Almost at the same time that Julu Ze slashed Feng Xiaoci, someone beat Wei Wensheng, the general of the right back, on the north bank of the Yellow River.

For the county guards in various places who were disturbed by the homeless grass bandits, this meant that in addition to Zhang Jincheng, there was one more person on their memo cards that they couldn't mess with. After that, not only must we prevent the group of thieves from pouring out from the west, but we must always be on guard against another group of thieves suddenly coming from the Yellow River.

For Green Forest Road, this means that Gao Shida, the chief scoop handle, has completely lost control of Hebei. Others fought with their lives to fight with the right Wuhou and the right marquis, but the chief scoop saw the officials and soldiers but only dared to hide. Anyway, this move is not necessarily glorious, right? Green Forest Road has always been respectful, since the total scoop has become a pus-filled soft egg, don't blame everyone for being polite. From then on, everyone was in charge of their own affairs, and he Gao Shida didn't expect to move his fingers to let others rush to the front as a cushion.

For Zhang Jin, this is not good news. The sudden appearance of peers on the banks of the Yellow River made the results of the Fuyang Annihilation War suddenly diminished a lot with their impressive achievements. Although Julu Ze and the heroes all annihilated the Right Marquis and beheaded Feng Xiaoci. But the Right Marquis is the most unpopular with the imperial court, and his strength is not the same as the defeated Right Marquis Guard on the bank of the Yellow River. In addition, in terms of official position and reputation, Feng Xiaoci is far inferior to Wei Wensheng. In the end, he was just a three-rank general, and he spent most of his life under others. Later, he was a dignified second-grade general, who was already famous in the world decades ago, and the Great Sui Purple Horse hand-picked by the first emperor!

"Who is so good at picking the time!" Zhang Jin, who was invisibly robbed of the limelight, scolded and scolded, and kept urging the scouts to find out the truth as soon as possible. Hundreds of spies spilled out, but there was no definite response. It is no wonder that the scouts were incompetent, even the people who lived on the banks of the Yellow River had different opinions about the great war at that time. Some people say that the rebel army that defeated Wei Wensheng came from Henan; Some people say that the rebel army came from Wangwu Mountain in Hedong; There are also people who simply talk nonsense, saying that it was not the rebel army that defeated Wei Wensheng at all, but Wei Wensheng's enemy in the officialdom, and out of disagreeing with him, he mobilized another government soldier to pretend to be a rebel army to clean him up. What's more, he actually swore that Wei Wensheng bullied the weak and offended the Dragon King. That's why a whistle of demons and monsters suddenly appeared under the ice cave. The basis is that the troops and horses did not go six places at all when they evacuated, but galloped away from the frozen river.

Whatever the theory, the fact that the rebels eventually withdrew from the ice, rather than to the south bank of the Yellow River, is well recognized. But everyone knows that due to the large amount of water in the Yellow River, the ice surface is not solid in the future. When the people walked from Hebei to Henan, they had to hold a long penny to explore one step at a time, risking falling into the ice cave and freezing to death at any time. How could that rebel army be able to gallop on the ice without fear of the holes and traps created by God?

God, what a God! All those who followed this battle were so impressed by the army that suddenly appeared and disappeared that they were so curious that their eyes were smoking. But admiration is admiration, curiosity is curiosity, and no one dares to dare to go to Liyang City to ask Wei Wensheng, the main owner, who he has suffered. How do you ask, say in front of people: dare to ask the general who was defeated? Isn't that a deliberate attempt to die? General Wei is known for his bad temper, and over the years, because of his hookup with the Yuwen family, he has skyrocketed day by day.

There is no way to get information from formal channels, and the rumors are not credible. If you have a heart, you will show your skills, and through a variety of channels, the curve will approach the truth. After nearly a month, there was finally a rumor that it was none other than the Wagang thieves who were entrenched in Dongjun and lived by collecting protection fees on the canal!

"Wagangzhai, where did you get the news? What about the hall master? How is he? Hearing the report of the scout leader Bao Shouxin, Zhang Jin said that he couldn't believe his ears, grabbed the collar of his neck, pulled the other party up from the ground, and asked questions like arrows.

