[Three Kingdoms] Xinghan

Surrounded by mountains, shaded by trees.

A river with a width of several feet stretched past, and no one knew where it eventually flowed.

This river was the source of water for the [-] Shanyue people stationed nearby.

At the same time, this is also the only way to the camp in the mountain.

Two bandit-like people were stationed on the south side of the river.

It's midsummer, even in the mountains, the weather is a bit muggy.

The two picked a large leaf from an unknown tree and used it as a fan to drive away the heat.

Staying here is really boring.

One of them thumped his companion's arm: "Hey, did you hear that? The second leader came back from an injury yesterday."

"Really?" The other party obviously didn't know it: "Every time the second leader goes out to grab things, he wears copper and iron on his body. Can this also hurt?"

"What are you doing lying to you? It seems that you were shot by an arrow from a distance."

In order to strengthen his credibility, he added: "I was on duty in the stockade yesterday, and I saw with my own eyes that the second leader was dismounted. He could hardly walk."

The companion gasped: "How can you be shot so badly by an arrow while wearing copper and iron?"

He replied: "I heard that he was shot by one of Changsha King's subordinates."

"It's that Changsha king again!"

The companion said angrily: "If it wasn't for him, we wouldn't need all the women to farm the land now."

"That's right. It's fine if the people in the city don't give us things, and it's not easy to go out to grab things now. Now even the second head is injured, I don't know what to do in the future."

After a pause, he continued: "However, I heard that the life of the people in the city has become better. They can now use iron farm tools for farming, and they only need to pay [-]% for food, and the rest is their own."

The companion opened his mouth wide when he heard this. Obviously, this news was even more unbelievable than the second leader's injury.

"Hush! I also heard it from others. Don't spread it randomly. It will be terrible if the big boss hears it."

The companion nodded and was about to say something.

At this time, there was a rustling sound not far away.

The two immediately fell silent and became vigilant.

One of them was even close to a bush beside him, ready to get into it at any time, and then took a small path back to the camp to report.

Another person shouted, "Who's there!"

As the caretaker of the river, he has long been prepared to sacrifice.

If you die in the enemy's sneak attack, and your companion successfully sends the news back because of your own cover.

Then, his son can be properly taken care of.

"Don't be nervous, I have no ill will."

A tall, handsome man emerged from the jungle.

This man looked quite unfriendly, but upon closer inspection, he seemed to have some problems with his legs and feet, and he was limping when he walked.

While making people doubtful, they also let go of their guard.

The other party said: "Please tell me the two of you."

The person who came was none other than Tai Shici.

According to the words that Ling Han and Zhou Yu had discussed in advance, Tai Shi Ci recounted them almost verbatim to the two bandits who guarded the gate.

After listening, the previous bandit who was about to sneak into the jungle said to his companion: "I'll report to the boss, you stay here and watch him!"

"it is good."

Half an hour later, the mountain camped out.

This big camp is Yan Baihu's most frequent camp, with a total of [-] Shanyue people stationed there.

Of these, 4000 were strong men.The other 1000 were women and children.

At this moment, Yan Baihu was standing in the central tent, discussing with his subordinate Huang Luan about his younger brother's injury.

Yan Baihu frowned and said: "My younger brother was wearing iron armor, and he was also shot, and he was separated from the enemy by a full mile. This really makes me feel worried."

"It's impossible to get injured if you wear iron armor. But now, although there are not many defenders outside Jiujiang City, they are all equipped with iron arrows. My brother didn't endanger his life this time, but if he goes to grab food in the future, who can guarantee that he won't?" What about being shot in the gut?"

Huang Luan said: "Brother, don't worry too much. He can shoot through iron armor from a distance of one mile. There are not many warriors like this under the King of Changsha."

"I heard that there is a man named Zhao Zilong under the king of Changsha, who has the courage to be undeserved. Maybe he is the one who shot the second leader this time."

Outside the camp, someone said: "The head of the family, Wa Er has something to report."

Yan Baihu and Huang Luan exchanged suspicious glances, and then said, "Let him in."

It's different here than in the city.

Although there are differences in status, ordinary bandits have less awe of Yan Baihu than ordinary people have for the sheriff.

After Wa Er came in, he quickly described what happened.

"Come to join me?"

Yan Baihu said coldly: "That bastard prince, doesn't he have a destiny? Isn't he a benevolent king? The people under him will come to join me?"

He hated the King of Changsha to the bone.

For a long time, the government's control over the South was far inferior to that of the North.

As for Yangzhou, because of the frequent changes of governors and the confusion of internal affairs, it was impossible to attack Shanyue.

Under such circumstances, the several Shanyue forces scattered throughout Yangzhou seemed to be the Tu Emperor.

As for the food outside the city, they grabbed it whenever they wanted.

In order to better annex the land and hide the population, the aristocratic families from all over the country will cooperate with them, not only providing food, wine, cotton and other materials, but also sending some of the people to the mountains.

In return, if any county chief wants to attack the aristocratic family, or attempts to re-register the household registration, he is likely to be attacked by several Shanyue at the same time.

In this troubled world, although the common people are suffering unspeakably, it has nothing to do with Shanyue people.

