The Thirteenth Chapter Langya Ridge, Moonlight Mountain
Southern border, Langya Ridge, Yuezhao Mountain.
The weather was sunny, but there was already a hint of chill in the air, and the winter wind blew in the mountains, making a desolate sound like weeping.
A short man in brocade clothes put his hands in his sleeves, with a faint smile on his thin and sharp face, and was walking towards the top of the mountain step by step. Accompanying him were eight people who were traveling with him.
Strongmen, eight strongmen worked in pairs, each carrying a gorgeous-looking box. From all indications, these four large boxes seemed to be very heavy.
In addition to the strong man, there were also a group of bandits surrounding the short man. Some were leading the way, and some were holding the line from behind. They all had sullen faces and raised eyebrows.
Yuezhao Mountain is a den of thieves in the southern border area of Dayan Kingdom. Everyone on the mountain is a bandit.
If an ordinary person came here, they would be so frightened that they would almost want to leave first. But the short man was not an ordinary person, but a dignified envoy of Tianluo Kingdom, so such a small scene would not scare him.
While going up the mountain, the envoy did not forget to look around at the situation on the mountain, mentally weighing the strength of Yuezhao Mountain. After looking at it for a long time, he couldn't help but secretly nodded. The foundation of Yuezhao Mountain is still very strong, and the mountain is full of young people.
The strong bandits also built many cannons and other weapons. Coupled with the steep mountains, this place can be regarded as a dangerous place that is easy to defend but difficult to attack.
"Yes, yes, let this mountain become the nail that pierces the soles of Great Yan Kingdom's feet." The messenger secretly laughed in his heart, his single eyelids narrowed into a crescent shape.
The group finally walked up to the top of the mountain and arrived at an artificial square. On the edge of the square, there was a tall and magnificent Juyi Hall. A large flag was erected in front of the door of the Juyi Hall. On the flag
Embroidered with the rather arrogant four words "Heaven and Earth don't care"!
A bandit entered the Juyi Hall to report the news, but he never returned, leaving the envoy and others to wait outside.
No matter how big the Juyi Hall is, it is limited. It doesn't take much time to send messages back and forth. There is obviously something fishy about the bandit's failure to return.
The envoy got a little impatient and a little angry. He didn't understand why the mountain bandits here were so procrastinating in doing things. His keen eyes wandered slightly and he figured this out. He sneered in his heart and said: "What does this mountain king want to do?"
Do you show off your authority in front of me, the envoy? It’s really ridiculous. No matter how much airs you put on as a mountain king, you are still just a mountain king after all. How can you compare with me, a dignified envoy of Tianluo Kingdom?"
After thinking about this, the envoy was no longer in a hurry. He held his proud head high and waited for the bandits to come out to greet him.
After about another stick of incense, a bandit finally came out of the Juyi Hall. He said that the leader of Dazhai, the general in charge, sent an order to summon the envoy.
The messenger sneered slightly, straightened his collar, waved at the eight strong men who came with him, and walked towards the Juyi Hall.
The interior area of Juyi Hall is quite large, enough to accommodate hundreds of people. There are many windows on both sides, which bring in the sunlight and illuminate the hall. There are two groups of tall bandits standing on both sides, which is interesting.
The strange thing is that the two rows of bandits are all the same height, and they are obviously carefully selected. The strength of these two rows may not be too high, but they are quite impressive.
At the end of the Juyi Hall, there are a total of five chairs, and each of the five village owners on the mountain occupies a chair. Each of them has a very extraordinary bearing, especially the chief of the village who is sitting in the middle, who is the most popular among the people.
The generation of dragon and phoenix.
The leader of the village is eight feet tall and appears to be in his early forties, which is the most prosperous period of a man's life. He has a face as good as a crown jade, with handsome eyebrows, and a calm and powerful look between his eyebrows.
Vertical lines. He does not wear a weapon, nor does he have much of the wild spirit of a warrior, but he has a bit more elegance. At first glance, he does not look like a bandit leader at all, but more like a bandit leader.
Bureaucrats in high positions.
