The First Yamen of the Great Song Dynasty

Seeing Song Jiang and Wu Yong staring at him intently, Hua Rong thought to himself, as expected, it was exactly as Gao Ming said, as long as the assassination of Chao Gai was brought up, both Song Jiang and Wu Yong would think that Hua Rong was the right candidate.

Hua Rong pointed to herself, "Me?"

"Aside from General Hua, is there a more suitable candidate?"

As long as Hua Rong is given the right opportunity, it will be a piece of cake to shoot Chao Gai with one arrow, then Chao Gai will never be more difficult to shoot than Dayan and Rongtao.

Hua Rong thought for a while, "Okay, I'll do it. I don't feel at ease if you others do it."

Song Jiang was overjoyed, "General Hua is really refreshing!" He quickly poured wine for Hua Rong.

Hua Rong said with cold eyes: "As long as Chao Gai can get rid of this obstacle, most of the recruitment will be completed."

Qin Ming said: "It's not difficult to shoot him, but it's best not to do it in the cottage, so as not to cause trouble."

Sun Lidao: "If it is too obvious, I am afraid it will cause a fire."

Wu Yong and Song Jiang were also worried, don't die in an internal fire before recruiting security, that would be bad.

If more than half of the heroes are killed or injured, even if they are recruited, the government will not pay attention to them.

Everyone discovered how difficult it is to carry out a perfect murder, and the time and place have to be considered.

Hua Rong pretended to be seriously thinking about the countermeasures, and then said: "Why don't you encourage Chao Gai to send troops to Zhujiazhuang, saying that it is for the next time the government comes to suppress and stockpile food, as long as he leaves the cottage, he can do it on the way. Anyway, swords Eyeless, I know who shot it, it could be me, or it could be Zhu Biao."

Wu Yong applauded, "Good strategy!"

Looking at it this way, many of Sun Xiaowu's schemes were actually planned by Hua Rong. Hua Rong's leaving Sun Xiaowu was definitely an unbearable loss for him.

Song Jiang also agreed: "Well, yes, let him leave the cottage and do something on the way."

Hua Rong said: "Let me influence Sun Xiaowu and ask him to propose to Chao Gai to hoard food for the cottage, and Sun Xiaowu is also willing."

Song Jiang remembered what Sun Xiaowu said when he took the brocade of money brought by Zhang Shuye. He had stated at the beginning that he was hoarding food for the cottage. From this point of view, Sun Xiaowu should not refuse Huarong's proposal.

Song Jiang said confidently: "I think he will agree, Hua Rong, just talk to him."

Hua Rong nodded, "I coaxed him to tell Chao Gai."

Wu Yong felt that Sun Xiaowu's temper was tricky, and he must be hard to coax, "It's been hard work for the general, so please spend more time talking."

Song Jiang also said hypocritically: "General Hua is hardworking."

"For the sake of recruiting safety, these are trivial matters." After finishing speaking, Hua Rong drank the wine in the glass, cupped his hands at Wu Yong and Song Jiang, got up and left.

Qin Ming and Sun Li followed out the door.

Song Jiang and Wu Yong finally breathed a sigh of relief. As long as Hua Rong, Qin Ming and Sun Li wanted to recruit, the matter of recruiting could be settled.

Although Erlongshan's strength is strong, Yang Zhi also hopes to recruit security. Only Lu Zhishen and Wu Song are left, not without fear.

Song Jiang seemed to have seen that the victory of Zhao'an was in sight, so he couldn't help being in a good mood and drank a few more glasses of wine.

-

Song Jiang was looking forward to Sun Xiaowu and Chao Gai mentioning the attack on Zhujiazhuang, but after three days in a row, Sun Xiaowu did not move, and did not mention a word to Chao Gai.

Song Jiang couldn't help but wink at Hua Rong, but Hua Rong shook his head at him expressionlessly, as if to say, don't worry.

After another two days like this, Song Jiang was already scratching his head in anxiety, and Sun Xiaowu finally said to Chao Gai: "Village Master, if the imperial court suppresses it in three months, it happens to be when we have eaten up all the [-] shi of grain, why not?" Let me go down the mountain to borrow food again, or look for Zhujiazhuang."

