Astral Apostle

   Chapter 159 People in distress

Xiang Tianjie's face turned solemn, and he solemnly clasped his fists and said, "It turns out that it was Brother Chen in front of you. You beat Wujiazhuang to share the wealth among the people. I have heard about it recently, and I admire it very much. I didn't expect to see my brother here, so handsome. , really extraordinary."

   "It's easy to talk." Zhou Jing was also polite.

  Although he has just debuted in Green Forest, he is only a small person compared to the other party, but the people in Green Forest will not be short of etiquette, and the skills must be in place.

   Besides, people with high skills have always been admired by Green Forest. For these Dazhai leaders, the destruction of Wujiazhuang was a trivial matter, but Zhou Jing's deeds with one enemy against a hundred showed his amazing force.

This group of leaders of Tianwangzhai was so surprised because of this... They had been dormant in this state capital for many days, and they accidentally discovered that such a fierce person had appeared in the southern green forest. They couldn't help being very interested. Join.

  Xiang Tianjie also has the intention of making friends with Zhou Jing, but he is not familiar with it at the moment, so I will not mention the invitation to join for the time being.

  Because there was some movement, the group did not want to disturb the official, so they quickly changed places and talked again.

  …

  Everyone came to the secluded place, Xiang Tianjie and other talents all took off their human skin masks, came up one after another, signed up their names, and got to know each other with Zhou Jing.

   These Tianwangzhai leaders are all highly skilled in martial arts, and they are well-known in the northern green forests, but they just know Zhou Jing's name, but they don't dare to ask for a big one, and they all hold their fists in a serious salute.

   Xiang Tianjie then talked about the purpose of their group and sighed:

   "Brother Guo Haishen was imprisoned here because he offended the dignitaries. I have been hiding here for a long time, just looking for an opportunity to rescue him. Because of the large number of connections, I dare not show my true face."

   "Brother Guo and I have an old relationship, and I came here for him." Gao Yun agreed, and then he wondered: "But since you have important things, why did Brother Shi Qing make extra efforts to steal me?"

   Hearing the words, the two groups turned their heads together and looked at Shi Qing.

  Shi Qingqing's delicate face suddenly flushed, and he faltered:

"I was looking for news on the street, and I came across this heroic man with a big bag, so I kept an eye on it. Later, when I saw him shopping in front of the street vendor and revealing his money, I was itchy, thinking that no one knows this place. I, covering my face again, wanted to make a fortune, but I didn't think so..."

   Hearing this, Xiang Tianjie was furious and scolded: "You thief, you almost ruined my major event!"

   Many leaders of Tianwangzhai also looked unhappy.

   They didn't know the cause and effect, but only when they found Shi Qing's distress signal, they came to save the siege. On the way, they probably guessed that Shi Qing had lost his hand, but at this time, they couldn't help but get angry.

   "Brothers calm down, my younger brother is wrong." Shi Qing lowered his head in frustration.

   Xiang Tianjie was helpless and turned to Gao Yun to apologize:

"Brother Gao, don't be surprised, this brother Shi Qing hasn't been in my cottage for a long time, but he doesn't recognize your appearance. He was originally a street thief, and later he was taught by a river and lake thief. Although he was young, he learned a lot. The light-hearted kung fu of flying over eaves and walls, as well as the skill of disguising one's face with one hand. He is very talented, but he can't change the habit of stealing chickens and touching dogs. He has to steal when his hands are itchy. I have told him many times, but he always reverts to his old ways and doesn't take it seriously. I bumped into Gao today. Man, it can be regarded as a lesson for him."

   "So that's the case... If it wasn't for Brother Shi Qing, we couldn't see each other. Brother Xiang, don't blame him."

  No matter what Gao Yun thought in his heart, he still gave him a step up.

   In fact, in the green forest, the status of thieves is not high, and most people in the green forest do not like it very much. On the road, they are occasionally called "Qianzi", "thief baby", "Bao Tan", with a certain contempt.

   Zhou Jing watched Shi Qing being scolded, and his mind changed slightly.

   These people in the green forest, mostly from poor backgrounds, are rude and reckless, and may have some bad problems, such as alcoholism, greed, irritability and so on.

   Even if they have important business, it is difficult to expect them to be completely safe, many of which are unstable factors.

   At this time, Gao Yun asked:

   "The leaders have been inquiring here for many days, but I don't know how Brother Guo Haishen got into trouble?"

