Chapter 243 The first meeting of the golden spear general and Mei Dalang
Now that the promotion of Guan Sheng, Han Tao, Peng Qi and others to military positions has been decided, they all have to go to their own provinces to serve. And Zhongshizhong is also preparing to return to Weizhou Pingliang City's Jinglue Mansion. Xiao Tang saw them off,
He also held a grand banquet in his mansion. This time there were more heroes attending the banquet. In addition to all the confidants and the Forbidden Army instructor Lin Chong who were sworn friends with Xiao Tang, Tang Long, the central confidant of the mansion, also brought someone.
"Brother, I know that I am very busy with my duties. I don't have much time to talk to my brother about my usual responsibilities. But today, since I am not on duty, I can meet with our young master. There are many good and capable people around our young master, so
Let's get close to my brother." The pockmarks on Tang Long's face seemed to be piled up in one place. He smiled and invited a dignified general with a slight mustache and a strong body to come to the door of Xiao Mansion.
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This Forbidden Army general was Tang Long's uncle and brother Xu Ning. Although Tang Long was full of joy and enthusiasm, the smile on Xu Ning's face was a bit forced.
Although Xu Ning is proficient in the hook-and-scythe spear technique passed down from his ancestors, and has skills in both horse and foot combat, making the hook-and-scythe spear appear and disappear, Xu Ning has no intention of rushing to the frontier to fight with his skills. After all, the battle between the two armies is dangerous.
Soon, Xu Ning is currently the instructor of the Golden Spear Squadron of the Palace Front Division, and is a member of Song Huizong's Guards Squadron. His salary is enough to keep Xu Ning's family happy. Although Xu Ning is very capable, he is low-key and happy-go-lucky.
Temperament: I just want to do my job as an official bodyguard and at the same time go home to my wife and children and share the joy of family life with my family.
After Tang Long came to Bianjing with Xiao Tang, he also visited Xu Ning's door several times. For Tang Long, who had a good face, introducing Xu Ning to Xiao Tang would also let him know that he had a great person.
Relatives; and introducing Xiao Tang to Xu Ning can also let his uncle and brother know that he has a good backer.
But Xu Ning had also heard that Tang Long was addicted to gambling, and even lost his position in the inspection department of Yan'an Prefecture because of his gambling. So he was somewhat unfavorable to him. Moreover, Tang Long chose Xiao Tang.
..... His actions were too high-profile. Not long after he arrived in the capital, he opened many shops and restaurants, and the Jinfeng Yulu Tower caused a sensation around the capital. Not only did he even attack the downtown area and the capital's defense forces, he also
Gao Yanei, the son of Gao Qiu, was slapped...
Xu Ning, a military general in the capital, knew very well the principle of protecting one's own safety. If Xiao Tang and Gao Qiu really fell out, and a military attaché like him who was affiliated with the Palace Front Division was close to Xiao Tang, he would be appointed soon.
How could Gao Qiu, the Third Lieutenant Commander, allow him to live a good life?
However, Tang Long extended his warm invitation again and again. If he kept refusing, it would ruin the relationship between relatives. Xu Ning had no choice but to follow Tang Long to the Xiao Mansion located on Touxi Street, Bianjing. He saw him as soon as he entered the house.
Arriving at a large martial arts arena, there were eighteen kinds of weapons lined up on both sides. Seeing this, Xu Ning thought to himself: I have heard for a long time that the knight Xiao Tang is very capable, and he really likes to fight in martial arts.
"Isn't this Coach Xu? I haven't seen you for a long time. How are you doing?"
Xu Ning heard the news and went to see Lin Chong walking towards him. One of them was the instructor of the Golden Spear Class, and the other was the instructor of the Forbidden Army's Gun and Stick. They often competed in martial arts in the capital, so they had a deep relationship. Xu Ning hurriedly clasped his fists and said: "
It turns out to be Coach Lin, why do you also have friendship with that Xiao Du Yuhou?"
Lin Chong smiled calmly and said: "My brother is very good at making friends with the martial arts people in the capital. It's not just me. Before Coach Wang Jin left the capital, he was also very close to Xiao Renxia."
After hearing this, Xu Ning thought again: I heard that when Xiao Tang opened a government office on the southwestern road of Beijing, he not only asked the Privy Council to dispatch generals in the capital, but also dispatched some dormant military generals from Hedong. He was also a man who loved to get to know each other.
He was a good man. Although Lieutenant Gao was in charge of the envoys in front of the palace, it was inconvenient to be too close to him, but it was also difficult to neglect him.
While Xu Ning, Lin Chong and Tang Long were talking, suddenly a few more people walked into the Xiao Mansion's gate. Xu Ning's expression changed when he saw it, and he hurriedly clasped his fists and saluted, "I've seen a few Jiedu Envoys before!"
The few people who came here were Wang Huan, an old romantic, Han Cunbao, a silver-sheared halberd, and Kai Linghu, a Lonely Tiger, who were very high-ranking Jiedu envoys in the capital's imperial army. These veteran generals had already made great achievements during the reign of the late emperor and were famous all over the world.
