There were tanks in the Northern Song Dynasty

Chapter 245 Cracks
Lu Zhishen could see it, but why couldn't Cao Zheng not?

It was precisely because of this that he took the opportunity to come out and meet Lu Zhishen alone.As early as last night, Yang Zhi's behavior in the barracks he felt something was wrong.Now that he came to Rufen Town and saw the Kirin Army Li Chu, Cao Zheng could somewhat understand what was going on in Yang Zhi's mind.

Immediately, Cao Zheng told Lu Zhishen about Yang Zhi and Qilin Army Li Chu.

"What, this Qilin Army Li Chu is really Brother Yang Zhi's brother-in-law?" Lu Zhi was shocked when he heard it deeply. He didn't blame Yang Zhi for hiding it from him, but was simply shocked by it.

"That's right, even brother Yang Zhi himself didn't think of it. He thought they had the same name and surname, but he didn't expect that this place has changed so much over the years, so big that even brother Yang Zhi himself was caught off guard."

"Understood, no wonder Brother Gongming behaved like this today. This is forcing Brother Yang Zhi to make a choice. Brother Gongming is anxious. You and I both know Brother Yang Zhi's character. He is definitely not the kind of person who is unjust for profit. If there is no accident, I will never help the Qilin Army to fight back against you and my brother. Likewise, I will not help my brothers to fight against their own relatives and brothers-in-law. If Brother Gongming does this again, I am afraid it will be self-defeating."

When Lu Zhi deeply lamented that Song Jiang's method was wrong, Cao Zheng suddenly said: "Brother Lu Da, what do you think of this Qilin army?"

"how do I say this?"

"Can you consider living in the Qilin Army?"

Lu Zhishen opened his eyes, looked at Cao Zheng in shock, and suddenly whispered: "You want to join the Qilin Army?"

"If it was still the same as it used to be on Mount Liang, I wouldn't have thought about it, but now that Brother Gongming accepted the imperial court's recruitment and became the commander of the army, I will also follow my brothers as the lackeys of the imperial court. How dare you ask Lu Brother Da, how do you live in style now?"

"It's not as good as it is."

"Why not?"

Cao Zheng sighed for a while. After the three mountains came together, they returned to Liangshan. It seemed to be strong, but there were many factions inside Liangshan. The largest faction was the Song Jiang faction, including Wu Yong, Hua Rong, Qin Ming, Chai Jin, etc. There are nearly 50 heroes who admire Song Jiang from all walks of life.

The general direction and policies of Liangshan are all controlled and led by the Song Jiang faction, followed by their three mountain forces, Erlong Mountain, Taohua Mountain, and Baihu Mountain. Good friends, it seems that the Three Mountains are a member of the faction, but in fact they can be divided into the Song Jiang faction.

Only a dozen people from the Sanshan forces can securely occupy the second largest faction in Liangshan, so the remaining factions are insignificant.

For example, the general faction is divided into Guan Sheng, Hu Yanzhuo, and Zhang Qing faction, as well as Chao Gai's veteran faction. Many of these veteran factions have joined Song Jiang's faction. Fortunately, Lin Chong and Lu Zhishen have a good relationship.

As for Lu Junyi, who has the second most prestige in Liangshan, one faction is no more than three talented people, one is Lu Junyi himself, the other is Yan Qing, the servant, and the third is Shi Xiu, how can he compare with Mrs. Song?
When in Liangshan, because they had to face the encirclement and suppression by the imperial army, the various factions still cooperated with each other and were quite harmonious.Now that the imperial court has recruited this officer and soldier, this man has secretly started to exclude him in various ways. If the three mountain forces are so excluded, how can other small forces survive?

A conquest against Tian Hu in Hebei made Cao Zheng see clearly the dirty things inside.

Like Yang Zhi, he also has the intention to retreat. If this is the case, he might as well go back to the foot of the Erlong Mountain and continue to open his hotel. It will be much more comfortable than the court officers and soldiers, and he will feel completely relieved.

