Chapter 721 Wu Yong: How can you miss a good thing like earning money to go to the mountains?
"We are Amway..."
"Pfft!"
"You dare to kill officers and soldiers..."
"Pfft!"
"Spare your life! Spare your life!!"
"These are dressed as personal guards and are here to ask questions!"
Everyone knows that this is a group of soldiers and bandits, but just as the other party comes out to block the road and robs, it has to dress up, so both parties must understand it tacitly.
Those who try to survive by exposing their identities often die the quickest, leaving three or four people behind in the end. They are all well-armed and well-armed. They look at first glance to be of high status, and they know what to say and what not to say.
Li Yan stretched out his hand to comfort Shi Cong, who was still feeling unsatisfied, and looked down at the bodyguards who were lying on the ground: "The elite soldiers of Daming Mansion surrounded and suppressed the bandits in Baishawu, and then asked you to replace them. Is there such a thing?"
The guard raised his head, and could only see the long and graceful neck of the horse, and the majestic voice that seemed to come from the sky. He lowered his head, and saw the cold gun head hanging on the side of the horse, dripping with blood.
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This god-like power made him tremble, and he started pouring beans into the bamboo tube: "It's true! Wang Jiying, the military supervisor of Daming Prefecture, was born in the Zhending Wang family and is the second son of the current head of the Wang family. He is known as a soldier and arrogant.
He is domineering, our section is in command... our boss all obeys him!"
Li Yan said: "So, the support of the Zhending Wang family is behind Baishawu?"
The personal guards nodded repeatedly: "The den of thieves who can rob the officialdom have the Wang family's care behind them, and those who are disobedient have long been wiped out..."
Li Yan understood: "Tell me the names of each thief leader."
The guards began to report the names of the bandits: "Yeyundu's 'Dividing Rhinoceros' Chang Guang, Taohuashan's 'Little Taisui' Xiang Lei, Umbrella Mountain's 'Ghost Scheming' Hou Tong, Erlongshan's 'Golden Eyed Tiger' Deng Long..."
I didn’t recognize most of them until this Deng Long.
This person was exactly the one who was killed by Cao Zheng and helped Lu Zhishen in the original plot. Later, Yang Zhi and Wu Song joined the gang one after another, making Erlong Mountain the most powerful mountain besides Liang Mountain.
The fact that the Wang family can make so many thieves obediently shows that the Northern Army still has some elite troops. In more than ten years, the official plot of Water Margin will begin, and the court's laws will become increasingly corrupt. These mountains will be out of control, and then there will be "lawsuits"
If you rely on the army to capture and robber officials, you will not be able to arrest them."
There is no worst, only worse.
Li Yan said: "Then why did Wang Jiying kill the bandits and take credit?"
The guard said: "I heard that a commander surnamed Lin came from the capital and strictly ordered not to kill good people to take credit for it. Only then did Wangdu Supervisor suppress the bandits in Baishawu and take credit for it..."
Li Yan raised his brows slightly, as if he had eaten melon, it was his own fault.
Although Lin Yuanjing was a little salty, he was an upright man and naturally hated the act of killing good people and taking credit. However, by making such a big fuss, he was probably involved in a political struggle and became a pawn used by others to suppress local powerful people.
After asking for some more details and asking several other guards to verify them, Suo Chao took them down to deal with them. Lu Junyi came to his side and whispered: "Brother, the Wang family tree has deep roots and is not easy to mess with!"
Li Yan said: "Where is your Lu family?"
Lu Junyi smiled bitterly and said: "It is true that my father is a member of the richest family, but in terms of power and influence, Hebei is far from being able to speak for us, the Lu family."
"Wen has the Han family in Xiangzhou. The Han family has been a powerful family in Xiangzhou for generations. More than half of the land in Xiangzhou has the surname Han, and its influence has long spread throughout Hebei."
"Wu Youzhending, the Wang family, has been an official in the Northern Army for generations. He has promoted many middle and low-level generals. Once he offends them, no matter how great his achievements are, they will all be wiped out."
