Flowers on the other side [Comprehensive Red House]

Tong Guan rushed back to the army alone, as if he had wings on his back, which shocked the generals who were in panic.No matter how these military generals have been ruled by civilian officials for a long time, when they lead the army outside, they still have the basic right to speak and decide how to fight.But this time the coach is Emperor Daojun's confidant Tong Guan, these days they have the right to pretend that they didn't bring their heads, and everything is at the command of the coach.

Now that Tong Guan said to withdraw the army, he immediately withdrew the army. The army lost ten thousand people and returned without success. If Tong Guan had not the title of grand master and privy envoy, these generals would have overthrown him on the spot.But even so, it is inevitable that some "outspoken" generals will ask questions.

"Marshal, why are we withdrawing our troops?"

The implication is that after coming to Liangshanbo for so long, how can I explain to the emperor and the court after capturing the dozen or so bandits who raided the camp?Doesn't this make those civil officials look down on generals even more.

Tong Guan thought that his life was still in Hu Sanniang's hands, so he didn't care to cover it up. He sighed and said, "Are you willing to withdraw the army as commander? These days, we can't reach those bandits across the water, but instead Almost every night was bombarded and harassed, and those who were harassed could not sleep peacefully, and nearly ten thousand troops were lost. Last night, my commander was captured by those Liangshan bandits in the Chinese army camp surrounded by personal guards. Staying here will help to suppress the bandits Or send us to the bandits in Liangshan to eat us? Why don’t we go back to Tokyo and make a long-term plan. Of course, if any of you are not afraid of death and are willing to stay here, you can lead your troops to stay here.”

Who is not afraid of death?The chief general said to withdraw the troops, and someone acted in front of the emperor and civil officials, so withdraw.

Before noon was over, the army packed up and set off.Before leaving, Tong Guan ordered the captured bandits to stay where they were.The guarding soldiers also knew that the commander-in-chief was captured by Liang Shan in the middle of the night, and no one dared to say anything, so they all followed orders.Dai Zong saw the imperial army leaving with clairvoyance, and immediately rushed over to cut off the ropes binding these soldiers, and took them back to Liangshan.

After letting Tong Guan go, the imperial army withdrew immediately, and Liangshan was full of cheers.After dinner, those people who were relatively close to Hu Sanniang went to the Juyi hall by coincidence.

Hua Rong asked straight to the point: "General, what are we going to do?"

Qin Ming and Uncle Hua Ronglang were just short of formal apprenticeship with Hu Sanniang.So in front of Hu Sanniang, Hua Rong always told Hu Sanniang what he thought in his heart.

"Don't worry, I have my own opinion." Hu Sanniang answered Hua Rong solemnly and confidently.

Gongsun Sheng stood up and asked, "General, a lot of drugs and drugs have been consumed these days. The officers and soldiers have retreated. Should we immediately send someone to purchase and supplement the consumption?"

Hu Sanniang nodded, "Mr. Gongsun, please make a list, let Mr. Jiang calculate it, see how much silver taels are needed, and fill in the missing parts as soon as possible. Those who go down the mountain, pay attention to safety."

Lin Chong clenched his fists and asked in a rare hurry, "General, are we going to Tokyo?"

Hu Sanniang nodded again, "I will go, you stay in Liangshan to guard."

Wu Song immediately stood up, and Sun Xin also stood up, and they both said in unison: "General, I will go with you."

Hu Sanniang smiled and asked them to sit down, and said slowly: "I can go to Tokyo alone. If you go with me, it will only add to my burden."

Hu Sanniang's words were too hurtful, and Wu Song couldn't help but think of the embarrassment of last night.

He immediately said: "General, when you arrive in Tokyo, the general will follow your arrangement, or just respond. Unlike Liangshan in Tokyo, there are many guards and helpers. In case there are any miscellaneous things, someone will run errands for you." , or go back to the mountain to report."

What Wu Song said was very reasonable, and everyone else nodded in agreement. Then, considering that they had never been to Tokyo, they actively tried to accompany Hu Sanniang to Beijing.

Gongsun Sheng suggested: "General, we have a store in Liangshan in Tokyo, the general can go there to settle down, and everything is convenient."

Wu Song immediately objected.

