Everyone was surprised by Su Mengzhen's sudden change of position. They didn't understand why the person who was planning to kill relatives a moment ago would stand by Zhu Muyang's side in the next moment.

Only Lu Chongming's thoughts were not here. Just now, when he was holding Gu Xichao to avoid the attack, he suddenly remembered something, something that he couldn't help but want to swear even if he was as calm as he was.

He was not untouched by Zhu Muyang's words just now. On the contrary, because he is also a soldier, he was deeply touched. If it were him, he might not have done better.

But he also knew that Zhu Muyang's actions were wrong. Maybe he had a reason for the incident, or maybe he had no choice, but what was wrong was wrong. Even if he felt sorry for the other party's experience, he couldn't just let him go.

But it was also his words that made him suddenly think of one thing, a very terrible thing.

If the memory that Gu Lanxi left for him is correct, those pensions issued by the imperial court should be in Cai Jing's hands now.

The original owner didn't directly intervene in the matter at the beginning, but cooperated secretly and set up a few covers. He probably didn't expect that the matter would evolve into the current situation.

And now Lu Chongming is wearing Gu Lanxi's skin. Although this matter has nothing to do with him, he doesn't need to feel guilty, but since he already knows some things, he can't completely ignore them.

"General Zhu." Lu Chongming thought for a while, and still chose such a title, but Zhu Muyang frowned fiercely. Such a title was called respect by his subordinates, but it was unspeakably harsh from the other party's mouth. , but he still endured it.

"If you want to use me as a hostage, it is impossible for those people at the bottom of the mountain to retreat. I have explained before I came that no matter what happens, no one is allowed to take a step back without my personal order."

The toughness in Lu Chongming's words made Zhu Muyang's heart tighten, and then he continued: "Even if you are lucky and can escape this time, the court will never let it go. Next time, next time, you How many times can you escape?"

Zhu Muyang knew that what he said was right, since the day they started on this road, they had no way out, he had nothing to refute, he could only say with a pale face, "Don't bother me about the future!"

He said it bluntly, but Lu Chongming was not angry, he still calmly said: "Actually, you and I don't necessarily want to fight to the death, your intention is nothing more than to let these people live, to live well with enough food and clothing , and me as the magistrate of Yanzhou is more useful than me as a prisoner, I can give you what you want, and there is no need to worry about it."

Most people thought about it and understood what he meant, and blurted out impulsively, "Do you want to recruit?"

Lu Chongming shook his head and said: "It doesn't count. You all say that you are soldiers and not bandits, so how can you ask for safety!"

"You want to help us?" Zhu Muyang's eyes were sharp, "Why should I trust you!"

His disbelief is normal. It is impossible for a person who leads troops to attack them to change his position in a blink of an eye and wants to help them. Anyone with a little brain thinks this is a conspiracy, a big conspiracy. It is a strange thing to believe him!

Facing countless doubtful eyes, Lu Chongming remained calm and composed, "You have to believe it! It's already noon, and my troops should be lurking in. As long as I give an order, they can attack the stronghold."

"It's impossible!" Some people were already panicking, and they couldn't help but not panic. The reason why they were able to confront the officers and soldiers for nearly two days despite the lack of weapons and food was because the terrain of Xiaoxiangshan was easy to defend and difficult to attack. If someone sneaks in, they will definitely not be able to defend the stockade with their current strength.

Although flustered, he managed to calm down under Zhu Muyang's majestic gaze, "There are countless checkpoints set up in bright and dark places on the mountain road, and each checkpoint is guarded. Without the general's permission, even a fly cannot fly up the mountain, let alone Say a team of officers and soldiers!"

"There is a hidden path behind Xiaoxiang Mountain."

"This is impossible!"

Lu Chongming said lightly: "You are very familiar with this place, but someone is more familiar than you."

"The nearby villagers..." Zhu Muyang's voice was hoarse.

Lu Chongming glanced at him and said, "Time is running out, General Zhu should make a decision early."

"It's just a death. Before we die, at least you, the dog official, will be buried with us!"

Someone drew a knife and slashed over, but was stopped by Zhu Muyang with a wave of his sleeve. It was the first time that he was so hesitant. He couldn't make up his mind. He couldn't kill him. It wouldn't be worthwhile to bury him with 4000 people, but he couldn't believe it either. He, who knows what he is planning.

Just when he was in trouble, Su Mengzhen, who had been silent all this time, suddenly stepped forward and whispered something in his ear.

Zhu Muyang was surprised at first, then nodded after pondering for a moment.

