If he guessed correctly, Liangshan's dispatch of troops to Zengtou City and Zhujiazhuang should be a two-front battle. With Liangshan's current military strength and the number of generals under his command, there is no difficulty.
Originally, Zhujiazhuang was almost defeated, but Chao Gai's death caused the Liangshan bandits to retreat. Of course, there is fear that Yunze's arrival will put great pressure on Song Jiang.
"Sir, since you are here, please help us Zhujiazhuang..." The advancing lieutenant turned to look at Yunze, with a look of pleading in his eyes.
He glanced at the remaining traces of the battle around him. There were many bloodstains on them that had not yet dried. It seemed that Zhujiazhuang had been severely damaged.
Yunze looked at him and smiled, and said lightly: "Whether I can help you Zhujiazhuang depends on whether your owner is willing to cooperate..."
"Yes... now that the eldest villa master is gone, the second villa master is injured, and the third villa master is in charge, he will definitely follow the master's arrangements... But, master, will there be soldiers and horses in the court to help us!"
The lieutenant looked at Yunze longingly. Zhujiazhuang wanted to defeat Liangshan, but it was probably impossible for Zhujiazhuang to rely on them. He thought Yunze was an imperial envoy and reinforcements might come to help.
"Let's talk about these things after seeing your village owner!" Yunze said calmly to the lieutenant.
When the lieutenant heard this, he didn't ask any more questions. Just like that, the group of people headed towards the villa inside. Many places on the road were scorched black, and many traps were destroyed and someone was repairing them.
When we arrived at the lobby of the villa, we saw that the front of the villa was covered with white cloth, and the soldiers guarding the door had sad faces.
Seeing the arrival of Yunze and others, they looked wary, but when they saw the lieutenant leading the way, these people did not make any move.
The lieutenant said a few words to a commander-level soldier in front of the door. The other person glanced at Yunze and the others and quickly turned around and ran into the villa.
The lieutenant made an invitation gesture to Yunze and the others, and then led the way. After walking for a while, everyone came to the lobby of the villa, and saw a coffin placed in the middle of the lobby.
Many people were gathering among them. In the middle, a young man was worshiping the coffin. Next to him stood a young man with a broken arm.
The two of them turned their heads and looked at Yunze and the others. They looked very similar, but the young man with the broken arm looked a bit older.
The young man with a broken arm looked at Yunze, and he quickly came up to him. The young man next to him had some reluctance on his face, but he still came up to him.
"Zhu Hu, the second owner of Zhujiazhuang, has met the imperial envoy!" The young man with a broken arm knelt down on one knee and opened his mouth. The young man on the side knelt down reluctantly when he saw this scene.
"Zhu Biao, the owner of Zhujiazhuang Sanzhuang, has met the imperial envoy!" As they knelt down, more than a dozen people in the mourning hall also knelt down.
Hearing this, Yunze looked at the two young men in front of him with burning eyes, Zhu Hu and Zhu Biao. He had heard of these two brothers, but he didn't expect to see them in person.
It's a pity that Zhu Long was also a hero, but he died in the end and didn't have time to meet him.
He stepped forward and helped Zhu Hu and Zhu Biao up, with a look of regret on his face: "My condolences, you two... Yun already knows about your brother's matter... Don't worry, I will help you with your brother's revenge." Reported……"
"Help us take revenge? I'm afraid the court wants our brothers to become cannon fodder against the Liangshan bandits!" Zhu Biao on the side said softly with some dissatisfaction.
As soon as he said these words, Zhu Hu's face changed slightly, and he quickly turned to glare at his brother. Yunze turned to look at Zhu Biao, somewhat appreciating his courage.
Knowing that he was an imperial envoy of the imperial court, he dared to say such words in person. It seemed that he was very dissatisfied with the imperial court.
But it is no wonder that the corruption of the imperial court has not only made the common people miserable, but also the village forces affiliated with the imperial court are often exploited by the imperial court.
If possible, I'm afraid these villages might also start a riot. Fortunately, Zhuangzhai is still different from ordinary people. At least, there is no need to worry about being harmed by bandits and officers and soldiers.
Life can barely be maintained. If it really becomes unsustainable, it is estimated that these villages will be the first to rebel.
This is also the reason why Yunze wants to conquer Zhujiazhuang and Hujiazhuang. They don't have a good impression of Chaoting. As long as he can give hope to Zhujiazhuang and Hujiazhuang, these villages will definitely become his biggest help.
"Your Majesty the Imperial Envoy, my brother is young and reckless and dare not be polite. Please don't blame me! Zhu Hu apologizes to you..." Zhu Hu quickly wanted to kneel down again, even though this is Zhujiazhuang.
But Yunze's status is definitely not something they can afford, even if they have the ability to keep Yunze in Zhujiazhuang. But their Zhujiazhuang will definitely become the target of annihilation by the court.
Now even the Liangshan bandits' matter has not been resolved. If they fall out with Chaoting again, there will be no way for the entire Zhujiazhuang to survive. As for taking refuge in Liangshan, that is impossible.
His eldest brother died at the hands of Liangshan bandits, and the two sides had become mortal enemies, even in Hujiazhuang. Hu Cheng died at the hands of Li Ying, and Li Ying had defected to Liangshan. Hujiazhuang and Liangshan are also mortal enemies.
