Chapter XVI Disputes over the Return Journey
Chapter 16 Return Trip Disputes
disguised as a merchant and left Xinxiang, on the way back to Jingzhou, Shi Bin and Wang San were very excited, and it was a great achievement to kill Daru Huachi in such a provincial capital. It must be known that Daru Huachi is the highest official of the second rank, and later demoted to the third rank, the key is that he is a feudal official who leads the local military and government, and a typical person with real power. Such a person was killed in the palace, which can be said to be a big slap in the face of the Yuan people.
In Shi Bin's memory, Xinxiang City belongs to the North China plate, located in the Yellow River and Haihe River basins, the terrain is high in the north and low in the south, the north is mainly the Taihang Mountains and hilly hills, and the south is the Yellow River alluvial fan plain. In this way, there is no possibility of the most convenient waterway to go south, only by land. And Shi Bin and Wang San are from Hunan, and it is said that riding a boat is a natural ability, but riding a horse is suffering. It's not so much about riding horses as horses riding them. Bumpy all the way, even if their bodies are about to fall apart, they can only go straight to Jingzhou without stopping, they don't want to be caught on the way back and fall short.
Three horses were ridden along the way, and none of them dared to fight in the inn, only to rest on the side of the road. It was not easy to get out of Nanyang peacefully, and it was not until after entering Xiangyang City that he dared to go to the inn to rest. still didn't dare to sleep in the Chase shop, so as not to be recognized by the Yuan people or traitors, so they could only open an upper room and squeeze the two of them. At dinner, Shi Bin ordered a few good dishes, and rewarded the little two copper plates to bring the food to the room, and told him not to chew the root of his tongue. This kind of junior generally recognizes money and does not recognize people, and after agreeing, he withdraws with a smile, and after a while, he brings in a hot meal.
Seeing Shi Bin's squandering like this, Wang San was very painful, and said: "Big brother, you don't spend money like this, not to mention that we don't have much money left from Li Ergou." ”
Shi Bin was an only child in his previous life, and he never headed the house, so he couldn't understand the meaning of the phrase 'if you don't belong to the family, you don't know the price of firewood and rice'; But Wang San deeply understands how difficult it is to eat meat nowadays, even if it is the landlord's family, they may not be willing to eat meat-stuffed dumplings during the New Year, let alone ordinary people. And his eldest brother spent so much money more than those big landlords in his hometown, which surprised him.
Hearing Wang San's words, Shi Bin knew that he had indeed done something, but his consideration should also be right, Shi Bin patiently explained: "Brother, eldest brother, there is no way, although he went out of Nanyang and entered this Xiangyang City, it is difficult to guarantee that there will be no spies from the Yuan people in the city, and he will also assassinate us!" ”
Of course, he knew that this was an excuse made by his eldest brother, but this excuse also made some sense, so Wang San didn't delve into it anymore, and asked Shi Bin to borrow the slope to get off the donkey, and he said with a smile: "I see, the eldest brother is thoughtful, but Ah San is stingy." Then he said solemnly: "But there is one thing, whether the eldest brother agrees or not, after entering Jingzhou to meet Xue Huochang, the elder brother must do what the younger brother says." ”
There are many cases of my brother's hippie smile, and once you get serious, there is a very important thing, although there will be some episodes, but you will definitely do everything you can to achieve it. Shi Bin asked rhetorically: "Why is my brother so serious?" Listen to it for my brother. ”
"This time, we have made a lot of contributions, and we should all be promoted. Commander Xue Huo may be promoted to two levels, and he will directly be the actual commander (battalion commander). Wang San said firmly.
These are all inevitable, this smuggling should actually be an assassination, and the success of the mission in this case will of course be rewarded, but this is nothing worthy of being so serious, Shi Bin asked with a smile in confusion: "So what?" I know we're probably going to be promoted. ”
"When the time comes, Xue Huochang or other officials ask who killed Daru Huachi, and ask my brother to say that you killed it yourself, I just blew the incense." Wang San said solemnly.
"How can this be? Brother can take me to make meritorious service, I Shi Bin is already very grateful, how can I take your first credit? Isn't that a beast? Shi Bin shouted.
Shi Bin was obviously angry when he heard this, but he was even more puzzled. Because Wang San must have a reason for saying this as a brother in life and death, but he can't do such a shameless thing, even if Wang San takes the initiative to give it up.
Wang Sanjian seemed to have anticipated Shi Bin's reaction, and continued to say seriously: "Brother, do you want our brother to do something big?" Do you want to kill all the Yuan people and tear the earth to become the king? ”
Shi Bin nodded without hesitation, since he went down the mountain, he naturally thought about this. A soldier who does not want to be a general is not a good soldier, but still frowns.
"On the way there, my brother should be able to see that Zhao Gang and the others admire you! The brothers work together to break the gold, and the two of us alone can't become a climate, what they admire is that the elder brother is not my third king. I think those five people are all loyal and righteous men, and they all have their own strengths, if we can completely pull them over, our strength will be greatly enhanced. ”
After listening to this, Shi Bin understood Wang San's good intentions, but the principle of being a man still couldn't make him forget his righteousness. had to refuse Wang San's kindness, only saying that he couldn't be such a shameless person. Wang San smiled bitterly and looked at his uncompromising attitude, and he began to lose patience with Shi Bin, who couldn't open his mind, and scolded him for being short-sighted, only having a one-hole view, and not being far-sighted.
Seeing Wang San so angry, Shi Bin also began to hesitate. It seems that what Wang San said also has some truth, and he is not completely trapped in injustice. It's just a little hesitant, after all, it's still a bit mean.
Seeing that Shi Bin was finally shaken, Wang San gently held Shi Bin's hand and said, "Big brother, why should you and my brother be so clear, those who undertake big things are not informal, and this merit is the younger brother who is willing to give up." What's more, the little brother's life was saved by you, how about this little merit as the reward of the little brother? ”
Shi Bin sighed helplessly, knowing that Wang San would not give up if he did not achieve his goal this time, so he had to take a deep breath and close his eyes and nodded slightly.
"Big brother, after listening to my words, you will definitely be promoted, if you are promoted at that time, please remember: the first thing is to pull Zhao Gang's five people under his banner. Please don't hesitate in the slightest, even if the official doesn't ask, you have to take the initiative. ”
The four words 'take the initiative' can surprise Shi Bin, won't such an initiative seem too philistine and greedy? This is clearly pulling the mountain.
Seeing that Shi Bin looked unenlightened again, Wang San had no choice but to say: "Such an opportunity is too rare, maybe there will be no one in the future." It's not a big deal to be cheeky once, who is selfless? What's more, we are here to resist the yuan, and completely for selfish interests. A small mountain like ours is beneficial to the upper peak, and a plate of loose sand is useless to us and them. ”
Wang San was a righteous person who finally brought Shi Bin into the "ditch", and the two finally reached an agreement.