It was getting late, and the defenders of Hezhou City were preparing to close the city gates.

Liao Yongzhong, a hundred households of the Han army who had been staring at the city gate tower for a day, stood up and moved his muscles.

"Damn, I've been sitting for a long time, and my legs and feet are weak!"

When others heard this, they all laughed and said, "Liao Tou will go back first, the city gate will be closed anyway." I haven't seen your precious son for a day, don't you think? ”

Speaking of his son, a smile appeared on Liao Yongzhong's rugged face. He is Chinese New Year's Eve years old today, a typical martial artist, with a long knife on his waist to fight all over Hezhou's invincible hands, fighting for righteousness, squandering money, and being righteous and righteous, and winning the support of his brothers.

He also has a brother, who is also a first-class hero, and the two are in the same army, and they are very mixed. But these two brothers can be said to be good, but the heirs are a little difficult. After being married for many years, it wasn't until last year that the daughter-in-law gave birth to a big fat boy, and there was only one man in the two rooms.

Looking up at the sky, thinking that the best dim sum shop in the city had not closed at this time, he hurriedly weighed a few catties of dessert and went back to give it to his wife and daughter-in-law.

Just as he was about to take a step, someone next to him shouted, "Liao Tou, someone is looking for you!" ”

Liao Yongzhong followed the voice and looked over and smiled, "Xiao Hu, what are you looking for?" ”

Hu Weiyong came over with a smile, he was the tax collector at the city gate, and he saw that these soldiers and men were mixed together, and they were very familiar with each other.

"Liao Tou, I'm looking for you to eat!"

"Another day, it's getting dark"! Liao Yongzhong hesitated.

"Oh, just give me a thin noodle!" Hu Weiyong said with a smile, "The banquet in the restaurant has been booked. ”

Liao Yongzhong was about to refuse, so he heard Hu Weiyong continue in a low voice, "My family has a cousin, and there is no way to sell some private salt in my hand, so if I ask for it, how can I be a little official?" Later, I had to find you, first, our brothers have a relationship, and second, is there anything you can't do in this city! ”

These years and months are counting on that little bit of silver, and the soldiers have to starve to death. Liao Yongzhong is also a big-handed person, so he does all kinds of prohibited transactions.

Listening to Hu Weiyong's words, coupled with the other party's deliberate flattery, after all, he can't refute other people's face.

smiled at the moment, "I know that you have nothing to do but go to the Three Treasures Palace, Zhong, go!" ”

In the alley around the corner, Lan Yu stared at the scene here, and saw Hu Weiyong and Liao Yongzhong walking away shoulder to shoulder, turned around and disappeared into the alley.

Half a pillar of incense, it's dark. Lan Yu came to a small courtyard in a city, and in the shadows Guo Xing and a few people were waiting for him.

"The fish is hooked, do it!" Lan Yu took a breath and said.

Guo Xing nodded, and said in a low voice, "Move quickly, try not to make a movement, and be sharp with your hands and feet, this is related to the major matter of our Dingyuan Army, if you smash your neck, don't go back to see the fifth brother!" ”

The brothers who went to Hezhou were all clever people in Zhu Wu's personal guards, but the number was smaller, only five or six.

When he came, he didn't bring a guy with him, but Hu Weiyong didn't know where to get a few short knives, a hunting bow, and a carriage.

Lan Yu took the hunting bow, tried his strength, and whispered to Guo Xing, "Third brother, isn't it a bit of a mistake to tie up other people's families!" ”

Guo Xing looked at him, "I don't want to do this dirty thing, but Lao Feng said that this is the best way to force the Liao brothers to comply." You see the walls of Hezhou, so high. If there is no internal response, how many of our brothers will have to die? Do you want to hear someone cry, or do you want to hear your brother cry? ”

Lan Yu pursed her lips and didn't speak, pinned the dagger to her waist, and nodded heavily.

"Do it!"

It was already dark in the alley, and several figures quietly climbed into it through the back wall of a house.

