Chapter 1 Gambling (Part 4I)

When Cheng Mingzhen walked into the burning camp surrounded by guards, all the battle was over. Lu Fangyuan, the great leader of Julu Ze, fled with less than 200 men, and the rest of his cronies were either killed in battle or hacked to death by subordinates who were originally subordinate to Zhang Jincheng, Xue Song, or Hao Laodao. In order to show that he was really forced to be helpless by his attachment to Lu Fangyuan, the minions of "Anyway" were particularly cruel to Lu Fangyuan's cronies. Even those who had already put down their weapons and blended into the group of captives were pulled out by them and their bodies were dismembered with knives and feet. The "loyalty and bravery" shown at that moment was so sudden that Duan Qing, Zhang Jin, Han Gesheng and others didn't even have time to give the order to stop it. In other words, Duan Qing, Zhang Jin and others deliberately connived at this killing. According to the rules of the green forest, newcomers are required to submit their names as usual. At present, the enemy cannot sift through the loyalty of the followers, and let them prove themselves by slaughtering them is a practical shortcut.

Despite this, the number of captives left behind was very large. Far beyond the state army itself. The direct cause of this result is Lu Fangyuan's distrust of the minions. After Zhang Jincheng stole the position of the great leader of Julu Ze when he went out to fight, Lu Fangyuan was afraid that others would use the same means to seize his foundation. Therefore, when you go out on an expedition, you always bring all the capable fighters in the Zedi with you. However, this not only increases the consumption of grain and grass, but also does not necessarily increase the team's battles. But safety can often be a reason for choice.

When Wang Ermao seized the camp gate, he announced that Cheng Mingzhen would come to avenge Zhang Jincheng and not blame those who were coerced by Lu Fangyuan. Most of the minions who are not descendants of the Lu clan have chosen to defect or wait and see. For them, Cheng Mingzhen, the ninth master, has much stronger appeal than the eighth master Lu Fangyuan. Of course, the former's martial arts and chances of winning are far from being compared to the latter.

The attitude of the top and bottom of the Zhaozhou army towards this group of wall grasses is not friendly. The soldiers always looked at them with a kind of condescending eyes, and when they gave orders, they also spoke in a rough voice, as if the other party owed them hundreds of dollars. Because they are all from the same line as Juluze, the low-level officers can often see some old acquaintances among the captives. When these familiar faces tried to say hello to their old friend with flattering expressions, the former twisted their heads away almost instinctively.

"I'm ashamed to know you!"

"Don't tell people that you and I used to be brothers!"

The words were not said in the open, but the eyes clearly expressed the true thoughts in their hearts. The captives soon understood the situation they were in, and in the midst of embarrassment and humiliation, some indignation instinctively arose in their hearts. "Virtue! Isn't it just a good boss? If we had been assigned to the Nine Masters at that time, who might have worn your officer's uniform? ”

Indignation is indignation, but the reality makes people helpless. looked at Cheng Mingzhen patted this one on the shoulder, cleaned up the wound of the other, and politely greeted the brother of the Zhoujun army. The captives can only lament their fate. When the Jiu Dang family and Zhang Da Dang parted ways a year ago, no one expected that there would be today. At that time, the strength of the Zhaozhou army was far inferior to Juluze, even if the big boss had to withdraw outside Ping'en City, Cheng Xiaojiu had to call himself the general of Zhang Da's family. The filial piety that should be sent to Julu Ze continues all year round.

But today, Julu Ze's big foundation has actually failed. At the beginning, the Zhaozhou army, which only occupied three small counties, was very prosperous. Now that Lu Fangyuan has been defeated, it must not take long for the entire Juluze to be merged into the rule of the Zhaozhou Army. The little softness that I have worked so hard to accumulate, as well as the wife and children who stayed in the field, will have to look at people's faces in the future to preserve. Thinking of this, the captives couldn't bear it anymore, and shouted at Cheng Mingzhen's back, "Nine masters, nine masters, we have been looking forward to you!" ”

"Nine masters, everyone can look forward to you back!"

"Woo. Lu Fangyuan's kid, you can make us miserable! ”

The true and false shouts drilled into Cheng Mingzhen's ears one by one, and he couldn't help but turn a blind eye to the captive again. In fact, at the moment he was anxious about how to house the captives. This group of people will not be able to form a combat force for a while, but if they are not properly handled, it is equivalent to piling up a large pile of dry firewood behind them. It is too unrealistic to slaughter them all, first of all, most of the brothers will not bear it. Secondly, it is really detrimental to the good reputation that the Zhaozhou army has worked so hard to accumulate.

