Wei Shaoqi and Du Shuqing turned their heads to look together.

I saw that in the open space, all the garrison soldiers had arrived and were arranged in formation by the captains.

The light from the surrounding torches dimly illuminated the faces that were either curious, excited or confused.

Cai Qin stood with his eyes closed and his voice echoed throughout the audience:

"Brothers, the envoy sent by the imperial court has just escaped."

The whole place was in an uproar.

Under the spotlight of everyone, Cai Qin suddenly opened his eyes, and his eyeholes were already covered with bloodshot eyes:

"But still remember, in Guizhou, why did we return north without authorization?

"I just miss my wife and children and hate the greedy and selfish Shangguan.

"But now I heard that the imperial court has issued a secret order to Hongzhou and Jiangzhou's army. When we arrive, we will kill them all and exterminate them all!"

Cai Qin's voice paused here, and the whole place fell into deathly silence.

Some people are stunned and angry, while others are despairing and heartbroken.

Wei Shaoqi and Du Shuqing, who were standing with their hands behind their backs, saw on the high platform the Du Yu leader who was jointly elected by the mutinous soldiers. His cheeks were bulging, the nasolabial folds on his face were trembling, and his bloodshot eyes were looking around the audience.

:

"A real man will be ridiculed by the world instead of throwing himself into a trap.

“Why not do something big!

“Work together and go through fire and water.

"Not only can you avoid disaster, but you can also seek wealth and honor!"

In the silent field, if thunder falls, it will be deafening.

After a while, the desperate garrison broke out completely in silence, setting off a huge roar in the late night valley, and they all enthusiastically praised it.

Wei Shaoqi turned around and said:

"The Wei family usurped the throne, brought disaster to the Liqian River and the mountains, and caused chaos in Xianying Prefecture. Now they have gone against the grain and worked hard to build the central Buddha. People with lofty ideals in the world are resentful and unfair, and the hearts of the north and the south have been separated.

"The mutiny of the garrison soldiers during the statue creation in Guizhou is by no means an isolated case. It is also the beginning of the great chaos!"

He sighed to Du Shuqing:

"The weather is right, the place is right, and everyone is in harmony. Go and find Duke Yan. It's time for someone to step forward."

…

Jiangzhou.

Xunyang City.

The weather is getting warmer.

Ouyang Rong changed into a thin and breathable round-neck sweatshirt, washed himself in silence, and prepared to go out.

"What's wrong with Tanlang? He looks bad."

In the arms in front of him, Ye Weilai, who was carefully tying his belt, raised her pretty face and asked with concern.

"nothing."

Ouyang Rong relaxed his eyebrows and shook his head.

He assigned Ye Weilai some homework for the day and strode out.

Just the day before yesterday, the latest message from Ambassador Hu arrived in Jiangzhou.

He actually delivered a petition on behalf of the garrison soldiers to Hongzhou, the chief officer of Jiangzhou, and the Shendu court.

There are two requirements in the petition.

The first is to ask the military commanders of Hongzhou and Jiangzhou to deal with several generals in their respective Zichong Prefectures.

The second is to plead with the imperial court to add a new palace and place 1,500 northern garrison troops there.

Even Ouyang Rong, who was sympathetic, knew that it was almost impossible to agree to this.

I don’t know about Hongzhou, but in Jiangzhou Zhechong Mansion, many generals are in a nest with Wang Lengran, protecting each other, how can they possibly deal with it.

As for the addition of a new mansion, this is not non-negotiable and can be decided privately.

But it can't be made public by you mutinous garrison soldiers.

It is naturally threatening and makes the court look shameless.

In short, the Beigui garrison suddenly proposed this plan, which immediately made it difficult for Ouyang Rong and the Xunyang Palace to plead for mercy.

Fortunately, Li Xian's memorial has not yet been submitted, and it is lying quietly on Ouyang Rong's desk in Yin Bingzhai, waiting for him to check and polish it.

Otherwise, when you submit your case and just finish guaranteeing and explaining your feelings, Ouyang Rong and Li Xian will be very passive if you make a fuss.

The situation suddenly changed, and Ouyang Rong had a bad feeling in his heart.

afternoon.

The third floor of Yunshui Pavilion.

Ouyang Rong and Qin Heng met again.

"General Qin, do you know how Wang Lengran responded?"

Hearing from Qin Heng that Wang Lengran had convened his generals to discuss the matter yesterday and sent a reply to Envoy Hu, Ouyang Rong couldn't help but ask.

Qin Heng said with a straight face: "Wang Lengran agreed to the first condition."

Ouyang Rong couldn't help asking: "Did Captain Zhechong, Coach Zhechong, and Chief Zhechong be detained by him?"

"No." Qin Heng shook his head: "They are still fine. Instead, they are busy preparing."

Ouyang Rong was silent.

Obviously, Wang Lengran and others only agreed verbally and wanted to stabilize the northern garrison first, and then deal with it after returning.

The murderous desire is strong and obvious.

Ouyang Rong pursed his lips.

Wang Lengran once again went beyond him, the governor of Jiangxi, and made decisions involving the entire state without any consultation.

But I don’t know how Hongzhou reacts, whether it’s the same...

Ouyang Rong was worried that Zhongzhong would leave Yunshui Pavilion.

Return to Jiangzhou lobby.

In the main hall, Ouyang Rong lingered for a moment with his hands behind his back, and suddenly called Yan Liulang, ready to ask about Wang Junzhi.

Yan Liulang brought a piece of news:

"Mingfu, Magistrate Diao sent a letter this morning."

"Put it on the table." Ouyang Rong said indifferently, as if out of habit.

"oh."

Yan Liulang obeyed his order, thought of something, and turned back and said:

"By the way, the Ming Dynasty, the official from Longcheng who was sent to deliver the message asked me about the relationship between the newly appointed Duxian Cheng and the Ming Dynasty, and whether he is considered... one of our own."

"You're a member of your own family, don't form cliques all day long." Ouyang Rong raised his head, feeling angry and funny, but in the next moment, his smile faded and he whispered to himself:

"Why ask this properly?"

He walked over boldly, walked over, and opened Magistrate Diao's letter.

Ouyang Rong frowned more and more.

Magistrate Diao not only flattered him in his letter, but also casually mentioned that Du Shuqing had asked for leave a few days ago and was traveling to Yunmeng Daze with Yue Ziang.

The holiday came the day before yesterday, but I still haven’t returned home. I don’t know if I was delayed on the road.

Magistrate Diao felt that Ouyang Rong had a good relationship with this person. After all, the house was rented out.

So I came here to ask if Du Shuqing should be treated leniently, not punished with salary, and just pretend to be stupid and ignore it.

Ouyang Rong frowned and immediately ordered:

"You go to Longcheng immediately, ask the county government to send people to search, and then go to Meiluyuan to see if there are any clues about Du Shuqing who must be found.

"Tell me any news as soon as possible and report it once a day."

"Yes, Mingfu."

"Wait a minute, where is Wang Junzhi?"

"State Studies."

"Did you see it?"

"I saw it with my own eyes this morning."
To be continued...