Chapter 842 Recruiting Tiger Generals

"General, we're here."

After coming back to his senses, Barlow did not dismount immediately. Instead, he raised his eyes and looked at this one of the few taverns that were still open. Then he turned his head and glanced at the deserted and remote environment around him. He frowned slightly, and finally Examining eyes were cast on the young soldier.

As if he knew what Barlow was thinking, the young soldier became more respectful: "This conversation is extremely important. To avoid being distracted, my general did not come out to greet us. Please don't be offended, General."

Nodding noncommittally to show understanding, Barlow's expression did not change at all. On the other hand, the cavalrymen on the side urged their horses forward, looked at the young soldiers warily, came closer and lowered their voices: "General, be careful, something is wrong here."

They were all elite soldiers who had come from the Corpse Mountain and the Sea of ​​Blood. They just took a brief look at the surrounding environment and noticed the strange atmosphere here. However, Barlow did not make any expression after hearing this. He looked deeply at the young soldier who still had a respectful attitude, dismounted from his horse, and waved: "Lead the way from the front."

Since I was led here by my carelessness, it is better to go in and see what the other party wants. And don't look at the deserted and quiet surroundings. You can't see anyone at a glance. But since it was a trap, Barlow didn't think he could break out easily with his hundreds of cavalry.

Swish, swish, dismounting, just a gesture, more than a hundred Guards cavalry were divided into two teams in tacit understanding. One team stayed outside, looking for opportunities to explore the surrounding geographical environment, at least knowing where to break out in the event of conflict. One team pressed the hilts of their knives and followed Barlow, clearly indicating that they wanted to enter the tavern together.

To be honest, this is not the rule. If it's really Gary inside. This move is beyond the scope of status and can be called disrespectful. But the young soldier seemed not to be seen. It seemed that they didn't see the meaning of these half a hundred cavalrymen. With a faint smile on their lips, they still walked in front of them respectfully and led the way.

From the outside, you can tell that this tavern is not too big. Passing through two wooden doors is the reception hall. After arriving here, Barlow's expression remained calm. After all, he is a fierce man who has seen the battlefield of Qi Kuo, let alone a mere tavern. If necessary, he would break into the dragon's pond and the tiger's den without hesitation.

But after stepping into the tavern door. Barlow suddenly stopped at his feet and stared blankly at the things in the hall. He looked confused at first, and then showed undisguised shock.

After a pause, he raised his hand and signaled a stop to the vigilant cavalry at the rear: "Exit, no one is allowed to come in without my order."

"General..."

"retreat!"

"Yes." After the half-hundred cavalrymen, who were both worried and unwilling, had completely exited the tavern door. Barlow took a slight breath, looked at the smiling young man standing at the only wooden table in the hall, squinted his eyes, and strode in, "If I remember correctly, you are on the wanted task board of each guild. The first one. He is also the target of our Bran army’s encirclement and suppression of the Gray Army, Mr. Tang En, right?”

With a self-deprecating smile, Tang En stepped forward to greet him: "Ha, long time no see. I didn't expect that Brother Barlow would still remember me..." Of course, Barlow would not forget Tang En. Not to mention that the first time he came to encircle and suppress the Gray Clothes Army, he failed directly because of Tang En. Let's just say that not long ago, we worked together on the front line to resist the Northern Wilderness barbarians. Because of Frey's relationship, their friendship is not shallow. Of course, because someone's public face couldn't be remembered, Barlow was confused for a while before confirming it, and then asked the cavalry to exit the tavern...

A few steps away, Tang En stopped and saluted briefly, then smiled easily and said, "But shouldn't your sure-kill target this time be Joshua?"

"Josiah, of course, but you are even more special." Barlow said expressionlessly, "You should know that besides the military, there is also the Temple of Light who cares about you."

Tang En rubbed his nose: "So, I still have some fame?"

Taking a step forward, the atmosphere was solemn, and Barlow's eyes flashed: "More than that! If I can use your head to lead the military meritorious service, it will be no problem for me to become a successful person in the short term, not to mention my rapid rise in the future."

Spreading his hands, Tang En pointed to the simple drink on the wooden table behind him: "That's it. How about a cup of Zhuangxing wine before you take my head?"

"Well... let me think about it."

"Ha ha……"

"Haha..." Seeing Tang En throwing his head back and laughing, Barlow finally couldn't hold back anymore and laughed boldly as well, and the tension in the hall was instantly swept away.

