When money comes to be used, it is regrettable to have less money, and a penny can stump a hero.
Even Emperor Taizu was stuck with a penny back then, let alone others?
Gao Kan's family is relatively strong now, but he will have a lot of money to spend in the future, and when the troops are ready, he will spend money like water.
Therefore, he would never turn his back on anyone who had the opportunity to make a fortune, and any amount he earned was a good deed.
While they were still calculating, Lin Chong brought Tang Heng to see him outside the house.
He hurriedly put away the treasure and straightened up before calling people in.
When the two of them entered the house, Gao Kan raised his hand and told them to sit down, and then he said: "Commander Tang, just now the Neihuang County Magistrate sent a young man over with a secret letter. Coach Lin and I have read it. Please come and take a look too."
"Oh, is this happening?" Tang Heng asked in surprise.
Gao Kan nodded, took out the secret letter and handed it to Lin Chong, asking him to give it to Tang Heng.
Tang Heng took it, opened it, took out the letter, read it, and said in surprise: "Have most of the bandits on the mountain escaped long ago?"
"Actually, long before Mr. Zhongshu asked us to come and suppress the bandits, there was a group of bandits who called themselves the Huangmen Mountain Bandits. They invaded the areas around Daming Mansion. Later, they were surrounded and suppressed by officials and troops from all sides, and there was no trace."
After taking the words, Gao Kan sighed and continued: "I estimate that that group of people is going to join the Liangshan bandits."
"So, isn't the mountain already empty at this time?" Tang Heng asked again.
Waving his hand, Gao Kan continued: "Judging from the secret message, there should be bandits still guarding the mountain gate, but they are mostly old, weak, sick and disabled, so they are not a threat."
"Most of the elite troops and the leaders of the general village gate should have come down the mountain."
Tang Heng immediately said: "Master, please tell me what we should do next?"
"The orders of Mr. Zhongshu must not be ignored. Our immediate priority is to remove the threat of Huangmen Mountain bandits. In this way, tomorrow I will call a few experts to go to the mountain in advance to inquire about the situation before making a decision."
Gao Kan said and stared at Tang Heng: "Most of the troops in the camp will be led by you personally and stationed at the foot of the mountain."
"We will decide whether to attack the mountain directly after we find out the situation in the mountain stronghold."
After hearing this, Tang Heng immediately clasped his fists and accepted the order: "Yes, I obey the order!"
Gao Kan nodded and said: "This matter is of great importance. The Liangshan bandits contacted the bandits from Hebei and Shandong and gathered near Daming Mansion to plot evil and arrogantly. Since we are appreciated by Mr. Zhongshu, we must act decisively and take action." Like thunder, only by using the prestige of our Daming Mansion officers and soldiers can we deter thieves."
"My subordinates will do their best to retaliate with death!" Tang Heng replied in a deep voice.
"Okay, with a loyal and brave general like Commander Tang, why worry about the banditry not being eliminated? Let's take a good rest today, and we will send out early tomorrow morning!" Gao Kan waved his hand.
Tang Heng resigned after receiving the order.
After he left, Gao Kan asked Lin Chong to call Yang Zhi and give his instructions.
After the three people gathered together, they discussed closely.
"Early tomorrow morning, Coach Yang, take a few brothers up the mountain, meet with the second master, and ask him to gather the brothers on the mountain. When I lead the troops to go up the mountain, first ask Master Lu to lead a group of people out to call the formation. I will send people to fight and put on a show. What a show, you can lead people back to the team from behind."
"Yes." Yang Zhi nodded immediately.
Gao Kan looked at Lin Chong again and continued: "Instructor Lin will accompany me when the time comes. When Master Lu comes out, if you pretend to have a fight with him, I will come out to persuade you."
"Yes, sir, don't worry." Lin Chong replied immediately.
After some deliberation, Yang Zhi was asked to go back to the house to rest.
In the early morning of the next day, the people and horses set off in separate groups. After leaving Sanlian Village, they went straight to the foot of Huangmen Mountain.
Gaokan was riding in a carriage, with Lin Chong and Tang Heng on the left and right.
When they arrived outside the entrance of Huangmen Mountain Village, everyone stopped.
