Lord: Start with a copy of Water Margin

At night, the fleet of Ruan Xiaoer and Ruan Xiaowu returned to Shijie Village in a mighty manner.

Zhao Zhen arranged a banquet here early, and that night, everyone celebrated the victory.

It is said that Zhang Yong and several cavalrymen did not go to Wangtai Township and fled back to Jeju City overnight. That night, he quietly met with the prefect Miao Shanggao. He couldn't help but exaggerate the military strength of Liangshan County when he spoke. Zhang Yong said: "Ms. sir, we were deceived by these landowners. These people must have spies from Liangshan County. As soon as we rushed into Shijie Village, we were attacked by the cavalry army. If it hadn't been for Xiao People are so quick to catch an opportunity that they may not be able to come back.”

After listening to Zhang Yong's words, Miao Shanggao asked: "Zhang Dujian, how many people are there in Liangshan?"

"My rough estimate is that the horse army will be no less than two thousand, and the infantry behind it will be three to five thousand. The waterway is commanded by He Tao, the arresting envoy from the three capitals. The villain is anxious to come back to report the news, so he doesn't know how to observe what's going on there. But if it is true as these subordinates and rich men say, having a naval force stationed in Shijie Lake will be a disaster."

"My lord, with the current situation, I'm afraid Liangshan County won't give up."

After hearing this, Miao Shanggao hurriedly asked: "Grandmaster Cai asked me to come here because I was not against Liangshan County. What should I do now?"

"Ms. sir, we are new here, so we will inevitably be deceived by the people below. When the villain agreed to send troops, he just wanted to use it to train his troops. After all, Liangshan County is just a Jimi County, and occasional fights are normal. The imperial court I won't pursue it. Now, I'm afraid that if Liangshan County comes over, we can only defend the Imperial City. We'll be delayed in recruiting money and food, and training soldiers and horses, and the grand master will be held accountable," Zhang Yong replied. .

"Yes, the Grand Master's place is the most important. Now the Grand Master deeply hates Qingzhou Songjiang, and the two of us came to Jeju for this reason. The first thing now is to calm down the anger in Liangshan County, and nothing else matters."

After saying that, Miao Shanggao frowned and continued: "What's the best thing to do now?"

"My lord, early tomorrow morning, I will send someone to inquire about Zhao Zhen's preferences. We will discuss it then. I think there should be news from He Tao tomorrow."

Although Zhang Yong was very tired, he did not dare to go down to rest because of this incident. The two of them sat here with Miao Shanggao for half the night.

At the Jie Feng Banquet, he heard that Liangshan County had taken over Shijie Lake and that fishery products were no longer sold in the city. Miao Shanggao heard this and felt that his own wealth had been embezzled. Thinking about how powerful a small Jimi County can be, he can use it to establish his prestige and regain Shijie Lake, which will give him another way to make money. Only then did he advocate that troops should be sent to take back Shijie Lake. Unexpectedly, the military force in Liangshan County is so strong.

The next day, Zhang Yong went to the camp to find local soldiers and find out the news. After some inquiring, I found out that Zhao Zhen of Liangshan County had gathered many heroes, so that there were many elite soldiers and generals in the county. I was still wondering, since I heard that there was going to be an expedition against Shijie Lake, the commanders of the army, Dutou and Yuhou, all took leave at home.

It turns out that the previous governor had also sent troops to conquer, and the regiment training made Huang An never come back. After witnessing the Liangshan cavalry charging into battle, Zhang Yong naturally knew that he was probably going to defeat Liangshan County and annihilate the entire army. Nothing is lost in the mist.

As for Zhao Zhen's preferences, I didn't find out anything else. I just knew that this man was a womanizer. He had several wives and concubines at a young age. Another thing is to practice martial arts every day, and no one knows about the other things.

After finding out more about it, Zhang Yong endured his sleepiness and went to Miao Shanggao's house to report the news.

