Chao Gai led all the leaders to swim around the front and back of the mountains. They saw the majestic Liangshan Mountains and the vast water pools. Everyone sighed that the land was so advantageous. After being filled with emotions, they returned to the hall to continue the banquet and drink, and then rested in the evening. .
Qin Ming had no family members, so Gu Zi returned to the house. This house was a large courtyard with three entrances and three exits. If it were placed on the border of Qingzhou, it would only be enjoyed by noble families. Now sitting in such a big house, it is impossible to go out. Apart from more than a dozen servants, maids, and servants, there was no one close to me. Looking at it, the house was empty, and I felt lonely in my heart, and I couldn't help but feel a sense of depression and sadness.
Qin Ming didn't feel sleepy at all, so he simply brought a jar of wine and sat at the foot of the steps, looking up at the endless night. Although the sky was full of stars twinkling, it made people more confused. What he had originally planned was now gone. In vain, not only did the sorrow go unrequited, but the corpses of his wife, children and mother were never buried and drifted with the crowd. This was not Qin Ming's original character, but the once vigorous and resolute spirit was eventually defeated by reality. If it had been a month ago, he would have Never would I have thought that I would fall into the trap, let alone that I would join the gang on the famous Liangshan Mountain. This is fate, and this is how the world plays tricks on people.
"Master Qin, Brother Chao is outside asking for an audience," a young boy came over gently and informed.
"Chao Gai," Qin Ming was startled. He quickly stood up from the steps of the front hall. He didn't bother to take the wine jar, so he walked straight to the door of the house. He walked around the screen wall and took a look. Sure enough, he saw Chao Gai standing outside the door. , with only two boys behind him, they were pushing a small cart with three or four jars of good wine stacked on it.
Chao Gai said with a smile: "I saw that Brother Qin seemed to have something on his mind at the banquet and was not enjoying his drink. I specially brought a few jars of old wine, all from Shaoxing Huadiao, for Brother Qin to have a try."
"How dare you do this?" Qin Ming was moved by Chao Gai's concern and quickly thanked him: "Qin Ming is lucky to meet my brother today."
Chao Gai quickly supported Qin Ming. Qin Ming did not show any pretense. He stood up straight and invited Chao Gai inside to talk.
Chao Gai came into the courtyard, looked at the wine jar on the steps, and said, "Brother Qin, drinking here alone is not boring. Come on, why don't you and I have a good drink?" Sitting on the steps.
When Qin Ming saw it, he quickly said: "Brother, please sit in the hall and let you rest here. Wouldn't it be disrespectful to Qin Ming?"
Chao Gai smiled, ignored Qin Ming, and still sat firmly on the steps. He waved his hand at the two accompanying boys and told them to unload the wine and go back alone. Chao Gai pulled Qin Ming behind him. How could Qin Ming be willing to sit next to him? The eldest brother of the village sat under his steps. This already gave Qin Ming a great deal of face. This was Chao Gai's friendly and casual attitude. Qin Ming knew that Chao Gai regarded him as one of his family members, but , if he really followed Chao Gai and sat next to him, it would be a great disrespect to Chao Gai. How could he be treated as equals? Qin Ming naturally would never dare to say: "Eldest brother is willing to take Qin Ming in. This is I have been blessed by Qin and Ming for several generations. Brother Chao values me. How dare Qin and Ming disrespect me?"
Chao Gai said with a faint smile: "Brother Qin, I think we should stop talking about those polite words between you and me." After that, he pulled Qin Ming to sit next to him.
Qin Ming did not dare to be rude, so he sat down a step lower, and the two of them each carried a wine jar and started drinking from each other.
"I heard that Brother Chao and Shi Jin have a good relationship,"
Chao Gai looked at Qin Ming and smiled and said: "It seems that you are also interested in Shi Jin." Chao Gai looked at Qin Ming seriously and said: "Shi Jin saved my life and is also my brother. On the day of his birth, Gang, it was my two brothers who robbed it with a group of troops. Later, they went to Liangshan, captured Wang Lun by fire, and defeated the Qingzhou encirclement and suppression coalition forces. Speaking of which, you must remember it,"
Qin Ming was a little embarrassed, smiled and said: "At that time, I was the commander-in-chief of troops and horses. Naturally, I knew that. I allocated two thousand troops and horses at the beginning. I thought that for a small village to mobilize troops like this, wouldn't it be killing a chicken with a sledgehammer? , but, who would have thought that the entire army would be annihilated, and only one escaped and lost half of his ear. Looking at it today, this water pool is indeed a hidden dragon and crouching tiger. Even if there are ten thousand people, it will be difficult for them to cross the water pool. Extravagant hope, furthermore, the water berth is located at the junction of the four states, with water and land connections extending in all directions. To the south, you can reach Yingtian Prefecture, Nanjing, to the north, Kaifeng Prefecture, and Bianliang, Tokyo, which is a two-day drive away. This is simply a thorn in the side. If the sharp knife in the heart of the Song Dynasty is not removed, the Zhao family will be in trouble. At present, Shi Jin is revolting in the northwest, and Brother Chao is in perfect harmony with each other. When the troops are ready, he can go north or south. As long as this cottage survives, no matter which path Brother Chao chooses, he will still be able to hurt the Song Dynasty. In this way, it will be difficult for both sides of the Song Dynasty to take care of one and the other. When the time comes, Brother Chao and Shi Jin will join forces. Whether the soldiers are in one place or fighting separately, the Song Dynasty will be a meal for both of them, and it won’t last long.”
