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As soon as he finished speaking, the village gate opened wide. Five masters and disciples of Wu Jiao were seen walking out first, came to the front of the formation, knelt on the ground and shouted: "We are willing to surrender."

When Zhao Zhen saw it, he rode forward and asked the five people to get up. [Suzaku God] Dong Kai introduced Wu Jiao, Yan Guang, and Tian Ba ​​one by one. Zhao Zhen said: "I have long heard that the five Taoist priests have the heart to help the world, and today we finally meet."

Wu Jiao said: "Today is a God-given opportunity. We can escape and surrender to the Ming Lord. Xiaodao first enlarges the officials and troops to enter the camp and count the soldiers."

Wu Yong also entered the camp. The sergeants shouted, and the voice of "Wan Sheng" went straight into the sky.

The Qingzhou thief who was fleeing in the distance speeded up his pace after hearing this.

Zhao Zhen took Wu Jiao's master and apprentice and Ding Zhuang of Yizhou Prefecture, and returned to Yizhou for release. Soldiers and horses guarded the city gates to appease the people. Zhao Zhen's name spread throughout the prefecture in an instant.

In the next few days, Zhao Zhen and Wu Yong took care of government affairs together. He quickly transferred his nephew Liu Guang, the magistrate of Yanggu County, to Yizhou Prefecture to take charge of state affairs. He then transferred Kong Hou to be the assistant manager and dispatched officials from various places.

Wu Yong led five men, Lu Zhishen, Wu Song, Jie Zhen, Jie Bao and Liu Tong, and commanded 500 men from Jianrui Zuoying and Shandiying. They followed the Qingzhou bandits and went to take over Yi River and Yiyuan.

In Yizhou Prefecture, in addition to Wu Jiao's five masters and apprentices, there are also two brothers Gou Huan and Gou Ying from Yuanbi Village, as well as two leaders Zhen Xianglin and Fan Chenglong.

Together with Lin Chong and others, everyone was having a banquet in the mansion.

During the banquet, Zhao Zhen asked Gou Huan: "Now that Gao Feng, the magistrate of Yizhou, is dead, and the entire Yizhou Prefecture is under my control, does Gou Huan have any plans?"

Gou Huan said: "My lord, uncle Liu Guang has come to take charge of state affairs. My brother Gou Ying and I are still stationed at Yuanbi Village to provide support. Two brothers, Zhen Xianglin and Fan Chenglong, can take up official positions."

Zhao Zhen thought about it and said, "What my brother said is that Gao Feng is dead, and no one keeps asking about your brothers. I sent Dean Dai to Bianjing at night to send news about Yizhou Prefecture. During this period, We will first take charge of the Yizhou Prefecture, and when Wai Weng and others arrive, we will compile a list of all the strong men in Hecheng and select the brave ones as soldiers. I will then dispatch Xu Ning and Hao Siwen from [Golden Spear Camp] to come. Stationed in the state capital."

"The soldiers of Yuanji Village are also brave enough to join the army, and the rest of the old and weak are released and become good people again. Zhen Xianglin is asked to lead a group of soldiers and horses to garrison Yishui. Brother Fan Chenglong takes a few capable people to Philadelphia to recruit soldiers. Brave, one thousand troops. What do you think?"

After hearing this, Gou Huan didn't wait for others to speak and said: "My lord, this is the best. Two brothers, Zhen Xianglin and Fan Chenglong, are both capable men in literature and martial arts. Because my two brothers were implicated, they were forced to take the throne." In the village, you can't display your ambitions. Now that you have the opportunity to be with me, you will definitely benefit the whole party."

Zhen Xianglin said quickly: "Why do you need to say this, master of the village? At first, we respected Master Gou's integrity, so we followed the two young masters. Today we can see the two young masters re-entering the officialdom, and we are naturally happy. We have your husband to take care of us, naturally. You should also try your best.”

Fan Chenglong also quickly said yes.

After talking about the four people in Yuanji Village, Zhao Zhen said to the five masters and disciples in Langhou Mountain: "Taoist Master Wu, I wonder what you have in mind?"

