Brothers have been separated for a long time, and if you want to talk about the number of children in the rivers and lakes, you must say two cruel words.

For example: kill the dog officer and vent your anger to your brother!

This is in line with the path of their green forest heroes.

But after Gongsun Sheng came to the box, his eyes first fell on Kong Ming, and he was vigilant: "This is a living person." ”

A living man appeared, or Chao Gai brought it to meet his friends. Obviously, Chao Gai trusts his subordinates very much, but the people Chao Gai trusts don't necessarily have to trust Gongsun Sheng, and they also regard each other as brothers, these are two concepts.

Gongsun Sheng asked Chao Gai, "Who is this brother?" ”

Without waiting for Chao Gai to speak, Lei Heng said heartily: "This is Kong Ming of White Tiger Mountain, Brother Kong!" ”

Kong Ming?

Gongsun Sheng chewed on the name playfully, his eyes revealed a trace of incomprehension, and then a smile appeared on his face, and he said enthusiastically: "Brother Kong, long admiration, long admiration!" ”

"Brother Gongsun is polite, the younger brother has just arrived, so my brother bothered."

Gongsun Sheng said that he admired for a long time, but it was just a kind word. But Kong Ming listened to it in his ears, and it was very harsh. He seemed to sense the scorn in the other's eyes.

That's right, contempt.

In all dynasties, it is reasonable for other families to rebel. But only the Kong family can't.

It's not that the Confucian family must be more bitter than others, but the Confucian family is the descendant of Confucius, the blood of the saints, all dynasties have been blessed by the emperor, and they are deeply favored by the emperor.

Or there is another layer of meaning, there may be some celebrities named Kong Ming, but the most famous is undoubtedly Zhuge Kongming, the prime minister of Shu during the Three Kingdoms period, that is, Wuhou Zhuge Liang, his word is 'Kong Ming'.

And what kind of graceful figure Zhuge Liang is, how can Kong Ming be qualified to use such a good name?

Anyway, Kong Ming was very unhappy in his heart, as if he had betrayed the family and disgraced the family. At the same time, it also ruined the name of a celebrity. This name lacks virtue!

But you can't blame him for this, he can't be the master, it's all his father's doing.

According to Kong Ming's background, even his father couldn't be the master, because he couldn't read, he could only ask the old monk at the temple gate to give him such a name.

Anyway, Kong Ming felt that he was being despised .

Helplessly, he is humble and contemptuous, and he is not qualified to argue with Gongsun Sheng.

"Brother, don't come unharmed!"

Gongsun Sheng sat down and asked in a low voice about Chao Gai's current situation.

"Now the cottage is difficult, on the avenue, in the canal, there are caravans passing every day. But either it was the Li family's business or the Li family's fleet escort, and there was no chance at all. ”

Chao Gai sighed and said: "In addition, the forbidden army in various places has recently had the intention of suppressing the cottage, although Liang Shanbo is worry-free for the time being, maybe he will get into big trouble that day." Brother Fool came to Kaifeng this time, just to ask his brother to help take a closer look, what should be the future of this cottage? ”

Gongsun Sheng glanced at Wu Yong, if you want to talk about conspiracy, Wu Yong is no worse than him.

Even if it is the general trend of the world, Wu Yong may not be able to say anything about him.

The reason why Chao Gai came to the capital, in Gongsun Sheng's view, is nothing more than two possibilities: "Survival, change the situation." ”

The former is simple and easy.

Chao Gai is a bandit, as long as Chao Gai doesn't become a bandit anymore, he won't be a bandit, and he will naturally be solved.

Of course, there is another way to solve Chao Gai's current dilemma, that is-Zhao'an.

Gongsun Sheng pondered for a while, and said cautiously: "Brother heard the news of the capital, right?" ”

"I didn't ...... That's right. Chao Gai was also a little apprehensive in his heart, and when he said this, he always felt that he was a little weird, as if he had betrayed his dreams, and felt that he had fallen into disgust with him.

