Xianxia version of Water Margin

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Shuibo Liangshan's situation in the southeast looks good.

But Jiang Hongfei will not be too optimistic about the situation in the southeast just because of this illusion.

No one knows better than Jiang Hongfei that the reason why the Zhao and Song Dynasty chose to cede land and pay compensation to marry the emperor's concubine rather than negotiate peace with Shuibo Liangshan was because Zhao Ji and his ministers sent all the most capable troops of the Zhao and Song Dynasty to the southeast to quell the rebellion. .

In the eyes of Zhao Ji and his ministers, they would rather lose the territory north of the Yellow River than lose the food and economic lifeline of the Zhao and Song Dynasty - the southeast!

As for Tong Guan, you may say that he is a powerful official or one of the "six thieves", but you cannot deny that Tong Guan still has certain abilities.

Tong Guan's ability is at least reflected in the fact that he is absolutely expert in civil war.

Moreover, although Tong Guan is just a eunuch, he is really prestigious among the most capable Western Army in the Zhao and Song Dynasty.

Jiang Hongfei learned from Wang Zhen, Han Shizhong, Wu Jie and other people under Tong Guan that the reason why Tong Guan has a high prestige in the Western Army is that in addition to job factors and personality factors, there are two other important points:

First, he was willing to spend money, and the pensions he paid to fallen soldiers were generous.

Second, he valued friendship. He adopted the sons of fallen generals as adopted sons, provided them with food, clothing, housing, and transportation, provided them with a good education, and arranged suitable jobs.

It was also from Wang Zhen and others that Jiang Hongfei learned that as soon as Tong Guan established a foothold in the southeast, he ordered Liu Yanqing to divide the Song army into two groups:

The whole group was commanded by Wang Zhen, heading south to Hangzhou, and then advancing westward from Hangzhou towards Muzhou;

The other route was commanded by Liu Zhen, heading south from Xuanzhou to Shezhou, blocking the westward path of Fangla's Yijun, and cooperating with Wang Zhenjun's army in an attempt to flank Muzhou, the base of Fanglayi's army, and finally join forces at Bangyuandong.

Before Wang Zhen was asked to come by Jiang Hongfei, he fought with Fang Qifu for seventeen times.

Although it is not easy for Wang Zhen to win every time, Wang Zhen has also won many battles and is about to fight in Hangzhou.

Let's put it this way, Jiang Hongfei's general Wang Zhen and others are coming. To a certain extent, it is equivalent to helping Fang La. Otherwise, with Wang Zhen commanding the left army, Fang La might have lost the Zhao and Song Dynasty in Hangzhou. It is the political, economic and cultural center of Southeast China.

Liu Zhen's side was also engaged in a tug-of-war with Fang La's rebels in Shezhou and Xuanzhou.

The key is that Tong Guan, in the name of Zhao Ji, deposed the emperor's plan, banned the transportation of flowers and stones into Beijing, exempted households in Zhejiang and Zhejiang from paying taxes for three years, dismissed Zhu Meng's father, son, brothers and nephews, and sentenced all the crimes Jiang Hongfei had convicted them to death. , allowing them to take the blame for Zhao Ji and his ministers, and pardoning irrelevant people, which made the people in the southeast a lot more angry.

At the same time, Tong Guan offered a huge reward for capturing the core figure of Fang La's rebel army, including capturing Fang La alive or killing him, a white-bodied special agent running rampant for defense, and a hundred thousand spiritual stones.

The most cruel thing is that while Tong Guan sent troops to kill the rebels, he also issued an edict to recruit the rebels, and even recruited Fang La's rebels.

If you want to get an official position, you will kill people and set fires, and you will be rewarded.

You must know that the reason why many people revolted was not for fairness and justice, but for their own prosperity.

Tong Guan has a stick in one hand and a carrot in the other. This is the only way that the Zhao and Song dynasties survived hundreds of civil unrests.

History has proven that Fang Layi's army could not withstand these tricks of the Zhao and Song Dynasties.

However, this time Jiang Hongfei used thunderous means to eradicate a large number of the Zhao and Song Dynasty's control base in the southeast region, which were high-ranking officials, wealthy families, and gentry.

This allowed Fang La and the others to resist for so long.

But the problem is that Jiang Hongfei only eradicated the officials, gentry and nobles in the area occupied or occupied by Shuibo Liangshan. The officials, gentry and nobles in the area occupied or occupied by Fang La's rebel army were not eliminated by Fang La's rebel army. Fang La's rebel army just vented their anger and killed them. The lack of officials from the Song Dynasty in Zhao not only did not help the matter, but also strengthened the determination of the officials, gentry and nobles to destroy Fang La's rebel army. Sooner or later, these people would help the Song army defeat Fang La's rebel army.

