Chapter 50: Resolving Disputes
The arrival of the people from the Luofeng Society greatly increased Zheng Duxing's confidence, originally because it would take some twists and turns to eliminate the Tiger and Leopard Army. But now that Ding Zhuhuang's men and horses have been delayed by the Luofeng Society, and the Tiger and Leopard Army has been besieged for several days, they are also very tired, such a great opportunity is placed in front of Zheng Duxing, how could he miss it? It was only one night before all the good things changed.
The next day, the troops of the Tang Gate and the Red Cloud Society were assembled, and when they were about to launch a general attack, the Snow Fox Warriors of the Luofeng Society hurried over. The news has just come from the Luofeng Society that the Green Gang has made peace with Ding Zhuhuang.
"Is this news true or false? Wu Qingfan has always had a small belly, Ding Zhuqing wants to kill him, how can he give up? What ability does Ding Zhuhuang have to make him take the initiative to negotiate peace? Zheng Duxing said with a look of disbelief.
"We don't want to believe it, but Wu Qingfan has betrayed us. Our president just came to the news, relying on our Luofeng Society, we can't resist the attack of Ding Zhuhuang and the Wind Regiment, and if we are not careful, our Luofeng Society will come to an end. Our president told us to return to the defense headquarters, and whether we will continue to fight with the Ding brothers in the future, or find a way to negotiate peace, we have to wait and see. The Snow Fox Warrior of the Luofeng Society replied.
Now is the best time to eliminate the Tiger and Leopard Army, how can Zheng Duxing want to lose the great help of the Luofeng Society? Lian Fanxiao took advantage of the stakes and hoped that the people of the Luofeng Society could cooperate with him in this battle.
But the Snow Fox Warriors of the Luofeng Club said that they couldn't call the shots, and finally left with someone.
"What should we do, without the people of the Luofeng Society, we have to fight a decisive battle with the Haw Par Army, and there will definitely be a lot of losses. And Ding Zhuhuang's reinforcements, I don't know when they will come, if we leave late, we will be stuck here. After the people from the Luofeng Society left, Wang Zhenyuan said worriedly.
"Rest assured, Wang Warrior, I haven't reached the point of madness, that kind of desperate thing, I won't do it? However, this time the dispute was provoked by Ding Zhuqing, and he wanted to forget it, but it was not so cheap! Please let Wang Warrior go with me to the front of the battle, even if we have to retreat, we can't let Ding Zhuqing live a good life. Zheng Duxing said indignantly.
Ding Zhuqing originally wanted to go north to meet Ding Zhuhuang, but he didn't expect that he was careless for a while, and was exploited by the Tang Sect and the Red Cloud Society, which became the current dangerous situation. Ding Zhuqing's eyes hadn't closed since he was surrounded, and now his eyes were bloodshot, and his heart was already filled with exhaustion and despair.
Just as Ding Zhuqing was sitting in a daze in the big tent, a soldier walked in and said that he had important news to tell him.
"How is it, is the reinforcement from the second brother coming?" Ding Zhuqing hurriedly got up, grabbed the soldier's shoulder, shook it and asked, looking a little crazy with excitement.
"The reinforcements haven't arrived yet, it's Zheng Duxing who has shouted, and wants Ding Jie's envoy to meet in front of the battle." The soldier swallowed the pain in his shoulder and quickly spoke.
Ding Zhuqing heard the soldier's reply, and the madness in his eyes disappeared, replaced by a deep despair. He pushed the soldier away, took two steps back and sat back in his chair, holding his head in thought, but his mind went blank.
"Zheng Duxing wants to talk to me, what does he want to do at this time? That man has always had great ambitions, how could he let me go? Ding Zhuqing muttered to himself, but he still changed into a cloak and came to the front of the formation.
"I haven't seen you for a long time, the last time I saw your Excellency in the Fox Immortal Temple, your Excellency was full of spring breeze. How did it become this picture of being dead or alive now? Didn't you want to kill me? Don't end up in the end, you'll die first. Zheng Duxing sneered from afar when he saw Ding Zhuqing coming, and in the Tang Sect's military formation, there was a burst of laughter.
"Zheng Duxing, don't talk nonsense, I will always be alive until you die. If you want to fight, I'll be afraid that you won't be able to? What did you call me here for? If it's just for the sake of the tongue, I won't accompany you. Ding Zhuqing's face was very ugly, and he replied angrily.
"I don't want to talk to you like this on the battlefield; I would also like to have a friendly conversation with you above the lobby. But now everything is yours to bring it on. You want to have the power alone, you want to cover the sky with one hand, but you also have to weigh your own weight. Back then, the four of us supported you, you were ungrateful and wanted to do something to us, and today everything is your own fault. Zheng Duxing said angrily.
