088 Gongsun Sheng Surrenders

It is said that if you injure 10,000 enemies, you will lose 8,000 of your own. Wu Song launched a decisive battle and finally captured Qingzhou, but he also suffered heavy casualties. Together with the troops of Lu Junyi and Zhang Qing, there were only more than 14,000 people left. Wu Song left 5,000 troops to Zhang Qing to defend the city, and fought out of the city with Lu Junyi's troops to pursue the remnants of Liu Hui Niang and expand the results of the battle.

This chase all the way to the foot of Yunmen Mountain, where they encountered an ambush by Chen Xizhen and Song Jiang and immediately suffered a defeat.

Chen Xizhen was quite knowledgeable in military tactics. Seeing that Liu Hui Niang was bound to lose, it was useless to rescue Qingzhou, so he simply ambushed on the road, and indeed let Wu Song suffer a loss.

Wu Song and Gongshu Yanran led the troops to cover the rear and retreated slowly. Chen Xizhen saw that Gongshu Yanran managed the army in an orderly manner, and although he was defeated, he was not in chaos, so he did not dare to pursue the victory, and could only watch Wu Song retreat back to Qingzhou City.

Song Jiang sighed, "Qingzhou City has been lost. The three cities of Jinan, Qingzhou and Yizhou are on the same line. The Qingyunshan righteous army is no longer able to advance westward. Now they are trapped in the Shandong Peninsula. What awaits us is only destruction."

Chen Xizhen sighed and saw Liu Huiniang's seven-treasure fragrant chariot rushing over. A Fang Tian Huaji was inserted behind the bronze carriage, almost running through the entire carriage. Chen Xizhen hurriedly stopped the chariot and opened the door to see that Liu Huiniang's waist was cut open by the branch of the Fang Tian Huaji, and she was still bleeding.

Liu Huiniang's face was pale, she covered the wound with her hand, and said in a trembling voice: "The situation is over, hurry up and surrender, otherwise it will be too late..." Before she finished her sentence, she fainted.

Chen Xizhen hurriedly carried her down and called the genius doctor An Daoquan, ordering him to take care of her carefully. An Daoquan checked Liu Huiniang's injuries and said, "Military Advisor Liu was weak to begin with. She is exhausted, exhausted, and has lost too much blood. It is hard to say whether she can wake up."

"We must save her life!" Chen Xizhen was extremely anxious and immediately went to find Song Jiang and said, "Before Huiniang fell into a coma, she said that she should be recruited as soon as possible. What do you think?"

Song Jiang was still sad that Gongsun Sheng was trapped in the enemy army. He was shocked to hear this and stood up and said, "Yes, we must recruit immediately! Does the Taoist have anyone to go to the capital?"

Chen Xizhen said, "The current Emperor Zhao likes fame and Taoism, so the person who goes to the capital to seek recruitment must be famous, have Taoism, and be able to judge the situation and be eloquent. This person must be Xu Hulin."

The two went to see Xu Huai together. Xu Huai and Xu Qingniang were comforting Xu He. It turned out that Xu He's two sons, Changsheng and Weisheng, were captured by the warlocks of the bandits in the chaos, leaving only a daughter named Xu Niangzi at home.

How could Xu He not feel heartbroken when he lost his son in old age?

Chen Daozi, Song Jiang and Xu Huai talked about the matter of recruiting the amnesty, saying: "This matter is of great importance, and Hu Lin must be involved."

Xu Huai thought for a moment and said: "I can indeed go, but I need a few things." He raised his fingers and slowly said three things, which made Chen Xizhen and Song Jiang look at each other in surprise.

Xu Huai said, "I only want three things. One is ten peerless beauties, who must be virgins. Two is two thousand taels of garlic gold, only gold, not silver. Three is three Dragon Tiger Pills. With these three things, I will go to the capital, use the beauties and gold to bribe the ministers in the court, and use the Dragon Tiger Pills to bribe the emperor, and then I can expect to be recruited."

Song Jiang said, "We have beauties, but we are all bandits. The beauties we robbed have long been abused. Where can we find virgins? As for gold, there are many left in the mountain stronghold. This Dragon Tiger Pill..."

"It doesn't matter if they are not virgins. I will rob a few virgins on the road, but the Dragon Tiger Pill is indispensable!" Xu Huai looked at Chen Xizhen and said, "I wonder if you can take out three of Zhang Tianshi's Dragon Tiger Pills?"