The voice of    fell, and many leaders of Tianwangzhai suddenly became angry.

   Xiang Tianjie's chest heaved up and down, his tone was angry, and he said solemnly:

"Brother, I don't know, this Anlin mansion looks prosperous, but in fact, the government and businessmen colluded and looted the people's wealth. Many big businessmen and the government were involved, often doing some shoddy business. Not only did the locals suffer, but some passers-by traders were also persecuted. Even if it is reported to the government, it will be nothing. The upper and lower levels have already been dealt with by these large local businessmen, and there is no way to report.

Moreover, local merchants stockpiled grain all year round, just to keep the price of grain high. If there is excess grain, they would rather sell to other state borders than supply the local area... Obviously this is the rich land of fish and rice in the south, but ordinary people have to spend more money to maintain Students, even if there is some floating money, are also earned by those big grain merchants. This gang of profiteers is full of oil, and they have money to expand their industries. They are even more intertwined. "

   "Really hateful!"

   Fang Zhen heard this and was very angry.

   Gao Yun was also dissatisfied, and frowned: "Even if the rich and prosperous land in the south is plundered like this, the people can still maintain a living... If you change to the barren food production in the north, if you dare to do this, the local people will change!"

   Xiang Tianjie sighed and continued:

"These are rich and unkind businessmen's homes, and they are still funding gangs locally and doing some dirty work for them. Although these gangs are also street scumbags, they have become a climate that is enough to bully the market. For example, if someone sues the government, these gangs will look for this person. Family trouble, as revenge.

Or a big family in the city has taken a fancy to a certain property and wants to lower the price, but the owner of the property is unwilling, so they let the gang harass and smash it until they surrender... For example, Chengnan Lu, Chen, He, Huang, etc. The big households, I heard from the common people that they wanted to expand their houses in the early years, but their neighbors were reluctant. They used these methods to buy the surrounding land at low prices. "

   Zhou Jing raised his eyebrows and asked, "Then Guo Hai went to prison to provoke local businessmen?"

   Xiang Tianjie nodded immediately and said solemnly:

"That's it! Brother Guo passed by here, and happened to meet the gangs oppressing the people, so he offered to help, and after asking the reason behind it, he single-handedly overturned several local gangs that were causing trouble, and ruined many transactions of local merchants. The Anlin House All praise for his righteous deeds.

   But this was also hated by local businessmen and big households. They wanted to kill chickens and show monkeys, so they bought a few people and set up a bureau to frame Guo brothers. These people caused Brother Guo to drink a lot in one day, and deliberately said some local injustices to provoke Brother Guo, asking Brother Guo to seek justice from the government, and then said that the local prefect would not take care of him.

  Unfortunately, Brother Guo was not sober for a while after drinking the wine, and the disaster came out of his mouth. If you don't care about the state, you can find a provincial governor. If the governor doesn't care, he will go to the capital to find the emperor and tell the emperor's words. Unexpectedly, a large number of officials ambushed around early, and immediately took him and sent him to the government. The prefect hurriedly sentenced him to be arrogant, ignorant of saints, ignorant of honor and inferiority, and rebellious. He was beaten fifty in court. Cudgel, taken to the prison camp... Brother Guo was convicted this time because of his words. "

   Everyone was furious when they heard it.

   "This **** prefect, and the big businessmen of the dog days, are all the same!" Fang Zhen resented.

   Gao Yun slammed a long stick and poked a hole in the ground. He also said angrily: "The government and businessmen collude and oppress the people, it's really damn!"

   "Should be killed."

   Zhou Jing narrowed his eyes.

   But there is one thing to say, aside from the aspect of being calculated, Guo Hai went to prison, and it was not completely wronged him.

   In this feudal era, if you dare to speak rudely to the emperor, no one will hear it. If someone wants to go up the line, the person who speaks will be punished for his words.

   The local government used this reason to punish those who made unkind words, that is, "politically correct." Whoever dares to intercede will be put on the hat of "disrespectful saints", and those who intercede will also be unlucky.

  In today’s world, people can do what you can’t say, state officials can set fires, and people don’t talk about lighting lamps. Complaining is a sin, and it affects the good career of others.

   And most of the people in the green forest hold resentment against the imperial court, and are used to scolding the government, never respecting them when they speak, so if they are provoked by those who have a heart, they may suffer.

