The evil forces roaming the heavens

Chapter 1773 Advance Arrangements!

The leisurely carriage headed towards Huating.

Along the way, Wang Yin had become utterly desperate.

Because no matter where he went, Jiao Ting and the two Kriegs followed him, making escape impossible.

Sitting uncomfortably on the tree stump, Wang Yin looked at Zhang Cheng and said, "Brother Zhang, I was wrong. Please let me go. I really didn't want to rebel!"

"Not rebel? Then what's the point of your life?"

Zhang Cheng tore off a rabbit leg and handed it to Wang Yin beside him.
Swallowing hard, Wang Yin hesitated for a long time before saying, "But the problem is, even if I join you in rebellion, we have no chance of winning!"

Turning to look at Wang Yin, Zhang Cheng chuckled mockingly, "See, it's not that you're not going to rebel, it's that you think you have no chance of winning, right?"

Silently watching Zhang Cheng, Wang Yin didn't speak, but instead tore into the rabbit meat.

"I am now the Commander of the Huating Infantry! Guess how long it will take me to reach Kaifeng and enter the palace!"

Looking at Wang Yin in front of him, Zhang Cheng asked him a question.
"Wow!"

Standing up, Zhang Cheng spread his arms and said, "The Song Dynasty is declining and powerless!"

"The Sixteen Prefectures of Yan and Yun cannot be reclaimed by the imperial court alone. The Liao people are domineering, the Western Xia are ruthless, and Dali is isolated. This vast land of China is now fragmented."

As he spoke, Zhang Cheng looked at Wang Yin and said, "Give me two years, and I can pacify Dali in the south and suppress Jiaozhi! I can make the south as stable as Mount Tai."

"You're just a fifth-rank official!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng, Wang Yin couldn't help but become serious.

"I was born in Qinghe County, and my father was a constable, but now I am able to serve as a commander. What do you think is the reason for that?"

Looking at Wang Yin in front of him, Zhang Cheng raised his finger towards the sky.

Staring at Zhang Cheng in shock, Wang Yin asked in astonishment, "You have connections?"

"That's right, someone who reaches the ears of Heaven!"

After sitting down, Zhang Cheng looked at the roasted rabbit, which had already been devoured by Jiao Ting beside him, and immediately said, "I haven't eaten yet."

"Hehehe! Big brother, there's another one here!"

He took out what he was holding and handed it over, Jiao Ting giving an awkward, sheepish smile.

Looking at the big goofball beside him, Zhang Cheng helplessly covered his face and said, "Never mind, never mind!"

Liang Shicheng: He wasn't talking about me, was he?
Zhang Bairen: He's talking about me!
Half a month later, in Huating County,

When the newly appointed Zhang Cheng took office, many wealthy and influential people flocked to the area.

After all, as the "military commander" of a county, offending Zhang Cheng would be impolite.
Seeing the arriving gentry, Zhang Cheng quickly blended in.

Looking at Zhang Cheng, who spent his days indulging in pleasure, Wang Yin came to his side and said, "This isn't what you meant by 'waiting for the right time,' is it?"

"Don't worry, I have my own ideas!"

Explaining to Wang Yin beside him, Zhang Cheng then picked up the gift list and said, "Shi Qian!"

"Here you are, big brother!"

Walking in from outside, Shi Qian said with a big smile, "What's wrong, big brother!"

"Why isn't the Deputy Commander here?"

Turning to Shi Qian, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but ask,
"Brother, the Deputy Commander claimed to be ill at home today, but it's obviously a lie. I think he's just trying to intimidate you!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng, Shi Qian couldn't help but explain.

Hearing Shi Qian's words, Zhang Cheng casually tossed the gift list aside and said, "Damn it, you don't even know how to give gifts to your superiors! How are you supposed to navigate the officialdom!" Staring at Zhang Cheng in astonishment, Wang Yin asked in surprise, "How do you know this person didn't come?"

"I may not remember who came, but I know very well who didn't come!"

Slamming his hand on the table, Zhang Cheng turned his head and said, "Prepare the gifts and send them to Bianliang. We should get busy now!"

"Brother, isn't giving away 500,000 taels at once too much?"

Looking at Zhang Cheng, Shi Qian felt particularly sorry for him.
"If you don't pay me, you have to wait until you've accumulated seniority. How many decades do you think we have to slowly work our way up?"

