After three days of trekking through mountains and ridges, finally on the morning of the fourth day, Ye Zheng and the villagers of Niujia Village, led by Niu Tiezhu, arrived at the sphere of influence of Fengming Ridge.
On the way, they also encountered several waves of bandits blocking their way in the mountains and forests. However, they saw that all of them were in ragged clothes and had their families with them. They all looked like refugees fleeing from the mountains.
Seeing that there was nothing to gain and no interest at all, the king stopped embarrassing them and let them go. Until they entered the territory of Qifeng Mountain, Ye Zheng and the others never encountered the bandits who had robbed them halfway.
They thought it was strange at the time, but later after asking Niu Tiezhu, they found out that Feifeng Village's territory covers dozens of miles around Qifeng Mountain. Bandits from other mountains generally do not dare to cross the border easily for fear of breaking the rules and causing trouble.
The leaders of Defeifeng Village are not happy. When the time comes, they will be driven out and killed by Feifeng Village.
The base camp of Feifengzhai is located at the highest peak "Fengming Ridge" in the center of Qifeng Mountain. When Ye Zheng and the others just arrived at the foot of Qifeng Mountain, they saw a black goshawk in the sky, constantly flying at them.
Circling overhead, the goshawk suddenly let out a long warning cry after a moment.
Suddenly, strange whistles sounded everywhere in the mountain forest, one after another, echoing each other from afar. When everyone heard it, they knew that it must be the appearance of their own group, which alerted the patrol horses stationed at the foot of the mountain in Feifeng Village. At this time, Ye
The faces of everyone in Zheng and Niujia Village changed slightly, and they couldn't help but become a little nervous. For a moment, they didn't know whether to advance or retreat.
At this time, Niu Tiezhu, the leader, stopped, stood and warned everyone loudly: "Don't panic, everyone, just stand there and don't move. I will go up the mountain after I have paid homage to the heroes of Feifeng Village later."
As soon as he finished speaking, Ye Zheng and others heard the sound of horse hooves coming from around the mountain forest. In a moment, a dozen bandits on horseback suddenly rushed out from the surrounding mountain forest and wiped out Ye Zheng and Niujiacun.
The old, weak, women and children all gathered in the middle of the mountain road. Seeing that the bandits all had strong expressions, holding sharp long knives in their hands, and their murderous intent was very frightening. Suddenly, everyone was so frightened that they could not move at all.
Dare to move.
At this time, a bandit who looked like a leader shouted loudly: "Hey! Who is this person? Why are you trespassing on the boundary of Feifeng Village!"
Seeing this, Niu Tiezhu hurriedly ran in front of the leading bandit's horse. He stopped when he was two feet away, cupped his hands and said, "We are hunters from Niujia Village, Qingshan Town. We have to kill people as a last resort due to persecution from the government."
The officers and soldiers were on the run, and I have long heard that the master of Feifeng Village hates evil and is passionate about justice, so he took the trouble to come to seek refuge. I hope that a good man can inform the master on our behalf, and I will be very grateful!"
The leading bandit frowned and said, "You guys wait here for a moment, I'll go up the mountain to report!"
After saying that, the leading bandit rode towards the mountain, while the rest of the bandits stayed where they were and watched Ye Zheng and others.
Everyone in Niujia Village stayed there and waited, feeling a little uneasy. At this time, Ye Zheng leaned into Niu Tiezhu's ear and asked: "Brother Niu, do you think the big boss of Feifeng Village will accept us?"
Niu Tiezhu was not sure, and said in a deep voice: "I don't think it's a big problem. After all, we, like the Deng family, were persecuted by the government before fleeing into the mountains. She should not refuse us to join because we are in the same boat."
Ye Zheng nodded and said: "That's good, that's good."
After saying that, everyone stopped talking and waited patiently and uneasily for the summons from the leader of the village. Although Ye Zheng felt a little uneasy at this time, it was more of expectation and curiosity. He wanted to see that right now.
