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It appears they are tidying up their household belongings.
Only then did they hurriedly report to the Yuncheng County government.
The county magistrate then dispatched Zhu Tong and Lei Heng to the area.
They inquired about what exactly happened.
Seeing that they had been waiting outside for quite a while,
The gates of the manor remained closed.
Lei Heng couldn't help but ask with some suspicion,
"Chief Zhu, could it be that Song Jiang has really returned? Otherwise, why are they so afraid of people?"
"Don't talk nonsense,"
Zhu Tong stroked his beard, looked up at the sky, and
"It's noon now. Old Master Song and Song Qing are probably taking a nap. Let's wait a little longer."
Although Lei Heng sensed something unusual about the manor,
But he and Song Jiang,
We've known each other for many years.
Seeing that Zhu Tong refused to speak,
Lei Heng was unwilling to be the villain either.
So he decided to find a shady spot.
Let's rest for a while.
Unexpectedly at this time,
The gate of the manor suddenly opened.
Song Qing greeted them with a face full of apology.
"I apologize, officers. Today is the anniversary of my ancestor's death. My father and I have been paying our respects at the ancestral hall, which is why we were delayed for a moment."
"Hey, you two captains and all the officers, please come inside, have a drink and rest for a while."
Is it necessary to offer sacrifices to ancestors at midday?
Lei Heng's expression was strange.
But Zhu Tong remained silent.
He had made up his mind.
Don't be the first to stick your neck out.
The two arrived at the front hall.
I chatted with Song Qing for a few minutes.
That's when we got to the main point.
Start asking questions,
Why did Song Taigong and Song Qing suddenly collect money and grain?
"Both of you captains should know that ever since Liangshan prospered,"
“The tenants within a hundred miles of this lake felt as if they had found a leader.”
“If their master misappropriates their money, they will go to Liangshan to seek justice for them.”
"The tenants are living better and better, but we masters have to be careful, for fear of accidentally angering Liangshan."
"My father had no choice but to sell some of his land and buy some shops in the county town as a plan for the future."
Although Zhu Tong and Lei Heng did not believe Song Qing's explanation,
But their visit this time...
I didn't intend to pursue this matter seriously anyway.
After Song Qing explained the situation,
The two drank a few more cups of wine.
He then prepared to return to the county government office and report the truth.
As for what the county magistrate did afterward...
Naturally, it's not their place to worry about it.
After leaving the front hall,
Lei Heng was about to walk towards the courtyard gate when
Unexpectedly at this time,
Zhu Tong, who was standing next to him, suddenly spoke loudly.
"Song Qing, you should try to persuade your father!"
"It's better that your brother doesn't come back. If he did, there would be a lot of trouble."
"It would be better to just wander the world and wait for the day when the imperial court grants a general amnesty."
Song Qing was somewhat confused.
After Zhu Tong finished speaking,
Without further delay,
Lei Heng and other constables were together.
They left the Song family's manor.
They just left.
Song Jiang and Hua Rong then came out from the ancestral hall next door.
"Brother, that Chief Zhu just now..."
Song Qinggang was about to ask,
Song Jiang, however, already understood and said,
"His words weren't directed at you, but rather as advice to me."
"It seems this bearded gentleman already knows I've returned home."
"If it weren't for the Qingzhou incident, I might have listened to his advice,"
"But now, it's too late to say anything."
........
that night,
Under the cover of darkness,
The back door of the Song family's courtyard was quietly opened.
Song Jiang and Hua Rong
Accompanied by Song Taigong, Song Qing, and several trusted family members,
Pushing three small carts,
He left Songjia Village directly.
Heading towards Qingzhou...
Chapter 375 Reunion with Wu Erlang
Meanwhile, Song Jiang and his group,
They traveled overnight to Qingzhou.
Hua Rong originally thought that Song Jiang would go straight to Qingfeng Mountain.
However, after entering Qingzhou territory,
Song Jiang, however, led the group in a different direction.
"Brother Gongming, where are we going?"
Hua Rong asked in surprise,
"Chao Tianwang and his men on Qingfeng Mountain are still waiting for us."
"I know,"
Song Jiang replied with a smile,
“We will definitely go to Qingfeng Mountain, but before that, Brother Hua Rong, you should come with me to meet these two heroes first.”
"Judging from the direction Brother Gongming is heading, could it be that he's going to White Tiger Mountain?"
Hua Rong is, after all, a local.
He had a thorough understanding of the geography of Qingzhou.
"I've never heard of any heroes on White Tiger Mountain."
"My dear brother, you've misunderstood."
Song Jiang laughed heartily,
"The two heroes I'm talking about haven't yet joined the outlaws."
Seeing the doubt on Hua Rong's face,
Song Jiang asked, "Brother, have you ever heard of a manor at the foot of White Tiger Mountain called Kong Family Manor?"
"Kongjiazhuang? I've heard people mention it before,"
Hua Rong nodded.
"The old man Kong from Kong Family Village had two sons. The eldest son, Kong Ming, was known in the martial arts world as Hairy Star, and the second son, Kong Liang, was known as Lone Star."
Song Jiang proudly introduced,
"These two are my disciples, and they are both highly skilled in martial arts."
"And in Kongjiazhuang, there are twelve famous farmhands, namely Long Wang San, Short Li Si, Quick Sanqian, Slow Babai, Bashang Fen, Shili Qu, Mizhong Chong, Fannei Pi, Niaoshang Ci, Sha Xiaosheng, Muban Ge, and Niujin."
"My two disciples, along with these twelve farmhands, are quite well-known in the White Tiger Mountain area."
"When we go to Qingfeng Mountain this time, Chao Tianwang, although he is an old friend of mine, is still a distance away."
"In order to realize our wishes, we are still somewhat outnumbered and lack strength."
"So before heading to Qingfeng Mountain, we'll go to Kong Family Village to find my two disciples."
"If they could bring their servants with them to Qingfeng Mountain, it would ultimately be a good thing for us."
Hua Rong, who was standing to the side, was dumbfounded.
He wanted to say something.
But upon seeing Song Jiang's confident demeanor,
He hesitated for a moment, then swallowed back what he was about to say.
It is said that this Little Li Guang was originally the magistrate of Qingfeng Village.
That place is a major transportation route.
The area is bustling with people coming and going.
He had indeed heard of the Kong Family Village from passing merchants before.
However, it was completely different from what Song Jiang had said.
As far as Hua Rong knew,
The two Kong brothers were complete spoiled brats.
In the White Tiger Mountain area, relying on the power of the Kong Family Village,