Qingyun Hall, today's bells and drums are ringing in unison, convening all the leaders of the whole castle to gather together.

The expanded Qingyun Fort is not small, and it takes a stick of incense to run through the gallop from south to north or from east to west. Between the "military districts" of the various garrisons and the residential areas, bells, drums and flags are generally used to convey orders. Qingyuntang is located in the center of the whole fort, and according to the urgency of the matter, it issues various summoning orders, such as war drums, bells, and horns. The bells and drums rang in unison, and it was already an urgent order second only to the enemy to attack the whole fort and prepare for battle.

Leaders and generals gathered together, totaling more than a hundred people. Many people only vaguely knew that a sworn brother from the castle lord had come to defect recently, but today they were a little surprised to see a young man sitting next to Meng De in an extra seat.

The hundreds of people here, since they can be leaders or lead a brigade, are somewhat outstanding. In this Qingyun Hall, the seating order is also very distinct. It has always been Meng De who is at the top, and the next is next to Ma Kuo, and then the seats are arranged according to combat merits or other merits.

Everyone who can enter Qingyuntang today is either a real sword and a real gun who has made great contributions on the battlefield, or has won great benefits for the cottage, and no matter how bad it is, he has donated a lot of money to the cottage. If they want to take a step forward in their seats, they have to work hard.

When Chu Tianya first came here, he sat on an equal footing with Meng De in the first place, and his status was still above Ma Kuo, which made many people present very puzzled and puzzled. At the same time, it is inevitable that there will be some jealousy and disobedience - just because he is Mengde's sworn brother, can he be the leader and stand side by side with the eldest brother? What benefits did he win for the cottage and what feats did he make?

Before the discussion officially began, everyone had already turned their attention to Chu Tianya. These fierce men who lick blood with knives all have a natural evil aura on their bodies, and their aura is not weak. This made Chu Tianya feel an invisible pressure on his body.

Meng De is thick and fine, and today is Chu Tianya's first public appearance after coming to the cottage. He carefully observed the reactions of the leaders, and clearly read the suspicion and jealousy of Chu Tianya from their eyes and expressions.

This is actually human nature, and these men can't be blamed. Excitement is the current mainstream atmosphere in Qingyun Castle, and it is actually a good thing that they have such a reaction. It's just that Meng De's idea of trying his best to "straighten out" Chu Tianya does seem to be facing a lot of resistance.

"It seems that there are many brothers who are a little unfamiliar with this brother next to me. Okay, I'm going to officially introduce you to you. Meng De stood up from the big leader's tiger skin chair, took Chu Tianya's hand and stood side by side with him, and said, "This one is my sworn brother, Taiyuan Chu Tianya, known as Longcheng Taibao!" ”

The leaders knew how to be polite, and they all stood up, "I've seen Chu Taibao!" ”

"Guys, it's a good luck!" Chu Tianya returned the salute with a fist.

Meng De patted Chu Tianya's back and said with a smile: "I know that there are many brothers who speculate in their hearts about the origin of my brother, questioning why he can be on an equal footing with me in this Qingyun Hall, and it is estimated that there will be brothers who will scold me in their hearts, saying that I am nepotistic." Okay, I'll make it clear to you in public today! ”

"Seventh brother, it doesn't have to be like this!" Chu Tianya hurriedly said, "The junior brother is new to Chadao, and he shouldn't be in a high position. ”

"Brothers don't have to be humble. Meng Lao Qiming people don't do dark things, since they have done it, they will definitely give a clear explanation to the brothers! After Meng De said that, he walked to the center of the hall and told the leaders in detail about the origin of Chu Tianya, the beginning and end of the First Battle of Taiyuan, and the huge role that Chu Tianya played in it.

During this period, Ma Kuo also interjected a few sentences from time to time. His origin is clear to everyone, and he was once one of the generals of the Shengjie Army under the command of Tong Guan. His words are undoubtedly a very strong corroboration.

