The third emperor of the Sui Dynasty

Chapter 969

Through the efforts of the Li Tang court and the Jingzhao Mansion, the hundreds of thousands of refugees who flocked to Chengdu were gradually settled down, but the problem of food shortage was still very serious. Ten thousand shi grains, with these [-] shi grains in emergency, the refugees who are about to erupt in an all-round way have a chance of life, and the public grievances that are extremely angry have gradually subsided, but the number of refugees is huge, and more and more refugees keep coming after hearing the news, so The [-] shi of grain can only last for a few days.After this batch of grain is used up, what is the next step?No one can tell.

In addition, the price of food in Chengdu remains high.Although the grain merchants controlled by Yin Ashu and Li Shentong have lowered grain prices significantly, and the news that the price has fallen by [-] to [-]% sounds exciting, but the common people will know when they go to the market to look at the price tags. From the previous price of [-] yuan for a bucket of rice to the current price of [-] yuan for a bucket of rice, it is still not a price that ordinary people cannot afford.

Although the common people can also be ruthless and buy a little bit to eat at home, but when the money is spent and the food is eaten up, what will they do in the future?No one can tell what these are, maybe they will become refugees without food together with the refugees outside the city.

This kind of chaos outside the city, gathering crowds to become bandits, and the anxiety and panic of the people inside the city have plunged the entire city of Chengdu into a state of anxiety and anxiety.

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There is a Yunjing Temple in Huaiyuan Square to the south of the West Market. Yang Guang and Yang Yichen stood on the pagoda and looked out from the height.

Yang Guang said to Yang Tong in Furong Tower that he would divide the Yang family into two, one is the superficial royal family, and the other is the 'ordinary' Yang family, and his mission is to run this 'ordinary' Yang family. Yang Tong also agreed, but Yang Guang felt that Li Yuan was his cousin and one of the few old friends, so he should be "surprised" and "happy" no matter what.So he came to Shu County again, and despite Yang Tong's persuasion, he boldly sneaked into Chengdu.

He looked away from the Taiji Palace, and looked around the situation in the West Market. Through the telescope, he could even see that the eyes of the people in the West Market seemed to be all red, revealing a trace of crazy determination.He said to Yang Yichen and Li Zhi, who was guarding him: "There are countless refugees outside the city, and people in the city are in panic. The tranquility before us is just the prelude to the storm. Chaos is imminent in Chengdu. If we don't leave, we won't be able to leave!"

Yang Guang knew that no one in the Li and Tang dynasties could see through the danger, but as long as he was a human being, he would have a chance; When it happens, I always hope that others will pay more, and I will pay less or even not have to pay.Everyone thinks so, so when doing things, everyone is procrastinating and coy, and the end result is that they drag themselves into a desperate situation.

It's just that public grievances inside and outside the city of Chengdu are about to erupt. If he stays here, his life will be in danger. Lao Yang doesn't want to be buried with the Li Tang Dynasty.

"Here." Li Zhi agreed without asking any more questions. Before setting off, Yang Tong said that everything other than safety should be obeyed by this person named Yang Ying.

After getting off the pagoda, Yang Guang and Yang Yichen put on sackcloth very neatly, and put some dust on their bodies and faces, making themselves dirty. Compared with the refugees, they were not much better. Seeing that Li Zhi was still dressed as a guard, he quickly said: "Now the people inside and outside Chengdu are on the verge of breaking out. If you wear good clothes and show off in the city, it is very likely that you will be robbed by hungry and crazy refugees. You should also change into ragged clothes , also wrap the knife."

"Eh?" Li Zhi looked at Yang Guang and Yang Yichen whose appearances had changed drastically: "Mr. Yang, is this necessary?"

"It's very necessary." Yang Guang said, "If I could, I'd like to pretend to be a beggar. Unfortunately, my temperament is too extraordinary. No matter what, I can't pretend to be a beggar."

"..." Although Li Zhi felt that this guy was a bit arrogant and narcissistic, he had to admit that the other party's temperament was indeed extraordinary. Also scary.

So he also put some dust on himself. He is a general of the Xuanjia Army, and he also feels the skill of camouflage. Naturally, he knows how to pretend to be more like a refugee. Even if Yang Tong is here, it is difficult to recognize the three of them.

But when the three of them came to the city gate under the protection of the secret sentry, they found that the city gate was under martial law, and many people who wanted to leave the city were blocked by a group of soldiers.

"From today onwards, the whole city is under martial law; no one is allowed to enter unless Jing Zhaoyin permits, and anyone who violates the order will be beheaded!" Li Xuansu, standing on the city, looked at the chaotic, noisy and cursing people, and asked the soldiers to announce loudly Imperial order.

"Mr. Yang, what should we do now?" Li Zhi leaned beside Yang Guang and asked in a low voice.

"What should I do? Of course I have to play it by ear!" Yang Guang was also helpless. Now, in the city, except for the necessary hidden points and hidden lines, most of the others have withdrawn. It is impossible to fight against the regular army based on the people around him alone. .