"Not good. General, don't settle down there."

Sun Li also followed up and said: "Those people have been to Bianliang for a long time. If they change their minds and tell the government the whereabouts of the general, it will cause trouble in vain. This is why we must guard against others." when."

Gongsun Sheng blushed, "General Sun and Wu Erlang, what you two said makes sense, it's my fault that I didn't think it through."

Lin Chong was worried, "Does the general have to go to Tokyo?"

Hu Sanniang nodded.

"Instead of waiting for the next time the government sends an army of 30 to [-] people to surround Liangshan for three years and make us passive; or we choose to attack one by one all the way, and the soldiers who will be killed and injured at every turn. It's better for me It would be good to take the initiative to eliminate some descendants of dragons and phoenixes, intimidate the court, and force Zhao Ji to come to Zen."

Wu Song immediately supported, "The general is a good idea. Why don't we go to some more people and kill all the descendants of the Zhao family, and the general can be enthroned."

Lin Chong's face was filled with bitterness and regret, and he forced a smile and said, "General, I can't accompany you to the capital at the end, I'm afraid I'll miss your important event."

There are too many people in the capital who know him, if he goes to the capital with Hu Sanniang, he will undoubtedly bring trouble to Hu Sanniang.

"But I will look after Liangshan for you."

Lin Chong dared to say this.Because he has always been the veteran of the three dynasties in Liangshan, Liangshan will tremble even if he stomps his feet.Lin Chong's fight against Wang Lun also left an indelible impression on the hearts of the old people in Liangshan.As for those who went to Liangshan later, they not only heard of Lin Chong's "great achievements", but also saw Lin Chong's tyrannical force.After Hu Sanniang chopped off Song Jiang's beautiful head, his reliance and trust in Lin Chong are obvious to all.

So Hu Sanniang stood up, clasped her fists to Lin Chong and everyone with a smile, and said, "Then I'll leave it to you. Please help me too, and take care of Liangshan for all of us."

Pei Xuan stood up and nodded solemnly, agreeing to the matter.Jiang Jing had already clearly leaned towards Hu Sanniang, but Chai Jin was not as quick as his wife, and when those who were qualified to speak stood up, he slapped behind and nodded tightly, blushing.

Pei Xuan asked Hu Sanniang, "Who is the general going to take to Tokyo?"

Hu Sanniang thought about it and said, "Wu Erlang. Pick three or five guards who are a little more spirited."

Wu Song immediately beamed with joy, and Sun Xin drooped his face. Hua Rong said unhappily, "General, there are not many people in Beijing who know me. I can accompany you to Tokyo."

Hu Sanniang teased Hua Rong with a smile: "Our little Li Guang is handsome, as long as the Ministry of War has seen you, it will never forget."

Hua Rong was taken aback for a moment, and then touched his face. It turned out that the appearance he was so proud of would also become an obstacle to guarding the general to enter the capital?

Qin Ming dissuaded him in a low voice, "Brother, as long as there is someone in the Ministry of War who knows you, it will add danger to the general."

Hua Rong sat down in embarrassment and stopped fighting.

Hu Sanniang went on to say: "I chose Wu Song to go with him because he has no acquaintances in Beijing. Sun Li, you go to Qianzhai to pick up Wu Song's position and help your brother Sun Xin manage Qianzhai."

Sun Li stood up and agreed, he knew in his heart that Hu Sanniang made such an arrangement because his younger brother had a somewhat "soft" disposition, and he was worried that he would not be able to persuade the people in Qianzhai.

Hu Sanniang carefully arranged the affairs of the cottage one by one, and clearly handed it over to Chao Gai to sit in charge.Privately remind Qin Ming and Hua Rong to pay attention to Wu Yong, don't let him provoke Chao Gai and others to make any accidents, and discuss with Lin Chong, Sun Li and others when things happen.Then he checked the guns that Wu Song had brought from An Taiyi, asked Jin Dajian to prepare his identity certificates, and met the guards that Wu Song had picked out.After busying around for half the night, everything was settled properly.

In the early morning of the next day, under the escort of Lin Chong and Qin Ming, they took Wu Song and those smart guards, and quietly left Liangshan in casual clothes.A few people walked all the way to Jining Mansion. Hu Sanniang pretended to be a businessman who was away from home for the first time, but she was actually a son-in-law who was visiting Tokyo.

