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Chapter Ninety Three

With a warm look in his bald eyes, he said: "Second sister-in-law's stewed bamboo shoots, I won't be able to eat enough of them even when I'm old." He pulled the stewed bamboo shoots in front of him and ate happily.

"Yuanbao, you may never change your habit of protecting food in this life." Xuanyuan Chong shook his head and said with a smile: "Suyun, serve me a bowl of rice too. Seeing how delicious he eats, I'm also hungry."

The young woman covered her mouth and smiled softly, then served Xuanyuan Chong some rice.

"Is Yi'er asleep?" Xuanyuan Chong asked after taking the rice bowl.

The young woman nodded and said, "I just went to bed. You guys eat slowly while I wash the pot." Then she went out.

Yuan Bao ate very slowly. Xuanyuan Chong finished a bowl of rice, but Yuan Bao still had a little half left. He said slowly: "When I was young, in the famine years, I had to fight with animals to eat grass. If I didn't protect the food, I would be hungry."

died."

Xuanyuan Chong sighed and said, "There are still many people living the same life as you in the four northeastern counties."

"No one can control whether a person eats meat or grass. He can only rely on himself." Yuan Bao eats slowly and speaks slowly. It seems that every word is carefully considered before saying it: "If you want to eat meat, you must eat grass first."

"

Xuanyuan Chong was thoughtful, Yuan Bao finished taking the last bite of rice, then stood up, wiped his mouth with his sleeve, and said, "I'm leaving first."

Xuanyuan Chong nodded and did not hold back. Xuanyuan rushed out of the door and said to the kitchen: "Second sister-in-law, I'm leaving first."

"It's too dark, be careful on the road." The young woman Suyun warned.

Yuan Bao said "Hmm" and walked along the path, quickly disappearing into the night.

Su Yun then entered the room, sat next to Xuanyuan Chong, and said softly: "Brother Chong, when you came back, you frowned. Did something happen?"

"Nothing." Xuanyuan Chong said with a smile.

"When you have something on your mind, it can always be seen on your face." Su Yun said quietly, "If you don't want to say it, I won't force you, but if you say it, you will feel better, just tell me."

Xuanyuan Chong held Su Yun's hand, held it in his arms, and said softly: "Today, the fourth child came back from the mountain and robbed many girls. I asked him to let them go, and there was a dispute. Although the boss mediated, but

The fourth child must be increasingly dissatisfied with me, and I feel like the boss is not happy either."

"The conflict between Lao Si and you has become more and more serious in the past two years." Su Yun said with a bitter smile: "I know you are an upright person and you must deal with things that you don't like, but... in the past two years, they have

I have started to alienate you a lot. In the past, the third and fourth brothers often came over to drink with you, and even the boss also came over from time to time. Do you remember how long it has been since they came over now?"

Xuanyuan Chong shook his head and said, "I don't remember."

"It's been more than a year." Suyun said worriedly: "You and their temperaments are different. If this continues, it will only become more and more estranged."

Xuanyuan Chong said solemnly: "It's not that we are estranged because of our different temperaments. Six years ago, I led a group of people to Montenegro. At that time, our temperaments were different, but we were in love with each other, we were allies with blood, and we were brothers." When he said this, he showed melancholy.

Color, sighing: "In the final analysis, their goals and mine are no longer the same. We have defeated the Liaodong Army in succession over the years, and the Liaodong Army no longer dares to touch the Black Mountains. Without the threat of officers and soldiers, the mountains are not only rich in products, but also often

Send people out to collect grass and eat and drink without worries. Once people become comfortable, they forget their original wishes. They are used to the peaceful and happy days in the mountains, and they have long forgotten their original intention of helping people in danger."

Su Yun looked at Xuanyuan Chong and said softly: "Wouldn't it be great if we just ignore them and live peacefully in Huangtu Village?"

"Suyun, we went up the mountain because we had no choice." Xuanyuan said seriously: "But if we really become bandits, what will happen to our descendants? Our adopted son is only five years old, and there are hundreds of children like him on the mountain.

If we are content with the status quo, will these children also become bandits in the eyes of the world? And the children born in the future, are they destined to be thieves when they are born? If we are willing to become bandits, then their fate will only be

It could be a mountain bandit. Not to mention that this would bring shame to our ancestors. The important thing is that the court is not encircling us now. Can the court really allow us to inherit our heritage in Montenegro for a hundred years? One day, the court will send troops to suppress us. Who will be spared on the mountain?

