The evil forces roaming the heavens

Chapter 1682 The Mu Prince's Mansion Raises an Army, with Countless Followers!
In southern Yunnan, Wei Xiaobao, fleeing in panic, was driving a horse-drawn carriage.

Because no one expected that the Prince of Pingxi's mansion would rebel so suddenly, giving them no chance whatsoever.

"Lord Wei, this is truly a disaster! How are we going to explain this when we get back?!"

Looking at Wei Xiaobao, Duolong's face was full of fear.
The rebellion of the Prince of Pingxi's family was bad enough, but the fact that the Prince of Mu's family also appeared in Kunming was really something else entirely.
It should be noted that the former Mu Prince's Mansion was once the residence of the Duke of Qian during the Ming Dynasty.
The Mu family's prestige in southern Yunnan was so great that they could command a hundred responses at a moment's notice. Now that they were standing with the Prince of Pingxi's Mansion, it meant that the entire southern Yunnan region was completely out of control.

In the Prince of Pingxi's mansion,
Sitting in his chair, Zheng Keshuang couldn't help but say, "Xinzhi, why didn't you discuss this with us before doing it?"

"Do you think you'll agree if I discuss it with the Crown Prince?"

Looking at Zheng Keshuang, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but smile and gesture.
Upon hearing Zhang Cheng's words, Zheng Keshuang was immediately taken aback. That's right, even if Zhang Cheng had said it, he couldn't possibly have agreed!

"Does Wu Yinglin really think he'll listen to us?"

Looking at Zhang Cheng with suspicion, Feng Xifan couldn't help but frown.
"Whether he listens or not is not important. What is important is that he doesn't cooperate with us. The Wu family clan can replace him at any time! For the sake of power, he has no other choice!"

Looking intently at Feng Xifan, Zhang Cheng knew all too well what power was—it was a man's tonic, a great tonic!

Of all the 80,000 words in the world, only those destined by Heaven and destined for eternal life can drive a man mad!
Even if Wu Yinglin didn't want to cooperate with the Prince of Yanping's Mansion, it wasn't up to him to decide.

Because southern Yunnan right now is a barrel of fire about to explode. If it doesn't blow up the Qing Dynasty, it will blow up the Wu family!

"What's going on at the Mu Prince's Mansion?"

Looking at Zhang Cheng, Feng Xifan stroked his beard, a sense of doubt creeping into his eyes.

It's important to understand that the hatred between Wu Sangui and the Mu family cannot be summarized in a single sentence.
But now, the Mu Prince's Mansion is actually willing to step forward and help the Pingxi Prince's Mansion gain publicity, and even lead the local chieftains to raise an army. This is really too strange.

"I have handed Wu Sangui over to the Mu family to be sacrificed to Emperor Yongli!"

Zhang Cheng said this calmly, without feeling any problem whatsoever.
After all, even if Wu Sangui died, he still had to make contributions.

If it weren't for the need for Wu Yinglin to control the Pingxi Prince's Mansion, Zhang Cheng would have chosen to hand over all the Wu family members to the Mu Prince's Mansion.
He gasped in shock, finally understanding why the Mu family was willing to step forward.

That's fucking ruthless! This kid's methods are absolutely lawless!
It was only half a month later that the Manchus received the news.

When Emperor Kangxi sat on the throne in the Golden Palace and looked at the letter in his hand, he immediately roared, "Look, look! These ungrateful wretches have finally rebelled! You scoundrels!"

He threw the letter on the ground and immediately rebuked, "Order all armies to immediately launch a siege against Yunnan! Appoint Yue Le as commander-in-chief, leading 120,000 troops to attack Yunnan!"

"Whoo!"

As all the civil and military officials knelt in obeisance, Kangxi's face betrayed his barely suppressed rage.

Because he never expected that Princess Jianning's single strike would directly cause the Pingxi Prince's Mansion to rebel, and even unite with their former enemy, the Mu Prince's Mansion!

Upon learning of the rebellion in southern Yunnan, Yue Le, a valiant general who had quelled Zhang Xianzhong's rebellion, was utterly dumbfounded.

Logically speaking, Wu Sangui shouldn't have rebelled so quickly, so why has he suddenly accelerated his actions?
But these were not matters for him to consider as a subject. After receiving the military tally, he set off on his campaign.

