Chapter 3: Morning Dew

Now that he is alert, Cheng Mingzhen is more reluctant to go to the back village. (Provide the latest chapter to read> even if they have to participate in the meeting, they also come and go with the two cuckoos and their own personal guards.) Although both of them knew in their hearts that if there was really any abnormality, the thirty-odd relatives might not be able to resist it for long. But one more person would give him a better chance of breaking through, and as long as either of the husband and wife could run back to the Jinzi camp, the brothers who were called up would be enough to make Zhang Jinwei throw a rat against the other one left. Plan for the worst, even if it is sudden, the husband and wife can't rush out, at least they can die together. There is no need for one to walk alone on the Huangquan Road, and the other has to live in the suspicion of others.

This kind of abnormal behavior can be concealed for a while, but it cannot be concealed for a lifetime. Soon, some well-intentioned people showed clues. "The big boss actually suspects the nine masters?" Many young minions were surprised by this. "I'm afraid that the nine masters are the masters!" Some daring guys sighed in private. The most indignant are the brothers of the Ruishi Battalion, who have been training and fighting under the guidance of Cheng Mingzhen for a long time, and they know the skills in the chest of this young nine masters. Moreover, in the past year or so, every time there is a war, the Nine Masters always rush to the front when they fight, and walk last when they share the benefits. The big heads were all taken away by the old guys, and they still had to pick bones in the eggs, I really don't know what to do.

The minions at the bottom are just whining, and they are complaining. Some middle and low-level leaders have new ideas in their hearts. There is a saying: the rabbit dies and the fox is sad, and the thing hurts it. Cheng Mingzhen fought well, but instead of receiving the commendation he deserved, he fell into suspicion. Where's everyone? The forces in Zedi are not as good as Cheng Mingzhen! People still have a father-in-law who can talk in front of the big boss, but everyone has nothing but a bad life. With knives in front of you and the officers and soldiers, you have to be careful of the cold arrows of your own people in the back, who can survive this kind of life?

People think too much in their hearts, and they inevitably have to find an outlet to vent. At the end of the training that day, Han Gesheng, Duan Qing, Zhang Jin and others drank some wine, and their hearts were on fire, so they pulled Zhou Fan, Zhang Zhupi, Wang Fei and several others who had a lot of friends with each other and walked towards Cheng Mingzhen's mansion. When they entered the house, they didn't speak, but sat on the stools one by one and sighed lamentingly.

"Brothers, what's the matter? Could it be that who made you angry? Seeing that everyone's behavior was really ridiculous, the cuckoo took the maid to pour tea and water, and asked with a pursed mouth.

"What's wrong? Not much? Everyone just feels panicked in their hearts? Zhang Jin has always belonged to Du Juan, the oldest qualified, and the most anxious, slapping the table and responding angrily.

As soon as he spoke, Zhou Fan and Wang Fei immediately followed, "That's it, if you want us to die, you have to be happy, what's so embarrassing?" Our Jinziying brothers have never done anything to be sorry for Juluze, why should we live in fear every day?!! ”

Han Shiwang and Zhang Pigskin were both forcefully pulled, and they guessed some clues in their hearts, but they didn't expect Wang Fei and others to say so directly. Feeling that the momentum was not right, and he couldn't get out, he hurriedly smiled and played a round, "Don't be serious with them, I see that a few brothers have drunk too much." It was okay just now, but these bowls of yellow soup were all confused! ”

"Hehe, drank too much, drank too much. That is, it is close to the ninth brother and nine sisters-in-law, and everyone dares to say anything. If you really get out of this door, who would dare to chew your tongue! ”

The cuckoo smiled, and did not pierce the ghost thoughts of the two, "The two brothers don't have the same knowledge as them. Let's drink tea first, Jiu Dangjia will go outside to practice martial arts, and we will be able to come back later! ”

"Do you still practice martial arts every day?" Zhang Zhupi Xun took over the conversation and asked loudly.

"Of course. Other people's knives are almost on their necks, can you do it if you don't practice a little diligently? Zhang Jin rolled his eyes and added with a sneer.

"Little leopard, don't run your tongue with your mouth full!" The cuckoo glared at Zhang Jin fiercely, preventing him from continuing to fan the flames.

Little Leopard is Zhang Jin's nickname, he has followed Cuckoo since he was fourteen years old, and has always treated each other as his own sister. After being reprimanded, he didn't dare to fight back, lowered his head, and muttered angrily, "Everyone can see the knife in anyone's hand." It's all here to pretend to be blind......"