Chen Xizhen gritted his teeth and said, "My master gave me only ten Dragon Tiger Pills in total. I took one when I was building my foundation, and the other nine I have been reluctant to take them. Not long after Chen Liqing was born, she ate five of them without knowing it! These five Dragon and Tiger Pills made her eyes almost become divine eyes, which shows their effectiveness. Now I only have four..."

Xu Huai said lightly: "If Daozi is reluctant, you and I will wait for death here."

Chen Xizhen hesitated for a while, gritted his teeth, took out the three Dragon and Tiger Pills, and said: "Hulin, I entrust everything to you. We will resist the attack of the bandits first. I only ask you one question, when do you think the government will recruit you?"

Xu Huai thought for a moment and said: "It must be the spring equinox next year!"

Chen Xizhen calculated for a moment and said: "Okay, wait for the good news from Hulin on the spring equinox next year!"

Gongsun Sheng was knocked unconscious by Shi Jin's fist and remained unconscious until someone poured a basin of cold water on his face. He woke up with a chill, but saw that his hands were tied up with soaked tendons. Shi Dalang personally stepped forward to hold him down and walked towards the prefectural government.

Gongsun Sheng complained: "Da Lang, Da Lang, I treated you well, but you hurt me!"

Shi Jin laughed and said: "Everyone serves their own master, what's there to say? Master Wu is my senior brother and my immediate superior. If I don't listen to him, how can I listen to you?"

Gongsun Sheng said angrily: "Then you should also consider our friendship. Why did you capture me? If you take me to see Wu Zetian, I will definitely die!"

"If I didn't kill Liu Hui Niang, if I didn't capture a general, wouldn't I have no credit at all? Telling others will embarrass my teacher, and I just happened to meet you." Shi Jin comforted: "Don't worry, sir, I will definitely plead for you in front of the master and save your life. Besides, the master has heard of your great name and is very happy to see you, so how could he kill you?"

When the two arrived at Zhizhou Mansion, they saw two rows of swordsmen and axemen standing inside, all with bright ghost-headed blades. In the middle was a large cauldron as tall as a person, with firewood burning underneath, and kerosene inside. It has already been burned to a boil.

Gongsun Sheng's expression changed, and he turned around and said, "Dalang, it's obvious that it's me who's being cooked in oil!"

Shi Jin also changed his color slightly. He looked up and saw Wu Song rising from the barracks. On one side were dozens of generals and on the other side were dozens of warlocks. They all stared at Gongsun Sheng with gloomy faces and gritted their teeth.

Two warlocks who looked like slaves shouted loudly: "Mr. Yiqing and Liu Huiniang almost killed our national and military advisors in an ambush! Three villages ambush one after another and almost destroyed our lives. This revenge must be avenged!" "

Another warlock who looked like a master waved his fan and sneered: "Dalang, let go of Gongsun Sheng and let him jump into the oil pan and fry it himself to eliminate the hatred in our hearts!"

Gongsun Sheng looked at Shi Jin, who hurriedly stepped forward, cupped his hands and said: "National Master, Mr. Yiqing is superb in Taoism and is a loyal man..."

"That's not possible!" Hundreds of voices said in unison: "We almost died in Jiangjia Village. If we don't cook him alive, it won't be enough to satisfy our hatred!"

Shi Jin was about to say more when he saw Gongsun Sheng sneer and said: "If you want to kill, kill him, why do you have to be so pretentious?" He stepped forward and was about to jump into the big cauldron.

At this moment, Lin Chong, Lu Junyi and others rushed up, hugged him, and said with a smile: "Sir, why are you angry? I was just joking." Tang Jian and other warlocks also came around and said with a smile: "We are just here. You and Liu Huiniang suffered a defeat at your hands and failed to capture that woman. I deliberately scared you to see how brave you are. This is indeed a hero!"

Everyone tried their best to untie Gongsun Sheng and persuade him to surrender. Gongsun Sheng was surrounded in the middle and could not use Tongtian's methods. They glared at Wu Song angrily and said loudly: "Martial thief, Sheng will never surrender, kill him if you want!" "

Wu Song got off the barracks and said, "Sir's robe is old and stained with blood. It's time to clean it." He ordered his maid to take off Gongsun Sheng's Taoist robe, take off the robe himself, put it on Gongsun Sheng's body, and hold hands. Go to the tent and order people to watch and give you wine.