As soon as they heard the words Zhujiazhuang, Hu Sanniang, Hu Cheng and Li Ying's eyes lit up immediately, and before Chao Gai agreed, they stood up one after another, "Please let us fight!"

These three beat the "Three Heroes of the Zhu Family" violently every day in their dreams. Seeing that Liang Shan was going to send troops again, they were all eager to try, fearing that they would be left behind.

Especially Li Ying, the owner of the Li Family Manor, gritted his teeth and said, "That bastard Zhu Biao, I can't pick off his head myself."

Hu Sanniang didn't express her position directly, but her brother Hu Cheng didn't hide it, and said bluntly: "Please let me take the lead, and Zhu Biao will be captured!"

It seems that Zhu Shoushi's hatred is concentrated.

Hu Cheng was afraid that Liangshan would not attack Zhujiazhuang, so he persuaded Chao Gai: "Our Sanzhuang was originally the richest Zhujiazhuang, but most of the money and food of ours and Lijiazhuang were swallowed up by them before, so this time, as long as we beat Zhujiazhuang Jiazhuang, the money and food obtained are really more than Liangshan can eat and wear in three years."

Regardless of recruiting or not, Zhujiazhuang's bloody revenge should be avenged. If you don't recruit, killing Zhujiazhuang is revenge.

If you recruit security in the future, you have to hurry up, otherwise you will be a good citizen if you recruit security, and it is inconvenient to take revenge.

Chao Gai was a little moved.

Li Ying, the flying eagle, said loudly: "That's right, and now the chain horses have all been withdrawn, and it is said that Cheng Wanli has also left, now there are only a few Zhuang Han and disciples left in Zhujiazhuang, it is a good time to attack. To tell you the truth, although my tenants have been swallowed up by Zhujiazhuang, there are still people who think about me, so I don’t have to worry about internal responses.”

Looking at it this way, it is simply the right time, location, and harmony.

Seeing this, Gao Ming scrambled to make meritorious deeds, "Village Master, let me lead the troops to borrow food, I am familiar with the way, and this matter must be my responsibility."

When Chao Gai heard this, it's not bad, you are already familiar with the way, so if you go, don't you make meritorious deeds again?Sun Xiaowu, you should take a break.

Although he agrees with Sun Xiaowu on the issue of recruiting security, it does not mean that Chao Gai is not wary of him.

Chao Gai shook his head and said, "The last time you went to Zhujiazhuang, except for taking two hostages, you didn't break their gate. This time, I will meet Zhujiazhuang."

Gao Ming wanted to say something, but was quickly rejected by Chao Gai, "You have to say more, this matter is settled like this. Gather up the soldiers and horses, and follow me down the mountain to get food."

When Chao Gai saw that Song Jiang was standing still, he sneered in his heart, you heard that you were going to recruit security, so you didn't plan to go down the mountain to claim credit, hehe, I'm afraid that the court will liquidate you.

Song Jiang, you have a good idea. When the grain is borrowed this time, Liangshan has a grain guarantee, and then slowly clean up those of you who want to surrender.

Gao Ming showed a disappointed expression on purpose, "I wish the village master every success."

Chao Gai felt that his attack on Zhujiazhuang this time was different from before.

First of all, he has Hu Sanniang, Hu Cheng, and Li Ying as guides, especially Li Ying, who is one of the oldest owners of Sanzhuang. He has been operating here for decades, and the flowers and plants in Zhujiazhuang are all grown up under his watch. He couldn't get away even with his eyes closed. With this person's assistance, wouldn't Zhujiazhuang be within reach?

He was full of confidence, and he was waiting for victory.

Gao Ming knew what Chao Gai was thinking, and he couldn't help saying in his heart, alas, it doesn't matter whether you win the Zhujiazhuang battle or not, what matters is that your life has entered a countdown.

Chao Gai gathered troops and horses. Among the heroes who went to battle, there were the brothers and sisters of the Hu family and Li Ying, and the rest were the three brothers of the Ruan family and Liu Tang's confidantes, as well as some leaders who opposed Zhao'an.

