Under the moonlight, a horse riding Juechen passed by with horse hooves trampling on the snow.
There was another rider behind him, but he didn't say anything and just kept following closely. The person in front looked back from time to time, with a nervous look on his face. It was obvious that he was running away.
The distance gradually got closer. The person behind him took out an ink pen and wrote the word "stop" in the air. With a flick of his finger, the word "stop" flew forward and disappeared into the former's body. The former's expression froze, all movements of his hands and feet stopped, and he fell off the horse without even blinking.
The latter slowly reined in his horse and arrived. He looked at the figure on the ground, grinned, and without saying a word, raised his horse's front hoof and stepped on the head of the person on the ground...
After the target was eliminated, the pursuer rode his horse and left along the official road, leaving only the lone horse gnawing on the green grass next to its owner...
Huntings like this happened all over Donglu. The pursuers often used the Four Treasures of the Study as weapons or means. Needless to say, it goes without saying that they came from the Kong family of Donglu.
And those who were being hunted, without exception, all had tokens with the word "quan" on their bodies, and they were members or disciples of the Huquan Gang. They went to various gangs in Donglu to report news. As for what kind of letter they reported, I am afraid only they themselves knew. As for why they died, I'm afraid the Confucian disciples who were chasing them didn't know either.
The disciples of the Confucius Sect received an order from the sect leader. Anyone who encounters the Huquan Gang must be killed without hesitation!
Among all the forces, except Confucius himself, no one knew about the massacre. Even if there are more ownerless corpses on the official roads, outside the city walls, and deep in the mountains for no reason, no one cares about them. Those who were blocking the road were moved aside, but no one tried to explore the origins of these corpses. After all, there were too many such cases.
Qucheng.
"Dad, I don't understand, why do you want to kill people from the Huquan Gang?" Kong Ren, the boss, sat in the hall and asked Kong Cai, the sect leader.
Kong Cai glanced at the five sons and smiled helplessly. Not only the eldest brother didn't understand, but these few didn't understand it either. It was just the eldest brother who mentioned it.
"You all can't figure this out? Second child? Third child..." Kong Cai called over one after another, even Kong Zhi, who had made a fool of himself before and almost caused Kong Cai and Yi Xiaodao to turn against each other.
The Millennium Great Clan is like this, right is right, right is wrong, wrong is punished, right is rewarded, rationality to the extreme, nothing else.
Kong Li stood up and replied: "My child is trying to say something, and I hope my father will correct me. Although the Huquan Gang has surrendered to Lord Yi in Jicheng, it has ulterior motives. It may be reported to various gangs to counterattack Jicheng. We will wait for this. This is to eliminate Master Yi’s worries!”
Kong Cai, the head of the Kong family, did not nod or shake his head. He stroked his beard and smiled lightly.
"My child knows that his father is here to claim credit and fame! The Huquan Gang has called together all the gangs, and we have called together all the gangs, so who does it count? Kill them. My father is here to take credit and make a name for himself!" Kong Zhi stood up. Come, then his third brother said.
Kong Cai's cheeks turned slightly red. It was obvious that this most incompetent son was right for once.
Kong Cai waved for the two of them to sit down and asked Xiang Lao Wu: "Xin'er, do you know?"
Kong Xin stood up, bowed deeply to Kong Cai, and said, "Father is expressing his feelings to Mr. Yi and the court. The Huquan Gang and Dongfang Zhong have always been close, and everyone knows it. At this time, no matter whether the Huquan Gang sincerely submits to Yi Your Excellency, behead him and recruit the men and horses on behalf of the Huquan Gang. Master Yi and even the imperial court will not blame him. In this way, you can not only recruit troops and horses, but also show your merits and fame, and also show your loyalty to the imperial court. Policy!"
Brother Kong Ren and Kong Yi couldn't sit still when they saw that their three younger brothers were talking eloquently and every sentence made sense. Kong Ren said: "If Master Yi loses..."
"So Master Yi cannot be defeated! Father, I am willing to go to Jicheng to help Master Yi, please accept my father's permission!" Kong Xin knelt down on one knee and asked Kong Cai. Although they are from a literary and artistic family, they still have some martial spirit at the moment.
Kong Cai stood up with a smile, looked at his sons, and said: "I want you five brothers to go with me to help in the war to show the determination of my Kong family. If I can help Mr. Yi reorganize Donglu and return to the court, I will The Kong family will have another thousand years of glory!"
The others left their seats at the same time, followed the example of the fifth brother, knelt down on one knee, and said in unison: "My child is willing to go!"
"Okay, okay! The glory of the Kong family for the next thousand years depends on you! Yi'er, Zhi'er, if you two make Mr. Yi unhappy again, you will not be named Kong from now on." Kong Cai laughed loudly and finally said no Forgot to mention Lao San Lao Si.
The two of them broke out in a cold sweat. They were usually a bit dandy. Children of aristocratic families had this problem to some extent, but they could also distinguish right from wrong. If it really offends the core interests of the Kong family, they would rather die than be expelled from the family.
"My child has fulfilled his father's destiny and helped Mr. Yi to regain Donglu and return to the imperial court!" The five sons shouted in unison with astonishing momentum.
Killings occurred one after another in various places, and some Huquan Gang disciples who were lucky enough to escape with their lives also tried their best to hide, and no longer dared to show their faces. The splendor and magnificence they had when they left Jicheng were suppressed by the Confucius Sect without a trace.
The Confucian disciples went straight to each gang to lobby the leaders of each gang.
Fifty people, two hundred people, five hundred people...many gangs sent soldiers and horses, left their own territory and marched onto the official road. But even if they come out of the same city, some go west and some go east. Not everyone is on Yi Xiaodao's side...
