/./ Chapter 3 (Part 2)

"Maniac." Zhang Songling was disturbed by the singing. Drop the rotten branches in your hands. Turn around and take your mount. The black tower-like man's eyes are bright. It was as if at a glance he was an impostor. Thankfully. This man is not in the same league as the devils and traitors in the city. Otherwise. Zhang Songling estimated that he was now lying in the prison of Heishizhai.

As for what the true identity of this person is. Zhang Songling didn't have time to get to the bottom of it. He had already wasted too much time chasing down the traitor Zhu Er. And his companions are still waiting for him in an unknown location. He had to hurry up and end his trip to catch up with the team. Go and kill the devil with the brothers of the secret service. No matter how erosive the upper bureaucracy of this country is. The army's performance on the battlefield as a whole is equally poor. He's going to do his duty. Just as the old head of the regiment once told him before his death." Someone else's business. We can't take care of it. But we can at least take care of ourselves."

Thinking sullenly. Before he knew it, he had come to the south gate of the Black Stone Village again. Several puppet soldiers in charge of checking passers-by saw familiar faces. waved his hand. I didn't even search my body. And let him in. Wait for a small restaurant to stay temporarily. Yu Laosi had already prepared dinner for him early. Along with the bills for the last three days.

"I've got to go out tomorrow." Zhang Songling picks vegetables into his mouth. While explaining loudly to Yu Laosi." Those goods are still in your shop. Please help take care of it. I can pay you the shop money in advance. And also. You can help me prepare fifty more bean bags. I'll take it with me on the way to eat when I go."

"Hey." Yu Laosi simply agreed. Grab the bills. Cross out the original number. Rewrite another amount." Do you want to buy a horse? I can help you find one. Just you're the black horse now. I'm afraid I can't carry so much cargo."

"I'm walking. Let it only pack goods. This time I came to explore the way for my family. I didn't have any money to buy a big animal." Zhang Songling thought about it. Smooth and perfunctory. In fact. He didn't want to take the goods with him at all. Of course, there's no need to waste money on another mount.

"Oh." Yu Laosi nodded. There was a hint of undisguised disappointment in his voice. In recent days. In Zhang Songling, a fledgling "fat sheep". He scraped enough oil and water. Suddenly I found that a planned extra money was empty. It's inevitable that there will be some loss in my heart.

Zhang Songling didn't notice the other party's mood change at all. Ate a few bites of the dish. It was as if I had casually asked about another topic." That megalithic circle outside the city. Do people often go inside for picnics?"

"Picnic." Yu Laosi blinked his eyes and thought for a while. Only then did I understand what the word "picnic" in Zhang Songling's mouth meant. Xuan is about to widen his eyes. Lost his voice and asked, "You see someone lighting a fire inside. Oh, my God. You actually saw someone worshipping the heavens inside."

"Sacrifice to the sky." This time. It was Zhang Songling's turn to be stunned. He had speculated about an altar left behind by an ancient ancestor in the megalithic circle. But I didn't expect it anyway. That big black guy I met twice today. He really sacrificed to the heavens in the boulder circle.

"Do you see what the worshippers look like? What is the sacrifice he uses?" Yu Laosi's face turned pale as snow. But his mouth kept asking questions like a cannon.

For this old guy who loves to take advantage. Zhang Songling is one hundred and twenty not at ease. Shake your head. Pretend to be unwilling to stir up trouble." I'm just in there to play. Burnt ashes were found. I thought someone used to barbecue meat in it. I didn't expect it to be a sacrifice."

"Is the ash old or fresh.." The expression on Yu Laosi's face became more and more solemn. grabbed Zhang Songling's arm and asked.

Zhang Songling grinned. Innocent face." I can't tell the difference... If you're always wondering. I'll just ride over tomorrow morning and see if I'll do it."

"I'm not going to look for disaster for myself." Yu Laosi let go of Zhang Songling's arm. Said stupidly. Then I picked up the bill from the table a second time. While scribbling the numbers above. While whispering a suggestion." If you're not in a hurry. You'd better stay with me for a few more days. We're still the old rules. Every three days. Meal money and accommodation money. I'll give you a 7% discount. And also. Tomorrow's things if not important. Don't go out of town. Take a casual stroll around town. The lama temple at the head of the city. You haven't seen it yet."