But Shi Jin, who was actively opposed to Zhao'an, was very negative this time. When Chao Gai hit him, he showed that he didn't really want to go down the mountain to fight.

Chao Gai thought he was Sun Xiao's confidant, and he was unwilling to work for him, so he said, "It seems that Chief Shi is not feeling well, so stay in the cottage and rest, Zhou Tong, come down with me."

Zhou Tong had already been given up by Gao Ming, and no one cared about his opinion, so he didn't pour chicken soup into him, thinking it was an opportunity to show his face, so he decided to go immediately.

Seeing that Shi couldn't get in, Lu Zhi thought for a while and said, "The Sa family will stay and take care of Shi Dalang."

Lu Zhishen is also Sun Xiaowu's confidant, and Chao Gai didn't want to take him with him at first, so he agreed with a cold face.

The only difference is that Wu Song volunteered to go.

Chao Gai took a look at Wu Songgao, alas, if everyone was like Wu Song, why would the village be unhappy?

Yang Zhi has been in a state of semi-sleepwalking since the news of Zhao'an came. In this state, Chao Gai is not at ease with him.

So I only ordered some mid-to-lower leaders to go down the mountain with me.

Minion took eight thousand, prepared for a few days, and then went down the mountain.

As soon as Chao Gai left, Wu Yong went to find Hua Rong on the back and told him to take a bow and arrow to assassinate Chao Gai.

The plan is as follows: get on the boat supported by Zhang Heng, quietly get out of the mooring, and then ride a fast horse to ambush near Zhujiazhuang. When they fight, shoot Chao Gai with an arrow, and then blame Zhu Biao on his head. Unconsciously, it is perfect.

Who knew that at the critical moment, Huarong actually hesitated.

Hua Rong sighed a few times before saying: "...I suddenly felt that it would be nice to stay in the village with Sun Xiaowu. The clouds and wild cranes are free, and when we go back down, we always have to face the eyes of all kinds of people. Grandparents will also block it."

As soon as Wu Yong heard it, he knew that Sun Xiaowu had blown his pillow wind, not lightly, and Hua Rong was already on the verge of having a stroke.

Didn't you agree to coax Sun Xiaowu, why did you get coaxed by Sun Xiaowu instead? !

"Be sober!" Wu Yong anxiously pointed to the direction down the mountain: "Chao Gai has already gone down the mountain. I missed this opportunity. I don't know when it will come again. How can I retreat? After you go down the mountain, how many Sun Xiaowu do you want?" ?”

Who knew that Hua Rong immediately turned his face, and said dissatisfiedly: "He is unique, no one can replace him!"

Wu Yong gritted his teeth, but his anger turned to anger, and he couldn't beat Hua Rong, so he could only persuade him with good words, "Don't listen to Sun Xiaowu's bewitching, ask yourself, what do you want? Be a robber, or go back to be a ruler ?”

Hua Rong looked into the distance, and said leisurely: "...I want to be with him."

Because it is a true thought, it is all revealed naturally, and of course there is no flaw.

Wu Yong collapsed, Huarong's heroic spirit is too short, a poor Sun Xiaowu is like a good baby, because of him he would rather give up and go back to be in charge, if we meet elsewhere, maybe I will give you a good compliment An infatuated person, but now, he just wants to shake Hua Rong's head to wake him up.

Wu Yong tried his best to calm down and said: "Then stay together, it doesn't conflict with fighting against Chao Gai, you go down the mountain tonight, come back and continue to be friendly with Sun Xiaowu."

Unexpectedly, Huarong just shook his head and sighed, "How can I do behind his back what he doesn't want to do, tell me to think about it again." Then he turned and left.

Wu Yong hurriedly ran to him and stopped him, "Don't go back on your word."

Hua Rong said with a cold face: "Even if I go against my word, what can you do to me?" After speaking, he pushed Wu Yong away and left.

Wu Yong stomped his feet angrily, stared at Hua Rong's back, and cursed secretly, bah, then you and Sun Xiaowu will be robbers for the rest of your life.

The scolding was scolding, the matter had to be resolved, he ran back to Song Jiang panting, and sent this sad news: "Hua Rong has repented!"