"We can't live in the city at all. Does the government have to let us starve to death in the city?" A burly man nearby glared at the soldiers in the city and roared loudly, "Let us go out quickly."

"Hey~"

A sharp arrow pierced through the air, and it sank into the strong man's throat like lightning. The strong man froze, and dark red blood gushed out from his throat. Flowing outwards, it immediately caused an exclamation.

"I will say this one last time: everyone please disperse immediately, those who disobey the order will be killed without mercy!" Li Xuansu coldly glanced at the people below, his voice without the slightest emotion and the man on the ground staring at the sky unwillingly. The corpse made people have no doubt about the other party's determination.

"These soldiers are too much, the government simply won't give us a way out!" Beside Yang Guang, there was a [-] or [-]-year-old youth clenching his teeth, staring fiercely at Li Xuansu on the city wall, his fists clenched. Loose, loose and tight.

Yang Guang saw the boy's dark brown pupils flickering like blades, his clenched fists full of calluses, and an exaggeratedly large iron halberd on his back, so he knew that although he was young, he already had Knowing the history of practicing martial arts for many years, and judging from the other party's eyes, his archery attainments should also be extraordinary, so he winked at Yang Yichen who was closely guarding him.

Yang Yichen, who also noticed the young man, pulled him knowingly, stopped his impulsive actions, and said in a low voice: "Little brother, the other party is going to make an example of others at this time. If you attack and attack, you will only become their living target." , let’s go back first and discuss in the long term.”

The young man glanced at Yang Yichen and struggled again, only to find that the elder had astonishing strength, grabbing his arm as if made of iron, and remained motionless.

"Little guy is not bad!" Yang Yichen looked at the young man in surprise. Although he was famous for leading troops, he also ruled Da Sui with force when he was young. If you really want to earn money, you may not be able to control him.

"Everyone leave, these soldiers have no humanity at all!" An old man sighed, turned around and left.

In fact, the people also gradually dispersed. The death of the strong man frightened the common people, and no one dared to stay here anymore.

After Yang Guang gave a signal, Yang Yichen and Li Zhi worked together to lift the young man away from the city wall and arrived at their stronghold in the south of the city.

"What exactly do you want to do?" The young man was forcibly carried into a private house, staring at the three of them very dissatisfied.

"Hey! The little guy really doesn't know what to do..." Yang Yichen glared at the young man, and said, "The crossbow on the bed in the city was opened, and the arrows were being wound one after another. If I hadn't stopped you just now, the innocent man before would be your end. "

"Hmph!" The young man snorted coldly, and said rebelliously: "Could it be possible to starve to death in the city like this?"

"It's not necessarily so pessimistic." Yang Guang shook his head and said with a smile: "The decisive battle between the Sui and Tang Dynasties is imminent. In a short time, this fortified city will become a mill of flesh and blood. There are many people who want to flee. If these people have the strength Gathering together, the court with few soldiers and few generals can't suppress it at all, it can only open the city gate and let everyone leave, otherwise, the court will still be unlucky."

"You mean to confuse the people to rebel?" The young man looked at Yang Guang vigilantly.

"At this critical juncture, words like 'rebellion' cannot be used indiscriminately. Otherwise, the bad luck will only be yourself." Yang Guang sat down and asked with a smile: "Have you asked the name of the little brother yet?"

"Back to the elder, the junior's surname is Xue, his name is Li, and his name is Rengui," the young man politely clasped his fists.

"Little brother has an extraordinary conversation, he doesn't look like an ordinary person." Yang Guang is very confident in his vision. This young man named Xue Li has an extraordinary temperament, otherwise Yang Yichen would not let Yang Yichen stop him. Just now Xue Li If there is any change, Tang Jun in the city will definitely shoot him into a hedgehog.

"The younger generation's ancestral home is in Hedong, and has been a general for generations. Later, he came to Sichuan with his uncle to escape the war, and settled in Xingle County. Although his family is in decline, he has little assets. Yesterday, he wanted to exchange some prey for some goods. Unexpectedly, I spent all the coins just for eating, and I wanted to go home, but I never expected that the imperial court closed the city... Now I have no money, if I can't get out, I will starve to death here." Speaking of this, The worried Xue Li looked at Yang Guang curiously: "Although the junior is only 12 years old, he is very strong. Even the big guys can't stand it. But the two attendants of the elder make me unable to move. It seems that the elder is not an ordinary person." .”

"Are you only 12 years old?" Yang Yichen asked in shock.

"Twelve years old." After all, Xue Li was still a half-grown child who didn't know much about the world. After being disturbed by Yang Yichen, he no longer entangled in Yang Guang's origin, but followed Yang Yichen's words.

"This is even more remarkable." Yang Yichen said to Yang Guang in amazement, "This little guy's strength is astonishing. I thought he was fifteen or sixteen years old at least. Who would have thought that he would be under 11 years old? Your great general! If you get advice from a famous teacher, will you still have it in the future?"

