"Don't worry, Dragon Whisker Tiger. This time, I guarantee that you'll be promoted and rich.”Second Brother Jiang said confidently. With Crotch Jiang's words, Dragon-bearded Tiger was no longer worried. Instead, it gained some courage. Although Dragon-bearded Tiger's intelligence was not as good as Crotch Jiang's, its figure was definitely superior. The two of them walked for more than a day before they arrived at Bo Gu City, which was near Lai Kingdom. At that time, Bo Gu City had already been changed to a county governor. When the local county governor heard that Emperor Xin had sent people to wipe out the Dongyi rebellion, he was also happy.
He went out for more than ten miles to personally welcome Second Brother Jiang and Second Brother Jiang. The county governor of Bo Gu City was an old man. He was dressed in silk and had a ruddy face. He did not look like he had been disturbed by the rebellion at all. He stationed a thousand cavalrymen at the border and followed the county governor to meet the city lord of Bo Gu City in Lai Kingdom. "Why did you lie to help Lai suppress the rebellion?”Dragon Whisker Tiger didn't understand? "You don't even think about it. Attacking the city is less important than attacking the heart. You just want to see the king of Lai Country and explain the benefits to the people so that they won't have to suffer from the soldiers and knives. If you directly say that you will wipe out the Lai Yi, how can you still have the chance to meet!”
"I am Li Qing, the county governor of Bo Gu City in Lai Kingdom. I am here to pay my respects to General Jiang.”An old man bowed and said to the awesome Second Brother Jiang. Speaking of which, this Li Qing had a great background. He was once a disciple of the previous monarch. This guy was considered a far-sighted subordinate. He knew that the previous monarch of Lai Country was not cautious and would sooner or later get into trouble. He specially requested the previous monarch to appoint him as a county governor of Lai Country to avoid the disaster of the court. In the end, most of the rich old friends in the imperial court had died, but he was still living proudly!
"Prefectural Governor, you are too polite. I am Jiang Ziya, and this is my beloved disciple, Long Xuhu.”Second Brother Jiang and Second Brother Jiang immediately dismounted and bowed. The three of them exchanged a few pleasantries and rushed to the County Governor's Mansion. When they arrived, they found out that there was a reason why Liqing could be so stable. The entire County Governor's Office was surrounded by a large river that protected the entrance. At the same time, there were four high walls made of stone inside. It could be said that it was indestructible. Moreover, the Lai Country's County Governor was shrewd to begin with. It was simply a city within a city. It was unbreakable. Those who were afraid of death knew that the wise would think a thousand times, and those who were not afraid of death would naturally be able to rest easy.
Although Li Qing didn't know how to fight, the city wall was very sturdy. Second Brother Jiang was very impressed. At night, all the soldiers were stationed outside the city, and only Second Brother Jiang and Dragon Whisker Tiger entered the city. After Li Qing drank half of his wine, Second Brother Jiang finally brought up the rebellion." County Chief Li, the city walls of Baogu City in Lai Kingdom are so sturdy and durable. How could there be a rebellion? Why don't you follow me into Lai Country's court and ask him why he hasn't paid tribute to Great Shang for two years?”Great Shang often received reports of rebellions from Bo Gucheng. Every time, they would use this as an excuse to avoid paying tribute to Zhaoge. Although it was under the jurisdiction of the Lai Kingdom, if all the vassals used this as an excuse to not pay tribute to Great Shang, how could Great Shang survive? All officials needed silver, so how could they be free? Those who were willing to be officials for free were mostly corrupt officials! Otherwise, he would be dead!
Li Qing, who was still half-drunk, instantly sobered up when she heard Second Brother Jiang's words. She immediately knelt down in front of Second Brother Jiang and said,""General Jiang Ziya, your report is correct. They are gathering on a barren mountain outside the city. There are many of them!”Li Qing said with a sad face. Second Brother Jiang just nodded. It turned out that Li Qing was also a coward. Otherwise, he wouldn't have built such a thick city wall.
"Is there any pattern to this group of people? Bandits should have their own personalities." Dragon-Whiskered Tiger asked slowly. The Prefectural Governor slowly stood up." Generals, these people are the remnants of many countries. As Baogu City is the border of many countries and is far away from the capital, many countries don't care about them. Once they send troops, they will flee abroad. Once they return, they will enter this place to fight guerilla warfare. Moreover, they are even more aggressive. If the city or the area within a radius of hundreds of miles comes to harass the city every once in a while, my cultivation is shallow and I am unable to deal with them. It's really detestable!”
