"This King of Pigs, Zheng Zhi, really lives up to his name."
Shen Tang never likes to judge a person by his or her reputation, but the Zheng brothers are definitely an exception.
Zheng Qiao and Zheng Zhi are truly blood brothers.
The two of them are essentially the same.
Zheng Qiao allowed the soldiers to burn, kill, and loot, and Zheng Zhi also allowed the animals under his tent to run wild, taking people's food, property, and killing people, including their wives and daughters. The sergeants killed people and beheaded them with white blades, and they were all unarmed. Ordinary people were killed until their swords curled up. The ravines outside the city were filled with corpses, and the stench of corpses rose to the sky.
Looking at the corpses piled high one after another, Shen Tang's face was darker than ever before, and murderous aura lingered around him. He wished he could kill all the murderers with his sword! When the rebels withdrew, they did not forget to set fire to the people. of residential houses.
Flames soared into the sky, dyeing the sky red!
Black smoke covers the ground, and the chickens and dogs are silent!
Is this the end?
No, it's not over yet!
Shen Tang went to a meeting and heard that the looted ancestral graves of wealthy families had been dug up, and the bones were randomly thrown into the wilderness. If anyone stopped them, they would all be killed. Although digging up people's ancestral graves is also a way to make money, But in broad daylight, it is rare for someone to not even cover up his face with a fig leaf. When everyone in the Alliance Army heard this, they even slapped the table and cursed, spitting.
It was as if they were the ones whose ancestral graves were being dug up.
Gu Chi curled his lips secretly - as long as the Zheng brothers were human beings, it was not their turn for these people to jump up and down.
He came closer and asked, "How are Mr. Shen prepared?"
Rebels from all over the country were like locusts crossing the border. They walked away, leaving a mess without anyone to clean up. The Alliance Army did not want to take over. Everyone made a tacit agreement not to mention this matter.
Shen Tang muttered: "Just do your best."
After saying that, he continued to drink tea with his head down.
After drinking tea to last until the end of today's conference, everyone left in twos and threes, except Shen Tang who sat at his seat and did not move.
Seeing this, leader Wu Xian asked: "Brother Shen Xian, is there something wrong?"
Shen Tang went straight to the point.
Ask Alliance Leader Wu Xian how to resettle the surviving people.
"They are now homeless, with no food, no money, and no shelter. Once we leave, we are afraid that we will be targeted by bandits and we will not be able to survive."
Leader Wu Xian felt a sudden change in his heart, but still had a smile on his face: "Brother Shen Xian, this matter is not urgent. I will send someone to come up with the charter as soon as possible for the brotherhood."
Shen Tang is a poor bachelor and is not afraid of wearing shoes on his bare feet, but Wu Xian, the leader of the alliance, has a big business and far more financial, material and manpower than anyone else. Overall, it is best for him to take over. Even if the alliance army engages in "crowdfunding", Alliance leader Wu Xian was also unavoidable from receiving a big blow.
Shen Tang asked: "How long is the fastest?"
Leader Wu Xian: "..."
The smile on his face became more and more embarrassing.
He hesitated: "Well, there must be a few days."
He said: "There's no rush, there's no rush."
However, Shen Tang broke the casserole and asked the truth.
"What day is it?"
Leader Wu Xian: "..."
He doubted whether Shen Tang was really stupid or fake.
Didn't you see that no one wanted to take this hot potato?
It's not that these people are unsympathetic.
But it's about being helpless.
Fighting is the most expensive activity.
Leader Wu Xian also came because of the profit (the national seal), but now he wants the national seal but no national seal, and he wants food and grass but no food and grass. He only has the so-called "military merit". The key is that for this "military merit", he has to go to Zheng Qiao Only then can he cash it in. He is losing money every day when he opens his eyes.
It’s not that I can’t afford the loss…
But even that little family fortune can't afford lavish spending.
Alliance leader Wu Xian is under so much pressure, not to mention other leaders of small forces? They recruit people to fight, and they already have so many mouths to feed. How about another group of people, and they won't be destitute?
Most of those who survived were old, weak, women and children who were lucky enough to survive. The young and middle-aged had long been forcibly taken away by the rebels. This group of old, weak, women and children were basically equivalent to walking cooking machines, and their productivity was far inferior to that of young and strong. It's a burden.
So everyone agreed tacitly not to mention this matter.
Who would have thought that Shen Tang, a stupid young man, would bring it up.
Leader Wu Xian had a smile on his face.
Secretly, I started to have a headache.
Shen Tang sighed: "Is the leader in trouble?"
Leader Wu Xian climbed up the pole and began to suffer miserably - Shen Tang's tent had only more than two hundred people, so there was no pressure to support such a small number of people with that small amount of money, but he had to spend "ten thousand" to eat under his tent. For work units, the economic pressure is not of the same order of magnitude.
Summarize--
"Unless Brother Yu refuses, there is really nothing we can do to help." Leader Wu Xian was worried that Shen Tang would bring it up in front of everyone next time and offend a large number of people, so he deliberately reminded him, "Brother Shen Xian said some things to Brother Yu. It’s okay, but if other interested people find out, it’s easy to be hated..."
