Chapter 3: Morning Dew (11 A)

A few old coarse people are getting more and more energetic, and they don't feel at all. (Professionally providing e-book download, Cheng Mingzhen was cautious, and raised the wine cup with a smile to relieve Fang Yanzao: "It's rare for a distinguished guest to come to the door today, let's not say these boring words and drink this cup, wash the dust for the two distinguished guests!") ”

"It's done, it's done!" The heroes laughed and raised their lamps in response.

The wine was drunk in Fang Yanzao's mouth, and the taste had completely changed. He didn't expect to be able to persuade Cheng Mingzhen and the others to surrender with just these few words, but based on past experience, folk proverbs should at least have the effect of bewitching rough people like Zhang Jin and Duan Qing. Judging from the performance of everyone today, not only Cheng Mingzhen, the big boss, is very disgusted with Li Mi in the Zhaozhou Army, Zhang Jin, Duan Qing, Zhou Fan, and even Wang Ermao, who once received the grace of Wagang's life-saving, seems to be very disdainful of the rumors of the "Li Dai Yang family".

After losing the mysterious means of celestial and human induction, all he could attract the Zhaozhou army was tangible interest temptation and strength deterrence. And now Wagangshan is under the persecution of Zhang Xutuo to take care of itself, and there is almost no benefit to Yuzhou. As for deterrence, judging from what has been observed, Fang Yanzao soberly realized that the 20,000 miscellaneous soldiers under Wang Deren's command could not have a deterrent effect on the Zhaozhou army at all. If there is a conflict between the two sides, I am afraid that it will only be Wang Deren who will be defeated, and Cheng Mingzhen may not even be able to be injured.

There is no absolute certainty that force cannot be easily demonstrated, and this point is still available to someone in the room. But he returned empty-handed, and he really couldn't explain to Li Mi. In desperation, he had no choice but to turn his gaze to Xie Yingdeng again, hoping that the other party could help him with his due diligence, instead of patronizing and eating and drinking.

hinted at it a few times in a row, and I didn't know if it was really drunk and confused, or if it was deliberately evasive, Xie Yingdeng didn't look at Fang Yanzao at all. I saw him frequently raise the wine cup, chat with Cheng Mingzhen about the formation of troops, talk to Wang Ermao about riding horses to meet the enemy, talk to Duan Qing about logistics supplies, and talk to Zhang Jin about discipline in the army, but he didn't mention his intentions. It wasn't until he was forced by Fang Yanzao's gaze that he staggered to Wang Ermao's side, and said with a smile: "Second Brother Xu originally wanted to leave you in Wagang and charge into battle with everyone." Why don't you always think about the brother on Juluze's side, he had to endure the pain of parting his love. After sending you back this time, it will not be easy for the two of us to drink together again. ”

"The grace of the brothers in the inner camp to save each other, Wang will never dare to forget!" mentioned Xu Maogong and others, Wang Ermao was also emotional, raised the wine cup, and drank it all. "In the future, if Second Brother Xu has a useful place, just bring a letter. In the wind and rain, Wang will never refuse! ”

"Good brother!" Xie Yingdeng lit up the bottom of the wine cup at Wang Ermao, and then gently patted the other party's shoulder with his other hand. In the eyes of scholars like Fang Yanzao, slapping each other's limbs is a very vulgar act, and it should never be born in the body of a child of a family like Xie Yingdeng. However, Wang Ermao and the other rough embryos were very fond of this, grinned, and responded in a low voice, "Good brother! Second Brother Xu, Fourth Brother Cheng, as well as Lao Shan and you, are all happy people. In the past six months with you, Wang has had a good time! Never forget it in your life! ”

We also respect Second Brother Xu, and there is also Cheng, General Cheng! Zhang Jin and Duan Qing held the wine cup, swayed and approached, and drank bitterly with Xie Yingdeng. For the personable and easy-going Wagang Xiao Xie, they have a good impression in their hearts. Unlike Fang Yanzao, he always seems to be owed to him, opening his mouth for righteousness and closing his mouth about destiny. It's all mixed rice on the head of the knife, who fools whom? Those who have the ability to lay down the country are naturally destined by heaven. If the knife is not hard enough, no matter how much auspiciousness is created, it will only end up as a stepping stone for people in the end.

Seeing a group of earth leopards pushing cups and changing glasses and drinking, Fang Yanzao felt more and more annoyed. The words of Wang Ermao, Zhang Jin and others may be unintentional, but in his ears, they have a different taste. Xu Maogong asked for something, and the generals of Zhaozhou responded without hesitation! The grace of daring to save his life has become Xu Maogong's alone! Pushan Gong and Zhai Da didn't do anything, did they? If there was no nod from Zhai Da, why did Xu Maogong mobilize so many troops? If there is no Pushan Gong to come forward, where would Wagangzhai invite such a good Langzhong to give the surname Wang diagnosis and treatment?

