"Stop!"

Zhu Gui walked out of the back hall with more than twenty of his subordinates.

When Zhu Gui heard the shouts of his own guys, he hurried out. After listening to the man's confession, he was also annoyed by Shi Yong's disrespectful attitude towards Shi Jin.

You must know that before Zhu Gui went up the mountain, he was just an ordinary hotel shopkeeper. It was Shi Jin who was vigorously promoted after he went up the mountain, not to mention that he was put in a top position, and he was also made the director of the first department, in charge of the intelligence department.

is very different from the previous dispensable situation, now Zhu Gui has a very high status on Liangshan, but he is a person with a head and a face.

This made Zhu Gui very grateful to Shi Jin.

What's more, Zhu Gui also knows that he can't write or martial arts, and it is only by relying on Shi Jin's appreciation that he can give full play to his talents and stand alone.

This intelligence department is very different from other departments, and it is a position that can only be filled by henchmen.

He Zhu Gui didn't think that after he left Shi Jin, someone could give him better treatment.

This made Zhu Gui one of the most supportive leaders of Shi Jin on Liangshan.

Hearing that Shi Yong had a disrespectful attitude towards Shi Jin, Zhu Gui didn't stop drinking it as soon as he came out, just to let the big man teach Shi Yong a lesson.

But lessons are lessons, and Zhu Gui also knows the severity.

If someone comes to take refuge, they will be beaten to death just because they are disrespectful in their words.

If this spreads, those unreasonable people in the world are afraid that they will still think that Shi Jin has no heart to tolerate people, which will have a bad impact on Shi Jin's reputation.

Seeing that the big man was fierce and Shi Yong was in danger, Zhu Gui hurriedly stopped it.

Seeing Zhu Gui coming out with so many people, the two accomplices who came with the big man also quickly stood up and drew their short knives, standing behind the big man on guard.

Shi Yong saw that so many people were pouring in, and he also hurried to take precautions.

Seeing everyone's nervous appearance, Zhu Gui hurriedly said: "Don't be nervous, I am Zhu Gui of the dry land, thanks to the love of the owner of the village, I am the treasurer here." We don't mean anything but to persuade you to stop! ”

Seeing that the two sides were no longer moving, Zhu Gui arched his hand to Shi Yong and said, "Dare to ask this great man!" ”

Shi Yong raised his head and shouted: "Lao Tzu Xing does not change his name, he does not change his surname, Shi Yong, the famous mansion, and the people on the rivers and lakes call General Shi Lao Tzu." ”

General Shi Yong? I've never heard of it!

Zhu Gui recalled that in his memory, he didn't find the information of this guy, and it seemed that he was an unknown junior.

Although he hadn't heard of it, it was impossible for Zhu Gui to say it in public, so he arched his hand and said, "Look up for a long time!" I don't know what Brother Shi Yong is doing here? ”

Shi Yong shouted: "I heard that Shi Jin recruited heroes and heroes from all over the world, so Lao Tzu rushed here." I didn't expect you Liangshan to treat us heroes like this! ”

Zhu Gui said with a smile: "Justice is in the hearts of the people!" Brother Shi Yong wants to go up the mountain to gather righteousness, at least he has to respect my eldest brother Shi Jin. As soon as you came, you were sarcastic, and you rudely wanted to chase after my buddy, is this treating me as nothing? ”

Looking at Zhu Gui's attitude, Shi Yong, who was already in a bad temper, became even more angry.

He shouted, "Hahaha...... Sure enough, Shi Jin is just an exaggeration, and he can't tolerate people if he is said a few words. That's it, I won't go up to this Liangshan. This world is not as famous as his Shi Jin, the Yuncheng Song Absis who is close to the ruler is the real husband, there is a beginning and an end, I will go to him! ”

Zhu Gui arched his hand and said: "Liangshan will not force others to go up the mountain!" ”

Shi Yong snorted when he heard it, and he didn't even give the money for the wine, so he left.

Zhu Gui didn't want to deal with Shi Yong, turned his head to look at the big man, and his two accomplices, this attitude became different, and said with a smile: "Thank you for this hero's help, Zhu Gui is grateful, dare to ask the name of the good man!" ”

The big man hurriedly arched his hand and said, "The villain's surname is Shi, and he is famous." This is my sworn brother Yang Xiong, who is strong in martial arts, and is known as a sick person in the rivers and lakes. This is a native of Gaotang Prefecture, with a surname and a new name. Just because our brothers did something out of the box a few days ago, the three brothers thought about it, and had nowhere to stay. I hope to take it in! ”

Although this time moved, this illness was not famous for Yang Xiong, but Shi Xiu's desperate Sanlang's name, Zhu Gui had heard of it, and knew that this guy was so uneven, that he had made a lot of fame.

