At this time, the people in front of the Dian Army were excited. Ximen Qing had won the hearts and minds of the army and the people. Everyone felt that it was appropriate to take charge of Liangshan today.
At the sound of the salute, Huang Wenbing said: "Please invite the young master to come on stage!"
When Ximen Qing was about to take a step forward, he heard a greeting: "Brother Siquan, please wait!" When he looked back, it was Song Jiang.
Although he had just foiled Song Jiang's conspiracy, Ximen Qing showed no arrogance on his face. He still treated Song Jiang with great respect and kept his hands crossed: "What are your orders, brother Gongming?"
Song Jiang raised his head and looked up at Ximen Qing - this man was taller than himself, more loyal than himself, and more capable than himself. He seemed to be born to defeat him. If not for this man, looking at Liangshan, who else could compare with him?
Are you more qualified to be the commander-in-chief of the village?
It's a pity that there are not so many "ifs" in the world. Although I worked hard and fought for it, I still failed in the end. Although I was unwilling to accept it, I have no place to stay here. Before I leave, I will give you the last piece of advice.
, it would be best if he could be awakened. Even if he insists on going his own way, it can be regarded as repaying his kindness for traveling thousands of miles to Jiangzhou and bravely rescuing him!
So Song Jiang took a deep breath and said loudly: "Brother Siquan, from today on you take charge of Liangshan, and your future is limitless. But when a good man is alive, power, wealth and honor are like floating clouds. The only important thing is the word 'loyalty', brotherhood."
It spreads all over the rivers and lakes, and the world admires it. If you can understand the true essence of the word 'loyalty' again, you will be close to the Tao!"
Ximen Qing blinked and asked, "Brother Gongming, please tell me how to practice the essence of the word 'loyalty'."
Song Jiang said: "Brother Siquan, you captured Liang Zhongshu that day, but because he was responsible for the entire defense of the country in the north, you released him. You even pretended to be defeated to gain his fame.
This is the root of the word "loyalty"! Although we brothers live in Liangshan and are rebellious, we must not lack the desire to serve the country and lose our admiration for the Holy Lord.
Righteousness. Brothers now command a hundred thousand soldiers and thousands of generals. They turn their palms into clouds and turn their hands into rain. The court is shocked and the world is in turmoil. If you can take the word "loyalty" as your mind at this time, disarm the troops and recruit peace, you will surely
Not losing the preciousness of waist jade, the emperor is very lucky, and all the people are also very lucky! In the future, I will go to the border, sword and spear, and make my name in history. That is the highest state of 'loyalty'!"
After hearing this, Ximen Qing didn't show any emotion or anger on his face. After thinking for a moment, he turned around and asked everyone: "Brothers and brothers, what do you think of the word 'recruitment' here?"
Just listen to Wu Song shouting: "I will recruit you today, and I will recruit you tomorrow, which makes the brothers' hearts cold!"
The black whirlwind Li Kui then opened his strange eyes and shouted: "I'm calling for you, I'm calling for you, I'm calling for you!" He pulled out the two axes from his waist and threw them to the ground angrily.
The ground is already more than a foot deep.
Lu Zhishen said: "Nowadays, most of the civil and military officials in the dynasty are treacherous and evil, and they are together with that stupid king. It's like my cassock has been dyed black. How can I be clean? Recruiting for peace does not help, so I bid farewell and will go find them one by one tomorrow.
Take advantage of it!”
Song Jiang looked at the crowd, slowly shook his head, and sighed to himself: "Poor! Poor!" He felt compassion for others, and then said to Ximen Qing: "Brother Siquan, there are a thousand people in the family, but one person is in charge. What do you say?"
Ximen Qing did not answer him, but asked Lin Chong who was clenching his fists and gritting his teeth next to him: "Brother Lin Chong, if he is recruited, when he sees that Captain Gao, will he be willing to grovel and prostrate himself to the ground to protect his wealth? Seeing that Captain Gao
When I'm in the office, will my brother be willing to bow his head and flatter me in order to secure his position?"
Before he finished speaking, Lin Chong's eyes were about to burst. He shouted loudly, which made Song Jiang's heart tremble, his liver and gallbladder became cold, and four words clanked in his ears - "I will not do anything to the death!"
Ximen Qing nodded and said: "We have been recruited from Liangshan. We may not be sent to fight against the Western bandits. Most of us will first help the officials and eunuchs to go to Kuotian for demolition! Brother Li Ying, brother Hu Cheng, are you willing to do this for us?"
If you are rich, you will tear people apart and take them captive, but are you willing to break down other people's homes and destroy their houses?"
The houses that Flying Eagle Li Ying and Flying Tiger built together were demolished by the government. Their old hatred was still fresh. When they heard this, they both raised their eyebrows and yelled: "How can it be unreasonable! How can you do what you don't want others to do?"