Of course, Xu Ning did not dare to neglect. Wang Huanran had the highest prestige among the few. When he saw Lin Chong and Xu Ning, he smiled and said: "Are these two of you also the princes of the capital army? Since they are all going to Xiaotang's banquet,
There’s no need to be so formal.”
After Wang Huan finished speaking, he turned to a middle-aged man with a majestic appearance, but a weathered expression, and a hint of sadness in his brows, and said: "Brother Mei Zhan, although Xu Jing, Wang Wende, Xiang Yuanzhen and others
Old brother is not in the capital at the moment, but since my little friend invites you, I also intend to ask you to meet the late students in our ranks."
Mei Zhan, the governor of Runan in Yingzhou, smiled faintly and said: "The one who can make brother Wang Huan favored must be a military lieutenant general with good moral character. Now that we have retired to Qingfu in the capital, it is hard to say
The responsibility of guarding the territory of the Song Dynasty depends on these rising stars."
After hearing this, Zhang Zhang next to him snorted softly and said: "If they want to be on par with us, these younger guys are still far behind!"
The more Xu Ning listened, the more surprised he became. Wang Huan and Han Cunbao were both veteran generals of the Western Army who had been trained through hundreds of battles in the bloody battles with the Xixia Kingdom, Pingxia Qiang, Xihe Qiang and other tribes in the Western Frontier of the Song Dynasty.
Before being recruited, he galloped through the green forests of Hebei with a gun and shocked the rivers and lakes of Heshuo. At that time, Mei Zhan was not only the most prestigious person in the two Zhejiang Roads, but also the entire Jiangnan region. He knew that there was a Mei in Changshu County, Pingjiang Prefecture, who helped the poor and had strong martial arts skills.
Da Lang... These people were not only in the Forbidden Army, but also in the Green Forest River and Lake. They were famous figures in the world. Xiao Tang Renxia was so famous that he actually had such friendship with these high-ranking military officials?
"Wang Jiedu, Han Jiedu, and Zhang Jiedu are all here. It really brings glory to our house." At this time, Xiao Tang and several confidants also came out to greet us.
After hearing this, Zhang Zhang, who was arrogant and arrogant, laughed and cursed: "You don't have to be so fake! We just came to the banquet for the sake of our husband. Do you think you have a big air?"
Can you ask us old brothers to come as soon as you want?"
Wang Huan shook his head and smiled, and immediately introduced to Xiao Tang: "Little friend, this is Mei Zhan, the military governor of Runan in Yingzhou, and one of our close old brothers."
Among the close brothers around Xiao Tang, Shi Xiu, who was born in Jiangning Prefecture (renamed Jiankang Prefecture in the Southern Song Dynasty), and Zheng Tianshou, who was born in Suzhou, had heard about Mei Zhan for a long time since they were children. Their expressions changed and they all saluted: "Changshu County
Mei Dalang's name is as loud as a thunder, and seeing him today makes me happy for the rest of my life!"
Mei Zhan smiled calmly and said: "These are just old things. You don't need to be so polite."
Although Plum Blossom did not play much role in Water Margin, Xiao Tang once heard Zheng Tianshou, who was born in Suzhou, mention the past of Plum Dalang, which was widely sung in the south of the Yangtze River. He was born in a weaving merchant, and he not only had excellent martial arts, but also had a cheerful and generous personality.
, I heard about my neighbors in the countryside, and all the heroes in the world would help me when they were in trouble, so I could be called the "Hu Baoyi" on the two Zhejiang roads back then.
But later, due to a dispute with a bully who colluded with the state government, Mei Zhan was framed early and his house was confiscated. The Mei family men were exiled and the women were enslaved. When Mei Zhan learned about the death of his beloved wife Li Xiuwen, he was so angry that he killed officials and fled, gathering in Wuyi Mountain.
Later, Mei Zhan accepted the military recruitment. After the imperial court found out the injustice of the Mei family, Mei Zhan killed all his enemies and avenged the blood feud. He then repeatedly served as a military officer and served as the military governor of Runan, Yingzhou. However, although he was a high-ranking official, he missed his deceased wife.
, he has not remarried so far, he is indeed a good man who values love and justice.
Thinking of this, Xiao Tang not only admired Mei Zhan very much, he also thought that since Mei Zhan still has a high prestige in the Jiangnan area, could he use him to develop his power in Zhejiang and Wu?
Xiao Tang temporarily called Yan Qing and invited Wang Huan and others to enter the house, and then heard Lin Chong and Tang Long introduce Xu Ning to him. Xu Ning also clasped his fists and saluted: "Xu Ning, the instructor of the Golden Spear Class, has met Xiao Renxia.
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I finally met Xu Ning, a master of hook, sickle and spear, who was very skilled in martial arts but kept a low profile... Xiao Tang also clasped his fists and returned the greeting: "I also mentioned the golden gunner to Brother Lin and Brother Tang Long.
His famous name, when I saw him today, it was indeed better to meet him than to be famous!"