Water Margin: Lu Bu sits on Mount Liang

The waves rolled up fine white foam, hitting the side of the ship. The roar was heard from time to time in the water fort on the island, and the docked ships swayed slightly with the surge of the waves.

A bonfire was lit in the village, and a noisy sound that had not been heard for a long time was heard on the island. From time to time, people walked around, and when blown by the strong sea breeze, they "obediently" returned to their houses.

"Brother Dong, your sister-in-law has no complaints about coming here?"

Hua Rong took a sip of the warm wine and looked curiously at Dong Kai who walked in.

The Qi delegation returned alone. Without the Song people by their side, they naturally would not go back to Liaodong directly. They circled around on the sea and came to the water fort to take a look. Unexpectedly, Dong Kai and Wen Huanzhang were still here.

"I said I came to the sea to catch big fish." Dong Kai shrugged and walked in. He was not afraid of being laughed at and said bluntly: "When the time comes, you must leave enough money for me, otherwise that woman will skin me alive when I go back."

"Of course." Hua Rong clapped his hands and laughed, and asked, "Isn't Wen Huanzhang coming over?"

"Of course I won't come." Dong Kai curled his lips, went over to pick up the wine pot, and without pouring it into the cup, he took a big gulp directly from the spout of the pot: "You don't know, that guy was trying to be so dignified with me at the beginning, refusing to eat this and drink that, tsk - so annoying."

Chi Fang followed in with a smile and closed the door: "Fortunately, he can eat by himself now, so I don't have to do it anymore."

Over there, Hua Rong, Li Bao, Shan Jinglong, and Li Shanqing stood up and smiled at him kindly. Shan Jinglong waved his hand carelessly: "You water monkey finally showed up. Are you not going to work for the Chai family anymore?"

"The time has come, so I naturally don't need to serve you anymore." Chi Fang rubbed his hands and sighed, "But Mr. Chai is also very particular. He gave me a lot of money as a thank you gift and asked me to bring some gifts to the King of Qi."

He looked at Li Bao and said, "The people below have moved the things onto your ship."

"Please trouble Brother Chi." Li Bao said with a smile: "I have heard the king talk about the loyalty of Brother Chi. He often lamented that he could not stay with his brother because of his promise. Would you like to take this opportunity to go to Liaodong? This way, my navy can have another general."

Several people in the room looked at him. The water monkey pondered for a moment and scratched his head. "If it was a few years ago when the King of Qi had not started a rebellion, I, Old Chi, would have gone over to help him at all costs. Now that the King of Qi is rich, I rush over to take advantage of him. It feels a bit shameless. Besides, the King of Qi has no shortage of manpower. With my meager ability, I always feel like a bad guy doing big things."

"Brother, you are wrong." Hua Rong smiled gently: "It is true that the king has no shortage of men, but it is also true that he lacks loyal brothers who are willing to help sincerely. If you are willing to come, I will be very happy."

"That's right." Shan Jinglong also took the opportunity to persuade his old friend: "You water monkey, you think too much. No matter how insignificant your ability is, can it be better than mine? Just come and do your thing."

Hua Rong and Li Bao smiled, and could not help but scold: "You are such a shameless fellow who boasts about your meager abilities."

Shan Jinglong snorted, "Why do I need face? If I wanted face, I would have committed suicide in Huang County."

Several people burst into laughter. Chi Fang walked over to the table and sat down. "Then I will go to Liaodong to pay my respects to the King of Qi. If you don't think my ability is poor and I am not worthy of your attention," he patted his chest and said, "I will sell my life to your Highness."

"So good!"

Hua Rong, Li Bao and others were overjoyed and quickly poured wine to congratulate the water monkey for being willing to get along with them.

The wind was howling outside, and the people in the house heated up the brazier even more vigorously. After eating a few bites of food, Li Shanqing sighed, "It's a pity that the king didn't complete the task he gave me, otherwise the pressure on our food and grass would be much less. This is my fault."

"It's none of your business." Hua Rong sneered, "The king and his ministers of Song were indecisive. They said they wanted to form an alliance but eventually changed their minds. I will tell the king the truth about this matter and settle the score with them someday."

"You say it but it doesn't count, you don't say it but it counts, they ask for money more and more, but they may not do the job for you, isn't this the specialty of the gentlemen in the court now?" Dong Kai sneered: "I almost vomited when I saw these people's faces in Bianliang."

"It's a good thing we can't see it." Li Bao laughed: "Otherwise, wouldn't he be exiled immediately?"

Hua Rong couldn't help but say, "You have such a bad temper, how can you be exiled?"

