Three Kingdoms

Every family has a scripture that is difficult to recite.

Once you open this sutra and read it for a long time, you will understand that the sutra itself is not difficult, but it is the person who reads it that is difficult.

Jiangdong's sutra is obviously not easy to recite.

The rebellion in Juzhang in the fourth year of Taixing did not seem to affect Wu County.

At least on the surface, that seems to be the case.

People eat what they should eat and drink what they should drink. The wealthy people are at ease and the poor people are struggling for their lives. Everything seems to be the same as usual, with no special changes.

In an ordinary wine shop outside Shuiguan, the east gate of Wu County, there are still noisy people and the aroma of wine and meat.

This wine shop is actually not that great. It has neither a decent storefront nor any exquisite tables and seats. The only thing that can be commended is that the quantity provided is real, whether it is fish, meat or wine, the price is low and the quantity is large.

Therefore, those who came to the wine shop to drink and eat had nothing to do with the nobles. Basically, they were all vulgar men, soldiers and petty officials.

I have a treat today.

It’s considered a private venue.

The person who reserved the place was Zhang Dimao, who was considered a well-known ranger in this area.

Those who came were naturally some idle men who usually hang out in this area...

Han people are very generous in entertaining guests. If they just put out a small bowl as big as a palm and get some pickled radish and sour cabbage to fool people, they will probably be laughed at by the neighbors.

Meat, beef and sheep are more expensive and in small quantities, and most people can't afford it, but a large pot of mutton soup is the basics, plus fresh river fish, which are killed alive and thrown into the pot immediately. Go, when paired with fish and sheep, it will be very delicious. Add the turbid rice wine and pour it in a big bowl. You will eat boldly and drink drippingly.

The people sitting around were all of the same status. They were all unlucky guys who were wallowing in the mud and water to earn a living. Naturally, they didn't feel uncomfortable. The more they shouted and drank, the more interested they became. High, it seems that it is almost time to turn on the lamp.

Speaking of which, Zhang Dimao was treated to a treat today, and the money was indeed well spent. No matter how much he ate, there were large wooden plates with vegetables. If he felt that there was something missing, he would just say hello, and new ones would be added, and there would be a full jar of drinks. It's open and never breaks.

Ordinary people, of course, can't eat meat and drink wine every day. Everyone has been suffering for a long time. Today, no one wants to be polite. They hold wine glasses to fight with each other and just focus on eating. He was different, people came and went, and the sky was full of excitement. Everyone kept praising him for his generosity in an exaggerated way, but after talking about it, they gradually turned into envy.

They were all from the countryside. Who didn't know that Zhang Dimao was just a wandering wanderer who had a good time and no time for the next. To put it nicely, he was called a chivalrous and righteous man, but in reality he was just messing around.

Everyone has seen Zhang Dimao's miserable appearance in the past few years. Sometimes he was so hungry that he was dizzy and his face turned blue, so we gave him some leftovers and two or three cakes to survive...

But unexpectedly, during this period of time, Zhang Dimao started to tremble.

Everyone guesses that Zhang Dimao probably met some noble person and was promoted to some extent. Anyway, these days, it is not uncommon for a person to achieve enlightenment and ascend to heaven. For example, the Sun family who came to Jiangdong back then was rumored to be just a thief. But now he is the lord of Jiangdong. Who would have thought of this?

The meat is in the stomach, the wine flows into the blood, and the coward becomes more courageous. Zhang Di Mao was prosperous, and he was generous and generous. He even treated him to a meal, but in any case, the treat was not for free, and the food and wine were not for free. Zhang Di Mao must have something going on...

But what is the problem?

Anyway, everyone has a bad life and is struggling to survive. If this time we can take advantage of the opportunity to get in touch with a noble person, then no matter what, we have to force ourselves into it. Even if it's smuggling goods, doing business in the market, or grabbing territory, it's just a matter of doing it! Looking at Zhang Dimao's current wealth and status, who wouldn't envy him? If you have a lowly life, what is there to cherish? If you can get some money, you can at least have fun for a few days!