"Knives, what knives?" was muttering, the door curtain was lifted, and Cheng Mingzhen walked in with a smile. Seeing so many guests coming to the house at the same time, he was stunned at first, and then immediately smiled and bowed his hands, "Why are you so idle today, brothers?" Are you running away from me? I didn't notice a word before I came, so I had to prepare a large kettle in advance! ”

As soon as these words came out, the awkward atmosphere in the room was immediately washed away by laughter. Zhang Pigskin slapped the table and responded: "The Nine Masters are really picky, and they don't even want to give a mouthful of hot water." We've had dinner today, otherwise, wouldn't we all be beaten out with a big stick? ”

Cheng Mingzhen spread his hands and posed as a rich man who had lost his copper coins. "Oh, your ninth brother and I are poor, I entertained you all today, and tomorrow I will be hungry. Let's get some water, there's a big lake in front of our door!"

When everyone heard this, they laughed more and more. It wasn't until I laughed out of my tears that I slowly put it away and savored it one bite at a time.

"The head of the church is open-minded, and he can be used as a quilt cover when the sky falls. When I was waiting in the pavilion, I admired this the most! "Duan Qing was born in Guantao Xiangyong, and he is the closest to Cheng Mingzhen. While blowing the fine foam on the tea, he gestured with his eyes to Han Gesheng, another low-level officer from Guantao.

Han Gesheng comprehended beside him, sighed, and added very regretfully, "If you want to say that back then, the more than 1,000 numbers in our Guantao County can be regarded as a fierce return to the limelight. Who would have thought that the bullshit county order turned his face and didn't recognize people, so that everyone could walk away and scatter ......"

Speaking of this, he pretended to be vigilant and stopped talking, and apologized to Du Juan and the others with a grin, "Sister-in-law, we don't talk about two families. Back then, tens of thousands of you attacked the city, and if our more than 1,000 brothers didn't work hard, they would definitely be eaten by the big bosses! ”

"It's been so long, what's there to worry about." Du Juan shook his head and responded very generously, "Besides, now that I have become your ninth sister-in-law, can I still divide into two families with your ninth brother?" He is a hero, and I follow with a light on my face. If he is bullied, how can I feel better?! ”

"A few of us have followed the Seven Masters for many years, and we haven't suffered the slightest grievance. If anyone bullies the head of the seven masters, I don't care about others, anyway, my Jinshantang will definitely use a knife with him without saying a word! Zhang Jin heard the second half of Du Juan's words speak desolately, and gritted his teeth and swore an oath.

"That's right, no matter how much the people in our Jinzi Camp are in the bag, they can't be manipulated casually!" Deputy Lieutenant Zhou Fan wanted this sentence, slapped the table hard, and encouraged loudly.

"We don't want to get into trouble, but if someone has to force us to a dead end, we can't stretch our necks and get stabbed!" Duan Qing took over the conversation and sang and harmonized with Zhou Fan.

One of the two of them is Du Juan's henchman, and the other is Cheng Mingzhen's henchman, and at the same time the real background is revealed, which basically represents Cheng Mingzhen and Du Juan's true thoughts. Han Shiwang was originally under the command of Han Jianhong, the top six masters, but in the autumn of the previous year, because he was timid and did not participate in the rebellion, he barely escaped. At this moment, seeing the excitement of the crowd, I knew that a catastrophe was coming again, so I was so nervous that my hands and feet were weak, my face was pale, and I wanted to slip out of the table with all my might.

Although Han Ge looked honest in his life, his eyes were quite keen, and seeing that his fellow surnamed Pao Ze was so timid and afraid, he couldn't help but slap him on the back and scolded loudly: "Brother, your waist can't be straight for a while." Isn't it the same to die standing and dying lying down? It's just a blink of an eye, how much cheaper can you get! ”

"That, that, it's not that serious!" Han Shiwang's bile was almost photographed, and he told with a bitter face.

