The First Great Ancestor of the Five Dynasties

Chapter 165 The Black King Comes

The generals were ordered to retreat, leaving only Guo Wei, Chai Rong and Wei Renpu in the tent.

Guo Wei picked up two more military newspapers and read them carefully, his brows deepening as he read them.

"What does father think is wrong?" Chai Rong asked.

Guo Wei pondered for a moment and said: "Zhao Hui, Jiao Jixun, and Wang Shou'en are old acquaintances of me. Based on my understanding of the three of them, I would never write such, well, vulgar words in the military newspaper! Even if Zhu Xiu The credit is so great, the three of them shouldn’t be boasting like this.”

Guo Wei shook his head, folded the General's newspaper with some disgust and put it aside, muttering: "I don't know what kind of ecstasy soup Zhu Xiu poured into the three of them."

Chai Rong opened his mouth to speak but then stopped, smiled bitterly and said nothing.

Wei Renpu's expression was indifferent, with a faint smile on his lips, as if he could see through the hidden intentions behind the military report.

Guo Wei smiled and said: "Anyway, Zhu Xiuneng came up with a plan to defeat the enemy and came up with the trick of pretending to be a Shu army to lure Wang Jingchong out of the city. It's really good. I'm becoming more and more interested in this guy. I really want to see him as soon as possible. By the way, What happened to the thunderstorm?"

Chai Rong said: "I don't know, I guess it was Zhu Xiuxin who invented the firearm."

Guo Wei rubbed his beard and pondered: "It can explode Zheng County, doesn't it mean that this thing is even more powerful than the black fire thunder?"

Wei Renpu solemnly said: "The Ordnance Supervisor has made little progress so far in the development of black fire thunder, which shows that it is quite difficult to manufacture this kind of firearm. I am afraid that only Zhu Xiu can make a black fire thunder that can be used on the battlefield! So! Talents must not be let go, it would be better for General Chai to return them to the Tianxiong Army as soon as possible!"

Chai Rong smiled bitterly and said: "After I knew Zhu Xiu's whereabouts, I sent Zhao Kuangyin to Jingzhou to bring him back. However, I didn't expect that the rebellion broke out and Guanzhong was blocked. There was no news about Zhao Kuangyin for nearly a year after he left. He entered Guanzhong this time. , if there is a chance to meet him, I will definitely persuade him to return to serve in the Tianxiong Army."

Guo Wei said with a smile: "There are so many strong generals these days, but good ministers who can make suggestions and know how to govern the country and the people are hard to find. I think this Zhu Xiu is a rough jade. If you take it with you and train it well, you may be able to be like Mr. Wei and Wang in the future." Like Mr. Park, I will be your right-hand man."

Chai Rong said with a smile: "Haier and Zhu Xiu are very attached to each other, so naturally they are reluctant to let him go."

Wei Renpu smiled and shook his head: "Zhu Xiu is much stronger than Brother Wenbo and me. When we were as old as him, we didn't have the ability to propose plans to defeat the enemy, and now we don't have the ability to make black fire thunder! Haha~ ~"

Guo Wei waved his hand: "This boy is young and needs more experience. In short, Dalang saved his life and served under the Tianxiong Army. He is a member of Dalang and Tianxiong Army. Others can't snatch him away if they want to." Let’s go.”

Chai Rong knew the meaning of his father's words and said with a smile: "Father, don't worry. Although Zhu Xiu is young and unstable, he is a man of love and trust. When he said he wanted to go south to find his relatives, he made an agreement with me that he would return north in the future. , still work with me and do something together."

After a pause, Chai Rong continued: "What's more, when he was in Cangzhou, he had enmity with the officials. Now, except for his father and the Tianxiong Army, no one in the world can protect him."

Guo Wei nodded and said: "I'm relieved if you have your own plans. Over the past year or so, Zhu Xiu has caused quite a stir in Jingzhou. First, he worked with Shi Kuangwei to make and sell salt, and then he was sued by Li Yiyin, the disaster-rescuing army. , and now he has made military exploits one after another, and holds sharp weapons such as the Black Fire Thunder.

