The Founding of the Red Chamber

Jiangnan asked for help.

Lin Jing looked at Huo Dong's family and asked, "What's the situation?"

Huo Dong's family had a bitter face, and his usual round appearance, because of the war, he lost a lot of weight.Huo Dong's family said, "It's really not good. General Guan is too fierce, he has already captured Hangzhou, and now we can still take advantage of Huaiyang's geographical advantage, but if this continues, I'm afraid it will be hard to say."

Lin Jing said, "It's rare for you to come back, so go home and have a look first."

Huo Dong's family knew that sending troops to join forces with Jiangnan was a major event outside the customs, and it was impossible for Lin Jing to respond as soon as his upper lip touched his lower lip.He also kept it at home, saluted, and then left respectfully.

Lin Jing discussed with Tu Xiaosan, "Do you think Lao Huo's words can be trusted?"

Tu Xiaosan thought for a while, "Maybe we can stretch it a bit more."

Lin Jing also had the same idea, the situation in the south of the Yangtze River may not be easy.However, it is not yet the time of crisis, not to mention, if you sincerely ask for help, there must be some conditions.You have no advantage, just say, alas, brother, I also feel that the morals of the world are bad, the emperor is incompetent, let's plot rebellion.

Could it be that the rich man from Jiangnan looked at them and these people outside the customs are stupid!

As the old saying goes, if you don't see a rabbit, you won't scatter an eagle.

There is no benefit in Jiangnan, so I want soldiers from outside the pass to help them. Isn't this dreaming!

These wealthy families are strangely able to make a fortune, so they are used to making a living with empty words and white teeth.

Huo Dong's family rested at home for five days, and then came to talk to Lin Jing again.

Lin Jing said, "I have already talked about this matter with the general, and the general is already dispatching troops."

Huo Dong's family was so grateful.

Huo Dong's family thought that sending troops was imminent, but in the end, he went home and waited for five days, but there was no movement again.Huo Dong's family is not stupid, if he can be a wealthy businessman, he is a person with quick brains.Huo Dong's family understood that Lin Jing was prevaricating him, and Huo Dong's family was not thin-skinned, so he could go to Lin Jing to beg again.However, since Lin Jing made up his mind to delay, it would be useless for him to go again.Huo Dong's family changed his mind, and when he came to Lin Jing again, he no longer urged to send troops, but prepared a heavy gift, Lin Jing said, "Brother Huo has been too polite for our friendship these years. "

Huo Dong's family laughed, "This is not a formality, but to come here to make amends to the young master." Since knowing that Lin Jing was born in the Duke's Mansion, Huo Dong's family has become more polite and respectful to Lin Jing.As far as Lin Jing's background, such as Huo Dong's identities, in the past, it all depended on Lin Jing's mood if he wanted to curry favor.Today, Lin Jing let the well-behaved son of the Duke's Mansion not do it, but came out to rebel with them, so Dong Huo's family has to say that the head of the Duke's mansion is really different from normal people.

If Dong Huo's family had Lin Jing's background, he would never rebel.Why rebel, Huo Dong's family felt that they were afraid that they would not be able to enjoy the blessings.

Because of Lin Jing's unique mind and Lin Jing's methods before, anyway, in the eyes of Huo Dong's family, Lin Jing has become an existence different from ordinary people.Huo Dong's family admired this kind of existence very much.Huo Dong's family has always believed that if a person can do something for the sake of power and status, then it must be an extremely great thing.

Huo Dong's family said it was an apology, Lin Jing smiled, "Old Huo, what you said made me even more confused. What kind of gift are you making with me? Could it be that you have done some random business behind my back?"

With Lin Jing's smiling words, the fat on Huo Dong's family's cheeks tightened when he insisted on asking, and he said repeatedly, "I dare not, but I dare not!"

"Okay, if you have something to say, just say it. I'm busy with many things, so I don't have time to listen to you." Lin Jing was too lazy to fight this verbal lawsuit with Huo Dong's family.

Huo Dong's family hurriedly said, "That's right, hey, it's my fault for being confused at the time. I don't know much about wars, but I thought, in the past when we did business, if each company participated in the shares, we would naturally have to come up with a way to distribute dividends." Although both of us feel that the imperial court is ignorant and wants to let the people live a peaceful life, it is all good intentions. But how to join forces, there is no detailed charter after all, I thought, go back and discuss with them. A charter would be good."

