The furnishings in the inn seem to be business as usual, only with fewer people.

There was no one here but him. The horses were nowhere to be found.

Zheng Tianshou's heart of joy for being alive instantly sank again, and he couldn't help sighing.

The manpower and horses are gone, how can this be explained to the king of heaven and Gongsun Sheng?

That's the horse that the cottage bought in exchange for thousands of human lives! What can I do?

The courtyard door of the inn was locked outside.

Zheng Tianshou heard a group of passers-by complaining while leaving: "Why is this locked?" If you don't want to make money in a good business, what's the matter? ”

He stayed for a moment, touching his purse.

Not a single eldest son. Sure enough, it was blackened by the inn.

But where are the others? Why am I the only one?

At the dinner table where he sat yesterday, he saw a small note that read: For the sake of being a hero, let you go. But the brother had no choice but to need horses to run, so he had to be sorry for the others.

Zheng Tianshou was shocked into a cold sweat after reading it.

It turned out that he had really been closed by the ghost gate. Thanks, luck!

If you don't have money, you can't go anywhere if you don't rob and pester. Zheng Tianshou really couldn't muster up the courage to go back to the cottage alone.

Fortunately, the inn was full of rice and vegetables, and he was hungry, so he made some food by himself.

I really want to get drunk and relieve a thousand sorrows. But the wine didn't dare to drink indiscriminately, for fear that it would fall down after being drugged, so I was afraid that I would really lose my life in this inn.

After waiting until the next day, Gongsun Sheng and Li Zhong came with the walking brothers.

When they heard about the encounter, the two leaders were also shocked.

Gongsun Sheng comforted: "Brother Tianshou, just keep your life." It's a blessing. Otherwise, he will lose a good brother. ”

Li Zhong also said: "The matter has come to this. It's useless to worry about it. Look ahead. I will bear this matter with you. ”

Gongsun Sheng cheered up. patted Zheng Tianshou's hand and said, "This trip is poor." I'll take care of everything. Don't think about it. ”

Zheng Tianshou's dark and cold heart was suddenly warmed up by the words of the two elder brothers. I couldn't help but moisten my eyes and feel guilty.

At the cottage, he always felt that he was left out.

This complains that he has no ability, but he complains even more that the righteous brothers who worked together for the birth gang were not righteous to him, and there is this resentment, and he doesn't care about who lives or dies for the cottage brothers in his heart.

Now he felt that a righteous brother was a righteous brother. At the critical moment, that sentiment came out.

He willingly fell to his knees, ashamed. It's so easy to say, I'm sorry, brother.

This elder brother refers to the brothers who worked together to earn a living together.

Gongsun Sheng saw the changes in Zheng Tianshou's heart, and supported Zheng Tianshou with his sick body, which was both a comfort and an admonition: "At the beginning in Dongxi Village, we were righteous and swore to live and die together. With this affection, don't walk alone in the future, and be angry and complaining. Something to say. It's not good to hide it in your heart, it will only make the brothers understand and misunderstand you. It's a pity that our feelings have gone out of shape. ”

Zheng Tianshou clenched his fists and said solemnly: "Little brother, keep in mind my brother's words. I don't dare to let my brother down again. Otherwise, the sky will thunder. ”

Gongsun Sheng and Li Zhong both laughed happily and said, "What nonsense is my brother talking about?

Be a good brother. What doesn't split? Splitting is also splitting those who deserve to die. ”

They don't like the ruthlessness in Zheng Tianshou's bones. I also ignored him intentionally or unintentionally before.

During this trip to Cheongju, Zhao Yue said, "Life is rare to have fate. In troubled times, you can cherish it. Or try to cherish it. Of course, it should be ruthless, and it should be ruthless. ”

Gongsun Sheng and Li Zhong listened. This incident took the opportunity to ease the relationship with Zheng Tianshou, and also to test whether this person could still be changed.

