Across the Water Margin: Officials of Ximen

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However, how did the birdman Huyanzhuo repay his benefactor and friend Murong Yanda?When Hu Yanzhuo lost again to the bandits headed by Song Jiang in Liangshanbo, he immediately surrendered to the bandits shamelessly.He also used Murong Yanda's trust in him to earn money to open the gate of Qingzhou City, allowing Liangshan bandits to enter the city and destroy the whole family of his benefactor Murong Yanda.

Hu Yanzhuo's performance after surrendering to the Liangshanpo bandits was only slightly better than the scumbag Dong Ping. The only difference was that he didn't take the boss's daughter by force.

For a person with low moral character like Hu Yanzhuo, of course he has to suffer a little bit first, how can he be allowed to steal the battle exploits of the future old father-in-law!

Chapter 555 Ximen Qing who is anxious and kind

In history, there are so many generals and generals who were defeated and surrendered to Liangshanpo robbers. Why do you say that Hu Yanzhuo and Dong Ping are inferior, especially Dong Ping is a scum?Because after the two men surrendered to the robbers, they killed their boss's family as a certificate of surrender.

He was also the general who surrendered from the officers and soldiers. Although "Big Sword" Guan Sheng went to attack the Daming Mansion after surrendering, Liang Zhongshu was not his immediate boss, so he could not be regarded as betraying the master; After the mansion, the magistrate of Dongchang Mansion was also let go, and he did not use the head of his immediate boss as a vote.

Compared with Guan Sheng and Zhang Qing, Hu Yanzhuo and Dong Ping made judgments about their character.

Although Ximen Qing has some pity for the "Double Whip" Hu Yanzhuo, who is highly skilled in martial arts, and knows that Brother Ling Zhen, the "Bombing Thunder" and him are old acquaintances, and they can build a bridge to build a relationship, but Ximen Qing also loves Hu Yanzhuo. The character of shameless betrayal of the master is disdainful, and there is no such strong desire to take him under his command.So, when Hu Yanzhuo stood on the opposite side of his future old father-in-law, why didn't the official Ximen Qing cheat him?

Forget it, the hero is sad about the beauty pass, and since he has made love with Cheng Wanli's daughter, this time, he will help the Taiwei Tongguan and the prefect of Dongping Prefecture Cheng Wanli, and fight against the Taiwei Gaoqiu and the general's disciple Hu Yanzhuo in secret. Bar!The water mooring Liangshan, I, the official Ximen Qing, beat it up!

When Ximen Qing thought about it secretly and made up his mind to help Cheng Wanli, the magistrate of Dongping Prefecture, Cheng Wanli looked at Ximen Qing who was not showing any signs of expression, and was also thinking in his heart: attacking the group of grass bandits in Liangshanboli, eight hundred miles away Ximen Qing is a thankless task, is he still willing to help the government?If the official Ximen Qing excuses me, is the government really going to betroth his daughter to him in exchange for his support for me?If this is done, what face and authority does the government have with him?But if you don't rely on this official Ximen Qing, how can you break the current deadlock and break through the water park Liangshan first?Taiwei Engong Tong waited impatiently, and he didn't want to lose this battle in front of Taiwei Gao and the others!No way, I can only sacrifice my daughter.Fortunately, Ximen Qing is a wealthy official, so he won't wrong his daughter...

The magistrate Cheng Wanli was thinking wildly, and when he was thinking about it secretly, Ximen Qing suddenly said to him: "The magistrate entrusted me with the entrustment, how dare I not do my best? Fan Wenzheng of this dynasty once said, "First worry about the world's worries, and then enjoy the world's joy." Le', I also feel the same way. The grass bandits on the Liangshan River in the water park burned, killed, looted, and did all kinds of evil. If you don’t get rid of the serious troubles of bandits at Po Liangshan, you won’t be able to sleep peacefully the next day. Even if the magistrate doesn’t come, I’m planning to go to Dongping Mansion, so I recommend myself to work for the magistrate to hunt down the thieves. I vow not to stop if I don’t destroy the bandits in Liangshan this time!”

Cheng Wanli was thinking of sacrificing his daughter when he had to, and seeing Ximen Qing wanting to fight bandits for him regardless of gain or loss, he was really overjoyed.

