The First Great Ancestor of the Five Dynasties

Chapter 67 You must join in the fun of the Xue family

Shi Kuangwei let go of Zhu Xiu and scolded him with a stern look on his face: "What a panic! What happened? Tell me slowly!"

Zhu Xiudao: "But is there any movement in Bi Zhenhai?"

Guan Tieshi said: "Just now the news came back that Bi Zhenhai and his group have left Lianyun Fort and secretly headed for the salt warehouse thirty miles west of the county seat!"

In the past, when Weizhou was still under the rule of Changyi Army, most of the well salt mined from Weizhou salt wells was transported to Jingzhou for hoarding.

The salt warehouse was built at that time and became the largest salt distribution center in Jingyuan area.

At that time, the Jin Emperor Shi Jingtang also wanted to set up a salt and iron transport envoy in Jingzhou to be responsible for sorting out the salt transportation in the northwest.

Unfortunately, the salt wells in Weizhou were captured by the Tibetan troops before the imperial court officially issued the decree. Soon, most of Weizhou fell into the hands of the Tubos.

The salt transportation in Jingyuan suffered heavy losses, and the salt output was almost cut off. The court lost hundreds of thousands of salt tax revenue every year.

Shi Jingtang was furious and wanted to mobilize heavy troops to recapture Weizhou, but before the court could make arrangements, Shi Jingtang died.

After Shi Chonggui succeeded to the throne, the relationship with the Khitan took a turn for the worse. The north was always under heavy pressure from the Khitan troops. The imperial court was unable to look westward and could only delay the recovery of Weizhou.

Until now, seven or eight years have passed, the Central Plains Dynasty has a new owner, and the recovery of Weizhou is still far away.

A few years ago, the Zhangyi Army renovated salt warehouses and built a number of grain cellars to store the land tax collected by Jingzhou Yuanzhou every year.

The salt that the Xue family bought in exchange for grain was also stored in the salt warehouse. The warehouse official was responsible for taking care of it, and the Xue family sent people to take care of it.

The salt warehouse was stolen three months ago, and it has been confirmed that Bi Zhenhai and his group were responsible.

Now that they are secretly heading to Yancang, they must be trying to repeat their old tricks.

Zhu Xiu said with a smile: "It seems they don't have much salt left in their hands, so they want to steal some more from the salt warehouse."

Shi Kuangwei stroked his beard, gloated and said with a gleeful smile: "This group of people are very courageous, and they have tried to attack Xue's family several times!"

Guan Tieshi said in a deep voice: "I also received another news. This morning, Xue Xiuliang led five hundred foreign troops to Yancang!"

Zhu Xiu was stunned for a moment, then suddenly realized: "You mean, Bi Zhenhai led people to Yancang, and at the same time, Xue Xiuliang also led troops to reinforce?"

"good."

Shi Kuangwei asked doubtfully: "Is there such a coincidence?"

Zhu Xiu suddenly stopped laughing and frowned, thinking: "No! Bi Zhenhai's actions may have been leaked! I'm afraid Xue Xiuliang is here to deal with him!"

Zhu Xiu thought for a moment, then looked at Shi Kuangwei: "What should I do?"

Lao Shi spread his hands: "You make up your own mind!"

Zhu Xiu pondered for a while and said: "Bi Zhenhai used to be active in Pizhou and has a way of selling private salt. If he cooperates with us, the salt from Yangjinchuan can be sold.

He dared to go against the Xue family with just a few dozen people, which was commendable for his courage.

They are a group of people who sell salt but don't pay attention to self-interest, and help the folks everywhere, and they are quite chivalrous. "

Shi Kuangwei smacked his lips: "Listen to what you said, Bi Zhenhai and his brothers are a group of righteous men who fight against the strong and help the weak. I really want to meet them!"

Zhu Xiu smiled and said: "The most important thing is that the Xue family regards Bi Zhenhai and the others as a thorn in their side. As the saying goes, the enemy of the enemy is a friend. The Xue family wants to get rid of Bi Zhenhai. How can we not join in the fun and cause trouble?"

