Outside the big tent, a horse galloped over. A leader of the village soldiers rolled his saddle and dismounted, and quickly rushed towards the entrance of the big tent.
"Report to the leader of Dazhai, Luoyan Valley Dazhai sent someone to deliver a message." The leader of the village soldiers loudly reported outside the tent.
"Oh?" Qin Donghe sat up straight and widened his eyes. Since the war, the two sides have become mortal enemies and there has been no contact at all. At this time, the other party suddenly sent someone to deliver a letter. What does this mean?
The village leaders in the tent were also surprised and looked at Qin Donghe in confusion. Zhan Junshan, the leader of the second village, said: "Why did they send the envoys here? Is it to ask for peace? We beat them so hard that they couldn't resist?"
Qin Donghe looked at him, furious, and angrily said: "Fart, they haven't sued for peace after attacking for more than a month, how could they come here just to sue for peace?"
Zhan Junshan rolled his eyes and did not dare to speak anymore. A person next to him said solemnly: "What the Dazhai Master and the Second Village Master said may not be unreasonable. Although we did not capture Luoyan Valley, we put great pressure on them. They only did that. Many people are dead. Maybe they really can’t bear it any longer. With today’s victory, they may even be able to negotiate terms for peace.”
The person who spoke was none other than Bao Meng, the former leader of Beishan Dazhai. Bao Meng originally reached an alliance agreement with Luoyan Valley Dazhai, but when the strength of Black Wind Village expanded, Luoyan Valley failed to stop Heifeng Village in time. expansion, so when Qin Donghe attacked Beishan Dazhai, Bao Meng decisively chose to join Qin Donghe. Beishan Dazhai had more than a thousand village soldiers, which was considered a relatively powerful one among all the villages. Qin Donghe wanted to Winning his heart, he also gave him the position of the leader of the third village. After Bao Meng defected to Heifeng Village, Liang Qi was angry and killed Bao Meng's son who was left as a hostage in Luoyan Valley Dazhai. This finally made Bao Meng wholeheartedly work for Qin Donghe.
In the battle to attack Luoyan Valley, Bao Meng worked the hardest. Because he had been to Luoyan Valley Dazhai and had seen the defense system of Luoyan Valley, he caused a lot of trouble to Luoyan Valley Dazhai. The first and second lines of defenses If it was broken, it would be Bao Meng's credit.
Although Qin Donghe was dubious about Bao Meng's words, he was also a little moved. If Luoyangu really came to discuss peace, he might have put forward conditions to rely on him. In this current situation, if they are willing to bow their heads and the conditions are right, they will be in a difficult situation. You can consider talking about it. At least you can stabilize them first, and then find a way to destroy Luoyan Valley in the future. This copycat must not be allowed to exist.
"Where is the visitor?" Qin Donghe asked.
"I'll be tied up in the outer camp and wait for the leader of the village to be sent down." The leader hurriedly said with his hands in hand.
"Bring him to see me quickly." Qin Donghe shouted in a deep voice.
Soon after, a tied-up man was pushed into the tent.
Before anyone else could recognize who it was, Bao Meng jumped up, pointed at that person and yelled, "Who do I think it is? It turns out it's you, the traitor. You Ruan Ping, you're eating the inside out. Back then I was right You are not weak, you actually betrayed me. I will skin you today!"
The person who came to deliver the letter was Ruan Ping. Lin Jue knew that Ruan Ping was eloquent and well-organized, and was much more stable than other leaders, so he asked Ruan Ping to come down the mountain for this trip. This trip is actually very dangerous. , but Ruan Ping agreed without even frowning. He knew that being able to run this errand was due to Lin Jue's absolute trust in him. He was the one who originally defected to Luoyan Valley from Beishan Dazhai. No matter what, he would always be with Luoyan Valley Dazhai. There was some estrangement between the original team members. Therefore, several things had to be done to eliminate this estrangement, and this time was undoubtedly an opportunity to prove to the copycat that he was wholeheartedly thinking about the copycat, so he went happily.
As Bao Meng spoke, he drew his sword and rushed forward, feeling very excited and fierce.
"Brother Bao Meng, please speak slowly, why bother? Who is this person?" Qin Donghe frowned and shouted.
Bao Meng pointed at Ruan Ping and said: "Master of Qin Dazhai, this person's name is Ruan Ping, he is the fourth village master of our Beishan Dazhai. I treat him like a brother in vain, but he has taken refuge in Luoyangu Dazhai. In Shi They plotted against me during the battle between Renshan and Renshan. You decide whether such a person should die or not."
Qin Donghe nodded slightly and said in a deep voice: "The traitor who cheats and betrays his brothers is really abominable. I, Mr. Qin, hate this person who betrayed my brothers the most in my life. No wonder Brother Bao Meng hates him so much. Brother, don't be anxious. When you ask questions, hand him over." I’ll leave you alone.”
