Beacon quenching beauty

Song Qing led all the soldiers under his command to line up outside Xuchang City in a very lively and grand scene to welcome Tian Wan's Generalissimo Chen Youliang.

Although he had reported all the ins and outs to Chen Youliang when he dispatched troops this time, in the final analysis he still exceeded his authority.

Chen Youliang is very suspicious, so after the meeting, you don't need to give him enough face so that he can't find fault.

Then tidy up the best Daluhuachi house in Xuchang County, and make it available for Chen Youliang to live in temporarily.

On the day Chen Youliang arrived in Xuchang, Song Qingxian led a crowd to meet Marshal Chen's chariot and horse team ten miles outside Xuchang city, and greeted Marshal Chen with loud laughter.Another way, the commander-in-chief is just walking, what's the trouble, General Song has worked hard these days, and his record is impressive!Hahaha!

Chatting all the way, they enthusiastically welcomed Chen Youliang into Xuchang County, first sent him to the house prepared for him, and asked the marshal to wash and rest.

Song Qing also went back to rest, took a nap after dinner, and went to see Chen Youliang after getting up. This time, no one else followed except Song Gaishi and a group of soldiers.

Leaving Song Gaishi and the guards at the front, he went to the back room, went in and took a look, and found that Chen Youliang was also sitting alone, waiting for him.

Seeing that Song Qing arrived, he smiled slightly, raised his finger and pointed to the seat opposite to him, "Brother Song, please sit down quickly." As he spoke, he did it himself, picked up the teapot on the table and poured a cup of tea for Song Qing.

"How dare I let the marshal do it himself?" Song Qing sat down modestly.

"Brother Song, let's not pay attention to such trivial matters. I deliberately didn't leave anyone here to wait on me just because I wanted to talk to you two alone." Pushing the teacup in front of Song Qing, he poked his head slightly forward, "I listen Said that those lingering Huazi from the Beggar Gang came to trouble you again a few days ago?"

Song Qing raised his hand and stroked the corner of his mouth, there was still a little scar that had faded to white, "Oh, don't mention it, the group of beggars are really difficult to deal with. When I was in Xinyang, I happened to meet Zhang Banglongtou's sect. Didn’t they hurt Zhang Bang Longtou at your place last time, they are holding a grudge.”

"injured?"

"It's okay, just a little injury."

"Hey, it's my brother who dragged you down." Chen Youliang said it was his fault, but his tone was full of satisfaction.

"Where, the members of the beggar gang have always disliked me, and there is no lack of that."

Song Qing didn't expect that it would be a good thing for Chen Youliang to get this matter that made him half-deadly angry, and it would invisibly bring the relationship between the two closer.

"Don't worry, when I'm free, I'll go to the group of beggar gang's self-defeating Huazi to settle the score. No one under the sect that holds the dragon head will be spared. Custody has given you such a bad breath."

After talking about the beggar gang for a while, Chen Youliang looked at Song Qing with a smile that was not a smile, "Brother, you are really good, you just joined me and made great achievements in the battle within a few months after the end of the day. Brother, I am going to ask His Majesty to seal you Dingxi to recruit you!" How about making him a post with a rank of second grade?"

Song Qing waved his hands again and again, not to mention that Xu Shouhui's second-rank recruitment envoy was nothing in his eyes, he really didn't like it, even if he really liked it, he couldn't take it, "Brother, there is no need for that, younger brother, I don't need these rewards. "

Chen Youliang raised his eyebrows, "No need? I don't understand Brother Song's words. You and I are not the kind of people who pay attention to hypocrisy and fame. We Ming people don't speak dark words. When we go to the battlefield, we always have to worry about our lives. Isn’t it just for fame after putting in so much effort? Why don’t you give a reward?”

Song Qing said, "Brother speaks happily, so I'll just say it straight. Brother, I'm different from you. I'm not interested in those matters of conferring princes and ministers. I just want a place to settle down. You know how I answer The thing is, not only the beggars don’t like me, they want to provoke me from time to time, and the Wudang faction will not let me go, so if I don’t have some powerful subordinates, I will never be safe for the rest of my life. I worked hard in incognito in the backcountry, so I had to come out and lead troops to fight. Don't bother to make me an official, just promise me one thing."

"what?"

"I'll pay [-]% of the taxes for these places."

Chen Youliang opened his mouth slightly, looked at him carefully for a long time, and found that Song Qing's face was solemn and did not seem to be joking, so he coughed, "What brother said is also reasonable, people have their own aspirations, you can understand that you don't want officials but only money, but these places You have to take [-]% of the tax, but it is too high, and I can’t explain it to His Majesty when I go back, so how about it, you take [-]%, and I, the master, can still do it.”

