Yuan Shizhong left Ma Muji alone. Chuang Jun treated him well and treated him to the end. They also gave him twenty taels of silver as travel expenses. In order to prevent him from having any accidents on the road, Yuan Shizhong was also allowed to use his armor and weapons.
, take away all the war horses.
But as Gu Junen said before, the only person who can leave is Yuan Shizhong.
The other soldiers in Xiao Yuan's camp were already very dissatisfied with rebelling against the Chu army. Now they all gave in, finding reasons to persuade themselves to sever ties with Yuan Shideng, and all stayed in Ma Muji. Li Laiheng also agreed, and Xiao
As long as all the soldiers in Yuan camp return to the Chuang army, they will not settle the old scores of their rebellion, and all the rations and allowances of the veterans of the Chuang army will be restored.
Under the leadership of Yuan Shitai, these people formed three teams in the open space in front of Ma Muji, watching Yuan Shizhong ride away alone. The autumn wind was bleak, but everyone up and down the little Yuan camp did not have any thoughts in their hearts.
Instead of feeling melancholy, they all felt extremely happy that they could not only save the life of their old master, but also preserve their own futures, and that the Xiaoyuan Camp group had both ends.
Only those Guide gentry who were left in Ma Muji by Yuan Shizhong, headed by Hou Fangyu, were originally particularly dissatisfied with Chen Yongfu's previous approach of accepting the traitors from Xiao Yuan's camp.
Now all the officials and gentry have fallen into the hands of the intruders. On the contrary, Yuan Shizhong was able to return to Xuzhou. What kind of truth is this?
Hou Fangyu was of course furious. Seeing a horse slowly disappearing away, Yuan Shizhong already wanted to eat its flesh and sleep on its skin.
But the situation is stronger than the people. Now that all the officials, gentry, soldiers and civilians are completely surrounded and completely controlled by the intruders, what can they do?
Although Hou Fangyu was criticized by his good friend and disciple Jia Kaizong, saying that he lacked the courage and courage of Mao Pijiang and Fang Yizhi. But that only refers to Hou Fangyu's treatment of Li Xiangjun, one of the eight beauties of Qinhuai, who started to be in chaos and then gave up.
In terms of wealth and life, Hou Fangyu's flexible posture and decisiveness in kneeling completely exceeded Jia Kaizong's expectations.
Just as Jia Kaizong and his fellow officials and gentry returned to Germany, they were still waiting with trepidation for the outcome of the intruder army's treatment, and were stepping up their mental preparations to sacrifice their lives for the country.
Hou Fangyu, one of the four most famous sons of Fushe, had already used lightning speed to kneel down in front of Fang Yiren, who was sent by Li Laiheng to arrest the evil gentry of Guide.
Jia Kaizong was shocked and puzzled by Hou Fangyu's actions. He saw Fang Yiren, the only scholar in the army who was dressed as a scribe, who had just walked into the crowd surrounded by more than a dozen sharp soldiers who looked like wolves and tigers. Mr. Hou looked like
Like an impatient disciple, he simply swooped out and without stopping, he knelt down in front of Fang Yiren with a swipe.
Such a coherent movement made Jia Kaizong faintly hear the friction sound of his knees slipping on the ground. He was truly a hero among the gentry who wanted to survive.
"King Li Chuang raised an army to save the people from the fire. The name of Mr. Li's benevolence and righteousness has long been spread to the north and the south. Who in Henan knows it? That day, the Bian soldiers wanted to dig the Yellow River. If Chuang's army had not turned the tide, I am afraid that dozens of people would have returned home today.
Ten thousand people have long been buried in the belly of fish and turtles. Therefore, the students say that King Li Chuang is really kind to the soldiers and people who returned to Germany, and Mr. Li is actually the parents who were born early to my soldiers and people who returned to Germany!"
Hou Fangyu flew towards Fang Yiren, knelt down first, and then spoke eloquently, kowtowing and said loudly:
"Students have long heard that the Chuang Army advocated benevolence and righteousness in the Central Plains, suppressed troops and calmed the people, and equalized the land without paying taxes. The emperor of the Ming Dynasty was unkind, and the local governors and ministers only knew how to chase after the government. It was better to send out salaries than to spark fire, and to disturb the people was better than
Thieves, these are all the ignorant and evil policies of the Ming Dynasty. King Chuang traveled to the Central Plains, traveled all over the world, and returned to virtue. Who among those who still have a conscience doesn't know? I heard that King Chuang treated the virtuous and corporal, loved the scholars, and took wealth lightly.
I will get an ox gold star and entrust it to the Grand Prix. In the Ming Dynasty, my generation of scholars will not be able to have three meals a day. If King Chuang is willing to use me, I will help you with all my resources!"
Hou Fangyu was so excited that he was spitting from his mouth, but Fang Yiren just showed a very playful smile, stared at Hou Fangyu's face and said: "Oh? Can you help me with all your money? I heard that the Hou family of Guide has a fortune of hundreds of millions. Since Hou Fangyu
If the young master is willing to help with all his resources, then there is no need to be too polite to Chuangjun!"
