The two were discussing matters, and someone outside the tent reported: "Report to the general, Heishan Xuanyuan rushed outside the camp to ask for an audience!"

Gu Baiyi's words made Qin Xiao's worries disappear. He was happy to hear the report. He looked at Gu Baiyi and said with a smile: "Brother, it seems that the situation over there in Montenegro is worse than we thought."

It will go well." He said to the outside of the tent: "Invite him to come to the big tent!"

Xuanyuan Chong came from Heishan on Pegasus. It was not yet midnight and he was waiting outside the camp gate alone.

Looking up, I saw a series of tents in the military camp, but in an orderly manner. The tents were set up in a very orderly manner, and teams of soldiers patrolled back and forth in the camp. They were heavily guarded. The guards on the towers also stood as straight as javelins.

, look around and be on guard for the enemy.

There was an air of solemnity in the entire camp, which was definitely not comparable to that of the Black Mountain bandits.

He sighed in his heart that this Long Rui army was highly disciplined. From the layout of the military camp, it could be seen that there were generals who were proficient in military strategy. They were by no means an incompetent army.

"General, please come!" A soldier came and raised his hand to Xuanyuan Chong: "Please follow me!"

Xuanyuan Chong also surrendered, leaving his horses outside the camp gate, and followed the soldier on foot. As he moved forward, he looked around, and the more he looked at it, the more he felt that the camp's deployment was very strict, with wide roads between each camp.

Once the enemy situation is discovered, they can quickly assemble through these roads without getting into chaos and crowding at all.

When he walked to a large tent, he saw two people standing outside the tent. The first one was wearing armor and no helmet. He was not old, but he was very heroic. Xuanyuan Chong immediately knew the identity of the other person. After all, last time

I had already seen him face to face, but I didn't expect that the young general was waiting outside the tent. He quickened his pace, stepped forward and saluted with cupped hands: "Caomin Xuanyuan Chong, pay homage to General Qin!"

"It's not surprising that there are guests coming from far away." Qin Xiao had already stepped forward and held Xuanyuan Chong's wrist: "Second Master, we meet again. Although we are only a hundred miles apart, these days I am

I've been looking forward to seeing you again. Come, there is hot tea in the tent. It's freezing cold, so go in and drink tea first." He turned around and introduced to Xuanyuan Chong, "This is General Gu, the Ranger General!"

Gu Baiyi smiled and nodded. Xuanyuan Chong did not expect Qin Xiao to be so enthusiastic. He wanted to salute, but Qin Xiao had already pulled him into the tent.

"General Qin, the common people have committed a serious crime. Please punish the general!" When Qin Xiao just sat down, Xuanyuan rushed back two steps, knelt on the ground, cupped his hands and said: "The common people gathered in Black Mountain, roared and formed bandits. They are treasonous and should be punished ten thousand times.

Die. Come here today, I am willing to offer my head on my neck, just to ask for mercy from the general, so that he can spare the rest of the people in Montenegro!"

Qin Xiao and Gu Baiyi looked at each other and said with a smile: "Although the second master is guilty, he has also made meritorious deeds." He took out the secret letter from last time and handed it to Xuanyuan Chong, saying: "This letter alone can make the second master guilty."

The master will atone for his sins!"

Xuanyuan Chong looked up and saw the secret letter. He was startled for a moment, and then sighed: "Sure enough, someone leaked military information to the general in advance, but this letter was not sent by someone sent by the grassroots. There is no redemption for the general's merits."

"Didn't the second master send someone to deliver it?" Qin Xiao said in surprise.

Xuanyuan nodded and said: "The Black Mountain Army attacked the general at night. The troops and horses were mobilized on the mountain beforehand. The common people did see some clues, but they stayed out of the incident and were not involved. Someone else sent this letter!"

Qin Xiao said: "Er Dang

Get up and talk first." He put away the secret message and personally poured a cup of hot tea for Xuanyuan Chong and handed it to him. Xuanyuan Chong hesitated for a moment and took it with both hands.

"As far as we know, something happened in Montenegro." Gu Baiyi smiled and asked, "Can the second master tell me what happened?"

Xuanyuan Chong said succinctly: "My wife was killed, and I took action angrily and killed Zhou Hongji. Shen Xuangan led people to control Heishui Village. Currently, four of the five villages in Heishan are already under our control. Du Zitong in Baimuzhai

It’s still out of control on the turtle mountain.”

"The second master came here this time, naturally he understands that if you continue to stay in the mountain, you will have no future and may even fall into despair." Gu Baiyi said: "So this time you are here to find a way out for Black Mountain."

Xuanyuan Chong nodded and said: "That's true." He looked at Qin Xiao and said: "There are many women, children, old and young on the mountain, and many brothers had no choice but to go up the mountain in the first place. The general may have understood that the Liaodong Army exploited the people in the four northeastern counties.

Treating the common people as nothing but grass, countless people were oppressed and died miserably. We gathered in Black Mountain just to find a way to survive."

"The second master naturally also knows that your Black Mountain is regarded as a thorn in the flesh by the Liaodong Army, and he wants to get rid of it quickly." Qin Xiao stared at Xuanyuan Chong and said with a smile: "As far as I understand, the reason why Heishan can sustain to this day is all because of the second master's ability to conquer.

He is good at fighting, and among the many leaders in Montenegro, the Liaodong Army regards the second master as the number one bandit. It is said that they have even issued a reward order. Anyone who can send the second master to the Protectorate will be rewarded with a thousand taels."

