The wind is howling and the snow is fluttering, small but annoying. Chaogai did not plan to return in the snowstorm, but returned to Jeju by water. It was night when he led the team to the Guangji River, and Ni Yun learned the news and sent a boat to answer it in advance, and even people and horses boarded the boat unconsciously.

The injured Xu Ning and his family settled down and held a banquet to celebrate. Fat chickens, fat ducks, and all kinds of river freshness, everything, filled several large tables.

Chao Gai stuffed two big gold ingots into Lu Zhishen's arms: "Master, the money was of great use before, now make up for it, this is your settlement fee!" ”

Lu Zhi took the gold ingots and laughed heartily: "Ouch, one hundred taels of gold, the Sprinkle family has heard that Chaojiazhuang is treated very well on the way to escape, and there is this rule, but I didn't expect that the real gold is full, and the Sprinkle family keeps eating and drinking." ”

The great monk was not polite, he put it directly in his arms, and after laughing, he said: "Owner, we are strong and strong, and I don't know how to arrange the Sprinkle family." ”

Obviously, there is a little traitor Han Shizhong, the master knows more or less about the situation of Chaojiazhuang, the fierce generals are like clouds, and the soldiers are tens of thousands, so he is naturally very concerned about the future position.

"Well, the master was originally an officer of the Western Army, with strong martial arts and skilled archers and horses." Chao Gai thought for a moment and replied: "Lead an army alone, and let the master choose." ”

"Okay, then go to the infantry!" Lu Zhishen laughed and immediately expressed his position.

Chao Gai also hoped that the master would choose infantry and become a handle-carrying figure. The fat monk is so refreshing, just what he wants, and he can't ask for it.

However, he did not favor one over the other, and reminded: "Master, there is no shortage of horses in the village!" ”

The master is the master, and he waved his hand wisely: "Hey, the Sprinkle family is good at foot combat, and when the generals are fighting in front of the battle, will there be no less horses from the Sprinkle family?" ”

"Hahaha, promote your strengths and avoid your weaknesses, the master is high, come, I respect the master for three bowls." Chao Gai laughed, picked up the wine bowl and exchanged cups with the monk.

Lu Zhishen was unhappy without meat, unhappy without wine, hugged the wine jar, and smiled.

At this time, Xu Ning washed up and looked new, came to the cabin on crutches, and asked urgently: "Owner, I don't know how to arrange Xu?" ”

"Oh, why doesn't Teacher Xu feel at ease."

The banquet was silent, Chao Gai, Lu Zhishen and others greeted one after another.

"You need to move in as soon as possible, how can Xu lag behind others?" This man who appeared despite being injured on his body, his easy-going face was full of persistence.

Even if everyone persuades you to attend the banquet, this spirit is worth advocating! Chao Gai has no choice but to arrange soft seats and replace wine with tea. Then let the room make some light dishes and make some medicinal porridge for Xu Ning to enjoy.

Everyone drank and talked about military affairs.

Lu Zhishen and Li Kui talked and laughed, fanned and shouted, very lively.

Speaking of anecdotes, there was a lot of laughter in the cabin.

……

In the waters more than ten miles away from Bianliang Wharf, a large ship of thousands of materials is slowly floating. The soldiers on the ship were dressed as forbidden soldiers, and the flags of officials and merchants were planted on the ship.

As the saying goes, the most dangerous place is the safest place.

Chao Gai understood this truth, and the convenience given by the eunuchs was naturally in place. There are more than two million yuan of money on the ship, and you can't go back with these dead things?

At Bianliang Wharf, skilled sailors, masonry craftsmen, and all kinds of materials were purchased, and the signboards of the ships were still there, and no anomalies were found.

The Tianxiang Pavilion and the restaurants in Bianliang City are safe and sound, open normally, the business is booming, there is no public investigation, the city is very lively, and there are no unfavorable rumors or rumors.

It shows that the Liangcheng incident two days ago has nothing to do with Chaojiazhuang.

Chao Gai did not take it lightly, sent a large number of scouts to investigate, and passed the book through the flying pigeon, so that Zhu Fuduo paid attention to the news about Shandong or the abnormality.

At the same time, he took advantage of this opportunity to buy materials on a large scale, and asked people to go to the city to recruit craftsmen on favorable terms, turning money into hard power.

Chao Gai was actually waiting, waiting for those eunuchs to come and trade again. Although there are Tang Long and Master Pu, they have not yet started, and they are cheap to buy. The cost is half the price, even if the head is blistered, you will choose to buy first.

But—

Three days have passed, and Bian Liangcheng is still talking about what happened a few days ago. The imperial court has not yet found out who it is, and there is no useful information. Many Taixue students, literati and secretly denounced incompetence!

The news that Xu Ning colluded with the strongman to kill more than 100 forbidden soldiers and escaped, and the news of the arrest of the picture graphics everywhere spread in the city, and the scolding continued.

Recruitment and acquisition at Bianliang Wharf and in the city went very smoothly.

The reason why it went smoothly was that their status was not high, but the forbidden army still snatched jobs. Life in Bianliang City is hard, and the conditions are good.

Only the group of eunuchs that Chao Gai expected the most did not show up to trade.

The other night, there was too much trouble, or the wind was tight, or the eunuch was alert. It was said that there would be a fleet of ships, but there is no trace of it so far.

It is estimated that the long-term cooperation is good, Huang!

"Hey, the harvest is quite rich, it's Chao's greed that is not enough to swallow the elephant." Chao Gai stood on the deck and looked in the direction of Bianliang City, and smiled self-deprecatingly.

Over the past few days, hundreds of sailors, craftsmen, and more than a dozen ships have been recruited. Cloth, cotton and other materials were purchased a lot.

