It is natural that these four bandits are not easy to deal with if they can achieve such a reputation.
Regarding the Four Bandits, there are four jingles that describe them.
Not a blade of grass grows to the sky, chickens and dogs don’t have room to see the cauldron, the scorched earth encounters roughness for thousands of miles, ghosts cry and gods call Cao Yinglong.
These four great bandits, Xiang, Fang, Mao and Cao, are simply disgusting to the gods and ghosts. They swarmed around and looted, destroying everything they went like locusts, raping, pillaging, and committing all kinds of crimes.
In fact, this is not the first time these four bandits have invaded Pegasus Ranch.
However, Pegasus Ranch and Jingling's Domination Villa formed an alliance, and they were closely related and supported each other, killing them several times and returning home defeated.
Therefore, Pegasus Ranch and Jingling's Domination Villa have long been regarded as a thorn in their side.
However, recently, the four major bandits formed a secret alliance and came together to besiege Pegasus Ranch.
There are people from Pegasus Ranch within a hundred miles nearby. Naturally, they can't hide any troubles.
Therefore, Pegasus Ranch naturally found out that the four major bandits were not directly attacking Pegasus Ranch.
After all, Pegasus Ranch City has strong walls and its own terrain advantages. It is built in a valley and can only be accessed through two canyons, making it easy to defend but difficult to attack.
Coupled with Lu Miaozi's maintenance of Pegasus Ranch over the years and checking for leaks, it is no exaggeration to say that Pegasus Ranch is now impregnable.
If we attack forcefully, it will be difficult to defeat them with just the four great bandits.
Moreover, Pegasus Ranch and Jingling’s Domination Villa are helping each other and are an offensive and defensive alliance. As long as Pegasus Ranch can hold on for a while, Domination Villa will naturally send troops to rescue them.
Of course, now that there is a demon girl in Jingling, Fang Zetao has long been confused by her. Whether Jingling can still send troops is a question.
But even without the support of Domination Villa, relying solely on the strength of Pegasus Ranch itself, there is absolutely no problem in defending it for a year and a half.
Although the four bandits had a lot of people under their control, they were just a ragtag group of people, and they didn't have any siege equipment. They couldn't easily capture the Pegasus Ranch.
And after a year and a half, I am afraid that the general trend of the world has become clear. How can the four major bandits and these rogue bandits be so rampant?
After all, the four major bandits are just rogue bandits.
The reason why they have not been destroyed for so long is not because they are so powerful, but because they can run.
They usually run away after one vote, and they run too fast. In addition, they don't provoke any big forces, so they can survive to this day.
If they really dared to besiege Pegasus Ranch for a year and a half, let alone whether they could supply food and grass. Even if they could, they would not dare to stay in one place for such a long time.
After all, they have offended too many people!
This time, the four bandits seemed to have learned the lessons from before and changed their strategy. They planned to cut off the connection between Pegasus Ranch and Jingling through encirclement first, and then attack Pegasus Ranch with all their strength.
The strength of the four bandits alone is not enough to deal with the war on two fronts, but together they are enough to surround Jingling and Pegasus Ranch respectively, preventing the two armies from joining together and encroaching on the surrounding cities and countryside.
After eating up the surrounding urban and rural areas, they not only obtained a large amount of resources and property, but also probably used it to coerce more people, and the number of soldiers increased.
These nearby people may have become cannon fodder for the Four Bandits to attack Pegasus Ranch.
This plan is indeed vicious!
Even if the final victory is achieved, Pegasus Ranch will never see good times again, and its vitality will inevitably be severely damaged.
After all, these nearby towns were almost all formed by the migration of descendants of Pegasus Ranch. They are inextricably linked to Pegasus Ranch and are also an important barrier to Pegasus Ranch.
Almost all nearby towns depend on Pegasus Ranch for their livelihood. They are all children of Pegasus Ranch and potential influence of Pegasus Ranch.
Therefore, if the four major bandits attack nearby towns, it will also cause damage to Pegasus Ranch.
If the nearby towns were to be wiped out by the four bandits one by one, then the Pegasus Ranch would be besieged.
Then, Pegasus Ranch will really be isolated and helpless, trapped and dead in the valley, and will only be exhausted, and it will be difficult to counterattack. Even if he is finally rescued, his vitality will be severely damaged, and it will be difficult to regain his current status.
Therefore, the move of the Four Bandits hit Pegasus Ranch within seven inches, forcing Pegasus Ranch to give up its geographical advantage and send troops to confront the Four Bandits.
Although Pegasus Ranch has thousands of elite cavalry, such a force can only be counted on one's fingers in the entire Middle Earth.