"Of course, now the Northern Army has no chance to make meritorious deeds, but a skinny camel is bigger than a horse..."
Li Yan nodded slightly: "Wen is Han Zhongxian from 'Xiang Three Emperors Supporting Two Masters', and Wu is Wang Wugong from 'Xianggong, the Black King'. Hebei is really wonderful."
Lu Junyi looked worried. In the past, he was not afraid of tigers as a newborn and would do anything if he refused. Now that he recalled his father's flattery to all parties in the past, he realized how difficult these real local snakes were.
Li Yan looked at him and asked again: "How does it compare to the high-ranking gentry of the Tang Dynasty?"
Lu Junyi was startled: "Of course it's not as good as that."
Li Yan smiled and said: "That's okay!"
These two families were already at the top of the civil and military circles, but compared with the aristocratic families of the previous dynasty, they were still insignificant. The social resources occupied by the high-ranking gentry could be said to have penetrated into all aspects, and could even completely replace the ruling effect of the imperial court in local areas.
Once the imperial power of the Tang Dynasty went against an aristocratic family, the result would be that the decrees could not be sent to the states and counties. No matter how good the plans made by the ministers were, it would be of no use if the subordinates did not cooperate.
By the Song Dynasty, internal governance was highly valued, and local wealthy families were extremely wary. Social classes changed very frequently. There were also noble families in the past, but they could no longer reach the level of high-ranking noble families.
Otherwise, Wang Jiying would not have to worry about suppression at all and would just go his own way. After all, he would no longer have the same power as a local emperor before, and would have many more worries.
Therefore, what Lu Junyi saw was the power of the Wang family and the Han family, while what Li Yan saw was the strong external and internal leaders of these families: "When soldiers come, they will be blocked, and when water comes, the earth will cover them up. Don't worry!"
Infected by his confidence, Lu Junyi also smiled again: "Listen to brother!"
When the two of them were talking, Suo Chao had already begun to organize people to move the corpses. It was not a problem to be blocked on the official road. They were more likely to cause diseases if they were piled together. It seemed that the only option was to dig a hole and bury them.
Compared to simply killing the bandits, this aspect is more of a headache.
And the convoy began to move forward, and the people inside tried their best to not look sideways, and passed through the area strewn with corpses with fear.
"So much murderous intent... But in today's world, it takes people like this to achieve great things!"
Zhang Yu looked at the bloody traces of corpses being dragged on the ground. The foul smell of blood filled his nostrils, and his chest couldn't help but he was pleasantly surprised. He was even more grateful for the alliance between the two parties.
As he said before, as long as you travel north and south these days, you can't avoid being harassed by bandits. If you have a bodyguard with you, you can use some money to persuade the bandits to fight off, or even fight them off, but it's not the other way around.
Killed to pieces.
In today's world, having such a powerful person around gives you an unparalleled sense of security.
But looking at the sky, Zhang Yu frowned again.
The distances between the inns are all calculated, especially for such a huge convoy, which is not something that ordinary restaurants can accommodate. A large inn is required. It was delayed for several hours in the middle, and it will definitely not be able to catch up with the next inn.
Li Yan was also considering this question: "Is there a nearby village where I can stay?"
The escort who was familiar with the journey stepped forward and replied: "There are many villages, but it is difficult to accommodate the entire convoy. I'm afraid we will have to sleep outside tonight."
Li Yan said: "The weather is cold, the carriages and horses are tired, and many people may fall ill if they rest outdoors. It's better to find a place... Come with me!"
Lion Cong was leading the way as if he was walking in front, and the direction of the convoy began to deviate from the official road.
The escort became more and more frightened as he walked forward, but couldn't help but step forward and said: "Master Lin, the place we are going to seems to be Baishawu, a den of thieves!"
Li Yan nodded: "We are just going to Baishawu, don't worry, your escort chief is inside and has the situation under control."
