xymnovel Chapter 123 The Bandit Leader Falls into the Trap
Chapter 123 The Bandit Leader Falls into the Trap
Chapter 123 The Bandit Leader Falls into the Trap
A fortified village under the jurisdiction of the Hejian Salt Transport Office.
The Wenxiang sect had been operating in this village for many years, and the salt producers and workers either became followers of the Wenxiang sect or disappeared.
The Hejian Salt Transport Office only cared about ensuring that the garrison delivered salt on time, and did not care about the salt producers and salt workers.
Zhou Yin, the former leader of the Bang Society and the "Grand Master Who Saves from Suffering," is now the Great Protector of the Wenxiang Sect.
Sitting in a corner of the Tunpu government office, he coldly watched Wang Sen's sons arguing, inwardly sneering.
"It's all your fault!"
Wang Sen's third son, Wang Haoxian, the sect leader, pointed at his second brother, Wang Haoyi, and angrily rebuked him: "If it weren't for your previous idea, we would still be enjoying wealth and prosperity in Shifokou, instead of falling to this state today!?"
"Enjoying a life of luxury? You think being a rich man is that easy!?"
Wang Haoyi sneered at Wang Haoxian and asked, "What if that Zhang guerrilla from Zhangjiawan in Tongzhou finds out about the private armies we've been raising?"
If the government strikes first and sends troops to our doorstep, what will become of us? We'll be slaughtered and eaten like animals!
"Aren't all those private soldiers you're supporting?!"
Enraged by Wang Haoyi's sarcastic attitude, Wang Haoxian shouted, "You wolves in sheep's clothing, dreaming all day long about becoming kings and emperors, and having your descendants serve as dukes and marquises for ten thousand generations!"
Having ruined the situation to this extent, you still have the nerve to talk about the government coming to your door? The government is just something you invited!
Luo Qing, the patriarch of the Wuwei sect, lived peacefully to the age of eighty-five!
Our father is so old, and he still has to suffer in prison! It's all your fault!
"Ha, third brother, what right do you have to use our father to pressure us?"
Wang Haoyi mockingly revealed Wang Haoxian's past, saying, "You poisoned people to enjoy wealth and luxury..."
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"shut up!"
The eldest brother, Wang Haoli, who had been meditating, opened his eyes, stopped Wang Haoyi, and said in a deep voice, "What's the use of bringing up those things from before? The most important thing right now is to find a way out!"
Looking at Zhou Yin, who was sitting silently to the side, he asked gently, "Protector Zhou, what are your thoughts on the current situation?"
Zhou Yin was already heartbroken and shook his head at Wang Haoli, saying, "I don't have any brilliant plans. I just know how to follow the orders of the sect leader and the two deputy sect leaders."
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Just then, the sounds of fierce fighting came from outside; some people were injured and cried out in pain, while others were cursing angrily.
Wang Haoli immediately stood up and walked out of the government office:
Inside the fort, the main followers of the Wenxiang Sect and Zhou Yin's followers were slaughtering the salt producers and salt workers of the fort.
He quickly turned to Zhou Yin and ordered, "Protector Zhou, go out and suppress them immediately!"
Zhou Yin closed his eyes, saying, "This subordinate is following the orders of Vice Sect Leader Haoyi."
"Honest and righteous!?"
Wang Haoli glared at Wang Haoyi, whose face was full of mockery, and angrily rebuked him, "What orders did you give to Protector Zhou?!"
"Brother, there's only so much food; it's not enough to feed everyone."
Wang Haoyi sneered at Wang Haoli, explaining, "If we don't kill them now, we'll still have to kill them when the food is almost gone!"
"you!"
Wang Haoli was rendered speechless by Wang Haoyi's words, then turned to Zhou Yin and ordered, "Protector Zhou, quickly stop our men! How can you kill your own people?!"
Zhou Yin kept his eyes closed. "Vice Sect Leader Hao Li, please allow me to complete Vice Sect Leader Hao Yi's instructions first."
"Big brother!"
Wang Haoyi slowly stood up and said to Wang Haoli in a deep voice, "I'm saving you, saving Lao San, saving Lao Zhou, saving the old brothers of Shifokou—but I can't save everyone!"
Of Wang Sen's three eldest sons, Wang Haoyi was the most enthusiastic about participating in teaching affairs.
Whether it was the main branch of the Wenxiang Sect or its various branches, such as the Bangchui Society, Wang Haoyi held the highest prestige.
