Water Margin begins as a captain in Yanggu County

Chapter 171 A true hero in the world! (Thanks to the Silver Alliance of [Liao Le Le]!)
Su Wu followed Xin Xingzong to Tan Zhen's tent.

When Su Wu entered the room, Tan Zhen was stunned for a moment, but because Su Wu came so quickly, Tan Zhen thought that this matter was going so smoothly, so he immediately stood up and raised his hand: "General Su, please take a seat."

Su Wu also bowed and said, "Greetings to Envoy Tan Zhi."

"Okay, okay..." Tan Zhen's face was full of smiles.

Su Wu sat down and asked, "What instructions does Tan Zhi have?"

Tan Zhen got straight to the point: "It's like this, um... I want to discuss something with Tong Shumi and the generals. Since 150,000 troops are here, the bandits have more than 60 cities and towns. In order to wipe out the bandits as quickly as possible, why not split the troops into two groups? What do you think, General Su?"

After saying this, Tan Zhen looked at Su Wu with anticipation.

Su Wu was also wondering, what was this operation?

There is actually nothing wrong with dividing the troops into two groups. With the current situation, as long as Hangzhou is captured, we can divide the troops into eight groups. This is indeed a way to improve efficiency.

But when Tan Zhen said this, the meaning must be different. In other words, what Tan Zhen thought was that Tong Guan would lead one group, and he, Tan Zhen, would lead another group.

This inevitably had the meaning of establishing his own faction. Tan Zhen was a little anxious and impatient. He was eager to establish his authority in the army.

The method was simple. As long as the army he led had outstanding achievements, they would instantly establish prestige in the army. Moreover, they would prove themselves to the emperor, proving that Tan Zheng was no worse than Tong Guan. What Tong Guan could do, he could also do.

In this way, Tong Guan is sixty-six years old, and it is time for him to... enjoy his retirement. There is no need to rely on him for everything.

The idea is really good, so Tan Zhen needs manpower, truly capable manpower to do this.

Even in this army at this moment, who is more trustworthy than Su Wu?

It's impossible that the troops will be divided into two groups, and those generals will follow Tong Guan, and those assigned to Tan Zhen will be useless. How can he prove himself then? Wouldn't that make him even more of a joke?

Su Wu understood everything and nodded: "That's great!"

Tan Zhen was even more delighted: "General, do you really think this is great?"

Su Wu smiled and nodded: "If 150,000 troops are gathered in one place, they will be bloated and difficult to dispatch. It would be better to split the troops into two groups. If we fight the bandits from two groups, the bandits will be overwhelmed and exhausted."

"General Su's words really please me!" Tan Zhen smiled from ear to ear. Just with these words, the matter was settled.

That Tong Guan's understanding of human nature is not good enough either!
Such a good general would change his allegiance without even blinking an eye.

It is also that General Su really knows when to advance and when to retreat. A wise bird chooses the right tree to roost in. Tong Guan is already in his twilight years and obviously no longer has any influence in the army...

Just looking at what Su Wu said, Tong Guan is no longer worth mentioning!
Su Wu also said: "Envoy Tan Zhi should just go and discuss with Prime Minister Tong Shu about splitting the troops into two groups. Once the discussion is complete, Prime Minister Tong Shu will lead one group and Envoy Tan Zhi will lead the other group. In this way, wouldn't it be twice as effective in suppressing the bandits?"

"Okay, okay, with General Su's words, I will definitely make a great contribution to General Su in front of the emperor in the future. I will definitely ensure that General Su will be promoted step by step in the Privy Council and have a bright future!"

Tan Zhen spoke excitedly. Su Wu was so tactful and sincere, how could he not reciprocate?
Su Wu bowed and said: "It's all for the sake of family and country, so I should obey your orders!"

Tan Zhen was so excited that he stood up and pulled Su Wu's arm, and put his other hand on the back of Su Wu's hand: "General Su is really a pillar of our country!"

Su Wu shuddered all over. This fool is...