"So that's how it is. From the next day onwards, capture all the residents in the city who are related to the bandits and whip them. The more ruthless the better. Also, tear down the houses of those related residents and let them see the remaining power of Great Shang!”Second Brother Jiang suddenly said. Second Brother Jiang knew that the reason why the Prefectural Governor of Bo Gu City worshiped the bandits 'relatives as if they were his father was because he was worried that the bandits would take revenge. After a long time, he had become accustomed to thinking and instead bowed to the bandits. Li Qing and Long Xuhu were confused at the same time." Young Master Jiang, I'm afraid this is inappropriate, right?"”The City Lord of Bo Gucheng said worriedly. Second Brother Jiang said confidently," There's nothing wrong. Those who offend our Great Shang Empire will be punished no matter how far away they are!"”
Second Brother Jiang waved his hand and pulled Dragon-Whiskered Tiger out of the house." Dragon-Whiskered Tiger, you handle this matter. Remember not to beat him to death. Just put on an act and make it big!" The rebels on the mountain must have known that love was a thing. Seeing their loved ones in the city suffering, how could they not come to save them? At that time, we'll catch them all in one fell swoop!" Second Brother Jiang said in a low voice.
"That's a good idea, but isn't it inappropriate to demolish the house?”"Think about it carefully. What's the use of keeping those old houses?" Dragon-bearded Tiger asked worriedly. I guarantee that these people will live in better houses. If the old doesn't go, the new won't come. It's already difficult to demolish and renovate these old houses in the old city. Why don't we help him do it and save some demolition fees! After the new house was rebuilt, he could completely earn back his capital by reselling the property!”Second Brother Jiang said calmly.
Liqing didn't know what they were talking about. She wanted to go out and listen, but she was afraid that she would offend them. If they returned to Chaoge and accused her of faking the letter, she would be finished.
Second Brother Jiang returned to his seat after giving a few simple instructions. The two of them were still very friendly to Li Qing,""Prefectural Governor, I'll have to trouble you to prepare some pigs, cattle, horses, and sheep tomorrow. Moreover, with so many soldiers here to quell the bandits, doesn't Prefectural Governor want to properly entertain them?”Second Brother Jiang said with a smile.
Li Qing felt a chill run down his spine and nodded repeatedly." General, you have come to this barren land without any trouble. I will do my best as a host. I wonder what use do you have for these pigs, cattle, horses and sheep?"”"Naturally, it's to save the people in the city. With the blood of pigs, cows, horses, and sheep, you can enter the array. Of course, I don't have the courage to not be afraid of death. I want to play some tricks and build a city protection array so that you can always maintain peace in the future. When you defend the city, you can get twice the result with half the effort! However, when he left, he had to sell this array base for money. He couldn't give it away for free. If he couldn't pay enough, he could forget about it!”Second Elder Jiang said lightly. He didn't plan to tell Bo Gucheng and Liqing about the arrangement, as everyone would be able to see it when the thieves were captured. The three of them drank some sake before Second Elder Jiang returned to the recruitment camp. His thoughts were more practical. Emperor Xin was still using the kingly way to govern the world, and he wanted the annual tribute. It didn't matter who governed the Lai Kingdom. Anyway, the Great Shang Dynasty couldn't manage the remote places. They were all enfeoffed to be governed by the marquises. It didn't matter who governed. As long as the marquises of the Lai Kingdom quelled the rebellion, there would be no excuse for not paying the annual tribute. Emperor Xin would also be able to sit firmly on the throne. What was not good about that? However, things changed when Emperor Xin started to rule the country tyrannically, and this model had to be overturned.
He instructed everyone to be on guard. It would be troublesome if these rebels rushed down from the mountains and entered the city. Especially when they were marching outside, they had to be careful to avoid being accidentally wiped out. To be honest, Second Brother Jiang had never slept in a recruitment camp since he was young. It was impossible for him to stay comfortably in such a simple place. He felt uncomfortable in the morning. In addition, he had drunk some wine in the Prefectural Governor's Mansion, which made him even more tired. "Master, what are the arrangements for eliminating the bandits?”Dragon Whiskered Tiger, the captain of the fire brigade, was in high spirits. He came in from outside the tent and said.
Second Elder Jiang stretched his back." Bring five hundred soldiers into the village to capture the relatives of the Mountain Bandits or lock them up. Don't mistreat them. I'm sure that the Prefectural Governor has prepared his livestock. When the time comes, you can smear some blood on them and pretend to harass the relatives of the Mountain Bandits. To be honest, I don't know what to do either. Let's grab the stones while we walk!”Second Brother Jiang said slowly.
"What about the remaining soldiers?" Dragon-Whiskered Tiger asked in confusion.