Several people laughed, and then kept urging each other to drink. They ate, drank and chatted until late at night, and then dispersed.

For two days, the returning people left some fresh water, dried meat and pickles for the defenders, and left Chifang's flat-bottomed sand boats behind. Then the three sea eel boats raised their sails and headed towards Liaodong.

Dong Kai sent thirty escorts on a flat-bottomed sand boat back to Bianliang to find Zhu Fu and hide again.

...Laizhou, Laiyang County.

The weather was cold and there was a brazier burning in the house. Chen Xizhen was lying on the bed with a pale face, drowsy. The room was filled with a mixture of the smell of medicine and burning charcoal, and upon careful sniffing, there was also a fishy odor.

creak-

The door opened, and Chen Liqing's beautiful face appeared. She walked into the room with a steaming medicine, closed the door, walked gently to the bedside and put the medicine aside, then took out another set of medicine from her arms and put it down, reaching out and pushing him: "Dad, Dad, it's time to take the medicine."

The middle-aged man on the bed opened his eyes and glanced around the room a little out of focus before he fixed his gaze on her face and forced a smile: "My daughter has suffered a lot."

"What are you talking about, Dad? It's my daughter's job to do this." Chen Liqing said. Seeing him struggling to get up, she quickly reached out to support him: "Be careful with your wounds." She moved him to the bed with difficulty and made him half-lying against the headboard. She handed him the medicine: "Drink some medicine, it's for replenishing your blood. The medicine next to it is for external application..." She bit her lip: "Dad, you can only change it yourself."

Chen Xizhen took it and held it in front of his chest with one hand. An unpleasant smell rushed into his nose. The red medicine reflected his sad eyes. The man closed his eyes and nodded, said "hmm" softly, put the bowl to his mouth, opened his mouth and drank it.

"Dad..." Chen Liqing stretched out her hand and wanted to say something, but then retracted her hand with a sad look on her face.

"Hmm?" After swallowing a mouthful of medicine, the father felt as if there was something in his mouth. He put the medicine bowl on the bedside and pushed it with his tongue: "Spit, spit——" He stroked his tongue with his hand and pinched a few black hairs in his hand: "What is this?"

"Dad..." Chen Liqing lowered her head and said softly, "That's your beard."

Chen Xizhen slammed his hand that was pinching his beard beside him, and closed his eyes with trembling eyelids: "Get out..."

Chen Liqing wanted to say something, but seeing her old father closing his eyes with a miserable expression, she could only get up and walk out. The moment she closed the door, she could hear suppressed sobbing.

"Hua...Rong..." The daughter outside the door bit her lips tightly, her bright eyes full of hostility: "I swear to kill you!"

……

Bianliang, Tokyo.

Gao Qiu and Tong Guan were sitting in the hall. Gao Qiu looked at Gao Chonghan and stood up, sighing, "This time, the envoy was poisoned. You are useless. You are also responsible for failing to protect the envoy. Tomorrow, you will receive forty military sticks and be fined for half a year's salary. Go to the Western Army to be a commander."

He then bowed to Tong Guan and said, "This useless fool will be handed over to the old lady. You can use him to your death."

Tong Guan stroked his short beard and said with a smile, "You are too kind, General. It would be good for General Gao to come to the Western Army to gain some experience. I just happen to be short of brave warriors who can charge into battle. With his coming, I will have a lot of relief."

When Gao Chonghan heard that he would not be exiled, he could not help but look at the two people above him with gratitude.

Gao Qiu shook his head: "No way! When I think of how this fellow completely destroyed the old lady's arrangement, I wish I could beat him to death."

"There is no rush for the Northern Expedition. The emperor still has thoughts about Yanyun, and sooner or later he will think of joining forces with Qi." Tong Guan narrowed his eyes: "But the person who ruined my good deeds must be found." He raised his eyes to look at Gao Chonghan: "General Gao, do you still remember what that person looks like?"

"I remember." He clasped his hands together and bowed, "I will find someone to draw his face later." He paused, "Besides, this man's genitals were injured by Hua Rong from Qi. Such injuries are even more obvious in places like Dengzhou."

Tong Guan raised his eyebrow. He had been a eunuch for a long time and was sensitive to this. Even though he knew that the rough man opposite him was speaking his mind, he was still somewhat unhappy: "So... you let him run away with such obvious injuries."

Gao Chonghan knelt down fiercely: "I will die for you."

"Forget it." Tong Guan was a little bored and just waved his hand: "Go down and find the person quickly, my master."

"Yes, I will retire at the end."

The majestic figure stood up, turned around with sweat on his face, and then walked out quickly. (End of this chapter)