Chapter 1284 Those who don't want to stay leave, those who want to stay must go
"It's Chao who lost his composure and made my dear brother laugh."
When Chao Gai saw that it was Xiao Tang who was coming, he couldn't help but smile awkwardly. Because in terms of age, Chao Gai was more than twenty years older than Xiao Tang. Therefore, although he still regarded himself as the leader, it was Xiao Tang who insisted on teaching Chao Tang.
Gai did not need to address each other as elder brother according to the rules of the green forest. They only called each other brother. Treating Chao Gai so favorably could appease the other leaders who originally joined the gang in Liangshan. Chao Gai knew it was disrespectful, so he accepted it, which also brought him closer to Xiao Tang.
A lot.
Seeing Chao Gaiqiang's smile, Xiao Tang asked, "I see that my brother is depressed, but is it because Liangshan was recruited by the imperial court?"
After Chao Gai heard this, he sighed deeply with emotion and said: "Although everyone has their own ambitions, Brother Song Jiang is also the brother I have known for the longest time. I killed him back then and took the risk to go and report to us as a warning."
, and later he introduced many heroes to the mountain to strengthen the mountain stronghold, and he was the benefactor of Liangshan... Over the years, Chao also knew that his ability to control the heroes was not as good as that of the Song Jiang brothers, so when he invited him to the mountain, he also
I have long been willing to hand over the position of leader of the village. Now I can't help but think that even if I never agree with his idea of recruiting peace, at that time, Brother Song Jiang took the position of leader of the village, and there was no way between me and him.
They will become increasingly discordant, and I can’t help but feel discouraged every time I think about it.”
Xiao Tang shook his head when he saw this, and sighed: "I'm afraid that it's not that Song Jiang didn't want to take the position of leader of Liangshan Village, but that he couldn't do it. Even if Song Jiang first treated his brother with kindness, it was all based on
You led a group of leaders who did not shy away from swords and axes, and went to the Jiangzhou Tribulation Court to save Song Jiang's life. You also took great risks to attack Wuwei's army and killed Huang Wenbing to avenge him. What's more, your brother did not do anything wrong when he commanded Shuibo Liangshan. If Quan Quan
Because of his persistence, Song Jiang safely accepted the position of leader of Liangshan village, and taught other heroes in the world how to treat him, Ji Jiyu, who was praised for his righteousness but was not punished for his wrongdoing? "
When Chao Gai heard this, his face suddenly froze. He couldn't help but pick up the bowl of wine again, drank it down with Xiao Tang, and then said: "In fact, what chilled me the most is that even though I knew at that time that Brother Song Jiang did not want to hang out in the green forest,
However, he has never had a frank and clear talk with me. Since I have fallen into the grass, I am determined not to associate with corrupt officials and accept recruitment. Even Brother Song Jiang must accept recruitment, since we have lived and died together.
Brothers and sisters, the worst that can happen is that they get together and part ways, but they still get along with each other in the same village. Is there anything that cannot be said clearly?
I am confused again, but as time goes by, why can't I see that Brother Song Jiang... is trying his best to seize the real power of Liangshan step by step in his own hands? Even if he has no evil thoughts about harming my life.
, but when I became more and more aware of the tricks he was doing behind the scenes, even to the point where he seemed to insist on accepting the recruitment even if he was forced to go to the palace in front of his face, I couldn't help but feel chilled..."
Chao Gai, who was full of worries, seemed to be a little drunk after eating and drinking, and he couldn't help but vent to Xiao Tang the long-suffering depression in his heart.
And Xiao Tang sighed secretly in his heart, thinking that Chao Gai, the King of Pagodas, was indeed an open-minded, righteous and righteous man. When the leader came down from Liangshan Mountain for an activity, he warned him repeatedly not to harm human lives, and he was too lazy to do so.
Dangerous rescue of sworn brothers who are suspected of betraying him, and their humble origins and abilities are no longer extravagant, restraining the behavior of copycats, and being as unmerciful as new heroes who join the camp violate military discipline... and many other aspects
It also shows that even if he is gathering in the mountains and forests, he can be said to have benevolence and righteousness first. He is different from other bandit leaders in the green forest. However, he is easy to be careless and has little to guard against benevolence and righteousness. It would be better if he was gathering in other mountains.
If you only deal with matters purely with the Jianghu mentality, how can you remember Song Jiang, a scheming figure waiting in the green forest village who is like a scheming political officialdom?
