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This went on for two or three days.
The two brothers finally couldn't hold back any longer.
On this day,
They set up a banquet table.
Only Song Jiang and Hua Rong were invited.
After three rounds of drinks,
Kongming didn't beat around the bush and asked directly.
What exactly was Song Jiang's so-called plan?
Seeing that it was almost done,
Song Jiang no longer concealed anything.
He directly repeated what he had said to Hua Rong earlier.
He repeated it to the two brothers.
Upon hearing Song Jiang's so-called plan,
They actually intend to become outlaws!
Kongming and Kongliang were completely stunned on the spot.
Although the two brothers had been tyrannical and domineering in the White Tiger Mountain area for many years,
Their behavior was no different from that of outlaw bandits.
But ultimately, it's with the government.
Still innocent
But once they become outlaws and bandits...
However, it wasn't just the government that issued a warrant for their arrest.
Even this vast family business before them,
It's going to be lost too.
The two brothers immediately showed hesitation.
Song Jiang did not force them.
They were simply asked to go back and discuss it.
We'll let him know when we have the results.
........
Kongjiazhuang backyard
Kongming and Kongliang relayed what Song Jiang had previously said.
They told their father, Old Master Kong, everything.
This old man is quite shrewd and experienced.
Kongjiazhuang has been able to act arrogantly and domineeringly in the vicinity of Baihu Mountain for many years.
To outsiders,
It was all thanks to the brothers Kongming and Kongliang.
But actually behind the scenes,
It was all thanks to Old Master Kong who instructed them on how to deal with the government.
How can one obtain money without crossing the line with the government?
If that's not the case...
The two brothers stole someone else's fiancée.
I wouldn't give it to my father either.
I've already enjoyed it myself.
Upon hearing the two brothers explain Song Jiang's purpose,
Old Master Kong immediately shook his head.
“This is not appropriate. I had you two brothers become Song Gongming’s disciples only because I wanted to use his reputation in the underworld to make things easier for our Kong Family Village.”
"I'm not suggesting you join him and become outlaws!"
"But, Dad,"
Kong Liang disagreed.
"Master also said that becoming an outlaw is only temporary. When we grow stronger in the future, we can apply to the imperial court for amnesty. Even if we can't become high-ranking officials, we can still get some kind of official position."
"Father, my second brother is right,"
Kongming also said,
"Although no one dares to mess with our Kong Family Village in the White Tiger Mountain area, we have worked hard for so many years, ruining our reputation. Most of the money we have made has been given to those corrupt officials in the government."
"If my brother and I could also get official positions, who would dare to mess with our Kong Family Village?"
"Fool! You think being an official is easy?"
Old Master Kong picked up his cane and gave each of his two sons a hard whack.
"With brains like yours, even if you entered officialdom, you would be devoured without leaving a trace."
"Don't be fooled by how well your master Song Jiang is doing in the bandit world. Once he enters officialdom, he'll just be a plaything in the hands of those high-ranking officials and nobles."
"When you're useful, we'll reward you with two bones and make you work for them."
"Once they're no longer useful, I'm afraid they won't even be able to save their lives."
This old man, Kong, lived a long life and had a very clear understanding of the world.
Although the brothers Kongming and Kongliang were somewhat unconvinced,
But in the end, he dared not disobey his father's orders.
"Father, I understand. Tomorrow, my second brother and I will report to Master that we are unwilling..."
Kongming had not finished speaking when
He was immediately hit on the head again by his father with his cane.
"Fools, who gave you permission to reject me so directly?"
"So, Dad, what do you mean?"
The two brothers exchanged a glance, both somewhat puzzled.
"You two should say that although you are willing to become outlaws, your father forbids it, so you can only stay in Kongjiazhuang to fulfill your filial duties."
The old man advised,
"By not making any absolute statements, if our Kong Family Village faces any calamity in the future, we can always turn to your master for help..."
Chapter 380 Heaven Helps Me, Song Jiang
the next day,
Following their father's instructions, the brothers Kongming and Kongliang...
He refused Song Jiang's offer.
Song Gongming obviously did not expect that,
These two brothers were clearly smitten yesterday!
How come after one night,
They immediately changed their minds.
Song Jiang remained expressionless and tentatively began to speak.
Soon from Kong Liang's mouth,
I found out the cause and effect.
Upon learning that it was actually that old man Kong who had ruined his plans,
Left with no other choice, Song Jiang
One can only lament that human calculations are no match for divine intervention.
........
The plan to win over Kongming and Kongliang failed.
Song Jiang was also unwilling to waste any more time at Kong Family Village.
Then he set off with his family to Qingfeng Mountain.
Seeing that they could not keep their master, Kongming and Kongliang
They then prepared a banquet to send off Song Jiang, Hua Rong, and the others.
After a few drinks,
Kongming sent someone to fetch a tray of gold and silver.
We must be filial to Song Jiang.
Song Jiang was about to refuse when
Unexpectedly at this time,
Suddenly, a servant from the Kong family estate rushed into the hall in a panic.
"Young Master, Second Young Master, something's happened! Liangshan is attacking!"
"What did you say?"
Kong Liang grabbed the servant by the collar and questioned him.
"Why would Liangshan attack? What have we done to offend them?"
"I heard that some villagers from the village complained to Liangshan, and the Liangshan King came with hundreds or even thousands of cavalry to avenge them,"
The servant said tremblingly,
"Second Young Master, the Liangshan cavalry will be here soon. We should inform the Old Master about this as soon as possible."
Such a big event,
Kongming and Kongliang naturally dared not hide it from their father.
The two brothers, flustered and at a loss, ran towards the back of the house.
In the hall,
Song Jiang looked at the table full of wine and food,
But then he suddenly burst out laughing.
"Heaven has eyes! Heaven is helping me, Song Jiang!"
finished,
He raised the cup in his hand.
He drank all the wine inside in one gulp.
"Brother, hurry to the backyard and pack your things,"
Song Jiang gave instructions to Hua Rong,
"I will go and persuade the Kong family father and son to leave with us."
"Brother Gongming, since Liangshan is going to attack Kong Family Village, if we leave with the Kong family members now, I'm afraid we won't be able to explain it to Chief Zhao, will we?"
Hua Rong said worriedly.
"What's the harm in that!"