"It's funny that Xiucai leads the troops." The three of them had just agreed in unison, when a burst of laughter suddenly came from outside the gate.

Liu Xing followed the sound and looked over and saw Yao Qi walking into the gate with a group of merchants and blacksmiths.

Sneering, Liu Xing waited for Yao Qi to stand still and said to him, "Are you a non-scholar?" Oh, I forgot, you're a gentleman who lives only in the shadow of your ancestors. If it weren't for the merits of your ancestors, would you still dare to swagger like this? ”

"Liu Xing, you ......" was ridiculed by Liu Xing and abused in person, and Yao Qi was so angry that his face turned red.

But when he saw Zhang Yang put his armor aside, his fists clenched, staring at him and the soldiers behind him who had been beaten by Zhang Yang not long ago, Yao Qi was so frightened that he didn't dare to continue talking.

"What's wrong with me? I'm a scholar, I'm a showman, but that doesn't mean I can't lead soldiers. ”

Seeing that he softened, Liu Xing continued to scold him: "Your ancestors were able to lead troops to fight, but in the world of the Great Song Dynasty, where are you not seen literati leading soldiers." Without iron-like discipline, how can there be iron-like troops. I set up the rules for my election camp, how can you allow this bastard to talk too much here? ”

"You, enough is enough! Besides, I'm going to be polite. Being insulted like this by Liu Xing in front of hundreds of people, Yao Qi's face suddenly hung and he roared angrily.

Seeing him roar, Zhang Yang sneered and stepped forward, pulled out the knife on his waist and pointed at him: "What's the matter, what can you do if you're not welcome?" This is the territory of our Xuanfeng Battalion, not the back garden of your Yao family. What's the matter, you're welcome to take a look at me. ”

Seeing Zhang Yang's fierce and vicious appearance, the fighting spirit ignited in Yao Qisheng's anger instantly disappeared and disappeared without a trace.

He lowered his head, his voice became much weaker, and he whispered, "I don't argue with you, a gangster, and I have no reason to talk to a vulgar person like you." I brought the whole city of blacksmiths, charcoal merchants, and pharmacists to see Liu Tuanlian, don't talk too much, you gangster. ”

When Zhang Yang heard this, he stepped forward to continue to entangle with him. Liu Xing waved his hand to stop him, looked at the group of people behind Yao Qi, and said: "Fathers, Taiyuan City is in a critical moment, I am here to disturb you, I hope you will forgive me." ”

"Commander Liu is polite and polite, you fought bloodily to protect my Taiyuan City, and I am fortunate to see you for three lives......"

"Yes, yes, what is Commander Liu's rebuke, although he said it. You are fighting to protect Taiyuan City and our home, how dare we blame you......"

When several elderly businessmen saw that Liu Xing bowed slightly as he spoke, he bowed very politely to them, and when their favorability towards Liu Xing increased a little more, they all smiled and responded.

Seeing that each of them was full of smiles, Liu Xing's face sank suddenly: "Okay, since you understand that I am fighting for the protection of Taiyuan, then I will not be polite to you." At this time of national crisis, you should have the money and strength to contribute together with our soldiers to protect your homeland. I don't want your money, I just want iron, charcoal, saltpeter, and blacksmiths in your shop. ”

"Commander Liu, what do you want to do with this?" An elderly merchant in a cyan satin robe stepped forward and said to Liu Xing with a smile: "Xiaodi is the proprietor of the largest pharmacy in the city and Guangyuanji, Liu commanded you to ask for saltpeter, I don't know what to do?" ”

Looking at him, Liu Xing still said with a cold face: "What am I going to do, do I need to explain it to you?" All you have to do is send me people and things as I ask. As long as you enter the Qingyun Temple, you will be the one who selected the Feng Camp for the time being. You dare to inquire and peep about what they do, be careful, and I will immediately punish you for the crime of spying on the military and intending to collaborate with the enemy. ”

For these businessmen, especially those of this era, Liu Xing has no good impression in his heart. Because since he came to the Great Song Dynasty, in the past ten years, most of the businessmen Liu Xing has seen have colluded with the government and made a fortune. Behind some businessmen is actually a certain official in the court, and they themselves are just the stewards of those dog officials.