But he can't compete for this limelight. At present, the Zhaozhou army is only willing to accept the love of Xu Maogong and the Wagang inner camp, and does not sell Li Mi's account at all. Listen to what Cheng Mingzhen and Wang Ermao said, 'Xu San is in charge but there is something useful, they can go to the soup." 'What about others, others dare to be in vain!'

The more he thought about it, the more angry he became, Fang Yanzao couldn't help but smile, and reminded everyone in a low voice: "Even in Henan, Fang Mou heard that Zhang Da led the soldiers and horses to sweep across both sides of the Zhangshui River. But I don't know why General Cheng didn't send troops with Zhang Da this time? Was it ordered to stay, or was there another arrangement? ”

In a word, cold water was immediately poured on the fire, destroying the harmonious atmosphere that Xie Yingdeng had deliberately created before. Everyone turned their heads in unison and swept their eyes towards the perpetrator with anger. Fang Yanzao mustered up the courage, did not dodge or dodge, and just held the wine cup and tasted it slowly.

"This is my Juluze's military affairs, so it's inconvenient to say it at the wine table!" Zhang Jin was the first to react and replied coldly. Patient with Xie Yingdeng's face, he didn't say the words "outsiders have no right to interfere", but the disgust in his words was about to come out.

"Whether it is advance or retreat, the nine masters have their own arrangements. Old house, you are new to the house, and you can't stay here for a few days, so don't worry about it! Wang Ermao was even more polite, and directly pointed out the identity of Fang Yanzao's guest.

"Aren't I worried about the Nine Masters and the brothers?" If you don't have a thick skin, you must not be a lobbyist. No matter how coldly everyone looked at each other, Fang Yanzao Wu held up the wine cup and said without hesitation: "Although the Zhaozhou army can be called strong and strong, after all, the number of people is too small, and the foundation here may not be stable. If there is a little bit of a mistake, I am afraid that not only will you suffer, but the people of this place will also suffer! ”

"Like, it's not about the Wagang Army!" Duan Qing couldn't bear it anymore and shouted angrily in a low voice.

"Mr. Fang drank too much, right?" Zhou Fan sneered, took half a step forward, and held the handle of the knife.

"Too much, too much? Maybe! Fang Yanzao is a good man who doesn't suffer immediate losses, distances himself from Zhou Fan, and continues to show off his lips, "I heard people say that if you don't understand the overall situation, you can't make a corner." If you don't know how to plan for the long term, you can't plan for a while. Haha, drunk, drunk, I can't remember where the original words came from! (Note 1)

At this time, even Xie Yingdeng, who came with him, couldn't look at it, rushed to Fang Yanzao's side, and grabbed his arm, "Brother Fang is really drunk, don't blame everyone." He is a person, as soon as he drinks too much, he will lose his morality! ”

"What?" Fang Yanzao's heart was on fire, and he glared at Xie Yingdeng angrily.

The sharp pain in his arm made him wake up instantly, and from Xie Yingdeng's eyes, he saw a clear murderous aura. In terms of personal martial arts, Xie Yingdeng can definitely rank in the top ten among the heroes of Wagang, especially his one-handed archery skills, which are not inferior to the famous generals of the ancients. Fang Zaozao didn't dare to bet on whether Xie Yingdeng would shoot himself in the back in the future, so he had to continue to pretend to be drunk, and muttered with squinted eyes: "Drink too much, drink too much, this wine is really strong!" ”

"He's a scholar, he doesn't drink much, don't be serious with him!" Use your shoulders to push up the house and keep the other person from falling. Xie Yingdeng turned his head and continued to apologize to the generals in Zhaozhou. He knew very well in his heart that Fang Yanzao deliberately mentioned Zhang Jincheng to use Zhang Jincheng's pressure to force Cheng Mingzhen and others to bow to Wagangzhai. After all, in the past six months, Zhang Jincheng has been advancing all the way, breaking countless cities, and his subordinates are said to have reached more than 200,000. Once one day Zhang Jincheng felt that the thorn next to Cheng Mingzhen's nest was uncomfortable, and he would fight back, it would definitely be an unprecedented challenge for the Xuzhou army.

But from the moral point of view of the rivers and lakes, Fang Yanzao should not take advantage of the danger of others. At least it shouldn't be broken in public, which makes Cheng Mingzhen feel threatened. The green forest road is mixed, except for force, it all depends on a face. If Cheng Mingzhen bent his knees and took refuge after being verbally threatened, how could he still be qualified to be the boss of the generals in Zhaozhou in the future?

"Isn't it said by someone!" Zhang Jin shrugged and said with a sneer. Since the last conflict with Zhang Jincheng ended without a hitch, for half a year, Julu Ze, who has developed rapidly, has been hanging on everyone's heads like a knife. Although Fang Yanzao's words were not said at the right time, at least one thing was right, in case Jin said that one day he would return to the army to find the last field, it would indeed be a catastrophe for the three counties of Zhaozhou.

"But things are also done by people." Without waiting for Xie Yingdeng to continue to apologize, Zhang Jin continued to add. "In a word, my brothers' homes are here, and they will not be easily given to others, let alone put aside their good family business and go to other people's accounts to eat leftovers and cold rice!"

