However, what the three of them did not expect was that the young eunuch was a very gentle person. He casually asked about the customs and customs of Xuzhou as if he were chatting with family members. He also seemed to be very interested in Sun Shoufa, and asked him from time to time about the time when he and He Renlong were together.
The glorious history of fighting against thieves, and his words were full of praise, which made Sun Shoufa feel elated.
He also asked what the current strength of Xuzhou's troops was, and Sun Shoufa told the truth: It was less than a thousand men, and there were no big enemies outside who could defend the city, but it was still not enough to attack the city and plunder the stronghold.
Chang Yu asked where Jin Shenghuan, the deputy commander-in-chief of Xuzhou, was. He was told that he was not in Xuzhou, but in Xiao County. Last year, the three major bandits of Cheng Ji and Kong were suppressed.
Kong, later due to the resurgence of the rest of the army, he took control of Xiao County.
"Send someone back and ask him to come to Xu to see the governor." Chang Yu was deeply impressed by Jin Shenghuan. As for why, I will tell you later.
"It's very hot here. How about if the factory governor doesn't move into the city first to settle down?" After talking for a while, it was almost noon and the sun above our heads became more and more fierce, so Hu Maozhen issued an invitation.
"Did the three of you forget what you came for?" Chang Yu chuckled, and Hu Maozhen and the others suddenly trembled in their hearts: "Lord Governor, we really didn't know about this before..."
Chang Yu waved his hand to stop the three of them, and said softly: "I first arrived last night and heard what they said. I feel that they are just some good guys trying to calm the autumn wind. There is no need to make the matter worse. After all, Octopus still has to make a living in Xuzhou.
, and General Bing Gao’s face must also be given, but General Bing Gao is not here, so it’s up to you to come and mediate.”
The three of them, Hu Maozhen, breathed a sigh of relief. This little eunuch was fastidious and understood the ways of the world and rules. However, they quickly slapped their chests and swore that these people had nothing to do with them: "Commander Gao also heard that someone was setting up a stronghold in Shahu Mountain. It's just that
We haven’t heard of any evil deeds yet, and the war in the north is so urgent that we have no time to suppress it. We stayed in the city but we had few troops and no will, but we didn’t expect to offend you, Your Excellency..."
"It doesn't matter, Governor Ben is the best at killing bandits, but this is Chief Gao's territory after all. Since we can make peace, there is no need to quarrel. The three of you will mediate first. It won't be too late for us to go back to the city later."
"Then please wait a moment, sir. I have already sent someone to notify them beforehand and asked them to wait at the foot of Bawang Mountain. I didn't know that the factory supervisor was here before... I will immediately send someone to ask them to come over..." Hu Maozhen said quickly
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Chang Yu waved his hand: "That's not necessary. After all, they are landlords and we are guests. Laojiu will take your people to give them good company. Hey, you have injured so many of their brothers, so you have to pay compensation.
It’s money for some medicine.”
"Okay!" Lao Jiu got on his horse and galloped away. With a loud roar, more than a hundred cavalry emerged from the shade of a nearby tree. Seeing this, Hu Maozhen and the other three couldn't help but shout inwardly, "Okay, these are the people with strong soldiers and strong horses! No wonder the little eunuch is invincible."
, look at these soldiers and horses, this spirit.
"You three go quickly and settle this matter, so that the governor can enter the city early and have a big meal." Chang Yu went to the grass mat under the tree and lay down. Hu Maozhen and the other three people cupped their hands: "The general has given the order, please wait a moment, Mr. Factory Governor."
"Hour" and left in a hurry after saying that.
Alas, seeing everyone walking away, Li Muchian sighed: "You kill people, you kill people, but you always like to know one thing and say the other and say the other, and your heart is specious. Is this also a kind of psychological distortion?"
Chang Yu shook his head: "This is what I call killing people and punishing the heart!"
The leader of the thieves in Shahu Mountain, Yuan Santie, calls himself White-fronted Tiger and is known as a second-rate man. This is not because he is scolded, but because he has two tumors on his head.
Yuan Santie's origin is unknown. He suddenly appeared in Shahu Mountain to establish a stronghold a year ago. Some people say that he is an old member of the great thief Zhang Fangzao. After Zhang Fangzao was captured and killed last year, he flowed into Xuzhou.