"Ah? This, this..." Fang Yiren's words immediately stopped Hou Fangyu, making him blush but he didn't know what to say. This, this... this is a rumor! My father has always been
There is no wind in one's sleeves, no money left in the family, and a military advisor... Oh no, Grand Master, Prime Minister, Your Majesty, you have listened to the rumors!"
Hou Fangyu's completely undisciplined behavior greatly disappointed Jia Kaizong, who had treated his younger Hou Fangyu as his teacher for many years.
Jia Kaizong couldn't stand it anymore and pointed at Hou Fangyu and said: "Chaozong! Since you have a clear reputation as the leader of Jiangzuo's literary world, how can you not set an example for the world's scholars? Once such words of humiliation spread, Mr. Ruogu
How will we deal with ourselves?"
Ruogu is Hou Xun's brand name, and Jia Kaizong's mention of Hou Xun finally made Hou Fangyu look slightly ashamed on his face.
"Today the thief just wants to kill us. Instead of being humiliated by the thief and then being killed by others, it is better for us to die for the country, for the imperial court, and to leave a clear name for the scholars and scholars in the world! Chaozong, are there gains and losses here?
, how could you not know?”
But when Jia Kaizong opened his mouth, he wanted Hou Fangyu to commit suicide. Such words were extremely irritating to Hou Fangyu.
He looked at the impassioned looks of Jia Kaizong's group, and what he resented in his heart was that you, Jia Jingzi, have no family background and no talent, so you will die if you die. But I, Hou Chaozong, come from a noble family, have a literary name of Jiangzuo, and drink wine on weekdays.
I am drunk with peach blossoms, I am wearing silk and silk, I am playing with the beauty of Qinhuai, there are no white men in my travels, I am talking and laughing with all the scholars.
How can my death be equal to the death of your Jia Kaizong?
How many people like you, Jia Jingzi, were there in the Ming Dynasty? There were more than a hundred, a thousand, or ten thousand people?
But people like me, Hou Fangyu, in the whole world, I'm afraid I can't surpass the number on my hands.
If the death of Jia Kaizong is lighter than a feather, then the death of Hou Fangyu is more serious than Mount Tai?
If I die, who will rule the Jiangnan Shilin? Who will appreciate the beauty of Qinhuai?
Seeing Jia Kaizong's excitement, several guards around Fang Yiren rushed over and grabbed his hands. But before the two men could completely catch him, Jia Kaizong suddenly rushed to Hou Fangyu's side and grabbed Hou Fangyu's clothes.
The leader cried bitterly:
"The imperial court has been raising scholars for more than two hundred years. Chaozong, you have a great reputation in the world. Now is a good time for you to die for the country. If you don't die today, where will you wait? We are proud and proud, how can we bend our knees to thieves?"
Hou Fangyu was grabbed by Jia Kaizong's collar and was so caught that he couldn't breathe. Fang Yiren watched the two people's farce with great interest and said calmly:
"It seems that Mr. Hou doesn't want to surrender, right? Alas, it is difficult to write the word surrender, but it is true, and I can understand it!"
“Wait a minute, wait a minute!”
Hearing Fang Yiren's words, Hou Fangyu suddenly burst out with huge energy. He pushed Jia Kaizong away and shouted urgently:
"Who said I don't want to surrender? I want to surrender, I want to surrender!"
Hou Fangyu's expression when he said these words made Jia Kaizong feel that he had completely misjudged a person for so many years. He was grief-stricken and regretful, pointed his sword at Hou Fangyu and angrily shouted:
"The imperial court treats your family with as much kindness as a mountain, Hou Fangyu! Thousands of people can abandon the imperial court and surrender, but you can't!"
"Pooh!"
Hou Fangyu spat and cursed: "Chongzhen is self-willed and narrow-minded. He is really not like a human king. I joined the Chuang army not to rebel against the court and join the thieves, but to save the world! Not to mention how Prince Yin treated Wei Zheng.
?Wei Zheng also surrendered to Tang Taizong!"
"you……"
When Jia Kaizong heard that Hou Fangyu was not only comparing himself to Wei Zheng, but also using Prince Yin Li Jiancheng to compare with Chongzhen, and Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty comparing him to a trespasser, he was so angry that he cursed: "Hou Fangyu, how can you be so shameless? You actually put the trespasser to death."
Compare it to Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty!"
At this time, Hou Fangyu was too lazy to pay attention to Jia Kaizong anymore. He kowtowed to Fang Yiren and said: "Wei Zheng once surrendered to Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty, and Guan Zhong also surrendered to Duke Huan of Qi. A man with a limited reputation must achieve unparalleled fame! Only the Grand Master can do it."
Use me and I will definitely provide advice to the Grand Master to defeat Xuzhou!"
Fang Yiren laughed out loud at Hou Fangyu's absurd remarks. He finally helped Hou Fangyu up with both hands, and then said with a smile: "Okay, okay! Mr. Hou is really a talented person who understands current affairs. It just so happens that the army wants to take Xuzhou, and I have a plan.
I have to borrow things from Mr. Hou."
Hou Fangyu showed a look of surprise on his face and said happily: "What is it? I will help you with all my resources, and I will do my duty as a disciple of the Grand Master from now on!"
"Hahaha, great talent can be used, that's good." Fang Yiren replied calmly, "Then I'll ask the young master to offer his head."