A few words were like pinpricks, which made Xie Yingdeng embarrassed. His purpose is actually the same as Fang Yanzao, he wants to find a support point for the Wagang Army in Hebei. It's just that Fang Yanzao's methods are urgent, and his methods are hidden and soft. was pierced by Zhang Jin with words about the last layer of window paper, and the two lost the possibility of continuing to test each other. As a guest, he had no choice but to smile, and said before they could completely turn their faces between each other: "No matter what, the green forest in the world is one family." If you need help from the Wagang Army in the future, please send someone to inform me. Where it is time to do its part, Wagang will never shirk! ”

"No need, it's not good to owe favors!" Wang Fei squeezed coldly.

Xie Yingdeng's face turned red, and he was just about to defend a few more words to save some scenes. Cheng Mingzhen, who had been smiling and not speaking, walked up to him and said in a low voice: "Brother Xie, don't take it to heart, they have all drunk too much." In any case, the saving grace will not be forgotten! ”

Speaking of which, there is no need for the guest and host to continue the conversation. The attitude of the Zhaozhou army is very clear, since Wang Ermao was rescued by the Wagang army and has been "entertained" for more than ten months, they will definitely return to Wagang Village and return a favor to Xu Maogong at the necessary moment. But in addition, Wagang is Wagang, and Zhaozhou is Zhaozhou, each taking its own way, and no one owes anyone.

"Cheng Dangjia......" Xie Yingdeng was quite unwilling in his heart, looking at Cheng Mingzhen's eyes and whispering. At this moment, there was a sudden sound of hurried footsteps outside the door, and someone broke through the guards and came straight to the hall.

"What's the matter?" Cheng Mingzhen immediately flashed over Xie Yingdeng and walked out quickly. Zhang Jin, Wang Ermao and others followed closely behind, pressing the handle of the knife on their waists with their hands, and their whole bodies were on guard.

Fang Yanzao immediately sobered up and followed everyone to look out. He saw a group of people wearing dark black tight short Ge people running closer and closer under the guards, and while running, they gave their hands to Cheng Mingzhen from afar, in charge, urgent military situation! ”

"Come in and talk!" Cheng Mingzhen dodged a gap and let the scouts into the house. The scout leader who led the team casually grabbed a wine cup and poured it a few times, and then gasped and reported: he looked at the two unfamiliar faces vigilantly, and then quickly added, "Zhang Da and Yang Baiyan fought in a bloody battle in Baihua Mountain, and it was broken. Then followed Yang Baiyan into Xindu County. The striker has passed the South Palace, and he will arrive at Changle City in a few days! ”

All of you here have worked the terrain of Hebei, and after a little pondering, a grand picture appeared in front of you. Zhang Jin's army was like a sharp arrow off the string, piercing straight into the heart of Xindu County. And the officers and soldiers in this area were demoralized because of Yang Shanhui's defeat after defeat. can't stop Zhang Jincheng's horse's hooves at all.

This is definitely great news for the Wagang army, which is determined to overthrow the Sui Dynasty. For the Zhaozhou Army, which is superficially in the same breath as Zhang Jin, but in fact wary of each other, it is a blessing or a curse, but it is difficult to explain clearly in one or two sentences. Everyone's eyes invariably looked at Cheng Mingzhen, only to see him frown slightly, and then quickly asked: "How many people, who is the striker, and who is transporting grain and grass in the back?" ”

"Zhang Da is the striker himself, and he said that he had to take Yang Baiyan's dog head!" The scout leader took a few more breaths and replied intermittently, "Xue Er and Hao Wu were not at ease, so they also followed." The people who took care of the grain and grass were the six-master Sun Huozi and the eight-master Lu Fangyuan. When the subordinates got the news, they had just walked to the area of Gaojibo......"

Hearing this, Cheng Mingzhen interrupted without hesitation: "Duan Duwei, send someone to chase after him with a fast horse, and ask Zhang Da to wait for me for a few days!" ”

Qing immediately surrendered his order and rushed out of the tent.

"The big war is coming, so Cheng will not be polite to the two." Cheng Mingzhen turned his head and apologized to Xie Yingdeng and Fang Yanzao. "Early tomorrow morning, I will send someone to escort the two of you south. Then he will lead the brothers to join Zhang Da's family......."

"You want to help Zhang, Zhang Jin is called a big boss to fight?" As if seeing the sun first born in the west, Fang Yanzao's face was full of surprise. The Zhaozhou Army is still fighting side by side with Zhang Jincheng? Aren't they afraid that they will be eaten to the bone? Or did Cheng Mingzhen himself not want to live, so he rushed to Zhang Jincheng's side to die?

"Right now, Cheng is still the ninth master of Juluze!" Cheng Mingzhen smiled and added in a low voice. "Besides, didn't Brother Xie say that the green forest in the world is one family!"

The words were widely circulated, and one said that it came from his grandson. One is from the Qing Dynasty strategist Chen Ran's "Warning. The second is to build a vassal proposal. In this case, the former statement is adopted.