Chapter 21 The Shuangcheng in Western Liaoning (21)
Zhang Jiusheng's men were still shouting: "Hurry up! Come and fight! Don't delay!" Before he could finish his words, he let out a scream, and it turned out that Liu Ba got hit hard on the back of the head, and he immediately fell to the ground.
The addition of Liu Ba immediately overwhelmed the gang of thugs who besieged Li Chengzhong and others. Half of them ran away on the spot, and the rest who were still strong were knocked to the ground. Some were unconscious, and some were seriously injured and crawled for a while.
Can't get up.
There were two others who were blocked and did not run away. They lay on the ground and kept kowtowing and begging for mercy: "Hero, spare your life! Hero, spare your life!" Liu Ba ignored it and picked up the discarded sticks on the ground and beat them a few more times. The two rogues
He didn't dare to fight back, he just kept screaming in pain.
Li Chengzhong didn't want to cause too much trouble, so he signaled Rhee Chengwan and Wang Sili to hold Liu Ba back.
It's not a good place to stay here for a long time. If the other party wants to find someone to come over again, it will take a lot of trouble. Li Chengzhong didn't want to stay too long, so he pulled Zhang Mao'an and walked out.
Liu Ba did not follow him. He saw that Li Chengzhong and others did not want to cause trouble, so he planned to stay for a while and wait for Li Chengzhong and others to leave before going to kill Zhang Jiusheng. Since he had made up his mind to escape from Youzhou, he killed this big enemy before escaping.
Get rid of it.
However, Li Chengzhong was more interested in this big man who had been drinking with Zhang Jiusheng before and suddenly came up to help him. When he didn't leave, he stepped forward and grabbed Liu Ba's arm: "This is Youzhou City, don't cause any big trouble.
It’s okay if you beat him, but it won’t end well if you really beat him to death. If this brother doesn’t give up, come with me and let’s find a place to have a good drink.”
Seeing that his murderous intention was discovered, Liu Ba was helpless and was dragged away by Li Chengzhong unwillingly.
Everyone got on their horses and ran out. Even Zhang Maoan rode one, and his riding skills were not bad. Li Chengzhong secretly glanced at his crotch from time to time, feeling a little worried for him. Only Liu Ba
There was no horse, so he followed the crowd on foot.
After leaving the workshop, Liu Ba clasped his fists and said, "These guys look like noble people. It's not convenient for Liu to disturb you, so I'm going to leave first." In fact, he still wanted to wait until Li Chengzhong and the others left before going back to kill Zhang Jiusheng.
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Although Zhang Maoan is a eunuch, he has always been very interested in the stories of knights in the world, and he always behaves according to the knights in his imagination. Just now he saw that Zhang Jiusheng was trying to be disrespectful to Wanzhi, so he stepped forward to stop him.
He stopped drinking and fought with the gangsters again. He encountered such a fresh and exciting fight today, and was extremely excited. When he saw Liu Ba wanted to leave, of course he refused and shouted: "Why don't we leave? Let's go drink together."
!Let’s go together!”
Liu Ba smiled bitterly and said: "It is Liu's blessing to meet several noble people today. However, Liu can no longer stay in Youzhou for a long time, but now he has to leave."
Zhang Maoan wondered: "Why is this?"
This matter in his family was not a glorious thing. Liu Ba didn't want to talk about it, but when he thought about it, he was leaving Youzhou anyway, and thought about sending these people away quickly, so he stopped hiding it and told Zhang Jiusheng and himself
The enmity between them was briefly described, and he added: "Liu is also helpless, and now he has no choice but to find another way. The nobles must also be careful. Zhang Jiu has been protected by the Yamen, and may look for opportunities to retaliate."
After saying this, I heard Zhang Mao laugh sharply and said: "If this is the case, he will have to leave with us. Do you know who is this person in front of you? It is the famous Li Xuanjie of the Pingzhou Army. He fought three times in three battles.