Su Wu quickly pulled his hand out and made a bowing gesture to hide his embarrassment, then bowed and said, "You are too polite, Envoy Tan Zhi!"

"Okay, okay. General Su is a young and talented man. Is there anything I... General Su's troops need? Just tell me. General Su, please don't be polite, but please open your mouth..."

Tan Zhen was so excited that he couldn't express it in words. He had thought that it would be extremely difficult to accomplish many things on this trip, but he didn't expect that it would be so easy.

Su Wu frowned and replied: "I am a foreign soldier from afar. It is a festive occasion and the soldiers are homesick. Some of them are a little uneasy..."

What else could Su Wu mean by this? He was asking for money, and Su Wu didn't know whether this eunuch had any money.
Logically speaking, whether it was the emperor or those high-ranking officials in the capital, since they had assigned Tan Zhen such a difficult task, they should not let Tan Zhen come alone and empty-handed, right?
The army of the Song Dynasty was built on money, fighting for power and merit...

Su Wu looked at Tan Zhen with anticipation.

Tan Zhen frowned slightly, looked around, and said, "I think it's really hard for General Su to stay in this Jiangnan area. The soldiers under his command are homesick during the New Year holidays, and their hearts are restless. It's helpless. We should give them a generous reward to appease their hearts!"

Right, right, that's the truth. Su Wu looked expectant, but also frowned: "Alas... This is a rich place in the south of the Yangtze River, a glamorous world, but everything is expensive. The soldiers go into the city and come back with sad faces. What can we do?"

"Okay, I came from the capital this time with one million strings of cash. I'll allow you 800,000 strings first. I'll send official documents to the various prefectures in Liangzhe Road to raise money and food, and then you can put them all under General Su's command!"

Tan Zhen was really willing to give it up, thinking, as long as Su Wu helped him this time, would he be able to defeat the bandits in vain? With Su Wu, other people didn't seem to be that important!

The Northwest Army and the Hedong Army, at the moment, are not as good as the Jingdong Army in front of them.

Su Wu was just thinking about whether there were any dates or not, so he would try his luck first. Unexpectedly, there were really dates, so he gave 800,000 of the one million strings of cash first...

I think this one million strings of cash is the result of strong support from some bigwigs in Beijing.

Excellent!

If Su Wu wanted to cheat the money, he would have to be careful. He just said excitedly: "Thank you, Envoy Tan Zhi. When I go back, I will tell my soldiers that Envoy Tan Zhi showed his sympathy for the soldiers and brought one million strings of cash from the capital. He will immediately reward the brothers with 800,000 strings of cash. I will teach my soldiers to be grateful for Envoy Tan Zhi's great kindness!"

Tan Zhen's face was full of smiles. He shook his head and waved his hands: "Oh... no need to do this, no need, no need!"

"How can we not do that!" Su Wu's face straightened, and he added: "We must tell the soldiers where the money came from. It is the grace of Prime Minister Tan, the governor of Liangzhe Road!"

Su Wu said this very seriously!
"Haha... I really don't want to do this. I'm not the kind of person who seeks fame and honor. This is all for the sake of the country and for the grace of Your Majesty. How can it be my personal matter? General Su, Ziqing... If you insist on doing this, I have no choice but to let you do it..."

Tan Zhen is really very "modest".

Su Wu remained serious and said, "Envoy Tan Zhi, I cannot stay here for long. I am afraid that people will talk about me. After paying my respects to Envoy Tan Zhi, I should also pay my respects to Prime Minister Tong Shu. That way, we can talk it out, right?"

"Yes, yes, that's right. Ziqing, it's not easy for you either. Alas... it's all my fault that I've caused you some trouble. Just go, go quickly..."

How could Tan Zhen not understand that General Su's job was indeed difficult. There was no need to be too demanding. After all, one had to live up to one's reputation and also had to save face.

Su Wu bowed and said, "Tan Zhi, please bear with me."

This Su Wu was really good. He was so sincere and spoke so well that Tan Zhen was moved. He waved his hand and said, "Okay, okay, Ziqing, don't worry. I will ask someone to count the money right away. In the evening... no, in a moment, maybe you haven't come back from Tong Shumi yet. The money here will be sent to your camp!"