There was a faint smile in Lin Jing's eyes, he was still calm and calm, looked at Huo Dong's family and said, "Although I don't really understand, but it sounds interesting."

Huo Dong's family secretly scolded Lin Jing for being treacherous. If Lin Jing, who was born in the Duke's family, didn't understand, could it be that he, who had been in business for half his life, would understand?

However, right now Jiangnan is in urgent need of help from outside the Guan. Although Dong Huo’s wife and children have been sent outside the Guan, the family’s foundation is in Jiangnan. Huo Dong’s family said, "If this is the case, then I will go over and discuss with them."

Lin Jing smiled, "We share the same aspirations with Jiangnan, and we each have our own troops. Let's not talk about it. When we arrive in Jiangnan, how to supply food and grass, and where to garrison are all important matters. Our general is sincere, you old man Huo Yi came over and said that the south of the Yangtze River is in danger. The generals have been selecting troops these days to go south to help. But I want to ask you, are you here sincerely? If you are sincere, don't say a word about these things. If you are not sincere, I have known Lao Huo for these years, and your wife and children are outside the customs, so I don’t believe that you will harm me. You are so incomprehensible and incomprehensible.”

Hearing Lin Jing's words, Huo Dong's family almost regretted it. He said to himself, I didn't know you had such thoughts in your heart. I want to know, so I don't need to waste all this time.Huo Dong's family felt that although Lin Jing was a bit tricky, what he said was reasonable.Huo Dong's family thought to himself, he really deserves to be from the Duke's Mansion, Mr. Lin is really meticulous in his actions.Especially in the marching and fighting, he was a hundred times better than him, even Huo Dong's family had to obey, as soon as he heard Lin Jing's mention of these things, he knew that he was inside.

Since Lin Jing made a request, Huo Dong's family immediately said, "Then I'll go back to Jiangnan today and discuss it."

Lin Jing smiled slightly, "I'll just wait for good news from you, Lao Huo."

Lin Jing said, "By the way, old Huo, are your parents in Lianghu?"

Huo Dong's family was somewhat wary of Lin Jing, but since Lin Jing asked, Huo Dong's family didn't bother at all, and there was no hesitation on his face. He nodded immediately, without any deception, "Yes, I thought, let He is in the two lakes, so he can make a retreat."

"Sure, I got it, you go." Lin Jing didn't say anything more, and sent Huo Dong's family directly, which made Huo Dong's family curious, what is Lin Jing's business in asking about his son!

No matter what is important, Lin Jing will not talk to Huo Dong's family.

From Lin Jing's point of view, during the war, Huo Dalang could let his father lead the tribe northward, while he stayed to take care of the housework, which shows that his courage is far better than that of Huo Dong's family.It was Huo Dong's family's idea of ​​going north, maybe it was Huo Dalang who helped his father get it.

Lin Jing is obviously more interested in Huo Dalang.

It took two months for the Guan Wai Army and the Jiangnan Army to discuss the matter of dispatching troops to the south of the Yangtze River.

At this point, it is already May.

When Lin Yi left the capital, he had predicted that Lin Jing would not go to the capital.

Yes, Lin Jing will not go to the capital.

However, Lin Jing will definitely go to Jiangnan.

If the Jiangnan rebels could stop Guan Tingyu, Lin Jing would not go.

But if the Jiangnan rebels can't stop Guan Tingyu, Lin Jing will not sit back and watch the Jiangnan rebels be wiped out by Guan Tingyu.

Guan Tingyu, the elder Lin Jing is familiar with but also unfamiliar with, at this time, is the confidant of Lin Jing and Tu Xiaosan.When the rebels in the south of the Yangtze River can hold Guan Tingyu back, giving Guan Tingyu an arrow in the back is an opportunity that none of the Guan foreign troops are willing to give up.

Lin Jing wanted to go south with Tu Xiaosan, and the army had more trusted people like the Jia brothers and Liu Zhigao, and Tu Xiaosan's confidantes. On the other hand, since Tu Xiaosan went to battle, Tu Xiaosan had to guard the base camp. This made Tu Xiaosi very dissatisfied, but Tu Xiaosi always listened to his brother, what's more, for this expedition, Tu Xiaosan brought 5 people, Tu Xiaosi also knew that his brother's picture was not a small one, Naturally, he couldn't ruin his brother's plan.

Together with Tu Xiaosan and Xiao Niuzi, Duan Feiyu, a famous general during King Jinling's rebellion, stayed behind.

