Since he had an idea, he needed to find someone to do it. To Liu Wei, Wang Jiguang was the most suitable candidate.
The two of them quickly reached a tacit understanding. Wang Jiguang started to invite the Sichuan Chieftains according to Liu Wei's idea.
Although it was said to be a meeting, everyone knew that this was to send troops to assist in the battle. No one could be an exception, and no one could refuse. If someone refused, they would probably be killed by the army before they could attack Yang Yinglong.
Ever since Liu Wei's army entered Chongqing, everyone in Sichuan knew that this war was inevitable.
Daming's attitude was clear. This time, he wanted to kill Yang Yinglong without leaving him any leeway.
When Wang Jiguang's invitation was sent out, this matter was settled. Now, it all depended on the Chieftains' reactions.
For a time, the entire Sichuan was covered in the clouds of war. Everyone knew that the scale of the war this time would not be small. The Great Ming Imperial Court would definitely go to war.
The situation in Sichuan was very complicated. This was why Liu Wei's order caused a lot of discussion.
In Sichuan, there were Wumeng, Wusa, Dongchuan, and Zhenxiong Prefectures. There were Mahu Prefectures, Jianchang Prefectures, Ningfan Prefectures, Yue Prefecture Prefectures, Huichuan Prefectures, Maozhou Prefectures, Songpan Prefectures, Tianquan Prefectures, Lizhou Prefectures, Bozhou Prefectures, Yongning Prefectures, Youyang Prefectures, and Shi Prefectures.
Among them, there were strong ones and weak ones. The strongest one was Bozhou's Yang Yinglong.
In reality, Sichuan was only so big. There was only so much space. There was also Daming's suppression. If the Chieftains wanted to expand their power, then they would suppress and plunder.
These years, the imperial court had been appeasing Yang Yinglong. This made the other Chieftains unhappy.
Now that the imperial court had sent an army, some wanted to kill Yang Yinglong along with Daming, some wanted to expand, and some wanted to stay put. Survival was the most important thing.
There were all sorts of ideas, but there weren't many choices. This was because Daming's attitude was not one to choose.
The Shizhu Chieftain was one of them, and it was one of the more powerful ones. The Shizhu Chieftain had lived through the Song Dynasty, the Yuan Dynasty, and now the Daming Dynasty.
The Shizhu Chieftain was a descendant of Ma Yuan's thirty-ninth generation grandson, Ma Dinghu. In the third year of Jianyan in the Southern Song Dynasty, Ma Dinghu, a native of Fufeng, together with his younger brothers, Ma Dingbiao and Ma Dinglong, Liu Wen and Ran Shoushi, received an imperial edict to lead troops into Sichuan to quell the rebellion. After a great victory, Emperor Gaozong of Song conferred Ma Dinghu the title of Shizhu Pacifier, in charge of the Nine Creeks and Eighteen Caves.
From then on, the Ma family of the stone pillar chieftains flourished on this piece of land until now.
In this generation, the Chieftain of the stone pillar was Ma Doubo. This person was not very famous. His son was Ma Qiancheng, and Ma Qiancheng's wife was more famous. She was the famous Qin Liangyu.
Qin Liangyu's Daming skills were also well-known in later generations. It could be said that he was a figure that could not be avoided in the middle and later stages of Daming.
Qin Liangyu and her white pole soldiers were very powerful. They could be said to be very powerful.
In the history of the dynasties, famous women were always recorded in the Biographies of Women. Qin Liangyu was the only female hero in history who was recorded as a famous general of a dynasty.
Last year, Qin Liangyu married the Chieftain of the stone pillar chieftains and became Ma Qiancheng's wife. The two of them were now newlyweds and were very close to each other.
The news of the imperial army's invasion had reached the Chieftain of the stone pillar chieftains. Ma Doubo naturally had to discuss this with his son and daughter-in-law.
Ma Doubo was also aware of his daughter-in-law's talent. This matter needed to be discussed with them. Seeing the beautiful couple walk in from outside, Ma Doubo's mood instantly improved.
"You're here?
Sit down and let's talk! "Ma Doubo saw his son and daughter-in-law. His face was full of smiles as he spoke in a gentle tone.
After Ma Qiancheng and Qin Liangyu sat down, Ma Doubo said, "Inspector Wang has sent a letter!"
As he spoke, Ma Doubo waved the letter in his hand and continued with a serious expression, "The imperial army has already arrived in Chongqing. They are preparing to attack Yang Yinglong. They have invited the chieftains from all over the country to help in the battle."
"What do you think of this matter?"
Qin Liangyu glanced at her husband with a faint smile on her face. However, she did not speak. She knew that this was the time for her husband to speak.
"Father, I think we should send someone to handle this matter!"
Ma Qiancheng thought for a moment and slowly said, "Yang Yinglong has bullied the various tribes these years. He is even more arrogant and domineering. He also has the ambition to conquer the whole of Sichuan. It is a good thing to take advantage of the imperial army to eliminate him.
Even if we don't think about this, the imperial army is very determined to go south. This time, they are very determined. If we do not go, I am afraid that the imperial army will suspect us. "
What suspicion? If they did not go this time, they would definitely be regarded as Yang Yinglong's accomplice. This was something Ma Doubo could also see.
This was not the problem now. Instead, it was whether the imperial army could defeat Yang Yinglong. If they could, then there was naturally nothing more to say. They could just go and help.
If they were defeated, then Yang Yinglong would definitely take the opportunity to conquer Sichuan. Yang Yinglong was probably going to be the King of Sichuan.
Under such circumstances, Ma Douwen had to decide which way to go and which choice to make.
"Liangyu, what do you think?"
Ma Doubo did not listen to his son and make a decision. Instead, he turned to look at Qin Liangyu. He wanted to hear his daughter-in-law's opinion.
"I think the same as you, husband!"
Hearing Ma Doubo's question, Qin Liangyu slowly said, "What is the strength of Yang Yinglong and the imperial army?
Once the imperial army is serious about eliminating Yang Yinglong, Yang Yinglong will definitely not be able to resist.
Even if the battle goes badly this time, will the imperial army give up? "
Ma Doubo stroked his beard and nodded. He felt that his daughter-in-law's words were very reasonable.
"After Inspector Wang Jiguang's army was defeated, the imperial army sent Liu Wei. We all know this Liu Wei. He is Liu Xian's son. I heard that he has made many contributions in the past few years. He brought the elites of Ji Province with him.
How can Yang Yinglong resist?
Even if he does, the imperial army will continue to send people. "
"We have also heard about what happened in Beijiang. The current emperor is talented and bold. He has already pacified the grasslands. Even if he is defeated, he will definitely send more troops instead of watching Yang Yinglong conquer Sichuan."
Seeing that Ma Doubo agreed with his words, Qin Liangyu added, "Therefore, we should go this time. Moreover, we should take the initiative to go. Once Yang Yinglong is eliminated, the imperial army will definitely make other moves. When that time comes, we won't be at a disadvantage even if we don't get any benefits."
"Since all of you think so, then let's do it!" Ma Doubo said with a smile, "This time, I plan to let you bring 3,000 people to Chongqing."