Ups and downs (2 down)

The three of them discussed the details of the specific trip and staying for a while, and at that moment, Cheng Mingzhen personally wrote a letter to Dou Jiande, telling the other party that he was going to Bowang Mountain to visit Wang Deren, and dredge the waterway for Dou Jiajun to transport grain from Liyang to Wuyang, Qinghe and other places, and then did not wait for Dou Jiande's reply, and directly took Wang Ermao, Xiong Kuohai, Wu Tianxi, Wang Fei and others to Ji County.

That Wu Tianxi, Xiong Kuohai and others are all afraid of the world's chaotic temperament, and in recent months, they have been holding back their heads, and this time they finally got the opportunity to go out, regardless of whether the future is dangerous or not. Shouting and dancing along the way. After walking hundreds of miles in the bustle, it was not until the foot of Bowang Mountain that it had to be temporarily stopped.

The group was so flamboyant that they had already been carefully watched and reported to the mountain. When Wang Deren, the big boss of Bowang Mountain, heard that Cheng Mingzhen had arrived at his door, he thought that the other party had come to find the revenge of the year, so he was so nervous that he got up, grabbed the guy and prepared to beat the drum to gather the generals. After listening to the detailed inform, the other party was full of only about 200 people, and his arrogance decreased again. Frowning, he muttered in a low voice, "Only more than two hundred people? What is he doing here? Could it be that all of them are copper-headed iron arhats? ”

"Whatever, kill him down the mountain, and capture them together!" Seeing that Wang Deren was so frightened that he was at a loss, Fang Yanzao was so disdainful in his heart, glanced at the other party, and suggested in a deep voice.

"No!" Wang Deren's back tightened, turned his head to look at Fang Yanzao and several subordinates who were eager to try, and stopped him sharply. "Is the person surnamed Cheng an adventurous person? Since he dared to cross the mountain with only more than 200 guards, he must have had no fear. Let him go! Let him go! If he doesn't provoke us, we don't have to do much! ”

When Fang Yanzao heard this, the boss in his heart was unhappy. The corners of his mouth picked upward, and finally endured the words as an outsider, he knew that the strong dragon did not suppress the snake. Moreover, before leaving, Li Mi had told him that Wang Deren's troops were the tentacles of the Wagang army reaching out to Hebei. He would rather be wronged himself than lose this tentacle.

Seeing that Lord Fang did not stop him, the minions agreed and prepared to go down to give the order. Unexpectedly, before his feet left the Justice Hall, the minions watching the mountain had already run in in a panic, "Report, report, big boss." Cheng, Cheng Mingzhen, Cheng Mingzhen sent a post to worship the mountain! ”

"Worship the mountain!" Wang Deren jumped up from his seat in a hurry, and couldn't help but feel a little dizzy. I've seen someone who isn't afraid of death, but I've never seen someone who is so not afraid of death. Knowing that he had ill intentions against him, he took the initiative to send his neck under the knife.

I just wanted to say a word of please, and put the other party up the mountain to see what kind of medicine was sold in his gourd? There was a chill in his heart, and he thought to himself: "This son has always been scheming. I think that Lu Fangyuan was also careless back then, and he was killed by him and his bones were gone. If I let him in easily"

After thinking about it, people have already sent the post in, but they don't dare to receive it. Spread it out, and there will be no place in the green forest in the future. I had to grit my teeth and stubbornly say, "Please." Open the mountain gate and line up to greet you. Tell the cook to clean up a table of hard dishes, don't fall into the face of our Bowangshan! ”

"What kind of face do you have in Bowangshan?" Fang Yanzao pursed his lips when he heard this, still with a peaceful smile on his face, blocking Wang Deren's way, and suggested in a low voice, "Is it a little more cautious to be the big boss, after all, our Wagangzhai and Dou Jiajun have no diplomatic relations at the moment." In case someone has a heart to spread the word about it"

"He's all at my door, can I still get out? As for diplomatic relations, if we don't have them now, will we not have them in the future? You write a letter to Mi Gong for me, and explain today's events carefully. Presumably, after Mi Gong found out, he didn't listen to the villain's maggots! ”