Bao Meng hurriedly cupped his hands and said: "Thank you so much, Master of the Dazhai." He turned to Ruan Ping and sneered: "Hey, Ruan Ping, Ruan Ping, there is a road to heaven but you don't take it, and there is no door to hell for you to break in. I'll tell you later." I want you to taste the meat on the hob. I want you to know the consequences of betraying me."
Ruan Ping's face was always calm, and he said calmly: "Master Bao Dazhai, you are well. My brothers are tied hand and foot, so I can't show you the courtesy. Master Bao Dazhai, what are you talking about about the past? A good bird chooses its wood. And Qi, I was forced to take refuge in Luoyan Valley Dazhai by the situation. I did not betray you. In fact, if I had not dealt with it, the leader of Bao Dazhai would have been killed by the leader of Gao Dazhai and Fang Junshi in the battle of Shiren Mountain. It’s okay if you don’t thank me, but you come to accuse me, what’s the point?”
"Fuck your mother-in-law. That stinky bitch Gao Muqing and that bitch Fang Lin have plotted against me from the beginning. They talk about jointly attacking Shirenshan Dazhai, but they are actually using me and treating me like a monkey." Bao Meng was angry. Cursed.
Ruan Ping sneered and said: "Master Bao Dazhai, why do you have to scold others? Beishan Dazhai didn't have good intentions at the time. The plan made at that time was that after Luoyan Valley Dazhai captured Shiren Mountain, Beishan Dazhai would take advantage of the fishermen." They all have ulterior motives and have their own evil intentions. Why do you need to say that you are innocent? It's just that Gao Dazhao and Fang Junshi are better at chess. Why blame others?" "You...bastard! You still dare to talk to me, I will talk to you later. I'll cut you into pieces." Bao Meng was speechless for a moment and could only curse loudly. Ruan Ping was right. Bao Meng had ulterior motives in the beginning, but he was just plotted against him. That plan was what Ruan Ping once said. Participating in the decision-making, of course he knows all the inside information.
Ruan Ping stopped paying attention to Bao Meng and turned to look at Qin Donghe who was sitting on the big chair: "Master Qin Dazhai, the two armies are fighting, and you are worthy of your envoy. I am entrusted by the master of Gao Dazhai of Luoyan Valley to come to you. I am a messenger who delivers a message in the military camp, but you tie me up. Is this a courtesy to others?"
Qin Donghe laughed loudly and said: "How to treat others? When did we have such broken rules in Funiu Mountain? What nonsense is it that the two armies are fighting without humiliation? If I want to kill you, I will kill you. You come to my door to seek death, I can't I can't think of any reason or concern not to kill you."
Ruan Ping sneered and said: "Sure enough, you can't get on the stage. What my military advisor told me before coming here is absolutely correct. There has been no development in Funiu Mountain for so many years because the people here are all bumpkin, barbaric and rude. , I can’t get on the stage, and I don’t care about morality and integrity. As expected, my military advisor is right. In this case, even if I am unlucky, you can just kill me, and there is no need to say anything."
"Be bold!"
"You bastard, what did you say?"
"Is this bitch looking for death?"
All the leaders in the tent shouted and cursed one after another.
Qin Donghe stood up slowly, walked towards Ruan Ping with a gloomy face, and shouted in a cold voice: "How dare you humiliate Qin? I'm afraid you are tired of living. Is the military advisor of your family you mentioned just now the one named Fang? Didn't you mean that he left? Have you fallen into Yangu? When did you come back?"
Ruan Ping said calmly: "Military Fang returned to the stronghold yesterday. Your people should have seen him early this morning. He personally led his people to fight with you and killed dozens of you. Could it be that your people didn't report it?" Can’t you?”
Qin Donghe was stunned and turned to glare at Zhan Junshan, the leader of the second village. Zhan Junshan was startled and waved his hands hurriedly: "Master of the big village, I don't know their military advisor. The fighting on the hillside is chaotic. How do I know who their military advisor is?" ?”
Qin Donghe snorted angrily and turned around. Bao Meng, who was on the side, was a little dazed. He came up and asked, "Ruan Ping, tell me honestly, that person named Fang... really returned to the mountain?"
Ruan Ping said calmly: "Why are you lying to me? Military Advisor Fang has indeed returned to the mountain. What's wrong? Are you afraid?"
Bao Meng swallowed and cursed: "Afraid? Will I be afraid of him?"
Although he said something ferocious, his words had no confidence. Bao Meng knew very well how powerful Military Advisor Fang was. When he learned that Military Advisor Fang had returned to Luoyan Valley Dazhai, Bao Meng murmured in his heart.
