At noon, a dusty team came to the Qinglong River. There were about fifty or sixty people and hundreds of camels, with their backs filled with various supplies.
The leader is a young man, about twenty-four or five years old, with an agile figure and a resolute appearance. He is none other than the third leader of the bandits, Han Shanjun, who is nicknamed Jinmaohu!
"The third boss is back!
"Third Master, it's been a hard journey, and the brothers all miss you!"
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A strange scene happened. When they saw the third boss, Han Shanjun, bringing his people back, some bandits immediately ran over to greet him, shouting happily, while some bandits stayed where they were, looking very indifferent!
It turns out that the Sand Bandits are composed of three groups of people: First, they are bandits, thieves, and murderers who escaped from the mainland of the Central Plains. The leader is the big boss-Hou Wanjin!
The second is the Mongolians who wandered over from the grasslands, led by the second leader - Temur.
The third group of military households could not bear the oppression and were forced to flee. The leader was the third leader of the family - Han Shanjun!
Three groups of people together formed the Sand Bandits, and together they traveled across the desert and robbed for a living!
But there is a saying that goes well, where there are people, there will be disputes, and the same is true among the bandits.
Han Shanjun and his gang are all locals, so when they rob passing business travelers, they are often merciless and only take property without harming lives. If they meet someone they know, they will sometimes let them go directly!
Hou Wanjin and his gang were all outsiders, and they were all extremely vicious people. During the robbery, they never left anyone alive, and even raped women, killed young children, and did many unethical things.
Since then, conflicts have arisen between the two parties, and they have even fought many times, even with lives lost!
Fortunately, the bandits are composed of three groups, which cooperate and restrict each other, and can maintain an internal balance without force.
But a month ago, the second leader, Temur, died in Lianglang Mountain, and many of his men were killed and injured. As a result, the triangle balance was broken, and the internal conflicts among the bandits became more intense. This was why they were delayed. One of the reasons why he didn't seek revenge from Qin Feng.
Enough chatter, let’s get back to the main story!
When they learned that Han Shanjun had led the team back, the leader, Hou Wanjin, also came out of the tent and stepped forward to greet him with a smile: "Haha, third brother, you have worked hard along the way. Come in and rest quickly. I will help you clean up the dust." !”
"Thank you, big brother. Big brother, why are so many brothers gathering at the Qinglong River?"
"Third brother, I don't know. I recently accidentally discovered that there is a large amount of gold sand stored in the Qinglong River. The brothers gathered here to dig for gold. Now they will make a fortune, haha!"
"Oh, there is gold sand in the river. This is unexpected. But with so many brothers gathering together, the target is too big. What if it attracts officers and soldiers to encircle and suppress them? Gold sand is certainly a good thing, but you can't give up your life for money. So, In my opinion, I’d better spread out the brothers and leave only some people to dig for gold!”
"Third brother, you are worrying too much. All the officers and soldiers in Yulin Town are losers, so what can they do to me? Besides, the ears and eyes under Brother Wei are not vegetarians. If there is any slightest disturbance, they will definitely come to report it. No need to Worry, haha!”
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Han Shanjun kindly reminded him, but Hou Wanjin was already obsessed with gold and couldn't bear to listen.
Of course, there is a certain reason why Hou Wanjin is so confident. He has already sent a large number of confidants, disguised as businessmen, craftsmen, farmers... lurking around Yulin City to act as eyes and ears. Once the officers and soldiers leave the city to suppress the bandits, they will immediately come back to report the news.
This is also one of the important reasons why the bandits have roamed the desert for more than ten years and have escaped encirclement and suppression by officers and soldiers many times!
As for the Qianhu Office in the north of the town, more than half of the military households fled, and the rest were mostly old, weak, women and children. The Qianhu official Zheng Qianqian was even more famous as a coward, and Hou Wanjin didn't pay attention at all!
Having known each other for many years, Han Shanjun knew very well the nature of this 'old Yin monkey'. He was blind to money and regarded wealth as his life. It would not be a problem for him to sell his own parents for yellow and white things. Since he couldn't be persuaded, he was too lazy to do anything more. Persuaded.
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Next, a reception banquet was set up in the big tent!
Hou Wanjin and Han Shanjun sat in the middle, and the other big and small bosses sat on both sides.
Qin Feng and Xiao Zi were allowed to attend the banquet because of their merit in discovering the gold placer mine. They sat in a corner of the big tent. They were very smart and did not say a word. They just lowered their heads to eat and drink, and at the same time raised their ears to eavesdrop on the two elders. Conversations among the heads.
"Third brother, how much goods did you bring back this time?"
"When I returned to my eldest brother, I brought back a total of 400 loads of grain, 800 jins of refined salt, 300 jins of spices... and some porcelain, cloth, and refined iron."
"Oh, just this little thing?"
Hou Wanjin was a little dissatisfied because Han Shanjun took away a lot of money this time, but the goods he brought back were half less than usual.
This made him doubt whether Han Shanjun was secretly corrupt?
"Oh, there is no way. In recent years, there have been constant natural disasters and the crops have not grown well, so the price of food has naturally gone up. When the price of food goes up, the prices of all the other goods that come with it have gone up. It is no longer easy to bring these things back; why? , Brother, could it be that I suspect that Han is secretly embezzling? If so, let someone else go to Shanxi to purchase goods next time and see if the price is the same, hum!"
