Yan Qing deliberately left a living mouth that was killed by a stupid boy, and Liu Mang became angry.

After slapping the stupid boy and scolding twice, Liu Mang ordered to quickly pack up the loot and evacuate immediately.

The bandits did not carry many materials, firstly, because the bandits were not rich, and secondly, because it was inconvenient to transport a large amount of materials at one time, and it was easy to provoke the eyes of officers and soldiers or other bandit gangs.

"We've done a great job this time!" A brother excitedly shouted, "Cutting off the heads of a dozen thieves is a big reward for going back!" ”

"Don't cut off the head of a bandit, only take the spoils!" Liu Mang gave the order, and although the brothers felt pity, they did not dare not listen.

A few loads were filled with rice, salt, and burlap, and a little money. Cleaning up, Liu Mang and the others took the burden and hurried overnight.

Late at night, far away from the place of the incident, it was safer for everyone to sit down and rest.

Although the materials captured this time were not much, the team won a great victory for the first time against the enemy, and also captured the booty, and the brothers were very excited.

Liu Mang frowned.

Cheng Biting Jin Yanqing and Shi Qian called in and asked them what to do with the loot.

Shi Qian hurriedly said: "This is what our brothers worked so hard to get, and we can't hand it over." ”

Cheng Yanjin has always looked down on Shi Qian, but this time he rarely echoed: "Brother Shi is reasonable, why should we hand over the things we worked so hard to give to them?" Moreover, if it is paid, it may also cause trouble. ”

This is exactly what Liu Mang is worried about.

Listening to the meaning of the words of the little leader of the bandits, there seems to be a collusion between the bandit Bai Huan and the Tucheng Governor Wei Feng.

The last time he killed the bandits, most of his exploits were swallowed by Fei Wu. Now that Liu Mang has learned to be well-behaved, he naturally will not give away his exploits.

But what he was more worried about was that if Wei Feng did have something to do with the bandits, he would definitely get into trouble if he brought the loot back. This is also the reason why Liu Mang did not let the head of the bandit be cut off.

Can't bring things back!

Immediately found a hiding place, hid the rice salt coarse cloth, and marked it. The five baht coins seized were distributed among the brothers.

Liu Mang solemnly warned all the brothers that they were not allowed to say to anyone about the killing of bandits and the seizure of materials today, violators, kill!

In order to avoid arousing suspicion, Liu Mang deliberately led the team to go around in a circle and return to Tucheng from another direction.

In the earth city, it was as calm as ever.

Liu Mang's heart gradually settled down.

Because he is responsible for patrolling out of the city, he doesn't have to do chores when he doesn't go out of the city.

In his spare time, Liu Mang found someone to study the bronze mirror without a place; Cheng Yanjin likes to go around, looking for people to chat and brag; Shi Qian is always gone, but as long as he shouts, he always comes out of a certain corner like a big mouse.

In this section, Yan Qing always studied the cow tendons seized from Zuo Zhangba, and when he was fine, he took a stick and drew on the ground, and often ran to the Tucheng military craftsman.

One day, Yan Qing came to Liu Mang with a smile on her face.

"Young master, look!"

A delicate crossbow machine! It was the cow tendon that was used on the crossbow.

Most of the usual crossbow machines are more than two feet long, because the crossbow body is thick and there are many copper and iron components, which will also be relatively heavy.

Yan Qing's crossbow machine is only less than a foot long, and most of the parts are bamboo and wood, which is light and small, and can even be carried into his arms.

Moreover, the crossbow has three grooves on the crossbow that are loaded with crossbow arrows. The three grooves are arranged in a "kawa" shape, so this kind of crossbow is called "kawa crossbow".

Can you send out three slave arrows at the same time?

Yan Qing erected a broken wooden board by the earthen wall, pulled the string and filled the arrow, and waved lightly with one arm.

"Bang!"