Gongsun Sheng sat down, drank the wine and ate the food without changing his expression. After he was full of wine and food, he patted his belly and said: "You may use gentle methods, but I just won't surrender. If you want to kill me, take advantage of it." I’ve had enough to eat and drink, let me be a full-blooded ghost!”

Wu Song smiled slightly and said: "Sir, if you don't want to surrender to the imperial court, how can Song kill you? You and I will just talk nonsense and not talk about state affairs today. After today, you can stay if you want, and go if you want. No one can Stop you. Even if your husband returns to Qingyun Mountain, Wu Song will not stop you."

Gongsun Sheng was confused, but he was relieved when he saw that Wu Song and the generals and warlocks were only talking about Taoism, spears and clubs, and did not mention the war. During the banquet, several sorcerers asked Gongsun Sheng for advice on cultivation issues, which just touched his itch. They immediately talked loudly and told many of their cultivation experiences, and everyone praised them.

Gongsun Sheng also heard that Wu Song had established the Tianji Pavilion to gather the thoughts of hundreds of schools of thought and compiled them into a book so that people could learn from them. He couldn't help but praise: "This is an act of righteousness. Although the reputation of the national teacher is not good, but This move is indeed a great good deed that will benefit future generations!”

Wu Song treated him like a national scholar, but Gongsun Sheng was too embarrassed to call him a warrior thief. Unknowingly, he changed his name to a national master, thinking: "This man really has the magnanimity of a national master, and he should not be underestimated."

Everyone talked for a long time, and in the evening, they held candlelight talks again. Gongsun Sheng talked happily with everyone, and he felt very happy.

During the banquet, Wu Song repeatedly ordered people to offer fine wines and fruits, as well as red fruits brought from the dragon's veins, and invited Gongsun Sheng to taste them.

Gongsun Sheng was overjoyed and asked for a few more pills from Wu Song, saying: "My mother is still at home, and she is not in good health. Sheng has been wandering away these years, unable to serve me, and I feel guilty. The Imperial Master is generous, and I will give you more." Take a few pills and go back to support my mother."

Wu Song said with a smile: "You should be filial to your parents." He ordered the people to give ten red fruits to Gongsun Sheng, and Gongsun Sheng said: "That's a lot more!" When it was noon, everyone was led by Wu Song. , reluctant to say goodbye.

Wu Song ordered people to fetch Gongsun Sheng's sword, Taoist robe, and crown. Gongsun Sheng dressed neatly and came to the outside of the city gate. He lowered his hands and said, "The Imperial Master is kind to you. When Sheng returns to Qingyun Mountain, if you are lucky enough to capture the Imperial Master, he will be treated with great courtesy." , let the national master go."

Wu Song cupped his hands and said, "Grateful, grateful."

Everyone watched him leave until Gongsun Sheng disappeared in the direction of Yunmen Mountain. Then they turned back. Wu Song said: "Open the city gate and wait for Gongsun Sheng to come back and surrender!"

Let's say that Gongsun Sheng traveled all the way and came to the foot of Yunmen Mountain. He saw white flags hanging all over the mountain, and there were cries. A grass camp was set up at the foot of the mountain, and many minions were patrolling, with swords and guns in order, and fierce eyes.

Gongsun Sheng came closer and said loudly: "Gongsun Sheng, a poor Taoist, finally came out of Qingzhou. Open the gate of the village and let me in!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he saw a hail of arrows coming from the top of the grass village. Gongsun Sheng quickly ran away and ran to a stone's throw away. Then he stopped and shouted: "Wang Wu, I am one of the best leaders after all. Why?" Don’t you even know me?”

Just as he was talking, I saw Xu Qingniang and Xu He, dressed in linen and white clothes, coming out of the stronghold, leading thousands of elite soldiers, and cursed angrily: "Old thief Gongsun, you surrendered to Wu Song yesterday and came to defraud the city. I saw through it and you were ashamed and angry. You even killed two of my sons! My son, Changsheng Weisheng, was cut into pieces by you, a thief, and his body was left intact!”

Xu Qingniang also shouted angrily: "My two brothers have been killed by you, and today they dare to come to the city alone! Old thief, you must know that we recognize your dog skin! You will never come back today!" After that, With one move of his hand, countless men and horses came to kill him!

