Chapter 375: Planning for Longevity and Buying War Horses (2-in-1, 400 Monthly Ticket)
Let’s say that two days have passed since Zhao Zhen returned from Niutoushan. During these two days, Zhao Zhen will take the newly acquired road " "Shaolin Crescent Shovel", I took it to Baozhu Temple and watched it with Lu Zhishen and Guang Hui. When the two met, they were indeed very interested.
Guang Hui, in particular, practiced martial arts with Lu Zhishen on a daily basis. In terms of weapons, his sword was compared with Lu Zhishen's 81-pound blood-flamed iron-milled Zen staff, both in terms of length and The weight suffers a lot.
Guang Hui also thought about practicing how to lead a soldier all the way, and took the secret book of "Little Yaksha Stick Technique" from Zhao Zhen, but Guang Hui disliked this stick technique as it was not to his liking, so he still used two swords to fight against the enemy every day.
After seeing the secret book "Shaolin Crescent Shovel" and this thirty-six-pound iron crescent shovel, I couldn't put it down.
When Zhao Zhen saw it, he gave the iron crescent shovel to Guang Hui.
Zhao Zhen asked Tang Long, the weapons supervisor, to make himself a crescent shovel weighing only 18 pounds. Zhao Zhen's two 40-pound water-polished mirror square-shaped halberds were only used to train his strength. Going to the battlefield to face the enemy is impossible.
On this day, Zhao Zhen, Lu Zhishen and Guang Hui practiced crescent shoveling. The three of them were resting under the shade of the trees in the school field when they saw Zhang Qi riding up the mountain and met Zhao Zhen. Okay. Li said: "Master, Shi Qian and Liu Qi, two heroes, have returned and are waiting for me in Zhuangzi."
Zhao Zhen said: "Go and invite the two military advisors and brother Xiao Rang to the village. Madam Liu also informed me about the matter, and I will return soon."
After hearing this, Zhang Qi hurried down the mountain.
Zhao Zhen said something to Lu Zhishen and Guang Hui, and after a while, he took Zhao Ji and others and said goodbye and left Baozhu Temple.
When Zhao Zhen returned to the hall of Baishi Manor, a group of heroes were already waiting in the hall. After seeing Li, Zhao Zhen asked: "Brother, what's going on at Yuanbi Village?"
Liu Qi and Shi Qian told the news about their inquiries, and then took out two letters from Gou Huan to reply. One is for Zhao Zhen and the other is for Liu Guang, both of which are unsealed.
Zhao Zhen opened the letter to himself first, and it contained nothing but polite words of admiration. After Zhao Zhen looked at it, he handed it to Wu Yong. Liu Qi took out another letter written to his father and said, "Brother-in-law, I have read this letter on the way, and you should read it too." After saying this, he handed the letter to Liu Huiniang who was standing aside.
Liu Huiniang read it first and said: "I never thought that the two brothers Gou Huan would still care about their father and be so kind. In addition to informing their father about their current situation and thanking him, the other letters in the letter were similar to the letters written to the officials. It's the same. The two of them stayed in the grass just to survive, and they didn't dare to rebel, so they didn't really want to defect to Qingzhou Songjiang."
After everyone had read the two letters, Zhao Zhen asked: "It seems that Song Gongming has really gained momentum. If nothing else, Li Erseng, the [Tiejoutuo] who was killed by the Yan Shude brothers two days ago, He once said that the abbot of Baijue Temple also went to Qingzhou to join Song Gongming. Now Qingyun Mountain is also attached to him, and Yizhou is mountainous. I am afraid that Song Gongming will gain a foothold in Yiqing in the future."
Wu Yongdao: "Master, there is news from the boss. Yizhou Prefecture and Dongping Prefecture have inquired clearly. The three-pronged army will gather in Qingzhou Prefecture on the 6th of July. Let's see if he can deal with it."