Victory, Li Xuanjie, who bravely defeated the Khitan army and regained Yingzhou for our Tang Dynasty! If you want to avoid Youzhou, Li Xuanjie's command is an excellent place! Besides, now that the city gate is closed, you can't get out.
Eat wine together, eat wine together!”
When he was in Mingyue Songfeng Pavilion just now, because of the commotion in the hall, Liu Ba didn't hear clearly what Li Chengzhong and Zhang Maoan said to each other. Hearing what Zhang Maoan said now, he was very moved. Anyway, now he has to escape Youzhou again.
Pingzhou is also a good choice. What's more, after Zhang Jiusheng defected to the government office, he has realized how boring it is to act as a rogue leader in daily life. Dominating the market is certainly majestic, but in front of the government,
But as small as an ant.
Li Chengzhong's great victory outside the Pass has spread throughout Youzhou, and Liu Ba has certainly heard of it. Now that he thinks about it, if he can join Li Chengzhong's command and rely on his more than ten years of fighting experience, he will have a bright future!
I just don’t know if this Li Xuanjie dares to take him in?
He said cautiously: "If you can join Xuanjie, Liu will definitely be willing to do so. He is afraid that it will implicate Xuanjie."
To be honest, Li Chengzhong was quite interested in Liu Ba at first out of the feeling of being a "comrade" in fighting together. However, after hearing that Liu Ba was a rogue leader who had been in the streets of Youzhou City for more than ten years, he hesitated.
He was afraid that this rogue leader would bring the dirty habits in the market to the army, which would inevitably lead to bad things.
"You don't need to worry too much about the Yameni side. If I accept you into the army, I will keep you safe. But... there are too many rules in our army. After joining the army, you must start with the soldiers. I'm afraid you won't be able to withstand these restrictions and sufferings.
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"Don't worry, Xuan Jie. Since Liu has decided to join the army, he will naturally curb his rogue behavior and bad habits in the past. If he breaks the rules, Xuan Jie will be punished by military law, and Liu will never frown!"
Immediately, everyone left together, and Rhee found a place to have a drink, which was probably similar to the "private kitchen" of later generations, the kind that the shopkeeper cooked at home, and started drinking again.
Apart from the fight just now, what these people talked about the most was naturally the war with the Khitans outside the Pass. The others had little experience, so they mainly focused on Li Chengzhong’s narration. These people were like curious babies, asking various questions, many of which
They were all very ridiculous, and Li Chengzhong patiently explained them one by one. Among them, Zhang Maoan was the most happy. He felt that the wonder he had experienced tonight was the most amazing in the past few years. He was also full of yearning and curiosity for the military career outside the customs. Drink
After a while, he couldn't help but murmured to Li Chengzhong to take him to Liucheng. Li Chengzhong smiled after hearing this and just thought it was just a drunken talk.
After drinking, it was late at night, Zhang Maoan and Li Chengzhong made an appointment to visit again the next day, and everyone dispersed. Li Chengzhong asked Liu Ba to go with him to Zhang Xingzhong's home, and take him with him to Pingzhou when he left Youzhou.
There was nothing to say all night. The next day, the military meeting of Jiedu Mansion continued, and the middle and low-level officer Li Chengzhong continued to have nothing to do.
Wang Dalang came to Li Chengzhong with a serious look on his face: "The propaganda is going well."
"Just tell me if you have something to say!" Li Chengzhong didn't tolerate his flattery. Too much flattery will be worthless.
"It's okay! What can happen, haha."
"Is it really okay?"
"It's okay..."
Li Chengzhong stared at Wang Dalang for a while. Wang Dalang felt a little guilty. He laughed dryly for a while and then said: "I want to tell Xuanjie about yesterday's itinerary."
"Not interested."
"Didn't Xuan Jie say that something can't be delayed? It must be reported in time." Without waiting for Li Chengzhong to refuse, he quickly talked about the banquet for several fellow villagers yesterday, such as how good the wine was, how beautiful the female prostitute was, and finally said
What are the future prospects of the several fellow villagers who came to the banquet? For example, some became scouts in the Yamen Army, some became the general's bodyguards, and some served as chiefs in the Volunteer Army... In short, he tried hard to get
Prove to Li Chengzhong that yesterday's friendship was worthwhile and rewarding.