Xiao Tang asked himself that if he and Song Jiang were under the same green forest influence, how would he deal with such a powerful person in the city? Chao Gai, as the former head of Liangshan village, had no say in the village.
Being ignored by Song Jiang step by step, from the perspective of the leader of the Green Forest Village, it cannot be said that Chao Gai is incapable of leading the bandits. It can only be said that he is too loyal. When he looked back, he realized that he was trusted by him.
Brother, it's already too late.
It seemed that Chao Gai also realized that he had vomited a lot of bitterness in his heart, and then he forced a smile and said: "That's it, Chao gave up his position as the leader of Liangshan village, and felt relaxed. It's time to think about the old relationship, maybe
This is my last favor with Song Jiang. I have been promoted and cared for by my virtuous brother many times before, and I can also make friends with the heroes of the mountains. How can it not be a great joy in life? Now that I have become a leader in the two mountains of Qingzhou, I
You should do your best to repay your kindness to your virtuous brother!"
At this time, Chao Gai's words came from the bottom of his heart. Even if he abandoned the leader of Liangshan Village, he would not have to be coerced by Song Jiang to surrender to the imperial court. However, he would have the opportunity to be with Xiao Tang's subordinates on the road.
Chao Gai thought about it and felt very happy that the famous heroes gathered together for a great cause.
Isn’t it good to be a person who can straighten his back?
In the end, Chao Gai still couldn't understand why Song Jiang would take so much trouble to promote the imperial court's recruitment. Not only was he powerless, but also because he still refused to turn against his former brothers, Chao Gai abandoned Liangshan's foundation and ran away with the leaders who were unwilling to recruit him.
Chao Gai knew that he and Song Jiang would eventually embark on completely different paths. Although he still missed the kindness between each other in his heart, Chao Gai
Gai also knew very well that he could only drift away from old friends such as Song Jiang and Wu Yong who had been with him for many years, but what made him even more reluctant to let go was the Shuibo Liangshan Dazhai that he had stayed with for many years.
After expelling Wang Lun and becoming the leader of Liangshan village, Chao Gai ordered his brothers to organize the warehouses and repair the village gates. Every time a group of soldiers from the green forest came to invest, he also taught people to allocate houses in front of and behind the mountain.
Building houses, repairing city walls... The surrounding area is more than 800 miles, surrounded by lakes on all sides, with Wanzi City in the middle, Liaoerwa Water Pond, Liangshan, Chao Gai, Song Jiang and others rectified the Sanguan and built stockade gates.
The leaders were assigned to guard the city. Even if the city defenses were not as dense and dangerous as the two Qingzhou villages under Xiao Tang's command, the spectacular scenery inside and outside Liangshan was not inferior to any of the mountain villages, and the mountains, water, trees, and land were extensive.
, Qingzhou’s Erlong Mountain and Qingfeng Mountain’s two villages are even less than Shangshuibo Liangshan together.
But now that Song Jiang has led all the leaders under his command to raise their strongholds to accept the imperial court's recruitment... As usual, I am afraid that all the buildings and fortifications repaired by the green forest bandits in Liangshanbo will be burned and demolished. It is also that his many years of hard work will be destroyed in one day.
, Chao Gai couldn't help but sigh with regret every time he thought about it.
But at this time, Chao Gai heard Xiao Tang chuckle and said with deep meaning: "I, Xiao Tang, am very happy to be able to gather together with my brother and the newly defected brothers. But my brother does not have to be Qingzhou.
The leader of the two mountains, Liangshan is a great place, and it is also the former residence where my brother has lived for many years. Now that those who don’t want to stay are about to leave, and those like my brother who clearly want to stay in Liangshan, why can’t they go back? "
There was a clear "crack" sound, and the wine bowl in Chao Gai's hand fell to the ground and broke into pieces. He looked surprised. After only a moment, he couldn't help but said anxiously: "My dear brother said so, Zha Mo is planning to
Before Song Jiang and the other leaders of Liangshan rush to Bianjing to surrender to the officials, they want to mobilize troops to intercept and kill them on the way, causing the imperial court to fail in recruiting peace, and then attack Liangshanbo!?"
Xiao Tang shook his head and said with a smile: "That's not true. I had known before that Song Jiang wanted to be recruited by the imperial court, and he might have wanted to become an enemy. But if I had planned to strike first, I would have caused a bloody storm in Liangshan.
And if we take away that good place, how can we have the opportunity to gather together with my brother and other heroes for righteousness? Now I have the opportunity to successfully take over Liangshanbo Dazhai, why should I go to such trouble?"
