On August 12, the sixth year of Chongzhen, the governor of Yunyang, Jiang Yunyi, sent 10,000 reinforcements to rescue Yunxi County, and was buried near Leijiagou. The general Li Jinglian was killed in battle. Three thousand five hundred people were killed on the spot and six thousand were captured.

There are less than 500 people who escaped, and it can be said that the army of ten thousand has disappeared.

"Okay," After this battle, the entire battle situation in Yunyang has been confirmed halfway. Then Liu Changle will take advantage of the victory to pursue Yunxi County, "Send the order to press these prisoners down to Yunxi City and let Yunxi City go around, so that Yunxi City

The officials, gentry and people inside took a look and saw that their reinforcements had been wiped out, and their hope was shattered."

"Yes." Zhang Wencan was also very excited. They broke through all obstacles and crossed the vast Wudang Mountain. What is the so-called "so"? Isn't it this delicious fruit of victory? Now that the Pei family army has decided to win, how can he be unhappy?

Then, Liu Changle led his troops to escort the prisoners and made a few rounds in Yunxi. At the same time, he sent troops to shout to the city, "Your reinforcements have been wiped out, surrender as soon as possible. Our Pei family army can still protect you. If you are stubborn, wait

The day when the Pei family army breaks the city is the time when your family breaks down."

Thousands of soldiers shouted around the city, and the voices were clearly spread throughout the real Yunxi County. The brave men guarding the urban and rural areas of Yunxi County were in a big uproar at that time. They walked around here in the costumes of officers and soldiers, and the dejected prisoners,

Unable to believe these local heroes, they could not believe it, and in just half an hour, the news of the annihilation of reinforcements had spread throughout this small mountain city.

"Sir, people in the city are now in panic. The last time the riots suppressed were ready to move again. Whether to leave or stay, I hope the master will make plans!" A master persuaded the magistrate Tong Sisheng worriedly.

Tong Sisheng was also in a state of uneasy at this time. You should know that there were rioters in Yunxi County a few days ago. Fortunately, the rioters were not in a close relationship and were dissuaded. Tong Sisheng acted quickly and immediately ordered the three yamen runners in the county to go.

Suppression made the rebellion suppressed before the uprising.

However, the reaction was too hasty at that time. In a panic, a large number of masterminds and others escaped, and they were hiding in Yunxi City at this moment. Originally, if Tong Sisheng had given enough time, Tong Sisheng claimed that he had the confidence to dig out these chaotic people one by one.

But before he could take action, the Pei family army had already led their troops to surround Yunxi County. Two days later, they suddenly wiped out the governors and soldiers who came to increase their troops, and immediately stunned Tong Sisheng.

What should I do? At this time, it is obvious that I have no time to investigate the rioters and democratic plots hidden among the people, but if I don’t investigate, then these rioters will probably take the opportunity to stir up trouble during the Pei family’s siege. At that time, there will be strong enemies outside and internal ones.

If you oppose the people, Yunxi County will be captured sooner or later.

Just when he was wandering, he saw a yamen runner quietly coming over and said to Tong Sisheng: "Sir, the head of Shen Zhaojia, Shen family, and Master Qu Kesan and other gentry in the city are asking for a visit."

Qu Kesan, Shen Zhaojia? Tong Sisheng was stunned. These were all gentry who controlled the lifeline of Yunxi. Why did they come together at this time? What big thing happened?

Each of these people has a big family and a big business. In Yunxi County, it can be said that they stomp their feet, and the whole Yunxi is shaking three times. These people determine the direction of Yunxi. Tong Sisheng must see him and temporarily put the city on the front.

Entrusted to the most trusted master around you, he was about to leave the city and meet these Yunxi tribes for a while. Before leaving, Tong Sisheng accidentally glanced at the Pei family army who was in high morale outside the city, and suddenly felt a sudden sensation in his heart, with a look of expression

Once again, I thought to myself, 'This trip is a disaster, not a blessing.'

Sure enough, after seeing the gentry in Yunxi, the first sentence of these gentry was, sir, please give me a clear word, can this Yunxi County be kept?

Tong Sisheng took a look and found that the person who asked was Shen Zhaojia, who had the most wealth among these gentry.