When Jiang Hongfei asked how long Fang La's rebel army could hold on, Wu Yong said: "Today, there are still a large number of people in the southeast who risk their lives and vigorously support the rebel army in the face of butcher's knives and heavy rewards. When the Song army encircled and suppressed Fang La's rebel army, there were villagers along the way to support it. Because Due to the tenacious resistance of the Fang La Rebel Army and the active assistance of the people in the southeast, the Song Army had to pay a bloody price for every step forward. Just like when the Song Army entered Tonglu Port not long ago, the Fang La Rebel Army fought fiercely with the help of the local people, and gave Song The heavy blow by the army caused heavy casualties to the Song army. "

At this point, Wu Yong changed his tone: "But after the Song Army captured several shipyards, they began to build a large number of warships. The Song Army received reinforcements from warships and advanced both on land and water. Fang La's rebel army has begun to be somewhat defeated. In the near future , the Song Army's advance will speed up. In addition, the Song Army's massacre of the Fang Layi Army and the heavy rewards are a powerful call and encouragement to the officials, gentry and nobles in the two Zhejiang provinces, mainly the officials, gentry and nobles in western Zhejiang, who have been following. The Fangla Rebel Army was engaged in a struggle. They gathered the remaining defeated generals, organized the landlords' armed forces, and cooperated with the Song Army to attack the Fangla Rebel Army. Not long ago, when the Song Army invaded Xincheng, the local tycoon Xu Shao led the gathered tribesmen, wrapped in green scarves, to take advantage of the opportunity. The ambush of Fang La Yijun allowed the Song army to quickly seize the new city."

After a pause, Wu Yong added: "What's more serious is that Brother Shi Xiu has concluded that Hong Zai will rebel."

Afraid that Jiang Hongfei would not be familiar with the little person Hong Zai, Wu Yong then introduced Hong Zai to Jiang Hongfei...

After Huo Chengfu led his rebel army to leave Chuzhou and join Fangla, Hong Zai, who was originally active in the southern region of Chuzhou, rapidly developed and expanded.

Hong Zai first captured Longquan, then went to Songyang, occupied Gongcheng, and divided his troops to attack Suichang.

Songyang gentry Zhao Yucai and Deng Ying organized landlord armed forces to resist the northward advance of Hong Zai's rebels in Mengshan.

Hong Zai personally led more than a hundred people by boat to the rear of Zhao Yucai, Deng Ying and others. Everyone tied a silk handkerchief on their heads and attached a magic mirror that could reflect strong light, and screamed from Longquan Mountain. Zhenggu, went south along the current, and used the magic mirror to defeat Zhao Yucai and Deng Ying. The officials, gentry and nobles in the nearby counties fled in the face of the wind.

Hong Zai once occupied the entire territory of Chuzhou.

Hong Zai robbed and killed officials, tycoons and nobles, robbed their money and grain and distributed them to the poor, and recruited brave men, which made his team rapidly expand, and it was said to have 400,000 people.

It can be said that, in addition to Shuibo Liangshan and Fangla Rebels, Hong Zai has almost developed into the third largest force in Zhejiang and Zhejiang.

In terms of politics, Hong Zai always respected Fangla as the Holy Duke, regarded himself as a minister of the Yongle Dynasty, and promoted the Yongle Dynasty era in his territory.

In other words, Hong Zai has been developing and growing in the name of Fang La.

Shi Xiu's evaluation of Hong Zai is that he is treacherous and not professional.

That is to say, Hong Zai is very smart and capable, but he is not a staunch revolutionary like Fang La and others.

During the recent period, Hong Zai captured many places, but he never completely captured Longquan and Suichang, the prefecture counties where he attacked. Songyang was captured, but then lost again. The reason was Hong Zai's improper command and the stubborn resistance of the landlords' armed forces. Songyang local tycoons Ye Chun and Ye Tianlin and their sons, Lishui County local tycoons Liang Jiang and Liang Hui brothers all spent their family wealth. , recruit soldiers, and refuse to fight based on danger.

Hong Zai was already a little shaken because of the unfavorable situation in the consecutive battles and seeing that the situation of the Song army had improved.

Wu Yong concluded: "If Fang La and his group continue to think of a way, their good situation will collapse in less than three months, and they may be defeated by the Song army by the end of the year."

