"It has been five years since I reported it to the head of the family."
The man named Zhang Ren held his fists respectfully and said.
"My Zhang family has been operating in Jiangzhou for many years. We don't expect to be able to cover the sky with one hand. We only hope that our people can live and work in peace. We originally planned to buy an official position in the court, but now it seems like the moon in the mirror. Zhang Ren, now there is a secret.
Are you willing to do what I ask you to do?"
"Zhang Ren is just a member of a distant branch of the clan. He was promoted by the family master and carefully cultivated to be where he is today. I am willing to go to pieces to repay the family master for his kindness!"
"Okay, very good! This matter is very important. You can only succeed and not fail. If you fail, do you know what to do?"
The head of the Zhang family's voice turned sinister.
"Understood, I am willing to die to repay the master of the family!"
A trace of determination flashed in Zhang Ren's eyes!
…
"Fifty thousand taels?"
Zhou Yuanfu said in surprise.
"Yes, it's a total of fifty thousand taels. I've already ordered people to move it to the backyard."
Cui Niubi chuckled.
"This family is really rich, but it seems that I will still be short of it!"
Zhou Yuanfu was a little frustrated.
It turned out that the head of the Zhang family had contacted outside the city, and Yan Pu quickly sent the news. Cui Niupi had been in charge of contacting Yan Pu. The two of them calculated it and decided to use it. So the gold and silver originally sent to the camp outside the city
, was quietly intercepted and transferred to Zhou Yuanfu.
"Hey, brother, don't be upset. This old boy still owes us 80,000 taels. I will send someone to pay for it right away."
Cui Niupi was very happy when he talked about this.
"Don't worry, we'll talk about it tomorrow after we show off our power. We also have all the letters about the collusion between the Zhang family and those outside the city. Let's put on a big show tomorrow!"
…
Outside the city, the two armies faced each other.
Cao Qian also took action personally. He heard about Zhou Yuanfu and Zhao Jin's jealousy over a woman in a restaurant. He felt uneasy, so he wanted to mediate.
"The thieves have mobilized their entire army today. It looks like they are going to fight us to the death. Are the two generals confident?"
Cao Qian asked tentatively.
"Although my soldiers have not been recruited for a long time, their momentum is like a rainbow and they will definitely defeat the thieves in one fell swoop. Please don't worry, Grand Administrator!"
Zhou Yuanfu said with his fists clasped, and as he spoke, he quietly glanced towards the tower, where Ganmei stood alone in plain clothes. When he saw Zhou Yuanfu looking up, he hurriedly waved.
"Master Taishou, the soldiers I am leading this time are all elite soldiers, and the rice thieves are all just people who want to sell their heads by inserting bids, so there is nothing to worry about!"
Zhao Jin was not willing to be outdone in tit-for-tat. He had just seen the two of them flirting with each other, and hatred suddenly arose in his heart. Zhou Yuanfu, today is the day you die!
"Since both generals have such ambitions, I don't dare to hide my clumsiness. How about we attack in three directions? General Zhou will take the left, General Zhao will attack the right, and I will lead the troops under my command as the central army. The three of us will
Attack on the road and kill all the bandits!"
After all, Cao Qian is old, and there is no ambiguity in getting along with Xini.
"The prefect is already old, so you can leave the task of killing the thieves to me. No need for three methods, I will lead my own troops to defeat the thieves!"
Zhou Yuanfu advised that he had already ordered Cui Niubi to contact the other side. These rice thieves would also be his soldiers in the future. How could he be willing to kill them all?
"Why do you need to take action at this time? If I, Zhao Jin, take action, we will definitely win! Some people, relying on a few stragglers, want to make meritorious deeds. It is simply wishful thinking."
Zhao Jin said with a gun and a stick.
"Oh, General Zhao's words are reasonable. Then please ask General Zhao to kill the thieves first. If General Zhao cannot win, it won't be too late for me to come again."
Zhou Yuanfu did not argue with him, but suddenly changed the subject and said.
Zhao Jin was caught off guard. The words of the head of the Zhang family were still in his ears. Today, the rice thief on the other side took the money to fight for his life. Even if he went up to win, he would win miserably. This Zhou Yuanfu looked so kind and honest, but his heart was really bad.
"I am a guest army, and you are the main army. If I go to attack the thieves first, I am afraid I will lose the face of your Bajun soldiers, so you should go first."
"Okay, I'll come first. I'll come first. Don't be so nagging."
Zhou Yuanfu said happily.
Zhao Jin felt a sudden tremor in his heart. Zhou Yuanfu was also very erratic this time. I'm afraid there was some fraud involved.
Cao Qian looked on with cold eyes. He heard that Zhao Jin was considered the leader of the Zhao family in Shu County. How could he be so worried about gains and losses and disappointed? He sighed silently when he thought of this.
