The relationship between the four great bandits of Mount Tai and Zang Ba is very strange.
The relationship between them is not a very orthodox superior-subordinate relationship, but closer to an offensive and defensive alliance or a combination of interests.
Zang Ba did not surrender the four bandits in a real sense. They were just forced by the situation to unite to deal with the government's encirclement and suppression and the persecution of the Yellow Turban Army.
In order to capture Qingzhou this time, Zang Ba had to rely on the power of the four major bandits, so he had already clearly distributed the benefits in private.
Once Zang Ba obtained the position of governor of Qingzhou, he would need to entrust the four counties under Qingzhou's jurisdiction, except Donglai County, to the four major bandits.
Poor guy Chang Xi was assigned to Beihai County.
Among the four major bandits, Sun Guan, Wu Dun, and Yin Li were relatively close to each other. Chang Xi had a gloomy personality and was not very lovable, so his relationship with the others was relatively distant.
In Chang Xi's opinion, he was deceived by several other people.
Who doesn't know that Zhen Yi, the governor of Beihai, is Lin Kuang's father-in-law. It is not difficult to capture Qingzhou, but it will take a lot of effort to squeeze Zhen Yi away.
In fact, Zang Ba really didn't intend to trick Chang Xi this time, it was Chang Xi who got out of his mind.
In the five counties of Qingzhou, besides Beihai, there are still four positions for the governor. As a result of the lottery, Chang Xi was supposed to be the governor of Donglai, but he was unwilling to be suppressed by Zang Ba, so he chose the one who was not originally considered.
The post of governor of Beihai.
After the election, Chang Xi began to regret again, thinking about changing positions with others all day long. Sun Guan and the others were not fools, so naturally no one paid attention to him.
Therefore, Chang Xi, who was originally gloomy, seemed to be more and more silent these days. Zang Ba wanted to have an in-depth discussion with Chang Xi several times, but was rejected by this boy.
Sun Guan once told Zang Ba that Chang Xi was a cruel, cruel and capricious person who was suitable for inducements but not for friends.
It's a pity that Zang Ba still cannot do without Chang Xi's support. If he wants to get Qingzhou, he will inevitably turn against his old boss Tao Qian. Although Tao Qian lacks generals who are accustomed to fighting, he has friends all over the world. Who knows a letter?
If I send it, what kind of support will I get?
Therefore, even though Chang Xi was obviously not normal during this period, Zang Ba had to try his best to comfort him and was unwilling to antagonize him.
"Brothers, the reason for calling some of you here today is because everything has been arranged. The four counties of Donglai, Jinan, Le'an, and Qi, except Beihai, will start working together tomorrow morning, and wait for us to cook the raw rice.
Don’t worry if the imperial court doesn’t send people to confer official positions.”
Before Zang Ba finished speaking, a cold-faced Chang Xi spoke up: "Brother Zang, in fact, although Donglai County has more troops, there are no generals that can be said to be your rivals, and there is no need for us at all.
With just a few people, it’s better for everyone to take care of themselves and fight for whoever’s territory they own with their own hands.”
The fat son Sun Guan chuckled and laughed: "Chang Moazi, are you sure you want to attack Beihai personally? I heard that before Lin Kuangmao left for the capital, he left all the tens of thousands of his most capable soldiers to his father-in-law. That's
It's a hard bone, be careful not to bite the meat and break your teeth instead."
Chang Xi lowered his head and ignored Sun Guan's teasing.
Wu Dun gritted his teeth: "It's okay, if Chang Mouzi really dares to challenge Beihai, then count me as one, our own brothers, who will help you if we don't help you?"
Yin Li curled his lips and said, "Big man, you don't just have one son. If one of you dies in Beihai, then the other will die. If you work hard later, it will be over if you have two more sons. As for you, you still remember it and don't forget it?"
Zang Ba once intended to get involved with the Beihai Prefect, bullying Zhen Yi because he had no one behind him, so he sent Wu Yue, Wu Dun's son, and the Xuzhou bandit Que Xuan to lead an army to storm Beihai City. However, they were easily defeated by Lin Feng who came back for reinforcements, and Wu Yue was even more defeated.
Mr. Zhao was shot and killed unexpectedly.
Wu Dun has always remembered this grudge over the past few years. Knowing full well that Mad Dog Lin Feng could not achieve success, he poured out his hatred on the Zhen family and his son.
If Chang Xi really wanted to pit the generals against the Zhen family and his son, Wu Dun would definitely get involved and kill the Zhen family and his son from behind.
Wu Dun was furious, "I'm just such a promising son. After Yue'er died, his younger brothers became more and more bastards. Apart from using force on women, let alone leading troops, they couldn't even ride a war horse and go out."