"Brother Ximen is so anxious about public affairs and loves righteousness, and his heart is concerned with the world. He can be said to be a bright moon, even though the ancient sages can't be compared! Brother Yu is willing to take risks for the common people. I admire you so much! Brother Yu, don't worry, As long as you assist Brother Yu to successfully defeat the bandits at Liangshanpo, Brother Yu will remember the feelings of Brother Yu for the rest of his life, and if he asks for something in the future, Brother Yu will definitely reward him generously!" Cheng Wanli, the prefect, was so excited that he talked endlessly like arrows, praising Ximen Qing is affectionate and righteous.

Ximen Qing heard that Cheng Wanli was talking about "good brother" and "foolish brother", and he had a ghost in his heart, so he hurriedly stopped Cheng Wanli, and asked him to describe in detail the recent situation of the imperial court, surrounding states, and the battle situation of the Huyanzhuo army. again.

Ximenqing himself also has sources of intelligence, and he has some knowledge of the movements of the bandits in Liangshan Po and the officers and soldiers of the surrounding states.However, Ximenqing didn't know much about the intrigue for power between Taiwei Tongguan, Prime Minister Wang Fu, Taiwei Gaoqiu and others in the imperial court.

Now, from the words of the magistrate Cheng Wanli, Ximenqing unearthed the truth of the struggle between Tong Guan and the others: Because Taiwei Tong Guanjiu was in the Western Army, he gained an advantage over Xixia in the past two years, forcing Xixia to bow his head and ask for peace. The momentum in the court soared.Obviously, other important ministers headed by Prime Minister Wang Fu and Taiwei Gao Qiu are jealous of Tong Guan, worrying that he is the only one in the army, and this time they will unite secretly to suppress Cheng Wanli, the prefect of Dongping Prefecture who belongs to Tong Guan's camp , and also supported his cronies in the army.

It seems that in order to break the collusion between Prime Minister Wang Fu, Taiwei Gao Qiu and others, it is necessary to find a strong ally for Tong Taiwei in the court to help him suppress Prime Minister Wang Fu, Taiwei Gao Qiu and others, so that This Cheng Wanli can do whatever he wants on the East and West Roads of Beijing.

Ximen Qing didn't remember too many important ministers in Huizong Dynasty of Song Dynasty, but without having to think hard, a name came to Ximen Qing's mind - the former Prime Minister Cai Jing, who else in the court is more powerful than him?To suppress the ministers who oppose Tong Guan, Cai Jing, who has been known as a traitor in history, is the most suitable candidate!

A few days ago, Cai Jing expressed some opposition because Song Huizong needed too much money and food to build Genyue and prepare to conquer Liao, and was worried that the court's financial revenue would be overwhelmed.

However, Ximenqing knew that the prime minister Cai Jing was the most economical person in the late Northern Song Dynasty. Later, Song Huizong, who was struggling financially, would use Cai Jing again as an old minister to support himself.

And that Cai Jing's influence in the court is intricate, and he is also a person who is unwilling to die in Linquan.

If Tong Guan, the Taiwei of Jianyan at this time, let him form an alliance with Cai Jing, make more good words for Cai Jing in front of Emperor Huizong of Song Dynasty, and help Cai Jing regain his prime minister, then all the constraints Cheng Wanli is facing now can be easily solved.

What's more, as long as Taiwei Tongguan and that Cai Jing show signs of joining forces, the current situation can be reversed without Cai Jing really reappearing.

One reason is that after Prime Minister Wang Fu, Taiwei Gao Qiu and others learned that Tong Guan intended to join forces with Cai Jing, in order to prevent Tong Guan from forming an alliance with Cai Jing, they would most likely seek political peace with Taiwei Tongguan and make some Give in and be less aggressive and push back.

Secondly, although Cai Jing has retired, his sons and sons-in-law hold many key positions in the court!

Leaving aside, the stay-at-home of the Daming Mansion in Beijing, Hebei is Cai Jing's good son-in-law, Liang Zhongshu!The military strength of Beijing Daming Mansion is considered the strongest among the prefectures in Hebei. Under Liang Zhongshu's command are "Big Sword" Wen Da and "Heavenly King" Li Cheng, two extremely brave generals, as well as warriors like "Pioneer" Suo Chao. As far as Cheng Wanli of the reinforcements is concerned, he is a force that cannot be ignored.