The cavalry had an advantage over the infantry.
It seems that Pegasus Ranch’s chances of winning this battle are definitely not small.
However, due to the machinations of the four bandits, Pegasus Ranch had to divide its forces.
A part of the cavalry went out to deal with the four major bandits. It is also necessary to retain enough strength within Pegasus Ranch to prevent the four major bandits from attacking from east to west and taking the opportunity to attack Pegasus Ranch.
After all, the soldiers and horses of the four major bandits were several times that of their Pegasus Ranch, with more than 100,000 people. Even if the troops were divided, it would still be enough to besiege Pegasus Ranch.
If the Pegasus Ranch is full of troops, and once the ranch is surrounded, the soldiers and horses hanging outside will definitely feel uneasy, their morale will drop greatly, and they will most likely be defeated one by one.
Moreover, the four major bandits are all extremely vicious people, and the four major bandits will not show sympathy for these human lives. You can even use people from nearby villages and towns as hostages to gain an active advantage.
When the time comes, it’s really still unclear who will win and who will lose.
In addition, there may be some forces hiding behind the four bandits, advising them and even providing support. There are hidden dangers inside Pegasus Ranch and powerful enemies outside. If you are not careful, you may be in danger of destruction.
Faced with such a crisis, Shang Xiuxun gathered his troops and took the lead, preparing to go out and fight.
However, this was stopped by Zhao Mingyuan.
"Why?" Shang Xiuxun asked strangely.
Zhao Mingyuan said: "I am the professional in fighting. If Xiuxun can trust me, leave this matter to me!"
Shang Xiuxun said: "No, I must go!
This matter has nothing to do with you, as long as you stay at the ranch.
At this time, Pegasus Ranch is in crisis. All the disciples of Pegasus Ranch are fighting in battle. As the leader of the field, how can I retreat? "
Zhao Mingyuan said: "Xiu Xun, you are treating me as an outsider."
Zhao Mingyuan came to Shang Xiuxun's side and continued: "If Xiuxun is willing to marry me, then Xiuxun and I will be a family.
I am also a member of Pegasus Ranch. What difference does it make whether I go or you go?
Besides, if I can defeat the four major bandits and relieve the crisis on the ranch. After that, those who opposed our marriage in the ranch must have been speechless.
Isn’t it a matter of public and private convenience?
Besides, you know how high my martial arts skills are. With my martial arts, nothing will happen.
Even if I can take the enemy chief directly and kill the four leaders of the four great bandits, Xiang, Fang, Mao, and Cao, wouldn't the bandits collapse at the first touch? "
Zhao Mingyuan came close to Shang Xiuxun's ear and whispered: "Besides, I feel that there is something strange about the attack of these four bandits this time.
After all, just these people, knowing that it is impossible to break through the Pegasus Ranch, still insist on coming, and they most likely have some back-ups.
The most likely thing is to start from within.
Therefore, Xiuxun, you'd better stay at the ranch to deal with the overall situation and guard against accidents. "
Seeing that Shang Xiuxun seemed to be undecided, Zhao Mingyuan said: "Xiuxun, just keep your heart in your stomach!
Think about it, if you marry me, this Pegasus Ranch will be your dowry.
How could I not try my best? "
Shang Xiuxun couldn't help but blush and said, "Bah! Who is going to marry you?"
But she didn't say anything more, and she acquiesced to Zhao Mingyuan going on her behalf.
Seeing that Shang Xiuxun agreed to stay at the ranch, Zhao Mingyuan couldn't help but breathed a sigh of relief, and explained: "Although Xiuxun stays at the ranch, he has a heavy responsibility and cannot be taken lightly.
In fact, the danger inside the ranch may not be smaller than outside. It is easy to hide from an open gun but hard to prevent it from a hidden attack.
Xiuxun, you must be careful! "
Shang Xiuxun looked at Zhao Mingyuan and suddenly asked: "Do you know something? I always feel that there is something in your words."
Obviously, Shang Xiuxun noticed that Zhao Mingyuan's attitude was wrong and seemed to be reminding her of something. It was as if Zhao Mingyuan was sure that something was going to happen in the ranch, but due to his status, he couldn't say some words.
When Zhao Mingyuan saw Shang Xiuxun asking, he said: "I do know something. It's just empty talk. It's just my conjecture and there is no concrete evidence. If I say it, no one will believe it. Instead, they will think that I am Sow discord.”
"Say!" Shang Xiuxun suddenly spoke, briefly and forcefully.
Obviously, she had made up her mind to know no matter what it was.
After all, this is a matter of life and death for Pegasus Ranch, and everything must be taken a step back.
