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Ever since the King of Shu entered Jinguan City, Linqiong's rich and powerful have lived in fear.There are many rich merchants in Linqiong, most of them came here to avoid the military chaos in Jinguan City more than ten years ago. What they wanted to avoid was the military chaos brought by the King of Shu.

In Linqiong, the King of Shu still used the same old tricks, asking for military pay from the rich and powerful. The method was milder than that in Jinguan City, that is, he held a banquet, invited the rich and rich to go, and then asked them to donate money.

Of course, those who donate a lot will be awarded official titles and titles in the Kingdom of Shu. However, shrewd businessmen are not stupid. The Kingdom of Shu is about to perish, and these false titles are worthless.

Even so, merchants still pay, and they have nothing to do.The king of Shu has soldiers in his hands and has the ability to kill and seize.

This is the mind of the rich and powerful in Linqiong, who are deeply indignant at the extortion by the king of Shu; as for the ordinary people in Linqiong who have been tortured by bandits and have to pay heavy taxes, they are even more resentful towards the rule of the king of Shu.

It was in such a situation that Liu Hong led his troops to Wuyang.

The main force of the Han army was stationed at Pushui, and Liu Hong ordered his soldiers to cut trees and build camps, as if they would not retreat until Linqiong was captured.

In the main tent, Dachun came to visit Liu Hong and told him the news he had found out and what Liu Hong ordered him to do, he had also completed.

The plan of Liu Hong and his staff is to get in touch with and trust the rich and powerful in Linqiong, and he naturally thought of the Zhang family, the richest man in Linqiong.Liu Hong and Zhang's parents have a lifelong friendship, although it is not a deep friendship, but you might as well give it a try.

When Liu Hong attacked Linqiong, he had an advantage that others did not have, that is, Liu Hong was from Linqiong.In Huo Yuqi's proclamation, this point was particularly emphasized. This battle was Liu Hong's return with troops to save Linqiong's fellow villagers from suffering.

Quite confusing, after all, this is really Liu Hong's hometown.

Liu Hong asked people to post call to action everywhere, and issued a recruitment notice to call Linqiong's young and strong to join the army.

Early the next morning after the recruitment notice was posted, two special men led a group of peasants to join them.Dachun was greatly surprised and brought the two into Liu Hong's tent.

Liu Hong left Linqiong in just over two years, but he has changed so much that he is completely different from back then.

Over the past two years, there were not many traces left on Lao Duan and Wu Tingchang, they were still so familiar with each other.It's just that Liu Hong's status has changed. These two people can no longer pat Liu Hong on the shoulder as before, and call him Ah Hong affectionately.

"See you son."

Lao Duan and Chief Wu Ting stepped forward and bowed in unison.

Liu Hong quickly came down to support him, and said pleasantly, "Master, Chief Wu Ting, why are you here! You don't need to be like this, get up quickly!"

"Last night, I heard that the young master came to Wuyang and was recruiting troops. Old Duan and I rushed here overnight without stopping."

Wu Tingchang's face was full of joy, he had long felt that Liu Hong was definitely not an ordinary person, who would have thought that one day, Liu Hong would appear in Linqiong as the heir of the king, leading the army.

"Thank you for your hard work. I have been thinking about Master and Wu Ting Zhang. I don't want to see you today."

Liu Hong enthusiastically offered to sit down, and the two old friends took their seats on Liu Hong's left and right.Wu Ting has sharp eyes and recognized Zhuang Yang among Liu Hong's staff.

"Isn't this the dealer Erlang?"

Zhuang Yang stood up and greeted with a salute, with a smile on his face. It was really gratifying to see these two old Linqiong friends safe and sound.

"Erlang is also under the son's tent. I don't want us to get together again. After the battle is over, we will go hunting wild boars, eating barbecue, and drinking!"

Wu Tingchang suddenly became bold, and the more he spoke, the more excited he became.

Liu Hong laughed and said, "That's good, I don't know if there are wild boars in Xigu Mountain."

"That's really gone. Even the turf in Lai Li is almost eaten up by the people."

Old Duan sighed, over the past two years, he has seen the miserable lives of the people, and even himself, even if he is capable, is almost desperate.