Seeing Tang En in this large city that was regarded as the command center of Bran's army in a short period of time was undoubtedly beyond Barlow's expectations. However, given the familiarity and friendship between the two, even if he knew that the other party's move was like throwing himself into a trap, Barlow would not be able to do anything dishonest like starting a fight when they met. To take a step back, even if you want to take action, you still have time for a drink.

The two of them sat opposite each other across the wooden table. Looking at Tang En who took the initiative to pour the wine, Barlow raised his eyebrows, as if he had thought of something, and asked directly: "Will you appear here at this time... A few days ago, Pi The mysterious master who killed Buleta in Asia City couldn’t be you, right?”

"Bletta? Oh, that's the Virgo."

"Virgo? What do you mean?"

"Uh, it's nothing... If the Buletta you are talking about is a general who insists on being clean, then I am right to kill him."

"Sure enough, it's you! I've been wondering for the past few days, when did such a mysterious master appear in the Gray Army." He shook his head and sighed. Barlow's face was filled with surprise when he heard this, and he thought that Bulita would not be in trouble this time. It's such an injustice.

Taking a plan designed for ordinary fighting spirit masters and using it to deal with Tang En, who was wanted by the Temple of Light throughout the continent for a whole year but still failed, failure was naturally expected. The only thing to blame is Bulita's bad luck, as she accidentally kicked the iron plate...

After sighing for a moment about Buleta's bad luck, Barlow picked up the pottery bowl filled with wine, touched it with Tang En, raised his head and drank it boldly, and drank it down in one gulp. The wine is not very good, just ordinary, but it is strong and strong enough, which is just right for people like Barlow who have been stationed on the bitter cold border all year round.

Raising his hand to wipe the wine stains from the corner of his mouth, Barlow put down the pottery bowl and looked at Tang En with a half-smile: "You came all the way and risked your life, you just want to have a drink with me. Tell me, you want to do it." What?"

While picking up the wine can and pouring wine again, Tang En said casually: "You're overthinking it. I'm just here to deliver a message."

"Sending a letter?" Barlow smiled noncommittally, "What letter?"

"Reminiscences of old times and ordinary letters about family affairs." Put down the wine can. Tang En put his hand into his arms, touched it, took out a letter and handed it over casually.

"Ha, it seems that you are really not a qualified messenger." Looking at the wrinkled envelope in his hand, Barlow couldn't help but twitch the corner of his mouth, sorted it out, took out a few pieces of similarly wrinkled letter paper, and then put them on the table. Shang stretched out his palm to flatten it again, and then glanced up and down casually. His body suddenly tensed up and his eyes froze.

Tang En was not surprised by Barlow's reaction. He drank by himself and said, "Although I haven't seen it, with Brother Frey's cultural level, I can't think of anything that touches people's hearts... Bear with me, I know. This is a letter of rebellion, just read it as it is."

Outside the hall, the young soldier guarding the door of the tavern, Luke, couldn't help but twitching his lips when he heard this. Boss Xindao is not only an unqualified messenger, but also an unqualified lobbyist. How could there be such a reckless instigation of rebellion? After all, Barlow is also a famous general of the three frontline legions. Is it really okay for you to casually ask people to give up their bright futures and instead devote themselves to the cause of rebellion with no bright future?

I don’t know if it’s good or not, but Barlow didn’t have any special reaction when he heard this. In fact, even if there is thunder in his ears now, Barlow will not pay attention to it. All his thoughts were on a few pieces of letter paper, and his expressions were as unpredictable as the changes in the wind and clouds. Extremely complex.

The letter was indeed written by Frey, Slender Monkey, Big Bear and other old brothers from the original spear-breaking team. As Tang En expected, the content on the letter paper did not have anything touching to say. In fact, there was not even that. It means to instigate rebellion and persuade surrender. Some are just full of memories, reminiscing about the good old days when a group of old brothers were all-powerful, and remembering some old brothers who died...

Some things really don't need to be said clearly. Firstly, it's unnecessary, and secondly, it hurts feelings.