The suggestion was refuted twice in a row, and Fang Yanzao's face was very unbearable. took a half step back and continued to suggest: "Don't work hard to be in charge, this letter will naturally be written by Fang." But did the big boss ambush a group of swordsmen outside the Justice Hall? In case the surnamed Cheng doesn't know how to lift, he can be captured in one fell swoop! "You scholars, you are black-hearted!" Wang Deren pursed his lips and gave Fang Yanzao a big white eyeball. "Hidden knife and axe hand, smashing the cup is the number, isn't it? Do you think I'm throwing a feast? When the time comes, if it spreads, people who know will say that my old king made a decision to kill Dou Jiande's messenger and Mingzhi. I don't know, I thought my old king was so cautious that he couldn't even afford a meal! Mr. should step back, this matter between the people of the rivers and lakes, we still have to follow the rules of the rivers and lakes! ”

After that, he didn't pay attention to how Fang Yanzao blushed and had a thick neck, and strode out of the justice hall. As he walked, he scolded in his heart, "He***, is I a fool when I am the king?" Killing people at a wine banquet is easy to say. After killing the surname Cheng, the patter surnamed Fang ** went back to Wagangzhai to receive the merit and be rewarded. Dou Jiande is worried that he can't find stubble? In case he brings his troops over, it's not my old king who is here to top the tank. Xu Maogong wishes I would die early! If you don't wave the flag for Dou Jiande, it will be righteous. Across a dawn, when Li Mi's reinforcements arrived, my old king had already been chopped into meat sauce! At that time, your Wagang Army and Dou Jiajun will not fight or make a deal, what about my old Wang, the whole big pouch is still a fool's stuffing! ”

Thinking of this, the more he felt depressed, and the steps he walked became bigger and bigger. From a distance, I saw Cheng Mingzhen with four ironclad guards, as well as more than a dozen little minions carrying boxes, slowly going up the mountain, immediately tearing his throat, laughing and stepping forward: "Brother Cheng, what kind of wind is blowing today, why did it blow you!" ”

"The southeast and northwest winds, haha, Brother Wang, I haven't seen you for many days, you are getting richer and richer!" Cheng Mingzhen laughed and greeted him. The two hugged each other like good brothers who had not seen each other for many years, patted each other on the back, and then suddenly separated, saluting each other: "Brother Wang (Brother Cheng (brother) is polite!" ”

Fang Yanzao looked angry, and stood next to him and looked coldly. Cheng Mingzhen raised his head and recognized him at second sight, so he smiled and bowed again, "Isn't this Mr. Fang from Wagangzhai?" How is it also on Bowang Mountain? It's rare to see Mr. again, it's really a blessing for the younger generation! ”

He called Wang Deren a brother and a brother, but he treated Fang Yanzao as a junior, which invisibly distanced Wang and Fang. Fang Yanzao is a personal essence, how can he not hear the Tao? At the moment, he snorted coldly, took half a step back, and returned the peace, "In Xia Fubo, how can you be the gentleman of Cheng Junshou?" I am now under the order of the secret prince to assist the king in command, and you should still make friends with my peers! ”

"How dare you, how dare you. Mr. Fang is elegant and elegant, how can Cheng be reckless and high. But the guest is as the host, since Mr. is half the owner of this place, Cheng will trespass a little and call Mr. a housekeeper! ”

"Humph!" Fang Yanzao sneered, although he was not happy, he had to accept this honorific title. After all, he is a scholar, and it is really detrimental to call Cheng Mingzhen, a thief, a thief. Besides, there must be something wrong with the surname Cheng coming this time, and there is no need to make the relationship between them too stiff before understanding his true intentions.

"Who are these brothers? Looking so familiar below? He had long been impatient with Fang Yanzao's ramblings, so Wang Deren took over the conversation and threw his hand at the majestic sea.

"All my good brothers. I heard that I was going to visit the lord of the village, so I came with me! Cheng Mingzhen waved his hand and introduced to Wang Deren, "The tall and black one is the majestic sea." Only the one who is tall and not black is Wu Tianxi. The remaining white-faced little fat man was Duan Qing. The black face and wide shoulders are Wang Fei. Come here, you wait to see the king's master! ”

Xiong Kuohai and the others agreed, stepped forward and bowed their hands to Wang Deren. Wang Deren was so frightened that he took half a step back, and hurriedly returned the fist, "***, all the famous heroes of your Zhaozhou Army are here." really gives me face for Lao Wang. Don't dare, I'm polite. Let's hurry into the house, go into the house and eat and drink! ”

"Thank you for your kindness!" Everyone agreed in unison and walked inside behind Cheng Mingzhen. There are only four people, but the power is like a thousand horses. Seeing that Wang Jiajun's minions were beating heartbeatly, some people simply secretly pressed their hands on the hilt.

