Chapter 5: Picking Rose

"Morality seems weak, but everywhere!" When he first heard this sentence, Cheng Mingzhen was in prison. In addition to the strong hatred in my heart, I am on the verge of despair for my whole life. Naturally, he could not listen to the old blind man's long-winded and specious reasoning, nor could he be convinced. But after experiencing countless turmoil, he slowly realized the deep meaning contained in the old blind man's words, and became more and more admired by this master who had only taught him for less than half a month.

Looking at the world, even the most treacherous and evil people will not openly declare themselves to be out-and-out hooligans and villains. They will always find a high-sounding reason for their actions. For example, the green forest counterparts who have sprung up from all over the country, although they are doing the work of robbing homes and houses, kidnapping tickets and asking for ransom, they have to use the guise of doing the right thing for heaven and robbing the rich to help the poor; Some treacherous and cunning people, although they have obtained temporary benefits by despicable and insidious means, will inevitably mark their actions with a righteous mark later; However, the government and the yamen are fighting in open flames every day, taking and plundering by force, and they claim to the outside world that they are educating the people and upholding justice. The reason why these people do this is that they can't get rid of the fear of the word "morality" in their hearts.

For Cheng Mingzhen himself, Zhang Jin said that he had saved his life. So he couldn't step on Zhang Jincheng again when he was in trouble. Otherwise, a heavy stain will fall on the banner of his Zhaozhou Army, and it will be difficult to attract more heroes to take refuge. And if he Cheng Mingzhen unfortunately encounters a setback one day, the generals under his command can learn from him to treat Zhang Jincheng the way he treats him today, and there will be no guilt in their hearts.

A drink and a peck, there may not be a destiny. But if you sow the causes of evil, you will receive the same fruits. This is the real reason why Cheng Mingzhen treats Zhang Jincheng well, not for gratitude, but for the persistence and recognition of a certain concept in his heart. You can laugh at him for being childish or stupid, but you can't help but admire his persistence.

This persistence was not only felt by Wang Ermao alone, but more people in Ping'en City after Chinese New Year's Eve quietly made a choice. They suddenly appeared, and the seemingly simple and ordinary life in front of them was so nostalgic. Although the days of wanton dominance in the past were hearty, they could never be exchanged for a night of peace. The smoke in the sky and the laughter around you are like a good medicine, and people can easily close their eyes.

Instead of following the big boss and dying in battle, it is better to find a wasteland near Ping'en County to settle down, and spend a few days before sunrise with a hoe on his shoulder, and after sunset he guards his wife and children telling jokes. Jiu Dangjia is a capable and credible person, since he will not live up to the big boss, he will definitely be able to protect everyone. With similar thoughts, many minions quietly left the barracks and went to the Lizheng, pavilion chief, and village elders appointed by the Zhaozhou Army to ask for settlement and land reclamation, and enjoy the same treatment as the displaced people who came to defect. Some big and small leaders couldn't bear to say goodbye without saying goodbye, and took the opportunity of New Year's greetings to visit Zhang Jincheng in the backyard of the county government, revealing their intention to wash their hands in a golden basin.

Mr. Zhang's reaction was not slow enough to be unaware of the danger. But he didn't take any action for a long time, and every day he just slept, wandered, wandered, and slept, as if he was enjoying his old age to the fullest. It wasn't until the sixth master, Sun Huozi, really couldn't see it, and came to the door in a frustrated manner, that he reluctantly smiled and responded in a low voice: "If you are willing to go, let them go, after following me for so many years, it is not easy to get together and disperse!" ”

The camel didn't expect Zhang Jincheng to suddenly become so open-minded, and all the words he had prepared in advance were held in his throat. After a long time, he muttered and added, "If it's inconvenient for you to come forward, I'll go find Xiao Jiuzi." Ask him what he means by doing that! ”

"Forget it!" Zhang Jincheng waved his hand lazily and smiled to dissuade him. "Why bother, Xiao Jiuzi is busy enough, let's not make trouble for him because of this little thing. Raising a few chickens and planting more than a dozen acres of land, this kind of life even I like, so why stop others. How are you doing? Do you keep sending the numbers back? ”

"It's not too busy anymore!" Seeing that Zhang Jin said that he was always unwilling to deal with the topic of his subordinates gradually dispersing, Sun Huozi had to talk about other things according to his meaning, "After defeating Sang Xianhe, the other two Sui armies were frightened. Xiao Jiu is very shrewd and never fights uncertain battles. So there has been basically no major conflict with the official army recently. Even if the soldiers patrolling on both sides met, they would drop two arrows at each other and pull them down. As long as we don't chase and kill to the end, the government will be happy to see blood! ”

It seems that Xiao Jiu has saved Ping'en County again this time! Zhang Jin nodded with satisfaction, and did not pursue the original being told that only one group of Sui troops would come to attack, but now it suddenly became a three-way flaw. What about Xue Laoer, is there any news of him? I've been thinking about him a lot lately! ”

The camel shook his head in frustration. Since the defeat last winter, the second leader Xue Song has not heard from him. In response to Zhang Jin's entrustment, Cheng Mingzhen sent a lot of spies to inquire around, but he couldn't find out. There was no news from the government that he was headed, and there was no news of where he was in prison. And the neighboring groups of green forest peers have not heard of Xue Er's master there.

