While the two were talking, a hundred huge boats crossed the ocean, and they had already seen a black line in the distance that cut off the intersection of the sky and the sea. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info

The mountains are undulating, and at the foot of the mountains, there are even more people in the fields, and there are people coming and going, as if they are busy with farming.

Xiao Yue was overjoyed when she saw this scene: "It seems that we have finally escaped and ascended to heaven." Just thinking about the dangers they will face when they get ashore, they can't help but feel a little worried, thinking, "I just don't know what kind of situation they will encounter next." ”

Xiao Yue was not familiar with this place, and naturally she didn't know how to deal with it!

"There's no need for you to worry. Those people are already prepared. Yu Wenwei pointed to a small boat in the distance and laughed loudly.

Xiao Yue stared at it, and saw that on the fishing boat, which was about ten zhang long, there were Li Yanjian and several others, so she said: "It seems that they already know about our arrival, so have they already made arrangements?" After all, they have more than 6,000 people, and there are more than 100 warships, such a huge fleet is not comparable to ordinary caravans, so it is naturally known to the fishermen here and reported to the local government.

And after learning the news, Li Pu also immediately sent an envoy headed by Li Yanjian to meet the Chifeng Army here.

Since she saw the other party coming, Xiao Yue immediately ordered her subordinates to hang down the reins and let a few people come to the giant boat.

As soon as Li Yanjian got on the ship, and saw Xiao Yue's peerless beauty, his eyes couldn't help showing a little appreciation, but when he saw Xiao Yue's face sinking like water and his eyes were full of anger, he immediately stopped the charm in his heart, and said: "I have heard the name of the Red Phoenix Army for a long time, and when I saw it today, it really deserved its reputation." It's just that my father is currently producing mundane things and can't get out, so I can only come on behalf of my father to reward a few heroes. It's just that in a hurry, many matters have not been prepared, so if there is anything dissatisfied, I hope you Haihan. ”

"Without informing the master, I came to visit without permission, but the son was polite. Yu Wenwei replied.

Xiao Yue also bent down to give a blessing, and replied: "We are originally wanderers in the rivers and lakes, and we are already fortunate to be able to live with Gongzi, how dare we shirk it?

In this land of Qilu, they have no foundation, if they want to gain a foothold here, they need to rely on the power of the people in front of them.

"Alas!"

With a long sigh, Li Yanjian looked helpless and replied: "I won't hide it from you, after my father's incident, although he repeatedly frustrated the Tartars, he even issued a wide range of orders, intending to order the heroes to conspire to fight against the Tartars and restore China." However, the heroes of the Central Plains are very dull, and they disobey their father's edict, which is a huge thing, but there is a risk of collapse. I am a son of man, and when I see my father working hard all day, my heart is sour, so I came here to beg a few people to lend a hand. ”

"Oh?"

Xiao Yue raised her eyebrows slightly, and replied: "That Tartar is strong, as for the princes of the Han Dynasty, what people of this generation think and think, they are always confined to the selfishness of one person and one family. It would be ridiculous to expect these people to succeed. ”

Yu Wenwei also replied: "Although my father is talented, he acted in a hurry, and many things have not yet been completed, so he is in a hurry to get started. Even if the rest of the Han marquis wanted to fight against the Mongol Tatars together, but there had been the destruction of the Red Phoenix Army before, even if they wanted to fight, they couldn't catch it. It was this that put him in danger. ”

Since the Luzhou incident, Xiao Yue has traveled to hundreds of places, and she knows very well about those heroes.

Although there are loyal and righteous people such as Yu Cheng and Yang Chan, there are more opportunistic people such as Shi Qi, Shi Gu, Liang Cheng, and Philadelphia. These people are very powerful in their daily life and bully the people of Pingming, but when they encounter dangerous situations, they will scatter in a hurry, and they will not be of half use at all.

The collapse of the Red Phoenix Army at the beginning also had a considerable connection with these Han marquis.

It is vain to rely on this group of perfidious people who rely on both ends of the snake and rat.

"That's right. ”

Li Yanjian nodded and replied quite approvingly: "It is precisely for this reason that I heard that when you arrived, I rejoiced and came day and night, just to be able to get your help." The brilliant achievements created by Yier and others will definitely be able to defeat the Mongol Tatars and restore the prestige of China in the past. ”

When Xiao Yue heard this, she closed her eyes slightly and asked, "So, are you so that we can help you defeat the Mongols?"

"It's not impossible. Yu Wenwei also replied loudly: "It's just that you also know that Mongolia is powerful. We have tried our best in the past, but we have not defeated it. With our strength now, I'm just afraid that it will be difficult!"