Seeing that the leader of the Dazhai was so outstanding, the envoy restrained his previous contempt, walked forward quickly, gave a respectful salute to the leader of the Dazhai, and said respectfully: "I am from the Tianluo Kingdom.
Envoy Han Yingfeng pays homage to the master of Dazhai Zou Tianjin, and wishes the master of Dazhai a long life, good fortune and good health."
"Envoy Han, please wake up. Our village has always been on good terms with your country and we are friends with each other. There is no need to be so polite." The master of the village named Zou Tianjin raised his hand slightly and said straight to the point, "I dare to ask Ambassador Han, where did you come here this time?
What's the matter?"
"Reporting to the leader of Dazhai, I have been ordered by the king to send gifts and a letter to Guishan." The messenger patted his hand twice and gave a secret signal.
The eight strong men understood, walked forward carrying heavy boxes, placed the four boxes on the ground one by one, and opened the lids. Colorful lights emerged from the boxes, which was eye-catching.
The gifts in the boxes are different. The first box contains gold bars, the second box contains various jewelry, the third box contains precious medicinal herbs, and the fourth box contains animal bones.
and other materials.
Everyone's eyes suddenly focused on these four boxes, and their eyes all changed, some were greedy, some were surprised, and few people could still remain calm and rational.
A knowledgeable person can roughly judge the value of these gifts even with a rough estimate. The total value of these gifts is at least one million taels, which is no longer a small amount.
After all, Zou Tianjin is an extraordinary person. He did not lose his composure because of this generous gift. He still maintained his previous dignity and calmness and said calmly: "The gift is not bad. Where is the letter?"
"Here is the king's secret letter. Please read it to the head of the village." The messenger took out a beautifully wrapped letter from his sleeve and presented it to Zou Tianjin with both hands.
Zou Tianjin frowned slightly, opened the letter, and looked at it intently. After reading it, he took a breath of air. The content of the letter shocked him far more than the gift worth more than one million taels.
The letter was written by the King of Tianluo Kingdom himself, with the King's seal stamped in the lower right corner. The content of the letter was probably to ask Zou Tianjin to lead a group of thieves on the mountain to cause trouble in the surrounding areas and commit more murders and arson, so as to bring peace to the people of Dayan Kingdom.
The troops guarding the border bring trouble.
The Dayan Kingdom has many warriors and a strong martial spirit. It is a very militaristic country and often goes to war with neighboring countries. It wins more than it loses. Among the neighboring countries, except for the Bahuang tribe, it can bring some threats to the Dayan Kingdom.
There are very few countries that can threaten the Great Yan Kingdom.
In the past two years, Dayan Kingdom has been at war with Tianluo Kingdom due to territorial disputes. At first, Dayan Kingdom had the upper hand. Later, it pushed Tianluo Kingdom into panic and united several small surrounding countries to unite.
The fight against the Great Yan Kingdom has reversed the situation. Several small countries are at odds with each other. They rely on each other and have now become a group. Their military strength cannot be underestimated.
Langya Ridge is located in the southern border area of Dayan Kingdom, very close to the battle zone between Dayan Kingdom and Tianluo Kingdom. If the bandits on Yuezhao Mountain cause trouble here, or even cut off the food and fodder of Dayan Army, they will definitely give a huge blow to the Great Yan Kingdom.
The Yan Kingdom's border troops have brought a lot of trouble, which is very beneficial to the Tianluo Kingdom.
As a native of Dayan, if you help foreign countries harass your country's borders, it is tantamount to treason. Even bandits will not easily agree to do such a thing. In order to bribe Zou Tianjin, the leader of the Dazhai, and the entire Yuezhao Mountain, Tianluo Kingdom
An extremely generous reward was given. In addition to a large amount of gold and silver treasures, Zou Tianjin was also promised
If the Tianluo Kingdom can win the Dayan Kingdom, Zou Tianjin will be crowned king in the Dayan Kingdom. If the Tianluo Kingdom is defeated, Zou Tianjin will be crowned the king in the Tianluo Kingdom. Moreover, as long as Zou Tianjin agrees to do this
Do. The Tianluo Congress will fully support him. Whether it is money, food or people, it will be provided unconditionally.
