Loan Wusheng

Chapter 72: Fame in Black Mountain (5k)

"Accumulate Qi to Cut the Wai Gang?! You mean, Magistrate Meng...Meng Ni was killed by Zheng Jun? How is this possible! Although Magistrate Meng usually keeps a low profile, he is a genuine Wai Gang warrior. He is also known as the 'Dragon in the Sleeve' in the martial arts world of Bozhou. How could he be killed by Zheng Jun?!"

In the Xu family martial arts gym, Xu Tianfang, who was drinking tea, heard the report from his apprentice Fatty. He spat out a mouthful of tea, his eyes full of disbelief.

"It is indeed true, Master!"

The fat man's face was trembling with fear, and his eyes were filled with panic. He couldn't help but tremble and said, "I... I have a friend who is on duty in the workshop. He saw Zheng Jun carrying Meng Xian's head back to the county government office last night!"

"Not only that, the notice this morning also said the same thing. Both the Pacification Department and the Military Department clearly stated this matter! Don't you know what the court is like? With such a great contribution, how can the county lieutenant and the general flag refuse it? They refuse it now simply because Zheng Jun is more ruthless than them!"

As for Zheng Jun's origin, who in Heishan County doesn't know him? He is the second son of Zheng Shun! "The fat man whispered, "Who is Zheng Shun? An old police officer who sent me a letter seven or eight years ago! Master, what power can his family have?"

"So, it can only be like this, Zheng Sanlang really killed the county magistrate!"

I heard the apprentice's analysis.

Xu Tianfang slumped in the chair, unable to speak for a long time.

After a long while, he said to the fat man, "Go, tell the disciples not to talk nonsense."

"What do you mean two defeats and one draw? Don't spread that story anymore! From now on, just tell the truth. Say that Zheng Sanlang came to our house and won all three battles with one move, beating the 'Iron Sand Demon Subduing Skill' of our Xu Family Martial Arts School!"

Seeing the master change his words, the fat man felt intimidated and dared not speak.

After all, when Zheng Jun came to my house for the first time, I called him a "poor black dog". Zheng Sanlang is such a heroic man, he shouldn't hold it against me, right?

but……

The fat man took a deep breath and his heart rose to his throat.

If my master knew that I had rejected Zheng Jun, I would probably be skinned alive.

The fat guy also felt aggrieved about this matter.

It is true that he has a bad mouth, but if he had been the master himself, he probably would not have accepted Zheng Jun as his disciple.

But there's nothing I can do, I did it myself.

Now, he could only keep this matter to himself. When his master died and he inherited the martial arts school, he would go to his master's grave and tell him about it.

However, the fat man suddenly thought of something and said, "By the way, Master, there is one more thing."

"The Military Department has issued a recruitment notice, saying that Zheng Dutou wants to recruit his personal soldiers. Take a look..."

The fat man had just finished speaking when Xu Tianfang jumped up from his chair and said, "Why didn't you say it earlier?!"

After that, Xu Tianfang patted the fat man in front of him and said sincerely: "Xu Zhilei, now I officially pass the Xu family martial arts school to you, and now you are the owner of the Xu family martial arts school!"

The fat man was startled when he saw this, and subconsciously asked: "Master, what are you going to do?"

"Of course I joined the army."

Xu Tianfang looked determined, and said to the fat man seriously, "It's really an honor to be able to serve as the chief of the personal soldiers under Zheng Dutou!"

The fat man was dumbfounded: "Master, you have accumulated energy. Logically speaking, after you join the army, you should at least be a captain..."

"What the hell, are you crazy? Is joining the army important? What's important is serving under Zheng Dutou!"

Xu Tianfang scolded and looked at the fat man with a look of disappointment.

When serving in the army and fighting a war, it also depends on the person.

Is it the same if you work under Zheng Dutou or Wang Dutou?

Moreover, as the first Qi-accumulating warrior to surrender, Xu Tianfang believed that he could definitely find a future under Zheng Jun.

As long as a Qi-accumulating warrior is willing to serve the Great Zhou, he can obtain an official position of the eighth or ninth rank, if nothing else.

This time he wanted to join Zheng Jun, not only for himself, but also for his children and grandchildren.

In the next hundred years or so in Heishan County, Zheng Sanlang will definitely be the most dazzling star.

Thinking of this, Xu Tianfang suddenly remembered something and started to ponder it in his mind.