"Everyone, don't make noise! In a moment I will have food brought to you. After tossing for half a night, the brothers are hungry, right?! Rao is known to be quick-witted, and in the face of a large number of captives, Cheng Mingzhen can only squeeze out such a few words of soup that are not salty or light for the time being.

He felt awkward when he spoke, but the captives listened to it as if a long drought had come to a rainy day. The Nine Masters still want to get food for everyone, and the Nine Masters don't want to kill us. Nine masters have always spoken and counted. "Nine masters......" Someone really choked up, wanting to say a few words of thanks or loyalty, but could no longer find the right words.

"Nine, nine, do you still recognize me? I, I'm Han, Han Shiwang! In the midst of a muffled cry, a clear voice finally sounded. With a bit of flattery, it falls on the ears but is very kind.

"You're not dead yet!" Cheng Mingzhen instantly felt happy from his heart, and scolded a dirty word at the top of his throat.

How could he not remember Han Shiwang? At the beginning, Juluze was on fire, and this person was unwilling to follow Liu Zhaoan and Han Jianhong to death, so he took refuge in Cheng Mingzhen and Du Juan very cleverly, and survived the catastrophe safely. Later, the Zhaozhou Army and Juluze separated, and this person was not optimistic about the future of the Zhaozhou Army, so he found an excuse to stay in Juluze. Later, Zhang Jin said that he sent this person to block the retreat of the Zhaozhou army, trying to starve Cheng Mingzhen and others to death in the Taihang Mountains. This person also deliberately exposed the target, causing the scouts under Cheng Mingzhen's command to be vigilant, making Zhang Jin's plan to attack Ping En fail.

Subsequently, the person was lost from the news. Cheng Mingzhen always thought that this guy was killed by Zhang Jincheng, or died outside Nangong City when Zhang Jincheng was defeated last year. But he never expected that Han Shiwang was not good at doing things, but his ability to save his life was first-class in the world. is still alive now, and the official is getting bigger and bigger, and he is at least a sub-owner of the village.

"I'm not dead, I'm not dead, I'm in charge of you, haven't you been barely making do with it?" Han Shiwang is so clever, when he heard Cheng Mingzhen suddenly say dirty words out of his mouth, he knew that his good luck tonight had come again. Parting the crowd, he walked out of the captives with a smile.

"Stand in the distance! Talk to the head of the sect! Han Gesheng was deeply ashamed of this family name five hundred years ago, and stepped forward to block between him and Cheng Mingzhen, and scolded him sharply.

"Brother Ge Sheng......" Han Shiwang was about to say hello to him, but was startled by his blunt posture, and all the hot words were held in his throat.

"It's all his own brother, and he can still murder me? Ge Sheng, let him come over! Seeing this, Cheng Mingzhen hurriedly ordered with a smile. Han Shiwang's appearance was invisibly equivalent to giving him the best opportunity to appease the captives, how could he delay it because of the other party's obscene description?

"My own brother, my own brother! You just lend me a gut, and I don't dare to reach out to the head of the sect! Han Shiwang parted his hands to show that he was not a threat.

"Humph!" Han Gesheng glared at him fiercely and retreated indignantly.

The actions and answers of the three people were correct, and all the captives saw it in their eyes and listened to it. The feeling in my heart was a lot lighter. It seems that although the brothers of the Zhaozhou Army still have some "misunderstandings" about everyone, the Nine Masters will definitely be able to treat everyone equally. Slaves? Who is not eating bread with it? Moreover, the Nine Masters and Zhang Da Masters have long been reconciled, and it is justified for him to take over the position of Zhang Da Masters.

"Ascended again? Fast enough! In a confused and eager gaze, Cheng Mingzhen punched Han Shiwang and laughed and teased.

"Hey, hey, hey!" Han Shiwang covered his shoulders and smiled dryly, "Didn't you offend him by not doing things well last time, and not completing the tasks assigned by Zhang Da?" When the old man returned from Ping'en, he beat me up and threw me to Xizhai to see the cattle shed. When Lu Da took the throne, he couldn't find a suitable person to lead the former brothers, so he brought me out again to make up for it. In fact, you must know that I am a mess of mud that can't support the wall! ”

"You!" Cheng Mingzhen gave the other party another look, and then shook his head with a smile. Han Shiwang's cleverness lies in the fact that he can think of what you care about in time. This is not? In just a few sentences, the reason for his promotion and the relationship with Lu Fangyuan have been clearly dissected.

