Chapter 19: Outwitting the Devil and Seeing Sorrow

It is surrounded by mountains on three sides, with only one narrow entrance. It's really a husband, and no one can enter. No wonder Hu Biao's hateful teeth itch, and he didn't have a problem with him.

Huang Xing is three, dressed as a medicine picker. Hiding behind a tree, he observed the gate from a distance for a while, and then went around the back mountain.

Walking along the small mountain path stepped on by the goats, it was difficult. The mountain wall is not only steep, but also bare, and there is not even a small tree to grasp.

The sun was like fire, and sweat rolled down the spine happily like pouring beans. Huang Xing observed the terrain while constantly muttering words to boost morale.

In the field of reconnaissance, Huang Xing is an expert. When he was in the army, almost every time there was a big operation, Zhang Zhiqiang would send Huang Xing to lead people to investigate, and then act. Therefore, Huang Xing still has some experience in the ups and downs of the terrain and landforms, and the formation rules. Walking in such a barren land is simply commonplace for him. However, Ga Wuzi and the others could only follow cautiously and blindly, struggling to crawl.

Turning a mountain col, more than a dozen goats appeared in front of me, grazing leisurely. Huang Xing's spirit suddenly perked. He quickened his pace and walked towards the white flock of sheep like jade embedded in the slopes of the mountain.

The shepherd is a local man fifty miles away. Huang Xing exchanged a few words with him, and then pretended to be surprised and said, "I said brother, I heard that there are valuable medicinal materials on this mountain. But we walked around it for most of the day, and we didn't see a place to climb up. ”

When the shepherd heard this, he glanced at Huang Xing and them with suspicious eyes. With a mysterious and somewhat frightened expression, he said, "You're not a local, are you?" ”

Huang Xing nodded in acquiescence. The man then said, "I advise you to pull it down!" Don't say that the mountain is not easy to climb, even if you go up, it is also a death! ”

Huang Xing pretended to be puzzled and asked, "Then why?" ”

The man, taking out his cigarette pouch and filling it with cigarettes, lit it and took a leisurely puff, and said with an angry and frustrated expression: "Hey! There are bandits living up there. ”

As he spoke, the man looked sad. Huang Xing said with a slightly angry expression: "What's wrong with the bandits? Can't collect medicine? ”

The man raised his foot and knocked off the ashes of his cigarette, and while rolling the cigarette pouch, he said helplessly and resentfully: "I have seen the big bosses in the past, and they are not so tightly controlled. Every year when it is the season to collect medicine, my second child and I go to the mountains to collect medicine. bumped into, at most scolded a few words and drove down the mountain. But now I heard that when the owner has changed, when he sees people going up the mountain, he doesn't talk about it, and he shoots it. , hi! ......”

A burst of sad power shrank the man's face into shape. A few crystalline tears spread along the wrinkles that snaked on his face. Huang Xing said hatefully: "No one has come to treat these dogs." ”

The man calmed down a little, stretched out his hand and wiped his face carelessly, shook his head in despair, and said; "There is only one entrance and exit to this village, and the officials and soldiers have nothing to do with him."

When Huang Xing saw the man, he seemed to have recovered from the sudden grief. So he leaned forward, lowered his voice, and said, "Can you tell me where you got there?" ”

When the man heard this, he immediately threw himself back, stared at the strange eyes, and said, "What are you asking for?" Don't want to die? ”

Huang Xing, who looked embarrassed, said: "My mother is sick and has no money to get medicine, so I am thinking about getting some valuable medicinal materials and changing the medicine for my mother." ”

The man glanced at Huang Xing hesitantly. Speaking to himself; "It's not good, it's going to kill people."

Huang Xing, showing a full degree of confidence, said, "I'll be careful." ”

The man sighed helplessly, raised the stick in his hand, and said; "See that elm tree?"

Huang Xing, looking in the direction pointed by the wooden stick, there was indeed an elm tree not too thick on the cliff not far away. The man then said, "It's hard to settle down there." Throw the rope claw on the head and hook the tree, and you can pull the rope up. ”

Huang Xing bowed down and thanked the sheep herder. And he walked towards the elm tree. Behind him, a gust of wind stirred the weeds, making a rustling sound, intertwined with the deep sigh of the sheep herder. lingered in Huang Xing's ears, refusing to leave for a long time.

Huang Xing came to the bottom of the head and carefully inspected the terrain. On the wall, the marks under the feet of the people are clearly visible. He confirmed that the shepherd was telling the truth. After memorizing it by heart, he went back the way he came.

