Hu Ban almost did not hesitate and chose to cooperate.

While waiting at the door, Hu Ban thought about one thing clearly. What he did, even if it didn't break the sky, was enough for him to lose his head a few times. Those few people in the room are his only hope now! Rebellion, horse theft, plunder...... If you take out any of these three things, you will have to lose your head. Not to mention the reversal! That's a crime full of beheadings, how can Hu Ban not be afraid?

So, he figured it out.

No matter what Deng Ji asks him to do, he will agree.

Looking at the posture of Deng Ji's group, at least he can save his life.

Moreover, Hu Ban is still a little cautious.

After this incident, it is estimated that he will not be able to stay in Gaoyang Pavilion. Not to mention anything else, it was enough to make him dare not go out because so many fellow villagers were injured. And what's the use of staying in Chenliu? It is difficult for a person like him who has no background, no fame, no background, and no ability. Hu Ban didn't want to be like Hu Hua for the rest of his life, nesting in this small place.

Army?

Hu Ban was reluctant to go.

That's right, you can earn military merit by joining the army.

The problem is that he has to have that life to receive. is useless, and entering the barracks is also at the level of cannon fodder, and it is estimated that most of them are sent to death.

If Deng Ji and the others can take him in, maybe there will be a chance.

Hu Ban firmly remembered Cao Peng's words. A person who can form a righteous relationship with the son of the tiger Ben Zhonglang, how can he be an idle person?

"Hu Ban, you have to think about it."

Deng Ji's face was solemn, "If you show a flaw, you will die without a place to bury at that time...... But no one can save your life. ”

"The villain knows, but the villain is willing to give it a try."

"So, come here."

Deng Ji asked Hu Ban to walk over and told him the details in detail.

To put it simply, he wanted Hu Ban to drag Lei Xu for a day and a night. After a day and a night, he can make his own decisions, no matter what the situation.

At the same time, Deng Ji and Puyang Min discussed for a while and decided to send Zhou Cang to accompany Hu Ban.

"Uncle Zhou, everything that should be explained has been explained, do you still have any questions?"

Zhou Cang smiled slightly, "There is no doubt, but can Lei Xu believe it?" ”

"Whether Lei Xu can believe it or not depends on Uncle Zhou's ability!"

"In that case, I'll go down and prepare."

Zhou Cang said, turned around and walked out of the room.

Cao Peng looked at Zhou Cang's back and couldn't help but be a little worried.

"Brother-in-law, will it be too dangerous for Uncle Zhou to do this?"

"Today's plan, only in this way can we drag Lei Xu ......"

Cao Peng nodded, walked to the bookcase in front of Deng Ji, picked up a drawing, and read it carefully by candlelight.

"Ah Fu, do you want to go someone else?"

On the contrary, he became a little nervous, and persuaded softly: "If it is according to the arrangement, it should be foolproof, why should you take risks?" ”

"Brother-in-law, everyone is taking risks, how can I back off."

Cao Peng said and put the drawings away.

"I'll leave Big Bear and my second brother's men here to guard. I took Xiahou, Brother Hutou, and Uncle Zhou's subordinates to act.

You have to be careful, as soon as General Xiahou sends someone over, you will start acting immediately. I will wait for your signal in the mountains, and as soon as you move, I will cooperate immediately. Tell General Xiahou that when you see the fire in the mountain, you can launch an attack on Lei Xu. ”

Deng Ji thought about it, sighed, and nodded in agreement.

Cao Peng was going to go into the mountains, bypass Lutai Gang, and hide behind Lei Xu.

From the bottom of his heart, Deng Ji certainly didn't want Cao Peng to go over. But think about it, he has a physical disability, otherwise he should lead the team. Otherwise, how can you boost morale if you leave all the risky things to the people below? This operation is quite dangerous.

Fortunately, Cao Peng's martial arts have just begun, otherwise Deng Ji would have agreed differently.

When Cao Peng went down to prepare, Deng Ji said to Puyang Min: "Mr. Puyang, can you find a way to prevent Ah Fu from taking risks?" ”

"This ......"

"I'm so worried!"

Pu Yang Min could only comfort: "Uncle and grandson, as long as everything is according to Youxue's strategy, there will definitely be no accidents." ”

"That's all there is to it!"

Deng Ji said, looking up to the sky and sighing.

Cao Peng changed his outfit in the room, took off his white robe, and then put on a black short shirt. It was covered with a leather armor and tied around his waist with a large belt of cowhide bubbles. He collected all the weapons of the people, and let the heroes of Tufu Mountain have a steel knife in their hands, and then replace them with armor...... The reason why the people from Tufu Mountain were accompanied was that Zhou Cang recommended them, and Cao Peng also considered that these people were bandits at the beginning, and they should be very familiar with the march and confrontation between the mountains.