Zhu Gui heard that he hurriedly arched his hand and said: "It turned out to be Shi Xiu, Yang Xiong, and Shi Qian. Zhu Gui had already heard that the three brothers were willing to go up the mountain, because they saw Liangshan, and they would be disgusted there. Come up the mountain with me, my eldest brother will be glad to hear that you are coming! ”

Zhu Gui personally led Shi Xiu, Yang Xiong, and Shi Qian up the mountain.

On the Hall of Loyalty, Shi Jin looked at Shi Xiu and the three of them, thought about it for a while, and told the story of the imperial court sending Tong Guan as the commander to lead the army to encircle and suppress Liangshan.

Since he was caught off guard by the officers and soldiers last time, although he did not make a big mistake and defeated the officers and soldiers, Zhu Gui blamed himself very much.

If he had been able to find out the news earlier, Yang Chun would not have been seriously injured, then Jinbao Mountain would not have been breached, and the salt-making technique would not have spread.

Since then, Zhu Gui has increased his investment in the intelligence department of the Beijing Division, and has opened many restaurants and green buildings in Tokyo.

Although it has not yet opened the door to the high-level of the imperial court, it has bought many small officials.

The civil officials of the Great Song Dynasty did not have any sense of secrecy at all, and the news of the army's expedition was casually said by them in the restaurant and the Qinglou.

Moreover, when this army is dispatched, it is difficult to cover up the movement of soldiers' rations.

On the same day, the intelligence department of Liangshan heard the news that the imperial court would send Tong Guan to lead an army to encircle and suppress Liangshan, and sent a fast horse to Liangshan Shi Jin as soon as possible.

The imperial court sent a large army to encircle and suppress Liangshan!

Shi Jin's original Liangshan subordinates were very calm when they heard the news.

Although there were a lot of soldiers and horses coming this time, more than 50,000 people, they were not too worried about it now, having fought with the officers and soldiers many times.

It's coming, it's coming, I don't have to say, it's a hit!

The original leader was not afraid of officers and soldiers, but it is difficult to say who is new to the people.

Shi Jin looked at Shi Xiu and said, "A few heroes, you came to take refuge, I, Shi Jin, am very grateful." It's just that now Liangshan is about to face the encirclement and suppression of the imperial court's army, the situation is critical, and the outcome is unpredictable. This matter is related to the safety of the three heroes, and I, Shi Jin, will not hide it. For the sake of your safety, you better go down the mountain as soon as possible and find another way! ”

Shi Xiu: They were all taken aback when they heard it.

However, Shi Xiu quickly came back to his senses, and shouted directly without thinking about it: "Master Shizhai, since we have decided to go up the mountain to take refuge, we naturally want to live and die with Liangshan." How could he leave when Liangshan was in danger and Shi Zhai mainly employed people. If this is the case, wouldn't I, Shi Xiu, be ridiculed by the world for being disloyal and unrighteous! Don't doubt that the master of Shi Zhai, I, Shi Xiu, will definitely follow the master of Shi Zhai to the death, and I am willing to serve Liangshan! ”

Hearing Shi Xiu take the lead in showing his loyalty, Shi Jin nodded again and again, this guy is good!.

Shi Jin told the news of the defeat of the imperial court and the encirclement and suppression, in fact, to see what kind of people these guys who took refuge were.

If you are timid and afraid of death, it is better to send them down the mountain as soon as possible. Otherwise, not to mention the impact on the army caused by the sudden change of fortune caused by these people when they fought with the imperial court.

If they rebel in the future, it will be a big trouble for these people to be unwilling to follow.

Hearing that Shi Xiuming knew that the imperial court had sent troops to encircle and suppress him, and he was still willing to stay, Shi Jin looked at him approvingly and shouted, "Okay." ”

Then he looked at someone else.

Yang Xiong and Shi Qian muttered in their hearts.

There is going to be a war, but we are told to go. No, we'll just speak. You can make us down the mountain!

And he ran up the mountain and said that he was going to take refuge, but now when he heard that there was danger, he turned around and ran.

This has spread out, and his reputation for disloyalty and injustice has been confirmed, who will take him in in the future?

There is a way to know the strength of the grass, and the board knows the sincerity!

Although it sounds like Liangshan is in crisis now, it is also the time for those who have just come up to the mountain to perform and make meritorious contributions in front of Shi Jin.

I am all in a crisis, and I have followed you. You should also be careful of your confidants.

