The second master looked surprised and frowned: "Brother, we formed a blood-sworn alliance in the past just to eradicate evil. Have you forgotten?"
"Second brother, one moment is another." Shen Xuangan also frowned and said: "Today's situation is different from before. Big brother is doing this for the benefit of the brothers, can't you be considerate?"
The second master smiled bitterly and said: "Eldest brother, third brother, it is precisely because the current situation has changed that I want to discuss with you what to do next. With all due respect, if the purpose of being in Songyang Grassland is to attack Montenegro, the imperial court will not need to mobilize teachers at all.
Soldiers, wouldn’t it be more convenient to directly transfer a force from the Liaodong Army? The Liaodong Army can’t help but fight. Are the thousands of troops transferred from the pass so brave and good at fighting?" His expression became grim, and he looked at Zhou Hongji and said: "Brother,
We have been dealing with the Liaodong Army for so many years. You should know that the Liaodong Army regards the four northeastern counties as their own territory, so how can they allow other troops to garrison? If the imperial court can really send troops to the northeast, it will not
Will wait until today.”
"What do you mean by that?" Zhou Hongji's face was obviously unhappy.
The second leader forced a smile and said: "Brother, I feel that the Long Rui Army and the Liaodong Army may not be of the same mind, and there are even conflicts between the two sides." After a pause, he said word by word: "I even think that the Long Rui Army is here.
The real target in the Northeast is not us, but the Liaodong Army!"
Zhou Hongji and Shen Xuangan looked at each other and then burst into laughter.
"Second brother, you are usually serious, but I never thought that your jokes would be so funny." Zhou Hongji laughed and said, "Long Rui's army came to the northeast to deal with the Liaodong Army? Hahaha... You really dare to think about it, let alone them.
They are all officers and soldiers. Even if they really don't deal with it, then Long Rui's army came to the northeast to cause trouble for the Liaodong Army, isn't it asking for death?"
Shen Xuangan also laughed and said: "Second brother, your joke is really big."
At this moment, a report came from outside the door: "Report, the fourth master has gone up the mountain!"
"Oh?" Zhou Hongji said happily: "The fourth brother is back. He has worked hard down the mountain to collect grass, so we should go and greet him." He stood up and stepped forward, holding the hands of Shen Xuangan and the second boss, and said with a smile: "Let's go.
....!"
After leaving the hall, torches were lit outside, lighting up the place as bright as day. Soon, a group of people came in from outside the village gate. The first person was dark-skinned, in his early thirties, wearing a vest made of animal skins.
There was a big ax hanging on his waist, and he was waving to this side from a distance, with a happy look on his face.
A group of people followed, most of them carrying burdens, and among them were five or six young girls, disheveled and looking frightened.
"Fourth brother, thank you for your hard work." Zhou Hongji stepped forward, hugged the man, and said with a smile, "I have been missing you day and night for the past few days."
The man said proudly: "Brother, the harvest this time is not small. We have gone far this time and entered two towns. Gold, silver, jewelry and food have been sent to the warehouse. I know that eldest brother is a scholar and likes antique calligraphy and painting.
, so I specially picked some to send to my eldest brother." He turned around and said, "Bring it up!"
The few people carrying burdens at the back immediately stepped forward, put down their burdens, and lifted the cover. As expected, there were some antique calligraphy and paintings in the baskets.
"Fourth brother is interested." Zhou Hongji laughed.
The second head of the family stared at the girls and asked, "Fourth brother, where did they come from?"
"Second brother, do you think there is anything you like?" The fourth master reached out and grabbed a girl, pinched her chin, and said with a smile: "Look, the road is bumpy and there is mud on your face, but just wash your face.
They immediately became juicy and juicy. I asked and found out that these are all yellow-flowered girls who haven’t bloomed yet, so they were selected to be presented to the eldest brother. If the second brother likes any of them, you can take them away...,
Haha, but I'm afraid you won't be able to pass the second sister-in-law test." Before the second master could say anything, he already said to Zhou Hongji: "Brother, what do you think?"
Zhou Hongji's eyes were rolling on those girls, and the second master had already said in a deep voice: "Besides them, how many people have been captured?"
The fourth master was startled and could only say: "There are still about twenty, but they are ordinary in appearance. A few are handsome in appearance, but they have already been married. It just so happens that many brothers on the mountain have not yet been married. Whoever performs meritorious service later will be rewarded.
He will be his wife."
"I want all of these people," the second master said coldly.
Everyone present was startled. Zhou Hongji was stunned for a moment, and then he smiled and said: "Second brother, if you have any you like, just bring them with you, but if you bring back dozens of women at once, my brothers and sisters...!"
"I want to send them down the mountain." The second master said solemnly.
Everyone was stunned again.
"Second brother, what do you mean by this?" The fourth master sneered: "This is what the brothers have worked so hard to get back with their lives, and you want to send it away just as you say?"
"Do you really think of yourself as a bandit who robbed homes and homes?" The second master looked coldly and sneered: "Back then, we were sworn brothers, and we made an oath not to torture the people, let alone bully the weak. Last time you brought back a few
Woman, I said I bought it with money, I didn’t argue with you, but now you have taken it one step further and went so far as to snatch someone up the mountain, are you really going to violate your original oath?"
The fourth master did not show weakness, and said coldly: "What, second brother, what do you think we are? Are we heroes who save the common people? Have you drank too much? From the day we went up the mountain, everyone in the world will regard us as doing all kinds of evil.
