Chapter Nine, Rebellion has erupted, rebellion has erupted

However, it is far from sufficient for just the two of us; we need more like-minded individuals. I wish to gather at least a few thousand troops to first capture Hangzhou and eliminate the Tartars within the city, and then use Eastern Zhejiang as a base to march northward to the Central Plains, directly striking Beijing to restore the attire and customs of our Huaxia civilization

This area is indeed the most famous stronghold of the rebel factions during the Kangxi era, where a large number of former subjects of the Ming dynasty are hiding and getting by. Although theorists like Huang Zongxi and Lü Liuliang have already passed away, many of their descendants remain, including a significant number who revere their reactionary remarks that undermine the feelings between the Qing and Han. For instance, Yan Hongkui, a disciple of Lü Liuliang, was involved in the infamous act of exhuming and desecrating corpses alongside Lü Liuliang during the Yongzheng period

As for learning from Comrade Li's approach

This means that it can almost be confirmed to be true

Who is Young Master Yang

Yan Hongkui, dazed by a cheap snowflake glass ball, took a deep breath and said with a face full of respect: "Are you a cultivator, esteemed immortal?"

Is what the immortal said true

However, as long as one raises the banner of restoring the Ming Dynasty and overthrowing the Qing, establishes power first, and then wins a few battles, with the glorious deeds of shooting the thick sulfuric acid at Kang Mazai, there will surely be people coming from all directions to seek allegiance

There are also many who engage in action, such as the monk Yinian, who has genuinely taken up arms

Yang Feng spoke passionately and with great fervor

Stop joking, perhaps following Master Hong's methods would be more effective

Yan Hongkui said

Yang Feng said

The information conveyed by this fellow is overwhelming, leaving him in a daze; in fact, it feels as if he is dreaming. What he means is that he has already made his way through Beijing before, and he severely injured Kangxi, not only disfiguring him and blinding one eye but also putting his life in danger. Now he has come to invite me to join him in raising an army to rebel and continue opposing the Qing court.

Yang Feng said

Recently, I ventured alone into the capital, intending to assassinate the enemy leader to save China; however, my powers are limited, and I could only inflict injuries upon his limbs

Yan Hongkui, who had already reached middle age, looked at Yang Feng with confusion

He then said again

Indeed, its face has been injured by my magical artifact, and its appearance is undoubtedly ruined; one eye is certainly destroyed. If treated properly, it may be able to preserve its life; if treated improperly, it is estimated that it has already succumbed to punishment by now. This matter has just occurred not long ago, and I have traveled south on horseback quite swiftly, so I believe the news has not yet reached the capital

As for matters related to Hangzhou...

He suddenly stood up, slammed the table, and said excitedly

Any other means would require a long time to accumulate. It is impossible for him to run out onto the street at this moment to pull someone in and say, "Rebel with me, and you will become a legend." Don't be ridiculous; becoming a lunatic is more likely!

Well, what you have done, esteemed immortal, is truly gratifying. To be honest, I have long harbored the intention to rise against the tyrants, but alas, I am weak and isolated. I have the will to slay the enemies, yet lack the strength to turn the tide. Now that you, esteemed immortal, have extended an invitation, I cannot refuse the call of duty

At the beginning of any entrepreneurial venture, it is inevitable to have a few partners and sponsors. One can make do for now and discuss things further once the business grows. The game of wearing the yellow robe is not particularly difficult; with so many excellent predecessors setting examples, how could he not know what to do? Even the script has long been written by Emperor Hongwu

In this case, we still need a place for the alliance meeting. This location is definitely not suitable; it must be sufficiently secretive and not easily monitored by the Tartars. I have an idea: near Dinghai, there is a Peach Blossom Island, which is spacious enough and also not easily noticed. How about we set the meeting on this island? We will gather at Peach Blossom Island in one month to discuss our grand plans.

Yang Feng said as he rubbed his head, casually tossing aside the melon-shaped hat adorned with fake braids.