Because he failed to block the Zhaozhou army in the mountains, he was punished by Zhang Jin. Because he was not treated by Zhang Jin, he was favored by Lu Fangyuan and promoted to stabilize people's hearts. And he himself has no loyalty to serve Lu Fangyuan, so he would rather be a mess of mud that can't support the wall......

"Hey, hey, hey......" Guessing that Cheng Mingzhen had already heard the meaning of his words, Han Shiwang continued to laugh dryly, "If you are messing around, you have to live no matter what!" ”

"Who else in this group is the official besides you? Can the brethren obey him? Cheng Mingzhen glanced at the captives who were listening to the news with their ears open, and quickly changed the topic.

Han Shiwang didn't need to look at his companions at all, scratched his head, and said curtly: "It seems, it seems to be gone." Lu Da's family only promoted three village owners. The master of Zhao Zhai was slashed by the big black man. The lord of Gao Zhai died in the front camp. When I saw that it was your banner, I asked my brothers to lay down their weapons......"

"Well, these brethren are all under your command for the time being. Change your title, I don't have a village owner here, you should be a partial general first. Cheng Mingzhen interrupted and loudly announced the appointment of Han Shiwang.

The captives' eyes immediately brightened, and their mouths erupted with low cheers. If you come up, you will be a general, that is, the nine masters can have this open-mindedness. If you change someone else, you have to weigh it anyway.

"Did you hear that, the head of the sect still treats us as brothers!" Han Shiwang lived up to expectations, turned his head, and shouted at everyone.

"I heard you!" The minions happily responded.

"That's not thank you, Nine Masters!" Han Shiwang continued to agitate.

"Xie Jiu is in charge!" The captives shouted in unison, and their morale was immediately boosted.

"Brothers!" Cheng Mingzhen strode up to the captive and struck while the iron was hot. "Tomorrow morning, I will have a decisive battle with Yang Baiyan to avenge Zhang Da's family. If you want to join me, you can pick up a knife and walk at the back of the line. If you are tired, rest in the camp and don't mess with me. When the battle is over, let's go back to Juluze together! ”

"Look at what the sect leader said, you treat us as brothers, and we can't help but give you a long face, right?" Han Shiwang stood up and protested loudly. Halfway around, he turned his face at all the captives, "Let's follow the sect leader to kill Yang Baiyan." If you don't dare to go, you can find a crooked neck tree and hang yourself, don't be embarrassed here! ”

"Go, go together. Don't be ashamed of the leader! The captives responded. Everyone understands that this is the only chance for everyone to prove themselves.

Cheng Mingzhen wants this effect. With this group of new franchisees, he already has a very specific idea in his heart about how to deal with Yang Shanhui. "Early tomorrow morning, I will have a decisive battle with Yang Shanhui. You are under the command of General Han and stand on my left flank. Everyone has any skills to show up and greet the officers and soldiers. Rest assured, as long as there is a living brother on the battlefield, I will not retreat on my own. ”

"Leader!" Hearing this, Zhang Jin, who had a cautious personality, couldn't help but speak out. To bring a rabble into battle and act as a left flank is simply gambling with everyone's lives. Even if Yang Shanhui doesn't know how to fight, he can see where the flaws in this team are. At that time, as long as it sees the left flank chasing and attacking fiercely and defeats this rabble, the entire Zhaozhou army will definitely fall into a very unfavorable situation.

His words were glared back into his stomach by Cheng Mingzhen with a cold gaze. At the same time, thousands of angry glances were shot from the captive crowd. "General Zhang, don't worry, as long as you don't retreat, the surname Han will definitely stand in front of the enemy!" has been so humiliated, Rao is character is weak like Han Shiwang, and he can't bear it. He arched his hand and said with an oath.

"Brother Han......" Zhang Jin wanted to explain a few words, but Han Shiwang refused to give him a chance, turned his head, and stood solemnly in front of the captives. Brethren, since the head of the sect can afford us. We can't slap ourselves in the face. Tomorrow morning, I, Lao Han, will stand in the last row with a knife. If you don't want to go, leave now, Han will never stop you. Wait until tomorrow before the two armies, if anyone shrugs the egg, don't blame Lao Han for not knowing you! Don't worry, after killing you all, Lao Han wiped his neck by himself, and he will never live to show jokes to others. ”

"Phew! It's the mule and the horse walking! ”

"Look. Who doesn't have two balls under the crotch! “

The gossip voice sounded again, and the anger was full of determination.