"Then I will go!" Su Wu was still reluctant to leave.

"Go, just go, go quickly!" Tan Zhen gestured with his hand to invite Su Wu out of the tent.

Su Wu looked back every three steps, he really didn't want to do it, but he had no choice...

After walking a few steps away, Su Wu turned back and said, "Tan Zhishi, it's cold outside the tent, come back quickly!"

"Okay, okay..." Tan Zhen was really smiling and felt relaxed both physically and mentally.

After Su Wu left, Tan Zhen returned to his tent and sat down, with Xin Xingzong beside him. Tan Zhen sighed and said, "Oh... I didn't expect that this young man really knew when to advance and retreat. No wonder... No wonder he is so good at fighting, he must be very smart and thoughtful!"

Xin Xingzong said to the side: "I didn't expect this either. I thought Su Wu was a confidant of Prime Minister Tong Shu who was promoted by him. He was a stubborn person. What a pleasant surprise, really a pleasant surprise."

Tan Zhen turned around and looked at Xin Xingzong: "Don't worry, this 800,000 strings of cash is for winning people's hearts. I still have 200,000 strings of cash here, just send it to your army, and I will give you more when I transfer more money and grain from the prefectures in Liangzhe!"

Xin Xingzong was already very happy in his heart, but his face was serious: "Your Excellency, you underestimate me. I am running around like this, not just for such a small amount of money and food."

"Good, good, really good, General Xin, you really win my heart!" Tan Zhen felt very happy in his heart. He just thought about it. With Su Wu of the Jingdong Army in his left hand and Xin Xingzong of the Xi Army in his right hand, plus some generals from the capital, great things would be accomplished!
It’s better than what I expected when I discussed it with you gentlemen before coming here!
Su Wu really went to Tong Guan's tent. How could he not go for such a joyful occasion?

There was no one else in Tong Guan's account. He was just serving Cheng Hao. Tong Guan also had a lot of documents, from the capital, from various prefectures, and from various armies...

He just waved his hand and signed his name on an official document. It was simple, that all the military officers in the south of the Yangtze River who fought poorly or were not strong enough to resist the bandits would be arrested and punished, and their families would be confiscated!

Seeing Su Wu coming to pay his respects, Tong Guan waved his hand and asked Su Wu to sit aside, and then said: "Waste, tens of millions of strings of cash, hundreds of millions of strings of cash every year, are used to support these wastes!"

Tong Guan was angry because every year the military pay from all over the country passed through his hands, and he was the one who spent the money himself, so he was particularly angry.

But Su Wu was not angry, and just said: "I have a happy story to tell the Prime Minister, so that he can be more cheerful..."

"Tell me about it..." Tong Guan nodded.

Su Wu naturally told what had just happened one by one. These things were very important, especially in official circles. It was extremely important not to rely on trust and do something that was indecisive.

Tong Guan laughed when he heard this: "Why do you have to offend him like this? Won't he hate you to the bone by then?"

Su Wu just answered blankly: "How have I ever offended him? Didn't he say that he was working so hard for the sake of his country and the emperor? How could I refuse his reward?"

The Su army was so well armed that even Cheng Hao laughed out loud.

Tong Guan looked at Su Wu again and said earnestly: "Actually, you don't have to do this. After all... I'm afraid I won't live long. You are still young. I also know that you are speaking up for me and want to punish and retaliate against him. In fact, there is really no need. If he gains power in the future, it will be difficult for you. At that time, I will be buried in the ground and can't help you..."

Su Wu only replied: "Don't worry about him. He doesn't know how powerful I am. Let him suffer. I have made a name for myself with my ability. Why should I be afraid of a eunuch who has not left the palace for decades?"

Su Wu was a man who didn't control his mouth, and he looked like a eunuch in front of others.

But Tong Guan was not angry, and smiled slightly: "Just think of me, I hope I can live a few more years."

