The position of the wolf and the hunter has always been very awkward. Until the end, no one knew whether he was the prey or the hunter.
At this moment, Hu Biao obviously thinks that he is the real hunter.
The bonfire at the foot of the mountain was burning brightly. Hu Biao asked his men to shoot a few rabbits and was roasting meat with great interest. He looked satisfied when he saw the villagers on the mountain shivering.
The class concept that exists in the genes prevents the general public from having the slightest resistance to people like him.
Why did the people of Haojiacun have to abandon their homes and hide in the mountains and forests before meeting Wei Cheng?
Why did they dare to confront the people of Hujiapu after meeting Wei Cheng, and even imprisoned the imperial officials?
You know, no matter how bad the alleys are, no matter how wretched the men are, on the surface they are all military officers receiving a salary from the imperial court. They can receive a salary of 200 dan per year, and they have dozens of people under their command.
That's because the identity of the young master of the Weichen family was enough to cover up Hu Biao's glory, and gave the people in Haojia Village who were hiding behind him the courage to take up arms and fight against him, because they had someone behind them.
The clans of this era are like the families of beautiful countries in later generations. They control the real lifeblood of a country and monopolize all means of ruling people, such as business, education, and power.
Our country has been afraid of the aristocratic families for thousands of years. Later Li Shimin was determined to eradicate the aristocratic families, and he was fed up with the aristocratic families' challenges and disdain for the imperial power. But did he succeed?
The answer is no, the dominance of the family unit can never be eradicated.
Throughout the Three Kingdoms period, whether it was Cao Aman, the great hero of the first generation, Sun Ce, the young overlord of Jiangdong, or Liu Xuande, the mat weaver and shoe seller, their origins were not simple.
Even Liu Bei, who was the most depressed in his early days, was after King Jing of Zhongshan. Liu Bei's grandfather went to Fanling in Dongjun. At the age of fifteen, he, Gongsun Zan and others studied under Lu Zhi, the prefect of Jiujiang.
Liu Bei's father died early, and his mother took him to weave mats and sell shoes. On the surface, it didn't look good, but it depends on who he compares with. He definitely can't compare with Cao Cao, the son of the Taiwei, but if he compares with ordinary people, then But it is a proper second-generation rich man and a third-generation official.
Hu Biao was ambitious. He was not from a good background, so he wanted to hook up with some powerful people.
Such a person, while longing for power, is also deeply afraid of it.
If Hu Biao had known that Cai Yan was on the mountain at this time and Wei Cheng had also settled here, he might have found a reason to retreat early. After all, he still had to give the Cai family and the Wei family face. It's a pity that if there is no if, he is used to bullying the weak and fearing the strong, so why should he be afraid when facing the people in Haojia Village.
The people arranged by Fan Zhiqing had already begun to collect pine oil and apply it on the arrows. As soon as Fan Zhiqing gave the order, they fired thousands of arrows and opened up a no-man's land above the lift platform.
However, the reaction of everyone in Haojia Village was not slow. Basically all the water stored in the village was moved here, and even the water tank in Wei Cheng's house was not spared.
At this time, Cai Yan looked anxious. After asking Hao Dadao a few questions, he ordered: "Although there is only one passage up and down the mountain, you must be on guard against others. You immediately send people to guard along the cliff to beware of incoming enemies." Make noise in the east and attack in the west, and climb to the top from somewhere else.”
Cai Yan likes to read, not only history books and travel notes, but also a large number of military books. She seems to be able to arrange everyone with ease at this time, but she is more worried about Wei Cheng's safety.
Hao Dadao nodded repeatedly. Although Wei Yan was not in charge, it was the same with Mrs. Wei. Moreover, Cai Yan's words also reminded him that he should indeed send someone to patrol to prevent the enemy from climbing to the top from other places. But that's troublesome.
Hao Dadao looked at the people behind him, his eyes fell on Hao Sanzhu's face, and said: "Lao San, you immediately lead 20 people to patrol along the cliff. Whenever you see someone climbing up, you will throw stones at them, and arrange a person at the same time." Run back and report the news."
Hao Sanzhu was about to accept the order when he was in danger.
Cai Yan frowned slightly and said in a somewhat heroic voice: "If that doesn't work, the men should leave alone and the women and children should be responsible for patrolling and guarding. All women should be divided into four teams and guarded separately in the four directions of southeast, northwest and northwest. "
In the crowd, Aunt Manhua's huge body stood forward and said to Hao Dadao: "Madam is right, you men can just meet the enemy here. Leave patrolling the cliffs to us women."
Seeing this, several brave women also stood up. Even Hao Niang and Xiao'e stood forward to express their support for Cai Yan's decision.
