Most of these soldiers wearing light armor are Xu Jin's subordinates, who are responsible for patrolling and guarding on weekdays. Since Guo Ning repelled the Mongols, Laizhou immediately became the focus of many forces. In the past few days, some unidentified sneaky people have been caught every now and then.
The soldiers who caught the spies all had merit, so those who had not caught the spies kept their eyes open, geared up, and raised their vigilance to the highest level.
But the soldiers were not fools. They felt something was wrong when Zhang Rong yelled at them repeatedly.
"I heard that Master Huifeng has really returned, and he is indeed on a sea-going ship! I was just at the dock watching the fleet enter the port!"
"That guy Xu Zhu'er also said that he bumped into this person on the other side of the rocky beach."
"The fleet is going to pick up the people from Jinan. This man said that he is from Jinan!"
"...Did you really arrest me by mistake?"
The soldiers' steps froze in joy.
"How about sending someone to the dock to ask General Zhao or General Liu to ask?"
"Mom, it's too late. Let's loosen the ties first... Even if there's something wrong with this guy, we're all keeping an eye on him, why are we afraid he'll run away? Hurry up, Commander-in-Chief is waiting in front!"
At that moment, Zhang Rong was let go, Yan Shi was still tied up with a disgraceful face, and the two came to Guo Ning.
Zhang Rong didn't care about being strict and put on the robe wrapped around his waist again to make his appearance a little more stable.
Guo Ning’s experience is rich enough and his vision is sharp enough. After scanning attentively, one could tell that these two people were very dignified, and they were by no means a meticulous person. At that moment, he waved his hand and said to the soldiers: "You guys, please let that one go. I guess there is some misunderstanding."
The soldiers laughed and hurriedly started.
The rope was loosened, Yan's back landed on the ground, and he stood up. He has the kind of heroic temperament that easily gets angry, and he traveled over mountains and ridges to come here regardless of the safety of his close friends. But just listening to Zhang Rong's words, he knew that he might have thought wrong. Li Shibi and his son were not in danger, and the deal between the navy and the Mongolian army was not the deal he imagined.
The two of them looked at each other, and then looked at Guo Ning. Guo Ning's eyes were bright and clear, and there was a kind of ferocity that can only be obtained by killing many people, and he didn't take human life seriously, hidden in it. Zhang Rong and Yan Shi are also veterans, so they feel right.
But at this moment, Guo Ning's posture was very relaxed, his smile was very easy-going, and he did not have a strong sense of oppression, nor did he have the pretentious majesty of a high-ranking Jurchen official. The tone of his words was no different from just now, just like an old soldier talking to his companions.
"Please tell me your surnames and first names."
Yan Shi felt that he looked too embarrassed, so he motioned for Zhang Rong to come forward.
"I am Zhang Rong, a native of Licheng, Jinan. Three to five thousand people have gathered at Hongtan Ridge outside Jinan City to take shelter temporarily."
Zhang Rong paid homage to Guo Ning, and spoke frankly about his identity and origin, and also told Yan Shi's situation one by one. He especially praised him for being a righteous man who fought against the Mongols, and scolded the Tianping Army Jiedushi Huang Laiwu Dian for not advancing with his troops. Chicken-hearted.
Hearing that Zhang Rong claimed to be familiar with Dong Jin, Guo Ning called Dong Jin over and chatted with him.
It turns out that Dong Jin joined Guo Ning's army just yesterday. He was a straight-tempered person. When he came to Laizhou and saw the impressive army, he was immediately tempted. So he came to the gate of the military fort and said that he was very good at martial arts and that he had come to join the army.
Guo Ning asked Zhao Jue to try Dong Jin's martial arts, and he was indeed excellent. Zhao Jue also competed with Dong Jin in shooting willow trees. With his archery skills being one of the few in the army, he was only half as good as Dong Jin.
When he found out that Dong Jin was only fourteen years old, Guo Ning liked him very much. He also thought that Dong Jin's identity as a local showed Guo Ning's trust in the heroes of Shandong, so he asked him to follow him as a obedient follower of Ni Yi. .
Dong Jin had just arranged his accommodation last night and this morning, met his colleagues, and asked Guo Ning for leave in the morning, saying that he was going to Changbai Mountain to fetch his child bride Yuan.
Guo Ning immediately agreed and asked Dong Jin to set off tomorrow and return quickly. He also rewarded him with some extra money for him to settle down.
Therefore, if Zhang Rongruo came a day later, he would not have met Dong Jin, and this misunderstanding would probably not have occurred.
