Hearing that it was Xiao Tang's cronies who came to negotiate, Fu Xuan and other leaders of the Taihang Mountain Green Forest Strongmen also knew that the other party seemed to intend to have an interview and did not intend to directly send troops to attack their stronghold. Of course, they immediately went to respectfully invite the envoys to the Dazhai Juyi Hall.
, and then ask the other party the purpose of their visit.
When the envoy arrived in the hall, Fu Xuan, Meng De, Liu Ze, and Jiao Wentong saw that the man's eyes were clear and lively. Although his appearance was very upright, there was also a decisive and decisive look between his eyebrows.
At a glance, he looks like an energetic leopard, and he definitely doesn't seem to be a kind person.
The envoy looked around at the several leaders present, and immediately clasped his fists and arched his head, and said loudly: "I have also heard that Fu Xuan, the tiger in the mountains, Meng De, the ghost fox, Liu Ze, the eight-legged Liu Ze, and Jiao Wentong, the iron gall, are all from Gaizhou.
A famous hero known far and near in the world, I am lucky enough to meet you in Guizhai today!"
The leaders of the chain village in Taihang Mountain also immediately returned the greeting. None of them had any intention of meeting Xiao Tang Wenbian, and they were all very polite to the man. Among them, Fu Xuan first said: "Thanks to this heroic man's false praise, Xiao Renxia is called
He is a good man who is famous all over the world and respected by all the powerful people in the world. Since I am Xiao Renxia's confidant, I don't know how to call him?"
The man smiled slightly and replied: "It's easy to say, my surname is Shi Mingxiu, and those who know me well call me Shi Sanlang."
Fu Xuan, Jiao Wentong and other strong men who were originally from Hebei were all moved when Shi Xiu reported his name, and said: "It turns out that Xie is the desperate Saburo who was famous in Hebei in those days. I have heard about his name for a long time, and when I saw it today, it turned out to be true."
It’s a heroic scene!”
When Xiao Tang, the commander-in-chief of the Xiao family, was gradually becoming more and more powerful in Daming Mansion and even the whole of Hebei, the heroes who first took refuge in him were "accompanied by the prodigal son and the banished immortal", as well as "one tiger, one leopard, one kite, one man, one general and one young master."
"Among the six chief stewards, Shi Xiu is not only a vindictive person, but also a ruthless person who kills without batting an eye when he is provoked. He is bold and precise, and has great courage in his actions. Therefore, compared with Xiao Tang
The other confidants under his command at that time still thought that this stone show could make the grass in the green forests of Hebei famous.
What's more, since Fu Xuan and others know that the envoy sent by Xiao Tang is indeed Shi Xiu, one of his most trusted confidants, they can also understand that the other party is indeed sincere and came to negotiate with them.
Xiao Tang is now the commander-in-chief of the army, and it is not convenient for him to go alone to meet and negotiate with the Green Forest soldiers and horses whose attitude is unclear at the moment. Although Shi Xiu is his confidant, he does not have an official position, and there are many ways in the world.
Shi Xiu is also very familiar with it, so it is natural that it is most appropriate for him to come first to pay a visit to the leader who commands the troops and horses in the green forest of Taihang Mountain.
Prior to this, Xiao Tang ordered his military officers to go to nearby villages to inquire about the backgrounds of the strongman leaders who gathered at Tongtian Peak in the Taihang Mountains. Most of them were from the Lianghe area. However, when doing business reviews on weekdays, they discovered that there were already people in the villages and towns.
Many families have actually been led to the village, and according to some local militia groups who have gathered some local people to strengthen their village courage and are capable of protecting themselves, the village chief said that the green forest wind reviewers and horse wind reviewers on this road are also
Good, because the Taihang Mountains are rich in products, people in the chain village will not go to nearby villages to rob houses because of food rations.
However, since they are thieves in the green forest, they still have to do some trail-cutting and looting activities. The gangsters in Tongtianfeng Village will go down the mountain from time to time to look for them. It’s just that the small leader leads the people to take their own roads to patrol the mountain. If they find merchants’ vehicles on the way,
People and horses, small businesses can be allowed to pass by, and if they are big businessmen who know the ways of the world, they will not rob them, but if they are officials or use strong caravans to rob them of gold and silver, they will not keep any of the property gained.
They were all sent to the stronghold. In addition, there were some wealthy people in the area who were hoarding money and grain but were unkind. If the heroes in the stronghold knew about it, they would lead soldiers and horses to attack and collect all the money and grain hoarded by the bully and rich people up the mountain. So with gold
The supplies of silver, money, and silk are sufficient to meet the daily needs of the village.
During this period, Xiao Tang also learned a very interesting thing. Baozheng from a nearby village once said that the strongman on the Tongtian Peak of Taihang Mountain once said: I heard that the leader of Erlong Mountain in Shandong and Quan Yu, the leader of Qingfeng Mountain, hoe the strong and help the weak.
