Qin Feng stretched hard. Although he had only slept for more than two hours, for his body that was almost collapsing, it was like a rain falling on the barren land, which was indescribably relaxing.
Ning Hu Qimeng, who was chatting passionately, did not realize that Qin Feng had woken up, and completely forgot that Li Xiaolan repeatedly asked Qin Feng to rest before leaving.
When the conversation got interesting, Qi Meng's eyebrows danced with excitement: "Now the people in Beixi County have regarded Mr. Qin as a Bodhisattva who saves the suffering, and even our subordinates have also benefited from it. Now as long as you step out of the county office, you can It will attract warm greetings from the local people. How could you get such treatment when you were in Kyoto before?"
Ning Hu's eyebrows also showed a look of pride, and he said proudly: "That's right! Don't even look at who we are!"
"Back in Kyoto, Brother Qin and I were strangers to each other. Now that I think about it, being able to be with Brother Qin is simply the most correct decision I have made in my life."
"Following some people can only make you rich, and some people can only gain fame. If you follow Brother Qin, you can gain both fame and fortune."
"Although we are temporarily trapped in this inhospitable place, it is too close to the border town. In addition, Brother Qin is around. I don't think it is necessarily a bad thing. Let's wait and see. Our brothers' prosperous days are still here. behind!"
After hearing the conversation between the two, Qin Feng couldn't help but touch his nose.
Qin Feng was touched and relieved to have such trust from his brothers.
However, it was almost dusk, and it was almost time for the scheduled bandit suppression.
Qin Feng asked bluntly: "Are the men and horses ready? Can the terrain be investigated?"
Only then did the two realize that Qin Feng had woken up and quickly reported the truth.
The border towns were neutral and refused to send troops, the government officials were rotten, leaving only the old, weak, sick and disabled who were living on empty wages. The terrain of Yinggang Mountain was complicated and difficult to penetrate.
For Qin Feng, the situation has become extremely bad.
Qin Feng frowned slightly and said thoughtfully: "If you want to conquer Yinggang Mountain with your guards alone, you need to annihilate seven or eight times our enemies..."
Seeing Qin Feng frowning, Ning Hu shouted lowly: "I don't think it's difficult! The bandits entrenched in Yinggang Mountain are all people with nothing but wine and rice bags. How can they be compared with my skilled guards? As long as you stay safe step by step, don't be swayed by the miasma. It’s just a matter of time before we can conquer Yinggang Mountain.”
Ning Hu's words were very encouraging and not an exaggeration.
But Qin Feng's concern has never been whether he can conquer Yinggang Mountain.
Qin Feng raised his head and stared at Ning Hu, revealing a touch of sadness for the first time: "Now whenever I think of the three brothers who died in the battle, I feel sad. These brothers were all brought by us from Kyoto. They are not just free to use." Every one of the big soldiers who are consumed is like a brother."
"Since I brought them out, I have to take them back intact."
"If you attack Yinggang Mountain, there will be casualties!"
Ning Hu, who was full of fighting spirit, instantly darkened his eyes when he heard this.
As a kid from Kyoto, Ning Hu didn't care about the life or death of the big soldier.
As the saying goes, one general's success will cost ten thousand bones.
But since following Qin Feng, Ning Hu's outlook on life has undergone earth-shaking changes.
Training with the guards and killing enemies together has already fostered a relationship that goes beyond superiors and subordinates.
Although Ning Hu didn't say anything, he was still worried about the three brothers who died in the battle.
Qi Meng on the side looked at Qin Feng blankly.
All along, in Qi Meng's heart, he and the guards were Qin Feng's loyal servants.
But now, Qi Meng finally understands that he is not a servant who can be consumed at will, but Qin Feng's brother...
Qi Meng suddenly clenched his fists, knelt down on one knee with a plop, and said with extremely hot eyes: "Sir, let alone Yinggang Mountain, even if it is a mountain of swords and a sea of fire, I, Qi Meng, am willing to go through fire and water, no matter what!"
At this moment, the guards rushed into the lobby one after another.
They knelt together with a roar.
They all stared at Qin Feng with great admiration and said in unison: "I am willing to go through fire and water for the young master!"
Feeling the firm gazes of everyone, the hesitation in Qin Feng's heart disappeared.
He immediately stood up and shouted: "Good brother! Give me the order to leave Yinggang Mountain!"
Due to the weak defense of the county, Qin Feng had to leave twenty guards to guard the county.
Coupled with the guards who were injured before and have not yet recovered.
There were only seventy guards who actually went to Yinggang Mountain.
Qin Feng organized seventy people into three teams.
A team of thirty people was led by Ning Hu.
The second team of thirty people was led by Qimeng.
The third team consists of ten people, led by Qin Feng himself.
Moreover, the seventy people did not leave the city at the same time. Instead, they selected four people from the three teams and took the lead in leaving the city in batches, heading all the way towards Yinggang Mountain.
These four people are the vanguard scouts.
When Qin Feng led a large group of people to leave the city gate, just as Qin Feng expected, just for a cup of tea, a pioneer scout turned back on horseback, with a bloody human head hanging on the saddle.
The vanguard scout clasped his fists and said, "Master Qi, we have captured one of the spies from Yinggang Mountain, and he has already been killed!"
Qin Feng nodded: "Okay! Reward ten taels of silver!"
The vanguard scout was stunned and looked a little embarrassed: "This is a subordinate's duty. I don't ask for rewards."
However, Qin Feng waved his hand and said firmly: "Brothers are brothers, and rewards are rewards. One code belongs to another, and there is no need to mix them up. You are both my Qin Feng brothers, and you are also the foundation of the team. It is also me who allows you to live a good life. It’s Qin Feng’s responsibility.”
As soon as he said this, the pioneer scout's cheeks flushed with excitement, and he immediately shouted: "Thank you, Master, for the reward!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the vanguard scouts had already galloped away.
The eyes of the remaining guards were extremely hot. Everyone knew very well what it meant to follow Qin Feng!
Qin Feng led a large group of troops and set off towards Yinggang Mountain in a hurry. Along the way, the vanguard scouts captured a total of six Yinggang Mountain spies.
Ning Hu couldn't help but sigh: "There is no need to doubt it now. The Zhong Ling Department must have settled in Yinggang Mountain. The spies that dropped so many spies along the way are not the work of mountain bandits."
Qin Feng nodded: "Zhong Ling is a rare general, so we should not be careless. If we head to Yinggang Mountain rashly, we will be discovered by spies first, which will make Yinggang Mountain prepare a timely response. Secondly, Zhong Ling may He will lead the cavalry to make a surprise attack on the county town."
Hearing Qin Feng's analysis, Ning Hu couldn't help but feel scared, and finally understood why Qin Feng left so many people in the county.
When he was less than five miles away from Yinggang Mountain, Qin Feng ordered the horses to be hidden in a depression.
Two guards were left to guard the horses.
The four vanguard scouts continued to patrol the area around Yinggang Mountain.
Qin Feng and the remaining sixty-four guards approached Yinggang Mountain on foot.
The invasion point is Dongshan.
Qin Feng once again sent two vanguard scouts into the mountain to investigate.
As a result, Qin Feng only had two guards left.
About an incense-burning time later, the pioneer scout hurried back along the forest, his eyes looking a little solemn: "Sir, the situation has changed!"
