In the evening, the wind picked up, the sky was covered with lead clouds, and fine snowflakes swirled down. A violent coughing sound came from a low and narrow house in the west of Tai'an City. The light in the house was dim, and there was no burning charcoal stove.

There was no fire either, and it was so cold that people shivered.

At this moment, there was a person lying on the kang, with sunken eyes and skinny bones. He was covering his mouth and coughing non-stop, with a sickly flushed face. This person's name was Ding San'er, and he was one of the horse thieves who escaped from Gemashan with Tang Jing.

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It is said that there were four other horse thieves who followed Tang Jing and escaped from Gemashan that day, in addition to the second master Shi Bodang and the third master Mou Man. However, these four horse thieves were all injured to varying degrees, and Ding Saner was among them.

The heavier one suffered a stab wound in his left rib, with the incision reaching deep into his internal organs.

Originally, if Ding Saner had been properly placed and treated from the beginning, it would have been possible for him to recover. However, Tang Jing only brought a few remnant soldiers to seek refuge, so he was not taken seriously by the king.

In fact, since taking Ma Ronger away from Tang Jing that night, Wang Tang ignored Tang Jing and his gang. Later, Zhao Quan was defeated and led his people to Tai'an City. In order to make room for Zhao Quan's people, Tang

The group was even kicked out of the courtyard where they originally lived and lived in this narrow and low bungalow.

"Master, I don't think I can survive these days!" Ding San'er finally stopped coughing and said with a breathless voice.

Tang Jing sat sullenly on the stool next to the kang. The strong and strong man he used to be was obviously thinner, his beard was unkempt, and he looked haggard. Tang Jing received a punch from Xie Erjian that day, and his heart and lungs were shocked. In addition,

I have shortness of breath and heart attack, and I have a problem with hemoptysis, which has not improved yet. I usually walk without any problems, but if I exert too much effort, I will have chest tightness and shortness of breath, and even cough up blood. Naturally, I can no longer fight on horseback. A horse thief who cannot fight on horseback will

Like a tiger without teeth, it is useless.

Because of this, even the third master Mou Man, who was injured by an arrow on his arm, was selected into the cavalry team by Xue Bingxin, while Tang Jing could only stay at his residence to take care of the seriously injured Ding Saner. The former majestic master was now reduced to

To the point where I have to rely on the help of my brothers to survive.

"San'er, don't say these depressing words. You can get through it. We will make a comeback in the future. Then I will let you be the fourth boss. Let's drink a big bowl and eat a lot of meat together!" Tang Jing rubbed his head, which was numb with cold.

Face comforted.

Ding Saner's eyes lit up, as if he was recalling the "good old days" in the village. He licked his chapped lips and his stomach rumbled.

Hunger seemed to be contagious, and Tang Jing's stomach began to growl, as if there was a fire burning in his stomach.

It is said that on that day when officers and soldiers raided the stronghold, Tang Jing picked up Ma Ronger and ran away in a hurry. He did not take any yellow or white things with him, so he is now penniless. However, even if he had money, he could not buy it in Tai'an City now.

food.

The Ming army had been besieging Tai'an City for more than twenty days. Almost all the shops in the city were closed. Those who had food in their hands hid it and ate it. Who would be stupid enough to sell it?

In fact, Tang Jing relied on the support of Mou Man and others during this period. Now Mou Man, Shi Bodang, and three other brothers from the village are playing for the cavalry team under Xue Bingxin, and they are allotted a certain amount of rations every day.

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However, in recent days, in order to save food, the food quota for Xue Bingxin's cavalry has also been reduced, so Mou Man and others could not bring back much food, only enough for Tang Jing and Ding San'er to barely eat half full.

Gulu gulu...

Tang Jing and Ding San'er's stomachs seemed to be in a competition, and they kept growling one after another. It was almost getting dark. In the past, Mou Man and the others would bring food back at this point, but today there was no one around. It was probably

Something delayed me.

Tang Jingkuo sat for a while, feeling really hungry. He stood up and said, "San'er, you lie down for a while. I'll go get some food and come back."

After Tang Jing finished speaking, he opened the door and walked out of the house. The broken door, whose hinges had been worn out, made a ghost-like rattling sound. Coupled with the cold wind blowing in front of him, Tang Jing couldn't help but shudder.