"Third brother, please don't misunderstand me. You have always been upright and reliable, and you regard money as dirt. As a brother, how can I doubt you? However, it is indeed hard to go to Shanxi to purchase. It's better to go with someone else next time. It will save you money." Third brother is too tired, haha!"
Hou Wanjin said it nicely, but he had to change someone to take charge of the procurement. He was obviously still doubtful.
This made Han Shanjun very angry. You must know that it is not easy to purchase goods in Shanxi. Not only is it a long journey, and you have to travel through mountains and rivers, but you also have to be on guard against being wanted by the government and being gangsters.
For example, this time, on the way back, I encountered a blockade by officers and soldiers, and two gangsters. I led my brothers in a bloody fight, and then I forced my way out and brought the goods back. I broke a dozen of them for this. Brother's life.
Having to suffer hardships, shed blood and sweat, and be subject to inexplicable suspicions, who can bear this anger?
"Damn it, I worked so hard to bring the goods back, and people are still suspecting that my hands and feet are unclean. Do you really think I can be easily bullied?"
"That's right, I've been suffering a lot. Why don't you stay at home and enjoy the happiness? The worst is possible. We'll break up. From now on, the road will be overturned and everyone will go their separate ways!"
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"If we break up, we'll break up. Who's afraid of whom? I've long disliked you!"
For the sake of the overall situation, Han Shanjun endured his cowardice, but his brothers couldn't bear it anymore and started yelling at each other. Some of the hot-tempered ones even pulled out their knives!
Hou Wanjin's men did not show any weakness, they also drew their knives and stepped forward to curse.
Seeing that the situation was not good, Hou and Han quickly restrained their respective men, thus avoiding an internal fight.
With such a commotion, the reception banquet could no longer continue, so it had to end hastily. The bandits dispersed, and even after walking far away, the angry shouts and curses could still be heard.
In the corner, Qin Feng has been watching with cold eyes, feeling very happy in his heart. He did not expect that the internal conflicts among the bandits would be so great. He was only 60% sure of the next plan, but now he is at least 90% sure.
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As night fell, all the bandits who had worked hard for a day went back to their tents to rest, and soon there was a thunderous snore.
Qin Feng did not fall asleep. After giving the mouse a few words, he quietly left the small tent where he lived. Under the cover of night, he first went to a forest by the river and took out his spurs and blow darts from a hidden tree hole. And the picture of mandarin ducks crossing their necks, hidden close to the body.
Then he walked east and west and quietly came to the big tent where the third leader, Han Shanjun, lived. There were two bandits guarding the door. They immediately blocked the road: "Who are you and what are you doing here?"
"Xiao Shiyi, on the order of the first master, I would like to bring a few words to the third master. I wonder if the third master has rested?"
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"I haven't rested yet, let him come in!"
The two sand bandits moved out of the way, and Qin Feng successfully entered the tent. As expected, Han Shanjun was not asleep. He was sitting in front of a low table, drinking wine without even a snack.
"My subordinates have met the third master!"
"Are you Xiao Shiyi, the person who discovered gold sand in the river?"
"Exactly!"
"Tell me, what did the boss ask you to say?"
"Well, the next words are very important. They can only come out of my mouth and into the ears of the third master. Please keep away the irrelevant people!"
"Hmph, there's a lot going on. You two, please step back and be on guard twenty feet away. Don't let anyone else get close!"
"promise!"
Although he was resentful, Han Shanjun still waved his hand and asked his two men to retreat.
At this point, only Han and Qin were left in the big tent.
"Boy, can you talk now? What did the boss want you to say?"
"Haha, to be honest, it was not the eldest master who asked me to come down, but a girl who asked me to bring something to the third master."
"girl?"
"Exactly!"
While speaking, Qin Feng took out the picture of mandarin ducks crossing their necks from his arms and slowly unfolded it on the table. Han Shanjun took a look and was stunned.
"This painting was painted by Wan'er. Yes, it is her handwriting. I can't mistake it... How come Wan'er's painting is in your hands? Who are you... Wan'er, my Wan'er, is she okay now, has she suffered any pain... Boy, tell me quickly, or I will chop you down!"
After seeing the scroll, Han Shanjun sobered up instantly. While asking questions repeatedly, he pulled out a scimitar and put it on Qin Feng's neck.
"Haha, the third master has so many questions, how can I answer them?"
"Okay, I'll ask the same questions. You answer me first. How is Wan'er doing now?"
"Miss Wan'er is safe, but she will definitely be scolded and angered by Zheng Qianhu. Moreover, she misses the Third Master very much and is looking forward to you day and night to save her from the fire!"
"Wan'er, my Wan'er, I'm sorry for you... It's been four years, and I still haven't been able to rescue you... Zheng, I will cut you to death sooner or later to vent the hatred in my heart... Wan'er, woo woo!"
Han Shanjun threw away the knife, hugged the picture of mandarin ducks crossing their necks tightly, and knelt on the ground, crying. This showed how deeply he loved Ye Wan'er.
The woman you love is taken away by another man, but you can't do anything about it. The pain is higher than the mountain and deeper than the sea!
Looking at the heartbroken man in front of him, Qin Feng knew in his heart that he was 100% sure!
