Wang Can was shocked. The person who came was actually Zhou Cang, the personal bodyguard of Mr. Guan. However, the Zhou Cang in front of him was in ragged clothes, his hair was fluffy, and his face was stained. Wang Can sighed in his heart, it seems that this guy is a fool.
Not so good, not even a single piece of clothing was intact, and with more than a dozen ragged minions following closely behind him, he could really become the leader of a beggar sect.
Before Wang Can could speak, the soldiers who were awakened raised their bows and arrows, aiming at Zhou Cang, preparing to shoot to kill the enemy.
Wang Can stood in front of the soldiers, hurriedly stretched out his hand to stop the soldiers from firing arrows, and shouted at Zhou Cang who was running towards him: "Zhou Cang, I have something to say!"
Zhou Cang paused and looked at Wang Can: "If you have anything to do, tell me!"
Although he often blocks roads and robs, Zhou Cang's principle is not to kill people, only to rob goods. So when he heard Wang Can yell, he stopped and put the sword in his hand across his chest, with a solemn expression, and looked at Wang Can with vigilance in his eyes.
At the same time, he stretched out his hand to stop the little guy running quickly behind him.
Wang Can's eyes rolled around, staring at Zhou Cang in front of him, looking thoughtful.
After a while, Wang Can said: "Zhou Cang, you are also a general under the great virtuous master, and you have had great success. How could you become a bandit and make a living by robbing?"
Zhou Cang's expression relaxed when he heard Wang Can call Zhang Jiao a great virtuous teacher, but immediately tightened his face and asked: "Who are you?"
Wang Can said: "My name is Wang Can, and I am Liu Pi, a centurion under Gong Du."
"Liu Pi, Gongdu?" Zhou Cang muttered twice and said: "Since you are Liu Pi, a centurion under Gongdu, how could you come to Longshan Valley with more than seventy yellow scarf soldiers? Now Yuan Shu,
Bao Hong formed an alliance and raised troops to attack Runan. The entire Runan city is in panic. Why would Liu Pi and Gong let you out of the city at this time? Humph, are you officers and soldiers disguised as yellow scarves specifically to deal with me?"
Wang Can pointed at Zhou Cang, laughed loudly, and said disdainfully: "Zhou Cang, you really think highly of yourself. Do you think you are worthy of sending more than a hundred officers and soldiers compared with Liu Pi and Gong Du who are entrenched in Runan?
We disguised ourselves as Yellow Turban soldiers and passed by Longshan Valley to lure you. Regardless of this, do Bao Hong and Yuan Shu know that you are hiding in the mountains and forests? I’m afraid they don’t know your existence at all!”
Zhou Cang nodded and said, "Well, what you said makes sense."
Wang Can smiled and said: "That's the truth. You came out to rob in the middle of the night and haven't eaten yet. Come, prepare food so that Zhou Cang and other brothers can eat enough."
Wang Can gave an order, and the soldiers behind him hurried to prepare.
Hearing this, Zhou Cang's eyes flashed with gratitude, and he ordered the soldiers beside him: "Go and call out Lao Pei and his brothers who are hiding in the mountains and forests."
After finishing speaking, Zhou Cang turned to Wang Can and said hesitantly: "Centurion Wang, this, this... well, the situation is like this. There are still twelve brothers in the forest. Can you prepare more food for us?
We haven't eaten solid food for several days, so we rely on some wild food in the mountains and forests to satisfy our hunger. Oh, it's all because of those two bastards Yuan Shu and Bao Hong. They launched a large army to attack Runan, which made us all hungry during the day.
I don’t dare to go out to rob, and I’m almost suffocated from staying in the mountains and forests all day.”
Wang Can said: "Well, don't worry, there is enough food."
After a pause, Wang Can sighed again: "The great sages and good teachers raised an army to resist the imperial court, and the momentum was so great, but now it is... Hey, today's Yellow Turbans are like rats crossing the street, everyone is shouting to beat them, no matter which prince they are, they all want to
Kill more Yellow Turbans to build up military exploits, or annex the Yellow Turbans to enhance your own strength."
Zhou Can nodded in agreement, looking sad, with a trace of sadness in his eyes.
Like Gong Du of Runan, Liu Pi, Zhang Yan of the Black Mountain Army, Guan Hai of the Yellow Turban Bandit of Qingzhou... These people are all figures in the separatist regime, with sufficient food and weapons, but Zhou Cang can only become a bandit and hide in the mountains and forests.
