Chapter 209 Isn't it like killing a chicken?
"The people in this convoy have a good origin. There are monks from the south, descendants of Cao Zhi, and descendants of the Sun family in Jiangnan. Good guys, they are all powerful figures, so they should have a lot of money, so this ticket is not in vain!"
Listening to the words of the two prisoners, Niumen was not only not frightened, but laughed. It turned out that although he recognized the wrong person this time, he also robbed two carriages with goods while rushing to retreat with the horse team. This is based on the principle of not returning to the vacancies without taking action.
"The boss, I've lost seven brothers, and this group of guards is really not easy."
Sure enough, there were brothers who were counting the harvests over there. They first talked about the war losses, and then reported on the harvests.
"You said Chen Zhi's convoy is really flying! He is worthy of being a third-rank figure. The carriage that pulls things is covered with cloth, gold and silver, and a lot of jewelry. Unfortunately, there are two boxes of books, which take up space in vain. If there are no these books, it would be great to put more money."
The brother who reported the report looked quite regretful.
Niumen laughed, patted his shoulder, and said, "Don't be unsatisfied. It's enough to get these gains. You have to leave quickly. If the officers and soldiers come, it will be a bad idea. By the way, the book takes up space and is a burden again. Remember to throw it away."
Speaking of this, he slapped his head and said, "By the way, I forgot to say that we really found the wrong person this time. This convoy is not Chen Zhi's, but the people sitting inside are quite famous. If they can be killed, they can also increase our reputation. Unfortunately, they ran away."
"Ah? Have you found the wrong person?" The brother was stunned at first, and then smiled, "Boss, who said he was found the wrong person? Just based on the things in those two cars, we are not looking for the wrong person!"
"Yes!" Niumen grinned, and pointed to the two prisoners who were trembling on the ground, "I don't think this is a bad thing. According to these two, the people in this convoy are more important than Chen Zhi, and the guards accompanying him are carefully selected, so many of us cannot defeat him. On the other hand, Chen Zhi only brought some servants to accompany him. In other words, although we did not take this convoy this time, we can ensure that we took Chen Zhi! Because Chen Zhi's guards are not better than this time!"
"So that's how it is. It's because the elder brother is considerate!" His brother showed excitement, "But then, where is that Chen Zhi?"
Niu Men narrowed his eyes and said, "Just on the road ahead, take these two people with you and let them identify them. If you can't find Chen Zhi within three days, kill these two people. If you find them, let's talk about others."
The two of them were covered in bruises and could not help but tremble when they heard this.
At this time, someone came over again. The man was sent out to investigate, and the news he brought was that there was no trace of officers and soldiers.
"Let's take this opportunity to go first and continue north!" Niumen made an order immediately, "Don't worry about anything else, just go find Chen Zhi. Since we can't fight this monk's convoy, then go find someone who can fight. If we attack him, wouldn't it be like killing a chicken?"
After the words came, the two looked at each other and smiled!
Soon, as the Niumen command was conveyed, the thief riders who were resting gathered together in groups of three or three, and followed the urging, they rode away wildly!
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On the other hand, Ming Faseng and others discovered that the carriage that was stolen with money and goods was taken away, which made them a little difficult to travel. After all, no matter how high their status is, they still need money and goods.
However, what everyone is more concerned about is how to capture the group of horse thieves. Of course, the leader of this matter became Wei Ou.
After the interception, Wei Ou's three friends were injured and two others were looted. These people had followed Zhuge Yan to study in the world, and their status was there. After listening to Wei Ou's advice, they joined the Ming Fashen's chariot and wanted to be qualified to watch the apricot.
Now that people have been abducted, Wei Ou has to ask about things in terms of truth and reason, and this also involves his reputation and connections.
"Several people, this is the general of this garrison." The brave leader who first came into contact with Sun Min and others, brought everyone to the garrison and introduced it before.
Sun Min and others observed the surrounding scenes.
This place is a barracks, but it looks very casual. It took everyone about an hour to get here. I hope that this garrison, which is known as more than fifty people, can set an example, summon troops from other garrison sites, gather all their troops, and encircle and suppress horse thieves.
However, looking at the loose barracks and the soldiers who were not in good spirits and crooked, Wei Ou's heart suddenly sank.
Even Sun Min and others had a bad expression because it really tasted like a waste of military affairs.
The leader of the army also saw it and quickly pointed at Yu Qi and said, "This is in the consul. It was shown in the battle of General Zhu's defeat of Wang Mi."
"Oh?" Sun Min was so energetic that she couldn't help but ask, "You once had a decisive battle with Wang Mi? What was the situation at that time?"
Yu Qi's face was a little embarrassed. He had boasted about this in the past, but the actual situation was different. At that time, the decisive battle with Wang Mi was the elite brought by Zhu Shou from the north. Now he was asked in public. Considering the other party's identity, he had to bite the bullet and say truthfully: "At that time, we were just outside. After Wang Mi's thieves disintegrated, we led the crowd to chase one or two of the thieves and killed several people."
