Lord: Start with a book of Water Margin

Chapter 304 Deputy
Seeing that it was getting late, Zhao Zhen was worried about Song Jiang's whereabouts in Yuncheng County. He wanted to go back to listen to the news brought back by Wu Yong. He wanted to leave, but Hua Rong and Li Ying tried to keep him, saying, "Sir, although we have selected the best archers for this archery competition, the other soldiers have not yet entered the arena. Why don't we all take this opportunity to show off our strength and let the people in the town see how brave we are."

Zhao Zhen heard this and felt it was not easy to say goodbye, so he said, "In that case, let's watch the soldiers' drill today."

After hearing this, Hua Rong and others discussed it and had people put up the straw target again. Li Ying, Fu Yu, Sun An and Deng Fei came down from the platform and summoned the cavalry.

The cavalry of the two capitals lined up in four rows on the west side, holding spears, and slowly ran along the inside of the circle formed by the people. The war horses neighed and rushed into the pile of straw targets. The straw targets were scattered wherever the horses passed.

The dust raised by the cavalry's charge had not yet dissipated when the cavalry had already turned around and headed back.

On the stage, Hua Rong waved a red flag to lead the army. When the drums sounded, a thousand infantrymen formed two formations, each holding a weapon. Hua Rong then waved a white flag, and the cavalry came forward and stood in front of him, each reining in their horses.

All the soldiers on the field were strong men, holding sharp swords and wearing iron armor. The red flag was waving, the cavalry dispersed, and the infantry marched forward in an orderly manner. The armor clanged, the long spears in their hands were raised high, and the army shouted: "Victory, victory..."

Thousands of people shouted together, deafening. Then the infantry dispersed, gathered in front and behind ten feet apart, listened to the command, and practiced the long spear technique in an orderly manner, each move and each style, shouting in unison.

The farmers in the audience watched and clapped their hands.

After the soldiers finished their drill, Zhao Zhen stepped forward and said, "Soldiers, thank you for your hard work. Each of you will be given a pot of wine and a pound of meat. Today, the ban on alcohol in the camp will be lifted."

The soldiers in the audience were all delighted when they heard this.

The next day, Zhao Zhen and his companions had breakfast early. Zhao Zhen said to the heroes, "Brothers, we heard from the spies the other day that Song Gongming of Yuncheng County had killed someone and was on the run. Yesterday, brothers Wu Yong and Shi Qian went to the county to find the two captains Zhu Tong and Lei Heng to get information. Brothers, please keep an eye out here. If you encounter them, you can bring them to Liangshan County to hide one or two."

Hua Rong heard this and said, "I wanted to go to Yuncheng County in the next two days to meet Brother Gongming, but I didn't expect to encounter this incident. Sir, I wonder why Brother Gongming killed someone?"

Li Ying also said: "I have heard that he is always helpful to others, generous and generous, donating coffins and medicine to the poor, but he is still on the run after killing someone. This man must be an unforgivable criminal."

Zhao Zhen shook his head and told the news he had heard. Everyone felt sorry for being bullied by their mistress and colleagues.

Zhao Zhen consoled him, "The scholar should have some information that we don't know. I will make plans after I have learned everything. Brothers, please wait here. If we can help a hero like Song Gongming, we will never stand idly by."

At that moment, Zhao Zhen mounted his horse, took his guards, and left Jingyang Town. He rode non-stop all the way back to Baishizhuang.

First, he took two first-grade snake-bone bows and rewarded the two brothers Qiao Bo and Qiao Yang. Together with five sharpshooters, he asked Zhao Ji to take them to Wanzi City to coach Zhang and Pang Yi to serve as archery instructors and train the soldiers.

However, at the invitation of Hu Sanniang, Hua Baoyan moved into Hu Sanniang's house.

world log
Name: Hua Baoyan
Nickname: None
Race: Terran

Reputation: 20 (Sister of Hua Rong, the chief of Qingfeng Village.)
Occupation: Shooter

Sub-career: None

Level: Level 1 and Level 5 (Strength 21, Commander 10)

Attributes: Strength 15, Constitution 15, Agility 24, Spirit 15
Skills: Archery 3 levels (drawing the bow and arrow, strength +3), Horseback Archery 1 level (shooting on horseback, constitution +1), Hunting 1 level (pursuing prey on horseback, agility +1).

Commander Skill: None
Martial arts: bow and arrow (minor success, using bow and arrow weapon force +5, Li Guang shooting tiger archery), spear and stick (beginner, using spear and stick weapon force +2, Eighteen Huachang spear.)
Equipment: Snake Bone Bow (Level 1, entry-level green water python snake bones attached to ox horns, silk and hemp wrapped around the bow arms, entry-level ox tendons as strings, features: long-range, eight-bucket bow, shooting distance is not inferior to the one-stone bow.)
Monthly salary: 5 dollars

Zhao Zhen had just changed his clothes and sat down in the hall when Wu Yong rushed over after hearing the news.

After greeting, Wu Yong said, "Sir, I have already found out from Zhu Tong that Brother Song Gongming should have gone to Qingzhou now?"

"Qingzhou? How come you're going to Qingzhou?"

