Chapter 120 Litou Cottage

There was a crackling sound of the board under the hall, mixed with Lu Ke's wailing. After thirty boards, the servatives dragged the dying Lu Ke to the court, and everyone in the hall only saw that Lu Ke's buttocks had been soaked with blood. Wang Shouren asked, "Lu Ke, do you know the crime?"

Lu Ke said, "I don't know the end."

Wang Shouren said, "Since your obedience, you have been proud of your achievements and condoned your subordinates to harm the people; this is the first crime; I don't want more soldiers and people to bleed, so I sincerely appease Litou Chi Zhongrong. However, you came out to stir up the situation at this time, so that Chi Zhongrong hesitated again and refused to surrender. Don't you know that after Chi Zhongrong surrenders, there will be no more bandits in southern Jiangxi? You don't want to see Chi Zhongrong return and become an officer like you. You must get rid of it quickly.

Lu Ke said angrily, "Your Excellency, if Chi Zhongrong sincerely submits, please call him to Ganzhou and face him in court. If..."

Wang Shouren said, "Do you suspect that Chi Zhongrong dares not come to Ganzhou? ...Well, it won't take long for me to call Chi Zhongrong to Ganzhou, and then you will face each other in court. However, you can't go back to Longchuan now. Let's be wronged here for a few days. He turned around and said, "Take Lu Ke to prison. Disarm the subordinates he brought and take care of them together!"

"Yes!" The servants below answered loudly, and then dragged Lu Ke up and walked out. When he walked to the courtyard, he saw Chi Zhong'an walking into the government with two attendants. He was surprised to see this. When Lu Ke was escorted out of the door, some of the people who went out of the lobby wink at Chi Zhong'an, and an imperceptible smile appeared on the corners of Chi Zhong'an's mouth. ......

That night; Ganzhou City Prison.

Gao Rui, dressed as the head of the ward, came to the prison, raised a token and said to the prison leader, "At the order of the governor, come to check the situation of the prisoner Lu Ke. What's wrong with him?"

The head of the cell said respectfully, "There are no other situations, just lying there and cursing. He said that he was blind and voted for Governor Wang by mistake.

Gao Rui said, "Open the prison door and let me see. No one can get close to it."

"Yes." The prisoner nodded and said yes.

Gao Rui entered Guan Luke's cell. Lu Ke still lay there moaning in pain. Gao Rui said, "Lu Ke, look up and see who is coming?"

Lu Ke looked up and was very surprised to see his friend Gao Rui dressed as the head of the government service. Just as he was about to say something, Gao Rui raised his fingers and made a boo, and Lu Ke immediately kept silent. Gao Rui walked to Lu Ke and stretched out his left hand. He saw the word "using tricks" written on it, and then stretched out his right hand with the word "forbearance" written on it. Lu Ke understood all at once, took a breath, and then shouted "Ouch, ouch" in pain.

When Gao Rui saw that Lu Ke understood the story, he said in an official tone, "Leader Lu, don't do this. Should you eat or drink? Wang Dudu is just angry, because you have broken his security plan, and he will let you out soon.

Lu Ke hummed and said, "Wang Shouren, you listen to one side of the words, what the fuck are you? If you have the ability to ask Chi Zhongrong to come here, he will come back sincerely, ouch!"

The head of the cell stood outside the prison door and wanted to laugh. Gao Rui came out and said, "The governor has an order to neglect Lu Ke. After all, he is still a righteous general now. What's wrong? Let's talk about it after the formal conviction!"

The prisoner said respectfully, "Yes, yes. He will find someone to treat his injury tomorrow.

A few days later; the charity hall of Litoushanzhai.

Chi Zhongrong and his generals laughed together. Chi Zhongrong said proudly, "Wang Shouren was easily played by me. He really believed us, so let's take a good rest for a few days. When the time comes, we will raise a big flag, and then it will be up to him. Hahaha..."

The bandit leader Chen Huoqi said, "This is also because the eldest brother is strong. Wang Shouren is eager to see peace, so he simply called for peace. As an official, as long as you keep peace in front of your eyes and report to the peak that you are safe and sound, you can get the salary.

