"Da da da."
Just when Niu Dingtian was contentedly looking at the women and children in the yard, his younger brother Niu Guishou ran over.
"Brother. I heard that Wu Nian's soldiers appeared in Lijia Village." Niu Guishou bent over, holding his knees with both hands, panting.
"Huh? Wu Nian actually used soldiers?" Niu Dingtian was a little surprised, but he didn't take it to heart. Shaking his head, he sneered and said: "We will not marry if we have the same surname. Our four villages intermarry with each other. Although we do not have the same surname, blood is thicker than water."
"Wu Nian's attempt to shake the hearts of Lijia Village would be as difficult as reaching heaven."
"Besides, Wu Nian is too weak."
At this point, Niu Dingtian stood up, showing a confident look, and said: "If I were put in Wu Nian's position, I would have started killing people long ago. Anyone who doesn't pay for food will die. But Wu Nian just Send officials to negotiate without any pain. They are like beggars."
"This only proves that Wu Nian is weak."
"Don't worry." At the end of the sentence, Niu Dingtian stepped forward, stretched out his hand and patted Niu Guishou on the shoulder, saying confidently.
"Yes." Niu Gui Shou was a little worried, but after listening to Niu Dingtian's words, he suddenly became confident and responded loudly.
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Lijiacun.
This village is not far from Niujia Village, just on Qili Mountain Road. The terrain is similar to that of Niujia Village. There are streams and farmland on the mountains, making it self-sufficient.
The population is also three to four hundred people.
At this moment, on a must-pass road to the south of the village, the villagers were standing tall and full of bows, looking nervously at the foot of the mountain.
At the foot of the mountain.
The flag with the word "Wu" flying in the wind, soldiers from three hundred households crowded the road, and the murderous atmosphere went straight into the sky.
This time the battle. Tieniu's soldiers have not experienced a single battle and lack actual combat experience, but they are well organized and have strong soldiers and horses, which is no small matter.
Compared with the strong soldiers in this mountain village, there is naturally a huge difference between them.
Of course they have to be nervous.
The mountain road was steep, so Wu Nian did not ride a war horse, but a small gray donkey. He was not wearing any armor, but was wearing an ordinary war coat.
"It's such a dangerous place. It's easy to defend but hard to attack. No wonder they dare to openly resist the Fu Han General's Mansion." Wu Nian looked up at the mountain and sighed with emotion.
"No matter how easy it is to defend, it is difficult to attack. Soldiers are soldiers, and people are people. As long as the general gives the order, I will lead the troops and level the village for the general."
Tieniu put his hands on his hips and his eyes widened, showing a fierce look.
The soldiers from three hundred households around him immediately stood up straight, held their heads high, and became even more murderous.
"What are they going to do if we defeat them? What I want is people who can farm and fight, not bones on the mountains." Wu young man shook his head lightly and said.
"But since they have detained the general's officials, they are openly resisting. If they don't capture it by force, I'm afraid it won't be so easy to make them surrender."
Tieniu frowned and said in a deep voice.
"No. Fundamentally speaking, the people here think that I am weak and do not want to provide food or people. It is necessary to be strong. But strength does not necessarily require the use of swords and guns."
Wu Nian wanted to shake his head, turned to look at the soldiers, and said, "Go and tell the people in the village. Wu Nian from Beishan Fort is visiting Mr. Li Qiangren from Lijia Village."
"Yes." A soldier responded loudly, and then rushed up the mountain impatiently.
"People on the mountain, please don't shoot arrows. I am the envoy of General Fu Han, and I am here to convey the general's wishes." The soldiers shouted as they went up the mountain.
There was a commotion among the mountain people guarding the mountain, but no one dared to shoot an arrow. The soldiers were invited in. Soon after, the soldiers returned.
"Report to the general. Li Qiangren said he welcomes the general. I just ask the general not to bring more than thirty troops." The soldier knelt down on one knee and said.
"This guy can figure it out. How could our general go to a mountain village that is hostile to us without escorts and troops?"
One of the hundred households was furious and yelled.
The soldiers from three hundred households were immediately filled with indignation and agreed one after another.
Wu Nian smiled and waved to the soldiers. He said: "The people of the mountains and plains have strong folk customs, but how can they have any knowledge?"
"Tie Niu and I will go up and bring five more armored soldiers. We can level his mountain village. Why do we need thirty people?"
"That's what the general said." Tieniu also smiled this time and said with his head held high.
"You guys are waiting here." Wu Nian smiled, got off the donkey, and held the handle of the knife at his waist with his left hand. Tieniu greeted five brave and skilled armored soldiers, and surrounded Wu Nian and walked into the mountain village.
When Wu Nian arrived at the entrance of the village, he saw many mountain people looking at him curiously with their eyes open. There wasn't much tension, and none of the archers strung their bows.
Too.
The mountain people were so numerous that there were dozens of them. And he only had seven.
The mountain people had an absolute advantage, so there was no need to be nervous.
"But General Wu." A sturdy mountain man wearing linen clothes came out and bowed to Wu Nian.
"It's me. But the strong man Li Qiangren?" Wu Nian clasped his hands and was very polite.
"Exactly." Li Qiangren said with clasped fists, then turned around and extended his imaginary guide: "General, please."
"Okay." Wu Nian nodded and walked in with Tieniu and others. Soon, we came to a blue brick house standing in an open place.
At Li Qiangren's invitation, the others stayed outside, and only Wu Nian and Tieniu walked in. Li Qiangren's wife immediately walked in with tea.
Wu Nian sat on the chair, and Tieniu stood on his right hand holding the knife.
Wu Nian nodded slightly toward Li Qiangren's wife, then picked up the teacup, took a whiff, and wanted to drink tea.
This is wild mountain tea, and Wu Nian is very satisfied.
"General." At this moment, Li Qiangren suddenly said.
"Li Zhuangshi says it straight." Wu Nian put down the tea cup and said with a smile.
Li Qiangren looked at Wu Nian with extremely complicated emotions. Of course he had heard about Wu Nian's fame and achievements, but he also agreed with Niu Dingtian's statement.
Although Wu Nian was an expert in foreign wars, he was very tolerant to the people. As long as they bite the bullet, they don't have to pay for food or send out people.
Whose food is free? The fields in the mountains are not fertile, and the food grown is very precious.
If you can cheat, cheat.
But when Wu Nian led his troops to the foot of the mountain, he was also a little flustered. When I heard that Wu Nian had brought the people here in person, my heart suddenly dropped.
He did not dare to let Wu Nian in, but he was also worried that Wu Nian would lead too many troops and massacre the village after entering. He gave the conditions and allowed Wu Nian to lead only thirty people.
There are three to four hundred people in their village, and their folk customs are fierce. Both men and women can shoot bows and kill people with knives.
Wu Nian only has thirty people, and they are within a safe range.
But Wu Nian only brought six people in, and they dared to drink tea. This was far beyond Li Qiangren's expectations.
"General. You only brought six people in. And you dared to drink my tea without any defense. Are you not afraid that I will kill you. Aren't you afraid that I will poison you?"
Li Qiangren couldn't help but ask.
Wu Nian smiled and said, "Mr. Li. It's not that I underestimate you. Do you dare?"
"If you kill me, three to four hundred people in your mountain village will die here, not even the young or old, nor the chickens or dogs. I'm afraid all the ancestral graves will have to be digged up."
"Besides. I drink this wild mountain tea often and know what it tastes like." After saying that, Wu Nian picked up the teacup again and drank a few sips of tea generously in front of Li Qiangren.
