Nanyang is located in the turbulent Xibang and Nanbang, controlling the vast mountainous area and the traffic of the upper and lower reaches of the turbulent water, and the geographical location is very dangerous. If Liu Ruoshui can take Nanyang, then he can take advantage of this to spy on Luoyang and seize this ancient imperial capital.

What's more, Nanyang's economy is extremely developed, because it has been a transshipment center of commerce and trade since ancient times, and the pivot of many official roads is the largest post station within hundreds of miles nearby.

Nanyang city wall is surrounded by rings, the door joint building, solid and majestic, the city wall is made of bricks and stones tightly wrapped, along the inner wall is the gallop road for the rapid mobilization of soldiers, the trees beside the road are verdant, close to the north of the city is the turbulent turbulent water, through the aqueduct around the outer wall becomes the moat.

The city is prosperous, the houses are lined up one after another, and it is in the shape of a square city cross street, and the north is irregular because of the Bang River. The houses facing the street are all arched out of the eaves corridor, the eaves are warped, and the windows are carved with flowers, which is unique. The area along Jiangbei Street is a commercial center, with shops and stalls on both sides of the street, and people and horses are constantly coming and going.

On the top of Piaoxianglou, the most famous restaurant in Nanyang, there is a man and a woman sitting on the elegant seat on the second floor, looking down on this ancient city.

"Sir, it's amazing to be here. I have heard that Zhu Wei is extremely violent and is a famous ogre. I originally thought. Under the rule of the rest of Zhu Wei, Nanyang should become a dead city. I really didn't expect that there was such vitality in Nanyang City. ”

Liu Ruoshui said with a smile: "The reason is very simple, because it has never been Zhu Wei who really controls the big city, but the coalition government composed of three factions, four gangs and one association in Nanyang." Even when Zhu Ji was there, they only made offerings to Zhu Ji every month. After Zhu Yi's death, Nanyang became completely independent. “

Shan Meixian pondered for a moment. Then he said thoughtfully, "So to speak." In fact, the governor does not need to capture Nanyang, he only needs to pay a piece of paper. Nanyang will take refuge under the commander. ”

Liu Ruoshui replied, "What Meixian said is indeed good. But although I want Nanyang, it's not a smoky Nanyang. I have to at least clean it before I get Nanyang. ”

This time, Shan Meixian completely came to her senses and said, "In this way, the manager of you sneaking into Nanyang is not just to reconnoiter the enemy. ”

Liu Ruoshui smiled but did not speak.

At this time. The door curtain was suddenly opened, and a strong man walked in from outside the door, bowed down and said, "Yang Shen of a certain family, I have seen the chief manager." ”

After hearing the name Yang Shen, Shan Meixian's face showed a hint of understanding.

Although Shan Meixian has never heard of any "three factions and four gangs for a while", he has still heard of the name of "Glaive Knife" Yang Shen, Yang Shen is the leader of the Nanyang Gang who is listed in the Eight Gangs and Ten Associations of the rivers and lakes. On the rivers and lakes, he can be regarded as the number one person.

Liu Ruoshui said with a smile, "Gang Leader Yang, you and I are all family. No need to be polite. ”

Yang Shen got up and said, "Thank you, Chief." ”

Nanyang's three factions and four gangs refer to the Tiankui faction, the Tuanjiang faction, the Chaoshui gang, the gray clothes gang, the Nanyang gang, the Yangxing society, the Jingshan faction, and the Zhenyang gang. Among them, the Nanyang Gang is the most powerful, and Yang Shen is actually the leader of this "three factions, four gangs and one meeting".

It's just that. No one knows, after Zhu Ji's death. Liu Ruoshui asked the military advisor to send someone to secretly contact Nanyang's "three factions, four gangs and one meeting", and got Yang Shen's secret refuge.

If it weren't for that, even if he risked being crushed by the Sui court, he would have taken down the big county of Nanyang County.

Liu Ruoshui opened his mouth and asked, "Gang Leader Yang, what is the situation in Nanyang City, how many people can submit to me?"

Yang Shen sighed and said, "My lord, forgive my subordinates for being incompetent. Among the 'three factions, four gangs and one meeting', only the Tiankui faction is willing to serve the lord. The other factions, with the exception of the Jingshan faction and the Zhenyang gang, remained neutral. The other sects were all co-opted by Ji Yinong of the Yangxing Society."

"Three factions, four gangs and one meeting" is just a loose alliance, and although Yang Shen is the leader of the alliance, he can't control everything. In fact, Yang Shen's position as the "leader of the alliance" was already crumbling, if it weren't for Liu Ruoshui's secret support, he would have been ousted from the position of the leader of the alliance.

Of course, this situation is actually what Liu Ruoshui wants, if Yang Shen holds Nanyang firmly in the palm of his hand, he will not be at ease.

Therefore, after hearing Yang Shen's news, Liu Ruoshui was not annoyed, and said lightly, "It's okay, it's not your fault, Ji Yinong has already taken refuge in the Yin Kui faction." Naturally, you won't be his opponent. 'Queen of Yin' Zhu Yuyan would not dare to make a big splash if she didn't care about my existence. Ji Yinong is probably already the county guard of Nanyang County. ”

Yang Shen was stunned and muttered, "I see, I see." ”

Liu Ruoshui continued, "However, don't worry. The Yin Kwai faction has been scared by me. As long as you can solve Ji Yinong, Zhu Yuyan, the 'Queen of Yin', will not dare to interfere in Nanyang County at will. ”

Hearing this, Yang Shen couldn't help but feel a lot more relieved. To him, the Yin Kui Sect is indeed like a mountain, but if it is just Ji Yinong, he will not have the slightest fear. But he thought for a moment, and said with a wry smile, "Lord, Ji Yinong has already attracted most of the forces of the three gangs and four factions for a while. Even if there are no people from the Yin Kui Sect, I can't completely control Nanyang. ”

Liu Ruoshui said lightly: "The Jingshan faction and the Zhenyang gang are all my people. I can let them help you. If you still can't control Nanyang, then I can only send a large army to attack Nanyang. ”

Hearing this, Yang Shen was taken aback, and hurriedly said, "Lord, you don't have to be like this. If there is Jingshan faction and Zhenyang gang to help. I'm going to be able to control Nanyang. ”

Liu Ruoshui said lightly, "Okay, I'll wait for your good news." If you can completely take Nanyang, you will be the new Nanyang County Taishou. ”

After Yang Shen retreated, Liu Ruoshui picked up the wine bottle on the table, poured a glass of wine, and said, "There are friends from afar, don't you also say that the evil king, it's cold outside, why don't you drink a glass of water and wine together?"

Shan Meixian couldn't help but be taken aback, because although Liu Ruoshui had already opened his mouth to remind, he didn't find the existence of the second person, and when she wanted to ask, she found that a dark shadow was already sitting on another chair, picked up the wine, and then drank it all.

Shi Zhixuan finished a glass and said, "Yes, it's really good wine." ”

Liu Ruoshui said lightly, "If the evil king is a friend, then it is still a fine wine." ”

Shi Zhixuan smashed his mouth and said, "Wine is good wine, but it's a pity that it's a little bitter." ”

Liu Ruoshui's eyes flashed with a fine light, and he said, "Bitter, then how to make this wine sweeter." ”

Shi Zhixuan said with a smile, "If it is brewed with the water of the Luo River, this wine will naturally not be bitter." ”

Liu Ruoshui's eyes closed slightly, and then said, "I want to hear it in detail!" (To be continued.) )

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