Chapter 1 Gambling (5 times)

Cheng Mingzhen couldn't help but be nervous.

The reason why he dared to fight with all the forces near Juluze before was because he had reached a tacit understanding with Wang Deren of the Wagang Army, and the other party would do his best to delay the advance of Sang Xian and the Sui army under his department, and ensure that he would have no worries about the future before the Xuzhou army completely solved the problem of his abdomen and armpits.

In other words, all the victories of the Zhaozhou army so far have been based on the promises of Wagangzhai, and if the words of the heroes of Wagangzhai do not count, all the current victories will instantly turn into nothingness.

Wagangzhai is a leader in the green forest, and they have always been a promise. Wagangzhai needs to echo in Hebei with the help of the Zhaozhou Army in order to open the predicament in Henan as soon as possible. Xie Yingdeng, the chief sentinel of Wagangzhai, Zhai Rang, the big boss, and Xu Maogong, the third boss, are all upright heroes, and he will never betray his friends. However, while unreservedly believing in Wagangzhai, Cheng Mingzhen realized that he had just forgotten an important rule of the green forest. There can only be one wolf in the wolf pack, and the brilliant achievements of the Zhaozhou army in Hebei are enough to complement the Wagang army in the distance. They can be allies now, and they will be adversaries in the future. Being able to push your opponent to the Jedi before they grow is the most common choice on the Green Path. Zhang Jin said that he once said to himself that the reason why he raised troops behind his back was not entirely because of Liu Er, but because there was no room for a second wolf king near Juluze.

In an instant, the sweaty sweat and heavy shirt tasted uncomfortable. However, in the face of everyone's concerned or suspicious eyes, Cheng Mingzhen had to forcibly order himself to calm down. He is the big boss here, and the so-called master is the backbone of everyone. Living at home, the head of the family can't shout poverty, otherwise a family will fall apart. \ The same is true for the Green Forest Road, the big boss must not be weak, otherwise the army's morale will be in chaos.

The front and back were just the kung fu of the white horse, and the young man's face had regained his composure. "Brother Xie's personality has been seen by everyone, and what he says will not be repaid. Hehe, hehe. However, since the battle in front of him has been over, Wei Deshen is not a big threat. We really need to hurry up and clean up our own back road! ”

"yes, yes!" Wang Ermao smiled and took Cheng Mingzhen's words. He was also thundering in his heart just now, but he also chose to deal with it calmly with Cheng Mingzhen. "I've seen that guy Wang Deren, and his ability can only be regarded as average, but fortunately, there are many people under his command. It is no problem to delay Sang Xian and ten days and half a month with the terrain, and no matter how long it is, I am afraid it will be beyond his ability. ”

The two good friends sang and harmonized, and quickly changed the topic of today's military discussion. \ Wei Deshen's move to save Yang Shanhui is certainly annoying, but it is just an itch of scabies, and if you don't look for it, you have to trouble him now. The three counties of Pingen are the foundation of everyone, and it is always safer to consolidate them as soon as possible. As for Lu Fangyuan, who escaped, Cheng Mingzhen thought about it and ordered with a smile: "After a while, everyone will find a way to send a message to the surrounding green forest colleagues, and say that I, Cheng, will buy Lu Fangyuan a head with twenty taels of gold." No matter who it is, as long as you send me the head surnamed Lu Fangyuan, the bounty will be cashed out immediately. Not only that, if he is in trouble in the future, no matter where he is, as long as he sends a letter to Cheng someone, Cheng will definitely not sit idly by! ”

Although these few words are an understatement, they are equivalent to deciding Lu Fangyuan's fate. There is a way that a phoenix in distress is not as good as a chicken, and now Lu Fangyuan's descendants are dead, scattered, and have completely lost their ability to protect themselves. Moreover, with the current strength and prestige of the Zhaozhou Army, the value that Cheng Mingzhen's "friendship" can reflect definitely exceeds Lu Fangyuan's life. \ Whether to shelter a fall whose strength is exhausted and will bite him in the back at any time, or to take the opportunity to get in touch with the thriving power of the Xuzhou Army, I believe that any person with a little brain in the green forest will be able to quickly choose between the two with a little trade-off.

Everyone burst into laughter and praised the big boss in unison for using this trick well. It was effortless to avenge the former boss Zhang Jincheng, and took the opportunity to meet more heroes. Cheng Mingzhen smiled and waved his hand, stopping the flattery of the brothers, and then ordered aloud: "General Wang, you take Wu Tianxi, Xiong Kuohai and their two subordinates to go first today. Bring all the cavalry of Zhang Pigskin's department with him. Be sure to return to Pin within two days. Assist Du Lao to consolidate the defense! ”

"No!" Wang Ermao stood up on the seat and stood solemnly.

The soldiers and horses under the command of Xiong Kuohai, Wu Tianxi and Zhang Zhupi are now the most elite part of the Zhaozhou Army. Cheng Mingzhen sent them all back in one go, which shows the importance he attaches to the nest. But Cheng Mingzhen was definitely thinking more than that, and after a little consideration, he continued to add: "After you go back, send more scouts and always pay attention to Sang Xianhe's location. If he has already killed Qingzhang before I rush back, you should not touch him. If the enemy force is too strong, send all the brothers' families to the area of Dog Mountain for temporary refuge before they arrive. I've been running it there for over a year, and it's easy to settle down. ”

"Hmm!" Wang Ermao nodded in agreement and did not question Cheng Mingzhen's decision.