Yang Feng said

At this moment, Yan Hongkui suddenly had a thought, immediately connecting it with the recent frenzied mobilizations of the Qing troops across various regions. In recent days, not only the Green Standard Army in various places but even the stationed banner troops in Hangzhou had been dispatched northward to the Yangtze River, which is not within their defense zone. Although the reason for the mobilization is still unknown, if it is indeed true that this individual nearly killed Kangxi, then these mobilizations would be entirely justified. They are in pursuit of this person, a disciple of a celestial being on par with Chen Tuan, who indeed possesses the capability to venture into Beijing alone, and it is certainly necessary to mobilize such forces to deal with him. Although the reason for the mobilization is still unknown, if it is indeed true that this individual nearly killed Kangxi, then these mobilizations would be entirely justified. They are in pursuit of this person, a disciple of a celestial being on par with Chen Tuan, who indeed possesses the capability to venture into Beijing alone, and it is certainly necessary to mobilize such forces to deal with him.

For the time being, he can only rely on the remnants of the previous dynasties who sought to restore the Ming dynasty, primarily because this banner yields quick results and can be directly utilized. His most urgent need is to find a way to establish military strength, as only in this way can he secure adequate protection. Otherwise, continuing to hide and evade will ultimately lead to a dead end; he cannot possibly withstand the vast army of Kangxi on his own. It can be said that raising the banner of rebellion as quickly as possible is his best way to distance himself from the execution grounds.

There is even a hidden Boss, the renowned Zhu San Taizi. This is the real Zhu San Taizi. Although Kang Mazi denies this identity in order to kill him, a seventy-year-old man whose mind has been kicked by a donkey would not falsely claim such a notorious identity.

It's just a matter of waving a big flag; we can discuss it later. Even if attacking Hangzhou is unrealistic, attacking Dinghai is still very feasible.

After dark, his sand boat raised its sails and quietly sailed out of the reeds, cautiously navigating through the night. Under the guidance of the familiar terrain by Ru Yu, they docked at a small village on the south bank at dawn. First, they hired a few boatmen, as this place was filled with those who made a living on boats, and it was easy to hire people as long as there was money. Yang Feng put on the official robes that Old Cheng had left behind to intimidate them, and with the assurance from the heron that the boatmen would not harbor ill intentions, he then left Xiao Rou and Han Ying, mother and daughter, to take the canal to Hangzhou. Meanwhile, he changed into a set of blue robes and, along with Ru Yu, hired a small black awning boat to take another waterway to Huzhou.

It is evident that this person is still quite impulsive, and he currently needs someone like this

This is precisely the reason why he first sought out Yan Hongkui. Given his circumstances, he might know who among the people still harbors sentiments for the old dynasty, but it is unlikely that he could gather these individuals together. However, Yan Hongkui can. As a favored disciple of Lü Liuliang, he must have extensive connections among the scholars of Zhejiang, and he is likely well aware of who among them shares similar sentiments. All that remains is to send a message.

After escaping, I reflect that I am ultimately alone and powerless. I wish to gather loyal and righteous individuals to raise an army, completely annihilate the Tartars, and restore the Han family's dominion. During the day, I heard that you and your disciples are all filled with loyalty and righteousness; therefore, I come to invite you to join me in this grand endeavor

Yan Hongkui spoke with great passion

Yang Feng casually remarked that such news cannot be blocked by someone like Kang Mazi; it is estimated that tens of thousands of people in the outer city have seen it, just that the dissemination of information among the public is not that fast.

Indeed, Yan Hongkui said, patting his chest

However, at this time, he had no one available to him. Traversing this era was akin to a hellish mode. The common people, who had just endured an era of mountains of corpses and seas of blood, were gnawing on sweet potatoes, and it was generally difficult for them to rekindle any interest in rebellion. After all, rebellion leads to death. The bloody lessons learned from the massacres of those cities in the past had made it rare for people in this time to dare to stand tall.