Is the legendary Deng Sanniang as beautiful as the rumors say?
After a while, the bandit leader went back and rode his horse down the mountain again. He came to Ye Zheng and others and said loudly: "The leader of my village has issued an order to send your leader up the mountain for questioning. May I ask who among you is?"
Who is the leader?”
When everyone in Niujia Village heard that there was something going on behind the scenes, they were all very happy. They all pointed their eyes at Ye Zheng who was standing in front of the team.
Seeing this, Ye Zheng hurriedly took a few steps forward and said in a respectful tone: "I am Ye Zheng, who is the leader of the villagers in Niujia Village. I would like to ask a hero to lead me up the mountain to pay my respects."
The leader of the bandits did not expect that their leader was such a young man, and a trace of surprise flashed in his eyes. After looking at Ye Zheng for a few times, his tone became much more polite and said: "Brother Ye, please get on your horse and follow me up the mountain to see the village.
Lord."
After saying that, a bandit jumped off the saddle and led his horse in front of Ye Zheng.
Ye Zheng held the reins and said with an embarrassed smile: "This... I'm really sorry, I don't know how to ride a horse, but I made all the heroes laugh, haha..."
Seeing this, the leader of the bandits smiled and said, "In that case, brother Ye, please ride with me."
Ye Zheng did not refuse after hearing this. He thanked him repeatedly, and with the help of others, he got on the horse and ran towards the mountain with the bandit leader. Because the horse was carrying two adults, it was inevitable that he would be a little nervous.
It was laborious and the speed of movement was much slower.
After walking on the mountain road for about half an hour, they arrived at Mingfengling along the mountain road. On the mountain road leading to the village, there were many dangerous and narrow places on the way, which were full of traps, guards and checkpoints. If there was no one to lead the way,
Ordinary people couldn't go up the mountain at all. After another ten minutes, Ye Zheng, led by the leader, stopped in front of a huge wooden fence gate.
Two watchtowers with a height of several feet were built on both sides of the village gate. There were several bandits guarding each watchtower. At this time, the two gangsters saw that they were their own people and immediately opened the gate of the village slowly.
Come on.
After the bandit leader greeted the man who opened the door, he dismounted and entered the stronghold together with Ye Zheng.
After entering the cottage, Ye Zheng looked around curiously and found that the cottage was located on a relatively gentle slope on the top of the mountain. The trees and weeds around the slope had long been cut down and cleared away, and many simple and sturdy buildings were built everywhere.
The thatched wooden houses are usually built on both sides of the road. There are many dark-skinned and tough-looking bandits, wearing various clothes and leather armors, wrestling and playing in the open space in front of the houses, drinking and gambling.
, it was extremely lively. Seeing this scene, Ye Zheng felt as if he had entered an ancient village.
Brush! Brush! Brush!!!!
At this time, the bandits who were gambling and having fun suddenly saw a stranger entering, and their eyes showed vigilance. They all stared at Ye Zheng who was walking in the middle of the road, and Ye Zheng was heartbroken.
, very nervous.
Ye Zheng followed closely behind the bandit leader and passed through the entire village. Finally, he saw a huge protruding rock in the innermost part of the village. Under the rock, there was a huge stone cave that was extremely wide. There were guards guarding the outside of the cave.
A dozen burly men armed with swords and guns.
The leader of the bandits walked closer and said hello to one of the big men guarding the cave. Immediately, the bandit guards stepped aside and allowed them to enter the cave. After entering the cave, Ye Zheng knew in his heart
, this must be the base camp of Feifengzhai, which is equivalent to the public places such as the Juyi Hall of Liangshan heroes seen on TV in previous lives.
The space inside the cave is very large, big enough to accommodate thousands of people without being crowded. Directly above the cave is a high platform dug manually. The area of the high platform is not large, only about a dozen square meters. There are many things placed on it.
There are three huge Taishi chairs, especially the middle one, which is covered with a piece of tiger skin and is even more gorgeous and domineering than the chairs on both sides.
