Chapter 53: Han Xuan's Ambition
Li Changzheng commanded the bandit archers to release arrows to resist the attack of the officers and soldiers, but their homemade bows and arrows were limited in power, and it was difficult to damage the soldiers in leather armor.
Li Chang had no choice but to sacrifice the flying knife he carried with him, although he fought quickly and accurately, several officers and soldiers were shot to death by his flying knife, but the number of officers and soldiers was too large and continued to rush over, and the group of officers and soldiers who attacked the fortification in the front row were like the blade of a knife and slammed into the chaotic formation of the bandits.
Cao Xuan saw Li Chang hiding behind the bandits, and immediately took out an arrow and put it on the bow, moved left and right, up and down, and finally aimed at Li Chang. Cao Xuan immediately drew the bowstring and shot an arrow, and the arrow shot towards Li Chang with a strong wind.
Li Chang only felt a pain in his forehead, and then lost his senses. Cao Xing's arrow hit him in the forehead, and the arrow only pierced his head. Li Chang fell down with unwilling eyes, he didn't expect the other party's archery skills to be so good, he hid behind the crowd and the other party could kill him with one arrow, which was more powerful than his own flying knife. But he couldn't tell anyone about this, so he could only go to hell and talk to Hades.
The death of the white-faced Yan Luo Li Chang, the general of Yamen Village, made the already panicked bandits and minions into a pot of porridge and scattered in a hurry. They fled and surrendered, Han Xuan and Dong Ping led the soldiers to tie up the surrendered bandits, and ordered Han Chang to take the family soldiers to take a good look at them.
Huang Ergou took a few of his bandit minions and prepared to take advantage of the chaos to escape, but unfortunately met Han Xuan who came with Han Xuan's troops. Under the dilemma, Huang Ergou knelt on the ground and begged Han Xuan for mercy: "County Lieutenant Han, please let go of the little one!" The small ones were originally poor people, and they had to be left behind. ”
He raised his head and looked at Han Xuan in horror, waiting for Han Xuan's departure. Han Xuan saw that his face was full of pockmarks, with a crooked mouth, and a big mole next to his nose moved with his convulsive face at this time. Only then did Han Xuan recognize him as the carpenter Huang Ergou who had helped him invent the chair before.
Han Xuan smiled: "Huang Ergou, you are doing well now, you have become a mountain patrol general." Do you remember Ben Guan? ”
Huang Ergou hurriedly replied: "The adults dare not forget the small ones." Although the little one served among the bandits, the little one had never done anything to hurt the people. I beg the adults to let me go, and the little ones are willing to lead the horses and stirrups for the adults! ”
Han Xuan said: "Okay, this official will let you go." Let you stay in the army and continue to do your old job, specializing in building equipment. Would you like to? ”
Huang Ergou was so grateful that he kowtowed again and again: "Thank you for your grace not to kill, and the little one is willing to persuade these bandits to surrender for the adult." ”
Han Xuan promised, although he was fully capable of exterminating these bandits, but in this way, his own side would definitely be damaged.
Huang Ergou first persuaded all the bandits under him to surrender, and then followed Han Xuan to the high place and shouted: "Brothers, I am Huang Ergou of Yamen Village, and I have been on this mountain for many years, I think most of the brothers should know me. Luo Ping, in order to avenge himself, killed the former leader Zhao Heihu. Since Luo Ping became the leader, he has never considered the life or death of our brothers, and our life is not as good as before. Now that he's only thinking about running away, there's no need for us to die for him. I know this Han County Lieutenant, as long as everyone lays down their arms and surrenders, I believe he will not embarrass us. ”
The bandits gradually stopped fighting, and Han Xuan also shouted to the officers and soldiers: "Stop!" ”
The two parties confronted each other like this, and Han Xuan shouted to the bandits: "Don't worry, everyone, I am Han Xuan, the county lieutenant of Luoxian." As long as you are willing to lay down your arms and surrender, I promise you that you will be safe. If you are willing to stay and join the army, follow me to Luo County to register. Those who want to go home to farm are allowed to leave on their own, but they must swear not to do anything that harms the people in the future. ”
The bandits looked at each other, and in order to save their lives, some people kept putting down their knives. Someone came out and said to Han Xuan: "Captain Han, I also want to go home and farm well, but my ancestor's field was encroached upon by Haoqiang and I can't make a living." I had to be a bandit. ”
After hearing this, Han Xuan couldn't help but sigh, land annexation is harmful! His current power is too weak, and it is unrealistic to want to fight local tyrants and divide the land. Han Xuan thought hard for a long time and said to them: "Don't worry, I will find a way to help you solve the land matter." When the war was over, I personally led the army to open up the fields with you. Except for the part of the grain that was harvested and handed over to the officers and soldiers, the surplus grain was owned by everyone. What do you think? ”
All the thieves clapped their hands and applauded, only to see Han Chang whisper to Han Xuan: "Brother Xuan, this strategy is good. There are many mountainous rivers near Ranluo County, and the land is unevenly cultivated? ”
"Mountain people have their own tricks. I can take people to open terraces in the mountains, and choose to sow different crops depending on the terrain, such as wheat, vegetables, fruits, upland rice, and so on. In addition to growing rice, fisheries can be developed near the river...... In short, it is to rely on the mountains to eat the mountains, and rely on the water to eat the water. Han Xuan said a lot in one breath, and immediately took the bamboo tube handed by Dong Ping and drank a sip of water to moisten his throat.