"If that's the case, then will we have to submit to the alien race forever?" Li Yanjian was a little disappointed.

"Not really. Yu Wenwei said: "As long as we wait for the same heart, we will naturally be able to drive that Tartar out of the Central Plains, just like Huo Qu's illness in the past, chasing the dead and chasing the north, and then opening the prosperous world." ”

"It's just that it's very difficult, and you need to be prepared to fail. Xiao Yue's expression was slightly gloomy, but she remembered what the lord had done before, and it was also completely wiped out under the blow of Mongolia.

"I hope so. ”

Li Yanjian's expression was slightly gloomy, and he immediately looked up at the two of them suddenly, and his attitude was extremely resolute: "But since I have seen the two of you, I hope that you can help you, I don't know if it is possible?"

Xiao Yue pondered for a moment, and then asked, "If you want me to help, it's okay." If there is no food, ordnance, or even an army stationed, it is not said that the enemy has been defeated, and we are afraid that we will starve to death on the sea. The language was hesitant, Xiao Yue looked at Li Yanjian carefully, and asked in a low voice: "So Childe, may I ask-"

The purpose of this is to be able to gain a foothold in this place, so the first step is to obtain a stable base.

Only by gaining a stable base will they be able to settle down here and continue to pursue the next steps.

Li Yanjian hesitated suddenly, the color in his eyes flickered, and he was obviously struggling.

As the so-called exchange of courtesies, if the Chifeng army wants to help Li Pu fight against the Mongol army, then they need to give food and base areas, and this matter is also a matter of course.

"If you are willing to help, then I can cut Dengzhou and Ninghai into the ranks. How?" Fu You raised his head, Li Yanjian stared at Yu Wenwei and Xiao Yue, obviously worried.

Xiao Yue muttered: "If that's the case, it's okay. ”

"It would be great if that could be done. Yu Wenwei also replied with his jaw.

"If so, then make a covenant. Li Yanjian was overjoyed when he saw the two nodding, and just wanted to pass the news of this place to his father, so that he could also know how powerful a support he had.

If the Red Phoenix Army can join the war, then with the Red Phoenix Army's familiarity with Mongolia, it is still unknown that the war situation will be reversed at that time.

Now that an agreement has been reached, Li Yanjian immediately went back and passed the news of this place to Li Pu. And Xiao Yue and the others, under the command of Yu Wenwei, began to look for a suitable port, preparing to settle down next to this Dengzhou, organizing the people, cultivating farmland, needless to say, and even began to recruit nearby fishermen, boatmen, and craftsmen who are good at building ships, so as to restore the strength of the Red Phoenix Army.

As for the battle between Li Pu and the Mongols, naturally they will only participate in it after the strength of the Red Phoenix Army recovers.

On the other hand, Yu Wenwei waited until the Chifeng army was safe and sound, and then sent a letter, but it was sent to Zhao Kui, who was currently the governor of Tanzhou in the Song Dynasty, and was responsible for commanding the army against the Mongols.

After receiving the letter, Zhao Kui was surprised, and immediately convened the people under his command and held a meeting.

"I heard that the Red Phoenix Army was wiped out in the first battle of Jinghai in the past, but I didn't expect that today, there are still remnants. Now they have come to Dengzhou and have taken a firm foothold in Dengzhou. Because there was a shortage of food and supplies in the army, I wrote a letter asking me to fulfill my previous contract and make up for the food and cloth I owed. And that's what the letter is written about. What do you think about all this?" and looking at the person sitting down, Zhao Kui asked loudly.

The next person immediately complained: "If it is a public decision, we will follow it, why are you asking us here? Isn't it because you are worried and dare not make a decision?"

"Wang Jian!" Zhao Kui sighed and replied: "It's not that I hesitate, but I'm actually afraid that this Red Phoenix Army will become another Li Quan after he is gone!" As soon as Li Quan was spoken, everyone was dumbfounded.

After they followed Zhao Kui, they naturally knew that Zhao Kui had sent Jia Yu into Jianghuai that day, trying to win over the Red Jacket Army who were rebelling here at that time, but then because of various matters, Li Quan broke with the Song Dynasty instead, and even repeatedly invaded the Song Dynasty with a large army, and it was Zhao Kui who was responsible for exterminating Li Quan at that time.

It is precisely for this reason that after learning the news of the Red Phoenix Army, Zhao Kui doubted in his heart, thinking that this Red Phoenix Army was the next Li Quan.

"If that's the case, then just deny it, why do you want to call us and others to discuss again?" Wang Jian asked bluntly.

