"General, no, there are bandits everywhere in Linyi County now."
"There are no hills at all. We all know what happened to the bandits on those hills before, and they don't have such strong fighting power at all."
"What the hell are these bandits? They are more powerful than our men and horses!"
"We can't beat them at all!"
"And they can also ask the gods to help. Sir, you don't know. The sky is thundering, the ground is cracking, and sand is flying. Oh my God!"
"It's so evil!"
"Can't fight!"
A general said with a horrified look on his face.
A few days ago, this general personally led a group of troops to encircle and suppress a group of bandits who appeared on the road.
As a result, with dozens of times the number of men and horses, he was killed by the opponent and turned upside down.
He calmly escorted the looted items and walked towards the west.
Even this general didn't know how he failed.
On the battlefield after the battle, there were big pits everywhere.
All men and horses, whether they are archers, swordsmen, spearmen, cavalry, or shield soldiers.
Without exception, the enemy's men and horses did not even engage in combat, but were bewildered and surrounded by a sky full of rubble and bows and arrows.
For the men and horses under Shi Xu in Dongzhou, although they also knew about the powerful weapons in Zhang Bao's hands, they did not connect these bandits with Zhang Bao.
I thought these bandits used some special tricks.
"What a devil!"
"Listen to what you said, these are not bandits at all, they are people from Hezhou!"
“These are the people under Zhang Bao!”
"As for those movements, they are probably just some conspiracy played by people here in Hezhou!"
Shi Xu threw the cup in his hand.
After hearing the situation on the battlefield, Shi Xu instantly understood that these were not bandits at all, but people from Hezhou!
After all, there were many deep pits in the military camp next to the State Mufu Mansion.
You can think of it right away.
"ah?"
"Hezhou troops?"
"But isn't Hezhou currently at war with Cao Kang's men?"
"And there are people from Jeju attacking. Where can they get the people to attack us from Dongzhou?"
Several generals were very surprised.
"It can't be wrong!"
"Made!"
"At this time, Hezhou probably doesn't have enough troops to invade."
"That's why we resorted to such methods!"
"no!"
"This must not go on like this!"
"We have to kill them!"
"Since they took the lead, we can't be blamed!"
"Order our men and horses not to pay attention to these bandits who are coming in. Cut off the road from Hezhou. I will give them a jar to catch turtles. I want to see what the Hezhou men and horses are capable of! "
"Even if they have this kind of trick, I don't believe it, they still have so many more!"
"With just a few people coming in, we have to keep them all here!"
Shi Xu stood up and said coldly.
"yes!"
"General!"
Everyone walked out in unison.
Now as long as we know the origin of this group of people, it will be easier to deal with it.
Now they are in Dongzhou, with a total of only five or six thousand people. If they are like this, the total of Linyi County's total of 50,000 or 60,000 people is still very sure to win.
At this time, here in Jimo County.
Zhang Renjie has already settled in the previous county seat.
Originally, Zhang Renjie wanted to live in this state pastoral residence.
But the fire that Zhang Bao and the others set before leaving directly burned the state pastoral mansion to the ground.
It was burned until there was not even a bit of dregs left.
Zhang Renjie had no choice but to give up.
"General!"
"Someone outside asked to see me, saying they were from the Zheng family."
A servant walked in and said to Zhang Renjie.
"A member of the Zheng family?"
"Why did they come?"
"Aren't they Zhang Bao's people?"
"If it weren't for the fact that they have no dealings with Zhang Bao, I would have taken down their Zheng Bao Salt Shop."
Zhang Renjie was a little puzzled.
"General, from what I've seen, don't look at the fact that the Zheng family has taken refuge with Zhang Bao."
"But for the forces of the Zheng family scattered in other states, they may not necessarily completely surrender to Zhang Bao."
"Just like Zheng Bao Salt Village, it is the largest salt merchant in Dongzhou, and they can only survive in Dongzhou. Maybe they have nothing to do with Zhang Bao."
"And I heard that a lot of the Zheng family's salt road was cut off some time ago. Now the Zheng family is also worried about this matter."
A staff member on the side said.
"Um!"
"You have a point."
"This Zheng Bao Salt Village is only meaningful in our Dongzhou. Otherwise, even if they take refuge with Zhang Bao, Zhang Bao will not be able to give them any help, and it will make it difficult for us."
"They must have come here to ask for help."
Zhang Renjie nodded.
"Come on, please come in!"
Zhang Renjie said to the servant.
Whether it was the previous time, Zheng Shiqi and the others helped Zhang Bao go to Liaozhou, or the last time, they asked Zhang Bao and the others to follow the salt team into Hezhou.
It's all done in private.
Even when Zhang Bao and the others entered Zheng Bao Salt Village, not many people in Zheng Bao Salt Village knew about it, and among those who knew, some who were worried were secretly dealt with by Zheng Shiqi.
Once this kind of thing is leaked, Zheng Shiqi may be in trouble.
Even though Zheng Shiqi was submissive in front of Zhang Bao, he was the boss of Zheng Bao Salt Store after all, so to say he was ruthless would be a bit polite.
At this time, whether you are in business or doing something else, if you are not ruthless, what awaits you is the end of being eaten.
"General Zhang, I have heard about his reputation for a long time, but when I see him today, he is indeed very impressive!"
As soon as Zheng Shiqi came in, he said to Zhang Renjie.
"Why did Shopkeeper Zheng come to my place today?"
Zhang Renjie smiled and asked directly without answering.
"come!"
"Bring it in!"
Zheng Shiqi shouted to the person behind him.
In an instant, more than a dozen people came in, carrying several large boxes. After opening them, the white ones were silver, the yellow ones were gold, the white ones were pearls, and the red and green ones were emerald agate.
It turned out to be several boxes full of gold and silver jewelry.
"Um?"
"Shopkeeper Zheng, who are you?"
Upon seeing these gold and silver jewelry, Zhang Renjie's attitude immediately changed.