You can get this result. At least for now, they are genuinely happy that they have kept their birthdays.

Sent people to check the innkeeper's house around, and learned that it was indeed a law-abiding integrity inn before, and it seemed that he was really forced by the government, and he was not allowed to rob horses with his talents.

Li Zhong saw the familiar handwriting from the note, his heart moved, and he guessed the general situation of the incident, knowing that everyone should be fine, but he would not return to Erlongshan in the future, so he suddenly breathed a sigh of relief and secretly told Gongsun Sheng about his guess, so that he could rest assured.

Zheng Tianshou?

You can't tell the truth. It takes a little more observation to be fully trusted.

If you can't find the results, you can't stay here for a long time, you can only leave.

Returning to Erlong Mountain together, Chao Gai got a report and had brought all the leaders of the cottage to wait at the bottom of the mountain in advance.

As soon as he saw Gongsun Sheng, Chao Gai didn't ask about the horse and other people's affairs at all, and hurriedly helped the sick Gongsun Sheng to prevent him from bowing down and pleading, and said in a loud voice: "It's good to come back." Just come back. ”

comforted Gongsun Sheng, and patted Li Zhong and Zheng Tianshou and said: "The fault and guilt are all on Gai Yi. Let the past pass. Let's learn a lesson, work hard to do great things in the future, accumulate strength, kill corrupt officials and wicked people in the future, destroy Khitan dogs, and avenge the tragic death of the brothers. ”

As he spoke, his eyes turned red again, touched the filial piety belt on his head, and sighed: "It's just a pity that the three virtuous brothers Zhou Tong, Du Qian, and Song Wan can no longer kill thieves side by side." I regret it so much for my brother. “

Chao Gai was hit hard, and he has not recovered so far, and he is still angry.

The leaders of the cottage were infected, and they became more united for a while.

Back on the mountain, I was going to hold a feast, but the cottage lost too many brothers, and there was no atmosphere. Gongsun Sheng couldn't celebrate even when he was sick, so the leaders ate hastily and chatted with him, and then went to get busy with business.

Gongsun Sheng was left alone and said to Chao Gai and Wu Yong.

Chao Gai didn't ask about the trip to the north in private, but just comforted Gongsun Sheng and said, "Don't worry, virtuous brother, take care of your body first." Don't talk about the sad things. It is painful and troublesome. ”

Gongsun Sheng didn't mention the matter of getting the horse, and asked Wu Yong to help open the few big bags he brought, revealing something that looked like armor.

As soon as Chao Gai saw it, he immediately recognized that this was a treasure armor produced by Cangzhao.

At the beginning, Zhao Yue gave him one. Chao Gai wears it close to his body every time he goes into battle, and he knows the preciousness of the treasure armor.

Gongsun Sheng nodded slightly in the inquiring eyes of the two and said, "It is indeed a gift from the Marquis of Wencheng." ”

At that time, my brother confessed to give the money to the Hou Mansion. Poor Dao was fortunate to meet Marquis Wen Cheng.

The silver people don't care at all.

Hou Ye just thanked Meiyi and insisted that we make good use of these wealth.

He praised the Heavenly King, the military advisor, and our righteous brothers as heroes and heroes who uphold justice and righteousness.

You can see it. Wen Chenghou respected and valued us very much, and said that the Han nation was only afraid that they would face the poison of the iron-hoofed butcher's knife of the alien race. I hope that I will be reckless, and I will not forget the glory and responsibility of my Han family. At no time should we lose our duty as a human being.

He took the huge risk of being held accountable by the imperial court and insisted on opening up the border gates, just hoping that our Han nation could have a real war horse, and when the time came, we could compete with other races, so that the northern wild wolf would know that my Han Jialang was also a hero who could shoot the wolf on a horse. ”

Chao Gai and Wu Yong couldn't help but be excited when they heard these words, and they could be recognized by the top people in the world, and their blood would inevitably be hotter.