Doing it to others?!"
Ximen Qing nodded and said: "Brother Qin Ming, the prefect Murong of Qingzhou whom we killed in Liangshan was the brother-in-law of the traitor Cai Jing. If he is recruited, I will be willing to kneel down outside the door of the prime minister's house, pleading repeatedly, and specially
Pick a pawn, let him drink to death, and then take his head and blame Jiangdong, only to put the lives of Magistrate Murong and his family on this pawn - is this willing, brother?"
Qin Ming was not angry, but said coldly: "Is this what a good man should do?"
Ximen Qing nodded, then raised his voice and said: "Now the king of the imperial court is building the Baozhen Palace, and he is servicing thousands of people every day, and the people are living in poverty. If my one hundred thousand brothers in Liangshan are recruited, you are willing to hold a whip in your hand just for a bowl of official rice."
Iron ruler, patrolling behind the toiling people, whipping and beating, forcing your fathers and brothers to sacrifice their blood, sweat and human lives to fill the palace of the foolish king for pleasure? Are you willing or not? Are you willing or not?"
Sixty-seven out of ten soldiers in Liangshan came from a miserable background, and almost everyone had whip marks left by tyranny. Hearing Ximen Qing's Dantian roaring with anger and shouting questions was like thunder, and all the soldiers in front of the Dianjun platform were filled with enthusiasm.
Rubo shouted: "I don't want to! I don't want to! I don't want to!"
In the flat mooring around the Dianjun platform, people and boats gathered, and they were all military relatives who came to watch the ceremony and watch the excitement. When they heard Ximen Qing's thunderous shouts and questions, they were filled with righteous indignation. They all rushed to echo their own soldiers: "No! No! No! No."
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Ximen Qing yelled: "I can't hear you! Make it louder!"
This time, tens of thousands of people, regardless of gender, old or young, soldiers, farmers, industry and merchants, all joined forces and shouted: "I don't want to! I don't want to! I don't want to!"
The sound shook the sky, and the floating clouds also swayed in response to it!
Ximen Qing looked at Song Jiang and said slowly: "Brother Gongming - this is the morale of the military and the will of the people!"
Song Jiang's whole body was chilled. It seemed that the harsh spring cold was all concentrated on him at this time, and even his thoughts had been frozen. Maybe after a long time, maybe it was just a moment, but a thought finally thawed in Song Jiang's rigid mind. This thought was sharp.
It's like the first icicle on the rushing river during the spring flood - I can never compare to the person in front of me!
After the first iceberg, the frozen river completely fell apart. Countless torrents of loss and frustration broke free from their fetters and escaped in all directions in Song Jiang's heart. His independent soul kept sinking and sinking in the icy turbulence.
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Originally, according to the planned script, Song Jiang was supposed to suddenly attack Ximen Qing when he took his place on the stage and accepted the cheers of the crowd, issuing a declaration that they would part ways due to different ways and not working together, and then instigated his direct subordinates with Wu Yong and Dai Zong.
, completely separated from Liangshan, and moved far to Qingzhou
Go high and fly - this can damage Ximen Qing's prestige to the greatest extent - but at this time, Song Jiang's courage was taken by Ximen Qing. Although Wu Yong and Dai Zong coughed behind him and broke his throat, he turned a deaf ear and was dumbfounded.
Standing in front of the Dianjun platform, Deng Deng looked like a clay sculpture of a divine fetus or a toad soaked in the rain.
Wu Yong finally couldn't help it anymore, walked quickly behind Song Jiang, shook his shoulders and whispered in his ear: "Brother Gongming! Ximen Qing's oath of succession has been completed. If we don't attack, we will lose the last chance."
Got it!"
Song Jiang looked at the crowds of people around Dianjun Terrace, swallowed hard, looked at Wu Yong with a look that was almost pleading, and said in a trembling voice: "Brother... we will discuss it slowly... we will discuss it slowly...
How is it?"
Just now, the crowd was shouting in unison, and Wu Yong himself was frightened. But it was Song Jiang who took the lead, not him, so he still had some courage to fight against Ximen Qing. Now seeing Song Jiang looking so cowardly, the last
All courage was gone. After sighing, Wu Yong muttered: "Whatever brother says, it is what it is!"
After Ximen Qing succeeded to the throne, he held a grand banquet to reward the three armies, and all the brothers celebrated. The prosperity could not be seen in the eyes of sadness. Song Jiang could only say that he was feeling unwell - this was not a lie, he was really scared out of his wits today - and Wu
Yong Dai Zong took his leave and went out to find a place to discuss secretly.
Dai Zong complained: "Brother, why don't you break up with Ximen Qing today?"
Now that Song Jiang had calmed down, how could he admit that he was timid? He just pretended: "Brother, I don't know. Ximen Qing has just taken power today and is at the peak of his power. When you and I disobeyed him, he was willing to let you and my brother go."
