Yuwen Chengchao reacted very quickly. As soon as Qin Xiao said this, he immediately understood something. A glimmer of light flashed in his eyes and said: "Even if the Black Mountain bandits have resentment towards the imperial court, they are definitely incompatible with the Liaodong Army."

"What's the difference?" Zhang Tailing didn't understand the strangeness after all.

Qin Xiao said with a smile: "The difference is huge. If the Black Mountain bandits hate the imperial court more than the Liaodong Army, we and them will definitely fight to the death. If they hate the Liaodong Army deeply, we and the Black Mountain bandits may not be able to turn our hostility into friendship."

Zhang Tailing was a little surprised and said: "We are officers and soldiers, and the Black Mountain bandits are bandits. How can we turn conflicts into friendship?"

Yuwen Chengchao smiled faintly and said: "The Black Mountain bandits only think that we are stationed in Songyang Grassland to deal with them, so they will naturally be hostile to us. But if he knows that our target is not them, and he does not deal with the Liaodong Army, you

Do you think he will still be hostile to us?"

"I also asked in Kyoto that there was a rare drought in the Northeast many years ago. The imperial court once allocated food relief, but countless people still starved to death." Qin Xiao said slowly: "The Liaodong Army not only seized the food for the victims, but also

Moreover, many people took the opportunity to purchase land at low prices, causing a large number of people to become homeless. Many generals of the Liaodong Army had thousands of hectares of fertile land to their names, which was much more than the nobles and nobles with titles in the court.

Those homeless people had no choice but to turn into bandits and plunder to make a living."

Yu Wencheng nodded and said: "I also know something about the banditry in the Northeast. The hardest hit areas are Yingping County and Liaodong County. However, the official office of the Andong Protectorate is located in Liaodong County, and the Liaodong Army is everywhere to suppress bandits, so banditry mainly occurs in the Northeast.

In Yingping County where we are now. At the beginning, there were various bandits in groups, most of them were mobs. It is said that the Liaodong Army really wiped out a lot of them, but the remaining bandits began to break into pieces and defected to each other. In the end

There are only five or six groups of the strongest bandits left, and the Black Mountain bandits are the most famous among them, and they are also the ones that the Liaodong Army cannot do anything about."

"So the Black Mountain bandits should also understand that the reason for the great disaster was not that the court did not allocate food relief, but that the Liaodong Army filled their own pockets and took the opportunity to exploit the people." Qin Xiaodao: "So I think the Black Mountain bandits, if they have any understanding, should know this.

The key point."

Yuwen Chengchao thought for a moment and then said: "Since the Black Mountain bandits can deal with the Liaodong Army, there must be experts among them."

"My eldest son, do you think it is possible for the imperial court to recruit them?" Qin Xiao said suddenly.

Yuwen Chengchao was startled, and then he said solemnly: "The Black Mountain bandits have long been identified as rebels by the court. If they really wanted to recruit them, they would not have been allowed to exist for so many years. They had already sent envoys to recruit them. I feel that even if the court wanted to recruit them, they would not be allowed to exist for so many years."

If you have the intention of recruiting peace, you may not make a decision easily. After all, the court will definitely be concerned about the Liaodong Army. The Liaodong Army and the Black Mountain Bandits are incompatible with each other. They have lost face at the hands of the Black Mountain Bandits for many years. Of course, the Liaodong Army cannot watch the Black Mountain Army.

The bandits were recruited and even resettled." After a pause, he sneered: "And if the Black Mountain bandits exist for only one day, the Liaodong Army will be able to ask for various supplies from the court from time to time. The Liaodong Army should have already become proficient in the means of raising the bandits to respect themselves.

Already."

Qin Xiao nodded slightly, knowing that what Yuwen Chengchao said touched on the most important point.

The imperial court in the northeast was most worried about the Liaodong Army causing trouble, so it tolerated many things as much as possible. As long as everything was peaceful in the northeast, the imperial court would turn a blind eye to the Liaodong Army without being fully prepared.

, as comforting as possible.

If the Liaodong Army is offended in order to recruit the Black Mountain bandits and cause turmoil in the four northeastern counties, this is certainly not what the court wants to see.

At this moment, I suddenly heard a report coming from outside: "Report, there is someone outside the camp gate, asking to see General Yu Wenlang!"

Yu Wen Chengchao was startled, and several people came out of the tent, raised their heads and headed towards the camp gate in the south. Under the setting sun, they saw a group of people outside the camp gate in darkness. Yu Wen Chengchao was a little confused and said to Qin Xiao: "I'll go and see

Let’s see what’s going on.”

Qin Xiao nodded, and Yu Wencheng walked quickly away.

Qin Xiao was also a little surprised. He didn't know who would suddenly come here to ask for an audience with Yuwen Chengchao. There were still two thousand loyal and brave troops on the south side of the Yangtze River. They would come after the Jianghuai army took over the defense of Suzhou City, but the speed was certain.

It won't be so fast.

Not long after, I saw that Yu Wen Chengchao actually let the group of people enter the camp, and then I saw Yu Wen Chengchao bringing a few people over here.

Qin Xiao knew that since Yuwen Chengchao had brought people here, they must be friends rather than enemies, so he stepped forward to greet them.

Yu Wen Chengchao held the wrist of a man in blue shirt with one hand. The man in green shirt was in his forties, with a thin figure and a goatee under his chin. His appearance was unattractive, but his eyes were bright and his face was bright.