In order to dispel Chen Youliang's guard against him, Song Qing tried his best to show that he has no intention of power. As long as he has soldiers and money in his pocket, he will be satisfied. Isn't [-]% too little? Let's pay [-]%. Nodding, he naturally has no objection.

The two bargained for a long time, and finally decided that wherever Song Qing captured, he could take [-]% of the tax for raising troops.Song Qing pretended to be in a dilemma for a long time, and finally let go reluctantly, "Then listen to the elder brother, [-]% will be [-]%."

Chen Youliang laughed, and patted Song Qing's hand, "Brother, I didn't know that you love money so much."

Song Qing sighed, "I'm like a lonely ghost now, I can't go back to my home, and I don't have a close person around me, so I have to save more money, at least I can win over these brothers." Lowering his voice, "Brothers, I I don’t ask for anything else, if my eldest brother succeeds in his career in the future, you can seal me here as a Jiedu envoy, brother, I will be able to live the rest of my life in peace.”

Jiedushi was an official position in the former Song and Jin Dynasties. He was in charge of local military and civilian affairs, and his power was equivalent to that of a prince.

This request sounds reasonable to Chen Youliang, and he thought that as long as you can help me accomplish my great cause, it doesn't matter if I make you a Jiedushi.

Hehe smiled, "It's easy to say, easy to say."

After talking about important matters, the two relaxed together, and at night Song Qing held a banquet in the camp to welcome Chen Yuanshuai.There is no need to avoid people this time, and invite all the subordinates and officials who can come to cheer.

Everyone in Song Qing's army knew that Marshal Chen was their immediate boss, General Song, and they had to deal with him well so that everyone would benefit, so they worked hard together.

Song Gaishi, who is good at drinking, keeps coming up to toast. Wang Daquan and Song Wuyi are more stable, careful, and less likely to say wrong things, so they sit at the bottom and flatter and gossip. Qi Tianbao They also recruited a group of musicians and singers from the largest kiln in the county. After drinking for three rounds, they recruited them to sing and dance.

Chen Youliang sat at the top, smiling slightly and calmly. The entourage he brought, from Kang Maocai down, were very satisfied with the reception. He knew that these prostitutes were entertaining his own group at night, so they drank While squinting his eyes carefully, he planned to move quickly and grab someone with good looks.

Chen Youliang drank two glasses of wine amidst the din of singing and dancing, then turned to ask Song Qing, who was beside him, "Which one do you like? Take it back tonight, Lele."

Song Qing shook her head, "No, I don't want it, where's the elder brother?"

"I do not have either."

Song Qing knew that he didn't like these things, and this was originally used to entertain Kang Maocai, so he didn't care, and said with a smile, "Marshal, I plan to lead troops to attack the remaining states of Zheng, Chen, Jun, and Sui on Bianliang Road in a few days. .”

Chen Youliang put down his wine glass, turned around, his expression didn't change much, but there was a flash of light in his eyes, "So fast?!" You knew that with his current momentum, he would definitely not be complacent. , Henan, Jiangbei and other places are in the palm of his hands.

"Xinyang Mansion is the gateway of Henan's Jiangbei Xingzhong Province. The imperial court has always relied on Tuyin's iron cavalry to defend it. The north of Xinyang, including Nanyang, has also relied on Xinyang to block the front. Now the opportunity is great. Xinyang's Yuan will be defeated by Tuyin. Let's go, it will be difficult to regain our vitality for a while, our army should push forward to the north in one go, and when Tuoyin recovers, and the reinforcements dispatched by the imperial court regroup, it will not be so easy for us to fight north."

Song Qing spoke succinctly, without haste, and in a low voice, with a slight smile on his handsome face. Except for Chen Youliang, everyone thought he was gossiping with the marshal and didn't pay attention.

Chen Youliang slapped the table suddenly, startled everyone, and cheered, "Okay! I knew a long time ago that brother, your golden scales are not a thing in the pond. It really is that there are hills and valleys in your chest. If you don't make a move, it's enough. Once you make a move, you will be extraordinary."

He suddenly yelled loudly, which attracted everyone to watch.

Song Qing made a downward gesture, "Brother, this is too much praise for me. I receive His Majesty's salary, and this is just my duty."

Chen Youliang knew that he would not leak military information, so he laughed, "That's what I said, but there are many people who receive His Majesty's salary, and there are few who can be as loyal as you, brother. I am very pleased for Your Majesty."

Still excited in his heart, he raised his glass and said, "Come and respect General Song."