"The enemy of my enemy is my friend? That's interesting! Hehe~" Lao Shi chewed the meaning, rubbed his beard and smiled sinisterly.

"So, Bi Zhenhai must be rescued! Brother Guan, you immediately select three hundred tooth soldiers and bring more horses, and we rush to the Yancang!"

Guan Tieshi responded first, and then looked at Skuangwei.

"What do you think I'm going to do? Zhu Xiaozi is now the deputy commander of the Yanei capital and the secretary in charge. He is in charge of the salt administration of the Changyi Army. He can do whatever he says!"

Lao Shi glared at him and said seriously with a black face.

Guan Tieshi clasped his fists heavily and said, "I accept my order from my humble position!" He hurried down to make arrangements.

When Guan Tieshi left, Lao Shihei's face fell, and he said worriedly: "I said you kid should run over and start a fire now, but don't start a fight with Xue Xiuliang!"

Zhu Xiu smiled and said, "Are you afraid that three hundred soldiers and horses cannot defeat Xue Xiuliang's five hundred foreign troops?"

"Fart!" Shi Kuang jumped to his feet in an awe-inspiring manner, "The Yawai soldiers are just a bunch of rubbish. They trained for half a year and spent three days fishing and two days drying nets. How can they be the match for me, the Yajun Erlang? I personally trained the Ya soldiers. The idiots of the Xue family can easily defeat the foreign army with one!"

Zhu Xiu curled her lips, and did not speculate on the significance of Lao Shi's words for the time being. She said sternly: "Don't worry, I understand the seriousness, and I can't break up with the Xue family just yet! I'm only going here to save Bi Zhenhai!"

Shi Kuangwei snorted: "You kid, you are never ambiguous about big things, just go ahead and do it, I will support you from behind!"

Zhu Xiu smiled slightly, and a trace of warmth flowed through her heart.

Lao Shi is now his boss. As a wage earner, it is undoubtedly a blessing to have the unconditional trust and full support of his boss.

Zhu Xiugong raised his hands and was about to leave, but Shi Kuangwei held him down with his big hand: "Wait a minute, take Lingyan with you! The war is in chaos, and with her protecting you, I can rest assured."

Zhu Xiu originally wanted to refuse righteously, but then he thought of Shi Lingyan's lightness and dexterity when he climbed up the tree with his long whip, and how cleanly he used his sword to defeat the enemy. When his words came to his lips, he suddenly changed: "I think it will work!"

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A group of light cavalry rushed out of the city gate and galloped towards Yancang.

Being called Qingqi is indeed a bit of a compliment.

The Zhangyi Army was already short of war horses, and in their haste they had no time to mobilize them, so they had to piece together a small cavalry force that consisted of war horses, mules, and horses.

Shi Lingyan is not tall, but he can ride a divine bay-red horse steadily.

She was told by Shi Kuangwei to take good care of Zhu Xiu, and she felt that she had a heavy responsibility. Without saying a word, she slipped Zhu Xiu on the horseback, sat behind her, and rushed out of the city first.

The bay-red horse was already tall, and it was as fast as fire when running at full speed. Zhu Xiu was dizzy and pale while riding on the horse.

"Hold my waist tight!"

Shi Lingyan noticed the nervousness of the people behind him, lowered his body and tightened the reins, shouting loudly.

Zhu Xiu closed her eyes tightly, subconsciously embraced her with both hands, and there was only one thought left in her blank mind: "What a thin waist."

The bay-red horse neighed and kicked out, like a single arrow, leading hundreds of horses behind it to gallop.

There was mud and snow splashing all the way.

　I coded on the way home,,,, it was a bumpy ride o(╥﹏╥)o
　　This holiday is also very stressful, so I apologize to everyone!

　　The holiday is over and I’m ready to concentrate on typing~~
　　I wish you all happiness in going to work, going to school, collecting rent, and lying down~~~
　　
　
(End of this chapter)