Cao Cao crosses Wu Dalang

Chapter 519
Now Lao Cao has a lot of generals under his command, those who can charge into battle and cut generals, and those who can choose sharp soldiers can be found everywhere;

If we talk about advisers and civil servants, there are also Wu Yong, Li Zhu, Zhu Wu, Li Huai, Huang Wenbing, Xu Guanzhong, Xiao Jiasui, Pei Xuan, Jiang Jing, Song Jiang, Fang Xuedu, Xia Houhu, and the newly acquired Lu Jiang and Zu Shiyuan. wait.

However, in detail, these dry people can be roughly divided into three categories. One category is like Wu Yong and Lu Jiang, who have repeatedly failed in the examination field and are unwilling to be lonely, so they come to the green forest to stir up troubles;
The second category is Xu Guanzhong, Xia Houhu and others. Although they have extraordinary knowledge and talents, they are arrogant and arrogant. If they don't meet heroes like Lao Cao, they would rather die of old age than be dismissed from office;

Another category is Huang Wenbing, Song Jiang and his ilk, low-level officials who have no ambitions, struggle to make progress, and drift in the rivers and lakes due to various reasons.

It should be known that this era is different from the end of Han Dynasty——

At that time, most of the talents came from aristocratic families, and there were thousands of servants in the family, which were not inferior to the villages and counties.

What they have seen and heard since they were young is how the elders take care of the family farmland, business, and deal with all kinds of disputes. If they are older, if they have talent in this area, it is easy to get the opportunity to experience it. When they become officials, they are already familiar with it.

Scholars in the Song Dynasty did not have such an environment. Like the people under Lao Cao’s command, there is no shortage of amazing talents, but no matter how intelligent the intelligence is, the herdsmen’s experience cannot be born out of thin air, just like the poem goes: If you know this, you have to do it.

Lao Cao is not counted as Liangshan at this time. He already has foundations in eight prefectures including Qingzhou, Laizhou, Weizhou, Zizhou, Mizhou, Dengzhou, Qizhou, and Gaotang. However, there is only one herdsman who can really talk about politics Huang Wenbing, the prefect of Gaotang Prefecture.

Fortunately, the administration of officials in the Song Dynasty was not extremely bad. Although the officials were also corrupt, as long as they were not as vicious as Zhu Shi, the people in most places still had to live.

Old Cao Guanshi, in the prosperous Tang Dynasty, there were about 52 cities with a population of more than people, while the Song Dynasty had cities at this time. Although the territory was not as large as the prosperous Tang Dynasty, the population was nearly twice as large, and the cultivated land was also much more .

In terms of yield per mu, the average yield per mu in the Tang Dynasty was one and a half stones, but in the Song Dynasty it was two stones. As for business, the difference is even more unreasonable.

It is precisely because of this that under the rule of Lao Cao, Tongque merchants were used as a medium to make friends with big businessmen and powerful people from all over the country, to communicate with each state, to gather money and food for military training, and to use this to deploy officialdom and control it remotely.

If there are corrupt officials who abuse the people excessively and refuse to cooperate, they will send chivalrous men to kill them. This two-pronged approach has led to today's situation.

But acting on this basis can only be described as "yin evidence". Although it is okay now, if one day we really confront the imperial court, I am afraid that it will be an imperial decree, and the rule will cause chaos.Therefore, the next step is to turn the universe upside down and turn the yin into the real.

Therefore, how could Cao Cao be willing to miss an experienced herdsman like Xu Churen?
It's just that these people have been living on Song's salary for a long time, and Cao Cao is unwilling to have a heart-to-heart with him, so he made up a set of words with half truth and half falsehood——

He used the fact that the imperial court wanted to form an alliance with the Kingdom of Jin to attack the Liao Dynasty. He said that he himself was an envoy to the Kingdom of Jin. On that day, it was the time when the death knell was sounded in Song Dynasty.

These remarks are not surprising at all. Most of the veterans in the court are unwilling to form an alliance with Jin to destroy the Liao Dynasty. Otherwise, Tong Guan has been planning this matter for many years, so why hasn't he made it clear?It is because of too much resistance.