Tang Jing is a martial arts practitioner, and his body has always been very strong. In the past, he could take cold showers in the winter without any problem. However, since he suffered internal injuries, his body has become much weaker and he is very afraid of the cold. Tang Jing tightened his clothes and walked through the snow.

Go through the dark alley and head to the county government office in the north of the city.

If there is the most food in Tai'an City today, it is naturally the county government's granary. The entire army's food is concentrated there and is guarded by the golden dog, one of the five guardians under Wang Tang.

Tang Jing came to the county government office, found the Golden Dog who was in charge of the granary, and shamelessly asked for a few buckets of grain. Golden Guardian's eyes widened on the spot, he looked Tang Jing up and down, and said with a hint of ridicule: "I heard you right, Tang Da

Do you want three measures of wheat?"

Tang Jing laughed along and said: "It's just three buckets of wheat, which will only last ten or twenty days. I don't want to disturb the Golden Protector all the time, so I borrow a little more at a time."

The golden dog mocked: "Tang Jing, when I call you a master, you really think that you are still the leader of the horse thieves in Gemashan. You don't even urinate to show your current appearance. You dare to ask me to lend you three buckets."

wheat?"

Tang Jing's face darkened and he said coldly: "The Golden Protector is just three bushels of wheat. If you don't want to borrow it, forget about it. Why hurt others by saying it? A certain family may not be able to make a comeback!"

The golden dog sneered and said: "A horse thief who can't even ride a horse tells me to make a comeback. Bah, go wherever it's cool. I don't lend food to waste, so get out!"

Tang Jing was furious. He stretched out his right hand and pinched the golden dog's neck. He said in a ferocious voice: "You sir, if you dare, tell me again. If you believe it or not, I will twist off your dog's head."

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"Master Tang, if you have something to say, you have something to say..."

Tang Jing's face showed a look of pleasure, and the strength of his hands increased. He pinched the golden dog on the spot, and his face turned purple. His mouth opened wide like a fish out of water, and his eyes turned white.

"You ignorant bitch, weren't you very arrogant just now? Although I, Tang Jing, was injured, if I want to crush you to death, I would still crush an ant to death... Ahem!" Tang Jing coughed violently before he finished speaking.

, quickly let go and covered his mouth, and when he opened it again, there was a small pool of bright red blood on his palm.

At this time, the golden dog finally regained his composure. Seeing this, he flew up and kicked Tang Jing to the ground. Then he rushed up and stomped on him twice, cursing: "Trash, who are you scaring? Look at the bear you are now."

Like this, if I want to trample you to death, it will be like trampling to death an ant, get out!"

Tang Jing was kicked twice in the chest and immediately vomited blood. He gritted his teeth and got up, turned around and left.

Jin Gou snorted disdainfully. If Tang Jing hadn't had several brothers working under Xue Bingxin, he would never have let Tang Jing leave alive.

Tang Jing staggered out of the yard where the granary was located. He leaned against the wall and coughed for a long time before he calmed down. He punched the wall in humiliation and said bitterly: "Thief, I will repay you twice as much for today's humiliation!"

Tang Jing was about to leave bitterly, but he stopped as soon as he raised his legs and stared blankly not far away from the courtyard path.

I saw a voluptuous woman standing on the path under the plum blossom tree. She was dressed in gold and silver, and her face and eyes were charming. It was Ma Ronger who made Tang Jing know the taste.

Ma Ronger is obviously living a good life now, which can be seen from her dress, and she is also accompanied by two maids.

At this time, Ma Ronger obviously recognized Tang Jing, and whispered an order to a maid next to her. The maid walked up to Tang Jing with a food basket, took out a plate of steaming buns and handed it to her.

Come, expressionless: "Here, take it!"

Tang Jing took the steamed buns and looked at Ma Ronger who was passing by and walking towards the back office with a complicated expression. Suddenly his heart felt hot and he blurted out: "Come with me!"

Ma Ronger did not stop, she quickened her pace and walked away. Tang Jing watched with disappointment as the woman swayed her charming waist and hips and disappeared at the end of the courtyard path. He suddenly smiled at himself, picked up a piece of steamed bun and took a hard bite.
Chapter completed!