…
"General Zhang, look at the situation on the other side, it's your turn. Remember, do as I say!"
Yan Pu said to Zhang Wei with a smile.
Zhang Wei had a sullen face, still unconvinced, "Brother is confused, why is Mr. Yan also confused? Are our 10,000 elite soldiers bound to be defeated this time?"
"We must defeat! The Banzhen barbarians have taken refuge with Zhou Yuanfu, and we have nothing to rely on. If the barbarians and Zhou Yuanfu attack in two directions, no, if we include the Hanzhong officers and soldiers, and attack in three directions, then our Five Pecks of Rice Sect will no longer be able to
Existence. Although Zhou Yuanfu is not a human master, his brothers are really powerful! For the current plan, it is better to cooperate with them."
Yan Pu felt helpless. He knew very well the principle of choosing the lesser of two powers.
Zhang Wei sighed and rode forward.
"Hey, listen to the officers and soldiers on the opposite side. They fight but don't fight, and surrender but don't surrender. What's the point?"
Zhang Wei shouted loudly.
The bickering between Zhou Yuanfu and the others has ended.
Zhou Yuanfu rode out on his horse and shouted loudly: "Ignorant little thief, I am Zhou Yuanfu from Hedong. How dare you fight me to the death!"
Zhang Wei was angry when he heard this, but he did not dare to ruin Zhang Lu's important event. He could only recall the words taught by Yan Pu before, pretending to stutter and said in surprise: "Zhou Yuanfu? Are you a direct descendant of General Xiliu after Jianghou of Han Dynasty?
"
"Exactly!"
Zhou Yuanfu felt extremely happy at this time, and even stroked his non-existent beard.
Zhang Wei was even more disgusted when he saw it. Zhao Jin over there was even more disgusted when he saw Zhou Yuanfu doing this. Only Gan Mei at the top of the city looked at the battlefield with interest as if watching a show. At this time, Zhou Yuanfu was majestic. On the other hand,
The generals of the thief army are as straight as clowns.
"It turns out that it's General Zhou who is in front of you. Please forgive me for being in armor and not being able to perform the ceremony properly!"
Zhang Wei clasped his fists and covered his face and said, he had scolded Zhou Yuanfu and Yan Pu a thousand times in his heart. What are these words? I, Zhang Wei, will not show my face in front of the two armies in the future. It is too embarrassing.
"Easy to say, easy to say. Since you know my name, why don't you lead your troops and retreat quickly?"
Zhou Yuanfu continued to pretend.
Over there, Cui Niubi just laughed in a low voice. This rhetoric was agreed upon by him and Yan Pu, and now he sounded very pleased with himself.
Guan Yu and Zhang Liao were both informed, but they always respected Zhou Yuanfu in their hearts, so they didn't find it very ridiculous.
Pei Yuanshao couldn't help it. He kept talking loudly and kept saying: "This, this, this battle doesn't need to be fought? Is the eldest brother so famous?"
"Hey, since you haven't been here for the past six months, my eldest brother has already gained such a great reputation. I want you to open your eyes today."
Cui Niubi stepped forward and said with a smile.
Over there, Zhao Jin glanced at this side with disgust, "How can we smile playfully on the battlefield? Why don't we retreat quickly?!"
Guan Yu narrowed his eyes slightly and struck the ground with the Qinglong Yanyue Sword in his palm. Suddenly the red rabbit horse raised its four hooves and neighed.
Zhang Liao also waved the spear in his hand several times.
Seeing this, Zhao Jin could only pretend to turn a blind eye.
The two people on the court were still exchanging words.
"General Zhou, although I admire your reputation, I dare not retreat privately if my life is at stake. I hope General Zhou will forgive you."
Zhang Wei said with a bitter face.
The rice thieves officers and soldiers over there were all whispering. It was a strange battle today, and the two hostile generals were chatting about everyday things. Should we sit down for a while, eat some dry food, drink some water or something.
"You can't help yourself, but I also have my life in my hands. I advise you to abandon the darkness and turn to the light. From now on, you can come under my tent. From now on, high officials can sit and horses can ride. Wouldn't it be great! Hahaha!"
Zhou Yuanfu cursed in his heart as he spoke, this Cui Niubi was used to being weird, thinking of so many convoluted words.
"The general's kindness to me is higher than the sky and deeper than the sea. Although I am very willing to defect to the general, my ten thousand brothers will not agree! Please forgive me, general!"
Zhang Wei bowed his hands and said.
The soldiers of the rice thief are not clear about the situation. This guard is usually very brave, but they don't know why he is so weak today. It's really embarrassing to make trouble against our 10,000 brothers!
"What's the point of fighting but not fighting, surrendering but not surrendering!"