The Soldier of the Red Mansion

Chapter 26: Inciting Rebellion
"Does this Luo Ming have a grudge against me?"

Wang Xin was a little bit surprised.

Liu Tong and Tang Ping stayed in the camp, while He Kuan and a group of officers had already gone to various government offices to report. The incident of the Qi family being raided had caused a huge uproar, and the whole of Yangzhou was spreading the news, so He Kuan rushed back first.

The camp, which used to have strict rules, was still quiet, but a little less lively.

The barracks, with more than half of them empty, looked a bit shabby.

"He must be coming for the General."

He Kuan, recalling the information he had gathered, said anxiously, "He has two generals under his command, known as the Left and Right Protectors. One is called Zhao Yong, and the other is called Wu Zhenmeng."

Hearing this, Tang Ping sneered, "How dare you call yourself the left and right protectors? Aren't you afraid of people laughing at you?"

He Kuan told Tang Ping solemnly, "Don't underestimate them."

"What's so great about it?"

Seeing He Kuan's tone, Tang Ping asked.

He Kuan told everyone, "Zhao Yong was born in Yulin. His family has been soldiers for generations. He has been a skilled rider since childhood and is a well-known local cavalryman. Before joining Luo Ming, he was already the captain of the cavalry in the Nine Frontiers. Wu Zhenmeng was the commander of the Denglai Navy and was specially transferred by Zhao Yong. It was he who destroyed the Qi family on Yangzhong Island this time."

Tang Ping was unconvinced and retorted, "No matter how powerful the cavalry is, this is Jiangnan, with waterways everywhere. There are rivers and lakes everywhere between counties and towns. The cavalry can't even leave the county. No matter how great Zhao Yong's riding skills are, can he really fly into the sky?"

"So there is Wu Zhenmeng's navy."

"He just destroyed the Qi family. The Qi family is indeed powerful, but they are just powerful. They are not very powerful. How does they compare to our Wang family army?" Tang Ping asked in the end.

Killed two thousand enemies and lost three men.

This is what’s amazing.

If you have the ability, you should first achieve the same results as Wang’s army before showing off.

When Tang Ping mentioned Wang's army, He Kuan was speechless. He had no way to deal with Tang Ping, so he said helplessly: "Who can compare with my Wang's army? But the other party is the general, and he has no good intentions, unless the general rebels."

After He Kuan finished speaking, the three of them looked at their general.

Wang Xin was still listening. Although he knew that He Kuan was a cunning person, he didn't expect that he could find out so much information after only two days at the yamen. He was not as good as him in dealing with people.

Suddenly the topic of rebellion was brought up, and Wang Xin was a little overwhelmed.

Looking at the expressions of his three subordinates, Wang Xin suddenly understood.

"What will you do if I rebel?"

"Of course I'm following the General. My return is the brothers' wish. Everyone is waiting for the General's order. As long as the General gives the order, I guarantee that Yangzhou City will be in chaos. By then, with the capabilities of the Wang Family Army, there's no place we can't go. At worst, we can just go to sea."

He Kuan said without hesitation, and even figured out the way out.

Liu Tong was not to be outdone, not to mention Tang Ping.

Although the system showed that the three were loyal to him and would follow him if he rebelled, Wang Xin was still very moved when the three took the initiative to propose it.

Wang Xin felt.

No matter who you are, if someone can follow you wholeheartedly and be loyal to you, it is hard not to be moved and it is hard not to be good to your subordinates.

Do people want love?
Of course I do.

But because of distrust, people often cannot get love.

As a result, people are wary of each other and are unwilling to be kind to others wholeheartedly, fearing that they will not be rewarded.

Wang Xin laughed and said, "Tang Ping himself doesn't want to stay in the army, and Liu Tong wants to send me to the capital. You, He Kuan, have been promoted to captain, and the people below you, they either want to get promoted or go to the lucrative government offices. Instead of living a good life, they want to live a life of bloodshed and uncertainty with me."