During the day, they are all better stepped on, this house is not big, and the population is relatively simple. The old lady brought her daughter-in-law, and a couple were servants of the house. This is Liao Yongzhong's home, and his brother lives on the edge of the water barracks.

A few people quietly touched in, the lights in the upper room were still on, and faintly human voices came out.

"It's dark, and Xiao Er hasn't come back yet!"

This was an old woman's voice, followed by a woman's voice, "Mother, the head of the family is not in charge of eating and drinking with his colleagues, you eat first, don't wait for him!" ”

Guo Xing and Lan Yu glanced at each other, Lan Yu opened his bow and was ready to shoot at any time, and Guo Xing touched a few brothers.

Squeak!

I don't know who stepped on a stone under his feet, and the sound was particularly harsh in the night, and the room heard it really.

"What's going on?"

In the next room, a man pushed open the door and came out with the light on.

Brush!

Thump!

Lan Yu opened his hand and shot an arrow directly into the man's throat. The man fell straight up, kicking but not making a sound.

"Up!"

Guo Xing rushed in first, and a servant woman was about to scream in horror, but as soon as she opened her mouth, the knife flashed.

Blood rushed out, and the man fell clutching his neck.

"If you don't want to die, shut up!"

The old lady in the house hugged her grandson tightly in horror, and the daughter-in-law was trembling and lying on the ground.

………

The wine has passed three rounds, and the dishes have passed five flavors.

Liao Yongzhong is a straightforward man, Hu Weiyong and Feng Guoyong are both heart-to-heart, and the two of them deliberately flattered, and before they knew it, Liao Yongzhong was already a little drunk.

"I was fortunate to get to know Liao Baihu today. And who on the ground of the state does not know that you spit on a nail, but you are the most righteous. Feng Guoyong pretended to be Hu Weiyong's cousin, and he was still persuading him to drink.

"I can't drink it, the old lady and daughter-in-law at home are waiting!"

Hu Weiyong helped, "What is this bit of wine, who doesn't know that your big brother Liao has a lot!" ”

"You two don't just pick up nice things!" Liao Yongzhong smiled and drank another glass, "Let's get down to business, how much private salt is at what price?" ”

Hu Weiyong and Feng Guoyong glanced at each other, they were a little anxious for each other, Guo Xing hadn't come back yet, and it was too early for a showdown.

I heard Liao Yongzhong continue, "I can find you a home, but according to the convention, I will take 20% here." ”

While he was talking in the house, someone suddenly knocked on the door lightly outside, and then Feng Guoyong heard Guo Xing's voice, "Master, get ready!" ”

Feng Guo was determined in his heart, and said with a smile, "Liao Baihu, two percent is too little!" ”

"Huh?" Liao Yongzhong was a little puzzled.

I saw Feng Guoyong take a heavy burden from under the table and put it on the table with a clang.

"Please help, how can you get that little money!"

Liao Yongzhong was puzzled, and Feng Guo lifted the burden with a smile.

"Gold!"

Inside the baggage was a pile of palm-sized gold cakes, yellow and seductive.

Liao Yongzhong looked at Feng Guoyong, and then looked at Hu Weiyong. These two people laughed maliciously, he was a straightforward man, but he was not stupid. There is something strange about this, not to mention selling illicit salt, such gold cakes are more than enough to buy a hundred and ten lives.

Suddenly, most of the wine woke up, his hand touched the handle of the knife, stared at Feng Guoyong, and said in a deep voice, "Who are you?" ”

Feng Guoyong arched his hand and said, "Below, Feng Guoyong." ”

"Feng Jiazhai!"

Liao Yongzhong exclaimed, half of the knife was drawn, and he heard the door behind him be pushed open with a clatter.

A cold-eyed descendant looked at him with a smile. Half a lifetime of experience as a soldier has taught him that this is a master who kills people without blinking.

"Ha, it's up to you to stay!" Liao Yongzhong is worthy of being a fierce general, he is not afraid at all, but he is more imposing.