"Actually, I ...... It's because I'm afraid that my brothers will cut off their livelihoods. ”

Chao Gai said pitiful, and he didn't know if he wanted to make Gongsun Sheng feel pity, and he had other plans. But even if you have pity, Gongsun Sheng was also a thief before, if this person had a compassionate heart, it would be impossible to do this fateful deed.

Gongsun Sheng suddenly became bright, and he also understood Chao Gai's plan. He knew that Chao Gai was a thin-skinned person with a good face, and he couldn't say anything to recruit him. But if he doesn't recruit An, Chao Gai may have to face Li Kui in the end. Now that there is a mercenary step, Chao Gai gets off the donkey down the slope, which can be regarded as saving face. Thinking of this, Gongsun Sheng was happy in his heart, picked up the wine glass with the same face, and toasted: "Brother and relieved, when you come to the capital, you can say whatever you want, and everything will be borne by the younger brother." ”

This is said as if there is nothing Gongsun Sheng can't do in the capital.

Chao Gai looked at Wu Yong hesitantly, in the matter of recruiting An, Wu Yong was much more positive than Chao Gai.

He persuaded Zhu Tong and Lei Heng in the cottage, as well as several other leaders.

Wu Yong's face was as usual: "Brother Gongsun, here's the thing. We heard that the imperial court is going to open up overseas fiefdoms, and you also know that our brothers can't live happily with Liangshanbo, and if we don't go out, I'm afraid there will be no chance at all. ”

"That's what I said."

Gongsun Sheng nodded in agreement.

Seeing this, Wu Yong was secretly pleasantly surprised, as long as Gongsun Sheng did not refuse, it seemed that their chances were not small.

Gongsun Sheng said: "The development of overseas fiefdoms is mainly handled by the Military Command Bureau. Originally, Lord Li suggested that the merchants form their own army, but this proposal was rejected by the ministers. Master Li retreated and suggested the formation of a mercenary regiment, which would be supervised by the imperial court. And the mercenaries, as a pioneer legion, enjoy the benefits of opening foreign fiefdoms. Of course, it's not that caravans can't recruit guards, but brothers, I'm afraid you don't want to commit to the merchants, right? ”

Chao Gai said in a deep voice: "This is nature. "He is also a person who has been a security chief, he can be regarded as a village chief, and he is also a rich man, so he doesn't look down on businessmen very much.

"What is the benefit?"

Wu Yong listened and frowned slightly. His greatest wish is to be an official...... But listening to Gongsun Sheng's words, it seems that there is no opportunity to be an official here.

This disappointed him a little.

"I believe that Brother Wu Yong is not a mouthy person, so the little brother will say it directly! Although this matter has not yet been decided, the ministers have discussed it. The mercenaries were supervised by the Bureau of Military Command, and the first mercenary army was formed, and the plan to open up the Ryuqiu country was about to begin. ”

"Ryukikoku? Where is it? "This can't be blamed on Wu Yong's loneliness, mainly because the scholars of this era are basically unclear about overseas kingdoms.

At most, I also know about Western Xia, Qingtang, Liao and Dali.

Gongsun Sheng said: "Just across the Fujian Road, starting from Quanzhou, you can arrive in about five days by boat." ”

"It's not far off." Fujian Road is still too far for Wu Yong. The mercenary didn't seem to quite fit his mind, and looked again

Chao Gai seems to be quite excited. Thinking of this, Wu Yong suddenly understood Chao Gai's thoughts, and wanted to hide from Li Kui far away, Liuqiuguo, which was across the Fujian Road, might be a good place.

Not to mention Chao Gai, there is a leader on Liangshanbo, and they are all tired of staying in Liangshanbo.

But Wu Yong is a scholar, and he wants to be recognized, recognized by the imperial court.