"Heh," Chao Gai couldn't help but laugh after hearing this, and said, "Shi Jin also said the same thing when he left. It seems that the heroes have the same vision," Chao Gai paused here and said : "When I robbed the birthday card, my brother did it to prepare military expenses, but I just wanted to rob the rich and help the poor. Now I command this Liangshan River, but I have no ambition to conquer all directions. I want to be rich and noble in my life. Other than that, I just want a stable life, family happiness, and enjoying the rest of my life. Those are the days like gods. I have no desires and desires. All I want is for my brothers to be happy together. Now I’ll watch you. "Mountain, I, Chao Gaida, am very happy in my heart. The mountains and rivers of Liang do not belong to me alone, but to all the brothers."
Chao Gai and Qin Ming drank for a while and continued: "You are right, this Liangshanshuibo is a sharp knife inserted in the heart of the Song Dynasty. I am always ready for my brother to help him achieve his great cause. This This is the value of Liangshan’s existence. Do you know what my intention is when I take you on a mountain tour today?”
"I don't know, I hope my eldest brother will make it clear,"
"Liang Shanshui is easy to defend but difficult to attack. We are currently recruiting troops and horses to only defend but not attack." Chao Gai said, "I will not go down the mountain with my troops."
When Qin Ming heard what Chao Gai said, his heart skipped a beat, and suddenly a chill spread all over his body. He suddenly felt the terror emanating from this kind-faced man. Before he could open his mouth, Chao Gai's thoughts were in his heart. Chao Gai saw everything clearly. He said what he said so boldly just now so that he could sweep across Qingzhou and avenge his family in the future. However, even if he hid it so carefully, Chao Gai still saw it through. Qin Ming felt for a moment My cheeks were burning and I didn't know what to say. I had to pick up the wine jar to cover my embarrassment.
"As the saying goes, 'Ten years is not too late for a gentleman to take revenge.' However, I don't believe it," Chao Gai suddenly said: "Ten years is too long, I don't believe it. If you are willing to let him live for another ten years, the torment in your heart is... It’s hard to enjoy yourself with wine and food...kill them quickly, why not do it,"
After hearing what Chao Gai said, Qin Ming was a little shocked. He stared blankly at Chao Gai's two pairs of soul-catching eyes. He had never seen such sharp eyes before.
Chao Gai's face suddenly softened and he said, "I know everything about you."
"Huang Xin told you everything,"
Chao Gai did not answer, but said: "I have sent a team of people to Qingzhou with a lot of money, pretending to be your relatives, trying to open the joints, and get the remains of your wife and family members back for burial. No matter what, It’s better to be laid to rest first,”
After Qin Ming heard this, he immediately prostrated himself on the ground. He felt sour in his heart and said with tears of gratitude: "Brother Chao's kindness, I, Qin Ming..."
"Don't say that, come on," he said, helping Qin Ming up, and then said, "I've also prepared this other team for you."
When Qin Ming heard this, he was shocked in vain. Magistrate Murong's dog face and Song Jiang's playful smile suddenly flashed in his mind.
Before Qin Ming could speak, Chao Gai said: "I sent people to carefully select twenty strong men. Each of them is our Liangshan elite. They dare to break into the dragon's pond and tiger's den. They are all there, and there are two more." Ten good horses will be at the gate of Yidu City in Qingzhou Prefecture before dawn. When the time comes, we will investigate and ambush them on the mainland. Everything will be done. But, should you do it yourself, or should I send someone to do it?"
After Qin Ming heard this, he immediately knelt on the ground, clasped his hands and said, "Thank you, brother. This matter must be done by Qin Ming himself."
Chao Gai nodded, stood up, raised the jar of wine, and said, "It's done." After Qin Ming heard this, the two of them drank the jar of wine.
Chao Gai took out a military talisman from his arms, handed it to Qin Ming, and said: "Be careful on the road, think twice before you act," and then left the Qin Mansion.
When Qin Ming was sent out, Chao Gai turned around and said, "Brother Qin, stay here." He paused, looked at Qin Ming and said seriously, "Huang Xin is your man, you have to keep an eye on him," and then turned around. People have gone.
Qin Ming stood outside the door of the house, watching Chao Gai's figure getting further and further away, and finally disappeared into the diffuse night fog, and could no longer be seen. However, Chao Gai's heart at this moment was not the same. Naturally, he was impressed and admired, but the sudden words at the end made Qin Ming a little confused.
At dawn the next day, another banquet was prepared in the village and the seats were agreed upon. However, Qin Ming took the killer down the mountain as early as midnight. At this moment, he had already dressed up and appeared somewhere in Yidu City, Qingzhou...
But despite this, Qin Ming still ranked second, Hua Rong sat in third, Huang Xin sat in fourth, and under the three Ruan, they were Yan Shun, Wang Aohu, Lu Fang, Guo Sheng, Zheng Tianshou, and Shi Yong , Du Qian, Song Wan, Zhu Gui, Bai Sheng: a total of eighteen leaders in the group sat down.
After the celebration banquet, large boats, houses, vehicles and other items were built in the village; knives, weapons, armors and helmets were forged; flags, cheongsams and coats were arranged, and bows, crossbows and arrows were prepared to attack the enemy's army.