Although this kid likes to cause trouble, he is also very capable. If he is willing to present the method of making black fire thunder to the court, the officials may be able to tolerate it.Jingzhou monopolizes salt and profits and makes a lot of money. How many vassal towns in Guanzhong are not jealous?Now that he has made meritorious deeds one after another, if he is willing, Jiao Jixun, Zhao Hui, and Wang Shou'en will be willing to take him under their command and protect him.

Real talents don't have to worry about finding a way to survive. Remember not to be careless and hold this piece of jade firmly in your hands.Jingzhou is located in a corner, so I guess Zhu Xiu will not stay long.Kaifeng and the imperial court are the places where koi carps turn into dragons and leap across the sea! "

"My child, please remember your father's teachings!" Chai Rong bowed and saluted.

"Okay, you go back to your tent and rest first. I will discuss with Mr. Wei how to advance troops to Tongguan." Guo Wei said.

Chai Rong resigned and went back to the Tianxiong army camp.

As soon as Chai Rong opened the curtain, he saw a big black fist coming towards him, accompanied by a murderous and powerful fist!

Chai Rong was frightened but not panicked. Lang laughed, stepped forward, sidestepped the black fist, and hit the attacker's chest hard with his shoulder!

With a muffled groan, the attacker took three steps back, covered his chest and bared his teeth.

"What a dark king. He launched a sneak attack as soon as he arrived. He is really insidious!" Chai Rong scolded with a smile.

The person who came was about the same age as Chai Rong. He was a burly young man with a rough face and a complexion as black as carbon. If he looked carefully, his facial features were somewhat similar to Guo Wei's.

His name is Li Chongjin, and he is Guo Wei's nephew. Because he has been black since he was a child and has a free-spirited temper, he is nicknamed the "Black King" among his neighbors.

Li Chongjin rubbed his chest vigorously and feigned anger: "What a tea seller, but you don't even call me cousin when you see me? How dare you push me with your shoulder?"

Chai Rong laughed and scolded: "We are only a few months apart in age. When we were young, my father told me that you had a naughty temper and asked you to call me brother. Before I was ten years old, you always called me cousin! Now you are cheating on me. It’s so shameless to admit it!”

Li Chongjin clenched his fists and said angrily: "That's all young and ignorant. Uncle bullied me as an honest man and lied to me as a younger brother! In terms of age, my king is older than you!"

Chai Rong sneered disdainfully: "You dare to call yourself an honest person? You have been naughty since you were a child, and your mother couldn't control you, so she entrusted your father to take care of you! Hum~ For more than ten years, I don't know who's on the butt, every time In the next three to five days, we will add a few new whip marks!"

Li Chongjin's face turned red and he was filled with embarrassment and anger. He bared his teeth and claws and rushed towards Chai Rong: "I will fight with you!~"

The two big men hugged each other and rolled on the ground, punching and kicking, tossing a good tent into a mess and almost collapsing.

Several personal guards opened the curtain to take a look, covered their mouths and snickered a few times, then retracted their heads and did not dare to cause trouble.

After wrestling for a while, the two lay side by side on the carpet, panting, glaring at each other, and laughing at the same time.

Li Chongjin covered his bruised left eye socket and grimaced in pain, while Chai Rong's mouth was also slightly bruised.

"Father asked you to stay in Kaifeng, why did you come here secretly?" Chai Rong sat up and punched him angrily.

Li Chongjin sat up and said angrily: "My uncle has promised me to command a large number of troops, but when it was about to set off, he went back on his word and said that he would definitely take me on an expedition next time and give me the opportunity to lead the army alone.

Hum~ I will never be fooled again!I must participate in this counterinsurgency war, make contributions as soon as possible, and become a military governor and general like you! "

Chai Rong said with a smile: "If you hadn't been out-tempered, impulsive, and often disobeyed orders, how could my father not have allowed you to go into battle to kill the enemy as soon as possible? Your martial arts skills are many times better than mine. If you didn't die on the battlefield, you could kill the general and capture the flag. Isn’t it a pity?”