"There are still two hundred brothers at the foot of the mountain, and I was afraid that they would cause trouble to the big boss, so I didn't bring them all!" While walking, Cheng Mingzhen mentioned it intentionally or unintentionally.

"What's the trouble, don't say two hundred, even if there are two thousand people, my Bowang Village can afford it!" Wang Deren refused to lose his momentum, and responded with his neck straight. "Come a few people, send wine and meat to the mountain, it's enough! People are coming all the way, we can't help but be righteous! ”

"In this case, then thank you to the king!" Cheng Mingzhen smiled and arched his hand.

"What is not thankful. When I went to Juluze, didn't you also take care of food and shelter? Wang Deren smiled and shook his head. Recalling the meeting of Julu Ze back then, he suddenly sighed again, "It's been many years!" It's like yesterday! Zhang Da is in charge, Xue Er is in charge, Hao Wu is in charge, and you Xiao Cheng, tsk"

"Yes, back then, our Hebei heroes were pointing out the rivers and mountains in Juluze, which was really happy!" Following Wang Deren's words, Cheng Mingzhen was full of emotion. "It's a pity, our Hebei heroes don't fight for themselves, they always fight with each other, and they cheapen outsiders in vain. Otherwise, what Li Zhongjian, Liu Wuzhou, Li Yuan, and Du Fuwei, any of them were brought out separately at the beginning, how could they have a stab in front of us! And Wang Bo, Lu Mingyue, Zhu Can, Meng Haigong, hehe"

From north to south, he almost counted the heroes with names and surnames in the world. Only Dou Jiande and Li Mi are not mentioned. Hearing this, Fang Yanzao's heart was itching, and he couldn't help but interject: "Mi Gong"

"Master Li, it seems that he was still hiding in Tibet back then!" Cheng Mingzhen immediately spoke up and pushed back the other party's words, "But people have to believe in their fate." Now there are many generals under the command of Mi Gong, compared to that time, but the carp has turned into a dragon! Looking at the heroes of the world, who can compare to Mi Gong today! ”

The first half of the sentence choked Fang Yanzao half to death, and the second half of the sentence made Fang Yanzao unspeakably proud. Li Mi was indeed chased like a lost wild dog at that time, but the more this happened, the more it showed that he had foresight at that time and believed that Li Mi was the master of the world. Isn't it, if it were someone else, it would be too late to avoid Li Mi like the plague under the circumstances at that time, who would be willing to run around for it regardless of hard work?

As they spoke, the crowd had already arrived in front of the Gathering Hall. Wang Deren made a gesture of please, and took Cheng Mingzhen and entered side by side. Fang Yanzao followed, and then several cronies and generals under Wang Deren, Qin Degang, Jia Qiangbang, Zhou Wenqiang and others, and Xiong Kuohai, Wu Tianxi and others humbly walked in. The little minions who were in charge of carrying the gifts from the mountain were not qualified to enter the Juyi Hall for the banquet, and were led alone to a small pavilion at the door, and two other tables were set up. The dishes are also delicacies from the mountains and seas, and they are extraordinarily rich

In the righteous hall, everyone sat down as guests and hosts. Wang Deren clapped his hands and ordered his cronies to send the wine first. He held one up and persuaded with a smile: "It is rare for distinguished guests to come, and the small village is full of brilliance." Please drink this cup for Mi Gong, Dou Gong and the world's heroes! ”

"For Mi Gong, Dou Gong, the world's heroes!" Everyone agreed, raised the wine cup and drank it all.

As half of the master, Fang Yanzao can't say nothing. Stood up and found an excuse to persuade the second lamp. Cheng Mingzhen drank the wine dry. He stood up and returned to the heroes of Bowang Mountain as a guest. The crowd responded, and drank the third glass of wine.