"What's wrong. Fourth brother. Something happened.." Zhang Songling could clearly feel the kindness in the other party's words. Raise your head. looked at Yu Laosi's eyes with a puzzled face.

"I can't tell you what's going on." Yu Laosi refused to meet Zhang Songling's gaze. Turn your head sideways to the side. Dodge and respond." Anyway you're going to be these days. It's better not to go out of town."

"Look.." Zhang Songling dragged out his voice. Staring at Yu Laosi like a curious baby." Don't go out of town. You've got to give me a reason. Otherwise, I won't be able to go back to my home. Wandering around the city all day long. Don't hold back the problem."

"Back then, Yellowbeard and Blackbeard were on fire. Someone had seen the fire in the boulder circle beforehand." was forced to ask by Zhang Songling. Yu Laosi had to remind him vaguely. Before the battle between the Four Banners of the Black Banner and the Four Banners of the Woods. The prince also led people to worship the sky in the boulder circle. Further away is the time of the Gadamerin rebellion. The fire in the boulder circle is said to have been lit for three days and three nights." (Note 1)

"Oh." Zhang Songling vaguely understood. It was originally a fire in the boulder circle and sacrificed. It is to ask God to make a ruling on something that the government does not want to manage or cannot manage. And once God decides. It's never to die. Rivers of blood.

Understand to understand. He didn't want to change his plans. The black iron tower that worships the sky in the boulder circle in the evening. It's not like a person who likes to hurt innocents. This. It can be inferred from this man's behavior today. Despite today's two encounters. This person has caused a lot of stress on himself. However, this man has the upper hand. Didn't make any threatening moves. Especially the second time. Zhang Songling remembered that he only had a rotten tree branch in his hand at that time. If you want to kill people, the Black Iron Tower. I guess I don't even need to pull out a gun. The problem can be solved with a Mongolian knife pinned to the waist alone.

Ignore Yu Laosi's bitter advice. The next morning. Zhang Songling still went out of the city gate early. According to the situation he asked from several of Yu Laosi's "friends". It is very likely that the traitor county magistrate Zhu Er will go to Wuqi Yete Qianqi today to visit that Zhenguo Gong. Ambush in advance on his path. The odds of success are very high. And you can also take advantage of the situation to "plant" the black iron tower that was sacrificed in the boulder circle yesterday evening. The probability of getting out safely afterwards is also greatly increased.

It's still early in the morning. Pedestrians on the main road are becoming more and more scarce. Zhang Songling pretended to enjoy the scenery. Riding a horse and walking slowly south. Soon. I found the right opportunity. A kraft bucket with guns and ammunition will be wrapped. Taken from the place where I had buried yesterday.

Box guns have a short range. Insert it in the waist for later use. The barrel and all parts of the three-eight large cap were wiped clean again. Apply with gun oil. to ensure that it can play its best performance at critical moments. The five bullets pressed into the magazine were carefully selected. The probability of a dumb fire is kept to a minimum. The bayonet, which had not been used for a long time, was also sharpened and reinserted into the leggings. A slight crouch can be pulled out to kill the enemy.

It's like going back to the eve of the sneak attack on the devil's Walnut Orchard camp. Zhang Songling prepared neatly and neatly. The tanned face has a different luster because of concentration. This moment. There was no tension in his eyes. There is no hatred. There is only a quiet piece of well water. The wind doesn't blow. Rain without waves. Even if the autumn wildfires have burned the surface to a ruin. The world in the well is still the same.

If the head of the old Gou sees Zhang Songling at this moment. I will definitely secretly praise myself in my heart again: how is it. Is there anyone more discerning than Lao Tzu? It was Lao Tzu who picked him up from the pile of dead. Lao Tzu from the first day of meeting. I decided to use him as a seed for the secret service to cultivate. Lao Tzu was prescient, right? There are two of them in him and Little Rock. Do you still have to worry about our twenty-six roads will break the torch inheritance?