Besides, it's not like you Liangshan haven't defeated officers and soldiers before. When we first came to take refuge, it was when we heard that you Liangshan had repeatedly defeated the officers and soldiers, and that your strength was strong, so we came all the way to take refuge.

Although this time the officers and soldiers have added the first point, looking at your calm appearance now, I don't know how worried you are.

Seeing Shi Jin looking at him, Yang Xiong gritted his teeth and said: "How can I, Yang Xiong, be greedy for life and afraid of death, since I have decided to go to Liangshan, this untouchable person has already returned to the master of Shi Zhai.!" ”

Shi Qian was also busy saying: "The owner of Fan Shi Zhai has an order. Death Force. ”

Seeing that the three of them were willing to stay, Shi Jin said to the generals with satisfaction: "All the heroes have decided to follow me. Then I, Shi Jin, will never treat you badly. However, since you all have to follow me wholeheartedly, follow Liangshan. From now on, we must abide by the laws and regulations of our Liangshan and prohibit them. Listen strictly. You must know that my Liangshan's laws and regulations are strict! ”

The three good men claimed: "No! ”

When Shi Jin met Shi Xiu and them, Gao Yu was also meeting Hu Yanzhuo.

According to the idea of "strong cadres and weak branches, internal and external maintenance", the most elite forbidden army was stationed in the capital, and a part of the forbidden army, as well as the remaining soldiers and horses selected by the forbidden army, were incorporated into the box army and stationed in various places.

However, the Western Army of the Great Song Dynasty is an exception, although it is also a forbidden army, but because it has to often fight with the Western Xia and Qingtang Qiang tribes, the Western Army, whether it is a soldier or a general, will generally not be transferred to the Central Forbidden Army.

The families of these soldiers have served the Western Army for generations, and they have all been passed down from generation to generation. This Western army often fights, and its combat effectiveness is much higher than that of other forbidden armies that "do not know the soldiers, and the soldiers do not know the generals".

Many people don't call them the forbidden army, they call them the Western Army.

An important reason why Tong Guan was able to lean towards the government and the opposition and fight against Cai Jing and Cai Taishi was because he was in charge of the Western Army.

Tong Guan knew that in order to recover Yanyun, he must and could only rely on the Western Army, so he vigorously co-opted the Western Army, and even cooperated with the Seed Army to go to Western Xia as the Western Army Supervisor Army to win many victories.

There was even an attack on Qingtang, at the time of the war, Tong Guan suddenly received an edict from the emperor, it turned out that the palace was on fire, and Song Huizong thought that it was not suitable for war, so he urgently ordered to stop the army.

After Tong Guan read the edict, he folded it casually and stuffed it into his boots, and then said to the soldiers: "Your Majesty hopes that the dispatch of troops will be successful." ”

Only waited until the defeat of Western Xia and the recovery of Sizhou, at the celebration banquet, the generals happily received the merit and received the reward, and Tong Guan slowly took out the emperor's edict and passed it on to the generals in the army. Everyone was amazed when they saw it.

The leader of the army asked him why he did this rather with trepidation, and Tong Guan replied: "At that time, the morale was high, if the army was stopped, how would it be fought in the future?" ”

The general asked, "What if we are defeated?" ”

Tong Guan said: "This is the reason why I didn't show you the edict at that time, and if you are defeated, I will be the one to accept the guilt." ”

This act of resisting the decree and taking responsibility independently finally allowed Tong Guan to win the respect of the Western Army.

Although he won the respect of the Western Army, because of the existence of the Fuzhou Zhejia, the Qingjian Seed Family, the Wuyuan Yao Family, the Linzhou Yang Family, and the Qinzhou Liu Family, Tong Guan could not completely control the Western Army. It can only be done in name, but in essence it is not possible to fully control the Western Army.

Tong Guan knew that if he wanted to completely win over the Western Army, he had to have more prestige and military merits, as well as better treatment for the Western Army, so that he could completely win over the Western Army.

Among them, Gao Yu is in charge of the richest armor and grain and grass warehouse in the Great Song Dynasty, which is a good thing that Tong Guan is greedy for.

Therefore, even if Gao Yu is considered Tong Guan's ally, Tong Guan still wants to fight Gao Yu in order to gain the favor of the officials, seek to be in charge of the armor storehouse, and then strengthen the Western Army and win over the Western Army. Prepare for your future attack to recover Yanyun.

However, Gao Yu is not good at stubble, as the commander of the palace, he is in charge of the forbidden army.

The most capable Western army was not under his control, and was firmly controlled by a eunuch, which caused him to be very dissatisfied.

