After Huizong finished speaking, Cui Jing, the imperial censor who was standing below, came out to announce: "Your Majesty, the imperial court is now using troops against Tian Hu.
It is difficult to win in a hurry, and it is difficult to draw out the troops for a while.
Moreover, I heard that Lin Chong has always claimed to be loyal and righteous.
Liangshan There are many benevolent people among the nearby people, so it is not suitable to add troops.
Moreover, the Liao soldiers are currently eyeing our territory, often attacking the borders, and the troops and horses everywhere are unable to cover them.
If they raise troops to conquer Liangshan at this time and fight on multiple fronts, it will be deeply inconvenient.
I think it is foolish for me to send troops to conquer, so it is better to issue an edict. , good words and edicts, inviting peace to surrender.
Such reckless and desperate people are aggressive by nature.
If they can surrender, they can be sent to conquer the tigers in the fields or block the Liao Dynasty.
This can be done both public and private, and to get the best of both worlds.
I beg for your majesty's holy advice."
Bow deeply.
After hearing this, Huizong felt justified and asked, "What do you think?"
At this time, Cai Jing frowned and was quickly analyzing the pros and cons of recruiting civilians.
Although Cai Jing hated Lin Chong deeply, he also knew that it was unrealistic to send a large army to suppress him at this time.
Recruiting civilians was not a bad idea.
Moreover, if Lin Chong really He agreed to recruit him and come to the court as an official.
By then, it would not be easy to deal with him.
Cai Jing's thoughts changed quickly and he weighed the pros and cons.
He felt that no matter whether the move was successful or not, it would not have much impact on him.
If it succeeded, it would be better.
If it failed, he would not have to bear any responsibility.
After thinking about it, Cai Jing went out to report and said, "The veteran also agreed to recruit peace.
Judging from the current situation of the court, it is really not suitable to start a war.
The main thing should be comfort."
When the other ministers saw that Cai Jing agreed, they all said, "I second the proposal."
When Huizong saw that the ministers agreed, Long Yan was overjoyed, and immediately said, "The words of the ministers are very good, and they are in line with my wishes.
In this case, I sent Chen Zongshan, the Taiwei in front of the palace, as an envoy to bring Danzhao jade wine and go to recruit people."
"Your Majesty, your Majesty," the ministers said in greeting.
When the court dispersed that day, Lieutenant Chen received the imperial edict and went back to prepare for his mission to Liangshan.
In the original work, Chen Taiwei went to Liangshan for the first time to recruit people.
Cai Jing and Gao Qiu all sent people to go with Chen Taiwei, with the purpose of disturbing Huang Zhaoan.
But this time it was different.
Needless to say, Gao Qiu died.
Cai Jing also hopes that the recruitment will be successful.
After all, Lin Chong poses too great a threat outside.
On the contrary, if the recruitment is successful, he will be no threat at all if he comes to serve as an official in the court.
He will be like a toothless lion, allowing himself to be slaughtered.
Early the next morning, Taiwei Chen mounted his horse, led five or six personal followers, memorized the imperial edict in person, and dispatched a dozen sergeants to escort Yujiu, and headed for Jeju.
After traveling for more than a day on the road, I meandered to Jeju.
Zhang Shuye, the prefect of Jeju, had already been notified and went ten miles out of the city to meet him.
The two exchanged greetings and then returned to Jeju's mansion together.
That night, Zhang Shuye and other Jeju officials came to greet Chen Taiwei.
During the dinner, Chen Taiwei asked, "I wonder where Lin Chong is now and what is the situation ahead."
"Alas, Lieutenant Chen didn't know something.
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Lin Chong first sent a large army to capture Yuncheng under my jurisdiction.
He stationed 50,000 troops there, with his troops directed at Jeju.
Then he personally led an army to capture Qingzhou, and then divided his forces to capture it.
Qingfeng Village, I heard that there is also a large army stationed in Qingfeng Village, and there is a strong tendency to continue to attack Dengzhou.
And Lin Chong is currently resting in Qingzhou.
If his predictions are correct, after he finishes resting in a few days, he will lead his troops and march straight into Dengzhou, aiming to take the entire Jingdong Road as his own, and then turn around and attack Jeju."
Zhang Uncle Ye had discussed the situation at hand with his subordinates early in the morning, so he analyzed it very thoroughly.
After listening to Zhang Shuye's words, Chen Taiwei sighed and said, "Oh, I didn't expect Lin Chong to make such a big move.
Doesn't he know that rebellion will cost you your head?"
"I don't know, Mr.
Taiwei, that Lin Chong is a famous god of war in Jeju.
Since he occupied Liangshan, he has fought countless battles, big and small, without any defeat.
He even defeated Gao Taiwei's 150,000 troops before, and even Gao Taiwei was killed.
Lin Chong was killed by the sword.
It was precisely because of his successive victories that he finally developed momentum that led to the current situation," Zhang Shuye said with the same sigh.
"Alas, if a tiger is manipulated in one day, it will cause trouble for several generations.
The ancients will never deceive me.
From this point of view, my Taiwei's coming to recruit people this time may not have good results.
Now that Liangshan is victorious, how can it be?
Will you accept recruitment based on only an imperial edict?
Alas, it is difficult, it is difficult."
Chen Taiwei was a famous wise man in Water Margin, and he analyzed the situation thoroughly from this few words.
"In this case, I wonder if Lord Taiwei is still going to recruit people?"
Zhang Shuye asked tentatively.
"This time I came to greet you on the orders of His Majesty.
I haven't seen anyone yet, so why not go?
Alas, let's do our best to obey fate and do our own thing well.
As for the outcome, it is not up to you and me.
It's predictable."
In fact, Taiwei Chen didn't want to continue to recruit people at this time, but as the saying goes, it's hard to violate the sacred command, so he had to go.