Several hours later.
"What did you say?!"
Upon hearing the report from the Tianjin spy of the Fragrance Sect, Wang Haoxian was overjoyed. "The reinforcements from the Dragon Heaven Sect have arrived!?"
"Yes, the team will be personally led by the Buddhist nun Long Lingxian of the Long Tian Dao sect."
The Tianjin spy respectfully reported to Wang Haoxian, "I have two great protectors, Xia and Xun, as well as four great generals, Yue, Yu, Xu, and Cheng, and three hundred skilled fighters under my command!"
"Did Long Tiandao put forward any conditions?"
Wang Haoyi sensed something was wrong and pressed the Tianjin spy for answers.
"have,"
Tianjin Anzi nodded and replied to Wang Haoyi, "Long Lingxian wants us to give up our position as sect leader and spread the word that the patriarch gave us a divine decree in a dream before his death."
The mantle will be passed down to Sister Zhang, Cuihua, of the Longtiandao lineage, with Mi Bei taking over as headmaster!
"no problem!"
Wang Haoxian, indifferent to the position of sect leader, immediately agreed and urged his Tianjin spies, "Quickly reply to the Buddhist nun and arrange the date for her to receive us on our journey south!"
"slow!"
With lingering doubts, Wang Haoyi stopped the Tianjin spy and advised Wang Haoxian, "This is too hasty. What if Long Tiandao is deceiving us..."
"Second brother, didn't you say you were going to save everyone?"
The eldest brother, Wang Haoli, sneered at Wang Haoyi: "What's wrong? The third brother is willing to give up the position of sect leader, but you are unwilling to give up the position of deputy sect leader?"
Is it because of that wicked thing you did just a few hours ago, and now you realize you've done wrong and are ashamed?"
Wang Haoyi was rendered speechless. Taking advantage of the situation, Wang Haoxian urged the Tianjin spy again, "I am the sect leader. Listen to me, quickly go and reply to the Buddha!"
Zhou Yin also felt that something was amiss, but he sighed inwardly and closed his eyes without saying a word.
Zhang Kun led his household servants and soldiers, numbering over a hundred, from Tianjin Wei, heading south along the Wei River.
When they were a few miles from Xianshuigu, Zhang Kun pointed to a wide stretch of mudflats on the banks of the Wei River and ordered, "Set up an ambush here and annihilate the leader of the Wenxiang Sect!"
The battle plan is as follows:
Wang Xueshu personally led 500 cavalrymen from the coastal defense deputy commander's battalion across the Wei River and stationed them at a fortified village on the north bank.
There were also three hundred cavalrymen, along with Zhang Kun's one hundred cavalrymen, stationed at Xianshuigu.
Bi Ziyan, stationed in Tianjin, dispatched 500 sailors from the coastal defense garrison to wait upstream of the ambush site.
Long Tiandao's three hundred "village militia" lured the remnants of the Wenxiang Sect across the Wei River, and attacked them halfway across.
After Long Tiandao engaged in battle with the remnants of the Wenxiang Sect, Wang Xuebing and Zhang Kun's cavalry arrived to besiege the remnants of the Wenxiang Sect.
Even if Long Tiandao betrays them at the last minute, and these bandits lack horses, Zhang Kun's cavalry will still be able to keep them in check.
To some extent, this battle was Zhang Kun giving Long Tiandao an opportunity to pledge his loyalty.
Hand over the remnants of the Fragrance Sect, and exchange the heads of Zhou Yin and Wang Sen's sons for the continuation of the Dragon Heaven Sect!
In the previous rebellion, most of the refugees who had the spirit and strength to resist had already died.
The core followers of the Wenxiang Sect and its branches, such as the Bangchui Society, also suffered heavy casualties, and it will be difficult to replenish their numbers in a short period of time.
For such a large-scale rebellion to be launched in Zhili again, either natural disasters would continue to worsen, or the rebellion would have to lie dormant for more than ten years.
There is no better way out for Long Tiandao than the one right in front of him.
To urge Long Tiandao to act, Zhang Kun dispatched Qin Jisheng and Chu Hua from the Reconnaissance Division, along with more than a dozen skilled members of Huaizhendao.
He served as a military supervisor in Long Tiandao's army, truly realizing the "using thieves to control thieves" strategy that Brother Nineteen had taught him.
Everything is ready; we're just waiting for the bandit leader to fall into our trap!