Chapter 55: Raising the Banner
Lin Chong and Lu Zhishen were busy practicing those little minions, and the two brothers Zhu Gui and Zhu Fu were busy setting up an intelligence department to inquire about the information of salt mines and salt merchants and salt dealers.
After more than a month, Zhu Gui finally established the intelligence of Qingzhou, and based on the hotel at the foot of the mountain in Liangshan Mountain, he placed several secret agents in various towns and villages in Qingzhou, and they disguised themselves as farmers, hunters, and hotel managers to inquire about all kinds of information.
Shi Jin's news of the salt mine was also the focus of the investigation, and soon followed the report of the news from various bases.
On this day, Zhu Gui went up the mountain to report to Shi Jin, "Big brother, after more than a month of inquiry, the younger ones found a salt mine outside a village on the outskirts of Juancheng. ”
Shi Jin heard it and said excitedly, "Oh, hurry up and report the specific situation!" ”
"Yes, big brother, please see. This is the specific situation of the Juancheng Salt Mine! Zhu Gui presented the letter with the details to Shi Jin.
Shi Jin took it and took a look, Juancheng!
It is nearly 200 kilometers away from Yangsan, and if it is modern, it must be a two-hour drive.
But in ancient times, it was not close, and it would take three or five days to go back and forth. Not to mention the use of horse-drawn carts to transport salt mines back for sale.
I could only send people to Juancheng to occupy a mountain, make green salt, and then sell it.
Shi Jin continued to look down, raised his head and asked, "There are bandits around there?" ”
Zhu Gui said: "Yes, big brother. The little detective found out that there was a group of bandits on Jinbao Mountain near Juancheng. If you want to go to Juancheng to mine, I'm afraid that you won't be able to get around that gang of bandits! ”
When Shi Jin heard this, he asked, "How many people are there in that gang of bandits, what is their conduct, and can they be used by us?" ”
Zhu Gui shook his head and said, "There are nearly three or four hundred people in that gang of bandits, but they are a group of bullies and bandits, killing people and setting fires, burning, killing and plundering, and doing all kinds of evil. Last month, the gang of bandits broke down a village and burned down all the houses, except for the women who were taken away for the bandits to vent their animal nature, and the rich and landed heads of households who were kept as "meat tickets". They didn't let go of the boys and girls, and they pulled up their legs and fell on the bluestone and their brains burst......"
Shi Jin was also very indignant when he heard it, and he had no choice but to fall into the grass and rob the property. It is so inferior to a beast that even a baby is spared, what is the use of keeping such a thief.
Shi Jin shouted sharply, "I don't need to say anything more, since there are such thieves, why don't the government ask!" ”
Zhu Gui sighed and said, "During this period, the county lieutenant caught the thief once or twice, but he was killed and returned, where do you dare to exterminate the thief like a tiger." Moreover, in order to prevent leakage and killing, those thieves arranged manpower at the exit of the four gates of the village, and rushed out to kill one by one. ”
Shi Jin took the case, "Since the government doesn't care, let's take care of it." Come, send me a message to all the brothers to come to the Gathering Hall to discuss matters! ”
Shi Jin wants to kill this gang of bandits, not only to occupy the salt mine, but also to make a name for himself, and more importantly, to avenge the grievances of the people.
When Zhu Gui told the evil deeds of the bandits in Baojin Mountain, Lu Zhishen, who was the most jealous and hateful, immediately shouted angrily: "Big brother, let Lu Zhishen lead people to eradicate this gang of bandits and avenge the tragic death of the people!" ”
Shi Jin stood up and shouted righteously, "Today's world is uneven, corrupt officials and corrupt officials are rampant, exacting expropriation, the people are not living, thieves and thieves are rising, and the people are miserable. The eldest husband was born in heaven and earth, even if he cannot serve the country, he should eliminate harm for the people and ensure the safety of the people. I have no will, Liang Shan should do the right thing for heaven, eradicate corrupt officials and corrupt officials, kill thieves and gangsters, and return the people to a prosperous future. What do you think, brothers? ”
Lu Zhishen was the first to respond, "Okay, sure enough, it's not my eldest brother Lu Zhishen, he is really a good man!" ”
Lin Chong also shouted, "I also agree with the opinion of the eldest brother, when the army is dispatched, Lin Chong is willing to take the lead!" ”
looked at Shi Jin, Lu Zhishen, and Lin Chong and shouted loudly.
