Chapter 226: Resisting the Xiongnu is Urgent

They were originally prepared to sleep before setting off, but seeing Jiang Jinshi's painful face, they had better leave immediately!

There was no other meaning, just purely afraid that Jiang Jinshi would go back on his word!

Guangwu City now had its gates wide open, and Jiang Jinshi escorted them all the way to the city gate.

Wei Xikang looked at Jiang Jinshi with full appreciation, "Great Chief Jiang, you really helped a lot this time!"

"Resisting the Xiongnu is urgent, I only hope the war on the front line goes smoothly!" Jiang Jinshi's tone was very flat, and the torches couldn't illuminate his face.

"Rest assured! After returning this time, I will persuade Uncle to attack the Xiongnu!" Wei Xikang clenched his fists, having already made up his mind.

Although he had voluntarily given up the power to supervise the army, things had come to this point, and he could no longer sit idly by. He must eliminate the Xiongnu as soon as possible and punch a hole in the Guansong Ridge.

As long as he could gain momentum, those nobles would see the value in him. At that time, they could sit down and negotiate, and the grain problem of the Beijiang commoners could be solved.

The scholar-gentry were now firmly tied to his second brother, so these nobles would inevitably be suppressed, so they would not let go of him, an investment object worth investing in. Wei Xikang was very sure about this point.

These people were all masters who wouldn't release the eagle until they saw the rabbit. If he didn't have any improvement, they wouldn't want to offend the current Emperor for this.

So if he wanted to gain their support, he had to be strong enough himself and have the ability to wrestle with Wei Xi Yuan.

Jiang Jinshi didn't know what Wei Xikang was thinking, just watching them gradually go away, letting the winter wind slap his face.

"Great Chief! It's cold, wear more!" Huang Yan reminded carefully on the side.

"It doesn't matter! Close the city gate!" Jiang Jinshi turned his head, and the torch held by Huang Yan illuminated his face, clear and firm.

Returning to the Prefectural Government, the candlelight lit up the whole house, but it was strangely quiet, obviously still waiting for his arrival.

In the hall, all the backbone of Yangguangzhai were here. They didn't speak, always waiting for Jiang Jinshi.

Although everyone had doubts in their hearts, not knowing why Big Brother gathered everyone together, there was not a single person who had any complaints, even if they had been waiting for a long time.

They all had a premonition in their hearts that something big might happen tonight. Just look at the people sitting here.

Li Xinyue, this "suppressing bandit wife," was definitely present, followed by Luo Feng, this Great Captain, and a group of squadron leaders below, as well as Tang Lin and Feng Chunsheng, these scholars, and even Xiao Chunqiu was among them.

Even Ye Chang, who was basically not present during the discussion, was there, as well as Wang Sixi, who had not yet been promoted to squadron leader, and Tang Xiao Yu, whose positioning was relatively vague.

Gathering these people together, everyone definitely wouldn't believe it if there was no big deal.

Although they didn't chat, they were all secretly thinking about the intention of Jiang Jinshi's move.

Only a few of the more sensitive people noticed the abnormality: Big Brother's family foundation was basically all here, but one person was missing: Yan Wu!

Xiao Hu was there, but Yan Wu was not, which had to make Luo Feng think a bit more.

Soon Jiang Jinshi pushed the door open, attracting everyone's attention.

"Kept everyone waiting!" Jiang Jinshi straightened his back and came to the first seat to sit down.

Everyone didn't speak, looking at Jiang Jinshi with burning eyes, looking forward to his next speech.

Huang Yan stood outside the door, preparing to close the door and guard the room.

"Huang Yan, you come in too, find a place to sit!"

"Oh, oh! Good!" Huang Yan was overjoyed. He didn't expect that he could sit in the room. Did that mean Big Brother had already recognized him?!

Huang Yan found a seat in the back, sitting next to Xiao Chunqiu, and even smiled politely.

Jiang Jinshi sorted out his thoughts, cleared his throat and said: "I called everyone here today because there is something I want to discuss with you!"

"Alas! Big Brother, if you have something, just order it directly. There is no need to discuss. Just point where to fight!"

Zhang Honghong had been holding back for a long time. If it weren't for Tang Lin constantly hinting at her not to speak, she would have long since gone everywhere to inquire about the situation.

Jiang Jinshi smiled lightly, "This matter is different. You have to nod your heads yourselves!"

"What is it? So grand!" Jiang Ze was full of curiosity.

Jiang Jinshi crossed his hands and leaned forward slightly, "I intend to..."

"Raise the flag!"

You must know that their Yangguangzhai had always been under the name of bandits, which could not be counted as a proper rebellion.

The appearance of bandits could be a move of desperation under the turmoil of the court or natural and man-made disasters, and was not a manifestation of having ulterior motives.

From ancient times to the present, there were many examples of bandits being recruited, but raising a flag to rebel was a real crime of exterminating the nine clans.

This was why Jiang Jinshi said that the brothers should make their own decisions. If he made this decision, whether to stay or leave depended on everyone's own choice.

"Raise the flag? What kind of thing is that?" Zhang Honghong scratched her head, her eyes full of clear stupidity.

Tang Lin grabbed Zhang Honghong's hand, signaling her not to talk nonsense.

Looking around again, many people had solemn faces, obviously understanding the meaning in Jiang Jinshi's words.

However, people like Xiao Hu or Huang Yan still couldn't understand the implication.

Luo Feng didn't hesitate at all, stood up excitedly and expressed his position: "Big Brother, it should have been like this long ago."

"Big Brother, I listen to you!"

Jiang Ze was also extremely excited, his hand on his side trembling slightly because of his overly excited emotions!

Seeing this, Huang Yan, although he didn't understand the situation, also stood up and shouted: "I listen to Big Brother!"

"Me too!" Xiao Hu didn't understand the intention of Big Brother calling him here, but Big Brother wouldn't harm him.

Seeing that others also wanted to scramble to express their position, Jiang Jinshi raised his hand seriously to signal everyone to be quiet.

"Let me speak specifically! This flag is not so easy to raise. Although you are bandits of Yangguangzhai now, you are all forced by the situation.

If Da Qian recovers, you are still ordinary commoners and can live a normal life.

Once the flag is raised...

Then there is no way back!"

Jiang Jinshi paused and took a deep breath, continuing: "Many people have family members at home. This is a crime of exterminating the nine clans! The Imperial Court will not let it go!

If the brothers choose to leave, I, Jiang Jinshi, will have nothing to say!

So...

Think deeply!!!"

As soon as these words came out, the whole place was silent!

Jiang Jinshi continued to sit in his position, his calm face showing no joy or anger. Perhaps only Li Xinyue beside him could perceive that he didn't seem so calm either.

Luo Feng stood up in a leisurely manner, his fingers gently smoothing the folds of his clothes, and then suddenly knelt on one knee toward Jiang Jinshi.

"My nine clans were gone long ago! I am willing to follow Big Brother to the death!"

Jiang Jinshi looked at Luo Feng with complex expressions. This man who was the first to join Yangguangzhai always stood firmly by his side, no matter how steep the road ahead was...

Luo Feng lowered his head and bowed, continuing: "The Imperial Court only cares about party strife, but doesn't know the suffering of the commoners. If Big Brother hadn't saved me, I, Luo Feng, would just be a pile of yellow earth. Now that Big Brother has ambition, I will definitely help!" ===== CHAPTER 227 =====