Zhu Wu also said: "Master, Dongping Prefecture has now mobilized 5,000 forbidden troops. In addition to Xucheng County, which is under the prefecture, 1,500 people have been removed. Pingyin, Dong'a, and Zhongdu counties have also removed 500 people each. Shouzhang, Yanggu County is close to Liangshan County, and each of them has lost 1,000 people. At this time, the counties must not dare to cause trouble. "
Zhao Zhen listened and asked: "What are the ideas of Brother Zhu Wu?"
Zhu Wudao: "Today, Shouzhang County is between Heihumiao Town and Jingmen Town. In terms of distance, Liangshan County is about 100 meters away from Shouzhang County." Zhang County is closer. Shouzhang County is a small county with only five villages: Zhaohudui Township, Xiaolukou Township, Shouzhangji Township, and Shanglaozhuang Township, with a total population of less than 7,000 households. "
"The officials killed [Tiejoutuo] Li Erseng some time ago, and the food, grass, cloth and silk they found were looted from Shanglaozhuang Township. I think Shouzhang County has already written to the court, why don't we take the opportunity to occupy Shouzhang County. Please The boss covered it up and thought it was Li Erseng who massacred Shouzhang County. We can get some rewards by presenting Li Erseng's head."
Wu Yong clapped his hands and said, "This is a good idea. The officials thought about the relationship between Li Erseng and Wu Qian, so they salted Li Erseng's head with lime and hid it in an ice cellar.
The two talked lively, and everyone in the hall, except Liu Qi, looked like they should.
Liu Huiniang seemed to be worried that Liu Qi was attracted to the court and spoke inappropriately, so she nodded to Liu Qi: "Nowadays, the court is like a dog and a dog, and those with connections and family background can easily occupy high positions. This person from Shanglaozhuang Township The general manager, by virtue of the geographical location, actually allowed Li Erseng's bandits to break through with less than 500 people. I heard that Li Erseng could only last more than ten years under Yan Shude Yu Hou. As expected, there are not many military generals in various places who are capable. After practicing martial arts, you can develop your skills, but you can’t even compete in martial arts. But if you go against Li Erseng, you might not be able to lose.”
After hearing this, Liu Qi patted his chest and said, “Sister, although I haven’t done that before. I have also competed with brother Yan Shude, and I can always survive not only thirty rounds, but also twenty rounds. This manager of Shanglaozhuang Township can't even stand up to Li Erseng, let alone my opponent."
"If Shouzhang County can be managed by my brother-in-law, who will dare to stroke the tiger's beard in the future? Since I came to Liangshan County, I have not made any achievements. This time, my brother-in-law must take me with him when we go on an expedition."
After hearing this, Zhao Zhen laughed loudly and said: "Brother will send the letter to my uncle today. The place in Jingmen Town has been decided. My eldest brother and my uncle should also be careful and train their horses carefully. I will make a plan here. Please call me when the time comes." Brother, let's go together."
Liu Qi heard this and said, "In this case, I will return to Jingmen Town today. My brother-in-law has set a date, but he must not forget me." After that, Liu Qi said goodbye to everyone and went to Houmen Water Village. Please ask Ruan Xiaoer to send a speedboat back to Jingmen Town by water.
Not to mention how Liu Qi replied to Liu Guang, I just said that after some discussion among several people in the hall, they decided on the troops to go out.
Zhao Zhen of Shouzhang County led half of the village [Chongfengdu] and 300 soldiers, with Bao Xu and Jiao Ting as the generals. Lu Fang led half of the horse army and took Sanniang's female cavalry to assist in the battle. Liu Qi and Liu Huiniang accompanied the army.
Military counselor Wu Yong led half of the [Chongfengdu], and the small camp on the right side of Baishizhuang had 200 infantry and 200 archers, totaling 500 people. Four generals, Yan Shude, Lei Heng, Bai Sheng, and Shi Qian, were led by Guo Sheng. The cavalry and the army all helped in the battle. Attack Xiaolukou Township and Dalukou Township.