Qin Donghe laughed loudly and said: "Okay, he's back. Very good. I'm just looking for him. I'm still regretting that I couldn't catch this Fang Lin after destroying your stronghold. I have a deep hatred for him. . Now it’s better, I’m back just in time, I’ve got the pot ready, I’m going to send people all over the country to look for him.”
Many people in the account remember what happened at the village alliance meeting in Taoyuan Dazhai. The fifty guards of Heifeng Village and the fifty guards of Luoyangu Dazhai attacked each other. Ten people were killed cleanly, but the other party had not used all their men. That time Qin Donghe's prestige was ruined, and he was ashamed of it. Afterwards, he mentioned this matter many times after drinking, and he insulted the Luoyangu Fang military advisor. These words show the depth of humiliation in my heart.
Qin Donghe stopped laughing, suddenly reached out and pulled out a bright dagger from his waist, and walked slowly beside Ruan Ping. Ruan Ping was a little panicked. Could it be that Qin Donghe really didn't follow any rules? Are you going to kill someone?
But when Qin Donghe waved his dagger, a flash of silver light flashed through his body. Ruan Ping felt his body loosen up, and the ropes tied around him fell down.
"Hahaha, although I am a rough man, I don't bother to kill the person who comes to deliver the message. My Black Wind Village is also moral. After all, we are also descendants of the Great Shu Kingdom, and we are also people of status."
Qin Donghe laughed and took the dagger back to his waist, turned around and sat down on his seat, pointed at Ruan Ping and shouted loudly: "Tell me, what did Gao Muqing, that woman, send you to do? Do you want to ask for mercy? Are you scared? Have to pee your pants? Huh?”
"Hahaha. Hehehe." Everyone in the tent laughed wildly. Some people had already begun to imagine Gao Muqing peed his pants, and the laughter was filled with a sense of obscenity.
Ruan Pingping was as heavy as water and stretched out his hand into his arms. Several guards on the side shouted loudly: "What are you doing?"
Ruan Ping sneered and said: "Don't worry, I'm just getting the letter. On the orders of my Dazhai master and military advisor, I will send a copy of the letter of war to the Qin Dazhai master."
"War letter?" Everyone on the left and right were stunned on the spot. Ruan Ping took out a cowhide letter and held it high. A personal attendant came forward to take the letter and handed it to Qin Donghe, who had a gloomy face.
Qin Donghe frowned and took it, opened the envelope, took out the letter, looked over it twice, jumped up and shouted loudly: "Where is Master? Come and read the letter to me."
After a while, a teacher in a robe hurriedly ran into the tent, took the letter from Qin Donghe's hand, unfolded it, and read loudly with his mouth open.
"The leader of the Qin Dynasty Village and a group of people who helped Zhou to abuse people listen to this: For more than a year, you have stirred up the storm and harassed the villages. In the Funiu Mountains, wolf smoke is everywhere, and it is difficult for birds and animals to live in the peaks and valleys. You are just one person's desire,
The hundred-year peace of Funiu Mountain has been destroyed. Those who follow the rules will live, and those who go against will be killed. The people in Funiu Mountain have been slaughtered one after another, and the bloodshed has been futile. Today, your troops have come to me and fallen under the Yangu Dazhai. For several months
, the harassment is endless. Between the rocks, blood flows like a stream, and beside the trees, corpses are strewn on the ground. Between the mountains and ridges, it has become like a hell on earth. These are all the sins you have committed and the blood debt you have borne. You have deployed heavy troops.
The attack failed to shake our Luoyan Valley Dazhai in the slightest, but you did not know how to advance or retreat and insisted on attacking. This is a self-destructive act. Now I, Luoyan Valley Dazhai, am writing to inform you that since you insist on attacking our Luoyan Valley
Dazhai, why not fight head-on to determine the outcome? Therefore, the entire Luoyan Valley Dazhai unanimously decided to line up in Luoyan Valley three days later to have a showdown with you. If you dare not engage in battle, please ask the leader of Qin Dazhai to bear the thorn and plead guilty.
Go up the mountain to ask for forgiveness from our Dazhai, and you may be able to survive by opening up the net. If you persist in your stubbornness, the Luoyan Valley army will do justice for heaven, cut off you and other bandits, and restore peace and clarity to Funiu Mountain."
The letter of war was of extraordinary momentum and literary talent. The teacher was originally the teacher from Beishan Dazhai, and was dedicated to Qin Donghe as his teacher by Bao Meng. This man loved literary talent the most. Seeing this magnificent article, his heart was stirred, and he read
He was shaking his head and swaying his head in a cadence. He even added facial expressions. When he read "You are the bandits", he even pointed at the people in the tent, which seemed to be pointing at the chieftain.
The meaning of the article is not profound. After reading it, almost everyone understood it clearly. It was indeed a letter of challenge. It was preceded by a curse, followed by an invitation to fight to the death in Luoyan Valley three days later. He also told
Everyone in Heifeng Village, if you don't dare to come to fight, you can go up to Luoyan Valley and bear the bushes to plead guilty, or maybe you can be spared.