"It's not that serious, a few brothers are too worried!" Cheng Mingzhen comforted him with a smile. "They're talking about the worst-case scenario. If there is a day in the future, everyone can do what they should do, don't think too much! ”

"I'll see which bastard can raise a knife against the Nine Masters!" Zhang Jin laughed and was ruthless. "If you don't have nine masters, where did you come from Juluze today? If the nine masters are not here, I'm afraid our Juluze won't last long, as soon as the officers and soldiers come, everyone will wait to die in battle! ”

"Anyway, as long as I, Duan Qing, live, I can't let people move the first hair!" Duan Qing sneered a few times, his gaze wandered around, and finally landed on Zhang Pigskin's face, "Old Zhang, what do you say?" Do you want to tell the big boss what we say today, or do you want to follow us? ”

Zhang Pigskin was forced by him to be excited, and hurriedly begged Cheng Mingzhen for mercy with his eyes. After watching it for a long time, he didn't get any response, so he sighed helplessly and said in a low voice: "Actually, things haven't reached that point yet." The big boss has been confused recently, but he didn't say what to do with the nine masters......"

Zhou Fan glanced at him, pressing step by step, "Don't be verbose, it's a gentleman, you just say it, once the big boss wants to do something to us, what are you going to do?" ”

"Tell the truth!" Zhang Pigskin apologized and threw his hand at everyone, "My life, according to the Ermao brothers, should be given to the nine masters." But I've been with the fifth master for so many years, and he has always treated me as a brother. When the time comes, Hao Wuye will say a word, and I will say that even all the brothers in our Lin Zitou, thousands of people up and down, I am afraid they will follow him. If Hao Wuye still has the same heart as the big boss, my old Zhang will have to give himself a knife first, and out of sight is clean! ”

"You ***, Lao Tzu really looked away!" When he was extremely disappointed, Zhang Jin scolded impulsively.

Zhang Pigskin smiled miserably and responded, "People are in the rivers and lakes, and they can't help themselves." I will not betray your brothers, and I will not be sorry for Hao Wu. If you are not satisfied, you can take Lao Zhang's life now. Remember to keep it clean and leave no traces......"

is so in a dilemma, both ends want to be righteous, and neither end can face it, which is in line with Zhang Pigskin's character. If he happily agreed to advance and retreat with Zhou Fan, Duan Qing and others, Cheng Mingzhen would suspect his intentions. Seeing that Duan Qing and the others were still going to persecute him, Cheng Mingzhen quickly stood up and smiled to ease the atmosphere, "Pigskin can say this, which shows that we are brothers." I don't ask you to follow me, but I beg you Lao Zhang not to rush over and cut the first knife when the time comes, hurting everyone's friendship! ”

"I will not cut my own brother with a knife again!" Zhang Zhupi knew that he could pass the test today, but his mood became heavier. He has been in Juluze for a long time, and has experienced several civil strife, and there has never been a time when it has been so difficult to choose. "I will not let my brothers make things difficult for us. To tell the truth, with your nine masters, Juluze has a head. But the big boss can't tolerate you, and we can only blame God for not having long eyes! As the old saying goes, the emperor became suspicious, and the minister had to wait for death......"

Hearing him say heavily, Cheng Mingzhen was also very sad. In any case, Zhang Jin said that he had a life-saving grace for him, and he couldn't help but return this favor. But it really made him wait to be killed like a loyal minister, and it really exceeded his bottom limit. Maybe in his heart, he has never called Zhang Jin a monarch. Although the other party has been working hard to be Liu Bang, he wants to cut the white snake and incarnate Jackie Chan.

"I've never wanted to fight for power with the big bosses!" Glancing at the disappointed or expectant crowd, he explained with a wry smile, "But now the wind is getting tighter, and I have to make preparations in advance." Don't be too embarrassed, everyone, we are still brothers today, and it really makes trouble to the point that we have to do it, even if we close our eyes. Whether you hit me or I hit you, it's all for your life, no one can blame anyone for being ruthless, and no one should blame anyone for not remembering the old love! ”

Hearing this, the more sad everyone became, and even tears almost flowed down their eyes. Zhang Zhupi's statement tonight made everyone understand that if there is a conflict between the Nine Masters and the Big Bosses, the good players in other villages, whether they are selected for the Ruishi Camp or those who have not been selected for the Ruishi Battalion, I am afraid that they will still have to obey the orders of their family members like Zhang Zhupi. As for those who are already confused and timid, such as today's Han Shiwang. I'm afraid I'll just stick my head in the reeds for a moment of peace.

At that time, those who are willing to die and advance and retreat together with the Nine Masters can only be some of the brothers in the original Seventh and Ninth Villages. And even if these brothers were able to fight, they would never be able to resist the siege of the rest of the villages.

"Does it have to be like this?" Han Shiwang was the least daring, as if he had seen the end of Juluze, and his snot and tears rolled down together.

