The arrival of the uninvited guest, Liu Shangshu's heart revealed a trace of worry, Tian Ji is a man of few words, although he does not often walk around the rivers and lakes, but with his ruthless martial arts and calm mind, the opponent is frightened. This time, Zhang Jianfeng came with his letter, and I am afraid that there will be no peace in Linjiang Mansion.

Soldiers are the foundation of the imperial court, the requisition and transfer of the army to waste a lot of money, grain and rice, and the source of military supplies are all taken from the people, now it is an eventful autumn, the people's life is difficult, Wei Zhongxian but with his own selfish deployment of the army, it is really a bully to the king and harm the people. Although Liu Shangshu, who was loyal and pure, deeply disdainful of Wei Zhongxian, it was also an indisputable fact that the lake bandits harassed the place, and after repeated considerations, Liu Shangshu decided to transfer troops to transport grain to expropriate and suppress the Taihu Lake bandits.

Zhang Jianfeng never dreamed that Liu Shangshu would agree so happily. He also mistook it in his heart for the identity of Tian Ji Jinyi's commander, which contributed to this incident, and he smiled with a smile that was not easy to detect. When he was smug, Liu Shangshu saw through his thoughts. He said to Zhang Jianfeng: "The old man's move is all for the sake of the society and the people, not to be driven by someone, if someone takes the opportunity to abolish the public for personal gain, don't blame the old man for turning his face and being ruthless." ”

Zhang Jianfeng raised his head and glanced at Liu Shangshu, and the old general's cold and stern gaze was looking at him. Seeing each other, Zhang Jianfeng suddenly felt a chill down his spine, and an invisible sense of oppression enveloped his whole body. He began to fidget, his heart beating violently as if it were about to pop out of his chest. Zhang Jianfeng knew that if he continued to stay here, he would definitely suffocate to death, so he used him to run away in disgrace.

When Zhang Jianfeng told Tian Ji about his conversation with Liu Shangshu as it was, Tian Ji's face was clouded as usual. After a moment of silence, Tian Ji threw a letter and an antidote to Zhang Jianfeng. Over the years, Tian Ji has maintained a style of acting like gold, and his stiff body, if not for the occasional trembling, would really make people think that he is a stone sculpture.

Last time on the Taihu Lake, Ma Wanli beat Cao Qincheng and fled, and Ma Wanli was forgetful of the momentary victory. The purpose of Zhang Jianfeng's trip this time is to break into the Giant Whale Gang and exterminate these bandits.

When Cao Qincheng was waiting for news in Chen Lan's mansion, it happened that Liu Gongzi came in to pay a visit, and a strange smile appeared on Cao Qincheng's face. As soon as Liu Gongzi entered the door, Cao Qincheng changed his cold and arrogant past and was courteous to Liu Gongzi. Liu Gongzi stared at his stunned eyes, looking dazed and at a loss. After Cao Qincheng invited him to take a seat, he handed him Tian Ji's letter.

Liu Gongzi took the letter and read it, and learned that his father Liu Shangshu had promised to send troops to conquer Taihu Lake, and he was overjoyed and congratulated Cao Yincheng again and again. Cao Qincheng smiled and said to Liu Gongzi: "This time, I can get the help of Lord Lingzun Liu, all relying on the good words of Gongzi from the side, and this kindness should have made me feel guilty." ”

Liu Gongzi's expression was carried away in a word, and Cao Qincheng said to Liu Gongzi while the iron was hot: "I plan to recommend Gongzi as the pioneer of Pingkou, I don't know what Gongzi wants?" Liu Gongzi couldn't believe his ears, he stared at a pair of big bull's eyes, and looked at Cao Qincheng in a daze.

Cao Qincheng repeated what he had just said, and Liu Gongzi resigned again and again.

