Chen Zhu was cursing secretly in his heart. When Xiao Tang saw that Anyang City had been cleared of the remaining bandits, he clasped his fists at Han Duanyan and other Han descendants and said, "In accordance with King Jiedu Jun's decree, Xiao Tang will lead his troops to pursue the bandits in southern Hebei. Xiangzhou, Bandits are rampant in Longde Prefecture, and I don’t know how many people are suffering from it! So I left beforehand."
After Chen Zhu heard this, he suddenly felt happy and thought: It turns out that this guy is not a good person. At present, the war is in chaos. The Han family in Xiangzhou is in danger of being killed by thieves. It is necessary to have a strong army to protect them. Risking death to gain merit is worthwhile. What's the use? I'll take this opportunity to open this door. The benefits will still fall on me.
Thinking of this, Chen Zhu said angrily: "You gentlemen are all rich in gold, how can you treat each other with contempt? We will not waste this time to pursue and suppress the bandits. If you, gentlemen, make any mistakes again, you can afford the punishment!" "
After hearing this, Xiao Tang frowned and said: "Captain Chen, all the bandits in southern Hebei have fled south, and the banditry in Anyang City has been eliminated. We were ordered to go first, how can we stop here?"
Chen Zhu coldly snorted and said: "If you are not afraid of ten thousand, you are afraid of the worst. If you want to chase, you can chase after yourself! When Wang Jiedu leads his army to Anyang, allocate troops to escort the Han family ministers back to Beijing, so as not to harm the country. The pillars are in danger here."
Although Han Duanyan, Han Chunyan, Han Zhongyan's eldest son Han Zhi and others were helpless in the face of the ferocious green forest bandits, they were all figures with long experience in official circles. They had seen many intrigues and overt and covert fights in the court. Looking at Chen With Zhu acting like this, how could he not know what he was thinking?
Supervisor Xiao was really devoted to his duties. And Superintendent Chen... Who was he doing this kind of favor to please? Han Duanyan thought to himself, and he said lightly to Chen Zhu: " There is no need for Superintendent Chen to worry about us. We have already taught Superintendent Xiao to drive out all the thieves in Anyang City, so what danger is there? If Superintendent Chen only stays here, I'm afraid it will be of no use."
Han Duanyan's words were very rude, and Chen Zhu was offended. He dared to get angry but did not dare to say anything. People in the court praised the good doctor as a fifth-rank official, several levels higher than Chen Zhu, the governor of the state. Not to mention the influence of the Han family in Xiangzhou in the court, Han Duanyan pointed at Chen Zhu and scolded him, but Chen Zhu could only hold it in and endure it.
Han Duanyan turned his head and faced Xiao Tang, but his attitude completely changed. He cupped his hands and said, "I can't thank you enough for saving me. I also hope that Supervisor Xiao will eliminate the thieves as soon as possible and make great achievements. I look forward to it." One day I can meet Superintendent Xiao in Bianliang."
Xiao Tang returned the greeting with crossed hands and said simply: "I accept the kind words of Mr. Han, and I will say goodbye."
Chen Zhu was left hanging on the spot, and no one paid attention to him. Han Duanyan said that, Chen Zhu had no shame to spend any more time in Anyang City. He had no choice but to lead his troops and leave Anyang with Xiao Tang's cavalry. Continue heading south.
"It's like that incompetent clown. He can't fight, and the husband-in-laws of the Han family are unwilling to sell their favors to him. It's quite funny." Jingqi set off on the road. Hua Rong looked back and glanced behind him with Xiao Tang and Ma Jun. Chen Zhu, who had set a long distance, said with a sneer.
When Xiao Tang saw Chen Zhu's behavior, he didn't bother to care too much. If he got angry and argued with those people, he would be downgraded. At this time, Xiao Tang glanced at Zhu Jing, who had been silent in front, and rode his horse to catch up. He said: "When fighting with the bandits in southern Hebei, don't be too competitive. Otherwise, if you rush into the enemy's formation alone, if something goes wrong, we won't be able to come to your aid in time."
Zhu Jing glanced at Xiao Tang, then turned to look ahead and said coldly: "You don't have to worry about me. I will kill a few more to prevent my eldest brother, sister-in-law, and third sister-in-law from being persecuted by the government. Even if I die in
It can be considered a conclusion on the battlefield."
Xiao Tang stared at the stern and taciturn Zhu Jing, thinking that in the Water Margin, he had killed the Eighth Cavalry of Liangshan and Zhang Qing in less than twenty battles, but later he was wounded and surrendered to Song Jiang's army.
