In recent years, horse thieves have been a headache for the government. It's not because of how strong their fighting power is, in fact, compared to the well-trained and well-equipped frontier defenders, these horse thieves are simply vulnerable. Therefore, such a result occurred only because of their sudden gathering and dispersion, and the characteristics of hiding thieves from the people.

It is similar to the situation that some backward villages in the Central Plains are full of tomb robbers in later generations. Although the local government was also aware of the situation, it had no evidence and had no choice but to stop it. And when the government in Shanxi Province faces this group of horse thieves of different sizes, they can only arrest them when they commit crimes, and this is obviously very difficult.

But tonight, outside the killing of Hu Lin, the situation finally changed. These horse thieves in Changfeng Village didn't expect that the other party had already taken precautions, and even set up an ambush for themselves, and only a few bursts of arrows rained down to kill them and injure countless people, and the only thing they could do was to turn around and escape.

Seeing this, the officers and soldiers hiding behind the car formation quickly pursued and killed, and the soldiers who hated these horse thieves like flies and could not be beaten to the bone did not have the slightest sense of tolerance, as long as they caught up, they would directly cut off the enemy's head, plus they could also chase and release arrows, and the battle situation was even more completely one-sided.

In the end, less than ten people fled into the forest, but the officers and soldiers still pursued closely, and there was a burst of fighting and screaming in the forest, and when the sound quieted down, the officers and soldiers escorted three horse thieves covered in blood and walked out, and dozens of horses were led behind.

Fei Zhancang walked at the front of the team, his face full of joy after the victory, because he knew that the results of this battle would definitely add a lot of credit to his credit book. After all, there is no war at the border now, and the credit for exterminating this horse thief is not small.

By this time, everyone in the camp behind the formation had calmed down. The sudden attack just now really frightened a lot of people who didn't know the inside story and slept soundly. It wasn't until they saw that someone had taken out a bow and arrow behind the cart that they were a little relieved. And the one-sided harvest that happened later made them even more convinced that they were safe.

However, everyone was still a little surprised and wondered how these guys who had been walking with them all the way and doing similar things had suddenly become so fierce, and they could actually kill those horse thieves in a blink of an eye, and finally the whole army was wiped out. And, how could they have guessed that there was an ambush in the woods?

After coming to the camp and ordering someone to tie up a few prisoners, Fei Zhancang took a step forward, came to Lu Jin, hugged his fists and said, "My lord, the last general is fortunate not to be dishonored." ”

"General Fei has worked hard." Lu Zhen smiled faintly, he had thought of such a result a long time ago, so there was not too much surprise revealed.

Actually, ever since he found out that there was indeed something strange in the killing of Hu Lin in front of him, the outcome of this battle was already predestined-

Earlier, when the people were still busy cooking, and those officers and soldiers were a little puzzled why they stepped forward, Lu Zhen stared at the black and swarthy woods in front of him and showed a look of surprise: "General Fei, do you think there is something wrong with this forest?" ”

Fei Zhancang looked at the woods for a while with some confusion: "What do you mean?" ”

"Look at the birds, they don't fall for a long time, as if there was something in the forest that scared them. What does that mean, you say? ”

In a word, Fei Zhancang finally woke up, if it weren't for the dark face, he could see a shy flush. Indeed, as a scout and leading general, he can't even see this flaw, and he has to rely on Lu Jin's reminder, which is really a bit unspeakable.

"What the Lord said is that there are probably people in this ambush...... They're coming at us? But soon, he calmed down again, and said with a solemn expression.

"Nine times out of ten, that's the case." Lu Zhen pondered for a moment: "I really thought about it, and I actually chose such a place that is easy to attack and difficult to defend." Fortunately, there are a lot of soldiers and horses here, and you all have enough bows and arrows, right? Lu Zhen said, hurriedly asked.

"This is natural. It's all hidden in the cars behind you. Fei Zhancang immediately understood what Lu Zhan meant by asking, and quickly turned around and ordered his men to take out bows and arrows.

While the horse thieves in the woods looked out from afar, thinking that this busyness was just the people making food, they were actually arranging how to meet the enemy's attack.

Then, when it got dark, the soldiers dressed as ordinary men were arranged behind the chariots, and they were always on guard while the others were asleep. So when the horse thieves suddenly come out, not only are they not surprised, but they have a sense of excitement that they are finally waiting for you, and they don't hesitate to shoot.