Walking? Therefore, if you want to go to Qingzhou, you and I must not confront you with force, but should only beg softly."
Wu Yong and Dai Zong said in unison: "Soft request?"
Song Jiang himself could not have imagined that when he was hiding his cowardice and incompetence, he would be able to talk like a lotus flower. He only heard him say: "Everyone has seen the situation today. The people of the village are all celebrating Ximen. If you and I brothers can fight with him,
If you stand up against everyone in the stronghold, how can you reap the rewards? As the saying goes: gentleness is the foundation of a life, and strength is the seed of trouble, so I should use humility and weakness.
She turned to Ximen Qing, only because she was weak and sick, and wanted to retire in Qingfeng Mountain in Qingzhou, so she asked him to be protected by soldiers and horses on the way. Ximen Qing was a loyal person, and even though we were against him, we couldn't deny it, right?
Seeing me, a big trouble with two legs, turning around to leave, wouldn't it be playing into his hands? Maybe there will be extra money, food and silk as a gift, who knows."
Dai Zong said gloomily: "If this is the case, wouldn't it have achieved Ximen Qing's reputation for benevolence and righteousness? But it would not be in line with the military advisor's plan."
Song Jiang laughed and said: "Brother, you are so stupid! Brother, I am only thirty years old. It is the time when the Spring and Autumn Period is at its peak, but I have to be forced by Ximen Qing to live in Qingzhou for retirement. Is this very benevolent and righteous if my reputation spreads?"
The eyes of Wu Yong and Dai Zong both lit up. Dai Zong nodded with sincerity: "Brother has a clever plan. If so, it's great!"
Song Jiang said: "Without further delay, please invite brothers Hua Rong and Li Jun here and tell them about going to Qingzhou!"
Dai Zong agreed and got up to go.
When Hua Rong and Li Jun arrived, Song Jiang sighed, exhausted both physically and mentally, and said again that he wanted to go to Qingzhou to retire, and finally said: "Since Jiangzhou went to Liangshan, I have carried 30,000 strings on my body.
If you have no one to protect you, you will end up being cannibalized and captured. Brother Hua Rong and I have a life-and-death relationship. Brother Li Junxian and I have been close friends for eight times. Today, I have no choice but to rely on these two brothers!" As he said that, he was already a friend.
It was tears falling like rain.
Hua Rong hurriedly comforted Song Jiang and said: "Brother, why are you crying? Although Liangshan is a good place, it is not the home of long-lasting love. It's better to leave here. In short, wherever the elder brother goes, the younger brother will be there! If you have any other instructions, please tell me!"
Song Jiang hurriedly wiped his tears and said: "Hua Rong! My good brother! With your heart, my brother can live ten more years! Brother, your family has a large population, so go back and get ready for the road! Qin Ming and Huang Xin also
I want you to work harder and bring them along with you!"
Hua Rong said with a smile: "This is easy! As long as my sister is willing to return to her hometown in Qingfeng Village, are I still afraid that my brother-in-law won't follow?" He said and walked away with his fists in hand.
While Song Jiang and Hua Rong were talking, Li Jun remained silent. Although his face was dull, his heart was undulating like the water of the Xunyang River.
In April of the third year of Zhenghe, I heard that Song Jiang, a well-known person in the world of timely rain, was assassinated and sent to Jiangzhou. He was full of joy and rushed to Jieyang Ridge to greet him. By chance, he saved Song Jiang's life twice, and the two became sworn brothers.
For brothers.
At that time, I thought that although Song Jiang was only six feet tall, he was a dignified man and an upright hero, so he sacrificed his life and made trouble in Jiangzhou to save him, and they went to Liangshan together.
Who would have imagined that, after watching him with cold eyes for the past two years, I bitterly discovered that this man was actually good for nothing, and he especially loved to use power and deception to win over people. Compared with Ximen Qing standing next to him, there was a huge difference!
Li Jun finally understood why Mu Hong, who was also a good brother, abandoned Song Jiang and went to Ximen Qing after meeting Song Jiang and Ximen Qing respectively. At first, he complained that he was not a good friend, but now it seems that Mu Hong is really
His eyesight is like a torch, ten times better than his own.
But what can I do if I regret it? The path is chosen by oneself. Since we have become brothers, we will share the blessings and share the hardships.
So when Hua Rong left and Song Jiang turned his eyes, Li Jun calmly raised his hands and said, "Brother, what are your orders?"
Song Jiang asked in a routine manner: "Brother, are you willing to protect your brother to Qingzhou?"
Li Jun smiled slightly: "One generation, two brothers!"