He said to Lu Chongming: "Master Gu is indeed very calculating. For the sake of all the brothers, I have no choice but to agree, but I have one condition."

Lu Chongming nodded, "Please tell me."

It was not Zhu Muyang who answered him, but Su Mengzhen, who slightly cupped his hands and said with a faint smile: "I am not talented, I have a little knowledge of martial arts, how about being a guard by your side for a few days?"

……

No one expected that a life-and-death war would end in such a hasty way. It cannot be said that Lu Chongming was the victor. Although he recruited more than 4000 people without bloodshed, he also followed a person. A person who is sick and weak but has good skills can take his life at any time.

Bai Mingmo was the first to disapprove, but he didn't make a sound to stop it, and his current status also made him not qualified to stop it.

The only thing he can do is to keep an eye on Lu Chongming as much as possible to save his life. After all, he is his immediate boss now, and his official career is in the hands of the other party.

After the battle of Xiaoxiangshan, he was promoted by Lu Chongming to work beside him, and now he is the master of the prefecture, and was assigned as Gu Xichao's teacher after Lu Chongming had seen the world's martial arts system.

He is quite satisfied with that clever student who can teach any moves easily.

The red plum blossoms in the courtyard are in full bloom, exuding a faint fragrance. When the north wind blows, the snow on the branches and the red plums fall together.

The sound of footsteps came quickly, and Bao's chubby body threw himself into Lu Chongming's arms.

He inserted into the child's armpits on both sides, lifted the child high, and the crisp laughter drifted away...

"What is Xiao Gu so happy about? Tell me about it too." Lu Chongming pinched his nose and chuckled, he had never seen him so happy before!

"Master Bai taught me a set of boxing techniques, and I have learned them all." Gu Xichao's face was a little red, his forehead was a little sweaty, and his eyes were full of excitement.

Lu Chongming didn't notice the slight hint of asking for credit in the child's tone, he just asked thoughtfully: "Little Gu likes to learn martial arts?"

Gu Xichao nodded vigorously, wrapped his arms around his neck, and stared fiercely at the young man behind Lu Chongming who had been following him inseparably since he got off Xiaoxiangshan.

Lu Chongming patted him on the back, feeling a little relieved, it seems that the general training plan he originally planned is not impossible to realize!

After walking around in a big circle, the snow had already started to melt slowly when we returned to Gu's mansion.

Gu's mansion was still the same Gu's mansion, but because of the absence of the owner, it seemed a little deserted. After they finally came back, the old butler even shed two crocodile tears on the spot to celebrate.

After returning to the mansion, Lu Chongming started to get busy. He no longer had the leisure and ease he had before leaving the mansion. He would always do what he promised.

It is not easy to feed 4000 people. He thought it was too simple at first. After reading the account books of the Yanzhou government treasury, he realized that Yanzhou was the first to bear the brunt of the battle with Xixia last year. The money was paid, but not even half of it was actually implemented.What's more damning is that he clearly knew from the memory left by Gu Lanxi that most of the money was sent to Bianliang by the original owner and put into Cai Jing's pocket. Human pensions are one of them.

Cai Jing!

This original teacher, the Prime Minister of the Song Dynasty can be said to be really remembered by him in his heart. He has always been a person who cannot tolerate sand in his eyes. If it was in the past, if it was not in this strange space, he would have long ago Arrested and court-martialed.

If there is a chance, he really wants to meet the Prime Minister of a country.

In the wailing of Master Li, who was in charge of the money in Yanzhou, crying and exchanging tears with his father and mother, he finally got half of the money. Find the old housekeeper and bring all the money in the house.

Fortunately, Gu Lanxi is still very rich, that is inevitable, there is such a greedy teacher, although he is a bit arrogant, but it is impossible for him to be innocent and not dirty at all.

After emptying the treasury in the mansion and all the money from the original private house, selling some valuable things, and sending most of the servants away, he finally raised all the money.

After handing over all the money to Zhu Muyang, he finally breathed a sigh of relief. He is a general, he only knows how to train troops and fight wars, and he has never worried about money. It is not until today that he knows that money is a good thing. No money is everything No way.

Looking at the empty mansion without the joy of the past, Lu Chongming hugged Gu Xichao and sighed dejectedly: "We have become poor."

Gu Xichao nestled obediently in his arms, looked at him with great sympathy and said, "It's okay, little Gu is not difficult to raise. When I grow up, I will work hard to earn money to support my father." At the end, she kissed him comfortingly. cheek.

Lu Chongming was a little helpless, but he still laughed.

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