"Hey, you're in charge!" Bao Shouxin was overwhelmed and struggled a few times before responding intermittently: "My subordinates bought off a small official in Wuyang County, and I listened to him tell you what he told me personally." It is said that before encountering Wei Wensheng, the soldiers and horses of Wuyang County had been wiped out by the master of Wang Tang. Only a few officials ran fast, and they were saved by Wei Wensheng halfway! ”

In the second half of the information, Zhang Jin claimed to know that when Zhang Zhupi, a fierce general under Hao Laodao, returned with a large number of grain, grass and livestock, he had already cried and made Wang Ermao's exploits clear. Judging from the sum up, the group of Wuyang County officials who fled into Wei Wensheng's army may indeed know the details of the battle of the Yellow River best. But how could the Wagang Army appear on the north bank of the Yellow River out of thin air? How could they fly away along the river afterwards? After they succeed in attacking, will they get involved in the north of the Yellow River? If the grass sprouts on the ground gradually emerge outside, Zhang Jincheng and others are dazzled and overwhelmed.

According to the little official, the master of the Wang Hall seems to have been seriously injured and was rescued by Xu Er's family in Wagangzhai. The one who commanded the soldiers and horses that day and Wei Wensheng was hard to shake, and it seemed that Xu Er was also in charge. The scout leader changed his tone and cautiously added. Since Zhang Jin said that he began to re-meddle in military affairs, everyone's life has suddenly become much sader. In the past, when the nine masters asked someone to ask, even if the sky fell, they were all calm and calm, never showing half a bit of panic, and never spilling their anger on the innocent.

"So, have you ever heard what means were used by the Wagang army when they withdrew? How can he act like a fly on the ice, and still let Wei Wensheng dare not pursue with backup in his hands? Zhang Jincheng looked around, and now all the leaders were looking at him, retracted his image slightly, and asked softly.

Since the end of the fight, Cheng Mingzhen and his family have been stuck on the school field every day. According to the new requirements of the big boss Zhang Jincheng, he trained sharp soldiers, and rarely appeared in the conference hall, so he couldn't give Zhang Jincheng suitable advice. As for the others, they are as dazed as Zhang Jincheng at the moment, and there is no need to ask them.

The leader of the scouts hesitated for a moment, then replied hesitantly, "This, subordinates, subordinates didn't inquire clearly. It seems that the guys in Wuyang County don't know either. They only faintly heard a few words when Wei Zheng came back to report to Yuan Baobao. Like, at their level, you can know so much. No matter how high-level the guy is, his subordinates dare not approach, and it is difficult to buy! ”

"Well, you go down!" Zhang Jin said that he was a little disappointed and waved his hand vigorously. When the scout leader Shi Li retired, he hesitated again, and quickly added, "It's good to go down and get ten hangs of meat, and let Second Master Xue's subordinates help you." During the Chinese New Year, the brothers have worked hard, buy some wine and meat to sacrifice to the Five Organs Temple! “

"Yes, thank you for the big prize!" The leader of the scouts bowed, then walked backwards. When Cheng Mingzhen was in charge of military affairs, the bounty was definitely not much as that given by the big boss. But Cheng Mingzhen makes people feel close and relaxed. Unlike the big bosses, the rewards are generous, and the requirements put forward are difficult to meet.

"He's ***, it's actually a good thing that this little bastard did. Lao Tzu should have thought of this little bastard a long time ago! Watching the scout leader Bao Shouxin leave, Zhang Jincheng slapped the armrest of his Hu bed and cursed stupidly. The second master, Xue Song, couldn't hear it clearly, but the third master, Du Scar, and the fifth master, Hao Laodao, laughed like a wive. While laughing, Hao Laodao replied loudly: "That little thing's eyes rolled, it was a conspiracy. Wei Wensheng is arrogant and arrogant, and he deserves to suffer! ”

"Since they are acquaintances, we hope that he will send Wang Ermao back. It also saves Xiao Jiuzi from being so busy every day that his feet don't touch the ground, and he doesn't even have a good helper! The sixth master's grandson half-squatted on the stool and muttered a proposal.

