It was noon, and the sun was shining, but it was not warm for the people of Zengtou City. There were howls and cries everywhere in the market town, and no one dared to go outside to collect the corpses. The galloping of the cavalry in the distance brought only a sense of slaughter.

Zeng's house, the conference room, the sound of quarrels and scolding spread far away.

"What? Five thousand good horses? 10,000 head of cattle and sheep? Why didn't Chao Gai grab it? ”

"How much? One million taels of silver, that guy wants to go crazy for money, right? ”

"Hand over Yu Baosi, Master? The loss of two generals, this is absolutely impossible. ”

"If we don't agree to the conditions, we can't agree, it's a big deal."

Cao Zhizhou and Sun staff served as negotiators to bring back conditions from the return of Chao Jiajun. It's just that as soon as he said it, Zeng Tu, Zeng Suo, and Zeng Sheng exploded. Their eyes were round like bells, and their roars were like thunder. Either gritting your teeth or scolding, or pulling out a steel knife.

Seven of the three brothers were dissatisfied, eight were not angry, and one hundred and twenty were unwilling. He even looked at the negotiator with an unkind gaze.

Cao Xianggong's verbal dispute with others for more than an hour was all denied. The boss in his heart was not happy, with a black face, he clenched his fists at the elder Zeng.

"The official has done his best, and the other party will not let go at all. To tell the truth, the lion opened his mouth widely, and tens of thousands of cavalry went out to fight, which cost a lot. The responsibility is all caused by the robbery of congratulatory gifts in your Zengtou City, and you can't complain about others.

In addition, Teacher Shi stabbed the generals under Chao Gai, Yu Baosi was nosy before, and the most important thing is that the two of them, as Han Chinese, have forgotten their ancestors. Manager Chao was very angry, and before leaving, he specially asked someone to tell him that he had to ...... two times."

Before Cao Zhizhou finished speaking, he was interrupted by the angry Zeng Tu shouting: "No, let's hand over people and tie them up, it is clear that we will weaken the power of Zeng Tou City." Father, this is self-cutting of his arms, and he must not agree. ”

Zeng Suo and Zeng Sheng had even worse attitudes, shaking the steel knife in their palms: "That's it, you Han people are unreliable, you won't collude with each other, right?" Officialdom is like this, do you think that Zeng Tou's market knife is unfavorable? ”

Where does Cao Zhizhou go, isn't he being held? The people of Zengtou City not only pushed the responsibility on his head, but also prepared to use the knife, and his face was suddenly ugly. I also feel that these Jurchens are excessive, not of my race, and their hearts will be different.

Although Chief of Staff Sun was worried, he still stepped forward and scolded: "My father-in-law has been arguing with each other, but you are treating him like this. Our Lingzhou government can't do anything, how to deal with it yourself. ”

Seeing that things were going to be bad, he hurriedly dismissed his emotional son, said good things with a smiling face, and asked people to take a lot of gold and silver to offer.

The old man is a good man, knows the seriousness of the matter, and is about to move back to the main topic to discuss. At this time, he was taken the first step: "Old master, I don't think there is any good way, it is better to follow the other party's method." ”

Everyone looked at it one after another, and it was the silent and silent dangerous Dao God Yu Baosi. Without waiting for Zeng Tu's face to change and he was about to shout, the strong man said to himself: "In order to resolve the crisis, you will tie me up and send me over, without complaint." Whether it is life or death, it is all based on the will of heaven, and it can be regarded as repaying the grace of the old family owner to save his life. ”

These words instantly made the noise in the hall instantly quiet. Yu Baosi, a stupid and rude man, made others awe-inspired.

"Bao Si, how can the old man give you up?" His face was full of guilt and displeasure.

"Old master, listen to me!" Yu Baosi's face was full of seriousness, and he shook his head and persuaded: "Shandong Tianwang Chao Gai came prepared, and he has found out our bottom details, but we don't know the details of the other party, if I don't do it, the other party will not give up." Jeju is not only cavalry, but at least tens of thousands of infantry. If they all rush over, Zengtou City will still be destroyed. ”

"What are you afraid of him doing? It's a big deal that the fish dies and the net is broken, and it dies with Chao Gai. Zeng Tu didn't like to listen to this kind of words that destroyed his prestige, and he was shouting and killing. Zeng Suo, Zeng Sheng didn't learn anything else, he was reckless and irritable. The two men touched the handle of the knife again, and they almost drew the knife to Mingzhi.

"It's useless, they're well-equipped, and the probability of dying together is very small." Yu Baosi saw the actions of the three of them, and disdain flashed in the depths of his eyes, and then looked at Zeng Rong: "In order to protect Zengtou City, take a step back and open the sky, money is something outside the body." As long as there is a chance in the future, you can get it back with interest. I'm willing to go to the enemy camp, and it's up to the historian what he wants. ”

When everyone heard this, they all looked at the teacher Shi Wengong, wanting to see how he chose. Shi Wengong noticed everyone's attention, and hurriedly shook his head and denied: "No, I think the other party's purpose is not pure, and accepting the peace talks is fake, but in fact, it is to weaken Zengtou City, besides, how can you be led by the nose?" ”

Zeng Tu agreed, ready to open his mouth to agree.