Thinking of this, he simply had a heartfelt heart and rejected this proposal: "Brother Gongsun, Liuqiu Country is not our place to live. My brother also knows that we are all people who are in lawsuits, and we want to rely on this opportunity from the court to change our identities. If we only seek a chance to survive, the world is so big, where is there no place for us? I'll wait...... It's a chance to turn over. ”

"Well...... "Gongsun Sheng is a transparent person, can he see that Chao Gai and Wu Yong's ideas are different?

But what Wu Yong said was more in line with the idea of a Great Song Dynasty.

The homeland is difficult to leave, and another purpose is probably to be an official and glorify the ancestors.

Gongsun Sheng nodded casually, and said to Wu Yong: "If you don't go to Liuqiuguo, I'm afraid you can only go to Liaodong." ”

He raised his hand and pressed Wu Yong, who wanted to speak, and explained: "Liuqiu is just a way to seek wealth, and mercenaries can't even use it in the end. If you want to share the benefits, it is even more difficult. Because the prince of Liuqiu is in my Great Song Dynasty, the other party proposed to surrender Liuqiuguo. Therefore, as long as the merchant pays a sufficient price to open up the kingdom of Liuqiu, the obstacle will not be too great. ”

"Liaodong is different, this place is now the territory of Liao. However, Lord Li wanted to open up a battlefield in Liaodong, and the purpose was to contain the forces of Liao. At the same time, when he was chatting with the Taishi, brother, I heard a few words, the imperial court is very tolerant of Liaodong, staking land, as long as you can occupy it, all the territory that has been laid down can belong to you. As long as you recruit enough soldiers and pioneers, you can build a small country. ”

"Nationhood?"

Wu Yong was shocked and said: "How can the imperial court be so ......" This is not in line with Confucian morality.

Gongsun Sheng said with a smile: "This is the land of Liao, if you go to build a country, what reason does the imperial court have to refuse?" ”

That being said, Wu Yong always felt a little weird.

But Chao Gai became excited, grabbed Gongsun Sheng and said, "Brother Xian, does the imperial court really plan to do so?" ”

"Master Li entered the Hedong Road a year ago, paid official worship to Xuanfu envoy, commanded the three armies of the northern line, and successively recovered Yizhou, Zhuozhou, Tongzhou and other cities. However, with the lack of military spending, the army could only be withdrawn. Liaodong is a key step in dividing the strength of the Liao State, and the imperial court will not discount it in this matter. But it's a life-and-death approach......"

When Chao Gai heard this, he decisively interrupted Gongsun Sheng and said: "Alas, my sons and daughters of the rivers and lakes, how can I die?" ”

He was identified as Liaodong.

First, the Liao State is also the sworn enemy of the Great Song Dynasty, and attacking the sworn enemy must be tenable in righteousness. Secondly, the temptation of founding the country is a great rebellion for Wu Yong, but for Chao Gai, it is a godsend.

Seeing this, Gongsun Sheng took the matter down: "Several, this matter needs Lord Li's nod, and wait for me for a few days, and the younger brother will find a chance to ask." ”

When Gongsun Sheng left, Kong Ming looked at Chao Gai with a strange gaze, and said that he wanted to recruit An.

Now that he wants to fight the Liao people and build a country, this leap is a bit big!

However, Chao Gai didn't think much about it, if Li Kui contained the Liao army in Hedong and other places, they didn't seem to have no chance in Liaodong.

If you really destroy the Liao Kingdom.

Chao Gai looked at Wu Yong and said in his heart: "As long as I become the emperor and Wu Yong, you will be the eldest prince; Zhu Tong, you are the second prince......"

Why did Chao Gai leave the crown prince to his brother?

Because he doesn't even have a wife......

You can't pick up a big gun, you can have both children and daughters, right?

Such a good thing, Chao Gai didn't dare to believe it!

Lee House.

Li Kui's eyes fell on Gongsun Sheng, who was uncomfortable with Li Kui's gaze, and after a long time, he spoke: "Why are you here?" ”

"Fifth Aunt!"

