Cangzhou.
A group of big businessmen and big landowners came to Chaijiazhuang. Now Chai Jin is Liang Shanbo's steward in Cangzhou.
"Welcome, everyone, please take a seat!"
Chai Jin smiled and clasped his fists at the visitors.
This was the first time Chai Jin entertained guests at home since he was framed and imprisoned by Gao Lian.
In the past, Chai Jin would entertain guests at home every now and then. He enjoyed the feeling of being praised. At that time, he would feel that he was still a member of the Chai family's royal family.
But what happened in Gaotangzhou was like a bucket of cold water that dampened his arrogance. It turned out that he was just a joke, and everyone gathered around him just for profit. They were probably laughing at him behind his back.
Now it was different. He was no longer the orphan of the Chai family. He had a good brother, a good brother who dared to fight against the world for him.
"Everyone, autumn is coming soon. Don't make it difficult for Chai Jin to get money and food this year!"
After everyone sat down, Chai Jin looked at the "full house of friends", and without any polite greetings, he got straight to the point and talked about business. Now that he is Liang Shanbo's manager in Cangzhou, he naturally puts Liang Shanbo's interests first.
"Master Chai, the weather is not good this year. The flood has just receded..."
"Master, this year we suffered a military disaster, and the trade with the Liao Kingdom was cut off..."
As soon as Chai Jin opened his mouth, there was a burst of screams.
"Everyone, I know very well what will happen this year, but the rules are the rules. This is what Brother Sun Lei of Liangshan Bo wants. I hope you won't make it difficult for me!"
Chai Jin handed a document to the governor aside and asked him to distribute it to everyone.
"Master Chai, isn't this going to cost us our lives?"
As soon as they saw the documents, someone immediately jumped up and said, while the rest were filled with indignation and looked like they were desperate.
Chai Jin looked at those people crying with a smile. He was not a young boy. The Chai family had been wealthy in Cangzhou for many years. He knew very well how much money these people had. He personally determined this document. , although it will cause these people to bleed a lot, it will not kill those people.
"Everyone, now that Cangzhou has returned to Liangshan, brother Sun Lei is kind and has not come to you. Do you think that the brothers in Liangshan don't dare to come to you?"
Chai Jin opened his mouth when he saw everyone was quiet. His words were not loud, but every word was like a knife piercing everyone's heart.
What is Liangshanbo? That was a bandit's den. How could the bandits not plunder the city if they occupied it? Liang Shanbo is not here now, so give them a chance. If they don't know the truth and come to the door tomorrow, they will not only need the things on the list.
"Master Chai, you and Leader Sun are familiar with each other. For the sake of the Cangzhou clan, please give us a nice word!"
Someone said that Sun Lei conquered Gaotang and Cangzhou for Chai Jin. This was not an ordinary affection. As long as Chai Jin opened his mouth, everything could be settled.
After the first person to speak, the others also asked for Chai Jin. At this moment, they were back to the past, flattering and fawning over Chai Jin.
But all this has become a great irony in Chai Jin's eyes. He used to enjoy this very much, but it is different now. The vain flattery of these people is meaningless to him. He has no face now, but he will Use your own strength to earn back face.
"Everyone, that's not how face is used. I'm asking you to come today just to inform me. It's harder for you to do it than not to let me."
Chai Jin looked at the crowd and said.
After speaking, Chai Jin clapped his hands, and the servants and maids carried the plates and began to serve the dishes. The table was full of delicious food, but no one had any appetite. Thinking about what was on the receipt made them feel sick.
By the Yellow River.
"The Liao people are a little too calm!"
Zhang Shuye looked at Jingguan and then looked at the north. It had been a long time since they defeated 30,000 Liao troops and built up Jingguan. However, the Liao people in the north were surprisingly quiet. So far, there was no sign of retaliation. , this is very abnormal, Liao people are not able to swallow their anger.
"Something happened in Liaodong! The Jurchens are really not simple."
Zongze's face was full of solemnity. The Liao people were not kind people. They could still endure such a big loss. It could only be that there were more important things to restrain the Liao people. The Liao people had no time to care about them now.
"Jurchens? Are they really that powerful?"
Zhang Shuye had never seen the Jurchens from Liaodong, and he could not imagine what kind of people they were.
"Much more powerful than the Liao people!"
Zongze recalled the Jurchen armies he had seen in Suzhou and Fuzhou. They were the most ferocious barbarians he had ever seen.
"Is it because he knew these things that Sun Lei dared to move the army back to Liangshanbo?"
Zhang Shuye looked at Zongze and asked. After the battle in Cangzhou, Sun Lei transferred most of his troops back to Liangshanbo. Now only the two of them, Gongsun Sheng and five thousand troops are left here.
"Sun Lei seems to be eclectic in his actions, but he is actually very steady. Have you ever seen him do anything that you are not sure about?"
Zongze shook his head.
"It really is!"
Zhang Shuye sighed and said, Sun Lei looked crazy when doing things, but he was completely sure every time.
"You have also seen Liangshan's navy. The ships can not only fight, but also transport troops. It seems that Sun Lei has mobilized all the troops. In fact, Sun Lei can mobilize the army within three to five days. This speed is Sun Lei’s confidence.”
Zongze looked at the rolling Yellow River and said, Sun Lei is very fond of the navy, and he is not unfamiliar with its use. This makes him very puzzled. The navy is rarely mentioned in the art of war. Where did Sun Lei learn so much? Lots of stuff?
At this moment, Chai Jin arrived on horseback.
"Two old generals, are Taoist Gongsun here?"
Chai Jin cupped his fists at Zongze and Zhang Shuye.
"Right in the military camp!"
Zhang Shuye cupped his fists and returned the salute to Chai Jin. Chai Jin was from the royal family of the previous dynasty and the predecessor of the Song Dynasty. People like them who respected tradition would give Chai Jin face.
"Master Chai."
Gongsun Sheng happened to come over at this time and greeted Chai Jin with a smile.
"Taoist Master Gongsun, those people agreed and will hand over money, food and materials next month!"
Chai Jin said that this was the first thing he did for Liang Shanbo, and he liked it very much.
"Thank you for your hard work, Mr. Chai! I also have good news. My brother has repelled two waves of invading enemies. Now the imperial army is cowering in Puzhou and does not dare to take a step forward."
Gongsun Sheng said with a smile that the war at Liangshanbo was progressing smoothly. Gao Qiu's 50,000 troops and Cai You's 50,000 troops were almost wiped out. The remaining 50,000 troops no longer dared to have any ideas and could only huddle up and defend.
"Brother is so awesome!"
Chai Jin was overjoyed after hearing this. Now he can be regarded as a person from Liangshan, and Liangshan's victory is his victory.
This news did not surprise Zongze and Zhang Shuye. The combat power of the imperial army was no match for Liang Shanbo. The defeat was reasonable, but they did not expect to lose so quickly.
"Brother, are you planning to invade Tokyo?"
Chai Jin asked excitedly. He was thinking about the Zhao family's misfortune right now. It would be best for him to be like his Chai family, then he would be happy!
"No, my brother took people to Qingzhou!"
Gongsun Sheng laughed and said that once Qingzhou was captured, Liangshanbo would occupy half of Shandong and open the land route to Cangzhou.
(End of chapter)
