Chapter 289 Meeting
It is said that Shi Qian left Qingfeng Mountain with half of his troops that day, and drove straight to Liangshan County at high speed, but he was speechless on the road.
Zhao Zhen saw it and asked, "Brother, why are you back alone?"
Shi Qian said, "Sir, I was ordered by the military advisor to take custody of these peach trees. Secondly, please ask the senior officials to send troops to respond."
At the moment, Shi Qian explained the trip to Qingzhou in detail.
After hearing this, Zhao Zhen smiled and said: "I just wanted to have all the heroes in Qingzhou be more vigilant and be wary of Yun Tianbiao. Unexpectedly, two more heroes joined us. It's a joy to congratulate. In this case, I will mobilize the troops now. I have to work hard, brother, to lead the way."
Shi Qian nodded in agreement. Zhao Yuanli stepped forward and asked Zhuang Ding to take over the horse, unload the peach wood tied to the horse, and send it to the warehouse.
Here Zhao Zhen wrote a general order to mobilize the troops of Lin Chong and Wang Tianba. Both troops took off their horse armor and wore only their shirts. They will gather early tomorrow morning and travel lightly.
Zhao Zhen called Xiao Rang and Zhu Wu again and gave them some instructions. Zhu Wu heard that Zhao Zhen was going to lead the troops in person and said, "A high official is the lord of a county and must not move lightly. Coach Lin is a fine person, and it is enough for him to take the place of a senior official."
Xiao Rang agreed.
Zhao Zhen said: "These two people came to join me because of my reputation. If I don't go, I'm afraid his subordinates will be uneasy. Besides, we will be under the banner of the official army along the way and only take the official road. There are Lin Chong, Wang Tianba and others." Protect me and be safe.”
Seeing that Zhao Zhen’s plan had been decided, Xiao Rang couldn’t persuade him, so he had to ask, “How many days will the official be able to return?”
Zhao Zhendao: "The military advisor once told brother Shi Qian that after he left, he would have to go back in three to five days at most. Brother Shi Qian left after five days and returned. After all, the sergeant has probably already set off. He To lead a group of followers, we must come on foot. I expect to meet him in Laiwu County and return in seven or eight days."
"Besides, this trip will pass through Tai'an Prefecture, which is just in time. I'll make a stop for the temple fair. I'll take Brother Jiao Ting and Brother Duan Jingzhu with me and leave them here to do some research and make preparations for the sumo wrestling on March 28th." >
"After I left, the brothers and others took care of county affairs by themselves. There were many minions and their families in Qingfeng Mountain. After I left, Xiao asked the brothers to either choose a place to build a village, or to build a house in the vacant space of each village. After the people arrived, they were settled early. Brother Zhu Wu still had to worry about the affairs in the army. "
After hearing this, the two of them raised their hands together and said, "Don't worry, sir, I will take care of it."
At night, after dinner, Cheng Waner put the old lady to bed first, while the couple chatted in the living room. Cheng Wan'er said: "Ms. sir, I heard from the housekeeper, are you going out tomorrow?"
Zhao Zhen said: "Yes, there are good men in Qingzhou who have brought more than a thousand people to surrender. I will take people to meet them."
Hu Sanniang He said: "Who will the officials take?"
"Both instructors Lin and Wang Tianba were on horseback. They only wore their shirts and left lightly." Zhao Zhen replied.
"Since the cavalry army is going, the officials also take me and the Zhuangshang women's cavalry team with them. They can also take care of the officials' daily life along the way."
Cheng Wan'er also said: "With my sister accompanying me, I and a few others are also at home. Don't worry."
Zhao Zhen thought there would be no war, so he agreed to take Hu Sanniang and others.
