Chapter 284 In front of the White Dragon Temple, the gathering of the five tigers in Jishan
Night began to fall slowly, and the Xunyang River on the outskirts of Jiangzhou City was still shrouded in mist, and the silver moonlight reflected the sparkling waves. "There was not a single boat on the river at this time, and it was quiet everywhere as far as the eye could see."
Under the quiet night, surrounded by old junipers and pines, and covered by trees, Xiao Tang stood at the entrance of the Bailong Temple near the river, staring at the waves of the river in front of him, as if he was waiting for someone.
Gradually, a few dark shadows emerged from the mist on the river, and several speedboats swung towards the river bank.
There were two men standing on the boat, one was Zhang Shun, and the other was Li Jun, a salt lord who was hanging out in Jieyang, Jiangzhou. Li Jun saw Xiao Tang on the shore, cupped his hands and said, "We haven't seen each other for a few days. I didn’t expect to meet Xiao Renxia again so soon.”
Xiao Tang also stood up, returned the greeting and said with a smile: "But it's because Xiao has something to entrust me with, and I have to ask Mr. Li to come and help me."
Li Jun followed Tong Wei, and after Tong Meng and Zhang Shun jumped off the boat, he said to Xiao Tang: "I've probably heard what happened from brother Zhang Shun. Xiao Renxia, what Li Zhi are you really going to save? Before But you don’t have any friendship with this person?”
Xiao Tang nodded and said: "Yes, I also know that if I go to the prison camp to rob the prison, it will inevitably attract the officers and soldiers of the Jiangzhou Brigade to pursue me. So I only asked the leader Li to support me on the water to help me get rid of the Jiangzhou water. Army. As for how to rob the prison and how to get here to meet Master Li, I will take care of it myself. There is no need to put Master Li at too much risk."
"What are these words? Xiao Renxia is not the only one in the world who takes action just because of a moment of anger?" Li Jun laughed loudly and said loudly: "It's not Li's boast, just based on those idiots in the Jiangnan East Road Navy, in As long as you have some skills on the water, you won't let Li and the Tong brothers traffic in private salt, and they can come and go freely! Xiao Renxia can rest assured, if there are not enough manpower, it's okay for Li to go with you to the Jiangzhou prison camp! "
Xiao Tang heard that Li Jun had taken care of him, and he believed that he did have this intention, but he still said to him: "Why bother Mr. Li to take action? I have made arrangements for the people on the 6th, and there are my confidants." It is enough to come from Jinghu Road and add the troops of leader Ou Peng of Huangmen Mountain."
"That Moyun Golden Wing from Huangmen Mountain in Jiangzhou also agreed to help Xiao Renxia?" After hearing this, Li Jun's expression changed slightly, and then he smiled again: "It's true that Xiao Renxia has lived up to his reputation as a protector. No matter where you are, there are heroes from all walks of life coming to help! In this case, just follow Xiao Renxia’s plan!”
In the original work, after Chao Gai and other Liangshan heroes rescued Song Jiang from the Jiangzhou execution ground, they arrived here and saw a large river blocking their way and were temporarily trapped. Later, Zhang Shun, Mu Hong, Li Jun, and the Tong brothers took ten A salt and fire seller came by boat to meet Song Jiang. Xiao Tang's purpose was just to save people, not to fight to the end with the five to seven thousand officers and soldiers guarding Jiangzhou. Since Li Jun, a river dragon, agreed When they come down, they will lead a boat to pick them up. With his, Zhang Shun and others' skills in the water, Xiao Tang is certainly very relieved.
After discussing with Xiao Tang when to act and how to sail a boat to meet him, Li Jun led the Tong brothers back to prepare, and Zhang Shun also took care of each other with Li Jun and others. A few days later, they arrived in Jiangzhou City again. In front of the Waibailong Temple, Xiao Tang met with Ou Peng and other four leaders from Huangmen Mountain who were led by Yan Qing. He waited until Shi Xiu from Shiliang Mountain summoned Yuan Lang, Dian and other confidants to attack at night and join forces. .
