Chapter 396 The War
It is said that it takes a thousand days to train an army and only a moment to use it.
But this temporarily formed peasant army could not even wait for a thousand days to maintain its strength.
They must take advantage of this wave of nationwide riots to muddy the waters of Daewoo even further.
Ye Yanping led the peasant army to attack the capital of Ganning County.
The governor had long witnessed the power of Heihe City and was shocked like a leaf falling in the wind.
After resisting twice in front of the city gate, he stepped on empty air and fainted.
I don't know if I'm really dizzy or just pretending.
The general led his troops to fight, but was defeated by the peasant army.
Within a day, the governor fell into a coma, the general was killed in battle, and the peasant army took over Ganning County.
Ganning County became the first county in Daewoo to break away from the imperial court and become independent.
Many officials from various counties in Ganning County had been driven away before. Seeing that the situation was not good, the remaining ones secretly fled with their gold and silver valuables, but were directly killed by the peasant army.
The county magistrate of Xianchuan County was considered lucky because he was kind to the people on weekdays. The people did not make things difficult for him and only asked him to surrender to Heihe City immediately.
The county magistrate agreed.
To be honest, he had no choice, and his heart was on the side of Heihe City.
He just didn't have the courage to go against the court. Now that the people have given him a push, he just goes with the flow.
Led by Yang Shanzhang of Mingyu Academy, the people sent the county magistrate to Heihe City to surrender.
It is a rare event in history that the people forced court officials to rebel.
"Wang Daru, Lord Zhao, I swear today before all the people that from now on, I will break with the imperial court and only obey the orders of Heihe City!"
Outside the city gate, the county magistrate spoke respectfully.
"It's useless to tell me about this!" Zhao Xingjian waved his hand.
"It's useless to tell me!" Wang Changyang shook his head.
"We in Heihe City all listen to Master Xiaojiu!" said the villagers.
"Hmm?" The little girl, who was eating snacks, looked up confusedly. "What's going on?"
"Master Xiaojiu, what should I do now? I beg for your guidance." The county magistrate was so embarrassed that he almost cried.
Although he was a minor official, he was still an official appointed by the court. Now, he was waiting for a little baby to decide his fate.
The little dumpling swallowed the last bite of the snack and said slowly, "I'll report you! From now on, you'll be the county magistrate!"
"ah???"
The county magistrate couldn't believe his ears.
Yang Shanzhang and the people congratulated him, "Congratulations, County Magistrate!"
On the way back to the county government office, the county magistrate seemed to be in a dream, and his steps seemed to be floating.
He is forty years old this year. Born into a poor family, he has no support in the court. Being able to sit in the position of county magistrate is already a great honor for him.
He thought that this would be his life forever, but he never expected that he would suddenly become a county magistrate.
"Wuwuwu..." Tears streamed down the county magistrate's face.
"Master Xiaojiu, you are the benefactor of my destiny!"
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Let’s talk about other places in Ganning County.
There are a total of sixteen counties in Ganning County, and the remaining fifteen counties cannot be without officials to handle local affairs.
It is definitely too late to rely on the imperial examination system for selection. Now is the time to recruit talents regardless of their background.
Fortunately, Wang Changyang has many students.
After knowing that he stayed in Heihe City, many people also came to Heihe City. Wang Changyang selected a group of outstanding students from among them and immediately sent them to various counties to take up their posts.
After Ganning County was stabilized, the people in other counties became anxious and wanted to open the city gates to directly welcome the peasant army.
Because Heihe City announced that anyone who surrendered to Heihe City would be exempt from taxes for three years! Not a single grain of food or a single cent!
For the common people who have been exploited and oppressed all the time, who wouldn’t be moved after hearing this?
Ye Yanping led the peasant army to set out again. The peasant army was unstoppable and captured more than ten counties in the south in less than a month.
The emperor was already extremely worried, and now he was like an ant on a hot pan, unable to sit still.
The prime minister could no longer sit still.
The two people who were at odds with each other rarely reached a consensus - to go south to quell the rebellion.
The emperor appointed his confidant Zhao Xun as the General of Cavalry, and led an army of 150,000 to march south.
What does an army of 150,000 mean?
Just compare and you will know.
This time, the imperial court only sent an army of 100,000 to resist the invasion of Beiluo.
The emperor sent 150,000 troops south, which shows how much he valued it.
This time he planned to avenge his previous defeat and flatten Heihe City.
The Ye family was having dinner when they received the news from the informant in Beijing.
Ye Buwei and Zhao Xingjian hurriedly put down their bowls and came to the main house of the Ye family.
Soon, Wang Changyang, Zen Master Huineng, and Master Hongkong all arrived.
Wang Changyang now lives in an inn with his clansmen.
There was a sand table on the table and everyone stood beside it.
Zhao Xingjian analyzed:
"The imperial court has 150,000 troops."
"The peasant army has expanded by tens of thousands in the past month, which means that there are now 70,000 peasant soldiers."
"Although we have recruited as many blacksmiths as possible, half of the peasant army still has not received weapons."
"The Fan family will definitely find a solution to the weapons problem," Wang Changyang said. "The head of the Fan family told me that he has some connections in foreign countries. As long as the Fan family can be of use, he is willing to do his best."
Fan Changfu has repeatedly expressed his willingness to recruit soldiers for Heihe City, and the carrier pigeons trained by the Fan family are particularly useful, otherwise Heihe City would not have received the informant's news so quickly.
"If the Fan family can purchase a batch of weapons, and if the blacksmiths can work day and night, the weapons problem can be solved."
Zhao Xingjian continued, "Zhao Xun was formerly a general of the Black Armor Tiger Division. Ten years ago, he served the emperor well and was promoted to the rank of General of the Capital, commanding the three major camps. He has extensive experience in leading troops, and his combat experience should not be underestimated."
"Yan Ping's martial arts skills surpass Zhao Xun's, and he's practically unbeatable in single combat. However, when it comes to leading troops in battle, he still lacks experience."
Ye Buwei said:
"However, if Yan Ping leads his troops further north and reaches Nanyong Pass before the imperial army, this war will not be too difficult."
Nanyong Pass is a natural barrier between the north and the south, and has been a battleground for military strategists since ancient times.
Ye Buwei said, "Twenty-five years ago, I led my troops to defeat the Red Moon Kingdom at Nanyong Pass. The place we are in now was actually the territory of the Red Moon Kingdom at that time."
"I am familiar with the terrain of Nanyong Pass. I can take a team of troops to deploy defenses in advance."
That night, Ye Buwei and Zhao Xingjian set out north to meet up with Ye Yanping.
Wang Daru and the two Zen masters stayed in Heihe City to guard the base camp.
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