Storytellers often say that only when times are turbulent will evil stars from the sky come down to earth.

This Zheng Jun is not like an ordinary person. Maybe he is the reincarnation of the star god from heaven. He came to this world to do great things!

Thinking of this, Xu Tianfang felt that perhaps this was his chance.

"I won't tell you any more. Tell your fellow apprentices that you must seize this opportunity to recruit soldiers! Your future glory and wealth are all here!"

After saying that, Xu Tianfang said nothing and hurried out the door.

As for the fat man, he stared at the direction where Xu Tianfang left in amazement. His eyes rolled and he gritted his teeth: "I am still the owner of a ball hall! Damn it, I will join the army too!"

"If Master can become a team leader, then I will become a team leader. I will try my best!"

Thinking of this, the fat man did not hesitate at all and followed Xu Tianfang's steps.

It was not just the Xu family martial arts school. After learning the news last night, the owner of Ma Zhiyuan's martial arts school outside the county town got up early and hurried to select his most capable and elite disciples, preparing to send them to Zheng Dutou to serve as soldiers along with Du Ding.

It is such a horrifying feat that a warrior who has accumulated Qi kills an outer Qi.

I have only heard some trivial things in storytelling.

A duke of the previous dynasty once killed a severely injured outer Gang warrior at the Qi Accumulation Realm, and the Emperor Gaozu of the Wei Dynasty, when he was at the peak of Qi Accumulation, fell out with an outer Gang and killed him with a pair of iron fists.

There may be other cases, but no matter what, being able to kill an Outer Gang Realm warrior with the strength of the Qi Accumulation Realm is enough to prove that his future is limitless!

"teacher."

Du Ding's voice came from outside the window. Ma Zhiyuan looked towards the training ground outside. Many disciples and apprentices had already prepared themselves. They were gathered together, rubbing their hands and looking very excited.

Different from the Xu family martial arts school's casual mention and sudden decision, the apprentices of the Ma family martial arts school had already received the news and were very willing to join the army.

after all……

The tuition for Xu's martial arts school is too high, and the students who sign up are all children from wealthy families in the county. For them, there are many ways to change their lives, not just by joining the army.

However, the tuition at the Ma's boxing gym was low, and Ma Zhiyuan was a kind person. Even during the autumn harvest, if one sent a pound of grain, they would come to the Ma's boxing gym to practice boxing for a few days. Therefore, after Ma Zhiyuan informed them, all the apprentices of the Ma's boxing gym signed up enthusiastically, as they had long wanted to join the army to change their own destiny.

I don't ask for money, just say that I joined the army and became a regular soldier of the Black Mountain Guard, and I would receive a blood-enriching pill from the court every month!

By taking one blood-enriching pill every month, I could be able to refine my blood by the time I retire from the army.

The blood-refining warrior is already a well-known figure in the county.

Looking at the apprentices in front of him, Ma Zhiyuan was in high spirits. He waved his hand and said happily: "Okay, okay, I will take you to join the army right away!"

If Zheng Dutou could have ten of his own disciples among his personal soldiers, he would be more important in Zheng Dutou's heart.

Nowadays, these border states are in chaos, with bandits rebellious and northern barbarians moving south. A hero like Zheng Dutou will sooner or later come to the fore. Zheng Dutou has no relatives, so the closest relationship to him is the friendship of fellow townsmen.

If in the future, his disciples could become county magistrates or county lieutenants, the Ma family would be able to prosper.

Ma Zhiyuan thought about it carefully in his heart, but he didn't dare to think about being a follower of the emperor or a founding hero.

Although he was quick-witted, Ma Zhiyuan still couldn't see that the Great Zhou was full of crises.

He just wanted to be a fellow townsman, hoping that Zheng Jun would be able to rise steadily in the court of the Great Zhou Dynasty and bring his fellow townsmen with him!
……

Rumors are spreading in Heishan County.

Whether it is the local gentry or the martial arts school.

Zheng Jun's reputation once again spread throughout Heishan County.

It was different from the reputation of the young man who became famous as a martial arts prodigy.

This time, Zheng Jun's reputation reached its peak!

He became a respected figure in the county.

Many gentry were quick-witted and had already prepared to inquire whether Zheng Jun had a wife or a concubine in order to find a relationship with him.

After all, anyone with a discerning eye can see that Zheng Sanlang has a bright future.