Tu Xiaosan wanted to take Duan Feiyu with him, but Lin Jing insisted that Duan Feiyu stay. Lin Jing said, "Although we are playing the banner of the Qing emperor, the imperial court is not so vulnerable. Outside the pass is our foundation, and Duan Feiyu is a trump card. Don’t type it lightly.” Later, the facts also proved Lin Jing’s foresight.

When Lin Jing and Tu Xiaosan went to battle, they always had a combination of odds and positives.

Lin Jingding's strategy was to let Shuili and Mrs. Zhang go ashore from Putuo first, and restrain the Zhejiang army.At the same time, Lin Jing's disciple Xiaosan landed from Songjiang to help Jinling City.

Yes, in the eyes of Lin Jingtu Xiaosan, this will definitely be another battle of Jinling.

The last time, Lin Jing won a big victory.

So what about this time?

Guan Tingyu had been besieging Jinling City for several days. If Jinling City hadn't been fortified, this city would have already been in Guan Tingyu's pocket.But at this time, there was news of Japanese bandits looting in Zhejiang, Guan Xiaoer said, "Father, let me take someone to Zhejiang to have a look."

Guan Tingyu shook his head, "No, it's just that someone greeted us."

"Who?"

Guan Tingyu spit out two words indifferently, "Lin Jing."

Guan Xiaoer's heart trembled, Guan Tingyu added another sentence, "There is also that one named Situ San."

Guan Xiaoer also experienced many years of experience on the battlefield, he said, "Father, tell me, are they trying to encircle Wei and save Zhao?" If he leads his father to Hangzhou, the danger in Jinling can be solved.

Guan Tingyu said, "No, they're just restraining the Zhe army. If it's not wrong, Lin Jing's goal is Jinling City. They want to encircle and suppress the troops outside the pass in Jinling City!"

At this moment, Guan Xiaoer's heart was not trembling, but his heart suddenly felt cold.

From this Liao Liao's few words, we can see Guan Tingyu's talent in military strategy.

Back then when Old Lord Lin died in Bianzhou, he immediately took over the overall affairs of Bianzhou and kept the barbarians out of Bianzhou. General Qingtian, the number one general of the dynasty, Guan Tingyu.With the talent of Lin Jingtu's junior, they all regard this person as the number one confidant, which shows that he really deserves his name!

The difficulty of this battle was even far beyond Lin Jing's expectations.

Speaking of which, Lin Jing was kind to the Guan family. Back then, when the Rong family was critical of the Guan family, it was Lin Jing who came to the rescue.However, since each is the master at this time, then those kindnesses from that year can't be talked about anymore.

The journey of Lin Jingtu Xiaosan from Songjiang to Jinling was relatively smooth. Outside Jinling City, he and Guan Tingyu fought several times. Guan Tingyu's march was unpredictable, and the generals under his command were fierce. Rao had worked with Guan Tingyu to suppress the rebellion of the King of Jinling Xiaosan, the disciple of the chaos, couldn't help being horrified, thinking that Guan Tingyu hadn't used his full strength to defeat King Jinling back then.Even now, Tu Xiaosan cannot confirm whether this is Guan Tingyu's full strength.

Several battles failed, but fortunately, Tu Xiaosan led the army and finally hid in Jinling City.

Everyone in Jinling City saw Tu Xiaosan as if they were saviors, and even the Mu brothers and sisters were old acquaintances of Tu Xiaosan Lin Jing.

Tu Xiaosan said, "Because of my status, I couldn't show my true face to others, so I have to ask my brothers to forgive me."

Everyone naturally forgives, when it comes to talking, Tu Xiaosan is also from Huaiyang, and everyone is still a fellow, so it is natural to get close.As for Lin Jing, it's even worse, like Huo Dong's family, Lin Jing, a guy like Lin Jing who can't worry about eating and drinking, slaughtered his father, and has nothing to do with him, came to rebel, and everyone welcomed him with both hands and feet.Someone asked Lin Jing about Guan Tingyu, Lin Jing said, "This is the number one general in the imperial court."

Lin Jing went to Mu Rong and asked about the war in Jinling these days.

Lin Jing asked in great detail, including the frequency of Guan Tingyu's attack and the strength of the attack.Lin Jing even made a list by day and hour, and Murong asked, "But what's wrong?"