"By the way, write a letter as well, and let the hall master come back too! Since Wei Wensheng was hiding in Liyang to recuperate, he didn't have to worry about being attacked on the road! Lu Fangyuan, the eighth master, looked up and cautiously added.

The battle of Fuyang made Juluze feel a lot of momentum, but the Juyi Hall became a little deserted after the momentum. The seven-leader Du Juan and the ninth leader Cheng Mingzhen are busy reorganizing the army every day and can't find time to participate in major decisions. Wang Mazi, the fourth master, was afraid that he would be intercepted by the official army on the way back, so he hid on the west side of Taihang Mountain and did not return. Without these three people, there are only six chairs left in the hall. In the past, everyone had lively discussions, although they couldn't get to the point, but they laughed constantly. And now, most of the time, it is Zhang Da who speaks alone, and the other village owners and hall masters just listen with their ears.

"This matter has to be weighed!" Zhang Jincheng grinned and said with a wry smile. "Lao Mazi is so ambitious that he doesn't want to come back. Who is afraid of interception by the officers and soldiers? And the guy surnamed Xu has always been on a bad relationship with us, and now he relies on Zhai Rang's power, even if I ask to go to the door in person, he may not be willing to buy our account! ”

"Let Hao Lao Wu write to him!" Du Scarling took over Zhang Jincheng's words, ignored the big boss's complaints about Wang Mazi, and only focused on the Wagang Army. "If you want to talk about the things back then, it is true that Lao Mazi and I have shallow eye sockets, and we can't see real dummies, but you and Lao Wu are good for Xuzi and big eyes. The big-eyed brother is also a righteous man, otherwise he would not have returned to the Central Plains with Xuzi! ”

"That's just as well!" Zhang Jincheng nodded and muttered in response. seems to be very reluctant to deal with Xu Er, the head of the Wagang Army.

Xue Song, the second master of Julu Ze, listened to it for a long time, and finally understood that the Xu Dayan in the original mouth, the second master of Wagang and the so-called little bastard in the mouth of the original people referred to the same person. After pondering for a moment, he interjected in a low voice, "The letter can be written, but I and they will not easily release the hall master back, at least we must admit our feelings first, and then we are willing to discuss the release!" ”

When the chiefs heard this, they turned their heads to him. Xue Song sorted out his thoughts and continued to add, "Do you remember that Fang Yanzao, the guy who opened Li Mi and closed his mouth about the destiny of heaven when Xiao Jiu got married." At that time, according to him, it seemed that Li Mi also went to Wagangzhai! The surnamed Li has always regarded himself as the mandate of heaven, and always wants to command the heroes of the world. Now that the Wagang Army has saved the Wang Hall Master, it seems unlikely that he doesn't talk about such a big favor! ”

mentioned Li Mi and Fang Yanzao, Zhang Jin's anger did not come to one place, "him *** destiny, there are more people surnamed Li, and it won't be his turn!" Lao Wu, you wrote to someone, saying that I, Zhang Jin, said that I would like to thank Wagang for my righteousness this time. Another day, Zhai Da and Xu Er will be useful to my Lao Zhang, as long as he sends someone to say hello, Lao Zhang will not dare to refuse. As for the others, don't mention them. He Li Mi treats himself as a thing, and Lao Tzu hasn't had time to talk about that idleness! ”

Due to Fang Yanzao's excessive strength that day, Hao Laodao, the fifth master, did not leave a good impression on this person. He grinned and sneered, "Okay, that's it." only mentions Zhai Rang and Xu Maogong, not Wagangzhai, not to mention others. This year, a person surnamed Li claims to be the Mandate of Heaven, no matter how cheap we are, we can't go up to recognize the lord! ”

All the leaders smiled and nodded, and they all felt that Hao Laodao was relieved. Zhang Jincheng discussed carefully with Xue Song and others again, and finally decided that Hao Laodao would come forward to see if he could take Wang Ermao back to Juluze to recuperate. If the Wagang Army insists on detaining people, everyone will think about it in the long run. Anyway, you can't bow your head too much and let some gods get their will.

