e-booksonline Chapter 63 Choosing Sides
Chapter 63 Choosing Sides
That's how it happened.
Yang Jian briefly explained to Yang Changhong, Wen Han, and others the reasons for burning down the Meijiang Wharf.
"Changhong, Erlang is just like you."
"Prepare thoroughly beforehand, act decisively when things happen, and never procrastinate."
"The Divine Talisman Society, this cult, has probably set up the same Soul Separation Evil Array that they set up in Yuning County before. It sacrifices human lives, is bloodthirsty and devours souls, and is extremely bizarre."
"The cult deliberately set up the battlefield at the dock to provide more living sacrifices for the formation."
"If we were to accidentally fall into the formation, our fate would be uncertain!"
After listening, Wen Han sighed with admiration.
He also sincerely admired Yang Jian's decisive decision.
Wen Han saw the shadow of Yang Changhong in Yang Jian's decision.
Just like this time when they came to Yunnan to request reinforcements, they sensed something was wrong and set off immediately. Their decision was too decisive!
Fortunately, Yang Changhong sought help; otherwise, if the four members and one beast of the Divine Talisman Society had joined the battlefield in Yongkang County, even if Yang Changhong had great abilities, it would have been of no use.
The gap in strength cannot be bridged by schemes or calculations.
Just like that black beast in the water, it would be difficult for Yongkang County to deal with it.
Only now that Yang Changhong has returned with reinforcements can the troublesome Divine Talisman Society be truly resolved.
"Changhong, I think Erlang could also go to the martial arts academy to study. He will definitely become a good commander after he comes out."
Wen Han continued.
"You flatter me, Lord Wen!"
"Erlang just stumbled upon it by accident; he's just a bit clever."
"He's currently practicing martial arts; let him try it out first!"
Yang Changhong patted Yang Jian on the shoulder, but did not agree on Yang Jian's behalf to go to the martial arts academy for further study.
Because there are too many troubles involved, entering the martial arts academy at this time is not a good thing.
Yang Changhong was quite pleased with what Yang Jian had done. Zheng Bo was right; Yang Jian was now a man of action.
Upon hearing the refusal, Wen Han's expression stiffened, and she then confirmed the situation at the dock with the soldiers beside her.
He did not rush to arrange for people to dock, but waited for the fire on the dock to burn out.
Since it has been confirmed that there are no problems at the dock, we can dock at a safe location. Waiting a little longer is fine.
As the sun began to set, the fire on the dock was extinguished.
The people on the boat then went ashore.
It was getting late, so instead of immediately attacking the Divine Talisman Society, they decided to rest for the night.
Wen Han did not live at the Yang family's house, but at the mansion.
Originally, the city wanted to hold a banquet to welcome Wen Han and his group, but Wen Han stopped them, saying that the troubles in the city had not yet been resolved and they should keep a low profile.
Seeing this, the powerful figures in the city were very sensible and each sent a pile of "unremarkable" treasures to the mansion.
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The Yang residence.
In a large courtyard.
Yang Changhui was lying in bed at this time. His courtyard was next to Yang Changhong's courtyard, and the two courtyards were connected.
The entire Yang Mansion is very large, consisting of multiple courtyards.
"What are you crying about? I'm not dead."
Inside the room, Yang Changhui listened to the women crying beside him and muttered curses.
The women cried incessantly after he was carried back, which annoyed him.
As soon as Yang Changhui finished speaking, the women around him cried even louder, which made him feel somewhat helpless.
That's the downside of having a lot of women around; when one of them cries, it affects a whole bunch of others, and people who don't know the situation might think it's a funeral!
"Fifth Master, the Eldest Master and the Second Young Master have arrived!"
The butler then strode into the room and said.
"Please come in quickly."
Upon hearing this, Yang Changhui quickly replied.
Not long after he captured Meijiang Wharf, he received information about the situation there, and others also reported on the follow-up developments to him. Therefore, he already knew that the Yunnan reinforcements had arrived.
He also knew that Yang Changhong had just returned and must have a lot to do, plus it was getting late, so he didn't expect Yang Changhong to be able to come over tonight.
"How's the injury on your thigh?"
Yang Changhong saw Yang Changhui lying there, walked over quickly, and asked.
He noticed that Yang Changhui's face was still somewhat pale.
"There's nothing wrong. The doctor examined me and said I just need to rest for a while and take some medicine to replenish my qi and blood!"
Yang Changhui said nonchalantly.
His injuries were treated promptly, and the Ten-Ingredient Tonic Pill given to him by Yang Jian also had some effect, so his overall condition was still good.
Otherwise, according to the doctor, if he delayed any longer, his injuries would be more difficult to treat.
If he had forced himself to engage in strenuous activity at that time, he wouldn't have lived longer than an incense stick burning.
"Erlang, the pills you gave me were good; they were effective at replenishing qi and blood. Do you have any more?"
Yang Changhui looked at Yang Jian beside him and asked.
After Yang Jian gave him the Ten-Ingredient Tonic Pill, he felt warm and comfortable all over.
Although there are some side effects, those side effects are good!
We should prepare more of this good medicine.
Otherwise, it's easy to feel powerless when you reach middle age.
"I'll bring you some more, Fifth Uncle, once the new pills are ready."
Yang Jian was taken aback for a moment upon hearing this, and then said.
He did not mention the name of the "Ten-Ingredient Tonic Pill" because Yang Changhui had just deliberately used "pill" as a substitute, and his intention was obvious.
"Hmm, give them a little push."
Yang Changhui's eyes lit up upon hearing this.
Even if he gets hurt, he'll still teach these whiny women a lesson.
"We'll take care of things here, you can all go down!"
Yang Jian looked at the people guarding him and spoke.
He knew that Yang Changhong had come specifically for something.
Upon hearing Yang Jian's words, everyone in the room left, and the room became quiet.
"Erlang, you don't need to go out."
After glancing at Yang Changhong, Yang Jian was about to leave when he heard Yang Changhong's words. He immediately stopped and went to Yang Changhong's side.
"There will be significant changes within the province soon."
"Governor Xue Ding is coming back!"
"Currently, the military and political power in the province is in the hands of the acting governor Zhao Xu, and he may not necessarily relinquish power."
Yang Changhong's opening remarks greatly surprised Yang Jian and Yang Changhui.
Both of them originally thought that Yang Changhong was going to talk about the Divine Talisman Society, but they didn't expect him to bring up the provincial governor directly.
Previously, military and political power in the province was held by Governor Xue Ding. However, later, the northern warlords, in order to become emperor, used various means to "invite" many people who held military and political power in various parts of the country to the Forbidden City.
The Grand Commander declared himself emperor only after all these people were under his control.
The Grand Commander originally thought everything was under control, but who knew there would be so much opposition within the country.
Before leaving, Xue Ding, the provincial governor, handed over the position of acting provincial governor to Zhao Xu, allowing him to temporarily manage provincial affairs.
"Big brother, you got involved?"
After a moment of silence, Yang Changhui asked.
A power struggle between the Grand Commander and the Acting Grand Commander can result in many deaths, and now the Yang family is involved, which is not a good thing.
The powerful families in the county are nothing special in the province.
"no."
"I came here specifically to tell you this, because Wen Han will definitely come to visit you tomorrow!"
"He has already taken sides, and it is highly likely that he will use the police chief to get you to agree to take sides."
Yang Changhong shook his head.