"Look at your bear-like look!" Zhang Jin couldn't wait to kick him out of the door, "If you are not forced to have no way out, who wants to use a knife with your brother!" ”

"Actually, actually, no, it's not that serious!" Han Shiwang wiped away his tears and added with a sob. "The two of them live together, and there are times when they bump and bump! The big boss just can't think about it for a while......"

"By the time he wants to open it, we'll be dead!" Zhou Fan shook his head angrily. Everyone knows that Han Shiwang is timid and afraid, but his performance in the last few battles is really remarkable. Everyone thought that he had changed his temper, but who expected that at the critical moment, he would still be fine.

"I mean, I mean, can't you hide?" Han Shiwang continued to sob, but the words he said made Cheng Mingzhen's heart move, "The four masters, when the four masters are here, everyone who sees him is annoyed." He has been gone for more than half a year, and several village owners have talked about him, all of whom have said that he is good! ”

Wang Mazi, the fourth master, used deterrence to contain the official army in Hexi, and after leading his troops to cross Taihang Mountain last year, he never returned. Zhang Jin said that he wrote letters to persuade him several times, but he found various excuses to prevaricate. Such a rebellious act reminded the old man in the village of his benefits. Not only did he not treat him as rebellious, but from time to time he sent some gold and silver to the other side of Taihang Mountain as supplies.

Han Shiwang believes that the reason why Cheng Mingzhen is now regarded as a thorn in the side of the big boss is also because he is too close to the big boss, so close that people feel threatened. Once he leaves for a period of time under the banner of Julu Ze, and lets the big boss Zhang Jincheng bypass the hurdles in his heart, the two sides will return to the previous situation of fish and water. In that case, whether it is for Cheng Mingzhen or Zhang Jincheng, it's good, why not do it?

The reason why Cheng Mingzhen specifically hinted that Zhou Fan called Zhang Pigpi and Han Shiwang to his home tonight was because the two of them represented two different characters in Julu Ze. One is capable and responsible, and the other is capable but timid. He attaches great importance to the performance of both of them. Hearing Han Shiwang's suggestion now, he couldn't help but feel a little moved, hesitated for a moment, and muttered in a low voice: "What Shiwang said is very reasonable. It's best to have a way to reassure me. But now that there is no fighting anywhere, what excuse can I find to escape? Once I'm gone, how can the brethren and their families be unimplicated? ”

"It's all, it's all that Wei Zheng is provoking!" Han Shiwang has a lot of knowledge, but there is no good way to provide Cheng Mingzhen. just emphasized that the current predicament was caused by Wei Zheng's letter. The culprit is outside the giant deer, not inside the lake.

"I also know that Wei Zheng picked it up!" Cheng Mingzhen frowned, "Ermao once reminded me that the surname Wei is very difficult to deal with. But I didn't expect that his difficulty was not on the battlefield! ”

"That's not necessarily a good excuse!" Han Gesheng's eyes suddenly lit up, and he said slowly: "Sect leader, what if we go under the banner of cleaning up Wei Zheng?" No one can stop us, right? ”

"Pick up Wei Zheng?" Cheng Mingzhen's eyebrows quickly raised upward, and he asked hesitantly. This is indeed a good idea, but I didn't expect it. Juluze is too idle inside, so there are always people who want to toss things. If suddenly there is an enemy outside, everyone's attention is diverted a little, and perhaps the crisis will be postponed for a while.

It is also in the interests of Zhang Pigskin to lead the troubles to the outside world. After thinking about it, he proposed loudly: "If the Nine Masters are ready to clean up Wei Zheng, I can contact a few hall masters privately and pick up the conversation during the discussion." That kid has repeatedly written to provoke the relationship between the big boss and the nine masters, and promised us that the grain and grass are heavy but have not been sent across the river for a long time......"

"The question is how many people to take?"

"I value deterrence, since the surname Wei bullied the head of the Jiu Dang family, and he doesn't need the help of others, our brothers in the Jinzi Camp shouldn't let him go!"

Suddenly there was an alternative path in front of them, and Zhou Fan, Duan Qing and the others were talking nonsense. If they can get by, they don't want to turn their faces with Zhang Jincheng. After all, the other party has the name of the big boss on his head, and even if everyone takes all the reason, after it is spread, the name will not be good.

"Where are you going?"

"Find a suitable place, since you can get Wuyang, and you can keep in touch with Zedi......"

The more people talked, the clearer it became. It was as if the clouds that had been hanging overhead for days suddenly dispersed, and the sky was filled with bright stars.