Zhao Kui said helplessly: "If that's the case, that's it." However, it can be seen that in the past, the Chifeng army had reached an agreement with Meng Heng to exchange food, cloth and salt for the firearms they made. Now the firearms have been equipped in the army, but the promised things have never been delivered because of the long distance. This past is still there, and I am afraid that the Red Phoenix Army will have a grudge against us. This letter is a request for us to fulfill our previous covenant. If I refuse, it is not the way of a gentleman. Moreover, this epistle was written by a friend of mine, whom I had helped me in my troubles. If you refuse now, it won't be good. ”

"It's okay to accept it, it's not good to accept it. If so, I really don't know what to do. Wang Jian shook his head, a little helpless.

Zhao Kui smiled bitterly: "It is precisely because of this that I summoned you and others to see what you and others have opinions." ”

"Xianggong!" another person in the hall replied loudly: "In my opinion, it is better to agree to the matter of the Red Phoenix Army first." How?"

"Oh, Lu Wende, what do you think?" asked Zhao Kui.

Lu Wende replied loudly: "Think about it, how powerful the Mongolian army is, but this Red Phoenix Army has defeated its front several times, and it has even crisscrossed the Central Plains, stirring up the world and overturning it, so that the Mongolian army is caught off guard, so that it can only suspend the offensive so that it can go all out to destroy this Red Phoenix Army." And if we are not taking advantage of the weakness of the other party, how can we put this Huaihe generation in the hands of our country? It is precisely for this reason that we should fulfill our contract!"

"You have a point. Zhao Kui bowed slightly, but showed a look of relief.

He is fifty and six this year, and he is already close to the age and is not confused, although he is still maintained in the realm of earth immortals, but his body is rotten and his spirit is decaying, and after all, he is still powerful and has not been caught, so whenever he finds that there are good talents in the army, he will promote and cultivate good talents from them, so as to provide good talents for the country.

And this Lu Wende and the rest of the envoy of Sichuan are all in the hands of this person.

Lu Wende continued: "What's more, since this Red Phoenix Army has escaped the encirclement and suppression of Mongolia, there must be a mystery in it. We just took this opportunity to enter the army and find out what was real. If they are loyal and righteous, they can use money and food to introduce them into the army to replenish the country. If it is a treacherous and cunning person like Li Quan, then you can also prepare in advance to prevent it from becoming bigger in the future. ”

"It really makes sense!" Zhao Kui thought about it, his expression was more pleasant, but he saw Zhang Shijie, who was staying silent in the distance, so he asked: "By the way, Zhang Shijie, you are from the Northland, if you think about it, can this Red Phoenix Army be trusted?"

"This!"

Zhang Shijie froze suddenly, and a bit of complexity flashed in his eyes.

In the past, when he accompanied his brother Zhang Hongfan into the mountains to suppress bandits, he was caught by the Red Phoenix Army, and since then he has done his best in the Red Phoenix Army, thinking that he will spend the rest of his life like this. Unexpectedly, when Zhang Rou and Shi Tianze led the army to besiege them, the Pingyang Mansion he once guarded was breached, and he was forced to go into exile until he was valued by Zhao Kui and joined the Song Dynasty army.

When he heard about the Chifeng Army before, Zhang Shijie was in turmoil, and the memories of the past in the Chifeng Army were like dregs, and they were turned out and appeared in front of him, so that he was a little distracted and never heard Zhao Kui's question.

Zhao Kui only felt puzzled, and said: "Zhang Shijie, do you think the Red Phoenix Army is trustworthy?"

This sound was immediately like thunder, allowing Zhang Shijie to recover.

He took a deep breath and replied in a low voice: "According to what Weichen said, the Red Phoenix Army can be trusted!"

When he was in the Red Phoenix Army, Zhang Shijie was grateful for kindness many times, and he has only lived so far, and even became a soldier in the Song Dynasty, so it is not too much to help.

Zhao Kui saw that everyone agreed, and immediately smiled: "Since this is the case, then I will come down." As for the food and cloth they need, I will naturally send a ship to it. It's just the position of an escort officer, who do you think is more suitable?"

"Zhao Xianggong. Since the Red Phoenix Army is so mysterious, Xiao Chen is willing to go here and find out. Lu Wende replied.

Zhang Shijie also said loudly: "The minister is not talented, and he is willing to lead the troops to guard and ensure that these weapons are safely delivered to the other party!"

The two agreed, and Zhao Kui had no reason not to agree, so he immediately asked his subordinates to start preparing these materials, and planned to send them to the place where the Chifeng Army was located by sea.