Although the wine shop was bustling and noisy inside and outside, Meng Aocao, who was a little depressed, suddenly sank down. peeked at Yang Zhaofeng, and saw that he was also looking at him, and the two of them tacitly took a sip of wine at the same time.

The young man surnamed Wang sighed twice and didn't hear the response, and asked, "Why didn't the two of you speak?" ”

Yang Zhaofeng put down the wine bowl and said with a smile: "The son is erudite and knowledgeable, and I wait for the ugly villagers to listen to it, and I have no place to be ashamed." ”

The young man surnamed Wang smiled and said, "How many people with accents are not locals, but from Shaanxi?" ”

Yang Zhaofeng said: "Not bad. Diverting the topic, he said, "I have only heard of the fine wine of Shaoxing and Suzhou, but I have never been fortunate enough to taste it." At a young age, the son has the blessing of tasting nectar from all over the world, and his good life is enviable. ”

When the young man surnamed Wang heard this, he was silent for a moment, and said with a smile: "My father runs some wine business in Xiangyang Mansion, and he has been exposed to it, so he must have more contact than others. After speaking, he pushed the wine bowl in front of him out, as if he didn't want to drink anymore.

Yang Zhaofeng said: "This is a rare good wine, why does the son only taste one sip?" ”

The young man surnamed Wang shook his head and said, "It's too much, this wine is a first-class product, so it is not appropriate to be too greedy for a cup." If you taste it too much, how can it last for a long time? I'm afraid that if I taste other kinds of wine, it will be like tasting fresh water, and it will be tasteless. ”

Yang Zhaofeng nodded and said, "Childe is extremely insightful. This time there is only this jar of wine, and I share it with a few people, just one bowl per person, no more, no less. Saying that, he laughed at Meng Aocao, "Old Meng, do you hear clearly?" This son is a knowledgeable person, it's a good thing that I don't let you eat more, otherwise you won't be able to eat other wine in the future, and the wine worms in your stomach will not be fed well, won't you lose your life? ”

Meng Aocao had already lost his previous arrogance at this time, and he said in a continuous voice: "What I said was, what I said was ......"

The prince surnamed Wang looked around and heard a few people at the side table drunk and shouted that the sound of fisting became more and more noisy, his eyebrows frowned slightly, and he said unhappily: "There are many people here, and the noise makes people upset." Speaking of this, he nodded to Yang Zhaofeng and said, "Brother Yang, thank you for please." Now that the wine has been tasted, there is still something to do, so take the first step. I don't like to owe favors, and I can't repay you when I meet you in Pingshui, so I take some unsightly vulgar things as wine money. ”

After he finished speaking, he waved back, and one of the two entourages immediately took a step forward, took out a palm-sized bag from his arms, and gently placed it in front of Yang Zhaofeng.

Yang Zhaofeng pushed the small bag outward and said, "Why does Wang Gongzi need to be like this." There are fewer than a thousand cups of wine for a confidant, but it is just a matter of seeking love. ”

The corners of the prince's mouth were slightly raised, as if he was smiling or smiling, and he didn't talk, but nodded at him again, then got up, walked out of the wine shop with two entourages, and slowly left along the road.

Meng Aocao saw the three of them walking away, and took a sip of the wine in the bowl, and asked, "Join the army, is there a silver nugget in the small bag?" ”

There were many people in the wine shop, Yang Zhaofeng opened the small bag and glanced at it twice, then stuffed it into his arms, and said, "It's not a silver nugget, it's a pearl." Then he added, "There were about seven or eight grains of broken silver, and the pearl was the size of half a little finger." "Pearls are rare, far more precious than silver. There was once a three-dollar pearl with a round and flawless appearance, and the price was more than 10,000 taels. Even if the shape of the pearl is not very regular, if it weighs six or seven cents, the price is about seven or eight hundred taels of silver. Although the pearls in this bag are not large and are quite ordinary, it is estimated that they can be exchanged for at least nearly 100 taels of silver. How can it be compared with the meager wine money, the generosity of the young man surnamed Wang is really rare.

Meng Aocao laughed: "I felt that this guy was like a fire point, and I didn't think it was still an empty thought." In the words, "fire point" refers to rich people, and "empty thoughts" refers to unintentional laymen, all of which are black words, "He may be a big wing, why don't we dig into the sea?" He had decided that the young man's father was a big official, and he hoped that there would be an opportunity to rip off money.

The Zhao camp is short of money and food, and the soldiers below are not clear, but the generals of the level of Yang Zhaofeng and Meng Aocao naturally know. Kidnapping and blackmail is an old trick of the rogues, and it is a good way to get money. Even if Zhao Ying has now returned to the imperial court, it is difficult for old men such as Meng Aocao and Zhang Xianzhong to completely wash their hands in the face of the temptation of interests.