"Haiyi, Hey, too. Haiyi also Hey also. Haiyi also Hey also. Yaye yes yes yes yes yes ......"The early shepherds sing. Drive the flock. Passing near Zhang Songling's hideout. But he couldn't see the Assassin in the grass. I don't feel anything unusual in the vicinity. The long three-eight guns and his master. It has been completely integrated with its surroundings. Even the steppe golden eagle, which is known for its sharp eyes. It is impossible to find it from twenty meters away. Although they will see a black horse wandering alone in the grassland. But throw your mount on the grass and drink the dew. Find a dry place by yourself and continue to bask in the sun to catch up on sleep. It is the tradition of the drunkards and lazy people of the Mongolian people. Whoever sees it. will not feel a fuss.

"A live pig plagued. Sooner or later, someone will slaughter the pot." A small group of foot traders cursed and drove the livestock. Southbound. At the risk of being robbed by bandits, he ran to the Black Stone Village. Isn't it true that the profit will be slightly higher? Who would have thought that the new county magistrate would be a master of meat on the legs of mosquitoes. With the backing of Japanese advisers. The transaction tax amount was raised to more than 30% of the total value of the goods. In this way. This time, if you can keep the old book, you will burn high incense. Don't even think about what you can gain.

"Squeak. Creak. "Squeak....... "Ox carts pulling salt lined up in long lines. Move at a very slow speed through the sea of grass. The people who drive the car are Mongolian, Han or other ethnic groups. All faltering. His face was full of sorrow. The ox cart goes slowly. The salt pond is far away. The people's hands are getting tighter and tighter. Lake salt is a necessity that everyone can't live without. But I don't have any money in my hand. When cooking, it is natural to put less of it. These are men who make a living by helping people drive salt trucks. The future is getting bleaker and bleaker. No one knows how to spend tomorrow's day. I don't even bother to pay attention to the scenery around me.

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All kinds of pedestrians walked in front of Zhang Songling's eyes one after another. When the sun in the sky finally dried the dew on the tips of the grass. A crisp luan bell rang from the road in the distance. Four of them have their breasts exposed. The domineering bodyguard rides a big red horse. Protect an official on a white horse. Walked over proudly. Behind them was a squad of puppet soldiers. All of them are carrying brand new 38 big covers. While chasing the horses on foot. While constantly opening his mouth and yawning.

"Little Turtle King. You give me a fucking little spirit. I didn't sleep last night. Or pay a whole night's rations." The bodyguard who was guarding the back of the official suddenly turned around. Angrily scolded at the puppet army squad leader. Explicit profanity. Immediately caused a sound of knowing laughter. Three other bodyguards on red horses. An official on a white horse. And the puppet soldiers who are hurrying on two legs. Cracked their mouths one after another. The ridiculous words are gushing.

"That's right. WANG squad leader. You'll have to be careful."

"Otherwise, it's the town of the country. Let the county magistrate do me a favor. I'll get you some whips to make up for it."

"Good idea. Good idea. It's hard to find anything else. Cattle and sheep have that thing. A few of you who still want. Don't hide it. Tell me directly....."

was ridiculed by his boss and peers. Puppet army squad leader side opening. Take care of him." I. When I got home yesterday. I'm so drunk that I can't even move my fingers. So. So today. I don't have the spirit today. No. It's not ......."

Suddenly. He paused in his defense. Look straight at the grass in front of you. The surrounding puppet soldiers and bodyguards were taken aback. Qi Qi turned his head at the gaze of squad leader Wang. When I found that there was only a black horse grazing with his head bowed not far away. Suddenly came to his senses. Count it out loud." Attaboy. Play this hand again. You're scared, aren't you?"

"Squad leader Wang scares people. Last time he lost a bet and wanted to pay the bill. It's also a whole play. It caused us to search all morning. I didn't even find a rabbit."

"Yes. The wolf is coming to lie. You can shout it once. It won't shine next time."

"I. I just ....." The puppet army squad leader stomped his feet. The chicken defended himself with a white face." I just saw something reflecting in the grass. It's true. I don't lie to you."

"Where are you? Where?" The crowd continued to stir up. No one wants to believe in the character of squad leader Wang.

