiangnan clan assembled private soldiers to form an army north to Guanzhong, which was already tantamount to a war against the prince and seriously threatened the prince's status. How could the navy, one of the main forces of the East Palace army, stand by and watch?If you don't start a war, let it go. Once a war starts, there is no reason for my grandfather to survive.

Maybe the sailor killed the sacrificial flag...

However, knowing that he was going to die, his grandfather, who is the blood heir of Nanliang, did it without hesitation. What kind of staunch and courageous ambition is this?
When we got back to the shore, there were children and stewards from various families gathered around and asked, "How is Jiang Shang's temperament? I heard that the navy has dispatched dozens of warships. I wonder if they will shoot us?"

With so many people gathered at the ferry, it is impossible to keep it a secret. Facing a pair of eager or fearful eyes, Xiao Guan responded calmly and said loudly: "Now is not a time for panic, everyone listen to my orders." Those who have not yet boarded the ship will be suspended from boarding, the ship will be moored at the shore, and the people on the shore will evacuate backwards and get out of the range of the navy's artillery."

When everyone heard this, they immediately exploded. Doesn't this clearly tell them that the navy will definitely launch an attack?

In the past few years, the Jiangnan Clan has hated the navy. They just send ships to accompany them on the ocean, and then rent ports in various countries to provide them to caravans to store goods and trade. They have to charge various fees. Taxes, rents, sponsorships... If there is no navy, the profits of each company's sea trade will at least double. With so many yellow and orange copper coins, it is almost as painful as cutting flesh after school.

But at the same time, I have also seen several battles by the navy to wipe out pirates on the ocean, and even wars with countries in the East and Southeast Asia from time to time. Each time the navy ended with a complete victory. Power has already been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.

Now that this navy may suddenly turn its guns, from the former protected to the attacked, how can it not be warped and panicked?
Everyone turned their heads and left, and rushed back to the place where their respective soldiers gathered to prevent the soldiers from retreating urgently.

Although the heads of the various families did not rush to Jinling with hidden thoughts, the soldiers and fodder they sent were real. They almost emptied the family property. Once they were slaughtered by the navy, it would be difficult for each family to turn around within ten years.

Originally, in the battle of Niuzhuji, Fang Jun killed all the dead soldiers supported by each family. If even these family soldiers were lost, the local rule of their respective families would be shaken, and it would be difficult as before. It's like drawing the land to be king...

However, tens of thousands of hedgehogs gathered in the narrow place of Yanziji Ferry, almost shoulder to shoulder, bustling, people mixed with baggage, livestock, where is it to retreat and retreat?In particular, those who were temporarily appointed by Xiao Guan as stewards to cooperate with guiding private troops to board the boat to cross the river were too selfish. They each cared about their own soldiers, and only wanted to leave the ferry as soon as possible to avoid being attacked by the navy, which led to chaos. People shouted and horses neighed.

Xiao Guan's eyes were red. If this goes on, he might trample himself to death without the need for naval artillery bombardment...

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Standing on the boat, Xiao Xun looked at the crowd on the shore who had been frightened by the news of the sailor's arrival, and urged the sailors to sail with a blank expression.The warship slowly left the ferry and sailed downstream along the center of the river. The wind was smooth and the speed was getting faster and faster.

Countless ships were moored on both sides of the ship's side, some of which were already filled with private troops from various families in the south of the Yangtze River, and some of which were filled with supplies and fodder, so densely packed that they could not be seen at a glance.This almost represents the limit of the mobilization ability of the current Jiangnan clan. Even if each family hides their selfishness and wants to reserve a way out without the determination to "do not succeed or be benevolent", almost every family has emptied their family assets.

Xiao Xun suddenly had a frightening thought: If the navy came from the river and wiped out the private army and food fodder gathered here, what else would the Jiangnan clan use to threaten the central government, to separate one side and draw the river to rule?

As long as the nearly [-] Jiangnan private soldiers gathered here are wiped out, where is there any risk of Jiangnan corruption?

You can't let the heads of the families bring the children of the clan to rise up and gather in the mountains and forests to rob the house, right?

A heart sank suddenly.

(End of this chapter)