, they are not ordinary innocent and kind-hearted people, but their subordinates are also strong and powerful, and they can be praised by the people around them. They are all heroes who fight in the green forest. If the comrades in Qingzhou can do this, why can't we do it?
?
... With such a group of people traveling all the way, Xiao Tang naturally had to quickly connect with them, build a bridge, and find the most appropriate opportunity to be honest with them and cooperate with each other sincerely in the green forest.
But Shi Xiu is brave and careful after all, and he has the temperament to do what he says and never procrastinate. He knows that if he can fight with Taihang Mountain, he will not be forced to become an enemy of his brother, and he may even be the one to help Xiao Tang achieve great things one day.
After another group of green forest forces, Dang even patted his chest and recommended himself. He first met with a few heroes in the chain village of Tongtian Peak in the Taihang Mountains and told them that Xiao Tang intended to turn war into friendship. Then they would see what happened to these green forest figures who were strictly guarding against the encirclement and suppression by the government and the army.
Will he be on the road again?
At present, Shi Xiu was observing the reactions of Fu Xuan, Meng De and other leaders of the chain village in Taihang Mountain. He knew in his heart that if the two sides wanted to negotiate and live in peace with each other, the matter was already half done, so he said again: "I don't dare, thank you."
It’s a compliment from all of you. I don’t speak secretly in front of people. I, Shi Xiu, have always been straightforward in dealing with people and don’t like to beat around the bush. My brother sent me here to discuss with you for three things:
My brother also knows that you heroes are not the same as Tian Hu. The imperial court sent a large army to the east of Hedong just to eradicate Tian Hu, the bandit who harmed the people. Now my brother is in charge of the army. He also knows that most of you are for the people.
Forced by the lawsuit, he had no choice but to gather in the mountains and forests, and use the power to live in the Taihang Mountains. Therefore, he was willing to make a promise with Guizhai that when the officers and soldiers were guarding Fuhe East Road, they would not interfere with the heroes at Tongtian Peak in the Taihang Mountains.
Secondly, some time ago, the bandits from Hedong who helped Tian Hu's group were seeking death and failed to attack the army, but they escaped with a bandit leader named Fang Xuedu. It's just that if Fang Xuedu really escaped to
Guizhai is hiding, and I also ask all the heads of the family to hand over the slave bird and wait for the official to decide..."
Having said this, Meng De suddenly smiled faintly and said: "To be honest, Fang Xuedu did flee to our stronghold. He also said that Xiao Tang's command of the army this time wanted to achieve great success in Hedong, and not only wanted to conquer.
Tian Hu is also about to take advantage of the situation and wipe out all our troops in the Taihang Mountains in one fell swoop, so that he can seek titles and rewards from the officials. It is said that since Xiao Renxia is an official of the imperial court, if he is determined to eradicate us, there must be a reason for it."
When Shi Xiu heard this, he looked towards Meng De. After a moment, he smiled calmly and said: "I wonder if you, the masters, believe in that thief Xiaoxiao who followed Tian Hu to do evil, or do you believe in my brother? Now I'm waiting for you.
It is true that he was sent by the imperial court to exterminate the raging bandits in the east of the river. However, my brother is also a famous figure in the world. Now I am willing to make a promise to you. If he breaks his promise and becomes rich and breaks his promise to the heroes of the world, how can he win the respect of the heroes?
?”
Liu Ze was impatient for a moment and immediately said: "Only because of Xiao Renxia's name, I am willing to believe him! Tian Hu is a good at fabricating rumors and inciting green forest thieves to help him do evil. He is a bastard who lets him do whatever he wants.
How can we trust what this guy says? Big brother, second brother, you also said that Tian Hu and his gang are not from the same group as us. Even if it violates the rules of the world, handing over Fang Xuedu will make the army retreat.
What's wrong with this?"
Fu Xuan hesitated for a moment, then looked up at Shi Xiu and said, "Manager Shi, if that guy Fang Xuedu really wants to trick us into fighting with the army and we will lose, then the killing talent can't be regarded as our brothers' comrades in the world."
Of course he can leave it to Xiao Renxia. But... we have admired Xiao Renxia's name for a long time, but after all, we have never met. The official army encircled and suppressed the village, involving tens of thousands of my brothers and their families.
Life, it’s not that I don’t believe in Xiao Renxia, but now I also accept Yukou’s golden promise. As long as all the officers and soldiers retreat, we will be grateful to Xiao Renxia for his thoughtful kindness.”
Shi Xiu raised the corner of his mouth and said: "Heads of the family, this is the third thing I want to say. I am only here to convey my brother's oral message. He must make a personal commitment to the leader of your village in everything.
Just so that you can feel at ease. The officers and troops will naturally withdraw, but before withdrawing, my brother would like to agree on a time and place with you, and come and get to know a few of you personally."
