At Ma Zhengyuan's warm invitation, Ye Ying took Ge Gen and Ge Niu'er into Ma Zhengyuan's house. The two quickly took their seats in the pavilion in Ma Zhengyuan's courtyard. After the servants served tea, they left the space to the couple. Happy New Year.
"Brother Ye, didn't you go to the Mad Lion Army? You were sent out on business so soon." Seeing Ye Yingma Zhengyuan was obviously very happy and surprised, he asked with a smile.
"Oh, it's hard to explain in one sentence!" After his opening remarks, Ye Ying told Ma Zhengyuan all his experiences in the past year.
"The population of Daning is several times that of the Northern Barbarians, but we have repeatedly lost battles against the Northern Barbarians. The reason is because of these so-called families who only care about personal interests." After hearing Ye Ying's account, Ma Zhengyuan clapped his hands in anger. the table roared.
"In this case, there is no point in being a bandit leader, otherwise you will follow me, brother, and I will never lose you." After his mood calmed down a little, Ma Zhengyuan extended an invitation to Ye Ying again.
But Ye Ying's attitude was very firm, and Ma Zhengyuan had no choice but to give up, but he also knew in his heart that this young man would not be willing to be inferior to others.
"Brother Ye, I promised you this. I will deploy manpower soon to sell your things at a good price." After hearing Ye Ying's idea, Ma Zhengyuan quickly patted his chest and agreed.
"I feel relieved with your words. On behalf of our entire village brothers, I would like to thank Brother Ma." Ye Ying stood up and saluted Ma Zhengyuan respectfully.
"Brother, you're welcome! This is a matter of mutual benefit. Since I can help my little brother and Ma can make a fortune, why not do it!" Ma Zhengyuan said with a smile.
Ye Ying and Ma Zhengyuan got along very well. They talked until very late that day. Ye Ying and the other three stayed at Ma Zhengyuan's house and did not leave Ma's house until early the next morning.
"Sir, we are dealing with bandits. Will there be trouble if the officials find out?" Looking at the backs of Ye Ying and the other two people leaving, an old man dressed as a butler said next to Ma Zhengyuan.
"What's wrong with dealing with bandits? Take our Yuhe County as an example. From the officials in the county government to the most powerful Wang family and Liu family in our county, none of them have anything to do with the bandits nearby. Besides, I think this leaf A brother is not a creature in the pool, and we may still have to rely on him one day." Ma Zhengyuan looked at the old man and said in a confident tone.
Gan Haisheng's family settled in Yuhe County more than 20 years ago. Since they are immigrants, their family has few relatives. On weekdays, almost no one from the Gan family comes. But today, the Gan family was very busy, and there were a lot of people inside and outside the thatched house.
At this time, the bamboo door of the Gan family and the roof of the thatched house were all hung with red ribbons. This was the wedding custom of the people nearby. It seemed that the Gan family was having a happy event.
However, what makes people feel strange is that Gan Haisheng's family of four all have sad faces at this time. If you look closely, they seem to be a little angry? What on earth happened to make honest people like Gan Haisheng and his family angry?
"The groom is here!" At this time, someone shouted outside the courtyard. Gan Haisheng, who had been staying in the courtyard, heard this shout and sighed slowly, lowering his head lower.
"Lao Gan, we are here to get married, why don't you send your daughter out quickly?" At this time, a triumphant voice came from the door of the hospital, and then, a lean middle-aged man with a red flower on his chest walked out of the hospital. Come in.
Looking at this lean man, Gan Haisheng just raised his eyelids and ignored him.
Of course, the purpose of this lean man's visit was clear. Three days ago, they sent someone to propose marriage, and the person to propose marriage was none other than Gan Haisheng's youngest daughter, Gan Xiang. The man was not this lean man with flowers, but this man's brother. , an old man in his fifties who was extremely ill.
This lean man's name is Wang Dadan, and his identity is not simple. He is the second son of the Wang family, the largest family in Yuhe County. Because he has done a lot of bullying over the years, he is called a bastard in private.
Wang Dadan's brother is named Wang Dachu. He has been ill for many years and is now unable to get out of bed. The magician in the county said that if he marries a concubine born in the Year of the Ox, he can be cured by the help of the Ox energy.
The Wang family then sent people to search around Yuhe County and found that Gan Xiang, the daughter of their tenant Gan Haisheng, had just turned fourteen this year. She happened to be a woman born in the year of the Ox, so they sent a betrothal gift three days ago to take Gan Xiang as their concubine.
Although Gan Haisheng came from a poor family, he did not want to marry his daughter to a dying man, so he rejected the matter at that time. However, the Wang family ignored it and threw the betrothal gift directly in the Gan family courtyard, threatening to come and get married in three days.
The Wang family was so powerful that Gan Haisheng knew he could not afford to offend him, so his family fled Yuhe County at night. However, the Wang family had been prepared for this and had sent people to guard the Gan family so that Gan Haisheng and his family could not escape.
Three days passed in the blink of an eye, and the current scene appeared.
Wang Dadan felt proud at this time. Since his elder brother Wang Dachu was seriously ill and could not get out of bed, according to custom, he asked his younger brother to marry him on his behalf. He had seen Gan Xiang a few days ago and was immediately fascinated by his appearance. His brother's illness was probably not going to be cured. Wouldn't such a beautiful young child belong to him by then?
"Gan Haisheng, the time is almost here, why haven't you dressed up the bride yet?" Wang Dadan said angrily when he saw that the Gan family had not taken any action.
"We have never agreed to this marriage!" Gan Haisheng said with his hands lowered and his head lowered. This timid and honest man, for the sake of his daughter's happiness, also became tough at this time.
