As the atmosphere became increasingly tense, a shout suddenly came from the entrance: "Don't fight anymore, Chief Lu is back!"
As soon as these words came out, the noisy atmosphere immediately cooled down a bit. Everyone subconsciously turned their attention to the entrance. From the dark acupuncture point, a tall and tall figure slowly walked out.
The man is about thirty years old, with a short beard and a strong face. He has a futou on his head, a well-fitting brocade robe, and a jade inlaid on his belt. He does not look like a horse bandit leader, but more like a son who has passed down a family of poems and calligraphy.
.However, as if tempered by wind and frost, there is a sharp edge between the eyebrows and eyes, and there is an intimidating aura.
This person is none other than the founder of the Mingsha Bandit, "Lunan".
With Lu Nan's return, the scene became weird and awkward. Even Gan Cheng, who had made the loudest noise before, also lost his arrogance. "Lu Nan" had a serious expression and glanced around with sharp eyes. After a long time, he laughed.
As if he didn't know what was going on, he asked: "What's going on? Leaders, I'm filled with righteous indignation that my brother mobilized troops like this!"
Seeing this, Gan Cheng walked out of the team and said directly: "Brother Lu, we have been trapped in this valley for several months. This is inconsistent with the original agreement. Brothers can't hide here all their lives. You should wait for me.
An explanation! Also, should there be a distribution of the goods that were snatched at the beginning? The brothers took such a big risk, not just to hide in the barren mountains like snakes and rats. The brothers will all have troubles.
Yes, you should always be considerate!"
Hearing this, "Lu Nan" narrowed his eyes slightly, nodded and chuckled: "This is reasonable, Brother Gan is absolutely right! When we unite and accomplish such great things, we have already lived and died together.
Brothers, if you have an idea, you can share it with us. Why should we get into such a tense situation? If one person is not good enough, it will only damage the harmony. Come on, put away your weapons!"
As he said this, "Lunan" extended his hand to signal, and many of "Lunan's" subordinates around him put down their weapons. Seeing this, Gan Cheng also said hello and asked people to put down their weapons.
"Sit down and talk!" "Lu Nan" stepped forward familiarly, picked up a bench, sat on it with long legs, and said to Gan Cheng and others: "Lu can understand Brother Gan's mood. This time he replied
Shan, I am also planning to discuss where to go with my brothers!"
"Oh!" Seeing "Lu Nan"'s gentle attitude, Gan Cheng and others relaxed their expressions and said, "Please speak!"
"Lunan" was not in a hurry, and he took off the wine bag from his waist and took a sip, and then said calmly: "This time Lu went out, mainly to inquire about the situation outside and the impact of the Black Khan Mission.
I guess you all know it in your heart without me having to say it.
This completely angered the imperial court. The officers and soldiers of the northwest Hexi and Yulin provinces mobilized almost in full force to wipe out the heroes from all over the country. In the past few months, countless forces have been uprooted. The northwest heroes suffered heavy losses this time.
Therefore, you should feel lucky. If it were not for this shelter, it is unknown how many of you here could have survived the harsh siege by the army.
However, after such a long period of time, the officers and soldiers were somewhat exhausted, and they gradually settled down and relaxed their crackdown. The situation outside has also improved, and the rumors have gradually passed.
Therefore, Lu's return to the mountain also brings good news to the brothers, we can go out of the mountain!"
"Is this true?" Upon hearing this, Gan Cheng's eyes suddenly lit up and he was a little surprised.
"Lu Nan" smiled slightly, nodded and said: "That's natural! As for the treasures that Brother Gan mentioned, it's time to distribute them to the brothers. A little later, according to the original agreement, each ministry will share the profits among the captured ones.
!”
"Okay! Brother Lu is really happy!" Gan Cheng laughed twice immediately, and the others also agreed.
"Lu Nan" continued: "In addition, when I returned to the mountain this time, I visited Wenchi in the northwest and found that it was sparsely guarded and a good place to start. It is one of the best salt ponds in the northwest, and the place is remote.