"Of course! Later, I will visit all the Western Army members one by one, and then go to the Hedong Army. I will see how Tan Zhen will end up with the army divided into two groups!" Su Wu just said this.

Tong Guan was also moved when he heard this. Su Ziqing in front of him was really good. He should have figured out how to handle many things himself, but Su Ziqing knew them all and took the initiative to help.

Wouldn't it make you feel comfortable and touched to have such a caring person under your command?

Tong Guan nodded: "Okay, let me tell you something serious. You have been here for a long time, and you already have people from Jiangnan serving you. The emperor has a letter of apology. You should think of a way to send it to Hangzhou City, and also find out the military situation in Hangzhou City..."

This was not a difficult matter for Su Wu. It should not be difficult to get a few people, whether from Wuzhou or Huzhou, to move into Hangzhou.

But Su Wu didn't expect that the emperor would actually issue an edict of repentance?

Did Zhao Ji really know that he was wrong?

The edict of confession of guilt was true, but Su Wu knew that the emperor would never think that he was wrong. Historically, even after Fang La was destroyed, the Flower and Stone Gang would still continue.

The emperor did not know that he was wrong, but he was a little afraid. He was afraid that there would really be a danger of overthrow by the millions of thieves. By confessing his guilt, he could appease the people's hearts.

Once the enemy's power was destroyed, everyone would speak sweet words to please the emperor, saying that everything was fine in Jiangnan and that the people's hearts were not with the enemy. The people in Jiangnan were all grateful for the emperor's kindness. The emperor would then feel relieved and the Flower and Stone Project would continue.

"I will take care of this matter myself." Su Wu nodded. The edict of apology should still be sent to Hangzhou city, which would be beneficial to the war.

The emperor has apologized to everyone and knows he is wrong. What else do you want?
There will naturally be people who will shed tears of gratitude... This is not a lie, the emperor is a god, he is the faith, even if they are just bandits, the dignity of a god is still valid.

Once the emperor truly confessed his sins and apologized, Fang La's righteousness would be lost even more. This logic makes sense in this era.

"Go ahead..." Tong Guan nodded and continued to work.

Su Wu went out with a smile on his face. Now he really felt Tong Guan's pulse. Although Tong Guan appeared to be generous and tolerant on the surface and his words were mostly kind, he was never a truly tolerant and tolerant person.

Even Tong Guan said that this is not necessary, that is not necessary, he does not care about this, and he will not argue about that.

In fact, when Su Wu really wanted to do it, Tong Guan was very happy.

Obviously, Tong Guan attached great importance to his own piece of land, his authority and dignity! He just didn't show it on the outside. How could this not be another kind of wisdom?
Su Wu must do it even more!
He went to the Western Army camp first. He wanted to get to know all the people under Liu Yanqing's command in the Western Army, make friends with them, and establish good relationships!
With a little more kindness and the power of money, it will come in handy. These "poor people" of the Western Army have never seen the world, so Su Wu will take them to see it.

Arriving at the Western Army camp, Su Wu went straight to the tent just to wait for the message. However, he did not expect that Liu Yanqing, in his busy schedule, would come out of the tent with everyone to greet him.

This is a bit... grand!

How could Su Wu be rude? From a distance, Su Wu kept bowing and walked forward quickly, determined to walk faster than Liu Yanqing and others!
"Everyone, everyone, how dare I, how dare I, it's my fault, it's my fault!" Su Wu said from afar.

Liu Yanqing was old, but his face was full of smiles. He also came to bow and said, "Hey, General Su, what are you talking about? I have heard so much about General Su's reputation all along the way that my ears are calloused. Just look at the Jingguan built outside Huzhou City. You and I are both military generals. How can we not be fascinated by it?"

Su Wu knew that Liu Yanqing had some respect for him, but he didn't admire him to this extent. It was all just social etiquette. Su Wu kept his hands clasped and said, "Excuse me, junior. Just call me Ziqing, General Manager Liu. Please come into the tent quickly. I, a young man, really can't stand General Manager Liu coming to greet me like this!"