"Eighty percent of them are in the army of dead people. He is actually a good manager of chores, and he is not good at fighting! It's me, but I pulled him to Jin Cheng sighed, and there was a bit of remorse in his words.

"The second master is cautious and will not die easily!" Sun Huozi was also a little sad in his heart, and comforted Zhang Jincheng with wishful thinking.

"Death is death, people, sooner or later there will be such a day!" Zhang Jin said that he didn't seem to hear his comfort, and whispered to himself. "Sixth, have you seen the fifth recently, what is he busy with?"

"I was captured by Old Scar to help train new recruits. That old thing, but I know that I feel sorry for my son-in-law, and I take care of everything! Sun Huozi shook his head and said with a smile.

The third master, Du Scar, has become the housekeeper of his daughter and son-in-law! Thinking about the changes before and after this person, Zhang Jin said that he felt funny. I think that when he was under his command, Du Scarry was a lazy guy who refused to reach out to help even when the oil bottle was poured, how could he ever be as diligent as he is today? "The third one, he's enjoying it. Hehe, we people, just count his little life now! Guarding the family business of his daughter and son-in-law, and holding a grandson in the future, hehe, hehe! ”

"Moisturizing a fart, it was originally a father-in-law, but it became a long life for his son-in-law!" Sun Huozi took another sip and counted it sourly.

Zhang Jin said that he understood that the old brother said this purely to make himself happy, so he laughed a few more times and continued: "If the fifth brother wants to stay here, stay here." And you, old camel, you might as well open a pharmacy with this medical way. Sitting in the hall and practicing medicine, whether it is an officer or an officer or a hero in the green forest, who does not have a headache and brain fever? In order to meet the needs of the emergency, they will not be embarrassed by a man! ”

"Big boss....... Sun Huozi shouted emotionally, his eyes were red, "What's wrong with you today, why are you saying these inconsequential words." Our brothers swore an oath back then......."

"The oath of the green forest road!" Zhang Jincheng shook his head with a smile, his mouth grinning on the stubble. ", I'm thinking in my heart, it's a fart, it's a fart."

"Don't worry, I'll go find Cheng Xiaojiu another day!" Sun Huozi now Zhang Jin said that his speech was abnormal, and he hurriedly spoke comfortingly.

"It's not because of that! I mean it! Zhang Jin said that he was relieved and continued to shake his head, "Sixth, you are old, and your legs and feet are not good, there is really no need to follow me around." Xiao Jiu's rare tranquility, if you open a medical center, you will live a more stable life in your old age. Let's be brothers, I have to talk about my conscience, I can't force you into the ditch anymore! ”

"Big boss!" Sun Huozi shouted emotionally again, and tears slowly rolled down. He finally heard Zhang Jincheng's original intention, and asked with trembling lips, "Is the big boss leaving?" Where are you going? ”

"It's time to go, it's time to go, it's annoying to live again. I'm not talking about Xiao Jiu, he's a good boy and won't drive me away. But I'm a disaster, and living here is always uneasy! Zhang Jincheng slowly stood up straight and gently patted Sun Huozi's shoulder with his hand, "You help me bring a letter to Xiao Jiu, just say that I want to explain a few words to him before leaving." If the battle ahead is not busy, let him take the time to come back! ”

The camel wiped away his tears and choked up in agreement. He also believed that the move of seducing away the few brothers in Juluze would not be Cheng Mingzhen's original intention. But Cheng Mingzhen respects Zhang Da as his own family, which does not mean that the whole of the Xuzhou Army treats Zhang Da as his elder. After all, the two sides almost caught fire last summer, and the blade of Julu Zeerlang was almost pressed on the necks of everyone in Zhaozhou.

Therefore, while Cheng Mingzhen was busy with military affairs and had no time to take care of the rear, he scattered, disintegrated, tempted, absorbed, and all kinds of actions that seemed to be above board or not so upright had been going on around the remnants of Juluze. Anyway, the execution is to safeguard the interests of the Yuzhou Army, and even if Cheng Mingzhen knows about it in the future, he can't blame everyone for this.

For Zhang Jincheng, it is equivalent to issuing a silent eviction order. If he left with a good acquaintance, the local officials of the Zhaozhou Army would naturally give him gifts and rich gifts. But if Zhang Jin said that he had never known each other, I am afraid that it would not be a few months before he could no longer transfer a single soldier under his command.

Zhang Jin said that he had never been a master who was willing to send people under the fence, so he had to leave. As for how far can Zhang Da go after leaving the shelter of the Xuzhou Army? No one can see the answer.