Along the way, Chen Xiaobei discussed with Lidong and finally unanimously decided to put Yang Zhi in the room where the village protection team was on duty.
The team members on the night shift can take care of him by the way.
Back in Hetou Village, Cui Hongyu made juice from Houttuynia cordata, cleaned Yang Zhi's wound again, and bandaged it again.
I boiled a little more Houttuynia Cordata juice and had someone drink it slowly for Yang Zhi.
It was past midnight when everything was sorted out.
When he returned home and looked at Cui Hongyu who looked tired, Chen Xiaobei felt very distressed and said with concern, "You shouldn't have gone into the mountains. We are destined to be lucky tonight."
Cui Hongyu looked surprised, "Why would your husband say that?"
Chen Xiaobei told what he saw about Sun Jian's ambush.
After listening to Chen Xiaobei's story, Cui Hongyu couldn't help but feel scared. If he had led people into the mountains early and entered an ambush, he might have narrowly escaped death.
"From now on, don't go into the mountains easily." Chen Xiaobei warned again.
"But, but, I don't know if I should go into the mountains. What if you are in danger?" Cui Hongyu was very depressed.
Cui Hongyu's words made Chen Xiaobei fall into silence. Yes, what should he do if he encounters danger?
It would be best to have a unified signal.
It is safest to enter the mountain after seeing the signal for help.
But what kind of signal should be used? Shouting will definitely not work. In the dense forest, the sound does not travel as far as imagined.
Chen Xiaobei thought about it a lot, and he remembered many TV series he had watched in his previous life.
Especially in war movies, when launching a general offensive during major military operations, several flares will be fired.
Yes, this is a good idea. If you get some fireworks and set them off, then it's simple and straightforward.
But in his memory of this life, there is no information about gunpowder.
Therefore, he had to ask Lidong whether there was gunpowder in Dacang Kingdom and what the situation was. After all, at any time, the army should use the most advanced things.
The next day, when it was dark and bright, Chen Xiaobei was woken up by a dog barking. The reason for the barking was that someone was knocking on the door.
The courtyard door opened, and it was Chen Dayong who came outside.
Yes, he was on night shift for the village protection team last night.
Chen Dayong looked impatient, "Brother, go and have a look. The man woke up and was shouting and screaming. We tied him up. He seemed very unconvinced."
Far away, Chen Xiaobei saw Yang Zhi tied to a big locust tree like a rice dumpling, and his mouth was stuffed with rags.
Seeing Chen Xiaobei coming, Yang Zhi stared at him with scarlet eyes.
Chen Xiaobei smiled slightly and said, "Why, we saved you and you still glared at me like this. Do you want to retaliate for kindness?"
Chen Dayong, who was next to him, also continued, "Yes, if Xiaobei Village Chief hadn't carried you down from the mountain, you would have died long ago."
At this time, Yang Zhi also calmed down, and the last image that flashed repeatedly in his mind was that of himself rushing forward desperately, and then he could no longer remember anything.
Seeing that the other party seemed moved by what he said, Chen Xiaobei raised his hand and pulled the rag out of Yang Zhi's mouth.
Yang Zhi took a long breath and said, "Thank you for saving your life. I, Yang Zhi, am willing to die in repayment."
Chen Xiaobei smiled and said, "I managed to save you so easily, why would I let you die? Let me ask you, are you sent here by Liu Rumei?"
Yang Zhi hesitated for a moment, but did not answer the question, "Sir, how far is this place from Qingniu Mountain?"
There was no response or rejection, but Chen Xiaobei could see that when he mentioned the words "Liu Rumei", a strange light flashed in Yang Zhi's eyes. Although it flashed away, he sensitively captured it.
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This confirmed Chen Xiaobei's judgment that it must have something to do with Liu Rumei. Now, he could rest assured.
While he was hesitating, Chen Dayong next to him had already taken over, "Our place is called Hetou Village, located at the foot of Qingniu Mountain."
Yang Zhi's eyes shone with hope, "Can you please lead the way and take me to Qingniu Mountain again? I'm willing to pay you one hundred, not two hundred taels of silver."
Chen Xiaobei looked at Yang Zhi, his eyes full of doubts.
"what do you mean?"
"Last night, we were attacked by gangsters. My eldest brother and dozens of good brothers are missing and their lives are uncertain. I feel very uneasy!"
After hearing his words, Chen Xiaobei's mind flashed to the scene he had seen of Sun Jian and the others setting up an ambush.
"Okay, then we will accompany you up the mountain, but can you physically hold it?"
Facing Chen Xiaobei's concern, Yang Zhi nodded firmly, "Don't worry, there is nothing wrong with my health."
Chen Xiaowei ordered people to untie Yang Zhi. Then he went to get him some food. He wanted to go to Lidong to discuss it.
When I heard that I would go into the mountains, my head shook like a rattle in Lidong.
Chen Xiaobei explained again, "This is a good opportunity. Let's bring more people and accompany him up the mountain so that everyone can get familiar with the terrain. After all, we will have to patrol the mountain in the future, at least as far as the mountain temple.
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Upon hearing this, Lidong immediately expressed his objection, "It's not appropriate, it's not appropriate. It's too dangerous to patrol the mountains."
Chen Xiaobei said with a smile, "This is not our first time in the mountains. Except for Chen Ping and the others who encountered a pack of wolves, there was nothing else going on."
"Besides, if you go on patrol in the mountains, someone will give you money."
As soon as he heard that he could make money, Lidong immediately became stunned, went to call for help, and followed Yang Zhi and Chen Xiaobei into the mountains.
Yang Zhi was a very particular person. Before entering the mountain, he handed two banknotes directly to Chen Xiaobei.
"Here are two hundred taels, please keep them."
Chen Xiaobei didn't treat him too politely.
If you give it, then take it.
Putting the banknote in his arms, Chen Xiaobei set off with everyone.
Along the way, Yang Zhi chose to remain silent when faced with some questions from Chen Xiaobei.
Since he didn't speak, Chen Xiaobei chose to shut up after asking a few questions.
After walking for more than an hour, we finally passed the mountain temple.
Seven or eight miles further up is the place where Sun Jian set up an ambush.
Still some distance away, Chen Xiaobei smelled a pungent smell.
This is a fishy smell mixed with stench.
As soon as he smelled this fishy smell, Yang Zhi's face became obviously nervous.
Further forward, there were large areas of dark red on the ground, which were obviously blood stains.
Seeing this scene, Chen Xiaobei also felt a little numb.
Fortunately, it was dark last night and I didn't see it. If I had seen it, I would have probably vomited.
Yang Zhi knelt down and looked at the blood stains carefully, tears already flowing down his face.
"Look!" Suddenly village guard Chen Daqiang pointed at the bottom of the cliff and shouted.
A tree grew out of the thorns on the edge of the cliff, and a dead body hung on the branch.
Looking further down, you can vaguely see several corpses.
Yang Zhi wiped his tears and shouted at the bottom of the mountain at the top of his voice, "Is there anyone alive? I am Yang Zhi, and I am your second in charge!"