Before the hour passed, the whole army set off.
The bandit who led the way was called "Wang Si", and he took the initiative to join the gang in prison, hoping to redeem himself. But he has a sinister look and a changeable gaze, so he may not be loyal.
Song Che, Xu Xiao, and Zheng Sui led the team at the front. The land route to the south of the Yangtze River was clear. Before reaching Qili Mountain, there was no need to be careful and they just marched on foot.
"Brother Song, I have to talk to you. When did I promise to reward all the soldiers with a fat pig afterwards?" Xu Xiao was worried all the way.
Song Che smiled and said: "If you return in triumph, what is a fat pig?"
"A pig is nothing, but I can't be the one to reward it," Xu Xiao said, "I only have three taels of silver a month, and the price of pork is astronomical now. Even if you sell me, you can't afford one."
Song Che smiled and said: "There must be countless gold, silver and jewels in the bandits' den. If they are all confiscated, what will five hundred fat pigs mean? Reward the soldiers so that they will perform meritorious service for you. This will win over people's hearts."
Xu Xiao suddenly realized and said with a smile: "I thought you would secretly give me money and ask me to reward the soldiers for you."
Song Che smiled and said: "Spending your own money to do other people's things is stupid; spending other people's money to do your own things is smart. This is the way of business."
Xu Xiao said: "If the bandits can really be wiped out, Mr. Song will be the first to take credit."
"No, absolutely don't," Song Che refused flatly, "The reason why I participated in the suppression of bandits was 10% to eliminate harm for the people, 10% for my family's business, and the remaining 80% to protect my family... I am actually a very good person. selfish person."
"With Brother Song's intelligence, if he enters the palace, he will surely dominate the world."
"When did Xu Dutou become so good at flattering?"
"Tell the truth."
"But what I hate the most is intrigue. There are endless infighting in the temple."
"Brother Song will be a loss to the world if he doesn't enter the official career!"
Yeah?
Song Che knew his position very well. People should not reveal too much of their abilities, especially in front of those in power.
In this feudal era, where everyone is killed and three clans are wiped out at every turn, you can't go wrong by keeping a low profile.
Unconsciously, after walking for more than ten miles, there are still countless refugees on the roadside, either starving to death or dying of exhaustion. The dead are only wrapped in a piece of white cloth or even a banana leaf. The tragic scene is unbearable.
"With so many refugees killed and injured, didn't the Suzhou government take any measures?" Song Che asked curiously.
Xu Xiao shook his head and said: "What else can we do? Bringing it into the city is impossible. If we resettle it in the countryside, who has extra fields and houses?"
"Then where should they go?"
"Bake it up, wait until the Japanese invasion is eliminated, and then they can go home, but most people will die in this suffering."
"well……"
There was only one sigh, and then nothing happened.
…
From morning to evening, with three breaks, we traveled more than eighty miles.
Along the way, there were no business travelers. Most of them were refugees fleeing to the south of the Yangtze River with their families in tow. Those who had relatives were seeking relatives, and those who had no relatives were trying their luck.
Most of the refugees came from the coast, Hebei, Huainan, Zhejiang and Fujian, Fujian and Guangzhou. It can be seen that the Japanese pirates were very rampant. Although they did not invade on a large scale, they bullied the entire coastline.
I have to say, Daliang Navy is really a waste!
"Xu Dutou, look, where the sun sets in front is Qili Mountain." Wang Si, who was leading the way, pointed into the distance.
Song Che looked around with a telescope. Although it seemed not far away, in terms of walking, it was definitely not close. He asked, "How much further is the distance to the west slope?"
Wang Si said: "There are only ten miles to the foot of the mountain and twenty miles to the river. If we don't stop, it will take at least half a day."
"Are there bandits in the green forest in front?" Song Che asked again.
Wang Si smiled apologetically: "No matter whether it's east, west or south in Qili Mountain, as long as there is a way, there will always be people asking for money."
Song Che put away the telescope and asked: "Based on your experience, will our team be begged for money?"
Wang Si said: "Generally, we won't even take a look at the refugees who are fleeing, but if there are beautiful women among the refugees, this...hehe..."
If they can't get money, they will rob women. They are more than just bandits, they are simply ruthless.
Song Che narrowed his eyes and asked again: "Have you also snatched a woman?"
"That can't be done, that can't be done..." Wang Si waved his hands quickly, bowing his head in embarrassment, "I... I'm only eighteen this year, and I'm still a baby."
Song Che raised his eyebrows, he is eighteen years old? It looks like there are thirty-eight!
"Then keep your virginity."
Song Che said to Zheng Sui on the side: "Captain Zheng, everyone has been gone all day, why not rest where you are, and send a few smarter people to the front to guard, and then make everyone eat and drink well. If we continue tonight, You can’t eat again until the west slope tomorrow.”
"good."
…
Soon, night falls.
In order to avoid alarming others, no one lit a fire. Fortunately, it was no longer cold in the south of the Yangtze River in May. After eating and drinking, the soldiers fell asleep on the ground, and soon began to snore.
Even though there were sentries arranged, Song Che still didn't dare to take it lightly. He leaned against the big tree and looked up at the stars. At this moment, her figure was all in his mind.
If she wakes up and can't find her, she will definitely be anxious, and then she will be sulky when she sees the envelope left in the study. Now that it is late at night, she will be worried and unable to sleep.
Song Che can guarantee that her eyes will be black and swollen after she goes back.
Perhaps it was this concern that led to the determination to go into the mountains and suppress the bandits. Missing someone is really wonderful.
"Click——"
The sound of breaking branches suddenly sounded in his ears, and Song Che immediately followed the sound. Under the cunning moonlight, a black figure was tiptoeing towards the roadside woods.
Just as Song Che was about to stand up and chase after him, a figure rushed out one step ahead of him. When the figure came back, there was another person in his hand.
"Xu Dutou, please forgive me, Xu Dutou, please forgive me, I'm just here for convenience..." Wang Si hurriedly knelt down and begged for mercy.
Xu Xiao said coldly: "Are you a girl? Do you want to run into the woods for convenience? Let me tell you, I have been watching your little moves."
It seems that Song Che is not the only one who dares not take it lightly.
"The villain doesn't dare anymore, never dares again..." Wang Si kowtowed vigorously.
Xu Xiao exclaimed: "If I hadn't relied on you to lead the way, I would have killed you with a knife!"
"Hey, Xu Dutou, don't be so fierce," Song Che casually picked up a clay ball from the ground, walked up to Wang Si, and called softly: "Wang Si."
"Ah?" Wang Si raised his head and opened his mouth.
Song Che threw the mud ball into his mouth and swallowed it directly down his throat. Wang Si clasped his throat and coughed loudly.
"You don't need to take it anymore. My 'one-day death pill' melts in your mouth. If you don't get the antidote within a day, your intestines will be pierced and your stomach will be rotten. Life will be worse than death, and you will eventually die of abdominal pain," Song Che said. He clapped his hands, walked back to the tree trunk, sat down, and said with a smile: "As for whether you can get the antidote, it all depends on how you behave tomorrow."