Song Jiang's performance was not bad, but the teacup in Xu Ning's hand fell directly to the ground and smashed to pieces. It seemed that he was more than ten times more surprised and angry than Song Jiang.

Xu Ning couldn't bear the huge gap between hope and disappointment, trembling all over, his upper and lower jaw chattered, and said angrily for a while: "If he doesn't go, I will go!" After finishing speaking, he went out.

If this opportunity is missed, no one knows when Chao Gai will be able to go down the mountain again.

Maybe a year or a half, maybe three to five years, the key is that once the three-month period given by the court expires, the hope of recruiting security will be gone.

If Hua Rong doesn't do it, he will do it himself.

It would be great if someone replaced Huarong, Song Jiang and Wu Yong were overjoyed, "Are you going?"

"I, Xu Ning, am not a scholar. What Hua Rong can do, what can I not do?!"

He has only one thought now, Chao Gai must die, and those who stop him from recruiting peace cannot live.

But Song Jiang remembers Xu Ning's arrow technique. When he shot his cousin Tang Long with an arrow, the arrow technique was very ordinary. just in case."

Wu Yong understood, "It's not difficult, Li Li has good medicine."

The urging judge, Li Li, runs a black shop, and he has everything from Mongolian sweat to medicine to poison.

Xu Ning urged: "Hurry up!"

Song Jiang reassured: "Don't worry, I'm afraid Chao Gai won't attack Zhujiazhuang tonight, he's still camping."

Wu Yong ran again, and after a while, he brought back a small bottle and handed it to Xu Ning, "As long as the skin is scratched, it will kill him!"

Xu Ning snatched the vial and stuffed it into his sleeve, "Ask someone to punt the boat for me. I'll go back and get the bow, and I'll go down the mountain." After speaking, he strode out the door.

Wu Yong couldn't run anymore, so he asked Dai Zong to ask Zhang Heng to secretly prepare a boat to transport Xu Ning down the mountain.

Song Jiang looked at the sky outside the window, the sunset in the sky was about to sink, he wondered how long Xu Ning would have to wait for Chao Gai before he could do anything.

He couldn't wait to hear the news of Chao Gai's death.

Song Jiang didn't know that there was Sun Xiaowu who had the same idea as him.

-

Holding the teacup in both hands, Gao Ming looked at Hua Rong across the table, "You said you regretted not wanting to do it, did you piss Wu Yong to death?"

Hua Rong chuckled and nodded silently.

"That's right. In this case, they who originally had great hopes will feel despair in an instant, and then they can rush forward. This is called killing with a borrowed knife."

Gao Ming didn't hide it, he didn't flaunt himself as a soft-hearted person.

He doesn't want Huarong to do such a thing, it's best to use others.

Hua Rong said: "As you said, I think Xu Ning is most likely to kill Chao Gai with an arrow."

"Then ask him to kill, and let's reap the benefits of being a fisherman." Gao Ming said: "The layout has been planned for so long, just for the harvest tonight, I hope Xu Ning will not let us down."

After so many days of thinking, he felt that Xu Ning was the one who killed Chao Gai in the original book, so letting him take action should ensure that the inertia of the original book will play a role, and he will not worry about Chao Gai not being shot.

There are several reasons for thinking that Xu Ning is the real murderer. First of all, he can shoot arrows, but his arrow skills are not as accurate as Hua Rong.

Secondly, he has a motive. Chao Gai is against Zhao An, but he wants to Zhao An.

The most important thing is that when he was fighting for Fang La, he was poisoned to death by an arrow. He died in the same way as Chao Gai. He was the only good man who died by a poisoned arrow. This is a very obvious hint, and there is a subtle sense of karma.

Gao Ming said cautiously: "Wu Yong didn't suspect that you backed down, did he?"

"No, he thought I was reconciled with you again, so he was indecisive."

Gao Ming nodded in satisfaction. Wu Yong, an idiot, thought he had seen through something, but in fact it was all wrong information made up by his own brain.

But that's okay, just taking advantage of Wu Yong's erroneous cognition to make Hua Rong go back on his word naturally, otherwise, it would be really hard to find a reason for Hua Rong to change his mind temporarily.

