The evil forces roaming the heavens

Chapter 1797 Zhang Cheng: "My fate is in the hands of Heaven, not in my own!"

The magnificent flags gleamed in the sunlight.
The soldiers rode forward on tall horses.

Passersby turned around at the sight, their eyes filled with astonishment.

This army doesn't seem to be the typical "Song army"!
Upon arriving at a place not far from Gaizhou, the army was resting.

Upon entering the county town, Zhang Cheng, accompanied by Jiao Ting and Deng Yuanjue, arrived at an inn.

Looking at the bustling scene around him, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but squint and say, "It's really strange. This place is clearly close to a bandit-infested area, yet it's so prosperous. It's quite unusual!"

"General, this is because the imperial eunuch Liu Jin is stationed here!"

Jiao Ting, standing beside Zhang Cheng, began to explain.
Hearing Jiao Ting say this, Zhang Cheng asked with great curiosity, "How did you know?"

"Oh, I heard the locals say that, but Liu Jin is indeed very greedy!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng, Jiao Ting smiled and gestured.
"So, this eunuch is a bit ignorant of etiquette. I, the Pillar of the State, have come, yet he doesn't even pay his respects to me!"

Sitting in the restaurant next door, Zhang Cheng was about to send someone to summon Liu Jin to "pay his respects" when he heard a furious roar.
Turning his head, Zhang Cheng saw a woman whose head had been smashed with a jar of wine, and he immediately frowned.

But just then, the man snapped, "Have you made enough of a scene? I told you, I don't like you!"

As he spoke, the man prepared to pull the woman beside him away.

But the man who came out stopped the other person and said, "It's wrong of you to hit someone!"

"Ok?"

Upon hearing this, the man angrily shouted, "Damn it, what's it to you? Are you meddling in other people's business?"

"It's wrong of you to hit someone!"

Looking intently at the man, the young man continued to say the same thing.

"Snapped!"

He slapped the young man on the head with his backhand, and the man immediately shouted angrily, "What business is it of yours, you monk? And what is your relationship with her that you have to concern yourself with!"

"I was just trying to right an injustice; your words are excessive!"

Pointing at the man in front of him, the person standing next to the young man immediately stepped forward.

"Crash!"

Just as the two sides were arguing, a large number of soldiers arrived from outside.
Seeing this, many people were so frightened that they broke out in a cold sweat and dared not move.
As they walked in, Liu Jin, dressed in white, appeared incredibly imposing.
However, the moment he saw Zhang Cheng, he immediately ran forward obsequiously and said, "Guardian Liu Jin pays his respects to the Pillar of State!"

Looking at Liu Jin in front of him, Zhang Cheng said with amusement, "You're quite perceptive! You knew I'd only just entered the city!"

"Liu Jin only wanted to see the majesty of the Pillar of State; he had absolutely no other intentions!"

As he spoke, Liu Jin stepped forward and said, "My family is also one of Grand Eunuch Liang's men, a Pillar of State!"

Looking at Liu Jin in front of him, Zhang Cheng smiled and said, "Oh, then he's one of our own!"

"Of course, of course, we're on the same side!"

Looking happily at Zhang Cheng, Liu Jin had no idea just how powerful Zhang Cheng was now.
Shocked by what they saw, one of the two monks was completely dumbfounded.
Because isn't this the power he craves?
Thinking of this, the other party immediately rushed forward.
Upon seeing the approaching monk, Deng Yuanjue immediately stood up, while the surrounding soldiers drew their swords and stared at him with serious expressions.
Seeing this, Zhang Cheng narrowed his eyes and asked, "You've come to see me because you have some grievance?"

"No, Pillar of State, I, I only wish to serve under your command!"

The young man kowtowed to Zhang Cheng, his expression becoming serious, the floorboards creaking loudly.

"May I have your name!"

Staring at him with great interest, Zhang Cheng exuded an oppressive aura, causing the surrounding tables and chairs to begin to shatter.

