Jiang Houming's proposal actually has no reason at all, but it is very much in line with the style of people in the green forest.

If Lu Shen just came to worship the mountain and convey the goodwill of the Southern Qi Huaizhou Governor's Mansion to the Seven Star Gang by the way, then he would definitely be courteous to everyone, including Jiang Houming. Whether there is a friendship between him and Lin Jie, this will not change, this is the rule that people in the rivers and lakes follow.

But he obviously wants to meddle in the internal affairs of the Seven Star Gang, and tends to persuade most of the people to unite against the Yan Dynasty, which requires a certain price, at least to win the trust of these green forest heroes in the council hall.

Of course, Lu Shen could refuse Jiang Houming's proposal, and the consequence would be that his previous efforts would be in vain.

Hall Master Lin Xuanzhi frowned and said, "Hall Master Jiang, Captain Lu is a guest, so this is not a way of hospitality. Moreover, he is not a man in the rivers and lakes, and being good at leading troops to fight does not mean that he is proficient in killing methods, and I do not agree with your proposal. ”

Jiang Houming's expression was indifferent, and he did not go toe-to-toe with Ran Xuanzhi as usual, because the silent majority of the people in the council hall had already proved that his proposal had worked well.

The key to this matter is whether Lu Shen can prove that he sincerely wants to help the Seven Star Gang tide over the difficulties, rather than borrowing a knife to kill people on Xiao Wangzhi's order, and using the lives of tens of thousands of people of the Seven Star Gang to disturb the heartland of the Yan Dynasty.

Thinking of this, Jiang Houming did not refute Ran Xuanzhi's words, looked at Lu Shen and said: "Captain Lu, it's not that a certain strong person is difficult, you can ignore a certain proposal." You are an upstart in the Southern Qi army with a great future, even if you don't mix with this troubled water, you will definitely be able to rise to the top in the future. In fact, Hall Master Ran is right, a person with a noble status like Ling is different from us who beg for life on the tip of a knife, you and we are people from two worlds. ”

Lu Shen smiled slightly and asked, "Hall Master Jiang, who do you want me to kill in Heluo City?" ”

Jiang Houming stared at the other party's eyes, and didn't see the slightest hint of fear and panic, only calm and indifferent, so he said in a slightly accentuated tone: "Chen Jingtang, the former privy deputy envoy of the Yan Dynasty." At that time, the army of the Qi Dynasty besieged the Seven Star Gang and caused many killings, and Chen Jingtang was one of the leading generals. After the Yuanjia Change, this person became a high-ranking official of the Yan Dynasty, and also committed countless crimes. ”

The smile on Lu Shen's face became a little thicker, and he said indifferently: "Hall Master Jiang has given me a problem. ”

Jiang Houming said slowly: "Jiang Mou proposed this plan, mainly to let Chen Jingtang die in the hands of the Southern Qi border army, and at the same time, it can also prove the sincerity of Captain Lu. ”

In fact, the Seven Star Gang is not without the courage to assassinate Chen Jingtang, at least there is no shortage of warriors who dare to die and have strong martial arts, but on the one hand, Chen Jingtang is the leader of the Northern Yan military, and he has countless master guards around him, including the spies accompanying him from the Prosecutor's Office. On the other hand, the Seven Star Gang has been in a delicate balance with the Northern Yan Imperial Court over the years, and if Chen Jingtang is killed, this balance will inevitably be broken.

At that time, the Northern Yan Imperial Court will definitely not be able to calm the matter, even if it is difficult, it will point the spearhead at the Seven Star Gang, which is obviously a situation that Lin Jie does not want to see, so he has always maintained restraint and calmness.

Otherwise, with the martial arts of the first person on his martial arts list, it is not a whimsical thing to kill Chen Jingtang with an iron heart.

Now Jiang Houming has pushed this matter to Lu Shen, which can not only test the sincerity of the other party, but also avoid the counterattack of the Yan Dynasty before the Seven Star Gang raises the flag, which can be regarded as the best of both worlds.