Then the musicians played, and the beauties danced. The guests and hosts pushed the cups and exchanged glasses, and drank very happily. After the third tour, Wang Deren clapped his hands, asked the musician and the beauty to retreat and rest first, filled himself with his own hands, lifted out of his seat, and came to Cheng Mingzhen, "Brother Cheng, my brother did Meng Lang that day, and he almost killed his brother." Now that I think about it, I feel ashamed. I didn't dare to pay tribute to this wine, so I punished it first. I hope that there are a lot of elder brothers, don't be like my brother! ”

"Look at what my brother said. We Jianghu men, can we still have indissoluble hatred? Cheng Mingzhen hurriedly left his seat and held Wang Deren's arm with both arms, "It's okay, our brothers have made their words clear." The past is like wine in a cup. If you sprinkle it, you will sprinkle it. Whoever remembers, take back all the wine from the ground! ”

After that, he snatched Wang Deren's wine cup and threw it straight into the air. The blood-colored elixir was sprinkled all over the ground like swill. Wang Deren saw that Cheng Mingzhen was happy, and the more he wanted to cover his face with wine, he clapped his hands, and ordered someone to bring two more wines. One was handed to Cheng Mingzhen, and the other was held high, "Happy, Brother Cheng has a word, even if my old king dies, he will feel at ease." , let's write off the past. In the future, they will be good brothers, and they will never lose each other! ”

"!" Cheng Mingzhen touched the wine cup in Wang Deren's hand with the wine cup and drank it all. He knew he had come to the right place. Wang Deren was really dissatisfied with Li Mi. Even if I don't come up with my previous plans, I'm afraid it's worth it!

As an outsider, how could he understand the suffering in Wang Deren's heart at the moment. In fact, not only Wang Deren, but also the commanders of the two battalions inside and outside the Wagang Army and more than 30 villages, except for two or three Li Mi's henchmen, who is not worried? Li Mi's clean knife in front of the banquet not only cost Zhai Rang's life, but also cut off everyone's trust in him. It was one thing for everyone to conspire with him to compete for power and profit with Zhai Rang and Xu Maogong, but it was another thing to kill Zhai Rang to seize the throne. The former did it purely out of instinct, and there was no burden in their hearts. And the latter, in Wagangzhai, who has greater support and higher credit for Li Mi than Zhai Rang? Even Zhai Rang Li Mi, who single-handedly pushed him to the position of Duke of Wei, could cut it off without hesitation, and if everyone accidentally offended him in the future, who knows what will happen?

From the dragon's work, everyone wants to stand. But when someone else became an emperor, he became a useless stepping stone instead of a marquis and a general, who would dare to do this kind of loss-making business? Therefore, whether Li Mi is the true son of heaven, or the rare British Lord Mingjun, it has become his own business, and it has nothing to do with everyone's fame and wealth.

Seeing Wang Deren and Cheng Mingzhen getting more and more lively the more they drank, Fang Yanzao felt so good. In any case, at this moment, he is the marching chief of Li Miqin's order, and his position is not lower than that of Wang Deren. Cheng Mingzhen only cares about currying favor with Wang Deren and turning a blind eye to him, which is very rude. Besides, no matter what Cheng Mingzhen asked Wang Deren to do, Li Mi had to nod. If Li Mi didn't nod, how could Wang Deren dare to betray the Lord and conspire with others?

When he was sulking with his eyes, he heard Wang Deren say drunkenly: "I won't say kind words, presumably your brother Cheng doesn't want to listen to it more." This time, Brother Cheng must have something to do with Wang. Anyway, whatever it is. As long as it does not affect the official affairs of you and me, I will definitely wrap it up for you as a brother! ”

That's pretty much it. Fang Yanzao nodded slightly. Although Wang Deren's behavior today is a little arrogant, after all, he still remembers that he is a member of the Wagang Army, and he did not abolish the public for personal reasons.

Just thinking about it, I heard Cheng Mingzhen answer with a smile, "What's the matter, there is indeed one thing." It can be said that it is both public and private. But it's good for both you and me! ”

After that, he turned his head and ordered Xiong Kuohai and Wu Tianxi, who were eating wine, "Brother Xiong, Brother Wu, go down and bring up the gift we gave to Brother Wang!" ”

Xiong Kuohai and Wu Tianxi agreed and trotted out. After a moment, he lifted up one of the several large boxes that the minions had been carrying earlier. opened it in public, picked up a roll of yellow satin package, and stood beside Cheng Mingzhen.

