Chapter 4: Teng Yuan (No. 6 Middle School)

Julu Zejiu's family Cheng Mingzhen got married, and married the daughter of Julu Ze's third master, Du Scar, and Julu Zeqi's master Du Juan. com Julu Ze big boss Zhang Jin called the main marriage, and invited the green forest colleagues to rush to Julu Ze before July 22 to watch the ceremony. At the same time, they discussed the matter of dealing with the invasion of the officials and soldiers. Please see this invitation to be sure to appreciate the light, when the nine masters of Juluze will sweep the road together.

Such a strange invitation, only Zhang Jin said that this rough blank can be written. For the wedding of a small leader, only this guy who eats human flesh will be so whimsical. But few of the people who are qualified to receive the invitation dare to refuse. In these years, the knife is king, and Zhang Jin is said to be vulgar and unliterate, arrogant and domineering, and he can't stand people's lives. casually caught a teenage hairy young man who came to be a general, and he was stunned to beat Yang Shanhui, who saw the heroes of the green forest like a mad dog, into a turtle with a shrunken head! Although it is said that Zhang Jiajun used some strange tricks during the battle, is it so easy for you to be Yang Baiyan? Before the defeat of the fox valley, but only he calculated others, and no one else calculated his share! Looking at the entire land of Hebei, even Gao Shida, the chief scoop of the green forest, saw the banner of the word "Yang", and had to obediently avoid it? Who dares to take the initiative to come to the door to provoke like Cheng Mingzhen, and easily beat Yang Baiyan to the ground?

So I knew that Zhang Jin said that it was just a cover to hold a wedding for his subordinates, and I also knew that after I went, it would inevitably annoy Gao Shida, the chief of Hebei Lvlin. Even the Great Yan Kingdom Lord Wang Suba and Li Shan Fei Wei Dao'er, who were too far away, also sent congratulatory gifts after hearing the news. The messenger of the gift agitated like a spring, describing the admiration of the two northern heroes for the giants of Juluze. At the end, I didn't forget to mention it euphemistically, for the sake of all the green forest colleagues, if there is something in the north in the future, please ask Zhang Dazhai to copy the back road of the official army. In the same way, if Juluze is attacked, Wang Xuba and Wei Dao'er will also do their best to fight Zhuojun and Shanggu, making it difficult for the officials and soldiers to take care of each other.

Zhang Jin said that he naturally couldn't ask for such a covenant, and immediately wrote a reply in his own handwriting, expressing his gratitude to Wang Xuba and Wei Dao'er, two colleagues in the rivers and lakes. Then a banquet was held to entertain the envoys from afar, and as the host, the leaders were introduced one by one. This move already contains the meaning of taking advantage of the situation to provoke Gao Shida, and the hearts of the heroes are bright, but they are happy to mix in it and watch the excitement.

There are also a few people who don't like to join in the fun, such as Dou Jiande, a fierce general under Gao Shida, and Han Jianhong, who rebelled against Juluze last year, but the guests politely ignored the names of the two of them, so as not to spoil the auspicious atmosphere of the wedding.

In addition to praising Zhang Jin, the heroes at the meeting also had another purpose, that is, to see in person what the young hero who defeated Yang Shanhui and was ashamed of his fellow people in Hebei Lvlin looked like. Recently, the image of the young man has been spread out of the box on the rivers and lakes, and it is said that Cheng Mingzhen is the queen of Cheng Pu of the Three Kingdoms, holding an iron spine snake spear, with his head like a fence bucket and his arms like a boulder. After pushing the glass and changing the lamp at the banquet several times, everyone was faintly disappointed in their hearts. The young man in front of him, Si Swenwen, is not so much a brave general as a student. If the Great Sui Dynasty still held the imperial examination, maybe he could still enter Beijing to take the examination and win wealth and wealth. ^.. ^ Go to see the latest and his alcohol consumption is really average, often the guests have not all drunk to their heart's content, as one of the hosts, the Nine Masters are already drunk and hazy.

For those who are about to become the groom's officials, the heroes are always embarrassed to fill them every day. Therefore, after finding out the depth of his drink, he no longer takes him as the main target of toasting. Cheng Mingzhen also took the opportunity to get out and drew everyone's attention to Zhang Jincheng bit by bit. Soon, Zhang Da regained control of the initiative on the wine table, and every meal of wine was proud, hearty.

Of course, the purpose of a wine banquet was never to satisfy the appetite. Although most of the time, the heroes are trying to get drunk with each other. But often at the moment of pushing the cup and changing the lamp, a seemingly casual sentence already represents a condition or a request. And a drunken word before raising a head to drink may be a promise, or an agreement. It's just that the speaker and the listener know each other, and there is no need to say it explicitly or write it on paper.

