Astral Apostle

   Chapter 221 Re-discussion on recruiting

  As the winter approaches, the storm in Huyang gradually subsides.

   As everyone knows, Chen Feng has established a firm foothold in Huyang, and is fighting against the other two Jiao. It is only a truce in winter, and neither of them has acted for the time being.

  Because when Chen Feng took Fan Zong's foundation, it was close to winter, the weather was cold and the water was freezing, so the other two Jiao were not good at using swords and soldiers.

  The green forest turmoil has temporarily subsided, but in the rivers and lakes, there is a rumor spreading like wildfire.

   According to legend, the Eight Great Sects in the World will hold a martial arts conference in Yunxia Mountain, Huyang, next spring.

The news of    came out, and all the rivers and lakes were shocked.

  The eight sects have been famous for many years and have high prestige. They are all giants of the rivers and lakes. Before this, they have never united with great fanfare, just to deal with one person.

   In this way, doesn't it mean that most of the rivers and lakes must be enemies with Chen Feng?

   This is a big scene!

   For a time, people from all corners of the world were excited and came to Huyang one after another, all wanting to join in the fun and do not want to miss such martial arts events.

   On the other side, with the prefects of Huyang prefectures playing, the turbulent situation here also spread to the center of the imperial court.

  …

  The capital, the imperial palace, and the Purple Palace.

  The emperor has not returned, and now he is the prince Wang Jing supervising the country.

   Except for the appointment of officials, the transfer of troops and horses, and the pilgrimage of foreign countries, which need to be brought in, the rest of the executive affairs are handled by the prince.

   On this day, he routinely went to court and talked about affairs as usual, and soon he talked about banditry.

   "The bandits in Yanbei and Taidong have been in trouble for many years. Before the father emperor went to the south for the autumn tour, he entrusted the minister of peace to Qin. I wonder how the entry is now?"

  Wang Jing looked at Qin Song, his right-hand counterpart, with a calm tone.

   He is about twenty-three or four years old, with a dignified appearance and an extraordinary bearing. The so-called "living in the air, nourishing the body", and his body is overwhelming and extravagant, and he is obviously used to being pampered.

Qin Song came out of the crowd and said: "Live up to the high expectations of the Holy High, the old minister has sent people to meet and talk with the Green Forest Longtou Tianwang Village in the north. Although this group of people is living in the grass, they all have the heart to be loyal to the monarch and serve the country. Forgive the crime, they are willing to serve the imperial court, send troops to suppress the bandits, and pacify the bandits in Yanbei and Taidong. All matters have been discussed properly, just wait for the sage to return to Beijing to issue an decree."

   "Qin Xiangshi is the pillar of the country, so you have to work." Wang Jing nodded with a smile.

   "Your Highness is wrong, the old minister is just doing his best, and he is ashamed."

   Qin Song bowed his hands and responded politely.

   "Naturally, it should be done. If the bandits in the northern region are eliminated, you should remember Qin Xiangtou's merit."

  Wang Jing nodded.

At this time, an official came out and said: "I have something to report. Today, most of the bandits in the world are in Yanbei and Taidong. However, recently, the prefects of Huyang prefectures have reported that Huyang bandits are also in trouble. The thief Chen Feng, who had disturbed the people in Jiangchun, fled to the boundary of Huyang, and gathered in the mountains and forests, but in just one or two months, he had tens of thousands of people.

  Wang Jing heard the words and pondered:

   "When the imperial court is mobilized, it is necessary to invite the father and the emperor. I have no right to issue an decree. However, the father has always implemented the strategy of recruiting security, and is unwilling to use the sword and soldiers. Why not try to recruit Chen Feng?"

   "Your Highness absolutely must!"

   Hundreds of civil and military officials made a statement to stop them, and the crowd was excited, and it was rare to have a unified opinion.

   Qin Song cleared his throat and said solemnly:

   "This Chen Feng is a disaster for the people. He arbitrarily killed dozens of court officials. The crime is extremely heinous. According to the law, it cannot be pardoned. Otherwise, the court will lose face!"

  The privy envoy Pang Hong came out of the crowd, and said loudly: "Yes! These thieves and thieves must be punished by the canonical punishment, so as not to fall into the majesty of the court, according to the opinion of the ministers, they should immediately order troops and horses, and go on an expedition to destroy this thief."

   "Privacy Pang, don't be in a hurry, this matter of deploying troops must be called to Xing Xing, and it is up to me to decide."

  Wang Jing quickly spoke out to comfort him.

   Then, he looked around the crowd and pondered:

   "Everyone's meaning, I already understand, this Chen Feng cannot be recruited and must be destroyed. It's just that the imperial troops and horses should not be moved without authorization. Maybe the Tianwangzhai who has been recruited can go to deal with this person?"

  Qin Song thought for a while, then shook his head and said, "The Northland is far from Huyang, and the fires in the near and far cannot be dissolved. Moreover, the Tianwangzhai is the first to deal with the bandits in the Northland, and it is difficult to get out for the time being. The old minister has a plan."

"Speaking."

Qin Song said with a smile: "This plan is quite simple, there are many pirates in Huyang, besides Chen Feng, there are two other big pirates, each with tens of thousands of horses under his command, it is better to recruit these two people, let them deal with Chen Feng, and at the same time The states of Huyang can send troops together to attack him at their own discretion, annihilating this person in one fell swoop. Compared with the imperial court's single-handedly suppressing the bandits, this method can save a lot of expenses, which is exactly the meaning of the sage to save money."

  Wang Jing thought about it and thought it was good, then nodded:

   "Then do this first, and wait until I go to the father and the emperor. If the father has an order, I will act according to the order."

