Yang Yan smiled bitterly, knowing in his heart that although the number of servants was large, they had not received formal training, and it was okay to be fierce in private, but when they arrived on the battlefield, they were a group of rabble. According to Yang Yan's original idea, there should be at least a few thousand defenders in Hengshan, plus a group of people from the servant clan, it would not be a problem to defend Hengshan, but he didn't expect that such a situation would be in Hengshanli. But when things come to this point, it's useless to be anxious, so you can only take one step at a time.

The group of them rushed back to Huang's house, and someone immediately invited Yang Yan to the conference hall. The hall is large, with a row of carved windows on the left and right. Sunlight poured in through the window on the left, illuminating the hall very brightly.

On the main seat of the hall sat a young woman, about twenty years old, slender, beautiful, dressed in a green robe, looking heroic and refreshing. On the left and right side seats sat two men, of varying ages. Ling Xiang sat second on the right, next to him was a man in his forties, and on the left sat two old men in their sixties. Seeing Yang Yan come in, Ling Xiang got up first and introduced Yang Yan to everyone. The others had obviously heard Ling Xiang say it beforehand, so they didn't cause any major shock when they introduced Yang Yan.

Then Ling Xiang introduced everyone present to Yang Yan one by one, the young woman in the middle seat was Huang Mingxia, who had just taken over the position of the head of the Huang family, the two old men on the left were named Huang Qi and Huang Ye, both of whom were veterans of the Huang family, and were the characters of Huang Mingxia's grandparents, and the middle-aged man on the right was called Huang Zhengping, who was his biological brother with Huang Shunping, that is, Huang Mingxia's uncle. These three people, plus Ling Xiang, are the four chief stewards of the Huang family at present. The Huang family originally had five stewards, two of whom died in Yongzhou City with Huang Shunping, and now only one steward has been added to Ling Xiang.

Everyone politely flipped the salute when they saw it, and then sat down again, and Yang Yan sat next to Ling Xiang on the right.

Ling Xiang asked, "Brother Yang, what is the situation of the Yamen in Zhizhai?" ”

Yang Yan shook his head and said, "The situation is not very good. Then he told him how he went to the Zhizhai Yamen. Huang Mingxia, Huang Qi, Huang Ye, and Huang Zhengping knew a little about the situation in Hengshan, but after listening to it, they couldn't help but worry about the hurry.

After Yang Yan finished speaking, he said: "I don't know what the situation inside the Gu clan is now, and what do you think of the Manichaean call." ”

Ling Xiang said: "The situation is not very good, now the five families of the Yu clan have different opinions on how to deal with Manichaeism, the Wei family advocates staying in Hengshan and Manichaeism to make peace, the Zhou family and the Ji family plan to give up Hengshan and withdraw, and the Nong family is noncommittal." After two days of discussion, there was no decision, and then it was decided that a new patriarch of the Servant clan would be elected first, and then the patriarch would decide. ”

When Yang Yan heard it, it seemed that all he heard today was bad news. "Then what is the Huang family's attitude towards Manichaeism?" ”

Huang Mingxia said categorically: "Young Master Yang, my father, my third uncle, fourth uncle, and more than 200 children of the Huang family in Yongzhou City were all killed by Manichaeism. Our Huang family will take revenge no matter what, even if the other four families do not answer (color and lust, our Huang family will not stand with Manichaeism, stay in Hengshan, and fight to the death with Manichaeism. ”

Huang Qi also said: "Yes, even if we Huang family disciples are the last person left, we will fight with Manichaeism to the end." ”

Huang Ye frowned and said, "What's the use of talking about this now, the top priority is to find a way to keep the position of the patriarch, only when Mingxia becomes the patriarch, can he order all the people of the Servant clan to fight against the Manichaean Sect together." Otherwise, it's just that how can our Huang family fight Manichaeism, I'm not afraid of death, but I can't die in battle so unexplained, right?"

Huang Zhengping also said: "The sixth uncle's words make sense, I think I still have to find a way to keep the patriarch's cup." ”

Ling Xiang said: "Second uncle, that's why I suggested asking Brother Yang to fight on behalf of our Huang family, with him, I think we should be sure to keep the position of the patriarch." ”

When Yang Yan heard this, he was a little curious, and said, "Brother Ling, how did you choose this patriarch?" Mobile access: à p.16k."

Huang Qi said: "Is there any other way?" Naturally, the winner is determined by force, and each family has three people to compete, and two wins in three games, and whoever wins is the patriarch. Once every five years, this rule has been set for decades, in fact, the last time the patriarch was elected was only two years, and it was originally our Huang family, but I hate that those four families are now taking advantage of the fire to rob and want to take away the position of the patriarch of our Huang family. ”

Yang Yan understood a little at this time, and said: "This is an internal matter of the Servant Clan, is it so difficult that outsiders are allowed to participate?"

Ling Xiang said: "This is also a matter of no way, since this rule was made, some people have the idea of asking outsiders to help, but you invite me too, no one shows weakness, and even the patriarch has not been elected after two troubles." Later, the five families discussed together again, and it was stipulated that each family could invite an outsider to help in the war, and the other person must be a disciple of the family recognized by everyone, and the last one must be the head of the family, so that everyone has nothing to say. ”

Huang Zhengping said: "Although Nephew Ling is not surnamed Huang, but the disciple of the eldest brother, even if it was a disciple of the Huang family last time, the four families must have nothing to say this time." And I don't think any of the disciples of those four families are his opponents, and we are sure to win this battle. But ......" said this, and he paused.

Huang Mingxia said softly: "Second uncle, I know what you have to say, if I go to compete with the parents of those four families, I'm afraid I will lose." ”

Huang Zhengping was a little embarrassed and said, "Mingxia, you don't have to blame yourself, you are too young after all." But because this is the case, it is necessary to carefully examine who this third person should send. He turned his head to Yang Yan and said, "Young Master Yang, it's not that we don't trust you, but because this is a major matter for our Huang family, we have to act cautiously." ”

Yang Yan nodded, but thought in his heart, isn't this matter simple? If you think it's suitable, why don't you call it out and try it with me? But I also know that it is inconvenient to say this. However, there are also some sympathies for a young woman like Huang Mingxia, but she has to carry the burden of the family, but it is a little difficult for her.

Ling Xiang had the same idea, he absolutely believed in Yang Yan, but he was the youngest of the four principals, so it was inconvenient to say it directly, so he had to secretly glance at Huang Mingxia. Huang Mingxia understood what he meant, and said to Huang Zhengping: "Second uncle, do you think there is a suitable candidate?" You can invite them to compare with Yang Gongzi, and you will know who is more suitable. ”