"If it weren't for the general, we would all still be suffering in the mountains. If anyone is ungrateful, I, Tang Ping, will be the first to not forgive him."

Tang Ping finished speaking.

He Kuan said calmly: "Even if some people are selfish, they must understand that everyone has gained the current benefits because of the general. If the general falls, everyone will be implicated. It is better to follow the general and give it a try. What's more, many people follow the general wholeheartedly. How can they be disloyal?" Liu Tong is not good at speaking and doesn't talk much.

Wang Xin asked seriously, "But I see you look worried. Isn't it because you lack confidence?"

Rebellion is a big deal, and I have never thought about it.

Although the Japanese invasion is serious, I have never heard that it can destroy a country. Now is not a time of chaos, so it would be a bit excessive to rebel.

Liu Tong stared at He Kuan with a malicious look, and Tang Ping's eyes widened. He Kuan was stunned, but soon couldn't help laughing and said, "I am worried about the general. I am afraid that the general is so kind and righteous that he would rather die alone than let the people suffer."

Tang Ping and Liu Tong were shocked.

They had not thought about it in this regard. Fortunately, He Kuan had a quick mind and reminded them that from now on, they must keep a close eye on the general to prevent him from doing anything stupid.

The two believed Tang Ping's words without hesitation.

Wang Xin felt complicated.

I really overestimate myself.

In fact, I am just an ordinary person who is a little lucky. I am used to treating others equally. Since I have encountered the Japanese invasion, I have the ability and it can be a stepping stone for me to enter the official career. Of course, there is no doubt that I chose to fight against the Japanese without hesitation.

The hat was a bit high, and Wang Xin couldn't hold it.

Raise an army to rebel and fight for hegemony over the world.

Plunder Yangzhou and sail out to sea.

When the enemy comes, we will fight them. We will go with the flow. First, let's see what Luo Ming is going to do. I have done nothing wrong. The reason why Wang's army did not obey orders was not only because of me. In addition to Lin Ruhai's approval, people in Yangzhou also wanted to divide the power of Wang's army. I also wanted to use this opportunity to expand my own power. The two of them hit it off.

It’s just that.

Luo Mingtai is like a madman.

The Qi family is an inspectorate after all. They can chop off someone's head if they say so. They don't have any official rules at all. Wang Xin really didn't dare to see Luo Ming. He was not stupid. What if Luo Ming ignored the rules and attacked him? Wouldn't he be asking for trouble?

Three flat-bottomed warships were docked by the river.

The helmsman lost no time in checking the entire ship, the windlasses collected the sails and ropes, and among the soldiers who came down from the warship's steps, one general was particularly eye-catching. Due to the wind and sun, most naval officers and soldiers were dressed in black, but this general was not only slightly whiter, but also had a Confucian air, which did not look like a naval general at all.

"Old Wu."

Zhao Yong shouted at the dock.

Hearing the shout, the general smiled.

"Let the Qi family run away."

"How could someone escape when you, Lao Wu, personally took action?"

Zhao Yong was shocked.

He has always admired Wu Zhenmeng's abilities. He unexpectedly broke into Yangzhong Island. As a result, the head of the Qi family desperately protected them, but some people still escaped by boat. Wu Zhenmeng went to chase them personally, but he didn't expect that he could not catch up.

"This is a long story. Where is the chief?"

"The commander went to see Wang Xin."

"You didn't follow?"

"The commander-in-chief didn't let me go." Zhao Yong didn't quite understand. Knowing Wu Zhenmeng was smart, he asked, "Why didn't the commander-in-chief let me go? Many of the people around Wang are loyal to him. If he rebels, it would be dangerous without me by the commander-in-chief's side."

Wu Zhenmeng smiled and said, "I didn't let you go because I was afraid you would be reckless."

Zhao Yong became more and more confused.

It was still refreshing on the battlefield. Since coming to Jiangnan, it has been torture everywhere. Zhao Yong felt that he was not acclimatized to the climate and was not suitable to stay in Jiangnan.

(End of this chapter)