Seeing that Shang Xiuxun seemed to have made up his mind, Zhao Mingyuan no longer hesitated and said bluntly: "If the four bandits want to break through the Pegasus Ranch, they must have someone to cooperate with them from the inside and outside.
And there are only two types of people who can respond to it.
Either there is a traitor among the deacons or managers at Pegasus Ranch, and they have different intentions.
Or he is a member of the Li family who is currently visiting Pegasus Ranch. "
Shang Xiuxun stared at Zhao Mingyuan and said coldly: "So, you are saying that Li Xiuning colluded with the four major bandits to deal with Pegasus Ranch together?"
Zhao Mingyuan looked at Shang Xiuxun's face and understood that she and Li Xiuning had a deep relationship, and refused to believe this possibility.
Shang Xiuxun may even think that Zhao Mingyuan is sowing discord. After all, Li Clan and Zhao Mingyuan are rivals in the world, and Zhao Mingyuan may be just a way to attack Li Clan.
So, Zhao Mingyuan said: "This is just one of the possibilities.
Of course, this is not really collusion, just mutual use.
After all, if Li Clan wins Guanzhong, its strength will definitely increase, and it may even be possible to unify the world.
The four bandits were just looking for a way out for the future. Or maybe they have been secretly subdued by the Li clan.
Of course, this is just a conjecture on my part.
There is also a possibility that there is an insider among the managers or deacons of Pegasus Ranch, or even more than one.
They may be dissatisfied because of what happened to you and me, or they may have already colluded with outside forces.
For example, maybe some of them defected to Li Mi, and Li Mi secretly set up the situation behind the scenes to control the four major bandits to attack the ranch.
Of course, there is also a possibility that they colluded with the Li clan and collaborated with the four major bandits.
Even a two-pronged approach is possible. "
Shang Xiuxun's face became even more gloomy. He looked at Zhao Mingyuan coldly and said, "So, your guess is that there is either a traitor in the ranch, or my best friend Li Xiuning is here to deal with me. Is that right? ?”
Zhao Mingyuan could understand Shang Xiuxun's mood. After all, no matter what the possibility was, she would not feel comfortable if she was betrayed by someone she trusted.
However, it is better to know these things in advance and be prepared than to be suddenly attacked without any precautions.
Therefore, Zhao Mingyuan persuaded him: "Xiu Xun, you are already a qualified field owner, so you naturally know what to do.
I also hope this is just me overthinking.
However, it is better to believe that this kind of thing exists than to believe that it does not exist.
Xiu Xun had better be on guard.
Don't worry, the four big bandits outside will be handed over to me, and I will guarantee that they will never come back.
Xiuxun, you just need to stabilize the hearts of the people in the ranch.
well! I hope I’m overthinking it and maybe nothing happens! "
In the end, Shang Xiuxun nodded and said that she would think about it carefully.
But her face definitely didn't look good.
However, Shang Xiuxun took action quickly.
I saw that she first stated that she would stay at the ranch and Zhao Mingyuan would go on the expedition in her place.
Then he quietly made some adjustments to the people who went on the expedition. Both the steward and the deacon were free to choose whether to go on the expedition or stay behind.
It all happened quickly, without giving them much time to think.
After everyone made their choice, Zhao Mingyuan led everyone to leave the Pegasus Ranch and headed towards the town that was attacked by the four major bandits to support them.
Zhao Mingyuan easily discovered that the general manager and deacon who followed him on the expedition were either people loyal to the merchants in Pegasus Ranch, or people who had secretly taken refuge with him. On the contrary, there was not a single important person who turned to Li Mi's side.
Of course, Zhao Mingyuan believed that one of their spies must be among them.
After all, there are so many people at Pegasus Ranch, a mixed bag of good and bad. There is me in you and you in me, it is really difficult to distinguish.
However, this has shown that Li Mi's side has indeed made some small moves. I'm afraid that the matter of these four bandits is really related to Li Mi's side.
As for whether it has anything to do with Li Clan?
It's not clear yet, but Li Clan's suspicion cannot be completely ruled out.
Zhao Mingyuan left the city with only two thousand fine cavalry, one man and two horses.
Although the nearby towns are within a hundred miles of Pegasus Ranch, they are not too far away.
But after all, we are going to war, so we naturally have to be considerate of horsepower.
After all, there is no shortage of war horses at Pegasus Ranch, so one person and two horses can move in rotation at a very fast speed.
Soon, Zhao Mingyuan and his party arrived in front of the town where the news was that the four major bandits were attacking.
Today there are only 4,000.
(End of chapter)