Lin Jing looked at the numbers he had listed, and said softly, "According to Guan Tingyu's combat power, it is unlikely that he will not be able to conquer a Nanjing city in three months after besieging the city." Then, he said, "If I were Guan Tingyu, with such combat power, I would not It is so easy to let the troops from outside the Guan enter the city. You must know that the troops from outside the Guan have come from a long distance, and it is inconvenient to supply them. Once they enter the city, they will have a chance to get supplies. Wouldn’t it be even more difficult to deal with it? Now you have less than 5 people, and you can defend Jinling In March, adding another [-] people under our command will guard Jinling City forever." Of course, there was a mistake in Lin Jing's words, that is, no matter how many people there are, let alone others, Jinling's food and grass are limited.

That is to say, Lin Jing's keenness, he could hardly restrain the fear in his heart, this huge fear even made Lin Jing tremble slightly uncontrollably.Lin Jing could barely stand, Mu Rong grasped his arm and called out, "Young brother!" Although he knew Lin Jing was honest, Mu Rong was familiar with "Young brother", so he called out unconsciously .

Lin Jing quickly stabilized his emotions and said, "Call the third brother over!" However, Lin Jing said very quickly, "No need, let's go over."

Tu Xiaosan was talking to several wealthy families, when he saw Lin Jing and Mu Rong coming over, he knew something was wrong when he saw Lin Jing's expression, Tu Xiaosan stood up and asked Lin Jing, "What's wrong?"

Lin Jing put the table of Jinling City's battle situation in March on the table, and said coldly, "There is one thing I want to tell everyone. I hope everyone can be mentally prepared."

Xu Dangjia, headed by the wealthy family, hurriedly said, "Mr. Lin, please tell me."

"I asked Sister Arong about the number of times Guan Tingyu attacked the city in the past three months. You can take a look. From two months ago, Guan Tingyu basically attacked the city once a day. Guan Tingyu is brave today. Third brother, what are you doing? look?"

"I'm not as good as I am." Tu Xiaosan always seeks truth from facts.

"According to Guan Tingyu and his Guanwai army, the walls of Jinling City are really made of golden soup, and they should have been taken down long ago. However, he has been waiting until today. It's not that he can't take Jinling City, he is waiting for you Your helping hand, waiting for us, waiting to catch them all!"

Lin Jing's words seemed to have poured ice water on the head of the rich family who had just breathed a sigh of relief. Master Xu had also fought for more than a year, and he understood the battle somewhat. Master Xu said, "The army outside the Guan is only 5. People, we people, according to the strength of Jinling, I don't believe that Guan Tingyu can catch us all."

Lin Jing said coldly, "So, he must have reinforcements!"

The word "reinforcement army" fell on everyone's hearts like a [-]-ton stone mountain out of thin air. Master Xu's expression changed slightly, "Reinforcement army?"

Lin Jing's eyes were cold, and Murong said, "But, haven't the Zhejiang army been restrained by you?"

Tu Xiaosan frowned slightly, "Besides, if the imperial court wanted to block the barbarians, they would send out the East and West camps, and the Zhili army should not be feared." As he spoke, Tu Xiaosan couldn't help but gasped, "The East and West camps?!"

"If the war in Bianzhou is not as serious as we think, and if the deployment of troops from Bianzhou is a situation, then the East and West battalions going to Bianzhou must not be in Bianzhou." Lin Jing's entire face was like a jade carving, without a half point temperature.

Murong couldn't help trembling slightly, "The East and West camps have come to the south of the Yangtze River?"

Huo Dong's family suddenly had a flash of inspiration, "Then what, isn't Mr. Lin your elder brother who is in charge of the camp?"

If there are pig teammates in the world, it must be Huo Dong's family.Lin Jing sneered, "Yes, I'm afraid even His Majesty the Emperor is looking forward to arresting me and returning to Beijing to avenge his father!"

Lin Jing said, "My suggestion is to organize the army immediately and leave the city at all costs!"

Mr. Xu was only from a business background, he hesitated, "Young Master Lin, should you think again."

Lin Jing said, "No need! The Guanwai army is at the head. If you want to go together, you should organize your troops as soon as possible! If you don't go, I will stop here."

Xu Dangjia looked at Tu Xiaosan, "Tu Dangjia?"

Tu Xiaosan said, "Reorganize the army immediately!"

Master Xu looked at Murong, and Murong nodded slightly, "It's better to fight to the death than to be caught in the urn."

