stand back, let me come

Chapter 260: Departure

"This pig king, Zheng Zhi, really lives up to his name."

Shen Tang has always disliked judging a person through wind reviews, but the Zheng brothers are definitely an exception.

Zheng Qiao and Zheng Zhi are truly blood brothers.

The two are essentially the same.

Zheng Qiao condoned the soldiers to burn, kill and loot, and Zheng Zhi also condoned the livestock under his tent to run wild everywhere, robbing people of food, robbing people's property, killing people's lives, and money [people] wives and daughters.The sergeants killed and beheaded with white knives, all unarmed ordinary people. They killed so hard that the knives curled up, and the ravines outside the city were filled with corpses, and the stench of corpses rose to the sky.

Looking at the piled up corpses, Shen Tang's complexion was darker than ever before, with murderous aura lingering all over his body, he wished he could raise his sword and kill all the murderers!
When the rebels withdrew, they did not forget to set fire to the houses of the people.

The flames soared into the sky, dyeing the sky red!
The black smoke spreads on the floor, and the chickens and dogs are silent!
Is this over?

No, it's not over yet!
When Shen Tang went to a meeting, he also heard that the ancestral graves of wealthy households that had been looted were all dug up, and the bones were randomly thrown into the wilderness. If someone stopped them, they would all be killed.Although planing people's ancestral graves is also one of the ways to earn money from marching and fighting, it is rare for people to not even cover up a piece of fig leaf in broad daylight.

All the members of the Alliance Army slapped the table and scolded their mothers, spitting all over the place.

It seems that they are the ones who have been dug out of their ancestors' graves.

Gu Chi curled his lips secretly - as long as the brothers of the Zheng family are individuals, it is not their turn to jump up and down.

He leaned closer and asked: "How is Shen Lang preparing?"

The rebels everywhere crossed the border like locusts. They patted their asses and left, leaving a mess that no one took care of, and the Alliance Army didn't want to take over.Everyone agreed not to mention it.

Shen Tang pondered: "Do your best."

After all, continue to bow your head and drink tea.

Relying on drinking tea until the end of today's meeting, everyone left in twos and threes, but Shen Tang sat in his seat without moving.

Seeing this, leader Wu Xian asked: "Brother Shen Xian?"

Shen Tang went straight to the point, straight to the point.

Ask leader Wu Xian how to resettle the surviving people.

"They have no food, no money, and no shelter. Once I leave, I'm afraid I will be targeted by bandits and I won't be able to survive."

Leader Wu Xian was heartbroken, with a smile on his face: "Brother Shen Xian, don't worry, send someone for the brotherhood to come up with the regulations as soon as possible."

Shen Tang is a poor bachelor, barefoot is not afraid of wearing shoes, but Wu Xianmeng's family has a big business, financial resources, material resources and manpower are far superior to everyone.On the whole, it is best for him to take over.Even if the Alliance Army engages in "crowdfunding", leader Wu Xian will inevitably suffer a big blow.

Shen Tang asked: "How soon?"

Leader Wu Xian: "..."

The smile on his face became more and more embarrassed.

He hesitated: "Well, it will take a few days."

He said: "Don't rush, don't rush."

Shen Tang broke the casserole and asked the end.

"How many days is it?"

Leader Wu Xian: "..."

He wondered whether Shen Tang was really stupid or fake.

Didn't it appear that no one wanted to pick up this hot potato?

It's not that these people are unsympathetic.

But powerless.

Fighting is the most expensive activity.

Leader Wu Xian also came here because of the profit (the national seal), but now he wants the national seal but no national seal, food and grass but no food and grass, only the so-called "military merit".The point is that this "military merit" can only be cashed in by Zheng Qiao, and he is losing money every day when he opens his eyes.

It's not that I'm sorry...

But that little family business can't afford extravagance.

The leader of Wu Xian is under so much pressure, let alone the leaders of other small forces?They pulled people out to fight, and they already had so many mouths. If they come in another batch, won't they be poor?
Most of these people who survived were old and weak women and children who were lucky enough to survive. The young and strong were forcibly taken away by the rebels a long time ago-a group of old and weak women and children are basically equivalent to walking cooking machines.

Productivity is far less than that of young adults, and acceptance is a burden.

So everyone tacitly agreed not to mention this.

Who knew Shen Tang, a stunned young man, would bring it up.

Wu Xianmeng smiled on the main face.

Secretly, I have started to have a headache.

Shen Tang sighed: "Is there any difficulty for the leader?"

Leader Wu Xian climbed up the pole and began to sell miserably——Shen Tang had only more than 200 people in his tent, and there was no pressure at all to support such a small number of people, but his mouth was made of "ten thousand" Unit, the economic pressure is not an order of magnitude.

to sum up--

"It must be Brother Yu who refuses, and there is really nothing I can do to help." Leader Wu Xian was also worried that Shen Tang would bring it up in front of everyone next time and offend a large number of people, so he deliberately reminded, "It's okay for Brother Shen to say something to Brother Yu. But if other caring people find out, it’s easy to be hated..."

