The Song Dynasty reformed the local administrative system of the Tang Dynasty and established a three-level political district system under the leadership of the central government: road, prefecture (government, military, prison), and county.

According to historical records, in the first year of Zhenghe (1111), most of Shandong was assigned to Jingdong East Road and Jingdong West Road, and only a few prefectures and counties belonged to Hebei East Road, totaling 26 prefectures (prefectures, armies) and 89 counties. Dengzhou, Laizhou, Qingzhou, Zizhou, Mizhou, Yizhou, Weizhou belong to Jingdong East Road, Dengzhou has jurisdiction over Penglai, Huangxian, Muping, Wendeng and other four counties, governing Penglai.

Compared with Laizhou, Dengzhou protrudes from a large area and is undoubtedly closer to the Bohai Sea. A typical seaside city with a pleasant climate and a beautiful environment all year round.

Chao Gai led the team to speed up, did not stop on the road, and only cared about hurrying. In the afternoon of the second day, we stepped into the territory of Dengzhou and went straight to the destination of Dengyun Mountain.

Yes, it's the first time, but there's a place to go.

The local big salt lord, the brocade scale python, Ma Yuan and others belong to the underworld gang forces. Meet the smugglers in Dengzhou, Laizhou and other places, including the strongman village owner on Dengyun Mountain, Zou Yuan, the dragon from the forest, and Zou Run, the unicorn dragon. One of the two parties supplies sea salt, and the other is responsible for selling, and the relationship is harmonious.

Chao Gai thought that it would be better to take the Dawn operation safer, so he specially transferred Shi Yong, the general of Shi. Originally, the Zou uncle and nephew admitted it in person. They have three good friends, one is Yang Lin, the brocade leopard, the other is the fiery Deng Fei, and the other is Shi Yong, the general of Shi.

He talked to Shi Yong alone, and the Zou uncle and nephew did not brag.

In his early years, Shi Yong was exiled to the rivers and lakes because of the death of people, and he got acquainted with Zou's uncle and nephew, and had a very good relationship, and they also did several transactions together, and they were brothers who cut off their heads and changed their necks.

Dengyun Mountain is in the northeast of Dengzhou, more than ten miles away from the sea. The trail is lush with vegetation and flocks of birds. Wild fruits can be seen in the old forest.

The closer you get to Dengyun Mountain, the more common this phenomenon becomes.

Chao Gai saw a lot of wild grapes, wild oranges, etc., and was ready to have time to pick them. In order to avoid misunderstandings, General Shi Shi and Jin Scale Python Ma Yuan took the lead and notified the Zou uncle and nephew on the cottage in advance.

When you're miles away from your destination!

Halfway through, find a remote open place with a water source nearby. Chao Gai set up camp with a large army. Only twenty or thirty people rushed to Dengyun Mountain.

Because of Zou Run, Zou Yuan and the two are honest and bold, and they mainly sell illicit salt. There are not many incidents of robbing houses, and those minions who come to defect with bad deeds are basically not accepted, so there are only dozens of people on the cottage so far.

It's more appropriate to say that it's a guy who helps sell illicit salt!

There are definitely not enough houses on the mountain, it is impossible to accommodate more than a thousand people. It's better to camp yourself at the bottom of the mountain in advance, so as not to embarrass others.

Dengyun Mountain is very high, and the clouds and mist are shrouded in clouds and mist halfway up the mountainside, hence the name. It is also very steep, the geographical environment is superior, and a river that is not wide or narrow flows into the Bohai Sea. It is flanked by steep peaks and behind by rolling mountains. Within a radius of dozens of miles, the strange rocks are craggy, easy to defend and difficult to attack.

Ancient woods and forests, lush vegetation, like a holiday resort.

When Chao Gai led people to the foot of Dengyun Mountain, several minions holding swords suddenly jumped out, their faces full of vigilance: "Ah, who are you?" ”

"Hey, stand down, don't be rude."

Without waiting for Chao Gai and others to explain, there were people on the mountain who shouted to stop it. Immediately afterward, dozens of people poured down the mountain. The first two big men waved their hands and shouted. Shi Yong and Ma Yuan followed, surrounded by dozens of big men behind them.