Well, the head of the Xu family can be the head of several wealthy families, and he is not indecisive.For more than a year, if Murong hadn't presided over the war, Jiangnan might not be able to last for this long.Master Xu showed a determination to rebel against the family, and Master Xu said, "Okay! You have come all the way to help, and now we will advance together and retreat together!"

Lin Jing said, "The thirteen gates of Nancheng retreat separately. It is definitely not appropriate to go north. If you go east, you can meet Sister Zhang's big boat, it depends on everyone's luck. I mean, if you don't go west, go south. West Going to Yunnan and Guizhou, the imperial court here has long been unable to catch up. Going south to Guangdong and Guangxi, I have friendship with the natives there. Outside the customs is our foundation! But, going north and Luyao, everyone cherishes it!"

Everyone hastily discussed the retreat route, even for Tu Xiaosan, [-] soldiers and horses will be separated. Others' nets have already fallen, and the troops can be separated to escape, or more strength can be preserved.

Lin Jing's quick response bought time for his rebellious cause and preserved greater strength.

In fact, even Guan Tingyu didn't expect Lin Jing to notice it so quickly.Fortunately, Guan Tingyu had already planted a large amount of explosives outside the thirteen city gates. As soon as he noticed any movement at the gates, he first blew up the first rebels who came out.

Lin Yi, who was rushing from Jiangning to Jinling, couldn't help frowning slightly because of the loud noise, thinking that the fight would start so soon.Therefore, Lin Yi marched faster.

This time, it was a real life-and-death struggle. Guan Tingyu's army surrounded the thirteen gates of Jinling City like iron barrels. In addition to the bombing just now, Lin Jing and others were desperate to get out.Fortunately, it is impossible for the thirteen city gates to be guarded by powerful generals everywhere.

At this time, let's look at their own luck.

But the luck of Lin Jing and Tu Xiaosan is obviously not very good.

They met Lin Yi.

Lin Yi chased him for three days and three nights, Lin Yi could still chase, and Tu Xiaosan could also run, but Lin Jing couldn't make it.Lin Jing has been in poor health since he was a child. With such physical exertion, Lin Jing almost fell off immediately.Tu Xiaosan carried him onto his own horse, and the two of them rode together, but the horse was already extremely tired, so the two of them rode together, and the horse ran even slower.

Lin Jing was dying, and said softly, "Third brother, let me down."

"No." Tu Xiaosan is worthy of being a genius who can kill his stepbrother when he was young. Although this person usually obeys Lin Jingyan, he has to say that Tu Xiaosan has a will like iron.Even when he heard the hoofbeats of the pursuers behind him, Tu Xiaosan didn't know that if Lin Jing was put down, the horse would run faster.In particular, right now, both the fleeing apprentice Xiaosan and the chasing soldier Lin Yi are at the end of their battles, and whoever can last longer will be the winner of this battle of chasing and fleeing.

Even Jia Yuan gasped heavily, and whispered to his apprentice Xiaosan, "Third Brother, Ah Jing is Lin Guogong's younger brother after all." In Jia Yuan's view, even if Lin Jing was put down, Lin Guogong might not be willing to kill him.On the contrary, if they were caught by the soldiers and horses of the imperial court, they would definitely die.

Tu Xiaosan whipped Jia Yuan, "Even if I die myself, I won't let anything happen to Ah Jing!"

Although Jia Yuan came up with a bad idea, he was really loyal to his disciple Xiaosan.With Lin Jing as a big drag, they completely delayed their escape. What's more, they were chased to a river bank, with the surging river ahead and at least [-] elite soldiers of Lin Yi behind.Jia Yuan looked around and saw a stone tablet with two characters written: Wujiang.

Jia Yuanxin said, this is so damn unlucky, it can't be the place where the overlord of Chu committed suicide.

Tu Xiaosan didn't pay attention to whether there was a stele or not. He carried Lin Jing off the horse and looked straight at Lin Yi, with no trace of fear on his cold face.

Lin Yi said, "Surrender, you can save your life."

Jia Yuan was thinking about surrendering, but in the end, his eldest brother just smiled coldly, turned around and jumped into the river with Lin Jing in his arms.Jia Yuan's complexion changed drastically, and he jumped down in a panic.Once entering the water, the river was rushing, and Jia Yuan lost consciousness after struggling a few times.

Jia Yuan was really lucky that he jumped in time, because those who didn't jump in time were turned into hedgehogs by thousands of arrows instead.