When the sun began to set and the convoy arrived at the foot of the fortress, the suspension bridge was quickly lowered, and Hua Rong, Shi Qian and Wang Si came out to greet them.
After the convoy entered, the suspension bridge was raised again and the gate of the fort was closed. Everyone looked at the inside of the fort and couldn't help but secretly gasp.
Li Yan comforted him and said, "This fortress is located in an important location. Now that the banditry has subsided for the time being, it's okay to take a rest here. You can each lead your team, find a place to stay, light up the fire, and stay vigilant."
"yes!"
Thinking of not having to endure the cold outside tonight, everyone suddenly became happy and dispersed.
At this moment, Wu Yong came over, waving his feather fan, cupped his hands and said, "Congratulations to Mr. Lin on your victory."
Li Yan smiled: "Professor Wu has a keen eye, and the bandits and bandits have been quelled, so this place can be stable for a while."
"Famous is not as good as meeting. This person is far stronger than the rumors say. He is a person who can do great things!"
Wu Yong witnessed the fate of Baishawu with his own eyes. He was frightened and at the same time thought that there were many bandits behind him, he suddenly became eager again.
With such a fierce dragon coming across the river, Baishawu is probably just the beginning. It is the best time for people like him, who are full of talents and have nowhere to display them, to show off their talents.
It's a pity that Hua Rong and Shi Qian, who were contacted before, Lu Junyi and Suo Chao who followed Li Yan when he first entered the camp, and Zhang Heng and Zhang Shun who were guarding the family members, were all outstanding at a glance.
Wu Yong thought to himself that he must not become a useless person. He had some calculations in his heart and pretended to sigh: "It's a pity that after a hero like Mr. Lin left, this place will be occupied by thieves again, and passers-by will have to suffer."
It’s unspeakable!”
Li Yan looked at him: "This is what I am worried about. This fort is in an excellent location, so it cannot be abandoned. According to Professor Wu, what should we do?"
Wu Yong began to lay the groundwork: "High-ranking officials in the capital have been killed, murders occur frequently, local officials are corrupted, and the military is ineffective. We, the common people, are miserable. If we want to rob the rich, give to the poor, and uphold justice, we still have to rely on heroes!"
Li Yan said: "If it's bad, it's true."
This word made Wu Yong feel a little uncomfortable, but after thinking about it, he couldn't help but smile bitterly and said: "This is quite appropriate. It is the case now. If Baishawu is empty, it will still have to be occupied by green forest heroes. It is better than soldiers and bandits."
It’s better to ask for more than you deserve…”
Li Yan already knew what he was going to say, and said calmly: "I have no contact with the people in the green forest, and my view of a hero is different from others. I'm afraid this matter will be difficult."
As expected, Wu Yong took the opportunity to recommend: "Xiaosheng has a good friend, whose surname is Chao and whose name is Gai. He is the Baozheng of Dongxi Village, Yuncheng County, Shandong Province. He has devoted his life to righteousness and wealth, and loves to get to know the heroes of the world. Can such a person be called a hero?"
Li Yan's brows moved slightly: "Since he is a guarantor, he is also a court official. Is he willing to come here?"
Baozheng comes from Wang Anshi's reform of "recruiting soldiers to protect armor". "Ten families in the imperial edict are one guarantor, and the capable head of the household is selected to have one person as the chief guarantor. Fifty families are one guarantor, and one person is selected.
He is the great protector and chief. The ten great protectors are the one who protects the city. The one who is chosen to be obeyed by everyone is the protector of the city."
Among the five hundred villagers, the one who is most popular with everyone is selected as Baozheng. This position is basically not appointed by the court, but elected by the countryside. Chao Gai is from a wealthy family, has a bold personality, and is generous with money. With the recommendation of the villagers,
, it becomes Baozheng.
Wu Yong and Chao Gai had known each other since they were young. As children, they must have thought of each other first. He gently shook his feather fan and showed an indifferent smile: "Chao Bao Zhengyi Bo Yuntian specializes in helping his friends. Xiaosheng stepped in to show off.