Lao Cao has personally been to the Kingdom of Jin, so when he makes this argument, he is naturally very convincing.

After hearing this, Xu Churen pointed at the sky and cursed loudly, heartbroken, saying that the officials did not accept loyal words, and Tong Guan corrupted the country by corrupting his merits.

Cao Cao took the opportunity to say that he had always had the heart of serving the country, and wanted to save the generals from falling, so he wanted to gather the strength of all the states in Shandong to save money and food for the next day's war. It is inconvenient for nomads.

After Xu Churen heard this, he scolded Tong Guan more and more, saying that he framed him, otherwise he would have to write to the official's house after learning about it, asking to be transferred to Shandong, Hebei Province, and help Lao Cao. Now it has become a scapegoat I have no choice but to stop mentioning it.

Lao Cao showed a sigh of relief, saying that there is nothing in the world that cannot be done, only those who are unwilling to give up, if they are willing to give up their reputation and even their lives, what can't they do?

Hearing this, Xu Churen's blood agitated, he thought to himself that he had been at odds with Cai Jing, Tong Guan and others for a long time. If things happen, are you afraid that today's sins will not be washed away?
Immediately, he said with emotion that he could abandon the name of his own nature, but he didn't know how to do it.

The two chatted for a long time, and when Lao Cao saw that he finally took the bait, he couldn't help beaming with joy: "If my dear brother is willing to help, my plan will be sold. My dear brother can go to Qingzhou with me. First, we will visit Shandong's terroir, and then we will make a decision for the herdsmen." We will use money to bribe officials everywhere, and tell him to follow the plan."

Xu Churen asked: "If he refuses, what will you do?"

Lao Cao said with a smile: "my dear brother, I have recruited many brave generals in this conquest of Fangla. If anyone refuses to listen to my dear brother's orders for their own selfish desires, these brave generals will inevitably change their thieves and flee."

Xu Churen was startled when he heard his cruel tactics, he gritted his teeth randomly and said: "Forget it, those who achieve great things don't care about small things, besides, my brother saved me twice, his kindness is so great that I cannot ignore it."

Cao Cao was overjoyed, took Xu Churen's hand, and fondled it affectionately: "It's not just my blessing to have my brother's help, but the blessing of the world."

Immediately, they summoned the Immortals of Poetry and asked them to lead 50 people to secretly escort Xu Churen to Qingzhou. My hometown in Henan, lest my family worry about it.

Lao Cao fully agreed, sent him away, and then sent a letter to Dai Zong: "Brother, please work hard, and with Wu Xuexue as a companion, go to Yingtianfu, Henan."

When Wu Yong heard that he was asked to go, he immediately smiled and said, "I'm going here, younger brother, and I will bring Xu's Hefu back to Qingzhou."

Old Cao knew that he was using vicious schemes and was afraid of self-defeating, so he specially told him: "There is no need to use other means, just say that Tong Guan is a man with vicious thoughts and the most extreme things. He wants to embarrass me, brother Xu, and now he has escaped." Brother Xu, you must find trouble with his family, it is better to move here early for reunion, if there is any loss, I will make up for it myself."

Wu Yong nodded and said: "Don't worry, brother, if he really doesn't want to come, I won't force it, I just come back and negotiate with brother."

Lao Cao saw that he understood, so he was relieved, and immediately the two tied up their armored horses and went to do magic.

Cao Cao led the troops back to the north, and lived in the open air, and it took only one day. On May th, they arrived at Liangshan.

At this time, Fang Qifo and the other group who were traveling by water had arrived for several days. Knowing that Lao Cao's return was not far away, Chao Gai had already scattered the scouts for more than a hundred miles. Hearing the news, he was overjoyed and led the leaders of the mountain , out of the water for twenty miles to meet each other, and seeing many heroes from the southern country added, they couldn't close their mouths with smiles.

At the moment, in the Juyi hall, there are delicacies from mountains and seas, and a banquet is set up, and the soldiers and generals below also disperse the big wine and meat.

