Most of these soldiers wearing light armor are Xu Jin's subordinates, who are responsible for patrolling and guarding on weekdays. Ever since Guo Ning defeated the Mongols, Laizhou has immediately become the focus of many forces. In the past few days,
, some unidentified sneaky people can be caught every now and then.
The soldiers who caught the spies all had merit, so those who had not caught the spies kept their eyes open, geared up, and raised their vigilance to the highest level.
But the soldiers were not fools. They felt something was wrong when Zhang Rong yelled at them repeatedly.
"I heard that Master Huifeng has really come back, and he is indeed on a sea-going ship! I was just at the dock watching the fleet enter the port!"
"That guy Xu Zhu'er also said that he bumped into this person on the other side of the rocky beach at the seaside."
"The fleet is going to pick up the people from Jinan. This man said that he is from Jinan!"
"...Is it really the wrong arrest?"
The soldiers' steps faltered in joy.
"How about sending someone to the dock to ask General Zhao or General Liu to ask?"
"Mom, it's too late. Let's loosen the ties first... Even if there is something wrong with this person, we are all watching, why are we afraid that he will run away? Hurry up, Commander-in-Chief is waiting at the front!"
At that moment, Zhang Rong was let go, Yan Shi was still tied up with a disgraceful face, and the two came to Guo Ning.
Zhang Rong didn't care about being strict, so he put on the robe wrapped around his waist again to make his appearance a little more stable.
Guo Ning's experience is rich enough, and his vision is sharp enough. After scanning attentively, he knew that these two people were very dignified, and they were by no means petty. At that moment, he waved his hands and said to the soldiers: "You guys, take that one as well."
Let go, I guess there is some misunderstanding."
The soldiers laughed and hurriedly started.
The rope was loosened, his back was firmly on the ground, and he stood up. He was the kind of heroic character who was easily indignant. He traveled over mountains and ridges to come here regardless of the safety of his friends. But just after listening to Zhang Rong's words, he knew that his family
I'm afraid he was wrong. Li Shibi and his son were not in danger, and the deal between the navy and the Mongolian army was not what he imagined.
The two of them looked at each other, and then looked at Guo Ning. Guo Ning's eyes were bright and clear, and he had a kind of ferocity that can only be obtained by killing many people. He didn't take human life seriously. Zhang Rong and Yan Shi were also the same.
For those who are experienced in this, the feeling will not be wrong.
At this moment, Guo Ning's posture was very relaxed, his smile was very easy-going, and he did not have a strong sense of oppression, nor did he pretend to be dignified like a high-ranking Jurchen official. The tone when he spoke was no different from just now.
An old pawn was talking to his companions.
"Please tell me your surnames and first names."
Yan Shi felt that he looked too embarrassed, so he motioned for Zhang Rong to come forward.
"Your Excellency, Zhang Rong, is from Licheng, Jinan. Now, three to five thousand people have gathered in Hongtan Ridge outside Jinan City to take shelter temporarily."
Zhang Rong paid homage to Guo Ning and spoke frankly about his family's origins and told Yan Shi's situation one by one. He especially praised him for being a righteous man who fought against the Mongols, and scolded the Tianping Army's Jiedushi Commander Huang Lai Wudi for not advancing with his troops.
Chicken-hearted.
After hearing that Zhang Rong claimed to be familiar with Dong Jin, Guo Ning called Dong Jin over and chatted with him.
It turns out that Dong Jin joined Guo Ning's army just yesterday. He was a straight-tempered man. When he came to Laizhou and saw the impressive army, he was immediately tempted. So he came to the gate of the military fort and said that he was very good at martial arts and that he had come to join the army.
Guo Ning asked Zhao Jue to test Dong Jin's martial arts, and he was indeed excellent. Zhao Jue also competed with Dong Jin in shooting willows. With his archery skills being one of the few in the army, he was only half as good as Dong Jin.
When he found out that Dong Jin was only fourteen years old, Guo Ning liked him very much. He also thought that Dong Jin's identity as a local showed Guo Ning's trust in the heroes of Shandong, so he asked him to follow him as a obedient follower of Ni Yi.
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Dong Jin arranged his accommodation last night and this morning, met his colleagues, and asked Guo Ning for leave in the morning, saying that he was going to Changbai Mountain to fetch his child bride Yuan.
Guo Ning immediately agreed and asked Dong Jin to set off tomorrow and return quickly. He also rewarded him with some extra money for him to settle down.
Therefore, if Zhang Ronggao had come a day later, he would not have met Dong Jin, and this misunderstanding might not have occurred.
As for Yan Shi, he just kept complaining about his unlucky family. He was in Dongping Prefecture, which was far away from Laizhou, and there was a huge Mount Tai running through it... He traveled day and night to the mountains and ravines. He really didn't know that Dingjun was fighting like this.
