As the atmosphere became increasingly tense, a shout suddenly came from the entrance: "Don't fight anymore, Leader Lu is back!" As soon as these words came out, the noisy atmosphere immediately cooled down a bit, and everyone subconsciously Turning his gaze towards the entrance, a tall figure slowly walked out from the dark acupuncture point.
The man was about thirty years old, with a short chin and beard, a strong face, a futou on his head, a well-fitting brocade robe, and a jade inlaid on his belt. He looked less like a horse bandit leader and more like a son who had passed down a family of poems and calligraphy. .
However, as if tempered by wind and frost, there is a sharp edge between the eyebrows and eyes, and there is an awe-inspiring aura.
This person is the founder of Mingsha Bandit,
"Lunan". With Lu Nan's return, the scene became weird and awkward, and even Gan Cheng, who had been the loudest clamor before, became less arrogant.
"Lunan" had a serious expression, and glanced around with sharp eyes. After a long time, he laughed, as if he didn't know what was going on, and asked: "What's going on? All the leaders and brothers are so indignant that they mobilized forces like this!" Seeing this! , Gan Cheng walked out of the team and said directly: "Brother Lu, we have been trapped in this valley for several months. This is inconsistent with the original agreement. Brothers can't hide here all their lives. You should give me an explanation." !Also, should there be a distribution of the goods that were snatched at the beginning? The brothers took such a big risk, not just to hide in the barren mountains like snakes and rats. The brothers are going to have troubles. You should always be considerate!" Hearing this,
"Lu Nan" narrowed his eyes slightly, nodded and chuckled: "This is reasonable, Brother Gan is absolutely right! When we unite and accomplish such a big thing, we have already lived and died together. Brothers have The ideas can be spread out. Why should we get into such a tense situation? One bad move will only damage the harmony. Come on, everyone, put away your weapons!" He said,
"Lu Nan" also extended his hand to indicate that there were many people around
"Lu Nan"'s subordinates all put down their weapons. Seeing this, Gan Cheng also said hello and asked people to put down their weapons.
"Sit down and talk!"
"Lu Nan" came forward familiarly, carried a bar stool, sat on it with long legs, and said to Gan Cheng and others: "Lu can understand Brother Gan's mood. This time he returned to the mountain, and he wanted to join his brother." Let’s discuss where to go!”
"Oh!" See you
"Lu Nan's" attitude was so gentle that Gan Cheng and others relaxed their expressions and said, "Please speak!"
"Lunan" was not in a hurry, and he took off the wine bag from his waist and took a sip, and then said calmly: "This time Lu came out, mainly to inquire about the situation outside and the impact of the Black Khan Mission. I don’t need to say it, you all know it in your heart. This completely angered the imperial court. The officers and soldiers of Hexi and Yulin in the northwest almost mobilized to wipe out heroes from all over the country. In the past few months, countless forces have been uprooted. , heroes of the northwest, suffered heavy losses this time. Therefore, you should feel lucky. If it were not for this shelter, it is unknown how many of you here could have survived the harsh siege by the army. However. , after such a long time, the officers and soldiers were also somewhat exhausted. They stationed themselves in cities one after another and relaxed the cleanup. The situation outside has also improved, and the rumors have gradually passed. Therefore, Lu returned to the mountain and brought good news to the brothers. We It’s time to go out!”
"Is this true?" Upon hearing this, Gan Cheng's eyes suddenly lit up and he was a little surprised.
"Lu Nan" smiled slightly, nodded and said: "That's natural! As for the treasures that Brother Gan mentioned, it's time to distribute them to the brothers. A little later, according to the original agreement, each ministry will share the profits among the captured ones. !”
"Okay! Brother Lu is really happy!" Gan Cheng laughed twice immediately, and the others also agreed.