You can only ride a donkey or a mule, it's really embarrassing for me."
Sun Guan laughed loudly: "Big man, that is, you are willing to lay so many babies, you have to learn more from me in this aspect..."
"Report!"
Suddenly, a horse came to report from outside the commander's tent. A sergeant rolled and crawled into the tent.
Everyone in the tent was shocked and stood up to look at the sergeant.
The sergeant's body was covered with dust and mud, and there was some ice stubble on the tips of his hair.
"Reporting to General Zang, General Sun Kang was ambushed outside Jinan City and his entire army was wiped out. Another team with unknown banners attacked Jinan City. At this time, Jinan City had changed its flag and fell into the hands of others."
Zang Ba was shocked: "This is impossible!"
Sun Guan looked solemn: "Oh no, besides us, there are other forces that are watching Qingzhou to intervene."
Chang Xi laughed at this time: "Beihai can't be obtained anyway, and losing Jinan is nothing. Ignore him, we will capture Donglai tomorrow."
Sun Guan was immediately furious. He originally thought that the governor of Jinan had fallen into his pocket, but unexpected changes occurred. Not only did Jinan City fail, but his brother Sun Kang was also killed.
Wu Dun turned to look at Zang Ba: "Brother Zang, what do you think of this matter?"
Zang Ba pondered for a moment, then stamped his foot fiercely: "Take the troops back to Mount Tai, and stop attacking Donglai for the time being, so as not to eat the fat in your mouth, and make yourself embarrassed."
Yin Li agreed: "Brother Zang is right. It is not advisable to use weapons before the enemy's situation is clear, so as not to be attacked by others."
Fishing for profit."
Wu Dun stopped talking and turned around to go out of his tent to greet the soldiers. This time he sent his two sons to Qi County. Now he must send someone to warn him as soon as possible to avoid being slaughtered again. Then there is really no one who can stand up to him.
People.
Yin Li also got up and left the tent. The one who attacked Le'an County was his cousin. Although he was not as good as Wu Dun's biological son and his biological eldest brother sent by Sun Guan, he couldn't just let his brother die casually, right?
The three people in the tent looked at each other in silence. This battle was so frustrating. They thought it was a trivial matter to hold a handful of garlic, but suddenly a fierce tiger jumped out. How can this thing be explained?
In Jinan City, Liao Hua and Guan Hai sat opposite each other.
In the past two days after entering Jinan City, Liao Hua was extremely busy. For the first time, he knew that managing a city required so much work.
He himself is lacking in ability, but Guan Hai, a big fool, can't help at all in government affairs. Therefore, Liao Hua at this time most hopes that one of the four military advisors under his lord will come over soon and take over from him.
This burden.
The dream of becoming the lord of a city has been completely shattered. Let's pull the chicken and chop it down. Whoever wants to do this job can do it. I won't wait for you anymore.
Guan Hai was quite surprised: "Old Liao, what have you been busy with these days? I see you haven't slept much. Look at your eyes, they are almost as red as Mr. Rabbit."
Liao Hua wishes he could kick this idiot to death. I feel bitter in my heart, but I can't tell you.
After finally letting go of the depression in his chest, Liao Hua glared at Guan Hai and asked: "Old Guan, there have been a lot of idle people in the city for no reason since yesterday. They are all scheming and don't look like good people. You have to take care of the city."
I've guarded the door tightly so that no enemy spies can sneak in and cause trouble."
Guan Hai laughed loudly: "Look at how courageous a rabbit you are. Not only do you have eyes like a rabbit, but you also have a similar temperament. There are no troops in Qingzhou that can threaten us. Except for Beihai, Le'an and Qijun have already
I'm scared to death. Even if Donglai County wants to send troops to attack, they have to pass the test of Mr. Beihai Zhen, so what's there to worry about?"
Liao Hua shook his head vigorously: "Old manager, something is wrong. Don't be careless. The team we wiped out a few days ago were mostly from Taishan County. Don't you feel a little strange?"
Guan Hai didn't know why: "What's going on over there at Mount Tai? Didn't those people say they were all the remnants of the Taishan bandits?"
Liao Hua slammed the table: "Taishan bandits? There were no Taishan bandits when we followed the Taiping Road uprising, okay? How many years have passed, do you think there are still any remaining Taishan bandits?"
Guan Hai rolled his strange eyes: "You mean those people lied to us? Just wait, I'm going to cut off a few heads, I don't believe you can't tell the truth."
It's no wonder that Liao Hua was wondering. Most of Sun Kang's men were newly recruited Taishan disciples. They really didn't know the truth. And the few who knew the truth had either died in the battle or slipped out of the battlefield early and ran back to Zang Zang.