Of course, Frey and others desperately hope that Barlow will join the Gray Army so that a group of old brothers can reunite and fight side by side again, proud of the battlefield. But this is just a wish, and they respect Barlow's ideas more. The many years of life-and-death friendship also prevented them from being as 'utilitarian' as Josiah and Tang En, who would directly instigate rebellion with their horses and chariots, thinking that this would enhance the strength of the Gray Army. What they were thinking was that no matter whether this matter succeeded or not, they hoped that Barlow would not be moved or embarrassed.

After all, time has passed, and Barlow is no longer the ordinary soldier nicknamed 'Madman' in the Long Gun Breaking Team. He is now a high-ranking general in the main army, with his own future, other ties, etc. It is undoubtedly unrealistic to think of acting as freely and casually as before...

Of course, Tang En and Barlow did not have such a deep friendship, so after watching Barlow lower his head and flip through a few pieces of letter paper, he began to exercise his mission as a lobbyist: "I'm sorry to hear that Brother Barlow came here this time. The news was too rushed, so without saying hello, I sent Harry to my brother's home some time ago... You know, I have no other intentions. No matter what decision you make in the end, Brother Barlow, I will Guarantee that your family will always be safe.”

Instigating rebellion against the generals of the regular army is not a trivial matter, and it cannot be done by simply pulling people over. As early as when he had this idea, Tang En had already taken the lead in making preparations. If Barlow is willing to join the Gray Army, his family will naturally have to move as soon as possible to avoid subsequent retaliation. If Barlow is unwilling, Tang En will send Barlow's family back safely again and pretend that this never happened.

Shaking his head slightly, Barlow did not misunderstand what he said. He gently rubbed the paper with his fingertips, his expression obviously hesitant and struggling.

Upon seeing this, Tang En said again: "I understand what Brother Frey and the others mean, which is to completely let you make your own choice. I respect Brother Frey and the others' wishes, but at the same time, I really think that Brother Barlow should think about it carefully. It's not because Brother Frey and the others, but your current situation... Well, although it is a bit shameless to say this, you are in this situation because of us, but it is indeed a fact that your current situation is not good, isn't it? "

Barlow shook his head and smiled bitterly: "You also know this? Haha, it seems that I am really down and out."

"You can't say that. The main reason is that the two thousand cavalry of yours, big brother, and the more than 10,000 soldiers from the Cangyan Legion this time are really different. Even anyone can tell that something is wrong."

"That's right..." Barlow nodded in understanding.

"Furthermore, what happened to Brother Frey back then. Although the trigger was the brain-dead noble. But if there were no jealous villains to cover it up, how could this narrow-death military order be so easily issued to you? With such a group of people who framed Brother Frey, The villains fight side by side. Aren’t you worried about being stabbed in the back?”

Barlow frowned upon hearing this: "Do you have evidence?"

"Evidence? Haha..." Tang En chuckled disapprovingly and said, "I still remember that when I was on the front line last year, in the Zichen Legion defense area, the man named Werner that Brother Frey killed was not the same person who was the Thunderbolt back then. Are you one of the villains in the legion who framed you? Moreover, you can only bring two thousand cavalry here to participate in the encirclement and suppression this time... Don't blame me for speaking too bluntly, this is clearly the rhythm of killing with a borrowed knife. "

He was stunned for a moment. Barlow looked at Tang En and suddenly grinned: "Haha, I admit, at least you are a good lobbyist."

"Uh...have you been spotted? Is it so obvious?" Tang En touched his nose and said with the same smile, "Okay, I'm just here to instigate rebellion. The regular army is not interesting, come and rebel with us. This is so exciting Ah. Eat a lot of meat and drink a lot of wine! And the frontline troops are not allowed to bring women. Unlike our gray army, there are family members following us wherever we go. If we need it, we don’t have to hold it back. Even if we are injured and enter the wounded barracks, we will lift it up Open the curtain, oh. The young women take good care of you, completely uniform and seductive. I guarantee that you will be hurt once and want to be hurt a second time, hehe..."

After laughing a few times, Tang En gave a look that even a man could understand. He hesitated to speak, it was so tempting.

However, Luke at the door touched his forehead when he heard this. Totally unbearable to watch. Boss, boss, are you sure you are here to be a lobbyist and not a pimp? Moreover, your level of lying is too deep. It is true that there are women in the wounded barracks who volunteer to help, but they are all aunts and uncles. Where does the temptation of uniforms come from...

"Haha..." They are all reckless men. Barlow didn't feel embarrassed after hearing this, nodded and smiled, "It sounds really good!"