The leaders listened obsessively and applauded loudly.

Mengde's tirade is gushing. Chu Tianya was a little surprised when he heard it, he didn't know that Meng De's eloquence was so good.

Xiao Linglong, who was sitting at the bottom, listened quietly and smiled silently, but she was very emotional in her heart: It seems that Meng De is more anxious than me and Chu Tianya himself to help Chu Tianya to the right position! Power has always been the most intoxicating; Whether it is a minister or a general, or a hero, I really don't know how many people have been unable to jump out of this circle full of magic and temptation throughout the ages, and have been captured by them for life. Meng De was able to calmly surrender the power in his hands to Chu Tianya, and this open-mindedness and bearing alone were indeed convincing. Compared with the two, although Jiao Wentong's martial arts and prestige are countless times better than Meng De, but in this regard, he is far from him! Perhaps, this is the main reason why Qingyun Castle can flourish day by day! …… Listening to what Meng De said so much, depending on his intentions, firstly, it is to officially put Chu Tianya on the stage, and secondly, it is also to lay the foundation for the next acceptance of Qixingzhai's defection!

"Having said so much, everyone must be no stranger to Brother Chu. In fact, there is only one sentence in a word, without Chu Tianya, there would be no victory in the Battle of Taiyuan and the victory in Huanglong Valley, and there would be no Qingyun Fort today! Meng De made a "closing speech", and then suddenly the conversation changed, and his voice also raised a lot, "Not only that, because of the prestige and talent of the Yang Mu Chu brothers, the famous and famous Qixing Village of the Hedong Green Forest, the leader of the Hedong Green Forest, is also about to come to Qingyun Castle to merge with me to protect the territory and the people to fight against the gold thief!" ”

"Ahh ――”

As soon as these words came out, they really surprised all the leaders present!

Qixingzhai, standing in Taihang for decades, has been in the territory of Hedong and Hebei in the half of the Great Song Dynasty, enjoys a very high prestige, and is recognized as the north of Mount Tai on the green forest. The two leaders in the cottage, Guan Shan and Jiao Wentong, one is recognized as the number one hero in Hedong on the rivers and lakes, and the other is the Taihang Divine Arrow that is afraid to look at the east of the river. Even if he is a small leader in the cottage, stomping his feet is an extraordinary person who can make the green forest in Hedong tremble. I think that at the beginning, Zhang Duyan's movement in Xishan was too big, and even the food and salary of the imperial army dared to rob, and the state government did not dare to take any rash action against him. However, Jiao Wentong suppressed more than 10,000 soldiers and horses under Zhang Duyan alone, which shows the majesty and domineering of Qixingzhai - this matter has always been talked about by the heroes of the green forest, and it also directly pushed Jiao Wentong and Qixingzhai to the altar.

Many of the leaders here have been on the green forest road for many years, and they can be said to know these "industry insiders" well. In their minds, Qixingzhai is like a holy place, and the people of Qixingzhai are almost deified.

But now, the people of Qixingzhai are actually coming to Qingyun Castle! ――Still coming for Chu Tianya!

Originally, after listening to the stories that Meng De said about Chu Tianya, the leaders were already a little amazed and shocked. Coupled with the bombing of this heavy bomb that Qixingzhai came to defect to, many people on the spot were completely in awe of Chu Tianya!

As soon as Meng De saw that the time was ripe, he immediately cut to the chase decisively: "In fact, the purpose of calling all the brothers here today is to accept the brothers of Qixingzhai to come to the alliance, and make corresponding arrangements and responses. I believe that the brothers can also understand it without Meng Mou's details, as soon as we become one, our strength will be unprecedentedly strong! Therefore, this matter is my Qingyun Castle's current number one priority! The whole castle must do their best to complete the assigned task! ”

"I want to listen to my brother!!" The leaders were already excited, and they all got up and agreed.