As long as Tong Guan and Cai Jing join forces, Liang Zhongshu from the Beijing Daming Mansion can be invited to send troops to support Cheng Wanli!

Chapter 556 The House Convinces People with Virtue

Ximenqing secretly thought that this time, he happened to use the hands of Cheng Wanli and Tong Guan to send the generals Li Cheng, Wen Da and Suo Chao from Beijing's Daming Mansion to Dongping Mansion, make friends with them, and leave a place for them to subdue these fierce generals in the future. opportunity.

Having made up his mind, Ximenqing leaned into Cheng Wanli's ear, and offered him the matter of asking Taiwei Tong to join forces with Cai Jing to help Cai Jing regain his prime minister, and to borrow troops from Liang Zhongshu, a famous mansion in Beijing.

Ximenqing also told Cheng Wanli that although Gao Lian, the governor of Gaotang Prefecture, was the brother of Taiwei Gaoqiu, he could not be expected to send a single soldier this time, but as far as he knew, there was a connection between Hebei Road, Jingdong Road and Liangshanbo robbers. There are many state capitals for the festival.As long as Cheng Wanli asks Taiwei Tongguan to obtain a decree from the court, ordering the officers and soldiers of all states in Hebei and Shandong to send troops to participate in the battle against the bandits in Liangshanpo, he can invite some friends to send troops to help Cheng Wanli win the first prize .

In order to help the prefect Cheng Wanli solve the plight of lack of money to build warships, Ximenqing promised him that he can first lend a sum of money to the Dongping government for shipbuilding. After the capture of Liangshanbo, the prefect Cheng Wanli can use the captured thieves It will not be too late to return the money and food to Ximenqing after the money and food from the states have been transported to Dongping Mansion.

Ximenqing's proposal helped the magistrate Cheng Wanli solve the urgent need of lack of money and food. Hearing this, Cheng Wanli was so happy that he could hardly close his mouth from ear to ear.

Ximenqing also told the magistrate Cheng Wanli that he has talents who are good at water warfare, and he can assist the officers and soldiers to fight in Liangshanbo and defeat the water army of Liangshanbo thieves.

"The virtuous brother Ximen is really Zhang Liang alive! With the virtuous brother here, why should you worry about it? If the big event comes true, the foolish brother will not forget the merits of the virtuous brother!" Cheng Wanli felt relieved when he heard Ximen Qing's words. cheerful.He took Ximen Qing's hands, unable to hide his gratitude to Ximen Qing.

"The magistrate is diligent in government and loves the people. He wants to eliminate the great harm of the Liangshan Po bandits for the people of Dongping Prefecture. As a person under the rule of Dongping Prefecture, how can he not be convinced by the magistrate and do his best for the magistrate?" Ximen Qing lost no time in flattering and fooling Cheng Wanli.

Cheng Wanli, the magistrate of Dongping Prefecture, was inspired by Ximenqing. After Mao Sai suddenly understood, he no longer hesitated, and immediately wrote a secret letter in handwriting in the magistrate's office, presenting the plan of joining hands with Cai Jing to check and balance other important officials in the court. Send it to Taiwei Tongguan in Bianliang City, Tokyo.

In the magistrate's office of Yanggu County, Cheng Wanli chatted with Ximen Qing and the magistrate of Yanggu County in a good mood for a long time, and at the invitation of Ximen Qing, they went to the Shiziqiao Restaurant together. Had a drink.

After he was full of food and wine, he promised Ximen Qing and the magistrate of Yanggu County a lot of benefits through his drunkenness, Cheng Wanli said goodbye to Ximen Qing and the magistrate of Yanggu County, and returned drunk to the mansion with the support of his subordinates.

Back in the inner room, after seeing his wife, Cheng Wanli was very proud of himself, and he boasted to his wife endlessly, saying how he convinced others with virtue, so that the most powerful Ximenqing family in Dongping Mansion would work for him willingly .After successfully suppressing the thieves this time, it is no problem to get promoted and make a fortune, and he will definitely have a great future in the future.

When Cheng Wanli was enjoying himself, he saw that his wife's expression was different, and he hesitated to speak several times.When Cheng Wanli once again bragged that he was deeply loved by the people and convinced Ximen Qing with his virtues, his wife finally couldn't help but beat Cheng Wanli's back with her fist and scolded with a smile: "Bah! Good old man!" Don't be ashamed, I don't know anything about the family, and I'm still complacent here."