Recruit Li Ying and Yang Lin as generals, lead 100 horse troops and 100 infantry troops from Jingyang Town, and then remove 300 new soldiers from Wanzi City, combine them into one battalion, and attack Shanglaozhuang, which has just been attacked. Township. This group of soldiers and horses will serve as garrison troops in Shouzhang County from now on to protect Shouzhang.
With military advisor Zhu Wu as the leading force, he took out the 500 infantrymen of Baozhu Temple. Lu Zhishen and Guang Hui were the generals and attacked Zhao Qudui Township, which is the farthest place from Liangshan.
Zhao Zhen ordered that sergeants from all places mobilize and assemble, and three days later they all invaded Shouzhang County. With one movement, five towns and villages were captured, and the remaining villages were naturally decided by word of mouth.
The only thing left to do is to wait for Xiao Rang to lead his people to re-determine the land and population. At the same time, Taishan Cheng Wanli must submit a letter to the court to explain the reasons. Song Jiang's group was identified as the culprits who broke into Shouzhang County and massacred them, and offered the heads of Li Erseng.
This operation focused on sneak attacks, with little killing.
In the past three days, Xiao Rang was asked to forge documents, and Jin Dajian was asked to forge tokens and letters. All the soldiers and horses pretended to be soldiers and horses of Dongping Prefecture to protect the new county magistrate, and came to replace the old man who was demoted due to his inability to defend the territory. County magistrate.
As for the officials who caused harm in the county, the evil gentry in the countryside, the big families who harmed the people, and the good-hearted libertines, they were all dismissed under the pretext of colluding with Li Erseng.
Every village has been sealed off, and no one is allowed in or out. The ban can only be lifted after everything has settled.
The discussion has been decided, and everyone in the hall takes action.
Zhao Zhen took advantage of these two days to return to the main world. Just as everyone dispersed, the Tiangang Disha Ling in Zhao Zhen's arms reacted. It seemed that Ji Qingwan was calling herself back in the main world. It only shook once, not that it was anything critical. Zhao Zhen decided to go back and take the output of these days with him. Huangfu Duan, Yang Xiong, Zheng Tianshou, and Lei Heng, who were also nearby, returned to the main world.
After the imperial edict was passed, the four people were left to stay temporarily in the camp at the back of Bailiu Village. Zhao Zhen took Ji Minghan, Ji Minghan and the three black sisters to fight horses. county seat.
After meeting Ji Qingwan, Zhao Zhen asked: "Madam, why do you want me to come back to meet you?"
Ji Qingwan said: "Husband, today there is a cattle and horse dealer named Zhai Yancheng. , I came home to look for my husband, saying that I brought a good horse that my husband wanted. I thought that my husband had said that the fantasy world was short of horses, and he made an agreement with my husband, so he called me back to the main world to meet him. "
Zhao Zhen was overjoyed when he heard this and said, "Shopkeeper Zhai, can you leave your address?"
"It is said that it is still at the fence outside the city. My husband has been there before."
Zhao Zhen heard this, He said: "I'm going to go and buy these war horses. Among the surrounding forces in my fantasy world, my horse army is the strongest." Ji Minghan, Ji Minglian and the Black Sisters, a group of six people, rode horses and ran towards the fence where Zhai Yancheng was outside the city.
Hearing that it was Zhao Zhen who came over, Zhai Yancheng complained and asked the waiter on the side to receive the customers who came to see the livestock. Zhai Yancheng hurriedly met Zhao Zhen.
After seeing the ceremony, Zhai Yancheng said: "Brother, this time I have brought you the high-level war horses that you are craving for. A first-level Silver Horse, four Shire horses, 150 war horses, and 300 draft horses. You can eat them." "
Zhao Zhen nodded and said: "For this Qianli Silver Horse, I want to buy the horse you have here. I will give you a price, brother."