Seeing that Lu Shen did not give an immediate reply, Jiang Houming said: "If Lu Duwei finds this matter difficult, there is no need to be embarrassed. ”

Lu Shen shook his head and said, "Hall Master Jiang is not in a hurry, he is just thinking about a problem. ”

Jiang Houming asked, "What's the problem?" ”

Lu Shen said with a straight face: "According to Hall Master Jiang, as long as I kill Chen Jingtang on behalf of the Great Qi Border Army, your seniors will believe in my sincerity and then agree with my previous views?" ”

Jiang Houming was stunned.

He originally wanted to force Lu Shen to retract those words, but he was still secretly rejoicing in his inspiration, because it was impossible for a person like Lu Shen to really dare to venture to Heluo City.

For a general of the Qi army, Heluo City is a real Longtan tiger's den, not to mention assassinating a prominent court minister in the core area of the enemy, which can be described as a lifeless move.

When he hesitated, Shi Changsheng, the upright Lei Tang Hall Master, said neatly: "If Lu Duwei really has the courage, I definitely welcome you to join the Seven Star Gang and approve of your training to help the people!" ”

Lei Mian, the master of the mountain hall, also bowed his head and said: "If Lu Duwei can kill Chen Jingtang, he will naturally be his own person of the Seven Star Gang, and it is not a violation of the rules for you to take over the affairs of the gang." ”

For a time, there were many people who agreed.

When Jiang Houming made this proposal, no one except Ran Xuanzhi opened his mouth to express his position, obviously because they wanted to see if Lu Shen could be consistent with his words and deeds.

Jiang Houming had some regret in his heart at the moment, but he couldn't go back on his word, otherwise it would definitely cause public anger.

The Seven Star Gang, as the No. 1 gang in the Northland Green Forest, has always paid attention to the word rules.

Lu Shen bowed his head to everyone, then looked at Lin Jie and said, "Gang Master Lin, I don't know if what Hall Master Jiang said is true?" ”

Jiang Houming couldn't help but be in a little trance when he heard this, he seemed to be just General Lu Shen, when did he make any promises?

However, Lin Jie, who had been silent, opened his mouth and said: "Hall Master Jiang's words can represent the attitude of all the Seven Star Gang, as long as Lu Duwei can assassinate Chen Jingtang, then the Seven Star Gang will not accept the Yan Dynasty's recruitment, and at the same time cooperate with the Huaizhou Governor's Mansion." At that time, Captain Lu will come to train the warriors of our gang, and strive to train them into an elite hero. ”

"Brothers, do you have different opinions?"

His tone was still calm, and there was a little more solemnity in his eyes.

Everyone said in unison: "Follow the orders of the helper!" ”

"Helper—" Jiang Houming finally sensed that something was wrong and said hastily.

Lin Jie turned his head to look at him, and said lightly, "Hall Master Jiang still has something to add?" ”

Jiang Houming sensed an invisible pressure from his gaze, and immediately understood in his heart that this gang leader was not very satisfied with his self-assertions, and now that the other party had the support of the vast majority of the middle and high-level members of the gang, he would not be able to shake the authority of the gang leader even if he went back on his word.

As soon as he thought of this, he smiled a little reluctantly: "My subordinates just think that this matter should be completed by the Southern Qi military independently, and it is not appropriate for my help master to meddle in it." ”

Lin Jie said leisurely: "Hall Master Jiang thinks I will secretly help Lu Duwei?" ”

Jiang Houming's heart sank, and he lowered his head and said: "My subordinates have no such intention!" ”

"Chen Jingtang's death must not have anything to do with the Seven Star Gang, at least until we clearly refuse the other party's recruitment, we can't attract the advance of the Yan Dynasty's army. Even if Hall Master Jiang doesn't mention it, I will let the Seven Stars Gang stay out of the matter. ”

Lin Jie got up slowly, and everyone immediately stood up.