Zheng Jun, Zheng Sanlang, who was feared by everyone in Heishan County, was now wearing a cloak and sitting in the Bingmasi, holding a volume of military book in his hand, reading it over and over again, unable to put it down, with an extremely serious attitude.

Before, Zheng Jun did not think that this military book was that rare and just glanced through it twice.

After all, coming to this martial arts world, Zheng Jun always thought of defeating ten thousand troops alone and coming and going without a trace.

Power exists in one's own world, so where does the role of the army lie?
Even if they could form a formation, there were limitations. The movements were slow, and martial arts masters came and went like shadows. When they formed a military formation, they could only passively defend and could not actively attack. Zheng Jun was quite disdainful of such a situation.

But now, he understood it. Because after forming the formation, it was really cool.

Being grouped together by others and being a member of a group is naturally unpleasant.

But when someone else sets up a formation for you, the feeling of having this great power gathered in your body is indeed as comfortable as taking drugs.

So what if you are an outsider?
My army is in formation, and you dare not touch me!
After Zheng Jun carefully read the Art of War, especially the chapter on formations, he could not help but sigh: "The person who created the formation is truly a talent!"

The Star Formation is just the simplest and most basic formation in the Great Zhou army.

In addition, there are also cavalry charging formations and archers joining forces formations...

There are various styles and endless varieties.

But no matter what kind of formation it is, the most important thing is still the person.

First of all, three conditions are required to complete the formation.

First, have a battle flag.

The formation flag stands in the army and trains with the army day and night. It is affected by the blood, energy and true qi of every member of the army, and the formation can be spiritual and communicate with each other.

Second, soldier training.

It doesn't mean that you can just gather twenty warriors to form a formation. At the very least, you have to practice the military formation, have both offense and defense, so that they don't walk around randomly and break up the formation, causing everyone's true energy to dissipate.

It would be best if everyone practiced the same technique, so that they could become more familiar with it.

Third, the commander is strong.

After achieving the above two points, the most important thing is the main general.

The commander has the greatest difficulty, after all, everyone's true qi and blood are very chaotic. Although there are formation flags standing beside them, which can connect these true qi together, the commander also needs to use his own true qi to guide these true qi and blood, so as to coordinate them in a unified manner.

Some commanders lack the ability, and even if they form a formation, they are unable to control the energy and blood of the entire army as they wish, and can only exert one-tenth or even one-twentieth of their power.

But some commanders have vast and powerful true energy, and are able to unify commands and mobilize all the soldiers under their command, no matter how many soldiers they have.

This is the difference between a famous general and an ordinary general.

The Shenwu Emperor of this dynasty, the Yu Taizu of the previous dynasty, and the Wei Gaozu of the previous dynasty were all able to command an army of more than 500,000 people. This was the key to their ability to rule the world.

After reading the military book, Zheng Jun fell into deep thought.

"According to what is said above, I formed a formation last night, and it felt a little strange."

Zheng Jun pondered in his heart, and felt that his insights from last night were somewhat inconsistent with what was said in the military book: "In terms of unified command, I didn't find it difficult at all. As soon as Fang entered the battle formation, the blood and energy of these fifty people were instantly under my control. When I used them, it was as if they really belonged to me. I was at ease and felt unsatisfied. It didn't take any energy at all."

This situation is completely inconsistent with what is said in the art of war.

Before forming the formation last night, I didn't practice the formation seriously and just knew the location of the star formation.

In this way, he could command the army and slash three times towards Meng Xian.

Is it...

Do I also have the potential to become a world-famous general?

Zheng Jun couldn't help but have such a thought in his mind, feeling that maybe he was the legendary "natural born general"?

"Maybe it's just because we didn't have enough people last night. Fifty people are more than enough for me. Once everyone is here, let's try to form a big group."

Zheng Jun thought to himself, but it is a bit difficult to form a team of 300 people.

After all, eighty-nine empty salaries were ate by himself.

At most, I can only form a star formation of 200 people to try it out.

While Zheng Jun was studying the military book, a county soldier came in from outside the house. After entering the room, he bowed respectfully to Zheng Jun and said, "Captain, the leader of the third group, Sun Rong, wants to see you."

"Let him in."

Zheng Jun nodded, his eyes remained on the military book without any shift.

That Sun Rong was the captain of the garrison last night.

He is also the only one who has no empty salary at present.

It’s not that Sun Rong didn’t collect the empty salary. After the empty salary was received, it was divided equally among all the Black Mountain Guards. It’s just that this third group was stationed in the county town on weekdays, so they had to have some face-saving projects.