Yan Qing first told Ou Peng, Jiang Jing and others about what happened to Li Zhi who was about to be imprisoned, and when Xiao Tang explained to them, Jiang Jing, the second head of Huangmen Mountain, suddenly said: "Xiao Renxia, I
Since he is called the 'divine fortune teller', he is used to doing calculations and likes to weigh and think about everything. The person Xiao Renxia wants to save is not a close friend of our brothers. Now, in order to save him in the prison camp, he and the officials
There will be a conflict between the troops, not to mention if the Jiangzhou government knows that we Huangmenshan heroes are also robbing the prison, they will only be afraid of being surrounded and suppressed by the government and troops in the future, and the turmoil will continue. For us, this is a loss-making business."
Next to him, Ma Lin, the Iron Flute Immortal, heard that his sworn brother seemed to refuse to help Xiao Tang rob the prison. His eyes widened, and when he was about to argue with Jiang Jing, he heard Jiang Jing's words change and he said again: "But we are all
Fortunately, since Xiao Renxia is gathered in the mountains and forests, he is not afraid of fighting with the government and the army. But Xiao Renxia is an official of the court, but he breaks into the government prison with us green forest strongmen. Although we also know the big thing Xiao Renxia is planning, but for such a simple man
A person who lives his whole life has to bear the risk of ruining his official career and reputation. For Xiao Renxia, wouldn't it be more gain than loss?"
Xiao Tang looked calm and said loudly: "Since the second leader of the Jiang family knows what Xiao Tang is planning, he should also know that I, Xiao Tang, secretly gather together with the heroes of the green forest, just because I am not willing to be bound by official status. No one can comment on the spirit of life, and the reputation.
, As long as we act worthy of heaven and earth, why should we care so much about gains and losses?"
Jiang Jing's lips curled up slightly, he nodded and said, "Since Xiao Renxia said so, I have no objection."
Ou Peng also said boldly: "Back then, I was irritated by the abuse of officials in the army, and I was so angry that I was framed by him! The world is full of such evil officers who harm loyal and good people. Since Xiao Renxia is taking the lead, how can we just sit idly by and ignore it?
?I didn’t say anything, our brothers from Huangmenshan followed Xiao Renxia!”
Ma Lin also shouted: "That's right! In life, if you want to be happy with your grudges, we just want to be a person and do things smoothly! Let the corrupt officials in Jiangzhou know how powerful we Huangmenshan heroes are!"
As for the fourth leader Tao Zongwang, needless to say, he still said "I listen to my three brothers." After Xiao Tang discussed with Ou Peng, Jiang Jing and others for a while, he suddenly heard the faint sound of horse hooves in the distance.
When Xiao Tang looked over, he saw Shi Xiu, Yuan Lang, and other leaders of Shiliang Mountain galloping towards the dense forest near Bailong Temple.
He took the lead, and before Shi Xiu could speak to Xiao Tang, he jumped off his horse, strode up to Xiao Tang, and said happily: "I can finally make a profit with the big ax in my hand! To be honest, brother Xiao Tang
He said that since I followed Brother Yuan Lang to Shiliang Mountain, except for a few evil gentry from villages and towns, I have encountered those incompetent birds who couldn't walk a few steps under my axe, and they just made me a bird! It's Brother Xiaotang.
You know me, and you ask me to come and kill you happily!"
At this time, Yuan Lang also rode up on horseback. He smiled and scolded Xiu: "Brother Shi Xiu has said that the main purpose of this trip is to save people and not to kill. Don't you act recklessly and ruin brother Xiao Tang's important event!
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He glared and retorted to Yuan Lang: "Do you need to talk about this? Am I the fool who waits for nothing to happen!?"
At this time, he saw two more big men arriving on horseback. Seeing Yuan Lang and Qi Jian bickering, the two men couldn't help but laugh loudly. Xiao Tang saw that the two majestic men were somewhat similar in appearance, but one
With a single eye, the other one was in his prime, but his head was slightly frosty white, but he didn't recognize it, so he asked: "Brother Yuan Lang, these two heroes are..."
Yuan Lang also stood up and dismounted, and said to Xiao Tang: "Since returning to Shiliang Mountain from Dengzhou, Brother Yang Lin, under brother Xiao Tang, has received two batches of arms, money and food in the name of transporting darts. Currently, more than 3,000 men and horses in the village are in Jinghu.