Feeling the pressure, the young man immediately forced himself to stand up and said, "I am Dong Tianbao, and I beg you, Pillar of State, to give me a chance. I will serve you to the death!"

Seeing that Dong Tianbao could still hold on despite the murderous intent, Zhang Cheng narrowed his eyes and said, "Let me ask you a question: Is my fate in my own hands, or is it in the hands of fate, or not in my own hands?" Upon hearing this, Dong Tianbao froze, then gritted his teeth and said, "My fate is in your hands! Just say the word, Pillar of State, and I will do anything!"

"a ha ha ha!"

Bursting into loud laughter, Zhang Cheng looked at Dong Tianbao and said, "You're quite amusing, kid! This pillar of the nation likes you!"

After saying that, Zhang Cheng turned his head and said, "Let's go!"

As Zhang Cheng dissipated the oppressive aura, the people around him finally breathed a sigh of relief, because they had almost felt like they were going to die!

Just as Zhang Cheng was walking away, Zhang Junbao shouted, "Tianbao, you?"

"Junbao, let's go! Let's brothers serve the Pillar of the State together, and we'll surely rise to great heights in the future!"

When Dong Tianbao spoke to Zhang Junbao, he became excited.
"I...I don't want to go!"

When Zhang Junbao spoke to Dong Tianbao, he felt that Dong Tianbao seemed reluctant to follow Zhang Cheng. The man's imposing presence was too intimidating!

Hearing Zhang Junbao say this, Dong Tianbao thought for a moment and said, "Wait, I'll come back to pick you up!"

Upon arriving at the military camp outside the city, Dong Tianbao felt like a country bumpkin visiting a grand garden.
Looking at the elite cavalry, he was speechless.
Just then, Jiao Ting walked in from outside and said, "Brother, Liu Jin has brought you a gift!"

As Jiao Ting finished speaking, boxes and boxes of gold and silver jewelry were brought in.

The moment the box was opened, Dong Tianbao froze on the spot, holding his breath.
With so much gold and silver jewelry, he could live comfortably for several lifetimes!

Watching this scene calmly, Zhang Cheng smiled and said, "Distribute them to the soldiers below! We've likely suffered considerable losses fighting Tian Hu!"

"yes, Sir!"

Nodding to Zhang Cheng, Jiao Ting looked at Dong Tianbao beside him and said, "What are you still standing there for? Come with us!"

"Good good!"

Dong Tianbao stepped forward and lifted the box with great effort.

Looking at Dong Tianbao in front of him, Zhang Cheng laughed, because he didn't dislike ambitious people, after all, people's "dreams" never end!
Where can Zhang Junbao find someone like Dong Tianbao, who has already climbed to the top and is still willing to help his brothers?

You should know that when your brother climbs to a position you can only dream of, you only have one chance in your life to speak up.

But what about Dong Tianbao? He's risking his life to lead Zhang Junbao onto the right path!

Song Jiang: Where are these brothers? Please give me one, quickly give me one!
Two days later, the army had finished resting.

Just as Zhang Cheng was about to send out his troops, someone ran up quickly and said, "General, something terrible has happened! Liu Jin, the garrison commander, has been killed by a traitor!"

Frowning, Zhang Cheng turned his head and asked, "Liu Jin is gone?"

"Yes, General!"

When the messenger addressed Zhang Cheng, he became embarrassed.
"So be it, he was just a eunuch after all! Where is Dong Tianbao now!"

He spoke with a disdainful expression, but Zhang Cheng immediately became serious.

"Pillar of State, I am here!"

Dong Tianbao quickly approached Zhang Cheng, his expression turning serious.

"Send the order: March forth!"

Waving his hand forward, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but speak.
After all, it was very likely that Zhang Junbao and his group were the ones who killed Liu Jin; he wouldn't risk his life for such a trivial matter.

Liu Jin: Pillar of State, I have indeed sent you silver!
Gao Qiu: I even demoted him!

Just as the mighty army set off, Dong Tianbao looked at the county town behind him and said, "Wait for me, Junbao, I will definitely achieve great success!"

(End of this chapter)