"What a good article, what a good article. Forgive me for being bold, but is this letter of challenge written by Luoyangu Fang's military advisor?" In the silence of the audience, the teacher asked Ruan Ping who wrote the letter of challenge.
"It was drafted and written by my family's military advisor Fang." Ruan Ping said solemnly.
"Awesome, awesome. Look at these lines: 'In the Funiu Mountains, wolf smoke is everywhere. Between the peaks and valleys, it is difficult for birds and beasts to live.' and 'Between the rocks, blood flows like streams, beside the trees, corpses are everywhere. Between the mountains.
, has become like a hell on earth. These are all the sins you have committed and the blood debt you bear. It is majestic and brilliant. It is simply a masterpiece. I really want to sit down with your military commander Fang to talk about poetry.
Ah, what a pity... Oops!"
Before the teacher could finish speaking, he was kicked down by a big leather boot on the back. He fell to the ground, his whole face hit the hard ground, and blood started to flow from the corners of his nose and mouth.
"Old man, do you want to see the man named Fang? I will send you to the Palace of Hell to wait for him." Qin Donghe cursed and drew out his sword and slashed the teacher's body. Bao Meng hurriedly stretched out his hand to stop him and winked at the teacher.
I got up and limped out of the tent.
"Master of the Dazhai, don't get angry with this old guy. Didn't I tell you? This old guy is just a rotten scholar. There is some use in keeping him, so why bother with him." Bao Meng advised.
Qin Donghe spat and cursed: "I'll settle the score with him later. Feed him a pound of horse dung and make him talk."
Ruan Ping said in a deep voice: "Master Qin Dazhai, my Dazhai master and military advisor are still waiting for your reply. My military advisor said that Qin Dazhai master does not need to attack our stronghold every two days. It will hurt if he does.
Let's have a happy head-on battle. Although we have a small number of people, we are not afraid. The leader of my village has said that the terrain in Luoyan Valley is spacious, and we will allow your soldiers and horses to enter the valley. Let's set up a battle array and fight.
If you win, Luoyan Valley will be yours. If you lose, get out of Luoyan Valley and will not be allowed to attack or disturb you from now on. What does the leader of Qin Dazhao think?"
Qin Donghe laughed loudly and shouted: "You must be crazy and seeking death yourself, so don't blame us."
Ruan Ping smiled and said: "That is our business, but we don't need to worry about it, Master Qin Dazhai. If we seek death ourselves, that's what we are willing to do. If we agree or disagree, Master Dazhai will give us a word."
Qin Donghe frowned and thought for a moment, then waved his hand and ordered the village soldiers at the entrance: "Take him out."
Several village soldiers escorted Ruan Ping out of the tent. When Ruan Ping left the tent, Qin Donghe turned to everyone and said, "What do you think, brothers? They asked us to fight head-on in Luoyan Valley. Do you think we should accept it?"
"
Zhan Junshan, the leader of the second village, said loudly: "This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to fight head-on? That is exactly what we want. We are worried about not being able to attack them. Aren't they going to die on their own? Why don't we take it? We have five thousand
We have many soldiers and horses, but they have less than a thousand, so we are sure of victory."
"Exactly, they must be crazy. How could they miss such a good opportunity?"
"Yes, Master of the Dazhai. They are so arrogant. They actually dare to challenge us like this. This battle must be fought. Regardless of victory or defeat, if we don't fight, we will be laughed at by them. Our troops are five times theirs, but we have five times their strength.
If you don't dare to fight head-on, how can you survive in the world if word spreads about it? Wouldn't it become a big joke in the green forest?"
Everyone was shouting, and the vast majority of opinions were that this was a good opportunity. The opponent was obviously inflated and did not know the details of their own strength. It was just a good opportunity to defeat the Luoyan Army in one fell swoop, break through the Luoyan Valley Stronghold, and end this war.
Awkward situation.
Seeing that everyone had such opinions, Qin Donghe felt a little weird in his heart, but if he didn't accept this challenge, then he should stop being the leader of the big village. He would be laughed at by everyone for having no courage. He couldn't be embarrassed.
lose.
"Master Dazhai, I think there may be something wrong here. Master Dazhai should think twice before acting." Bao Meng said inappropriately.
"Oh? Tell me about it? What's the secret inside?" Qin Donghe asked with a frown.
"I don't know what the secret is, but I always feel that this is a trap. Are they not so stupid to fight us head-on? Are they crazy? Besides, Fang Lin has returned to Luoyan Valley Dazhai. This person is full of tricks.
, is extremely resourceful. It is impossible for him to make such a low-level mistake. I think this is a trap, it must be a trap." Bao Meng said solemnly.