In the past time and space, in the great era when all people were businessmen, Liu Xing had never looked down on businessmen like this. Because many businessmen in that era were self-made, relying on their brains and diligence, and seized the opportunity to run their businesses, not only should they not be looked down upon, but many should be respected.

In this Great Song Dynasty, Shinong, industry and commerce, and merchants were the lowest class, and it was difficult for them to gain a foothold in the business world without relying on the people in the government, let alone want to make their business bigger.

The old businessman in front of him had a flattering look on his face when he smiled, and he was typically an old fritter who was accustomed to the collusion of officials and businessmen, so Liu Xing didn't give him half a good-looking face at all.

The hot face was pasted on the cold buttocks, and when the old merchant saw Liu Xing looking at him like this, a trace of unhappiness appeared on his face, but he still forced a smile and said: "Although it is a time when the city is in danger, the chief manager of the king and Zhang Xuan's envoy have ordered before, but if the army needs it, it must also take the money to our shop to purchase." Dare to ask Commander Liu how much money you have, and you have summoned so many people including me? ”

"Money?" Hearing his words, Liu Xing tilted his head, stared at him with horizontal eyes, and said in a chilling voice: "The master led the troops to protect your homeland, and you asked the master for money?" ”

As soon as the old businessman heard Liu Xing's words, the smile on his face suddenly disappeared. He also sank his face, stared at Liu Xing and said: "Of course I want money, the old man is a subordinate of Mrs. Tong, and Guangyuanji is Mrs. Tong's industry." It is the duty of your soldiers to defend the land and protect the land, if you have no money, please forgive the old man for not giving you saltpeter. ”

"Captain Tong?"

Hearing the old businessman say such a character, Sun Yujiang, Wan Yafei and others standing behind Liu Xing couldn't help but be surprised. They all knew very well who Captain Tong was and what kind of character he was. That is a figure that even the old and small ministers dare not provoke easily, and they are the favored ministers of the abdicated Son of Heaven. None of those who provoked him died well.

However, after Liu Xing heard the old businessman report the backer behind him, he secretly said in his heart: You old turtle, this is the backer. Wow, Mrs. Tong, is Tong Guan? That old eunuch who has no hair on his lips but dares to lead the troops, lies about his military exploits, and deceives his superiors and subordinates is your boss, right? Master will take you under the knife today......

Thinking in his heart, Liu Xing shouted violently: "Zhang Heizi, take him down for me!" ”

Sun Yujiang and Wan Yafei knew that Tong Guan was terrible, Zhang Yang was originally just a villager outside the remote mountainous county town of Wutai, and he didn't know how terrible Tong Guan was. As soon as he heard Liu Xing's order, he immediately stepped forward, grabbed the old businessman's shoulder, and directly pressed his hand to the ground.

After Zhang Yang pressed the old businessman, Liu Xing stepped forward, stepped on his shoulder with one foot, and said angrily: "Don't say that Tong Guan is the eunuch behind you, even if you are an official behind you, the saltpeter in your shop has to be given to the master for free." The official family is like the sky, but he is the son of heaven, and he only governs the world on behalf of the sky. What is the heaven, the people are the heavens. The kingdom is about to die, the people are in danger, and the Son of Heaven must seek the greatest safety and well-being for the people. From this point alone, even if you are making a living for the official family, the master will dare to force you to take the saltpeter in your shop. If you dare to resist, you are resisting the will of heaven and violating the military order, and the master can immediately cut off your head. “

"You are so bold, so bold......" was trampled on the shoulder by Liu Xing, and the old businessman shouted angrily: "You dare to claim to act on behalf of heaven, and you still want to do the right thing for heaven?" What is the difference between this and those anti-thieves in the Xuanhe period, Yao Yanei, Yao Yanei, what are you still standing there doing, why don't you quickly ask your soldiers to take down this anti-thief? ”

Hearing its shout, Yao Qi smiled bitterly and said helplessly: "What he said is a crime, but it is indeed the truth!" What's more, he is now the vanguard of the Shuai Division, and this is the selection battalion of the Shuai Mansion. Brother Lin, I can't help you. ”

When the old businessman screamed sadly, the soldiers of the Xuanfeng Battalion in the backyard of Qingyunguan had already heard the sound of the front yard. Under the leadership of several new leaders, more than 300 soldiers poured into the front yard with a "hula".