Wang Qian snorted angrily:
"We, the Great Zhou Dynasty, have always managed the army strictly, but today we have been ruined by rebellious ministers and traitors."
"Since you are soldiers of the Great Zhou Dynasty, you have turned into bandits and robbed people of their money. This may not be a long-term solution!"
Luo Yihu said bitterly:
"We are also forced to have no choice. There were two hundred brothers who fled with me that day, and with the heroes who joined us along the way, there are now three to four hundred people in the mountain fort.
We only know how to march and fight, but we don't know how to do business. We have to support this large group of people, and we have no choice but to make this decision. "
Luo Chong also stepped forward at this time and explained:
"We only attack wealthy business travelers and do not touch ordinary people. We only rob wealth and never indiscriminately harm human lives."
Wang Qian said solemnly:
"I joined the army to kill enemies because I wanted to stand out and make contributions. But now I am doing the business of robbing money and selling goods, and I am carrying the reputation of being a bandit. Could it be that you just accept your fate and succumb to it?"
Luo Yihu had heard something in Wang Qi'an's words. He suddenly got down on one knee, raised his hands and said respectfully:
"Young Marshal, please teach me. Luo Yihu is willing to obey!"
Seeing this, Luo Chong also knelt aside.
Although the other subordinates didn't know why, they all followed suit when they saw the two leaders kneeling.
Wang Qi'an looked around at everyone and suddenly raised his voice and shouted:
"My fellow soldiers, you were originally loyal warriors guarding the frontier, but Yang traitor rebelled against the Lord and usurped the throne, allowing the traitor to gain power. Leer and others abandoned their homeland and ended up here.
I, King Qi'an, have sworn with this spear today that one day I will kill the evildoers, kill the Yang thieves with my own hands, and restore the orthodoxy of the Great Zhou Dynasty.
If you are still ambitious, unwilling to give in, and want to be famous in the world, then follow me and do some great work! "
As he spoke, the silver gun in his hand flashed with a hot silver-red halo, making a whistling sound like a fire dragon rising into the sky.
What's even more amazing is that it hovers in the air like a living creature, then swoops down.
With a "bang" sound, a huge crater exploded in the open space in front of him.
The silver gun stood beside the pit, motionless.
Everyone was shocked and impressed by the energy of such a move.
It took a while for everyone to react and cheered loudly.
Luo Yihu stood up, raised his sword, and shouted:
"Luo Yihu is willing to obey the order, follow the young commander to restore the Zhou Dynasty, and kill the Yang thief!"
"Restore the Great Zhou Dynasty and kill Thief Yang!"
Everyone responded, raising their arms and shouting.
Luo Yihu then took everyone back to a fortress built on the mountain with watchtowers at the four corners.
"This is an abandoned castle we accidentally discovered. After being repaired and reinforced, it can just be used as a shelter for the brothers."
Luo Yihu explained while leading everyone through the fort gate.
Fan Zhan said:
"The terrain here is easy to defend but difficult to attack. The castle looks as solid as an iron barrel at first glance, but... as long as the enemy cuts off the water source on the top of the mountain and surrounds it without attacking, the castle will collapse without a fight."
Luo Yihu and Luo Chong felt secretly in their hearts. They didn't expect that this person could see through the key to offense and defense here at a glance. He was indeed a famous general on the battlefield in the Southern Han Dynasty.
In the main hall of the fort, Luo Yihu said:
"I wonder if you have heard any rumors related to Young Marshal and General Fan recently."
Wang Qi'an was surprised and said:
"Oh? What rumors?"
Luo Yihu said:
“Recently, rumors of the theft of Buddha bones in South Tianzhu have suddenly spread in the world.
It is rumored that the Buddha's bones have fallen into the hands of the young commander, and the reason why the Southern Han Dynasty lost this object so easily is because..."
He glanced at Fan Zhan and murmured.
"Captain Luo, just say it's okay!"
