The battle in Yuanmiao City was coming to an end. With the help of the eldest son of the Jibei Haoshuo Pei and Shi Zihe, the alliance army captured the city without spending much effort.

Pei Changzi and Shizihe were both local tyrants in this area, and many of the soldiers under him came from Yuanmiao City. When the people in the city saw that the thief was too powerful, they were worried that the city would be destroyed by the thieves after the fall of the city, so they secretly contacted the thieves in the same hometown to protect themselves. As a result, the city was destroyed after being in harmony with the inside and outside, and the aristocratic bureaucrats guarding the city immediately abandoned the city and fled.

Li Fengyun ordered the alliance army not to enter the city, and immediately attacked Shengcheng, more than ten miles away after a little repair. Shengcheng used to be a county town, and Changqing City to the east of Shengcheng was also a county town. The "oil and water" in the county town must be more than a town town, so Li Fengyun had no intention of plundering Yuanmeng, but gave it generously to Pei Changzi and Shizihe.

Pei Changzi and Shi Zihe were very grateful. Although they knew that Li Fengyun was just trying to win over and show favors, for the embarrassing rebel army, this move was a timely help and could greatly improve the plight of this rebel army. So some people thought that Li Fengyun was very righteous and trustworthy. In addition, with the precedent of the hero Han Jinluo and Zhen Baoche of Jibei, he naturally thought of joining the alliance.

Today's Southwest Alliance is famous and powerful. Li Fengyun has occupied the throne of the number one thief in the Middle Earth. What is even more enviable is that Li Fengyun and the alliance are not surrounded and blocked by the official army, but instead take the initiative to fight the official army and fight Zhang Xutuo, the first person to suppress the rebellion and suppress the thief in Qilu. This requires not only courage, but strength. If this battle is won, Li Fengyun defeated Zhang Xutuo, swept Qi County, and connected Qi County, Lu County and Jibei County, which basically established the prototype of separatist.

It's good to enjoy the cool under the big tree. Just imagine that Han Jinluo and Zhen Baoche were killed by Zhang Xutuo just raised the flag. He was beaten to death by Zhang Xutuo. If it weren't for Li Fengyun and the establishment of the Rebel Alliance, would it have grown to this point today? Pei Changzi and Shi Zihe were moved. In fact, they had been moved long ago and had the idea of ​​joining the alliance. However, their strength was poor and they had a long journey to join the alliance. The risk was too great. Secondly, in the past year, Li Fengyun led the alliance to the Central Plains to plunder Tongji Canal, and then went south to plunder Xuzhou. The alliance army was always in a state of movement and it was difficult to contact, and they were not sure that they were accepted by the alliance, so this idea could only be hidden in their hearts.

This time Pei Changzi and Shi Zihe met with Li Fengyun and the Alliance Army at the door of their home. At the beginning of their meeting, they felt Li Fengyun's sincerity and enthusiasm. In comparison, fellow villager Zhen Baoche was relatively cold and did not have the tears of closeness of the villagers when they saw them. Then they witnessed the strength of the Alliance Army and captured Pingyin County and Guangli City like a destruction. In their eyes, the Alliance Army was fully armored, well-equipped, and large siege equipment.

, the strength was already strong enough to compete with Yingyang of Weifu, which seriously hit their self-confidence and was very inferior. Compared with the two, they were like nobles and beggars, the difference was too great and they could not reach the top. However, in the battle between Yuanmiao, Li Fengyun took the initiative to "seek help". The meaning of winning over was obvious, and it was clearly just to find an excuse to give them benefits. As a result, they picked up a Yuanmiao City without a single arrow. This gift was not only "heavy", but also extremely precious, and easily touched their hearts.