Tong Sisheng was silent, the situation was clear. Even the reinforcements sent by the governor to rescue were not even sounded, and they were completely wiped out by the Pei family army outside the city. With the three yamen runners in Yunxi County and hundreds of temporary recruitment

Just because of the yong, I want to defend Yunxi? It’s just a cannibalistic way. What’s more, the people in the city are not one and the same. There are countless rioters eyeing each other, hoping that the officers and soldiers will fight with the Pei family army outside the city, so as to take the opportunity to make trouble.

When Shen Zhaojia, Qu Kesan and others saw Tong Sisheng's appearance, their hearts suddenly became cold. Although they were actually prepared for this trip, they could not hide their disappointment after seeing the magistrate Tong Sisheng's statement.

However, now is not the time for disappointment and grief. They have already made a complete plan as soon as they come. Shen Zhaojia said: "Sir, since that's the case, why don't Yunxi County surrender early?"

When Tong Sisheng heard this, his heart suddenly sank. Although he wanted to surrender, he was the magistrate appointed by the court and had not made up his final decision so far. However, when he saw Shen Zhaojia's words, the rest of the gentry were gone.

Weifeng, obviously this decision has been agreed upon by their discussion, and now I am afraid that the only thing left is to convince myself.

Tong Sisheng felt a little sad. What he was sad about was not his own surname and fate. He felt that he was not worth it for the entire Ming Dynasty. You should know that there were never any dynasties in history that could treat scholars and scholars preferentially.

This dynasty.

Since Taizu, this dynasty has exempted scholars from labor and later taxes from these scholars. These scholars have wealth, rich, rich land, and thousands of slaves, but they do not have to pay a penny of taxes to the court.

, the dynasty has not expected to raise such a group of ungrateful wolves for two hundred years. If Emperor Taizu had spirits in the sky, he would not know if he would drop the divine thunder and kill these ungrateful people.

"Sir, since the army can no longer defend Yunxi, why do you still have to fill in the lives of the people?" Seeing Tong Sisheng's complex expression, Shen Zhaojia thought he was worried about whether to surrender, so he said, "I heard that,

The Pei family army is quite extraordinary. Not only does it not kill innocent people indiscriminately, but it can also preserve the wealth of each family..."

"Ahem, Brother Shen, let's talk about the key points." Seeing that Shen Zhaojia was getting more and more comfortable, he was almost like he could say what he was in his heart. Qu Kesun quickly interrupted.

Shen Zhaojia knew that he had said the wrong thing, so he immediately changed the subject and said, "Sir, you and I are both disciples of saints. What is benevolence when you pay attention to the word "benevolence"? A benevolent loves others. Only those who can protect the surname and fate of a city person will be loved, even if they are with

Loyalty to the emperor wants to rebel, but I think the emperor will forgive the great dedication.”

Shen Zhaojia and other gentry came to persuade the magistrate Tong Sisheng to surrender. They had already found out that the Pei family army was completely different from other rebels and never implicated the large gentry family. Even if the Pei family army's entrusted was only a loss of some of the money and food, it was the same as the surname.

Compared with life, these are irrelevant, so seeing that they can't resist the Pei family's army, surrender naturally becomes the biggest means of interests in the gentry.

What they fear most now is that the magistrate Tong Sisheng's desperate resistance is unlikely, if the Pei family army suffers too much loss in the siege, after the city is broken, it is inevitable that those red-eyed Qiu Ba will not destroy them in one fell swoop.

Therefore, they can only persuade Tong Sisheng who speaks better. As long as Tong Sisheng surrenders now, then you and I will be good to everyone. As for whether the court is good, what does it have to do with them?

Looking at Shen Zhaojia who was talking nonsense, Tong Sisheng suddenly felt that it was meaningless to fight so hard. Even if he won, what would happen if Yunxi stopped him? The one who made the most profit was not the despicable villains in front of him? He worked hard like this, that was,

Let these people benefit? At that moment, Tong Sisheng's fighting spirit seemed to be drained. He fell on a chair, looked up at the beam of the room with his head raised and said no words for a long time.

"Sir? Sir?" Qu Kesun shouted tentatively.

After a long time, Tong Sisheng raised his thin hand and waved it, "Forget it, forgot. If you want to kill the thief and have no power to turn the world back, you will be as your wishes. Go and discuss surrender with the Pei family army outside the city. I'm tired.

I won't give it to you."

Shen Zhaojia, Qu Kesan and others forced themselves to hide their joy, and bowed to Tong Sisheng and said, "Sir, you rest first, I'll go."
Chapter completed!