Tang Long and Guo Sheng also returned from Bian Liang City, bringing back more than 100 veteran craftsmen of the ordnance supervisor, hundreds of carpenters, masons, and towing families to board the ship. But they are all talents urgently needed in Chaojiazhuang, and this trip is too rewarding.

"Brother's words are wrong!" When Lu Zhishen next to him heard this, his head shook again and again: "You ask me to wish, don't steal, don't rob, don't persecute, a lot of money is like flowing water, a mutually beneficial business, how can it be said to be greedy." ”

Lu Zhishen had heard that Shandong Chao Gai was the most generous and righteous and bold. In the past few days, I have seen it with my own eyes, not to mention the purchase of ships and materials, and even the fresh fish and shrimp purchased every day will only be given a lot.

Craftsmen recruited from the city were paid for one year as long as they boarded the ship. Treat his subordinates extremely favorably, have meat for three meals a day, and eat with an open belly. Including those who have just been recruited craftsmen and families.

Two or three thousand people, people eat horses and chew, and they use it for money!

Rao is Lu Zhishen, who doesn't like money very much, and he is a little frightened. It is no accident that this man treats money as dung, and it is no accident that he can do this.

"The master is right, if you can't buy it, then you can only forge a stronger battle armor." Chao Gai smiled, and asked the herald to inform Ni Yun to set sail.

Yes, in a few days, the soldiers stranded in the city came to the docks one after another. With stable shops and a few village stores outside the bustling city of Liangliang, it's time to set off for Jeju.

"Raise the sails, raise anchor, turn the rudder."

As Ni Yun blew the dull horn on the flagship, the heads of the various ships roared like thunder, and one ship after another withdrew from the harbor and turned around.

It was at this time that I don't know who shouted to look over there. Chao Gai and Lu Zhishen, who were originally going to go back to the cabin to eat a few glasses of wine, stopped and followed the prestige.

A fleet is coming!

Riding the waves, the speed is very fast, and soon it is close to the pier. There were more than 30 large ships, and you could clearly see the golden dragon flag fluttering on the mast, and the soldiers on the deck and both sides held their heads high and held sharp weapons.

"Brother, it's the Jingshi Water Army." Lu Zhishen was well-informed, and when he saw the banner, his eyes narrowed, and he couldn't help but clench his Zen staff: "Isn't the news leaking?" ”

"Master, don't be so nervous." Han Shizhong has seen it many times, and he has long been numb. He smiled mockingly: "What a coincidence." You have eyes blessed today, what does it mean to have money to make ghosts grind. ”

Lu Zhishen was wise and foolish, and when he heard the words, he came to his senses and scolded the straight thief.

"Don't be careless, all be on guard." Chao Gai was also a little surprised, Nima, I was still talking about it just now, this is simply saying that Cao Cao Cao has arrived. Happy but not blindly optimistic. Prepare your team for battle.

Twenty or so ships sailed into the middle of the river, turning their direction, speeding up at any time while sailing slowly, nothing changed on the deck, and everyone in the cabin held a device.

Fortunately, worrying is unnecessary.

The eunuchs Chao Gai had been waiting for appeared.

The fleet did not anchor near the dock, and headed straight for the Chao family's fleet. When they got closer to more than 100 meters, the sharp shouts of the lead ship sounded.

"Captain Han is here? We're here! ”

"Daguan Wang, here! I've been waiting for you for a long time. Han Shizhong heard a familiar voice and secretly cursed the dead eunuch, but he waved his hand vigorously and responded loudly.

The two fleets met and gradually moved away from the dock.

The two flagships drove side by side, and Chao Gai greeted his old acquaintance on the deck, Captain Wang, who was visibly surprised to see him, and then returned to normal.

It's like unexpected, what do you mean here?

Chao Gai didn't see it when he saw it, and talked to the eunuch for a few words. For example, ask where the strongman is causing trouble, and then start the transaction.

Chao Gai wanted to go and see, but was stopped by Han Shizhong and took someone to check with Lu Zhishen, but fortunately, there was no ambush on the ship, and the eunuch was only for money.

It's still a matter of handing over the money and delivering the goods with the other.

Half an hour later, the deal was completed.

Chao Gai obtained thousands of sets of iron armor, divine arm bows, ships and supplies, and so on. Wang Gechang got a mountain of gold and silver, hundreds of thousands of money.

Both sides take what they need, and they are all happy.

The flagship of the two thousand materials turned around, and the king pavilion chief on the deck smiled brightly: "Master Chaozhuang, in the spring of the coming year, conquer Liangshan, and wish the flag a victory." ”

"What's the news for the Maharaja?" Chao Gai secretly said that it was not good, and hurriedly asked.

"Hehehe, someone protected you to suppress the bandits, and Yang Gong also spoke in the middle. The saint is approved, congratulate the owner in advance, and there will be an edict after a while. Wang Gechang smiled, did not say it explicitly but did not hide it.

"Damn, it must be that old dog." Chao Gai instantly thought of Zhao Zhizhou in Yunzhou, and naturally thought of who was so protective of himself to suppress the bandits.

"Prince, Chao has no intention of joining the office, he just wants to be a rich businessman."

"Master Chao, you are confused! With an extra identity, who dares to do things in the right name? Pavilion Chief Wang smiled, nodded and left.

He trotted into the cabin and broke into a cabin where several fair-skinned eunuchs in brocade robes were waiting for tea.

After the chief of the royal cabinet had recounted the transaction, another soldier brought in several chests full of gold. Then a few people whispered.

"Rely on Nima, Lao Tzu is really going to be an official?!"

On the deck, Chao Gai was stunned for a long time to react. In the midst of scolding, after accepting the warship, he swung the oars and rode the wind and waves.