He Gao Yu also mixed in the Western Army back then, and partnered with Liu Zhongwu to attack Western Xia.

His relationship with several generals of the Western Army is not bad, why do you let you control the Western Army.

The Qingzhou soldiers and horses defeated by the Liangshan bandits last time, although they are only local forbidden troops, they also belong to the soldiers and horses under his Gao Yu's jurisdiction!

If this eunuch is allowed to take the Western Army to exterminate Liangshan, this does not mean that the Forbidden Army is inferior to the Western Army, and he is not as good as Tong Guan!

You must know that the official family will value Tong Guan so much, in addition to his knowledge of soldiers, the most important thing is his status as a eunuch, which can naturally make the official family more at ease, which can allow him to control the Western Army.

If the official family feels that he is not capable, although it is unlikely that Tong Guan can be completely in charge of the forbidden army, if he is in charge of the clothes and armor warehouse and handed over to Tong Guan to manage, then he will lose a lot of income, not to mention, more importantly, where will his face go.

Tong Guan must not be allowed to succeed, and it must be my forbidden army that exterminates Liangshan.

Under this complex relationship of interests, the relationship between Tong Guan and Gao Yu is very complicated, with both cooperation and confrontation in interests.

At the Taiwei Mansion, Gao Yu looked at Hu Yanzhuo who was standing in the audience and said, "General Hu Yan, you are recommended by me." This is the opportunity to serve as the vanguard general of the encirclement and suppression of Liangshan! ”

Hu Yanzhuo hurriedly said respectfully: "The villain knows, as soon as he arrived in the capital, he came to thank Enxiang for his promotion!" ”

Gao Yu was very satisfied with Hu Yanzhuo's attitude, nodded and said, "Don't stand, sit down." It's all your own family, no need to be polite! ”

Hu Yanzhuo hurriedly said respectfully: "Thank you! ”

Gao Yu waved his hand and lowered his subordinates, and then said, "Do you know what I summoned you for today?" ”

Hu Yanzhuo shook his head and said, "The villain doesn't know, please show it to the adult!"

Gao Yu snorted and said: "That Tong Guan is just a eunuch, relying on the favor of the official family, he is arrogant and domineering, and he has no spare children. He only has the Western Army in his eyes, and he doesn't take our forbidden army in his eyes at all, and he vigorously slanders our forbidden army in front of the officials! General Huyan, you must win this expedition, and it is best if you lead the army alone to destroy Naliang Mountain. Let the eunuch who has no eggs see, our forbidden army can still fight and fight, no worse than his western army! If it is done, I promise you that I will definitely raise you up in front of the officials. General Huyan, it is up to you to revitalize the prestige of your Huyan family, don't let the official family and me down! Got it? ”

Hu Yanzhuo heard that he had just sat down, and hurriedly stood up and arched his hand and said, "Don't worry, my lord, I, Hu Yanzhuo, will definitely not live up to the expectations of adults!" ”

Gao Yu smiled and said, "Very good, don't hesitate to mention any requirements." I'll help you get it done! ”

Hu Yanzhuo said cautiously: "Tell the grace minister, the villain heard that Liangshan has many generals and strong martial arts, so he doesn't dare to underestimate the enemy." I want to recruit two generals as deputy generals as helpers, and if I go with them, I will definitely be able to complete the entrustment of Eun Xiang! ”

Gao Yu nodded and said, "You want to find those two generals as deputy generals?" ”

Hu Yanzhuo hurriedly replied: "The villain raised the envoy of the Chenzhou regiment, surnamed Han, whose name is Tao, was originally from Tokyo, and he was born in Wuju. Make a jujube lance, and people call it the general of Yum. The other person is the Yingzhou regiment training envoy, surnamed Peng, named Xi, also a native of Tokyo, and the son of the general. made a three-pointed two-edged knife, outstanding martial arts, and was called General Tianmu. There are two deputy generals, and the villain is not afraid of the many people in Liangshan. ”

Gao Yu also knew these two people, and when he heard that Hu Yanzhuo recommended these two people, he shouted happily: "If Han and Peng Er will be your lieutenants, why worry about the madness." Okay, I'll send someone to transfer these two people to be your lieutenants!" ”

On the spot, Gao Taiwei wrote two essays in the palace marshal's mansion, sent people to Chen and Ying's two prefectures in the starry night, transferred Han Tao and Peng Xi, and quickly took the soldiers and horses to Beijing to meet Hu Yanzhuo.