Li Kui is the fifth son-in-law of Taishi Liu's family, and Gongsun Sheng was a retainer of Taishi's family before, so it is appropriate to call him so.

"The people of Liangshanbo are here."

"Beijing?"

Li Kui raised his eyebrows, speaking of which, Li Kui was very strange to the people of Liangshan. On the one hand, he doesn't like each other, but he really wants to give up, right? There were a lot of people in Liangshan around him.

Counting it up, Liangshan can be regarded as Li Kui's heart disease.

Gongsun Sheng: "Yes, in the capital." ”

"What, they're going to take refuge in the merchants?"

If Chao Gai really gets out of this decision, Li Kui will inevitably despise Chao Gai, who has no courage and bandits, and that's it.

Gongsun Sheng said euphemistically: "Uncle, they want to go to Liaodong to have a chance." ”

"Liaodong?" Li Kui pondered for a while and asked, "How many soldiers and horses are there in Liangshan in Chaogai?" ”

"About three thousand. But...... Once Chao Gai decides to go to Liaodong, there may be a turmoil in Liangshanbo. After all......"

If you want to go to Liaodong, Liangshanbo must at least be under the jurisdiction of the Military Command Bureau, how can Liangshan go to Liaodong to make trouble? If you really encounter the Liao army, I am afraid that the whole army will be wiped out in the first battle.

"Three thousand people, and they have to divide their families and leave some of them. I'm afraid that's not enough. Li Kui knocked on the table and muttered: "Let Chao Gai recruit 5,000 people, and the Li family can lend him money and grain." But you tell him that if he goes to another race, don't blame me for cleaning him up. In addition, do you know who Liangshan is training soldiers now? ”

"Lei Heng and Zhu Tong. One training foot soldier, one training horse team. ”

Liang Shanbo is now lacking in strength, and it is good to be able to have a horse team, so he doesn't dare to expect cavalry at all, so he can only act as a scout. As for Lei Heng and Zhu Tong, although one has experience in infantry and the other has experience in cavalry training. However, they trained peasant soldiers, which was completely different from a serious army.

"Liang Shijie, you go to Beijing to check, do you have a suitable military general? Choose a few capable ones and let them train the Liangshan people. ”

"There are a lot of lieutenants in the Beijing camp, and the subordinate immediately went to the bureau to find it."

After speaking, Liang Shijie went to the Jingying station.

Li Kui instructed Gongsun Sheng: "To arrange for them to be a captain of the forbidden army, not to seize Chao Gai's military power, but to train their soldiers." Tell Chao Gai that there is only one chance, and if the landing operation fails, don't come to see me. ”

Gongsun Sheng was overjoyed when he heard this.

He didn't expect Li Kui to be so generous, it seems that it is not as he guessed, Li Kui does not like Chao Gai.

However, Li Kui didn't say a word, Liang Shanbo was the vanguard of the landing in Liaodong, commonly known as cannon fodder.

In fact, Li Kui wanted the Li family's people to go to Liaodong, occupy this land, and rely on the port of Jinzhou to develop the family power. The Li family has reached the peak of development in the territory of the Great Song Dynasty, and if it continues, it can only take the path of the ministers.

But how many of the powerful ministers in the world have good results?

Unless you seek to usurp the throne, it is not realistic.

Chao Gai, who got the news, really didn't expect that Li Kui would give him such a generous treatment, and asked with a mocking face: "He won't want to ...... again"

"No, don't worry, brother. However, my brother has to think of a serious mercenary name and come to the Military Command Bureau for the record. After the filing, you will be the mercenary of the No. 1 Song Tianzi. ”

Chao Gai hesitated: "Brother Xian, is there any way to say this?" ”

Gongsun Sheng didn't care in his heart, and secretly thought: "Who is a serious person to be a mercenary!" Wouldn't you just have to get one? But his face was full of joy: "Brother, be careful and think of a good name." ”