   Zhou Jing folded his arms and decisively opened his mouth:

   "This kind of filthy world is really hard to see! This Guo Haishen, I have also saved, what are the plans of the leaders, but it doesn't matter, I will work together to rescue this hero!"

  Fang Zhen immediately echoed: "Not bad! What my brother said is also what I mean!"

   Xiang Tianjie was overjoyed and immediately handed over his hands: "With the help of three heroes, this trip is more certain!"

   Hearing this, Zhou Jing remembered Li Chun and the others, blinked, and said:

   "By the way, there are three Lulin brothers on my side. They also came to visit Guo Haishen. They probably won't stand by. It's better to tell them about it first, get together, and then figure out how to save people."

   "Brother Chen is right!" Xiang Tianjie agreed.

  …

  Somewhere in a luxury restaurant in the city, there are five people in the private room who are changing cups, Li Chun, the Lu family brothers and sisters, and two unfamiliar faces.

   These two people, one is the official middleman, sitting in the main seat, and the other is the leading middleman.

  The cups and plates on the table were in a mess, obviously they had almost eaten, and things were basically settled.

   Li Chun stood up and said to the official in the main seat: "In this way, there will be Mr. Zhang, and I hope that Mr. Zhang will prepare the goods at that time."

   "Hehe, this is natural. Brother Li should also prepare money."

The    official also smiled brightly, as if happy to make a fortune.

   Li Chun said goodbye and took the Lu family brothers and sisters out of the restaurant.

   Walking into the street, Lu Xinniang snorted coldly and couldn't help but say, "The corruption of the government is so bad, there are people who dare to sell weapons from the warehouse in private, and they are not afraid of losing their heads!"

   Li Chun shook his head helplessly and sighed:

"Master Zhang is not a high-ranking official, there must be someone behind him, but I don't know if he is accumulating money for his superiors, or making a situation for a political enemy, or if he has been transferred to another state capital, and makes a fortune before he leaves. After all, the southern bandits are in chaos. Not as serious as the north, this Jingzhou area is even more stable, these weapons are piled up and rusted in the warehouse, and they can't give birth to cubs to make money... Alas, official intrigue is annoying, but in the end, it is also cheaper for me to wait. "

  Lu Yunzhao was quite excited: "If you buy this batch of weapons, you will be able to train several elite teams."

   Hearing this, Li Chun also smiled, relieved the pressure, relaxed, and said with a smile:

"The biggest thing of this trip has been completed, and then I will go back to find Brother Chen Feng, go to prison city camp to meet Guo Haishen, who is famous for the green forest, and then invite Brother Chen Feng to our cottage to rest and rest. This trip will be complete. Well, the harvest is very rich!"

   The three of them did not delay and returned to the inn all the way.

  Zhang San had been waiting at the entrance of the inn, and when he saw Li Chun and the three of them, he hurriedly greeted them and said:

   "Three heroes, Brother Chen, please go to his room for a talk, and discuss something important."

"Oh?"

   Li Chun was puzzled, and without thinking too much, he brought the Lu family brothers and sisters to the door of Zhou Jing's room and knocked on the door.

   "Brother Chen, here we come."

With a cry of   , he pushed open the door and was about to walk in.

   However, the next moment, Li Chun saw the scene in the room, stopped suddenly, and subconsciously settled in place.

   The room is full of big men!

  At first glance, there are more than ten people!

   Except for Zhou Jing and Fang Zhen, the others are all unfamiliar faces, almost all of them are powerful and fierce!

   Li Chun was stunned on the spot and said: "Brother Chen, this, these people are..."

   Zhou Jing smiled heartily, greeted Li Chun and the three of them to enter the door, and then motioned Zhang San to close the door and stay outside, and then he said:

   "Let me introduce, these three are the leaders of Hongyun Mountain, Qingfan Li Chun, Shenmao Lu Yunzhao, embroidery knife Lu Xinniang... And these are the leaders of the Northern Green Forest Tianwang Village..."

  Tianwangzhai sent people to rescue Guo Haishen this time, and a total of eight leaders came. Among them, Xiang Tianjie, the fourth master of the "Fanjiang Great Sage", reported himself.

   Hearing the other party's background, Li Chun was shocked, and hurriedly brought the Lu family brothers and sisters to the ceremony, but he was extremely puzzled.

   How could these northern green forest masters quietly run to this southern boundary?