"

Su Yun bit her lip lightly, Xuanyuan Chong held her hand and said: "Even if everyone on the mountain died under the butcher's knife of the officers and soldiers that day, no one would sympathize with us, and they would still think that the imperial court was suppressing bandits and killing us.

These people are doing harm to the people, and they will remain infamy for thousands of years after their death. Is this an ending that you and I want to see?"

Suyun smiled bitterly and said, "Can we change?"

"It is very difficult to change." Xuanyuan Chong said: "But the imperial court sent a group of troops to the northeast. Although I can't say whether they are good or bad, I always feel that this is an opportunity to change destiny.

"

Suyun blinked her eyes, charmingly, and asked softly: "Is it the Long Rui Army you mentioned?"

"Yes." Xuanyuan Chong said: "The leader of the Long Rui Army is Qin Xiao. This man is deeply trusted by the emperor. Not long ago, he was the one who killed the Prince of Bohai who killed innocent people indiscriminately. This man can ignore his own life and win the favor of others in the arena.

There are few people in the world who can match the courage and courage to kill Prince Bohai. Moreover, killing Prince Bohai was not only for the dignity of the Tang Dynasty, but also to seek justice for innocent people. Such a person is definitely not an incompetent and sycophantic person.

During the day, I went to see him in person. Although he was young, he was calm and behaved like a general."

Su Yun smiled at the corners of her lips: "I've never heard you praise someone so much."

"What he did is admirable." Xuanyuan Chong said softly: "At least I feel that he should be a person who can distinguish right from wrong. I have been thinking about whether it is possible to open up to him and explain the difficulties of Brother Montenegro.

Tell him that we are not rebelling against the Tang Dynasty, but the Liaodong Army. I want him to understand that we are rebelling against the Liaodong Army, not to rebel, but because the Liaodong Army is exploiting the people. The people in the four northeastern counties have no way to survive and they really can’t survive.

.”

Su Yun frowned and said, "They are all officers and soldiers. Even if you tell him this, what will happen?"

"I don't know if it will be useful." Xuanyuan Chong's eyes were deep and thoughtful: "Before meeting him, I felt that Long Ruijun's appearance was not necessarily aimed at Heishan. After meeting him, this feeling became stronger.

I even think that Qin Xiao’s target is the Liaodong Army!"

Su Yun was startled, then shook his head and said: "Brother Chong, since he is the emperor's favorite minister, why would the emperor send him to the northeast to deal with the Liaodong Army? Isn't that asking for death? Are you saying that the emperor sent his most important minister to run to the northeast?

Seeking death in the Northeast? This is...unlikely!"

Xuanyuan Chong nodded slightly and said: "What you said makes sense. According to common sense, it is indeed impossible." He raised his hand and lightly hit his forehead, and said with a wry smile: "I am also a little confused now. I don't know what to do next.

.If my intuition is correct, then instead of being an enemy of him, Montenegro will try its best to help him. However, the headmaster and several other people insist on sending troops to attack. They are worried that Long Rui's army is growing under their noses, but we are indifferent.

When they launch an attack on Heishan one day, it will be too late to regret. Their worries are not unreasonable... But if Qin Xiao's target is not Heishan, we send people to fight, and the two sides will form a mortal enemy. By then, the Liaodong Army will

It’s just the fisherman who gets the benefit.”

"Brother Chong, you are too tired." Su Yun said softly: "I will help you prepare hot water, take a bath, and have a good sleep. Maybe you can figure it out tomorrow."

While Xuanyuan Chongshang was hesitating, the other three heads of Heishan gathered together in Heishui Village.

"Fourth, you are really shameless today." Zhou Hongji looked at Du Zitong, who still looked unhappy: "In front of so many people, you directly contradicted him. If the brothers saw it, they would say that we brothers are not good.

And, this will hurt morale.”

Du Zitong said nonchalantly: "Brother, I brought the people back home after hard work, and I originally prepared a gift for him, but he asked me to send those women back in front of so many people? I am also from Montenegro after all.

As the fourth master, my brothers are looking at me, so where is my face?"

"Brother, what the fourth brother said is not wrong." Shen Xuan sighed: "Even if the second brother wants to put those women down, he should tell the fourth brother in private, why does he have to do this in front of so many people?

Come on, it makes people think that the fourth brother is doing evil, but he, Xuanyuan Chong, is righteous and awe-inspiring."

"That's the truth." Du Zitong slapped his thigh and gave Shen Xuangan a thumbs up: "Third brother has read a few more books than me, and his words are to the point."

Zhou Hongji sighed: "Fourth brother, you are too prejudiced against him. So, all those women have been sent down the mountain?"