Cao Qincheng squeezed out a smile on his face, and he said to Liu Gongzi: "Gongzi doesn't have to be modest, Ling Zun was appointed as the Jiangxi Inspector back then, and he led more than ten light horsemen to break the Black Tiger Village, kill Deng Fei, the thief leader of the troubled party, and wipe out the bandits' nest in one fell swoop. Jiangmen Huzi, the son must be better than the blue. ”

Cao Qincheng touted Liu Gongzi, coupled with the Chen Governor's Mansion from the side, Liu Gongzi didn't know the height of the sky, and he was eager to become a pioneer. Things fell into place, and Cao Qincheng immediately

He flew into Beijing with a fast soldier and presented a letter of recommendation to Wei Zhongxian.

In the early dynasty, when Xizong asked about the suppression of bandits in Taihu Lake, Wei Zhongxian stood up and reported: "Long live Chen Qi, Lord Liu of the military department has completed the purchase of military grain and grass, and his son Liu Jie is willing to be the vanguard of the front department in the imperial court." ”

Xizong narrowed his eyes and smiled when he heard this, and he praised again and again: "Okay, good and good, father and son soldiers, this time there is Liu Aiqing in the rear to supervise the transportation of grain and grass, and General Liu Xiao is personally in charge, and these water bandits will definitely be wiped out." ”

Wei Zhongxian's recital sounded to Liu Shangshu, undoubtedly a bolt from the blue. He stood in the court with his eyes wide open, forgetting even the etiquette of receiving the decree of thanksgiving. Xizong thought that he was surprised, and he didn't care about him, so he ordered the eunuch on duty to send an order to disperse.

When Xizong turned around and was about to leave the Jinluan Palace, Liu Shangshu shouted loudly behind him, scaring Xizong and the Manchu Dynasty Wenwu into a shock. Wei Zhongxian turned his head, and his wrinkled old face, which rippled up, flashed a sinister smile.

Liu Shangshu's faux pass made Xizong look displeased, and what he wanted to start made the Holy Dragon Yan even more angry. He angrily reprimanded Liu Shangshu for not knowing the loyalty of the public and the country, and after some reprimands, Xizong left the court with his sleeves up. Wei Zhongxian chuckled twice and followed in the footsteps of the saint and went out.

Standing on the jade steps, Liu Shangshu sighed, and at this time he knew what it meant to be hesitant and helpless. Wei Zhongxian's intentions are vicious, if Liu Jie wins this time in suppressing Taihu Lake, he can naturally be appreciated by Xizong because of his meritorious recommendation. If Liu Jie is defeated, Wei Zhongxian will definitely bow in front of the saint, and Jie Er will not be exempt from the punishment of military law at that time.

After thinking about it calmly, Liu Shangshu immediately wrote an urgent letter to his family, and he told the generals that after seeing his son, he advised him to judge the situation and not act rashly.

The family general rode away on the purple electric horse with the book, and after the son received the letter, a hesitant look appeared on his face. At this time, Governor Chen fanned the flames from the side and said: "Lord Liu is too cautious, the son's family has a family history, and this time he will be able to win the battle in person, so that a puddle of water will fall into the wind." Besides, with Lord Cao assisting from the side, Childe can only rest assured that he will go to meet the battle, and Lord Cao will send a boat to meet him if necessary. If the prince hesitates, then the grain and grass will run out, and our army will be defeated without a fight. At that time, the saint blamed, but no one could save the child. ”

Liu Jie was not deeply involved in the world, where could he stand the coaxing and intimidation of Governor Chen, he stubbornly ordered the soldiers and non-commissioned officers to ship, and the fate of the grain officer was to transport the grain and grass first, and he led the army to march later.

The vast Taihu Lake is boundless, and Liu Jie did not explain where the advance ships were moored, but wandered around the lake with grain ships. At this time, I only heard the sound of dense gongs and drums from far and near, and more than ten Wupeng boats lined up, cleaving the waves and sailing towards the grain delivery ship.

When the soldiers on board saw the unknown ship approaching, they immediately put themselves on guard. The first Xiaoqi bent his bow and arrows, stood on the bow of the ship and shouted: "Stop, this is the imperial court's grain ship, what are you doing?"

