"Brother Zilong, don't be so polite, Chao Jin said that he came to visit as a common man, there is no champion Hou, let alone a state pastor and a hussar general, if the two brothers don't dislike it, call me Meng Qi!" After a pause, he said: "Since then, I was impressed by Brother Zilong's demeanor and martial arts in Hedong, and I sighed that I couldn't see it." Recently, he sent troops to Jizhou to beg for thieves, in order to ensure the smooth autumn harvest of the people of Jizhou, Chao did not dare to leave the barracks an inch, so that he delayed for three or four months before coming to the door to thank him. ”

Zhao Yun shook his head and said: "Brother Meng Qixian is too polite, the Black Mountain thief is the most powerful chaotic party since the Yellow Turban, Meng Qi is in a high position and should contribute to the country and the people, how can he forget his public because of selfishness?" In the past, it was said that a little grace was not enough to worry about! ”

Zhao Ling also interjected: "What the second brother said is very reasonable, with Meng Qi sitting in Jizhou, why worry about the injustice of the Black Mountain thieves? It's cold outside, how about we go inside and talk about it? Your sister-in-law has already prepared food and drinks, so you might as well talk while drinking!"

Zhao Yundao: "Exactly! Precisely! Meng Qi, hurry up, please! ”

Ma Chao nodded, turned around and said, "Lao Dian also come in!" The other brothers will work hard first, and it doesn't hurt to stay in the outer hall and eat two glasses of wine! ”

These ten people are part of the only one hundred remaining personal soldiers under Dian Wei's command, and they are specifically responsible for protecting Ma Chao's safety. Ma Chao naturally won't treat them badly, but the Zhao family is an ordinary family, how can they accommodate more than a dozen big men?

The four entered the inner hall and knelt on a mat, each with a wooden table in front of them, and in the center was a brazier with charcoal burned for heating. Soon after taking their seats, two young women began to serve the food, and they were introduced to Zhao Ling's wife Wang and Zhao Yun's newlywed wife Fan, who could only be regarded as beauties and could not be called stunning. Zhao Ling also deliberately killed two hens to entertain Ma Chao, in addition to hares, roe deer and other game, which can be described as abundant.

After the wine and food were ready, Zhao Yun raised his wine glass and said humbly: "The vulgar house only has game and turbid wine, and I hope Meng Qi will not be surprised!" ”

Ma Chao hurriedly said: "Brother Zilong is polite, he can drink with the two brothers, even if it is clear water, it is better than Qiongtai wine!" Chao today said to borrow flowers to offer Buddha, first to the two brothers a cup! "Drink it all.

The three of them hurriedly followed, and after each was full, Zhao Yun said: "Now the eunuchs and relatives are fighting for power, the court politics [***], the strong and bullying the people, the world is in chaos, some time ago, Qingzhou, Xuzhou, Yuzhou three places of the Yellow Turban rose again, the court sent people to conquer the powerless, most of the counties in Qingzhou fell into the hands of the Yellow Turban thieves, hundreds of people suffered, this troubled world really does not know when it will end!" ”

Ma Chao nodded and said: "The chaos in the world is in the hands of the landlords, and it is not the fault of the people!" The people had no land to plough and no food to eat, so they naturally rebelled. It's a pity that the Son of Heaven is mediocre, favors the eunuchs, reuses relatives, sells officials and confers knighthoods, and uses his relatives for his own purposes, which leads to more and more serious land annexation! Although it is reused by the Son of Heaven, it is only limited to a state, seeing that all the people in the world are in dire straits, it is super painful, and often sighs that there is more than enough but not enough! ”

Zhao Yun shook his head and said: "Recently, I often hear that my brother said that he was merging with the state, although Meng Qi is young, he cares about the poor people, and his talent in governing the world is even more unparalleled. I also heard that last year Meng Qi was twelve years old at the foot of the Son of Heaven and was undefeated for three consecutive heroes, which shows that Wu Luo also won the heroes, but unfortunately Yun was studying art in Shouyang Mountain at that time, otherwise he would have to go to see it! ”

Ma Chao said: "That's the world's heroes to give face, not to mention far away, this Dian Wei brother's martial arts are above the super, and Brother Zilong's martial arts are even more rare opponents in the world, in addition to Lu Bu, Yan Liang, Wen Chou, Huang Zhong and others, all of them are very brave." Super can remain undefeated for three days, it's a fluke! ”