Hearing this, Xuanyuan Chong laughed and said: "Their reward orders have been spread all over the Northeast many years ago. Many people want to take the heads of ordinary people, but the heads are still on their necks."

"Long Rui's army has just arrived in the Northeast, and many places still need the help of the Liaodong Army." Qin Xiao sighed: "But the Liaodong Army seems to have some misunderstandings about us and is very cold. The second master came at the right time today. I will have you arrested and directly

Send it to the Protectorate, and the Liaodong Army may change its attitude towards us."

Xuanyuan Chong laughed and said: "Since I dare to come here alone today, I have never thought about going back alive. If the general wants this head, he can take it now."

Qin Xiao saw that Xuanyuan Chong's expression remained unchanged and showed no fear, so he smiled and said: "Second Master, your appearance now reminds me of a certain person!"

"who?"

"Myself." Qin Xiao said: "When I was in Suzhou, I broke into the enemy's camp single-handedly and was majestic. Today, the second master actually has the courage to come to our Longrui military camp alone. This courage reminds me of Shuning.

Myself under the city."

Xuanyuan Chong was startled, obviously not expecting Qin Xiao to say this, but he immediately smiled and said: "The reputation of the general is well known all over the world."

"No kidding." Qin Xiao said with a smile: "Let's get down to business. What conditions does the second master want?"

"General, what do you mean...?"

Qin Xiao said seriously: "The second master is one of the few sensible people in Heishan. Naturally, he knows that there is only one way out for Heishan, and that is to be recruited by the imperial court. I can ask the imperial court to recruit Heishan, but the second master must have conditions, so I want to know

What conditions will you propose?"

"I have no say in how the imperial court will deal with you." Xuanyuan Chong's expression became serious and he said: "I only hope that the imperial court can pardon the sins of other people in Montenegro, and

And they can be resettled properly. Up and down the Black Mountains, we just want to live a peaceful life. For this reason, we can even move to the pass. As long as the court can give us farmland and distribute farm tools, we are willing to recruit people."

Qin Xiao nodded and said: "You don't have many conditions. But why do you want to move to the pass?"

"The general also knows that the Liaodong Army regards the Black Mountains as a thorn in their bones and wants to get rid of them quickly. As long as they stay in the northeast, even if they are recruited, they will try their best to persecute them." Xuanyuan Chong said seriously: "Stay in the mountains and work together.

If we work together, we can barely protect ourselves. Once they are demobilized and returned to their hometowns and went their separate ways, the Liaodong Army will be divided and persecuted. If so, I will be a sinner in Montenegro. Even if I die, I will not be able to forgive them." Kneel down on one knee again.

On the ground, he said sincerely: "I sincerely surrender to the imperial court, and I also ask the general to save the people of Montenegro."

Qin Xiao stretched out his hand to help him up and said: "Second Master dared to come to the military camp alone for the sake of the many people in Heishan. Such courage and behavior are enough to prove your sincerity. Don't worry, as long as everyone in Heishan sincerely surrenders, I will definitely report to the court."

I would like to ask the imperial court to recruit Heishan. However, I have other plans as to how to relocate him. I wonder if the second master would be willing to listen to it?"

Xuanyuan hurriedly said: "General, please make it clear!"

"Sit down and talk." Qin Xiao motioned Xuanyuan Chong to sit down, and then said: "Although moving to the mainland is an option, being far away from your homeland may make many people reluctant to leave."

Xuanyuan Chong sighed with emotion on his face, but said nothing.

"Does the second master know the purpose of Long Ruijun's coming out of seclusion this time?" Qin Xiao stared at Xuanyuan Chong and asked.

Xuanyuan Chong hesitated for a moment and then said: "Your army is stationed in the grassland. People on the mountain thought they were going to attack Heishan, but I think there should be other reasons."

"That's right." Qin Xiao said: "Long Rui's army wants to train in the northeast in order to have an army to regain Xiling in the future. The saint has a grand plan, and Li Tuo rebelled and established himself as emperor in Xiling. This is naturally treason. Saint Mo

The troops are ready to prepare for war, so they can take back the land lost by the Tang Dynasty."

Xuanyuan Chong said solemnly: "Of course. I thought that the Tang Dynasty had conquered the world, so how could it lose its territory? It is imperative to regain Xiling. It is a pity that I am guilty, otherwise I would be willing to join the army and fight for the great nation.

The Tang Dynasty recaptured Xiling."

His tone was generous, but he still had the pride of the Tang Dynasty in his heart.

Qin Xiao and Gu Baiyi looked at each other with smiles on their faces. Xuanyuan Chong saw this and thought that what he said was inappropriate and felt a little embarrassed. However, Qin Xiao already smiled and said: "The second master has this ambition.

The best thing is, if you are willing, why not go with the army when Xiling is recaptured?"

"General, what do you mean...?"

"Long Rui Army needs to recruit troops." Qin Xiao said seriously: "I wonder if the brothers on the mountain are willing to join the army and become soldiers of Long Rui Army. If so, they are soldiers of the Tang Dynasty, and their family members are also military dependents. Naturally, there is no need to move to the pass.

.If the Liaodong Army wants to persecute them again, they should ask Long Ruijun if he will agree. I wonder what the second master wants?"

Xuanyuan Chong was stunned for a moment and couldn't believe his ears. After a while, he said: "General, you...are you telling the truth? If I heard you right, you mean to let the brothers from Montenegro join the army.
Chapter completed!