In Heishui Village, Zhou Hongji and Shen Xuangan both looked solemn.

Hearing the sound of rapid footsteps, the two of them looked outside the door at the same time, and saw Du Zitong running in hurriedly. Zhou Hongji stood up immediately and asked urgently: "What's the situation?"

"Brother, they have been prepared for a long time." Du Zitong said with some shame: "Song Lun failed to seize the bridge, but they cut off the suspension bridge. Now it is impossible to pass. The more than 40 brothers who boarded the suspension bridge had no time to withdraw, and they all.

.... They all fell into the valley." When he said this, he looked annoyed.

“If you don’t succeed enough, you will fail too much.” Zhou Hongji said angrily: “If you can’t handle this thing well, what else can you do?” He didn’t know whether he was blaming Song Lun or Du Zitong.

Shen Xuan sighed: "It seems that Xuanyuan Chong has guessed that tonight is unusual, so he made arrangements in advance."

"Brother, it can be seen that Xuanyuan Chong has indeed had his rebellious intentions for a long time. Otherwise, why would he prepare in advance?" Du Zitong sneered: "Yuanbao still thinks that he has been wronged. He is really confused."

Zhou Hongji said angrily: "Now is the time to talk about this? I have said that although Huangtu Village has a small number of people, they are all very brave. While you are usually enjoying the day and night, Xuanyuan Chong is training day and night with his men.

I have never been lazy. Now that the suspension bridge is gone, what will you do?"

"Brother, aren't I worried that they will rebel immediately after they know that Xuanyuan Chong has been arrested?" Du Zitong said angrily: "Since we have to take action sooner or later, it is natural to strike first. I originally wanted to attack them before they had time to react.

Huangtu Village, control Huangtu Village. Who knows...who knows that they have already taken precautions on the suspension bridge."

Zhou Hongji became more and more angry as he thought about it. He grabbed the tea cup and smashed it on the ground. He said angrily: "The suspension bridge is broken. To capture the Loess Village, we can only attack the mountain from the front. But Xuanyuan Chong built the Loess Village like an iron barrel. They

There is also a grain depot on the mountain, and there will be no problem in sustaining it for three to five months." He clenched his fist and said, "If we don't control Huangtu Village quickly, it will be like having a tiger around us. No one knows when it will pounce and bite us. In the future, not only will we

We have to guard against Long Rui’s army, and we also have to guard against the nearby Huangtu Village, this...!"

"Brother, I have mobilized troops to block the intersection of Huangtu Village up the mountain." Du Zitong said hurriedly: "Xuanyuan Chong has colluded with the officers and soldiers. I am only worried that when the people in Huangtu Village are desperate, they will fight to the death to find a way forward.

Go and join Long Rui’s army.”

Zhou Hongji's body was shaken, and he immediately said: "Yes, fourth brother, even if we can't break through the Huangtu Village, we can never let them go down the mountain to join the army. We must send more people to block the road down the mountain for me." He said in a hateful voice.

: "We will also surround them to death."

Shen Xuangan shook his head and said: "Brother, the food in Huangtu Village can even last until the spring of next year. If we surround them for several months, there is no chance at all." He raised his hand and pointed to the south: "Don't forget, Long Ruijun can keep an eye on them now.

Follow us."

Zhou Hongji's pupils shrank, and he almost forgot that the most dangerous Long Ruijun was still staring at him.

 He feels that things in this world are really elusive.

Less than a month ago, Long Rui's army had just settled in Songyang Caochang. Zhou Hongji even regarded Long Rui's army as a lamb to be slaughtered. He felt that as long as he sent troops, he could defeat the army that had just left the border at any time.

But in a blink of an eye, the army that was so close had turned into a fierce tiger that was staring eagerly at them.

The night attack failed and the brothers fought. It took many years for Montenegro to accumulate strength, but it only took a month to decline. "Brother, the third brother is right." Du Zitong also said worriedly: "Let's deploy our troops and horses.

At the foot of Huangtu Village, beware of Huangtu Village rushing out to join the army. Once Long Rui's army finds out about it, and they send troops to come, then the troops guarding the mountain will be attacked from both sides."

Zhou Hongji felt tired and asked Shen Xuangan: "Lao San, you have a sharp mind. Think of something you can do."

"Brother, don't worry." Shen Xuangan was calm: "Brother, have you forgotten that Xuanyuan Chong is not dead yet? Today, eldest brother wants to execute him. I immediately dissuade him, not to save his life, but just in case, because I am worried about Loess

The current situation has occurred over there in the village."

During the banquet, Zhou Hong basically wanted to have Xuanyuan Chong beheaded with a sword to avoid future troubles, but was dissuaded by Shen Xuangan. Shen Xuangan only said that keeping Xuanyuan Chong would be of great use, but did not explain clearly.

For what purpose, Zhou Hongji spared Xuanyuan Chong's life, and now he finally understood the reason.

“You mean to use Xuanyuan Chong to make Huangtu Village surrender?” Zhou Hongji was naturally not stupid and understood immediately.

Shen Xuangan smiled and said: "Xuanyuan Chong knew that he would definitely die, but could he let go of the people in Huangtu Village? Huangtu Village was on guard just because Xuanyuan Chong was worried that we would kill everyone in Huangtu Village. If the eldest brother promised not to do it because of Xuanyuan

If he hurts other people in Huangtu Village, he may not be able to persuade him to let Huangtu Village put down its weapons."

 Zhou Hongji hurriedly asked: "Do you think Xuanyuan Chong can agree?"