Everyone was thinking of trying to curry favor with Zhang Dimao, and then try to find out more about the limelight, but they didn't expect that Zhang Dimao disappeared after greeting guests at the door for a while. Someone saw that Zhang Dimao seemed to have met someone, and found another room to have a drink behind closed doors...

Some people tried to pass by, but were stopped by some unfamiliar men. Those unfamiliar men seemed to be difficult to get along with. Their tone was stiff and cold, as if everyone owed him hundreds of coins. They always put their hands in their arms when talking, obviously holding a weapon...

Somewhat evil.

The people who couldn't figure it out had no choice but to go back and continue drinking. While eating, they guessed who the noble person behind Zhang Dimao was and who they were meeting at the moment...

"...Someone thought that behind Brother Zhang, there is no one who is a wealthy person, or someone from the four major families. Otherwise, how could he be so wealthy and let Brother Zhang show off like this?" 』

"Come on, the people in these four families look at us like we are a puddle of mud. How can they come to us?" What's more, as soon as those guys open their mouths, the ones who are not tight will come up to us. Where is our turn? 』

"makes sense……"

"Or which general in the army is it?" Near the water gate, there is little need for the transportation of military supplies. If you have a little loose hand, you will have food and grass as big as a mountain and money as simple as water! 』

"It's wonderful to think about it. Even all this money and food can fall on you?" At most, it's just to buy some coolies and transfer one or two things. Otherwise, what are we hard-working guys with only a handful of strength and empty sleeves to do? 』

"Why! That's probably it... But if you can get some food and wine and some supplementary food money, that's it. After all, it's work for everyone, so it's not bad! 』

"Stop guessing, wait until Brother Zhang comes out... The guest he is accompanying must be the noble's confidant..."

A group of people were talking miscellaneously with each other. After a while, someone whispered: "Brother Zhang is here!" Brother Zhang is here! 』

Everyone couldn't help but stop their hands and turned around to look, and saw Zhang Dimao striding forward. His face was red and full of vitality, and his head seemed to be covered with sweat, and it was shiny and shaking. Is it because I drank too much and the smell of alcohol came up, or for some other reason...

Zhang Dimao strode into the hall, looking around with bright eyes. In the lobby, inside and outside the courtyard, everyone met his gaze with eager eyes.

It's like cats see fish, dogs see meat, and Ultraman sees little monsters.

Perhaps it was because of the eager gazes of these people that Zhang Dimao finally made up his mind. He coughed and said loudly: "Brothers!" Is it still enjoyable to eat this wine today? 』

The crowd suddenly burst into laughter, and someone shouted: "Happy!" How can you not be happy? Thank you Brother Zhang for the hospitality, thank you Brother Zhang for the wine and meat! 』

"Thank you, Brother Zhang!" 』

"Thank you for the wine and meat..."

There are many people who agree with the mess.

Zhang Dimao also laughed twice and grinned, but he looked like he was smiling. When the noise gradually subsided, he turned his eyes and said in a deep voice, "I drank and drank happily today, what about tomorrow?" I don’t want to dampen your interest, but I just want to ask, how many times in your life can you eat wine and meat? How many times do you want to eat? How many times can you eat? ! Are you willing? Are you willing? ! 』

The room and courtyard were originally noisy and chaotic, but as soon as Zhang Dimao asked these questions, it gradually turned into dead silence.

His eyes, which were red from drinking, stared, and his breath gradually became heavier.

The resentment that was originally hidden in their hearts, although it has been repeatedly ravaged by the years, seems to have been extinguished to the point where even the sparks can no longer be seen. Even they themselves often use a self-deprecating and decadent tone, but what is deep in their bones is today. Under the temptation of the wine and Zhang Dimao's words, he unknowingly started to stir again!

Who is willing to go out in the wind and rain every day, digging for food in the mud and water?

Who wants to be treated like a pig and dog every day, and live on scraps of food all day long?

They want a choice, but they never have the chance to give them a choice.

In this world, sometimes when everyone sees too much and encounters too much, they become numb and think that it is all like this. In this situation, either I am lazy, or my parents are lazy!

Those wealthy noble families are smart, diligent, know how to be thrifty, and know how to reserve, so they have accumulated wealth for generations! This is true for all those wealthy noble families! So they are superior to others!

