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Besides, Xiao Rang was still dressed as an official, and he brought five or seven companions, all dressed as officials, each carrying a simple sword and riding a horse.

Xiao Rang deliberately left a few days late. When he arrived at Hujiazhuang, Wu Yong had already left Lijiazhuang for two days. Xiao Rang and his party still passed by Hujiazhuang at night and stayed in a hotel to rest.

When the shopkeeper saw Xiao Rang, he hurried forward to entertain him and quietly sent someone to the village to report to the young owner Hu Cheng.

Xiao Rang and others were eating, and there was a commotion outside the hotel. Xiao Rang opened his eyes and looked out, and it was the [Flying Tiger] Hu Cheng, and the two villagers behind him were holding fruit boxes and wine gifts.

After seeing the gift, Hu Cheng said: "Xiao Chengju has been working hard all the way. I will prepare a little wine here, please brothers to ward off the cold and relieve fatigue." After saying that, he asked the village man to bring a jar of wine, cooked chicken, duck, and four-color fruits. .

Xiao Rang asked Hu Cheng to sit down together, and the banker just handed the wine up to him. After three rounds of wine and five flavors of food, Xiao Rang and Hu Cheng became brothers.

Hu Cheng asked quietly: "Brother, why don't you enjoy the blessings in the city and run out again and again in this cold weather?"

Xiao Rang sighed and said: "What are you talking about? How can these errands like me be autonomous? No one dares to disobey the master's orders. I called back Jingyang Town Officer Jian to suppress bandits around Fucheng, but it was of no use. He has 1,000 soldiers there The horses are scattered outside the city, and no bandits have been captured so far. The master has sent an order to mobilize the imperial troops from Yanggu County."

After hearing this, Hu Cheng asked: "Brother, are there so many grass bandits outside this city?"

Xiao Rang looked around and whispered: "Where are the grass bandits? I heard that there were changes from above, so I found an excuse to send troops into the city."

"It's better to live here. The whole village is upright. Even if there are some taxes, they won't fall on you. It's just a pain for these poor people."

Hu Chengdao: "How much money can be left over a year by digging in the fields? Moreover, how can the countryside be as prosperous as the city? All year round, people are wandering around the fields and livestock. What's the point of having wine but no music?"

Xiao Rang smiled and said, "How many brothers do you have in your family?"

Hu Cheng said: "My father only has one son, and I have a younger sister."

Xiao Rang said: "Brother, you are blessed. You are the only one in the family who inherits the family business, and there is no one to compete with you. I have walked this road many times. I heard that there are many talented people in Zhujiazhuang nearby, and many of the three masters of the Zhu family have heard about it. Just never met."

After hearing this, Hu Cheng said happily: "Yes, among the three villages in Dulonggang, Zhujiazhuang is the most prosperous. My family is about to discuss marriage with Zhujiazhuang. We have an oath, and we will naturally get closer in the future."

Xiao Rang said: "This is a good thing. I heard that Zhu Long is a first-class hero. If your sister marries him, she will naturally be rich for the rest of her life."

Hu Chengdao: "But it's not Zhu Long, but Zhu Biao, the third son of the Zhu family. His martial arts skills are even better than those of his brother."

Xiao Rang said "Ah" and said: "Forgive me, forgive me, I just want to say that your family is of average status and our girl is going to marry the eldest son. Also, the three heroes of the Zhu family want to come to Zhu Long and Zhu Tigers are all married."

Hu Cheng was stunned for a moment and said, "Zhu Long and Zhu Hu have never been married."

Xiao Rang said: "Brother, don't joke. There is no reason why the elder brother has not started a family, so he should stay close to his younger brother first."

Seeing Hu Cheng frowning and saying nothing, Xiao Rang added fuel to the fire, "I can't plot against your Hujiazhuang, you are still here." After saying that, he picked up the wine bowl in front of him, clinked a glass with Hu Cheng, and drank it all.

Afterwards, Hu Cheng looked preoccupied. After having had enough wine and food, Xiao Rang and others were going to rest in the back. Hu Cheng pulled Xiao Rang and said, "Brother, we hit it off right away. I still have some good wine there. Brother, are you willing?" Reward?”

Xiao Rang said: "We have to go on a journey tomorrow, so it's not good to drink too much."