Jiang Hongfei asked: "How did you deal with it?"

Wu Yong said: "Hangzhou is short of food, so Fang La sent Chen Houtong to Fuzhou for help. After discussing with Madam Fang, Magistrate Lu and others, I asked Brother Li Jun to transport 100,000 shi of grain to Hangzhou by sea to ensure that the city of Hangzhou was protected. It will not be lost due to lack of food.”

Wu Yong added: "My younger brother mentioned in the memorial that the grain was sold to Fang La's rebel army at the market price. Does my brother have any impression?"

Jiang Hongfei nodded and motioned for Wu Yong to continue.

Wu Yong continued: "Half a month ago, brother Shi Xiu had already sent someone to contact Hong Zai, saying that we could send troops to help him capture Longquan, Suichang, and Songyang, and eliminate the officials, gentry, and nobles in these areas, but the younger brother did not I came here without waiting for Hong Zai's reply. I have already explained the matter to Sun Junjun. I don't expect Hong Zai to refuse our kindness. "

After a pause, Wu Yong said: "Furthermore, Mrs. Fang must have reported to her brother that brother Shi Bao led 50,000 Liangshan troops and was stationed in Jinyun County. In addition, there were Li De and Li De from Wuzhou who came to Shuibo Liangshan. Jiang Cai, Dong Ju, Guo Guo, Zhu Yan, Wu Bang, Zhu clan and other tribes have 150,000 rebels in their hands. If Hangzhou is in danger, the Shibao Brotherhood will lead these 200,000 troops to reinforce Fang La's rebels. At the same time, Master Lu Nang, Taoist Qiu, and Demon King Zheng should also reinforce Fangla's rebel army. It will not be easy for the Song army to win..."

Today, Shuibo Liangshan is in the southeast. In addition to occupying Fujian, it also occupies a large territory in southern Zhejiang.

This territory is mainly Wuzhou, the northern area of ​​Chuzhou, the southern area of ​​Taizhou and Wenzhou.

Among them, the northern area of ​​Chuzhou, the southern area of ​​Taizhou and Wenzhou are all occupied by Shuibo Liangshan. The person who controls this area is Liangshan General Shi Bao.

Wuzhou was mainly occupied by a group of heroes who took refuge in Shuibo Liangshan.

Zhu Yan and Wu Bang occupied Shouchang County.

Chen Miaozhen's original subordinates Li De, Jiang Cai, Dong Ju, and Guo Guo were active in the Wuyi and Yongkang areas.

Zhu, a female hero, was active in Dongyang.

The three rebel armies in Wuzhou seem to be fighting independently and not under each other's control, but this is not the case.

These rebel armies in Wuzhou actually have a common spiritual leader-Chen Miaozhen, the Fourteenth Empress.

The real Empress Chen Shisi was a deity from the Tang Dynasty. She was known as "Chen Jinggu". Her honorific titles include: Mrs. Linshui, Our Lady of Shuntian, Our Lady of Heavenly Immortals, Mrs. Ciji, Bixia Yuanjun, and Empress Zhusheng.

This divine hero in folklore protects the country and the people because he is good at "healing diseases, eliminating monsters, helping people in danger, relieving disasters, rescuing babies, protecting babies, delivering children, and resolving doubts." It is widely recited and worshiped in Southeast China, Southeast Asia and many other places.

Chen Miaozhen acted very much like this divine hero in folklore. She also had good medical skills and was compassionate. She became famous in Wuzhou and even throughout the two Zhejiang regions. People regarded her as the Fourteenth Empress of Chen. The incarnation of Chen Shishi was even called Empress Chen Shishi. Of course, this was also because she herself had used the name Chen Shishi to apply medicine to save people.

At first, Li De, Jiang Cai, Dong Ju, and Wang Guo wanted to rise up, but the four of them knew that they did not have the ability to call on the people to revolt with them, so they found Chen Miaozhen and then revolted in Chen Miaozhen's name.

After the uprising, Chen Miaozhen took a fancy to Jiang Hongfei through observation and believed that Jiang Hongfei was the savior, so she surrendered to Jiang Hongfei with the rebels who were willing to follow her.

After that, Chen Miaozhen didn't care about anything and just ran around to help people in need.

Wuzhou is connected in all directions and is a land of four battles.

These heroes in Wuzhou also know that whether it is the Fangla Rebel Army, the Shuibo Liangshan Army, or the Song Army, after it develops to a certain extent, they will definitely attack Wuzhou. If they do not choose a side to join, they will be overthrown by fire sooner or later. Or be wiped out.