But some people think it's impossible. How could Gao Jie allow the old bandits of the big bandits to enter the country, right under their noses?
There were many opinions for a while, but no conclusion was reached.
But one thing that makes people talk about it is that although Yuan Santie gathers in the mountains and forests, he rarely robs the people. He only attacks large households, or blocks roads and robs merchants. He actually has a good reputation among the poor!
Yuan Santie and the Jiaolong Gang claimed that Chenggui was a brother-in-law. The two groups of people, one on the water and the other on the land, cooperated closely. The land and water road with a radius of dozens of miles outside Xuzhou City was very prosperous, and they would take care of any merchants who passed by if they wanted to be safe.
one time.
Of course, there are a lot of thorns, but most of them are not good.
Of course, we have also encountered ruthless opponents, such as the Octopus Chamber of Commerce this time.
After being brutally beaten by the Black Wolf Battalion, Yuan Santie was embarrassed and upset, so under Hu Maozhen's instruction, he joined forces with the Jiaolong Gang to prepare for a group beating of the ungrateful officers and soldiers through negotiations today to find out what was going on.
When everything was ready, Hu Maozhen sent someone to deliver a message early in the morning, saying, "Just admit your defeat. You can't afford to offend the other party. It's not a good idea to go and accompany him."
I wonder, what kind of background can Gao Jie be afraid even on his own territory?
After hearing that he was from Dongchang, Yuan Santie sighed, he really couldn't afford to offend him.
My brother was not convinced and received a beating. He injured more than ten brothers and he still had to go and make amends, right?
Is there still heavenly law and royal law?
How can we still talk about the law of the king when he is a bandit? Hahaha.
The weak prey on the strong. Yuan Santie, a veteran of the martial arts world, naturally understands this principle. Even in a situation where Gao Jie couldn't suppress him, he still remained honest and obedient.
So he led nearly a hundred people down the mountain obediently and went to the designated place on Bawang Mountain to apologize to the officers and soldiers. Maybe it would be good if they showed their sincerity and would pay some money.
The weather was hot, Yuan Santie was riding his bay-red horse, and nearly a hundred brothers behind him were walking listlessly, with beads of sweat rolling down their faces, and they all had sad faces and no energy at all.
As they were walking, a monk suddenly jumped out of the woods beside the road and blocked the way. Yuan Santie was startled by his mount and almost fell off him. The crowd yelled and cursed, saying that the bald donkey that appeared out of nowhere was looking for death.
The monk said nothing, put his hands together, looked at his nose and heart.
Yuan Santie was furious: "I'm not feeling well today. Don't mess with me. I won't give you any charity."
Fortunately, the monk didn't say anything. He stood in front of the horse's head and didn't understand. Yuan Santie was so angry that he raised his knife and slashed at the monk's head: "The bald donkey is looking for death..."
The next second, he was dumbfounded. The steel knife in his hand was clamped by the monk's clasped hands: "Donor, put down the butcher knife and turn around to find the shore!"
"Fuck you..." Yuan Santie was furious and wanted to draw his knife and strike again, but the knife was clamped by the monk's hands and motionless. He was horrified, turned around and cursed at his subordinates: "Are you all dead..."
The subordinates were also amazed by the monk's magical skills just now. They reacted after hearing Yuan Santie's curse, drew their swords and rushed towards the monk. The monk sighed slightly, and they jumped into the woods on the roadside and disappeared.
"Damn it, what a ghost in broad daylight, a wild monk appeared out of nowhere." Yuan Santie was shocked and angry. He raised his head and saw that it was almost noon, and quickly urged his men to move faster so as not to be late for business.
In the shade of the woods at the foot of Bawang Mountain, Yuan Santie and his Shahu Mountain bandits sat or stood looking at the wilderness in the distance. The day before yesterday, they were beaten up by the people from the Black Wolf Camp there. The scene at that time was vivid in their minds.
ah.
"Boss, the men are here." His subordinate pointed to the north. Yuan Santie looked around and saw more than a hundred cavalry galloping towards him. He felt a little nervous in his heart. These cavalrymen were all battle-hardened warriors, whether they were fighting or fighting.
We are far from rivals. Fortunately, for Gao Jie's sake, others don't care about me and make peace, which is a blessing.