As usual, Cao Cao first introduced the old and new brothers to each other. Wang Yin, Shi Bao and others were also amazed when they saw the strong soldiers and countless heroes on Mount Liang.

During the banquet, Lao Cao talked about the Southern Expedition again, and everyone in Liangshan was envious, and Fang Jie waited to get up, and he wanted to kowtow to Tang Bin for his kindness in seeking medical treatment from thousands of miles away.

Tang Bin's health has already recovered at this time, so how can he still be willing to accept his worship?At that moment, Lao Cao came to save the siege: "We are brothers, he saves you today, and you save him tomorrow, don't be rigid, when you and the others recover, just invite Brother Tang to drink."

Except for a few wounded, the rest were all drunk that day.

One day is naturally not enough for Chao Gai to set up a banquet.

The next day, the day after... a big banquet was held for several days, showing the generosity and heroism of the northern heroes. According to Chao Gai, if you don't have a month's worth of wine, how can you see the great joy of Liangshan Tianding's import?

Fang Qifo and the others were all stunned to themselves, thinking that it's no wonder that the King of Tota is as famous as the Shenggong in the north and south, just looking at the demeanor of setting up the banquet, it shows arrogance.

On May th, the heroes from both sides of the north and the south were all well acquainted. Guan Sheng heard that Shi Bao's sword skills were sharp, so he asked for a competition. Get up, put on your armor and mount your horse, and compete in front of the hall.

Among the heroes, who doesn't like to watch martial arts?As soon as they came out, they held the jug to watch, and saw two big fights of more than seventy, evenly divided.

The sword skills of the two of them both attack more and defend less, and their fights are also extremely dangerous, as evidenced by poems——

Huqiu is blown up by the rustling wind, and Guan Huang's sword technique is passed down:

Just like the handsome Jingzhou yesterday, he really looks like the Marquis of Guannei back then.

Lihuo splits the wind and cuts off the sea and mountains, and the green dragon swallows the moon and sharpens the spring and autumn.

If it weren't for being on Liangshan, it is suspected that the battle in Changsha has not stopped!
After more than ten rounds of fighting, Guan Sheng's spirit grew stronger. Although Shi Bao did not show defeat, his complexion was ashen. Cao Cao saw his right hand hooking and hooking, and wanted to touch the flying hammer several times, fearing that the two of them would fight for real. , Hastily made Lin Chong go to leave.

Lin Chong also didn't wear armor, so he mounted his spear and charged into the formation. The snake spear stretched out, and made a move of "one strike and two scattered", swinging the two swords left and right. The two were slightly taken aback, and Shi Bao took the lead in cupping his hands: "Brother Guan Dao This method is rare in this world! Shi admires it so much!"

Guan Sheng hurriedly returned the salute and said: "Shi Shuai's sword skills are not inferior to Guan's. In the future, he should ask Shi Shuai for advice."

The two of them felt sorry for each other, Wen Da sighed: "But each generation is stronger than the previous generation, with this big knife on Liangshan Mountain, the nickname Wen Mou is even more difficult to fit."

But watching the two of them fight fiercely, he thinks that his saber skills may not be inferior to Shi Bao's, but Shi Baofang is in his twenties, in terms of strength, he is probably not as good as him, so he sighs.

Although Shi Bao is arrogant, he just arrived here for the first time, but he didn't dare to speak big words, he just smiled and said: "I heard that the general's sword is so powerful that it shakes Hebei, the Khitan people should be afraid, my younger brother is a junior, I still need to teach you more from the general."

Wen Da saw that he was giving enough face, he laughed loudly, stepped forward, pulled Guan Sheng with his left hand, and Shi Bao with his right hand, the three talked about saber techniques together, it was very speculative.

Here, Wang Yin saw Lin Chong's sharp spear, and was delighted to see Lie Xin, so he stepped forward to ask for a fight. Lin Chong said with a smile: "Lin was a martial artist, and he had heard of the reputation of 'Jade Faced Spear God'. , if you are taught today, it will be enough to comfort you for the rest of your life.”