Gongsun Sheng continued: "At that time, Master Hou knew that Brother Li Zhong and I were going north to venture north to get horses, so he gave two pieces of treasure armor. ”

He patted his chest gently. "Relying on this treasure, Brother Li Zhong and I were able to survive the rainstorm of arrows. The cavalry shooting of the Liao army is indeed powerful. We Han people in the Central Plains can't compete with these enemies who grew up with horses without great efforts. ”

This indirectly explains why everyone else died in Liao, but only his Gongsun Sheng and Li Zhong came back alive almost intact.

Chao Gai and Wu Yong both nodded, revealing a thoughtful expression.

The two of them never doubted Gongsun Sheng's means. I just think that since Wen Chenghou said that it is very likely that the alien race will come in, it is very likely.

The Cangzhao family has always been known for their foresight. Whether it is friend or foe, it must be praised in this regard.

It seems that the people of Erlongshan not only want to aim at the government, but also guard against strong enemies in the north in the future.

The cavalry must be trained to be a team of masters, and it can compete with the horseback national cavalry in horse archery.

Gongsun Sheng took a few breaths after drinking tea. Pointing to a few pieces of inner armor on the table.

"These pieces were given by Marquis Zhao when Poor Dao thanked Marquis Wencheng and resigned. It is said that it is not easy to manufacture, and it cannot be sent more. These were transferred to the righteous men of Erlongshan. If you want Brother Tianwang to see which of the cottage leaders can be reliable and can do things for the people of the world, he will give him self-defense. ”

Chao Gai cherished the treasure armor. sighed: "The heroes of Shandong Hebei Green Forest praised Song Gongming's virtuous brother as timely rain. I think that Cangzhao and the two sons of Cangzhao, who are in a wealthy family but do not forget the sufferings of the people, are the timely rain that truly favors the world. Impressive. ”

When Gongsun Sheng heard this, he said in his heart: "Brother Tianwang, you just admire it and it's over." I really want you to admit that you are not the material to be a politician and bend over yourself. You don't want to. Let the poor Dao, who is a brother, have to worry about protecting you. ”

As expected, Chao Gai sighed and finished.

He saw that one of the inner armors was small. He took it out and handed it to Wu.

"Strategist, this one fits your size. You're going to use it. In the future, when you go to the battlefield, you will inevitably accompany the military aircraft and command the battle. With this, you can also have multiple layers of insurance, so that the brothers will have less to worry about your safety. ”

Wu Yong knew that he was essentially a literati, and those few strokes of kung fu were useless in the chaos of thousands of troops.

Having said that, even a strong martial artist who can fight hard needs this kind of invulnerable armor to protect him.

As the old saying goes.

Strong men will inevitably die in battle. The general will inevitably die in battle.

Even the dignified Emperor Taizong Zhao Guangyi, who had experienced a hundred battles, almost died on the battlefield and fled back in an ox cart. That's the honor of a country with the most elite troops and heavy protection, and that's the result.

When you go to the battlefield, you have to be prepared for the return of the horse leather corpse. With the treasure armor, the chance of survival is many times greater.

Gongsun Sheng and Li Zhong were able to survive the rain of arrows from the Liao army, but the other thousands of brothers did not survive, which is also proof.

He took the inner armor with a smile and said, "Little brother, thank you Brother Tianwang for your care." ”

This thank you is sincere.

Without Chao Gai, he is just a poor scholar in the countryside who struggles to make a living, where did he come from to be full of wine and meat every day, with a bulging wallet, and live a majestic life, echoing in the cottage?

Chao Gai had a good thing, and the first thing that came to mind was him. He was grateful in his heart, received this affection, and tried his best to help repay it.

Chao Gai smiled and waved his hand and said, "What do you thank your brother?" ”

As he spoke, he thought of the three leaders who were damaged, and sighed lightly: "If you don't have three good brothers at once, you won't want to live." If there is a good brother in Shengchengang, especially the two virtuous brothers, it would be too boring for Gai Zhen to live.