But you have to vote, you have to rely, but these heroes in Wuzhou are quarreling endlessly about who to rely on, and it is also a quarrel within each force.

For example, Zhu Yan wanted to join the Fangla rebel army in the southeast, but Wu Bang believed that Shuibo Liangshan would have more development.

At the beginning, Li De, Jiang Cai, Dong Ju, and Guo Guo did not want to join Chen Miaozhen to join Jiang Hongfei. They wanted to carve out a world for themselves, so they divided the Chen Shisi rebel army that followed them into four, and kept fighting with Wu Yi's army. Jailer Xiang De fought.

The two sides fought for more than a hundred times. Li De and his four men gathered their elite troops at the foot of Huangguling and finally killed Xiang De and occupied Yongkang.

After sufficient proof, Li De and the other four have also seen what level they are. It is not an exaggeration to describe them as "their hearts are as high as the sky, and their lives are as thin as paper".

Therefore, Li De, Jiang Cai, and Dong Ju wanted to vote for Jiang Hongfei, who Chen Miaozhen had voted for, but the kingdom felt that Jiang Hongfei's power was more in the north, and they should vote for Fang La in the south.

However, Zhu's attitude was a little unclear.

Later, these people worked together to find Chen Miaozhen and wanted to see if Chen Miaozhen could help them make a unified choice.

After hearing the thoughts of Zhu Yan and others, Chen Miaozhen said: "Not long ago, I went to the place under the jurisdiction of Fang Shenggong. The place was devastated, corpses were everywhere, the people were in dire straits, and bandits were rampant. Even I was almost captured by the bandits and used as a village wife. What worries me the most is that there is not even one young person out of ten under Fang Shenggong. I really don’t know how the people under his rule will survive next year.”

Then, Chen Miaozhen said: "I was walking in the prefectures and counties under the jurisdiction of Jiang Guogong, but it was completely opposite. The fields were green, people did not pick up things on the road, and the houses were not closed at night. I grew up in southern Zhejiang and spent twenty-seven years in vain. I have never seen such a scene. If it weren't for Seeing it with my own eyes, it is hard for me to imagine that in just one year, Duke Jiang has brought benefits to one side, which is in line with our original intention of the uprising! "

Zhu Yan and others were touched when they heard the words.

But most of Zhu Yan and others did not have the heart of a Bodhisattva like Chen Miaozhen. To put it bluntly, the reason why they revolted was actually to change their own poor destiny.

Therefore, what Chen Miaozhen values ​​​​is not what they value most.

Seeing the hesitation of Zhu Yan and others, Chen Miaozhen's eyes moved, and she took the initiative to speak: "You and others have no master's capital, so you must invest in someone who can achieve great things, so that you can enjoy wealth forever. My master once taught me how to observe people." "Shu, Fang Shenggong said that he had the emperor's order, but from my perspective, it is not true, but Jiang Guogong, the posture of a dragon and a phoenix, the appearance of the sky."

It is pity that Chen Miaozhen has learned nothing from her master except medical skills. It is not even clear whether her master knows the art of fortune telling.

But in order to help Jiang Hongfei, and also to help the people of the world, Chen Miaozhen told this big lie without blinking an eye.

And sometimes, the magic of ghosts and gods is really more effective than reason.

In short, under Chen Miaozhen's persuasion, all the heroes in Wuzhou finally unanimously decided to drown themselves in Liangshan.

At present, in the southeast region, the rebels led by these heroes from Wuzhou are blocking the front line of Shuibo Liangshan.

However, there is a saying that the fighting strength of the rebels under these heroes in Wuzhou is actually very limited.

To be honest, even if the Liangshan Army in the southeast fully participated in the war and tried its best to help Fang Layi's army, they would probably not be a match for the elite Song Army led by Tong Guan.

But with Shui Bo Liangshan interfering, it would be difficult for Tong Guan to suppress the uprising in the southeast in a short period of time.

But then again, although the southeast can still hold on for a while, the matter of regaining the Yanyun Sixteenth Prefecture and obtaining a stable Longxing Land cannot be delayed any longer.

Therefore, after talking to Wu Yong and seeing that most of the dignitaries, wealthy families, and gentry families in Yizhou and Zhuozhou had been exterminated, Jiang Hongfei gave the highest instruction: ignore Jizhou, Jingzhou, Tanzhou, Shunzhou, send troops directly to Yanjing...

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