“Brother, if you can trust me, I will persuade Xuanyuan Chong.” Shen Xuangan said sternly: “I can’t guarantee that it will succeed, but you can always give it a try.”

Zhou Hongji thought for a while, nodded and said: "As long as Huangtu Village surrenders its weapons, I can be lenient."

It was already bright and snow was falling. There was a protruding cliff in the back mountain of Heishui Village, hanging in the air like an unsheathed sword. This was Guimen Cliff. A stone house was built on the edge of the cliff. It was originally built with

To punish the traitors who betrayed Montenegro.

Once someone rebels and falls into the hands of Heishan, they will be imprisoned in a stone house. The iron door here is locked tightly, but on the other side facing the cliff is a wooden door that can be opened at any time. After opening it, there is no depth under your feet.

the bottom of the abyss.

 After being imprisoned in Guimen Cliff, they will not be provided with food or water, and they will either starve to death inside or jump into the abyss on their own to end the torture.

This is an idea that Zhou Hongji came up with himself. According to what he said back then, even traitors once had brotherhood. He is a scholar who values ​​love and justice and does not want to see the blood of his former brothers, so he came up with this idea.

method to punish.

But compared to enduring the torture of hunger in Guimen Cliff, it would be better to be relieved with a knife.

The stone house has long been wrapped in white snow, and the intersection is guarded by guards. Without the consent of the master, no one can step into the ghost gate cliff.

Shen Xuangan walked in the snow and took out the path opened by Zhou Hongji. After passing through, he walked slowly to the stone house. Through the iron railing, he could clearly see Xuanyuan Chong sitting cross-legged inside.

In this season, when the weather is cold and freezing, the stone house is not surrounded on all sides. It is just a row of iron railings, and the cold wind can easily pour in. If the body is not strong enough, once the weather is too cold, it will starve to death.

Frozen to death in here.

Xuanyuan Chong's limbs were all shackled with iron chains. When he heard the footsteps, he turned his head slightly and looked over. When he saw Shen Xuangan, he didn't show any surprise, and his expression remained unchanged.

Shen Xuangan threw a wine bag in, Xuanyuan Chong did not hesitate, picked up the wine bag, raised his hands, took a big sip, then smiled lightly and said: "You can also send me a bag of wine, too.

It’s worthy of the brotherhood we have gained over the years.”

"Why do you do this?" Shen Xuangan, wearing thick cotton clothes, sat down directly on the snow, looked at Xuanyuan Chong in the stone room through the iron railings, and sighed softly: "I told you, there is no good banquet.

Banquet, if you come to the banquet, there will be no good results."

Xuanyuan Chong did not answer. He stared at Shen Xuangan and asked, "Now that things have happened, I only want to know one thing."

"I know what you want to ask." Shen Xuangan said calmly: "Do you want to know if the ghost on the mountain is me?"

Xuanyuan Chong just stared at Shen Xuangan's eyes and said nothing.

"The evidence of the crime this time was obtained by Du Zitong's men." Shen Xuangan said lightly: "If you didn't send someone to send that topographic map, then is there someone else in your Huangtu Village who colluded with the government and the army? The topographic map was given to the general by Du Zitong.

Master, is it the map that Du Zitong prepared himself as evidence to frame you? You know very well that Du Zitong thinks he is brave and good at fighting, and he has always felt that he should lead the army. In recent years, you have completely overshadowed him.

His jealousy towards you is already very deep." After a pause, he continued: "Deng Ran, there is a more terrifying possibility."

"What?"

"The so-called evidence of crime was forged by the boss and Du Zitong together." Shen Xuangan was very calm and said slowly: "Du Zitong is brave and ignorant, and he cannot think of such a plan. The map is so detailed that

Du Zitong is not capable of drawing such a map, but it is the master. He is a scholar and knows the terrain and strongholds on the mountain well. It is not impossible to say that the map was made by the master."

Xuanyuan Chong raised his head slightly, thoughtfully.

"We both know in our hearts that the head of the family is worried that you are worried about the top spot. Du Zitong is jealous that every time he sends out troops, it is you who decides the defense on the mountain." Shen Xuangan stroked his beard gently, stared at Xuanyuan Chong and said, "He

It's not impossible for the two of them to work together to get rid of you."

Xuanyuan Chong finally smiled calmly and said: "What you said, I can only suspect that they designed to label me as a mole, but it cannot prove that you are not a mole. The last night attack must have been betrayed by a mole, and the mole is not

I can't be the boss. As you said, Du Zitong is brave and foolhardy. He likes this kind of life where he can rob families without any scruples, so the possibility that he is the traitor is very slim. On the contrary, it's you, Shen Xuangan, who has a deep mind.

, if people can’t see through it, it may not be a mole.”

“Last night at the banquet, why didn’t you reveal in public that I had already told you my plan to kill Xuanyuan?”

Xuanyuan Chong shook his head and said, "Of course you didn't come here today to deliver wine."

"After capturing you last night, they immediately wanted to attack Huangtu Village." Shen Xuangan said: "But Yang Shixin had already prepared and cut off the suspension bridge, killing and injuring dozens of brothers. Now that Huangtu Village has rebelled, they want you to

Come forward and ask the brothers in Huangtu Village to surrender."

Xuanyuan Chong smiled and said, "Is this why he didn't kill me last night?"

"He won't kill you, but you are begging for death." Shen Xuangan stared at Xuanyuan Chong and said calmly: "Actually, when I told you the plan, you already believed it in your heart, and you have countless ways to avoid this disaster.
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