, the defense is insufficient, if we can attack it, we can not only destroy the imperial court again, but also make a considerable amount of wealth, do you have any intentions?"
After receiving this news, Gan Cheng and others looked at each other and said hesitantly: "Wen Chi's name has been heard for a long time, but can it be successful?"
"Lu Nan" smiled calmly: "Brother Gan is not cowardly. We can even attack and kill the Black Khan envoy. We have wiped out a whole group of Hexi officers and soldiers. What's the use of a mere salt pond?"
Excited by this, Gan Cheng glared and immediately said: "Isn't it Wen Chi? If Brother Lu has a plan to attract people, I am willing to follow it!"
"Okay! Brother Gan is indeed a hero across the Gobi!" "Lu Nan" said, stroking his palms: "Everyone here has a blood feud with the imperial court. To this day, only by uniting and working together can we defeat this great nation.
The northwest will survive. If we unite, we will live, if we divide, we will die. I hope you can understand this truth. As for the previous discords, don’t worry about it!"
"The Romance of Fairy Wood"
"Brother Lu understands the righteousness so well that Gan has nothing to say!" Gan Cheng chuckled.
"Also, knowing how difficult it is in the mountains, I have brought back fifty jars of fine wine, which are in the village for all the brothers to drink. Later, I will take out all the food in the village and we will celebrate.
Fan, pack your bags tomorrow, prepare your weapons and horses, and go out to conspire for great things!"
"good!"
An internal dispute among the rebels was resolved with a few words from the leader "Lunan". Soon, the whole camp became lively, ready for a feast and a drink.
"Lu Nan" and the scribe came together. Compared with the calm and elegant appearance in front of outsiders, "Lu Nan"'s face looked slightly sinister at this time.
"If the leader hadn't returned in time, I might not have been able to suppress these ruthless bandits!" the scribe sighed with relief.
"Thank you for your hard work, Mr. Zhang!" "Lunan" heard this and comforted: "These people are all rebellious and unruly people, and they are the most uncontrollable. It is very rare to be able to suppress them until now!"
Mr. Zhang nodded, recalling the negotiation just now, his expression slightly condensed, and said: "Chief, has the situation outside really eased?"
"Lu Nan" smiled bitterly and said: "It's so easy to rob and kill the mission. We have hurt the imperial court. How can we let it go? If we can't catch the culprits, no matter how many horse bandits are eliminated, it will be difficult for the northwest government to explain to the imperial court."
Especially those eagle dogs from Wude Division have very good noses and are unwilling to let go of any clues. They want to find us, but it is not safe at all outside."
"If that's the case, then who is the leader?" Mr. Zhang couldn't help but wonder.
"You just saw the behavior of Gan Cheng's group. If we don't take appeasement measures, I'm afraid internal strife will suddenly break out!" "Lu Nan" said softly.
Mr. Zhang was silent and asked: "There must be a solution. What is the leader's plan after he comes out of the mountain?"
"Lu Nan" pondered for a while, his eyes becoming more and more gloomy. After a long time, he said coldly: "Although these horse bandits are fierce, they do not obey discipline. They are ultimately rogue ant thieves and cannot achieve great things. The previous alliance was just for use.
Now that the matter has been accomplished, working with them again will only increase the danger! As for killing Wen Chi, it is just to deceive them!"
"Is the leader planning to get rid of them?" Mr. Zhang frowned, seeming to have doubts.
"Lu Nan" said calmly: "Not only do we need to get rid of them, but we also need to solve this trouble once and for all!"
Upon hearing this, Mr. Zhang couldn't help but be surprised: "What does the leader want?"
"Lu Nan" ordered softly: "Inform our people, let me control the celebration tonight and don't get drunk. In addition, there are some anesthetics in the warehouse..."
Now, not knowing what "Lu Nan" was planning, Mr. Zhang frowned and said with some hesitation: "These people are all strong men, and they are all extremely brave. Isn't it a pity?"
"If you can't use it for me, it will only be a disaster! You have committed such a big thing and you have no self-awareness. You can't stand it after only a few months. How can it last long!" "Lu Nan" said disdainfully.
