Wang wanted Han, Wang Bodang brothers, and Wang Dangren, a foreigner, clearly supported Bing Yuanzhen and Shan Xiongxin, and immediately raised the flag to rebel and formed an alliance with Li Fengyun. Although the future prospects were very bleak, as Shan Xiongxin said, anyway, everyone was the Henan thief recognized by Dongdu, and was the primary target of Dongdu's killing. If you don't rebel, you will die, and if you rebel, you will die. It would be better to rebel one way and go to the dark.

Xu Shiyi did not express any opinions from beginning to end. Lihu Xu was a tycoon in Henan, with a big family and a great cause. Behind it, it involved the interests of many wealthy families and local people. As the future head of the Xu family, Xu Shiyi first considered not personal wishes or family interests, but the interests of the wealthy families he relied on, so he had no conditions to rebel at all. If he rebels at all costs, the Lihu Xu family was the first to be destroyed, and secondly, the wealthy families with deep interests with the Lihu Xu family must be implicated. For example, the layout of the Shandong Cui family in the north and south of Henan will be affected, and this impact will be very unfavorable to the overall interests of Shandong people.

In the current situation of Zhongtu, the Xu family of Lihu must have his response strategy in the current chaos in Shandong. This strategy must first ensure its own interests, and then on this basis, protect the interests of the wealthy families he depends on to the greatest extent. It is not difficult to infer that the Xu family of Lihu wants to develop and strengthen its escort force and do its best to protect its wealth. This is the foundation of survival. There is no doubt that the Xu family of Lihu has preserved its wealth, which is beneficial to the people of Shandong, especially for the people of Wagang headed by Zhai Rang, it is a strong backing.

Xu Shiyi prepared for the future and hoarded a lot of food, but these foods could only "do good" and could not save disasters. The purpose of the Lihu Xu family was only to gain reputation by "do good" and recruit people with reputation, and then quietly expanded their own escort force. The Lihu Xu family wanted money and wealth, people, and connections, so Xu Shiyi was a special independent force in Wagang. If he put aside his brotherly relationship with Zhai Rang, Shan Xiongxin and others, the two sides would simply use each other. Xu Shiyi used the underworld force of Wagang to "escort" the Lihu Xu family, while Zhai Rang and other Wagang heroes survived and developed with the help of the Lihu Xu family.

At this time when the situation in Henan was in turmoil and the Wagang people were in a dilemma, Xu Shiyi's opinion was very critical, and it was even directly related to the survival of the Wagang people. From the perspective of the Lihu Xu family, it is very unfavorable to openly raise the flag to rebel, which is obvious, so many Wagang people do not think that the only way to survive is to raise the flag to rebel.

Li Gongyi of Yongqiu proposed the suggestion of "retreat at Wagang, wait for changes, and wait for opportunities to move."

Yongqiu is on the bank of Tongji Canal, an important town in the northwest of Liang County. The Wagang people plundered Tongji Canal, mainly on the line of Yongqiu, Chenliu and Junyi, which is the junction of Xingyang and Liang County, and the periphery of the Tianqiu Pass of the Jingji. Li Fengyun led the Southwest Shandong Rebel Alliance to enter the Central Plains, and the ultimate goal is actually here. With the importance of the Eastern Capital and the garrison power of the Jingji Rebel Alliance, the Southwest Shandong Rebel Alliance would never be able to break through the Tianqiu Defense Line of the Jingji Defence Line. Both sides must fight here, and the Tongji Rebel Canal was the first to be destroyed.

The government army and the southwestern Shandong rebel army fought fiercely, and the Tongji Canal was interrupted, so the Wagang people could no longer plunder the canal. However, the Wagang people wanted to survive and develop and grow. The looting matters could not be stopped. If they stopped, they would have no food or drink, so they could only turn their targets to the river. Since the Wagang people turned the plundering targets to the river, of course they had to retreat to the Wagang, so they left the center of the shocking storm caused by Li Fengyun and could hide on the front line of the river to watch the fun. Dongjun was not only Zhai Rang's territory, but also the foundation of the Lihu Xu family. In Henan, when it was stormy storms everywhere, this place could protect the Wagang people.

Xu Shiyi, who had never spoken, spoke up. He supported Li Gongyi's suggestion. With the current meager strength of the Wagang people, they could not withstand the storm at all. Whether it was openly raising the flag to rebel or forming an alliance with Li Fengyun to resist the official army, the result was very miserable. Instead of overestimating one's own ability and taking defeat, it was better to take refuge in the river, accumulate strength, and wait for the opportunity.

The meaning of Xu Shiyi in his words is understood by the people of Wagang. The situation in Henan is in chaos, and the Xu family of Lihu is in danger. Not only is its property seriously damaged, it is also unable to complete the transportation task of the military supplies of the Eastern Expedition. Once the Xu family of Lihu is severely damaged, the weak Wagang people will suffer. Therefore, Xu Shiyi hopes to get help from the people of Wagang, and hopes that the people of Wagang will put all their strength on the front line of the river and take on the heavy responsibility of protecting the Xu family of Lihu. Just wait for the Xu family of Lihu to overcome the difficulties and get rid of the predicament. Then when the expeditionary force returns, the people of Wagang can be sheltered from the Xu family of Lihu, thus escaping the disaster of death.