It can be said that the ambush and sneak attack of this horse thief were all expected by Lu Jin. Therefore, their reaction is naturally quick and accurate, and the only fate left for the horse thief is defeat.

Fei Zhancang, who understood this, looked at Lu Jin's eyes full of surprise and respect at this moment. Originally, he still didn't understand why his own Wang Qianhu would be so respectful and polite to Lu Jin, and even his own soldiers would be willing to lend it. It was only then that he understood how correct the choice of Lord Chito was.

However, Lu Zhen was not too proud, on the contrary, he looked a little nervous, which fell in Fei Zhancang's eyes, and he was a little puzzled: "My lord, what are you worried about?" ”

"I wondered, how can they know about our itinerary? and set up an ambush in this killing Hulin early. "Although we won, we can't pretend to be blind to the problems at hand.

Fei Zhancang was also stunned when he asked this, yes, the ambush of these horse thieves was obviously coming at their own grain team, how could they have such clear information? Not only do you know the exact date, but you also know exactly the route you have chosen.

"It's useless to think too much, just ask them directly." Lu Zhen said, pointing to the captives who had been tied up with five flowers and couldn't move at all.

Fei Zhan nodded in confusion, then called the two brothers, dragged one of them aside, and interrogated him carefully. Naturally, this kind of dirty work can't be interfered with by Lord Lu anymore, otherwise what's the use of them.

Obviously, these horse thieves who were united and scattered for profit had little to say, especially when their own safety was threatened, and they did not dare to hide it, but they only frightened them, and without using torture against them, they told everything they knew.

After listening to his confession, Fei Zhancang did not rush back to report, but continued to pull the other two captives over for a long time. It wasn't until he confirmed that they weren't lying and fooling himself that he came to Lu Zhen with a serious face: "My lord, as far as they confess, all this was given to them by someone in Ulzhou City, or rather, they were instructed to do it. ”

"Oh, who is that?" Lu Zhen was not too surprised, because this was something he could have deduced a long time ago, if it weren't for the news of the betrayal by the people in Ulzhou City, it would be impossible for others to grasp the itinerary of their team so clearly.

"As far as they say, it is a steward of the Wang family, named Wang Cheng!" When he said the identity of this person, Fei Zhancang's face was obviously a little ugly. This is both out of anger and out of fear. What the Wang family means to the people of Ulzhou, and indeed the entire Datong Province, is obvious.

This time, Lu Jin's face finally showed a little stunned: "It's actually the ...... of the Wang family" This result was really unexpected by him, he thought that the Wang family would not provoke him this time, but he didn't expect that now there was such a thing. But why would they do it? If you really want to get rid of yourself, wouldn't it be more convenient to be in Ulzhou? Even, as long as you don't help with this on the food issue, it's enough for yourself to have a headache. Why would they do anything more?

Lu Zhen naturally couldn't understand these questions at this time. However, there is one thing he knows, that is, after returning to Ulzhou from Datong this time, maybe the situation will change, and he may have to fight the Wang family head-on.

He was suspicious, but after being an official for many years, Lu Jin's city government was no longer shallow, so he couldn't see much change on his face. After just muttering for a moment, he nodded and said, "I see." It's still early, so let's rest for a while, and wait until tomorrow is dawn, and then hurry. ”

Fei Zhancang glanced at Lu Zhan with some surprise, and his reaction was too calm. But in the end, he didn't ask anything else, just clenched his fists and answered, and went over to make arrangements.

And Lu Jin, at this time, fell into deep thought, but no one knew what he was thinking.

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"Bang!" Wang Shu's hand slapped heavily on the coffee table, shaking the teacups on the table to jump, and he stared at his son with an angry face: "You dare to do such a thing without me!" Do you know what trouble this will cause to my Wang family and your uncle in Beijing? ”

Just now, feeling that the matter was likely to be over, his son Wang Yue finally told him that he had asked the housekeeper Wang Cheng to contact the horse thieves to rob and kill the grain transport team, and in exchange, the anger of the lord of the Wang family.

"Dad, the child really can't understand, why should we let him, he is just a sixth-grade official, are we still afraid of him? What's more, we still have an uncle who is in the capital......"

"What do you know? It's really not enough to succeed and more to lose! Wang Shu didn't want to explain to his son at all, but just gave an order: "Come on, take him to the ancestral shrine for me to take care of." Also, take down Wang Cheng, expert law. It's really the opposite, and you dare to do such a rebellious thing! ”