Anti-Qing: Starting from the Jintian Uprising

Chapter 9 Li Yi: If you don’t give up…

After saying this, Feng Yunshan continued.

"Besides, Xiao Chaogui doesn't have the final say in Jintian Village alone."

"Yang Xiuqing and Wei Changhui are not just for show!"

"If they receive a request for help from the Mountain Village, they will definitely rush to reinforce as soon as possible."

Judging from the current situation within the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, Xiao Chaogui's power was the strongest. This situation did not change until the establishment of Yongan and the appointment of Yang Xiuqing as the chief military advisor of the Eastern King.

Before the establishment of Yong'an, Xiao Chaogui had always been the person with the most say in the Taiping Army.

Even the legitimate Hong Xiuquan was far inferior to him.

Therefore, Yang Xiuqing and Wei Changhui's position now leans towards Hong Xiuquan.

After hearing this, Hong Xiuquan's expression improved slightly, and he then asked.

"Yunshan, who do you think would be more suitable to go to Jintian Village for help?"

Feng Yunshan thought for a moment and then said.

"How is the grace?"

Meng De'en was Hong Xiuquan's confidant, and this kind of thing could only be done by a confidant.

Historically, it was Meng De'en who risked his life to break out of the siege when Shanren Village was surrounded by heavy Qing troops, and asked for reinforcements, thus saving the Shanren Village from danger.

Upon hearing this, Hong Xiuquan nodded.

"Can!"

"Let Menden do it!"

After he finished speaking, Hong Xiuquan began to speak.

"Yihuang, go call Meng De'en and Li Yi over here. I have something to tell them."

Upon hearing this, Hu Yihuang clasped his fists to show that he understood.

Soon, Meng De'en and Li Yi were brought to the lobby one after another.

Meng De'en was first ordered to go to Jintian Village immediately for help.

Hu Yihuang was also ordered to take charge of the defense and make preparations in advance to fight against the invading Qing monsters.

Immediately, Hong Xiuquan turned his gaze to Li Yi and asked in a friendly manner.

"The Qing Yao's siege of the Mountain Village caught us off guard."

"If it weren't for Brother Li who knew the greater good and turned from evil to good and informed us of this news in time, I'm afraid we would all have been killed by the Qing monster this time."

"It's no exaggeration to say that my little brother saved our lives."

"Just tell me what reward you want, little brother. As long as I can do it, I will grant it to you."

Hong Xiuquan's sometimes stupid brain wasn't confused this time and he behaved very generously.

Even Feng Yunshan who was standing by said this with a smile.

"Yes, little brother, just tell me what reward you want."

Upon hearing this, Li Yi knelt on the ground with a plop, and his acting skills burst out as he spoke with tears in his eyes.

"I came here to report, not for fame and fortune."

"If you don't give up, I only wish to follow you from now on, and join you in the heroic feat of fighting against the Qing Dynasty. I hope that the leader and Mr. Feng will help me."

Li Yi knows that in many cases, not fighting is the real fight.

It is an indisputable fact that he saved Hong Feng's life today.

Taking advantage of this life-saving grace, even if he asked for a huge reward, Hong Feng would most likely not refuse.

However, if he did so, his impression of Hong and Feng would be greatly reduced, and it would be difficult for him to get along in the Taiping Army.

But if he refused the reward, it would undoubtedly be a huge plus point in front of Hong Feng.

If he could gain the favor or attention of these two people, then Li Yi would definitely be able to rise rapidly in the Taiping Army.

Although the Taiping Army could not accomplish anything, Li Yi would sooner or later part ways with the Taiping Army.

But that is in the future, not now.

And now, in the short term, Li Yi still has to take shelter under the wings of the Taiping Army and follow the Taiping Army until he becomes more powerful.

It would be great if he could get a high position in the Taiping Army. Besides, even if Li Yi refused, Hong Feng and others would not really refuse to reward him.

In that case, why not Li Yi do it?

Anyway, there's no harm in declining.

As expected, as soon as Li Yi said this, Hong and Feng looked at him with admiration in their eyes.

But Hong Xiuquan still spoke.

"Brother Li, there is no need to refuse. Merits must be rewarded, and faults must be punished. This is what Heavenly Father taught me."

"Since you have made great contributions, the reward you deserve will not be less at all."

Feng Yunshan on the side also joined in the conversation.

"Just tell me what you want, little brother."

Seeing this, Li Yi stopped refusing and spoke.

"In reply to the leader and Mr. Feng, I want to go home and organize a party camp to help the anti-Qing cause. I hope the leader and Mr. Feng will support me."

Upon hearing this, Hong Xiuquan waved his hand and said very generously.

"can!"

"This is a good thing, I have no reason to refuse."

"No matter what support you need, you can tell me. Money, manpower, weapons, the church can provide you with them."

Upon hearing this, Li Yi bowed excitedly.

"Thank you, Master."

"I will do my best to lead the regiment and contribute to the anti-Qing cause, and not let the leader down."

Hong Xiuquan nodded with a smile, looked at Feng Yunshan and spoke.

"Yunshan, you will arrange the specific details of the matter."

Hong Xiuquan always played the role of a simple spiritual leader in the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, and he rarely interfered in specific affairs.

The role played by Feng Yunshan, the cousin, is that of Hong Xiuquan's spokesperson.

Feng Yunshan nodded with a smile, his attitude was very friendly.

……

After two days on the road, Li Dianyuan led his troops to arrive outside Pingnan County on the 25th day of the 12th lunar month of the 30th year of the reign of Emperor Daoguang.

He also joined forces with Pingnan County Magistrate Ni Tao, and led the Pingnan County's soldiers and militia to march towards Huazhou.

The dark mass of Qing troops marched on the official road, stretching for miles, giving people a strong sense of oppression.

At the same time, Meng De'en also took a detour back to Jintian Village.

He rushed to meet Xiao Chaogui, Yang Xiuqing and others as soon as possible.

"It's not good, the big thing is bad!"

"I don't know how Qing Yao found out that the leader is in Huazhou Shanren Village, and has already sent troops to encircle and suppress him."

"Jintian Village must send reinforcements as soon as possible, otherwise Shanren Village will be in danger, and my God Worshipping Society will be in danger!"

Meng De'en knelt down in front of Yang Xiuqing and asked Yang Xiuqing and others to send troops to reinforce Shanren Village.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Chaogui frowned and asked.

"Is this true?"

Mendeen nodded vigorously.

"This is indeed true. How dare I joke about this?!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Chaogui nodded.

"In this case, it is necessary to reinforce the Mountain Village."

"Brother Xiuqing, Brother Changhui, who should go?"

Although this matter seems to be closely related to Xiao Chaogui, it is only an appearance.

Although there were conflicts within the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom and even power struggles, they were still able to remain consistent when dealing with foreign enemies because they had the Qing court in front of them.

(End of this chapter)