This is the wish of Song Jiang's faction to accept the imperial court's recruitment, and it is absolutely unwilling to wait with them.

Now a Qilin army suddenly appeared on Yang Zhi's side, which gave Cao Zheng a little hope.

Unlike Liangshan, this Qilin Army is against the imperial court.He, Cao Zheng, was originally from a serious family. He was forced by the government to leave his wife and children. He finally fled to Erlong Mountain and opened a hotel at the foot of the mountain to make a living. He was resentful of the Zhao family's court.

Furthermore, the Qilin Army is led by Yang Zhi. Those who are familiar with Yang Zhi can naturally guess that Yang Zhi will definitely join the Qilin Army in the future. This Qilin Army Li Chu is the brother-in-law of Yang Zhi. Belonging to the direct lineage faction.

The third thing is, out of selfish considerations, although I have only stayed here for less than half a day, what I have seen and heard is much better than Liangshan, not only than Liangshan, but even the Kaifeng mansion. Than.

The most important reason is that once Yang Zhi leaves Liangshan and joins the Qilin Army, what will everyone on Liangshan think of him, who is also from Erlongshan?He was already being ostracized, and now that Yang Zhi's brother was causing trouble, and seeing Song Jiang's attitude towards Yang Zhi today, Cao Zheng felt cold in his heart. If he stayed in Liangshan from now on, he might not have many good days. Yes.

Happiness and tears.

This time no one else was around, and Lu Zhishen was his own brother, Cao Zheng also expressed all his inner thoughts.

Lu Zhi was silent for a long time after listening deeply, and drank a lot of wine.

After all, this white wine is not comparable to that bad wine. Even if Lu Zhi is deep in the sea, he has no choice but to get drunk under this strong wine. When it really comes to that point, our brothers in Erlongshan will never be separated."

Cao Zheng laughed, and he also got drunk, and both of them passed out drunk in this room and fell asleep.

……

Yang Zhi led Song Jiang and other Liangshan heroes to wander around the town for half a day, and then led him around to other places around for a few times. He hadn't returned to Rufen Town for a long time, and now his appearance had changed a lot. For a time, he looked a lot older. None of his friends recognized him, and when he did, he would naturally drag Yang Zhi to reminisce about old times.

Since this was a reminiscence of old times, it was inconvenient for Song Jiang and others to move forward. Yang Zhi left for the time being and asked Song Jiang and others to return to the hotel by themselves.

On the way, Wu Yong pulled Song Jiang's arm and winked, but Song Jiang didn't understand.

Wu Yong leaned into Song Jiang's ear and whispered: "Brother Gongming, I'm afraid that if we enter Rufen Town, Yang Zhi will not follow us out of the city and back to the camp. No matter whether Yang Zhi fights on foot or on horseback, he will Or the leaders are all outstanding people. If Li Chu joins the Qilin Army, he will meet on the battlefield in the future. Yang Zhi is familiar with our army's formation, layout and tactics. If he is released to Li Chu, for our army, Neither is a good thing.”

"What do you mean by that?"

"I know that my brother Gongming is benevolent and righteous, so I will let Wu Yong handle this matter, and I will ensure that Yang Zhi will not be allowed to return to the Qilin Army."

Song Jiang heard something wrong in the words, and asked, "Do you have a plan to get brother Yang Zhi back to Liangshan?"

Wu Yong chuckled: "Brother Gongming didn't invite enough people at the banquet today?"

Speaking of this matter, Song Jiang shook his head and sighed. Yang Zhi really wanted to return to Liangshan. He would not have toasted him and served vegetables at the banquet.

Suddenly Song Jiang was startled, thought of a bad possibility, and asked in surprise: "You want to..."

Wu Yong nodded coldly.

Song Jiang: "You..."

"Brother Gongming, don't worry. This matter will never have anything to do with me, nor will it affect anyone."

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