Cheng Mingzhen's experience in the rivers and lakes is too short, and he can't fully adapt to this kind of atmosphere where the wine glass is raised, and everything is in the unspoken atmosphere. Rather than "borrowing wine to cover their faces" and "borrowing drunkenness to spit out the truth", he hoped that everyone could find a clean military tent to sit down and talk openly and honestly about their thoughts with each other. According to the information he heard outside, the third expedition to Liao has completely ended. It is very likely that the Great Sui Dynasty will not have a fourth large-scale foreign war in the short term. In that case, the imperial court would most likely be free to put down rebellions everywhere. Feng Xiaoci, the general of the Right Wuhou, suddenly led his troops to Hebei, which was a harbinger. He only brought 10,000 government soldiers, and he was already scared of more than 100,000 heroes in the green forest to leave without a fight. What if Yang Yichen also suddenly turned back? What kind of consequence would that be? At present, although the building of the Great Sui Dynasty is crumbling, it is far from the point where it will fall down if it is pushed down, and if everyone does not prepare in advance to deal with the counterattack of officers and soldiers, they may be stoned to death on the spot by the "bricks and tiles" that fell before the collapse of the building.

In private, he once mentioned his worries to the second master, Xue Song. The latter was shocked that the young man was able to keep a clear head after the victory, but said that he was also confused by it. "We can only take one step at a time, and it is not easy for us to do what we are today. The big boss, you, and the sixth child all have long-term plans, but the others ......"

At that time, Xue Song refused to finish his words, but shook his head slightly. Cheng Mingzhen could probably guess the reason why he shook his head, and couldn't help but ask, "Aren't we the big bosses going to be kings?" Could it be that after becoming king, everyone is still going to be like this? If we put up a name, the court won't treat us as ordinary rogues anymore? ”

"The big boss is the king, but he just complies with the mandate of heaven!" Xue Song glanced at Cheng Mingzhen, and his Adam's apple rolled up and down. He knew that the so-called Qinglong out of the abyss was okay with deceiving the foolish men and fools in Zedi, and he couldn't deceive Cheng Mingzhen, a clear-eyed person, so he smiled wryly and added in a low voice, "It is also in line with the expectations of the brothers, and I have to do it." No matter what, you have to give everyone a new goal, otherwise the more stable the life is, the more scattered people's hearts will be. ”

When the wolf is full, it loses its wildness. With the regular offerings of several surrounding counties, plus the income from the last few victories, and the harvest of the minions themselves from farming and fishing in the swamps. Juluze has gradually revealed the appearance of a little bit of the land of fish and rice. With surplus food at home, most people don't want to fight with the government anymore. Unless the other party has already attacked the interior of Juluze, or it is indeed making them feel a threat to their survival.

This is also one of the important reasons why Zhang Jin is in full swing to plan to become the king. As long as the royal flag is erected, he can be knighted and knighted. For the minions who have been controlled by others for half their lives, and they used to see a pavilion chief who had to prostrate and bow down, they can suddenly become high-ranking officials, even if they know that this is a false position that is not recognized by the outside world, they will do their best to ensure their "wealth". In that case, Zhang Jin said it would be much easier to drive them to "expand their territory."

The conversation between the two went on for a long time, and in the end, they could not find a more positive way to deal with it. But through the exchange, both sides have gained a lot. From Xue Song's mouth, Cheng Mingzhen had a deeper understanding of the current situation, past, and current pattern and predicament of Juluze and the entire Hebei Green Forest Road. And Xue Song, who has been busy assisting Zhang Jincheng in handling internal affairs for a long time, also learned a little more about the major and minor events that have happened in various parts of the Central Plains in the recent period through Cheng Mingzhen's description.

Overall, this year's situation is not too optimistic for Green Forest Road. With the end of the third expedition to Liao, the people's livelihood everywhere has been given a rare respite. Taking advantage of the fact that the expeditionary soldiers had just returned home and had not yet been completely disbanded, individual responsible local officials organized a series of counterattacks against the surrounding green forest heroes. In April, Yulin Taishou Peng Chun killed the thief Zhang Dahu. In May, Yan'an thief Liu Jialun was proclaimed emperor and had 100,000 people. In less than a month, it was defeated by Qu Tutong and 5,000 soldiers. Subsequently, Qu Tutong took advantage of the victory to pursue, pursued and killed all the way to the outside of the Great Sui, and finally returned with Liu Jialun's head and Kai.

Almost at the same time as Cheng Mingzhen and Yang Shanhui were fighting, Li Yuan eliminated the six gang of horse thieves in Longyou in one fell swoop. Zhang Xutuo extended his tentacles to Beihai and Jibei near Qi County, and the green forest heroes on the south bank of the Yellow River were powerless to resist, and were either forced to surrender by Zhang Xutuo or abandon the village. It can be said that in addition to the performance of Julu Zequnxiong in the Fox Depression battle, which has played a good situation for the fellow people in Hebei Lvlin, the heroes of the green forest in other parts of the Central Plains are temporarily in adversity.

