Ming Zuo

Chapter 740 Straightforward Bandit

Zuo Menggeng had been resting at home for three days before meeting Wang Weiran.

This is downright neglect.

But Wang Weiran had no choice.

Who told him to ask others?

Came to Zuo Mansion again, this time entered the door smoothly.

But when he entered the inner courtyard, he felt something different.

"I'm sorry, Prince Wang, we will treat your servant well."

The imperial guard stepped forward and separated Wang Weiran from the servant.

Wang Weiran forcibly suppressed the anger in his heart.

"This is my personal servant."

The guard shook his head.

"The commander's safety is above all else, please don't make things difficult for us."

Seeing the other party's resolute attitude, Wang Weiran was extremely helpless, so he had to let the servants rest outside.

Even so, the follow-up is still very cumbersome.

Wang Weiran followed the guards inside and was stopped again.

"My lord, please cooperate with our work."

As he said that, two guards came up and touched his body from top to bottom without sparing any corner.

Wang Weiran finally couldn't bear it anymore.

"What are you doing?"

The guard had a cold face.

"For the safety of the Commander-in-Chief, this is a necessary step."

Wang Weiran only felt the absurdity.

At the beginning, he and Zuo Menggeng had dinner at the same table, but when did it become so difficult to meet each other?

However, there were so many imperial guards, and he couldn't resist, so he had no choice but to swallow this humiliation.

He originally thought that this was Zuo Menggeng's blow to him.

But when he really entered it, he suddenly realized that the guards here were far more severe than he had imagined.

One post at three steps, one sentry at five steps, all the imperial guards are shrewd, capable, heroic and sturdy.

All the way to the auditorium, he didn't know how many guards he saw.

Although he has never kowtowed to the emperor, there are many officials in his family, and he has heard many elders talk about the situation in the palace.

I'm afraid it's not as good as it is here.

The personal experience along the way had a real impact on Wang Weiran.

When he saw Zuo Menggeng, his mentality couldn't help but shorten out of thin air.

"Brother Wang, forgive me, the people below are like soldiers, and now the little brother is not free."

What Zuo Menggeng said was very common, but Wang Weiran felt jealous.

He wanted to have such a security condition, but unfortunately he couldn't do it.

"Brother Zuo...the Commander-in-Chief's great career can be expected now, and he has a lot of entanglements in his body, so don't be careless."

Wang Weiran sat in a well-behaved manner, but understood Zuo Menggeng's current appearance.

This peer is no longer comparable to him.

"I have been worried about Brother Wang's safety since I heard that the Northwest rebels are raging in Shanxi. Now that Brother Wang is safe and sound, I feel relieved."

Speaking of the Northwest rebels rampaging in Shanxi, Wang Weiran felt that this was an opportunity.

"These rebels in the Northwest are cruel and tyrannical, killing innocent people indiscriminately. Wherever they go, corpses are strewn across the fields. My younger brother also escaped death, and my royal family's property was completely destroyed. After learning from the pain, I asked the commander for help."

Wang Weiran put on a pitiful face.

"In today's troubled times, if you want to keep your family property and your life, how can you not have a sharp weapon in your hand? My younger brother has long heard that Shandong's weapons are unparalleled in the world, and I ask the commander to look at you and me for the sake of friendship."

Zuo Menggeng laughed.

"It's easy to talk, what is the relationship between us, how can I stand by and watch?"

He told Fu Yijian: "Go and get the weapon, let Brother Wang have a look."

Fu Yijian left and returned, bringing back a musket.

Zuo Menggeng handed it over to Wang Weiran himself.

"Brother Wang, please take a look, with this sharp weapon, you can protect the Wang family as solid as gold."

Wang Weiran eagerly took the musket, only glanced at it, and couldn't help being surprised.

"Commander, this blunderbuss seems to be slightly different from that used by your army. I have long admired the advantages of your army's weapons, so please help me."

What Zuo Menggeng showed Wang Weiran was of course a flintlock.

But Wang Weiran obviously did his homework before coming, what he was looking for was a cap gun.

Seeing that he finally said what was in his heart, Fu Yijian, who was by the side, couldn't help but want to see how Zuo Menggeng should deal with it.

Anyway, many senior officials in Shandong can only choose to avoid talking about it, and they don't know what trick Zuo Menggeng has.

However, Zuo Menggeng's response made Fu Yijian dumbfounded.

"Hehe, Brother Wang, forgive me. Our army's muskets are for special use and cannot be passed on to outsiders. Even this gun is enough for Brother Wang to protect the family property."

Fu Yijian and Wang Weiran had the same thought.

Could this commander-in-chief be so straightforward in his refusal?

Wang Weiran's anger came up again.

"Commander, you and I are dear friends, why do you treat my younger brother as an outsider?"

These words are quite unclear, and Wang Weiran is about to turn his face.

Zuo Menggeng was very indifferent.

"Brother Wang is not a member of my new army. Naturally, I cannot tell the secrets of my new army. If you think that Brother Wang comes from a family, you should know that the secret of the military plan must not be revealed, otherwise the consequences will be unpredictable."

You say I treat you as an outsider...

That's right, I just regarded you as an outsider.

Wang Weiran only felt an evil fire burning from the soles of his feet to his forehead, making himself seem like a ridiculous clown.

It was the first time he met someone who spoke so bluntly.

But Zuo Menggeng's expression that should be expected made people feel that he was right.

Wang Weiran was so arrogant, how could he just admit defeat?

He took out his trump card.

"The little brother came here this time, wanting to be anxious about the commander's urgency, and went through untold hardships to raise two thousand war horses..."

Before he could finish speaking, Zuo Menggeng stopped the conversation.

"Those horses are good, I have already accepted them with a smile. Thank you, Brother Wang, for your kindness."

Wang Weiran was dumbfounded.

"No... I haven't..."

The words were interrupted by Zuo Menggeng again.

"Those war horses have now been sent to the army, and everyone is quite happy. It is Zuo's blessing to have a friend like Brother Wang."

Wang Weiran was struck by lightning.

He originally planned to use these war horses as bargaining chips to negotiate with Zuo Menggeng.

But I didn't expect Zuo Menggeng to snatch the horse directly just like the bandits.

He really wanted to explode completely, pointing at Zuo Menggeng's nose and cursing vigorously.

But looking at the guards around him, I'm afraid that as long as he does this, he will be cut to pieces immediately.

He was wrong.

He thought Zuo Menggeng too well.

He thought the man in front of him was reasonable.

Little did he know that the person in front of him was a bandit, even more hateful than those rogues in the northwest.

Opposite Wang Weiran, Zuo Menggeng was drinking tea honestly, not to mention how beautiful he was.

This Wang Weiran is also a fool, he brought two thousand horses to his territory, and wanted to negotiate with him.

Isn't that the old hen giving New Year greetings to the weasel--send it to the door by herself.

Anyway, two thousand war horses fell into his pocket, and the construction of cavalry has taken a big step forward. This is a real benefit.

As for Wang Weiran's request...

"Brother Wang, I appreciate your kindness, so I will not treat you badly. I specially prepared [-] of these muskets for you, as well as the matching ammunition. With such a sharp weapon in hand, the northwestern bandits will have another chance." There are too many people, but the Wang family can't help it."

He added another sentence.

"Others voted me peaches and plums, and I rewarded them with Qiongyao. It's kind and heartfelt, and please accept it with a smile, Brother Wang."

Wang Weiran didn't want to laugh, but just wanted to vomit blood.

(End of this chapter)