Chapter 821: Watching the world, waiting for the true dragon emperor
"During the Beilu invasion, so many brothers died at the hands of Liao dogs. If I don't avenge this, I will never be a human being!"
"Now these envoys actually want to use me to cause trouble in Hebei? They killed one after another, dragged them down and beheaded them!"
"The two countries are fighting. If we don't kill the envoy, the leader of Chao Village...the master of Chao Village...ah!!"
In the Baishawu lobby, Chao Gai sat in the center with his golden sword, listening to the shrill howls of the envoy sent by the Liao Kingdom to persuade him, and then he showed a comfortable expression: "If they come again in the future, there is no need to turn them away.
Even if we kill him, we can drink and be happy!"
Lei Heng, who was sitting next to him, nodded: "Brother is right. We dared to cause chaos while Magistrate Cai was heading north to Yanyun. With such courage, the Liao dogs are no longer what they used to be. We will kill as many as they come!"
The leaders in the hall echoed and laughed: "Let's go into the Liao Dog Camp and kill him cleanly!"
At this time, Han Jinsun returned to the Han family in Xiangzhou. In addition to the brothers Cai Fu and Cai Qing who were born in Daming Prefecture, there was also Shi Yong who came to the Liao people when they went south. He was also good at tailoring, flying needles and threading, and had superb skills.
Hou Jian, a former silversmith, and Zheng Tianshou, who was fair and handsome.
As the top leader in Hebei Green Forest today, the number of leaders in the hall is obviously too small. Mainly due to the existence of the Xiangjun and Liangshan, a large number of talents have been diverted away, so that there are only so many people here.
Chao Gai knew this very well. In addition, although military advisor Wu Yong came here often, most of his energy was spent on the rural army. It would be impossible to say that he had no grudges in his heart, but those Liao people thought that this was the case.
It would be too disrespectful to him just to sow a relationship.
But immediately afterwards, Lei Heng's words ignited the atmosphere in the hall: "Brother, we will never succumb to Liao Gou, but if this continues, Hebei may not have peace either. Instead of letting those thieves disturb the prefectures and counties and harm the place,
Why don't you, eldest brother, raise your arms and occupy the west road, so that we can jointly govern the east and west with Magistrate Cai?"
The eyes of everyone in the hall lit up and they all remonstrated: "Brother is a hero, why can't he have a place in these troubled times? As long as eldest brother rises, we will follow him to the death!"
Chao Gai was greatly moved by the people's entrustment of life and death without hesitation, but he hesitated in his heart.
His ideal is actually to work hard with his brothers, hone his martial arts, eat big chunks of meat, drink big bowls of wine, and live a carefree and happy life like a hero roaring proudly in the mountains and forests. Although this is against the government, he will be surrounded and suppressed.
However, it is different from raising the banner and formally rebelling.
But looking at the eager eyes of all the brothers and refusing to back down, Chao Gai could not say anything. Just when Chao Gai was about to grit his teeth and live up to everyone's trust, a voice came from outside: "The military advisor is here!"
Wu Yong walked in, waving his feather fan, and the leaders stood up to greet him. Chao Gai was even more delighted: "The military advisor has arrived at just the right time. We have something important to discuss! Liao Gou just sent an envoy here..."
After Wu Yong listened, he said clearly: "Brother will never listen to the barbarians. There is no need to discuss this with Xiaosheng. What he is worried about is the next situation in Hebei?"
Chao Gai laughed dryly: "Nothing can be hidden from the military advisor..."
Seeing that he was hesitating, Lei Heng took up the topic and said: "The Liao dogs are fanning the flames everywhere, and I am afraid that Hebei will not be able to live in peace. With the prestige and popular support of the eldest brother, I can completely rebel and raise a flag. What do you think of the military commander?"
Wu Yong looked at Chao Gai, knowing that if this man was willing, he wouldn't have to wait for him to come, so he couldn't help but sigh secretly.
He always believed that he knew people very accurately. At that time, he thought that Chao Gai's heroic spirit could go further than Lin Chong in the green forest. As a result, the latter had never considered the green forest at all. The pattern was far beyond his own. But now there are wars everywhere.
Chao Gai's limitations were gradually exposed.
In troubled times, all the heroes are vying to become a prince. No matter whether they are ambitious or short-sighted, they all have the desire to compete for the throne of the Nine-Five-Year Plan. If you are hesitant and rush to the top, it goes without saying that you will end up in the end.
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From this point of view, Chao Gai is not even comparable to the Orion Tian Hu.
Wu Yong lightly shook his feather fan and did not answer the question directly. He just started talking about Tian Hu: "Nowadays, there is indeed an undercurrent on Hebei West Road. There is an Orion Tian Hu who makes friends with bullies everywhere and gathers hangers-on. He is also incited by the Liao people and thinks he has it.
If Beilu supports us, great things will happen!"
"Judging from the intelligence collected by the secret camp, this person is well prepared for even the auspicious blessings from heaven. Even the high-ranking official has been unfortunately captured by him. It is obvious that he wants to take advantage of the opportunity to revolt and even proclaim himself the king!"
Everyone looked at each other.
Although there are beacons of war everywhere, all the leaders of the rebel armies are still leaders, and no one has proclaimed himself king. If Tian Hu really dares to take the lead in proclaiming himself king, let alone how much he can accomplish, I am afraid that it will also attract others to follow suit.
By then, the situation in the world will be different again...
So many people were surprised, but some were happy. For example, Lei Heng said very excitedly: "How can Tian Hu's prestige be compared with that of my elder brother? This person dares to be the king, so my elder brother should be more appreciative!"