   Seeing this, Pang Hong's face was not very good-looking, he glared at Qin Song, and felt a deep hatred in his heart, so he had no choice but to return to the squad.

   Only sending troops can get military merit and oil and water, but Qin Song's holy family is long, always scratching the emperor's itch, and preventing him from sending troops again and again.

  The two have different political views and different interests, and they have never dealt with each other.

   Seeing thieves being recruited many times, Pang Hong felt distressed... In his eyes, these thieves were all worthless money, and once they were recruited, he lost the chance to make a lot of money.

   At this moment, Pang Hong was secretly annoyed and couldn't help but pray in his heart:

   "This Chen Feng shouldn't be killed so easily, it's better to make it bigger and bigger and become a big problem for the court, so that I can use it..."

  …

   Huyang, Cangshui Village.

  Many leaders gathered in the hall. The village owner, Tan Peng, sat in the main seat, resting his cheeks in his hands, looking at the people who came to visit in front of him.

   "Are you sending a message on behalf of the imperial court?"

  Tan Peng squinted his mouth, his tone inexplicable.

  He is one of the Three Dragons of Huyang, nicknamed the "Bronze Head Dragon King".

   "I have seen Tanzhai Master, and he is the secret guard of the Xunwu Division, and he has a waist card to prove it."

   The person who came to visit spoke, took out a token, and showed it to everyone.

   This person is dressed up in a strong suit and looks like a Jianghu person, but he is actually an official.

  Xunwusi is a special organization with a low rank. It is responsible for supervising the rivers and lakes for the imperial court. It mainly acts as an intelligence officer. On weekdays, it pretends to be a Jianghu guest, and is generally responsible for secretly contacting certain Jianghu and green forest heroes for the court to pass news.

  Tan Peng glanced at the commander of the military patrol and asked casually: "I am the court's criminal, I don't know why you came to the door?"

   "I don't know if Tanzhai Master is willing to serve the imperial court? The imperial court intends to recruit security awards, pardon crimes, and wait for an innocent person."

   This guard of patrolling martial arts has been wandering around the world all the year round. Knowing that the people of Green Forest are impatient, he didn't beat around the bush, and just said his intentions directly.

   "The court wants to recruit me?" Tan Peng rubbed his bald head and sneered: "There must be conditions!"

   "Yes, the court needs you to pacify Chen Feng's group. If you agree, you can call for peace."

"Hmph, then Chen Feng is so difficult to deal with, the court wants me to give up my life because of a mere recruiting name, why not? Come up with some practical benefits, otherwise we won't talk. Anyway, I'm squatting here in Yueshan Lake, you can't take me. I don't need to look at your court's face."

  Tan Peng hummed.

   The Secret Guard of the Military Division said solemnly:

"This Chen Feng has always been domineering and settled in Huyang on his own. The rapid rise of the world is rare, and it is a big threat to Tan Zhaizhu. If you are recruited, the imperial court will join hands with you to destroy this person and save the Zhaizhu from this heart disease. In addition, Tan Zhaizhu and all the brothers in the Zhaizhong can be appointed by the imperial court. If nothing else, the Zhaizhu can control the army and horses, and he is in charge of the soldiers of several states in Huyang."

   The faces of the leaders changed, and many people moved.

  Tan Peng is noncommittal: "I'm so happy, why do I need to be appointed by the court, and I'll see the faces of those dog officials in the future? But this Chen Feng is indeed a threat, and I don't mind getting rid of him."

   "Then I don't know what the Tanzhai Master asks?"

Tan Peng said carelessly: "Zhao'an, I'm not interested, some official titles just want to send me away, I want to be beautiful! If I want silver, armour, and food, just treat us as a business. Don't even think about taking it in your court. We are swordsmen, only when I see you sending troops to suppress Chen Feng, will I follow up and send troops."

   "This... I can't call the shots."

   "I know you can't be the master, go back and ask your master. Anyway, I have these conditions. If you agree, let's talk about it, or you will get out."

  Tan Peng patted his bald head with a wicked smile.

   Xunwu Division's secret guard's face was uncertain, and he folded his fists and retired.

   Seeing that the person was gone, Tan Pengcai snorted coldly and said:

   "Zhaoan Zhaoan, recruit a bird's safety, when Lao Tzu dominates Huyang Green Forest, the first one will attack your state capital and occupy the mountain as the king!"

  The leaders exchanged glances, their eyes were subtle.

   At the same time, a similar scene was also staged in another Jiao's cottage.

   However, the final result is not the same.

  …

  The sun rises and the moon sets, and winter goes to spring.

  Xinghe twelve years, the beginning of spring.

  After a winter of rectification, Zhou Jing's team has stabilized a lot, and he is regarded as the new boss.

   He also did not stingy with all kinds of martial arts secrets, and set no thresholds. From the leader to the minions, he practiced whenever he wanted, which made his position in the cottage a lot more stable.

   This behavior also caused a chain effect... The poor people in the surrounding villages and counties learned that the cottage taught martial arts for free.

   At the same time, because of his reputation, there are many famous green forest masters who came to defect. Now his leaders have more faces, but the real talents are still limited.

   On the other hand, because of the rumors of the martial arts conference, Huyang land is now full of people from all over the world, especially the county town near Yunxia Mountain, and the inn is full of people.

  As the battle day on March 18th drew nearer, the wind was surging on the rivers and lakes, and the atmosphere became more and more restless.

   Teams from various major factions also arrived at Yunxia Mountain after a long journey.

   (end of this chapter)