Heilong Mountain is located at the southern foot of the Bukhansan Mountain Range about 30 kilometers north of Wangjing City, although the altitude of this mountain is only a few hundred meters, but the terrain is steep, easy to defend and difficult to attack.

Xing Lei's cottage is located on the Black Dragon Cliff at the northernmost end of Heilong Mountain. The whole cottage is built according to the trend of the black dragon cliff in the south and the north high. Rows of wooden houses are hidden in the pine forests above the cliffs.

The meeting hall of the cottage is located on a small open space on the top of the Black Dragon Cliff. On the front of the hall, in addition to the apricot yellow cottage flag that hunted in the wind, the most conspicuous thing was the two stone lions at the entrance of the hall. These two stone lions were specially made by Huanglong on the day of the completion of the meeting hall of Heilong Mountain, and then given to the cottage of Heilong Mountain.

From the outside, Xing Lei, the owner of the Black Dragon Mountain cottage, is about forty years old. Not very tall, but very athletic. Unlike the wild and uninhibited personality and irregular life habits of many green forest heroes, Xing Lei's personality is very introverted and cautious, and his diet and daily life are also very regular.

Every day before dawn, Xing Lei would inevitably get up early and go to the huge rock above the Black Dragon Stream behind the cottage hall to practice the art of spitting, so as to achieve the purpose of self-cultivation and physical fitness.

On this morning, Xing Lei had just finished practicing the art of vomiting when he heard applause from behind him, and at the same time, a familiar voice came into his ears: "Brother, in this fresh air, I am really envious of this kind of leisure." ”

Xing Lei hurriedly turned around. I saw five people standing in front of me. These five people are: Huang Long, Huang Hu, Cui Biao, An Zaiji and Qiu Rui, the second leader of the Black Dragon Mountain Cottage.

"As soon as I heard it, it was your voice, big brother. Qiu Rui, big brother has arrived, why don't you tell me. I'll go to the mountain gate to greet me in person! Seeing that it was Huang Long and the others who arrived, Xing Lei hurriedly stepped forward to shake hands and greet him, and blamed his second leader, Qiu Rui.

"Big brother. I went to the cottage gate this morning to inspect and caught up with the owner of the Huangzhai ...... No, it should be Huang who led the four of them to the door of the cottage. Brother, I know that you and Commander Huang are not ordinary friends, so I led them directly to meet you without informing you. The second leader, Qiu Rui, hurriedly explained.

"yes. You can't blame the second boss for this. It was I who yelled at him not to tell my cousin about you. To surprise you. Ahn Jae-hee said.

"Oops. My little cousin. I haven't seen you for many years, but you still have a temper with your childhood, always trying to find ways to tease my big cousin. How is it, is Cui Biao good to you? If he dares to bully you, tell my brother that I will take care of him for you. Xing Lei said, affectionately punching Cui Biao on the shoulder who was standing next to An Ji.

"Big brother, I only have to be bullied by her, how dare I bully her. Big brother, you should call the shots for me. Cui Biao said jokingly.

"yes. Cui Biao's brother treats his sister-in-law on weekdays, which can be said to be 'holding it in his hand for fear of falling, and holding it in his mouth for fear of melting'. Huang Hu quipped.

"That's right. Your kid is fortunate enough to marry a fairy like my cousin, and I don't know if it's a blessing from the ancestors of several generations. Cherish it. Xing Lei said to Cui Biao.

"Cousin, you have a good environment here. When we are old, Cui Biao and I will go to your place to build a small courtyard and enjoy our old age. When the time comes, cousin, you should find us the perfect place. An Zaiji said to Xing Lei.

"No problem. When the time comes, I only need your cousin to say a word

, including my cottage, the corners of the entire Black Dragon Mountain, are at your disposal. Xing Lei patted his chest and said.

"And us." Huang Long said to Xing Lei.

"Hahaha! I don't think everyone should leave this time. Stay directly in my Black Dragon Mountain. Let's eat wine and meat together, how happy it should be. How's that, don't you think about it? Xing Lei said after laughing loudly.

"My brothers are here, I'm afraid it will crowd your Black Dragon Mountain. All right. Brother, stop talking nonsense. I'm waiting for this time because I have something important to ask for. Huang Long said to Xing Lei.

"I'll just say, big brother, you have always been on the Three Treasures Hall for nothing. Come on, let's go to the lobby for a while. Xing Lei said, holding the two brothers Huanglong and Huanghu, and walked towards the cottage hall with Cui Biao and his wife and Qiu Rui, the second owner of Heilong Mountain.

After coming to the hall and taking their seats, Huang Long briefly told Xing Lei that the imperial court had specially come to recruit Xing Lei and wanted to use Xing Lei's power to rescue the two Korean princes.

"Big brother, you also know that brother, I have always been unable to stand the restraints, and I am used to being free and casual. As for the court's recruitment, let me discuss it with my brothers.

"As for sending troops to rescue the prince, the younger brother is willing to serve. The younger brother has never forgotten the life-saving grace of the eldest brother. Since you have spoken this time, junior brother, I am naturally duty-bound. Besides, my third uncle and third aunt were killed by the Japanese people. This time it was an opportunity to avenge them. After listening to Huang Long's words, Xing Lei said without thinking.