Chao Gai's eyesight was amazing, and when he saw that one of the two big men in front of him had a sarcoma on the back of his head between his head, he knew that the person who came was Zou Uncle and Nephew.

On the night of Dengyun, the two village owners were originally from Laizhou.

Uncle is Zou Yuan, a dragon from the forest, who is bold and righteous, and has a loyal and good temperament. It is quite famous in the green forests of Dengzhou rivers and lakes. The measure of life is as wide as the sea, and millions of Hulu are smiling. will bend the waist and fly the tiger stick, and Zou Yuan's name will be out of Lin Long.

The nephew Zou Run, the unicorn dragon, is also generous and loyal, and has a good martial arts, has grown up, has a strange appearance, has a sarcoma in the back of his head, and has quarreled with others. Scared that others did not dare to be presumptuous, so people called "unicorn dragon".

"Oh ha, Shandong Chao Tianwang is coming, if you miss the distance, please take care of it." The older man who walked in front looked up to the sky and laughed, and rushed quickly.

The man looked to be about thirty-six or seventeen years old, with a burly build, a large basin, brushed eyebrows, and a burly appearance. Next to him was a big man who looked five or six points similar, a few years younger, and smiled a little honestly: "Oh, welcome Brother Tianwang to come, the younger brother only hates not having the chance to see him." ”

"Two brothers, take the liberty of interrupting! Out of the forest dragon Zou Yuan, unicorn dragon Zou Run. Uncles and nephews are righteous, and many names have heard of them, and they are fortunate to be, and they are fortunate to be. Chao Gai rolled the saddle and fell off his horse, handed the reins to the guard, and led someone to meet him.

Although Zou Run, the unicorn dragon, is a nephew, he is about the same age as his uncle. Two heroes, with bold and righteous personalities, friends said that they would rob the prison and fight against prison. The two of them agreed without blinking, brought more than 20 henchmen to participate, and proposed that after the matter was completed, they would go to Liangshan together, and they were very familiar with Yang Lin, Deng Fei, and Shi Yong in Liangshan.

The uncle and nephew also have the same hobby. I just like to gamble money, as long as I have money on my body, I will run to the casino if I have nothing to do. As a result, the cottage has been short of money and food, and has not been able to grow. General Shi Yong, an old gambler, couldn't stand it anymore, saying that he was good in all aspects, but he liked to gamble.

It is conceivable that Zou's uncle and nephew are addicted to gambling.

Hey, in life, pornography, gambling and drugs can't be touched!

Chao Gai knew the temperament of his uncle and nephew better, and looked up and down with a sigh in his heart. met with each other, Ma Yuan and Shi Yong were on the side to introduce both parties.

After everyone greeted each other warmly, they went up to Dengyun Mountain.

Similar to Erlong Mountain, there is only a flat avenue that leads directly to the top of the mountain. On both sides are rocky and ravines, and it is impossible to climb at all. Due to the small number of people in the cottage, there are only two checkpoints halfway up the mountain and the top of the mountain.

There is a huge flat land on the top of the mountain, and a Taoist temple is used as the basis to build a large village. Some of the land is cultivated for the cultivation of vegetables, raising chickens, ducks, cattle and sheep......

There are not many houses, which can accommodate 180 people, and any more is difficult for some strong people. It can be seen that it was a wise decision for Chao Gai to set up camp at the foot of the mountain.

The uncle and nephew of the Zou family were very enthusiastic, and ordered the minions to kill cattle and sheep, and entertain the distinguished guests with a large banquet. Invite Chao Gai and others to come to the stolen goods gathering hall, the incinerator is so fragrant, although the Dengyun cottage is small, but it is still very formal!

Chao Gai was pushed to the main seat, and there were minions serving good tea to the commanders.

Everyone drank tea, talked and laughed.

After getting acquainted, Zou Yuan, the dragon who came out of the forest, took the initiative to ask: "Brother, I don't know what you came to Dengzhou for, but my uncle and nephew can help?" ”

"That's it, as long as you can help, my brother said. The knife comes and goes, and there is no ambiguity. The unicorn dragon Zou Run patted his chest.

Shi Yong, the general of Shi, and Ma Yuan, the brocade python, came to visit the cottage, and only said that the king of Shandong, Chao Gai, was here, and did not say much, let alone mention the purpose of the trip. In addition, Chao Gai is thirty-six years old, Zou Yuan is a few months younger, and he calls his brother stress-free. Zou Run agreed with his uncle that he would call each other his own.

