Cao Cao pulled out Pei Xuan and said, "This brother's surname is Pei Xuan. In the past, he was the Kongmu of Gongmen. He had a name called 'Iron Faced Eye'. Why did he get this name? It's because he is not greedy for money, not afraid of power, and is single-minded." I only seek fairness and refuse to give in to anyone. Think about it, how dark the government is. Brother Pei is so clean, how can those corrupt officials tolerate him?"
The four generals of Huangmen Mountain, Ou Peng, were originally officers guarding the river. Because they offended their superiors, they had no choice but to flee in the rivers and lakes. They were well aware of the darkness of the officialdom; Jiang Jing was a man who failed to succeed after repeated trials, and all officials followed him. It's like there is a grudge; Ma Lin is a street idler, Tao Zongwang is a farmer, who has not been oppressed by lawsuits?
So they shouted in unison: "The dog officials must not tolerate this brother."
"Yes!" Cao Cao clapped his hands and said righteously: "That dog official Cai Jiu took advantage of Cai Jing's prestige and corrupted the law. How could he tolerate his iron face? Naturally, he was framed and harmed, and he was sent to Bianzhou. Thanks to meeting Deng The two brothers Fei and Meng Kang hijacked the prison car and fell into the grass together. When I came south this time, for no other reason than to take the head of Cai Jiu, let out a bad breath, so as to teach those dogs who frame virtuous people. Officials all know that although the sky has no eyes, we heroes have a knife with eyes in our hands!"
The four people in Huangmenshan heard this with excitement. Ou Peng was the first to shout: "How can I, Ou Peng, be left out for such a big thing?"
Ma Lin said: "Brother Wu, Cai Jiunai is the prefect of Jiangzhou. There are five to seven thousand troops and horses in Jiangzhou. How can we do anything with so few people? Look at these two copper knives, I can at least block 180 of his men for my brother."
Tao Zongwang made a loud sound and said: "How can I not kill dozens of officers and soldiers when I swing the shovel? Brother Wu, why don't you take me with you?"
Jiang Jing looked at the brothers with strong blood, and said: "I have always heard of my brother's righteous name. When I saw him today, he was willing to travel thousands of miles to fight for his brothers' grievances. He really deserves his reputation. We are just like Luocao Huangmen Mountain." I'm wasting my time, if my brother doesn't give up, I should burn down the stronghold and start a big business with my brother."
Cao Cao was overjoyed when he saw the four people looking forward to it. He clasped his fists and said: "It's rare for you to be so righteous. In this case, we will be our brothers from now on. However, there is no need to burn this stronghold for the time being. We can leave some close people to guard it until we can accomplish something big." Come back and make further calculations.”
The four of them agreed in unison, and immediately invited Cao Cao and the others to the stronghold to have a rest, where they drank a lot of wine and meat for a day.
The next day, Jiang Jing ordered more than 200 people to guard the mountain stronghold and cut down wood for carts to prepare for the subsequent transportation of the stronghold's belongings. Another 300 strong men accompanied the four people and went to Jiangzhou with Cao Cao to seek revenge.
Even Cao Cao had a total of fourteen heroes, with four hundred men and horses, divided into multiple groups, and personally led Lu Fang, Guo Sheng, Pei Xuan, and Ou Peng, leading thirty or forty people, across the mountain in a mighty manner.
After walking for another two or three days, we passed Shuzhou and saw a high ridge blocking the road ahead. Pei Xuan said happily: "This is called Jieyang Ridge. After passing this ridge, you will reach the Xunyang River. You can reach Jiangzhou directly by water."
Everyone climbed over the ridge with sweat, and went down the slope. They saw a restaurant on the mountainside, leaning against the dangerous ridge, with several thatched houses and a strange tree in front of the door. Cao Cao smiled and said: "It's a bit wild. Ask him to buy it." A bowl of wine will quench your thirst.”
When he got closer, he saw a man in front of the store who looked panicked and wanted to hide in the house. Guo Sheng shouted: "Where is that man going? Don't you see the gentleman coming to buy wine?"
The man wore a torn turban and a chess piece cloth vest, showing his dark arms and a dark red beard. He forced a smile and said: "I don't want to leave, but Jieyang Ridge is rarely visited by people. I met the guest officials. So many people, momentarily shy.”
Ou Peng smiled and said: "You are a rough man, not a young lady, why are you so shy? It's time for you to get rich and start a big business. You should have drinks in this shop. Let's move out together and settle the money with you."
As they talked, they dismounted and walked into the store. Cao Cao glanced out of the corner of his eye and saw two fire and water sticks standing on the wall, as well as a pair of open shackles. He knew they were used by public officials to escort prisoners, and he couldn't help but be slightly confused.