The name of Green Forest Road on Jingxi Road has also become louder, and these two brothers are also good men who have joined the brothers' village because of their reputation. Now that Brother Xiao Tang has summoned me, I am going to be able to introduce them two to him."
Just as Yuan Lang finished speaking, he saw the two men bowing to Xiao Tangna: "The one-eyed tiger and horse are fierce, and the white-haired tiger and horse are strong. I was promoted by my brother Yuan Lang to become a top leader in Shiliang Mountain. Later, I heard that Shi Xiu
My brother said that Brother Xiao Tang, who is famous in the world, is also the co-owner of our village, so we two brothers are very happy! If Brother Xiao Tang does not give up, we two brothers are willing to hold the whip and fall into the stirrup, and conspire with him for the righteousness!"
The red-faced tiger Yuan Lang, the food-loving tiger Teng Si, the descending tiger Teng Kan, the one-eyed tiger Ma Xian, and the white-haired tiger Ma Jin were supposed to be the so-called "Five Tigers of Jishan" under Wang Qing's Jingnan Li Yan faction.
"The five powerful generals, now Ma Fu and Ma Jin have joined Yuan Lang in Shiliang Mountain, plus the Teng brothers from Funiu Mountain, these five tigers have become Xiao Tang's confidant brothers in the Green Forest Line.
Xiao Tang now has a close friendship with Yuan Lang, Pian, and the Teng brothers. While they were taking care of various cottages, Xiao Tang also informed them of the famous heroes who should be dormant in places such as West Jing and Jinghu Road.
, if it is a new person who joins the cottage, Yuan Lang certainly cannot let them know that behind his scenes, there is actually Xiao Tang, an official of the imperial court, who is the co-owner of the five mountains and manages and coordinates these cottages.
In addition, the Black Thunder Tiger Dian was supposed to be a direct descendant of Wang Qing. These green forest heroes were all extremely brave, but they had no intention of joining the army. Instead, they were determined to fight against the imperial court to the end. Yuan Lang, Dian and others, together with Ma Er,
Ma Jin got along with each other for a while and got a general understanding of their personalities. Shi Xiu came from Jiangzhou to summon Yuan Lang and others to help. After weighing the situation, Shi Xiu and Yuan Lang decided to take action against the two brothers Ma Er and Ma Jin.
It was revealed that in fact, they recognized that their brother was not just Yuan Lang, the master of Shiliang Mountain, but also Ren Xia Xiao Tang, who was well-known in the world and was the Marquis of Yu, the capital of the Palace Commander's Palace.
Xiao Tang's reputation in the green forest is now far better than that of Shi Yu Song Jiang, who is still working as a small official in Yuncheng County. What's more, Song Gongming's reputation in the world is mainly in Hebei and Jingdong. And Xiao Tang
He rose to fame in Daming Prefecture in Hebei Province. He served as a bodyguard on Jingdong Road, pursued and captured Zhang Di from southern Hebei on Hedong Road, and acted as a pacifier to intimidate South Jingdong Road... After a series of deeds that shocked the green forest, Song Jiang was no longer able to do so.
Comparable.
Brothers Ma Er and Ma Jin were overjoyed when they learned about the relationship between Xiao Tang and Yuan Lang, as well as Xiao Tang's plan. They only heard Yuan Lang, Shi Xiu and others talk about it, but they had not seen Xiao Tang before.
The brothers had planned to sell their lives to Xiao Tang.
In Huangmen Mountain, Ou Peng, Jiang Jing, Ma Lin, and Tao Zongwang saw Yuan Lang with a red face and yellow beard, Mi Sheng with a black face and tiger eyes, and the Ma brothers of different colors. They were all born brave and majestic, and they seemed to be all
The tough and skilled green forest heroes looked at each other, and they all thought in their hearts: Xiao Renxia really did not lie, there are these heroes willing to serve him in this Shiliang Mountain alone, plus several other cottages, how much luxury do they have?
Are the heroes of Zhe willing to work together with him for righteousness?
Xiao Tang introduced Ou Peng and others to Yuan Lang, who was filled with emotion, and then said: "Now that we have all the people, we should make a decision on how to rescue Li Zhi from prison."