When Zhong Cong saw him like this, he was worried that it would be unlucky for him to die beside him, so he naturally did not persist.
Several common people came to Shi Songzhi's home and asked him for advice. Shi Songzhi, with the support of his wife, came to the living room and met them.
When everyone saw Shi Songzhi, they were shocked. They saw that he was really ill. His face was dark, his eyes were dull, and he was weak. He coughed violently from time to time. Those who only coughed were worried, fearing that he would not be able to get the breath up and cough directly.
gone.
Several common people explained their purpose of coming, but Shi Songzhi said feebly, "It's because you respect me that some of my brothers came to see me, so I will say a few words of good for you."
Chief Zhong is a disciple of a saint. He knows etiquette and solar terms. He will not make things difficult for you. Just be obedient and don't think too much."
The meaning of Shi Songzhi's words is clear, that is, you should not think about dealing with Zhong Cong. No matter who Zhong Cong is, ordinary people cannot deal with him.
After hearing this, one person was unhappy and said: "Mr. Shi, we respect you for being knowledgeable and a descendant of a saint, so we asked you to come and give us advice. Now you actually say such things. Didn't you read all those books in vain? Saint
My teaching is to teach you to be wise and protect yourself?"
Another person said: "Sir, the officials are benevolent and have distributed fields to us. This is a good thing that has never happened before. We are all looking forward to it. Who wants to be disturbed by Zhong Cong? We all hate him."
"Yes, yes, we all hate him so much. Sir, please give us some advice."
Facing the people's prayers, Shi Songzhi still looked sick. He kept coughing and wanted to speak, but it was difficult to speak. He couldn't speak three sentences for a long time, and no one could understand what he was saying.
In desperation, the people finally left.
After the people left, Shi Songzhi returned to the bedroom with the support of his wife. As soon as the door was closed, he, who looked sick just now, washed his face, washed away the makeup, and regained his true colors and became energetic.
His wife was puzzled and said: "Lang Jun, the people have been dissatisfied with Zhong Cong for a long time. Now that Zhong Cong has been defeated, Lang Jun has just mobilized the people. Then he will not only do things for the people, but also share the worries of the court. Why not?"
Shi Songzhi chuckled lightly and said: "Madam, look at the people who came to marry me today. There are carpenters, vegetable sellers, waiters in shops, and gangsters on the street. There are all kinds of people.
If we really want to deal with Zhong Cong, the most taboo thing about such a big thing is that there are too many people and too many eyes. Believe it or not, if my husband doesn’t say a word well today, Zhong Cong will turn around and order someone to kill him.”
His wife was so surprised that she couldn't help but tremble, and she admired her husband's caution even more.
At night, Shi Songzhi quietly walked out of the city in the dark and took a small road to find the mountains outside the city.
There is a bandit den on the mountain, which has been entrenched here for five or six years. Shi Songzhi once had a relationship with the leader of their village.
Before he went up the mountain, Shi Songzhi was discovered by the bandits. He identified himself and then said: "Please inform the master that Shi Songzhi is here to see me and discuss important matters with him."
The bandits tied him up and took him up the mountain, and then reported it to the big boss Ge Dahai.
Ge Dahai heard this and knew that Shi Songzhi had a reputation for talent, so he naturally met him.
As soon as they met, Shi Songzhi said: "Master, the student here is offering a fortune to the master. I wonder if the master dares to take it?"
"Wealth, what kind of wealth? We are all wanted criminals by the government. We hide in the mountains every day and don't dare to move. How can we get wealth?"
Ge Dahai was obviously used to the scene of scholars talking about wealth and wealth but keeping silent about governing the country. He looked indifferent and replied contemptuously.
Shi Songzhi was not angry, and said: "Zhong Cong rebelled and slaughtered all the county government officials. Now the imperial court sent heavenly troops to suppress him. In the first battle, Zhong Cong was defeated and lost most of his troops. Now anyone with a discerning eye can tell Zhong Cong at a glance.
Defeat is inevitable.
If at this time the head of the family takes the brothers from the mountain to help the army to annihilate Zhong Cong, there is no need to worry that the court will not give out a reward, and the brothers can return to the right path, and there is no need to hide all day long, because they have a home and cannot return."
Ge Dahai was tempted, but he did not dare to agree easily. He said: "Zhong Cong has tens of thousands of troops. Even if more than half of them are lost, there are still five or six thousand people. My village only has a few dozen people. How can it be his?"
opponent?"
Shi Songzhi smiled slightly and said calmly: "Master, don't underestimate yourself. You must know that if you use your power just right, dozens of people can make a big difference."
Ge Dahai was silent and looked at Shi Songzhi with a faint look.
Shi Songzhi looked at him calmly and confidently, without evading at all. His calmness and calmness made Ge Dahai even more excited.
Finally Ge Dahai asked: "What do you want me to do?"
After hearing this, Shi Song felt confident and became more confident, saying: "The officers and soldiers are coming with great force. They wiped out thousands of Zhong Cong's rebels in one battle, which shows their combat power.
Now the government troops only need to repair for a few days, and they will definitely arrive at the city. Pengze City will definitely be undefendable by then. The students can see this, and naturally Zhong Cong can also see it.
Therefore, the students expected that before the arrival of the army, Zhong Cong must have quietly escaped with his troops, and now, he must have been collecting gold and silver, selecting elite troops, and preparing for his escape."
Ge Dahai stood up, thoughtfully, and considered his words carefully, "Then what?"
"It's very simple. If Zhong Cong wants to escape safely, he must send people to stay in the city for a period of time to cover his smooth escape. This requires a lot of manpower.
At this time, if the master takes someone to defect, he will definitely accept him. And in order to show his respect and attract other people to defect, Zhong Cong will personally receive the master. At that time, the master can capture him alone and wait for the official.
When the army arrives, great success will be achieved."
"This matter is so important. If you don't do anything right, my brothers and I will die. How can you expect me to trust you? If you are instigated by someone to deceive us, wouldn't we be doomed?"
Although what Shi Songzhi said is reasonable, it seems that it is not difficult to do it. After all, Ge Dahai is a bandit. It is not difficult to gain Zhong Cong's trust and it is not difficult to meet him.
But it's unclear whether Shi Songzhi's motives were impure and he was instigated by someone behind the scenes to take credit for his crimes by borrowing the village's heads.
Moreover, if the news of such an important matter leaks out beforehand, then if he takes people to pretend to defect, he will be asking for death.
"The boss doesn't believe in students, so it's easy to handle."
Shi Songzhi said without changing his expression, then walked up to the young bandit, stretched out his hand to him, and said, "I dare you to ask my brother to lend me a knife."
The little bandit didn't know whether he should borrow it or not, and looked at Ge Dahai.
Ge Dahai nodded, and the little bandit lent the knife to Shi Songzhi.