This is also one of the reasons why Zhang Jincheng posted a post and Hebei Qunxiong cheered for him so much. There is a victory, no matter how big or small, at least it gives the heroes hope to continue to persevere. Although, no one knows how long the road in front of them can go, and where the way out is?

"For Zhang Da's family life! I wish the big boss an invincible battle in the future, and he will conquer everything! The hustle and bustle once again pulled Cheng Mingzhen back from his contemplation to reality, today's banquet is coming to an end, the deal has ended, and all that is left is endless joy.

"I also wish everyone a hundred victories in all battles with this toast, and beat the officers and soldiers all over the ground to find teeth!" Zhang Jin said that he had drunk a little too much, and stood up slowly, pulling his hoarse voice in return.

"My old Zhang, my old Zhang is a rough man!" It can be seen that he has a good income under the wine table today, and his face is full of unbearable excitement. Holding the wine cup, he was not in a hurry to lose his stomach, but continued to say drunkly, "I don't know a few words, and I can't say any kind words." Since everyone appreciates their faces, they are willing to give me Lao Zhang, and also, there are Brother Cheng to support this field, and I Lao Zhang can't help but fight for our Hebei Green Forest Road. You, don't worry, a month after the wedding, Julu Ze's brother will definitely go out to meet Feng Xiaoci's bastard. Here, give everyone a bad breath, and let some people see that the battle is not fought like them! ”

"Happy boss!"

"Count me in, and when the time comes, you can shake the battle flag for the big boss!"

"Count me in, I am willing to be the only one who is in charge!"

The group responded loudly, raising the glass to their lips in unison. The last battle of Liyang was because it hindered a Dou Jiande, so Juluze did not send troops to participate. Now that Dou Jiande doesn't dare to fight Feng Xiaoci, don't blame the brothers for not being righteous enough! Anyway, as long as Liyang Cang is taken down, everyone can get a chance to develop and grow. As for who to follow, for many green forest heroes, there is no need to take the difference too seriously.

"My old Zhang, my old Zhang will say one more thing!" After drinking a lamp, Zhang Jin ordered someone to refill it for everyone, covered his face with wine, and was half drunk and half awake, "Emperor Yang Guang of the Great Sui will not be the emperor, and the dog official of the Great Sui will not be a dog official." It hurt that the old and young masters couldn't survive. Uh-huh! His grandma's! He closed his eyes and tried to memorize the words he had memorized, but he couldn't remember a word. I had to stomp my feet hard and play on my own, "Grandma, Lao Tzu can't live, and I can't get used to seeing them continue to spoil, so Lao Tzu wants to chop up all the dog officials and replace them with a stubble." The bastard emperor will definitely not agree, Lao Tzu doesn't care, if he doesn't agree, Lao Tzu will fuck him, and even he will chop him. Save him from being the emperor, and all he raises under his hands is a group of bandits?! ”

When the words fell, the group was stunned. The sudden change in topic made it a little difficult for them to adapt to it, and it was far beyond their expectations. Everyone knew that Zhang Jin's ambition was lofty, and he was not at ease under Gao Shida, but he didn't expect that Zhang Jin's ambition was already as lofty as a fight. Raiding homes and robbing houses, that is the business of heroes. Killing officials and chasing officials is also a convenient business that all heroes are willing to do. But overthrowing the emperor and becoming the emperor himself is something that many people dare not think of. Because that goal seems too long-term and too far away.

"What, don't you believe in Lao Tzu?" The sudden cold scene made Zhang Jin say that he couldn't get off the stage, his eyes widened, and his brows were upside down, "Is it difficult to be an official?" Is it so difficult that you have to lose your conscience? I don't believe it! Lao Tzu thinks that if he can be a good boss, he will definitely be a good county commander and a good county guard. can be a good county guard and county order, but may not be able to be a good green forest master! At least our green forest road is more conscientious than the government, and it is also more credibility than the government! ”

"Coax!" A burst of laughter erupted from below. Except for the unsatisfactory sentence of being the emperor, Zhang Jin said that in the eyes of everyone, the other words are rough and unreasonable. Especially the sentence "If you can do a good job as a big boss, you can do a good job as a county commander, and if you can do a good job as a county commander, you may not be able to do a good job as a big boss!" "It's just in everyone's hearts!

"If you're willing to try it with Master Zhang, raise your glass and do it!" Seeing that the fire had arrived, Xue Song, the second master, also stood up and held a wine cup to propose.

"It's done!" The heroes raised their wine cups and drank them all again.