Cheng Mingzhen seemed to be a little drunk, his steps staggered, and he held the package to Wang Deren with a bit of show-off, "Hehe, I made a small fortune a few days ago, and suddenly remembered that the armor on my brother's body was a little old, so I found one from it that I could barely get my hands on and brought it to my brother." Brother can try it to see if it fits. If it doesn't fit, I'll go back and give my brother something else! ”

"Brother Cheng, you are so polite!" Wang Deren laughed, took the package from Cheng Mingzhen's hand with both hands, and opened it in public. Only a crack was slightly exposed, and the people in the room were so shaken by the jewels that they could barely open their eyes. Holding his breath and watching carefully, he saw a golden scale software, and the crown of purple gold beads must be in the hands of Wang Deren, who had straight eyes.

Rao is well-informed, and Fang Yanzao's heart suddenly sudden. Not to mention the cost of the armor itself, from the perspective of the system and color, this is clearly the imperial thing of the Chen family in the previous dynasty. Ordinary people say that even if they look at it twice, they are guilty of disobedience.

Wang Deren is a man of the rivers and lakes, and he doesn't know what it means to violate the system or not. I only feel that the nail leaves are golden, the pearls are shining, and the indescribable luxury is lovely. shouted in his mouth, "Brother Cheng is polite, polite!" But the hand involuntarily retracted back. lest he say the wrong thing, and Cheng Mingzhen took the treasure back.

"What's polite or unkind, it's just a playful thing. We Jianghu men, can we really wear gold leaves to fight? Cheng Mingzhen smiled and whispered politely.

"That is, wearing this armor to fight, the opposing coach doesn't need to boost morale at all! All the soldiers must be rushing forward! Wang Deren grinned and said a joke, and he couldn't take his eyes off the golden armor crown for a moment.

Cheng Mingzhen smiled, took out a few boxes of gold beads from the box in turn, and gave them to Qin Degang, Jia Qiangbang, Zhou Wenqiang and other generals of Bowangzhai. Coincidentally, almost everyone had a heavy gift, but when it was Fang Yanzao's turn, it was gone. Cheng Mingzhen was so embarrassed, he touched it, took out a set of silk cloth from his arms, and held it to the other party with a smile, "I didn't know that Fang Gong was here, so I didn't prepare much." Here is a copy of Wang Youjun's words, I don't know the authenticity, and I ask the landlord to help sign the reward! ”

Compared with the gold beads given to Qin Degang and others, the value of Wang Xizhi's words is definitely not below. Fang Yanzao couldn't reach out to the giver, so he hurriedly glanced at the silk silk, and said with a smile: "Look at the power of the pen, it should be a genuine handiwork." Wang Youjun's handwriting is extremely difficult to imitate, even if it is fake, it is enough to mess with the real when it comes to this! ”

With that, he smiled and put the silk silk in his hand and cleared his throat so that everyone could hear his voice, "The so-called uselessness is not rewarded." Cheng Junshou sent such a generous gift to me and others, presumably the things I asked for were not easy to do! ”

This guy! Qin Degang and the others were so angry that they twisted their noses. The gold beads in your hand are soft and soft, and you still have to say that you will return them to others? Everyone has worked hard for Li Mi for half of their lives, and the accumulated family wealth is not as heavy as a gift from Cheng Xiaojiu! The person surnamed Fang is reluctant to retreat, isn't it intended to let everyone continue to suffer poverty for the rest of their lives?

Listening to Fang Yanzao's words, Wang Deren also felt awkward. Xindao This nerd doesn't know how to lift, people give gifts with smiling faces, you don't ask and say that things are troublesome, aren't you deliberately demolishing everyone's platform? The more I thought about it, the more bored I felt, coughed, and said to Cheng Mingzhen: "Brother Cheng, don't listen to the history of the head of the house, he has always been too serious about his work." Whatever you do, as long as you can do it, you will do it as a brother! ”

"I'm relieved to have my brother's words!" Before Fang Yanzao could speak, Cheng Mingzhen responded eagerly, "Actually, it's not a big deal. My Dou family's army has been fighting for many years, and it is a barren land. The Wagang Army sits on the two major grain depots of Shangluo and Liyang, and is so rich that it almost flows oil. Therefore, Prince Dou wanted to make a deal with Wei Gong and exchange gold, silver and jewelry for grain seeds. So I want to ask Brother Wang to do his best to promote this matter and benefit the people of Hebei! ”

When the words fell, Wang Deren immediately felt that the gift in front of him began to become hot. With his status in Li Mi's eyes, how could he say anything useful. But he blocked the road in public, lost the golden armor crown, and not to mention, he was too faceless as the master of Bowang Mountain!