After discussing it, Zhang Jin said that he ordered someone to call Bao Shouxin, the leader of the scouts just now, into the Chinese army and rearrange the task. He was ordered to take people back to Wuyang County immediately after receiving the reward, and carefully inquire about the details of the battle between the Wagang army and the right Hou Wei. You don't have to care about spending money, if you can get close to Yuan Bao and Wei Zheng, no matter how much money you spend, it's worth it.

The scout leader Bao Shouxin took the order and left, and Pegasus sneaked back to Guixiang, the administrative office of Wuyang County. didn't wait to hear the details of the battle against the right Hou Wei of the Wagang army, but suddenly heard the news that the county shou yuan treasure and the county Cheng Wei De had a public dispute and almost started a fire.

"How could Wei Xiancheng get into trouble with Lord County Guard, isn't that hitting a stone with an egg?" Just got a large amount of activity funds, Bao Shouxin felt angry, and pulled Tang Zuwang, a small official of Hu Cao who had been fed well, into the back room, and couldn't wait to ask.

"This, this ......" The news that the little official Tang Zuwang sold to Bao Shouxin is purely hearsay, and he has not seen it with his own eyes at all. At his level, he can't mix with Yuan Bao at all. But his strong self-esteem and heavy copper coins didn't allow him to tell the truth, so he had to bite the bill and make it up: "Isn't it because of the last time the army was wiped out?" Yuan Junshou felt sorry for the brothers, so he didn't want to cause more trouble. Wei Xiancheng always wanted to regroup his troops and horses to take revenge. After going back and forth, the two of them got into trouble. In fact, our county guard has always been an understanding person, and he also highly respects the heroes of the green forest. Only Wei Xiancheng's stubborn donkey, who always wants to make some trouble for himself when he has nothing to do! ”

Bao Shouxin pondered for a while and nodded slightly, "Oh, so that's the case!" So who won the final dispute, Lord Wei or Lord Yuan? ”

"That, that!" When a lie is said, more lies are needed to make up for the leak, Tang Zuwang's face turned red, and he explained: "Adults are arguing, how can they fight for results in one day." The rules of our Great Sui, the money and grain are under the control of the county. However, military affairs are under the management of the county and the county. Wuyang County has never had a county, and Guixiang County is where the county government is located, and the county level is not high, but it can also be called by a county! ”

"Oh, it's so complicated, it's really hard for you" Bao Shouxin was a little disappointed, but his face was still full of admiring smiles. "That is, you are old, and others really don't understand the reason. Have you heard about the details of the last battle on the banks of the Yellow River? Don't think about it, I'm just asking casually, please always ask. Our owner is a small business, and whether the road is safe or not involves many people's jobs. ”

Knowing that the guy in front of him who claimed to be a peddler but had a big waist and a round waist might not be telling the truth, Tang Zuwang got a lot of satisfaction from the other party's compliment, thought about it, and responded with a smile, "I've inquired, but people don't want to say more." You know, although the county guard is big, there are only a few people who can lead the troops. I'm going to have to beat around the bush to get up to ...... relationship."

At this point, he stopped talking in a vague way, and his eyes rolled around the room. Bao Shou comprehended the situation, and immediately took out two silver beans from his waist, which added up to one or two pounds, and gently stuffed them into the hidden pocket in Tang Zuwang's sleeve, "I want you to ask carefully, our owner will lose his temper when he is in a hurry, so that we haven't been able to live a stable ...... for many years."

The little official Tang Zuwang's monthly salary is only two and a half dollars, when has he ever seen a whole grain of silver beans? Feeling the heavy weight in his sleeves, he was already so excited that he was incoherent, "Certainly, definitely, I will just go to Wei Changshi tomorrow to submit the account books." The first to send the news back was his old man, and I asked around the bush, and I should be able to find out some new news! ”

"The little one is counting on you!" Bao Shouxin shook his head to the ground, his face full of flattery.

