Water Margin official

Ruan Xiaowu said helplessly: "Our brothers have lost their livelihood in the water and have no skills, so we can only do this."

Ruan Xiaoer also said: "It is said to be easy, but it is extremely difficult. Selling private salt is also a business of licking blood on the tip of a knife. If you don't do it well, you will be beheaded."

Zhang Zhengdao looked at Brother Ruan's sad look, and his heart moved, and he said: "It's better to occupy the big island in the water and rebel against his mother."

Ruan Xiaoer and Ruan Xiaowu were both stunned and looked at Zhang Zhengdao, speechless for a long time.

"Why, brothers, are you scared?" Zhang Zhengdao asked.

Ruan Xiaowu shouted: "But I look down on your fifth brother."

Ruan Xiaoer asked: "Brother Xian, are you joking?"

Zhang Zhengdao said seriously: "Now that the world is in chaos, the princes in the imperial court do not know the sufferings of the people, and they only know how to increase taxes every year."

"Since there is no way to survive, it is better to find a way to survive." Zhang Zhengdao's eyes were bright.

Ruan Xiaowu said: "Second brother, my dear brother is right. Since this imperial court doesn't want to live with our people, and has rebelled against his mother, what will happen to him!"

Ruan Xiaoer, however, looked around carefully, and then lowered his voice and asked: "Brother Xian, you have a rich family and don't have to worry about food and drink. Why do you want to embark on such a road of no return?"

Zhang Zhengdao smiled and said: "Second brother, haven't you seen through it yet? Although I have a small amount of money, really speaking, I am not a big deal. If I am targeted by some dog official, it will be easy to manipulate me. , just move your fingers, it is as easy as crushing an ant."

"To tell the truth to you two brothers, I offended Gao Jie, the younger brother of Gao Qiu, the commander of the palace, in Bianliang City. That man was General Jinwuwei." Zhang Zhengdao threw the leftover chicken bones into the brazier. , continued: "So, I have to take precautions early and prepare a way out for myself and my family."

Ruan Xiaowu patted Zhang Zhengdao on the shoulder and laughed and said: "Brother Xian, if you tell me the truth, is it because of women?"

Zhang Zhengdao did not hide anything and replied: "To be honest with you two brothers, it was indeed because of a woman that Gao Jie fell in love with a lady in the city and used some dirty tricks to get her. He didn't want his younger brother to get there first. , grabbed the jackpot, so I brought it back to my hometown."

Ruan Xiaowu said: "My second brother and I have seen the characteristics of your Lion House before."

Ruan Xiaoer also shook his head and said: "Unexpectedly, my dear brother has offended a high official in Bianliang City."

Zhang Zhengdao smiled and said: "How can a man in this world let down the woman who loves his younger brother just because he is afraid of power? Now that the world is bad, it is better to do the opposite. At least he will be free and happy, so as not to be frightened all day long, lest he be harmed by other people's tricks. ."

Ruan Xiaowu patted Zhang Zhengdao's shoulder again and laughed, "He is a romantic type."

Zhang Zhengdao said seriously: "Fifth brother, there are many Ding in my family. In order for these people to survive, I have to take risks and find a way to survive."

Ruan Xiaoer thought for a moment and said: "If we occupy that big island, we must recruit some heroes who are not afraid of death and build a stronghold that is difficult for the army to attack."

Ruan Xiaowu said: "There is a big mountain on the island. If a city wall is built along the mountainside, it will be difficult to break through even a thousand troops."

Zhang Zhengdao originally planned to wait until Wang Lun received Chai Jin's funding and took Du Qian, Song Wan and others to build the Liangshan Dazhai, and then take over by himself, which would save time and effort, and would not cost money or food.

But now, I have offended Gao Jie, and I don’t know what means he will use to murder me.

Therefore, the matter of occupying Liangshan has to be brought forward.

Only by preparing early can you survive.