Chao Gai also knew that this uncle and nephew were very interesting from the conversation along the way, and their personalities were straightforward and indecent, and they did not hide it, telling the truth: "Two brothers, there is indeed a big matter to do when they come to Dengzhou." Prepare to attack the Shamen Island Prison at night and rob the prison to rescue Wang Jin and Sun Ding's two brothers. ”

When the Zou uncle and nephew heard this exciting news, instead of panicking, they straightened their chests and smiled, happy that Chao Gai did not hide it.

The two big men thought about it, and really heard about the two rescued.

"Wang Jin? Isn't it Wang Jin, the head of the 800,000 forbidden army in Bianliang City, Tokyo? ”

"Sun Ding? The Sun Kongmu in Kaifeng Mansion, known as Sun Foer? ”

"Exactly, the head of the Wang Sect was killed by traitors in a bad way, as for Sun Ding Sun Fo'er!" Chao Gai sighed and told him what he had learned. Immediately, more than ten people in the hall hated the same enemy and scolded.

"I see! The waters of Salmon Island are full of reefs, and my brother wants to contact the ship? "Zou Yuan is very experienced, and after a little thought, he guessed Chao Gai's purpose.

The truth is just as this man thought!

The Dengzhou restaurant scout was launched and collected a lot of information about Salmon Island. However, due to the strict military control in this area, the work was difficult to carry out. Not only are the fishermen reluctant to go there, but the surrounding terrain is not very clear. Although it does not affect the plan, it is safer to find the help of the head snake.

Chao Gai didn't hide it, nodded and admitted: "Yes, although Brother Ma Yuan is a local salt lord, he has a special identity and is not easy to come forward." Some of their ships are too big to pass, and some of them are not enough. The brothers have been in Dengzhou for many years and know many people. I hope that the brothers will help connect boats and reliable fishermen for a team of thousands to land on the island. ”

"Brother, don't worry, looking for my uncle and nephew is the right person, and it must be done properly." Zou Yuan and Zou Run glanced at each other, and patted their chests to reassure.

"Then there are two brothers, Lao, as long as they can be contacted, money is not a problem." Chao Gai nodded, waved his hand and motioned for Han Shizhong to bring a bag of gold and silver.

Zou Yuan wanted to show himself in front of Chao Gai, and shook his head vigorously: "Brother, we are good friends with many fishermen, so there is no need for this money." ”

"Besides, there is money in the cottage, where can I use my brother to pay for it?" Zou Run said rudely, saying this, he was actually slapping his swollen face and becoming fat. Or rather, the cancellation of plans to go to the casino tomorrow and pay out of pocket.

"Two brothers, the emperor is not a hungry soldier, and others take the risk of not giving money? How can it work? Take it, if you don't accept it, Chao won't want to go. Chao Gai saw the attitude of his uncle and nephew, and the smile on his face became even stronger.

Han Shizhong couldn't help but stuff the package into Zou Yuan's arms.

Chao Gai looked his uncle and nephew up and down, and invited with a smile: "Two brothers, Brother Shi Yong should have said that I don't know if I would like to come to Chaojiazhuang......"

Before he finished speaking, Zou Yuan and Zou Run were stunned for a moment, and then they were overjoyed: "Willing, willing to ......, we have long wanted to defect but hate no one to be introduced, Brother Shi Yong mentioned, how can my uncle and nephew not want to?" Meet my brother. ”

Although Shi Yong did not disclose the purpose of this trip, he hinted at his uncle and nephew openly and secretly. Zou Yuan, how did Zou Run not understand? Naturally, I have the heart to take refuge in Chao Gai. Hearing the other party's invitation, he got up, stepped forward, and bowed.

"Oh, the two brothers hurry up, they have long wanted to come to Dengzhou to visit the heroes." Chao Gai smiled and stretched out his hands to help his uncle and nephew up.

Meet the heroes of Dengzhou?

The Zou uncle and nephew were slightly puzzled, and looked at each other and wanted to ask.

At this time, some minions flew to report, and the banquet was set. Zou Yuan, Zou Run didn't ask much, and warmly invited Chao Gai and others to the banquet.