The puppet army squad leader rubbed his eyes vigorously a few times. But I couldn't find the reflection just now. Guess maybe you have looked away. Deng Shi laughed even more embarrassed. Hands up. Curse loudly." I don't lie to you. I'm really not lying to you. I swear ......"

"you." Everyone laughed and scolded." You fucking swear. It's always easier than farting."

"If you see it, you will look for it yourself. Hurry up and find it. Maybe it's the reflection of the treasure in the world. You'll make a fortune when you find it."

The only one who will not underestimate the character of the puppet army squad leader. Only the official himself. He quickly shrank behind the bodyguard. Interrupted with a frown. Don't make a fuss. Lian Laosan. Take a few people to check it out. Recently, I've been getting too close to Zhen Guogong. I've offended a lot of people."

"Hey." The bodyguard known as the third brother of the company agreed. Riding off the road. He doesn't believe the oath of the puppet army squad leader. But he can't disobey his employer's orders." Little turtle king. Come and point me out. Where is it. Which direction."

"That. That. It seems like it's over there. I. It was a flash just now...... "The puppet army squad leader ran to the head of the third horse of the company. Under the sun. The grasslands are sparkling with smoky winds. No unusual colors are visible at all. Soon. He himself was confused. Keep your head down. Cheekily added." That's over there. I think I saw ...... just now."

"Fuck you. Dare to entertain Lao Tzu." The bodyguard raised his hand. gave the puppet army squad leader a big slap in the face." You dare to lie to even the county magistrate. I think you're tired of being crooked."

"I. I really don't. I. I was wrong. Mistaken. County Magistrate Zhu. I really don't have the courage to lie to you." The puppet squad leader immediately fell to his knees. kowtowed to the official man riding a white horse. The other party is a wild wolf who eats people and does not spit out bones. Once you hold a grudge against yourself. I'm afraid it won't take long. The squad leader of the security team himself. You have to be a prisoner of the security team. As for the specific charges. Just Ann is one. Absolutely no one would dare to play such a small role because of themselves. And offend the county magistrate who is the reddest in the eyes of Japanese advisers at this moment.

"Get up. Whether you've just read it wrong or not. Be careful. It's not a bad thing." Pseudo county magistrate Zhu Chengbi frowned. Commanded in a deep voice." Third. Don't hit people at every turn. He's also a squad leader. You can't lose face in front of your brothers."

"Hey."" Adults have taught you a lesson." The puppet army squad leader and bodyguard Lao San agreed to do it. Departure and return to the team. At the moment of walking on the road. The former turned his head unwillingly. Suddenly. It's where I just scanned with my gaze. A stick-like thing crept out.

"Be careful.." The puppet army squad leader called. Head in both hands. Squatting with neck down. The others on the road were scared. Each of them dodges instinctively." Ping-pong." A bullet flew along with the sound of gunfire. Drill through the small gap between the bodies of the two bodyguards. Right in the middle of the traitor Zhu Er's brain.

"Ping-pong." Zhang Songling pulled the trigger again. Shoot down one of the bodyguards who were pulling a gun from his waist under the horse. Then quickly jump from the hideout. Three steps and two steps rushed to the frightened big black horse. Flip into the saddle before the big black horse spreads its hooves. Knock your legs hard.......

"Whoa." The big black horse let out a mournful roar. jumped out of the distance. Then the four hooves exert force. Flee like a lightning bolt. At this point. The remaining bodyguards and puppet soldiers came to their senses. Pick up the long gun and the short gun. Lashing at the Assassin in the saddle. Bullets whizzed past the big black horse. Knocked out countless grass tips. It also completely broke the tranquility between the blue waves.

"Ping Pong Ping Pong. Ping Pong .......""Ping Pong. Ping Pong .......""Ping Pong. Ping Pong ......."

"Catch the assassins. The county magistrate was assassinated......""Catch the assassin. Capture the Assassin ......"

Gunshots and shouts. Zhang Songling's back gradually disappeared. Only a few lines of blood are left. Sparse grass tips sprinkled in the sun. Bright red and dazzling.

Note 1: Gadamerin. Hero of the Mongolian uprising. It was later suppressed by the troops of the Mongol nobles in collusion with Zhang Zuolin.

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