However, there is the biggest uncertainty here. The Lihu Xu family is just a merchant and cannot withstand the storm. Along with the chaos in Henan, the political struggle in Dongdu is intensified. Once the protective force behind the Lihu Xu family is a chess-stop in the political struggle, and the opponent seizes the opportunity and gives the Lihu Xu family a fatal blow, then everyone will be finished together. In addition, most of the Wagang people such as Zhai Rang are from nobles and bureaucrats. Even if they are in trouble now, their innate psychological advantages are still stubborn, and they still have a discriminatory attitude towards the humble merchants. Now they want them to put down their self-esteem and be sheltered by the Lihu Xu family. Of course, the resistance in their hearts is very serious.

Zhai Rang was hesitant and difficult to make a decision. The pride of the nobles cannot be desecrated, and the dignity of the nobles cannot be humiliated. He would rather be a thief than die than be sheltered by a merchant. However, the reality is cruel. As far as the current situation is concerned, the living environment of the Wagang people is indeed too harsh.

Zhai Hong could not accept it either. Xu Shiyi and Li Gongyi's plan was too conservative and passive, and they wanted nothing but life. Since they wanted nothing, what else should they want? People are in different positions and different ideas. Zhai's heart was from heaven to hell overnight, and the pain and unwillingness in their hearts were imagined. Their greatest wish was to return to heaven and do whatever it took to it.

"Did Envoy Wei have any instructions before you left Jiyang?" Zhai Hong took the initiative to ask Fang Xianbo, who had been silent.

As soon as these words were said, everyone in Wagang immediately guessed Zhai Hong’s thoughts. Although everyone’s eyes were all on Fang Xianbo, their eyes were different, and they obviously had their own ideas.

From the perspective of Cui's position, if you want to return to the ranks of nobles, you must find an opportunity to make a fortune and be punished. There is an opportunity right now, which is to help the government defeat Li Fengyun and transform from a Henan thief to an Henan official army. But this is far from enough. In the current Sino-Turkey politics, the conflict between Guanlong and Shandong has been long and deeply rooted, and the Guanlong noble group has always gained the upper hand. This time, the bad luck of Zhai's family originated from this contradiction, so if Zhai wants to rise again, political leadership is crucial, and the best shortcut is to change the party and join the Guanlong wealthy family.

The Wei family in Guanzhong is highly regarded and has great power. If the Zhai family can join the Wei family, it is only a matter of time before it rises again. Coincidentally, Wei Baoluan, the current governor of Jiyin County, comes from the Wei family in Guanzhong. He is now in a crisis, and his crisis has affected the overall interests of the Wei family in Guanzhong. Therefore, at this time, Wei Baoluan needs the help of Henan people. If Zhai family can help Wei Baoluan, it will be a timely help. If he can help Wei Baoluan defeat Li Fengyun, he will even submit a letter of fame, which greatly increases the possibility of winning the Wei family in Guanzhong.

Fang Xianbo sighed, "The situation is so bad, what else can Wei Envoy make? I just hope that we Henan people will help him defend Jiyang and block Li Fengyun from Jiyin County so that we can give him more time to ask for help from Dongdu."

Wei Baoluan's wish was obviously not realized. The political situation in Dongdu was too complicated. Even if the political forces in Dongdu reached an agreement to decide to take action first and then report, and would send troops to quell the rebellion without the emperor's consent, it would take time. Li Fengyun and the Southwest Shandong Rebel Alliance, and there were hundreds of thousands or even millions of disaster victims, would never give Dongdu enough time. Also, when the situation was irreversible, the Henan people were desperate and had no choice, whether passive or active, whether willing or unwilling, they would eventually have to follow Li Fengyun all the way to the dark. This is also the reason why Li Fengyun took hundreds of thousands of disaster victims to the capital at all costs.

Henan people could not stop Li Fengyun at all, and the Wagang people were even worse. Although Zhai Hong's wish was very good, it was purely wishful thinking, and Zhai's idea was not accepted by most Wagang people. The reality is cruel. Hundreds of thousands or even millions of Henan disaster victims were "kidnapped" by Li Fengyun on the chariot of rebellion. The local forces in Henan represent the interests of most Henan people. Their existence depends on the support of most Henan civilians. At this critical moment, if they follow the public's opinion, they can continue to survive. Otherwise, they will lose the foundation of existence and will surely pass away like the wind.

The survival strategies of Wagang people should be formulated based on the reality of Henan. Whether they retreat to Wagang and wait for opportunities to move, or openly raise the flag to develop and grow, they must follow the trend. If they go against the current, the consequences will be unimaginable. However, at this moment, the Wagang people are in a torrential stream and have no way to identify the direction and are full of crises.

After carefully weighing the pros and cons, Zhai Rang looked up at Zhai Hong, "Our Henan Gaomen respects the Zheng family in Xingyang. Now that Henan is dead, Zheng must have a solution. Will the brother rush to Xingyang to inquire immediately?"

The Zheng family of Xingyang is one of the five major families in Shandong. Most of the nobles in Henan are sheltered from this towering tree, so the interests of the people of Henan are in a sense the interests of the Zheng family of Xingyang. In other words, the people of Guanlong attacked the aristocratic group in Henan were actually attacking the Zheng family of Xingyang. The situation in Henan has deteriorated rapidly and has seriously affected the interests of the Zheng family of Xingyang. Just imagine how the Zheng family of Xingyang would be indifferent and look at it indifferently?

Zhai Hong nodded, "I immediately set off to Xingyang."

Zhai Rang's eyes turned to Wang Yaohan again, and Wang Bo became brothers, "Li Fengyun's army is about to enter Liang County, and chaos in Liang County is coming. I wonder if the Prime Minister of Han will take the opportunity to raise the flag?"

The king asked the Han to bow and take the order, "I will go south to Songcheng and visit Prime Minister Han."
Chapter completed!