Lord: Start with a book of Water Margin

Chapter 248 Exercise (800 monthly tickets)

While they were arguing, Shi Qian stood up and said, "Sir, a few days ago, my brother Bai Sheng and I were looking for Zhu Yongqing everywhere. We went to Yanggu County. We heard that there was a captain in the county named Wu Song. Everyone in the county knew that he killed a tiger with white eyes and hanging forehead with his bare hands. The county recommended him to be a captain, and everyone in the county called him the tiger-killing captain."

Zhao Zhen heard this and said, "Yanggu County is close, but it's a pity that I haven't asked about it. It's forty miles away. I'll go and invite him tomorrow. I'd like to make his acquaintance during his day off."

After hearing this, Shi Qian quickly said, "Your Excellency, you don't know that Wu Dutou is no longer in Yanggu County."

Zhao Zhen asked, "Why is this?" The heroes couldn't help but look at Shi Qian.

Shi Qian said, "I heard that Wu Dutou's sister-in-law Pan Jinlian conspired with others to kill his brother Wu Dalang. In a rage, he killed Pan Jinlian and her lover Ximen Qing. The prefect Chen Wenzhao felt sorry for Wu Dutou because he was a brave and righteous man. He often sent people to watch over him and changed the files to make him less guilty. That's why he was sentenced to exile 2,000 miles away. Now he is exiled to Mengzhou."

Zhao Zhen and the others heard this and said it was a pity that they missed it when they were so close.

Zhao Zhen said, "We missed Wudutou, so we can't miss other heroes. In the next few days, I would like to ask some brothers who are used to traveling around the world to bring their companions and go to the counties around Liangshan to look for heroes. If there are any heroes, please invite them."

Xiao Rang said, "Sir, besides heroes like this, we can also recruit frustrated scholars, farmers, and craftsmen."

"Yes, I will lead people to explore an ancient tomb in a few days. If we meet any monks or Taoists, we can invite them to come."

Guang Hui heard this and said, "Sir, since you want to invite monks and Taoist priests, my brother Lu Zhishen and I can go with you."

Shi Qian said: "Since we are exploring an ancient tomb, you can take me with you, sir. Digging the soil, opening the coffin, and breaking the mechanism are exactly my strengths."

Jiao Ting also said: "I only have a little strength. If the master can use it, I am willing to go and see."

Everyone asked for orders, and Zhao Zhen said, "Brothers, don't worry. This matter still needs half a month. I will discuss it with the two military advisors, Xuejiu and Zhu Wu, and then make a decision. Let's not talk about trivial matters today. Let's drink a cup together."

Another round of banquets.

The next day, Zhao Zhen got up from bed much later than usual. Cheng Wan'er helped Zhao Zhen get dressed while saying, "My husband, in two days, the Hu family's sister will be married. Does my husband have any instructions for these two days?"

Zhao Zhen said, "Madam, just take care of it. I will take Duan Jingzhu to Wanzi City today. You don't have to wait for me for lunch. I will be back at dusk."

Cheng Wan'er nodded, and went downstairs with Zhao Zhen to have breakfast together.

After breakfast, Zhao Zhen looked at the animals in the house. Wangcai and the lion cat Yunxi had followed Baizhi and Jin Cuilian to Xixi Village.

The two mastiffs Wangshou and Wangxi went out to inspect the manor, leaving only the [Nandou dog] Wangfu, [Dawang dog] Wanglu, the white fox Baishuang, and the two tigers Wula and Wuna lying on the ground, looking bored.

After the white fox came, Zhao Zhen discovered that Bai Shuang was a lazy and gluttonous person. In one winter, the white fox gained at least three kilograms and its face became chubby.

Zhao Zhen picked up Bai Shuang and said, "You are a treasure-hunting fox. Now that spring has arrived, why haven't you gone out to hunt for treasure? Look how fat you are. If you get any fatter, you won't be able to walk."

Bai Shuang raised his head, struggled twice, and cried a few times. Zhao Zhen put Bai Shuang down. Bai Shuang came forward and licked Wu La and Wu Na's fat faces. The two tigers stood up politely and stared at the white fox in confusion.