Even with just a few words, looking at the people around him, everyone had a relaxed smile on their face.

Sometimes, although this kind of scene seems hypocritical, it is not. This is the etiquette when people meet for the first time. What it expresses is mutual respect. If you respect me one foot, I will respect you ten feet. Only then will affection and trust have a starting point. It is actually very meaningful.

"Then I'll be generous and call you Ziqing. Please come in, Ziqing!" Liu Yanqing also raised his hand to greet. The two of them raised their hands to greet each other, and of course Liu Yanqing went in first.

At this moment, Liu Yanqing was the official position of the military commander of Fuyan Road, which meant the commander of the Fuyan "province" military region. He also had the honorary position of Xiangzhou Surveillance Commissioner, which was the fifth rank, and the honorary position of the Commander-in-Chief of the Dragon God Guard, which was the junior fifth rank.

Speaking of which, Liu Yanqing could barely be considered a subordinate in front of Su Wu.

In terms of military achievements, was Liu Yanqing's military achievements over the past few decades greater, or was Su Wu's military achievements in just a short period of time greater?

In fact, it is hard to compare. Even in the Song Dynasty until today, some people can "reach the sky in one step" while others can only climb slowly. It is also because the Western Army has fought too few battles over the years, with small victories and small defeats.

If Su Wu had not fought these two battles with 10,000 men against 300,000 men, and only fought the battle to suppress bandits in Jingdong Road, these arrogant and powerful generals of the Western Army might not necessarily see Su Wu as a real person. When comparing people's circumstances, there will always be some envy, jealousy and hatred.

But after these two battles, the soldiers sometimes felt simply convinced. Su Wu was really capable and awesome!

As long as everyone entered the big tent and sat down, Su Wu did not show any attitude and just met them one by one.

This is... Oh, it turns out to be Manager Liu. My apologies.

This is... General Wang, sorry for the rudeness...

Even if they came to recognize each other one by one, they would also come to pay their respects to Su Wu one by one!
He only saw a big man standing up and smiling foolishly. Su Wu had to look up at him. Who was he?

"I am Han Shizhong, the commander of the Jinwu Army. I am honored to meet General Su!"

Han Shizhong, look again!
He was under 30 years old, tall and strong, with a broad back and strong waist, that was for sure, and he had a resolute look on his face. When Su Wu looked carefully, he found that he was just like the Terracotta Warriors unearthed from the Qin Emperor's Mausoleum.

Let's just talk about Han Shizhong's beard, it is really interesting, with five strands, two strands on the left and right above his lips, one strand under his chin, and two strands hanging down on both sides of his temples. I don't know whether the hair on his temples was regarded as a beard or he really grew a beard under his temples.

Anyway, it looks like this, and this shape is somewhat surprising.

Su Wu only praised him with one sentence: "What a good general! He must be so brave that no one can match him!"

Han Shizhong was stunned by the praise. He was still a younger brother and had no fame. Why did this General Su praise him like this as soon as they met?

Han Shizhong's immediate superior Wang Yuan heard this and immediately said, "General Su has a good eye. This Han Shizhong is extremely brave. When he fought with the Tanguts in the army, he was extremely brave. No one among the Tanguts could match him. He is truly a man of unmatched courage! Whenever I go into battle, I always use him as my vanguard and he has never been defeated!"

Han Shizhong was praised by Su Wu and his superiors. He felt a little embarrassed and even blushed. He said modestly: "I don't deserve it. The battle with the Tanguts was just a small battle with a few thousand people. It's not like General Su's hundreds of thousands of people. That's real courage that no one can match!"

Su Wu just said: "This time, you must be the vanguard and make achievements. When the time comes, it will be easy to talk to the Privy Council! Just reward those who have made contributions. A hero like Captain Han must be used!"

Han Shizhong was delighted to hear this: "I will definitely serve you!"

Wang Yuan was also proud of this. Under his command, Han Shizhong was the only one who could charge into battle. He also said, "Don't worry, General Su. He can be the vanguard of the entire army!"