After Liu Hong left, Linqiong's life was difficult day by day.Many poor families were forced to ruin their families by officials and sold themselves into slavery.Under such circumstances, the banditry became more and more serious. Lao Duan was dissatisfied with the violent behavior of the county magistrate, so he resigned from his post as a tour officer.

"My old Duan and I are getting along, our wives and daughters are still there, and other people sell their daughters. It's too miserable."

Wu Tingchang shook his head, feeling a lot of emotion.

On this day when the old people met, they sat together and chatted about Linqiong. Liu Hong treated them with kindness and respect as before.

Lao Duan and Wu Tingchang were respectively awarded positions by Liu Hong, and the dozen or so young men they brought were also arranged.

Since then, many Linqiong youths have come to join the army every day, and the momentum has become more and more powerful.Everyone thought that the battle between Liu Hong and the King of Shu was imminent, and the Shu army was ready every day.

However, Liu Hong didn't want to start a fight, he was waiting for someone.

Not long after Lao Duan and the others came to take refuge, Dachun brought a mysterious guest in a carriage and sent him to Liu Hong's residence.

This mysterious guest, with a handsome appearance, disguised himself as a woman, and could almost confuse the real one with the real one.

Interestingly, that night, there was a rare woman in Liu Hong's residence. This woman had her hair tied up like a man's, wore leather armor, and followed Zhuang Yang with a sword.

"Longevity?"

Zhuang Lan stood waiting in the courtyard, and she was very surprised to see a woman who looked like a long-lived woman coming in.

"Oh, Brother Lan, you're here too."

Zhang Changsheng deliberately bowed to Zhuang Lan like a woman. After seeing each other in these years, his temperament has not changed at all.

"Changsheng, please come inside."

Zhuang Yang laughed and led the way.

"Erlang, if it wasn't for being in the military camp, I would have thought that the old dealers would still be here."

Zhang Changsheng was very happy. Ever since Liu Hong left Linqiong and Zhuang's family went to Jinguan City, he thought that there would be no time to meet again.

"Yes, they are still there."

With Hiro as the center, they are clustered together.

"Changsheng, brother Ahong is inside."

The brothers and sisters of the Zhuang family led Changsheng to meet Liu Hong in the house, except for Liu Hong in the house, there were Huo Yuqi and Wuji.

Zhang Changsheng went up to meet Liu Hong. He looked at Liu Hong without taking his eyes off him. He admired Liu Hong very much back then, and now he admires Liu Hong even more when he sees Liu Hong as a general.

"Linqiong Zhang Changsheng, meet the son!"

Zhang Changsheng wanted to salute, but Liu Hong stopped him and said with a smile, "Changsheng, why are you dressed like this?"

Zhang Changsheng scratched his head, and said helplessly, "I borrowed my sister's clothes, so I hid. The king of Shu has ordered that children of wealthy families not be allowed to leave the city."

The king of Shu was afraid of rebellion, so he took the children of the rich and powerful in the city as hostages.

"You've worked hard all the way, come on."

Liu Hong led Zhang Changsheng to sit at the table, and he was very grateful to Zhang Changsheng for coming.

Dachun dressed up as a fishmonger with a soldier from Linqiong's hometown, contacted Zhang Changsheng, and conveyed Liu Hong's meaning.Linqiong is alert, it is not easy for Changsheng to come here in person this time, and he also takes great risks.

Huo Yuqi was in charge of the layout, and he told Zhang Changsheng about his strategy.When he came to the Han army camp, Zhang Changsheng more or less knew Liu Hong's intention to seek him, and his willingness to come also showed that he agreed.

The king of Shu blackmailed Linqiong's richest man, so naturally he never let off Linqiong's richest man, Zhang Fu.He forced Zhang's father to loan him a huge amount of property. Zhang's father knew that he would not get it back, so he had to give it honestly.

However, this kind of extortion will not stop. Zhang's father is naturally resentful. No matter how rich his family is, it is not caused by strong winds.

"If you want to attack the King of Shu, it is only when he is out for a banquet."

Zhang Changsheng pointed out the only time to assassinate the King of Shu.

