Gongsun Jian didn't pay attention to Liu Dayuan's thoughts at this moment, went up to the city wall and looked not far outside the city, the corners of his mouth twitched slightly, and he smiled secretly in his heart, thinking that there were only six or seven hundred people at most. And it doesn't look like a strong soldier, although the armor is still bright, and the blades are complete. But looking at the road that is estimated to have been running for a long time, many people are still panting at the moment. It can be seen that the training on weekdays is very sparse.

Just as Gongsun Jian was observing the other party, Qi Shi leaned over and whispered, "My lord, the small ones have been counted carefully, and the other party has a total of six hundred and sixty-four people. Among them, there are 216 people from the inspection department, and the rest are soldiers from the yamen of the water transportation department. However, it seems that there are a lot of people, but they are all like goods, and it is estimated that the real ability to fight is the fifty or sixty pro-soldier generals around the two adults of the two divisions. ”

Having said this, Ding Feng on the side also came up.

"My lord, there are more than 100 soldiers on the other side and about four or five hundred people to the wharf west of the city, apparently preparing to carry things from the wharf warehouse. Our salt is still stored in the dock warehouse. ”

Qi Shi glanced at Ding Feng, and said in his heart that when did he care, he still cared about those things, and you took a sip of our salt, making it look like it was really yours. But Gongsun Jian on the side smiled and said to Ding Feng: "Old Ding, how can you easily send out the things that have already entered our hands?" That's all white silver! ”

"Yes, my lord is right. These bastards want to rob us of our money, and I have to fight with them. Ding Feng gritted his teeth and said fiercely.

"Lieutenant Gongxian. It seems that they may not dare to attack the county seat, but they are just preparing to take away the goods stored in the warehouse at Ximen Wharf. Why don't we just wait for them......" Liu Dayuan finally seized an opportunity to speak, but was glared back by Ding Feng halfway through.

"Nai's, it's not your money, of course you don't feel distressed. That's the money that my old man will marry his daughter-in-law to build a house and provide for his pension in the future. ”

"Yes! Dare to rob me of my money, they are too bold. Don't you know how many eyes Lord Ma has? Gongsun Jian said approvingly: "Lao Ding, if I ask you to take people out of the city to fight the other party, are you sure?" ”

"This ......"

Ding Feng doesn't look at the fierceness of the scolding, but his brain is not stupid. If such a question was asked to Wei Meng, the idiot might not even think about it and would agree. And Ding Feng looked at the soldiers of the two divisions outside the city, and then looked at the dock coolies brought by Gongsun Jian just now, but he was a little stammered. I didn't know how to answer Gongsun Jian's question for a while.

And Gongsun Jian didn't bother with him. In this situation, it is impossible for him Gongsun Jian himself to dare to pack a ticket, a group of coolies who have never received military training, no matter how powerful they are, they will face the regular army in vain. Although the two soldiers on the opposite side were not regular troops, they were not comparable to those who were improvised and cobbled together. If you really want to go out of the city to fight, it is estimated that if the opponent charges, you will be defeated and flee after killing a few people on your side.

After thinking about it secretly for a while, Gongsun Jian summoned all his henchmen Qi Shi and Ma Teng, and after a brief discussion, Gongsun Jian decided to take a risk. There is a saying that 'shoot a man first shoots a horse, and a thief captures the king first'. Gongsun Jian planned to gather the only one hundred veterans of the Northern Army and more than eighty Huangnigang bandits who could be used at the moment, and rush straight into the opponent's formation as the vanguard, and try his best to disrupt the other party and kill the officials led by him. As for the wharf coolies who were temporarily summoned, they were the rear army, and once the battle went well, they led them to cover up and kill them. It may be useless for these people to fight, but it should still be possible to help clean up the mess with the strength of Zhuang Yizhuang.

Regarding Gongsun Jian's proposal, Ma Teng and the others had no opinion. So Gongsun Jian decisively assigned the task. Wei Meng, Ding Feng and Xie Wu were the vanguard, leading the more than 200 people to take the lead in the charge. Gongsun Jian and Ma Teng each brought 200 coolies to assist from the left and right, and the remaining nearly 600 coolies were all led by Qi Shi.

After the task was assigned, everyone went to prepare. Zhao Changle, a servant, took a man about thirty years old to find Gongsun Jian.

"My lord, this is my uncle, called Zhao Sihai. Also coolies on the docks. In the past, many coolies were willing to listen to him because of his work and name. I heard that the adults want everyone to help defend the city, so I want to share some efforts for the adults. Zhao Changle pointed to the big man and explained to Gongsun Jian.

"Oh?" Gongsun Jian narrowed his eyes and looked at the person behind Zhao Changle. Seeing that he is more than 1.85 meters tall, he is about to catch up with Wei Meng. The tendon meat up and down shows that there is a lot of hard work on weekdays. Look at the facial features on the face, the facial features are also upright, with thick eyebrows, big eyes, straight nose and wide mouth.