"My father and mother were hacked to death by the Japanese people at that time, it was simply miserable......" Xing Lei's words evoked Ahn Jae-hee's memories of the past, and she couldn't help but shed tears when she remembered the scene when her parents were brutally killed by the Japanese people.

Seeing his wife crying, Cui Biao, who was sitting next to Ahn Jae-hee, quickly took out a handkerchief, handed it to Ahn Jae-ji and whispered to comfort her.

"I'm sorry, cousin. I didn't expect my words to make you sad. However, cousin, don't worry, this time cousin, I will definitely kill a few more Japanese people to avenge the third uncle and third aunt. Xing Lei appeased An Zaitji.

"My brother agreed so happily, so that my brother I really don't know what to say to thank you." Huang Long said to Xing Lei.

"Brother, this is the outside. Even my brother, this cheap life was given by you, brother. As long as the elder brother has a place to use the younger brother, as long as you say a word, it is to go up the knife mountain and go down to the sea of fire, and I will not give up my brother. Xing Lei patted his chest and said.

"Good. If you have these words, brother, I won't say any other kind words. Huang Hu, take out the seven-star treasure knife he brought, and let the Xing Lei brothers take a look. Huang Long said.

Huang Hu took off the seven-star treasure knife from his waist and handed it to Xing Lei.

"Good knives! The blade is cold, and the edge is cold. It is indeed a rare sword! Xing Lei took the treasure knife from Huang Hu's hand, and after pulling the blade out of the scabbard, he took a closer look.

"This is a seven-star treasure knife that we have kept in the Tiger Guard Camp Armory Hall for many years. I didn't bring any other gifts with my brother this time. This seven-star knife is for you. Brother, I know you've always liked this. Huang Long said to Xing Lei.

"What kind of gifts does my brother bring with me here, but ...... This seven-star treasure knife, little brother, I really like it. Hey. Xing Lei holds the treasure knife in his hand and can't put it down.

"Cousin. You see you patronizing

I'm playing with the sword. The four of us have been on the mountain road all night, and we haven't had breakfast yet! You want to starve my cousin to death! An Zaiji said coquettishly to Xing Lei.

"Yes, yes, yes. Cousin is damned. I patronized and admired the seven-star treasure knife that my eldest brother gave me, and even left my only little cousin aside. Second brother, hurry up and order to go down and prepare the wine and food. I'm going to have a drunk with my big brother today. Xing Lei apologized to An Zaiji, and at the same time instructed Qiu Rui, the owner of the second village.

"Brother, how many men do you have?" While Qiu Rui, the owner of the second village, went out to prepare wine and food, Huang Long opened his mouth and asked Xing Lei.

"There are more than 3,000 people in total." Xing Lei replied.

"Don't hide it from my brother, at the moment the foreign enemy is invading. The imperial army's army was shattered by the Japanese people. Looking at the entire imperial court, in addition to the naval army of General Yi Sunsin, I am afraid that there is only my Tiger Guard Battalion left.

"This time to rescue the two princes, the imperial court really couldn't find a decent regular army to complete this dangerous mission. That's why Li Shanhai and Master Li came to me and ordered me to come and beg my brother to help. Huang Long said to Xing Lei.

"Is this operation commanded by you, big brother?" Xing Lei asked Huang Longdao.

"It's not. The responsibility of this operation is significant. The king has instructed Lord Li Shanhai to make a plan himself. I'm just one of the executors. Huang Long replied.

"In addition to your Tiger Guard Battalion and my brothers in the cottage, are there any other troops involved in this operation?"

"Nope. I've just said that. It was now difficult for the Imperial Court to find other decent troops to participate in the operation. In this operation, only two teams, you and me, participated. ”

"I'm afraid that the Japanese people also attach great importance to this operation." Xing Lei reminded Huang Long in a tactful tone about the situation of the opponent in this operation.

"yes. There were more than 100,000 Japanese soldiers in the royal capital. Still, don't worry, brothers. On the periphery of this Wang Jingcheng, nearly 100,000 Ming Xiongshi have already eyed Wang Jingcheng. Presumably, this time the action of returning the grain to the prince, the Japanese soldiers in the royal capital did not dare to send too much. ”

"Oh, Da Ming sent troops?" Xing Lei, who has lived in the mountains for a long time, seems to not know much about the outside world.

"Yes. After the Japanese invaded our state. The Ming Dynasty of the Celestial Empire sent troops to help us at our request. At present, Pyongyang has been successfully recaptured. It is estimated that it will not be long before Wang Jingcheng can be recovered. ”

"Great. Brother, although I have long been dead to the current court, I do not want my country to be occupied by foreign enemies. ”

"A few days ago, Daming Jinyiwei set fire to the Longshan granary. The hundreds of thousands of stone of grain stored in it by the Japanese people were almost reduced to ashes. Therefore, what the people in Wangjing City lack most at present is food.

"A few days ago, they offered to prepare 100,000 stone of grain for the return of the two captured princes. It happened that the king was in a hurry to rescue the two princes, so he agreed to their request for exchange. ”

"Have you decided on the location, time, and plan of action for the exchange?"

"It's settled. The exchange site was set in the Yanling Valley, a dozen miles north of Wangjing City. The time was set for noon five days later. Let me give you a good introduction to the specific plan of this operation. ”

At this time, the prepared food and drinks were served.

"Come on. Eldest brother. Let's talk while we drink. Xing Lei greeted warmly.