Dian Wei shook his head and said: "The lord doesn't have to be too humble, my old man is more than ten years older than you, and his progress is limited, and he will not be the opponent of the lord in a few years." ”

Zhao Yun's eyes flashed, and he sighed: "The world is so big, sure enough, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, if you have the opportunity to see it in the future!" It's not in vain! ”

Ma Chao smiled slightly and said, "What's so difficult about that?" The old classics here are the heroes of the world, and Zilong can have a discussion with him if his skills are itchy! It's just that Chao didn't carry a weapon, otherwise he would also want to learn the tricks of Brother Long! ”

Zhao Yun saw that Dian Wei was burly and had a rough face, he knew that he was extraordinary, and he was very moved when he heard the words, but Zhao Ling interjected: "If you want to have a chance to learn martial arts, you can eat and drink today!" ”

Ma Chao responded: "Exactly! Precisely! Brother Zilong is full of courage, handsome character, wisdom and bravery, isn't it a pity that such talents are buried in the township? Today, I heard that Brother Ziyuan said that the township soldiers, Chao suddenly had some ideas to discuss with Brother Zilong! ”

Zhao Yun said: "Meng Qi has something to say, but please speak up!" ”

Ma Chao put down his wine glass and said: "If there is chaos today, the smoke in the Han Dynasty is everywhere, the chaotic army and thieves are rampant, the imperial court is sluggish, the local warlords are divided, and the people are always facing the disaster of war!" There is always a danger of family destruction and death. Chao is the hussar general of the imperial court, the governor of Hebei, and the military of the two states, and wants to recruit troops to form an army in the three counties of Changshan, Hejian and Zhongshan, one can exterminate the thieves and ensure the safety of the local people, and the other is to prevent the northern Wuheng from attacking, but there is no general available at the moment, I don't know if Brother Zilong is willing to lead this township army? ”

Zhao Yun pondered for a moment when he heard this, hugged his fists and said: "This is a matter of benefiting the country and the people, but this matter is very important, Yun has just returned from studying arts, and he has never led a regular army, but I am afraid that it will be difficult to do it!" ”

Ma Chao said: "How can there be a general in the world who is born to lead troops to fight?" Yasheng once said: If you are poor, you will be good to yourself, and if you are good, you will help the world. The seven-foot man is iron-clad, when he fights on the battlefield and builds immortal achievements, he will be crowned with his wife and son in the future, and he will be famous in history! Brother Zilong has the heart to form a township soldier to protect the safety of a village, why not do a big cause? Form an army to defend the entire Changshan County, even the entire Jizhou, or the entire north, and even the entire Han Dynasty. ”

Before Zhao Yun could answer, Zhao Ling couldn't help it, and persuaded in a low voice: "Zilong just agree!" Champion Hou is talented, virtuous and ambitious, and he is the master of the world, so shouldn't he wait for more time at this time? ”

Zhao Yun said: "Brother, Meng Qi, and listen to Yun's words!" As the saying goes: Learn literature and martial arts well, and sell yourself to the emperor's family! Since Yicheng came down the mountain, I have been looking for a master with both virtue and virtue to work for me. In the past few months, I have heard the name of Meng Qi, and all kinds of deeds do not conform to the image of the Ming Lord in Yun's heart, if it were not for the encounter in Hedong, I am afraid that I would have gone to defect a long time ago. But now Meng Qi asked Yun to directly lead an army, but he didn't dare to respond, it was not that Yun was arrogant, but he didn't want people to say that I, Zhao Yun, got this high position by virtue of my kindness to Meng Qi! If Meng Qi doesn't dislike it, I am willing to join the army and start as a pawn! ”

Ma Chao sighed: "Zilong is really heroic! However, this move is too much to consider, and the super-employing people have always been meritocracy, and those with both ability and political integrity are preferred. Zilong has the courage of ten thousand people, the heart of worrying about the country and the people, and the will to protect one party, all kinds of virtues do not meet the standards of a good general in his heart. Chao Jin said that inviting Zilong to come out is definitely not to repay the kindness of the past, but actually takes a fancy to Zilong's brave loyalty and martial arts, on the contrary, if Zilong, a wise and brave Gai Shimeng, will come to be a pawn under my command, won't the world laugh at my Ma Mengqi's ignorant ability? ”