"There are less than ten people who have won the praise of my elder brother. Everyone has already achieved extraordinary achievements, and this little brother must be extraordinary." Yang Guang looked at Xue Li with interest, and Xue Li's eyes were full of wisdom and spirit. Feeling uncomfortable, feeling like a prey in the eyes of a hunter.

Yang Guang looked away and asked, "It's impossible to leave the city now. The little brother said just now that he is penniless. Do you have any food left?"

"How can there be any surplus food?" Xue Li said angrily: "Although the price of food has been reduced now, for us ordinary people, the price is no different from that of not falling. Let alone ordinary people, it is ordinary people. Wealthy families may almost be unable to afford food."

"I have a plan, maybe I can go out of the city, I wonder if my little brother dares to do it?" Yang Guang said to Xue Li with a smile.

Xue Li looked at Yang Guang vigilantly: "Tell me first and listen."

"There are tens of thousands of people in the city at least. There are not a few people who want to escape this fortified city that is about to become a battlefield. As long as you gather some like-minded people, it is still possible to leave the city."

Yang Guang never thought of using the people to overthrow the Li Tang Dynasty, because the public grievances in the city have not yet formed a general trend, and Li Shimin still has an army that can suppress the people. If there is trouble in the city at this time, there is no chance of winning. Guang now only wants to go out of the city, but has never thought of leading an uprising.

"Why don't you do it yourself?" Xue Li is not stupid, and he doesn't want to be used by Yang Guang.

"Little brother should be able to tell from our accent that we are not from the middle of Sichuan; and for such a big event, everyone can trust people with local accents." Yang Guang praised with a smile: "Little brother is young and heroic, and has the courage to do something. The mind of the world is first, otherwise, I would not have planned to forcefully break into the city gate before. And it is with a Sichuan accent, which is easier to be convincing than us, so it is naturally more suitable for this matter than us."

Although Xue Li was smart, but after all, Yang Guang was a little overwhelmed by his young heart, and he was in a hurry to get out of the city, so he nodded without hesitation: "I'm getting to know some heroes and rangers in the city, and they might be able to help us get out of the city." .”

The so-called heroes and rangers are actually a bunch of rogues with nothing to do. Of course, there are also people with real skills, such as Mai Tiezhang, Qian Shixiong, and Shen Guang. They used to be rogues, but most of them are idle and bully However, Yang Guang also knows that this kind of thug who steals chickens and dogs and fights is loyal to his own people. At this time, only this kind of people can gather people in the shortest time. He smiled and said: "I am here In the city of Chengdu, I also know some heroes, and I will call them here, I think it is best to act tonight, if everyone is hungry for a few days, they will not even have the strength to walk."

"The old man said so rightly, this junior will go to the city to find someone." Xue Li stood up, cupped his hands at Yang Guang and said, "No matter what the outcome is, this junior will always come here to meet the elder before he is ugly."

"Okay, then we'll make a deal." Yang Guang nodded with a smile, and asked Li Zhi to send Xue Li out.

Li Zhi came back after a while, and suggested: "Mr. Yang, many of us have infiltrated the city of Chengdu. If you add Xue Li's people, it will already be a large army. Why don't we attack Taiji directly?" palace?"

"The knight-errants that Xue Li mentioned are actually small people without great ambitions. In their minds, the imperial palace is majestic and majestic, a taboo that they dare not touch. They are willing to fight to the death in order to achieve the goal of leaving the city. They are willing to fight even at the beginning, but if things don’t go well, they will definitely escape completely, and we will have to rely on our people in the end. And there are tens of thousands of Tang army soldiers in the city, such a force is enough Suppressing any rebellion in the city will not result in long-term victories. If we act without authorization, we will only startle the enemy and spoil the plan of the Holy Majesty." Yang Guang said: "What's more, what we have to do now is to go out of the city, and the army must do it to attack the city. It has nothing to do with us!"

Li Zhi nodded and asked again: "Do you think that kid will come back?"

Yang Guang said confidently: "My vision will never be wrong. If this son comes back and survives in the end, he must have a bright future in the future."

"..." Listening to Yang Guang's confident and narcissistic words, Yang Yichen felt blushed for him, and said in his heart, "Do you think Wen Tao Wu Lue is not good?"Why do you want to talk about the eyes of the matchmaker?Your vision is well known all over the world, hehe... I am too embarrassed to refute it for you, so in terms of vision, let's forget it! '

At this time, Yang Guang said again: "I just don't know how many people that kid can recruit. If there are few people, he may not be able to break through the city gate."

"Duke Yang!" Li Zhi, who was in charge of Yang Guang's safety, was under great pressure. He asked, "How about I go and call the others?"

The people in your hands are enough!As for the others, they are all important secrets arranged by the Holy Majesty, and they can only play a huge role at critical moments. Using them indiscriminately at this moment is really a waste of money. "Li Zhi didn't know Yang Guang's identity, because when Yang Guang referred to Yang Tong, he referred to him as 'sage' instead of 'Dong'er. Yang Guang didn't want to reveal his identity at this time, because once Li Zhi knew him It is Yang Guang, who will definitely use some secret tricks regardless of his own objections.

(End of this chapter)