"The rest.." The bandit was half-kneeling, and the cramping pain made him speak as if he were squeezing out of his teeth: "They... They.. In the twelve-mile .. Behind the north hill is the forest village.."

"Twelve miles north of the city." When Jiang Cang learned the news, and was wary that there were his accomplices nearby who saw this scene, he first ran back to the village to report, and then asked, "Are there any other people in the city?" How many people are there in the mountain village? ”

Jiang Cang said, staring at his eyes that were bent on death, but couldn't.

"Not .. Back to the general.. Not yet.." He told the truth, and only begged Jiang Cang to give him a good time, "In the mountains... When I came out three days ago... Be.. It's one hundred and twenty-six people.."

"More than a hundred people.." Jiang Cang heard the news he wanted, and he also let go of his left hand that was cut into his flesh and blood, but he didn't let him go, but waved his hand to let the soldiers around him take a piece of cloth and stuff it into his mouth to prevent him from biting his tongue and committing suicide.

After all, who knows if the number of people in the mountains and the 'most important thief's den address' said by this mountain bandit is right or wrong, he must be dragged over to walk around and take it seriously.

And there was also a soldier holding a rag, and in the screams of the mountain bandits' 'woo' wide-eyed, 'Shasha' wrapped around his arm, about a tie, to prevent him from losing too much blood, and another accident interfered with his own city general's plan.

and so on.

Jiang Cang saw that the mountain bandits were being detained by several soldiers, so he looked around at the silent people nearby, and then instructed these soldiers who received the order: "You take this thief first and go to the north of the city." Ben will need to go back to Fuzhong and tell the truth about Zhang County's order. ”

Jiang Cang felt that sending troops to suppress bandits was a major event in Kaiyang, so he must talk to Zhang Xing, this is a rule, and it can't be messed up.

Otherwise, it would be simple to lead the troops away, and Zhang Xing would not say anything, but would feel that the opportunity could not be delayed.

But let's be honest.

In addition to the rules and regulations of this column.

His paper horse is still in the house, and now he has encountered a 'horse merchant and mountain bandit', I can't say that this is a 'paper horse upgrade task line', so how can I go without a paper horse?

And the paper horse was placed in the house a day ago.

At that time, he was brought back from outside the town in the eyes of many people, which can be regarded as explaining why he has an extra horse.

"Obey the order of the city general!" When several soldiers heard that Jiang Cheng was about to return to the city government, they didn't say a word, but half-dragged the mountain bandits, and after shouting 'go', they didn't treat him as a human at all, so they desperately dragged his uninjured arm to the city gate, ready to wait for the city general at the city gate.

The people near 'Da Da' saw that Jiang Cang was going to talk to Zhang Xian Ling, so they also separated the road and didn't dare to say much.

It's just that.

Ma Laoqi in the crowd saw that Jiang Cheng was about to return home, but he took two steps forward, wanting to follow him to destroy the thief, and even more wanted to prove that what he just said was not a joke, but really wanted to make a contribution to Kaiyang.

At the same time, Jiang Cang also found that a task appeared in his mind, and the general process was 'let Ma Laoqi stay in the town and wait', and the task point of the bandits was also clearly marked, that is, in the mountains and forests twelve miles north of the city that the bandits said.

Thereupon.

Jiang Cang followed the task process, in case something went wrong, the reward was not settled, but turned his head to Ma Laoqi who came with him and said: "The store can have a heart, and there is no need to go on this trip." After all, this is the first official business since the city will take office. ”

Jiang Cang said, seeing that the people nearby were far away, and this was a task to guide people, he jokingly said to this heart-hearted man: "If the Ma shop goes, with your martial arts, won't you steal the limelight of the city generals?" ”

"The city general is serious." Ma Laoqi took it seriously, and hurriedly clasped his hands and said, "How dare the villain rob it.."

When he said this, he saw that Jiang Cang did not have a trace of malice, but returned the salute with a smile, and suddenly understood that he knew that Jiang Chengjiang's words just now were a joke.

Therefore, with his bold personality, he didn't speak anymore, and he just didn't follow him.

But at the same time, as if he remembered something, he confessed to Jiang Cang and went back to his horse station.

When Jiang Cang saw it, he went to Fuzhong, ready to pick up the horse, and then talk to Zhang Xing.

Along.

This is accompanied by the greetings of pedestrians on the street and the discussion of their own attempts to get rid of the thief.

Less than half a mile away.

Jiang Cang had just stepped on the steps at the entrance of the mansion, and before he entered the backyard of the mansion to pick up the horse, he saw Zhang Xing trotting out of the hall of the courtyard, as if he was also preparing to go out to do something important.

But the fact is that Zhang Xing knew what was happening on the street, and then he was afraid that there would be an accident when his brother led the troops to suppress the bandits, so he wanted to go out of the house to stop Jiang Cang, and then plan for the long term, set up a formation, discuss a foolproof plan, and finally send troops to suppress the bandits.

