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Unexpectedly, someone spread the story.
After Tong Guan learned of this,
He was immediately enraged.
So they found an excuse,
Wang Qing was exiled to Shanzhou.
Unexpectedly, Wang Qing committed murder and escaped from prison in Shanzhou.
Later, he even fled to Fangzhou and became an outlaw.
Because of the severe drought in western Huaihe River Basin,
This fellow took the opportunity to gather many refugees.
He led his troops to capture some prefectures and counties.
Tian Hu and Wang Qing were originally wicked people.
These two men suddenly seized power.
How could they possibly treat the people well?
The two were in the army,
And most of them were local thugs and scoundrels.
Now they have suddenly occupied the city.
How could these thugs not bully ordinary people?
And these two,
But they have to rely on these thugs and ruffians to do the work.
Naturally, they were unwilling to do it for the sake of the people.
And to manage the troops under his command.
Instead, they took the opportunity to plunder money and grain from the people.
To support these thugs...
Chapter 1525 Parting is Imminent
Zhao Yuan also sent people to inquire about the character of these two men.
Upon learning that since they captured the city,
The lives of the people in that city
It was actually more difficult than when he was in the Song court.
He genuinely did not want to form an alliance with these people.
However, considering that Fang La was Fang Baihua's brother,
It's not good to refuse.
Zhao Yuan and Fang Baihua walked one after the other into the distance.
Fang Baihua then stopped in her tracks.
Waiting for Zhao Yuan to come up.
Fang Baihua said angrily,
"Brother, this is hardly a gathering of heroes!"
"That Tian Bao looks like a scoundrel,"
"And Wang Qing's men are no good either."
"Our Ming Cult's money,"
"It was accumulated little by little by many generations of elders,"
"But now we're going to give it to them for nothing."
Although Zhao Yuan looked down on Wang Qing and Tian Hu,
But seeing Fang Baihua angry
All I could do was offer words of comfort.
"Your Ming Cult gave them gold and silver,"
"All things considered, you're not at a disadvantage."
"Think about it, these two groups have enough gold and silver,"
"Then they'll definitely work even harder to recruit soldiers,"
"Then send troops to capture more cities."
"In that case,"
"This will naturally attract more imperial troops to annihilate them,"
"Doesn't this also tie down more of the imperial army for both of our families?"
Fang Baihua rolled her eyes at Zhao Yuan upon hearing this.
He couldn't help but mutter.
"It means we don't give them gold or silver,"
"They will definitely try to capture more cities as well."
Zhao Yuan smiled and nodded.
"Yes, but what if we give them gold and silver?"
"Then their speed of expanding their strength will naturally be faster,"
"This will naturally attract more imperial troops."
Fang Baihua also understood this principle.
I was just angry for a moment.
Her pretty face was tense and sullen.
Zhao Yuan noticed that Fang Baihua was looking downcast.
He then said with a smile,
"Alright, after the alliance meeting,"
"We're about to part ways,"
"Let's not worry about these unpleasant things now."
Upon hearing this, Fang Baihua
Instantly, all unpleasantness vanished from their minds.
She nestled into Zhao Yuan's arms.
He said in a low voice
"Once our Ming Cult has taken over Jiangnan,"
"Then lead the troops north,"
"To join forces with your Liangshan heroes to overthrow the Song Dynasty,"
"Then we can be together."
Zhao Yuan had previously discussed marrying Fang Baihua.
However, Fang Baihua shook her head and refused.
The two are about to part ways.
Zhao Yuan said with some reluctance,
"The court is now in a dark state,"
"Life is getting harder and harder for ordinary people,"
"We are all skilled in martial arts,"
"We should strive to eliminate evil and save the people of the world."
"After the alliance meeting,"
"Liangshan will also rise up with you in rebellion,"
"At that time, you could have fought alongside us on the battlefield at Liangshan,"
"Isn't this the same way to achieve your ambitions?"
Fang Baihua shook her head and said,
"Although I, like you, fought to overthrow the Song Dynasty,"
"But the people of Jiangnan have suffered from the Flower and Stone Tribute for far too long,"
"Now is precisely the time when my brother needs someone to help him,"
"How could I leave him at this time?"
"Once we've rescued those people from Jiangnan,"
"I will definitely come looking for you then."
Seeing that Fang Baihua had made up her mind, Zhao Yuan...
They could only suppress their feelings of parting.
"Okay, in that case,"
"Then it's settled."
"Why don't we go check out the Wanxing Trade Fair up ahead?"
Fang Baihua shook her head in reply.
"I'm not in the mood anymore,"
"Why don't we find a quiet place together?"
"Let's sit together for a while longer."
Zhao Yuan heard this,
Then he and Fang Baihua,
They walked towards a secluded place.
The temple fair at Daxiangguo Temple, where people from all walks of life trade, was very lively.
At noon,
Many people also went into the temple to escape the summer heat.
The once empty temple,
It's hard to find a quiet place these days.
The two walked for a long time,
See the road ahead,
Fewer pedestrians
He then stepped forward and walked over.
But unexpectedly, just as they reached the intersection,
Then they saw two sly-looking idlers guarding the place.
One of them saw Zhao Yuan and his companion approaching.