"Okay!" Su Wu nodded, with a look of satisfaction and anticipation, as he was about to witness Han Shizhong truly step onto the stage of history.

This man's strength, ferocity and bravery are clearly recorded in history.

This man was a brave man who could lead 8,000 soldiers and chase the Jin people for dozens of days. He was the second truly capable person in the Song Dynasty besides Grandpa Yue.

Even though Han Shizhong is blushing at this moment, you may not know that in Han Shizhong's dictionary, there may be only one word: do it!

If you don't agree, just fight! Fight from the front, from the side, and chase after them!
When they first met today, Su Wu knew that Han Shizhong was a brave man under someone else's command. Su Wu was not in a hurry. Since he had met him today, Han Shizhong would definitely be under Su Wu's command in the future.

Later they came one by one to see the thirty or forty people in the tent, and it was almost the last one.

The man said, "I am Wu Jie, the deputy lieutenant of Jinyi, and I am here to see General Su!"

Su Wu nodded, bowed, and walked away... then suddenly turned around!

Ok?
Who?
Fortunately, he took a few steps, turned around, and looked up and down.

This man is not very conspicuous. He looks too ordinary and not even tall, but he is very strong.

Who was Wu Jie? In terms of historical military achievements, he was truly far superior to many others. He fought hard against the Jin army in Shaanxi, recovered the Yongxing Army Road, defeated many famous generals of the Jin army, and even defeated the powerful army of Wanyan Zongbi. This was a great achievement and an unprecedented victory after the Jingkang Incident.

He was even considered the first person to break the myth of the Jin army's invincibility, and later he also supported Yue Fei's Northern Expedition.

He was only twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old at that time. He had a younger brother named Wu Lin. The two brothers came from decent families. They were in the same army and always fought together. They shared the same hatred and were willing to live and die together.

Su Wu was really surprised at this time. He knew that Han Shizhong would come, but he didn't expect that the brothers Wu Jie and Wu Lin would also be there.

This event also brought unexpected gains.

Very good, very good, I can't help but say a few words: "Brother Wu, at first glance, I don't think he is strange, but at second glance, he must be a brave and invincible person!"

Su Wu praised, and then turned to look at Liu Yanqing, saying: "General Manager Liu, there are so many brave soldiers and generals under his command. The Western Army is full of talents, which is admirable!"

Liu Yanqing smiled and nodded: "I also know that General Su has many brave men under his command!"

Now that everyone is recognized, it is time to start making good friends with them. As for Liu Yanqing and his son, it is actually... difficult to comment on them. These difficult things will be the opportunities for Su Wu to take action in the future.

This group of people must be brought under my command someday.

Su Wu sat down and said, "I have always heard that the Western Army is good at fighting and is best at bloody battles, but it is also the poorest border. Minister Tong Shu always taught me about the Western Army. I have heard too much about the Western Army. I have always been yearning for it. Today, I see you in person. It is a blessing in my life!"

Everyone heard this and they had never expected this to happen. It was such an honor. Liu Yanqing just said, "The Prime Minister is just showing us a favor..."

Su Wu shook his head: "How can I just flatter you? After meeting you all today, I know that what the Prime Minister said is true. It is true that hearing about you is not as good as meeting you in person, and meeting you in person is even better than hearing about you!"

Although Liu Yanqing was extremely proud and looked around at his subordinates, he was also proud of it, but his words were still humble: "Hey, General Su's ability is well-known. Seeing him again today, he is even more extraordinary. There is no one better than him among the young men!"

Su Wu had laid enough groundwork, so he just said, "You are all new here. I came a few days earlier than you. I fought two battles and gained a lot. I also know how difficult it is for you to come from afar. I also know that the border is bitter and cold, and it is not easy for you. Since we are all serving under the Prime Minister, we are all family. In the afternoon, I will send someone from the camp with 800,000 strings of money to reward you first, which is to show my friendship with you colleagues!"

Ok?
Liu Yanqing was stunned. What happened? Did he hear it wrong?
Just look at the people in the room, everyone is stunned.