On the other hand, Xu Yi's subordinates, although they can fight one by one, may not be suitable for this kind of battle in the mountains and wilderness.

At this time, the sky was just dawning.

Cao Peng took people and walked out of Gaoyang Pavilion.

"Ah Fu, you have to be careful."

Cao Peng smiled slightly, and arched his hand: "Brother-in-law, you just have to rest assured." ”

With that, he turned around and prepared to leave...... At this moment, a group of men and horses in the distance rushed over at a gallop.

Immediately, a black-faced young man, with a look of surprise, shouted loudly: "Ah Fu, where are you going?" What happened? ”

——————————————————————————- Lutai Gang, located between Yongqiu County and Gaoyang Pavilion.

The chasm water is divided into two rivers in Junyi, one of which is called Suishui, all the way to the southeast, flowing through Chenliu, Liangguo, Peiguo, to Xiapi County, into Surabaya and into the Huai River. Lutaigang is located on the bank of Suishui. On one side is the surging river, on the other side the hills are undulating, and the ancient trees are towering.

In late autumn, the branches and leaves of the ancient trees on Lutaigang withered and yellowed, and many of them had begun to wither.

Hu Ban and Zhou Cang, driving a dozen horses, walked along the flat and gentle road into the mountains, turned left and right, and about an hour, they saw a hidden mountain valley. If there is no one to lead the way, it is really not easy to find this col. There were many natural caves in the valley, and as soon as Hu Ban and the two approached, they rushed out of the dense forest on both sides and blocked the way.

"Hu Ban, why are you the only one who came back? Why didn't Brother Lei Cheng see it? ”

Hu Ban hurriedly dismounted and made a series of moves.

"Big brothers, I have something very important that I need to report to Brother Lei Xu. This is a fellow villager of mine, and he has brought very important news. Is Brother Lei Xu here? I also ask a few big brothers, give a little advice, and put these horses away by the way. ”

"That's right...... Come with me. ”

There was a bandit who looked like a small leader, beckoning to Hu Ban and Zhou Cang.

The rest of the people came forward to lead their horses.

"Uncle Zhou, the three caves on the right are the stables."

As Hu Ban walked, he greeted the bandits he knew, and at the same time lowered his voice to remind Zhou Cang.

"Behind that stone, there is a big cave, which is where Lei Xu usually discusses things. Several of their leaders usually lived in the cave. Did you notice that there was a cave hidden behind the big tree at Taniguchi? There were about a dozen people inside. Even if someone dodges the outside checkpoint and touches in, they don't want to escape their eyes...... These people are very clever. ”

Zhou Cang's face was expressionless, but inadvertently, he nodded.

The two of them walked all the way to the boulder that Hu Ban had mentioned.

Walk around the boulders and you'll see a natural cave. It's dark and deep...... Walking inside, you will see the strange stones on the cave wall interlaced with canine teeth, giving people a gloomy and terrifying feeling. Zhou Cang was still very calm, and he didn't seem to feel that atmosphere at all.

After walking for about two or three hundred meters, the cave suddenly opened up.

A cave of nearly 1,000 square meters, like a hall.

On the surrounding walls, there are more than ten arm-thick butter wax, and the flames are fluttering, illuminating the hall with light.

"Brother Lei Xu!"

Hu Ban smiled brightly and walked a few steps briskly.

There were dozens of people in this hall.

In the center sat a man, in his early forties.

He is not tall, his limbs are short, he doesn't look too strong, and he stands up with his waist bent, like a big horse monkey.

He was drinking, and his eyes narrowed when he saw Huban come in.

"Huban, are you back?" This person is Lei Xu.

He put down the wine bowl, and a smile appeared on his thin face, "It's done?" ”

"It's all done!"

"Who is he?"

Hu Ban suddenly pointed at Zhou Cang and asked sharply.

"Didn't I tell you not to bring people over easily?"

Hu Ban hurriedly explained, "Brother Lei Xu, don't get me wrong, this is an uncle of mine, who has been wandering outside for more than ten years, and only came back yesterday." If it weren't for the help of my uncle, we would have had to steal the horse yesterday. My uncle's name is Zhou Cang......"

"Zhou Cang?"

Lei Xu was stunned for a moment, and looked at Zhou Cang intently, "You are Zhou Cang?" ”

"You know me?"

Zhou Cang is a native of Guanzhong, but because he has been adrift in Nanyang County for many years, his accent has been on the Nanyang accent. If you don't listen carefully, it's really not easy to hear his Guanzhong.

"Could it be that he was the first warrior under the account of Qu Shuai Wang Meng, Zhou Cang?"