Gao Yu thought for a moment and asked, "How many people are there under the three of you?" ”

Hu Yanzhuo replied: "There are 3,000 horse troops on the three roads, and there are 10,000 soldiers and horses including the infantry army. ”

Gao Yu said: "There are only 10,000 soldiers and horses, which is too little." I will allocate another 20,000 soldiers and horses for you on the side of the Beijing Division, and gather enough 30,000 soldiers and horses for you to encircle and suppress Liangshan. We must fight and make a name for ourselves as a forbidden army! ”

Hearing that Gao Yu wanted to add 20,000 more soldiers and horses to himself, if he followed normal thinking, the general should be very happy, who would think that he had more soldiers and horses under him.

Han Xin ordered troops, the more the merrier!

But Hu Yanzhuo was panicked, since Gao Yu served as the commander of the palace, not to mention the empty salary, he also built the military camp skins of the forbidden army into private houses and sold them.

That's not all, he also treated the soldiers of the forbidden army as private servants, as coolies, and let them build houses full-time, only working without training.

Now the Central Forbidden Army is not the most elite army at all, and it is about to become a useless ornament where "no one knows the soldiers, and no one is available".

They may be the first to run away with such an army, but if you want to talk about fighting, then forget it.

Hu Yanzhuo didn't dare to ask for such an army, they would be defeated in this battle, and that would break up their own lineup.

Hu Yanzhuo hurriedly said: "These three-way horse infantry soldiers are all well-trained people, strong people and strong horses, so there is no need for the palace marshal to worry." It's just that Eun Xiang also knows that the local arsenal has been old and damaged over the years. This armor weapon ......"

Gao Yu shouted: "Don't worry about this matter, wait until you hold my token and pick up good armor and weapons in the armor warehouse of the Beijing Division." Be sure to put your army's horses and armor neat, so that you can fight with the gang of thieves in Liangshan. ”

Hu Yanzhuo was overjoyed to hear that the armor could be chosen at will.

Gao Yu looked at Hu Yanzhuo and said, "General Hu Yan, I'll give you whatever you want." But what I'm going to hear is victory, news of a big victory. If you lose, you don't have to come back! ”

Hu Yanzhuo's heart tightened when he heard this, but he quickly shouted: "The villain will definitely bring back the head of that thief and dedicate it to Enxiang!" ”

Gao Yu nodded and said, "Well, go ahead!" I'm waiting for your good news! ”

After coming out of Gao Yu's mansion, Hu Yanzhuo went to see Tong Guan again.

Tong Guan knew that this Hu Yanzhuo was a high-ranking person, and in addition to the Western Army, he Tong Guan also looked down on other soldiers and horses.

This Hu Yanzhuo was just Tong Guan giving Gao Yu a face in order to ease Gao Yu's relationship, which allowed Hu Yanzhuo to take the position of pioneer.

In Tong Guan's mind, this extermination of Liangshan still depends on his Western Army.

Tong Guan didn't care about Hu Yanzhuo at all, and after a few simple words, he sent Hu Yanzhuo away.

Hu Yanzhuo saw Tong Guan's arrogant and disdainful face, and he was very angry in his heart.

Thinking about how majestic the Huyan family was back then, he saw that he was the emperor and served as the commander of the army. Now it is decayed to the point that you need to look at the face of the eunuch.

Hu Yanzhuo secretly made up his mind in his heart that he must defeat the gang of thieves in Liangshan, let this eunuch see the prestige of his Huyan family, and revive the Huyan family.

Coming out of Tong Guan's mansion, Hu Yanzhuo went straight to the arsenal. He was not polite, and took Gao Yu's token and selected 3,000 pairs of fine iron armor, 5,000 pairs of cooked leather vests, 3,000 copper and iron helmets, 2,000 spears, 1,000 hobs, countless bows and arrows, and more than 500 thunderbolt cannons, all of which were loaded onto the car.

With the delivery of the 600-mile expedited Muwen, Han Tao and Peng Xi hurriedly rushed to Beijing with their own soldiers and horses.

In less than half a month, they rushed to Jingshi.

Gao Yu saw that there were not enough war horses in Han Tao and Peng Xi's army, and most of them were inferior horses, so Gao Taiwei waved his hand and transferred a thousand horses from the few war horses in the Beijing division to them.

Hu Yanzhuo also led the Jingshi to armor, armor, swords, flags, guns, saddle horses, and built chains, iron armor, weapons and other things, and distributed them to them.

After the armor of the soldiers and horses was neatly prepared, Hu Yanzhuo, Han Tao, and Peng Xi all wrote military orders, bid farewell to Gao Taiwei, Tong Guan and others, and the three of them got on their horses and marched towards Liangshan with the soldiers and horses.