"Why is this lady like this? Did your husband say something wrong?" Cheng Wanli was baffled by his wife's fist.

"Hmph! Cheng Wanli, you old bastard can't put down bandits by yourself, and you want my daughter to find a good son-in-law for you to help you. Tell me, are you ashamed?" Cheng Wanli's wife pretended to be angry asked him.

"My lady is so confused for my husband! When did Mo Mei marry someone? Where did you find a good son-in-law for your husband? Hmm! Could it be... Could it be that Mrs. is referring to that, that Simon..." Cheng Wanli suddenly came to his senses, dumbfounded looking at his wife.

"You old idiot, don't you feel surprised that you didn't see your daughter come out to greet you when you came back today?" Cheng Wanli's wife approached his ear and whispered to him that today my good daughter went out to ride a horse with Ximen Qing After appreciating the spring, I found out the abnormal state when I returned to the mansion.After careful cross-examination, the daughter had already confessed to herself that she had done a good deed with the official Ximen Qing and cooked the raw rice.

After hearing this, Cheng Wanli was stunned, his heart was in a mess, and he didn't say anything for a long time.

He thought it was because of his high moral character and outstanding official reputation, Ximen Qing, the local tycoon, was willing to be driven by him.Unexpectedly, Ximen Qing came to help because he and his daughter got on good terms.

That guy Ximen Qing only bullied the daughter of the manor in the morning, and spent half a day with the manor this afternoon, yet his face remained unchanged, and he didn't show any flaws!What a treacherous and cunning person!I thought I picked up a big deal today, and came back to show off in front of my wife, but I never expected that I would lose a good daughter instead!I'm so angry!

Cheng Wanli, the magistrate, felt ashamed and angry for a moment. If he had grown up in the era before Ximen Qing crossed over, he would have blurted out "I have a sentence, mmp, I don't know if I should say it or not"!

"Miss, have you asked your daughter yet? But is that little thief using force?" Cheng Wanli was in a state of confusion, not noticing that his wife had said that Ximen Qing was a good son-in-law, so he asked resentfully.

"Hey~ Girls are not allowed to stay! You old bastard gave birth to a daughter who can make decisions. She has long been interested in that official Ximen Qing, and she didn't see the right time to make it with the official Ximen Qing. Husband and wife? But in my opinion, my daughter also has a good eye. Look at this house, it is much more magnificent than my house. Look at the gold and silver accessories on my head and body. This handicraft can only be found in Bianliang City, Tokyo That's right! Look at how generous that Ximenqing official is, he is worthy of being a wealthy man from Dongping Mansion. Let me tell you, my daughter will enjoy the blessing after marrying." Cheng Wanli's wife said to him.

Mr. Ximen Qing's daily expenses are not in vain. Mrs. Cheng Wanli has been impressed by his wealth and magnanimity. She wishes her daughter could get married sooner!

After hearing what his wife said, Cheng Wanli thought about it carefully, and felt that what his wife said was somewhat reasonable.

That official Ximen Qing is young and handsome, rich in money and great talent, isn't he the right candidate for a good son-in-law?When I came to Yanggu County this time, didn't I originally try to persuade my wife and daughter to marry their daughter to Ximen Qing in exchange for his support for me?

I only blame myself for being confused, and completely forgot about that.Now it seems that the daughter and Ximen's celebration is a matter of course, and it can save a bit of face for herself than if she proposes to marry her.

My good daughter, this is unintentionally helping her father out of an embarrassing situation!

Chapter 557 A Cloud-Piercing Arrow

For his own future, Cheng Wanli, the prefect of Dongping Prefecture, is also a man who can bend and stretch.Yesterday he was still calling Ximen Qing a virtuous younger brother, but today when he invited Ximen Qing to meet him at his mansion in Yanggu County, he was already calling Ximen Qing a "virtuous son-in-law" affectionately.

Ximen Qing's face is also extremely thick, and after such a huge identity change, he didn't even blush in front of the future old father-in-law.

When Ximen Qing asked Cheng Wanli to invite him here early in the morning, and whether there was any military situation to discuss, the magistrate Cheng Wanli did not mention the matter of suppressing the bandits, but chatted with Ximen Qing about the family affairs and discussed the relationship between Ximen Qing and Cheng Momei. The matter of marriage.