"Come on, come on, eat meat, eat meat!"
Jiang Tuo and others gathered around the bonfire. Jiang Tuo used a dagger to cut open the roasted mutton. The mutton oil sizzled out and looked very delicious.
He cut off a large piece of meat, distributed it to the people on the side, and asked proudly: "Lu Qing, how many camps have I surrendered? Are there fifty?"
"Haha, I made them surrender without any effort. Do you think I am invincible in my wisdom? Do you think that if Prime Minister Zhuge saw me, would he give me a thumbs up and praise me for my wisdom and courage?"
Hearing this, the corner of Lu Qing's mouth twitched. You don't know how to be humble at all, so he threw cold water and said: "Sir, we only surrendered more than ten camps. Although we did not suffer any damage, we gave a lot of supplies."
"Huh? Why are there so few? Why do I remember that every camp I encountered along the way, they bowed to me?"
"That's because you remembered it wrong!"
Jiang Tuo didn't care, and pointed to the young men in the meat-eating camp in the distance and said: "Look at these young men who joined us. Although they are thin, dark, do not know the art of war, are not good at fighting, and are illiterate, they are all elites. Master!"
Lu Qing stared and saw a group of shabby common people gathered together in twos and threes, wolfing down food. After watching for a long time, he couldn't tell that this group of thin and weak common people were elites.
At this moment, a young man came up, scratched his head, and said with a shy smile: "Sir, I came here specifically to thank you... If it weren't for you, our camp would have run out of food."
"Haha, no need, come sit down and eat!"
The young man who came was named Zhao Erniu. This man's frame is not small, but he doesn't look that strong due to lack of food and clothing.
Zhao Erniu was really grateful to this adult in his heart. This adult generously gave their camp a lot of supplies so that the young and old at home could survive this cold winter safely.
Since he went on an expedition with this master, he has not fought a single battle, but he has received many rewards. He drinks and eats meat together every day and enjoys life.
Jiang Tuo hugged his neck, stuffed meat into his mouth, and said loudly: "Don't worry, after I return to Qingshui County this time, I will build a road from Qingshui County directly to your camp, haha!"
"Thank you, sir!"
"We are all Han, so you don't have to be polite!"
Jiang Tuo talked to him happily and asked, "Where have we been?"
Lu Qing looked up and wanted to call the guide, but Zhao Erniu on the side hesitated and said: "Sir, I am very familiar with this place. It is in the west of Chencang Mountain, surrounded by mountains, and the mountain road is difficult to travel."
"Oh, how far is it from Dashanguan?"
"According to our speed, we will arrive in seven days, but..."
"Just what?"
"It's just that there are many bandits in this mountain, and most of them are fierce. There is the largest bandit den among them, and the leader is called Geng Bin. I met him in the past. This man's bravery is unmatched. He is both rough and fine. He is a rare man. Talent.”
"How powerful?"
"The ordinary ten people are not opponents. He was originally a farmer. Later, because the landlord of the Li family used some tricks, he deceived his sister and raped her. After this man learned about it, he slaughtered the entire Li family in a rage, and later gathered A group of tenant farmers went up to the mountains and became bandits, but they have been living happily these past few years."
"It seems that he is really a sweet-tempered person. I would like to meet him if I have the chance."
Zhao Erniu suggested: "If you can trust me, I am willing to coax him down the mountain, then capture him and let him be used by you."
Hearing this, Jiang Tuo hesitated.
Zhao Erniu frowned, thinking that Jiang Tuo couldn't trust him, so he said: "If you, sir, can't trust me, I can keep the people from our village here..."
"No, no, no, you are overthinking." Jiang Tuo waved his hand and shook his head: "I just think that if you go to pretend to surrender, if Geng Bin finds out, your life will be in danger, and I don't want to put you in danger."
Hearing this, Zhao Erniu felt his blood surge, and he had the urge to die for his confidant.
He stood up and said loudly: "Please rest assured, sir, your humble position will definitely fulfill your mission!"
"What a warrior. If this is accomplished, I will make you General Zhenbei."
Jiang Tuo spoke in appreciation and said: "Let's do this. I will send ten soldiers to follow you, about five miles away. If the situation changes and you find a way to light a fire, these soldiers will save you!"