Just as he was hesitating, he saw Cheng Mingzhen give another salute, and said with a smile: "This gift is just a meeting gift, and it has nothing to do with the things entrusted to me." Brother Wang just handed a message to Mi Gong, whether it is successful or not, the gifts are all the eldest brother's!"

"That, that, that's good!" Wang Deren's lips twitched for a long time, and his face turned red for a rare time. "When my brother tries to help you, it's just that. For the sake of the past merits, maybe the secret guild will give me this face! ”

"Actually, you don't need to go to Luocang, you can also store grain in the nearby Liyang warehouse." Cheng Mingzhen smiled very understandingly and continued to add. "I am in charge of your Wagang Xu San, and Manager Xie is also a little friendly. But at this moment, after all, Mi Gong is the master of Wagang, and such a big thing can't help but pass through him. So I didn't go far and wide, bypassed you, and ran to find Brother Xu and Xiao Xie! ”

"It should be, it should be. After all, we live closer and don't have to run a lot of unjust roads! Wang Deren didn't know what to say, so he was dizzy and perfunctory. Cheng Mingzhen explained clearly, if you Wang Deren don't help, Xu Maogong can find a place to speak. Thinking that Xu Maogong is now short of money to restore his strength, how can there be any reason to refuse to send it to the door to buy. Instead of letting him do favors, it is better to take favors and do them yourself.

Thinking of this, regardless of Fang Yanzao's repeated glances at him, he agreed with a smile: "After eating, I will immediately write a letter to Mi Gong, and I will definitely persuade him to agree to this matter." In fact, it is useless for the Wagang army to take so much food, it is better to exchange some money and reward the brothers."

"Uh-huh!" Fang Yanzao couldn't bear it anymore and interrupted Wang Deren's words with a loud cough.

"There are also good words from Lao Fanggong. Mi Gong's side, I think you can say a few words! Cheng Mingzhen seemed to have been reminded, and quickly turned his head to pat Fang Yanzao's ass again. King Changle said that after the deed is completed, he will have a thank you gift to his brothers. Presumably it won't be much worse than this! ”

"Hugh will have to pollute Fang's ears with these words again!" Fang Yanzao was furious and stood up with his sleeves. "My Wagang army is determined to be in the world, how can I be bought by you these things! Hurry up and put these things away, otherwise, don't blame Fang for being rude and send someone to drive you down the mountain! ”

After that, he raised the handwriting of Wang Youjun on the case and threw it back to Cheng Mingzhen. Seeing this, Qin Degang, who was sitting under him, hurriedly rushed up and held his arm tightly. "Don't be a room-sama!" While stopping Fang Yanzao, Qin Degang rushed to Cheng Mingzhen to apologize, "This matter still needs to be decided by the old man himself." I'll just be able to pass on a message. Lord Fang was drunk, so he was angry for a while. Master Cheng, don't worry about it! ”

Fang Yanzao was so angry in his heart, and secretly scolded Qin Degang and others for not seeing the world, and they lost their hearts by a box of gold beads. After working hard to earn a few times, how can you earn the other party, a person who practices martial arts. had to coldly "snort" to show his disdain.

Cheng Mingzhen just didn't hear it, and smiled and approached Wang Deren. "Brother Wang's collection of fine wine is good, how about we drink it again?"

"Drink, drink. Something else to talk about another day! Wang Deren was relieved and grabbed the wine cup in response. An orchestral sound immediately sounded in all directions. I don't know who called the musician and the beauty up again, waving the long sleeves, and the fragrance was gusting, so that the people present did not know what day it was.

Drinker's note: Tonight, the third day of the new year. Two watches, I wish you all a happy Spring Festival.

Finishing cloth.

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