Black Mountain stretches for more than 200 miles, dividing Zhenyu Grassland and Yingping County into two parts.

The Northeastern folk proverb, "Seven peaks and nine valleys hide gods" refers to the Black Mountain Mountains. This mountain range crawls on the northern land like a giant dragon. It has seven peaks and nine valleys in the mountain. The terrain is complex, with crisscrossing ravines, valleys hiding lakes and barriers.

There are caves, and the entire mountain range is extremely steep. The Black Mountain bandits chose this place as their lair back then because the Black Mountains were not only easy to defend but difficult to attack, but also had sufficient water sources.

The main peak among the seven peaks is called Heishui Village. Over the years, Heishui Village has been built like a copper wall and an iron wall. Defense fortifications have been built at all the key points of the mountain, and there are countless types of suspension bridges. It is truly worthy of the name.

One man can shut the door and ten thousand men can't open it.

Heishui Village is magnificently built. Entering the lobby feels like entering a luxurious and magnificent mansion, making people forget that they are on a wild mountain.

The Black Mountain Bandits now have a large number of people and are extremely powerful, but what really made the Black Mountain Bandits famous was the defection of several other forces many years ago.

At the beginning, the Black Mountain bandits only had more than 2,000 people. Excluding the old and weak, there were less than 1,000 people who could actually fight in the battle. Just because they owned the Black Mountain natural moat, the Liaodong Army naturally did not want to lose troops and generals by attacking the Black Mountain, so the Black Mountain bandits were able to persist.

When other forces came to join them, the Black Mountain Bandits rapidly grew in strength and are now the most powerful bandits in the four northeastern counties.

Although there are many brave generals among the Black Mountain bandits, few people know that the leader of the Black Mountain bandits is an out-and-out scholar. Although he can also wield swords and guns, he is far from the leaders of the few under his command.

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However, it is precisely because Zhou Hongji is a scholar and has a quick mind that he chose Heishan Luocao as the bandit. From the beginning, he focused on defense. However, later, several of his fierce generals became good at fighting and actually defeated the Liaodong Army.

The bandits' reputation spread across the Northeast.

It was getting late. Zhou Hongji, dressed in fur and a fur hat, was sitting on a big tiger-skin chair, looking at the dozen or so dancers who were singing and dancing with no interest.

He is already over fifty years old. He usually does not have to go out in person when charging into battle. Eating, drinking and having fun in the mountains has become his way of life. He does not feel that this kind of life is boring, but he has seen too many dancers in front of him, and there is no freshness anymore.

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"Brother seems unhappy?" A middle-aged man with an elegant demeanor below asked softly after observing his words.

Zhou Hongji waved his hand, and the middle-aged man understood and ordered the dancers to leave. When the hall became quiet, the elegant middle-aged man stepped forward, poured wine into Zhou Hongji's glass, and asked softly: "Brother, are you tired of these dances?"

Ji?"

"Those who know me are mysterious." Zhou Hongji stroked his beard and said, "If you eat too much meat and fish all day long, you will get tired of it. For more than a year, I have been seeing these women over and over again, and I am tired of looking at them."

The middle-aged man was Shen Xuangan, the third leader of the Black Mountain Bandits. He smiled apologetically and said, "Brother, these are already the most beautiful women in the mountain. If you don't like them, there will be no other women in the village who can catch my eye."

"That's not necessarily true." Zhou Hongji looked around and said with a meaningful smile: "There are still beauties on the mountain, but...!" He smiled, but did not say the next words.

Shen Xuangan rolled his eyes, leaned closer and asked in a low voice: "Brother, are you talking about the second head of the family?"

Zhou Hongji coughed and drank from his glass.

"All other women are fine, but not those from his family." Shen Xuangan sighed softly: "Eldest brother also knows that he has led the troops to fight against the Liaodong Army in these years. The Liaodong Army is most afraid of him. He is among the brothers.

Our prestige in our hearts is also extremely high, but we can't move against him..."

Zhou Hongji laughed dryly and said: "Where are you thinking? He and I are sworn brothers, how can we miss his woman?"

"But having said that...!" Shen Xuangan smiled half-heartedly and lowered his voice: "Although the second son's family is no longer young, the older they get, the more greedy they are. They have slim waists and round hips, and they scream on the bed.

stand up.....!"

Zhou Hongji's eyes immediately showed strong desire, he chuckled, and then sighed: "Brothers and wives should not be bullied. It is really a pity."

As soon as he finished speaking, he heard a voice coming from outside: "The second master is here!"

Soon, they saw the second master coming in from the door, walking like a dragon or a tiger. Zhou Hongji and Shen Xuangan both frowned. Shen Xuangan stepped forward to greet him and said with a smile: "Second brother, the eldest brother and I are discussing, next month

It’s your fortieth birthday, and I want to celebrate it well for you.”

"That's right." Zhou Hongji also said with a gentle smile: "My second brother has made great contributions to the village over the years. It's his fortieth birthday, no matter what, he must celebrate it lively."

The second master stepped forward and cupped his hands and said: "Eldest brother, third brother, there is no need for this. We brothers are together and we all have enough food and clothing. That is better than anything else. I have something to discuss with you. I wonder if I have time now?"

"Second brother has something to do, so of course we have time." Zhou Hongji raised his hand and said with a smile, "Sit down and talk."

After the second master sat down, he said: "Eldest brother, third brother, I went to Songyang Grassland to find out the truth."

"No wonder I sent someone to ask for my second brother when I was drinking today, but I didn't find him." Shen Xuangan said with a smile: "It turns out that I went to explore the wind. Second brother, the officers and soldiers are cunning. You should tell us when you go down the mountain to find out the truth.

