Three days later, a relatively large courtyard was densely covered with a large number of soldiers, about 100 people, almost five steps and one post, ten steps and one sentry. Even on the beams of the house and beside the courtyard wall, there are soldiers standing guard, or secret sentry hiding on the left and right.

In terms of defense strength alone, it can be seen that the people who live here are not simple, at least they are one of the leaders of the 36th Battalion, and their status is not low.

There are three people sitting in the hall, one person is seated, two people are sitting on both sides, and the people sitting on both sides are Li Zicheng and Li Guo's uncle and nephew.

With thick eyebrows, wide eyes, and a long beard, at first glance, Li Zicheng still has some similarities with his cheap uncle.

At this time, none of the three of them immediately spoke, they were all looking at each other, especially Gao Yingxiang and Li Zicheng, who were more calm and calm, not as restrained and nervous as Li Guo.

After a while, Gao Yingxiang smiled slightly, with a kind and kind look on his face, and pretended to be close and said: "Zao'er, I heard that you are mixing well in Lintao Mansion and the surrounding areas in Shaanxi, and you are thriving, how did you become like this?" There are only 1,000 people under him, and all of them are so poorly dressed, not like the rumors? ”

Li Zicheng's eyes flashed with a hint of discoloration, of course he knew that the other party was talking to him, not only because the other party was looking at him, but also because of the owner of his body, Li Hongji, whose nickname was Zao'er.

However, what made Li Zicheng unhappy was that although it seemed very intimate to shout the name of the milk at this time, the words behind it were meaningful, full of disdain and contempt, and there was a feeling of looking down on poor relatives.

However, who is Li Zicheng? After more than two years of tempering, struggling on the edge of life and death, although he still retains a little hooligan temperament, his temperament is still much calmer, and he knows how to be more restrained, and he is brave for a moment, for the goal in his heart.

These thoughts flashed through his mind, and he returned to normal in an instant, and then said with a smile: "Uncle, you also know that since Hong Chengchou took power in Shaanxi, he has especially targeted all kinds of rebel armies, encircled and suppressed them fiercely. Moreover, although the nephew had a period of scenery in Lintao Mansion, it was not long. Angered Su King Zhu Zhihong, provoked the governor of Shaanxi and the governor of the three sides Yang He to encircle and suppress the heavy troops, after a few fierce battles, the nephew also ended up with the current appearance, only a thousand people, all of them were embarrassed, and they came to their uncle, hoping that the uncle could take them in and shelter one or two. ”

Li Zicheng is really condescending to be an actor, when he spoke, with the change in expression on his face, Gao Yingxiang really believed a little, but he still had some hesitation, and he didn't know what he was afraid of?

Seeing this situation, Li Zicheng hurriedly put away his decadent expression, no longer played the emotional card, but changed the topic, and then said loudly: "Uncle, if you can agree to come down and protect your nephew and other subordinates, your nephew is willing to offer six tiger squat cannons as a meeting gift to honor your old man." ”

"Are you telling the truth?" Gao Yingxiang was suddenly overjoyed, and couldn't help but ask.

"Well, it's true." After Li Zicheng answered, Gao Yingxiang's face was relaxed, and he didn't have time to say anything, but he saw Li Zicheng change his words again: "However, uncle, it's really not a secret, my nephew only has a tiger squat cannon in his hand, but no shells." ”

"Haha... It doesn't hurt! Gao Yingxiang waved his hand, and then continued: "As long as there is a tiger squat cannon, shells are not a problem. In the past few months of continuous battles, attacking the city, my uncle still praised some cannonballs. It's a pity that there are fewer tiger squat cannons, and with these six of yours, I only have twenty-eight in my hands. If there are more than 30 tiger squatting cannons, my uncle will not only have a great increase in his status in the 36th Battalion, but also have a lot of certainty when he fights with the officers and troops and attacks the city in the future. ”

After finishing speaking, Gao Yingxiang sighed, shook his head again and again, and glanced at Li Zicheng with deep meaning, and the latter cursed secretly, he was really an old fox, he wanted to trap me, and wanted to get a tiger squat cannon from my hand again.

"Hehe..." Li Zicheng was overjoyed, and said secretly, don't give anything, and I won't give you this old fox.

