The First Great Ancestor of the Five Dynasties

Chapter 28 The Old History of Hexi Tough Guys
In the room, Zhu Xiu was lying on the desk, studying a crumpled march map with blurred handwriting.

The map covers central and southern Hebei, central Henan and most of Huaibei. He pestered Zhao Pu for it for two days. Zhao Pu was very annoyed before he came to give it to him. He saw that it was made in the third year of Zhenming in the Later Liang Dynasty, 30 years ago. Year.

It's been a while, so it's not a big problem and it's still usable.

He wanted to find the safest and most secure road south to Haozhou, avoiding places where wars were likely to break out along the way.

Ma San went in and out several times to buy tea, and saw Zhu Xiu lying on his stomach writing and drawing. He had no time to pay attention to him. He didn't know what the little official was doing and didn't dare to ask. He just sat outside the house and dozed off against the pillar.

With a "clang" sound, the door of the small courtyard shook violently, and sand and soil fell from the cracks around the door frame.

There was a sound of banging on the door, Ma San was startled, and hurried to open the door.

Zhu Xiuzheng was writing down the strategy for running south. He was so frightened that his hand shook and he wrote something crooked. He cursed angrily and stuck his head out of the window to see what bastard was banging on the door so early in the morning.

As soon as Ma Sangang unbolted the door, two shabby door leaves were pushed open violently, and a dozen left guard soldiers filed in.

Liu Chengyou came in sitting on a four-legged carriage. His broken left foot was clamped with a wooden board and wrapped in thick cotton, like a mallet.

Ma San's legs went weak and he fell to his knees, lowering his head and not daring to breathe.

He now knows that this young General Zuowei is actually the second prince of the new emperor.

Zhu Xiu was startled and secretly knew something was wrong. Today Chai Rong took Zhang Yongde out of the city to inspect the docks on the banks of the Zhangshui River. Only Pan Mei and others were in the city. If Liu Chengyou took the opportunity to cause trouble, it would be difficult to deal with it.

Zhu Xiu put down his pen and hurriedly came out of the room, bowing respectfully: "Zhu Xiu, the marching staff of the Tianxiong Army, has met His Highness the Second Highness!"

He focused on the words "Tianxiong Army" and raised his voice, reminding Liu Chengyou that he was not just a white man now, but a small civil servant under the Tianxiong Army's account. If you have anything to say, please speak it carefully and don't mess around.

After the ceremony, Zhu Xiu winked at Ma San and secretly pursed his lips toward the courtyard door.

The soldier put the shoulder carriage down, and Liu Chengyou's face turned slightly pale, making his smile look a little cold: "Chai Rong is not here, and Fu Jinzhan is in bed recovering from his injuries. Who else can you go to?"

A soldier drew his sword and put it on Ma San's shoulder, with a fierce expression on his face: "Kneel down!"

Ma San cried and knelt down with his head in his hands.

Zhu Xiu squeezed out a flattering smile, cupped his hands and said, "His Second Highness came here specially, and the subordinates are frightened. I don't know what I can do for Your Highness?"

Liu Chengyou snorted and said, "Let me ask you, did Chai Rong ask you to go to Yedu to meet Guo Wei? And he promised you to ask Guo Wei to recommend you to the court?"

Zhu Xiu was secretly surprised. Did Liu Chengyou know what he and Chai Rong said at the East Gate Tower?

This guy is not simple, he can actually place people in the Tianxiong Army.

Zhu Xiu pretended to be shocked and said hesitantly: "It is true."

Liu Chengyou chuckled proudly, and then said contemptuously: "Guo Wei is just a privy deputy. No matter how famous he is, he is just a subordinate. How much promise can he make to you? If you are willing to surrender to me and wipe out the past, I will How about taking you to Kaifeng to meet the emperor and ensuring that you become an official in the court?"

Zhu Xiu looked in disbelief, which made Liu Chengyou proud.

Since the melee in Hebei, the Left Guards under Liu Chengyou have been defeated in battles, losing troops and generals. They have harassed the people many times along the way, causing complaints. Several states and counties have written complaints to the court, and Liu Zhiyuan also issued an order to reprimand him, which made him restrain himself.

Liu Chengyou knew that he would inevitably be punished when he returned to Kaifeng this time. He needed to make up for his mistakes elsewhere and make up for his mistakes.

So the idea came to Zhu Xiu, of course for the black fire thunder in his hand.

Liu Chengyou had a good idea. He lost the battle and lost a lot of troops and horses, but he found a capable man who could make new firearms and recommended talents to the court.

Once Liu Zhiyuan realizes the power of Black Fire Thunder, Long Xin will definitely be delighted, and his previous guilt will be insignificant.