"I'm afraid the head of the sect is too worried, Sang Xianhe is just a defeated general under us, how can we see that we can break through Ping'en County in one fell swoop!" Zhang Jin, who has always been dignified, arched his hand and smiled in opposition. \

All of you here are your own people who have been in contact with each other for many years, so Cheng Mingzhen doesn't care about what his subordinates say freely. He smiled and explained in a low voice: "The situation will definitely not be so serious. But it's not a bad thing to prepare for the worst. Anyway, the wheat in the field has been harvested, and everyone has nothing to do in the city, so it is better to go to the mountains to relax! ”

Zhang Jin wanted to say a few more words, but the armor in his heart was pulled, and he hesitated and closed his mouth. Cheng Mingzhen saw Wang Fei's small movements, smiled, and added in a slightly relaxed tone: "I just said that you can do this at a critical moment, and it doesn't mean that you must be forced to this point by the enemy." Maybe we underestimated Wang Deren, hundreds of miles away, I'm afraid no one can predict it! “

"Yes!" Everyone agreed, and the expressions on their faces began to relax. Although no one said that the back road of the group might be in trouble, as generals who have been in battle for several years, they have more or less a little intuition about danger. At present, Cheng Mingzhen can calmly adjust the deployment, and everyone will be more down-to-earth. If Cheng Mingzhen is already as anxious as an ant on a hot pot, everyone's minds may be completely messed up.

"Zhang Jin, you take the soldiers and horses of the headquarters to take over Juluze!" Smiling, Cheng Mingzhen continued to order. "If Lu Fangyuan also returns to Zezhong, you don't have to fight him, and quickly transfer to Ping'en. If Lu Fangyuan doesn't go back, after you take Juluze, gather all the energy battles and rush to Ping'en to join me!" ”

"No!" Zhang Jin didn't raise any objections this time, and strode forward to take the arrow. At the moment of handover, Cheng Mingzhen and his two eyes met, and they both saw a sense of understanding between them. \

"There are a lot of color numbers left behind in these two battles, and they are all concentrated in the sixth uncle now. ...... later" Cheng Mingzhen grabbed the third arrow and prepared to send the cuckoo to escort the wounded soldiers to a safe place to recuperate. made eye contact with his wife, but was slashed back by the cuckoo. "Later, Han Shiwang will be responsible for gathering all the wounded numbers, whether they are Juluze's or the Zhaozhou Army's, and take them to Dog Mountain. They are all our old brothers, as long as they don't die, we have the responsibility to heal them and raise them for a lifetime! ”

"Thank you!" Han Shiwang jumped forward and reached the ground for a long time. Although he guessed that Cheng Mingzhen's move had the intention of buying people's hearts, he still bowed three times very respectfully.

"The rest of the brothers!" Cheng Mingzhen got up with a smile, bypassed the handsome case, and helped Han Shiwang up with his own hands. "Break off with me. Forgive that Wei Deshen, even if he borrowed a few guts, he didn't dare to cross the river to chase me. \”

All the generals agreed in unison and went down to prepare. Du Juan was not assigned any tasks, so she stayed, stood quietly beside Cheng Mingzhen, and watched everyone go out with her husband. After the last back disappeared from sight, Cheng Mingzhen turned his head and comforted with a smile: "The situation should not be so serious." It is not easy for the Wagang Army to accumulate prestige over the years, and it should not be ......"

"As long as you're not in a hurry!" The cuckoo smiled softly and put her hand into her husband's hand. Wheeling knives and guns all day long, the palms of the husband and wife are full of calluses, but there is a gentle taste that comes to their hearts.

"Don't worry, what's there to hurry!" Cheng Mingzhen shook his head first, and then nodded slightly. "In short, you can't escape the soldiers, and you will block the four words. Even if we lose, it's not like we have nowhere to go, and sooner or later we will have the opportunity to cross the Wujiang River again! ”

The allusion involved in the second half of the sentence Du Juan did not understand very well, but she saw deep exhaustion in her husband's eyes. \ Husband is no longer the one who seemed to understand everything when he first entered the Green Forest Road, and Cheng Xiaojiu was positive and optimistic about what happened. Over the years, he has gained too much and accumulated too many burdens. The three county towns, nearly 200,000 old and young, and the families of the brothers, really left it alone in order to avoid the enemy's edge, how could it be so easy.

While smiling, the strength in his hand increased unconsciously. Cheng Mingzhen felt the nervousness in his wife's heart, gently teased her with his other hand, and continued to smile: "Even if Sang Xianhe doesn't come, the court will send someone else sooner or later." Fighting in the morning and fighting in the evening, when the court is tired, when it will be quiet! ”

Will it really be quiet? I'm afraid not? The cuckoo smiled on his face, but his heart was full of confusion. The husband's demeanor last night, this morning, and when he was discussing just now, has become more and more of a big man. Don't be in a hurry, don't be angry. He never forbade himself to express his opinions, but now he always tries to completely turn himself into a woman who is subordinate to him, rather than a companion.

This change is not infuriating, but it is terrifying. As if a little loosening his grip, he soared into the sky like an eagle and threw himself to the ground forever. Chasing, can't chase. bent the bow and shot, and I couldn't bear it. The cuckoo didn't understand why he felt this way, but he couldn't break free and regain his former self-confidence. Maybe she never had that confidence, but it wasn't clear before, but now it's getting stronger.

"What's wrong with you today?" Cheng Mingzhen saw that his wife was just pulling himself and smiling but not speaking, lowered his head, looked into the other party's eyes and asked.

"It's okay, it's a little empty!" The cuckoo shook his head slightly, and there was a wave of light flowing in his eyes. "This time I can finally fight alongside you." She smiled and shook her husband's arm gently. "Let's not, let's go our separate ways this time. I don't want to worry about you! ”

"Hmm!" Cheng Mingzhen looked at his wife and lowered his head. In the past few years, he has unconsciously grown taller again, and he used to be about the same height as a cuckoo, but now he is a lot taller than the other party.

The cuckoo's head was tilted up, and his red lips were like flames.