"I heard from Zhu Tong that after the incident, County Magistrate Shi sent him and Lei Heng to arrest people everywhere. He met with his father Song Taigong. Song Gongming had three places to stay: one is the farm of Chai Jin, the Little Cyclone, in Henghai County, Cangzhou; the second is the home of Hua Rong, the Little Li Guang, in Qingfeng Village, Qingzhou; and the third is the farm of Kong Taigong in Baihu Mountain. Zhu Tong advised him to go to Qingzhou to hide. First, Qingzhou is close, so if the court pardons him, he can return home. Second, there are two places in Qingzhou that can be used as a move in case of emergency." "Song Gongming probably listened to what Zhu Tong said. I asked Shi Qian to take half of the troops and set off from Yuncheng County to Qingzhou to inquire. Now Hua Rong of Qingfeng Village is in Jingyang Town. If he goes to Qingzhou, he will probably go to Baihu Mountain to look for Kong Ming and Kong Liang."

Zhao Zhen heard this and said, "Alright, today I will send a message to Jingyang Town and Dulonggang to keep an eye out. If we encounter them, we can lure them to Liangshan to take shelter for a while."

Wu Yong said, "It's the only way. It depends on Song Gongming's luck. Sir, we are going to Shijie Lake tomorrow. I will go to Houmen Water Stronghold to see how the Ruan brothers are preparing."

As he was about to get up and say goodbye, he saw Bai Sheng and Shi Yong coming in with a man. The man was tall, about eight feet twenty-three inches tall, with a chin like a swallow and a beard like a tiger, and eyes like the morning stars.

Bai Sheng and Shi Yong said, "Sir, we have finally fulfilled our mission and found this hero."

Then Shi Yong pointed at the big man and said, "This hero's surname is Ouyang, and his courtesy name is Shoutong. He is from Qingzhou. Brother Bai Sheng and I were traveling by boat when we ran into this hero using a big fishing net to catch fish. He didn't need to climb over the mountain frame, he just lifted the net up and put it down with his two hands, without any effort. When we saw him, we went up to him and talked to him. We never thought that he was a disciple of Wang Sheng, the chief instructor of the 800,000 imperial guards in Tokyo, so we brought him to see the great official."

After hearing this, the big man threw himself on his back and bowed, saying, "I am here to greet you, sir. I am a poor man, and if you accept me as yours, I will repay you with my life."

Zhao Zhen quickly helped him up and said, "No need to be polite, brave man. Since you are Master Wang's disciple, why don't you stay and serve in the Imperial Guard?"

"When I was young, I went to Tokyo with my parents. I was fortunate to become Wang Jiaotou's disciple. In three years, I learned all kinds of martial arts. Later, I returned to my hometown with my parents. An epidemic occurred, and the family's wealth was exhausted. My parents died, and I have never been to Tokyo since then. In recent years, I only heard that my senior brother Wang Jin also abandoned his home and fled to avoid General Gao, so I gave up the idea of ​​going to Tokyo. I can only use guns and knives. Fortunately, I know the nature of water, and I only fish to support my family. One day, I caught a heavy catfish weighing more than 200 kilograms in the muddy and rapid water, which caused a sensation in the village. People call me [Hunhe Jiao] for this reason." Ouyang Shoutong replied.

Wu Yong said with a smile: "Sir, isn't it God's will that the two brothers brought this hero here?"

After hearing this, Bai Sheng quickly asked why.

Wu Yong said, "We are planning to open up Shijie Lake tomorrow and occupy it. Ruan Xiaowu is the only one here, so we are a little weak and need a hero to help us. Isn't it heaven's will that Ouyang Shoutong and his brother come here?"

Zhao Zhen said, "That's right, brother. I will go to the battlefield tomorrow. I will welcome you back later. I would like to invite you to [Haiqiu City] to be a deputy captain. How about you accompany us to Shijie Lake this time?"

Ouyang Shoutong heard this and said, "Since the great lord is willing to honor me, how can I refuse? I will just follow your orders."

Zhao Zhen asked Wu Yong to take Ouyang Shoutong to the North Gate Water Fort to make acquaintance with the three Ruan brothers in preparation for the expedition the next day.

Ouyang Shoutong's family was first settled in the farm, and Bai Sheng and Shi Yong also returned home to rest for two days before returning to the camp to serve.

world log
Name: Ouyang Shoutong (Hero, the incarnation of the Water Officer Xi Zhen, the Demon Envoy of Yuanchongxiao Mansion.)
Nickname: Hunhe Jiao
Race: Terran

Reputation: 30 (Qingzhou fisherman, proficient in martial arts, familiar with water)
Occupation: Popeye

Secondary occupation: Fisherman, Ship soldier

Level: Level 4 and Level 9 (Strength 59, Commander 20)

Attributes: Strength 59, Constitution 50, Agility 30, Spirit 20
Skills: Naval Combat Level 3 (Underwater Combat, Strength +3), Boat Driving Level 3 (Driving large and small boats, all with ease, Strength +3), Fishing Level 4 (Netting, hooking, hand catching, proficient in everything, Constitution +4), Delivery Level 1 (Delivering official documents, Agility +1)

Commander Skills: Ambush Level 2 (Hide well in the water, wait for the rabbit, morale +2), Bravery Level 1 (Strive to be the first, morale +2)

Martial Arts: Whip (Minor Achievement, Martial Power +5 when using whip-type weapons, -Stage White Tiger Whip. Master all martial arts, especially whip.)
Equipment: Bamboo Iron Whip (Blunt Attack +1)

Monthly salary: 15 dollars

Zhao Zhen saw that Ouyang Shoutong's martial arts were indeed good, and his level was only slightly lower than that of the Ruan brothers. The three Ruan brothers sailed every day and trained their soldiers, and now they are all at level five and level one.

(End of this chapter)