"Thank you, sir!"
After discussing the details, Zhao Erniu led dozens of people and went straight to the Chencangshan camp. On the way, they met bandits guarding the gate. After giving their names, they were taken to the lobby of the camp.
"We came here specially to seek refuge with Mr. Geng!"
In the simple house, Geng Bin sat in the upper position, looked at the young man kneeling in front of him, laughed loudly and said: "Zhao Erniu, when I first persuaded you to go up the mountain, you refused to take care of the old and young in the camp, so why did you refuse now? here we go again?"
The two of them were old acquaintances.
After Geng Bin went on a rampage and killed people, when he gathered his subordinates, he urged Zhao Erniu to join, and even promised him the position of second leader, but Zhao Erniu declined on the grounds of taking care of his family.
"Now that the cottage is weak and cannot have enough to eat, it can only come to seek refuge with Master Geng. I hope Master Geng will not disapprove of him."
"Haha, I don't dislike it, I don't dislike it!"
Geng Bin stepped forward to help them up and shouted loudly: "I have said before that none of those landlords and rich people are good. How can we, as honest people, have the happiness of being thieves and bandits?"
"Drink a big bowl of wine and eat a big piece of meat. If we have no money, we will go down the mountain to rob the landlord's wealth. If the officers and soldiers come to encircle and suppress us, we will just go into the mountains and no one will find us!"
"Yes!" Zhao Erniu's face was full of indignation and he said loudly: "I regret not listening to the advice of Master Geng, so my life is very difficult! Those landlords and gentry are not human beings. They come to pay us off from time to time and destroy our property." The farmland does not allow us to buy medicine..."
Geng Bin was very angry, gritted his teeth and cursed: "When we have three thousand troops in our village, we will definitely destroy all the landlords and gentry in Longyou, and reduce their bones to ashes!"
"So, I led everyone in the camp to defect to Master Geng. There were more than a thousand people in total, including three hundred young men."
"Three hundred people?"
Geng Bin was stunned for a moment, then his face burst into ecstasy, and he asked: "Where is the person? Where is the person?"
"We are at the foot of the mountain. We are going up the mountain together for fear of disturbing the great master, so we are stationed at the foot of the mountain. If the great master is free, please come with me!"
"I'm free now!"
Geng Bin immediately led a few of his cronies and went down the mountain with Zhao Erniu.
Geng Bin is tall and powerful, with amazing strength. He is wearing a bearskin cloak. Looking from a distance, he really looks like a strong bear. But he is not clumsy. Walking on the rugged mountain road is like running on flat ground.
He is forthright and good at winning over others, so he has a large number of thieves gathered around him.
These thieves were loyal to him and controlled territory covering hundreds of miles. They lived a comfortable life by robbing merchants, landlords and gentry.
Geng Bin did not doubt Zhao Erniu, mainly because he felt that it was impossible for Zhao Erniu to rebel against him. After all, the entire village belonged to him, and Zhao Erniu would only do this if he lost his mind.
Not long after, the group of people arrived at the foot of the mountain.
Geng Bin looked around, but couldn't see anyone. He asked doubtfully: "Where are your people? Are they going the wrong way?"
"You're right, it's right here."
Zhao Erniu turned his head and said seriously: "Master Geng, my master asked me to give you a message. If you seek refuge with him, he will definitely reward you."
Geng Bin's doubtful eyes slowly turned into disbelief, and he stared and said: "I didn't expect that a guy like you, with thick eyebrows and big eyes, would actually seek refuge with the landlords and gentry. Bah!"
"Daydream, you traitor!"
Geng Bin suddenly pulled out the sword from his waist and took a step forward. Suddenly, the sword in his hand stabbed Zhao Erniu.
Zhao Erniu rolled over and dodged, but Geng Bin was too fast. He was still hit by a sword on his arm and the blood flowed. He ignored his injury and shouted: "Master Geng, please recognize the reality!"
"My lord will not treat you badly!"
Geng Bin cursed loudly: "I would rather die than obey! Zhao Erniu, I trust you so much, you dare to lie to me!"
