Hearing the eldest brother's idea to rob the law field, the remaining brothers nodded firmly after looking at each other, because three days was too short, and no matter what method they came up with, it would be too late, so this robbery of the law field
It becomes their best choice.
Once you have made up your mind, you need to have a complete plan on how to save people, how to save them, and how to proceed after rescuing them.
The second-in-command, who was considered half of Taihu Mountain’s military advisor, said after pondering.
"Brother, it's easy to talk about the robbery of the law field. What's more difficult is how we should go after we rescue Brother Zhang. Anyway, Brother Zhang in Baoshan County can't stay here any longer."
Pang Zhen asked.
"Second brother, you have an idea in mind. Tell us and let's work it out. If it can be done, we can make a decision earlier and make preparations earlier. We will have more chances of success when we rob the law field in three days."
The second in charge nodded and said.
"Brother, if you want Brother Zhang to go with me, you have to solve Brother Zhang's worries. Since those dog officials in Baoshan County threatened Brother Zhang with his mother, it shows that Brother Zhang is an out-and-out filial son. This must be done first.
Yes, I just want to protect Brother Zhang’s mother, and we will take his mother with us after we successfully rob the law field!”
Pang Zhen touched his cheek, thought about it and said.
"Second brother, go on."
"Brother, we can't alert the snake yet. Our biggest advantage now is that the county officials don't know that we are still hiding in Baoshan County. That means we are secretly and they are openly. There will definitely be people on Brother Zhang's mother's side in the past few days.
If the government's spy rashly picks up Brother Zhang's mother, those officials will surely react. Not only will they not be able to save Brother Zhang, but we will also be in danger again. So we must successfully rob the court.
Only then can we take Brother Zhang’s mother away.”
Pang Zhen has always felt at ease with this second brother, otherwise he would not have let the two brothers take care of him, but he would have left Taihu Mountain to take care of himself, so when his second brother said this
Then Pang Zhen said.
"Second brother, you have full authority over what to do next, and I will also obey your arrangements. Whether the brothers can leave Baoshan County smoothly this time depends entirely on you."
The second master nodded with solemn eyes. Pang Zhen's words put the lives of everyone present in his hands.
"As matters arise, I have made arrangements. First, on Brother Zhang's mother's side, we have to separate three brothers. When we start to rob the court, let the brothers deal with the informants in the government and then take Brother Zhang with them.
Let’s go together with my mother, I want to leave it to my third brother to take the lead on this matter.”
The Third Master nodded at this.
"I will handle it."
"Second, after the robbery, we have to go through the gate of the county town, which is also the only way for the brothers to survive. On the day of execution of Brother Zhang, there will not be too many officials at the city gate, so it will not be too difficult for us to capture the city gate.
Difficult, when the time comes we will separate eight brothers to seize the city gate."
The second master paused for a moment before continuing.
"I will take the lead in this matter. No matter how many officials there are at the city gate, I will fight to the death to open a way for my brothers to survive."
Pang Zhen wanted to speak, but as soon as he opened his mouth, the second boss stopped him.
"Brother, there is no need to say more. We have other arrangements for you and me. The remaining brothers will follow eldest brother to the execution ground. The dog officer will definitely supervise the execution in person, and the county government will definitely surround the execution ground.
, so strictly speaking, Big Brother, your side is the most dangerous, and Brother Zhang is the most familiar with Big Brother. If we go to rescue, Brother Zhang may not necessarily go with us unless we explain clearly, so Big Brother can save a lot if he goes.
time, besides... besides, the eldest brother among us is the best in martial arts, I hope that the eldest brother can bring back all the brothers who went to the tribulation field safely."
Looking at his second brother's serious face, Pang Zhen held his hand and answered seriously.
"My brothers' lives are on my shoulders!"
This sentence is actually not serious, and Pang Zhen said it very easily. The heaviness in the words mainly comes from the lives of those in the words and the trust between these brothers.
…
Three days passed by in a flash, and the morning of the third day was a rare day of good weather. On this day, four dusty people walked outside the county seat of Baoshan County.
"I don't know how many mountains I have climbed along the way. Why is there still Baoshan County here? This place with many mountains but not much money still has the word Baoshan?"
Every time I travel, I ride a horse with a sword in my hand and a bulging money bag around my waist.
