Next, Xu Fengwu arranged for Grand Duke Xu to rest and let Shi Wengong do the security work. Then, he brought a few trusted followers and planned to go around Liangshan with Du Qian and the other two.
Mount Liang was not a lone mountain. It was made up of the four main peaks of Mount Liang, Mount Qing Long, Mount Feng Huang, and Mount Gui, as well as the seven branches of Mount Hu, Mount Xue, Mount Hao, and Mount Xiao Huang.
Such a layout could really be called a dragon coiling around a tiger. This mountain range occupied tens of thousands of hectares. It could accommodate 100,000 people, let alone 1,000 or 2,000.
The Hall of Righteousness was located on Tiger Head Peak. Xu Fengwu and Du Qian walked along the main road, admiring the surrounding scenery as they walked.
The current Liang Mountain Stronghold was not like the scenic spots of the later generations. The houses where the minions lived were basically low thatched houses. Only the gathering hall and the residences of the leaders were slightly imposing.
However, the three passes of Liangshan were quite magnificent as fortifications. Even if the government attacked the Golden Sands Beach, it would not be easy to break through the three passes.
Although this place was a little simple and crude, and the minions lacked training, each and every one of them held a gun and carried a knife. That murderous aura was definitely not something that the scenic spots of the future could compare to.
Unknowingly, everyone had arrived at the Black Wind Pass. This was a dangerous pass in front of the Hall of Righteousness. On both sides were steep cliffs, and it had the aura of 'one man holding the pass against ten thousand mans'.
Xu Fengwu stopped and said to Du Qian and the other two,""If the government wants to encircle and annihilate us, it will probably take some time. Now that the village is short of food and houses, I plan to take advantage of this opportunity to bring my brothers down the mountain to do a few big deals.”
The so-called business was robbery.
Xu Fengwu had just become the Stronghold Chieftain, so he naturally had to show off his skills. He had to make everyone in Liangshan believe that he was more capable than Wang Lun.
If this deal was successful, not only would he be able to obtain a large amount of money and food, but he would also be able to establish Xu Fengwu's prestige.
In addition to the 20,000 strings of strings that he had used to buy people's hearts, this was a big stick in one hand and a sweet date in the other. Would these thousand people on Liangshan not be convinced by him?
Loyalty could not be eaten. Only the most practical benefits could bring everyone together.
Zhu Gui was in charge of scouting the surrounding information. He immediately said,"If big brother wants to do business, we just need to wait for the merchants to pass by the foot of the mountain and then bring our brothers to rob them.”
Xu Fengwu shook his head and smiled." What kind of hero is he to rob the merchants coming and going from the foot of the mountain?" he said. Moreover, which of our brothers on Liangshan wasn't a good citizen before? He was forced by the imperial court to the point where he had no way out. That was why he gave up his innocence and came to the mountains to become a bandit.”
"Although we are wandering in the martial world now, we can't let ourselves degenerate and do those evil things. Even if he couldn't spread benevolence and righteousness, he had to eradicate those bullies and evil gentry. This was the behavior of a true man.”
Du Qian, Song Wan, and Zhu Gui couldn't help but be moved. Just as Xu Fengwu had said, they were all kind people before they became bandits.
If it wasn't because they couldn't live anymore, who would be willing to be this evil bandit?
Just like how many corrupt officials wanted to be good officials for the country and the people when they first became officials, Du Qian and the others also hoped to be famous heroes when they fell into the grass.
If other heroes of the pugilistic world saw him, they would immediately give him a thumbs up and say that they admired him.
"Brother is right. If you want to kill, kill those corrupt officials and bullies!”
"Yes! Only by killing these filthy vermin could the world be restored to its innocence.”
"Those corrupt officials and bullies who bully the people really deserve to be killed!”
Du Qian, Song Wan, and Zhu Gui couldn't help but agree with Xu Fengwu's words. They all looked excited. Xu Fengwu's words had clearly reminded them of their original intentions.
Xu Fengwu was secretly amused. Selling ideals was indeed very useful. It was very charismatic and cohesive. Of course, it was also very good at fooling people. Du Qian and the others were also considered experienced, but they were immediately encouraged.
Of course, Xu Fengwu wasn't lying. He really wanted to uphold justice on behalf of the heavens. After all, most men dreamed of being heroes when they were young.
Xu Fengwu struck while the iron was hot and continued,""Which one of the evil gentry and tyrants around Liang Shan Po do you think is worth our time?”
The three of them looked at each other. They did not expect Xu Fengwu to actually want to attack those big families.
Du Qian hesitated for a moment and said,""If big brother really wants to make a move, this little brother suggests not to pick the villages near Liangshan. These villages and towns have some connections with us, and they will also show some respect during the holidays. Although there are many hateful people among them, this little brother suggests not to touch these places for the time being.”
Xu Fengwu nodded in understanding and said,""I'm from Shijie Village, so I know a thing or two about this place. I won't go near Liangshan for now.”
The reason was simple: a rabbit would not eat the grass near its nest.
As Liangshan grew stronger in the past two years, the neighboring villages and towns had to pay tribute in order to seek peace. Moreover, the steel used to forge weapons on Liangshan, as well as medicinal herbs, cloth, oil, and so on, were secretly provided by some large families, and Liangshan would then pay for them.
This was a relationship chain with many benefits for Liangshan. Du Qian and the others naturally did not want to destroy it easily.
The three of them heaved a sigh of relief. Then, Xu Fengwu continued,""However, it's impossible for all the villages and towns to be related to our Liangshan, right?”
Zhu Gui nodded and said," Brother is right. Forty miles northeast of Liangshan, there is a village called Xihou Village. There are three to four hundred families there. Eighty percent of the land belongs to Xie Baozheng. The villagers all rely on him."”
"Not only did this person not give face to our Liang Mountain, but he even used the banner of protecting the people to hire two club teachers and gathered more than 200 local soldiers to go against our Liang Mountain.”
"This Xie Baozheng usually bullies men and women, relying on his power to snatch other people's land. He's famous for scraping three feet off the ground. Which one of Xihou Village hasn't been bullied by him?”
Song Wan shook his head and said," Although this Landlord Xie is very rich, this Xihou Village is a tough nut to crack. The 200-plus local soldiers have all the weapons they need. Half a year ago, they attacked the village, but they returned in defeat and injured many of their brothers. This made Xie Baozheng even more arrogant.”
Du Qian also suggested,"Brother, I think it's better to find another soft persimmon to start with."”
Xu Fengwu pondered for a moment and then smiled."No, I'll start with Xihou Village.”
Du Qian, Song Wan, and Zhu Gui were stunned when they heard this. Xu Fengwu was really going to attack Xihou Village.
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