The time waiting for the news was the most difficult. Gao Ming and Hua Rong chatted until late at night, but they still didn't hear any news, so they went to bed.

After waiting all day the next day, there was still no news, but after inquiring, I already knew that Xu Ning had gone down the mountain secretly, so it can be seen that he hasn't found a chance to do it yet.

The heroes who didn't know, thought that the owner of the village went down to borrow food, and they all listened to Sun Xiaowu's instructions in the village to wait for news honestly.

Sun Xiaowu, who likes to sleep late, gave everyone a vacation. Before the village master came back, everyone arranged their time freely and didn't have to come to the Juyi Hall for lunch.

With such an arrangement, the leaders lived scatteredly, and no one knew who was in the cottage or who had sneaked down the mountain to cover for Xu Ning who was absent.

Both Qin Ming and Sun Li thought that Hua Rong had gone down the mountain, until they saw Gao Ming and Hua Rong taking a leisurely walk, they couldn't help being surprised, Hua Rong didn't go to kill Chao Gai, so who went?People from Song Jiang?

At this point, I suddenly understood the real intention of Gao Ming and Hua Rong: to kill with a knife.

It is said that Gao Qiu is insidious and cunning. It is obvious that Gao Yanei is not his own but is better than his own.

After waiting for another day, there was still no movement. Gao Ming and Hua Rong had nothing to do. They walked out of the yard and took a leisurely walk to take a last look at the cottage that was about to leave.

The weather turned cold, and there were already golden fallen leaves on the ground. Hua Rong picked up a fallen leaf on the ground, and said to Gao Ming: "Playing with tree stems? The loser has to promise the winner a condition."

"What's a stump?"

Hua Rong asked in surprise, "Didn't you play it when you were young?"

Gao Ming shook his head, he played a lot of video games when he was young.

"Haven't you ever seen a servant playing?"

Gao Ming was afraid that he would reveal his secrets by continuing to ask, "Hurry up and tell me how to play."

"Just to compare the toughness of the tree stem, you also find a leaf, use your tree stem and mine to strangle each other, the one that breaks loses." Huarong said: "Fair."

It is indeed fair, nothing more than archery and marksmanship, Gao Ming turned around in circles, "Don't regret it, if I win, I will make very tricky demands." He suddenly saw a big leaf, which was exactly what he needed , quickly picked it up, "I'm sure I'll win."

Facts have proved that Gao Ming's technique was not very good when he played this game for the first time. With a snap, the tree stem in his hand was strangled.

Gao Ming looked at the broken tree stem in his hand, and couldn't help looking at Hua Rong, "Didn't you inject your internal energy into the tree stem?"

"How is it possible?!" Hua Rong laughed and said, "Admit defeat, you."

Gao Ming didn't believe it anymore, and immediately changed the rules, "There is no one round to win or lose, at least two out of three rounds must be won."

After three rounds, Gao Ming changed his words again, "Should win three out of five rounds!"

Hua Rong was both funny and annoyed, "Are you going to win four out of seven rounds later?"

Gao Ming threw away the tree stem in his hand, "Okay, I lost, tell me, what do you want?"

"I have to think about it."

Because of the loss just now, Gao Ming was not convinced, and seeing Hua Rong's triumphant showdown, he leaned over and raised a handful of leaves towards Hua Rong, "Then think about it slowly!" After Yang finished laughing, he ran away.

He was caught by Hua Rong within a few steps, and Gao Ming quickly laughed and said, "I was wrong, I was wrong!" He reached out to pick the leaves on Hua Rong's shoulders, and saw that there were also leaves on his hair, "You lower your head a little, I'll take another piece for you."

When Hua Rong lowered his head, he couldn't help looking at Gao Ming, his heart beat a few beats.

Gao Ming honestly removed the leaves for Hua Rong, and was about to talk with a smile when he suddenly saw a person standing in front of him, none other than Qin Ming leading his daughter.

It should also be accompanied by my daughter to come out in the evening to breathe.

Qin Ming stood there in a daze, the behavior of Gao Yanei and Hua Rong was so intimate, it was like that when he and his wife first got married.