After considering for a long time, Zhang Cheng finally turned to Shi Qian and said, "This time, you will go to Bianliang with Wang Yin."

"I?"

Wang Yin stared at Zhang Cheng in disbelief, somewhat dumbfounded.
Because he couldn't believe that Zhang Cheng would actually let him leave his side. Wasn't he afraid that he would run away?

"Trust those you employ, and don't employ those you don't trust. I trust you! Give this letter to Liang An for me; he knows what to do!"

Zhang Cheng smiled as he addressed Wang Yin.

Looking at Zhang Cheng, Wang Yin remained silent for a long time before cupping his hands and saying, "If you have no doubts, I will serve you with utmost loyalty!"

Just after Wang Yin left, Shi Qian hurriedly said, "Brother, he's going to run away, I can't handle him!"

"Don't worry, I've got people on my hands! He can't escape!"

Addressing Shi Qian, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but explain.
Hearing Zhang Cheng say this, Shi Qian felt relieved.

Because he knew the group of people around his elder brother very well; not only were they exceptionally skilled in martial arts, but they were also extremely brutal!

Just as Wang Yin and Shi Qian were heading towards Bianliang, Zhang Cheng also began preparations. What's the most important thing about being a rebel? Of course, it's rebelling!
After all, if you don't rebel, how will anyone know you're a traitor!

However, before becoming a rebel, you need to prepare silver and various weapons, because fighting is a very troublesome thing!
With 800 kriegs, Zhang Cheng could wipe out any legion. Even when facing the Liao people's Iron Forest Army and Pishi Army, he dared to point his finger at them and curse, "Look at your mother! If you're not convinced, come out and fight me one-on-one!"

The problem is, being able to attack doesn't mean being able to defend!
Without sufficient military strength, it is impossible to suppress the "entrepreneurial groups" in various regions of the vast Central Plains!
Just like the most famous "Huaixi Entrepreneurial Group", "Sichuan Folks", "Central Plains Ambitious Individuals", "Yunnan Tusi" (local chieftains) and "Guizhou Fellow Villagers".
The reason for highlighting these individuals is that they all dared to start their own businesses during turbulent times!
Even if they weren't in a chaotic era, they were already on the path to rebellion!

At the height of the Kaiyuan era, even the powerful families of Guandong dared to support An Lushan to challenge the Guanlong Group. If they weren't ambitious, who was?
As for the remaining few, it really is a case of "starting a business depends entirely on fate, and there's no mercy in the cutthroat competition."
If Zhang Cheng doesn't win over these entrepreneurial representatives, before he can even don the imperial robes, they'll already be preparing for the first free-for-all in China in the 11th century.
"Jiao Ting, Jiao Ting"

After calling out twice, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but look outside.

Jiao Ting rushed in and looked at Zhang Cheng, asking, "Brother! What's wrong?"

"Deliver this letter to Qinghe County and give it to Captain Wu Song."

He instructed Jiao Ting that Zhang Cheng was desperately short of manpower, so he had no choice but to target Wu Song.

As for Lin Chong? Sorry, no matter how skilled this green-haired turtle is, Zhang Cheng wouldn't dare use him!

After all, Lin Chong didn't dare to say a word when Song Jiang released Gao Qiu, and Zhang Cheng was afraid that this guy would fight him one day!

What's the most important thing in rebellion? Courage. If you don't even have the courage to risk your life, what kind of rebellion are you going to start?

"Okay, big brother!"

Upon hearing Zhang Cheng's words, Jiao Ting couldn't help but smile.

"Take extra money with you when you go out, so you don't go hungry halfway through the journey!"

Looking at the simple-minded Jiao Ting in front of him, Zhang Cheng took out several gold ingots and put them into his pocket.
Looking at Zhang Cheng in front of him, Jiao Ting hesitated for a moment, then smiled and said, "Okay, big brother!"

Watching Jiao Ting leave, Zhang Cheng sat in his chair, his eyes flickering.

To achieve merit, there must be war, and the closest country to him right now is Jiaozhi!
Tapping his fingers on the chair, Zhang Cheng grinned and said, "I wonder if the current Joseon Dynasty can produce a hero to resist the Song Dynasty in the face of me! Hahaha!"

(End of this chapter)