This was He Huaichun's first time walking around in the world, so Jiang Ergou and the others often listened to his complaints along the way. Fortunately, after a long time, everyone got used to it and didn't take his words to heart.
"If we go from here, we can reach Luochuan City in a short time. By then, my injury will be almost healed, and I will be able to return to Xingyue Sect by myself."
Jiang Ergou said pretentiously from the side.
"Why? Are you leaving in such a hurry? Are you afraid that I will eat you? I already told you that I am going to see my wife, why are you so panicked?"
Except for He Huaichun's complaints, Lin Xuanqing, who was used to Jiang Ergou's sarcastic remarks, ignored him.
"In my opinion, there is no need for us to enter the county seat of Baoshan County. The earlier we leave, the earlier we can reach Wangyou City."
He Huaichun would not agree to this.
"Hey, hey, hey! Let me tell you, this heroine, how long have we been eating dry food and you are still not tired of it? It's not easy to find a slightly larger city and you don't go in for a meal?"
He Huaichun, who came back from Liaodong and returned home, has regained his original wealth. This confidence naturally comes from the banknotes in his pocket. He looked at Jiang Ergou and others and said with their heads held high.
"Brothers, let's go! I'll treat you to today's meal! If we don't eat delicious food, we'll eat the most expensive ones! Let's order whatever is expensive!"
After saying that, He Huaichun also looked at the other people and walked into Baoshan County with his chest puffed out. Jiang Ergou, a freeloader, of course followed him happily. He had always wanted to practice swordsmanship with Jiang Ergou.
Naturally, Lin Yuanhuan couldn't leave.
Lin Xuanqing originally planned to leave, but the moment she turned around, she couldn't take a step forward. She didn't know the specific reason why.
"Although I am not short of money, there is no reason to eat and drink for free without going."
Lin Xuanqing thought to himself and found a reason, and then walked into Baoshan County.
…
In the Baoshan County Government Office, the county magistrate rarely got up early today. Logically speaking, he just wanted to kill an insignificant scholar as a scapegoat. As long as he, the Qingtian Grand Master of Baoshan County, arrived at the place of execution on time, why?
Why get up so early?
"My lord! My lord!"
Outside the main hall, the master who had become an expert in flattery came quickly.
"Has everything been arranged?"
Master replied.
"Back to your lord, everything has been arranged according to your instructions."
"Then let's go."
…
According to the laws of Chu, whether it is Qiu Hou Wen Zhan or Zhan Li Jue, as long as the execution time is required, the execution time must be set at three quarters of noon. As for why the time is specifically set at this time? Perhaps it is because the criminal law was originally formulated.
That person probably believes in ghosts and gods.
Both Taoism and Buddhism are prosperous, and the royal family of Da Chu has not said that it will deliberately suppress these two religions. Therefore, there are not a few people and officials who believe in ghosts and gods, and the magistrate of Baoshan County happens to be here.
among the columns.
The time at three quarters of noon is when the sun is highest in the sky, and the Yang Qi is naturally at its heaviest. Therefore, in the eyes of those who believe in ghosts and gods, killing at this time is the most effective in wearing away the energy of the person being killed.
Yin Qi, if the person was wrongly accused and died, the Yang Qi at three o'clock in the afternoon can wipe away the resentment, corpse Qi, etc. on the deceased.
Today, the county magistrate arrived at the execution ground early. He sat quietly in his seat with his eyes closed, waiting for the arrival of three quarters of noon.
"Ergou, this Baoshan County is not big, but there are quite a lot of people. They are so densely packed that the roads are blocked."
In the crowd, Jiang Ergou and four others didn't know how to wander to the execution place, but as He Huaichun said, Baoshan County is not big, so it's not surprising that they followed the crowd and came here without knowing why.
.
"You idiot, you didn't even know what you were going to do today, so you just followed the flow of people, and you are still here complaining and being blocked."
Next to He Huaichun, a farmer dressed as a farmer could tell at a glance that he was a commoner who came to join in the fun. He rudely mocked He Huaichun, who looked like a rich man next to him. The bad attitude of this passerby might actually be different from He Huaichun's.
Chun's valuable clothes have a lot to do with it.
He Huaichun was not angry, but asked softly.
"Then tell me, what are you going to do?"
The passerby answered.
"Didn't you see where the county magistrates are sitting? One of our men was sentenced to death for having an affair with a bandit!"