Su Wu laughed loudly: "Today I have met half of the heroes in this world. I would like to be with the real heroes in this world. I am so happy to see you all. I will give you 800,000 strings of cash in the afternoon!"

Liu Yanqing couldn't believe it and asked, "Ziqing... is what General Su said true?"

Everyone was stunned and looked at Su Wu, with dozens of people looking at one point.

These men who came from Fuyan Road, these men who came from the Loess Plateau, were really poor. It was no exaggeration to say that they were the poorest people in the Song Dynasty.

They guard the border for the country and also their hometown. Each of them has a strange trait. Their faces have a kind of red that belongs to the plateau, dark red, and their lips are all curled...

They are not very tall, but they are all very strong. Everyone of them is shrouded in a grayish and yellowish feeling, as if the sandstorm of the Loess Plateau has "soaked" in their bodies, and it is a genetic imprint that cannot be washed away by water.

You can say that they have never seen the world, you can even say that they are all country bumpkins.

But they come from the most valiant part of the Song Dynasty, and are the most valiant army of the Song Dynasty at this moment.

At one point in history, they were even the last remaining backbone of the Song Dynasty.

No matter how prosperous Bianjing was and how wealthy Jiangnan was, wouldn't it be shameful when the empire collapsed?

Su Wu looked around and said, "How about I add another 200,000 strings of cash, so that we can make up to 1 million strings of cash, and allocate more food and grass. This way, you can live a better life for a while. What do you think?"

Liu Yanqing had not yet recovered from his shock. Upon hearing this, he waved his hands repeatedly: "I dare not...this, this...how can I say this, how can I say this...this..."

One million strings of cash was a huge sum of money for Liu Yanqing at this moment! Not to mention the need for food and fodder.

Liu Yanqing's hesitant words showed the courtesy and politeness of a person from the northwest. He would not accept anything without doing anything, and he should have subconsciously refused such an expensive gift.

But...he couldn't refuse in his heart, so how could he refuse?
For a moment, he could only stammer and couldn't speak clearly.

The whole audience looked at him again, their eyes widened. Su Wu also looked around at everyone and spoke again: "You are all heroes. I have always respected heroes. Just regard this as a reward and a favor from the Prime Minister. How do you think?"

Liu Yanqing had already stood up: "How can this be possible? General Su is only a general, and he must not be wealthy. How dare I accept such a generous gift from General Su?"

Su Wu did not answer, but said: "Why not? It is just the friendship between me and you. On the battlefield, we are all brave men. I will die, and you will die too. If you are in trouble, I will save you with my life. If I am in trouble, you will do the same. The friendship between heroes is not something that can be compared with a little money. Money is nothing to me and to you."

"We are new here and haven't accomplished anything yet, it's really..." Liu Yanqing knew that he had to be polite and not act like an inexperienced person who would be dazzled by money. Although he was poor, he had to have backbone.

Su Wu interrupted without giving any explanation and said, "Heroes are like-minded. I came to see you today for the sake of heroism. If you are so distant and don't treat me as your own, or as your brother, I will leave as soon as I get out of the door. Just think of you as the arrogant and brave generals of the northwest who look down on me, Su Wu!"

Su Wu has used this trick countless times, and it always works.

Liu Yanqing was interrupted and immediately looked around. For a moment he was really undecided. He only looked at his brothers and then at his son.

Wang Yuan, the governor of Huangzhou, came and said, "Since General Su values ​​it so much, how can we take it lightly? Just accept it. There will always be someone to repay you in the future. But... one million strings of cash is too much. Three hundred thousand strings of cash is enough. Three hundred thousand strings of cash is enough!"

Liu Yanqing nodded immediately: "Yes, yes, it's not easy for General Su. He has fought so hard and has been through mountains of corpses and seas of blood. Even if he has accumulated some wealth, it was paid for by his brothers' lives. Three hundred thousand is enough!"

Su Wu used the same trick: "If it weren't for heroes and great men, I would never give it to you. I came here today just to talk about loyalty. If you don't want my Su Wu's cheap loyalty, that's fine, no problem, no problem... I'll just go on my own!"

