Ten thousand shi of grain will be exchanged for 2,000 shi of salt.
It’s hard to say who wins and who loses in this business. In troubled times, the price system has long been broken. Sometimes a piece of gold cannot be exchanged for a bag of japonica rice.
In other words, this matter is not a business at all, but a gesture.
If you, Guo Zixing, want food, I will give it to you, but you must also pay some price.
We are still your subordinates, but we also have our own subordinates. We cannot listen to you unconditionally. It belongs to us, so we must fight for it!
Although Zhu Chongba was kneeling, his spine was straight and his will was as strong as a mountain, unshakable.
Guo Zixing, who was riding on horseback, was still aloof, but only on the surface.
This stinky little bald donkey with dirty legs actually dares to bargain with him. Damn it!
Guo Zixing gritted his teeth, and Guo Tianxu next to him put his hand on his saber, looked at his father, and said in his heart that as long as you give the order, Zhu Chongba will be killed.
Similarly, on the Linhuai side, Tang He, Fei Ju, and other soldiers were also ready for battle. If Guo Zixing was willing to fight, they would be defeated.
At this tense moment, when the atmosphere became increasingly solemn, suddenly the sound of horse hooves came from a distance, and a group of soldiers and horses came galloping towards them. The leader was Peng Da.
This red-turbaned handsome man who escaped from death in Xuzhou is in high spirits at the moment.
He laughed and rushed over, first clasping fists with Guo Zixing.
"Hello, brother Guo!"
Without waiting for Guo Zixing to reply, Peng Da looked at Zhu Chongba again, jumped off the horse and reached out to help Zhu Chongba up.
"Good brother, I just came here to discuss with my brothers. I am ready to become king."
"Proclaim yourself king?" Zhu Chongba was stunned, "Marshal Peng, have you discussed this with the Marshal?"
Peng laughed and said, "Why don't we come here to discuss it?"
As he said that, Peng Da turned his head and said to Guo Zixing: "Guo Shuai, this time we defeated the imperial court's 100,000-strong army. Our reputation was so great that all the heroes in the world were shocked. I am going to strike while the iron is hot and call myself the King of Luhuai. I am also worthy of being a prince."
Addiction... By the way, Marshal Zhao also said that he will call himself King Yongyi... This guy is more talented than me and always loyal, King Yongyi! Hahahaha!"
Peng Da laughed loudly. He had no intention of asking Guo Zixing for instructions. He was clearly just giving a notice, and not only Peng Da, but Zhao Junyong also wanted to be king.
After a battle, the balance of strength has changed dramatically, and people's mentality is also very different.
Peng Da and Zhao both turned over with salted fish and became king first.
Guo Zixing's old face fell instantly, this thing is bad!
As mentioned earlier, Guo Zixing also had plans to become king, but his strength had not improved much and he lacked courage, so he did not dare to take this step.
Now that both Peng Da and Zhao are claiming the title of king, it means that he, the leader of Haozhou, has ceased to exist in name only, and he may even usurp the throne.
Guo Zixing was full of calculations, but at this moment, he seemed so powerless.
He kept a sullen face and said nothing, and his anger was beyond words.
But Peng Da didn't care about him at all. Instead, he continued to say to Zhu Chongba: "Brother Zhu, you are brave and resourceful. I admire you very much. Let's join forces to enter Dadu and seize the throne of the Dog Emperor. Don't worry, we won't
I’ve treated you badly!”
When saying this, Peng Da glanced at Guo Zixing mockingly.
Being openly poached, Marshal Guo is no better than a clown.
Zhu Chongba was slightly startled, then shook his head and said: "Marshal Peng, Chongba is today thanks to the grace of Marshal Guo, and Chongba only recognizes Marshal Guo. We are all red scarfs, and it is our duty to join hands with each other to overthrow Yuan Ting.
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Cooperation is possible, but we will not switch to your service.
Peng Da also understood what Zhu Chongba meant, so he stopped mentioning the matter and said with a smile: "Chongba, are you planning to garrison troops in Linhuai?"
Zhu Chongba said calmly: "Yes... there is a shortage of food in Haozhou City. Now that the Yuan army has retreated, we plan to eat in Linhuai for the time being."
