Lin Chong and his party walked quickly, with horses in front and carriages following behind, without stopping at all.
Hua Rong touched his face and said coldly: "If I hadn't thought about the overall situation, I would have chopped that guy into pieces in a rage!"
Liu Heizi on the side was indignant: "Zheng Xiang killed him on the spot! Actually, my brother's eyes made me unable to move."
"It's easy to kill him alone, but it's also very easy to kill that group of government officials. The killing was really quick, but if the other brothers were exposed and intercepted along the way, I'm afraid many brothers would be in danger!" Hua Rong took a deep breath.
He took a breath and looked calm.
Lin Chong turned around and said: "Brother Hua Rong, your patience this time is due to a strategy. Let's march quickly and wait until nightfall to enter the woods to the north. In this long time, the other brothers who have been scattered must have jumped out of the vicinity of the Xunyang River and arrived there.
At that time, both of us will be safe."
"Hua Rong thinks the same way. I just hate those government officials who do nothing but exploit the common people." Hua Rong was annoyed. He glanced at Wang Zhengqing and said, "Ms. Wang, this place is a disaster. They deserve it."
The good thing is that the reputation and prestige of the court will be ruined."
Wang Zhengqing shook his head, feeling desolate in his heart and feeling that he could not hold on to the righteousness in his chest.
His pride and arrogance in the past were completely reduced to ashes by Fang Dutou's arrogance.
"If these parties are running rampant in the local area, what will happen in the future?" Wang Zhengqing murmured to himself.
From Yuncheng all the way south, encountering repeated pursuits, and now seeing the local troubles, Wang Zhengqing's past beliefs continue to collapse!
"Xiangong Wang, there is no need to worry. The upper beam is not straight and the lower beam is crooked. Those in high positions in Tokyo are greedy and extravagant. If the superiors do something good, the subordinates will follow suit." Lin Chong saw clearly, "What Wang Xianggong saw was Fang Dutou, but Fang Dutou
They are just tentacles spreading above the imperial court."
Wang Xianggong was deeply convinced and felt incomprehensible: "General Lin, every time he said it, he meant what he said. He has seen through the root cause. On the surface, it looks like a square head, but in fact, the rules of the court have been corrupted. There is something wrong with the superiors! It's profound!
, it’s really profound! In the past, I always simply thought that it was an individual person’s problem, but now that I think about it, it’s completely rotten at the root!”
"Hahahaha! Wang Xianggong understands this, which is a kind of relief. He doesn't have to feel sorry for himself." Lin Chong rode on the horse with a calm expression.
Liu Heizi was also riding a horse, his legs had been re-bandaged a long time ago, and he said dissatisfiedly: "It's a pity that the cheaper side has the head, extorted our money, and dared to fight against the Hua Rong brothers! In the past, people like him, I
I would have cut him down long ago!”
Lin Chong said: "Just fighting and killing cannot solve the problem. Hua Rong has done a good job and protected the lives of hundreds of brothers. This is the most important thing."
Hua Rong chuckled and said: "What Brother Lin Chong said is that he was also very angry at that time. As long as I think about the safety of other brothers, I won't be angry."
Xianggong Wang felt a little heavy. These Liangshan brothers had all fought for him. It could be said that he owed a huge debt of gratitude.
"General Lin, what are your plans for heading north this time?" Wang Zhengqing asked subconsciously as he drove his horse forward.
Lin Chong smiled slightly and said, "What do you think Mr. Wang has to say?"
Wang Xianggong immediately said: "General Lin treats me well, and Liangshan is as kind as a mountain to me. If I, Wang Zhengqing, don't know what is good for me, I will be a pedant! From what I see, we should capture Yuncheng as soon as possible, and then Jeju,
After Yanzhou is captured, the top priority is to occupy the land of Qilu as soon as possible. Land with sea is the best. Otherwise, our Liangshan Mountains will be the land of the Fourth War, and it will be difficult for us to develop."
"What Mr. Wang said makes sense." Lin Chong nodded.
Wang Zhengqing added: "Attack is the easiest, but to do big things, attack alone is not enough. People's support is against them, and the forces of various places must be considered. Only killing, without kindness, is like Huang Chao in the late Tang Dynasty. Even if Chang'an is captured
, in the end, the killing was too intense, it did not get enough support from the people, and it eventually headed towards the road of defeat.
Righteousness and reputation have always been the key to rallying the world. Now that the world has been at peace for a long time, General Lin still needs to accumulate strength and cannot take the initiative to become king lightly."