The men looked at each other, and finally looked at Hao Dadao. They nodded and said, "Uncle, let's do it like this. Madam is right. There are only a few men in our village. If we spread out now, in case the enemy What to do if we attack?"
Hao Dashao was not stupid. After careful consideration, he felt that Cai Yan's arrangement was more reasonable than him. He immediately raised his fists and saluted Cai Yan, complimenting: "Madam, what you said makes sense. Let's do as Madam said. Manhua will lead the team." how?"
Cai Yan nodded slightly, looked at Aunt Manhua, and said: "When you encounter people climbing the mountain, don't panic and fight back randomly. First determine the specific number of people. If there are few people, don't come to report. I don't need to teach you what to do." "
Women in this era are not just ordinary women. In the past, Hua Mulan joined the army for her father to fight against the Huns, and later, Lady Li led the rebel army to guard Niangzi Pass. Although the women of the Three Kingdoms were famous for their beauty, there were many brave warriors.
Aunt Manhua raised her thick eyebrows, took out the only large kitchen knife in the village from her waist, and said, "Don't worry, Madam, I will make sure they never come back."
Cai Yan nodded with satisfaction and then revealed her true purpose.
"My husband is not here, and I feel really uneasy. I want Hao Zhao to take a few people secretly down the mountain and look for him in the direction where he left. What do you think?"
"This..." Hao Dadao frowned slightly. Hao Zhao was his son, and he didn't want his son to take risks.
But after hearing this, Hao Zhao took the initiative to ask for help and said, "Madam, don't worry, I will definitely find the young master."
Behind Hao Zhao, Hu Tou, Gou Zi and other young men also stood up, and even the top men also took a step forward.
Seeing this, Hao Dadao knew that he couldn't stop him. After thinking about it, he said: "Just as the lady said, Zhao'er, you choose a few people to go with you. While the people in Hujiabao are paying attention to the front, you can go from the west." Put the long rope down."
"Okay, I'll set off now, Hutou, you guys follow me." Hao Zhao picked up the Han sword and shouted loudly.
Seeing this, Cai Yan stretched out his hand to stop him and said, "Don't worry, don't go down the mountain until dark."
After hearing this, everyone looked towards the sunset in the west. After a day of stalemate, it was already afternoon. It was estimated that after dark, the people from Hujiabao would find a way to attack.
During the day, they could still clearly see if someone was climbing up, but at night, they couldn't see anything.
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Back to modern times.
Wei Cheng purchased a lot of things at the market, found a freight company, and ordered a small truck to deliver them to his home.
At this time, he was sitting in the passenger seat of the minivan, chatting with the driver.
The car went to the bus station first and picked up the stab-resistant clothing and custom-made 'handicrafts' that had just arrived.
The truck driver was a real person. He helped load the truck and unload the truck. The trip only cost 500 yuan.
After returning home, the exhausted Wei Cheng looked at the goods in the yard and couldn't help but longed for the expressions of the villagers when they saw the equipment.
Looking at the time, it was almost five o'clock. Wei Cheng took a hurried bath.
Taking the porcelain bottles prepared in advance and a bottle of medicinal wine that he had collected, he went straight to the entrance of the village and got in the car.
As soon as I arrived at the entrance of the village, I saw several villagers chatting and laughing. One of them saw Wei Cheng, waved his hand and shouted: "Chengzi, you can also go to have a feast and come with us."
This man is the neighbor next door to Wei Cheng's house. He is a few years older than Wei Cheng. He is already married and has children. It is said that he has built a pond in the village to raise bastards. He earns 200,000 to 300,000 yuan a year and is doing very well.
When Wei Cheng saw this, he greeted him with a smile, said a friendly hello to the others, and asked curiously: "Brother Jun, doesn't he have a car? Why don't you drive there?"
Brother Jun is a man named Wei Cheng. He smiled and joked: "Why don't you drive there and drink? A table of dishes tonight costs 2888. I took a 1,000 birthday gift and I have to make my money back...I ordered Dajinbei from the next village. , it’s a twelve-seater, we happened to go there in one car.”
Several other people continued chatting: "Good guys, I heard that Uncle Fang's brother-in-law paid for the banquet. I didn't know that Uncle Fang had such a wealthy brother-in-law. Who among you knows him? Tell me!"
Everyone shook their heads. Only Wei Cheng was stunned and thought of someone.
Speaking of which, his father is still his great benefactor.
Soon, the big golden cup slowly arrived, and a group of people set off to have a meal while chatting and laughing.
Wei Cheng was not very familiar with them. Brother Jun asked him to be the co-pilot. Wei Cheng was happy and quiet. He sat in the co-pilot and closed his eyes to rest, planning how to live a fairy-like life in the Three Kingdoms.
More than ten minutes later, the car stopped in front of a restaurant.
