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Chapter 406 Cai Fu: What is there to fear from a mere Song Jiang? [3rd Update]

Hua Rong then pointed to the sky and swore: "Heaven above, I, Hua Rong, am willing to serve Brother Cai Fu as my master, and I will never waver!"

Hello?

Cai Fu was stunned for a moment: I treat you as a brother, but you treat me as a master?
This was indeed unexpected for Cai Fu, but upon closer reflection, perhaps Hua Rong felt unworthy to be his brother...

That kid is really stubborn!

No wonder they were the only two people in the original story to hang themselves in front of Song Jiang's grave!

As for Wu Yong, who hanged himself, how could the "wise strategist" have been buried with Song Jiang entirely out of loyalty and righteousness?
Moreover, Hua Rong and Wu Yong were in different situations. Wu Yong was all alone and had no family, while Hua Rong had a beautiful wife and young children at home.

Even so, he resolutely hanged himself in front of Song Jiang's grave, how tragic.

Now that he's with Cai Fu, wealth and honor are a given, and at least Hua Rong won't have to hang himself from a tree anymore...

"Master, Song Jiang sent someone to deliver a letter to me!"

Hua Rong suddenly remembered something, took out a letter from his pocket, and presented it to Cai Fu with both hands.

Clearly, Hua Rong had previously cherished this letter, but now he felt it was dirty to even hold it in his hands.

"He wants me to go to Shaohua Mountain to find him. Master, I'll go to Shaohua Mountain right now and take his dog's head!"

"inappropriate."

Cai Fu refused without hesitation:

"Not to mention that Song Jiang has fierce generals like Lin Chong and Qin Ming by his side, your family is still in his hands, isn't it?"

"If you kill him, what will happen to your family?"

Hua Rong lowered her eyes weakly, her long eyelashes glistening with moisture.

This situation is different from the original story. Although he hanged himself, leaving behind an orphan and a widow, the family still had enough to eat, wear, and use.

Now his entire family is in Song Jiang's hands. Not only will he die, but his whole family will have to be buried with him!

"Xiaohua, I know how you feel."

Cai Fu put his arm around Hua Rong's shoulder and said as they walked:
"But firstly, your family is still in his hands, and you can't take such a risk for the sake of your family."

"Secondly, letting him die like this is too easy for him. I want to make him deserted by everyone and ruin his reputation."

"Let him taste what it's like for my second brother and third aunt to lose everything..."

Hua Rong then remembered what Song Jiang had done to Lu Junyi and Hu Sanniang.

Originally, when Hua Rong regarded Song Jiang as his idol, no matter what Song Jiang did, it was all righteous in Hua Rong's eyes.

But now Hua Rong's idol has become Cai Fu, and looking at Song Jiang, he feels that Song Jiang has done too many dirty things.

How could I have been so blind before?
Cai Fu was not surprised by this; in the world before he transmigrated, the fans of those celebrities were the same.

Some celebrities are caught drunk driving, some are domestic violence perpetrators, some evade taxes, some sleep with fans, some commit charity fraud, some cheat on their partners, some are known for their wickedness, and some even have affairs…

However, their fans find it all understandable.

Some fans have even threatened suicide in their desperate attempt to see a celebrity!
However, people's hearts are fickle, and fans will eventually switch allegiances.

When their fans start liking other celebrities and look back at them, they'll wonder how they could have been so blind to like such people...

Hua Rong was a fan of Song Jiang, but now he's switched sides.

"How about this……"

Cai Fu pondered for two seconds. Now that the situation in Shandong was settled and the country had made rapid progress recently, it was time to stabilize the situation.

The imperial court was not able to punish him for the time being. After two months of fighting, Cai Fu also wanted to go out and have some fun.

Since I'm passing through the State of Jin, I can also visit Guan Sheng and see how my plans are progressing there.

Finally, how could we miss the iconic scene of the falling out between Song Jiang and Hua Rong?

So Cai Fu made a decision that was not difficult at all:

"Xiaohua, I'll go with you to pick up your family." "Ah..."

Hua Rong's subconscious objection:

"Master, you don't know this, but that scoundrel Song Jiang has wanted to kill you for a long time!"