"What the hell do you want to do? Haven't I failed yet? I'll save that after you've defeated me. My second brother is coming soon, and the end of your day will come as soon as he comes. Ding Zhuqing trembled angrily, but still replied-for-tat.
"Ding Zhuhuang is just a scholar, what can he do. You're wrong expecting him. Fight us, you don't have the slightest chance of winning. The entire Yaodong belongs to the four of us, we can destroy the Goddess Sect back then, and today we can also make your Dejia Guardian disappear from now on. Zheng Duxing said contemptuously.
Ding Zhuqing's face was already blue when he heard Zheng Duxing's words, and he couldn't speak at all for a while.
"But we are not like you, we only know how to fight and kill, we are all Yaodong people, and killing each other in the end will only make outsiders see the joke. Being able to die one less Yaodong person is good for everyone. You're right? And the brothers of the Haw Par Army on the other side, are you right? Zheng Duxing first turned back and shouted to the people of the Tang Sect, and then shouted loudly to the camp of the Tiger and Leopard Army.
The people of the Tang Sect responded loudly, but the Haw Par Army made some noises.
"Are you going to make peace? No problem, I can negotiate peace with you. Your current status and land in the Tang Sect can remain unchanged, and I will share any land obtained in foreign wars in the future. As long as you withdraw your troops, I can be blameless. Ding Zhuqing's heart was already panicked, and when he heard Zheng Duxing's mouth relaxed, he hurriedly promised.
"Ding Zhuqing, you have to see the situation clearly, I quit the army for the sake of Yaodong's father, what are you. You want to kill me, and I can spare you, but do you think we'll still submit to you like we did before? Do you think you can gain our tolerance at no cost? Zheng Duxing said sharply.
"What the hell do you want...... What are you doing here? Ding Zhuqing looked around and said in surprise.
As he spoke, a fire broke out in the four fields, which was supposed to be the time of the autumn harvest, but the unharvested crops all over the ground turned into flames.
"It's all your own fault, the people of Dejia City can't have a good life this winter, it's all because of your fault. We will strike the army, but I want you to taste enough of the bitter fruits this time. After Zheng Duxing finished speaking, he left the front of the formation, and the people of the Tang Sect and the Red Cloud Society also retreated.
After the Tang Sect and the people from the Luofeng Society left, Ding Zhuqing looked at the fire in Siye, watched the crops all over the ground turn to ashes, and fell off his horse in a fit of anger.
"Zheng Duxing, why do you do things so desperately? Now that we're about to retire, it's good to leave a way back. If you do this, I'm afraid you'll be in trouble in the future. Wang Zhenyuan saw that the people of the Tang Sect were arsoning everywhere, so he persuaded him.
"Why leave the trail behind? Completely defeating the Dejia Guard, this is the only way. We failed to defeat the Haw Par Army, and the food was left behind, and it was also from the Dejia Guard. There is no food, no people, I see how Ding Zhuqing will fight with me in the future. Zheng Duxing replied coldly.
"Why can't you take a step back? If you suffer a loss, why do you have to double it back? I'm telling you this, take a step back and open the sky, it's good for everyone. Ding Zhuqing suffered a big loss this time, and he will rein in the future. Wang Zhenyuan said.
"Wang Yong, don't say it. Forbearance and concession is the style of your Red Cloud Society. But our Tang Sect will not do this, with me, the Tang Sect will not bow to anyone again. Zheng Duxing insisted on going his own way.
Wang Zhenyuan counted a few more words from Zheng Duxing, but seeing that Zheng Duxing closed his eyes and didn't say anything, he didn't say anything anymore in the end.
Two months later, Han Taozi, who had been in the dust all the way, came to the vicinity of Dejia City, and under her persuasion, the Qingbang and Luofeng Society had successively expressed their willingness to negotiate peace with the Ding family brothers. She was in a very good mood, but when she saw the tragic situation near Dejia City, she couldn't help but worry about her future.
"People in troubled times are suffering, how can the people be innocent? Zheng Duxing, you are also the sect master, how can you treat Yaodong's father like this. Whether it is the open and secret battle above the temple, or the tragic battle on the battlefield, everything is dark enough. But you're not enough. If I can't get you to repent, I'll have to resort to some intrigues. Han Taozi's heart sank, and he thought to himself.
Han Taozi didn't stop, and went directly in the direction of Dejia City, thinking about what to do next all the way.
After leaving Ding Zhuhuang that day, Han Taozi went to the headquarters of the Fenglian City Youth Gang, when Wu Qingfan was worried about how to stop Ding Zhuhuang's main force, and he had no intention of meeting Han Taozi at all.