, I was afraid of being discovered by officers and soldiers all day long, and my life was difficult and very difficult.
Come to think of it, it would be strange not to feel lost after spending the whole day nestled in the mountains and forests, surrounded by mosquitoes and bugs, and not having enough food.
Wang Can's eyes fell on Zhou Cang's face and he said in a deep voice: "Zhou Cang, what are your plans for the future?"
"What are your plans?" Zhou Cang laughed at himself: "Besides hiding in the mountains and forests, what else can we do? Lao Pei and I are both wanted by the court. Once discovered, we will be surrounded and suppressed by the officers and soldiers of the court. In addition, now
With wars and wars raging all over the place and wars going on year after year, where can we find a foothold?"
Zhou Cang chirped, expressing the anguish in his heart.
But while he was talking, he suddenly stopped and looked at Wang Can: "What, you want me to surrender to you?" At this time, he also reacted. Although Wang Can was asking, there was something in his words.
Test Zhou Cang's meaning.
Wang Can's eyes were clear and his expression was sincere. He nodded and said, "Well, yes, that's what I meant."
Zhou Cang flatly refused: "Impossible. It is impossible for Lao Pei and I to take refuge in you. Even if we die in the mountains, we will not fight against the imperial court with you. After so many years, I have also understood that no matter how good we are in the Yellow Turbans
No matter how ferocious and powerful we are, it is impossible to overthrow the imperial court. This is not only because the princes do not want to see us grow up, but also the wealthy families will not allow us to succeed."
Wang Can was surprised. He didn't expect Zhou Cang, a black man, to be so thoughtful.
His eyes fell on Zhou Cang again, Wang Can said with a smile: "Don't refuse in a hurry, listen to what I have to say before making a decision."
Zhou Cang looked firm, but nodded and said: "Well, tell me, I would like to hear what you, a centurion, have to say. Although I am a rough man and illiterate, I have followed the great virtuous master to see the world.
Such as Huangfu Song, Lu Zhi, Cao Cao, Liu Bei, Yuan Shao, etc. I have met all of these people. As for you, hehe, to be honest, you will be quite confident then, but without the corresponding ability, self-confidence will become self-defeating.
Big."
"Zhou Heizi, what happened? You called me out in such a hurry."
A tall man with a beard, eight feet tall, a broad waist and broad shoulders, with bulging muscles on his body, and holding a mace, quickly ran up to Zhou Cang, with a hint of urgency in his eyes. His eyes fell on Zhou Cang, sitting opposite him.
Wang Can didn’t even look at it.
Wang Can didn't take it seriously and asked with a smile, "Are you Pei Yuanshao?"
In the Three Kingdoms, Pei Yuanshao and Zhou Cangluocao became bandits. After they met Guan Yu, they both proposed to become Guan Yu's retainers. However, only Zhou Cang and Guan Yu were traveling together at that time, while Pei Yuanshao was waiting in the mountains. Soon after, Pei Yuanshao met Zhao Yun.
He fell in love with Zhao Yun's crotch mount and wanted to snatch it, but was killed by Zhao Yun.
Speaking of which, Pei Yuanshao is just a piece of cake. His brother followed Guan Erye and stayed to guard the village. However, he was killed by Zhao Yun because he fell in love with a horse.
When Pei Yuanshao heard this, a flash of surprise flashed in his eyes and asked: "Zhou Heizi, who is he?"
Zhou Cang said: "Liu Pi and Wang Can, the centurion under Gongdu's command, were passing by and I met them. There is enough food here, so we can have a good meal."
Pei Yuanshao's face was happy, but then he darkened: "No reward for no merit, he gives us food for free, I'm afraid he has some ulterior motive!"
Zhou Cang nodded: "Well, you are right. This guy wants to conquer us."
Wang Can smiled and nodded: "It's not about subduing, it's about recruiting."
Pei Yuanshao sneered: "You really overestimate your capabilities, just rely on him?" Pei Yuanshao had a look of disdain on his face, and the mace in his hand was inserted into the ground with a bang, splashing dust all over the ground. At the same time, Zhou Cang held the sword in his hand.
The sword struck the ground with a clang, and a deep mark was revealed where the sword struck.