With excitement and excitement.

"This is General Qin of the Long Rui Army!" Yuwen Chengchao stopped and introduced to the man in green shirt.

Without saying a word, the man in green shirt took two steps forward, knelt down on one knee, raised his hands and said, "Caomin Yingchuan Sikong Ling, pay your respects to General Qin!"

Happy rites.

Qin Xiao was startled for a moment, suddenly thought of something, and lost his voice: "Are you Yingchuan Sikong Ling? Is that the one...?" Fortunately, the next words were not spoken, and he raised his head to look at Yuwen Chengchao.

Chao Hanxiao nodded and said: "Yes, I mentioned to the general before that Mr. Sikong is good at geography and Feng Shui and knows the underground veins well. He is a master in this way. The general said before that if we want to form a fire and thunder army,

Without Mr. Sikong’s help, I’m afraid it would be difficult to accomplish this, so before I left the customs, I sent someone to Yingchuan to deliver the message, but I didn’t expect Mr. Sikong’s speed to be so fast.”

Qin Xiao felt happy, knowing that Yu Wen Chengchao was doing things properly. Yu Wen Chengchao remembered what he said last time and even invited Sikong Ling to come and help.

He already knew that Sikong Ling was a tomb robber and knew the geographical soil very well. It was indeed a perfect fit for him to form the Fire Thunder Army.

"Mr. Sikong has worked hard all the way. I am really grateful to be able to help you." Qin Xiao cupped his hands and said: "In the future, the Fire and Thunder Army will still rely on you."

Sikong Ling hurriedly raised his hands and said, "General Qin, you're so polite." He looked at Yuwen Chengchao and said, "Young Master Yuwen saved my life, but I never had the chance to repay. Now that I have the opportunity to repay the kindness of the eldest master, it would be a great loss."

Don't refuse." Then he added: "General Qin's reputation has also been heard by ordinary people. I heard that Prince Bohai killed innocent people indiscriminately in our Tang Dynasty, and even set up a ring in Kyoto to make fun of our Tang Dynasty. The general killed the traitors, which not only inspired

The majesty of our country has avenged the innocent people who died. It is truly a blessing to be able to serve under the general."

Qin Xiao laughed. His deed of killing Yuan Gai Wushuang in Kyoto had naturally been spread for a long time. It was natural that Sikong Ling knew about it.

"After receiving the letter from the eldest son, I settled down with my family, immediately dealt with the matters at hand, and summoned a group of brothers to come together." Sikong Ling sighed: "I haven't caught anything else in this life, but I have made acquaintances.

There are many people who share the same ideals." He pointed back to the group of people behind him and said: "These are all members of the grassroots community, and there are also a few disciples of the grassroots. Although the grassroots have long since washed their hands and no longer engage in that kind of business, over the years, they have

He runs an antique business and has some disciples. He also knows a little bit about soil and geography, so they can all use it if they come together."

Qin Xiao was in awe and said: "Mr. Sikong is really a man who values ​​affection and righteousness. Although the eldest son saved your life back then, you abandoned your property and came to help with your friends. This

Friendship, Qin Xiao will always remember it in his heart."

Yu Wen Chengchao also said with a smile: "I was worried at first that Mr. Sikong has a strong family background and has been living a stable life these years, so he may not be willing to go out. It's just that we really need your help here, so I hesitated again and again, so I wrote to him.

, I feel really sorry for disturbing my husband’s peace and quiet.”

"Young Master, there is no need to say such things in the future." Sikong Ling said sternly: "I either choose not to come. Now that I have come, my life will be handed over to you. General Qin, if we are useful in the future, although

Order."

Qin Xiao ordered Lu Xiaolou: "Xiaolou, arrange for these brothers to stay, and then ask the dining room to prepare food. They have worked hard all the way, eat and drink well, and have a good rest." Then he said to Sikong Ling: "Sir, come in.

say."

Lu Xiaolou went to arrange food and lodging for everyone. Qin Xiao and others entered the tent and invited Sikong Ling to sit down. Then he greeted Zhang Tailing and said with a smile: "Little apprentice, come here and meet Mr. Sikong. From now on you will

Let’s work together.”

Qin Xiao had mentioned the Huolei Army to Zhang Tailing before. Although the details were not detailed, Zhang Tailing roughly understood what was going on. He stepped forward to salute Sikong Ling. Sikong Ling heard Qin Xiao call Zhang Tailing "little apprentice", but he was surprised.

Don't dare to neglect, stand up and return the courtesy.

"Sir, the main reason for inviting you here this time is to form the Fire Thunder Army." Qin Xiao said with a smile.

"General, you're welcome." Sikong Ling said with a hint of doubt: "The eldest son also mentioned in his letter that he would form a Fire Thunder Army, but he did not explain it in detail. The common people have always been confused, what does this Fire Thunder Army mean?

"

Yuwen Chengchao explained: "The reason why the general wanted to form the Fire Thunder Army was because of this young apprentice." He glanced at Zhang Tailing before continuing: "Zhang Tailing can make a weapon, which is quite powerful.

, but it requires masters who can distinguish the soil quality, and also requires people who can dig pits as quickly as possible, bury the weapons in the soil, and after lighting them, they can explode...!" Made a comparison

With exaggerated movements, he whispered: "When it explodes, everything close to it will be destroyed."
Chapter completed!