Master Peng and Master Zhu looked at each other and understood what County Lieutenant Zhao meant.
Mr. Feng is Mr. Peng's black glove who specializes in doing dirty things. All the previous dealings with the bandit suppression team were arranged by Mr. Feng.
It is self-evident why County Lieutenant Zhao was looking for him.
"Sir, didn't you say we can't touch Jin Feng?"
Master Zhu asked.
"Who said we want to touch Jin Feng?"
County Lieutenant Zhao glanced at Mr. Zhu: "I heard that the master of Dengtai Mountain and the master of Black Bear Ridge are brothers in life and death. The bandit suppression team destroyed Dengtai Mountain, and Black Bear Ridge wants to avenge him. What does it have to do with us?"
County Lieutenant Zhao has been an official for many years and has long developed the habit of making multiple preparations. Although he rejected Master Zhu's suggestion to kill Jin Feng in the morning, he had been thinking about it all morning.
It would be best if Jin Feng agreed to peace talks.
If he doesn't agree, he won't be left without any way out.
Mr. Feng was one of the escape routes he thought of.
"You are still very resourceful!"
Master Peng and Master Zhu’s eyes suddenly lit up.
Yes, Jin Feng was killed by bandits in revenge. Even if Qinghuai came back, he would not be able to find their heads.
With Jin Feng dead, Xihewan will inevitably be in chaos, and the bandit siege will break without attack.
Mr. Feng was quickly called, and several people hid in the room to discuss the matter for more than half an hour.
"This matter is related to the lives and fortunes of all of us. Let your people be careful when doing things."
County Lieutenant Zhao reminded.
"Don't worry, sir. I'll find a few more people and I'll make sure not to leave any traces behind."
Mr. Feng said confidently.
At this time, Jin Feng didn't know that he was being plotted against in the next room, and he was discussing the art of war with Qing Mulan.
Since the guards had to take turns eating, Jin Feng didn't leave the Wei Family Restaurant until the last minute.
"Sir, the shopkeeper said that County Lieutenant Zhao has paid for our meals."
Lao Hei, who is temporarily serving as the captain of the escort team, said.
"Forget it after we get married, let's go back."
Jin Feng said casually.
"Sir, it's already past three o'clock. The carriage can't run fast. It might be dark by the time we get back to Xihewan."
Lao Hei reminded: "Because of the bandit suppression team, many bandits have been hostile to us recently. Why don't we come back tomorrow?"
"The county government is not a safe place either. It's better to go back."
Jin Feng said helplessly.
The county captain wanted to kill him. Staying in the county captain's territory for the night was not as safe as traveling at night.
After all, the anti-bandit squads are still on the move recently, and many small groups of bandits have been frightened into hiding. Especially on the way to and from Xihewan, they are rare, so the possibility of encountering bandits is not high.
Even if he encounters them, the largest groups of bandits in Jinchuan are now surrounded by him. He and Qing Mulan's personal soldiers add up to more than 20 people, which is more than enough to deal with small groups of bandits.
Seeing Jin Feng's insistence, Lao Hei said nothing more and immediately arranged for the team to leave the city.
…
In the dense mountain forest, two hunters, one tall and one short, were walking hard.
"Old Tang, look at the road you're looking for. It's too difficult to walk."
The tall hunter complained as he wielded his hatchet and chopped the thorns blocking the road.
"This road has never been so difficult before. The rain has been heavy this year and the vines are growing vigorously."
The short hunter said: "Stop complaining, go over this hill, and there is the official road below."
"Hunting is too hard. When Mr. Jin destroys Heishuigou, I will go back to farm and never come to the mountains again in my life." said the tall hunter.
"Don't worry, we can't wait too long. The Heishuigou bandits are now surrounded by Mr. Jin. When Mr. Jin can draw out his men, they will definitely be destroyed."
The short hunter said firmly.
"hope so."
The two of them walked up to the top of the mountain chatting casually.
The tall man was about to wave his hatchet to clear the way, but was suddenly pulled back by the short man.
"Shh, there's someone in front of you!"
The short man said, pointing down.
The tall man followed his finger and saw a group of people hiding behind the bushes at the foot of the mountain.
"It's the damn bandits again," the tall man couldn't help but cursed in a low voice: "The bandit suppression team in Xihewan patrols the official road every day, and they dare to show up!"
"They can't run around for a few more days. When Mr. Jin frees up his hands, he will definitely deal with them!"
The short hunter asked: "Should we go back, or wait here for a while?"
"We have walked for so long to get here, and it will take more than an hour to go back, so we should wait."
The tall hunter said: "Besides, there will be fun to watch later, and I don't know who will be unlucky this time."
The short hunter was also a little tired, so he sat down after hearing this.
Not long after, they saw another group of bandits coming on the official road.
"We won't encounter bandits trying to steal our territory, right?"
The tall hunter said excitedly.
"It's possible that the three major bandits' lairs are now surrounded by Mr. Jin. Maybe these little bandits feel that their opportunity has come."
The short hunter also stretched his head and looked down.
"If a dog bites a dog, it's better to kill them all."
The tall man rubbed his hands excitedly: "It would be best if we wait until they are almost done fighting and the bandit suppression team comes again and kill them all in one pot."
"Speak softly and don't stand so high. What if the bandits see you?"
The short man kicked the tall man in the leg.
"So what if you see it? The bandits can't catch up with us in the forest?"
The tall man didn't take it seriously: "You should also come and take a look, the bandits are coming from behind."
Fighting between bandits was not usually seen, and the short hunter couldn't help but stand up.
But what they didn't expect was that the two groups of bandits did not fight, but merged together and hid behind the bushes.
"It turns out they are not fighting for territory!" the tall man said disappointedly.
As they were talking, they saw another group of bandits coming, joining the previous bandits.
At this time, there were more than 150 bandits gathered at the foot of the mountain.
"Oh my God, there are three groups of bandits. It seems they are waiting for a big fat sheep!"
The tall man became excited again: "Look, Old Tang, they are cutting down trees to block the road... Hey, there is a horse team coming over there. Could it be the fat sheep that the bandits are waiting for?"
The short hunter turned his head and looked over, only to see a horse team advancing along the mountain road a few miles away.
There is also a carriage in the middle of the cavalry.
"No, it's Mr. Jin!"
The short hunter's expression suddenly changed.
"What, the bandits want to rob Mr. Jin?!"
The excitement on the tall man's face turned into shock and anger: "Old Tang, are you wrong?"
"I went to look for wild boars near Xihewan before and saw this carriage. Besides Mr. Jin, who else in Jinchuan can have horses to form a cavalry?"
The short hunter stood up in a hurry: "No, I have to inform Mr. Jin!"
"Mr. Jin is almost here. We still have to avoid the bandits. It's too late."