Early the next morning, the cavalry assembled, bringing enough gold and silver, and three to five days of dry food. They were divided into two groups, one hour apart, and headed towards Qingzhou Mansion under the leadership of Shi Qian. After stopping and walking, they arrived at Tai'an Mansion on the evening of the second day. Zhao Zhen and others did not enter the city, but set up camp five miles away from the city. After a night's rest, Jiao Ting and Duan Jingzhu were left behind. Zhao Zhen and others ran non-stop to Laiwu County. Because they were under the banner of Yanggu County, no one came to question them along the way. On the night of the third day, everyone arrived at Laiwu County, but unfortunately they did not meet Wu Yong and his party.
After setting up camp, Zhao Zhen summoned Lin Chong, Wang Tianba, Luan Tingfang, Ni Gong, and Shi Qian: "Brothers, we haven't met the sergeant and his party today. It seems that his journey there is slow, and we have to go forward." As soon as possible. Pick some people and go shopping in the city tomorrow, and we will continue heading west."
Lin Chong said: "Officials, why don't I take a hundred people to go ahead tomorrow, one man and two horses? How about we continue along the road and meet with the military advisor first?"
Zhao Zhen said: "In this case, the team will be divided into three sections. I will follow Wang Tianba and his brothers at this speed, and the horseless ones will follow. A hundred people, led by brother Luan Tingfang, stayed here."
After some discussion, everyone dispersed, buried pots to make food, and arranged to camp.
The next day, Lin Chong and Shi Qian led the team on their way early. Zhao Zhen went into the city to buy grain and grass, leaving Luan Tingfang with a hundred people behind, and then chased Lin Chong away.
After traveling for half a day, they came across a group of carriages and horses that stopped. Hu Sanniang's female cavalry served as sentinels, and they found out early on that it was Wu Yong and his party who had come here to get some food.
After seeing the ceremony, Yan Shun knelt on the ground and crossed his arms: "I am lucky to meet a high official today. If the high official does not give up, but can be used as a villain, I will dare to fight through mountains and fires." Let’s take a walk.”
Zhao Zhen quickly helped him up: “I’ve heard about my brother for a long time, and I’m very happy to see you now. Brother, rest assured, I have a lot of use for you here.”
“Big brother. Officials, villains and brothers Yanshun are the same. If there is a full meal, the villain is full of enthusiasm and sells it to the senior officials."
Zhao Zhen raised his head: "This must be the [Dangerous Dao God]. 】The four Yubao brothers. There are really such heroic people in the world. ”
Wu Yong stepped forward and said: "Sir, this is not the place to talk. How about using some dry food and getting to Laiwu County as soon as possible and then talking?"
Zhao Zhen said: "What the military advisor said is that Brother Luan Tingfang is here We have set up a camp there, and we will rest there for the night before heading back tomorrow."
After that, Zhao Zhen and others also ate some dry food, drank some water for their horses, and then escorted the men and horses back on their way.
On the way, Wu Yong told Zhao Zhen about the second half of his trip to Qingzhou. When he heard that Wu Yong wanted to seek the position of magistrate of Jingyang Town for Hua Rong, he said: "Old Taishan is afraid that Can't we mobilize troops across the state?"
Wu Yong shook his feather fan and said: "Official, you might as well give this a try. Yun Tianbiao came from Tong Taiwei's family, and the boss is also Tong Taiwei's family. , why not try. If it doesn’t work, there will be no loss. If it works, with Brother Hua Rong here, this Jingyang Town will also be ruled by senior officials from now on.”
Zhao Zhen listened and nodded. I took advantage of the time to rest on the road and printed a letter. Call Shi Qian and Wang Dingliu, and ask them to take the first step back to Liangshan County, and ask the eldest lady Cheng Wan'er to persuade the old lady to persuade Cheng Wanli of Taishan to mobilize Hua Rong.
After hearing the order, Shi Qian and Wang Dingliu took the letter and rode away.
Zhao Zhen and others rested for another day in Laiwu County, and then slowly walked back while protecting the carriages, horses and people. After walking for another day, we arrived at Tai'an Mansion.
After setting up troops, Zhao Zhen was about to send people to the city to find Jiao Ting and Duan Jingzhu. They had already entered the camp to see Zhao Zhen. Behind them, there was a ragged man.
(End of this chapter)