Zou Tianjin's heart was moved. He was an ambitious man and had an obsession with power that was difficult for ordinary people to understand. If it weren't for this, he wouldn't have become the king here and brought trouble to everyone.
It is true that the possibility of Tianluo Kingdom defeating Dayan Kingdom is not high, but being crowned king in Tianluo Kingdom is quite a good thing, and it is much better than being a mountain king here.
The four surrounding village leaders and some minions all noticed the changes in Zou Tianjin's face and showed curiosity. They all wanted to know what the content of the letter was. Unfortunately, this matter was of great importance, and Zou Tianjin definitely could not do it in public.
Read it out below.
"Messenger Han, do you know what is written in this letter?" Zou Tianjin folded the letter and asked solemnly.
"I know that before leaving, the king has already told me everything that needs to be said." The messenger smiled.
"This matter is of great importance. I was undecided for a while, but I am really moved. Please give me some time to think about it."
"Of course it's possible, but the border is tight, so it's better to ask the village master to make a decision as soon as possible. If the village master agrees to this matter, he can take action directly. His Majesty the King sees the village master's sincerity, and the matter is settled.
Yes. When we see the leader of Dazhai take action, our country will also take action. I hope that we can cooperate happily and work together for a great cause." The messenger pointed out the words and said mysteriously.
Zou Tianjin and the envoy looked at each other and communicated through their eyes. The two of them understood each other tacitly, and there was no need to say anything more. Zou Tianjin changed the topic and started chatting with some useless gossip, and then sent the envoy away.
He arranged temporary accommodation.
After the envoy left, the small village owners immediately asked about the content of the letter. Zou Tianjin did not answer directly, but kept the secret in his heart. After prevaricating, Zou Tianjin called a few minions and asked them to
The soldier followed him carrying four boxes and moved the four boxes all the way to the treasure house on the mountain.
When they arrived at the door, the soldiers stopped in their tracks and excused themselves one by one, not daring to stay any longer. Anyone who is not a new bandit should know that the treasure house is a three-inch forbidden area on the mountain, let alone
As minions like them, even the owners of small villages are not qualified to enter. Only the owners of large villages can come and go freely.
After sending away the rest, Zou Tianjin opened the door to the treasure house and moved four boxes in by himself.
After years of plundering and looting, Yuezhao Mountain has accumulated considerable wealth. The treasures in the treasure house are piled up like mountains, exuding an alluring light. Among the many treasures, the most eye-catching one is the one placed on the shelf.
A jewel.
This orb is about the size of an egg, with a round body, a smooth surface, and a light blue color. There is brilliance flowing inside, and for some unknown reason, a layer of moist water vapor condenses on the surface. Naturally, no one will wander around an orb like this.
When water is poured on it, this layer of water vapor is condensed by the pearl itself.
This orb that can condense water vapor has a very resounding name, called "Dragon Pearl". Its value cannot be measured by money at all. It is a rare treasure that cannot be bought with money.
Every time Zou Tianjin comes to this treasure house in person, he will take a few glances at "Dragon Balls" and never tire of it.
This time was no exception. After placing the four treasure boxes, Zou Tianjin took the Dragon Ball off the shelf, held it in his hand, and played with it, making his palms covered with water vapor. After playing with it for enough, he took it away.
Put it back in its original position.
In fact, Zou Tianjin has been a little absent-minded since the beginning. He has been thinking about serving Tianluo Kingdom, repeatedly weighing the pros and cons. However, after thinking about it, he still can't make up his mind. This is really not something that can be taken lightly.
Take charge of things.
If he agrees to the Tianluo Kingdom, he will get a chance to be crowned king, but he will have to pay the price of being reputed as a traitor.
If he doesn't agree to the Tianluo Kingdom, he will miss the opportunity and miss the throne.
Two different thoughts were engaged in a battle between heaven and man in Zou Tianjin's mind. In the end, ambition prevailed.
"Sitting back and watching anglers only envy the fish. Since I have such ambitions, how can I let this opportunity pass easily? If I don't give it a try myself, I will always be a bystander." Zou Tianjin made a secret decision.
, two cold and stern colors flashed through the bright eyes. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian.com to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile phone users please go to m.