Lin Chong was holding the reins, so he naturally understood these principles. However, since the princess Wang Xiang offered advice, of course he had to show his attention.
"What Mr. Wang said is true. No matter how strong your tactics are, if your strategy is wrong, you will eventually face defeat." Lin Chong said calmly.
Wang Xianggong was surprised, but then he felt happy again.
Knew it!
This general is a sign of a master, his mind is clear, and he is a man who can see hundreds of steps at a time.
"No matter how strong a tactic is, if the strategy is wrong, you will eventually face defeat." The more Wang Xianggong thought about it, the more brilliant he felt.
The meaning of this sentence, the real spirit, is also not the level of art, but the level of Tao.
Wang Xianggong added: "If there is a coast, we can do a lot of things. Then on the north side, if we can't start the war, we should not start the war lightly. If the north is under pressure, fighting between the north and the south will be a great bad thing.
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"Yes, if we confront the Qi Dan Kingdom in the north and fight with the imperial court, once Liangshan's elite troops are lost, the consequences will be disastrous." Lin Chong felt that he was right.
Wang Xianggong said: "The best way is to be a country within a country, and the court can't do anything to us."
"The Song Dynasty emphasized culture and suppressed military affairs for one or two hundred years. If we want to repeat the prosperity of the vassal towns in the late Tang Dynasty, I am afraid it will be very difficult." Lin Chong shook his head and did not hold out hope.
In the current situation, the only thing Liangshan can do is to grow slowly and gradually develop its territory.
Waiting for the opportunity, in a few years, the power from the north will sweep southward.
At that time, it was both an opportunity and a danger in Liangshan. If they could not withstand it, they would also be drowned in the torrent.
"Sufficient population, an army capable of fighting, stable and reliable taxation, and relatively honest officials. These are the basis for success." Wang Xianggong said seriously, "When Wang returns to the mountain and writes some ideas into documents, then
I'll show it to the general again, and if it works, I'll change it step by step."
"I have Wang Xianggong, just like Liu Bei has Kong Ming." Lin Chong laughed.
When Wang Zhengqing heard this, his face went blank. As long as he is a human being, he likes to be taken seriously.
Now that General Lin praised him as Kong Ming, Wang Zhengqing just felt that he had to meet the Ming Lord in life.
"Wang Zhengqing is so virtuous and talented that he can win the love of the general. From now on, he will be loyal to the general with all his heart!" Wang Zhengqing said with fists in his hands.
Lin Chong laughed and said: "The sky is getting dark too! Hua Rong, find a good place to set up camp."
Hua Rong rode up and said, "We have just been looking for scouts. There is a good place a mile ahead that can be used as a camping place tonight."
"We have walked here quickly, and everyone else must have gone to their respective places, so there is no need to worry anymore." Lin Chong's expression condensed.
Hua Rong said: "I heard from Li Jun that there are many mountain bandits in this area, gathering in the mountains and forests. They are afraid of taking advantage of the night to cause trouble for us."
"After the camp is settled, let Li Jun and his two brothers come to see me. Fortunately, I have his help this time, otherwise something big will happen. I, Lin Chong, should thank you very much." Lin Chong said seriously.
"What my brother said is absolutely true. Without the treatment of brothers Li Jun, Brother Liu Heizi would have been in serious danger and would not have been able to wait until he came to rescue him! It's such a great kindness." Hua Rong said with an moved face, unable to help but think of the original danger.
Wang Zhengqing also said: "That Li Jun is a great talent. He looks like an ordinary citizen. He does things clearly and with ease. This man will go to Liangshan with us, and he will definitely make great achievements in the future!"
"Hahahaha! Wang Xianggong has a keen eye and knows talents. I want to meet this person." Lin Chong was in a good mood.
The three of them chatted for a while. As soon as the sun set over the mountain, it quickly disappeared.
As night falls, the campfires are lit and the tents are gradually opened.
Everyone is busy, preparing dinner, setting up tents, going hunting, and digging drainage ditches around the place to prepare for rain at night.
This busy work continued for another hour, until the moon shone on the earth, and everyone was scattered in front of six or seven fires, each eating meat.
Suddenly, there was the sound of horse hooves in the distance, and after a while, there was the sound of horses neighing.
The next moment, a group of people came roaring with torches. The leading man, wearing a full-length soap coat, looked at Lin Chong and others from a distance, and immediately shouted: "You told me not to let me see you again! You haven't left yet."