Unexpectedly, Yu Baosi preemptively said: "The teacher's words are wrong, Shandong Chao Gai cares most about reputation, as long as he promises in public to withdraw the army." will not embarrass Zengtou City, otherwise, it will be ridiculed by the world. ”

Cao Xianggong and Sun staff nodded on the side and agreed: "Yes, the other party's military advisor also said the same, if it weren't for Zeng Toushi taking the initiative to provoke and snatch the wedding gift, he wouldn't have eaten enough and ran to Lingzhou to find a place." ”

"That is, Chao Gai is also a character with a head and a face." Yu Baosi picked up the conversation and said very wisely: "I, Yu Baosi, have never offended Chao Gai, just because I had one more mouth before. If he is killed because of this, he will also be ridiculed for being narrow-minded. I'm willing to gamble, at most I will suffer a little, and I won't die. Teacher Shi, it's up to you. ”

"It's... This ......" Shi Wengong was looked at again, a little hesitant. To tell the truth, it is very repulsive to go to the enemy camp by tying oneself. The gentleman does not stand under the dangerous wall, and goes to the opponent's military camp and kills him if he leads the neck.

This is something he can't accept in his heart, so he has to make his own choice. Out of the corner of his eye, he glanced at Yu Baosi, and felt that this guy was acting abnormally and talking a lot. But if you think about it carefully, you can't tell what's wrong.

Yu Baosi happened to look at Shi Wengong and looked at him, and said expressionlessly: "Teacher Shi just stabbed one person, it's a big deal to be beaten or stabbed a few times." What's there to be afraid of? Could it be that Teacher Shi is unwilling to solve problems for the old master. With tens of thousands of dollars a year, it's time to contribute. ”

Yu Baosi's analysis, Zeng Tu, Zeng Suo, and Zeng Sheng felt that it was very reasonable. and their old father had looked at Shi Wengong with a brush. Although he didn't speak or have any expression, he had a kind of inquiry.

Give you so much money every year, and now Zengtou is in trouble, why not do your part?

How could Shi Wengong not feel it? A sense of sadness suddenly welled up in my heart. After so many years of getting along day and night, although the other party respects each other, they are outsiders after all. Usually it's okay, but when it's difficult, it's an object that can be given up immediately.

"Master, Bao Si is right, get through this crisis first, and you can come back." I once saw Shi Wengong frowning and thinking deeply, and said with a little embarrassment. Zeng Tu, Zeng Suo, and Zeng Sheng opened their mouths several times but finally failed to speak.

When Shi Wengong heard the question, he only felt that if he was pushed into the abyss, he turned around and saw Zeng Lang, Zeng Tu, these acquaintances stretched out their hands.

He didn't stay silent for long, and showed a smile that was uglier than crying: "Okay, then I will accompany the four brothers to the enemy camp together, whether they live or die or not, it will not be in vain for the kindness of the old family master over the years." ”

Although Shi Wengong was laughing when he said this, he felt uncomfortable and wanted to cry. When I looked at Zeng Rong's father and son again, I not only felt that their faces were foggy and I couldn't see their faces clearly, but also had an indescribable strangeness.

"Hey, then you can only wronged the teacher, and the old man promises that he will not forget each other in the future." Zeng Lang was relieved to hear the quasi-confidence, but his face was full of guilt.

Next, the old man who was very deep in the city government first discussed with Cao Xianggong and confirmed, and then began to give orders to prepare what Chao Gai requested. There are more than 3,000 households in Zengtou City, and every household raises horses and livestock.

It is not difficult to gather 5,000 good horses and 10,000 cattle and sheep.

Millions of gold and silver are not difficult for Zengtou City, in order to seize the time. Zeng Lane took out a large amount of gold and silver from the Zeng family's treasury to meet the needs first. The cunning guy didn't forget to prepare a generous gift for Cao Xianggong.

Of course, it takes time to prepare these things!

Yu Baosi and Shi Wengong returned to their residences and simply packed their luggage. Then they returned again, and someone arranged a banquet for them to practice.

"Master hates me in his heart?" Yu Bao saw that there was no one around, and asked while eating.

Shi Wengong had worry on his face and did not speak.

Yu Baosi smiled, continued to eat meat, and drank wine in a big bowl: "You Han people on the left and you Han people on the right, if you are not of my race, your heart will be different." We are Han people, after all, we are outsiders, and we can give up at any time. This is regarded as repaying the grace of saving lives, and from then on I will not owe each other and be liberated. ”

"yes, relieved!" Shi Wengong sighed.

The two glanced at each other, a wry smile appeared on their faces, and then they picked up the wine jar and drank freely. At this moment, the two former fierce men in Zengtou City will become a thing of the past.

At this moment, the two were sold worthless.

Cao Xianggong and Sun staff looked at Yu Baosi unexpectedly but with embarrassment, Shi Wengong and the two were tied up, and it was Zeng Tu and Zeng Suo who did it, without mercy.

When cattle, sheep, horses, millions of gold and silver, and two big men were pushed out.

Cao Xianggong led the team again and came to the Chaojia military camp to negotiate. This time, Zeng Tu, the boss of the Zeng family, followed with an escort team of three or two hundred people.

Chao Gai learned that Zeng Tou City really agreed, so he led the generals to meet him. I saw herds of cattle, sheep and horses, as well as mountains of big boxes, as well as Yu Baosi and Shi Wengong, two men.

"The tiger died and the dog died, and the hero was in the twilight, so he was sold." Chao Gai's request for the two was just a temptation, but he never thought that he was really sent by Zeng Tou City.

"Manager Chao, Zeng Tou City apologizes, I hope there will be no more swordsmen." When Cao Zhizhou saw Chao Gai, he made a very formal request.

"Okay, the congratulatory gift is coming back, Chao is a good talker, and he will return to Jeju now." Chao Gai didn't save the face of his colleagues, and readily agreed.

Next, Chao Jiajun and Zengtou City got together. The Lingzhou government served as a witness, and the Lingzhou governor presided over it, turning the conflict into a jade silk. Shandong Tianwang Chao Gai personally promised that he would not trouble Zengtou City again.

When the ceremony was over, the Jeju soldiers and horses marched back from camp.