Shen Tang shook his head: "That's not what I meant."

Leader Wu Xian raised his eyebrows, not knowing why, so he asked Shen Tang cautiously and tentatively: "Then, what does Brother Shen mean..."

Shen Tang: "Leave all these people to me."

Leader Wu Xian and Gu Chi looked at her in shock.

The former was worried that Shen Tang didn't know the seriousness, so he persuaded him: "Xiang Shen, do you know how many people are there? Three or four thousand old and weak women and children! They can't go to the battlefield like young and strong, and they can't farm like young people. It would be a waste of food to go there !"

The latter looked at her with worried eyes.

Shen Tang said lightly: "I know."

Leader Wu Xian repeatedly confirmed with Shen Tang: "You know?"

Shen Tang: "Yes."

Leader Wu Xian asked again: "Do you know the importance?"

Shen Tang said: "Yes."

Leader Wu Xian is not optimistic, he knows how many families Shen Tang has - that day Li Li led more than a hundred people, pushing a large cart and a small cart to drive a group of chubby pigs, that little asset is for more than a hundred people It is said that you can live a nourishing life, but with the addition of three or four thousand old and weak women and children who are not able to give birth, you can only live for half a month!
After half a month, what should I do?
He sighed: "Let Brother Yu think about it again."

Someone jumped out to pick up this mess that no one picked up, and he had no reason to refuse, but he couldn't push it out just by himself, especially when it was Shen Tang.Shen Tang is still young, and outsiders who don't know it will think that he is black-hearted and deceiving others.

Leaving the camp, Gu Chi said: "Shen Lang is being reckless, this matter should be discussed with Qi Yuanliang and Chu Wuhui..."

Shen Tang said: "Do what you think is right."

Gu Chi let out a bewildered "Hey".

Shen Tang said with a smile: "I think what I did was right, so I did it. Even if I discuss with Yuanliang and the others, I will stick to my opinion. That's what I told Xiao Linfeng a few days ago, I should give She sets a good example."

Gu Chi: "How to solve the problem of food?"

Shen Tang pointed to himself: "Have you forgotten my words?"

Gu Chi naturally did not forget.

only--

Shen Tang couldn't supply them all.

It's not a problem either.

Furthermore--

Gu Chi couldn't help pouring cold water on Shen Tang: "Not everyone is willing to go with you. Some people would rather stick to their homeland than leave it, let alone a place as chaotic and dangerous as He Yin. Shen Lang can Be mentally prepared."

Shen Tang waved his hand casually: "I know."

She is just a walking cake, not a walking gold and silver jewel, and she is not loved by everyone.

Shen Tang has self-knowledge.

"Could Shen Lang think about how to persuade Qi Yuanliang and the others?"

Gu Chi had a hunch.

If Qi Shan knew about this, most of the blame would be on him.

Shen Tang was in high spirits: "Isn't this simple?"

She has a trick to fool Qishan and Chu Yao.

The reason is ready-made - if she wants to leave these people, she has a reason to leave the alliance army ahead of time and go to Heyin to settle down, and it is difficult for the alliance army to stop them.Afterwards, he only needs to wait for Gu Ren to recommend him, and He Yin will be included in the bag logically.

otherwise--

What excuse did Shen Tang use to leave early?

Even if she wanted to leave, the members of the alliance army might not be willing to let her go easily - they were also afraid that Gong Xichou would lead the troops to kill her back.

This matter came to a conclusion the next day.

During the meeting, leader Wu Xian brought this matter up and asked everyone for their opinions. Although no one wanted these three or 4000 people, they were rescued by the alliance army in name. The army agreed unanimously.

When this statement came out, everyone was shocked.

They looked at Shen Tang one after another, with admiration, surprise, foolishness, and bewilderment in these eyes.

Picture what?

Figure these three or four thousand drags will cook and shit?
Someone tactfully reminded Shen Tang that it would cost a lot of money to accept these people, if the family is not rich enough, it's better not to be thankless.

They thought that Shen Tang had swollen his face to pretend to be fat.

If Shen Tang had a family background, he wouldn't have only two or three hundred people under his command.Don't look back and can't afford to support these people. If you make trouble, you will ruin your reputation. The gain outweighs the loss.

Shen Tang responded to these voices one by one.

"The next family has a little money, so it's not a problem to grit your teeth and survive for two or three months. I'm also prepared to borrow some food and grass from everyone. As long as I last until next year's spring plowing, it will be slowed down..."

Everyone: "..."

Leader Wu Xian: "..."

They had to suspect that Shen Tang's real purpose for asking these people was to use this as an excuse to borrow food from them.Everyone suddenly had the illusion of feeding the dog with good intentions - they were worried that Shen Tang's family was not rich enough, and Shen Tang was staring at their granary? ? ?
Is there anyone? ? ?

The atmosphere fell into a strange state for a while.

It wasn't until Gu Ren made a sound that he broke it.

