After seeing Gu Junen away, Liu Zeqing immediately summoned the generals.

Among the visitors were Liu Zeqing's younger brother Liu Zemin, his two nephews Liu Zhigan and Liu Zhimou, and his close generals Zheng Longfang, Yao Wenchang and Li Huajing, all of whom he trusted the most.

Liu Zeqing told everyone about Gu Junen’s purpose and the agreement reached by both parties.

After everyone heard this, they all changed their color.

Liu Zemin was weak in character and showed more obvious performance. He trembled and said in a stuttering voice: "Big...Brother, if we sell food to Li Zicheng, then we are a real thief! Once discovered by the court and pursued, it will be a serious crime of extermination! I see this matter,... let's forget about this matter!"

Liu Zhigan said angrily: "Father, why are you so timid? Since my uncle has made a decision, he must have his own reasons. We can just follow his instructions. And at twice the market price, you can sell him some and then make hundreds of thousands of taels of silver to account. Where can we find such a business?"

Liu Zemin's face turned embarrassed and argued: "You can't even want your life for some money! We intercepted wealthy families and got a lot of money. Shouldn't it be time to stop during this period?"

Liu Zhigan said: "Father, you just think too much. Who in this world still thinks that there is too much money?"

The Liu family has always been a giant clan in Cao County, with many tribes. Liu Zeqing has no children and has always trained his two nephews as his parents and children. Liu Zhigan is young and energetic, and Liu Zhimou is smart and wise, and he is the junior he values ​​the most. On the contrary, he looks down on his weak and incompetent brother from the bottom of his heart.

After hearing this, Liu Zeqing snorted coldly and said, "Zemin, do you really think I made this deal with Li Zicheng for the sake of greed for that little money?"

Liu Zemin looked puzzled, "That's..."

"The world is chaotic, and the winner is the king. Li Zicheng occupied Kaifeng and is strong. How can our troops directly fight against him? The prefectures along the canal are rich. If we don't give him food, he will likely send troops directly to Shandong in the next step. Instead of losing Yanzhou because he cannot resist it, it is better to sell his food to show his obedience. In this way, at least before he defeats Sun Baigu, we will not invade Shandong in large numbers. We can also use this to develop our strength and dare not underestimate us no matter who wins or loses in the future. This is the way for us to protect ourselves in troubled times."

Speaking of this, Liu Zeqing paused and continued, "As for the court, whether they pursued the matter, to be honest, I don't care. I have seen clearly about the court's affairs. Zuo Liangyu, Zhuxian, escaped, causing more than 100,000 official troops to disperse. The court only rebuked him, and did not pursue any crime. It is said that one should be respectful, and this sentence is never false. Next, I will recruit soldiers while Li Zicheng had no time to look east, and firmly control the soldiers of Shandong's prefectures in our hands. When the general situation is decided in the future, we will decide whether to be loyal to the court or surrender to Li Zicheng. This is the retreat I have prepared for you."

Li Huajing smiled and said, "Watching the mountain and watching the tiger fight, the general is really far-sighted."

Yao Wenchang frowned and said, "Master, we are willing to obey your orders, but there are two people you have to consider. One is Wang Jianjun and the other is Liu Shenzheng?"

Wang Jianjun was a eunuch Wang Lian. After Zhou Xian reported the crimes that Liu Zeqing had committed, although Emperor Chongzhen did not dare to touch Liu Zeqing lightly for the time being, he sent Wang Lian to serve as a military supervisor to supervise Liu Zeqing.

General Liu Konghe was Liu Konghe, and was born in a famous family and was the son of Liu Hongxun. When the bandits fled to Shandong, he spent all his family to raise an army and was eventually named General Liu Zeqing. He had nearly 8,000 people under his command and was strong. He was the second largest figure among the generals in Shandong who was second only to Liu Zeqing.

The most important thing is that Liu Konghe has always looked down on Liu Zeqing as greedy and cunning, and fears death. The disagreement between the two is already on the surface.

If Liu Zeqing wants to do anything, he will not be able to avoid the two people mentioned by Yao Wenchang.

Liu Zeqing smiled and said, "As soon as the eunuch arrived, I gave him 10,000 taels of silver, which had already blocked his mouth. And Liu Konghe, who was ignorant of raising his qualities, could use Li Zicheng's hand to kill him. At that time, I will divide his soldiers into two on the grounds that the troops were not strong enough to defend Cao County, and most of them were transferred back to Cao County for our command, and he led the remaining one to defend Shan County. At that time, as long as you lead the troops to give up the Ding family's entrance and let Li Zicheng's troops get ashore from there, then Liu Konghe's retreat will be completely robbed, and we will completely deal with him without any effort."

Liu Zhimou's eyes lit up and said, "Uncle, we can also put the responsibility for losing the defense line on him. In that case, even if the court pursues it, we will not be able to hold us up."

Liu Zeqing laughed and said, "Boy, you have made progress! That's what I plan."

Zheng Longfang said in a thick voice: "Master, please give me instructions! We all listen to you."

Liu Zeqing nodded and said, "Zemin, you and Zhigan go to Linqing, and the other go to Jinan. On the grounds that the bandits are in great power, let the two prefectures of Dongchang and Jinan send troops to aid immediately. In addition, in addition to asking Governor Qiu to provide me with enough food and grass. You should also purchase grain from grain merchants in the two prefectures, and don't be afraid of spending money. The more the number, the better. In this way, you recruit soldiers in Yanzhou in my name, and attract me as long as the young and strong people who can use weapons."

Liu Zhimou frowned and said, "Uncle, if the number of soldiers is huge, the daily expense is a big sum of silver! Just the little silver in the treasury, I'm afraid..."

Liu Zeqing waved his hand and said, "Don't worry about money. I have my own way. Just recruit soldiers for me."

Although Liu Zhimou was puzzled, he still bowed and said, "Yes, uncle."

Liu Zeqing turned to Li Huajie and said, "General Li Shen, you also set off to Qingzhou to find Wang Jun, the king of Jiushan. Tell him that his chance to change the name of the thief has come. As long as he is willing to serve me, it will not only clear away the name of the thief, but I also think that it may not be impossible to recommend him as a guerrilla general and become a general in the future."

Li Huajing said puzzledly: "Master, why do you value a thief so much?"
Chapter completed!