The scenery of this fairy mountain not far from Yinma River is really beautiful. When you look at it, you can see: It is surrounded by Kunji, and it is exquisite on all sides. The green hills are cut green, and the green hills are piled with clouds. Two cliffs are divided into tigers and dragons, and there are apes on all sides. Crying cranes. Looking at the top of the cloud-covered mountain in the morning and the sun hanging over the forest tops at dusk, it is indeed a good place for Taoist monks to practice.
On a path leading to Songyin halfway up the mountain, there were four Taoist priests in green clothes dressed up to go up the mountain. At this time, one of the Taoist priests sighed and said: "The situation is indeed not peaceful now. Every time It’s no wonder that I was so nervous when I went down the mountain according to Master’s instructions. Now Nanjing, Zhongjing, and Tokyo are rampant with bandits. If there really is a strong man who takes a fancy to our beautiful scenery, and the government is unable to help, what will happen? Is life good?"
Another Taoist boy sighed after hearing this: "Alas... Erxian Mountain is not an important place for the state capital. How can the government take care of it? Although senior brother Yiqing is very skilled, he has to go out for a wander with the permission of his master. .Master said that those who practice Taoism should also practice the way of transcending the world and the way of entering the world. Respond to things as they come, and be calm when things go. Keep your original mind in a state of constant purity... This is just Brother Yiqing's entry into the world. , went south to the Song Dynasty for Xiaoyao. Those of us who stayed with the master to cultivate the way of transcendence have to be in fear all day long, for fear that thieves will come knocking on our door."
Seeing that these boys were worried, a Taoist priest among the four advised: "You guys, don't worry so much! There are frequent riots in Liaodong, and there are bandits on Nanjing Road, how can the government and the army just sit idly by and ignore it? Anyway, we Erxian Mountain is a famous fairy mountain, and thieves may not come here..."
But before the Taoist priest could finish speaking, there was a "whoosh!" sound, and an arrow suddenly shot out. The Taoist priest was shocked, and the cold arrows drove straight into his left neck and shot him in the neck. Wear a pair.
When the Taoist priest fell to the ground without saying a word, the remaining two Taoist boys and one Taoist priest screamed and howled in fright! Then they saw dozens of men emerging from the bottom of the mountain, among whom stood at the front. The one who was there was picking up his bow and readying an arrow, and was about to shoot at them again.
"Quickly retreat to the temple! We have to go back and let Master know quickly, so that he can make the decision!" Another Taoist priest saw someone suddenly murdering him. He shouted quickly and pulled up the two who were shaking with fear. The Taoist boy ran wildly and ran straight up the mountain.
The one who fired arrows at the foot of the mountain was a scarred man with a blinding left eye. When he saw the remaining three Taoist priests and Taoist boys running out of the range of his bow and arrow, he cursed and said: "In the past, they only worked in Pingzhou. , I never knew that Jizhou had such beautiful landscapes, but it was occupied by some bull noses... After brother Wang Bolong had rectified the dry bird people in Yinmachuan, he killed all the bird people in the mountain and took away the bird people. Bird Taoism, wouldn’t it be joyful!”
While the one-eyed evil man was talking, more and more people and horses poured out from the foothills trail behind him. Not long after, several groups of bandits gathered in one place. It looked like there were about five thousand people and horses. At the height of the bandit army, Riding in front were Wang Bolong, Kong Yanzhou and several powerful strongman leaders from Pingzhou and Jizhou Green Forest.
"Although Deng Fei is a tough guy, why don't the boys under his command obediently pay the ransom? After today, Jizhou's reputation as a strongman along Yinmachuan will be eliminated." Wang Bolong sat on the horse. The tall man was full of energy and said to Kong Yanzhou.
Kong Yanzhou just smiled and did not answer. He knew in his heart that the reason why Wang Bolong was able to control the men and horses of the Green Forest Road in Ping and Ji states was probably to force strong men from all walks of life to join him through intimidation and subduing. There were also some rogue bandit leaders who knew their power.
He was weak alone and wanted to take advantage of the increasingly chaotic situation in Liao territory to gain more benefits, so he was willing to be loyal to Wang Bolong.
The big bullies the small, and the strong attacks the weak, just like a big fish swallowing a small one. This is the rule of the green forest. However, Kong Yanzhou also knew very well that the various bandits under Wang Bolong, now known as the giant bandit of the Liao Kingdom, were just a loose alliance.