"Little things, little things!" Tang Zuwang agreed again and again, and hurriedly went out, lest he walk a little slower, and the silver beans in his sleeve were being taken back by Bao Shouxin.

For the next few days, Tang Zuwang ran to Wei Zheng whenever he found an opportunity. But the promise is good, but he has not been able to get close to Wei Zheng a few times. Ashamed, on the way home, he tried to avoid Bao Shouxin's grocery store, so as not to be pierced by others.

Bao is trustworthy and righteous, and he will not be persecuted if he can't do things. On the contrary, he took the initiative to find the door of Zu Wang's house of wine and meat soup two days later, and just ate and drank the sea, and kept silent about the return of the silver. In this way, Tang Zuwang was even more ashamed, and he couldn't wait to turn into a roundworm and burrow into Wei Zheng's stomach to see what secrets were hidden in it.

It's no wonder that Tang Zuwang didn't do anything after taking the money, the status between him and Wei Zheng was indeed too different. Although Wei Zheng was only an official appointed by the county guard in the county guard's mansion, the court did not report at all, and there was no fixed performance appraisal and promotion path to follow. However, the long history of the county guard is higher than that of the local county order and county officer. It's not at all that a small official like Tang Zuwang can get up to it and have a long talk with him.

Besides, Changshi Wei Zheng is indeed very busy these days, almost every day from morning to night, soaking in the mansion of the county guard, giving advice at any time, and rarely having time to return to the place where he handles official business.

How much thought he has now, all of them are fully focused on Yuan Bao. Not only do I want to repay the kindness of Lord Gunjo, but I also always remember the virtue of the recent rescue. Some time ago, thousands of soldiers and horses in Wuyang County resisted the thieves on the banks of the Qingzhang River, first fell into the thieves' empty camp plan, and then were attacked on a snowy night, and the soldiers were almost completely lost. If it was strictly investigated in accordance with the laws of the Great Sui, the commander of the army at that time, without military discipline, would not be able to escape the word "death" from top to bottom. But after the battle report was sent to the Eastern Capital by the hand of Yuan Baobao, it only came back with a bunch of praises, and did not even say a word of weight.

Did the imperial court understand the difficulties of the local officials? Whether it is the slippery Chu Wanjun or the upright but spicy Wei Deshen, none of the officials in Wuyang County will think like this. They all knew that the reason why everyone lost the battle but was not punished was because the treasure of the county shou yuan took out a large amount of money from his private pocket to give gifts to some important members of the court, so he turned the carelessness of the enemy into prudence and caution, and turned the defeat of the battle into indomitable. This couldn't help but make Wei Zheng's disappointment with the Great Sui Dynasty even deeper, and his personal gratitude to the treasure of the county Shouyuan rose countless times at the same time.

However, Yuan Bao doesn't need to listen to Thanksgiving Dade, he needs his staff and subordinates to do something practical so that he can be a local chief in peace and security in the troubled times. In this regard, Cheng Wei Deshen's suggestion in Guixiang County was to regroup, lie down and try his courage, like the neighboring Qinghe County, and use strong force to steal outside the county. And Yuan Baobao himself and Guangchu Master Chu Wanjun and others are very dismissive of this.

"Yang Baiyan has raised a lot of soldiers, but Zhang Jin said that he still fought outside Qinghe City!" After suffering a loss from the rogue, Chu Wanjun was greatly disappointed in the combat effectiveness of the county soldiers, and did not think that everyone had the opportunity to compete with the thieves. "In the opinion of his subordinates, if he has the money to raise soldiers, it is better to have a relationship with Zhang Jincheng in private. As long as he doesn't get enough water, why don't we give him some benefits? Anyway, the wool is out of the sheep, and it will not damage the court. ”

"Lord Bookkeeper, what are these words, I am humble, but what I eat is still the worship of the people, I can't have no conscience!" After hearing this, Wei Deshen immediately became angry, and pricked up his eyes to refute.

