Chapter 1159 Is it worthy of Xiao Renxia to follow Kou Shou Quan Yu?
When the three heroes Fan Rui, Xiang Chong and Li Gun led the soldiers and horses all the way to Mangdang Mountain and followed Xiao Tang and other leading troops to Qingzhou, they were silent on the road. It was just the exchange between men and women such as Chen Xizhen, Zhu Yongqing and others.
Although the war is over, there are still many matters to be done, such as how to reorganize the leaders and troops who have newly arrived in the two mountains of Qingzhou, and how to settle the families and children.
Especially there are some captured officers and generals in the village who have to wait for Xiao Tang to deal with them.
The gathering of heroes at the Baozhu Temple in Erlong Mountain added layers of magnanimity inside and outside the village. However, when Guan Sheng, Xuan Zan, and Hao Siwen looked at this scene, they only felt lost and desolate in their hearts.
After all, it is still not as good as these famous green forests and grasslands. The previous defeat was very simple. As a defeated general, how can he be brave?
Just to praise, although Hao Siwen had a look of dejection on his face all day long, Dadao Guan Sheng, the direct descendant of Guan Yunchang, the righteous and brave king of Wu'an in the late Han Dynasty, who stood in front of them, still looked arrogant, no matter whether the three of them were imprisoned in the village.
As for the leader who came to test, or the minister leader who came to visit because of his reputation, Guan Sheng would always caress his long beard and make a cold look on his face. Even if he fell into the hands of the enemy, he would not lose his momentum.
, still trying his best to maintain the pride in his heart.
But in Guan Sheng's heart, he still felt very regretful and self-blame. In the past few years, he had been promoted and promoted by his benefactor Xiao Tang several times. Although he lived in Xizhou, Hedong, he would suppress the local military prefectures and conquer the fierce forces of the separatist regime.
The bandit gang even asked Xiao Tang to ask Guan Sheng to participate in the Song-Xia national war, and finally taught him to accumulate military exploits and was promoted to the commander-in-chief of the army and horses of the left-behind department of Daming Mansion. Guan Sheng, who was able to make great achievements, was not only grateful to Xiao Tang
, the ambition to make contributions to the country was even more intense in his heart, but he never expected that he would be killed by the enemy as soon as the two mountains of Qingzhou clashed with him when he led the troops to conquer Qingzhou. It was in vain that he had obeyed orders in front of Xiao Renxia's tent.
Guan Sheng, despite his great military exploits, was easily defeated by the strong bandits from the Qingzhou Mountains and Qingzhou Mountains who were rampaging across the borders of Hebei and Shandong Province when he was leading the army alone. This made Guan Sheng even more chilled and heartbroken.
Especially today, Xiao Tang led his army back to the mountain stronghold, and old acquaintances such as Suo Chao, Wei Dingguo, and Shan Tinggui came to visit. This also made Guan Sheng feel mixed emotions in his heart. No matter how deep the friendship was, these old acquaintances
However, Luocao became his enemy, and now he fell into their hands again. Not only were the officials and bandits having other identities, this also made Guan Sheng feel a little ashamed to face these old friends he had made in the military.
But when Tang Bin, who had a close relationship with him in the inspection department of Pudong, Xizhou, actually appeared here, after being surprised, Guan Sheng let out a long sigh and said to Tang Bin: "Brother.
When I was on duty at the Pudong Inspection Department, we were framed by powerful men. After killing our enemies, we went into exile. I haven't heard from you in these years, and I miss you dearly... It turns out that you also defected here.
I became a bandit leader, and I think so, you are burdened with life and death lawsuits, and you have to live in the green forest. I didn't expect that now you and I have become enemies."
Tang Bin also knew the character of Guan Sheng, his close friend and brother. Although he understood the reason why he had to stay in the grass, he was also a subordinate in the Pudong Inspection Department, but he, a court official who had always been proud of his ancestor Guan Yunchang, would not have been able to succeed if he had not
There is a Bentou who works for the imperial court, and there is little possibility of him becoming a thief. And his brother Xiao Tang can roughly figure out Guan Sheng's thoughts. Therefore, although he is repeatedly promoted and used in officialdom, he can't be together with Guan Sheng.
None of his close friends, including Xuan Zan and Hao Siwen, knew about his plan to act on two fronts. Therefore, Tang Bin did not secretly send a letter to Guan Sheng to inform him that he was gathering with the green forest heroes in the two mountains of Qingzhou for great cause.
, naturally the relationship between Xiao Tang and Quan Yu will not be mentioned, but today, these close and old friends are still at war with each other because of their different stances.
Tang Bin also met with Hao Siwen, his acquaintance in Pudong, and then he sighed and said to Guan Sheng: "Brother, you have been transferred to Daming Mansion as the general manager of the army because of your accumulated military exploits. At any rate, you have heard of me in Qingzhou.
The usual behavior of the two mountains. How brothers were framed and had to live in exile. Of course you know very well. We, the two mountains of Qingzhou, have helped many people live, but the corrupt officials and evil officials everywhere have forced a large number of homeless people to live. And in
There are many heroes like brothers in the village who are willing to do their best for the country, but due to the ignorance of the world, they are forced to stay in the mountains and forests.
Why did the Remaining Department of Daming Prefecture send troops to attack the cottage? Is it because we have harmed innocent and kind people, or are we going to invade the state and seize the county to cause trouble? Isn't it just Chen Xizhen and other birds from Bianjing?