"Brother Liao, don't be impatient, listen to me!" Feng Guoyong motioned for Guo Xing to go out first, and said soothingly, "After I finish speaking, Brother Liao is leaving, I won't stop you!" ”

"Say!" Liao Yongzhong was also single, picked up the wine and drank half a pot, and sneered, "Let me listen to what kind of bullshit you put on!" ”

"Although we say that officials and thieves are not separated, I have heard of the prestige of the Liao family brothers." Feng Guoyong said with a smile, "Whether it is a hero in the green forest or a rebel on the ground in Huaixi, you have to give a thumbs up." Your Liao brothers don't drink the blood of soldiers, don't harm the people, and don't kill good people. ”

Liao Yongzhong's face improved a little, and Feng Guoyong continued, "It can be seen that the Liao family brothers are righteous men who stand up to the sky.

Brother, I won't say what the world is like today, do we still have a human being? The court and the government treat the people as people, and all the men in the world who are a little bold are against him, you are such a hero, why do you have to work for the government! ”

"You cast a red scarf, are you a spy?" Liao Yongzhong understood, and said word by word.

"That's right, I took the Feng family village to Dingyuan to pacify Zhu Wu." Feng Guoyong said, "General Zhu has great ambitions, and after occupying Dingyuan, what he wants is Hezhou." Brother, we came this time because of Zhu Zhenfu's order, and we want to buy a road from you, a way into the city! ”

"I've heard of Zhu Wu, Guo Dashuai's righteous son, and the officials and soldiers have all eaten in his hands. I also know that he has not committed any crime in Dingyuanqiu, and the military discipline is strict. I have a little admiration. ”

Liao Yongzhong slowly took a sip of wine, shook his head and said, "I also know that the world is in chaos today, and I know that the court can't count on it, who cares about the life and death of our southerners."

I asked and thought about it in private, if I was also in a situation where I had no food and clothing, and I had no hope, then I would also be anti-mother.

But I am wearing official clothes, and I have been favored by officials for many years, and I can't be ungrateful!

If you want to come with a red scarf, come generously, and let's fight. If Liao is defeated, his life will be taken, and I have nothing to say.

But you asked me to do the internal response, but I couldn't do it. ”

The words are loud and reasonable.

Hu Weiyong said gloomily, "You don't agree to say this!" ”

"Huh!" Liao Yongzhong sneered and said slowly, "Xiaohu, you smiling tiger on a dog's day." Lao Tzu told you, not only did Lao Tzu not agree to you, Lao Tzu still has to go out from here, whoever stops Lao Tzu, Lao Tzu will chop whom, just a few of you three-legged cats, Lao Tzu will not pee on you. ”

said, and looked at Feng Guoyong again, "But you don't have to be afraid, although Lao Tzu doesn't agree to you, but Lao Tzu doesn't have the intention of telling the truth, Lao Tzu shouldn't know about this matter today, let's see you on the battlefield later!" ”

After speaking, Liao Yongzhong stood up and was about to leave.

"Wait!" Hu Weiyong gritted his teeth and said, "Brother Liao, since you don't eat the toast, you have to eat the penalty wine." Then, clapping his hands.

"What do you mean? Do you use force..."

Liao Yongzhong laughed, but the door next to him was opened, and his laughter stopped abruptly, like a duck being choked by the neck.

Outside the door, the daughter-in-law and the old lady were tied up, and the dagger was on her throat with a frightened face, afraid that her soul would be frightened. Seeing Liao Yongzhong, the daughter-in-law struggled desperately, and the old lady's gagged mouth whined.

The big fat son was held in the arms of an afterlife.

His son was only one year old, but he was not afraid at all not to cry or make trouble, and when he saw Liao Yongzhong shouting vaguely in his mouth, he called out his father and stretched out his hand to hug him.

In an instant, the most important person in vitality was held by others, Liao Yongzhong only felt that his hands and feet were cold, his mind was blank, and he was at a loss.

"Brother Liao, let's talk again!" Hu Weiyong smiled and closed the door.

Liao Yongzhong's eyes were bloodshot, and he pulled his collar, "Hu Weiyong, I'll fire your horse!" ”

(Next chapter, evening.) ）