Looking inside the store again, a table was littered with cups and plates, two wine bowls were knocked over on the floor, and wine spilled all over the floor. Cao Cao became more and more suspicious.
When I saw the man again, he was obedient and didn't dare to look at him. He had already made up his mind and suddenly shouted: "You run this black shop and dare to use Mongolian sweat medicine to harm an official. What crime should you be punished for?"
The man trembled all over, with a fierce light in his eyes. He held two tables with both hands and lifted them, hitting Lu Fang and Guo Sheng respectively. He rushed towards Cao Cao himself, hoping to take one of them hostage before anyone else entered the room. .
He came with such force that Cao Cao had no time to draw his sword, but he had lived with Wu Song for a year, so he had learned a lot of fists and kicks. Seeing this, he waved his arm and shook the man's grasping hand away, then grabbed his belt with his right hand. , put his shoulder on his lower abdomen, grabbed the collar with his left hand, and carried it with all his strength. The man felt the world spinning, and then he was thrown heavily to the ground. Before he could get up, Cao Cao kicked the door in the face, and suddenly there were stars in his eyes, and then his chest He was stabbed twice in the abdomen. He couldn't breathe, and he kept begging for mercy.
Ou Peng was about to take action to rescue him, but unexpectedly, Cao Cao knocked him down in a flash of lightning and cheered: "Brother, you are so skilled."
Lu Fang and Guo Sheng blocked the table and saw that the enemy had been defeated by Cao Cao. They were both shocked and angry. They followed Cao Cao every day and regarded themselves as bodyguards, but now they almost let Cao Cao be captured. They couldn't help but blush. He kicked his feet randomly, causing the man's face to be covered with blood.
Pei Xuan stopped Lu Fang and Guo Sheng: "Kick him again and he will die. Don't kill him yet. Search his store." Lu Fang and Guo Sheng just stopped and ordered a few minions, then went to search behind the house. Go, and soon there is a cry: "Brother, come and see."
Cao Cao said to the minions: "Watch this person!"
Go to the back room with Pei Xuan and Ou Peng. They see a bed in the back room. Several packages have been unpacked by the minions. There is a large package full of gold and silver. There was a house on the edge of the cliff, with several human legs hanging from the wall. In the middle of the house was a skinning bench, with a familiar-looking black man tied to it, and two men tied underneath, both of them unconscious.
Lu Fang said bitterly: "No wonder that guy felt guilty when he saw that there were so many people like me. It turned out to be a black shop. Thanks to my brother, I saw through it."
Guo Shengdao: "I heard that people in Jianghu used anesthetics to stun guests and cut off human flesh to make steamed buns. I just thought they were making it up to scare people. I didn't expect that there were actually people who did this unscrupulous thing."
Cao Cao couldn't help but frown deeply when he smelled the stench in the room.
Lao Cao has been through troubled times for a long time. During those years, there were continuous wars and wars, and there was no harvest at every turn. Cannibalism was common. However, the Song Dynasty was much more prosperous than he was back then. There were still people who wanted to kill people and eat meat, which made him feel cold.
Suddenly I heard Lu Fang shout again: "Hey, this guy looks so familiar."
After hearing this, Cao Cao took two steps forward to take a closer look, and couldn't help but chuckle: "Oh, this is my Erlang's sworn brother, Timely Rain Song Jiang. Didn't this guy go to Liangshan? Why did he get the gold seal and end up here?"
Guo Sheng came over to take a look and nodded: "It's really timely rain. Brother, will you save him?"
That day at the foot of Yingshan Mountain, the two sides were enemies rather than friends. The scene of Cao Cao righteously criticizing Song Jiang was vivid in their minds. Lu Fang and Lu Fang had also admired Song Jiang's reputation for a long time, but after learning that he harmed Qin and Ming, they changed their views greatly. They also knew that their brother Seeing that this black guy is not available, I ask this question.
Cao Cao smiled and said: "After all, he is the brother of my Erlang. I didn't kill him last time. Could it be that I'm going to harm him this time? Save him and wake him up."
Pei Xuan heard this from the side and couldn't help being surprised. He had heard many people say about Song Jiang's reputation as a timely rain, and they all said that he was an extraordinary man who was generous with his wealth. But now looking at Cao Cao's attitude, he actually didn't take it into consideration. There was a faint trace of it. A bit disdainful.
Guo Sheng was quick and picked up a bucket next to him. With a splash, half the bucket of water was splashed on the faces of Song Jiang and the two gentlemen respectively.
