On the sixth day of the lunar month, Cao Cao temporarily left his hometown of Wenwen and drove six fast horses straight to Erlong Mountain.
It was another joy to meet Lu Zhishen and others.
Years ago, Zhou Tong and Lu Fang Guo Sheng drove thousands of horses back. Everyone was overjoyed. Now they saw the two new generals Shi Wengong and Su Ding, as well as the famous Hebei Three Wonders Jade Kirin. They were even more ecstatic. Monk Hua immediately ordered a big banquet to welcome Cao Cao and others.
During the banquet, Cao Cao toasted Zhou Tong's victory and praised Zhou Tong for his strong bones. Shi Wengong and Su Ding echoed his testimony, which immediately impressed everyone.
It turns out that Zhou Tong also mentioned this section when he first returned. However, everyone knew that he had always been naughty. He only said it to add fuel to the fire and show off his abilities. He gave a few perfunctory compliments on the surface, but he was not convinced in his heart.
Cao Cao officially said it at this moment, and all the heroes realized that although this week was generally slippery, he did have some strong bones and was extremely loyal.
Monk Hua was the most upright and upright man. He stood up immediately, drank three glasses of wine, and then poured wine to toast Zhou Tong: "I just poured three glasses of wine into my house and opened two bird's eyes, but I didn't recognize the true hero! Brother, you and I are actually very close. We didn't get to know each other without fighting in that young lady's boudoir, and we just hated the Sa family for looking down on others. Only now do we know how loyal you are, brother. This glass of wine is the Sa family's apology!"
Zhou Tong was shocked: "Master, please don't say that. For a person like me to be a brother with the master, it is already a smoke in the ancestral grave. I can never afford to apologize."
Lu Zhishen said unhappily: "Brothers, who is higher and who is lower? The Sa family has underestimated you in the past, but you must not underestimate yourself. If a man like you cannot accept the word apology, who in the world should?" Got it? Drink!"
After the two drank a drink, Lu Zhishen said with emotion: "Brothers you and Li Zhong are the best, but it's a pity that you are now serving as officials in Laizhou. If he knows that you are such a hero, he will be happy for you."
Lu Zhishen stepped back, and Yang Zhi came over with a cup: "Brother, you are from Peach Blossom Mountain, and I am from Erlong Mountain. Generally, I am a hero in Qingzhou. What you have done will bring glory to all the heroes in Qingzhou. Come, have this glass of wine. , Yang respects you."
Zhou Tong said hurriedly: "Ah, Yang Zhishi, how can I be worthy of the post?" The two drank another drink.
After Yang Zhi, Lin Chong, Hua Rong, Hu Yanzhuo and others came to pay their respects one by one.
While Zhou Tong was flattered, he also felt that he was very high-spirited - none of these individuals had martial arts and reputations that could be compared to the Taohuashan duo, but now they all kept themselves low, talking to him and respecting him. The feeling of loving him is such a joy from the bottom of my heart!
In the excitement, the wine was drained. After a while, he was already drunk. He hugged Cao Cao and said, "Brother, I have been a strong man for half a life, but now I know that being a real good man is so happy."
Cao Cao patted him and said, "Although you are usually slippery, you are not a person who talks a lot but doesn't practice. You are willing to take responsibility when things happen. You are a good man."
After comforting Zhou Tong softly for a while, Cao Cao helped him go to sleep in his room and continued drinking with everyone.
In this way, we stayed in Qingzhou for one day and Erlongshan for one day. Seven or eight days passed in the blink of an eye. Suddenly, on this day, Shi Qian, Fan Rui and Meng Kang came to Erlongshan.
Shi Qian reported that after he sent a box of treasures and 500,000 yuan to Bianjing, Gao Qiu was extremely happy. He immediately issued three papers to sue, and made Yang Lin the military commander of Lingzhou. Zheng Tianshou, Li Yundu was appointed to the jurisdiction, and three teachers were responsible for the team training in Zengtou City. He also sent an official document to Lingzhou, and the official procedures were completed.
This is the reason why Cao Cao sent a few of them there. Zheng Tianshou, the "white-faced gentleman", and Yang Lin, the "Jinbaozi", were originally responsible for the two lines of business and trade here. Now that they have obtained official positions, they just take over. He took over the business in Zengtou City and brought it under the control of Tongque Trading Company.
As for the 'Blue Eyed Tiger' Li Yun, he has been working as a capital officer for many years and has the most experience. Naturally, he manages all the training and training of the guards in Zengtou City.
When the three of them arrived at Zengtou City, they happened to replace Fan Rui and Meng Kang.
Shi Qian said again that Gao Qiu wanted to give him an official position, but he refused on the grounds that he was "running around in contact and unable to stop for a moment." In addition, Gao Qiu also sent a message to Gao Yanei: within three to five years, he was not allowed to do anything. When you return to Tokyo, you are not allowed to write letters, lest the officials notice it, which is a serious crime.