Chao Gai was moved: "I have heard about Tian Hu, and he is indeed quite unbearable. If people like this can make a difference, why can't I, Chao Gai, accomplish great things?"
But at this moment, Wu Yong's voice came to his ears: "Tian Hu is a minor problem. The township army has been prepared. When the time comes, when they go south to Hebei, they will definitely destroy them and wipe them out in one fell swoop!"
Chao Gai's expression changed: "The township army is preparing to officially enter Hebei?"
Wu Yong stared at him: "Brother, Xiangjun comes from Hebei, this is inevitable!"
The atmosphere in the hall suddenly became heavy.
During the defensive battle of Daming Prefecture, the Liao army led an elite counterattack. Chao Gai was careless and the stronghold was breached, but it was Hua Rong who led the rural troops to rescue him. At that time, the gap in combat effectiveness between the two sides was highlighted.
What's more, the current rural army is already fighting a bloody battle with the Liao army. So far, the Liao army has not dared to counterattack and seize Yanyun's army. If they turn around and face this ragtag group of people, wouldn't it be bullying?
Chao Gai gave a wry smile, and his ambition to rebel and become king instantly disappeared: "Lin Yi bravely dominates Yanyun, and is praised by the people in all states and counties. It is him who should be the king. We should better defend the territory of Green Forest, but that's not the case."
I ended up being carefree and at ease..."
No one else responded, and Lei Heng even muttered angrily: "Is it possible that the only way to go is to join Sui'an Academy?"
Wu Yong looked at Lei Heng. When Zhu Tong went to the academy before, he wanted to invite him to join him, but was rejected. Now there are too many people who want to enter Sui'an Academy, and it is no longer his turn.
But Chao Gai, Lei Heng, and Zhu Dian would come out of Dongxi Village. They were also designed by him in the past. Thinking of what the head coach emphasized, there should be a beginning and an end to everything. Wu Yong spoke up and suggested: "As the old saying goes, it is better to be a chicken's mouth."
, Don’t be a queen, in this world, my eldest brother is also a heroic person, why should I be trapped here?"
Chao Gai sighed: "To be honest with the military advisor, after Lin Yiyong recovered Yanyun, I did have plans to go elsewhere. Not long ago, two brothers, Mu Hong and Mu Chun, came to visit the stronghold and invited me to rectify the southern green forest, but I didn't
Rejected."
"Not to mention that I, the King of Pagodas, have a reputation that spreads in Hebei and Shandong. Even if people from the north go to the south, they will definitely not be able to adapt to the climate there. If they really go south, they will eventually come back in vain!"
Wu Yong agreed: "The south is indeed not a good place to go, but the eldest brother also has two choices. The first is to go to Taiyuan, Hedong, and the second is to go to Guanzhong."
Chao Gai was startled when he heard this: "Hedong and Guanzhong..."
Wu Yongdao: "Hedong is close to Hebei. The local people must have heard about the reputation of eldest brother. This is an advantage. The disadvantage is that the Western Army will return. I am afraid that if I are not careful, I will be the first to face the imperial army.
The object of destruction."
"Although there is a rebel army named Wuhu in Guanzhong now, its power is the smallest. This is also because Guanzhong is short of food and rice. Although there are dangers in the mountains and rivers, it no longer has the power to march into the Central Plains."
Chao Gaiqi asked: "What do you mean by this? Isn't Guanzhong the capital of the former Tang Dynasty? If the whole world is really in rebellion, wouldn't it be a great advantage to occupy this place?"
Wu Yong did not understand something at first. It was not until he studied at Sui'an Academy that his horizons broadened: "Guanzhong was once so prosperous. From the Western Han Dynasty to the former Tang Dynasty for nearly a thousand years, most dynasties would choose Chang'an and Luoyang to establish their capitals. This is because Chang'an
There are fertile Guanzhong and Wei River Plains, which can achieve self-sufficiency, but also have geographical risks. Luoyang has the Beijing-Hangzhou Canal, with convenient water transportation, and its influence can radiate to the Central Plains..."
"But it is precisely because of this that due to the demand for arable land, too many forests have been cut down, and over-development has reached the limit of land fertility in the Guanzhong Plain. Large tracts of desert have also appeared in the Longyou area of Hexi Province, accelerating the development of the surrounding Guanzhong plain.
With the loessization, the grain production in Guanzhong became less and less."
"During the Sui Dynasty, due to the dramatic growth of population, Guanzhong had changed from a grain-producing area to a place that needed grain imports. In the Tang Dynasty, it was even worse. The emperor would take hundreds of officials to Luoyang to eat. Now, there
They can no longer bear the heavy burden of being the political center and will definitely be marginalized..."
Chao Gai suddenly understood, but still felt strange: "Since Guanzhong has lost its former glory, how can I develop in Guanzhong?"
Wu Yong spoke more directly: "Brother has no ambition to win the Ninth Five-Year Plan. If he can go to Guanzhong, destroy Wuhu, stabilize the local situation, and protect peace for one side, then he can wait and see the world."
"If a true dragon emperor is born in the future, the eldest brother will lead all the brothers to surrender, be granted the title of marquis, and receive awards. This will make him worthy of the people and the country, and fulfill the brotherhood of his brothers. Wouldn't it be the best of both worlds?"
Feeling Wu Yong's intentions, Chao Gai was moved. He finally became clear about the future, cupped his fists and said, "Thank you, military advisor, I understand!"
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at the same time.
In Songjiazhuang, Yuncheng County.
Mu Hong and Mu Chun, who wanted to surrender to Chao Gai but were rejected, bowed to a man: "Brother Gongming!"
Song Jiang's dark face was full of red light, and he skillfully helped the two of them up: "Please get up quickly, please get up quickly!"