Gongsun Sheng hurriedly turned around and left, flying away, and said angrily: "I fell into the trap of the warrior thief again! I thought he was so kind and even washed my clothes. It turned out that he borrowed my clothes to kill Xu He's two sons. . There is no way to explain this. If I turn around, I will definitely be killed by Xu He without any reason. That’s all. I’ll humiliate the bandit when I go back to Qingzhou, and I’ll scold him even if I bite him off!”

Xu and Xu Qingniang saw that the old thief Gongsun was running very fast and chased him for more than three miles. They couldn't catch up before they saw it, so they had to go back to the stronghold. Unexpectedly, as soon as they turned back, they met Shi Jin leading an army to charge and kill them. I don't know how many people died. The men and horses fled back to the grass village in a hurry.

Shi Jin showed off his power in front of the stronghold and said with a big smile: "Mr. Yiqing has made another great contribution!" All the men under his command laughed in unison: "Mr. Yiqing came to the city yesterday and killed two of the old thief Xu's sons. , I’m coming to the city again today to lure you out of the stronghold!”

Xu He and Xu Qingniang were so angry that they screamed. Xu He was so angry that he vomited blood and passed out. Xu Qingniang said angrily: "Old thief Gongsun, our Xu family is at odds with you and we will fight to the death!"

Shi Dalang and the officers and soldiers laughed together and said: "You old ladies, sooner or later you will eat our Mr. Yiqing and kill him with a trick!" Xu Qingniang was also so angry that she vomited blood, but saw Shi Jin leading the officers and soldiers roaring away.

Gongsun Sheng returned to Qingzhou and was furious all the way. When he arrived in Qingzhou, he saw the city gate wide open and no one stopped him. He went straight to the gate of Zhizhou Mansion, but found that the gate was closed tightly. Gongsun Sheng sneered and said: "What a martial thief, now he knows how to be ashamed!" He stood outside the door and cursed endlessly.

Gongsun Sheng cursed for a long time, but there was no movement in Zhizhou Mansion. He wholeheartedly cursed and begged for death. When he saw this, he sneered: "If you don't show up for a day, I will scold you for a day. Morning and night, I will scold you until you are so angry that your body will jump! Even if you kill me then, you won't be able to do it." Unjustly accused!”

Gongsun Sheng's voice became hoarse due to scolding. Someone offered him fragrant tea, scolded him for being hungry, someone brought him food, and someone else brought him bedding at night. Gongsun Sheng scolded you for three days and three nights in a row. He was still very angry and said with a smile: "I am a Taoist after all. I can scold you for three years without doing anything serious!"

Just as he was talking, he suddenly saw a middle-aged woman supporting an old lady walking up to her. Gongsun Sheng saw her and quickly knelt down and said, "Mother, why are you here?"

The old lady was Gongsun Sheng's old mother. She smiled and said: "My son, I heard from this lady that you became a high official under the Imperial Preceptor and missed me all the time and had trouble sleeping day and night. The Imperial Preceptor is a nice person." , I specially asked her to pick me up to give you a surprise. Now listening to your tone, you are really surprised and happy. "

The middle-aged woman smiled and said, "Mr. Yiqing, I was happy to have a wife when I was pregnant."

Gongsun Sheng's face was slumped, and he said to Zhizhou Mansion: "Master Wu, please come out of the mansion to see me. Sheng... I wish to surrender!" After calling three times, he saw the gate of Zhizhou Mansion open, and Wu Song and the warlocks filed out, laughing. Said: "Sir, you are full of energy. This family's true energy is truly worthy of its reputation!"

Gongsun Sheng smiled bitterly. Wu Song said with a smile: "I am not happy to win Qingzhou, but I am happy to win my husband. With my husband's help, thieves can be defeated!"

Gongsun Sheng smiled bitterly again and said: "You have repeatedly tried to cut off my retreat so that I can't go to Qingyun Mountain, and you have used my mother to suppress my will to die, so that I can't return to Erxian Mountain. Is this the plan of the Imperial Master?"

Wu Song looked at Gongshu Yanran who kept smiling. Gongsun Sheng said with emotion: "Zhuge is a true woman. How can Liu Huiniang not be defeated when she meets you?" He bowed to Wu Song and said: "Sheng is willing to surrender."

Wu Song quickly helped him up and ordered people to arrange for Gongsun Sheng's old mother to live there. He chose a good house and gave him clever maids and maids. Seeing that he could tolerate others, Gongsun Sheng was convinced and said: "With such a big heart, he can let so many capable people and strangers help him. He is well-deserved for the title of National Master."

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