At this time, among the three Taishi chairs, the left and right chairs were empty, but on the middle Taishi chair covered with tiger skin, a charming young beauty sat.
When Ye Zheng's eyes fell on the beautiful woman, he was stunned for a moment, and secretly exclaimed: "It's so beautiful, so on point!"
Although Ye Zheng had heard that Deng Sanniang, the head of Fengming Ridge, was a beautiful woman before this, he was still shocked when he saw it with his own eyes.
Looking closely at Deng Sanniang, she was only twenty-five or six years old at most. She had a delicate oval face, pink and phoenix eyes, and a tall and plump figure, especially her plump breasts, which were wrapped in tight leather armor.
Next, she looked taller and more attractive. Although she had been sitting upright on the Taishi chair, looking at Ye Zheng with sharp eyes, her expression was cold and serious, but to Ye Zheng's feeling, her coldness only added a bit more to her.
Strangely charming.
Deng Sanniang looked at Ye Zheng condescendingly. After a moment, she asked in a cold tone: "Did you bring the people from Niujia Village to join me in Feifeng Village?"
Ye Zheng was a little uncomfortable being stared at by her sharp gaze. He couldn't help but lower his head to avoid her gaze and said in a deep voice: "Ye Zheng in Niujia Village was persecuted by the Qingshan Town officials and had no choice but to kill the officers and soldiers and fled here. I have heard for a long time that Deng
The head of the family is passionate and righteous, not afraid of the power and evil of treacherous ministers, and has the demeanor of a heroic woman, so I hope that the head of the family, Deng, will give us Niujia Village a way to survive and take us in."
Deng Sanniang's pretty face sank and she said coldly: "We in Feifeng Village are engaged in the beheading business specifically to go against the imperial court. Once you join our Feifeng Village, you will be charged with rebellion and conspiracy for the rest of your life.
By that time, it is too late to repent. Have you thought clearly about this?"
Ye Zheng said without thinking: "On behalf of Niujia Village, Ye Zheng is willing to join the command of Master Deng and become a member of Feifeng Village. From now on, whether we go to Daoshan or go to the oil pan, we will never
Repent and ask Master Deng to accept us!"
After saying this, Ye Zheng thought to himself, the main purpose of my coming here is to rebel and become a bandit. Anyone who is not a court is just a bird in my mind!
Seeing that Ye Zheng expressed his stance without hesitation, Deng Sanniang's face softened slightly, nodded, and said: "Okay, since you have made up your mind to join our Feifeng Village, the leader of this village will agree to it, but you
Remember, since you have chosen to join our Feifeng Village, everything in the future must be done in accordance with the rules of our village. If anyone violates the rules, he or she will be expelled from the village, or his hands will be lost in the worst case. You can remember this.
Stay." After saying that, she waved her hand towards the entrance of the cave, and immediately, the leader of the bandits who had led Ye Zheng up the mountain ran in respectfully.
"Master, I wonder if you have any orders?"
Deng Sanniang pointed at Ye Zheng and said in a calm tone: "Li Shiqing, please take him out first and leave their people to the Fifth Hall Master to settle them down and see how he arranges them."
"Follow your orders, you are in charge!"
Li Shiqing bowed and bowed, then led Ye Zheng out of the cave where the meeting was held.
After Ye Zheng's figure completely disappeared from the entrance of the cave, Deng Sanniang suddenly shouted towards the entrance of the cave: "Is Shi Feihu here?"
"My subordinates are here! I wonder what the master has to say?"
A big man with the word "prison" tattooed on his forehead quickly walked into the cave after hearing Deng Sanniang's summons.
Deng Sanniang lowered her head and pondered for a moment, then ordered: "You will go to Niujia Village, Qingshan Town now to check the details of Ye Zheng and the others and see if there are any problems?"
"Yes, I will do it now!" After saying that, Shi Feihu bowed and exited the cave, and was ordered to investigate the details of Ye Zheng and others.