Although it is enough to dominate only one side in the green forest. However, rebels are frequently rising in the Liao Kingdom, and the officers and soldiers are unable to suppress the green forest bandits and tribes of various tribes and tribes who take the opportunity to cause chaos in the Liao Dynasty. Now that their subordinates can
Why should he command nearly 10,000 men and horses and just be a mountain king in dangerous mountains and rivers?
Wang Bolong and Kong Yanzhou had the same general idea. Now he is not satisfied with just being a strong leader. However, whether he is negotiating with the government to raise the price, negotiating good terms and being recruited by the government army to find an official position, or taking advantage of the turmoil in the Liao Kingdom to cede territory and stand on his own feet.
To become king, the old method of burning, killing, looting, and supporting war with war is no longer feasible. If he wants more rogue bandits to see the hope of getting ahead and get them to join him, now Wang Bolong not only needs sufficient military resources, but also more
We need a confidant who knows how to deal with the government in the future.
Obviously, Kong Yanzhou was just the helper he needed.
After another half an hour, dozens of horsemen on the official road on the east side of Erxian Mountain gradually drove towards Wang Bolong and his group of strong bandits. Among the group of people, there were ten Taiping cars pulled by pack horses, and the leaders were none other than Qiao Daoqing and Sun An.
, Ma Ling and three others.
"Wuna Niaodao! Ask your servants to pull the car over and come closer to talk!" A small leader beside Wang Bolong rushed out, raised his whip and pointed at Qiao Daoqing and his party, and said instructingly.
Qiao Daoqing suppressed his anger. When he, Sun An, and Ma Ling led their men to Wang Bolong's army, they glared and asked, "Where is my brother Deng Fei!?"
Kong Yanzhou winked at the leader next to him. When the leader called a few more minions to drag Deng Fei out, Qiao Daoqing saw Deng Fei drooping his head. He had been beaten into a human shape. If it weren't for his chest
Still undulating slightly, Deng Fei now looked like a corpse that had been beaten to death.
Qiao Daoqing gave Wang Bolong, Kong Yanzhou and others a severe look, and said in his heart: If you are allowed to be so arrogant for a moment, after Deng Fei is rescued from danger, Xiao Renxia and Dao Ye will settle this account with you!
But when Wang Bolong's minions checked the 100,000 gold beads and money on ten Taiping cars, and Qiao Daoqing was about to help Deng Fei back to his team, Wang Bolong suddenly waved his hand and said: "
Stay! The ransom you guys brought is probably not enough, right?"
After hearing this, Ma Ling immediately said angrily: "Why don't you keep your word? A good man on the rivers and lakes has a man with his fists and a horse with his arms. He should be trustworthy! We have already handed over one hundred thousand guan to you, and we still want more
Can’t you deny it so harshly!?”
Kong Yanzhou smiled coldly and said leisurely: "Did you hear it wrong? Who said the ransom is only one hundred thousand guan? To save the leader of your family, we need to pay for one million guan..."
Wang Bolong was condescending, with a ferocious look on his face. He looked down at Qiao Daoqing and others and threatened: "Not only that, I will send people to your village every month to count the money and food. We will take 60% of the 10%. And I will
I heard that you, Yinmachuan, have close contacts with wealthy merchants from Hebei Province in the Song Dynasty. When you go to the Song Dynasty and Liao border areas as smugglers in the future, you must have my brother go with you. Otherwise, don’t say that I am ruthless. If I know that you are privately
To do things, drink up and down the Ma River, leaving no chickens or dogs behind!"
Even Sun An, who had always been reserved and cautious, had a sullen look on his face. He shouted coldly: "They are all looking for a living in the green forest, but your appearance is too ugly!"
Although there was still a smile on Kong Yanzhou's lips, the fierce look in his eyes became stronger. He stared at Qiao Daoqing, Sun An, Ma Ling and others, and said word by word: "It's because they are all from the green forest.
It means who has a stronger fist, who has more troops, and who is more ruthless! If you, a small village thieves like you, dare to shirk even a single word, you will leave two ears and one nose behind! Who else dares to disobey?"
"Hehe...submit? Do you want us to submit...?" Qiao Daoqing was furious. He murmured a few words, and then suddenly yelled: "Fuck you! Master Dao, you are a fool!"
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Before Qiao Daoqing could stop cursing, he suddenly pulled out the ancient iron sword from behind. The two sword lights flashed, and he had chopped all the two minions holding Deng Fei to the ground!