He looked around at everyone and said, "Since everyone agrees with Hall Master Jiang's proposal, then let's wait and see if Captain Lu is willing to take the risk for the Seven Star Gang." However, this matter is related to the fate of tens of thousands of people in the Seven Star Gang, so I decided to close the inside and outside to prevent any news from leaking. Dong Mian, Shi Changsheng. ”

The two arched their hands and said, "The subordinates are here." ”

Lin Jie's eyes were deep, his face was resolute, and he said in a deep voice: "From now on, all access channels will be cut off, and no one will be allowed to pass on news without my warrant." During this time, the brothers of the Mountain Hall and the Lei Hall crossed posts, and the two brothers presided over the matter without the slightest negligence. ”

Dong Mian and Shi Changsheng glanced at each other, and said in unison: "Obey the order of the helper!" ”

Lin Jie looked at Ran Xuanzhi again and said, "Lin Tang has stepped up the purchase of food and ordnance, and if necessary, he can use the silver deposits we have placed in various places. ”

Ran Xuanzhi replied: "Don't worry, your subordinates will not slack off." ”

Jiang Houming felt bitter in his heart, how could he not see that Lin Jie had been silent before, just waiting for a suitable opportunity.

When Lu Shen had already persuaded most of the people, he hurriedly threw out that dangerous condition to try to make the other party retreat, Lin Jie immediately seized the opportunity and won the support of the vast majority of people in just a few words.

He could even think of a deeper level at this moment, even if Lu Shen didn't succeed, Lin Jie could achieve his goal and coerce tens of thousands of people to fight against the Yan Dynasty.

That's where the word "potential" comes in.

Lin Jie's gaze swept over the old gang leader's own nephew, and immediately said to Lu Shen: "Captain Lu, just do your best to assassinate Chen Jingtang." Even if it doesn't work out, as long as you sincerely help the Seven Star Gang, everyone, including me, will admit it. ”

Lu Shen said with understanding: "I will definitely go all out." ”

Seeing this, Ran Xuanzhi smiled and said: "If the Southern Qi border army is a big man like Lu Duwei, I think the Southern Qi court shouted the word Northern Expedition for more than ten years may not be hopeless." ”

"Thanks to Hall Master Ran, I can afford to see it. In fact, Governor Xiao said before that if the Seven Star Gang can unite all the rebel forces in the Northland and cooperate with the Great Qi Border Army on the battlefield, he will play the Son of Heaven to make the Northland an army of its own. Gang Leader Lin and his predecessors are the leaders of this army, not to mention their official positions and titles, and their salaries, ordnance, grain and grass will also be on par with our border army. ”

Seeing that the time was ripe, Lu Shen said the strategy drawn up by Xiao Wangzhi.

If he threw out these conditions in the first place, he would probably be scoffed at by these reckless heroes in the council chamber, after all, these conditions seem more like empty words. But now he is winning the trust of these people, and most of the people in the rivers and lakes have a good temperament, unlike those old foxes in the court of the capital, who are all full of heart.

Dong Mian said with a smile: "So, in the future, my old Dong can also be a general?" ”

Lu Shen smiled and said: "If Hall Master Dong has military exploits, not only can he be a general, but he can also seal his children and grandchildren." ”

Dong Mian was stunned, and then asked eagerly: "Really?" ”

Lu Shen bowed his head and said: "I don't dare to speak falsely." ”

Dong Mian rubbed his hands, the smile on his face became brighter, and the others couldn't help but ridicule one after another, and the atmosphere in the conference hall became more and more enthusiastic.

For thousands of years, people's hearts have been like this, if there is a choice, who wants to fall into the grass and be a thief for the Kou generation?

Even though the Seven Star Gang is dominant in the green forests of the Northland, they are still robbers in the eyes of the world in essence, but the Northern Yan Imperial Court has not been able to deal with them.

Lin Jie looked at Lu Shen's gaze and became more and more pleased, this young man's performance was better than he expected.

He bowed slightly towards Lu Shen, and then said to everyone: "That's it for today, brothers, please go back." ”

The crowd dispersed, and the chamber fell silent.

Lu Shen was left by Lin Jie to discuss the details of the follow-up, and after about a stick of incense, when the two talked happily, a slightly thin figure strode in.

(End of chapter)