Bring manpower, if something happens, it will be terrible."

"What the third brother said is that I made the decision on my own." The second master said sternly: "But I met with their general today, and I feel that they are stationed at Songyang Grassland this time, not necessarily for us."

Zhou Hongji still smiled and asked: "What did he say?"

"They went to the northeast to train troops, but the Liaodong Army placed them in Songyang Grassland." The second leader said: "Eldest brother, third brother, if this is indeed the case, is it possible that this is a conspiracy of the Liaodong Army? Their purpose is

Do you want us to conflict with Long Ruijun?"

Zhou Hongji stroked his beard and sighed: "Second brother, your temperament is still too honest. How can you be a good person among the officers and soldiers? I also got news that the leader of the Long Rui Army is called Qin Xiao? This man is very favored by the emperor in the court.

I heard that he was young, but the emperor sent him to the Northeast to train troops. Do you think the Liaodong Army dared to offend such a person? Or, in other words, the Liaodong Army was willing to offend the emperor's favorites? Qin Xiao arrived in the Northeast and wanted to

What kind of grassland is it? If it’s not just a matter of words, why should we go to the Songyang grassland where birds don’t poop?”

"What the elder brother said is absolutely true." Shen Xuangan looked at the second master and said: "Second brother, this bullshit Long Ruijun and Liaodong Army wear the same pants, you must not believe them. Second brother, let me ask,

The territory of the Tang Dynasty is vast. There is no place to train troops. Why did they come to the northeast? And they are stationed under our noses? If they say they have no bad intentions and beat me to death, I don't believe it.

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The second head looked serious and asked, "What do you think, third brother?"

"I stick to my previous opinion." Shen Xuangan said: "The imperial court was worried that our Black Mountains were getting stronger and stronger. Seeing that the Liaodong Army could not do anything to us, it sent the Long Rui Army over in the name of training. They deliberately chose to attack Songyang

The troops are training in the pasture and are slowly getting stronger. From Songyang Racecourse to Montenegro, they are going from dawn to dusk, just looking for opportunities to make a surprise attack. We are on strict alert now, but this brain cannot be tense all the time. Ten days and a half months will be no problem.

, We can hold on even if it lasts three to five months, but what about one or two years? We watch them grow stronger before our eyes, and wait until one day to suddenly kill them? "

Zhou Hongji nodded and said: "Second brother, what the third brother said is to the point. The purpose of Long Rui Army is actually very clear. If we ignore it, we will just sit back and wait for death. I have told you several times before that the officers and soldiers cannot believe it. This Long Rui Army

You want to resolve it early, but you always hesitate. On this matter, just listen to your brother. This is not just for us, but for the more than 20,000 people in the entire village. Do you hope that one day the officers and soldiers will come and kill our wives, children, and children?

Died by the butcher's knife of officers and soldiers?"

The second master looked serious and thoughtful.

"While they are not yet firmly established, send troops to attack." Shen Xuangan's eyes were cold: "Even if we cannot annihilate them, we must at least drive them out of Songyang Grassland. With a knife on your neck all the time, sooner or later there will be an attack.

Question. Second brother, if you are not willing to lead the troops personally in this battle, I can do it for you. With the help of Yuanbao, I will definitely kill Long Rui’s army until they lose all their armor."

Zhou Hongji said with a smile: "Yes, Yuanbao's eight-edged mace is unbeatable. Second brother, if you are hesitant, you don't have to go this time. Let third brother take Yuanbao and go there. We will attack the military camp at night."

It’s a victory in one battle.”

The second master hurriedly said: "Brother, you should think twice about this matter. If Long Rui's army is not hostile to us, but we attack the military camp secretly, as long as one of them is killed, he will definitely form a deep hatred with the imperial court. If he wants to turn back, he will

No chance."

"Second brother, do you still have hope for the imperial court?" Zhou Hongji's face darkened.

The second master sighed: "Brother, I have told you many times that we are resisting the Liaodong Army, not the Tang Dynasty. The Liaodong Army is entrenched in the four northeastern counties, corrupt and incompetent, exploiting the people, causing peace in the four northeastern counties, and the sky is angry and people are complaining.

If such Liaodong Army does not get rid of them, the people of the four northeastern counties will never live a good life. Although we have defeated the Liaodong Army many times, it does not mean that we must have defeated them. They are deeply rooted in the four northeastern counties.

Because they were greedy for life and afraid of death, they did not dare to fight to the death with us, so they suffered repeated defeats. In fact, over the years, although we have won many battles, the Liaodong Army has hardly been injured. We want to eradicate them completely.

Our strength simply cannot do it."

"Second brother rarely says such depressing words." Shen Xuangan also showed displeasure: "Why are you suddenly saying words that make others more prestigious?"

The second master said seriously: "It's not to increase others' prestige, but to tell the truth. We can't forget about it just because we have won a few times. To eradicate the Liaodong Army, the court will eventually take action!"

"The imperial court?" Zhou Hongji sneered: "If the imperial court dared to take action, would it still allow the Liaodong Army to run rampant today? Second brother, I think you are really confused. You actually expect the imperial court to take action to deal with the Liaodong Army. If you want to tell the truth, then let me

Let me tell you, as long as the Bohai people don't attack, the imperial court will turn a blind eye to the Liaodong Army. We can't get rid of the Liaodong Army, and neither can the imperial court. The best situation is for everyone to live their own lives.

We are guarding in Heishan. The Liaodong Army does not dare to attack, and even if they attack, they will not be able to win. We live a happy life here, we do not have to pay taxes to the court, we are not exploited by the government, and our brothers have no worries about food and drink. Isn't this a life like this?
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