Fan Zhan knew that it must be related to him and didn't take it seriously.
"It is rumored that it was because General Fan betrayed the master and collaborated with the enemy and deliberately leaked secrets that the young commander succeeded easily!"
Luo Chong took the place of the boss at this time and spoke out the unfinished words.
Fan Zhan frowned, looking thoughtful.
Wang Qi'an pondered for a moment and said calmly:
"I know who is spreading the news!"
Fan Zhan's sharp eyes flashed coldly and he said coldly:
"Lou Xianzhi!"
Wang Qian nodded and said:
"No matter what, his goal has been achieved, and I'm afraid there will be trouble in the future."
Ji Wurui said:
"I didn't expect this person to be so despicable. Brother Fan let him go that day, but he was ungrateful and bit back."
Fan Zhan said:
"The long-term friendship was settled that day. If I meet him again in the future, I will not show mercy."
Seeing that Wang Qi'an mentioned this matter, he couldn't help but tell the details of the day's process.
Luo Yihu and Luo Yihu were deeply moved when they saw that Wang Qian had nothing to hide, which showed that they trusted him.
"I wonder what the young commander's next plan is?"
Luo Yihu asked.
"I need you to sneak back to Yizhou and recruit and lobby people with lofty ideals. I wonder, Brother Fan, would you like to help me pursue a great cause?"
Wang Qian said and turned to Fan Zhan.
For a natural-born general like Fan Zhan who is good at galloping on the battlefield and giving orders, there is nothing more painful than being idle.
After spending time together, Wang Qi'an was greatly impressed by Wang Qi'an's talent and martial arts. He was even more ambitious in the deserted village. When he heard this, he smiled heartily and said:
"If Master Meng never gives up, Fan Zhan is willing to follow him to the end."
"The Sima Mansion is willing to do its best, Brother Wang, please don't exclude us!"
Sima Chang said generously.
"Of course there is me. Ji Wurui's life has been in Brother Wang's hands a long time ago."
Of course Ji Wurui is not far behind.
These people have experienced many disasters together, life and death, and have established a deep friendship.
Wang Qi'an held everyone's hands and said affectionately:
"Brothers, since you have this intention, then I will be selfish and stop refusing! But if there is a crisis, you must listen to me."
Fan Zhan took out something from his arms and said:
"This book of weapons is a combat offensive and defensive equipment designed by Shenbing Valley. It is precisely because of it that Liu Hongya sent Lou Xianzhi and others to pursue me."
Wang Qi'an was overjoyed. The various crossbows in Longxiang's flying crossbow camp were made by the God of War.
If it can be equipped with the weapons of the Divine Weapon Valley, it will be easy to build an elite division.
In the next few days, Wang Qi'an and Fan Zhan reorganized the troops in the fort by eliminating the waste and retaining the best.
The two of them went out in person to train soldiers and rehearse formations.
The Five Tiger Generals were already famous generals in the Great Zhou Dynasty, and Wang Chongyuan, who ranked first among them, was regarded as a battlefield legend by the soldiers.
The young master of the Longxiang Army and his demonstrated skills, Wang Qi'an has been regarded as a god by the soldiers in the fort.
Wang Qi'an pointed out the shortcomings of Luo Yihu and Luo Chong in martial arts, and also taught them ways to improve and make up for it.
Under his guidance, the two men's martial arts skills have been greatly improved.
In addition, he selected seven young soldiers with outstanding qualifications from the team, combined the blazing marksmanship with what he had learned in many days of battle, and taught them to them in simple terms.
After more than half a month, a mysterious corps has begun to take shape.
On this day, everything was discussed and Wang Qi'an and others were ready to leave.
Fan Zhan stayed and continued to command the team.
Once the training is completed, they will return to Yizhou as planned, recruit the old rebel troops, and wait for the opportunity.
Wang Qian and others left most of the horses and money, and Sima Chang even left a bag of gold for Fan Zhan to purchase equipment.