The distance of five hundred miles is neither far nor near.Xiaoxing stayed overnight along the way, and when eating and staying in a hotel, it was inevitable that he would see some injustices.But the people looking for trouble saw that they were all tall and strong, with swords and knives, and they looked unfriendly. They always walked around the group of them and did not dare to come up to make trouble.

When they arrived in Bianliang, Tokyo, Hu Sanniang led them to the north.After going around the city for half a circle, I chose the Wansheng Gate on the west to enter the city.People who come and go here are selling pigs and sheep, as well as other necessary vegetables and other things that Tokyo needs.There are all kinds of people coming and going, and it is the cover of their valiant warriors.Even so, the soldiers guarding the city saw that they were not merchants who sold goods, so they took their identity certificates and looked carefully at them many times.

Wu Song clasped his ten fingers tightly to the hilt of his inseparable precious saber, which Hu Sanniang specially ordered Lin Gongsun Sheng to tailor for him.He stood by Hu Sanniang's side, lowered his eyebrows and calmly let the soldiers examine him.Hu Sanniang had warned him earlier that if he couldn't hold back his temper and caused trouble, he would be sent back to Liangshan at any time.And those guards are all smart people, they always put obeying Hu Sanniang's order first, standing behind Hu Sanniang, sizing them up casually.

Seeing that the two soldiers didn't pick out anything false, Hu Sanniang coughed lightly and gave Wu Song a wink, and Wu Song threw the money bag he had prepared in his sleeve to the two soldiers.The soldiers charged extra fees for entering the city, and although they were a little hesitant, they were allowed to enter the city.

Hu Sanniang led them through the streets and alleys to Daliang Gate into the inner city, and then turned directly to the bustling Daxiangguo Temple.Near there, I picked a high-rise "Cai Lou Huan Men" restaurant, handed over the mule to Xiao Yi, who came out of the shop with a happy face, to take care of it, and went upstairs to ask for a room.The little Yi who entertained Hu Sanniang and his party was also clever. After Wu Song ordered some special dishes, he took them to the left, plate after plate, and served more than a dozen dried fruit plates. Stop, it looks like he's going to serve another table full of dried fruit dishes.

Hu Sanniang took out her fan, tapped it on the palm of her hand and said to Xiao Yi, "I am not a banquet guest, they are just my attendants. You can pick up real moxibustion mutton, roast chicken, meat pies, and meat soup. It's ok. Then go and help me find a proper manor house, I want to rent a house to live in for half a year."

That Xiaoyi knew that he had made a mistake, so he bowed and bowed in embarrassment, kept four kinds of dried fruits and put on four kinds of fresh fruits, and called for water for washing his face. Meatloaf and soup were served one by one.

It was the first time for Wu Song to go to such a store, let alone those young men.The taste of every dish is delicious and the portion is sufficient, and they are people who have been with Hu Sanniang for a long time, and they ate a full mouthful in silence.If it weren't for Hu Sanniang's disapproval, Wu Song would have ordered altar spirits to go with such a delicious dish.

Hu Sanniang and the others had finished eating, and Xiao Yi from the restaurant also brought Zhuangzhai Yaren.Naya people had known about Hu Sanniang's group's plan from Xiaoyi, and recommended a courtyard with three rooms and two entrances.The location is near the Daxiangguo Temple, and the surrounding environment is good. Not far from two streets, there are extremely lively places such as Washe.

Hu Sanniang smiled and asked, "Is there anyone near the palace?"

Naya smiled and replied, "This Xiangguo Temple is in front of the Xuande Gate of the Imperial Palace. If you want to visit the official residence, this is the cheapest place."

"Let's go and have a look. Erlang, you go to pay the bill."

The house recommended by the Yaren was good, and the location was pretty good, and the few mules could be raised in the backyard, but it was a bit more expensive.Hu Sanniang signaled Wu Song to finalize the lease agreement and pay the rent.The Naya man took Wu Song and others to a shop selling quilts and bed curtains, and bought back all the necessities. After settling down, Tokyo had already entered the brightly lit city that never sleeps.