As for Yan Shi, he just kept complaining that his family was unlucky. He was in Dongping Prefecture, which was far away from Laizhou, and there was a huge Mount Tai running across it... He traveled day and night to the mountains and valleys, he really didn't know that Ding Haijun had fought such a victorious battle.
Although the status of the several people was very different, Guo Ning did not use his status to oppress others, but maintained his posture as a veteran on the frontier. He talked about the current situation and talked about some topics that would be of interest to people at the bottom. For example, who's martial arts skills are there, where the heroes have a way to make money, how much land the Jurchens have in Anmoke has been abandoned, and the local officials in certain places are really idiots and trash.
After chatting for a while, the atmosphere was actually quite harmonious. He even became interested in moving Chu Cai, so he simply ordered people to spread out a felt blanket and sit on the spot, setting out some food and water. He interrupted from time to time to ask questions, asking non-stop about the route of Shandong's private salt trade, what were the links along the way, and how much profit would be gained from the split.
Seeing this situation, the soldiers didn't know that those two people were careful and made a mess of their own affairs?
The soldiers who were most active in arresting people were waiting with embarrassed expressions on their faces. They didn't know whether they should apologize to Guo Ning or apologize to Zhang Rong and Yan Shi.
There was a clever man who secretly asked Xu Jin to come to the rescue.
Fortunately, Jing Anmin was at the scene. He was good friends with Xu Jin and recognized the soldiers in front of him. He held back his laughter and waved his hands, telling the soldiers to get out of here and pretend that nothing happened.
Guo Ning arrived in Shandong not long ago, and in order to settle down smoothly, he often used thunderbolt methods. Previously, local people either had never heard of his name, or they thought he was an unfamiliar dragon crossing the river, and were wary and suspicious.
But after he defeated the Mongolian army, more and more people began to inquire about the situation of Guo Ning and Ding Haijun. They had confirmed Ding Haijun's military power, and they wanted to know more about what Guo Ning had done.
So everyone was chatting, and Guo Ning could feel Zhang Rong slowly leading the conversation, turning the direction of the discussion to how Guo Ning retreated from northern Xinjiang to Hebei, how he rose from the grass in Tangbo, and how he participated in the Chinese Communist Party He suppressed the rebellion in the capital and used force to support the new emperor's ascension to the throne.
Guo Ning was also willing to let Shandong people understand him and Ding Haijun, so he picked up what he could say and told it vividly, and used it to explain the political situation in Zhongdu, which made Zhang Rong and Yan Shi nod repeatedly.
After a while, Yan Ning also came out of the camp to join in the fun. It turned out that he and Yan Shi were both local rangers. Although they had never met each other, they had heard of each other's names, so the conversation became more and more pleasant.
that's enough! Zhang Rong thought.
At this time, both parties' intentions were clear. Needless to say, Dong Jin and the other three people have not yet decided on the master-slave relationship with Guo Ning, but there is only one step left.
Guo Ning has a vague impression. He remembers historical records from later generations that in the troubled times of the late Jin Dynasty, two heroes emerged in Shandong. Many people either used their wisdom and bravery to conquer cities and conquered territories and established a country; or they relied on benevolence and righteousness and struggled in troubled times. In the end, they failed to achieve any great cause. Even if they were listed in history, they could not be said to be praised by others... Guo Ning could not remember those names at all.
But when he was in Laizhou and looked at the people in many places, he could feel that everyone was undoubtedly a momentary hero. Everyone is talking and laughing, and everyone has their own characteristics, which are clearly distinguishable.
Yan Ning is fierce and sharp, while Dong Jin is strong and forthright. Zhang Rong looks fierce, but in fact he is thoughtful and elegant. When answering Yi La Chucai, his words are quite elegant; while Yan Shi has a heroic spirit that cannot be concealed.
In another period of history, these people had choices of one kind or another. Any choice could not be called a success, and it was even more helpless. The land they live on will eventually become battlefields, pastures, and cemeteries. The villagers they want to protect have ushered in even more cruel masters after the Jurchens. The best they can hope for is that they are just like pigs, sheep, cows and horses, who are resigned to the situation and linger on.
But at this moment, Guo Ning came.
Zhang Rong took a few stones, placed them on a felt blanket, and explained the local situation in Shandong to everyone present. They are all real local heroes, with vision and knowledge, and their descriptions are different from the analysis of outsiders.
Jing Anmin listened attentively and occasionally patted Zhang Rong on the shoulder to show his appreciation.
Yi La Chucai took out a book, opened it from time to time, looked at it, asked a few questions, and added a few entries to the book.
Yan Ning listened and discussed with Yan Shi before adding more details.
Guo Ning smiled and listened to their words.
Defeating the Mongolian army was only the beginning of change. Now that I'm here, I will change more and change everything.
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