"I can persuade my father to invite the king of Shu and all the important people in the city to hold a banquet. However, my son, you must save my family's life."

In this war, Zhang Changsheng naturally hoped that Liu Hong's side would win, and he was willing to help, but he also had to protect his family.

"Longevity, there is no need to do this."

Liu Hong would not use this method. If the attack was to be carried out at Zhang's house, dozens of members of Zhang's family, young and old, would be in danger.

"As long as the family respects help contact Linqiong's rich and wealthy, let them devote themselves to the Han army. Once the king of Shu is assassinated, each guards the house and does not want to participate in the war. When the Han army enters the city, it must be autumn without any crime. I can personally make an alliance with you .”

The rich people in Linqiong have a considerable number of children. These rich people hate the king of Shu, but they are also wary of the Han army. They guard their own interests and waver from side to side.

"Young Master, you don't need to covenant with me, I can trust you, Young Master."

Zhang Changsheng waved his hand, he knew Liu Hong's character.

"This matter is not difficult, but you need a token like the young master."

There is no evidence for empty talk, but there needs to be a token, and it will be the same evidence if things come true in the future.

"I will write a document for you, and I will give you another stanza."

Liu Hong readily agreed, and he thought so too.

So far, things have gone smoothly, Zhuang Yang studied ink, Liu Hong wrote the document with his own hand, and then handed over the document and the festival talisman to Chang Sheng.

Changsheng didn't stay in the Han army camp much, he took the token and left in a hurry.

Sending Changsheng away, Zhuang Lan thought of Zhang Li, and said to Zhuang Yang, "Brother, it would be great if my uncle's family could escape."

My uncle's family lives in Linqiong City, and he can be regarded as a rich man in Linqiong. If he wants to come here, his travel is also restricted, or Zhang Lizao would have brought his family to join Liu Hong.

"Uncle's house is fine, Dachun just sent someone to visit."

The Zhang family has many armed servants, and they have some influence in Linqiong, so there is no need to worry about it for the time being.

Before coming to Wuyang, Zhuang Yang and his family stated their intention to assassinate the king of Shu and occupy Linqiong without launching a war.With the approval of the Zhuang family, after all, Linqiong has his uncle's family and many acquaintances, and he does not want them to encounter war.This proposition was originally put forward by Zhou Jing, but was rejected by the King of Han. Later, Zhuang Yang and Liu Hongce conspired, Zhuang Yang wrote the pen, and asked the King of Han to allow it.

Zhuang Lan heard that the success of this strategy depends on Zhang Changsheng's willingness to assist, so she asked to come to Wuyang with Zhuang Yang.

Zhang Changsheng has the closest relationship with Zhuang Lan. Of course, in general, Liu Hong still needs to show his face.

It took Zhuang Lan a lot of effort to convince Zhuang's mother to agree, and she traveled with the Han army.Zhuang Lan was sitting in the carriage, guarded by soldiers like Wuji, who didn't know, thought she was a nobleman.

Along the way, Zhuang Lan and Wuji gradually became acquainted. Zhuang Lan deeply felt that Wuji's personality was like that of Ah Ping, not at all as interesting as that of Brother Ah Hong.Wuji felt that Zhuang Lan was a rough woman, and she was shocking and frightening.Moreover, this woman is loved by his brother, which is puzzling.

Zhang Changsheng left, the brothers and sisters of the Zhuang family went to see him off, Wuji and Liu Hong stopped in the courtyard, and Wuji asked Liu Hong: "Brother, she is a girl, why do the rich people in Linqiong call her: Brother Lan?"

Zhuang Lan is obviously a woman, but she is called Brother Lan, and that Zhang Changsheng is obviously a man, but he came here leisurely in women's clothing.For Chang Sheng, who has received a decent education and is cautious by nature, it is simply strange.

"Wuji, if you compete with her in shooting bows and using knives, you will know why she is called Brother Lan."

Liu Hong couldn't help laughing, Alan's skills are not great, but he is sure to win without any problems.

Both of their bows and knives were taught by Professor Liu Hong, so he naturally knew that.

Although Wuji was dissatisfied, he was unwilling to compete. If he really lost to a woman, it would be a joke.