Wu Jiao bowed and said: "My lord, I am very lucky to be able to escape from the bandits in Qingzhou today. I heard from my two disciples Dong Kai and Yu Zhiwang that there are also high-level Taoists in Xianggongzhou. Today, I have broken my spell and got Gongsun Yiqingdao." He has great supernatural powers and is very wise in Taoism. I heard that my husband has appointed Taoist officials and official monks in the state. I would like to be a Taoist official and discuss Taoism with a group of experts."

"As for these four disciples, I have also asked about them. Although the four of them have learned Taoism, they want to make a career in the army. Please help me arrange them."

After hearing this, Zhao Zhen said: "That's fine. The Taoist officials are in need of highly skilled Taoists like Mr. As for the four disciples of the Taoist Master, they will be appointed after I return to Liangshan."

Master and apprentice Wu Jiao stood up and thanked Zhao Zhen. Sitting down again, Wu Jiao said: "My lord, there is one more thing. I heard from Yong'er that Song Gongming is going to attack Xintai City tomorrow. Please make preparations early."

Zhao Zhen listened and asked carefully.

Wu Jiao told everything he knew. After Zhao Zhen heard this, he was about to ask Dai Zong to go to Xintai first when he saw Zhu Wu escorting grain and grass. Zhu Wu entered the city first before the grain and grass entered the city. After the ceremony, Zhao Zhen told Wu Jiao what he said.

Zhu Wudao: "I haven't received any news on the way, but fortunately brother Li Ying has rushed to Xintai. For this plan, please ask Dean Dai to go, and my husband should also make preparations and go to rescue."

Dai Zong heard this and said, "Ms. sir, I'll go down and prepare for Xintai."

Zhao Zhen said: "You still need a brother to go with you, and you will be taken care of on the way."

As soon as he finished speaking, Yang Zhi and Bian Xiang all stood up and said, "Sir, I am willing to go with Dean Dai for a while."

Zhao Zhen said: "It's best. Let's invite brother Zhou Jin to go with us. I'll leave the forward battalion to stay here. Brother Zhu Wu will coordinate the affairs of Yizhou. When my uncle Liu Guang, Kong Hou and others arrive, the military advisor will take over the handover."

Not to mention Dai Zong and Zhou Jin rushed to Xintai.

It is only said that in Laiwu City, the Xintai City soldiers and horses that Song Jiang inquired about mobilized the troops of [Dude Mars] Kong Liang, [Slim-faced Bear] Di Yun, and the newly recruited [Hunjiang Dragon] Li Jun, [Urgent Judge] Li The five generals Li and Mu Hong, with Di Yun as the commander, led an army of 5,000, wearing winter clothes, and rushed towards Xintai quickly.

In the snow, 5,000 men and horses formed a formation. Zhao Xin and Gaoliang who were left behind went to the city in person. Qin Ming and Dong Ping, the cavalry army, were also ready to attack at the city gate.

Zhao Xin shouted loudly at the top of the city: "Since you are using the banner of Qingzhou, don't you know that the leader of your village has asked Liangshan for peace. Now that the two families have called a truce, how dare they go to Xintai to go wild?"

Below the city, [Death Judge] Li Li stepped forward and said, "Listen carefully, those on the city. This Xintai was originally occupied by my family. Liangshan was shameless and took advantage of Brother Gongming's unpreparedness to attack the city. As a result, we lost many soldiers and generals. Today we come here to take back the city. In one stick of incense, we will attack the city. If you know what's good for you, retreat quickly, otherwise, I will make you all die."

After saying that, Li Li rode his horse back to the battle.

Below the city, Qin Ming and Dong Ping were furious after hearing this.

Zhao Xin went down the city and discussed with the two men: "Two commanders, Xintai City is now under the protection of a few of us, and we must not lose it. In my opinion, we just wait for the Qingzhou bandits to attack the city, and then the flying thunder will be shot out quickly. If I see an opportunity, I will wave the red flag on the top of the city, and then open the city gate, and the two commanders will go out of the city to attack."

"If the Qingzhou bandits are not able to fight, I will also lead troops out of the city to help. If they are able to fight, they must first burn the siege equipment. What do you think?"

Qin Ming shouted: "That's great. Send a few more people to Yizhou Prefecture City to report to the prime minister."

At that moment, the plan was finalized. Zhao Xin climbed the city and asked He Hao and He Han to set up forty flying thunders according to the positions measured by Liu Hui Niang.