In this regard, Mr. Zhang had to admit that he surrendered and obeyed orders.
After thinking for a while, he asked again: "I wonder what the leader's plan is next?"
"Lunan" pondered for a while, but a slight smile appeared at the corner of his mouth, and said: "Naturally, I will find another place to hide and wait for another opportunity! I had known that after the Black Khan mission, it would cause a huge sensation, but how could I not
Unexpectedly, it would have the impact it has today.
Nowadays, the Black Khanate is indeed restless and causing trouble in the Western Regions through its envoys. There are constant conflicts between the two countries, and there may be another war. As for Hexi, a large number of civil and military officials have been killed, and many people have been killed by the imperial court.
The officialdom was shaken and in chaos.
It can be said that our little Mingsha Bandit has already shaken up the situation in the entire northwest, and this alone is enough to be proud of..."
"Especially because the imperial court can't catch us!" Mr. Zhang also chuckled. He made plans and tried his best to attack the Black Khan Mission.
"Lu Nan" thought about it again and ordered: "We can't stay here any longer! Now that something has happened, let the brothers go out in batches and disperse among the people. Without Gan Cheng and others, the target will be smaller and easier to
hide.
Winter is about to begin, and the movements of the army will inevitably cease. After surviving this winter, we will be safer. Mr. Zhang and some brothers followed me back to Pizhou and lay dormant.
There are many contradictions in the northwest, and the situation is becoming more complex and chaotic. For us, the more chaos, the better. The more I think about it, the more great things can be expected!
It is difficult for people like us to be useful in the imperial court. Even if we are able to survive for decades, we will probably be no more than officials in a state. If we want to be rich, we have to work hard on our own!"
"Lunan"'s dull words were full of ambition. Although Mr. Zhang was infected by it, he hesitated for a while and finally sighed: "It's just that the imperial court is really powerful..."
"The imperial court is strong, but its response is slow! In other places, it may be difficult to achieve success, but in the northwest, haha..." "Lunan" said confidently: "My family has been living in the northwest for 20 years and has had enough.
It’s painful, but I also understand this place better, this is the place where heroes come true!”
Mr. Zhang didn't say anything anymore. Since he had boarded the "Lunan" ship, there was no possibility of getting off the ship. He had to bite the bullet and walk all the way to the dark side.
That night, under the arrangement of "Lunan", an internal strife unfolded in an orderly manner. The core members of the Mingsha Bandits, under his personal command, killed all the old bandits. Most of them lost their lives while intoxicated.
Gan Cheng, who took his life and was on the government's wanted list, also died a bit grievously. When his head was chopped off, he was still holding a wine jar.
Only then, amidst the strong smell of blood, the remaining more than a hundred bandits broke into pieces and evacuated the Holland Valley.
"Lunan" is not called "Lunan", it is just a pseudonym. His real name is Yuan Ke, his ancestral home is Jurong County, Jiangnan Road, and his family was a powerful local landlord.
Twenty years ago, after the imperial court pacified Nan and Jiangnan was recovered, during the great migration targeting the powerful landlords, the Yuan family naturally became an insignificant splash in the tide of the times. Their property was dispersed, and the whole family was moved and arranged to
Pizhou at the foot of Guanzhong Road.
It has been nearly twenty years now. Twenty years is enough time for the Yuan family to integrate into the northwest region, and enough time for a young man to grow into a hero. However, this hero has serious problems from childhood to adulthood.
The anti-Chinese mentality, especially after the death of parents one after another, made me feel less burdened and worried.
Of course, among the many Han powerful people who moved to the border, there were not many people like Yuan Ke who were dissatisfied with the imperial court, but there were not many who dared to take practical actions.
During the ten-year operation, Yuan Ke has quietly developed a force among the people, actively running around, making friends, and making connections from all over. Because he is heroic and generous, even in the government, there are some
Friends help.
They even began to organize armed forces like the Mingsha Bandits. As for the rogue bandits like Gan Cheng, they were just tools to be used.