"I will personally arrange for 300 people to lie in ambush ten miles outside the city, and the other 200 to hide in the city. When the time comes, we will work together to annihilate them. After all, we don't know what this rebellion is!”Second Brother Jiang said confidently. Chaoge's seven arrows had been shipped to the battlefield in large quantities. She had used only three arrows to shoot one arrow, but now she had seven arrows to shoot one arrow. She didn't need any shaft or tail, and the arrowheads were much smaller than before. The power of this crossbow was greatly enhanced, and its range was much longer than before.
Dragon-Whiskered Tiger scratched his head." But what if these people don't fall for it?”In the end, Dragon-Whiskered Tiger voiced out the doubts in his heart."There's no need to worry so much! These rebels must have left a secret sentry in the city. They might have come long ago. Their boss will know before you're ready. No one is as simple as you. These rebels are all rich. Don't they know that they have property in the city? Isn't it good to speculate on land? Silver is still silver, there won't be much. Other than the increase in property prices, there will be annual rental fees. If you don't believe me, you can catch one and ask. They all have three wives and four concubines in the city. There are many property companies in the city! They were all from the city. Who would believe that they had no relatives or friends in the city? If you're really afraid of death and don't come to save us, we can only set fire to the mountain. At that time, I'll appoint you as the captain of the arson team!”Second Brother Jiang spread his hands. If these people didn't care about anyone, then Second Brother Jiang wouldn't show any mercy and burn them all down.
Long Xu Hu didn't say anything more and immediately led five hundred soldiers into the city. Second Brother Jiang tidied his clothes and ordered two thousand soldiers to go to the city tower of Bo Gu City. The other one hundred soldiers would be led by him to hide in the forest five kilometers away. Along the way, all the tents and barracks were removed. Second Brother Jiang also arrived in the city. At this time, Dragon Whisker Tiger had already begun to demolish the houses and tied up many of the bandits 'relatives and friends. No matter what, they would be captured first. As for the aftermath, the City Lord of Bo Gucheng would handle it.
However, he had already made everything clear and the citizens were very cooperative. At this moment, the city seemed to have become even more miserable after being harassed by Second Brother Jiang's army. Li Qing and Second Brother Jiang stood on the top floor of the City Lord's Mansion of Bo Gu City and sighed," General, this method is really costly. Now, my Bo Gu City will become poor and barren. It can't withstand the war."”Li Qing said dejectedly. Second Brother Jiang smiled and comforted him." If the old doesn't go, the new won't come. When the city is renovated, it will look brand new. Isn't this all the credit of the Prefectural Governor?" Moreover, the demolition of the old city was very difficult to begin with. It was better to just brush it off and become a transcendental achievement! Weren't these pigs, cows, horses, and sheep's blood leftover from yesterday's recruitment? That's all. At that time, this young master will give you a city protection array. It won't be a loss, so that you won't have to live in fear for so many years. How tiring!”Second Brother Jiang said casually.
Li Qing didn't say anything more. At this time, Long Xu Hu also came to the mansion building. This city had been greatly transformed by Li Qing. It was like a city within a city. After breaking through one layer, there would be another layer. This was the advantage of being afraid of death. It was heavily guarded in case of emergency. If you open an insurance company here, don't worry about paying the insurance premium. These people might be the most active insurance fans!
"Young Master Jiang, we've already sent out more than ten commoners, all of them in tattered clothes.”Dragon-Whiskered Tiger said confidently. "These people are all citizens of the city?”Second Brother Jiang immediately asked," That's not it. They are all soldiers of Great Shang's army. I'm afraid that the people in this city will collude with the rebels and expose the plot in the barren mountains.”Dragon-Whiskered Tiger said confidently.
Second Brother Jiang nodded. He didn't expect Dragon Whisker Tiger to be so stupid! "Since that's the case, let's wait and see.”" I just drank that wine yesterday," Second Brother Jiang said proudly." It's such a big event today. It'll be troublesome if we delay the matter by drinking. Let's forget about it."”Li Qing said helplessly. "Don't be afraid. A real man doesn't disappoint the moon and wine!”
"Our army has only been passing by Bo Gu City for a few days. Furthermore, we are helping Bo Gu City's County Governor to settle the rebellion.”Second Brother Jiang said gloomily. Li Qing had nothing to say for a moment. He had to ask the kitchen to prepare wine and drink it in the mansion of Bo Gu City. Second Brother Jiang could see that the reserves of Li Qing were definitely not small. He was a good person who could benefit the people and satisfy his private needs. Since he was here, he would trick him ruthlessly.