"Send them away." Du Zitong chuckled: "But I left a few beautiful ones behind. Although one of them has been married before, he is outstanding in appearance and has such a charming energy in his body. I have to send them away. All my hard work has been in vain.

, What a pity." He said in a low voice: "I have secretly sent someone to the back village, and I will try it later."

Zhou Hongji made a serious face and said: "Nonsense, we have already agreed to send them away, why are there still a few left? I won't do this next time."

"Brother, this is also the painstaking efforts of the fourth brother." Shen Xuangan said with a smile: "I'm still worried that you will be bored in the mountains. These women will train you well, and there will be fun in it."

Zhou Hongji shook his head and said: "You are becoming more and more outrageous. We have agreed not to do this again."

"Brother, we live a happy and happy life. Even the Liaodong Army doesn't dare to provoke us. Why do you have to make everyone miserable because of him." Du Zitong said: "He doesn't like drinking and having fun. Let him do it by himself."

Just eat fast and chant Buddha’s name, who cares what we do?”

Zhou Hongji said: "Heishan can't do without him. To be honest, among us, when it comes to leading troops in war, he is still the most capable. Without him, we would not have been completely defeated in the fight against the Liaodong Army. Although he is not gregarious

, but he still has the ability. If we really want to fight, we will still rely on him."

"Brother, you are wrong." Du Zitong sneered: "I admit that he can fight, but Montenegro can't do it without him. The defeat of the Liaodong Army was due to the bravery and skill of the brothers. Even without him, we are still not afraid of the Liaodong Army.

."

Shen Xuangan lowered his voice and said, "Brother, having a sharp knife in your hand is not a bad thing, but if the knife doesn't obey your orders, it's not a good thing."

"What's the meaning?"

"It's been almost half a month since the Long Rui Army entered Songyang Grassland." Shen Xuangan said softly: "From the beginning, we discussed taking advantage of their unstable foothold to attack the military camp at night and drive them out of the grassland. We can mobilize at any time on the mountain.

Five or six thousand people were killed, and our strength was far superior to Long Rui's army. Moreover, we knew this land well. Long Rui's army had just arrived. If we attacked at night, we would definitely have succeeded in the battle. If we had sent troops immediately before,

Long Ruijun is afraid that they have gone back to the pass, but now they have built a military camp in Songyang Grassland. If they continue to ignore it, they will completely take root in the grassland, and the price they will pay if they fight again will only increase.

"

Du Zitong nodded slightly and said: "It was because he tried his best to stop us that we didn't move. Brother, you personally ordered us to lead the troops to kill him, but he found various reasons to say that he couldn't rush to send troops. Then

It is directly against your military order."

"Brother is the Lord of Montenegro. To put it bluntly, you are the king of Montenegro." Shen Xuangan said sternly: "Your order is the imperial edict. Brother, have you heard that there are ministers who oppose the emperor's will? Isn't that called resisting the edict?

If you obey, you will be beheaded."

Zhou Hongji stroked his beard and said: "This is naturally different. The matter of sending troops is extraordinary. It is understandable that he raised his opinion after everyone discussed it."

"This time he can object to his eldest brother sending troops, and of course he can object to his eldest brother doing other things next time." Du Zitong said coldly: "Has he forgotten that when he led 1,800 people to be surrounded and suppressed by the Liaodong Army, he defected to Montenegro?

It was the eldest brother who took him in. If it weren't for him, the grass on his grave would be several feet high now. He just made some military exploits, but now he even dares to object to the eldest brother's orders. Hehe, eldest brother, brothers should not say this.

If so, does he regard himself as the Lord of Black Mountain?"

Zhou Hongji's body trembled and his brows furrowed.

"He has only a few hundred people under his command, and he is the weakest. He is able to win the battle because of the brothers in the entire village." Shen Xuangan said: "If the credit is great, he will think that he is omnipotent. In recent years, he has been able to win the battle.

He fought many victorious battles with the full support of his eldest brother and the sacrifice of his brothers, but everyone felt that he was invincible and his prestige on the mountain was getting higher and higher." He glanced at Du Zitong and whispered.

He said: "The reason why he reprimanded the fourth brother today is to increase his own prestige. It is just to step on the fourth brother to win people's hearts."

Zhou Hongji was thoughtful, and after a moment, he sighed: "You are too prejudiced against him. If the brothers are at odds with each other, the village will suffer losses." He waved his hand and said, "Forget it, don't say such things in the future, no matter what.

Anyway, I regard you as brothers, and I regard him as my own brother." After a pause, he finally said: "But Long Ruijun really can't delay it any longer."


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