But overall, the quality of the Black Mountain Guard officers is quite good.

After all, the practice of drawing salaries without working usually means that the people at the top get to eat both meat and drink soup, while the people below can do whatever they want. However, the Black Mountain Guards are the ones who eat meat while the people below drink soup, which is considered to have some conscience in this rotten army.

"Dutou!"

Sun Rong stepped inside and bowed respectfully to Zheng Jun.

He is a warrior who has refined blood five times. He has a pretty good talent. After five times, he is almost at the door of Qi accumulation. After two more times, he might be able to enter the Qi accumulation realm. He is also arrogant in the army on weekdays. When Wang Dutou was here, he often did not take Wang Dutou seriously.

But now, when this hyena encountered a tiger, he was naturally frightened to the point of his legs going limp, and he lay on the ground, surrendering wholeheartedly.

He had never seen such a powerful person as Zheng Jun!
"Get up."

Zheng Jun put down the military book in his hand, nodded to Sun Rong, and said calmly: "Captain Sun, please take a seat. Do you have any important military information to report?"

"Reporting to the captain, there is no military intelligence report."

Sun Rong first answered Zheng Jun's question with a bow, and then said: "It's just that a lot of civilians from outside our military department have come, saying that they want to join the army, so I came to ask you, what do you think..."

Zheng Jun felt a little strange when he heard this, and immediately said, "It's a bit beyond the rules to ask me. Why don't you ask County Magistrate Cai?"

The nominal head of the Bingmasi was the county lieutenant Cai Xun.

I am just the second in command and the front-line commander.

The county soldiers of each county would only follow military orders when they were called up in times of war and could be commanded by the captain. If there was no war call, they would naturally have to obey the county lieutenant.

After hearing what Zheng Jun said, Sun Rong was stunned. Then he thought for a moment and said in a low voice, "Lieutenant Cai, it seems that he has something to do... He has to go out, so I came to ask you."

In the army, brave men have always been respected.

Cai Xun’s performance last night was obvious to all.

The third group left the camp with Cai Xun. Although they did not see the scene where Cai Xun was knocked away by Meng Xian's sword, they also saw Cai Xun, covered in dust and hesitating at the back, asking them to go forward and meet up with Zheng Jun.

On the other hand, Zheng Jun went straight into the battle, gave unified command to them, slashed Meng Xian three times, and allowed all of them to receive rewards from the court!
It has been a long time since they have been deployed in formation by a decent military commander!

If Zheng Dutou was the leader when the Qingshui Gang was suppressed, how could more than seventy brothers die?

So, after Sun Rong received the order, he went to find Zheng Jun immediately without considering Cai Xun at all.

Cai Xun? Just a mascot.

Our Zheng Dutou can kill such an outer Gang easily.

However, when Zheng Jun asked this, Sun Rong didn't know what to say.

"Forget it. I'll go talk to the county lieutenant."

Zheng Jun waved his hand and did not dwell on the issue. Instead, he stood up and walked out the door while saying to Sun Rong, "Since the villagers are so enthusiastic, I will go and take a look at the great men of Heishan County!"

After saying that, Zheng Jun stepped out.

Seeing this, Sun Rong immediately followed Zheng Jun's steps. After thinking for a while, he tentatively said, "Captain, should I go call the county lieutenant and the chief clerk over?"

After that, Sun Rong explained carefully: "According to convention, three senior officials need to be present when recruiting soldiers. In our county, the county magistrate Meng Xian is secretly communicating with the demon, the county magistrate Tian Zhenyuan is plotting a rebellion, and the registrar Xu Heng died a violent death... Only the county lieutenant, the chief clerk, and the deputy chief Yang are left."

Zheng Jun almost couldn't hold back when he heard Sun Rong say that.

County magistrate Meng Xian died in his own hands.

The county magistrate Tian Zhenyuan was captured by himself.

The Dianshi Xu Heng was beheaded by himself overnight.

The deaths of these three people seemed to be related to me.

　The title of the book has been changed to "The Loan Martial Saint"

　　In fact, in this book, there is a term called Zhenjun above Wusheng, but "Wusheng" is easier to read than "Zhenjun", so this is the title of the book.

　　There are still 5,000 words left, not finished yet QAQ, can be posted before 1 o'clock
　　
　
(End of this chapter)