Chi Zhong'an said, "Brother, I have sent people to find out in Ganzhou City. Lu Ke is indeed imprisoned in the prison camp, and all his attendants have also been detained. In addition, the officers and soldiers of Nan'an Prefecture, Tingzhou Prefecture, and Ji'an Prefecture have all been evacuated. There are only the original garrison in Ganzhou City, with no more than 2,000 people, which is only enough to defend the city. It seems that Wang Shouren really wants to comfort us. We should give him this face.

Chi Zhongrong nodded and said, "Let's follow the original plan. If the government is fine, we will have nothing to do; if the government has nothing to do, let's act according to the opportunity. As long as you keep the team, you can deal with everything else first.

At this time, a sentry came to report, "Your Majesty, there are dozens of people coming down from the mountain. The leader is Lei Ji, who said he is a middle officer of Wang Shouren. Now I am ordered to reward Litou Shanzhai to celebrate the New Year.

The bandit leader Chen Huoqi asked, "Do you follow the brigade?"

The sentry officer on duty said, "I have had a small reconnaissance, but I really didn't."

Gao Feijia, the bandit leader, said with slight disdain, "Brother Hali, you are too careful. How can there be a sneak attack in broad daylight? They are indeed here to reward us."

Chi Zhongrong said, "Order! Everyone else remains on alert. All the leaders here, come with me!"

A group of bandits went out of the village gate and saw Lei Ji and Long Guang leading a group of government officials and people, blowing gongs, drums and other musical instruments, driving ox carts and carriages with many goods. Lei Ji greeted Chi Zhong'an from afar: "Oh, the second boss, why did it take a long time to open the gate? This is not a hospitality gift."

Long Guang said, "The second boss, we have met at least five or six times, and we are old friends. Why can't you trust us?"

Chi Zhong'an quickly apologized: "I'm sorry, my lord, I've kept you waiting for a long time. My eldest brother has some personal affairs to deal with, so he came out late.

Lei Ji seriously took out his official document and read it--

"Licou Chi Zhongrong and all the leaders of Guiyi listened to the announcement:

You are sincere and good, and you are loyal to the court. At the end of the year, the governor Zhier and others lacked the use in the remote cottage. They specially hit the officers Lei Ji, counselor Longguang, rewarded ten fat cows, 500 catties of pork, 500 catties of mutton, 100 jars of aging, 20 pieces of cloth and silk, plus 1,000 yuan. Wang Er and others will continue to be loyal to the court in the future and always be the people of Shunyi. Governor Wang Yu."

Chi Zhongrong and others were overjoyed when they heard this and quickly welcomed Lei Ji, Long Guang and others into the village gate. When we arrived at the Juyi Hall, everyone sat down and greeted each other, which was quite lively for a while. Long Guang suddenly said, "Pause, I still have a gift that hasn't been taken out."

Chi Zhongrong and other bandits were surprised for a moment and didn't know what happened. Longguang stood up and took out a large paper with exquisite texture from the package. Longguang unfolded the large paper and said, "On the order of the governor, we specially promulgate the new imperial calendar for the coming year to show that the court will not forget the remote and naturalized people."

Chi Zhongrong didn't expect such a gift, and he was even more happy. Chen Huozhen, the head of the bandit, sighed and said, "Alas, there is no sun and moon in the mountains, and I don't know the end of the year. Once, the Feijia brothers and I quarreled on the first day of the first lunar month. They almost moved a knife and didn't say anything for three days. Now it's ridiculous to think about it.

Gao Feijia said, "Well, with the new imperial calendar, we don't have to fight for these trivial things today."

Chi Zhong'an said, "It seems that Governor Wang is really considerate to us. Let's obey the court. This is the right way. Hahahaha!"

Chi Zhongrong said, "Come on, kill pigs and sheep, set up a banquet, and entertain Lei Zhongjun and Mr. Long."

......

At night, Lei Ji and Long Guang's faces turned red and were sent back to the Juyi Hall by the stars of the bandits. Chi Zhongrong has been sitting beside him out of courtesy. Long Guang was drunk and said to Chi Zhongrong, "Chi, Chi, Chi leader, let me tell you my own words. You have now won the seven-point trust of Governor Wang, and three points have to rely on you to take the initiative.

Chi Zhongrong said, "Why do you still have to rely on me to take the initiative?"