A few days ago, Yi Xiaodao stood at the top of the city, still waiting for a reply from the Huquan Gang.
At this time, Yi Xiaodao, who was standing at the top of the city, was not only waiting for a reply from the Huquan Gang, but also waiting for news from Wang Xuan and Qin Changqian. He was extremely anxious.
On this day, as soon as Yi Xiaodao went up to the tower, Xue Mang followed him from behind and stood beside Yi Xiaodao.
Yi Xiaodao was a little surprised and asked: "Why are you free today..."
"Wang Xuan and Qin Qianqian returned today and came to report to Master Yi." Xue Mang replied calmly.
Yi Xiaodao was a little confused and said: "Come back as soon as you come back. Aren't I waiting here? Why are you...hey, they are coming!" Yi Xiaodao caught a glimpse of a group of carriages and horses in the distance, and with his excellent eyesight, he saw the carriage Wang Xuan and Qin went to Qian, excitedly ran down the tower and went out of the city to greet him in person.
Xue Mang also followed and left the city with Yi Xiaodao.
"Two brothers, thank you for your hard work. I wonder what the big deal is? Hey, don't worry, don't worry, come on, let's talk about it after entering the city." Yi Xiaodao found that at this time he no longer cared about Confucius' decision. When he saw Wang Xuan and Qin Changqian He was happy when he returned safely.
"I've seen Mr. Yi..." Han Shi opened the curtain. Because he was missing one hand, he couldn't bow. He only showed his head in the car and nodded.
When Yi Xiaodao saw Han Shi, an unknown fire started again. Han Shi took advantage of Han Shi's absence in the city to recruit soldiers and horses. All the three religions and nine streams were recruited into the military camp. The bandits finally wanted to start a rebellion and rob money and food. Yi Xiaodao remembered clearly. Clearly.
Yi Xiaodao didn't like being used as a spear. For example, when he was sent as an envoy to Nanhuai and sent troops to Donglu, Yi Xiaodao knew very well that he was a spear for the imperial court. However, Zhao Yizhi met in person and explained the right and wrong to him clearly. Yi Xiaodao was willing to be used as a gunman.
In order to save Qin, Han Shi went to Qian and used all means to deceive and deceive, putting the entire military camp in danger. This is what Yi Xiaodao cannot tolerate! If Wei Youming had not made proper arrangements and placed the Yulin army outside to block the bandits, who then dispersed with money and food, no one knew whether the army of more than 10,000 people would have been able to reach the Japanese city. Even if you arrive in Richeng, you will have no money and no food. What kind of devastation will happen when the Japanese come ashore?
Yi Xiaodao clenched his fists and wanted to step forward. He just took a step but couldn't move. Looking back, Xue Mang smiled slightly and looked at his lowered right hand. He had already made a secret.
"Brother Han is here too. Let's go and talk in the city." Yi Xiaodao reacted very quickly and immediately smiled at Han Shi and invited everyone into the city. Han Shi didn't see anything unusual. Seeing that Yi Xiaodao didn't mention the past, he felt a little relieved.
After entering the city, because of Yi Xiaodao's status as a court official, everyone went to the Jicheng County Government Hall and sat down one by one.
Yi Xiaodao specially took out the tea leaves he brought back from Wancheng and asked the guards to look at the tea. Turning around, he was stunned when he saw Han Shi's empty sleeves: "This is it?"
"Dongfang Ming, he fled to Qucheng and met us on the edge of Mount Tai. If Brother Qin hadn't arrived in time, the common people might not have seen Master Yi." Wang Xuan looked at Han Shi's empty sleeves: "Master Yi, you too I know that no one person in the Dongfang family can defeat me, and I met a bad guy on the way there, called the sect boss. If Brother Han hadn't rescued him in time... Brother Han would have suffered."
Yi Xiaodao clenched his fists. He was also responsible for Dongfang Ming's escape. He believed too much in Yu Wanfu of the Huquan Gang, or he believed too much in himself...
Xue Mang interrupted from the side: "I wonder if Brother Wang is going to Qucheng, what does Master Kong say?"
Wang Xuanjing only remembered it when Xue Mang asked, and reported to Yi Xiaodao: "Master Confucius has sent troops to various places to summon all the gangs and factions in Donglu Jianghu. With the influence of Confucius, I think it will be easy! As long as the gangs in the Jianghu surrender. , coupled with Yang Sixiao and Mr. Yang’s reputation in the official circles of Donglu, it’s just around the corner to pacify Donglu!” A rare hint of excitement appeared on Wang Xuan’s calm face.
Yi Xiaodao nodded perfunctorily, his eyes never leaving Han Shi's broken arm, and walked to Han Shi's side: "Right and wrong are determined by God. That day, my punches and kicks were a bit too heavy, and I was too reckless. I hope Brother Han can forgive me!" After saying that, he bowed deeply to Han Shi.
"I can't do it, I can't do it! Mr. Yi, why don't I remember the punch and kick? Hahaha, I'm just a rough guy, I don't know how to do anything, I know how to fight, and if there is a fight, you still call me! So many brothers!" Han Shi said with a naive smile.
"Okay! I'll definitely call you! When the time comes, I'll call all your brothers, as many as you want! I won't refuse anyone who comes, and I'll feed them all! Hahahahaha..." The two met and laughed away their grudges.
The hall was full of joy and laughter. Wang Xuan and Qin Changqian were already familiar with Han Shi. Needless to say, even Yang Sixiao was stroking his beard and looked very happy. With the help of one more person, the chances of winning will be better. The stability of Donglu will be just around the corner.
Xue Mang sat behind Yi Xiaodao, with a faint smile on his lips...