After listening to Zhang Yong's words, Miao Shanggao frowned and said: "I have found out here that this man is the son-in-law of Cheng Wanli, the prefect of Dongping Prefecture. Cheng Wanli is the master of Privy Tong's family, and he and I can be considered the same people. . It is better to ask Governor Cheng to speak out, so as not to fight in two places and disturb the people of Li."

After Zhang Yong heard this, he repeatedly praised Miao Shanggao for serving the people wholeheartedly. While the two were talking, the concierge came over and reported: "My lord, there are seven or eight family members outside. They say they are the head of Wangtai Township and the three elders. They want to see something."

Miao Shanggao asked the people to be brought into the hall, only to see the two of them throw themselves to the ground. They told Liangshan County to occupy the royal platform and expel the squires from the countryside.

Miao Shanggao was surprised when he heard this. After asking in detail, I heard that Liangshan County soldiers and horses were stationed in Wangtai Township. Judging from the situation, there was no intention to attack Fucheng, so I was slightly relieved.

After sending away several people from Wangtai Township who asked him to send troops, Miao Shanggao said to Zhang Yong: "Superintendent Zhang, without further delay, you will take people to Dongping Mansion today and ask Governor Cheng to help you."

Zhang Yong said: "I'm afraid that Zhao Zhen of Liangshan County will not withdraw his troops in vain."

Miao Shanggao said: "Since Wangtai Township has been occupied by him, I will just admit it here."

Zhang Yong pointed to the direction of the head of Wangtai Township outside the door. Miao Shanggao waved his hand and said, "Don't worry about them. Let them get it themselves if they can."

"Only this, I'm afraid I can't satisfy this guy. I don't have any magical weapons or BMWs and horses here. I can give him some ordinary weapons. In addition, there are 3,000 pieces of money presented by these gentry not long ago. It was also given to Liangshan County as an apology. As for Cheng Taishou, the Grand Master once rewarded me with a piece of jade from the palace as a favor for Cheng Taishou. The handle jade was taken out Ruyi.

Zhang Yong took the jade Ruyi, regardless of fatigue, took more than ten confidants, and rode towards Dongping Mansion.

But Zhang Yong galloped all the way to Dongping Mansion, not daring to rest, and handed over his name card overnight, asking to see Cheng Wanli.

When Cheng Wanli saw that it was an official document from the Jeju government and that the person who came was a military commander, he thought something big had happened. He quickly summoned Zhang Yong.

After listening to Zhang Yong, Cheng Wanli looked at the jade ruyi on the table and said in embarrassment: "Zhang Dujian, we are all colleagues, so I can't help asking. As for my son-in-law, I will send someone to Liangshan County to inquire about him tomorrow, and tell him that Miao Taishou wants peace, so that he won't get any further. But 3,000 strings of money may not be enough to calm him down. Considering that we are all in the same party, we won't let him ask for too much. What do you think, Zhang Dujian?"

After listening, Zhang Yong thanked him repeatedly and repeated what Miao Shanggao said. Cheng Wanli listened and said, "That's good. Zhang Dujian is tired, so go and rest. There will be news in a few days."

After seeing Zhang Yong off, Cheng Wanli took the jade ruyi and returned to the back house.

Madam Cheng was waiting in the house. When she saw Cheng Wanli, she said, "Master, what's going on outside?"

Cheng Wanli told her about the conflict between Jizhou and Zhao Zhen. Madam Cheng was a little worried at first, but when she heard Miao Shanggao asking for peace, she couldn't help but laugh and said, "He is also useless. Master, your son-in-law has not suffered any loss, so why worry about it."

Cheng Wanli shook his head and said, "Now the Grand Master is paying attention to the Qingzhou thieves. How can there be chaos at this moment?"

"Besides, if we can get some weapons and armor from Jizhou, my son-in-law will be happy too. It's just right that my daughter asked you to go and miss you. Take this opportunity and take this jade ruyi and stay with my daughter for a while tomorrow."