Long Guang said, "You, you, don't you know that Lu Ke is still in prison? In fact, Wang Dudu is still relatively dependent on him. Lu Ke handed a complaint to Wang Dudu all day long, asking to face you to face, saying that you were never really surrendering. In the past few days, Wang Dudu's intention has been moved by Lu Ke. Before coming, he said to me, 'If Chi Zhongrong can come to Ganzhou City to pay New Year's greetings to all the officials, it shows that he is dedicated to obeying the court. In this way, I can have an explanation to the Ministry of War and officials at all levels.' I said that it's impolite not to come and go. You'd better go to Ganzhou Prefecture to show your sincerity.

When Chi Zhongrong heard this, he said with some difficulty and said, "It's just... There are many brothers from all sides in the cottage. I'm not here. It's difficult for them to get along peacefully. I'm afraid that something will happen."

Hearing this, Lei Ji sprayed his mouth full of wine and said, "Are you afraid of being detained? I'll tell you the leader... I can stay as a hostage. When you come back, I'll go back. But...you have to prepare more jars of good wine for me, hahahaha..."

Long Guang said, "Don't listen to him drunken words. He and his tongue are short. You can take those brothers who usually love to make trouble with you and go to Ganzhou City together to see the world. Isn't that the best of both world?

Lei Ji rushed to say, "Who said I was drunk? Let me tell you why my governor is in a hurry to recruit you. Because Lord Wang Qiong, the minister of the Ministry of War, intended to recommend him as the right servant of the Ministry of War, he wanted to deal with the matter of southern Jiangxi earlier and return to Beijing to be a senior official, so he accommodated you again and again. Otherwise, according to the ability of Wang Dudu, how can you be a little sharp man who can't attack?

When Chi Zhongrong heard this, he seemed to understand a little and said, "Ah, yes, yes."

Long Guang said, "Chi leader, Lu Ke has been suing you. If you sincerely submit, go to Ganzhou, won't this expose his lies? If you don't go, the Green Forest people will laugh at your timidness. In the future, you will not have the front seat. Besides, in case the king's governor is really moved by Lu Ke, even if you obey the court, when will your confidant's trouble be eliminated?

Chi Zhongrong thought for a moment and said to Long Guang, "Mr. Long, I'm going. I just need to discuss with my brothers and arrange things in the cottage.

Lei Ji suddenly became excited and said, "Chi leader, after going to Ganzhou City, Governor Wang will definitely reward you again. At that time, don't forget my hard work of negotiating and leading you several times, and don't forget the benefits of my Lei..." .

Long Guang laughed and said, "This guy is eager for benefits. He got drunk first." After saying that, he also leaned against the chair and gasped and couldn't speak.

When Chi Zhongrong saw it and knew that these two were indeed drunk, he quickly said, "Help the two gentlemen to rest in the guest room." The men helped Lei and Long away. ......

There are only Chi Zhongrong's own cronies left in the Juyi Hall. Chen Huoqi asked, "Brother, are you really going to Ganzhou? Aren't you afraid of fraud?"

Chi Zhongrong said, "I didn't drink too much. There is a reason to go there. Lu Ke's group has been our sworn in the past for many years. He is locked up in Ganzhou City and accuses me three times a day. If I don't go there in person, Wang Shouren is always worried about us. In case we believe Lu Ke's slander, won't our plan to slow down this month be in vain? For the future of our brothers, I think it is necessary to go there.

Chi Zhong'an said, "I also think it's time to go. From a common sense, if you accept Zhao'an, you dare not go to see the governor. This Zhao'an is really not decent.

Gao Feijia said, "Today, both Lei and Long are drunk. I also believe that what they said is true after drinking. I think we have to go there."

Chen Huoqi said, "I'm afraid just in case..."

Chi Zhongrong suddenly said decisively, "If you want to stretch your legs, you must bend your knees first; no matter what tricks Wang Shouren plays in Ganzhou City, I will also go to see his reality in person. There is no need to discuss this matter. Living and Zhong'an, you two follow me to Ganzhou.

"Yes, big brother."

"Zhongning, you still urge the construction of Jiulianshan Village when you go back, and you are not allowed to work."

"Yes, big brother."

"Fly armor, you are responsible for guarding the cottage. Don't be careless."

"Brother, change someone to guard the stockade and let me also go to Ganzhou to play!"

"No, it's easy for you to cause trouble when you go out. Let the Hare follow me this time, and it's easy to have a discussion.

"Yes, big brother." Gao Feijia answered helplessly.