   Besides, Brother Chen Feng just went out for a walk, how did they bring back so many tyrants?

  Xiang Tianjie briefly explained the encounter, and then talked about Guo Haishen's encounter, and then went straight to the point:

   "I'm waiting for this trip to rescue Brother Guo Haishen. Brother Chen Feng said that the three of you are also here for him. I'm waiting to invite the three of you to work together. What do you think?"

   Hearing the words, Li Chun pondered for a while and nodded:

   "Brother Guo is a man I admire very much, and I can't stand by and watch this time!"

   Such a grand event, they should be involved in it, not only to rescue the hero, but also to increase the reputation of the green forest, and let Hongyun Mountain follow Tianwangzhai to stand out.

   If it was spread out, Hongyunshan would not be willing to help Tianwangzhai to rescue Guo Haishen, the "iron-armed blue dragon", it would be a great loss of fame.

   "Okay! Brother Chen is right, you really are loyal heroes!"

   Xiang Tianjie was overjoyed.

   Hearing this, Li Chun felt a sense of urgency in his heart.

   He could see that Xiang Tianjie also meant to befriend Zhou Jing.

  The Tianwangzhai family has a great business and is a well-known Dazhai in the world, and the small family in Hongyun Mountain cannot be compared with the other party at all. If the other party also recruits Zhou Jing, then maybe they can really abduct people...

   But this is not the time to say these things, business matters.

   Everyone agreed on the same goal, and all the people who came to rescue Guo Haishen gathered here.

Chen Feng, "Changing Yama", Xiang Tianjie, "The Great Sage", Gao Yun, "Breaking the Army Gun", Li Chun, "Qing Fan", Lu Yunzhao, "Sacred Sword", Fang Zhen, "Tai Sui", Lu Xinniang, "Embroidery Knife", "Thousand Faced Swallow" Shi Qing...

  The eight leaders of Tianwangzhai, the three leaders of Hongyun Mountain, plus Zhou Jing, Fang Zhen, Gao Yun... There are fourteen of the famous and famous.

   After discussing for a while, everyone reached a consensus and planned to appoint a representative each to go to the prison camp together, and see Guo Haishen before talking about it.

   Even if you want to save people, you must let the rescued people know that there is a harmony between the inside and the outside.

   Soon, everyone ordered four people to go to the prison camp to meet people, namely Xiang Tianjie, Li Chun, Zhou Jing, and Gao Yun, as representatives of all parties, and the rest remained silent.

  …

   On the other side, a neatly dressed old man came to the prison camp and visited the camp.

  This old man had white hair and beard, and he was smiling all over his face. He looked like the housekeeper of a big family.

   The local jailer and the clerk seemed to know the old man and treated him with courtesy, allowing him to enter.

   Soon, the old man saw Guanying, smiled and handed over:

   "Master Guanying, stay safe?"

   "Yo, Steward He! Haha, I haven't seen you for some days."

   Guanying's eyes lit up, and he hurried forward to lead him to his seat.

  The two casually chatted some gossip, which was what Butler He said.

   I saw Steward He tentatively ask: "Master Guanying, I don't know that guy named Guo, how is it now?"

   Managed the camp and stroked the beard, and said:

   "These days, I've been making people look at him. He's fairly quiet, but there's no reason to trouble him."

   Hearing this, Butler He took out two ingots of silver, handed them to Guanying, and whispered:

"This person has ruined the good deeds of my master. My master's meaning is to hope that he will get some 'care' in prison. Don't kill him, but let those unscrupulous people understand what is the end of the mess. Look at this. …”

   After receiving the money, the smile on his face was even bigger, he laughed, and said proudly:

   "Go back and let Master He relax. He's just a wounded man, some kind of iron-armed dragon and dog. When he comes to my place, even if he is iron, I can rub him into iron mud!"

   Butler He heard the words and asked, "I don't know what Master Guanying plans to do?"

   Guanying waved his hand and said casually:

"The heroes I rectified, there are no three hundred or two hundred, all of them have become a muddy mud, and they are already familiar with the road. Isn't the guy named Guo very talented? When I pick his hands and legs, and ruin his martial arts, spare him. How pretentious he used to be, to become a dog-like thing, I let him eat shit, he has to eat shit! I want to pee in his mouth, he has to open his mouth to me!"

   "Okay, that's it! Then I'll go back and wait for the good news!"

   Butler He smiled happily.

   (end of this chapter)