Yang Zhaofeng is not a pedantic and fearful person, otherwise it would be impossible to get along with Cui Shuqiang, Meng Aocao and other murderers. On the contrary, the trials of the past few years have long made him no longer as cowardly as he was back then. He wouldn't do anything hurtful for himself, but for the sake of Zhao Ying, he had to turn himself into a hard-hearted man.

Zhao Ying's predicament, he is very clear. At the same time, he also knew that if the young man surnamed Wang was really the son of an official eunuch, as long as his status was not low, it would not be difficult to extort a thousand taels of silver. And this young man surnamed Wang looks really human, Yang Zhaofeng faintly felt that if this vote is successful, the profit will be more than thousands. These silver may be a drop in the bucket for the current Zhao Ying, but the water has become an abyss, and even a penny can be remitted for Zhao Ying, so why not?

Therefore, he did not refuse Meng Aocao's proposal, thought for a while, and said, "If you want to do it, you have to do it cleanly." After all, my camp is not what it used to be, and if the kidnapping is leaked out, it will be very unfavorable to Zhao Ying, and I will be unable to redeem several big mistakes. ”

Meng Aocao grinned, showed his yellow teeth, patted his chest and said, "Don't worry about joining the army." How many years have we been doing this old business, and my two brothers and I will follow and wait for the opportunity to make a move, and we will definitely not show a trace. When it's over, I'll ask another brother to come back and inform you to join the army, let's meet in Shili Pavilion, Huyang Mountain, 20 miles east of the county. ”

Yang Zhaofeng picked up the wine bowl and nodded.

Fifty miles north of Lutoudian, Tangzi Mountain.

Guo Ruke, the newly appointed commander of Zhao Yingqihun Battalion, looked up at the tall mountain peak not far away, frowned, and said: "It is really strange that this mountain suddenly rises on the flat land that is so good. Tangzi Mountain is a boundary mountain in Henan, Huguang, said that "the flat land is convex, the weather is thousands, and the gateway of the Yi is also", the mountain peak is surrounded by a flat road, which is particularly eye-catching.

Jing Keqin, the outpost officer, said: "I heard from the village that there are Taoist temples on this mountain, as well as the gathering platform of Emperor Guangwu in the past, the scenery is unique, and the control is interested, you can go up and have a look." ”

Guo Ruke said: "See? Do you really say that we came out to play in the mountains and rivers this time? ”

Jing Keqin's ass slapped on the horse's hooves, but he didn't feel embarrassed, and sneered: "The subordinates are stupid and just talk nonsense." ”

Guo Ruke looked at Ping Qian, and said with a resolute face: "Even if the lord said to act on the opportunity, let's not slack off." After all, I don't know who the role is in front of me, and I'm not afraid of 10,000, just in case. ”

Jing Keqin nodded again and again, and couldn't help but recall the reason why he and Guo Ruke left the camp.

Early this morning, it was rumored that an envoy from Prime Minister Xiong came to the camp, and at noon, Jing Keqin, who was still eating, and Guo Ruke were called to Zhao Dangshi together.

According to Zhao Dangshi's statement, Jing Keqin learned that just two days ago, a group of rogues had transferred to Tang County and plundered there. Tang County is a subordinate county of Nanyang Prefecture in Henan, which is directly north of Zaoyang County and at the junction.

However, Zhao Dangshi knew that this was likely to be Xiong Wencan's temptation. After all, although Zhao Ying accepted Zhao'an at the moment, he had not yet visited Xiong Wencan to show his heart, and Xiong Wencan had no bottom in his heart. And from the news obtained earlier, Zhao Dangshi learned that Xiong Wencan had actually given Zhang Xianzhong several military orders, but they were all lost. He couldn't move Zhang Xianzhong's soldiers, and it was reasonable that he would also have doubts about Zhao Ying.

Since Zhang Xianzhong is as immovable as a mountain, then adhering to the policy of "obeying the court", this is an opportunity to show Zhao Ying's loyalty. Zhao Dangshi did not hesitate at all after receiving Xiong Wencan's military order, and agreed to send troops in one bite, and gave a generous gift to make it - before formally dealing with Xiong Wencan, there is no harm in leaving a good impression on the other party and laying a good foundation.

However, Zhao Dangshi also grasped the importance accurately. At present, the reorganization of the Zhao camp is far from being completed, and rash action will only disturb oneself in vain and affect major events. Therefore, Zhao Dangshi only mobilized the outpost of the Qihun Battalion, which had been basically adjusted, and the request to Guo Ruke and Jing Keqin was to "act at the opportunity". On the surface, it is these four words, but what is implied, Guo and Jing can understand without asking.