"Lu Nan" continued: "In addition, when I returned to the mountain this time, I visited the Wenchi in the northwest and found that it was sparsely guarded and a good place to start. It is one of the best salt ponds in the northwest, and the place is remote. , the defense is insufficient. If we can attack it, we can not only destroy the court again, but also make a considerable amount of wealth. Do you have any intentions?" After receiving this news, Gan Cheng and others looked at each other and hesitated: "Wen Chi's name I’ve heard about it for a long time, but can it be successful?”
"Lu Nan" smiled calmly: "Brother Gan is not timid, right? Even the Black Khan Mission and we were able to attack and kill, and a whole team of Hexi officers and soldiers were wiped out. What's the use of a mere salt pond?" Excited, Gan Cheng glared and said immediately: "Isn't it Wen Chi? If Brother Lu has a plan to attract people, I am willing to follow it!"
"Okay! Brother Gan is indeed a hero who traverses the Gobi Desert!"
"Lu Nan" touched his palms and said: "Everyone here has a blood feud with the imperial court. To this day, only by uniting and working together can we survive in this great northwest. If we unite, we will live, and if we divide, we will die. This principle , I hope you can understand that as for the previous discord, don’t worry about it!”
"Brother Lu understands the righteousness so well that Gan has nothing to say!" Gan Cheng chuckled.
"Also, knowing the hardships in the mountains, I also brought back fifty jars of fine wine this time, which are in the village for all the brothers to drink. Later, I will take out all the food in the village and we will celebrate. Fan, pack your bags tomorrow, prepare your weapons and horses, and go out to conspire for great things!"
"Okay!" An internal dispute among the rebels broke out in the capital.
"Lunan" resolved the matter with a few words, and soon the whole camp became lively, ready to have a feast and a drink.
"Lunan" and the scribe came together. Compared with the calm atmosphere in front of outsiders, at this time,
"Lu Nan" had a slightly sinister look on his face.
"If the leader hadn't returned in time, I might not have been able to suppress these tough bandits!" The scribe sighed with relief.
"Thank you for your hard work, Mr. Zhang!"
"Lu Nan" heard this and consoled him: "These people are all rebellious and uncontrollable. It is very rare to be able to suppress them until now!" Mr. Zhang nodded and recalled what he had just said. During the negotiation, he looked slightly calm and said: "Chief, has the situation outside really eased?"
"Lu Nan" smiled bitterly and said: "It's so easy to rob and kill the mission. We have hurt the imperial court. How can we just let it go? If we can't catch the culprits, no matter how many horse bandits are eliminated, it will be difficult for the northwest government to explain to the imperial court. Especially the eagle dogs of Wude Division have very good noses and are unwilling to let go of any clues. They want to find us, but it is not safe at all outside."
"If that's the case, then who is the leader?" Mr. Zhang couldn't help but wonder.
"You just saw the behavior of Gan Cheng's group. If we don't take appeasement measures, I'm afraid internal strife will suddenly break out!"
"Lu Nan" said softly. Mr. Zhang was silent and asked: "There must be a solution. What is the leader's plan after he comes out of the mountain?"
"Lu Nan" pondered for a while, and his eyes became more gloomy. After a long time, he said coldly: "Although these horse bandits are fierce, they are not willing to obey discipline. They are ultimately rogue ant thieves and cannot achieve great things. The previous alliance was just for use. Now that the matter has been accomplished, working with them again will only increase the danger! As for beating the Wenchi and seeking death, that is just to deceive them!"
"Is the leader planning to get rid of them?" Mr. Zhang frowned, seeming to have doubts.
"Lu Nan" said calmly: "Not only do we need to get rid of them, but we also need to solve this trouble once and for all!" Upon hearing this, Mr. Zhang couldn't help but be surprised: "What does the leader want?"
"Lu Nan" whispered: "Inform our people, let me control the celebration tonight and don't get drunk. In addition, there are some anesthetics in the warehouse..." At this time, how could I not know?
Regarding "Lu Nan's" plan, Mr. Zhang knitted his brows and said with some hesitation: "These people are all strong men, and each of them is extremely brave. Isn't it a pity?"
"If you can't use it for me, it will only be a disaster! You have committed such a big thing, and you have no self-awareness. You can't stand it after only a few months. How can it last forever!"