At this moment, more than twenty miles outside the city gate, more than ten soldiers disguised as commoners had already arrived at a barren mountain. There were bandits walking around with wooden sticks in their hands below. They were sure that this was the place. Because Emperor Xin had confiscated most of the weapons in the world, it was difficult for ordinary civilians to have decent weapons. They were nothing more than wooden sticks with iron arrowheads attached to them. However, it was different for cultivators. He couldn't care less because weapons and treasures were either kept in the dantian or kept in storage rings. If he couldn't break the seal, he couldn't open the space.
More than ten soldiers ran to the men crying." Please save us, young masters. A young master has come to Chaoge. He said he was here to suppress the rebellion, but he beat up the people in Bogu City and claimed that we were spies of the rebel army. He destroyed houses and arrested people to make fun of the court. Please save us."”The rebels hated Chaoge, and the local government had instigated them to do so. Seeing how bold Chaoge's army was, they were indignant. They immediately led more than a dozen people up the mountain to see their boss.
These soldiers were also well-trained. They were members of the art troupe in the army. No matter who they were brought to see, as long as they were weak, dejected, or crying loudly, these simple methods were the most effective. The big brother in the mountain was wearing a long robe and his eyes were sharp."Are you sure you're not lying to me?”Ma Shan frowned and said. Three years ago, he didn't assassinate Di Xin because he felt that he had a noble character and didn't want to harm the world. Now that he saw the people being slaughtered, he felt indignant.
"Young Master, what we said is true. Please make the decision.”The leading soldier cried. His acting skills were top-notch. Ma Shan immediately gripped the long sword in his hand tightly." Zhuang Mei, how is this?”"Kill the Shang army first, then save the people!”Zhuang Mei, who was dressed in white, was also furious. He did not stay any longer. He brought his thousand brothers down the mountain and rushed straight to Bo Gu City in Lai Kingdom.
At this moment, the gates of Bo Gu City in Lai Kingdom were wide open. Ma Shan and the others looked inside. These soldiers were indeed slaughtering the citizens of Bo Gu City. However, after Ma Shan walked for ten miles, the 500 soldiers in ambush followed behind them." The Shang army is really like this. Brothers, charge! It's not worth it to die for the citizens!"”Ma Shan shouted the slogan loudly. It was unknown if it was for the people or for himself. Second Brother Jiang sat on top of the city gate tower and looked at the robbers shouting slogans. It was very laughable! However, when he saw a few hundred burly men rushing in from outside, he immediately called out to the Dragon-bearded Tiger," Dragon-bearded Tiger, it's best if we capture him alive.”Second Brother Jiang said smugly.
Dragon-Whiskered Tiger bowed and retreated. On the roofs on both sides, two rows of soldiers with one crossbow and seven arrows were waiting for Jiang Er's signal. Not long after Ma Shan and the others entered the city gate, the hundreds of rebels followed suit and charged into the city gate. Second Elder Jiang activated the Hallucinatory Formation. Although there was a Wind Blade Killing Formation, Second Elder Jiang did not want to activate it, so he kept the activation jade slip of the Wind Blade Killing Formation back into his storage bag. The small groups of rebels who were mesmerized by the Hallucinatory Formation were compressed into a ball, and the people who were ravaged quickly disappeared. At the same time, the sound of horse hooves could be heard from outside.
"Brother Ma, it looks like we've all fallen into a trap!”The handsome Zhuang Mei was somewhat helpless.
As soon as he finished speaking, a thousand soldiers gathered outside and blocked the gates of Bo Gu City. At the same time, the soldiers on the city walls raised their crossbows and shot seven arrows. Each arrow accurately took down one by one, and they began to kill like they did during training. Seeing that it was about time, Second Lord Jiang waved his hand and stopped them all. Then, a water curtain appeared in the sky above the formation and Second Lord Jiang's majestic voice sounded,""Those who don't surrender will be killed, and those who surrender will be spared! F * ck, you little brat, you want to play tricks with me? I'll cripple your schemes first!”The rebel soldiers all knelt down and surrendered.
Second Brother Jiang arranged a few soldiers at the exit of the formation. They brought ropes and tied up the ones who came out. Other than Ma Shan and Zhuang Mei who pretended to surrender and quickly escaped, the rest were all detained. The other commoners who had been ravaged also walked out from the broken walls. They held spears in their hands, and the blood on their faces had not been cleaned yet.
"Now, we can only fight to the death.”Ma Shan said very calmly. No matter what, he had practiced sword techniques before. He first rushed towards the soldiers outside the city, wanting to split open a path of life and death. At this moment, the arrows on the city gate tower were like a storm, immediately shooting towards Ma Shan and the others. In an instant, dozens of people fell to the ground. Ma Shan and Zhuang Mei could not care less and could only slowly retreat.
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