The two raised their spears and had a big fight. Cao Cao knew that the two were still cautious, so he didn't stop. He let the two spears go back and forth, each showing their talents, and the fight lasted to more than 140 bouts.

Seeing this, Lin Chong was a little slow in moving the spear, and wanted to let him do it a few more times. Wang Yin noticed it immediately, stopped to admit defeat, and immediately clasped his fists and said, "Your Excellency is very skilled in martial arts, so it's okay. This kind of character makes Wang sincerely admire you." .”

Lin Chong smiled modestly: "Senior has been rushing on the road for several days, and the strength has not been cultivated enough, so there is nothing to worry about."

The two entered the hall hand in hand, so close to each other.

Seeing that he lost to Wang Yin, Fang Qifo was shocked. He got up and said with a smile, "I've heard about the reputation of 'Leopard Head' for a long time, but seeing it today is even better than the rumors! Tomorrow Fang wants to ask a question or two, I wonder if it is possible."

Before Lin Chong could answer, Du Po said first: "Seven Buddhas, you only have Teacher Lin in your eyes, not me, Old Du. If you want to compete with Du, you don't have to wait until tomorrow."

Fang Qifo laughed and said: "'Sai Zhangfei' is so powerful in Huaixi, and the Seven Buddhas have admired it for a long time. In this case, we two will fight together, and I will ask Teacher Lin for advice tomorrow."

Du Po was overjoyed, he followed Lao Cao's order and took the position of training envoy of the Qingzhou Regiment. He had never been in Liangshan, but he often envied Liangshan's ranking in the "Ten Gods" in his heart, and thought to himself: This Fang Qifo is the number one hero under Fang La. "My brother will definitely not let him be an official. Most of the time he will stay on Liangshan. With his ability, he must be among the ranks of the gods. Although I don't know whether to add or replace him, but if I defeat him, all the brothers will know." My old Du is enough to sit in the top spot.

The two put on their horses, a green dragon halberd and a zhangba spear, each holding their hands, said "please" to each other, and they started fighting.

After the number of fights, both sides were surprised.

Needless to say, Fang Qifo's abilities, when Wang Chi, Wang Yuan, and Wang De came out together, they never defeated him.

Du Po was not given for nothing, he was also the number one hero in Huaixi back then in terms of immediate skill, Lu Junyi fought him several times, if it wasn't for Xu Guanzhong's attack, how could he be able to hold him?

Each of them saw that their opponents were extraordinary, and they didn't dare to hold back at all. They put all their life's skills to good use, and when everyone saw the wonderful things, they couldn't help cheering like thunder.

There is also a poem to prove it——

War horses kick and trample the dust, heroes fight each other with anger.

Coercive Huaiyou Peerless Warrior, No. 1 in Jiangnan of Wuzhen.

The white tiger's sharp eyes were full of eyes, and the green dragon roared around its body.

Spears come and halberds turn thunder and lightning, just like Buddha fighting ghosts and gods.

These two also fought more than a hundred times, Fang Qifo suddenly became competitive: Shi Baoping is tied, Wang Yin is defeated, and the rest of the brothers, there is no one who can beat these two. If I lose or tie, I will be defeated by Liangshan in the end. Compared to go down also.It's okay to compare, but I'm afraid there are those snobbish people on the mountain, seeing that everyone in my Mingjiao can't afford it, isn't it a hidden danger for nothing?
With a loud roar at the moment, it was the miraculous skill of moving the universe, squeezing out the potential of the body, and the halberd in his hand was several minutes faster.

At this point in the fight, both of them were sweating profusely. According to common sense, the fact that so many rounds have not resulted in a winner proves that the two martial arts are very close. If the comparison is continued, the comparison will be to see which one has the longest vigor and physical strength. When it's not good, it's the subtlety of the tricks, measure and strength.

Like Fang Qifo, who fought for more than a hundred times and suddenly increased his strength, but Du Po had never heard of it. He immediately moved and saw chaos, and tried his best to parry for more than ten times. The child is really extravagant!"

