After Fang Su left the Admiral's Mansion, Li Zhen immediately found Zhu Wu and asked Zhu Wu to send soldiers from the Jian Dao Battalion to inquire about the situation of Jiuchong Peak in the direction of the east gate. Jiuchong Peak is located 23 miles east of the east gate and is a stretch of land. There are mountains, with rivers running through them at the foot of the mountains, but solitary peaks standing on the mountains.
Jiuzhongding is the tallest and most precipitous mountain among them, about 200 meters tall.
The valley is rugged and the road is rugged.
Zhu Wu spent two days to find out the situation of Jiuchong Peak clearly. Whether it was the mountain itself or the road to Jiuchong Peak, they were all under Zhu Wu's control.
On July 12th, Li Zhen sent someone to notify Chen Qiankun and agreed to go to Jiuzhong Peak on July 13th.
July 13th, early morning.
As soon as it dawned and the city gate opened, Li Zhen led Zhu Wu and ten soldiers from the Jian Dao Battalion, plus soldiers from a regiment led by Qi Zhenhai, out of the city gate and headed twenty-three miles away. Go to the ninth level peak.
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Admiral's Mansion, outside the Mansion.
A young man of about twenty-five or sixty-six, dressed in coarse linen and simple clothes, appeared outside the Admiral's Mansion. This young man was none other than the beggar Wang Xiaoyang who used to be under Huaibi Tower. Wang Xiaoyang listened to what Li Zhen said that day and went back to think about it. The more I thought about it, the more excited I became. I felt like my blood was boiling all over my body, and the long-extinguished blood in my chest came back.
Wang Xiaoyang spent three days to deal with the affairs in the Beggar Clan, then changed his clothes and became an ordinary person, and prepared to go to the Admiral's Mansion to recommend himself.
The leader of the Beggar Clan strongly supported Wang Xiaoyang's decision.
Everyone can see Li Zhen’s potential.
The leader of the Beggar Gang also wanted to establish a relationship with Li Zhen to stabilize the status of the Beggar Gang, but there was no way to contact Li Zhen. Wang Xiaoyang had a close relationship with Li Zhen. As long as Wang Xiaoyang became a subordinate of Li Zhen, the Beggar Gang and Li Zhen Zhen also has a relationship. Although the Beggar Clan has lost a person who can provide advice, it has gained a supporter who can seek help.
Wang Xiaoyang stepped onto the steps of the Admiral's Mansion, with a calm expression and peaceful eyes. He walked to the door of the Admiral's Mansion, saluted the soldier guarding the door, and said, "Please inform Admiral Li that Wang Xiaoyang has come to pay his respects."
His tone was calm, neither humble nor arrogant, which made the soldiers guarding the gate feel good about him.
In particular, Wang Xiaoyang was dressed like a scribe, and coupled with his own temperament, even though he was plainly dressed, he had an outstanding scholarly air. The soldiers guarding the gate did not dare to neglect, and quickly returned the salute, shaking their heads and saying: "Mr. Wang, Admiral Your Excellency left the Admiral's Mansion early in the morning and was not at the Mansion."
Wang Xiaoyang said: "May I ask where the admiral has gone?"
The soldier shook his head and said: "I am just a soldier guarding the door. I don't know what the Admiral is thinking. If Mr. Wang wants to see you, please come back next time."
Wang Xiaoyang asked again: "When will Admiral Li come back?"
The soldier said: "I don't know, it may be in the afternoon, or it may be tomorrow. It would be best for Mr. Wang to come back tomorrow."
Wang Xiaoyang said: "Thank you very much."
After finishing speaking, Wang Xiaoyang turned around and left.
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On the ninth level, at the bottom of the mountain.
Chen Qiankun, Wang Rui, Fang Su and a group of elders of the Tiandihui looked into the distance with a look of expectation in their eyes. However, when these people saw a dark patch of darkness on the road ahead, the elders' nerves went crazy. Becoming nervous, Chen Qiankun listened to the sound of footsteps coming from far and near, then glanced at the orderly and solemn troops, and a flash of horror flashed in his heart.
People in the Jianghu have a very high self-esteem and believe that one can kill in anger, and they never leave any trace behind. Most of them despise everything and believe that force can solve everything.
If you don't have real contact with the military, you won't feel scared.