He said: "Although Gu's family is not well-off, they really admire Master Shen's compassion and are willing to lend two hundred shi for food and grass."

Others were reminded and spoke up one after another.

Rather than waiting for Shen Tang to come to the door and "lion's big mouth", it is better to be generous, the size of the number is up to you, and it is not easy for Shen Tang to speak again.You gather a little, I gather a little, it's more or less a wish.

Shen Tang asked Qishan to help me write it down.

Go back and deliver the IOU to your door.

After this matter was settled, Shen Tang took advantage of the situation and proposed to take people to Heyin in advance, and the reason was ready-made - the rebel army of King Zhu had completely withdrawn from Sibao County, and there was no sign of returning. The situation gradually stabilized, so he stayed It doesn't make much sense either.

Leader Wu Xian frowned and asked, "So urgent?"

Shen Tang sighed sadly.

She didn't want to either.

But with so many old and weak women and children, it is not suitable for the army at all, and it will only drag down the army.Furthermore, the situation on He Yin's side was not good, so he had to go there as soon as possible to check the situation, stabilize it, and race against time so as not to miss the spring plowing.

If Chun plowing is missed and there is no harvest for a year, she can't continue to be cheeky and borrow food from the big guys, can she?

Leader Wu Xian was dumbfounded.

Shen Tang's reason is indeed well-founded.

If you continue to insist, it will appear to have ulterior motives.

At this point, the Union Army had no choice but to let him go.

However-

The big guys have fought side by side for a month or so, and Shen Tang left early, so there should be a practice banquet for him.

As for whether to say goodbye sincerely, or to use Shen Tang as an excuse to throw a banquet for fun, it is estimated that only they and Gu Chi know.

Gu Chi heard Shen Tang complaining inwardly.

He smiled and said, "Shen Lang wants to know?"

Shen Tang bit the bullet: "No, I don't want to know."

It's all made of plastic flowers, you can tell the truth at a glance.

She doesn't want to make fun of herself.

After everyone dispersed, Qin Li was thoughtful.

Leader Wu Xian turned his head and saw that his confidant was frowning, and asked with concern: "Does Qin Qing have something to worry about?"

Qin Li said: "It's not quite right."

"Not quite right?"

Qin Li had an expression of "I can't figure it out": "When did Qi Yuanliang change his taste? Did he find such a sincere, simple, kind and enthusiastic landlord? Didn't everyone say that 'like things gather together and people are divided into groups'?" Qi Yuanliang gets along so well with someone..."

It is thankless to accept these old and weak women and children, no matter how you look at it, it doesn't look like Qi Yuanliang's behavior style.

If something goes wrong, there must be a demon!

Listening to Qin Li's muttering and praying for good every day, leader Wu Xian laughed loudly: "Qin Qing, you have been bitten by snakes for ten years and are afraid of well ropes. Brother Shen Xian is young, what complicated thoughts can he have? You are a young man, always That's it. The younger you are, the less you are afraid of things. You are a chivalrous man, full of blood and courage, and you don't want to see the old and weak, women and children suffer in front of your eyes..."

He agrees that Qishan is not a kind person.

But Shen Tang's words...

This young gentleman is indeed a kind person.

If not, he wouldn't have risked time and time again to save people from Gong Xichou knowing that Gong Xichou was a formidable enemy.

Because Shen Tang rescued Zhao Feng, the leader Wu Xian's favor towards her has always been high, but Qin Li couldn't dispel his doubts so easily, he always felt that something was wrong.Leader Wu Xian had no choice but to say: "Qin Qing, don't worry, Dayi will follow them to He Yin."

If something is wrong, Zhao Feng will reply.

Hearing this, Qin Li could only suppress the discomfort in his heart temporarily.

Nodding: "Yeah."

When Shen Tang went back, he stamped the IOU with his Wenxin monogram, and asked Chu Yao and the others to deliver the IOU and bring the food back along the way.It is estimated that the work will be completed in two or three days, and then we will start our journey.

This is a big deal.

Yang Duwei, who was recovering from his injuries, also heard it.

He looked at Shen Tang in surprise, as if he didn't know her overnight, and his expression was a little awkward.

"Why are you doing this?"

Shen Tang was puzzled: "It's not good to do this?"

Yang Duwei: "It's thankless."

His feelings towards Shen Tang are very complicated.

There is hatred, there is admiration, there is appreciation...

Shen Tang robbed tax money and killed many sergeants under his account, but the rest of the sergeants depended on Shen Tang to survive, even his own life - although he was alone, living would be better than dying, but he It is indeed alive now.

Yang Duwei's personal morals are flawed, but his integrity is unambiguous.

Enmity is enmity, grace is grace.

He can still tell the difference.

He is also aware of the financial difficulties that Shen Tang will face.

He sighed: "That batch of tax money should be able to slow down for a while. If it is still insufficient, my old face still has some weight. Although I have offended many people over the years, I also have some old friendships, and I can get my old face out of their hands." A batch of aid was borrowed."

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　　It's so difficult, it's too difficult to save manuscripts

　　
　
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