Li Chongjin smiled brightly and said with a somewhat flattering smile: "My cousin knows what I am capable of, so please speak kindly in front of my uncle later and ask for an official position for me! If it doesn't work, I will join your Tianxiong Army." Serve me!"

Chai Rong pointed at him and laughed and cursed a few times. The black guy was obviously afraid of Guo Wei's scolding and wanted to use him as a shield.

"Where did Yongde go?"

The two of them moved to the table and sat down opposite each other, Chai Rong asked.

Li Chongjin said casually: "I took some people to sneak into the Forbidden ditch to spy on the enemy's defense."

Chai Rong ordered someone to prepare some food and deliver it. Li Chongjin secretly took out a bottle of wine from the bag and said proudly: "Kaifeng Xianlelou's pear white wine is your favorite!"

Chai Rong happily took it and smacked his lips regretfully: "Alcohol is prohibited in the army. I will take you to see your father later, so I'm afraid I won't have a chance to drink." Li Chongjin said nonchalantly: "Then we'll drink again at night! Just for this. Bottle, let the two of us drink it separately, it’s not enough to soothe our throats, it’s okay!”

Chai Rong hesitated for a while and then said with a smile: "It's okay, let's have one last meal before the war starts!"

Li Chongjin smiled and hid the bottle.

Chai Rong asked him about the current situation of his family in Kaifeng. Li Chongjin said something and felt relieved to learn that everything was fine at home.

When the food was delivered, Li Chongjin ate it with big mouthfuls and said vaguely: "By the way, what did the Chinese army say just now when they discussed the matter? I heard my uncle's scary laughter, so I didn't dare to get close."

Chai Rong hurriedly warned: "It is strictly forbidden to eavesdrop on the affairs of the Chinese army's big tent. If your father finds out, you will inevitably be punished! Since you want to serve in the army, you must first learn to abide by military discipline and give strict orders!"

Li Chongjin said carelessly: "Okay, okay, I understand, your expression and tone are starting to look more and more like my uncle!"

Chai Rong shouted with hatred: "My father is in charge of the army, and military discipline is the first priority. If you still want to join the army and become a general, you must restrain your temper and know the rules and abide by them! When you return from suppressing the rebellion, I will suggest that your father find someone for you." A marriage, get married as soon as possible, so that your temper can be more stable."

Li Chongjin stared and shrank his neck, saying in fear: "Don't! Getting married is too troublesome, and there will be so many trivial chores in the future. It's scary to think about it! It's more suitable for me to have a house with fences and tiles everywhere!"

Chai Rong was helpless, and scolded: "You are so young, you haven't even settled on a marriage, and you have no children, how can you explain to your aunt?"

Li Chongjin took out the mutton bones from the pot, cut the meat with a knife and ate it. He smiled heartlessly and said: "You can have more children, and then one of them can be adopted in my name."

Chai Rong was so angry that he wanted to hit him on the head with chopsticks, but Li Chongjin laughed and avoided him.

"Tell me, what was discussed in the tent?" Li Chongjin couldn't wait to ask.

Chai Rong chewed his food carefully while briefly telling what happened in the tent just now.

"What? Wang Jingchong and Zhao Siwan were both defeated?"

Li Chongjin exclaimed, threw away the sheep bones, and said hurriedly: "So, there is only one town left in the rebellion of the three towns. As long as Puzhou City is broken and Li Shouzhen beheaded, the war will be over?"

Chai Rong said angrily: "Li Shouzhen has no less than a hundred thousand troops. How can he be so easy to deal with? Are you still not happy that the war in Qizhou and Huazhou has subsided?"

Li Chongjin glared and said: "Of course I'm not happy! As soon as I arrived, the rebels in the two towns were already defeated before I took action! Now that only Li Shouzhen is left, my opportunity to make meritorious deeds will be much greater!"

Chai Rong almost spit out the mutton soup, wiped his mouth and cursed: "Stop putting gold on your face! Wang Jingchong and Zhao Siwan are both veteran generals on the battlefield. If you don't use clever tactics this time, it won't be that easy to defeat the two rebels! If we talk about singles, Fighting alone, these two thieves combined are no match for you, but when it comes to using troops, you, the Black King, are far behind!"