Hu Chengdao: "Brother, go to Yanggu. It takes half a day to get there from here. There is no delay. This bottle of wine I have has been stored in the cellar for ten years. It is the famous Yaoquan wine in Kaifeng Prefecture."

Xiao Rang pretended to be excited and said: "Brother said, there is no delay in going later tomorrow. The wine is not to be missed. With brother's help, I will also try the world-famous Fusi wine."

With that said, Xiao Rang stood up and asked his companions to go to the guest room to rest. He went to Hujiazhuang Manor with Hu Cheng.

Hu Cheng found a side hall, asked Xiao Rang to sit down, and ordered all the guests to get Yaoquan wine and prepare dishes. After sending the villagers away, Hu Cheng boiled the wine himself, and the two drank again.

Both of them had sixty-seven points of wine, and Hu Cheng said: "Brother, I heard the meaning of your previous words. Is Zhujiazhuang planning to plot against my Hujiazhuang?"

Xiao Rang said: "Brother, as the saying goes, you can't be close without being distant. I'm just a passerby. How could I ever say this?"

Hu Chengdao: "If you are worthy of my brother, you can't be considered a passerby. Listening to my brother's words, I also feel strange. There is no reason for the younger brother to marry first. There must be a conspiracy. The brother comes from the city and is well-informed. Is it possible? Teach me.”

Xiao Rang said: "Brother, I was walking in the government office and saw some scandalous things. Please don't listen to what I say."

Hu Cheng said quickly: "Brother, please tell me."

"There must be something fishy about the son marrying first this time. I heard from my brother that the Zhu family village is the first of the three villages, and the three sons of his family are all heroes. In my opinion, Zhu Biao must be the most loved by member Zhu."

Hu Chengdao: "What brother said is true."

Xiao Rang continued: "In this case, Zhujiazhuang may have the intention of occupying Hujiazhuang."

Hu Chengdao: "How do you say this?"

Xiao Rang said: "Brother, think about it, this Zhujiazhuang will definitely be passed on to Zhu Long in the future. Even if Zhulong is gone, there will still be Zhu Hu, and Zhu Biao has the least hope. If he marries the eldest lady of Hujiazhuang, brother You are the only male in the family. If you make some mistakes, wouldn't Zhu Biao be able to take over Hujiazhuang? "

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"Of course, this is just my imagination. Living in my brother's home, there are no surprises."

After hearing this, Hu Cheng said: "Brother, let me tell you the truth. Zhu Hu from Zhujiazhuang was head-injured and his arm was injured by his tutor, so he wants to go to Liangshan County to take revenge. Our three families have an oath to advance and retreat together, so we have to send troops to help." . It was agreed before that Zhujiazhuang would send 3,000 troops, and I and Lijiazhuang would each send 2,000 troops to help. "

Xiao Rang said: "Brother, what's so difficult about this? It's not difficult for you to lead the people of Hujiazhuang to form an army on your own. Then you have to do the job of escorting grain and fodder for the rear army. Be careful. They don't dare to harm you openly. I just don't know if you wait. When will the trip be completed and a task assigned?"

Hu Cheng nodded and said: "The villagers of Hujiazhuang should be led by me personally. We will discuss the military aircraft in a few days, and I will propose it at that time. His family looked at the date, February 2, the dragon raised its head, it was a good day, and they were thinking of a battle. It’s determined that there is still only half a month left before the expedition, and everything has come in time.”

The two drank and let loose late into the night.

The next morning, Xiao Rang said goodbye to Hu Cheng and was about to leave. Hu Cheng was reluctant to leave and got up to see her off. Passing by the front yard, he saw a woman holding two swords, flashing and moving. He looked closely at Yuxue's skin, which looked like a hibiscus and had a natural mark.

Xiao Rang asked: "Brother, what is this?"

Hu Chengdao: "She is my sister. People see her as a martial artist and tall, so she has the nickname [Yizhang Qing]."

Xiao Rang asked: "Is this the one who wants to marry Zhu Biao?"

Hu Cheng nodded.

Xiao Rang said: "Since we haven't gotten married yet, why not delay? Zhujiazhuang is now busy seeking revenge against Liangshan County. Regardless of success or failure, there will be some damage in the future. If there is an eventuality, brothers will have more room for maneuver."

After hearing this, Hu Cheng smiled and said to Xiao Rang: "Brother, you have thought carefully."

After sending Xiao Rang and his party out of the village, Hu Cheng returned to the village until they were out of sight.