And now it just so happened that he saw Jiang Cang as soon as he went out, and he put down a big stone in his heart, so he was left to persuade.

"Zhang County Order." Jiang Cang saw that Zhang Xing was in a hurry just now, and now he suddenly wasn't in a hurry, but he bowed his hand, and didn't rely on the fact that he was someone's brother in front of outsiders, so he bluntly shouted Zhang Xing's words.

"Brother Chenzhong!" As soon as Zhang Xing returned the salute respectfully, he began to get down to business, "Xing heard that Brother Chen Zhong was going to suppress the bandits, so he deliberately put down his official duties and wanted to go out of the house to find his brother and discuss the matter with his brother. ”

"I see." Jiang Cang nodded, and he also knew why Zhang Xing was in a hurry just now. Otherwise, I really thought that there would be another tandem mission.

But now, Jiang Cang heard that Zhang Xing knew everything, so he didn't say much, so he said directly: "There are only more than 100 people in the cottage." You don't need armor, soldiers.."

"Brother!" When Zhang Xing heard that his brother did not lead troops, he did not agree, and then said, "There are only 200 soldiers in the four gates of the city defense now. And Xing thinks that the number is still small, so my brother can wait for a while and let Xing re..."

"Two hundred is enough." Jiang Cang is sure, it's just two hundred, don't talk so much nonsense, anyway, it's good to let Zhang Xing feel at ease, especially the two hundred soldiers are also a witness.

"This... That.." Zhang Xing saw that Jiang Cang didn't say a word, and he also understood his brother's character, so he reluctantly waved his hand, "Xing will have all the people ready now."

Zhang Xing's words fell, and he saluted Jiang Cang again, and then ordered left and right to notify the soldiers in the city and the eastern, southern, and western city gates.

Jiang Cang returned the salute, and when Zhang Xing finished his order, he went to the backyard with him and took out the paper horse.

jumped up again, and said goodbye to Zhang Xing, who wanted to follow him.

Riding out of the backyard, along the less crowded street, straight to the entrance of the north city.

But it has not yet reached the gates of the city.

Jiang Cang saw that there was a person standing on the street about three hundred meters away from him, it was Ma Laoqi, and he was also holding a pair of cowhide brown 'saddle' in his hand, which was lightly engraved like a unicorn and a deer-like pattern, which was really beautiful.

Closer to it, within a hundred meters.

Jiang Cang also found that this was another 'meta-object that didn't need to be opened', and there was also a faint 'upgrade task', which was linked to the cottage.

Roughly 'There's something inside the cottage that allows the saddle to add a 'trait!' ”’

And Ma Lao Qi will bring this saddle over, and it is also when he was in the crowd before, he heard that 'Jiang Chengjiang rode a handsome white horse yesterday, but unfortunately there is no saddle on the side, unstable, bad, and shameless. ’

Similarly, Ma Laoqi opened the horse station, so he naturally kept a mind and wrote it down.

It just so happened that he also remembered that he went to Youzhou last year to choose a horse, so he asked a craftsman to carve this saddle, and he wanted to take it back and sell it at a high price, but the buyer's price was not higher than ten gold, which was not enough for his capital, so he never sold it.

But now, he thinks that it is better to sell one gold, ten gold, or even a thousand gold, it is really better to send it to Jiangcheng General!

Nothing else.

Jiang Cheng is such a big official, but he treats him like a friend, this is the reason.

Although Ma Laoqi has not read a book, he admits to death.

People respect him, and he respects people a thousand times.

Therefore.

At this time.

When Ma Laoqi saw Jiang Cang riding his horse, he held the saddle high, saluted under the curious eyes of the nearby people, and shouted sincerely,

"Although the city general is worried about the safety of the villain, he will not let the villain go to get rid of the thief. But the villain has a heart to give it away, and Wangcheng will accept it! ”

"The store is polite.." Before Jiang Cang walked in front of Ma Laoqi, he stopped at the horse and jumped down and returned the salute.

When the people nearby saw it, they didn't think that Jiang Cang didn't have any 'general face', but felt that this Jiang Cheng general was kind to people, and like Zhang Xianling, he was admired.

"Castle General!" When Ma Laoqi saw this scene, he bowed down again, held the saddle high, held it in front of him, and asked Jiang Cang to accept it.

Jiang Cang saw that he wanted to help Ma Laoqi up first, but found that he was twisting, although he could also give others a hard pickup, but this matter was different from the store's matter, Ma Laoqi was a martial artist with more thoughts than business, and it was always not good to be hard.

So, Jiang Cang didn't say anything, but took the saddle first in the sincere congratulations of the nearby people and the laughter of Ma Laoqi.

Press it again, the rope is tied, and the paper horse 'Xiao Xiao' chirps, as if it is also happy.

"The villain wishes the city a triumphant!" Ma Laoqi saw the saddle with the body of the war horse of the city general, he hugged his fists and congratulated, and praised this good saddle as a BMW!