Su Wu said this and walked out the door. That’s what he had to do.

How could they let him go like that? They only let Su Wu take a few steps. When he was about to reach Han Shizhong, Han Shizhong hurried to stop him. Finally, Wu Jie was sitting at the door and immediately blocked it. They must not let Su Wu think that we, the men from the northwest, looked down on him.

"General, you are so righteous, please sit down!" These are the words of Han Shizhong. He is trying to stop me and he is also trying to invite me.

Even though Han Shizhong had lived for thirty years, had he ever seen such a righteous person in the world?

He also heard Tong Shumi praising Su Wu, saying that Su Wu was known for his righteousness in the two routes of Jingdong. Han Shizhong thought that this man was loyal and a good man, but he never expected that there was another person in the world who was so loyal.

Su Wu did not sit down, but just said: "When the time comes, we will capture Hangzhou City and I will be the first to enter the city. I will share the loot with you guys. Do you guys want it or not? Do you think I am a nobody?"

Liu Yanqing had already gotten up from his seat to pull Su Wu back up. Liu Guangshi was also stunned. Seeing his father get up from his seat, he hurriedly followed and tried to pull Su Wu back to sit.

Liu Guangshi also helped his father explain: "We are not looking down on the general, and my father did not mean that. He was really shocked and horrified by the general...General, please sit down!"

Liu Guangshi was really afraid that his father would ruin this matter, and he would lose all the money and food, and also offend people. Why would he do this?
"Alas... I just called you Ziqing, and now you are a general. I respect you all, but I'm afraid you don't like me..." Su Wu really looked like a young wife who was angry. He was also the youngest here because of his age.

Liu Yanqing looked around and made eye contact with everyone, then nodded firmly and said, "Ziqing, then don't say much. If I say more, it will make me look like a woman. Just give it to me and I will accept it. Since we are so loyal, I won't say much. We are all soldiers, and this friendship will only last until tomorrow!"

Su Wu was overjoyed when he heard this, and he stood up and saluted: "It's a deal!"

Liu Guangshi laughed beside him: "Great, great, everyone is happy, everyone is happy, haha... What a pity, I can't drink to my heart's content today. With a hero like General Su, I should drink to my heart's content!"

Su Wu acted decisively and stood up: "I really want to go this time. I will go back to the camp to arrange this matter. You can send someone to pick me up at the camp gate in a while."

Liu Yanqing was stunned again, but he said, "No hurry, no hurry, sit for a while?"

Su Wu just bowed and left without sitting down, and left quickly. This time it was difficult to stop him.

As soon as Su Wu left, everyone in the tent was silent for a while, looking at each other. Everyone present had never encountered such a thing in their lives. They had never heard of it.

How much is one million guan in Yanzhou? The annual taxes of several states combined are just that much.

This General Su, he gives what he says he will give, and he gets angry if you don't accept it.

There are such loyal people in this world? It really opens my eyes.

Finally, Liu Yanqing said: "He is a real hero in the world!"

Wang Yuan also nodded: "When we met, Prime Minister En praised him in every way. I didn't realize the meaning of his words after hearing them so many times. But when I met him, I realized that everything he said was true! He is a real hero in the world!"

Liu Guangshi was still stunned: "Father, how can I repay such kindness in the future?"

Han Shizhong followed up with a strong voice: "As soldiers, we just need to have a clear conscience!"

Han Shizhong is a rough and generous man!
"Yes, that's the truth. Just have a clear conscience!" Liu Yanqing raised his hand and pointed at Han Shizhong, praising him for what he said.

A man walked in. It was none other than Xin Xingzong, the commander of the Xihe Front Army. He walked in with a smile on his face. He looked around and asked, "Are you all here? What are you discussing? Why didn't you wait for me to come back?"

Everyone looked at him, but no one answered?
(I wish my brothers a happy new year, a new outlook, success in everything, prosperity, and happiness and well-being for the whole family!)
(End of this chapter)