Not to mention the leader of Shanyue, life is even more comfortable.

But all of this changed with the arrival of King Changsha.

One family after another, out of consideration for their own interests, cut off contact with Shanyue.

I don't know what is going on outside the city, there are garrisons everywhere.

A few days ago, the last wealthy family from Kuaiji also completely lost their news.

In desperation, Yan Baihu had no choice but to take the risk and lead his brothers to attack a field and robbed all the grain in it.

However, compared to Yan Baihu, Huang Luan who was present hated Ling Han even more.

He was originally the commander of Shanyue Qu, commanding thousands of Shanyue people, rooted in the southeast of Danyang County.

However, after Liu Yao, the prefect of Danyang, took refuge in the aristocratic family of Changsha Dingyang and began to turn his face and deny anyone, Huang Luan was no longer able to support himself in the mountains.

Different from Yuzhang, Yuzhang's mountains and forests have a large area of ​​arable land.

Even if you don't have contact with the outside world, you don't have to worry about your livelihood at all.

On the other hand, in Danyang, there is very little arable land in the mountains and forests.

But relying on hunting alone cannot fill one's stomach at all.

That's why he had no choice but to lead his brethren to join Yan Baihu, changing from the first head to the third head.

Huang Luan narrowed his eyes and said, "The name Tai Shici, why does it sound so familiar to me?"

Yan Baihu looked at him after hearing the reputation.

Huang Luan thought for a moment, then Mao Sai suddenly realized: "I remembered! He was originally Liu Yao's subordinate, and it is said that he has the ability to be a thousand men!"

"Liu Yao's men?" Yan Baihu doubted, "Since you are with the King of Changsha, how could Duanduan come to join me?"

Wa Er said: "Then Tai Shici said that after he followed the King of Changsha, he has never been used."

"He said that Liu Yao, as a member of the royal family, colluded with Yuan Shu at the beginning, so the King of Changsha distrusted Liu Yao very much. And because he was recommended by Liu Yao, he could not gain the trust of the King of Changsha."

"Yesterday, because of the incident in Danyang County, Tai Shici unintentionally offended the King of Changsha. The King of Changsha was furious, and severely punished him with thirty slaps, and demoted him to be a leader."

"According to what he said, wouldn't the Changsha king be an unreasonable person?"

Yan Baihu doubted: "But if the King of Changsha is really so stupid, how can he recruit so many families?"

This was originally something that was beneficial to both parties.

But the aristocratic families would rather lose their benefits than break with themselves, which is enough to explain many problems.

Either the King of Changsha can bring them greater benefits, or they are afraid of the King of Changsha.

Under normal circumstances, when encountering such a situation, out of caution, Yan Baihu would definitely kill the person who came to surrender as a spy without even thinking about it.

But this Tai Shici seems to be a very capable talent...

He has a lot of people under his command, but there are really not many who are capable.

Being able to deal with the government all depends on being familiar with the mountains and forests.

Yan Baihu dreamed that he could conquer a county like Na Zulang!

Living in a big house with a cloister garden is of course much more comfortable than this mountain forest.

Besides, there are so many beauties in the city!

Huang Luan said: "It is possible for Tai Shici to defect to us."

"Oh?" Yan Baihu hurriedly said, "Let's hear it."

Huang Luan said: "When I was still in Danyang, I heard that Liu Yao of Danyang took the King of Changsha as an enemy. This news comes from a big family in Liyang County, and it is highly credible."

"At the beginning, the King of Changsha defeated Ji Ling and Qiao Rui one after another, and all the counties in Yangzhou surrendered. It is said that Wang Lang of Kuaiji and Sheng Xian of Wu County rushed to Jiujiang in person to show their loyalty. Only Liu of Danyang Yao did not go to Jiujiang, but sent a messenger there. From this, it can be seen that Liu Yao was probably forced to surrender, and may not be sincere."

Yan Baihu frowned and said, "How did you learn about such secrets?"

Huang hurriedly said: "The people in Liyang County told me this too. Because it had nothing to do with us before, I didn't say it."

Yan Baihu hummed.

Huang Luan continued: "Tai Shici used to be Liu Yao's proud subordinate. Of course, Tai Shici knew about Liu Yao's concerns. After he arrived in Jiujiang, he was not loyal to the King of Changsha. It is understandable that he became rebellious after being punished." .”

Yan Baihu nodded and said, "There is indeed some truth."

"Forget it." Yan Baihu ordered: "You go and bring Tai Shici here. Remember, he is only allowed to come here alone. Those people he brought all stay where they are and are not allowed to move around."

Wa Er said: "Yes!"

Watching his men hurried out of the camp.

Yan Baihu said: "Whether it is true or false, you will know when you bring it here and ask."

"Even if it's really a false surrender, and only bring a hundred people, how can it be of any use?"

Having said that, Yan Baihu's eyes were full of eagerness.

Even he himself didn't realize that there was another reason why he hoped that Tai Shici would sincerely take refuge in him.

If there is really a talented person who betrayed the King of Changsha and defected to himself.

That would be revenge for abandoning him by the aristocratic family!