Han Taozi first made alarmist remarks, saying that the Qing Gang was in trouble, and then pretended to be mysterious and turned around and left. Wu Qingfan was also puzzled when he heard these inexplicable words, and finally driven by curiosity and a little worry, he took the initiative to find Han Taozi.
Han Taozi first tested Wu Qingfan's tone, and then used the contradictions between the Qing Gang and the Tang Sect and the Luofeng Society to sow discord among them. Wu Qingfan is also a treacherous and cunning, so naturally he will not understand the stakes, but in the end, he was also attracted by the sentence "cranes and mussels compete, and fishermen profit", and considered temporarily armisting the Ding brothers, just to seek more benefits for the Qing Gang.
Of course, Wu Qingfan was still angry about being assassinated, and he also opened his mouth and made a lot of excessive demands. Han Taozi finally knew the benefits, made Wu Qingfan give up a lot of excessive demands, and used the future domination of Yaodong as a bait to induce Wu Qingfan to agree to give up hatred and negotiate peace with Ding Zhuhuang.
When Ding Zhuhuang got the news of Han Taozi, he was also very surprised in his heart. was already an enemy who was already ready to fight for life and death, but was persuaded by Han Taozi to agree to the peace talks in a blink of an eye, and Ding Zhuhuang was naturally impressed by Han Taozi. A promise is a promise, and what he promises, he will naturally do.
It's just that Han Taozi didn't mean to stop, and after making the Qing Gang agree to the peace talks, he turned around and went to the main altar of the Luofeng Society.
Everything is difficult at the beginning, and after the success of lobbying the Green Gang, the trip to Luofeng Club was even smoother.
Because of the betrayal of the Green Gang, Sun Hengkong is worried about how to resist Ding Zhuhuang and the Breezers. Han Taozi came at the right time, and it didn't take much effort to get Luofeng Society to agree to peace talks.
It's just that Sun Hengkong is extremely wary of the Ding brothers, and in order to obtain complete security, Sun Hengkong repeatedly discussed with Han Taozi on some specific conditions, and it took nearly a month to finally reach a contract that he could accept.
Han Taozi took this contract and left the headquarters of the Luofeng Society, and in just two months, the two northern families agreed to peace talks, and maybe it won't be long before the restoration of peace in Yaodong can be realized. Therefore, Han Taozi's mood all the way is excellent.
But when she came to the vicinity of Dejia City and saw the tragic situation in front of her, her heart sank. She had already foreseen that Zheng Duxing, who she was about to lobby, was definitely not an easy person to deal with, and in addition to knowing the stakes, intrigues and tricks were inevitable.
"Miss Han, we have arrived in front of the guard, and Lord Ding Zhuhuang is in front to greet us?" The coachman's voice came into the carriage.
Han Taozi walked out of his thoughts, tidied up his clothes and hair a little, and then got out of the carriage and walked towards Ding Zhuhuang, who was waiting in front.
"Living up to Deacon Ding's trust, Luofeng Society has agreed to peace talks, this is the condition listed by Sun Hengkong, and Deacon Ding is invited to see it in person." Han Taozi didn't say much politeness, and directly handed the contract to Ding Zhuhuang.
"The Qing Gang and the Luofeng Society have agreed to peace talks, and peace can finally be achieved in the northeastern part of Yao, and I will definitely leave a place for Miss Han above the temple as I said before. With your talents, with your merits, you can definitely afford this position. Ding Zhuhuang took the contract, looked at it twice, and then bowed to Han Taozi to express his heartfelt gratitude.
"There is no urgency, the two of them have only agreed to strike for the time being, but they are still far from real peace. If the two in the south are not handled properly, everything will be in vain today. Han Taozi said worriedly.
"Miss Han doesn't look very happy. Why? Ding Zhuhuang asked.
"I have been dealing with Sun Hengkong of Luofeng Club for so long, and my body is a little tired; Seeing the scene outside Dejia City, my heart was also tired. I have foreseen that Zheng Duxing is not an easy person to deal with, a person who insists on going his own way, and he does not care about the word profit and harm. How to convince Zheng Duxing, I am not sure at all now. Han Taozi said.
"Han Taozi was able to successfully persuade the two families in the north, which is already a lot of hard work. Zheng Duxing's affairs can be discussed in the long run, and it is a big deal that we send troops. Ding Zhuhuang said.
"It was hard to stop the war, and if we used force again, there would be no chance. Deacon Ding must not use force against the Tang Sect, otherwise the two families in the north will make trouble again. Please also deacon, can tell me some things about Zheng Duxing in detail, maybe I can find a breakthrough, maybe I can. After Han Taozi finished speaking, he followed Ding Zhuhuang into the hall to discuss the matter. (To be continued.) )