The bandit. We have been notorious for so many years, but because of your constant obstruction, everyone's life has been made uncomfortable. This time we are doing the work of Baimuzhai, and it has nothing to do with other people.
Things have nothing to do with your Huangtu Village, so it’s not your turn to ask."
"Fourth brother, don't talk to your second brother like this." Zhou Hongji said solemnly: "Brothers, please discuss everything carefully and don't hurt the harmony." Then he said to the second master: "Second brother, what the fourth brother said is true.
There’s nothing wrong with this. The brothers from Baimuzhai worked hard down the mountain to harvest the grass this time. Of course, the fourth brother can dispose of it. They are just women. There is no need to hurt the harmony of his brothers because of them."
"Brother, do you think this is just a matter of a few women?" The second master did not compromise and said in a deep voice: "Back then, we made an oath to punish evil and promote good, just to prevent the poor people from being bullied and let them live a good life.
Days." Pointing at the girls, he said: "They are the people we swore to protect, but now we ourselves have broken our oath and bullied them. If this continues, will we become the people we hated the most?"
"Xuanyuan Chong, I've known for a long time that you have opinions about me." The fourth master sneered: "You have to be a good person, and I won't stop you. But since I am the fourth master of Montenegro, I can't only think about myself, but also for myself.
Brothers on the mountain, think about it. If your Huangtu Village wants to eat fast and chant Buddha, that is your business. Our Baimuzhai has to eat meat, drink wine, and play with women. What can you do? Don’t just rely on your own merits to not give everything to you.
People take it seriously. It’s not you, Xuanyuan Chong, who has the final say in this Black Mountain, there is still someone in charge!”
"Shut up!" Zhou Hongji said sternly: "Zitong, if you are still my brother, immediately apologize to your second brother. What's wrong? Do you want to make your brother angry?" Du Zitong, the fourth master, was startled. Seeing Zhou Hongji's stern expression, although he was heartbroken
He was unwilling to give up, but he still raised his hand to the second master Xuanyuan Chong and said: "Second brother, it was the younger brother who made the rude remarks. You don't remember the faults of villains, so don't take it to heart."
"It's not a big deal if there is a dispute between brothers." Xuanyuan Chong shook his head and said: "I won't take it seriously, but all the girls you snatched must be put down and let people protect them and go home."
Zhou Hongji said coldly: "Did you hear what your second brother said? Just do what he wants." Xiang Xuanyuan said: "Second brother, the fourth brother has a reckless temperament. You also know that I have been a brother for many years, so don't let this hurt your harmony."
Without saying much, he put his hands behind his back and turned around to leave.
Du Zitong then said: "Did you hear that? The second master asked us to send someone home, why don't we do it quickly?"
The men did not dare to neglect and led the girls back. Du Zitong also turned around and left with a look of resentment.
Xuanyuan Chong looked solemn, and Shen Xuan sighed and said: "Second brother, fourth brother has been out for so many days and worked very hard. He brought back so many things. I thought everyone would be happy, but who knew it would turn out like this? In his heart
It is human nature to be unhappy. But his temper comes and goes quickly, and he will be fine in two days."
Xuanyuan Chong just hummed and didn't say much.
The sky has already darkened, and the mountains are towering, continuous, and overlapping, moving toward the sky like snakes.
Several peaks rise from the ground and thrust into the sky like sword blades.
Huangtu Village is located on one of the seven peaks of Black Mountain. After passing through a valley, the front suddenly opens up. When you enter, you can see a large lake with a radius of several miles. The water surface is solid green and ripples when the breeze blows.
A small river meanders around the mountain. A high mountain rises out of the upper reaches of the river. Although it is not the highest peak, it is the location of Huangtu Village. There are several houses made of bamboo and wood not far from the lake.
There were chickens and ducks in one of the courtyards, and smoke was lingering in the kitchen.
Xuanyuan rushed into the yard and saw the lights in the main hall. When he entered the house, he saw a man sitting at the table. The man was only twenty-seven or eighty years old. He was wearing a leather jacket and had no hair.
He has a shaved head, but his appearance is very handsome, and he eats every bite of food.
Seeing Xuanyuan rushing into the room, the man had no special expression and still ate a bite of food and then a bite of rice in a regular manner.
Xuanyuan Chong walked to the table and sat down. He looked at the bald head and said with a smile, "You are going to pay me for my food."
"Here." The bald head nodded: "To the second sister-in-law!"
At this moment, a slim young woman came in from the door, carrying a plate of simmered bamboo shoots. She saw Xuanyuan Chong sitting at the table and smiled brightly. She was nearly thirty years old, but she had a beautiful appearance, a slim waist, long legs, and a crisp face.
Her breasts were plump and her whole body was full of femininity. She said softly: "Brother Chong, Jiubao said that you went to Dazhai and might not come back for dinner at night."
"It's okay." Xuanyuan Chong saw the young woman, with a tender face, and said softly: "But this guy comes here every two days to eat, you remember to charge him for food."
The bald man looked at the young woman and said, "Second sister-in-law, I'll pay for the food later."
"Don't listen to your second brother's nonsense." The young woman's smile was as warm as a spring breeze: "You are brothers, and you can come here to eat every day. Yuanbao, these bamboo shoots have been simmered for a long time. They are your favorite dishes. You can serve them."
You also asked me to make it for you this time. You can try it to see how it tastes, right?"