Fang Qifo smiled and said, "I have accepted."

Du Po looked down at Snake Spear, then stared blankly at Fang Qifo, his face was full of bewilderment: "How could this be?"

Lu Junyi was shocked when he saw it, and there was a cold expression on his Bodhisattva-like face: ah, even if there is a slight difference between Du Po's ability and mine, how could he be so defeated by Fang Qifo?In this way, am I not as good as him?
Not to mention Lu Junyi, even Wu Song, Lin Chong, Guan Sheng, Bian Xiang, Han Wu, Hu Yanzhuo, etc. all changed their faces in a short time.

Fang Baihua took the opportunity to bite his ear and said to Old Lu: "Idiot! How do you know that the Seventh Buddha is the number one in Mingjiao? He has the secret method of moving energy. If you learn it, you will not be weak against him! Do you want to learn it? As long as you are willing to use it tonight That posture, I will consider teaching you..."

The laughter faded away, Lu Junyi turned his head to look at Baihua, his eyes full of struggles.

Seeing everyone's expressions, Fang Qifo knew that Li Wei had succeeded, smiled humbly, closed his eyes and adjusted his breath for a long time, then opened his eyes and clasped his fists and said, "Brothers, don't be confused. When it comes to martial arts, there are all high-strength brothers present. Gonglaofo created a set of extremely brilliant power movement techniques, passed on to Shenggong and the Seven Buddhas, which can stimulate one's own potential, and if practiced to a high level, it can even draw and move the opponent's strength at will..."

He said with a sigh: "However, the creation of this skill is not yet complete, and there will be a lot of troubles after squeezing the potential. One... It is not good for children, and the other is bad for life. Previously, when fighting against children, the Seven Buddhas had to use it twice. If it wasn't for An An's doctor to adjust, I'm afraid the internal injury would be hard to heal."

After everyone listened, they all looked at An Daoquan, and An Daoquan nodded solemnly, obviously what Fang Qifo said was true.

Everyone felt regretful after hearing this, this kind of kung fu is enough to turn the tide at critical times, if it is only a loss of lifespan, they don't need to care about it, but it is not good for children, it is inevitable that people will be discouraged.

What's more, listening to this meaning, it is clearly someone's magical skill of suppressing religion, and I am afraid that it will not be passed on lightly.

On the other hand, when Fang Qifo spoke out the secrets of his martial arts so frankly, he obviously regarded everyone as his brothers. Everyone couldn't help but feel good about him, and even looked at the Mingjiao people with high regard.

Lu Junyi listened carefully to what he said, and suddenly he was taken aback, looked at Fang Baihua, and asked in a low voice: "Didn't you say that you and I are not young, and we need a lot...well, so that we can give birth to a child as soon as possible, since this effort is not good for the heirs , why do you still want to teach me?"

Fang Baihua giggled, winking like silk: "Apart from Wang Gong Laofo, my elder brother, and Seven Buddhas, there is no fourth one who knows this kung fu. I said I would teach you, but I can't, so I'm done thinking about it. I can only teach you."

Lu Junyi suddenly became angry: "Then you lied to me?"

Fang Baihua glared: "What's wrong with lying to you? Who told you to be disobedient and refuse to try that position? No way! Since you have figured it out, you don't have to wait tonight, come with my old lady..." They arrested Lu Junyi and forcibly took him away.

Fortunately, most of the people gathered around Fang Qifo, and only Duan Sanniang noticed the scene. Seeing that the two of them were so in love with each other, she showed envy, and went to look at Han Wu, but at a glance, Han Wu was not there. I looked again carefully, and sure enough it wasn't there.

Duan Sanniang suddenly became angry: Han Wu is not here, maybe he went to pee, that's all, but Liang Hongyu is not here, how can he bear it?

As the saying goes: Yanyue splits the wind with a sword against the sword, Lin Chong and Wang Yin greet him.The seven Buddhas are generous and move the world, and the masters will be even better when they meet.

(End of this chapter)