Zhai Yancheng said: "Brother Changliang, since I want to buy all the horses here, I will invite these horse watchers out. These people really dare to think that I have an advanced horse here. The Thousand Miles Silver Horse must be bought separately."
As he said that, Zhai Yancheng ordered the waiters to politely drive everyone watching the horse away from the fence. Then he took Zhao Zhen for a walk around the fence.
After Zhao Zhen looked at all the horses, he said: "Shopkeeper Zhai, all the horses you have here are good horses."
Zhai Yancheng smiled proudly and said: "My family's ancestral equestrian skills are naturally good at training horses."
"This silver horse costs 1,500 guan. Shire horses still cost 100 guan each, and war horses still cost 80 guan." , 10 pack horses each. The total cost is 16,900. Give me a discount. Just give me 16,600."
Zhao Zhen nodded and said, "At noon time tomorrow, please hurry up. I went to Bailiu Village to hand over the money and settle the bill at Bailiu Village. I came out in a hurry today and didn’t bring any gold or silver. I had to bother my brother to get it with me.”
“We’ve known each other for such a long time. If you can't trust others, how can you not trust your brothers?" With that said, Zhai Yancheng asked Zhao Zhen to go back first and settle the payment together tomorrow.
Zhao Zhen thanked Zhai Yancheng and then rode away.
After returning home, Zhao Zhen spoke to Ji Qingwan. Ji Qingwan listened, prepared the gold and silver, and planned to ask Ji Xuan to go to Bailiu Village to deliver the goods tomorrow.
Zhao Zhen asked: "Where did Lady Ji Xuan go?"
Ji Qingwan said: "She went to various shops to check the accounts today."
Zhao Zhen Hearing this, he nodded: "Business has been good recently?"
Ji Qingwan replied: "The business of the bookshop is good. Although there are not many books, the business of the bookshop has been much better since the introduction of books on jade bamboo paper. This Not only students from wealthy families came to buy the set of enlightenment books, but also many people stayed at home to collect them. Did your husband come back with some new books? "
Zhao Zhen said: "We have brought back 800 sets of this set of enlightenment books. The other books are still being engraving. I am afraid that new books will not be completed until next month."
Ji Qingwan said: "Plate making is the slowest, and it can only be slow. Accumulate slowly. I have never heard of any bookstore going bankrupt. If we can purchase engravings, this most time-consuming step can be omitted, and there will be more types of books."
Zhao Zhen said: "Who said otherwise? A good set of engravings can be passed down for generations. I'm afraid no one will sell it on the market. After all, this thing can be regarded as a golden chicken that can lay eggs."
Having lunch together, Zhao Zhen was with Ji Qingwan. He rested in the room for half an hour.
Then everyone went to the hall to sit around. Everyone in the room fanned themselves with a goose feather fan.
Ji Minghan said: "Husband, how about we go to the courtyard to compete later. My two sisters have been practicing the [Mandarin Duck Double Sword] sword technique hard these days, and they feel that they have improved a lot."
Zhao Zhendao : "I have never slacked off. I will make gestures after a while. If you can beat me, you two can make a request."
Ji Minghan and Ji Minglian heard this and each cheered.
The weather was a little cooler, so Ji Minghan and the two couldn't wait to pull Zhao Zhen into a posture in the yard.
After a competition, Zhao Zhen still defeated the twin sisters in a row. Zhao Zhen said: "I have also learned your sword skills. I am also familiar with the changes in the moves, so I can naturally beat you two."
After hearing this, Ji Minghan and Ji Minglian put away their frustration. Pulling Zhao Zhen along, he continued to gesture in the yard.
At dusk, Ji Xuan came back from outside, saw Zhao Zhen, and threw herself into Zhao Zhen's arms.
At night, Zhao Zhen rested in Ji Xuan's room.
On the second day, Zhao Zhen, accompanied by his wife and concubines, returned to Bailiu Village with gold and silver. After the transaction, Zhao Zhen took all the horses and returned to the fantasy world.
(End of this chapter)