Li Guo rode his horse from outside the town and saw only Xing Honglang's soldiers arrayed in the street, confronting Hua Bushi and the people from the "Evil Dog Gate", but he did not see clearly what was going on.
When he heard Liu Zongmin say this, he saw that the two hundred disciples from the Perak camp on the opposite side had their swords unsheathed. They were all filled with murderous intent, holding up their reins and leading their horses, ready to charge.
Li Guo couldn't compare to idiots like Xing Red Wolf, but he could tell at a glance that this team of elite knights was more powerful than Xing Red Wolf's hundreds of infantrymen who lacked clothing and armor. He quickly rode forward and galloped to Huabu.
Shi jumped off the horse in front of him and said: "Master Shi, this is just a misunderstanding! My uncle heard that a group of rebel soldiers came out of Nancheng towards Qingyang Town. He knew that something was wrong and ordered his nephew to go out of the city to catch up.
Interception. In fact, we are all our own people. Fortunately, no one was injured. Mr. Shi should not argue with the leader of Xingzhai, just forget it!"
Hua Bushi said in a deep voice: "The leader of Xingzhai led his men to plunder Qingyang Town. I just asked them to put down the looted property and then leave. But I am very generous!"
The two sides were not far apart. Although Hua Bushi was speaking to Li Guo, Xing Honglang could hear him, and he shouted angrily: "Damn it, I brought my brothers to this town, and it's not you who I'm robbing.
Your family’s property is none of your business!”
Only a "buzz" sound was heard, but Li Hu next to him shook the broad sword in his hand and shouted: "Boss, why bother with this dirty-mouthed guy? You don't need half a cup of tea, I'll take care of it."
They leave no one behind!”[
Seeing that the two sides were about to get into a stalemate again, Li Guo hurriedly advised: "Everyone, wait a minute and listen to what I have to say! Master Xingzhai, the looting is indeed against the commander's order. Mr. Shi's words are unreasonable. Why don't you give in?"
Brothers, please put your things down..."
Before Li Guo finished his sentence, Xing Honglang shouted: "So what if it violates the commander's order! The brothers risked their lives to capture Huaiqing City. Gao Yingxiang said a word and said he was not allowed to take it. What kind of commander's order is this?
?It's your family's business whether you, Li Chuang, will rob, so how can you stop everyone from getting rich! Besides, Zhang Xianzhong, Liu Guoneng, and Luo Rucai, who doesn't rob more than me, why don't you take care of them, but come here to take care of them?
I punish Red Wolf for his own business!"
The leader of Xingzhai was very greedy for money. He was very angry because he couldn't get anything in the city these days. He was not willing to listen to Li Guo.
Li Guonai turned to Hua Bushi and said: "Master Shi, the master of Xingzhai is also a brother of our rebel army. He also promoted King Gao Chuang to be the commander of the 36th Battalion that day. Master Shi thinks that in the future,
For Uncle Ji’s sake, it’s a favor for me, Li Guo, let them go!”
Hua Bushi had a calm face but did not answer.
When Li Guo saw Hua Bushi, he didn't say anything. He just said that he was a little moved. He quickly struck while the iron was hot and said, "Hey, Uncle Hongji also said that on the day when Huaiqing City was captured, he didn't invite Mr. Shi to the city to have a few glasses of wine."
Shouldn’t it be, so I specifically asked my nephew to invite the young master to the city, and he will hold a grand celebration banquet in the General Military Mansion and have a good time with the young master!"
Hearing this, Hua Bushi turned his eyes and said, "I wonder when Brother Hongji's celebration wine will be served?"
Li Guo said: "As long as the young master goes to the city, the celebration wine can be served at any time."
Hua Bushi said: "I think it's good to have it at dusk today, so let's have it at that time! But since it's a celebration banquet, the more lively the better, I want General Li to bring a message to Brother Hongji for me, asking him to invite
Is it possible for the leaders of the 36th Battalion of Rebels to come and drink together?"
Li Guo was startled and said: "This..."
Before this, Hua Bushi had never interacted with other rebels except Li Zicheng. When he was in Biluo Mountain, he lived alone in the back mountain. This was to avoid suspicion. But today, the young master suddenly proposed to invite everyone
They had a drink with the rebel leaders, which was beyond Li Guo's expectation.
Seeing Li Guo hesitate, Hua Bushi asked, "Is it because of Brother Li's reputation that he can't invite these people?"
Li Guo said: "Of course not. Since Mr. Shi has given the order, Li Guo should take it upon himself to bring the message. My uncle will definitely be able to invite the leaders of the various rebel armies to have a drink with him!"
Hua Bushi nodded and said, "Okay, that's settled! Now that I've said that, I'll let them go for the time being."
As he spoke, he waved his hand, and the two hundred Pili Camp disciples behind him lowered their sabers in unison.
After a while, Xing Honglang had already left Qingyang Town with his soldiers, and Li Guo also said goodbye to Hua Bushi and rode away with Liu Zongmin.
When leaving, Liu Zongmin turned around, his sinister eyes passing over Hua Bushi and the people at the "Evil Dog Gate", but lingered on Yang Jiangyi for a while, as if he was distraught at losing to this beautiful woman with a delicate appearance.
There is unwillingness.
Yang Jiangyi didn't care about Liu Zongmin's gaze. She just looked at Hua Bushi and said, "You went to Huaiqing City to drink with the leader of the rebel army. Aren't you afraid of causing trouble for the sect?"
