"Yes!" Jiang Xu nodded.
"It was only when we arrived in the south that we learned that Zhao Cheng was planning a rebellion."
"It was too late to leave at that time. Zhao Cheng was watching us very closely. He would kill anyone who did not rebel against him."
"I waited until Zhao Cheng's men grew in number before I found an opportunity to escape and report to the prince."
"When I escaped from the south, Zhao Cheng already had nearly 20,000 rebels under his command."
After saying the word "rebels", Jiang Xu's heart skipped a beat and he was too nervous to look at Xiao Yunzhan.
Xiao Yunzhan frowned slightly, "Is the drought in the south serious?"
Zhao Cheng's 20,000 rebel troops were not enough for Emperor Wu of Liang to deal with.
Besides, Emperor Wu of Liang was naturally concerned about Zhao Cheng's rebellion.
Jiang Xu swallowed hard.
Seeing this, Lin Yiran asked someone to bring a cup of tea to Jiang Xu.
Jiang Xu thanked him repeatedly, drank it all in one breath, licked his lips and looked at Xiao Yunzhan.
"The drought in the south isn't as severe as in the north. Only the paddy fields have been affected. The people's harvest this year isn't enough to pay taxes, but there's still some water in the rivers and wells..."
Xiao Yunzhan nodded slightly.
The south has always had more rain and more rivers, so it is certain that the drought is not as severe as in the north.
If the drought in the south is also very serious, it will be a big problem.
Jiang Xu looked at Xiao Yunzhan and continued,
"The southern government warehouses had a lot of grain. Zhao Cheng robbed them and used the food to lure the refugees into rebellion..."
“…”
Lin Yiran and Xiao Yunzhan listened to the whole process of Zhao Cheng's rebellion.
She used food to lure refugees into rebellion, which was what she did at the beginning.
In years of famine, only food and drink can inspire refugees to follow.
It’s a pity that Zhao Cheng chose the wealthy south, and before he could become powerful, he was destroyed by Emperor Wu of Liang.
Zhao Cheng was interested in the rich granary in the south, which was also favored by Emperor Wu of Liang. How could he let Zhao Cheng jump around there?
Lin Yiran was just very confused. Why would the leader of the imperial guards suddenly choose to rebel?
Looking at Jiang Xu, he didn't seem to be very clear either.
That's right, Jiang Xu followed Zhao Cheng to the south and only then learned that Zhao Cheng was going to rebel. How could he possibly know from Zhao Cheng why he was rebelling?
Zhao Cheng's mouth is really tight.
Xiao Yunzhan glanced at the gradually brightening sky outside and asked someone to take Jiang Xu downstairs to rest.
"It's time for us to go!"
Xiao Yunzhan stood up and looked at Lin Yiran with a deep gaze.
This was the first war they fought together, and it had a different meaning.
"Let's go!" Lin Yiran nodded.
"The road is muddy. I've asked Lin Changshou to take people to pave it first."
It had just rained heavily, and the dirt road was already muddy.
Just by looking at Jiang Xu's muddy body up to his knees, you can tell how difficult it is to walk on that road.
The soldiers had just changed into brand new camouflage uniforms, and they would all turn into mud figures if they passed through this.
Xiao Yunzhan looked at Lin Yiran deeply,
"You're very thoughtful. This can save a lot of time."
As he spoke, Xiao Yunzhan unconsciously stretched out his hand towards Lin Yiran, "Let's go."
Lin Yiran nodded and strode out.
Xiao Yunzhan's hand, which was hanging in the air waiting for Lin Yiran to hold it, drooped down dejectedly.
He looked at Lin Yiran's elegant back and smiled helplessly.
It was his fault for not choosing the right time. Ranran was thinking about the war now, so it was normal that she didn't see the hand he extended.
Xiao Yunzhan made some self-improvement plans, then happily chased Lin Yiran out...
Lin Yiran walked out of the prefectural yamen, and the street in front of the yamen was already filled with Tianshen soldiers in camouflage uniforms.
At first glance, she felt as if she was back in college military training.
Every soldier in camouflage uniform puffed out his chest, held his head high, and stared at the gate of the prefectural government office with bright eyes.
"Prince Yongchang! Prince Yongchang!"
"General Long! General Long!"
“…”
The Heavenly God Army shouted loudly in unison, and the military advisor bared his teeth and immediately took the lead in beating the war drums to boost morale.
In an instant, the entire street was filled with the roars of the Heavenly God Army and the earth-shaking sound of war drums.
Thousands of war drums beat together, causing the earth to tremble slightly.
Xiao Yunzhan and Lin Yiran mounted their horses together and looked excitedly at the endless Heavenly God Army.
Magistrate Li hurriedly brought wine and gave each general a bowl of wine.
Xiao Yunzhan held the bowl, raised it towards the soldiers, and drank it down with his head tilted back.
Lin Yiran and others followed closely behind and drank the bowl of wine together.
"Once the strong liquor is in your mouth, you will be invincible!" Magistrate Li immediately took the lead and shouted.
All the soldiers followed suit, and the morale of the entire Heavenly God Army was greatly boosted.
"Pala~"
Xiao Yunzhan smashed the bowl to the ground and said, "Let's go!"
General Xiao, his father and his two sons waved the "Heavenly God Army" flag in their hands vigorously and followed closely behind Xiao Yunzhan.
The Xiao family, dressed in colorful attire, led 320,000 Heavenly God soldiers and left Pinghe City, heading straight for Shiquan City...
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