"No-" Unexpectedly, Meng De suddenly waved his hand, shook his head and said with a smile, "Building a family and setting up a garden, looting states and counties, and even charging into battle, and rewarding meritorious deeds, these Meng Mou are not a problem." But to be foolproof, and to perfectly knead the two parties to convince people, such a big deal has to be handled by my brother Chu Tianya. Today, I will ask Brother Chu to give orders in this Qingyun Hall and assign all the brothers to perform their own duties! All of us, including me, Mengde, must follow his orders - brothers, do you hear me?! ”

"Clear!!"

With the powerful foreshadowing in front, Chu Tianya's image was suddenly infinitely elevated in the minds of the leaders, and even approached magic. In addition to being shocked and amazed, the heroes present also want to see with their own eyes whether this Chu Tianya is really as mysterious as Meng De said - hearing is false, seeing is believing, and watching him show his hand in public!

Chu Tianya stood up from his seat with a smile on his face, bowed to everyone first, and said, "Tomorrow, the brothers of Qixingzhai will rise up and come to join the alliance. Therefore, our time is actually very tight, so Chu will not waste time - next, I will tell me my arrangement. But all the leaders who have received the order must follow the order, and there must be no mistake! ”

Meng De took a few steps back and punched Chu Tianya, and took the lead in responding to a promise, "Yes!" ”

The leaders were stunned and hurriedly followed the promise.

"Okay, listen to the order—"

Chu Tianya didn't say anything polite, and directly issued orders and various arrangements.

This is Qingyun Castle, not the official government of the Great Song Dynasty, nor in the army. There is no need for too much politeness and fancy cavity. For these iron men and bloodmen present, in addition to their real skills and benefits, everything else is floating clouds. Unless you present strong evidence or put the facts in front of you, you will be able to convince them. Otherwise, let your words be extravagant, and they will only be in the clouds.

An hour later, the whole castle was in full swing. Xiao Linglong was the first to set off with five hundred horsemen. Along with them were the brothers Adaanu and Jeru.

Qingyun Castle's efficient pragmatism and resolute and rapid execution of orders made Chu Tianya, who had fully seen the corruption and depravity of the government, very gratified. In Qingyun Castle, what I felt was a completely vigorous and vigorous, free and capable unrestrained atmosphere, which was completely different from the extravagance, corruption and opportunistic inaction that I felt in the government and army in Taiyuan City before.

Chu Tianya really started to like Qingyun Castle a little. It is full of vitality and vitality, full of passion and vigor, and it is so precious in today's decay and decay of the Great Song Dynasty.

Soon after, Mende prepared a 3,000-man crossbowman on foot. Chu Tianya put on his horse, and together with Meng De, he led this group of men and horses to follow Xiao Linglong and go to meet Xue Yu and Bai Xu's large army.

In order to show respect and attention to Qixingzhai. Chu Tianya specially arranged for Meng De, the owner of the village, to personally go out to greet Guo with himself. Immediately afterwards, seven soldiers and horses were drawn out one after another and went to different areas, either arming defenses along the way or laying ambushes as a response in case of accidents. The base camp of Qingyun Fort has also entered a state of readiness, and Ma Kuo, a general with rich experience in actual combat, is in the rear to take strict precautions to prevent invasion. At the same time, dozens of capable craftsmen were sent to Taiyuan to perform some "extraordinary tasks".

With such a big movement in Xishan, it is impossible to escape Taiyuan's eyes. Chu Tianya made so many arrangements, mainly to prevent Xu Han from making any military moves at this time.

Accepting Qixingzhai to come to defect, this is the "first vote" that Chu Tianya did after coming to Qingyun Castle, but it is more grand than every action of Meng De in the past, and the meaning is more serious. Even if he went to attack the military fort of the Western Xia Kingdom before, Meng De had brought out more than 4,000 horses at most. This time, the whole fort was dispatched together, and each performed its own responsibilities and cooperated closely. In Mende's words, this is indeed a "big stroke".