Hua Bushi said: "If you are not willing to take any risks, nothing will happen."[
Yang Jiangyi said: "Do you want to take advantage of the banquet to persuade the rebel leaders not to burn, kill and loot?"
Hua Bushi said: "Yes. What Xing Honglang just said is actually right. Zhang Xianzhong, Liu Guoneng, and Luo Rucai robbed much more than him in the city. We can't stop the big crocodile, even though he is a small loach.
use."
Yang Jiangyi frowned and said: "But those big crocodiles have such a big appetite, how can you persuade them not to grab food? Then you don't want to be swallowed by the crocodile!"
Hua Bushi said: "Sister said before that everything depends on human effort, but if you want to be ashamed, even if it is difficult, I have to give it a try."
Yang Jiangyi stared at his face and said, "Okay then, I'll go to the city with you for the banquet!"
Hua Bushi said happily: "Having my sister by my side is like being blessed by the Goddess of Mercy. Things are at least half easier!"
Yang Jiangyi spat: "You know how to talk nonsense, how can I have the ability of Guanyin Bodhisattva!"
※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※Hua Bushi did not wait until dusk to set off. After he returned to Ding Mansion from the street
, told Chu Yiyi a few words, then he and Yang Jiangyi mounted their horses and headed for Huaiqing City.
It took less than half an hour to ride on horseback for more than 20 miles. Just after noon, the two of them had entered Huaiqing City and met Li Zicheng.
After capturing the city, the troops from Biluo Mountain did not seize residences in various houses and mansions in the city like most of the rebel troops. Instead, they set up camp in an open space not far from the city wall. Li Zicheng was currently in the military camp.
Li Zicheng had not seen Hua Bushi since the battle that day. He was very happy to meet Hua Bushi. He held the young master's hand tightly and said, "I haven't seen you for three days. I miss you so much."
! I wanted to go to Qingyang Town to visit Brother Shi, but as soon as I entered the city, I was entangled in so many trivial matters that I really couldn’t get away from it!"
Hua Bushi said: "Brother Hongji is busy with military affairs, why do you need to worry about my younger brother? However, when I go to the city this time, I do have something to ask for your help."
Li Zicheng said: "But what about the celebration banquet? Brother Shi, don't worry, I have sent a message to the leaders of each rebel army. They will definitely come when the time comes!"
Hua Bushi said: "Brother Lao Hongji is here! But I have another thing to do when I come here."
Li Zicheng said "Oh" and said, "I wonder what it is?"
Hua Bushi said: "Does Brother Hongji know that Xing Honglang led his men to Qingyang Town to rob people's property?"
Li Zicheng said: "Li Guo has told me. King Gao Chuang has already issued a command prohibiting burning, killing and looting, but all the people in the city did not abide by it and still went their own way. The red wolf who punished him was even more outrageous! I know Brother Shi came to the city this time mostly to persuade them, but think about it, these people don't even obey the commander's orders. How can they be persuaded by drinking a few sips of wine at a banquet? I think brothers are like this I’m afraid it will be a waste of effort!”
After all, Li Zicheng was smart and knew Hua Bushi very well. He could immediately guess the young master's intention to treat him to a banquet.
Hua Bushi said: "I also know that it will not be easy to persuade them, but I still want to give it a try. I came to the city three hours early because I wanted to ask Brother Hongji for help and introduce me to see King Gao Chuang. .”
Li Zicheng frowned and said: "Brother Shi, do you want to start with King Gao Chuang and prevent the rebels from looting? Alas, you must know that the thirty-sixth battalion is actually an alliance of rebels. Although King Gao Chuang is the leader, The commander-in-chief is unable to completely command them, and even though everyone refuses to obey the command issued by the commander-in-chief, there is no better way."
Hua Bushi smiled slightly and said: "With the king's personal use that day, how could I not know the situation of being a commander? In fact, I want to meet King Gao Chuang because I want to find a position in the rebel army."
Li Zicheng was stunned when he heard this, and then he was overjoyed and said: "Brother Shi is an unparalleled talent, comparable to Zhuge Wuhou in ancient times. Since he is willing to join the rebel army, King Gao Chuang will be so happy that he can't sleep! Come on, come on, let me be my brother. I’ll take you to see King Chuang!”[
Hua Bushi said: "Brother Hongji has given you the award, but Hua Bushi doesn't dare to accept it."
Going to see King Gao Chuang, it was inconvenient for Yang Jiangyi to follow him. Li Zicheng summoned Gao Wanrong and asked her to accompany Yang Jiangyi to sit in the tent and drink tea. Then he took Hua Bushi's hand and left the camp, riding on Get on your horse and go straight to Cross Street in the center of Huaiqing City.
Cross Street is the most prosperous place in Huaiqing City, and the tallest and majestic building on the street was originally the magistrate's office in Huaiqing, but now it has become the temporary commander-in-chief's residence of King Gao Chuang.
The two dismounted outside the red-painted gate. They saw many rebels wearing red scarves on their heads and holding swords and guns standing in front of the gate. The guards were very tight. Li Zicheng was the most trusted general of King Chuang, and these soldiers knew him. After saying hello, he took Hua Bushi directly into the door.
After half a cup of tea, Hua Bushi came to a side hall behind the Yamen lobby and met the commander of the 36th Battalion of the Rebel Army, King Chuang Gao Yingxiang.