The next day, Lieutenant Chen bid farewell to Zhang Shuye and ordered a group of people to continue marching to Qingzhou.
Since Lin Chong was in Qingzhou, there was no point in going to Liangshan.
Lieutenant Chen here had just come out with his men, but he had been discovered by Liangshan spies, and he quickly went back to report to Wang Yin in Yuncheng.
"Oh, you mean a man who looks like a high official, leading dozens of soldiers and escorting more than a dozen large vehicles, is coming here."
After listening to the spies' report, Wang Yin confirmed it again.
"Turn back, I saw this with my own eyes, and it's absolutely true, and the official was carrying a yellow cloth bag," the spy replied affirmatively.
"Could the yellow cloth bag be here to deliver the decree?"
Guan Sheng was confused when he heard the spies said that the man was carrying a yellow cloth bag, because in this era, only imperial decrees were wrapped in yellow cloth, and the color yellow also represented Son of Heaven.
"Hahahaha, it seems that the imperial court is frightened by us.
I guess this person is not here simply to deliver an edict, but to recruit me to Liangshan."
Zhu Wu laughed loudly after hearing Guan Sheng's words.
"We and the imperial court have reached this point of recruiting peace.
How can the emperor still issue an order to recruit peace?"
Chao Gai asked a little puzzled.
Wang Yin listened to Zhu Wu's words, nodded and said, "Brother Zhu Wu is right.
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This person is most likely here to recruit peace.
Brothers, don't forget that there is Tian Hu in the northwest who is fighting with the imperial court.
Both sides have mutual interests."
The victory or defeat, coupled with the several conquests of Liangshan by Gao Qiu, Tongguan and others, resulted in numerous losses to the imperial army, resulting in a sharp reduction in the number of imperial soldiers.
Therefore, at this time, the imperial court's choice to recruit us and others is also a last resort."
After hearing Wang Yin's words, everyone nodded in agreement.
At this time, Si Xingfang said, "I don't know if Brother Lin will agree to the recruitment.
Anyway, I don't want to sacrifice my life for the imperial court."
"Hahahaha, brother, don't worry.
From what I know about Brother Lin, even if that dog emperor gives up the throne, Brother Lin will never agree to recruit people."
Wang Yin laughed after hearing Si Xingfang's words.
Among the brothers present, except Shi Qian, Wang Yin has followed Lin Chong for the longest time, and Wang Yin also knows Lin Chong very well.
He knows Lin Chong's views on the court, and he will never agree to recruit Lin Chong.
"Brother Li Tianyou, you will lead the people to see the official first and ask him about his origin and purpose.
If he is really here to recruit people, you will first order the people to hurry up and ask Brother Lin for instructions.
You will lead this person slowly.
Go to Qingzhou slowly, otherwise, I'm afraid these people will be captured by brothers who don't know the truth before they get to Qingzhou," Wang Yin ordered Li Tianyou with a smile.
Wang Yin is right.
Today, on the road from Yuncheng to Qingzhou, Liangshan has set up countless outposts.
Without someone to lead the way, it is absolutely impossible for these people from the imperial court to pass safely.
If he resisted even a little bit longer, he might even lose his life.
Liangshan soldiers would not tolerate people in the court.
"Yes, little brother, go right away."
Li Tianyou stood up and saluted, then turned around and went out to lead people to inquire about the situation.
At this time, Taiwei Chen was riding a horse on the official road.
"Oh!"
Taiwei Chen thought about Zhang Shuye's words yesterday and sighed involuntarily.
He thought that coming to recruit security this time would be a simple errand, but he didn't.
Thinking that the situation had become so complicated, no matter from which angle he looked at it, Lin Chong did not accept the possibility of recruitment.
I don’t know how long he had been walking, but Lieutenant Chen suddenly heard a follower beside him exclaim, "Look, sir, they are bandits from Liangshan."
There was a slight tremor in the voice of this follower.
Lieutenant Chen came back to his senses, looked at the group of people galloping in front of him, stabilized his mind, and then reprimanded the man just now, "How many times have I told you, don't open your mouth and be a thief, keep your mouth shut and you will be a thief."
If they really hear it, your death is a small matter, but it is a big thing if you cause trouble to me.
Don’t forget that we are imperial envoys and cannot lose the face of the imperial court."
"Ah, yes, the villain knows his mistake and will never do it again next time."
The follower was also frightened for a while.
Yes, if the people in Liangshan heard this, his life would be lost.
This Liangshan has been continuously Even the lieutenant dared to kill him, and he didn't even have to blink an eye to kill one of his little followers.
The person coming from the opposite side was none other than Li Tianyou.
Li Tianyou got Wang Yin's order and led a team of people over to see what was going on.
"Who are you and what are you doing here?"
Li Tianyou was young and energetic, and he looked down on these so-called high-ranking officials in his heart, so he asked directly without any politeness.
In fact, it was because Wang Yin understood Li Tianyou's character that he asked him to come to greet him, in order to give the people in the court a warning.
Regardless of whether these people really came to recruit people, they couldn't let them relax.
If this was done, If it had been done by Zhang Qing, or by Han Tao and other former imperial officials, the effect might not have been achieved.
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Therefore, knowing people well and assigning them well is also one of the conditions that a general must possess.
"You are really unruly and have no regard for the imperial court."
After listening to Li Tianyou's words, Chen Taiwei sighed in his heart.
At this time, a personal attendant next to Taiwei Chen suddenly had the courage to say, "Be brave, this is the Taiwei in front of the palace, Chen Zongshan, Taiwei Chen, who has come to recruit people under the orders of His Majesty.
Who are you?
You dare to block the way?"
After Li Tianyou heard this, he said with disdain, "Huh, Taiwei Taiwei is just a ball."