Blessed and agreeable, those who share it will live faster. ”

Gongsun Sheng said with a smile: "If there is a difficulty, there are willing brothers to bear it together, and the heart will be more stable and confident." ”

He meant a lot of what he said.

In fact, it is a secret reminder that Wu Yong, who loves to play clever, after Song Jiang went up the mountain, don't feel that he has met a confidant who is also a scholar and invisibly betrayed Chao Tianwang, and finally slipped deeper and deeper, farther and farther away, and felt that he was on the right path, but in fact, it was a dead end.

Follow the king closely, share the risks, and use Wu, so that your heart can be more stable, and you can live a better and more promising life.

Chao Gai just felt that Gongsun Sheng's words were too suitable for his spleen and stomach, and he couldn't help laughing. The recent depression and loss in my heart have been alleviated a lot.

Wu Yong saw that Gongsun Sheng seemed to be staring at himself, this seemed to be said to himself, and he didn't understand what Gongsun Sheng meant, but he was a shrewd person and did not neglect the past, this matter was kept in mind, and when there was a chance in the future, he might as well ask the truth.

Chao Gai gave Wu Yong an inner armor, and the next thing that naturally came to mind was his henchman Liu Tang.

took one, measured the size, and said, "Let's give this one to Brother Liu Tang." ”

Gongsun Sheng and Wu Yong naturally had no objections.

Chao Gai saw one suitable for tall and burly people, so he said, "This one is suitable for Brother Yin Tai, give it to him." ”

Gongsun Shengyi frowned.

Wu Yong smiled, glanced at Gongsun Sheng, and was speechless for a while.

Chao Gai said again: "Give this to Brother Ren Sen." ”

There was one left, and he muttered, "This one is not big or small, who should I give it to?" ”

"Oh, it's not enough. If only there were a few more! ”

This kind of treasure armor is only qualified to be worn by General Cangzhao, and you should be a stall all over the street.

More to come?

Why do you let Cangzhao treat you well?

People only have kindness to you, to Erlongshan, and to your career, and they have nothing to owe. Horses are also a reward. Otherwise, we will blindly fool ourselves around, and the brothers in the cottage will not be able to get more than a thousand horses even if they die. Are you still not satisfied, and your heart is asking too much?

Moreover, when Wen Chenghou sent the armor, he said: "This treasure armor is for the generals who can attach to us in the future, not for the leaders who temporarily serve Erlong Mountain." Moreover, my brother once said that absolute fairness is actually the greatest unfairness. As far as the armor is concerned, you can't have one for each cottage leader. Otherwise, how can we show merit and demerit and alienate ourselves from our enemies? ”

Gongsun Sheng agreed with Zhao Yue's words, and coughed at the moment, not wanting to see Chao Gai being stupid and generous, so he got up and said, "The younger brother is tired, so I won't accompany my brother." ”

After speaking, he walked straight away without waiting for Chao Gai to nod.

Chao Gai realized that something was wrong, and looked at Wu Yong to ask for an explanation.

Wu Yong smiled bitterly: "My brother forgot the words of Wen Chenghou relayed by Mr. Yiqing, which made Mr. Yiqing feel that he was entrusted with it, and he couldn't say that his brother was not, so he said goodbye and left." ”

Chao Gai sighed, but said: "They are all good brothers in the cottage, isn't it good for the armor to be given to them early for self-defense?" ”

Wu Yong said: "Little brother doesn't know if it's good or not. It's just that I feel that I have divided such a treasure casually, and I am afraid that it will be harmful if it is not profitable. ”

Chao Gai was dissatisfied: "Since they are both copycat brothers, eating a family meal, and sharing blessings and misfortunes, they should not be too wary of suspicion." ”

When Wu Yong heard this, he didn't know what to say.

(To be continued.) )