Chen Youliang was very satisfied with his trip to Xinyang. Since Song Qing was in a hurry to attack the remaining states on Bianliang Road, he wisely made his way back to Xishui without staying in the way. Before leaving, Wang Daquan, Song Qing's subordinate, quietly sent him a large bag of jewelry, so he was also very satisfied.

He collected money to do things, and when he was on the road, he boasted to Chen Youliang, General Dingbei, Song Qing, that he was young and promising, took the lead, and was very sincere to the marshal, and finally he even told him about his talent and appearance.

Chen Youliang was in a very happy mood. This time, he took most of Henan into his pocket almost without any effort. After owning this place, his power will definitely be greatly enhanced.Although it can be regarded as the territory of Tianwan Kingdom, Tianwan actually belongs to him, Chen Youliang.

Smiling and nodding, he agrees with Kang Maocai's last statement. He secretly thinks that this kid is looking more and more handsome. From the inside out, he is determined and capable, with an imposing manner, and he has a bright future.That Miss Zhou of the Emei Sect really has no vision, so don't have to look at Zhang Wuji with such a good talent, what good does Zhang have besides high martial arts?Just because she took the title of the leader of the Ming Cult, there were many women who robbed him. No matter how beautiful Miss Zhou was, she couldn't hold her back.

Thinking about it, Song Qing said that he didn't want any rewards, that's probably out of anger, and those who are enlightened must be rewarded and punished clearly, if he can capture the five states on Bianliang Road, it will be a great achievement, I still have to give him some favors as a reward.

He asked for [-]% of the taxes in these places, and there will definitely be no shortage of money.A man, besides fame and wealth, is a beautiful wife and concubine, even if he only likes Miss Zhou from the Emei sect, if I don't put in a little effort to really help him get it, I have accepted such a big favor from me, I am not afraid of him in the future Not dead set on me.

After Song Qing sent Chen Youliang away, he rectified his troops and wanted to send troops again.

The troops were divided into three groups. He led Song Gaishi himself, Qi Tianbao attacked Kaifeng, the city with the strongest defense, Song Wuyi led the left army to attack Chenzhou, and Wang Daquan led the right army to attack Suizhou.

Sure enough, as Song Qing expected, if he continued to fight, it would not be as smooth as the previous attacks on Nanyang and Xuchang.

Yuan general Tuoyin led the remnants of Xinyang and retreated to Kaifeng. On the one hand, he reorganized his troops and the Kaifeng defenders to prepare for strict defense. On the other hand, he asked the court for help and asked the court to send troops to rescue.

Song Qing's men were blocked outside Kaifeng City, and they couldn't attack. Knowing the situation was useless, they had to wait patiently for Song Wuyi and Wang Daquan to conquer Chen and Sui Erzhou.

After waiting for a few and a half months, Wang Daquan finally sent the news that Suizhou had been captured, and he was going to let someone rest for a while. Two days later, he sent his troops northward to Kaifeng to join the general.And Song Wuyi is still in a stalemate with the Yuan army.

Song Qing was anxious, fearing that the imperial court's reinforcements would arrive before Song Wuyi, and Kaifeng would be even more difficult to fight.And Kaifeng is the ultimate goal of his trip to Henan. If he can conquer it, he will be able to gain a firm foothold in Henan. If he cannot conquer it, he will inevitably become a confrontation with the Yuan army. It's going to be troublesome.

Song Wuyi's news did not come, Song Qing's face was calm, but in fact, he was so anxious that he couldn't sit still. After getting up early this morning and patrolling the camp, he led people out on horseback. There was no general direction, just I want to run and relax.

After running a few miles away from the barracks, Song Gaishi yelled and galloped after him on horseback, yelling as he ran, "Brother, General, there is news from my brother."

Song Qing reined in his horse, and when Song Gaishi ran close, he asked, "What do you say?"

"My brother said that he has surrounded Chenzhou, and he plans to surround it for two more days to be safe, and attack after the Yuan army inside runs out of food."

"Bastard!"

Song Qing knew that Song Wuyi's idea was correct, but the current situation did not allow him to wait any longer, "This general is waiting for him here to fight Tuo Yin to the death. If this battle drags on for a day, the chance of winning will be lost. Dare to take it easy there and be 'safe'! You go there immediately and tell him that if he can't attack General Chen Zhouben within three days, he will be dealt with by military law!"

Song Gaish shrank his neck in fright, "Oh, I got it, brother, I'm going now!" He turned around and ran away without looking back.

Song Qing stared at his back, wishing he could whip another whip on the fast-running horse's ass and let Song Gaish fly to Chenzhou.