Although he thought so in his heart, Li Zicheng had to deal with it: "It's a pity." Uncle and nephew really don't have tiger squat guns in their hands, there used to be some. However, when they were recovered by the official army, they were either lost or destroyed, and only these six gates remained. Otherwise, they will all honor their uncle, and if their uncle's strength increases, their nephews will be safer and less in danger of being bullied. ”

Hearing this, seeing that Li Zicheng didn't seem to be lying, his expression was very sincere, and his feelings were sincere, Gao Yingxiang's eyes flashed a trace of disappointment, and then he returned to normal, did not continue to entangle on the tiger squat cannon, but turned his body and dealt with it in an old-fashioned manner.

"Hongji, you also know that although the 36th Battalion is a rebel army composed of a group of peasants, it is also respectful of strength, serving people with merit, and then ascending to the top. Although you have made a great name in Shaanxi, here in Shanxi, there are 36 battalions, and there are only so few thousand people under your command, if you are directly incorporated into the 36 battalions, there will be great resistance. Even if you go in, you will be rejected by other leaders, so it is more practical and convenient to be directly assigned to my command. ”

"The nephew is willing to be directly assigned to his uncle's command, obey his uncle's command, and serve his uncle." Li Zicheng and Li Guo immediately stood up, bowed and saluted, and the former replied loudly.

Uncle three times in a row, seeing that Li Zicheng was so knowledgeable and had a good attitude, Gao Yingxiang laughed, stroked his long beard, and said loudly: "Hehe... Hongji, pass, don't have so many courtesies. At my uncle's place, don't be so outward, sit down and talk quickly. ”

After Li Zicheng and Li Guo sat down, Gao Yingxiang straightened his face again and said solemnly: "However, Hongji, although you are my nephew, I can't be too partial, and I will make you a general under my command and lead the party." Otherwise, it is easy to attract the dissatisfaction of other subordinates, which is not conducive to the uncle to restrain them in the future, do you understand? ”

"What my uncle said is that my nephew understands and can understand it, and obey my uncle's arrangement." Li Zicheng replied in a timely manner, his hands were even more clenched, and he was extremely respectful.

In this way, the dedication of six tiger squat cannons can be described as a great achievement. In addition, he performed well, shouted his uncle extremely diligently, did he have any requirements, and behaved extremely obediently, as an uncle, Gao Yingxiang was embarrassed to make inches.

I saw Gao Yingxiang twist his beard, thought for a moment, and then pretended to be generous and said, "That's it, Hongji, the thousand people you brought." I don't care, I don't care about anyone else, I will be integrated into my army as a whole, and an independent brigade will be formed, and you will still be their captain. As for the supply of grain and grass, my uncle can only do it for a month, and you will have to seize it yourself. ”

"Thank you, Uncle (Uncle) for taking me in!" Li Zicheng and Li Guo said in unison, both with excitement on their faces.

seems to feel that he has done too much, did not take into account the relationship between relatives, and dealt with it a little bluntly, afraid that others will gossip, which is not conducive to his reputation, Gao Yingxiang added: "Okay, Hongji, as long as you behave well, you will become a general under your uncle in the future." ”

Immediately afterwards, the three of them exchanged polite and greetings. Under the suspicious guidance of Li Zicheng, he expressed his views on the situation in Shanxi and Shaanxi, supplemented by countermeasures, and listened to Gao Yingxiang's nodding again and again, his eyes lit up, and he looked like he had picked up a treasure, but he didn't expect his nephew to have such a unique opinion.

After leaving, walking on the street, Li Guo's face was a little unnatural, and he said angrily: "Uncle, at the beginning, I thought that this trip must be very smooth, even if my uncle will not be hospitable, but he will arrange our affairs thoughtfully." ”

"It's good now, but it just solves the problem of eating, drinking, and lodging. It's already autumn, and it's only a month or two away from winter, and the winter in the north is not only early, but also very cold, and my uncle didn't say anything about mending clothes. And, after a month, we'll have to find something to eat ourselves. For those of us who are new to the city, we are not familiar with life, isn't it embarrassing, how can we be uncles like this? ”

"Hey... What's in this, it's just some food and clothing things, easy to solve. Li Zicheng waved his hand to stop Li Guo from continuing to complain, and when he said this, a trace of coldness flashed in his eyes, and then he returned to normal, and then said: "As long as you stand firm, understand the surrounding situation, and get some food and clothing, it's not a piece of cake." Let's go, let's go and arrange my brother first and station him in my uncle's camp. If you have been stationed in a remote place, it will not only arouse the malice of people with intentions, but also be very unsafe, and it is most vulnerable to encirclement, suppression, and attack by officials and soldiers. ”

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