Li Chongjin laughed and said, "I don't have a role in the war, I can only enjoy it with my mouth! You just said that the person who proposed to capture and kill the second thief was Zhu Xiu? Could it be the hermit master you often mentioned?"

"Yes! It's him!" Chai Rong smiled, "When we meet in the future, I will introduce you to him!"

Li Chongjin said disdainfully: "I'm not interested in a young man who doesn't know martial arts yet! He's just a little smart. In terms of resourcefulness, I may not be able to defeat him!"

Chai Rong laughed dumbly, shook his head and said nothing.

If in the future, Li Chongjin has the opportunity to see the power of Black Fire Thunder, he will change his mind.

He remembered what Zhu Xiu said: "Manpower will eventually be limited, but the power of science and technology is endless."

Chai Rong still has difficulty determining what “science and technology” is.

He could only briefly think that it was a new business and new skill represented by Black Fire Thunder.

After talking about the war for a while, Li Chongjin slapped his forehead, took out a crumpled letter from his arms and handed it to Chai Rong:

"Hey, I almost forgot. Before leaving Kaifeng, Boss Fu found me and asked me to bring it to you."

"Oh?" Chai Rong quickly took it and took it apart to look at it.

The Boss Fu mentioned by Li Zhong was none other than Fu Yanqing's eldest son Fu Zhaoxin, the current commander of the left wing of the Peng Sheng Army.

Fu Zhaoxin was several years older than them. When he was young, he was also a hot-blooded and violent young man who was fond of fighting against others. Chai Rong, Li Chongjin, and Zhang Yongde all called him brother.

Li Chongjin was particularly fond of him, and the two became sworn brothers.

Li Chongjin muttered: "It seems that the sister of Mr. Fu, the eldest daughter of Mr. Fu's family, was married to the river. Now she is in trouble. The Fu family wants us to take care of her."

Chai Rong frowned after reading the letter: "Madam Fu Jinzhan, Madam Fu, was imprisoned in Puzhou City by Li Shouzhen because she refused to conspire with Li Shouzhen and his son. The Fu family asked their father for help and found a way to rescue Madam Fu. !”

Li Chongjin smiled and said: "Fu Jinzhan is the daughter-in-law of the Li family. I don't think Li Shouzhen will kill her!"

Chai Rong said in a deep voice: "Ms. Fu will not be in danger of her life for the time being, but she is Li Shouzhen's daughter-in-law after all. If the court blames her and gets involved, she may lose her life. Fu's meaning, I want us to find a way to save her life during the war. Rescue Fu Niangzi before the end, let her escape from the control of the Li family, and draw a clear line with the rebels. When we return to Kaifeng, Fu and his father will intercede for Fu Niangzi and save his life."

Li Chongjin scratched his head: "There are heavy troops stationed in Puzhou City, how to rescue them?"

Chai Rong was silent, his face solemn.

Li Chongjin stared at him for a while, then suddenly sneered ambiguously: "I said you don't have anything to do with Mrs. Fu, do you? Why are you so concerned about other people's safety?"

Chai Rong glared at him: "Don't talk nonsense! In Cangzhou two years ago, Madam Fu and I killed the enemy side by side. If Madam Fu hadn't been there, Cangzhou City would have fallen into the hands of the Khitans before I rushed there! I respect Madam Fu. She is a heroine, and I appreciate her upright character that is not inferior to that of a man. How can there be any other meaning?"

Li Chongjin shrugged and said with a smile: "My Majesty said casually, why are you so nervous?"

"When did I get nervous?"

Chai Rong stood up and tidied up his appearance: "Fu's family is in trouble, we must save her! You should come with me to see father now to discuss this matter!"

Li Chongjin hurriedly wiped his hands and mouth, and followed Chai Rong out of the tent.

"Hey~ If my uncle later accuses me of leaving Beijing privately and wants to hit me, you have to help me block it! Otherwise, I will go back to Kaifeng and file a complaint with my sister-in-law, saying that you have an ambiguous relationship with the Fu family's daughter and it is unclear how to hook up!"

".roll!"

(End of this chapter)