"Yes, because it is eaten by the people. Therefore, when we act, we should consider the welfare of the people first, not our own honor or disgrace. "When it comes to lip service, Chu Wanjun is not inferior, sneering a few times, and answering indifferently." If you blindly seek fame, but you refuse to see if you have the ability to kill thieves. It's a hundred times since he died, and the revenge of the thieves he attracted suffered but he was still innocent! ”

"Forget it, forget it, don't fight. If you have something to say, speak slowly! On this eventful time, it's better for us to support each other! Seeing that the two subordinates began to stare at each other again, Wuyang County Shouyuan Treasure smiled and mediated. He originally wanted to spend money to keep him safe, but today's Julu Ze is not like the Julu Ze of the past, it is no longer blindly burning, killing and looting. In many places where security fees were paid, Juluze not only did not raise troops to harass them, but also effectively prevented other bandits from prying eyes. For the people, it is a great blessing to be able to live in peace, and for the imperial court, there is nothing to do in the place, and it also saves a lot of trouble.

But he couldn't say this directly, he could only use the mouths of his subordinates to make everyone aware of the situation. However, Cheng Wei Deshen of Guixiang County is a leader, and he also has the determination to sacrifice his life for righteousness, and there is no lack of stubbornness despite the stubbornness of tens of millions of people. Jue Yuan's treasure was blindly muddy, and immediately turned his head and asked with a sneer: "Could it be that Lord Jun Shou also wants to be in the same stream with the thieves?" Dare to ask the county guard, is the Son of Heaven the minister of the pastor just to raise thieves to protect himself? ”

This question was too direct, which made Yuan Baobao's face red and white for a while, and he couldn't step down at all. Chu Wanjun couldn't see it, and sneered and mocked, "If the previous battle was defeated, if it weren't for the county guard's righteous rescue, some people's heads would have already hung at the gate of the city!" How can you be qualified to talk big now, and you are not afraid of being flashed by the wind? ”

"Adults save each other with righteousness, it is a personal favor, Wei is unforgettable!" Wei Deshen immediately stretched to the ground and gave a deep salute to the Yuan Treasure, "But it is the responsibility of the county to protect one side." The former is personal favor, and the latter is state affairs. Wei is not talented, and he will never dare to mislead state affairs with personal favor! ”

Speaking of which, Wuyang County Shouyuan Treasure even had the mind to shoot Wei Deshen to death with a cold arrow. He regretted that he was confused for a while, and when he saved his subordinate officials, he actually saved such a strong seed by the way. But what the other party said occupied the moral high ground, making him unable to cope for a while. I had to suppress the anger in my heart, stretched out my hand to help Wei Deshen up, and comforted with a smile: "Deshen's heart is admired by Yuan." The newly defeated county soldiers really need to regroup in case they have a chance to take advantage of it. The official will move a sum of money from the treasury as soon as possible for Deshen to recruit troops and horses. As for Wan Jun's words, they are also old and serious. The ancients said that they were in a hurry to obey the power. It doesn't matter if we lose some false reputation, if the fight breaks out and the flames are raging, wouldn't the losses of the people be even greater?! ”

"What do you mean by that, my subordinates have been waiting for many days, please show me as soon as possible!" After asking again, he took a few steps back, and bowed down to wait.

"This matter, this matter? Think long, think long! "Yuan Bao always has a smile on his face and responds kindly." You can't rashly stir up trouble, and you can't have no ability to protect yourself at all. The master book said that it was an expedient measure, and Wei Xiancheng said that it was a long-term strategy. Complement each other, complement each other! There's no need to fight, and there's no need for outsiders to see the joke! Yes! ”

"Subordinates don't dare to interfere with others, they will only do their part!" Wei Deshen originally came to reorganize the money and food, and when he got what he wanted, his anger disappeared by half. glanced at his colleagues with numb faces, and promised helplessly.

"The subordinates also promise that today's words will not leave this hall!" Chu Wanjun and the others scolded this in their hearts, and when they saw the county guard continuing to make peace, they had no choice but to smile on their faces.

Finally appeased the subordinates, Yuan Baobao was not exhausted, waved his hand and ordered everyone to retreat, leaving his henchman Shi Wei Zheng alone to discuss the matter of protecting the territory and the people.