Even though the Qing soldiers they usually encountered were all slumped and thin, they did not scare the big bosses of the Tiandihui. However, looking at the troops running quickly in front of them, Chen Qiankun and the bigwigs of the Tiandihui felt a sense of fear. I was shocked, it was the first time I encountered such a tyrannical army.
The momentum of the army is a reflection of the spirit of thousands of people, and the appearance of thousands of soldiers themselves. The soldiers of a regiment under Qi Zhenhai are all roaring heroes, exuding a chilling air.
A thousand people ran, as if they were washed by a torrent of steel, and they were unparalleled in their dominance.
Vigorous.
Towering.
Chen Qiankun looked at Li Zhen's troops and had a bad premonition in his heart.
Li Zhen has such an army, is it suitable to deal with Li Zhen?
Immediately, Chen Qiankun's eyes became firm again, and he yelled in his chest to kill Li Zhen, because the better Li Zhen performed and the stronger the soldiers he trained, the worse it would be for the Tiandihui, and the sooner Li Zhen could be eliminated. The simpler things are, the greater the chance that the Heaven and Earth Society will raise troops to resist the Manchus in the future.
Chen Qiankun took a long breath and exhaled again. He quickly calmed down, restrained his murderous intent, and became like a normal person again.
Not long after, Li Zhen led his army to the foot of Jiuchong Peak.
Chen Qiankun's eyes fell on Li Zhen. He looked closely and could feel the pressure Li Zhen put on him. Chen Qiankun took the first step, bowed slightly and said, "Chen Qiankun, a common man, has met the admiral."
"I've met the Admiral."
Wang Rui, Fang Su, and the other big guys saluted.
Li Zhen waved his hands and said: "Mr. Chen, since we are meeting at the Jiuzhong Peak, let's go." As he spoke, Li Zhen took Qi Zhenhai, Zhu Wu and others to the mountain peak where the Jiuzong Peak is located.
"Admiral Li, please wait."
Chen Qiankun spoke to stop him, but a trace of embarrassment flashed across his face.
Li Zhen stopped and asked: "Director Chen, do you have anything else to say?"
Chen Qiankun said with a smile: "Reporting to Admiral Li, the road at Jiuchong Peak is narrow and is not conducive to the movement of the army. Besides, the peak at Jiuchong Peak is the resting place of the successive chief rudders of the Tiandihui. It cannot be offended. In addition, the top of Jiuchong Peak is the resting place. The place is not spacious and cannot accommodate the soldiers who come forward. We beg Admiral Li to let the army stay at the foot of the mountain to guard it. It is enough for Admiral Li to lead more than ten accompanying protective soldiers up the mountain. The army has surrounded Jiuchong Peak. We dare not do anything to Admiral Li. So, otherwise if something happens to Admiral Li, we will definitely die."
Li Zhen looked at Fang Su and saw that Fang Su's expression was calm with a hint of joy, and he immediately felt relieved.
From Fang Su's eyes, Li Zhen did not see any conspiracy.
Immediately, Li Zhen looked at Qi Zhenhai and ordered: "Qi Zhenhai, lead a regiment of soldiers under your command to surround the area around Jiuchongding. No one can be left out. No one is allowed in or out."
"yes."
Qi Zhenhai agreed and immediately executed the order.
Li Zhen looked at Zhu Wu and ordered: "Take the people accompanying you and follow me up the mountain."
Li Zhen was wary, but he was convinced that Chen Qiankun would not dare to do anything wrong. After all, Qi Zhenhai led a thousand soldiers to surround Jiuzhongding. If Li Zhen made the slightest mistake, Qi Zhenhai would definitely lead his army to kill Li Zhen. After finishing the instructions, he said in a deep voice: "Mr. Chen, you can go up the mountain."
"Admiral Li, please."
Chen Qiankun waved his hand and walked in front to lead the way for Li Zhen.
Zhu Wu waved his hand, and a soldier immediately followed Chen Qiankun, while Zhu Wu led the remaining nine soldiers to protect Li Zhen and went up the mountain road on Jiuzhongding. Wang Rui and Fang Su walked together, and the two Following behind, Fang Su glanced at Li Zhen from time to time, but when he glanced at Wang Rui's face, he found that Wang Rui's eyes were flashing with hatred, and he was very repulsive to Li Zhen.
Fang Su didn't take it to heart, only thinking that Wang Rui was still thinking about the assassination of Li Zhen in the past.
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