Shen Tang shook his head: "That's not what I meant."
Leader Wu Xian raised his eyebrows, not knowing why, so he cautiously asked Shen Tang, "Then, what does Brother Shen Xian mean..."
Shen Tang: "Leave all these people to me."
Leader Wu Xian and Gu Chi looked at her in shock.
The former was worried that Shen Tang did not know the importance of the matter, so he persuaded him: "Brother Shen Xian, do you know how many people there are? Three to four thousand old, weak, women and children! They cannot go to the battlefield like young men, and they are not in a hurry to work in the fields. Young people must go there, purely It’s a waste of food!”
The latter looked at her with worried eyes.
Shen Tang said calmly: "I know."
Leader Wu Xian repeatedly confirmed with Shen Tang: "You know?"
Shen Tang: "Yes."
Leader Wu Xian asked again: "Do you know the importance?"
Shen Tang said: "Yes."
Leader Wu Xian was not optimistic. He knew how much Shen Tang owned - that day, Li Li led more than a hundred people, pushing a large cart and a small cart to drive a group of chubby pigs. That kind of assets was worth more than a hundred people. It is said that you can live a healthy life, but with the addition of three to four thousand old, weak, women and children who have no time to give birth, Kuanquan Sosou can only survive for less than half a month! What should you do after less than half a month?
He sighed: "Let Brother Yu think about it."
Someone jumped out to pick up this mess that no one picked up. He had no reason to refuse, but he couldn't just push it out just because of one person, especially when this person was Shen Tang. Shen Tang was still young, so uninformed outsiders would think it was... It's because I have a bad heart and deceives others.
After leaving the camp, Gu Chi said: "Mr. Shen is being reckless. We should discuss this matter with Qi Yuanliang and Chu Wuhui..."
Shen Tang said: "Do what you think is right."
Gu Chi said "Huh" in confusion.
Shen Tang said with a smile: "I think what I did is right, so I did it. Even if I discuss it with Yuan Liang and the others, I will stick to my opinion. That's what I told Xiao Linfeng a few days ago, I should give it to him She sets a good example."
Gu Chi: "How to solve the problem of food?"
Shen Tang pointed to himself: "Have you forgotten my words?"
Gu Chi naturally did not forget it.
only--
You can't let Shen Tang supply everything.
It's not a problem either.
Furthermore——
Gu Chi couldn't help pouring cold water on Shen Tang: "Not everyone is willing to follow you. Some people would rather stick to their homeland than leave their hometown, let alone a place as chaotic and dangerous as Heyin. Shen Lang can Be mentally prepared.”
Shen Tang waved his hand casually: "I know."
She is just a walking cake, not a walking piece of gold and silver jewelry, nor is she liked by everyone. Shen Tang is self-aware.
"Shen Lang, have you figured out how to convince Qi Yuanliang and the others?"
Gu Chi had a premonition.
If Qi Shan knew about this, he would probably be blamed.
Shen Tang was in high spirits: "Isn't this simple?"
She is good at fooling Qi Shan and Chu Yao.
The reason was ready - if she wanted to leave these people, she would have reason to leave the Alliance Army in advance and go to Heyin to settle down. It would be difficult for everyone in the Alliance Army to stop her. Then she waited for Gu Ren's recommendation and naturally took Heyin into her bag.
otherwise--
What excuse did Shen Tang use to leave early?
Even if she wanted to leave, the Alliance Army might not be willing to let her go easily - they were also afraid that Gong Xi Qiu would lead his troops to fight back.
This matter was concluded the next day.
During the meeting, Alliance Leader Wu Xian brought this matter up and asked for everyone's opinions - although no one wanted these three or four thousand people, they were nominally rescued by the Alliance Army. If they were "divided", they would have to be The Allies agreed unanimously.
As soon as this statement came out, everyone was shocked.
They all looked at Shen Tang, some with admiration, some with surprise, some looking at fools, and some with confusion.
What's the picture?
Are these three or four thousand drags going to work or shit?
and--
Someone tactfully reminded Shen Tang that it would cost a huge fortune to accept these people. If his family is not rich enough, it is better not to be thankless.
If Shen Tang had a family, he wouldn't have only two or three hundred people under his command. Don't look back and be unable to support these people. If things go wrong, your own reputation will be ruined, and the gains outweigh the losses.
In response to these voices, Shen Tang responded one by one: "I have a small amount of money in my family, so I can bite the bullet and survive for two or three months. I am also prepared to borrow some grain and grass from you guys. As long as I can survive the spring plowing next year, I will be able to recover... …”
Everyone: "..."
Leader Wu Xian: ‘…’
They had to suspect that Shen Tang's real purpose in asking these people was to use this as an excuse to borrow food from them. Everyone suddenly had the illusion that they were feeding the dog with good intentions - they were worried that Shen Tang's family was not rich enough, and Shen Tang was staring at their granary???
The atmosphere fell into a strange state for a moment.
