The boat divided the waves and sailed towards the other side of the river. Looking from Cheng Dalei's side, the river surface was covered with mist and white mist.
The boat owner's surname is Zhou. He claims that his ancestors have lived along the river for generations. When the war broke out, he hid in the mountains and forests. He waited for the war to be over before he came out to work.
Of course, this was just what he said. Looking at his thick body and the killing intent in his eyes, Cheng Dalei only needed to glance at him to know that he was a veteran.
There is an essential difference between those who have killed people and those who have not. Cheng Dalei can tell those who have experienced battlefield experience and ordinary people just by looking at them. Boss Zhou's performance cannot be concealed from Cheng Dalei's eyesight.
But as to whether he was originally the Jiangnan soldiers led by Li Xing, the imperial army who surrendered to the Rong tribe, or Li Xingzai's team, it was difficult for Cheng Dalei to judge.
After the war, many veterans were tired of fighting and chose to quietly leave the team and spend their lives in anonymity.
Cheng Dalei was not interested in getting to the bottom of Boss Zhou's experience. Everyone had a sad past behind this chaotic war, and it is estimated that no one would have the courage to interpret it one by one.
It would take some time for the boat to reach the other side. Cheng Dalei chatted with the boss of the boat.
"Is Mr. Niu going to the other side to visit relatives or do business?"
Boss Zhou asked, since he left Chang'an City, Cheng Dalei once again changed his name to Niu Sanjin. In the shadow of the famous tree, Cheng Dalei's reputation is too great. If he really used his name, it would be a bit too scary. I probably want to kill him.
people will show up.
"It's okay. I'm going to see an old friend." Cheng Dalei said casually and asked, "Is the business on the river going well?"
"We barely make a living. If no one crosses the river, our brothers will fish on the river." Zhou Laodao said: "But there are quite a few people crossing the river recently. It is said that there is a princes meeting in Chang'an City. But most of them are
From Jiangnan to Jiangbei, there are very few people like our guests who travel from Jiangbei to Jiangnan."
"I'm a little different from other people. I don't like crowded places." Cheng Dalei said casually.
"Business is hard now. I heard that someone found a battlefield site and found a lot of weapons and sold them for a good price."
There was a lot of envy in Boss Zhou's tone. He didn't have a family, a country, or a world in his eyes. Being able to have enough to eat every day and live in peace was the good life he imagined.
After a war, the fate of many people changed. Some people took advantage of the situation and became lords of a town. Some people died on the battlefield without even leaving their names. Some people made a fortune in the war, and many others lost their reputation.
, ruined everything.
Cheng Dalei has seen too many of these things, and they are no longer worth making a fuss about.
"Is there peace on the river?" Cheng Dalei asked.
Boss Zhou paused and said: "It's not very peaceful. Most of them are water thieves who have no capital to do business."
As if he was afraid of Cheng Dalei, Boss Zhou added: "But guests don't have to worry, we can't touch them."
"It's best not to let them meet me." Cheng Dalei said leisurely.
Boss Zhou obviously didn't hear Cheng Dalei's words clearly and said, "Even if we encounter him, our brothers can ensure that the guests reach the other side safely."
In addition to Boss Zhou, there were two other men on the boat. They were both young and burly men. Cheng Dalei knew at a glance that they were also from the military.
No matter what they were afraid of, they encountered something unexpected. When the boat reached the middle of the river, the white mist on the river had not yet dissipated. Several small boats suddenly emerged from the white mist and blocked the big ship at the bow.
Boss Zhou and the other two men instantly became energetic. As if facing a formidable enemy, they pulled out the sword and harpoon from the cabin.
Looking at the clean movements and fierce eyes of the three people, I was afraid that no one would believe them if they were just ordinary boatmen.
The three people came to the bow of the ship and faced the robbing water thieves. When they saw the flag held by the water thieves, their expressions suddenly changed.
"Boss, he's a lunatic."
The water thieves headed by Madman are the largest group of thieves in the neighborhood. They kill people and sell goods, and specialize in doing business without capital.
Bandits also have rules. They mainly steal money and killing people is a last resort. But the madman is different. They not only steal money, but also kill people. They never have a living person on their hands, so the men often chop them up and feed them to fish.
, the woman stayed to play with.
Boss Zhou also changed his expression, turned around and said to Dalei: "Guests go back to the cabin to rest first, we will take care of you here."
Looking back, he was shocked. Cheng Dalei and the others came out of the cabin, and there was no trace of panic on their faces.
That's fine with Cheng Dalei. He has a vicious face and doesn't look like a good person. But what's strange is that the other women also have calm faces. And the bearded one seems to be full of excitement.
Cheng Dalei stood on the deck with his hands in sleeves and said: "Let them get on the boat."
"Let them get on the boat?" Boss Zhou was shocked. Wouldn't this be like putting his head into the tiger's mouth?
But strangely enough, after Cheng Dalei said these words, Boss Zhou had no intention of resisting. He subconsciously took a step back and handed over control of the situation to Cheng Dalei.
Cheng Dalei is the one who commands thousands of troops and horses in battle. There are many ruthless people in Toad Village, but Cheng Dalei's words are orders, and no one dares to refute them.
Thousands of troops and horses can be mobilized, let alone a mere boss Zhou.
Boss Zhou and the other two stepped aside while Madman and his gang boarded the ship with grappling hooks. A dozen people immediately surrounded the bow of the ship.
The leader of the group had disheveled hair and pockmarked face, so he was probably the Madman himself.
As the leader of a stronghold, there is actually not much need to go out and do business in person. However, Madman is a hard-working water thief, and when he met Cheng Dalei, we can only say that he did not read the almanac when he went out.
When Madman Ma saw Diao Chan and Cui Baiyu, he wanted to drool on the ground. Cheng Dalei was disgusted with his appearance and sighed: "The threshold for this industry is getting lower and lower."
Madman Ma wiped his saliva clean, grinned widely and said: "My dear, God rewards those who work hard. Mr. Ma is going to make a big show today. Boy, your luck has come. Keep the money and the woman. Mr. Ma is going to make a big show today."
Let you live."
Cheng Dalei looked a little impatient. He looked at Liu Facai and said, "Put them on the ground and talk."
Liu Facai couldn't hold himself back for a long time. There were many people in Toad Village who were more capable than him, and he usually wouldn't have a chance to play. But today, it was no problem to deal with a few water thieves.
There was a clang, the two swords were unsheathed, and the madman entered without a word.
Madman Madman had been completely absorbed by Diao Chan and Cui Baiyu, and was not prepared for Liu Facai's approach. When he came to his senses, Liu Facai had already touched his back.
Kicked him on the knee, and the madman was knocked down by one move. When he raised his head, Liu Facai's knife was already pressed against his neck.
Liu Facai raised his head: "The boss, do you want to kill him or not?"