Next to Gan Haisheng, stood a boy of fifteen or sixteen years old. At this time, the boy was holding a wooden stick and looking at these uninvited guests fiercely. The villagers all knew this boy. He was Gan Zhi, the second son of Gan Haisheng.
"Gan Haisheng, you are an outsider. I don't know how many lifetimes of burning smoke gave you the opportunity to marry my Wang family. Don't be ignorant of practical matters." Gan Haisheng's words immediately angered Wang Dadan, and he pointed at Gan Hai Sheng angrily scolded.
"Second Master, my Gan family is a small family and my daughter is still young. I hope that Second Master will be kind and let my family go. Second Master is so kind and kind that Gan Hai will spend the rest of his life working as a cow or a horse to repay me." Although he knew it. There was little hope, so Gan Haisheng still begged Wang Dadan.
"Gan Haisheng, don't be shameless. To tell you the truth, since we are here today, your daughter must be picked up and let her dress up as soon as possible!" Wang Dadan said impatiently.
"What's the difference between you and bandits? Please leave as soon as possible, otherwise we will report to the police." At this time, a woman rushed out of the house and shouted angrily. Everyone in the village recognized this woman. She is Gan Haisheng's wife.
"Hahaha, reporter, the county magistrate has agreed to attend the wedding. Go tell him when the time comes!" Hearing what Gan Haisheng's wife said, Wang Dadan seemed to have heard the biggest joke in the world and couldn't help laughing. .
"Who dares to take another step forward?" Gan Zhi, who was standing next to Gan Haisheng, saw the Wang family members preparing to walk into the house. He immediately rushed to the door with a wooden stick and shouted loudly.
Seeing Gan Zhi's actions, Wang Dadan sneered contemptuously and waved his hand gently. Everyone in the Wang family immediately rushed over and knocked Gan Zhi to the ground in a short time.
"You evil people, my brother will definitely deal with you when he comes back!" Gan Zhi, who was pinned to the ground, shouted stubbornly.
"You still expect your boss, let me tell you, that boy was killed by the bandits during the suppression of bandits." After hearing Gan Zhi's words, Wang Dadan said coldly.
"Are you talking nonsense?" After hearing Wang Dadan's words, Gan Zhi shouted on the ground. Gan Haisheng and his wife were also stunned.
"Hahaha, someone from my Wang family is in the Wild Lion Army, and the news came back a few months ago. To tell you the truth, if you, the eldest son of the Gan family, were still here, we might still be concerned about it, but now..." Wang Dadan He smiled again.
"I will fight with you!" After hearing Wang Dadan's words, Gan Haisheng collapsed completely. He grabbed a hoe and was about to fight Wang Dadan, but was knocked to the ground by a member of the Wang family.
"You ungrateful thing, beat me!" At Wang Dadan's signal, the servants immediately got into trouble and beat the three members of the Wang family to a bloody head in just a few blows.
"You damn things, even if you beat me to death, I won't agree to this marriage." At this time, Gan Haisheng risked his life, lying on the ground and shouting loudly.
Seeing this scene, the villagers watching on the sidelines shook their heads gently, but no one dared to say a word. The Wang family was too powerful, who would be willing to offend them for a foreigner?
"The evidence is conclusive that Gan Haisheng's family is a bandit. I, Wang Dadan, have been ordered by the county magistrate to come and kill them." Wang Dadan suddenly looked around and said loudly.
At this moment, the whispering villagers around him immediately fell silent, because Wang Dadan obviously had murderous intentions. The Wang family and Yuhe County officials wear the same pair of trousers. If the Gan family is said to be a bandit, then the Gan family will only be charged with this crime.
The servants also understood what Wang Dadan meant, and began to raise their swords, preparing to kill.
"Don't do anything, I promised!" At this moment, a girl with disheveled hair rushed out of the house, with a long skirt hanging around her neck.
The villagers all recognized that the girl who rushed out was Gan Xiang, the youngest daughter of Gan Haisheng. It seemed that she was about to hang herself with her skirt just now, but for the safety of her family, she did not even dare to die and had to rush out.
Wang Dadan's eyes widened when he saw Gan Xiang's expression of pear blossoms and rain. It took him a long time to react and waved to signal the servants to stop.
"This is right. Let me tell you, Yuhe County belongs to my Wang family. Anyone who dares to go against my Wang family will only die." Wang Dadan said coldly, and motioned to the maids and women who came with them to bring Ganxiang into the house to make up. Pretend.
Ganxiang hesitated, looked at her family members who were still pinned to the ground, and walked into the house in tears. The surrounding villagers looked sympathetic, but no one spoke to help.
"Who dares to touch my brother's family!" At this moment, a voice suddenly sounded from outside the door, and then, three people walked in from outside the door, and the one who spoke was the leader, a handsome young man.
This young man is Ye Ying, and those following him are of course Ge Gen and Ge Niu'er.
After Ye Ying and the others left Ma Zhengyuan's home, they did not embark on the road back to the village. Their next target was a small village seven or eight miles outside Yuhe County, where Gan De's home was.
Ye Ying and his party asked passers-by all the way, and after walking for more than thirty miles, they finally arrived at a small village called Yanshan Village. This is the village where Gan De's family is located.
When we were still half a mile away from the village, we saw a large group of people standing at the entrance of the village. There were more than ten servant-looking people holding swords and sticks, surrounded by a lean middle-aged man in his forties or fifties. It was strange. Yes, the middle-aged man was riding a black horse with a big red flower tied on his chest. He looked like a groom going to get married.