He was staring, when he suddenly heard someone behind him sneer, "Why is this so, what benefit did Chen Youliang give you, you want to work hard for him like this?"

Song Qing looked back in astonishment, "Wuji... Master Zhang! Why are you here?"

Zhang Wuji didn't come alone this time, Wei Yixiao and several Mingjiao disciples followed him. They didn't ride horses, and they came from some direction with light effort to cover them up quietly. The governor of the state did not notice it.

Song Qing was angry with Zhang Wuji when he left last time. Looking at him now, he found that Master Zhang was standing there with his head held high and his face proud and provocative. His image was as unpleasant as last time.

Said in a deep voice, "I don't know if Master Zhang is here, but I'm sorry to welcome you."

Zhang Wuji still clings to the words just now, "Fight to the death for someone like Chen Youliang? It's really better to join my Mingjiao."

Song Qing was angry, "Didn't I explain it to you last time? Why are you holding on? What's so good about joining your Mingjiao? Do you look at the face of the leader every day?"

"How come, when did I show face to you, I didn't say anything serious. It was just a misunderstanding last time. Brother Song is not so small-minded, why bother to worry about it."

Zhang Wuji's words were not very pleasant to the ears, the second was that he took it for granted, it was just a trivial matter, and Song Qing was so angry that he jumped off the horse's back and pushed the window to look at the moon like Zhang Wuji slapped, "Are you still Dare to say!"

He shot out of anger. He didn't expect to hit it at first, but he felt that he could no longer express his resentment by talking alone, and it was impossible for him to speak ill of Zhang Wuji. Let it out twice.

Unexpectedly, Zhang Wuji didn't dodge or evade, and didn't use all his strength to resist, so he fell down in response. Song Qing couldn't catch up, and pushed Zhang Jiaozhu to the ground at once, and there were a few surprised sounds of "huh" and "huh" in his ears. It should be Wei Yixiao and those Mingjiao disciples.

Song Qing was also stunned, looking at Zhang Wuji who was being pressed to the ground by him, "What are you doing?"

Zhang Wuji shrugged innocently, "Ask you, you are the one who rushed over."

Song Qing looked at him with a long face for a while, then suddenly raised a fist and hit Zhang Wuji on the shoulder. Really fight?"

Song Qing raised her eyebrows, "Didn't you just want to trick me into hitting you twice to vent your anger, then why am I angry!" Eyes widened, "I figured it out, let's return one yard to one yard from now on, you have something to do with me I will naturally remember the grace of saving my life, and I will go through fire and water for Zhang Jiaozhu in the future; but you can’t use this to bully people hard on weekdays, and I won’t be angry if you bully me for some inexplicable reasons again!”

Zhang Wuji smiled wryly, "Got it, I was the one who was wrong last time. I didn't expect that people from the Beggar Clan are not qualified to point fingers. Didn't they come here to make amends for you? Brother Song, have you calmed down? If not Just two more hits, and I won’t fight back.”

Song Qing stood up with a smile, and his heart suddenly became clearer. It was more comfortable than defeating Nanyang, "I won't fight anymore, I'm not so stingy. Come back to the camp with me. I'm fine now. I can't get out of the city because of the closure. We don't have enough troops to attack by force." , I’m free, just in time to host a banquet for a few of you.”

Looking back, Wei Yixiao had a strange expression on his face, he was embarrassed and nodded, "I'll order someone to bring you some mounts when I go back." He flew on the horse and led them back to the camp.

Wei Yixiao walked up to Zhang Wuji and knelt down, "Master, get up, it's not good for you to lie on the ground all the time." It would hurt the face of the leader of Mingjiao.

Zhang Wuji straightened up quickly and stood up, "We don't need to wait for him to deliver the horse, let's go there by ourselves."

It is not a few miles away from Song Qing's camp, and they are all good at lightness kung fu, and I was not much slower than riding a horse in the past.

Wei Yixiao didn't understand halfway, "Master, did you throw yourself down on purpose just now?"

"Yeah, I made Brother Song angry last time, let him vent."

"Then he got up and left. Why are you still lying on the ground, injured? Impossible?" Wei Yi felt that this was impossible when he asked a joke.

"No, I don't know why, but when I was thrown down by him, my whole body went limp, and I lost all strength." Zhang Wuji himself was also a little confused.

"Ahem." Wei Yixiao regretted asking a stupid question. "Let's go, let's go, let's see how Young Master Song's camp is arranged. We have to stay for a few days, I want to see where he arranged my residence first." Xin Dao must stay away from you.