Gao Kan opened the curtain and called Tang Hengdao: "Commander Tang, go and tell the brothers to divide the men and horses into three groups. The two groups on the left and right will surround the stronghold. The remaining group will be waiting in front."
"Yes, my subordinates take orders." Tang Heng received the military order and immediately went to make arrangements.
Then Gaokan called Lin Chong and said: "Coach Lin, ask a few people to go to the stronghold in front and call the door."
"Yes." Lin Chong accepted the order with his fists clasped, and then led a few people straight to the village gate.
When he arrived at the gate of the village, he pointed his spear in his hand and shouted: "Tell the people in the village to listen. You are all citizens of the Song Dynasty. You have no choice but to fall into the grass. You have committed the death penalty of an official. This time our army is coming to attack. I miss you and others' suffering." , I have given you a chance to survive. If you take the initiative to open the gate of the stronghold and surrender, you will face the death penalty. Otherwise, if the army presses on you, the gate of the stronghold will be broken down in an instant, and you will be dead and dismembered!"
As soon as Lin Chong finished speaking, the gate of the cottage opened.
A thunderous shout came: "Hey, where did you get the bird-pulling stuff from? Let's eat the Sajia Zen Staff first!"
I saw Lu Zhishen leading a group of small soldiers, rushing out from the village gate, and immediately approached Lin Chong.
Upon seeing this, Lin Chong quickly raised his gun and came to fight, and the two of them immediately fought together.
Guns and sticks were coming and going, as fierce as thunder, and there was danger everywhere. It was really lively.
Gao Kan was in the carriage, opened the curtain and watched for a while, and couldn't help but think: "The play was well performed."
At this time, Tang Heng dispatched good men and horses and rushed back. Hearing the fierce fight between Lin Chong and Lu Zhishen in front, he hurriedly stepped forward.
"Sir, that thief monk is so powerful. Coach Lin is afraid he won't be able to defeat him alone. How about asking his subordinates to help him?"
Hearing this, Gao Kan looked at the battlefield ahead. After hesitating for a moment, he said, "That's fine, but you have to be careful. If the enemy retreats, don't chase them. Coach Yang and the others haven't come back yet, so don't worry."
"Yes!" Tang Heng accepted the order and rushed off without saying anything.
Before he even got close, he shouted: "Teacher Lin, I'm here to help you!"
Tang Heng was seen holding a simple sword in his hand, and he was nearby in an instant. Lin Chong was raising his gun to block Lu Zhishen's Zen staff, asking him to find an opportunity and strike out with the sword.
Lu Zhishen, with the knife pointed at his head from the corner of his eye, shouted loudly and pulled the Zen staff to block it.
The three of them were fighting in a chaotic battle. Lu Zhishen was fighting one against two, but he did not lose. For a while, he could not tell who was the winner.
After fighting for half a cup of tea, Tang Heng found an opportunity and slashed Lu Zhishen with his sword. Lu Zhishen couldn't block it, so he had to stand up and dismount. Lin Chong saw this and shot straight in the face.
But Lu Zhishen shouted loudly, reached out and grabbed the spear, pulled hard, and forcefully pulled Lin Chong off his horse.
The two began to fight on foot. Lu Zhishen, who was on the ground, was even more brave. Tang Heng was on horseback and refused to join in. Seeing Lin Chong struggling, he simply dismounted to fight.
Gao Kan watched from behind and couldn't help but admire in his heart: "This Tang Heng is also a good fighter, his martial arts is so strong!"
The three people over there fought each other and had another cup of tea. Lu Zhishen was gradually showing signs of fatigue under the attack of the two men.
Suddenly, he waved his Zen staff and forced the two of them back. Without saying a word, he turned around and retreated to the village gate. The soldiers behind him immediately stepped forward to stop Lin Chong and Tang Heng from pursuing.
At this time, Tang Heng became red-eyed, completely forgetting Gao Kan's instructions, and was about to pursue him.
Seeing this, Gao Kan hurriedly stepped out of the carriage and shouted: "Don't chase the poor bandits, come back first!"
Tang Heng stopped when he heard Gao Kan's shout.