Li Fengyun led the alliance army to advance eastward and attack Shengcheng. Pei Changzihe and Shizihe led their troops to loot Yuanmiao. When they were in great spirits, the scout suddenly reported that an army was coming from Guangli. The official army was wearing yellow military uniforms, and the alliance army was also yellow military uniforms. The only difference was that a black scarf was tied around the neck of the alliance soldiers. If the distance was too far, it would be difficult to identify. Pei Changzihe and Shizihe were shocked. While reporting to Li Fengyun, they quickly retreated out of the city. If the official army really came, they would flee.

Soon, good news came, the arrival was the alliance army, and its commander was Han Jinluo, a fellow villager.

Pei's eldest son was overjoyed and rushed to welcome Shizihe. The two sides met and smiled happily, and the atmosphere was very good.

Han Jinluo and Pei's eldest son had a classmate. Both families were considered local hopes in Jibei. When they were young, they studied at the Jeju Academy. At that time, the capital of Jeju was Dong'a. The aristocratic bureaucrats with a little status and status in the local area sent their children to the Dong'a Academy. Although the career of Shandong people was very difficult, they had more or less hope after studying. Shi Zihe was also a scholar, but his ancestors were just a small bureaucrat and his family status was too low. Compared with Han and Pei, his background was considered humble.

Also coming with Han Jinluo was Shan Xiongxin. The Shan family in Jiyin is also a prominent family in Henan, so after Han Jinluo introduced him, Pei and Shi were quite respectful to him.

Han Jinluo ordered camp outside Yuanmiao City to set up a camp. He brought a lot of food and supplies, as well as thousands of military craftsmen and civilians, once again demonstrating the strong strength of the alliance and once again gave Pei and Shi a great impact. The two no longer hesitated and decided to join the alliance and completely solve the team's food and clothing problem.

Before, Zhen Baoche was very cold to them, but Han Jinluo was very intimate, talking to each other and telling his old love. In addition, the friendship between classmates, Pei and Shi increased their confidence.

That night, Pei's eldest son found Han Jinluo and explained the meaning of joining the alliance. He hoped that Han Jinluo would recommend it on his behalf.

Han Jinluo stroked his long beard with his hands, smiling without saying a word, as if he was hesitating.

Pei's thin body suddenly became a little stiff, and his white and haggard face couldn't help but show a look of tension. He wanted to focus on explaining the difficulties of the rebel army in his headquarters, but then he thought that Han Jinluo was a calm person and had a deep scheming. Such a major matter really needed to be considered again and again. It was impossible to agree with it after opening his mouth, so he fell silent again and waited patiently.

Han Jinluo spoke quickly, and he asked frankly, "How likely do you think this battle is to win?"

Pei Changzi was stunned for a moment and immediately realized that the matter within the alliance was far more complicated than he thought. Han Jinluo did not directly answer him, nor did he continue the same topic, but instead involved the ongoing battle in Qijun. What does this mean? Is it the time he chose inappropriately, or some other reason?

"The White-haired Commander launched a large-scale attack, with great momentum. Zhang Xutuo had to do his best to block the army of the White Alliance, and also guard against the heroes of Changbai Mountain behind him. It can be said that they were attacked from both sides and lost one another." Pei Changzi smiled and said, "If Zhang Xutuo held the city and stood firm and waited for help, the White-haired Commander could plunder the two sides of the Ji River, and this battle would be full of loads.

Han Jinluo shook his head slightly, "If the goal of the white-haired coach is to kill Zhang Xutuo and capture Qi County, then how much do you think there is still a chance of winning this battle?"

Kill Zhang Xutuo and capture Qi County? Pei Changzi was stunned again. The strength of the white-haired coach was so powerful? This is absolutely impossible. How long has the white-haired coach only risen? Even if he has sufficient money, food and weapons, it would be a matter of time to train ordinary farmers into war-torn soldiers and build the rebel army into a battle-making army overnight? Taking a step back, even if the alliance army devoted all its strength to defeat Zhang Xutuo, the great losses of his own are unimaginable. It is possible that the alliance will be exhausted and dying. So what should we do next? What can we use to protect our own results?