To claim credit from the court in the name of a gangster, he must become an enemy of us, and the treacherous prime minister Cai Jing instructs his son-in-law to collude with Chen Xizhen and his gang to attack the gangsters on the border of Jingdong Road without regard for their good deeds.
Do you want to kill them all? And my brother was sent by a traitor, so you destroyed two of my strongholds in Qingzhou. Can you really teach Jingdong and the people of Hebei to live in peace? But I don’t know that abuse of officials and bullies are rampant in various places, but they want to abuse them.
Good people!"
Guan Sheng's face froze slightly when he heard this, and then he said with a sullen look on his face: "Brother Tang Bin, I know that you have no choice but to fall off the grass, but at any rate you have also been tempered in the army, and the state officials will pay their salary to the imperial court, conquer and suppress
Is it wrong to fight against the green forest bandits of the imperial court?"
After reciting in a deep voice, Guan Sheng looked towards Wei Dingguo and Shan Tinggui, and said: "Although I had a chance to get acquainted with the two of them before, I really underestimated the abilities of the Divine Fire General and the Holy Water General. Since Guan has been defeated
In the hands of you two, there is nothing to say."
Wei Dingguo and Shan Tinggui immediately clasped their fists and saluted after hearing Guan Sheng's words. They also knew that Guan Sheng was a strong and honest man, and his brother Xiao Tang also respected him very much. Shan Tinggui then praised Guan Shengqian: "We two brothers
We just managed to win against General Guan’s two formations by using the method of attacking with water and fire. The victory lies in our surprise. If General Guan had been prepared, I’m afraid the two of us would have been hard-pressed to defeat him.”
Wei Dingguo was even more impatient. He said in his heart that Guan Sheng and the other three people could not be killed. Since they were brave generals who had contributed a lot to the officialdom of brother Xiao Tang, he naturally wanted to win them over to join the gang, so he immediately spoke out:
"What else are you fighting for? General Manager Guan is responsible for guarding the Daming Mansion, but now the city has been broken by our brothers. Most of the people in the court are narrow-minded, and they have lost a lot of money and food for the army. How can we not punish you for your crimes? Now,
Since the Tang Bin brothers, close friends of General Manager Guan, had already joined the gang, if the three of them were willing to join the gang, all the brothers would be happy in the village in the future.
...My brother has recruited heroes from all over the world, especially those who rescued court officials who were persecuted by traitors. He has also admired General Guan's reputation for a long time. If General Guan is willing to join the righteousness, he will not have to go back to bear the blame of the court.
, and there is no need to worry about the treacherous official’s shouting and drinking, but isn’t it better!?”
Unexpectedly, as soon as Wei Dingguo said this, Guan Sheng suddenly changed his expression. He looked solemn and immediately shouted in a deep voice: "Nonsense! How can Guan be willing to slander the honor of his ancestors and betray the country and become a disloyal minister? Don't do it again.
With clever words and tricks, even if the two mountains of Qingzhou have a good name, they will still be enemies of the entire Song Dynasty in the end, and they will only occupy a few mountains and forests in their lifetime. Even though you have no intention of harming innocent people, you have repeatedly defeated the officers and soldiers and ruined the country.
According to the law, if all the grassroots bandits and strong thieves are like this, how can the world have peace?"
When Tang Bin saw him and was about to persuade him, Guan Sheng waved his hand decisively and said loudly: "Brother Tang Bin, how could you not know what kind of person Guan is? Since the officials and the bandits are not at odds with each other, I will lead the attack."
The two mountains of Qingzhou were first, and now they are defeated. Since the three of us brothers are captured here, we have no shame to go back to Daming Mansion. I wish I could die early, but it doesn't count as you don't miss the old friendship between you and me!
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Xuan Zan behind Guan Sheng and Hao Siwen looked at each other and immediately responded to Guan Sheng's voice and said loudly: "On the public side, I will obey the general's order, and on the private side, I will voluntarily die together with my brother!"
Seeing that Suo Chao, who was nearby, could not control his temper, he immediately said to Guan Sheng: "General Manager Guan, you and I have both obeyed orders in front of Xiao Renxia's tent. I also respect you as a fierce and unyielding general in the army. After hearing this,
I am very happy to have you transferred to Daming Mansion, and I am happy to make friends with a good general like you. How can I be willing to ruin your life? I have also been in the left-behind department for a long time. I have to fight for the lead in every battle, but it is not me who wants to be the best.
Tang Bin, Wei Dingguo, Shan Tinggui and other brothers are disloyal to the country and are now in the power of evil. How can a man with a majestic body be willing to accept the orders of a traitor with a low eyebrow? General Manager Guan refused to leave Juyi behind.
I'm afraid that you will be held accountable by the court and framed in prison. You will only be humiliated when you go back. It's hard to achieve your ambition, so what are you trying to do!?"
Hearing this, Guan Sheng glared at Suo Chao and said coldly: "Suo Tiha, if you don't mention me as a benefactor, I'll give it to you. Guan also heard that you followed him and contributed a lot when he conquered Zhang Di, the Hebei bandit. You are the country's leader."
A good general, but now he willingly obeys the strong bandits. The benefactor is an important official in the court. You are making more noise in Qingzhou and the two mountains, and the more rampant you are, the more rampant you are. Although I, Guan Sheng, have been defeated, I don’t know that one day the benefactor may be mobilized by the court to raise troops.
If you come to attack these bandits who have attracted the attention of the imperial court, if you see him in the future, how can you have the face to see Xiao Renxia!?"