"Whoosh! Sou! Sou! ”

"Poof! Burst! Burst! ”

Three crossbow bolts hit the target accurately.

"Exactly!"

Liu Mang became interested. The operation of a crossbow machine is more complicated and laborious than that of a bow.

Yan Qing explained the essentials, Liu Mang loaded the crossbow bolt and pulled the trigger at the target.

The strings and tendons sounded, and the three crossbow arrows shot out with a "whoosh", Liu Mang didn't expect the small crossbow machine to emit such a powerful force, and his arm shook violently.

Three crossbow bolts missed, only one barely hit the plank, and the other two hit the earthen wall on the side.

Although he failed to hit the target, Liu Mang was still full of praise for the Sichuan crossbow made by Yan Qing.

"If the young master likes it, this Sichuan crossbow will be offered to the young master." Yan Qing respectfully presented the Sichuan crossbow with both hands.

From Yan Qing's expression, Liu Mang saw a trace of reluctance. This Sichuan crossbow was created by Yan Qing with a lot of thought!

"Are you really willing to give it to me?"

"The little slave's family has been favored by the master's family for generations, and even the life of the little slave belongs to the master's family!" Yan Qing said it resolutely and emotionally.

Liu Mang was moved and nodded vigorously.

"Brother Xiaoyi, from you, Liu Mang has learned what it means to be grateful! I'll take this crossbow! But in the future, you don't call yourself a 'little slave' anymore! We are brothers! ”

"Little slaves don't dare to ......"

"Brother Xiaoyi!" Liu Mang held Yan Qing's arms, "In the future, if you call yourself 'Xiao Yi', I will listen to it kindly." ”

"Yes!" Yan Qing nodded vigorously, her face was red, and her eyes were a little moist.

"Brother Xiao Yi gave me a crossbow, and I have to give a gift in return." Without waiting for Yan Qing to refuse, Liu Mang handed the Sichuan crossbow to Yan Qing again, "I will name this crossbow 'Thanksgiving Crossbow' as a memorial between you and me." This 'Thanksgiving Crossbow' is a gift from me to Brother Yi! ”

"This ......" Yan Qing's face turned even redder. Liu Mang's words moved him extremely much, but it was really inappropriate to take back what had already been given away.

"Brother Xiaoyi, do you dislike my rebate?" Liu Mang said with a smile, "This crossbow is in the hands of Brother Xiao Yi, it is more valuable than in my hands, with Brother Xiao Yi by his side, it is safer than holding ten crossbow machines." ”

"......" Yan Qing choked, fell to the ground on one knee, and took the Thanksgiving crossbow with both hands. Yan Qing swore to follow the young master of the guard! ”

Suddenly, there was a rapid banging sound!

"Enemy attack!"

This is a signal that the bandits are coming, and all the departments are required to gather immediately!

Liu Mang immediately shouted loudly and called his brothers to gather and line up.

I don't know where I came out, and I was the first to come together.

"Is there a fight?"

After several battles, they all won battles, and the confidence of the times is bursting! Although every time he fights, his task is to clean up the battlefield and pick up loot, but this is like teaming up to fight monsters and level up, and you can gain experience by standing still. Unconsciously, Shi Qian gradually felt that fighting a war was quite simple!

His lancet knife is already unbearable......

Liu Mang led the team and hurried to the small school field in the middle.

Other troops and others also came to gather one after another.

Fei Wu also arrived, busy counting his fifty soldiers.

There are more than 200 garrisons in Tucheng, and the garrison commander Yamen General Wei Feng returned to his hometown in Xiangyuan County to visit relatives, and has not yet returned, and two hundred people with troops will temporarily lead the garrison.

The two hundred generals discussed it and decided that one would lead the army to guard the city wall, and the other would lead the team to meet the enemy.

Hundreds of people jumped Zhao Shi on the war horse and led Fei Wu, Liu Mang and other subordinates out of the city to meet the enemy......