"This...this seems..." Pei Changzi wanted to speak but stopped and dared not tell the truth. If Li Fengyun's target was really Zhang Xutuo, instead of plundering Qi County, then this battle would be a desperate situation.

Han Jinluo smiled, "Do you still want to join the league?"

Pei was at a loss and didn't know what to do. Suddenly, he plucked up his courage and asked, "If this battle is defeated, what are your plans?"

"Some and the alliance are already one, and they are prosperous and both prosper and lose. If the alliance is defeated, it will be difficult for someone to protect his head." Han Jinluo smiled and said, "Do you think the alliance is gone and you can still keep it alone?"

Pei's eldest son thought it was true. Han Jinluo was one of the great coaches in the league and is now a famous thief coach. After being on the Dongdu's final kill list, he could only survive and die with the league.

That's all. Pei Changzi was disappointed and a little depressed. He felt that he could not explain to his brothers who were expecting him when he went back empty-handed. So he asked again with a lucky mentality, "Since this battle is difficult to win, and it is difficult to continue if he wins, why do you still have to fight?"

After asking these questions, Pei Changzi saw a faint chill flashing in Han Jinluo's eyes, and suddenly a flash of inspiration, and suddenly thought of a possibility. A cold sweat broke out in the vest.

Han Jinluo was still calm, smiling, and a sense of elegance was revealed in his majesty, which made people feel respectful involuntarily.

"I asked you, why are you so embarrassed?"

Pei Changzi held back his fear and replied with a smile, "Killing people and robbing people requires strength, but one of them is not strong enough to attack the city and capture the village, and robbing the house depends on the target. This area has been affected by disasters, and is poor and can't support the team at all."

"How many people do you have?" Han Jinluo asked.

Pei Changzi was even more afraid. One possibility he thought of was that Han Jinluo wanted to take the opportunity to "eat" him. If Han Jinluo "eat" him, he would be in danger. Even if he kept his life, he would be just a pawn of Han Jinluo. In comparison, Pei Changzi would rather give Li Fengyun "eat" him. After all, he could still be a handsome man and his own team. The hard-working battle this year was not in vain.

"About 20,000 people." Pei Changzi struggled for a while and told the truth. Thinking of Zhen Baoche's cold attitude and seeing Han Jinluo's ugly appearance, Pei Changzi was heartbroken and planned to leave. He couldn't afford to offend him or hide.

"The alliance has seventeen troops, more than 50,000 people, plus craftsmen, family members, civilians, etc., about 100,000 people." Han Jinluo frowned slightly and sighed, "You can't support 20,000 people, so how can the alliance support 100,000 people?"

Pei's eldest son suddenly realized and was shocked. It turned out that Han Jinluo was not trying to "eat" him, but refused to join him.

The alliance seems strong, but in fact, it is difficult to sustain the fact that it is strong outside. In order to support 100,000 people, now it has to risk defeat to attack Qi County. It can be imagined that if Li Fengyun accepts Pei's eldest son's return and the alliance adds another 20,000 people, the alliance's finance will most likely collapse. At that moment, the rich and powerful coaches will inevitably oppose Li Fengyun's decision and refuse to accept Pei's eldest son's team.

Han Jinluo took into account the feelings of classmates and was unwilling to refuse directly to avoid hurting Pei's eldest son. He could only tell him tactfully and even revealed some secrets of the alliance. "The truth of this battle is far more complicated than you imagined. Someone's suggestion is that you will fight side by side with the alliance for the time being. If the situation is good, you will not suffer any losses. If the situation deteriorates, you can also get out in time."

Pei Changzi bowed to thank him, and then he lost his mind to join him, talked about the frontline war again, and then said goodbye.

Han Jinluo was sent to the gate. On the way back to the tent, he met Shan Xiongxin patrol the night. The two talked about Pei's eldest son's opportunistic intention. Shan Xiongxin couldn't help but sneer, "A certain army has only three thousand people in full battle. He brought 20,000 people at one time. How can he fight against the local tyrants?"
Chapter completed!