Fang Xin's family was greeting guests at the door with smiles on their faces. When they saw Wei Cheng, Uncle Fang even came over to say hello.
Everyone knew that Uncle Fang and Wei Cheng's father were brothers. After a few young people registered the gift money wisely, they entered the restaurant first, leaving Wei Cheng embarrassed to face Fang's family.
When no one else came to the scene, Uncle Fang said something reproachful, to the effect that Wei Cheng was too outgoing. When he got home, he could go to his house for dinner, or he could just come and sit there. Don't stay alone all the time. Home.
Wei Teng laughed and said that she was busy researching the prescription. Aunt Fang added: "I asked Xiaoxin to send you breakfast for several days, but you were not at home. You don't know how sad our Xinxin is."
"Uh..." Wei Cheng looked at Fang Xin who was standing aside, "Really? I sleep very hard and sometimes I wear earplugs. I'm sorry, I didn't know you brought me breakfast every day."
Fang Xin glared at her mother angrily and said angrily: "What nonsense are you talking about? Who cares? I, I'll go find grandpa, hum!"
Looking at her running back into the restaurant, the Fang family's parents looked at each other and smiled. As people who had been there, they could tell that Fang Xin was probably interested in Wei Cheng... However, they did not expect that Wei Cheng had only been here for a few months. No, he actually had long hair.
Other people's long hair looks a bit sloppy, but this young man looks extra energetic and has a very elegant look.
Uncle Fang said with a smile: "When you go in soon, you will sit at Xinxin's table. They are all young people. You should communicate more in the future. Don't stay at home alone all the time. Come to the supermarket more often when you have nothing to do."
Wei Qing didn't know their intentions, so he could only nod his head obediently: "Uncle Fang, Aunt Fang, you guys go ahead and I'll go in first. I will be there to nag you often, so just don't bother me."
"Hey, you kid." The more Mother Fang looked at Wei Cheng, the more she liked him. He was tall and energetic, and the key was his ability.
At this moment, a Range Rover slowly drove in at the door, and two people got out of the car.
Seeing this, Fang's mother smiled and said to Fang's father: "Old Fang, Guotao and Xiuying are here."
The visitors were Uncle Fang's sister Fang Xiuying and brother-in-law Li Guotao. Wei Cheng had some impression of Li Guotao. Before Wei Cheng's parents had an accident, Li Guotao was a frequent visitor to the family.
Obviously, Li Guotao also had an impression of Wei Cheng. After saying hello to his eldest brother and sister-in-law, he came to Wei Cheng and said with a smile: "Xiao Cheng, you are here too. Didn't you open a company in the provincial capital? Did you come back specially?"
Wei Cheng couldn't explain too much, so he brushed it off casually, saying only that he planned to live in his hometown for a while.
Li Guotao was from the business world, and he obviously heard what Wei Cheng was hiding. He laughed and said, "It's good to go back to your hometown. You are very capable. If there is anything you need from Uncle Li later, just go to me directly." Call me."
As Li Guotao spoke, he took out a gold-gilded business card and handed it to Wei Cheng.
Wei Cheng glanced at it. The name of the business card read [Xinghua Village Fenjiu Group Co., Ltd.], followed by Li Guotao's position: senior sommelier, name and phone number, and a WeChat QR code.
Only then did Wei Teng remember that Li Guotao had sought treatment from his father because of liver function problems.
Thinking of this, he asked casually: "Uncle Li, have you finished the medicine my dad made for you?"
Li Guotao was startled at first, then pulled Wei Cheng over and asked, "I've finished eating early. By the way, can you make those liver-protecting pills?"
Coincidentally, Wei Cheng had made a batch before and gave it to Manager Zhou who had helped him. Hearing this, he nodded and said: "Yes, I have a customer who also drank alcohol in his early years and was in bad health. He just made it a few days ago. How many bottles are there at home, do you want them?"
"Yes, yes." Li Guotao did not doubt Wei Cheng's ability at all, and said hurriedly: "You will give me a course of treatment first. To be honest, I have started to feel uncomfortable again recently. I can't do it without that medicine. I won't go to the hospital for treatment." It’s useless, the doctor just said not to drink, but it doesn’t make sense for me not to drink because of my job.”
Wei Teng smiled and said, "You should drink less. Liver-protecting pills are not a panacea."
Li Guotao chuckled and said: "Then at least I can drink some. Those Western doctors just told me to cut off the disease. How can this be possible? I have a big family to feed."
Wei Cheng shook his head helplessly, suddenly thinking of the men in Haojia Village, and turned around and asked: "Uncle Li, can you tell me about the process of brewing wine? I plan to make some medicinal wine recently, but the grain wine on the market is real or fake It’s hard to tell, I want to try making some wine myself.”