But Yue Le had no idea that the enemy he was about to face was the greatest fear of the Manchu Qing Dynasty.
Southern Yunnan, the Prince of Pingxi's Palace
Sitting in the soft, main seat, Wu Yinglin felt the power of his former "father."

Below him were the generals from various regions of the Prince of Pingxi's mansion, as well as the retainers of the Prince of Mu's mansion and the people of the Prince of Yanping's mansion.
"Gentlemen, the Manchu Qing dynasty treats us Han people like pigs and dogs. If we do not rebel now, our entire families will surely be brought to ruin in the future! Therefore, let us rise up today!"

Drawing his knife, Wu Yinglin roared angrily.

"Raise an army! Raise an army!"

Upon hearing Wu Yinglin's words, everyone present raised their sharp blades.

Because they had long been informed by Wu Sangui that a war with the Manchus was inevitable; it was only a matter of time.

But now that the uprising has begun, Wu Sangui has disappeared, and everyone is still very uneasy.

However, this was an internal matter for the Wu family, and none of the clan members had stepped forward. Their questioning now was tantamount to questioning Wu Yinglin! "Where is Zhang Xinzhi?!"

Speaking loudly, Wu Yinglin began to speak.
"Your Highness, I am here!"

Stepping forward, Zhang Cheng looked at Wu Yinglin and instinctively cupped his hands in greeting.
As a general on "borrowed" assignment, Zhang Cheng also received a notice from the Prince of Yanping's residence, instructing him to assist the Prince of Pingxi's residence in raising an army.

However, considering the pressures facing southern Yunnan, Zhang Cheng still chose to agree.
After all, if the main force of the Manchus couldn't be contained here, then the Prince of Yanping's residence wouldn't be able to successfully conquer southern Fujian.

"I order you to lead 20,000 troops south to Lincheng immediately and stop the Manchu army from entering southern Yunnan!"

When he spoke to Zhang Cheng, Wu Yinglin looked completely serious.

"Yes!"

Looking at Wu Yinglin before him, Zhang Cheng immediately became serious.
At this moment, Wu Yinglin began issuing orders, most of which were strict and overtly guarded instructions.

Looking at Wu Yinglin, Zhang Cheng knew that if he wanted to turn the tide, he could only hope that he could hold off the Manchu army!

According to the records, the Prince of Pingxi's mansion should have around 10,000 soldiers.

But what is the actual situation? The entire southern Yunnan region has a total population of approximately 130,000.
This is after the Mu family issued their statement, and countless people followed suit. You can imagine how enthusiastic the people were about rebelling!
Upon arriving at the military camp, Zhang Cheng wore a military uniform, with armor underneath and a black robe on top.
Looking at the 20,000 people in front of him who were still not fully prepared, he couldn't help but exhale a breath of stale air and roar: "Stand still!"

"Crash!"

Casting questioning glances, all 20,000 people stared at Zhang Cheng.

An ordinary person would surely become timid under such hostile and disdainful gazes, but who is Zhang Cheng?

"Fellow villagers, my name is Zhang Cheng, Zhang Xinzhi."

Speaking in his familiar hometown dialect, Zhang Cheng opened his arms and said, "The Ming Dynasty has fallen, and our homeland is shattered. We raise an army today not for royal power, nor for hegemony, but so that your descendants will not be bullied in the future, and will no longer be third-class slaves."

Hearing Zhang Cheng's words, many people's gazes softened, because what he said was true.

Because in the eyes of the Manchus, they were slaves, beings who could be whipped at will, people who were trampled underfoot and dared not raise their heads!

"We are human beings! Upright human beings! Even in the Ming Dynasty, we could hold our heads high."

"Today, I will lead you into battle to carve a bloody path. Many brothers will die on this path, but for the sake of our parents, wives, children, and offspring, so that we will no longer be slaves, who is willing to follow me!"

Zhang Cheng drew his knife from his waist, raised it, and roared.

"I!"

"And I!"

Raising their weapons, many roared in anger.

Looking at the scene below, Zhang Cheng immediately roared, "The Li family? Kill them!"

"Kill, kill, kill!"

As the deafening roar echoed through the sky, the entire city of Kunming erupted in excitement.

Yue Le urgently dispatched troops from the two lakes region into Guizhou, intending to seize Lincheng.

The battle reports from the front lines had already arrived: the insurgent army that had marched out of southern Yunnan was unstoppable and had already captured many places in succession.

More often than not, local chieftains joined the rebel army even before a fight broke out!

(End of this chapter)