After finishing speaking, passers-by sighed again.
"Actually, who in this county doesn't know that the boy who was beheaded was just a scholar. He was imprisoned for scolding the county magistrate. Later, after the bandits in the prison escaped, he had to
It is said that he let go. A scholar let go a gangster with high martial arts skills. Who can believe this? But when this sentence comes from the mouth of the county magistrate, you can't help but believe it!"
Hearing the sighs of passers-by, Jiang Ergou also echoed.
"I don't believe that this man would have an affair with bandits, let alone that he has the ability to let those bandits go."
He Huaichun curled his lips disdainfully, and even Lin Xuanqing and Lin Yuanhuan looked at Jiang Ergou in surprise. You must know that they are not ordinary people who are not familiar with martial arts. There are people hidden behind the tall buildings on both sides who are like them.
They saw the master of martial arts who didn't have a good reputation in his eyes clearly.
"Er Gou, don't tell me that you didn't feel that the gangsters hiding behind the buildings on both sides were obviously here to save that kid!"
He Huaichun walked to Jiang Ergou and whispered, avoiding the passerby who was still watching the excitement. After all, even if the man on the execution platform really had an affair with a bandit, he couldn't just yell out. You know
Such an approach is inconsistent with some Jianghu rules.
"So what if I feel it? Could it be that someone who came to rescue him is having an affair with a bandit? That scholar's hands and feet are frivolous and he doesn't know any martial arts. On the contrary, the county magistrate who I'm looking at doesn't look like a good person."
He Huaichun did not refute, but gave him an example.
"Er Gou, can't those men in black hiding behind the building prove that the scholar on the execution platform was having an affair with a bandit? According to those scholars, this is just black words on white paper. There is nothing to argue with.
."
"If black words fall on white paper, it must be true. These days, even if you see it with your own eyes, it may not be true, let alone a letter that can be forged at any time."
He Huaichun had read few books and couldn't find anything to say to refute for a while, but Lin Xuanqing stood up and asked.
"We can at least provide evidence that the scholar is having an affair with a bandit, but why are you so sure that the scholar is not having an affair with a bandit?"
Jiang Ergou did not answer immediately, but raised his eyes and carefully looked at the young man on the execution platform.
"My gut!"
"Intuition? Don't you think your words are more ridiculous than He Huaichun's black words on the white paper?"
Jiang Ergou did not turn to look at Lin Xuanqing, his eyes still stayed on the scholar.
"Actually, sometimes, we charlatans are really annoying. I have a scholar friend who told me that he is actually quite annoyed by the self-righteousness of us charlatans who act chivalrously and righteously."
At this time, Jiang Ergou turned his attention to Lin Xuanqing.
"You also know that friend of mine, Su Ruyu. When I traveled with him in the Jianghu, he told me that sentence. He said that we Jianghu people just like to save people and kill people according to our own rules, but what we saw
Is it really correct? Not to mention those scumbag officials who are bent on making money, Liumen will let go of many of these charlatans every year, overtly and covertly, but every year there are always some honest officials who seek orders for the people and are also killed by these charlatans.
People have been killed with all kinds of bad names. Could it be said that those Jianghu people who only know how to practice martial arts know how to judge cases better than those officials who have been parents for more than ten years? "
After hearing what Jiang Ergou said, Lin Xuanqing and the others finally stopped talking, but in fact, their disdain could still be seen in their eyes. Regardless of whether they did it right or not, if the Jianghu people did not have that sense of chivalry,
If he is passionate, can he still be regarded as a charlatan?
The scholar on the execution platform lowered his head, as if he no longer wanted to see the world that disappointed him. He didn't understand it before, but now he finally understood why so many people would rather go to the mountains to be bandits.
Stay at home and be an honest common man.
However, although Zhang Jingsheng did not raise his head to look at the scene, Jiang Ergou, who was standing outside the execution ground, spoke word by word.
"The reason why I say that he did not have an affair with bandits is because of his scholarly temperament. Although his temperament is much more pedantic than the scholars I know, it is precisely because of this that I
I think it is absolutely impossible for him to have an affair with bandits, because no pedantic scholar would lower his status to get to know those bandits."
At the end, Jiang Ergou said softly.
"If you don't believe it, we will rescue him and see what his relationship is with those green forest heroes who came to save him!"