Li Yanxian and Yingxuan really hit it off at first sight, and the former admired the latter so much.

They are interested in where each other lives, and in the folk ecology there.

Ying Xuan said: "There are many rangers on Dongting Lake, because the government is too exploited, the people cannot live and work in peace and contentment, and there are many people who flee to the rivers and lakes. When I was a teenager, I saw that the road was uneven, and in a fit of rage, I killed the country bully, and fled to the lake to hide from the officials. ”

Since ancient times, rivers and lakes have generally referred to the people, but also to areas outside the control of the government.

Those who have sinned or cannot pay their taxes have gone into hiding in the midst of great rivers and lakes. This is true for Dongting Lake, and the same is true for Liangshanbo.

There are still many fishermen in the vicinity of Xiangyang who would rather live on the Han River with their families than go ashore to cultivate land. Many of their ancestors were peasants, and they lived in the middle of the river because it was difficult to pay taxes, and they did not believe that Zhu Ming would continue to give good policies.

Li Yanxian said with a smile: "The people who commit crimes in the northwest have no rivers and lakes to hide, and prefer to hide in the army." ”

Ying Xuan was quite surprised: "Doesn't the army check the details?" ”

Li Yanxian explained: "I wanted to check the family's background, but no one went to check at all. In recent years, it has been difficult to recruit troops, and the imperial court ordered Zhizhou to recruit soldiers, and Zhizhou asked the county to recruit soldiers, and the county order to let Haoqiang recruit soldiers. How can Haoqiang manage a lot? As long as there are enough people, they will send it to the government, and they will just report a fake name. Therefore, among the Western Army, there are many good people, but there are also many ruffians, criminals and thieves. ”

"Jinghu is not good, even the township soldiers must have a clear background," Ying Xuan thought about it, and then changed his words, "It's not right, after the generalissimo raised the army, Jinghu Road was too lazy to check the family background of the township soldiers in order to recruit troops." ”

Li Yanxian smiled: "So it's all the same." I'm used to going to the border to rob people, which one are you looting over there? ”

Ying Xuan said: "I am plundering passing merchant ships, and sometimes I will rob Tsunade ships. I robbed two batches of Huashigang and got a lot of good things. ”

These two heroes, both robbers, exchanged industry experience as soon as they met.

Gradually, the more the conversation got deeper and deeper, Li Yanxian felt that he was listening to a mythical story: "Brother Tai can really hold his breath underwater for a quarter of an hour?" ”

"If you stand still, you can hold your breath for about a quarter of an hour, but you don't dive underwater for that long," Ying Xuan said. ”

Li Yanxian was amazed, and said: "Those who know water are heroes, but I can't do it, I can only plan, and I can't swim fast." ”

"It doesn't matter if you can fight in the north or not, you are really good at riding and shooting," Ying Xuan said, "I was fascinated by the stories of horse grabbing at the border told by Brother Li, and I couldn't wait to meet the Xixia people too." ”

Li Yanxian said: "The Xixia people are not terrible, and the iron harrier is slightly stronger. The ordinary Western Xia cavalry, the armor is very simple, but they are just grazing people. I often go to rob with my brothers, and the people on the border don't dare to herd horses, but only dare to graze cattle and sheep over there. ”

"Brother Li is very capable!" Ying Xuan praised.

The two chatted into the alley, and they wanted to test their martial arts.

It turned out to be a bit of a bully. Li Yanxian is good at using long spears, while Yingxuan is good at swords, long weapons against short weapons, and the winner is determined in a few rounds.

Ying Xuan stood in place, with an embarrassed expression, he, a Dongting hero, had lost too badly.

Li Yanxian comforted: "If you get to the water, you will definitely be defeated, Brother Ying, don't be discouraged." ”

Zhu Ming smiled: "Both of them are heroes, and they should be reused." Daozhi (Yingxuan) also healed his injuries, and since he didn't want to fight the old master, he stayed in the Generalissimo's Mansion to listen to the order, and he could try sailing on the sea in the future. Shaoyan (Li Yanxian) and Zhengzheng (Yan Ping) were incorporated into the Jingmen cavalry, and there were no generals for the time being, but the ranks were all lieutenants. ”

Ying Xuan had been in Xiangyang for a while, and hurriedly explained to Li Yanxian and Yan Ping what a lieutenant was.