Seeing Gongsun Jian staring at himself vigorously, the big man named Zhao Sihai clasped his fists and said loudly: "Adult, the little one is a rough person, and he is not very good at talking." I heard my nephew Changle say, you came to our Linshui County for more than a month to investigate and secretly visit, and finally eliminated those big families for the people, so the villain is very grateful in his heart. Why have the people of our Linshui County been poor for so many years? Is it that there is no real estate and no food, or that people are lazy and don't like to work? Neither! All of them colluded with the government to oppress, and everyone worked hard all year round to barely get enough food and clothing, but most of the money and food went into the pockets of those families. But even if everyone knows it, they dare not speak out, the county secretary and the county secretary collude with them and control the militia, but anyone who dares to resist will end up with a broken family. Now that you have come out of this evil breath for us, I Zhao Sihai has nothing to say, as long as you are an adult, you can use me Zhao Sihai, as long as you say a word, I will never say anything. ”

When Gongsun Jian heard this, he looked at the other party again, while Zhao Changle next to him whispered: "My lord, the two elder brothers of my uncle's family died in the hands of the Chen family and the Chu family. If it weren't for the fact that there was an old lady at home to support, I am afraid that I would have worked hard with the other party a long time ago. ”

"Oh, I see!" Gongsun Jian nodded, it turned out that the big man in front of him had a deep blood feud with those families, no wonder he would stand up and support him. After thinking about it slightly, Gongsun Jian opened his mouth and asked Zhao Sihai, "Zhao Sihai, did you count the words you said just now?" Do you dare to do whatever the official tells you to do? ”

"Of course. Although I, Zhao Sihai, have a humble status, I am also a man, so I naturally speak well. Today, in front of the yamen, I have already received twenty taels of silver from the adult, and this life can be regarded as being sold to the adult. Even if I have a good one, with the help of silver and Changle and the neighbors at the door, how can I send my mother to the end. ”

"Very good, the official doesn't say much, it's better to do it and see it later." Gongsun Jian smiled and walked over and patted Zhao Sihai on the shoulder,

"Go down and find a man named Qi Shi, the one who used to be the county lieutenant under my name. Tell him that it is my words, and let you help him organize those coolies, and we will go out of the city to meet the enemy in a while, hoping that you can help him manage his men. Don't take the official's money, but when the time comes, he will run away before he can do anything. ”

"Don't worry, my lord. Which dog dares to take an adult's money and don't do anything, I, Zhao Sihai, am the first to get along with him. With that, Zhao Sihai hugged his fists and gave a salute from Gongsun Jian.

Seeing Zhao Sihai leaving, Zhao Changle was still standing on the side and had no intention of leaving. Gongsun Jian smiled and asked, "Brother Changle, is there anything else?" ”

When Zhao Changle heard this, he intervened and said, "Adult, the little one wants to go out of the city with you." ”

"Oh? And thou hast taken twenty taels of silver? ”

"No, I didn't take the small one."

"Then why are you going out of town with me? You must know that going out of the city is not for fun, and you may die at any time. Gongsun Jian stared at Zhao Changle and asked.

"Adult, the little one has been following Qi Tou for a few days. In fact, Xiao Yi knew early on that he was not a county lieutenant. As he spoke, Zhao Changle glanced up at Gongsun Jian and continued: "The little old father once won the show, and he also worked as a warden in the county government. Since I was a child, he taught me that I must have a conscience and be worthy of heaven and earth. The villain has secretly followed Qi Tou, and has also inquired and observed you. Through the things you did in the stone alley and in these two days, you know that you are a person who will achieve great things in the future. Therefore, if the villain wants to follow the adult, he may be able to have a good background and result in the future. ”

"Oh?" Gongsun Jian couldn't help but look at the young servant with clear eyebrows in front of him. I didn't expect such a little person to have such thought and courage, he didn't know where the future was, but he dared to bet on himself.

"Hehe, this official doesn't like hypocrisy, but some ugly things must be said in front. With me, there may be a day of prosperity and wealth, but it may also be a catastrophe. You have to think before you decide. ”

"The villain has already figured it out, instead of messing around in this Linshui County for a lifetime, it is better to follow the adults to make a big splash. I also hope that the adults will accept the subordinates for the sake of the villain's sincerity. As he spoke, Zhao Changle took his robe and knelt on the ground.

Gongsun Jian nodded silently, it seems that he finally has some of the king's spirit that pig's feet should have. Although it is not a great person to vote, who knows what the future holds? Besides, this kid is very clever, he can actually guess that Lao Qi is pretending to be himself, and he can also touch his own door and secretly probe himself, which can be regarded as a character.

Thinking of this, Gongsun Jian stretched out his hand to help Zhao Changle, who was kneeling on the ground, and said solemnly: "The road was chosen by yourself, since this is the case, the official will accept you." But there is one thing you remember, if you don't want to follow this official in the future, then you make it clear and leave on your own, and we will never owe each other from now on. But if one day you secretly betray me without saying anything, then I will know that in the future, don't blame this official for being cold-blooded and ruthless. ”

"Yes! If you say something about an adult, you must keep it in your heart. ”

……

'At the beginning of the country, he was a small official, and when he met Taizu in Linshui, he felt that he was a hero in the world, so he was willing to attach his tail. ——"History of Zhou: The Biography of Changping Houlie"

After receiving Zhao Changle and Zhao Sihai, Ma Teng came to report and said that all the people below were ready. Gongsun Jian nodded, turned around and found the county commander Liu Dayuan and briefly explained a few words.

At this time, Liu Dayuan had no choice, and his life was firmly tied to Gongsun Jian. I can only secretly pray that Gongsun Jian can repel the soldiers of the two divisions. As for the rest of the matter, we can only take one step at a time.

Sincerely told Gongsun Jian a few words, hoping that the other party must pay attention to safety, but it is really impossible to return to the county seat and find a way. As long as Gongsun Jian is still alive, then the imperial court will not care. Maybe there will be a way to live.

Gongsun Jian was not in the mood to talk nonsense with Liu Zhixian, and after agreeing, he turned around and went down the city tower. Ordered people to open the north gate, and after telling Ding Feng, Wei Meng, and Xie Wu as the vanguard, he turned around and followed out of the city gate with the two hundred coolies who had already been selected.