Geng Bin cursed and waved his long sword in his hand. He had extraordinary bravery and superb swordsmanship. He rushed left and right, like a giant ship cutting through the waves, knocking down the young men accompanying Zhao Erniu.
"stop!"
Dozens of soldiers armed with crossbows suddenly appeared from the dense mountain forest. They surrounded Geng Bin and others, staring intently at the angry and vicious Geng Bin.
Geng Bin's expression remained unchanged, he squinted his eyes and sneered: "You dare to make me surrender with just a strong crossbow? You have the guts..."
Before he finished speaking, the crossbow arrow pierced the sky with a whoosh, piercing his feet, and the tail of the arrow buzzed.
Ten steps away, the crossbow is fast.
Even if you have the courage of an overlord, at this distance, the strong crossbow can still teach you how to behave.
Geng Bin was still very angry. He stared at Zhao Erniu and asked loudly: "Zhao Erniu, you must not forget how your parents were killed. Now that you have taken refuge with these dog officials, you have no shame." !”
Zhao Erniu's expression remained unchanged and he advised: "Because of this, I advise you to stop, Brother Geng."
"Bah, I don't have a brother like you!"
While the two were talking, the soldiers suddenly gave way and a man walked out with a smile, applauding Geng Bin and saying, "Tsk, tsk, what a warrior!"
Geng Bin squinted his eyes and looked at Jiang Tuo, and asked, "Who are you?"
Jiang Tuo smiled and said: "Please don't be offended. I don't want to conflict with you, so I used this method to catch you. Otherwise, you can follow me and I promise to give you glory and wealth!"
Geng Bin sneered: "Don't think that mere glory and wealth can seduce me!"
Jiang Tuo gave a thumbs up: "Okay, the master is worthy of being the master, tall and tough! To tell you the truth, we are not officers and soldiers, and we will not kill you. We just think that warriors like you should join us!"
"You're thinking shit!"
Geng Bin cursed angrily.
Zhao Erniu on the side frowned and said: "Brother Geng, please think carefully. Mr. Jiang is sincere. He treats the people well and gives us food and medicine in the village. He is different from those officers and soldiers."
Hearing this, Geng Bin looked at Jiang Tuo suspiciously.
"Oh, I am the boss here, I have food and drink, and I am very happy. Why should I give in to you and fight bloody battles for you? What do I want? Money or land?"
"For the sake of the people of Longyou, aren't you being forced to become a bandit now? Don't you want to find a way out for your men? Are you going to be a bandit for the rest of your life? Don't you want to make changes?"
Geng Bin even sneered and said disdainfully: "What solution are you looking for? Happiness comes one day at a time. I have already seen through you. You talk fancy words, but behind your back you don't do anything!"
There was deep disappointment in Jiang Tuo's eyes, and he shook his head and said, "Since you don't want to, forget it. You can go back and continue to be your bandit!"
After saying that, Jiang Tuo ordered his soldiers to put down their crossbows and let Geng Bin and others leave.
Geng Bin couldn't believe it. He never expected that Jiang Tuo would let them go so easily? No request?
Just when Geng Bin was about to leave, he heard a faint mocking voice behind him: "I don't have any military power, but I am here to be a little bandit. I don't want to help the world and save all the people from the fire..."
"What's the use of such a person?"
"Nowadays, the people in Longyou are living in dire straits, and corrupt officials are extorting excessive taxes. I originally wanted to lead my soldiers to Dashan Pass to get rid of the landlords and gentry, and restore a clear world to the people."
"Even the butcher who sells meat knows that everyone is responsible for the rise and fall of the world. But what kind of person is only greedy for his own enjoyment and does not care about the life and death of others? Even his own sister was raped in the past, and he could turn a blind eye. …”
"How are such people different from animals?"
"enough!"
Geng Bin turned his head, his eyes were straight, and his face was sometimes green and sometimes white. He put his hand on the hilt of the sword and shouted loudly: "We are not people who are greedy for life and fear of death, nor are we people who are greedy for pleasure. It's just that this The world is filthy, so he has no choice but to go up the mountain and become a bandit."
"Since you think the world is dirty, then you don't want to change the world, but you want to hide. What's the difference between you and a mouse running around?"
"Okay, okay, okay, don't I just join you? I agree!"