As for themselves, they are poor because they are lazy, and they are even lazier because they are poor. Therefore, they will be like this all their lives, and then they will still be like this in the next life...

But really, is that it?

Zhang Dimao raised his foot and kicked over the table. The bowls and plates jumped up and fell to the ground, leaving a large stain on them, like spilled blood.

"I am not willing to give in!" Someone is unwilling! 』

"I also want to drink and eat meat every day!" 』

"Do you want to live like this? Do you want it?" ! 』

Zhang Dimao's roars made everyone present feel as if something was vibrating in their internal organs, and then the blood vessels would jump, and then this thing would seem to come to life and roll around in the body. It feels like it wants to burst open its chest and sprout its head!

Some people in the field had already gasped and stood up, but some others reacted faster and stood up in panic: "Zhang...Brother Zhang, what are you going to do?" Could it be...could it be that he wanted to rebel? 』

As soon as the word "rebellion" came out, some people's blood immediately dropped.

To put it bluntly, if they just shout slogans, these people are not bad, but if they really want them to cause chaos immediately, even if soldiers are not mobilized from other places, even the county soldiers in the city are not them What these ruffians, idlers, rangers and libertines can withstand...

No matter how loyal Zhang Dimao is, no matter how good the wine and meat are, no matter how wronged and hard everyone is, there are still some things that they can't even think about, let alone do.

Seeing someone getting up to leave, Zhang Dimao laughed, then waved his hand and said, "You guys think so highly of me!" How could such a little person dare to do something rebellious? It's just that a noble person is willing to give a fortune! But this wealth is not obtained for nothing, and even if you have no choice but to give up some flesh and blood to get it! Go and fight! Zhang is not far away from enjoying these benefits all by himself, and greeting everyone is a way of repaying the old friendship! If you don’t want to eat this wine and meat, I can eat it myself! If you want to stay, please stay. If you want to go, please go. I won’t give it away! 』

As soon as these words came out, everyone suddenly became a little doubtful. Even those who secretly walked out couldn't help but retract their legs.

At first, Zhang Dimao was hiding something and refused to tell the truth, but now he finally admitted that there was a noble person behind him, which was in line with everyone's speculation about him. But what exactly is this "richness" and is it worth the risk?

Everyone present looked around, and then someone said loudly: "Brother Zhang, just tell me what is going on!" If it can be done, the brothers will not hesitate and will definitely let Brother Zhang drive him. If it is really impossible, Brother Zhang will not blame the brothers for not being loyal..."

Zhang Dimao pointed with his hand and said angrily: "Isn't Wang Er Lai Zi?" Stop cowering behind others, who can't remember it with your cocky voice? Come out, come out! 』

The crowd divided, and then a guy winked and stood two steps forward, "Brother Zhang, just say it!" What's going on? 』

Zhang Dimao waved his hand, and immediately someone walked out and stood outside the door.

"Don't look at it. If you want to leave, you can leave now without stopping..." Zhang Dimao said, "If you want to leave again after listening to this... you have broken the rules..."

Everyone looked around, but most of them didn't move.

And some people didn't move when they saw that most people didn't leave.

"Thank you for showing me Zhang's face..." Zhang Dimao chuckled and said, "...nobles, nobles are human beings too!" We are human beings. We naturally have benefactors and enemies! Tonight, a fleet of nobles and enemies will arrive at the water gate... As long as you kill your enemies, you will naturally get benefits from your nobles! 』

After everyone heard this, they looked around and were not frightened because Zhang Dimao was talking about murder.

These days, life is like a piece of grass.

"Then, why would the noble man come to us, uh, no, to Brother Zhang..."

Zhang Dimao glared, "You are stupid!" Is there anyone familiar to us in this area of ​​Minato? That water is deep, that water is shallow, that side has lots of grass, that side has dense forests, do you really think anyone can do it? A noble man wants his enemy to die, but he can't die too ostentatiously! Otherwise, where would it be our turn? ! 』

Zhang Dimao was frothing at the mouth when he said, "If a boat comes at night, it will definitely not be able to enter the water gate. Even if it is parked outside, it only needs to move a little bit... Anyway, people slip and fall into the water at night every year. They can't be counted among us." On your head? ! 』

"This matter..." Wang Erlaizi rolled his eyes, "Brother Zhang can do this with just a few hands, so why bother looking for us..."