"That's right!" Tang En said with his white teeth, his chest thumping loudly, and he asked, "How do you feel about it? Do you want to think about it?"

"Well, it's indeed worth considering..." Touching his chin, Barlow seemed to be really deep in thought. Of course, what I was thinking about was not the temptation of the uniform, it was just a joke to lighten the atmosphere, so as not to make it awkward after politely rejecting it.

After a moment, Barlow suddenly clenched his fists, picked up the pottery bowl and drank the wine, as if he had made a decision. However, after meeting Tang En's attentive gaze, he did not answer directly. Instead, he pointed in the direction of the tavern door and said with a smile, "If I refuse, will I not be able to get out of here today?"

"Huh? Brother Barlow is joking." Tang En laughed and shook his head, but he couldn't help but feel a little excited in his heart, because things seemed to be developing in a good direction... He spread his hands and said, "If you don't talk about our friendship, let's just say that if I really hurt you , Brother Frey must not lead Skinny Monkey and a bunch of old brothers to chase me thousands of miles away!"

After a pause, "Of course, Brother Barlow, if you really want to refuse. For the sake of this drink, please stay for a few dozen minutes so that I can run out of the city."

"Haha!" He raised his head and laughed. Barlow slapped the table and waved, "Okay, that's no problem, you can run away now..."

"Uh... ah?" Tang En was stunned at first, and then he was shocked, and he couldn't stop feeling regretful. The subtext of letting him run away, isn't that a failure to instigate rebellion?

At this time, Barlow suddenly said: "Of course, you have to take me with you. Damn it! I've had enough of this frustrated general. If you love anyone, it's better to be with the captain and the others!"

"Oh...fuck! Brother Barlow, I wouldn't have made you gasp for breath." Tang En complained and muttered while rubbing his brows. However, his face was full of ecstasy that could not be concealed. His heart dropped, and he raised the wine bowl high, "Come on, let's do it. This is to celebrate Brother Barlow joining the Gray Army!"

"Wait a minute." Barlow held down the wine bowl and said solemnly, "You can join the Gray Army, but there are a few conditions."

"No problem at all! There are just a few conditions. Brother, just ask, brother, I will fight for it. Do you want to subdue temptation? No problem, tell me, do you want to break an arm or a leg? Brother, I will I promise to handle it properly for you, and I will send you to the wounded barracks when you get back."

"Holy shit!" Barlow realized that he still seriously underestimated Tang En's lower limit. He couldn't bear it anymore and said with a wry smile, "Don't be ridiculous, your sister-in-law and I still have a very good relationship... Ahem, that's not the point. , Well, the first condition is to ensure the safety of my family. I owe them a lot and cannot let anything happen to them again. The second condition is that it is only me who joins the Gray Army, not anyone else."

After a pause, he pointed to the door and said, "The two thousand cavalry outside the house, although they are my personal guards and obey my orders completely, they are all people with families. I have a way out. It doesn't matter if I betray you, but they No, please understand this."

"Third, after all, I have fought for Bran for most of my life, so we can get together and get together easily. So I hope that I will not interfere in the war between you and Bran before arriving at the Gray Army station. For example, in this city right now, I I won’t help you fight inside and outside...well, that’s all.”

Tang En nodded without hesitation and said, "Okay, no problem. I can agree to these three conditions right now."

"Then let's do this, sooner or later. When I go back and explain, I will leave the city with you." Barlow is a decisive person. Once he has made up his mind, he doesn't think about anything else. He gets up and goes out to make arrangements.

"Wait a minute." This time it was Tang En's turn to call out to Barlow, and said with a mysterious smile, "Haha, brother, are you going to go to the Gray Army's station like this, a bachelor?"

"Huh?" Barlow was immediately surprised when he heard this, "Didn't I just say that it's just me and nothing else is involved..."

"Brother has misunderstood." Tang En waved his hand and said, "Since eldest brother has decided to join the Gray Army, in order not to waste your military talents, of course we hope that you can fight as soon as you come! Therefore, eldest brother, you still need a certificate of nomination! "

"What kind of... vote?"

"Oh, to put it simply, it is to give everyone a certificate to let everyone trust you. Don't worry, big brother doesn't need to worry about this. I have already sent someone to do it... Haha, the same excuse to invite Gary to come over and talk about it. It shouldn’t violate Big Brother’s conditions.”

"..."

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