When they cooperate with the army in Longxi, if they occupy a few more cities, they will definitely be promoted to colonel, and their meritorious service may be given to a major general, and they will become one of the giants in the righteous army.

Li Yanxian said: "When the time comes, I will raise troops in Longxi and take Gongzhou (state governance Longxi) and Qinzhou (state governance Tianshui) as soon as possible." As long as the generalissimo sends troops to defeat Baoji, it can be connected, and many states and counties can be passed on. ”

"The border matter will be handed over to Shaoyan." Zhu Ming smiled.

Whether it is Zhang Guangdao or Li Bao and the Li Yanxian in front of him, anyone who has the ability has a strong subjective initiative, and they know what they should do.

Han Shizhong also knows what he should do, but at this stage, he is somewhat of an official fan, and he is too impatient, and likes to take risks when fighting. When he is promoted to the military and his talent is fully displayed, he should be able to return to normal.

Zhu Ming arranged Li Yanxian and Yan Ping properly, and rode back to the mansion.

Zhang Jinping said: "The two newcomers have settled down, and the family members who sent them off are waiting to see you." ”

"It's hard work, I'll go over here." Zhu Ming smiled.

Chong Yancen and Zhi Zhichang were drinking tea in the guest house, and when they heard that Zhu Ming was coming, they hurriedly got up to greet them.

Chong Yancen said: "Chong Yancen has seen Mr. Zhu. ”

Zhi Chang said: "Zhi Chang meets the Generalissimo!" ”

When Chong Yancen heard this, he looked sideways, and actually called the generalissimo, is this Zhe family going to stay in Sichuan as an official?

"No need to be polite, please sit down quickly," Zhu Ming greeted him warmly, and said to Chong Yancen, "Zhonggu (Zheyanzhi) is currently garrisoning Dangyang, and he has made meritorious contributions when he fought against Zhong Xiang, and followed Han Shizhong to capture Zhijiang. Brothers, you can catch up in Dangyang. “

But Chong Yancen said: "After sending off the relatives, I will go back to Luoyang in the next place, and there is no need to meet my brother." ”

So faceless, Zhu Ming smiled: "It's up to you." ”

Zhi Zhichang hurriedly said: "I am only shallow in my studies, so I just want to follow my brother-in-law and ask for teaching." ”

Good guy, even my brother-in-law shouted.

Since he is a brother-in-law, of course Zhu Ming will not refuse: "Stay in my account and do paperwork." ”

"Thank you, brother-in-law, for taking me in." Zhi Zhi Chang Xidao.

Next, Zhi Zhichang took the initiative to talk about the study of Taoism, showed his knowledge in the name of asking for advice, and showed that he had seriously studied Zhu Ming's knowledge.

Chong Yancen tried his best to keep smiling, but in fact, he despised it in his heart, and it was so shameless to fold the family. The court of the Great Song Dynasty was still there, and the emperor did not give marriage, so the Zhe family quietly sent their daughter and brought a son with them.

There is no need for a grand ceremony to take a concubine, the concubine room has already entered the sedan chair, and then eat with the two relatives alone.

Since Yan Cen didn't give face, no matter how good Zhu Ming's temper was, he had to express his dissatisfaction.

Obviously, the emperor officially gave the marriage, Zhu Ming deliberately left the seed girl to dry first, and specially put the wine for the daughter of the folded family that night.

"Alas," Chong Yancen felt a little regretful, and sighed, "I shouldn't have refused to go to see my brother, the surname Zhu has lost face, and it will definitely make the seventh sister angry in the future." ”

Chong Miaoyun comforted: "Brother don't mind, things are already like this, I just hope that he is a broad-minded person, don't worry about my woman's family." ”

Tane Yancen said: "My grandfather raised the Taoist temple in Tokyo, and although he received an errand to study gunpowder, he no longer liked the officials. This Great Song Dynasty court has reached the autumn of wind and rain, and I don't know how long it can last. I see that Sichuan is very well governed, the government is harmonious, the wind and rain are smooth, and there seems to be a great prosperity. In time, I am afraid that it will replace the Great Song Dynasty. ”