"So that's how it is." Sun Min suddenly realized that this person had a lot of water in his words. It would be good to kill a few people in the so-called "killing" several people.
Wei Ou said anxiously: "There are no more people in this group of horse thieves. The number of horse thieves is extremely vicious and there is still a large number. If they don't use a large army to suppress the enemy, there is no way to wipe out them! Let alone save people!"
After hearing this, Yu Qi advised tactfully: "Horse thieves are inhumane, they only value money, and they often ignore human lives. If a person is caught, then he will come back. And you have also seen that our soldiers and horses are limited. According to your description, there are a large number of horse thieves, and it is not enough to rely on us."
In fact, how could he not know that the Niumen bandits were rampant in the territory? However, after Xuanwu's disarmament, the local garrison was limited. Although it had rebounded in recent years, a small leader like him could control very few people. In addition, he had to get some empty salary. The quota of nearly 100 people was actually only fifty or sixty, and most of the disciplined and casual relatives were not in the camp and did not participate in the exercises.
To put it bluntly, it is even worse than the armed servants of ordinary families.
With such combat power, if you encounter a little experience in a horse thief, you will go to deliver vegetables.
Since Niumen and others arrived in the territory, they have been quite restrained. The local governments have no need to encircle and suppress. The leader of the garrison like Yu Qi pretended not to know that he was forced to come to the door at this time, and he was also persuading him with this intention.
Unfortunately, Wei Ou didn't take this trick. He sneered and said, "I know what the leader thinks is that he doesn't want to provoke this group of thieves, but you have to think clearly about the consequences! Both of my friends who were robbed have identities. Once this matter is spread, their family will come to investigate. Can you bear this responsibility?"
When he heard this, his face changed.
Wei Ou then said, "We have to meet famous scholars from all walks of life when we go north. When asked about our experiences on the road, this group of horse thieves will definitely be known to everyone in the world. At that time, when I talk about what happened today, what do you think will happen? Can your official position be preserved?"
Yu Qi was already sweating profusely, and he wiped his sweat. Finally, he smiled bitterly and said, "Since that's the case, please let me explain to the county magistrate of Wuyuan County first and ask him to write a document so as to mobilize the soldiers and horses around him."
Wei Ou was still dissatisfied and continued to threaten according to the momentum just now: "Isn't this delaying time? The horse thief comes and goes like the wind, and waits for the news to Wuyuan County and collects all his men. How long has it been gone for this round and round? Where can I still have time to pursue it?"
Yu Qi smiled bitterly and explained: "This is the only thing we can do. We can mobilize our soldiers without authorization. The local government only needs to ask for punishment. After all, it is a military affairs and cannot be easily moved. Moreover, it is definitely not enough to encircle and suppress this group of horse thieves alone. But there is no name for mobilizing soldiers and horses, so who dares to do it?"
Wei Ou was still waiting for another word, but Sun Min stopped him and said, "Teacher Yu said it well. If anyone could mobilize the garrison at will, how could there be peace in the local area? According to his words, he would send a quick horse to Wuyuan County, ask the county magistrate to write a document, and then inform other garrisons to gather people. In fact, this is also beneficial. You can take the opportunity to write a letter and let the local aristocratic families and wealthy families send some servants to help the war. They said they would help if they had something to do, and I believe they would not refuse to admit it."
Wei Ou was stunned when he heard this.
Yu Qiqi was energetic and nodded quickly, "This gentleman said it well. If the wealthy families send out guards to the hospital, they will definitely be able to quell the horse thieves when they gather together!"
Invisibly, it reveals that the local garrison officers and soldiers are not as good as the servants of aristocratic families.
But Wei Ou didn't have the time to analyze these things. After hearing Sun Min's words, he agreed, but was still a little worried: "Will the horse thief escape?"
Instead, he calmed down. Perhaps the servants of the aristocratic families gave him confidence, so he heard him say, "Can the horse thief still run? As long as there is any movement, the government will inevitably notice it. Since you are determined to annihilate them and can also say that you can help the great clan, there is no need to be afraid of them."
Wei Ou glanced at him and snorted coldly: "I'm not afraid of him at all!"
Yu Qi suddenly became embarrassed, but he was not convinced. He thought that if he was not afraid of them, why should he seek help from the officers and soldiers? When you encounter a horse thief, why not just destroy it?
I thought so, but he didn't dare to say it, so he sent a quick horse to run towards Wuyuan County, where the county magistrate who had just sent away the great god was busy for a day and was about to rest.
In the northeast of the county town, among the woods, Niumen led many brothers to the north in the rising dust. The Niumen, who was heading, had an excitement on his side.
Chapter completed!