Ruan Xiaoer said: "Nowadays, it is extremely simple and easy to recruit some heroes who are not afraid of death in the nearby villages and towns, but the money and food issue is probably difficult!"

Seeing the two people focusing on him, Zhang Zhengdao smiled and said: "I will take care of the money and food matters on my younger brother."

"What I'm worried about is just the manpower to build the cottage." Zhang Zhengdao expressed his worries.

Ruan Xiaoer replied: "This is not difficult. As long as we recruit three to five hundred good men, we can build a big stronghold in less than a month."

Ruan Xiaowu also said: "Brother, I only need to provide money and food, and recruit people to build the mountain stronghold. It is all our brothers' responsibility."

Zhang Zhengdao nodded and said: "When I return to Qinghe County, I will transport gold and silver."

Ruan Xiaoer sighed and asked again: "Dear brother, don't regret it. We brothers are naked men. We have nothing to worry about. If you really fall into the trap, it will be difficult for you to be a good citizen."

After listening to his sincere persuasion, Zhang Zhengdao was still a little moved. This delicate man finally regarded him as his brother and treated him with all his heart.

"Second brother, I have been thinking about this step for many days. Instead of being frightened, it would be better to have tigers roaring in the mountains and forests, and dragons soaring in the sky, and live a happy life." Zhang Zhengdao replied.

Ruan Xiaowu said: "Second brother is like my mother-in-law."

The three of them carefully planned the occupation of Liangshan Po in this thatched cottage, and they chatted until late at night.

At the fourth watch, Zhang Zhengdao stayed at Ruan Xiaowu's house, lying on the rotten wooden bed, tossing and turning, unable to sleep.

"I didn't expect that such a good man like me would go up the mountain and leave grass early because he couldn't control his belt. It's a bit embarrassing to tell him." Zhang Zhengdao couldn't sleep and was worried.

Ruan Xiaoer's home was also lit with candles at this time, and the couple did not rest.

Ruan Xiaoer's wife put Ruan Liang, the little monkey sleeping in her arms, on the bed, and then said to Ruan Xiaoer: "Second brother, do you really want to go up the mountain and fall into the grass?"

They discussed building a stronghold in the thatched cottage, but she heard everything clearly.

Ruan Xiaoer took one look at his daughter-in-law, married her in, and did not bring her to live a prosperous life for a day.

"Our brother has made up his mind. If you, this woman, are afraid, I will write a letter of divorce to you and leave on my own, without causing any trouble to you," Ruan Xiaoer said.

But the woman wept and said: "Second brother is so heartless."

"But because I can't have children, you want to abandon me?" The woman said with tears in her eyes: "You went up the mountain to become a king, and you will definitely rob some beautiful women in the future and become the wife of the village, but now you are starting to dislike me.

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Ruan Xiaoer's eyes widened and he said angrily: "Am I that kind of person?"

His voice was slightly louder and woke up Ruan Liang who was sleeping. The little monkey wiped his eyes and asked: "Dad, is it dawn yet? I'm going to burn firewood."

After saying that, he got up and got out of bed and went outside to grab firewood and cook the pot.

The woman hugged Ruan Liang, patted him and said, "It's not yet dawn, so my son will continue to sleep."

Ruan Liang glanced at his mother and saw that she was crying. He wiped her tears with his hands and said, "Mom, I must be obedient and write well. Don't cry."

The woman said: "My son is so good."

Ruan Xiaoer let out a long sigh and said: "These days are getting more and more difficult. I could survive in the past. But starting from a year ago, the livelihood of this water park has been lost. How will I live in the future?"

The woman said: "I understand everything my second brother said."

"When you marry a chicken, follow the chicken. When you marry a dog, follow the dog. Second brother, please don't look down on others." The woman said again.

Ruan Xiaoer looked at her not very beautiful appearance, just stretched out his hand to touch her cheek, and murmured: "Don't underestimate your men."

The couple looked at each other in silence.