Zhao Ling also said when he heard this: "Second brother, don't push it back, you should say that you saved Meng Qi by coincidence, this is the fate between the two of you." Meng Qi takes such a fancy to you that he did not hesitate to come from afar to visit in person, and his sincerity can be seen! If you shirk it again, won't you lose your heroism by treating others with yourself! ”

Zhao Yun nodded slightly, got up and bowed: "Thanks to the champion Hou, Yun is willing to serve the Lord's work of dogs and horses!" ”

Ma Chao was overjoyed, and hurriedly got up to help Zhao Yun, and said with a smile: "I have to help Brother Zilong, and the northern gateway of Jizhou should be worry-free!" ”

Zhao Ling hugged his fists and said with a smile: "There is a champion Hou sitting in Jizhou, and it is a pity that the people of Jizhou cannot enjoy all kinds of policies that benefit the people of Jizhou!" ”

Ma Chao smiled: "What's so difficult about this? Now there is no state pastor in Jizhou, and the assassin only has the right to supervise, and does not have the right to govern internal affairs and supervise the military. I look at Brother Ziyuan's quick thinking, with a heart of love for the people, and I intend to show you as Changshan Taishou, I don't know if Brother Ziyuan can dare to take responsibility? ”

Zhao Ling was taken aback, frowned, and said, "It's just that Song Jiang"

Ma Chao sneered: "I have long found out the details of this person, Song Jiang relied on the support of Song Dian, the regular servant of the middle, and wantonly supported his minions, fished and fleshed the people, and ran rampant in the township for many years. Others may be afraid of the eunuchs, but Chao is not afraid, I really don't hide it from you, before coming here, I would have handed over a thousand Black Mountain thief captives to him to be responsible for beheading outside the city gate, and secretly sent two thousand elite soldiers to pretend to be Black Mountain thieves to rob the law field. ”

"There are only more than 1,000 soldiers in Changshan County, how can they stop my army of 2,000 tigers and wolves? If all goes well, at this moment, the army of nearly 10,000 people has already taken control of Zhending City. After he returns, he can be cured of the crime of poor supervision, collaborating with the enemy and rebellion, and going to prison, and his family wealth will be confiscated! At that time, Brother Ziyuan will serve as the Taishou of Changshan, and Brother Zilong will serve as the lieutenant of Changshan County, and he will leave 3,000 cavalry and 2,000 infantry troops to help your brothers sweep away the thieves and minions of Song Jiang in the territory, so that Changshan can be leveled! ”

Zhao Ling was directly promoted from a mile long to a county Taishou couldn't help but be overjoyed, and thanked him: "The champion Hou punishes and destroys evil, which is really a blessing for the people of Changshan!" Zhao Ling dares not to serve the lord! ”

Ma Chao picked up Zhao Ling and said with a smile: "Both of your brothers are benevolent and righteous people, and with the Zhao family brothers sitting in Changshan, they are not afraid of thieves coming to attack!" Would the two of you like to go to Zhending City with Chao to see the excitement? ”

"Dare to disobey!"

Ma Chao was overjoyed, drank a few glasses of water and wine, discussed some details, and the group rushed to Zhending City.

Along the way, Ma Chao was overjoyed, this trip not only successfully got Zhao Yun, but also abducted a Zhao Ling, with these two people sitting in Changshan, just wait for the world to be chaotic to take Zhongshan and Hejian County.

Jizhou is the land of heavy capital in the world, and the population and grain are the top of the world at that time, and there is capital to compete for the world. As long as you hold the northern gateway of Jizhou, enter Youzhou, where you can plot against Liu Yu and Gongsun Zhan, and retreat, you can prevent Gongsun Chan from attacking Jizhou. In history, Yuan Shao joined forces with Gongsun Chan to force Han Fu to give up Jizhou, but Yuan Shao turned his face and did not recognize people, not only did not give Gongsun Chan a city and a pool, but also killed Gongsun Zhan's younger brother Gongsun Yue, which led to the Battle of Jieqiao. Later, Yuan Shu, Montenegro Zhang Yan and Gongsun Zan joined forces to march into Jizhou, but they were all defeated by Yuan Shao, and they were all attributed to him, all because of the wealth of Jizhou. (To be continued.) )