After hearing this, Lin Chong gritted his teeth and said with a smile: "In three to five years, I might send him to meet his son."
Cao Cao smiled and said: "Brother Lin Chong is right. Brother Shi Qian, don't worry about not having to be an official. One day, you will be a good brother."
Shi Qian smiled and said: "No official can be as happy as being by my brother's side. Only under my brother's command can my skills truly shine."
Then he added that in response to Cao Cao's words of "conquering Liangshan one day and making some small efforts", Gao Qiu replied: Don't worry too much, just focus on doing business and making money. After the New Year is over, the imperial army will march out in three directions and wipe out Liangshanbo in one fell swoop!
As soon as these words came out, the whole hall was shocked. Shi Qian smiled and said: "When the old thief said this, my younger brother was also frightened. Fortunately, he was able to give it to him with his words. He and Yang Lin sang and harmonized, and they found out the basics of his three-pronged army - —”
Then he elaborated on the three armies. The first one was led by a soldier and horse protector from Bianjing, known as "Chou Jun Ma" Xuan Zan, who recommended his friend "Dadao" Guan Sheng, a fellow countryman, as the main general.
Although Guan Sheng is only on patrol in Pudong, he is familiar with military literature and has superb swordsmanship passed down from his family. If you ask who his ancestors are? It is shocking to say that it is three points in the late Han Dynasty, after Guan Yu, the brave king of Wu'an, and Guan Yunchang!
This man went to the capital to meet Gao Qiu and Cai Jing, and was deeply appreciated. He was promoted to several ranks and promoted to the commander of the army. He ordered 15,000 elite troops from Shandong and Hebei to be transferred to his command, and he was named his sworn brother "Jing Muyan". "Hao Siwen was the vanguard. After announcing the alliance, he sent another infantry captain, Duan Chang, to provide supplies.
Hearing this, Cao Cao couldn't help being shocked. He had read history books in the past two years. Among them, Wang Yin's "Book of Shu" clearly stated: "Pang Dezihui followed Zhong and Deng to attack Shu. Shu was defeated and the Guan family was completely destroyed. .”
When he first read it, he gnashed his teeth and said with bitterness: "Guan Pang fought on the battlefield, each for national affairs, heroic life and death, and it was not a personal enmity. How could there be any reason to destroy his bloodline after more than forty years? Pang Hui is a villain, and his Even though my father has a spirit in heaven, he doesn’t despise him as a human being!”
Why does Guan Sheng appear now? After frowning and thinking for a moment, he suddenly realized——
Yun Changta was originally a member of the Xie Liang family. He killed a bully in the village and escaped on the rivers and lakes. By chance, he was accepted as a brother by the big ear; and this person is qualified to patrol Pudong. The patrolman is also responsible for catching thieves and smuggling, mostly by The local martial arts masters served as Pudong, which was within the territory of Jiezhou. Guan Yu fled back then, so perhaps there were brothers from the family who stayed in the local area to pass on the Guan Sheng branch.
He was secretly happy in his heart and asked Shi Qian to continue talking.
In the second route, two regiment training envoys from Lingzhou, where Zengtou City is located, were transferred, one was "General Holy Fire" Wei Dingguo and the other was "General Shenshui" Shan Tinggui. These two people were old acquaintances of Guan Sheng, and they trained separately. Five hundred elite men were obtained, who were good at fire and water attacks. With these two as deputy generals, they went to Gaotang Prefecture and marched with the prefect Gao Lian.
After hearing this, Lu Zhishen laughed and said: "Those birds before were just fine, but how come they were even sent by the magistrate to fight? Could it be that these birds, in addition to reciting poems and painting, can also wield swords and sticks?"
Shi Qian smiled and said: "Brother, this high-ranking prefect should not be underestimated. He is the uncle and brother of the old thief Gao Qiu. He is not only the prefect, but also in charge of the army and horses of the state. He has more than thirty brave men under his command." There are four to five thousand warriors who can fight. I have personally trained three hundred elite soldiers, known as the "Flying Divine Soldiers". They are all strong men selected from Shandong, Hebei, Jiangxi, Hunan, Lianghuai, and Liangzhe. With the help of the two generals, Holy Fire and Divine Water, we will be a formidable enemy all the way."
Fan Rui frowned after hearing this: "Why does Lao Shizi's flying magic weapon sound like a Taoist method? Could it be that this bird magistrate also knows magic? If so, Fan will have to go when fighting this group of soldiers."
Cao Cao frowned and thought, and said, "What does his third army stand for?"
Youfenjiao: The heart is full of righteousness, the cup is full of wine, the tongue is strong, the bones are strong, and the energy is towering. The pride is not afraid of the smoke of war, but the pride is willing to be destroyed by the sound of the drum.