The scattered remnants of the previous dynasty also possess their own networks of relationships. As they expand outward, this network becomes even larger. If they can connect with those who specialize in this, such as the Tiandihui and similar organizations, it would undoubtedly be considered perfect.

It is said that if one does not rebel, then one must face the consequences, and in this case, it would be akin to using a power drill on a chrysanthemum. Furthermore, there are no other possibilities between him and Brother Ma. At this point, regardless of whether he is a celestial being or a demon, the only way for Kang Mazi to handle him is to slice him piece by piece with a small knife

Yang Feng patted him on the shoulder with great satisfaction

The immortal need not worry, for I, a man from Jiangzuo, am not one to willingly become a slave to the Tartars. There are many with the ambition to restore the glory of Huaxia; all that is needed is an invitation through correspondence.

Rest assured, esteemed elder, this matter is in my hands

These chaotic remnants of the previous regime are all clustered around Taihu Lake. For instance, Yan Hongkui is from Huzhou, and the monk Yinian raised his army in Taicang. Additionally, those who took his name, such as Zhang Nianyi and Qian Baotong, rebelled in the Dalan Mountain area between Cixi and Shengzhou. Furthermore, Huang Baijia, the son of Huang Zongxi, who is said to be a martial arts expert, is in Yuyao. When calculated, the number of these ragtag armies that can be gathered is still quite considerable, and it will be necessary to compile a list and take it slowly.

A small trinket, considered a token of our meeting

Yan Hongkui swallowed hard and said, "Did the immortal just say that the Tatar emperor was injured?"

Although these individuals lack combat effectiveness and truly possess little fighting capability, ...

This area is the most typical water town, with waterways crisscrossing like a spider's web. Sitting on a boat and gazing at the pristine scenery of the water town on both banks, everything appears as if it were a painting. However, the ugly braids of the pedestrians behind completely ruin this beauty. Thus, I arrived in Huzhou, lamenting all the way. As for finding Yan Hongkui, it was not difficult; he is not an ordinary farmer, but a well-known scholar in the area. After casually inquiring, I found his door.

Everything is as instructed by the immortal master

Yan Hongkui said in a daze

Of course it is true, if you do not believe it, you can wait a few days, and the news from Beijing will surely arrive

Indeed, my master, Qingmingzi, is a peer of Fuyaozi, having long resided in Kunlun. This time, I was commanded to descend the mountain and enter the world for cultivation. Little did I expect that after merely a century of separation, my homeland has become a land of dogs and sheep, reeking of blood and filth. Our dignified Huaxia attire is now dragged through this filth like that of barbarians. What is even more lamentable is that some have come to regard themselves as slaves, while even the scholars take pride in flattering the Tartars, completely oblivious to their own shame. It is truly infuriating.

His first target is Yan Hongkui

Mr. Gengchen, I have come here merely out of admiration for your reputation

Alright, I am not mistaken about you

Yang Feng said lightly

He is here to rebel

Looking at his medium-length hair, Yan Hongkui was momentarily taken aback, and then an even more astonishing event occurred. He saw this fellow's right hand stretch forward and suddenly disappear, but as he retracted it, it reappeared once again. However, this time, there was an unusual glass orb in his hand, about the size of a fist, resting on a base. Inside, there was surprisingly a lifelike little figure, which, with the slightest movement, seemed to scatter countless snowflakes, truly a masterpiece of craftsmanship. However, this time, there was an unusual glass orb in his hand, about the size of a fist, resting on a base. Inside, there was surprisingly a lifelike little figure, which, with the slightest movement, seemed to scatter countless snowflakes, truly a masterpiece of craftsmanship.

This is best, but it is advisable to handle this matter more discreetly

Yang Feng traveled all the way from Beijing to Jiangsu and Zhejiang, certainly not to hide by Taihu Lake while keeping company with a few women like Chu Liuxiang