Peng Da nodded, "Okay, I know what Chongba is capable of. I have nothing else. I snatched three hundred pieces of silk from Yuan Tatzi and gave it to you as a gift!"
As soon as he turned around, Peng Zaozhu sent someone to drive the car and came over in a hurry.
These three hundred pieces of silk were all carefully selected and were not damaged at all. Peng Da made the purchase, and he was indeed generous.
After giving away the gifts, Peng Da has a lot of things to do.
"Chongba, I will be king and give a banquet later, so you have to go over and have a drink."
Zhu Chongba had no choice but to agree.
Peng Da jumped on the horse again. He did not leave in a hurry, but came to Guo Zixing and smiled, "Guo Shuai, if I have a biological daughter, I will marry Chongba!"
After saying this, Peng Day walked away, leaving Guo Zixing depressed and explosive.
Peng Da, a bastard, made it clear that he wanted to win over Zhu Chongba, but this white-eyed wolf turned out to be the meat and potatoes... If he attacks Zhu Chongba at this time, it would only be Peng Da's advantage.
Moreover, Peng Da and Zhao Junyong want to become kings, which is the most important thing at the moment.
Thinking of this, Guo Zixing no longer wants to be entangled with Zhu Chongba.
"You're very good! Send the grain to Haozhou first, and I'll send you salt later!"
After saying this, Guo Zixing took his son and subordinates and left in a hurry.
As soon as he left, the entire Linhuai Town fell into a sea of joy.
Their little gang finally took the first difficult step... No one understands what this means better than Zhu Chongba. Although he is still nominally a subordinate of Guo Zixing, from now on, he will have to work hard for himself.
Zhu Chongba stood in the wind, staring into the distance. The Huaihe River was in his ears, surging, and the two Huaihe lands under his feet were vast and infinite.
A person is too insignificant in the world. If you want to achieve great things, you must have a strong team and people of your own.
Look at his subordinates... Zhang Ximeng is too young. Tang He can only act according to orders. Although Fei Ju can charge and kill, he is not strong enough to stand alone.
And most importantly, the number of people is still too small.
His own subordinates, Tang He's subordinates, and many of Guo Zixing's old subordinates, who knows if they will rebel... and those thousands of captives are even more troublesome.
"My lord, are you thinking about the next step?" At some point, Zhang Ximeng came to Zhu Chongba and asked in a low voice.
Zhu Chongba sighed softly, "We are going to go back to our hometown."
Zhang Ximeng raised his eyebrows and suddenly guessed Lao Zhu's plan. His heart was pounding. Could it be that those powerful generals are coming?
"My lord, are you recruiting troops?"
"Well!" Zhu Chongba said meaningfully: "No one can do it!"
Zhang Ximeng suppressed his excitement and praised, "Hello, my lord!"
Zhu Chongba paused and then said: "Let's do some calculations. I'm afraid it will take three to five days to recruit troops. I'm afraid that Linhuai will have to rely on your husband's help. We are just worried that the commander will regret it.
If we attack each other, it will be difficult."
Zhang Ximeng thought for a while and then smiled and said: "Master, you are worrying too much. I think Marshal Peng and Marshal Zhao are going to become kings. This matter alone is enough for Marshal Guo to worry about. He probably has no intention of talking to us, and he even wants to win over the lord.
Help him hold up the scene."
Zhu Chongba thought for a moment and couldn't help but look up to the sky and smile bitterly. Guo Zixing was really such a person.
When the Yuan army came, he relied on himself, but when the Yuan army ran away, he immediately turned against him.
Now that Peng and Zhao want to claim the throne, they may be able to force Guo Zixing to bow to him.
Who told Lao Guo to be a tough guy but not a softie?
Zhu Chongba thought of this and finally made up his mind.
"We get it! Leave this to sir, let's leave now!"
As he spoke, Zhu Chongba turned around, brought in the war horses, and called twenty cavalrymen... He also took a hundred pieces of silk and satin, beat the horses and drove off.
Zhang Ximeng couldn't help but sigh: "It seems that we will be able to see Xu Da soon."