Chong Miaoyun said: "Luoyang scholar has a lot of complaints about his father and son. I don't understand the big truth, but I just looked at it all the way, whether it is Luoyang or Guanzhong, it seems that Hanzhong is not well governed. It is said that Luoyang City is also full of beggars, but there are no beggars in Hanzhong City. I inquired in Hanzhong, and the beggars were placed in different categories. Those who are disabled and old and find it difficult to make ends meet are sent to nursing homes to do what they can. Able-bodied beggars were sent to open up wasteland, and the government encouraged them to start a family. ”

"Compared with Luoyang, where there are many beggars, and Hanzhong, where the people are happy, I prefer Hanzhong."

"When I came to Xiangyang Mansion and stayed in the prefectures and counties along the way, I also inquired about the shop soldiers. Although they all said good things about their respective governments, the soldiers on the side of the Great Song Dynasty were not true in their words, and they could see that they were lying. And the soldiers under the rule of the Zhu family's father and son can feel that they are living a good life. It can be identified only from the complexion, and the soldiers in Shaanxi have dishes on their faces. The soldiers here have a healthier face. ”

"Brother, tell me, where will this man's heart stand?"

Chong Yancen said: "How can I not know these people, there are faint kings and traitors, and there are corrupt officials and corrupt officials, where is the Great Song Dynasty good?" But the father and son of the Zhu family are rebellious after all. Whether you are pedantic or stupid, you are favored by the emperor in your family lineage, and some things are involuntarily self-contained. ”

Chong Miaoyun didn't answer again, but the real thought in her heart was that the sons of the family had died dozens of people on the battlefield for the Great Song Dynasty, this was not the emperor's grace at all, but the wealth that the sons of the family exchanged for their lives.

The brother and sister sat silently for a moment, then got up and said, "It's not early, I should go." ”

Chong Miaoyun sent her brother to the door, and suddenly asked: "If one day, the Zhao family is destroyed and the Zhu family is put on the throne, how should the Zhuang family deal with themselves?" ”

"I don't know." Chong Yancen shook his head and said.

Zhu Ming drank some wine with Zhe Zhichang, and went to Zhe Yanxiu with a slight drunkenness.

As soon as I entered the courtyard, I saw a young girl, dressed in a green wedding dress and standing under the porch with a spear in her hand.

"Do you have to pass the level to be able to cave the house?" Zhu Ming was happy when he saw it.

Zhe Yan embroidered and said in a coquettish voice: "My daughter of the Zhe family has always been married to Jiangmen, and her husband is all heroic. Xianggong wanted to enter the house, and took a few tricks from the concubine first. ”

Zhu Ming said with a smile: "I heard that there are many daughters of the Zhe family, in the past hundred and ten years, how can there be many heroes to marry?" Don't tarnish the title of Haojie. ”

"Choose your own weapons!" Zhe Yanxiu was annoyed, Zhu Ming looked down on the Zhe family when he said this.

Zhu Ming shouted: "Take my iron shovel!" ”

The guards outside the courtyard thought that they had heard it wrong, and only after repeated confirmation did they bring the iron shovel and lie outside the courtyard gate when they left, secretly observing the generalissimo's lesson to the concubine who had just passed the door.

Zhe Yan embroidered the spear and stabbed it, the movement was fast and accurate, and the shot went straight to Zhu Ming's front door.

"Poof!"

"Ahh

Zhu Ming waved a hammer, directly smashed the spear away, picked up the girl while he was drinking, carried it on his shoulder, and strode into the house.

The maids were stupid.

"Put me down, put me down!" Zhe Yanxiu struggled hard, and slammed her fist into Zhu Ming's back.

Until the door was closed, the maids stayed outside the house, Zhe Yanxiu suddenly did not move, blushed and said: "Hey, you are so strong, the blow just now made my tiger mouth numb." Fortunately, the spear was out of his hand, otherwise he was afraid that the tiger's mouth would be cracked. ”

"Not only do I have a lot of strength, but I also have good marksmanship." Zhu Ming threw the crazy woman on the bed.

(Well, the scheduled release point became an immediate release...) ）

(End of chapter)