Zhu Xiu pouted, how could these little calculations be hidden from him!
Seeing Liu Chengyou's arrogant face, Zhu Xiu's face straightened: "I am from a humble background and have limited talents. I am afraid I am not worthy of serving His Highness!"

Liu Chengyou was stunned for a moment, then sat up straight, his face suddenly turned cold: "So, you would rather take refuge with Guo Wei and his son than be loyal to me? I said that as long as you are willing to join me, you have been rude to me before. Forgive them all! From now on, as long as you serve faithfully, I will guarantee your glory and wealth!"

Zhu Xiu put down her hands and stood up straight, smacking her lips with emotion.

I didn't expect that the guy who yelled at him to kill him, and wanted to make fun of him by demonstrating fish scales, would put on a hypocritical face to win him over today.

Although Zhu Xiu despised him sincerely, he still admired his shameless and ugly face.

If he hadn't seen with his own eyes how Liu Chengyou treated Zhang Yanchao that night, he might still be shaken.

but now, huh
When it comes to being a slave, Zhu Xiu thinks that he is no better than Zhang Yanchao. If he takes refuge with Liu Chengyou, his fate will definitely not be better than that of Liu Chengyou.

Zhu Xiu saluted again and said with a smile: "I belong to the Tianxiong Army. If you need me to do something for His Highness, Your Highness may wish to go to Chai Yashuai to discuss it. As long as Chai Yashuai agrees, I have nothing to say."

Liu Chengyou clenched his fists in annoyance, Chai Rong was not stupid, how could he let him go so easily?

If the Black Fire Thunder was presented by Guo Wei, then the credit belongs to the Guo family and his son. What does it have to do with him?

There are not many opportunities for him to make meritorious deeds, so he must catch Black Fire Thunder.

While Liu Chengyou was hesitating whether to send people to capture Zhu Xiu first, Shi Kuangwei led five or six Hexi soldiers and swaggered into the courtyard.

"It turns out that His Highness is here too. Why are there so many left guards? Haha~~"

Shi Kuangwei was wearing armor and hanging a sword, and his loud voice made his head hurt. At this moment, when it fell into Zhu Xiu's ears, he felt a sense of intimacy.

Shi Kuangwei cupped his hands towards Liu Chengyou perfunctorily, put his arms around Zhu Xiu's shoulders, touched his bald head with his rough palms, and smiled very affectionately on his dark face.

Several big men from Hexi were all Shi Kuangwei's personal followers. They had been on the battlefield for a long time and had a strong murderous aura. They lined up behind him, holding swords on their waists and staring coldly at the left guard.

Although the number of people is small, the momentum is not weak at all. They are all courage refined from the pile of dead people. "You brat, don't talk." Shi Converse muttered quickly in a low voice.

The yellow-toothed mouth still smelled like garlic, but Zhu Xiu couldn't feel any disgust. Instead, she felt warm in her heart, nodded and stepped aside.

"Shi Kuangwei, what do you mean?" Liu Chengyou's face was gloomy. Shi Kuangwei came with people, obviously wanting to support Zhu Xiu.

Shi Kuangwei laughed loudly and said: "Your Highness, please don't misunderstand me. Before Chai Shuai left, he told me to keep an eye on this kid. This brat is now Chai Shuai's guest, and Tianxiong Army's baby bump. If it falls off, A few hairs, what can I, Mr. Shi, give me?"

Shi Kuangwei patted Zhu Xiu's shoulder, his heavy palm almost breaking him apart.

"The Black Fire Thunder created by Mr. Zhu saved many brothers from the Tianxiong Army. Even the remaining remnants of our Zhangyi Army were saved by his kindness. We, the Zhangyi Army, are just a bunch of poor people, haha. I can’t give him gold, silver, and silk, but I can still protect him and protect him from being bullied!”

Shi Kuangwei's tone was deep, his dark face was serious, and his eyes were filled with murderous intent.

"If anyone dares to embarrass and bully the benefactor of Zhang Yijun, he should first ask us Hexi men whether they agree with the sword in their hands!"

"Whoo~"

Several Hexi soldiers took a step forward, grasped the hilts of the knives at their waists, and the steel knives half slipped out of their sheaths. Their eyes widened with anger and murderous intent.

After several battles to defend the city, there were still more than [-] Zhangyi Army members, who were temporarily placed under the unified command of the Tianxiong Army.

These Hexi soldiers have been tempered by the flames of war, and they are all brave and can be called strong soldiers. The soldiers of Tianxiong Army admire them very much.

Although the Left Guards had a large number of people, after a few battles, they became the most useless team in Cangzhou City. Even Heng Haijun looked down on them.

Shi Kuangwei and five or six Hexi military men were able to suppress a dozen left guards. If they really wanted to take action, the Hexi men were not afraid at all.