Zhou Cang puffed up his chest and replied with some pride: "It's a certain family." ”

Lei Xu had heard of Zhou Cang's name, and it was normal. When the Taiping Road Incident occurred, Wang Meng was Xiaoqu Shuai, and Bo Cai was Daqu Shuai. To put it bluntly, Bocai's status is very high, but Zhang Mancheng attaches great importance to Wang Meng, and he has also received a set of marksmanship from Wang Meng.

Therefore, Bocai and Wang Meng have also dealt with each other.

Lei Xu is Bocai's subordinate, while Zhou Cang is Wang Meng's subordinate.

Speaking of which, the two were supposed to know each other. However, because Bo Cai blocked the official army in Yingchuan County, and Wang Meng followed Zhang Mancheng to attack Wancheng. Lei Xu and Zhou Cang have both heard each other's names, but they have not really met. Therefore, when Lei Xu heard Zhou Cang's name, he was also very surprised. He stood up, bypassed the stone case, and looked Zhou Cang up and down for a long time before sitting back down.

"I have heard the name of Zhou Cang for a long time, and now I see it, and it is really a strong man.

However, how did you meet Huban? ”

Zhou Cang didn't answer immediately, but stared at Lei Xu for a long time, "Are you Lei Xu under the account of Marshal Bocai, Lei Zijian?" ”

"Uh......"

Lei Xu was a little hesitant, not knowing how to answer.

"Back then, the marshal was killed by Qin Jie in Wancheng, and the army was routed everywhere. Qu Shuai and I were separated in the chaos...... Wandering around in order to escape for their lives. The situation at that time...... Alas, in order to avoid the pursuit of the officers and soldiers, I fled from Wancheng to Runan, and from Runan to Chenliu. Once I was targeted by Zhu Jun's subordinates and chased and killed me for three days and three nights. Fortunately, Xiaoban's father saved me, and I was able to survive to this ......."

What Zhou Cang said is that there is no leakage.

Lei Xu looked at Zhou Cang and did not interrupt his words.

"After I recovered from my injuries, I asked around about my brother.

By chance, I heard that my family Qu Shuai had started again near Xiangyang, so I rushed over...... Unexpectedly, it was not my family's Qu Shuai. When Liu Biao became the ruler of Jingzhou, he wantonly suppressed us and others. After the defeat, a group of brothers and I fled to Tufu Mountain.

In May of this year, Liu Biao's bastard thing attacked Lang Ling and killed Lang Ling.

Cao Ying immediately raised troops to recruit troops and broke into Nanyang County from Queshan...... As you know, Tufu Mountain is in Nanyang County, and we were implicated and almost completely annihilated. After a group of brothers and I escaped, we found that there was no place for me in Nanyang, so we thought about going to Montenegro and defecting to General Feiyan...... I heard that General Feiyan is now quite powerful, and he has 100,000 soldiers and horses under his command, and I want to find a way out. ”

The general Feiyan in Zhou Cang's mouth is the righteous son of Zhang Niujiao, the marshal of the northern part of Taiping Dao, named Chu Feiyan.

After Zhang Niujiao died in battle, Chu Feiyan changed his name to Zhang Yan, occupied Montenegro, and was called a black mountain thief, with extremely strong strength, and even Yuan Shao had some scruples.

After Lei Xu heard Zhou Cang finish speaking, the wariness on his face gradually disappeared.

Not many people know Zhou Cang's experience in Tufu Mountain. However, when Taiping Road started an incident near Xiangyang, it was true.

Later, Cao Ying entered Nanyang County and conquered Huyang County, which is also something that everyone knows.

However, because the vanguard of Cao's army was Wei Yan, when he entered the army, he deliberately bypassed Tufu Mountain and did not cause any turmoil. Moreover, Lei Xu has been hiding in Lutai Gang, and it is impossible to know what happened in Nanyang County. What Zhou Cang said was reasonable, which also made Lei Xu's doubts gradually dissipate. He looked at Zhou Cang, and after a while, he suddenly got up and laughed.

"Brother Zhou, I am Lei Xu Lei Zijian!"

"I'll just say it......" Zhou Cang also smiled, "I heard my nephew mention your name, and it felt a little familiar, and it was really you." ”

After speaking, Zhou Cang and Lei Xu laughed.

In the cave before, there was an eerie murderous aura.

Hu Ban seems to be calm on the surface, but inside his heart is pounding and beating, and his heart seems to be jumping out of his mouth.

Seeing that Lei Xu and Zhou Cang seemed to be about to drink, Hu Ban finally put his mind at ease.

He hurriedly stepped forward and said with a sneer: "Brother Lei Xu, today you and my uncle are reunited, but it is a great good thing, and we should celebrate." ”

"It's something that should be celebrated, it should be celebrated!"