Accompanying the troops this time are some of the sentry spies of the Secret Service Division, which is the first action after Zhao Ying's transformation, and the symbolic meaning is greater than the actual significance, even if it is pretended, it has to be sufficient.

"After Tangzi Mountain, you will arrive at Tang County." Guo Ruke said with a reluctant face, "The road guide, the military talisman, and the seal letter have not been left behind, right?" "Since I have returned to the imperial court, there are many rules. Originally, when he was Kou, Shaanxi, Henan, Sichuan, etc., all patted their butts and spread their hooves, and they could go wherever they wanted. But now that he has become an official soldier, he moves step by step, he is restricted everywhere, and he has to look at people's faces when he farts. Take this action to aid Tang County as an example, Zhao Dangshi told him not to forget the road guide and other things. Otherwise, without the road guide of Zaoyang County's instructions, Zhao Ying's military talisman, and Zhao Dangshi's letter stating the reasons for the dispatch and stamping it, Guo Ruke would have been questioned for trespassing as long as he led his troops into Tang County.

These scenes are all in my heart, and there is nothing missing. He knew that Guo Ruke was a celebrity in front of Zhao Dangshi, and since he was assigned to the Qihun camp, he made up his mind to say that he would rely on this backer even if he said anything. Therefore, he has been working hard in front of and behind Guo Ruke's saddle, lest Guo Ruke be dissatisfied with himself.

After a while, the Chinese officer Peng Guanglai reported that the soldiers were tired and suggested resting. Originally, as the second-in-command of the Qihun battalion, the counselor and overseer Pu Guoyi should also accompany the army, but at present, the rectification of the Zhao camp has not been completed, and the situation is special, Pu Guoyi needs to stay with the sentinels Song Houzhen and Wei Shanhong to continue the arrangement of the left and right posts in the battalion, so he did not come. And the relationship between Peng Guang and Guo Ruke is average, there is nothing to say, Jing Keqin, who is close to Guo Ruke, should naturally become Guo Ruke's main assistant in this operation.

Guo Ruke has experience in leading troops, listened to Peng Guang's report, ignored it, and replied with a word: "Whether to go or stop, it's all up to the boss." If a soldier has many tongue-twisters, he will not be forgiven. ”

The outposts of the Qihun camp are all veterans of the Zhao battalion who have survived for many years, and they are quite popular, so it is impossible to commit this kind of taboo, Guo Ruke knew that it must have been done deliberately by Peng Guang, so he saw the move. There are people coming and going, and it is not an overnight effort to manage so many new and old people. Guo Ruke has experienced this situation many times, and he doesn't care at all, it is normal for someone to challenge authority, and all he has to do is to slowly subdue them one by one. If he didn't even have this bit of self-confidence and ability, he Guo Ruke would not be able to gradually rise from a pawn to a high position in control.

A military order went down, and there was no sound in the team, Guo Ruke sneered in his heart. Bypassing Tangzi Mountain, the sun shadow has begun to slope westward. At this time, the front was dusty, and three or four horsemen were speeding through the dust, Guo Ruke looked at the knight at the front and asked, "Why Lao Pang, is there a situation?" ”

The person who came was Pang Jinming, the commander of the Secret Service Division, and he was also named by Zhao Dangshi to fight. Previously, he had only sent his men to wander around at night, and he had separated from the large army a few miles away, and he didn't take this operation too seriously. Guo Ruke hadn't seen anyone else in the morning, and only occasionally learned about the situation ahead from the secret service division who was ordered to report at night. thought that he would be able to see Pang Jinming until night, but he came to the door first.

Pang Jinming's face was a little anxious, and the jujube red horse with the majestic horse under his crotch couldn't stop stepping on his hooves. Guo Ruke was very keen, noticed the abnormality, and said solemnly: "Is there an urgent situation? ”

Pang Jinming nodded and said: "There are brothers from afar who have returned, and I heard them say that there are Liukou near Miyang in the north of Tang County. ”

Guo Ruke continued to ask: "How many?" ”

"The number is not yet clear, but it is known that the number of people is pouring in from the surrounding counties, and the number must be far greater than what was reported a day or two ago." Pang Jinming's face sank when he said this, "These people may have something to do with the mixed 100,000 and Geli eyes." ”

"Mixed 100,000" Ma Jinzhong and "Ge Li Eye" He Yilong are both well-known big couges in the sea, if the rogue of Tang County is them, then the nature of this operation will completely change.

"Other than that...... There is a conclusive news......" Pang Jin said this, his tone immediately intensified, and a fierce eagle suddenly appeared in his black and iron-like face, "A vanguard army that has returned to the camp is now wandering on the south bank of Chengshui. Look at the flag, it is Zhang Xiongfei's troops. ”