He reacted, and immediately took his daughter and turned away, "Don't look, don't look!"

The daughter of the Qin family wondered, "Don't you want to say hello?"

Qin Ming shook his head violently.

Gao Ming looked at Qin Ming's leaving back and wondered, "Why, didn't you say hello?"

Hua Rong said, "Maybe it's inconvenient to take my daughter with you."

Gao Ming said strangely: "No way, I have lived in his house before, so what's the inconvenience?"

Hua Rong said: "Maybe you are in a hurry to relieve yourself, don't worry about him."

Gao Ming could only ignore it, and said helplessly, "Tell me, what unreasonable demands do you have?"

"I haven't said it yet, how do you know it's an unreasonable request?"

"Then tell me and let me judge."

"I haven't thought about it yet. I'll tell you when I think about it."

"You are too bad, you still hang on to me for such a little thing." Gao Ming squinted his eyes and said "disgusted".

Hua Rong pretended to be thinking and walked ahead, "Why don't I teach you how to archery when you get down the mountain."

Teach Gao Ming how to learn archery. After a while, wouldn't you have a chance to get in touch with him?

"Ah?" Unexpectedly, Gao Ming refused bluntly, "I'm too tired if I don't study. It's enough to have you protecting me. I might as well do something else to save some time."

Make no secret of your self-improvement.

Hua Rong has found out that Gao Ming is not just standing there waiting for you to chase him, he will keep avoiding and not giving you a chance to enhance your relationship.

Hua Rong didn't know what to say for a moment, "Forget it if you don't study, but this request cannot be cancelled. I'll think about it again and let you know when I'm done."

"No, you're too serious—"

But Gao Ming also knew that Hua Rong would definitely not embarrass him, and the two went back talking and laughing.

There was still no news at night, so I had to rest on time.

Gao Ming fell asleep as soon as he touched the pillow, until Hua Rong called him, and he sat up suddenly, "How is it?"

Hua Rong nodded heavily at him, "Chao Gai is back with an arrow in the eye, let's go to his residence quickly."

Gao Ming quickly put on his clothes, and ran with Hua Rong to Chao Gai's residence.

Chao Gai lives next to the Juyi Hall, which is comparable to the heart of Liangshan. At this time, all the heroes who heard the news are here.

When everyone saw Sun Xiaowu coming, they quickly made way for him.

Gao Ming rushed directly into Chao Gai's bedroom.

I saw Chao Gai lying on the bed, the poisonous arrows in his eyes had been removed, leaving a bloody hole, his face was black and purple, it really looked like he was poisoned.

Xu Ning succeeded.

Gao Ming rushed over, and said in a panic, "Village Master, are you injured?"

Chao Gai was already so angry that he forced himself to wave at the crowd, motioning for them to come over.

The people currently in Chao Gai's bedroom are all the core leaders of Liangshan. Except for Gao Ming and Hua Rong, they are Song Jiang, Wu Yong, Song Wan, old employee Zhu Gui, and Wu Song, the representative of Erlongshan. Standing in the outhouse.

Song Jiang sat on the edge of the bed, his eyes were blurred from crying, and he yelled at Brother Chao Gai one by one.

Chao Gai coughed, spat out a mouthful of black blood, and said desperately, "...my life is lost. After I leave... Liangshan can't be left alone..."

No matter what they think in their hearts, everyone hides their true thoughts at this moment.

Obviously this Chao Gai just can't do it, instead of saying those false words of comfort, it's better to shut up to save time and let Chao Gai say more.

Everyone was silent, listening to Chao Gai quietly.

As soon as Chao Gai grasped Gao Ming's wrist, he forced himself to half-sit up as if he had exhausted his last vitality, and said loudly: "You lead all the brothers to live freely, and you must not call for peace! The village master is up to you!"

The last four words were especially loud, and even people outside the house could hear them very clearly.

After saying this, Chao Gai tilted his body and fell back on the bed, Wu Yong went up to test his breath, shook his head and said, "Brother Chao Gai has gone."

A new village owner has been born, and it is Sun Xiaowu personally appointed by Chao Gai.

Gao Yanei Gao Ming finally completed the final promotion on Liangshan.