"Wouldn't you be walking into a trap if you went?"

Cai Fu chuckled dismissively.
“I killed Prince Tian Hu of Jin, I killed Fang Mao, the third king of the Southern Kingdom, I killed Liang Zhongshu, the garrison commander of Daming Prefecture, and I killed Mo Lizhi, the marshal of the Jin Kingdom…”

"What is there to fear from a mere Song Jiang?"

Hua Rong was thrilled and excited, feeling that his days following Song Jiang were just a waste of time.

Look at what the master did this year, and then look at what Song Jiang did. Sometimes the difference between people is greater than that between people and dogs!
At this moment, Hua Rong's eyes were filled with nothing but Cai Fu's goodness...

Cai Fu also thought it was pretty good. He used to envy Lu Junyi for having a handsome and loyal confidant.

His closest confidants were even people like Jiao Ting, a big bear, whom he was too embarrassed to take out.

Now, he finally has a handsome and loyal confidant.

Beautiful!
However, before leaving home, Cai Fude first took care of establishing his own country, which would increase cohesion.

On September 9, 1120 AD, Cai Fu offered sacrifices to Heaven at Erlong Mountain, and then established the State of Qi, with its capital in Qingzhou!

After Cai Fu ascended the throne, he certainly did not forget to reward the ministers who had followed him.

Since he is "Sai Xuande", he must have "Five Tiger Generals" under his command!
Cai Fu now commands a multitude of formidable generals, but there is no disagreement regarding the selection of the "Five Tiger Generals":

Lu Junyi, Lu Zhishen, Shi Wengong, Guan Sheng, and Wu Song!
Below the "Five Tiger Generals" were the "Ten Valiant Cavalry," who were:
Han Shizhong, Yue Fei, Sun Li, Yang Zhi, Huyan Zhuo, Xu Ning, Suo Chao, Liu Yun, Zhang Wei, Tang Bin!
It would be pointless to bestow titles upon those below the "Ten Cavalry Commanders," as it's not like they're sitting in a row sharing the spoils.

Cai Fu also appointed Gongsun Sheng as the Imperial Preceptor, Wen Huanzhang as the Prime Minister, and Zhang Shuye as the Privy Councilor.

He was originally a chieftain, but was promoted to lieutenant general.

He was originally a leader, but was promoted to captain.

In this way, everyone is happy.

After announcing this to the world, Cai Fu held a grand banquet for three days.

On the fourth day, Cai Fu and Hua Rong set off together.

Of course, it couldn't just be Cai Fu and Hua Rong; Cai Fu also brought Xu Ning, Yue Fei, Yang Zaixing, He Yuanqing, Qiu Qiongying, and Hu Sanniang.

When Cai Fu went out, he always took at least one sworn brother with him. His brothers were all very busy, so it was Yue Fei's turn.

Xu Ning and Hua Rong, one a gold-spearman and the other a silver-spearman, are a perfect match.

I brought my two adopted sons along to train them.

Qiu Qiongying was originally a princess of the Jin Kingdom, which made it convenient for her to lead the way.

As for Hu Sanniang...

Hu Sanniang was extremely resentful. She hadn't even been there for such a joyous occasion as Cai Fu driving Song Jiang out of Shandong!
So when Hu Sanniang learned that Cai Fu had gone to help Hua Rong pick up his family, she insisted on going to the scene to watch.

In addition, Zhou Tong told Cai Fu that Hu Sanniang was ready to graduate.

According to Zhou Tong's assessment, Hu Sanniang's strength was no less than that of the "Ten Cavalrymen".

This surprised Cai Fu, because in the original novel, Hu Sanniang was only at the level of "Sixteen Little Tigers".

Of course, among the "Sixteen Little Tigers", Hu Sanniang was the best.

However, Cai Fu was quite surprised that Zhou Tong had elevated him to the level of "Ten Cavalrymen".

Cai Fu was very much looking forward to her performance.

So the eight men and eight horses set off from Qingzhou, heading west, traveling by day and resting by night, to reach Shaohua Mountain...

Goodnight everyone.

(End of this chapter)