"Let Lao Zhang give it to you how much it cost." Li Chengzhong revealed Wang Dalang's intention. Wang Dalang was a little embarrassed, scratched his head and went to find Zhang Xingzhong.
During the meal, Lieutenant Li Cheng arranged Liu Ba to the table of soldiers. From now on, he wanted to see if Liu Ba could change his mind. If Liu Ba still acted like a gangster boss, he would rather send this rogue leader away.
Pay some travel expenses and let him go elsewhere.
But he saw Zhang Xingzhong's face was sullen and full of worries. Of course, Li Chengzhong was very concerned about this general under his command, so he asked him what was wrong.
Zhang Xingzhong hesitated for a moment, sighed and said: "A certain uncle came last night."
"Who is your uncle?" Wang Dalang continued his gossip and curiosity.
"Jing Shao Gong...Jimen Farewell General."
"Clan leader of your Zhang family? It seems that we have made a name for ourselves outside the customs. Haha, Lao Zhang, your family is becoming more and more important in the Zhang family. I said that yesterday I had a banquet with several village party members, and they were all right.
I am very envious of someone's situation..." Wang Dalang went off topic as soon as he spoke.
Li Chengzhong interrupted Wang Dalang: "What is he here for?"
"...proposing marriage..."
Wang Dalang asked: "That Li Chengyue still doesn't give up?" Then he said to Zhang Xingzhong in a serious voice: "How can Miss Lan'er become a concubine of another family? I say Lao Zhang, you must not be shaken, at the first sight
I can see that that guy is not a good person, his eyes are rolling around, and he is holding back his evil..."
Li Chengzhong glared at him: "Isn't he a good person? You drank a lot in his mansion, right? You even called him brothers." He had promised to help Li Chengyue find a solution at the banquet at the Young Master's Mansion, so naturally he couldn't see Wang Dalang at this moment.
If Zhang Xingzhong really listened to slandering the other party, wouldn't it be more difficult for him?
Wang Dalang immediately cried out: "Xuanjie, isn't that on the wine table? I was a little drunk at the time, so I can't take it seriously! Didn't Xuanjie also agree to that guy..."
Li Chengzhong quickly interrupted Wang Dalang: "Stop rambling and listen to what Lao Zhang says!"
Zhang Xingzhong sighed again: "Oh... it's not the Li Mansion, it's the Yanei... The uncle is here to propose marriage on behalf of the Yanei, and wants Nalan'er as my concubine."
Li Chengzhong and Wang Dalang were both shocked and then furious. The whole Youzhou knew who Liu Shouguang was in the Yamen. He was a typical super playboy and lecher! Liu Shouguang had no fewer than dozens of concubines, and almost half of them used various methods.
He came by force. In addition to taking concubines, he also spent the whole day looking for flowers and women, and haunted the brothels. Before he took up the military post, he had restrained himself. Since he released the Yier Army Commander, Shenzhou Soldiers and Horses
Later, it got worse, and now it has reached the point where he lives in a brothel. Every time he goes to Youzhou, instead of going back to his own mansion, he lives in Qianjin Yixiao Building, where he even handles official business. It is really incredible. Lan
What would happen if my son fell into the hands of such a person!
Wang Dalang said anxiously: "Zhang Jingshao is confused? How can he do such a thing? Even if your family is from a different branch, they are still members of the Zhang family. How can you push your own family into the fire pit? You won't agree, right?"
"The adults of a certain family have already refused, but the old man feels depressed, angry in the room, and doesn't even want to eat."
Only then did Li Chengzhong realize that this was the reason why Lao Du's head was not seen at the dinner table. After a while, he said to Zhang Xingzhong: "Lan'er has grown up now, and I don't know how many powerful people in Youzhou City are keeping an eye on me. Why don't you persuade your lord,