The white fox raised his legs and walked out the door. Seeing that Wula and Wuna were stupidly motionless, he howled twice again. The two tigers then moved and followed the white fox.

Zhao Zhen saw this and laughed and scolded: "You have to find two tigers to be your bodyguards, what a problem." Then he asked Wangfu and Wanglu to follow. Seeing the white fox leave with the two dogs and two tigers, Zhao Zhen said to Cheng Wan'er: "My lady, I'm going too."

Cheng Wan'er said, "My husband, I will go down the mountain with you. Today we are going to visit Sister Wang Qiao in the silk shop."

After coming down the mountain, Zhao Zhen took Duan Jingzhu to familiarize himself with various places in Liangshan. Hei Sijie took a few sumo wrestlers and drove Cheng Wan'er to the silk shop.

Zhao Zhen had lunch in a big pot with the soldiers in the Wanzi City camp. In addition to chatting with the soldiers, Zhao Zhen also watched Coach Zhang train the soldiers.

It must be said that Coach Zhang has been the coach of the imperial guards for his entire life and he is indeed quite capable. After these soldiers from all over the place were trained by Coach Zhang, Zhao Zhen clearly felt that their orders were obeyed and they had more of the spirit of elite soldiers.

Zou Yuan, Zou Run and Shi Xiu have each selected a group of soldiers. In addition to training with Coach Zhang every day, these 300 people also have to practice using weapons with their respective commanders.

Zhao Zhen saw three people teaching soldiers, Zou Run and Zou Yuan, teaching the soldiers to practice chopping with wooden stakes, chopping people's chests and horses' legs.

Shi Xiu's shield was different. He chose not the infantry shield or the hand shield, but the swallowtail shield. It was one foot wide and about five feet long, with a flat top and a swallowtail shape at the bottom. It was light and hard. When using it, the person would lie down behind the shield and move sideways. Although this shield was small, it was enough to resist arrows and stones.

Zhao Zhen asked, "Brother Shi Xiu, why did you choose the Swallowtail brand?"

Shi Xiu said, "Sir, after consulting Coach Wang, I also watched the sword and shield soldiers trained by Brother Liu Tang, and combined all the swords, I chose the swallowtail shield. It protects against arrows and stones. When fighting, I discarded the shield, held the sword with both hands, and hacked all the way in."

Zhao Zhen watched Shi Xiu's demonstration and basically did not use the shield techniques of leaping, falling, pouncing and rolling. He just crouched and then threw away his shield and jumped, holding the dagger in both hands and chopped forward.

The blade of this sword is narrow and long, with a long handle, which is just right for two-handed chopping. If you chop it diagonally, the straw man will be cut in two.

Zhao Zhen was very happy when he saw it. He said to Shi Xiu, "Brother, everything else is good, but this swallowtail shield is a bit shabby, just a plain shield. I will buy some lacquer and paint it with colorful pictures, so that it will look more elite."

Shi Xiu was also happy when he heard this.

Duan Jingzhu also made an agreement with Coach Zhang at this time and selected fifty agile soldiers to form a scout team.

Duan Jingzhu heard that Shi Xiu and others were also new recruits, and that the troops they were training had already shown some spirit, so he stayed as well, training the soldiers in the barracks, hoping to form an army as soon as possible.

At lunch time, Zhao Zhen introduced Duan Jingzhu to the two heroes from the military camps, Liu Tang and Lu Zhishen, and congratulations were inevitable.

Seeing that it was getting late, Zhao Zhen returned to Baishishan Valley under the protection of Ruan Xiaoer.

Zhao Zhen returned to his residence and saw only two mastiffs, Wangshou and Wangxi, in the hall. He asked, "My lady, has the white fox not come back yet?"

Cheng Wan'er said, "My husband, this white fox has been cooped up for a whole winter, and I'm afraid it has gone crazy. Now it has two tigers and two hunting dogs accompanying it, and no one knows where it has gone. My husband, don't worry, there will be no problem with the safety of the five of them."

Zhao Zhen thought about it and agreed.

After the couple and their four companions finished their meal, Zhao Zhen no longer waited for the five little ones and went back to his room with Bai Zhi to rest.

(End of this chapter)