Song Jiang was overjoyed, shook Li Jun's hand and said: "My parents are the ones who gave birth to me, and my brothers are the ones who know me! Brothers, please go back and contact Zhang Heng, Zhang Shun, Tong Wei, Tong Meng, and Li Li to try to get Marquis Tongbi Yuan."
Jianhe and Xue Yong, a big bug in the disease, also win over and follow me to Qingzhou!"
Li Jun nodded, but said in his heart: "With my appeal, the Zhang brothers and Li Li can do it as soon as they talk. The Tong brothers don't even need to ask. They follow me wherever I go, but Hou
Jian and Xue Yong, these two people will most likely not follow. Aren't there enough blind men like me in the world?"
While laughing at himself, he said goodbye. Dai Zong and Wu Yong also left Song Jiang and went to prepare separately.
Song Jiang was sitting alone in a quiet room, thinking about himself. Who else would walk with him without hesitation?
My brothers Iron Fan Song Qing, good student Mao Tou Xing Kong Ming, and Du Xing Xing Kong Liang are all here without asking.
Black Whirlwind Li Kui must have been drinking wine in the banquet hall at this time. But Song Jiang was very at ease with him. Even if he saw the black man drinking Ximen Qing's wine, as long as he shouted, Ximen Qing would even use an iron chain.
Tie an iron ox to Liangshan Mountain, and the iron ox will drag Liangshan Mountain toward you.
It is a pity that brother Li Kui is heartless, otherwise with his inexplicable popularity, he would at least be able to instigate his fellow countryman Hulu Zhugui from the dry land to come back for him.
Wang Aihu must be drinking with Li Kui! Song Jiang is also relieved about Wang Ying, the Dwarf tiger. Although this person is greedy, lustful and has many problems, there are useless good people and useful bad people in the world. Wang Aihu
Hu Yi's good martial arts skills are useful! Tomorrow he will be drunk there, and Song Jiang will pick him up on his chariot without asking. After he wakes up, he will not get off, because he is looked down upon by Ximen Qing, and there is no one except himself.
People are willing to use him.
When you think of Wang Dwarf Tiger, you can't help but think of Yan Shun, the golden-haired tiger, Zheng Tianshou, the white-faced man, and Shi Yong, the general stone. Originally, the three of them also belonged to the direct lineage of Song Jiang, but under Ximen Qing's subtle influence, these three people have become far away from their own.
The camp is getting further and further away. In order to force Qin Ming to rebel, he took the initiative and killed many ant people under Qingzhou City, pretending to be Qin Ming. This incident was used as an excuse by Ximen Qing, and it became the reason why Yan Shun and others alienated themselves.
main reason.
Humph! How childish! It should be noted that those who have achieved great things since ancient times have not adhered to trivial matters and killed a few ordinary people. What does it matter? Has Ximen Qing never killed anyone? Those guys who betrayed him must have taken the wrong medicine!
He was so angry that Song Jiang hurriedly took some heart and lung vitality powder before calming down. This is the tragedy of being in Liangshan. With Ximen Qing's nemesis here, he can't win over any newcomers, and even his own base will be destroyed.
Being slowly overcome by it, if you don't go far away and start a new business, by the time you are left alone, it will be too late!
Abandon Liangshan and go to Qingzhou, far away from the scourge of Ximenqing. Taking advantage of the good wind of Qingfeng Mountain is your chance to regain your wings and soar into the sky!
Song Jiang looked at the vast sky outside the window, his heart full of hope. At the same time, in his subconscious, he was still suppressing an idea - when facing the recruitment, tens of thousands of people shouted "no", this kind of unreasonable stubbornness
, but the horror was deeply engraved in Song Jiang's mind, and the slightest touch made him tremble deeply!
You must avoid this damn place! Tomorrow must be a new day!
A new day has come. Early in the morning, Wu Yong returned without success. He used his last remaining energy to help Song Jiang win over Jade Unicorn Lu Junyi. He used some rhetoric to avoid disaster and seek good luck, and even sang four lines of something.
"There is a small boat among the reeds, and heroes will travel from this place. If a righteous man can understand this principle, he will have no worries in fleeing." I want to touch the softest corner of Lu Junyi's heart.
It's a pity that Wu's fortune-telling skills are not as good as those of Ruyun Long Gongsun Sheng. Gongsun Sheng has already calculated that the source of Lu Junyi's glory and wealth is only in Liangshan. Now that Gongsun Sheng is gone, Lu Junyi has lost all hope of becoming a monk and is already bent on seizing the last chance.
How can we change our fortunes into a broken ship halfway?
Wu Yong was frustrated because he couldn't fool Lu Junyi - today was really unlucky, it seemed like the omen was not good!
What's even more unfortunate is that Zhiduoxing's premonitions are always accurate! This is exactly what it is:
Let's listen to people's private opinions, and watch our foolish deeds exposed. But we don't know what will happen next. Let's listen to the explanation next time.