After hearing this, Han Chang looked at Han Xuan with a look of adoration and said, "Brother Xuan is really knowledgeable, a hundred times stronger than my two elder brothers and younger brothers." ”
The thieves chose to obey Han Xuan's life, only a very small number of diehards asked to leave, some of them looked like thieves did not change their hearts, in order to appease people's hearts Han Xuan did not kill them, Han Xuan warned them to do evil again and will not be spared. Han Xuan ordered the officers and soldiers to properly arrange these obedient bandits. Han Xuanxin said that our liberal arts students are still somewhat useful, but they hate less when the book is used.
At this time, Hou Yonghou's team led over to report the results to Han Xuan, Han Xuan nodded with satisfaction, this Yamen Village has been operating for so many years, and it is still a bit expected. This tooth gate village is a good place that is easy to defend and difficult to attack, if you give up in case it is occupied by others again, it will not be troublesome, and it is a pity to burn it. After some entanglement, Han Xuan still decided to send officials and troops to garrison here and open up wasteland at the foot of the mountain.
At present, a lot of problems are coming again, where to get the ploughing cattle, the planning of the land, the arrangement of the farmers, and so on. Han Xuan had a headache when he thought about it, he really needed talents in internal affairs and agriculture.
Cao Xuan came over and interrupted Han Xuan's thoughts: "My lord, my subordinates searched the entire cottage and found no whereabouts of the bandit leader Luo Ping. ”
"What! The whole mountain is so big, and there are still our people under the mountain, can he Luo Ping still grow wings and fly? Han Xuan exclaimed.
At this time, a soldier hurriedly ran over and reported to Han Xuan, "My lord, I found a rope and a hook in the back mountain. The villain thought that there must have been a thief who had escaped from the back mountain, so he hurriedly came to report to the adult. ”
Han Xuan nodded: "You did a good job. Take me to see it. ”
Han Xuan followed him to the back mountain, only to see that the back mountain was a steep cliff, there were a few ropes and iron hooks left on the side of the cliff, and when he looked down, there were many trees growing in the middle of the cliff, and Luo Ping should have climbed down the cliff.
Han Xuan thought of a very important thing, he wanted to form a special forces!
One of their most important skills is rock climbing. So Han Xuan said to Dong Ping: "Dong Ping, I have a very important task for you now, can you promise me?" ”
Dong Ping bowed his hand and said, "Son, please speak." Dong Ping will never give up! ”
Han Xuan said: "Don't call me son, call me adult." Now I need you to help me train a special forces unit, and the first skill they will learn is rock climbing. ”
Dong Ping looked at Han Xuan in confusion: "Childe, oh no, my lord." What are Special Forces? ”
Han Xuan explained: "This army needs to be selected from elite soldiers, and the selection must have strict assessment criteria, such as eyesight, weight, strength, speed, etc., which are far superior to ordinary soldiers. This team is small in number, no more than a hundred people, and their identities are to be kept strictly secret, and they are to obey my orders alone. Mainly responsible for sneak attacks, assassinations, night raids and other covert missions. Can you do it? ”
Dong Ping arched his hand and said: "Dong Ping will do his best to complete the important task assigned to him by the adult." It's just that Dong Ping went to train soldiers, who will protect the safety of adults? ”
Han Xuan said: "Don't worry, there is also Cao Xing, I believe in his martial arts." Let's get started! By the way, call that Huang Ergou over for a while. ”