When passing by the sheep herder, Huang Xing pretended to be helpless, smiled bitterly and said, "I see, according to our ability, we can't go up at all." Let's go back and think about something else. ”

Back at the cottage, Huang Xing immediately told Hu Biao about his plans. Hu Biao selected ten brothers with good skills to form a commando team, led by Huang Xing himself, from the back mountain. After the commando team basically controlled the ghosts, they raised fire in front of the walled gate. Hu Biao led the crowd into the stockade.

Hu Biao completely agreed with Huang Xing's plan and was full of praise for Huang Xing. After a pause, Huang Xing continued; "The ten brothers selected, I will start tomorrow, and I will conduct intensive training for them, and I will start in five days."

Huang Xing is nothing more than teaching them how to climb rocks, how to touch the sentry posts, and a whole set of special sign language.

When everything was ready, on a dark and windy night in the moon, they quietly set off.

Huang Xing first threw out the rope claw, and after making sure that it was firm, he quickly climbed to the top of the rope.

Huang Xing hid under the small tree and looked around carefully. On the top of the flat river, on the empty land, there are only a few unknown dwarf trees, showing the reflection of plants. The wind was still blowing unhurriedly, and the weeds on the ground made a "rustling" sound. In the distance, in the low recess, there are a few dim yellow lights. In the faint light, two figures walked back and forth blindly.

According to the agreement, Huang Xing shook the rope behind him, and immediately three rope claws flew to the top of the rope at the same time. When everyone was all up, Huang Xing lowered his voice and said, "In a group of three, open up ten steps and follow behind me." ”

After speaking, the cat leaned forward and touched it. Approaching the low recess of the roof, Huang Xingcai saw clearly that the stockade was built in an oval-shaped deep valley formed by the natural separation of the mountain range.

Around the valley floor, there are half-light and half-dark caves. On the south side of the valley floor, there is a conspicuous big house, and the lights are exceptionally bright. The two figures seen in the distance are the sentry here. Huang Xing looked at it carefully for a while, used sign language to command the two to go up, and killed the sentry. Two more pebbles flew out to make sure there was no sentry. He summoned people to his side, lowered his voice and said: "One group will go to the hall with me, the second group is responsible for guarding and monitoring the housing at the bottom of the valley, and the third group will touch the gate of the village, and after solving the sentry, open the gate of the village, light the torches, and welcome the big boss into the village." Remember! Don't shoot unless you have to. ”

Huang Xing took Ga Wuzi and two brothers all the way into the hall lit with lard lamps. It was a bright and dark building, and in the empty hall, it was so quiet that you could hear the crickets. Two lard lamps, glowing dimly and flickering. A few rows of crude tables, accentuated by chairs covered with animal skins, stand out.

The two dark houses are caves jutting into the mountain. The door of one room is ajar, and the door of one is closed. Huang Xing motioned for the two of them to take charge of the half-covered door, and he took Ga Wuzi and gently touched the closed door.

Huang Xing tried to push it gently, but the door was not buckled, so he quietly entered and touched in. A cave divided into two sections, inside and outside, by a cloth curtain. In the corner of the wall, there is a delicate oil lamp, which emits a soft light.

Huang Xing held his breath, gently opened the curtain, and saw a middle-aged man lying on the kang, as naked as a fat pig. In his arms was a half-naked young woman.

Huang Xingchong waved his hand and motioned for him to go outside the door to be on guard. He dodged to the kang, and the muzzle of the gun was pressed against the man's head. At the same time, he reached out and covered the woman's mouth. In a deep but powerful voice, say, "Don't make a sound!" Otherwise, I will kill you. ”

The man was stunned by this sudden change. His mouth was half open, but he didn't dare to make a sound. A tiger's eye was wide open, emitting a startled blue light. Huang Xing pulled the quilt and covered the woman. Then, the man asked, "Are you the one-eyed dragon?" ”

The man nodded, pretending to be calm and said, "I don't know which way the hero is from?" ”

Huang Xing's voice was slightly relaxed and said, "You'll know later." Now, if you want to live, do as I say. ”

The one-eyed dragon nodded helplessly. Huang Xing let him get dressed, pulled out the woman's trouser belt, and tied the one-eyed dragon's hands behind him with one hand. He learned this kind of stunt in the army. Then, escorted out the door.

At this time, the other two brothers, too, escorted a short and thin man from the room. Huang Xing said to the two of them: "Give the people to me, and you go to reinforce the second class." Whenever someone goes out, take it down for me. Remember, try not to shoot. ”

Huang Xing carried the one-eyed dragon to the hall. At this time, there was a faint sound of footsteps in the direction of the walled gate, and after a while, I saw a team of people and horses, hurrying towards this side. The leader is the big boss Hu Biao.

Huang Xing arched his hand at Hu Biao and said, "The big boss can let the brothers light the torches." ”

As a result, dozens of torches illuminated the valley floor.