"Why don't you know him?" Zhang Tianbo said, "Every time I see Brother Feng, he is always there. I don't like this person."
"how?"
"I feel like I'm on the vaginal side. I'm young and don't have any beard on my mouth. I look like a father-in-law!"
"Haha." Jiang Xiaotian laughed, "That's a good point. It does mean something. I heard that he was recommended to Mr. Feng by some Yang Juren. Not long after he came, he trusted him so much. It's really true. Rare!"
Since ancient times, bachelors have been careless, especially old gangsters like Feng Haijiao. Originally, although he could accept someone like Bi Xuansheng out of favor, he would never be trustworthy - not even able to stay by his side.
"He is different." Zhang Tianbo became depressed after drinking, and his conversation became more interesting. "Behind him was not only Yang Juren, but also Mr. Zhan from Guangxi - it is said that he came to Guangdong to call on everyone to raise troops to destroy Kun Fuming. The second brother Feng was Anyone who is so confused by a piece of paper will naturally believe his ghost."
"Speaking of which, I don't think there's anything wrong with joining the government." Jiang Xiaotian said, "Although I was doing shady business in the past, as long as I followed the rules, I would still do it. Now, if I don't follow the rules and get a thief, what are I really doing? It’s all gone!” As he spoke, he slapped his thigh heavily.
These words moved Zhang Tianbo's heart: "The good old days" were full of temptations for him. His heart is not as big as Feng Haijiao's, and he wants to be an official. As long as he can be "reinstated", he will be satisfied as the head catcher of Yangshan County.
"I just want to defect to the government. It's okay for the two eldest brothers Xiang Sun and Feng. They are all people with money and soldiers. No matter how young or old you are, you have to be granted an official position. I am a lowly servant and have no power. I can't do it if I defect to the government. What benefits do you get? Give me a uniform and let me be a leading soldier?" Zhang Tianbo complained, feeling that he was miserable. No matter which party you sell your body to, you can't seem to get a good price.
"It would be too much of an inconvenience to let Brother Zhang be the leader."
Before he finished speaking, a long word came from the window.
The two of them suddenly became excited, and their drunkenness instantly turned into cold sweat, dripping all over them. Yangshan is now under the rule of the Australians, and the words they just talked about are out-and-out "rebels." This place is remote, but it is still a village after all. People come and go, so it would be a big deal if someone overhears you and informs you!
Jiang Xiaotian is a desperado, and he always carries a sharp knife with him. At this moment, he has already drawn the knife in his hand, and asked in a low voice: "Who are your friends? Why are you listening through the wall and through the window?"
There was a burst of "haha" laughter outside the window. Following this laughter, the door of Jiang Xiaotian's cabin was opened, and two people came in one after another. One of them was a middle-aged scribe who they didn't recognize, and the other was an old man. The rich man-like figure was an acquaintance of the two of them: it was Xin Laonan who Zhang Tianbo had hidden in his village.
Having an acquaintance there made both of them feel relieved. Zhang Tianbo stroked his chest and said, "Lao Xin! You are trying to scare me to death!"
Xin Laonan smiled and said: "How dare I scare you to death? My brother is a very important celebrity now."
"Young man and black man, stop making fun of me." Zhang Tianbo waved his hand, "This is..."
"This is Mr. Zhan from Guangxi——"
The middle-aged man named Zhan dusted off his sleeves and sang: "Student Zhan." As he said this, he took out a document from his personal clothes.
Jiang Xiaotian was illiterate. Zhang Tianbo took it and looked at it, and his whole body trembled. It turned out that this was the "praise painting" with the seal of the Governor of Guangdong and Guangxi that Feng Haijiao showed him. Zhang Tianbo was a government bastard, so he could tell that this was definitely not a fake. His legs suddenly became weak and he knelt down on the ground. He kowtowed three times and said, "I don't know how many collisions there will be when the master comes. Forgive me, forgive me.”
Although Zhang Tianbo claimed to be a hero, he actually envied being an official the most, and he was also afraid of being an official. As soon as Zhan showed his official body, he couldn't help but kneel down.
This made Jiang Xiaotian look puzzled, but judging from Zhang Tianbo's intentions, he must be a high official. He also quickly knelt down and kowtowed: "I have met the master."
Zhan was very satisfied with the effect of this confession, and immediately helped Zhang and Jiang up with a smile.
"You two strong men don't need to be polite. Come on, please sit down."
Zhang Tianbo repeatedly said: "I don't dare to sit down because the official is on top." Finally, thanks to Xin Laonan's persuasion, he sat down with his body tilted and respectfully.
"The two brave men, student Zhan, came to Lianyang and other places to mobilize rebels to fight against the Kun bandits under the orders of Mr. Xiong Wencan, the governor of Guangdong and Guangxi. I believe you also know something about it."
"Yes, yes, I do know a thing or two."
Zhan then talked about how he was ordered to mobilize volunteers in this area of northern Guangdong, and how the volunteers from all over the country were so enthusiastic that they were everywhere, killing Kun soldiers and destroying Kun ships. In just a few months, tens of thousands of fake Kuns have been annihilated, and their property and food have been seized. The remaining ones have retreated into the city and dare not move. He also specifically talked about the victory of "recovering Quang Ninh". And it specifically talked about the soldiers of the Kuomintang Army who opened the city gate to welcome the heavenly soldiers "anyway" during the Battle of Guangning - all of them received rewards.