"Lu Nan" said disdainfully. In this regard, Mr. Zhang had to admit that he surrendered and obeyed. After thinking for a while, he asked again: "I wonder what the leader's plans are next?"
"Lunan" pondered for a while, but a slight smile appeared at the corner of his mouth, and said: "Naturally, I will find another place to hide and wait for another opportunity! I knew that after the Black Khan mission, it would cause a huge sensation, but why didn't I Unexpectedly, it would have the impact it has now. Now, the Black Khanate is really restless through the use of envoys, causing trouble in the Western Regions. There are constant conflicts between the two countries, and there is likely to be another war. As for Hexi, a large number of civil and military officials have been killed. The imperial court killed many people, and the officialdom in Hexi was shaken and in chaos. It can be said that our little Mingsha Bandit has already shaken up the situation in the entire northwest. This is enough to be proud of... "
"Especially because the imperial court can't hold us back!" Mr. Zhang also chuckled. He made suggestions and tried his best to attack the Black Khan Mission.
"Lu Nan" thought about it again and ordered: "We can't stay here any longer! Now that something has happened, let the brothers go out in batches and disperse among the people. Without Gan Cheng and others, the target will be smaller and easier to Hidden. Winter is about to enter, and the movements of the government and the army will inevitably cease. After surviving this winter, we will be safer. Mr. Zhang and some brothers followed me back to Pizhou and lay dormant. There are many conflicts in the northwest, and the situation is becoming more and more complex. The more chaotic it is, the better it is for us. The more I think about it, the more great things can be expected! It is difficult for people like us to be useful in the court. Even if there is, we can survive. In a few decades, I am afraid that we will be no more than a state official. If we want to be rich, we have to work hard on our own!"
"Lu Nan"'s dull words were full of ambition. Although Mr. Zhang was infected by it, he hesitated for a while and finally sighed: "It's just that the imperial court is really powerful..."
"The imperial court is strong, but its response is slow! In other places, it may be difficult to achieve success, but in the northwest, haha..."
"Lunan" said confidently: "My family has moved to the northwest for 20 years. We have suffered enough, but we also understand this place better. This is the place where heroes make great achievements!" Mr. Zhang did not speak anymore.
There is no way to get off the ship "Lunan". We have to bite the bullet and walk all the way to the dark side.
That night, at
Under the arrangement of "Lunan", an internal strife unfolded in an orderly manner. The core members of the Mingsha Bandits, under his personal command, killed all the old bandits. Most of them lost their lives while intoxicated. Gan Cheng, who was on the government's wanted list, died a bit aggrieved. When his head was chopped off, he was still holding a wine jar.
Just then, amid the strong smell of blood, the remaining more than a hundred singing bandits broke into pieces and evacuated the Dutch Valley.
"Lunan" is not called
"Lunan" is just a pseudonym. His real name is Yuan Ke. His ancestral home is Jurong County, Jiangnan Road. His family was a powerful local landlord.
Twenty years ago, after the imperial court pacified Nan and Jiangnan was recovered, the Yuan family naturally became an insignificant splash in the tide of the times during the great migration against powerful landlords. Their property was dispersed, and the whole family was moved and arranged to Go down to Pizhou on Guanzhong Road.
It has been nearly twenty years now. Twenty years is enough time for the Yuan family to integrate into the northwest, and it is also enough time for a young man to become a hero. However, this hero has a serious anti-Han mentality from childhood to adulthood, especially when his parents continue to After death, there will be less burdens and worries.
Of course, among the many Han powerful people who moved to the border, there were not many people like Yuan Ke who were dissatisfied with the imperial court, but there were not many who dared to take practical actions.
During the ten-year operation, Yuan Ke has quietly developed a force among the people, actively running around, making friends, and making friends from all over the world. Because he is heroic and generous, even in the government, there are some Friends help.
They even began to organize armed forces like the Mingsha Bandits. As for Gan Cheng and the bandits, they were just tools to use.