Tang Bin died in a sneak attack, but his temperament is unknown.
Now it seems that although he still hates the government, in order to protect the safety of his sworn brother Lu Hui and his family, as well as the mother and son left behind by his third brother Wu Cheng, he would rather endure the humiliation and bear the heavy burden and help the government and the army. He is also a loyal person. It can be seen that Zhu Jing rode alone.
He did not take his own life seriously. Not only did he express his resistance to the army in this way, he hoped that after his eldest brother and others were settled, he was afraid that the fourth person in Moushan's position would also be
I have a determination to die.
Thinking of this, Xiao Tang said: "After Zhang Di is conquered, the government will return your innocence to you and your elder brother. There is still a long way to go, so why should you think of committing suicide?"
Zhu Jing pondered for a moment, then suddenly said: "That day, Xiao Renxia and I fought a bloody battle at the top of Yongnian City, but now we are riding horses side by side. It can be said that we are not acquainted without fighting. Since I, Zhu Jing, have received Xiao Renxia's careful consideration, I will use this broken body to serve.
.If I really die in battle, I hope Xiao Renxia will take care of my elder brother, sister-in-law, etc."
Xiao Tang saw that Zhu Jing looked hopeless, and sighed: "When your eldest brother is pardoned by the government and becomes a good citizen, I will find a place for him to settle down. But you must also remember: your eldest brother's family
I don’t want you to die for him, not to mention that you have a dignified appearance, a dignified body, and learned a lot of skills, but you can’t just give up like this! The days are long, how can you know that you will never succeed?”
Zhu Jing's eyes narrowed, and the hand holding the broad-edged iron sword couldn't help but clenched tightly again. His cold face seemed to be alive for a while. After a while, he finally uttered a sentence: "Boy.
FK U."
Xiangzhou, near Linli County.
Zhang Di, Li Tianxi, Fan Yuming, Bian Xiang and other strong bandits were about to enter the territory of Longde Prefecture in Hedong Province. At three o'clock in the morning, when Zhang Di was preparing to take a rest, another bandit suddenly came to report that Xiong Ling and Zhang Xiong were killed in Anyang City.
The officers and soldiers made a surprise attack and fled in panic all the way to the camp of the bandits in southern Hebei.
Zhang Di saw that Zhang Xiong's thieves had been defeated by 70 to 80%, and that the two leaders Xiang Zhong and Xu Yue had also died in Anyang, so he just tried to comfort him. But when Zhang Xiong complained that that day in Anyang
When he saw the situation in Jintang, Zhang Di immediately paid attention.
"You said those men and women of the Han family in Xiangzhou are hiding in some Zhoujin Hall!?" Zhang Di frowned and stared at Zhang Xiong and asked.
Zhang Xiong gritted his teeth and hissed: "That's right! Han Zhongyan, the son of Lao Shi, died a few days ago. Officials of the Han family in Xiangzhou came to mourn. Leader Zhang was in the city when he broke through Anyang! I'll hold on to the dry bird man
, I was about to escort them to the alliance leader, but I didn’t expect the officers and soldiers to arrive so quickly, and my two brothers lost their lives instead!”
Zhang Di's face was as dark as water, and he stood up suddenly, pacing back and forth and said: "After we captured Anyang that day, I saw that Bian Xiang from Hedong was brave, so I let him take advantage of the search for Zhoujin Hall, but he didn't tell me anything.
Who is hiding inside? Since you were able to catch that group of men and women, how could Bian Xiang not see them?"
After Zhang Xiong heard this, he immediately said: "Hedong Bian Xiang is not a hero from the green forest. He only joined the alliance leader after being arrested by the government. He is afraid that he is not the same as us! Seeing the power of the government and the army, there is no guarantee that he will survive.
2 hearts! In my opinion, let’s gather our brothers to capture Bian Xiang and his henchmen. If this guy is going to be picked on, we will know it at the first trial!”
Zhang Di looked gloomy and said with hatred in his heart: I heard that most of the brothers and nephews of Han Zhongyan were officials, and the name of the Han family in Xiangzhou was also very famous in the Song Dynasty. If they were all captured, the officials and soldiers would be afraid of them.
It’s not as embarrassing as it is now. If Bian Xiang really meant to deceive me, then he really couldn’t keep me!
But Zhang Di had another thought: Among the bandits under his command, Bian Xiang’s ability is the most important. If we break up with him now, the anti-instructor army may gain the advantage. After thinking about it again and again, Zhang Di said in a deep voice:
Zhang Xiong said: "Don't make any noise about this matter for now. When I find an opportunity, I will argue with him!"