"presumptuous!"

Liu Chengyou was furious, Shi Kuangwei dared to threaten him in public! ?
Shi Kuangwei snorted contemptuously, Zhu Xiu opened his mouth to say something, smiled bitterly, Old Shi, Old Shi, this time you are hated by Liu Chengyou.

"I, Mr. Shi, are born with good ears. I can understand a little bit of what His Highness the Second Highness said just now outside."

Shi Kuangwei took two steps in front of Liu Chengyou with a knife on his shoulder, "Your Highness, Zhu Xiu is from the Tianxiong Army. Before, you wanted to capture him to play with fish scales for no reason, but now you see that he is smart and has created the Black Fire Thunder." , have made great achievements, and then try to win over others through coercion and inducement, tsk tsk~~ I think this is extremely unkind!"

Shi Kuangwei lectured Liu Chengyou carelessly, which made him widen his eyes and look in disbelief.

How dare a small military envoy from a remote frontier land teach a noble prince a lesson?

"you~"

Liu Chengyou was furious and just about to speak, Shi Kuangwei glared: "What are you? Don't talk! Listen to me!"

Liu Chengyou was trembling with anger, a sickly blush spread on his cheeks, and his eyes seemed to be cannibalistic.

"I know that when you first came here, you looked down on me! For the sake of being an official, I don't bother to argue with you!

The official family is majestic and respected by all people!Outside Yanmen Pass, I had the honor to follow the officials to conquer the Khitan, and I also fought side by side with the enemy, and defeated the vassal army at Xinkou."

Shi Kuangwei faced north and clasped his fists, spitting and bragging about his brief experience of working with Liu Zhiyuan that year. He also flattered Liu Zhiyuan, and he almost praised Liu Zhiyuan for his merits and deeds.

Zhu Xiu wanted to laugh, but he held it back tightly. Several Hexi soldiers around him had serious expressions, as if they were not surprised by this.

Shi Kuangwei rambled a lot, swallowed with a dry mouth, and squinted at Liu Chengyou.

The meaning of what he said is very obvious. In terms of seniority, your father Liu Zhiyuan and I have carried guns together. Although your father is now the emperor, if you want to secure the throne, you still have to rely on the support of your old buddies?
You, Liu Chengyou, had better respect me, otherwise, I won’t be afraid of you even if you bring trouble in front of the Kaifeng court!

Liu Chengyou took deep breaths to suppress the anger in his heart.

Shi Kuangwei, that damn Shatuo Human, was talking to him about seniority based on seniority.

Liu Chengyou was not stupid. The imperial court was newly established and his father's throne was not yet secure. He had to rely on the support of his subordinates, such as Guo Wei and Fu Yanqing.

If Shi Kuangwei and Chai Rong complained to the court, saying that he relied on his status as a prince and did not take the vassal towns below him seriously, Liu Zhiyuan would be furious, and he would be the unlucky one.

"What do you want?" Liu Chengyou said each word out from between his teeth.

Shi Kuangwei said hey: "I don't want to do anything. I just ask that His Highness the Second Highness will stay in the Zuowei Army Camp from now on. When the battle is over, he can happily return to Kaifeng to enjoy himself. Don't get involved in other things."

Shi Kuangwei put his finger on Zhu Xiu's forehead: "This boy is from the Tianxiong Army. He has made great achievements in creating the Black Fire Thunder. He is also a close friend of me, Old Shi. Please don't embarrass him again, Your Highness!"

The expression in Liu Chengyou's eyes changed, and he gritted his teeth and nodded: "Okay! Today I have experienced the majesty of Shi Jieshuai. If I have the opportunity in the future, I will ask Shi Jieshuai for advice! Let's go!"

The left guard raised his shoulder carriage and escorted Liu Chengyou out of the courtyard in a hurry.

"Congratulations, Your Highness!" Shi Kuangwei yelled at the top of his voice and kicked Ma San: "Hurry up and find some water to drink, I'm dying of thirst!"

Ma Sanyi got up and ran into the house to pour tea.

Zhu Xiu bowed deeply and said with a sigh: "How can I be so virtuous and talented as to make Shi Jieshuai protect me like this! I will repay the kindness in the future."

Zhu Xiu's gratitude was sincere. In Chai Rong's absence, only Shi Kuangwei had the courage to confront Liu Chengyou head-on.

Shi Kuangwei drank a large bowl of tea, wiped his mouth and smiled obscenely: "You don't have to wait until later, you can repay me this favor now!"

The corners of Zhu Xiu's mouth twitched: "How to pay back?"

Shi Kuangwei laughed: "Invite your master to live in Jingzhou for a few years! Or you can go back with me!"

(End of this chapter)