There are three people in Shaohuashan, and three people in the old department of Liangshan, you look at me, I look at you, it's very incomprehensible.
Zhu Wu stepped forward and whispered embarrassedly, "Big brother, we are also bandits!" ”
Shi Jin immediately drank, "Nonsense, when did we go down the mountain to rob and extort." ”
was shouted by Shi Jin, Zhu Wu and Song Gang were stunned. This is also the case, since Shi Jin became their eldest brother, he really hasn't robbed in the mountains.
Shi Jin shouted at Zhu Wu and them, "You must remember that after you follow me, you have all changed your ways, you are no longer a thief, you are a hero who eliminates harm for the people, and you are a hero who upholds justice." It is a hero who is worthy of the admiration of the people, can leave a name in history, is sung by the world, and is famous for centuries. Got it? ”
Although Zhu Wu has also learned martial arts, he sees himself more often as a scribe, and even his nickname is Shenji Military Master.
Martial artists value righteousness, literati value names!
Hearing that he could leave a name in history, Zhu Wu shouted excitedly: "Big brother, can we really leave a name in history and sing it for the world?" ”
Shi Jin raised his head and said angrily, "Of course! As long as you unswervingly follow the eldest brother, the eldest brother can lead you to create a great reputation and let the people of the Great Song Dynasty know our name! Let your fathers and fellow villagers be proud of you. Let those literati and scholars do biographies for us! ”
When Zhu Wu heard this, he raised his head to the sky excitedly and shouted, "Zhu Wu is willing to swear to follow the eldest brother!" ”
Chen Da and Song Gang also shouted loudly, "We will also swear to follow the eldest brother to the death!" ”
Infected by the atmosphere of so many people shouting to follow the eldest brother, Lin Chong and Lu Zhishen also shouted loudly.
Shi Jin shouted, "Okay, brothers. As the saying goes, people have left a name, and geese have left a voice. If we want to be famous, we naturally have to let others know our name. We can call ourselves the heroes of Liangshan and play the banner of "walking for the sky". In this way, it will be easy for the people to know and let the world sing. What do you think, brothers? ”
Liangshan heroes! Do the right thing for heaven!
Liangshan heroes do the right thing for the sky!
After a few people muttered a few times, they all felt that it was simple and easy to remember.
Zhu Wu shouted, "Big brother, of course what you said is good!" ”
"Yes, it's still the eldest brother who is smart, and he came up with such a good slogan so quickly!"
"Big brother is high!"
……
Shi Jin waved his hand in a dashing manner and shouted, "Since everyone has agreed, then the eldest brother will immediately ask someone to order a few flags." All the brothers go down and prepare, and as soon as the flag is ready, we will send our troops to Juancheng to annihilate the gang of thieves. Do the right thing for heaven and eliminate harm for the people. ”
Lin Chong, Lu Zhishen and the others shouted in unison, "Yes, big brother!" ”
Within two days, those flags were ready. On the top of Liangshan Mountain, there is an apricot yellow flag fluttering, and the words "for the sky" are written on it.
When the weather is clear, people from all over the world can clearly see this flag.
Juyi Hall also hung a new card, the big book "Zhongyi Hall" three words.
In front of the Liangshan Pass, Shi Jin sat on the red horse of the charcoal and shouted, "The safety of Liangshan is up to Brother Lin and you!" ”
was left in Liangshan to guard, unable to exterminate the thieves and ensure the safety of the people, which made Lin Chong very disappointed.
Hearing Shi Jin's shout, Lin Chong shouted with a strong spirit, "Big brother, don't worry, with Lin Chong, you will definitely guard the mountain gate and not let Liangshan lose!" ”
"There is Brother Laurin, after Shi Jin returns victoriously, I will talk to the brothers about wine!" Shi Jin turned his horse's head and shouted, "Let's go!" ”
Shi Jin took Zhu Wu, Lu Zhishen, Yang Chun, Song Gang, Zhu Fu, and more than 500 soldiers to Juancheng to crusade against the thieves!
The four of Liulin Chong, Chen Da, Du Qian, and Zhu Gui guarded the Liangshan base camp.