Zhang Dimao snorted and said, "Nonsense!" Of course I can do it, but the enemy of a noble person is naturally a noble person... If there is any movement, the soldiers on the water gate will definitely come down, so some people must first lead the soldiers on the water gate away..."

Understood.

"Are you making trouble... I'm familiar with this job..." Wang Erlaizi laughed, and then said, "Brother Zhang, let me ask, who is this noble person...?" 』

Zhang Dimao snorted, "It's not a cover-up, but the less you know, the better!" Wang Er Laizi, if you really want to know, come here and I will tell you alone! 』

Wang Erlaizi waved his hands repeatedly, "Forget it, forget it, just spare my little brother!" 』

Zhang Dimao chuckled twice, then turned to look at everyone, "How is it?" Do it or not? What you do is all light, but the hard and dirty work is still done by someone! The ugly thing to say is that there are dangers in this matter. If you don't want to do it and feel aggrieved, just stay here all night and wait until dawn to go wherever you like... If you are willing to do it, you must listen to someone's orders! Take action when it’s time to take action! Don't pee your pants and lose your eggs! 』

"If you want to be rich, you have to risk your life!" 』

Zhang Dimao shouted in a low voice, which made everyone's hearts jump!

Now I understand everything, I understand it so much that I can't understand it any more.

They are not ignorant of the fights between nobles and nobles in Wu County. The fights between the nobles had smiles on their faces, and there were certainly not a few who were pulling the strings behind their backs. This time, Zhang Dimao invited everyone to invite people to act as the masterminds.

Zhang Dimao was originally a wanderer and a prodigal, so it was normal for him to receive this kind of business. At present, except for the Guanzhong Hussar area, which has no rangers due to some things, most counties and counties have rangers who can take orders online, run errands, deliver goods and purchase, and do various chores at any time...

A chivalrous person uses force to break the law.

If there is no such thing as murder and arson, can it be called "violation"?

A man suddenly stood up, breathing heavily, with blood in his eyes, "Brother Zhang, how much do you want to pay?" 』

Zhang Dimao laughed and clapped his hands, and two people suddenly came from behind, carrying a heavy wooden box and placed it in front of Zhang Dimao.

Zhang Dimao took out a key from his arms, opened the lock, and opened the lid of the box. Suddenly, the light of gold and silver shone directly into people's eyes!

There was silence, except for the sounds of gulping and swallowing.

"Snapped! ” Zhang Dimao closed the box again.

The people nearby obviously had the urge to rush forward. Their bloody eyes met Zhang Dimao, and then they saw the people behind Zhang Dimao touching knives. They suddenly woke up, and then the ferocious look on their faces changed. It became a smile that pleases...

"Divide into two groups!" Do light work and get small portions. There is no need to kill people, and there is no need to fight against the soldiers in the city. Just use your usual rogue skills to stir up trouble! You can use any excuse you want, even if you say someone is fucking trying to cheat you and not give you money! Make a scene! Smash the stalls and burn them down, whatever you can get your hands on is yours! But don’t rush to the north of the city in a daze! Just in the south and east of the city! Don’t blame someone for not making it clear! 』

"The other group needs to be water-based, and those who dare to take action will get the big portion!" When chaos broke out in the city, the soldiers on the water gate left, just to obey a certain order... to win out a rich man! 』

Everyone present had drunk a lot of wine. Their blood was already surging, and they saw a large box of gold and silver. In addition, it was not a rebellion, they were just causing chaos and killing a few people...

It’s not a big deal!

And the one who killed was a noble person...

It's a bit exciting to think about it. When will I be able to kill a noble person with my own hands? Is the blood of noble people also red? Does your nobleman's meat smell good?

"Done!" count me in! 』

"Fuck him!" 』

"Brother Zhang, give your orders!" 』

Making noises and making trouble, taking advantage of others' misfortune, how dare that idle man say that he has never done it? Murder and arson, that ranger and libertine with blood on his hands didn't do it?

What's the big deal?