Hearing the soldier's question, a man emerged from the cabin in the middle of the canopy. This person's head is "not an inch of grass", round as an egg. The eyes are like copper bells, the mouth is like a square bucket, the face is bearded, and the mouth is wow-wow-wow. Judging by this person's appearance, it is either the reincarnation of the Yaksha, or the evil god descends to earth.

The bald man with leopard eyes widened angrily, and yelled at the soldiers: "Where are you sending grain to the grain ship?"

His shout was like a huge thunderbolt, and the sea collapsed. The sergeant trembled and almost fell into the lake with an unstable center of gravity.

After a while, the soldier was still in shock, and he told the Han in a deep voice that this was the grain and grass for the suppression of the Taihu Lake bandits, and hoped that they would raise their noble hands and let them go.

Listening to the soldier's words, the big man laughed wildly, and a shoal of gulls and herons was startled away by his laughter. Soon the laughter stopped abruptly, and the bald man's face became gloomy, and he turned his head to the people around him and said, "Haha, why do you think your eyelids are always jumping recently? It turns out that someone has brought us food again." ”

As soon as he said that, the bald man began to laugh unscrupulously again, and the minions next to him also echoed him. Only then did the little flag officer know that the road was narrow, and they had encountered water bandits. In their panic, they immediately turned the bow of the ship and prepared to flee.

How could the bald man let go of the grain and rice at his fingertips, he ordered the ships on both sides to divide into the left and right, outflanking the front and back, and intercepting the way of the grain carriers. Xiaoqi fired an arrow at the bald man, but the bald man deflected his head and pierced the canopy of the boat. He pulled out his feathered arrow and threw it at the flag.

Although the feather arrows are against the wind, they are still flying fast. When Xiao Qi was dumbfounded, the feather arrow had already pierced his armor. He screamed and rolled over and fell to the bottom of the lake.

When Yu Chuan saw that the grain delivery officer was killed, he scattered and fled as if opening the floodgates. The bald man didn't pay attention to it, urging the minions to carry the grain and rice down and leave the place as soon as possible.

Liu Jie, who was comfortable in the back, was still drinking and enjoying himself in the Jianwei boat, dreaming of killing the enemy and making meritorious contributions, and the reality of the robbery of grain and grass scared him into shock. He kept circling around in the cabin, repeating in his mouth like an evil one: "What to do?

A small flag beside him said: "Grain and grass are the foundation of the army's heart, and now that they have been intercepted by thieves, we can't go deep into the lake area, and we may be blocked from returning when we retreat, how can this be good?"

Liu Jie was originally anxious, and Xiaoqi was noisy in his ears, so he couldn't help but get angry and kicked Xiaoqi into a fight. He insulted repeatedly: "Get out, don't mess with Lao Tzu here." ”

Xiaoqi silently walked out of the cabin and scolded in a low voice: "Straw bale, idiot." ”

The sound of smashing cups and bowls alarmed the thousands of households of the navy, and he saw Xiaoqi standing outside the cabin with his head down, knowing that he was driven out by General Liu. Qianhu waved his hand and motioned for him to leave quickly, and went into the cabin to see Liu Jie by himself.

Qianhu picked up the wine glass and urged Liu Jie to lead the army to chase after him. Liu Jun had no master of the six gods at this time, and he didn't know how to give orders at all. Chiho thought that since the bandits had appeared without warning and had taken away the grain and grass, their lair must not be far away.

Liu Jie's eyes were drunk, his nose snorted lightly, and he waved his hand at Qianhu. Qianhu shook his head and sent his troops away. Hearing that Liu Jie had lost the grain and grass, Cao Qincheng and Chen Zhifu looked at each other and smiled, and they secretly thought in their hearts: "The defeat in the first battle is an insult to the prestige of the imperial court, so now we have to see how Liu Shangshu handles it." ”