Lei Xu still had a smile on his face, and while holding Zhou Cang's hand, he suddenly asked, "Hu Ban, where is Lei Cheng?" How did he not come back. ”

"Brother Lei Cheng......"

"Oh, let me talk about it."

Zhou Cang interrupted Hu Ban's words and said to Lei Xu: "Brother, have you heard of the Xiangyi Wei family?" ”

"Uh, you're talking about the Weizi Weizi Xu family?"

"Exactly!"

Wei Zi is a native of Xiangyi, Chenliu County.

When he was a young man, he was promoted to filial piety, and he was recruited for the general He Miao, and Situ Yang Biao died at home, but Weizi did not respond. In the sixth year of Zhongping, Dong Zhuo made trouble. Cao Ying passed through Chenliu and met Wei Zi, who helped him with his family wealth, so Cao Ying was able to raise an incident and recruit 5,000 soldiers. In the first year of the First Peace, Wei Zi followed Cao Ying to attack Dong Zhuo, and was attacked by Dong Zhuo's general Xu Rong in Xingyang Bianshui...... Wei Zi fought a bloody battle, and was finally defeated and killed by Xu Rong.

It can be said that Wei Zi was the first person to follow Cao Ying, and even encountered Xiahou Yuan and Xiahou Yuan.

After Cao Ying gained power, he was also very kind to the descendants of Weizi, and promised them a lot of convenience. The Wei family also rose in Xiangyi!

Lei Xu is now in Chenliu County, how could he not know Weizi.

He said curiously: "What's wrong with the Wei family? ”

"On my way here, I heard that the Wei family had prepared a batch of baggage and horses to be sent to Chenliu County."

"Is there such a thing?"

"Lao Tzu was staying at ease in Tufu Mountain, but he was ruined by Cao Ying. The brothers under his command suffered heavy casualties, and only a few dozen brothers remained.

This tone, if Lao Tzu doesn't come out, he will have to hold back things. I originally planned to loot the Wei family's cargo on the way. I didn't expect to meet your brother at my nephew's house. When your brother heard this, he said that he would act with me. So after we ransacked Gaoyang Pavilion, your brother took people and my people to ambush, preparing to kill him when the Wei family's goods came. ”

"Wei family, what goods are there?"

"I heard that there were three hundred sets of armor and fifty broadswords.

In addition, there are more than 60 war horses...... To tell you the truth, my brother is enough to eat this shipment, but your brother doesn't want to join in. ”

Lei Xu heard this and fell into deep thought.

"Lao Zhou, when will the Wei family's goods arrive?"

"Count the time, it's not tonight, it's early tomorrow morning, and it will pass through Gaoyang Pavilion."

"You...... Are you really sure to eat them? ”

Zhou Cang was suddenly furious, "Lei Zijian, Lao Tzu killed a river of blood in Nanyang back then, and the brother under his command didn't come out of the sea of corpses and blood after a hundred battles." How dare you underestimate me? Let me tell you, if it weren't for my nephew's plea, Lao Tzu would have done this on his own. ”

Zhou Cang was angry, and his body suddenly became murderous.

If you don't go through the battlefield, you can't understand how terrible his murderous aura is.

Lei Xu also stood up and glared at Zhou Cang.

The thieves in the hall looked at the two of them nervously one by one, which frightened Hu Ban and made his hands and feet weak.

After a long time, Lei Xu suddenly looked up to the sky and laughed.

"You old Zhou, why are you so unfunny? I'm just kidding......"

"Hmph, my brothers, each of them can be ten with one."

"That's nature, that's nature."

Lei Xu spoke, stepped forward and held Zhou Cang down.

"Who doesn't know, your old Zhou is famous for being able to fight ......" Lei Xu said, and the words changed suddenly, "But with so many goods, what are you going to do with it?" Chen Liujun is Cao Thief's confidant who loves to take Xiahou Yuan out of town, if Xiahou Yuan knows, how can he give up? You're carrying so many things, it's too eye-catching. If you want to leave Chenliujun, I'm afraid it's not an easy thing. ”

Zhou Cang said: "I just want to take a bad breath, and I am not interested in that batch of goods at all." ”

"Lao Zhou, I'll discuss it with you...... How about handing things over to me? I won't ask for it in vain, when the time comes, I will not only help you leave Chen Liu, but also give you a pair of fish scale armor. Hehe, that's a good thing, I snatched it from a thief when I was in Dongshire. ”

Fish scale armor is also an extremely precious armor in the late Eastern Han Dynasty.

Ordinary generals can't be equipped at all. Zhou Cang's eyes couldn't help but narrow, and he stared at Lei Xu for a long time.

"I've heard for a long time that your Lei Zijian goose has plucked its feathers, and when I see it today, it's true! Hehe, according to what you say, let's make a deal. ”

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(To be continued)