Seeing that Zhu Hu was about to kneel down, Yunze quickly supported him.
"I wish the second village master, no need to be too polite, to make my disciple more cheerful. How can Yun Mou blame... It's too late to appreciate him!"
"Hmph...hypocrisy..." Hearing this, Zhu Hu opened his mouth and snorted softly. This sound made Zhu Hu's body tremble, and there was a look of fear in his eyes, and he looked at his brainless brother with some annoyance.
Hearing this, Yunze glanced at Zhu Biao and raised his lips slightly. This guy was still a little impulsive and reckless, but the more he looked like this, the more he proved his innocence.
If Zhu Biao is a scheming person, Yunze would have to consider whether to subdue him. But the current Zhu Biao suits him very well. If you can conquer such a person, he will definitely be loyal to you.
At this time, Lan Niang, who was behind Yunze, shouted coldly: "Bold Zhu Biao, my lord has tolerated you again and again. Do you really think that my lord is afraid of you... If you dare to be rude to your lord again, don't blame me for being ruthless!"
Although Lan Niang is not Yunze's guard, she has been a guard for a long time and knows that Yunze's face needs to be protected. As the guard commander, she certainly couldn't let Song Lin and Song Youwei protect Yunze's dignity.
"Hmph... You, a little guard, dare to be rude to the owner of the village. If you have the ability, tell me. If you can defeat the owner of the village, I Zhu Biao will definitely apologize to your family. If you can't win... Please tell me where you came from and where you are going back! You want Zhujiazhuang to become cannon fodder for the attack on Liangshan, it is impossible!"
Zhu Biao looked at Lan Niang and said without giving in.
As soon as he said these words, Yunze finally understood why Zhu Biao was so resistant to him. It turned out that Zhu Biao was worried that he, the imperial envoy, wanted to turn Zhujiazhuang into cannon fodder for the attack on Liangshan.
Speaking of which, the gap between Liangshan and Zhujiazhuang is too big. How can Zhujiazhuang alone fight against Liangshan? Even if Hujiazhuang is added to it, it will never be possible.
He must have gotten the news that this time against Liangshan, except for Zhujiazhuang and Hujiazhuang, there were no other imperial soldiers.
At this time, Yunze also remembered that when he came, the lieutenant asked him if he could serve the court soldiers. He probably was also asking him tentatively to see if there were any reinforcements.
"Zhu Biao... don't mess around... you..." Zhu Hu heard this and shouted angrily at his brother. He obviously thinks further than his brother.
Although the court intends to use Zhujiazhuang as cannon fodder, Zhujiazhuang has no choice now. It is impossible to join the Liangshan bandits. If you offend the imperial envoy, it will be even more dangerous.
"It doesn't matter... Since Master Zhu San wants to compete with me as a guard, let them compete... Just as Master Zhu San said, if you win, we will leave Zhujiazhuang. If you lose, Yun I don’t need you to apologize, I just need you to believe that I, Yun, can help you take revenge on Zhujiazhuang and destroy the Liangshan bandits.”
Zhu Hu's eyes brightened slightly when he heard this, but he quickly disappeared. Yunze's proposal made him very excited. If Yunze really quits Zhujiazhuang because of this bet.
Then the matter of Zhujiazhuang becoming cannon fodder will be solved. Although they still have to face the danger of Liangshan bandits destroying the village, it is better than being controlled by the court and dying in vain.
"Okay... I Zhu Biao agreed. I hope you are a man and keep your word!" Zhu Biao heard this and looked at Yun Ze with burning eyes.
The corner of Yunze's mouth curled up slightly, and he smiled faintly and said, "Don't worry, Mr. Yun keeps his word, and I hope you will also keep his word! I wish you the best, Mr. Second Village!"
Yunze turned to look at Zhu Hu, with a different meaning in his eyes.
"The Imperial Envoy is joking, no matter what, I wish you all to obey the Imperial Envoy's orders!" There seemed to be nothing wrong with his words, but the meaning behind his words was that he hoped that Yunze could keep his promise if he lost.
Yunze smiled noncommittally. He looked at Lan Niang and threw the long knife hanging on his body to her.
"Go ahead, win or lose, just try your best... If you win, this knife will be given to you!"
Hearing this, Lan Niang's face showed a joyful expression. She has wanted Yunze's knife for a long time. Although she didn't say it, she always looked at Yunze's knife intentionally or unintentionally.
In fact, this knife showed great success in the battle that day. She has already fallen in love with it. She is also a wielder of swords, and Yunze's sword is more suitable for her.
Not only her, but also the other female guards were obsessed with Yunze's sword, but unfortunately they were too embarrassed to speak to Yunze.
After all, there was only one such sword, how could Yunze give it to them? At this time, all the guards looked at Lan Niang with envy.
"Don't worry, young master, hit him... I don't need to try my best..." Lan Niang took the sword to fight, nodded to Yunze, and said with confidence.
At this time, Lan Niang was confident enough to defeat Zhu Biao in front of her. She had already understood it after the battle in front of the inn, and Yunze had given her and the guards many pointers along the way.
The current Lan Niang's strength is definitely that of a first-class master. Even if she has only reached the strength of a first-class master, she is still enough to deal with Zhu Biao in front of her.