"...the few heroes headed by them have been awarded the official positions of General Commander, Hundred Commander, Team Commander, etc., and other soldiers have also received awards." Zhan said and glanced at Zhang Tianbo, "It's not too late to abandon the dark and turn to the light!"
Zhang Tianbo's eyelids twitched and he swallowed a mouthful of saliva. Of course he understood what Zhan meant. Although he is full of charlatanism, in fact he is extremely envious of the officialdom. At this moment, Zhan's explicit hints had touched his mind.
But in the current situation, Zhang Tianbo is not so loyal to the government who has been driven out of Guangdong and the army is unknown to the Australians who have strong ships and powerful guns. Maybe, instead of becoming an official, he became cannon fodder first.
"You have no choice but to become a thief." Zhang Tianbo thought and stood up, "As long as the heavenly soldiers fight back to Yangshan, the young ones will definitely be the first to respond, whether they steal the city gate or pass the news The military situation is in the water, in the water, in the fire, there is no other word!"
Although these heroic words sound good, they are all empty words - the officers and soldiers fight back to Yangshan, but they don't know what will happen in the year of the monkey and the month of the horse.
Zhan naturally knew what he was thinking, and said with a smile: "The officers and soldiers will regain Yangshan, right before our eyes!"
"What?!"
"To be honest, I came here this time to restore the affairs of Yangshan. More than 3,000 volunteers from all over the country have gathered and are marching towards Yangshan. Once launched, Yangshan will be nothing more than Guangning. It’s just second.”
"Is...is this happening?" Zhang Tianbo was a little confused now.
"If there was no such big event, why would I, the dignified governor and shogunate, go deep into this dangerous place and waste so much talk with you?" Zhan sneered, "Feng Haijiao and Sun Dabiao are all heroes who know the current affairs. When the work is done, they will be granted the title. Wife's shadow. If you don't know the current affairs, you will inevitably suffer disasters. I'm afraid it will also affect your family..."
He didn't say anything further, but the meaning was already very clear. Zhang Tianbo was covered in cold sweat. He glanced at Zhan and then at Xin Laonan. He already understood and sneered: "Brother Xin, you are indeed entrusted by others and are loyal to others."
Obviously, this Zhan has conquered Xin Laonan and controlled his family. Coming here this time must be to "persuade" myself.
Xin Laonan was not angry either, and said with a smile: "Brother, don't worry, I will take good care of you. But brother, I see that you have been working for the thief for many days, but you can't get any benefits. Now you are still being forced. Go ask Brother Sun to hand over Dawei - he is really not a human being inside and outside, so why bother!"
Zhang Tianbo couldn't help but gritted his teeth and lowered his head, saying: "I don't care about brotherhood. It's true that people under the roof have to bow their heads."
"As the saying goes, good birds choose trees to roost in. The Australians are overseas barbarians. Even if they are sea dragons, they are not real dragons after all. You two are in their prime, and you can do a lot of things." Zhan said, "Taizu has something to say. : Hu people have no luck for a hundred years. This bandit pretends to be the Great Song Dynasty, but in fact he is also a kind of island barbarian. Although they are so powerful at the moment, their luck will not last! It will not take three to five years to disappear, but they are still there. The Ming Dynasty is so bright!" He glanced at Zhang Tianbo again, "Is Zhang Captou going to be a captor for the rest of his life?"
"Of course the little one is unwilling." Zhang Tianbo couldn't help but reply.
"That's right!" Zhan Rong didn't allow him to think too much. He immediately picked up the jug and poured the wine, then raised his glass and said, "Come on, let's drink to Zhang Captou for abandoning the secrets and turning to the bright side!"
Xin Laonan immediately picked up the wine glass and echoed: "Here, cheers!"
The four of them raised their glasses together and had a drink together. Zhang Tianbo's head was dizzy, his body felt dizzy, and his heartbeat was beating fast. But he knew the current situation, and it would probably be impossible if he didn't board Daming's ship. He immediately asked: "Master Zhan's kindness will be unforgettable for me. I just don't know what the purpose of Master Zhan's coming here is. I can just run around for a while."
"Haha, you said it well." Zhan was very satisfied with his knowledge. "In that case, I won't hide it in front of smart people. I am here this time to restore Yangshan County!"
"Restore Yangshan County?!"
"Not bad!" Zhan nodded. In fact, he had no such idea at all. When he came to northern Guangdong, he just took it one step at a time. Guangning's victory was purely accidental, and it was also due to the smooth advance of the Kun thieves in the early stage, which paralyzed the unwary and caught them off guard. At present, the Kun thief is already very vigilant, and he is also closely guarding the old people who have surrendered and retained them, and will not easily grant authority. It is almost impossible to copy the Guangning model. Just like Zhang Tianbo in front of him, although he was appointed as the detective captain's concubine, he actually had no power. It's a fool's errand to think of relying on him to do the job.
Although he had another plan, he was unwilling to say it at the moment. After all, "restoring the county seat" is a great achievement. After the victory, there will be a windfall to be made, which is very appetizing for these green forest heroes. And the name of the call is huge.
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