It wasn't until Gu Ren spoke up that he broke it.
He said: "Although Mr. Gu's family is not rich, he really admires Master Shen's compassion and is willing to lend him two hundred stones of food and grass."
Others were reminded and spoke out one after another.
Instead of waiting for Shen Tang to come to the door and "lion's big mouth", why not be generous and borrow it yourself. The size of the number is determined by yourself, and Shen Tang won't be able to ask again. You can give me a little, I can give you a little, it all depends on your heart. Shen Tang asked Qi Please help me write it down.
Come back and deliver the IOU to your door.
After settling this matter, Shen Tang took advantage of the situation and proposed that he would take people to Heyin in advance. The reason was also ready-the She King rebels had completely withdrawn from Sibao County and there was no sign of coming back. The situation gradually stabilized and he stayed. It doesn't make much sense either.
Leader Wu Xian frowned and asked: "So urgent?"
Shen Tang sighed sadly.
She didn't want to either.
But bringing so many old and weak women and children is not suitable for accompanying the army at all. It will only hinder the progress of the army. Furthermore, the situation on Heyin's side is not good. He must go there as soon as possible to check the situation and stabilize it, and race against time to avoid missing out. Spring plowing.
If she missed the spring plowing and had no harvest for a year, she couldn't continue to be shameless and borrow food from everyone, right?
Leader Wu Xian was speechless when he heard this.
Shen Tang's reasons are indeed well founded.
If you continue to force it, it will appear that you have ulterior motives.
At this point, everyone in the Alliance Army had no choice but to let him go.
But-
After all, we all have been fighting side by side for a month. Shen Tang left early, so he should give them a practice banquet.
As for whether they said goodbye sincerely or used Shen Tang as an excuse to hold a banquet for fun, only they and Gu Chi probably know.
Gu Chi heard Shen Tang complaining in his heart.
He smiled and said, "Mr. Shen wants to know?"
Shen Tang gritted his teeth: "No, I don't want to know."
They are all plastic flowers, and you can tell the authenticity at a glance.
Everyone dispersed, Qin Li was thoughtful.
Leader Wu Xian turned around and saw that his confidant had a frown on his face, and asked with concern: "Is Qin Qing troubled?"
Qin Li said: "Something's not right."
"Something's not right?"
Qin Li had an expression that said, "I really don't understand." "When did that guy Qi Yuanliang change his taste? Find such a sincere, simple, kind and enthusiastic husband? Don't they all say, 'Birds of a feather flock together'? Follow. I wish Yuanliang could get along with such a good person..."
Taking in these old, weak, women and children is a thankless job, but it doesn't look like Qi Yuanliang's behavior.
If something goes wrong, there must be a monster!
Listening to Qin Li's daily prayers, leader Wu Xian burst into laughter: "Qin Qing, you have been bitten by a snake once and have been afraid of well ropes for ten years. Brother Shen Xian is young, how can you have complicated thoughts? You are a young man. , it has always been like this. The younger you are, the less afraid of trouble you are, and you are a brave and heroic person. You are full of passion and courage, and you cannot bear to see the old, weak, women and children suffering in front of your eyes..."
He agrees that praying for good is not a good person.
But what Shen Tang said...
This young man is indeed a kind man.
If not, he would not have known that Gong Xiqiu was a powerful enemy and would have taken risks to save people from Gong Xiqiu again and again.
Because Shen Tang rescued Zhao Feng, Alliance Leader Wu Xian's favorability towards her has remained high, but Qin Li could not get rid of his suspicion so easily. He always felt that something was wrong. Alliance Leader Wu Xian could only say: "Qin Qing, don't worry, it's righteous." I will follow them to Heyin."
If something goes wrong, Zhao Feng will reply.
When Qin Li heard this, he could only temporarily suppress his discomfort.
Nodding: "Yeah."
When Shen Tang returned, he stamped the IOU with his own inscription, and asked Chu Yao and the others to send the IOU over and transport the food back. It was expected to be completed in two or three days, and they would set off at that time.
This thing is making a lot of noise.
Captain Yang, who was recovering from his injuries, also heard it.
He looked at Shen Tang in surprise, as if he didn't recognize her overnight, and his expression was a little awkward.
"Why are you doing this?"
Shen Tang was puzzled: "Is this bad?"
Captain Yang: "It's thankless."
His feelings towards Shen Tang are very complicated.
There is hatred, there is admiration, there is appreciation...
Shen Tang stole tax money and killed many of his sergeants, but the remaining sergeants all relied on Shen Tang to survive, even their own lives - even though he was alone, it would be better to be alive than dead. But he is indeed alive now.
Duwei Yang's personal ethics were lacking, but his major principles were unambiguous.
Hatred is hatred, kindness is kindness.
He can still tell the difference clearly.
We also know the financial difficulties Shen Tang will face.
He sighed: "That batch of tax money should be able to be relieved for a while. If it is still not enough, my old face still has some weight. Although I have offended many people over the years, I still have some old friendships, and I can get rid of them even if I put my old face aside." Borrowed a batch of aid."