Victory.
Although the status of the several people is very different, Guo Ning does not use his status to oppress others, but maintains his posture as a veteran of the frontier. He talked about the current situation and talked about some topics that would be of interest to people at the bottom. For example, how is so-and-so's martial arts skills?
Where are the heroes who have a way to make money, how much land the Jurchens have in Anmoke has been abandoned, and the local officials in certain places are really idiots and trash.
After chatting for a while, the atmosphere turned out to be quite harmonious. He even became interested in moving Chu Cai, so he simply ordered someone to spread out a felt blanket and sit on the spot, setting out some food and water. He would also interrupt to ask questions from time to time, grabbing the Shandong private salt.
Questions like what is the route of buying and selling, what are the links along the way, how much profit will be gained by splitting, etc., are constantly being asked.
Seeing this situation, the soldiers didn't know that those two people were careful and made a mistake in their own affairs.
The soldiers who were most active in arresting people were waiting with embarrassed expressions on their faces, not knowing whether to apologize to Guo Ning or to apologize to Zhang Rong and Yan Shi.
There was a clever man who secretly asked Xu Jin to come to the rescue.
Fortunately, Jing Anmin was at the scene. He was good friends with Xu Jin and recognized the soldiers in front of him. He suppressed his laughter and waved his hands, telling the soldiers to get out of here and pretend that nothing happened.
Guo Ning arrived in Shandong not long ago, and in order to settle down smoothly, he often used thunderbolt methods. Before this, local people either had never heard of his name, or they thought he was an unfamiliar dragon crossing the river, so they were wary and suspicious.
But after he defeated the Mongolian army, more and more people began to inquire about the situation of Guo Ning and Ding Haijun. They had confirmed the strength of Ding Haijun and wanted to know more about what Guo Ning had done.
So everyone was chatting, and Guo Ning could feel Zhang Rong slowly leading the conversation, turning the direction of the discussion to how Guo Ning retreated from northern Xinjiang to Hebei, how he rose from the grass in Tangbo, and how he participated in the Chinese Communist Party
He suppressed the rebellion in the capital and used force to support the new emperor's accession to the throne.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Guo Ning was also willing to let Shandong people understand himself and Ding Haijun, so he picked up what he could say, told it vividly, and used it to explain the Chinese The political situation in the capital attracted Zhang Rong and Yan Shi to nod repeatedly.
After a while, Yan Ning also came out of the camp to join in the fun. It turned out that he and Yan Shi were both local rangers. Although they had never met, they had heard of each other, so the conversation became more and more pleasant.
This is enough! Zhang Rong thought.
At this time, the intentions of both parties were very clear. Needless to say, Dong Jin, although the other three people had not yet decided on the master-slave relationship with Guo Ning, there was only one step left.
Guo Ning has a vague impression. He remembers the historical records of later generations. In the chaotic times of the late Jin Dynasty, heroes from both sides of Shandong emerged in droves. Many of them either used their wisdom and courage to attack cities and seize territory and establish a country; or they relied on benevolence and righteousness and struggled in troubled times. They In the end, it failed to achieve any great cause. Even if it was listed in the annals of history, it could not be said to be praised by others... Guo Ning could not remember those names at all.
But when he was in Laizhou, looking at the people in many places, he could feel that everyone was undoubtedly a momentary hero. Everyone was talking and laughing, and each had their own characteristics, which were clearly distinguishable.
Yan Ning is fierce and sharp, while Dong Jin is strong and forthright. Zhang Rong may seem fierce, but in fact he is thoughtful and elegant when answering with Yi La Chu Cai; while Yan Shi has a heroic spirit that cannot be concealed.
In another period of history, these people had choices of one kind or another. Any choice could not be called success, and even more helpless. The land they lived on would eventually become battlefields, pastures, and cemeteries. They wanted to protect After the Jurchens, the villagers in the countryside ushered in even more cruel masters. The best they could hope for was to endure the misfortune like pigs, sheep, cattle and horses, and linger on.
But at this moment, Guo Ning came.
Zhang Rong took a few stones, placed them on the carpet, and explained the local situation in Shandong to everyone present. They are all real local heroes, with vision and knowledge, and their descriptions are different from outsiders' analysis. .
Jing Anmin listened attentively and occasionally patted Zhang Rong on the shoulder to show his appreciation.
Yizai Chucai took out a book, opened it from time to time, looked at it, asked a few questions, and added a few entries to the book.
Yan Ning listened, discussed it with Yan Shi, and added some details.
Guo Ning smiled and listened to their words.
Defeating the Mongolian army is just the beginning of change. Now that I am here, I will change more and change everything.