Jiang Cang also returned the salute with Ma Laoqi and the nearby people before getting on his horse sideways and heading towards the north of the city.

Wait to come here.

The 200 soldiers also stood in horizontal and vertical rows, and the soldiers and armor were ready, and they had been on call for a long time, only to listen to Jiang Cang's order, and then went to the Wuli cottage in the north of the city to suppress the bandits.

At the end of the team, there were four other soldiers watching the mountain bandit, keeping an eye on his every move.

"March." Jiang Cang was not speechless, and rode his horse to the distance of five miles first, but the pace was not fast, and he could keep up with it by walking quickly.

'Bang la-la' soldier armor and leather armor shattered, and the soldiers didn't say a word, but quickly followed up.

And twelve miles is not far.

Jiang Cang marched all the way, and after coming to the foot of a small mountain, he realized that the forest two miles away was the camp of the mountain bandits, so he asked more than 100 soldiers to stay, and he selected 20 people with the best physique to go to the forest, in case there were too many people, and they found themselves.

And after such a long journey, the rest of the soldiers should also rest.

Especially Jiang Cang took the lead in the soldiers, understanding the soldiers, and the soldiers were even more moved, and when they rested, they were half surrounded by Jiang Cang's paper horse, it seemed that if there were bandits who were ambushed by arrows on the top of the mountain, they would take their lives to help this horse block the arrow rain!

And as time passes.

In the forest.

Jiang Cang took twenty soldiers and walked two miles, came to a dry grass tree, and hid their bodies together, and fifty meters in front of everyone was a clearing in the forest, with more than 30 grass huts built in a scattered manner, but now it was very quiet.

When a soldier saw it, he had doubts, and whispered to Jiang Cang: "City general.. Will someone report it, beware of fraud.."

There is only the sound of the wind blowing 'rustling' from time to time in the forest, coupled with this empty village, coupled with Jiang Cang's public judges, it is inevitable that there will be fish that have slipped through the net and come back to report.

No wonder.

This soldier has an awkward heart, including the remaining nineteen soldiers, and also feels that this place is a bit mysterious.

But listen to the soldiers.

Jiang Cang didn't say anything, but looked at it with his senses, swept it, but found that this was not some kind of ambush, but that there were only five people in this village who were resting in a grass hut at this time, no wonder the village was so quiet.

"After thirty breaths, you and others will send ten people to rush to the village with me." Jiang Cang saw that the people in this village didn't know where to go, but the 'object' of the saddle was there, so he stood up in the forest, gave this order to the ten soldiers beside him, and pointed to a pitch-black cauldron on the surface eighty meters away, wanting to tell the soldiers that there was no danger in rushing to the village.

It's just that this distance is too far, and these twenty soldiers can't see the cauldron in this village clearly.

But Jiang Cang still said again: "From the perspective of the city general, light ash has fallen in that pot. Nowadays, even if there are people in the village, there are not many people. ”

Jiang Cang said this, and said to the soldiers behind him: "Just go with the city." The rest of the men stood in their place, guarding the surroundings in case the thieves escaped from elsewhere. ”

The words fell.

Jiang Cang didn't wait for these soldiers to be kind enough to persuade him again, so he jumped up from the forest in a few steps, and in their somewhat surprised eyes, like a wall on the cornice, he stepped on the branches of the trees a few times up and down, and came to the stockade fifty meters away!

Suddenly.

The soldiers in the forest have not yet reacted, and they will follow.

With a shocking sound in the next room, "Who is it?" ”

Jiang Cang pulled out his two knives, kicked open the wooden door with a 'click', and stepped into the house.

For a while, there were several screams.

When the twenty soldiers in the forest, worried about the safety of the city general, all came to the walled area, they saw blood spilling from this house.

Then the sound of 'clicking' footsteps sounded, and they also saw that Jiang Chengjiang had already put his two knives into the sheath, and now he was walking out of the house with one person in one hand and four heads in the other.

'Smack'

Jiang Cang threw the remaining mountain bandits to the ground and let the soldiers look at them first, while he went to another room, and when he took out a coin-sized piece, he didn't attract the attention of the soldiers.

Then.

Jiang Cang was afraid that the soldiers outside the forest would be worried, so he took people out of the forest.

When he came back, he didn't interrogate the surviving person first, but first followed the process and put the stone into the saddle of the paper horse, and the stone flakes slowly melted into the saddle like flowing water.

Then touch the saddle with your hands.

Jiang Cang also had a vague hint in his mind, roughly saying, 'The saddle has been successfully enchanted by this "stone" and turned into an item that can quickly restore the aura of the paper horse. ’

To put it simply, after the paper horse aura is used up, you don't need to use your strength to help it recover.

It can completely rely on the 'saddle gathering spirit' to gradually replenish the consumed aura.

And then at the rate of recovery.

Jiang Cang felt that as long as he didn't let the paper horse gallop at full speed, but moved forward at a speed of sixty or seventy miles per hour, the 'recovery speed' could completely offset the 'spiritual energy consumption'. ’

In other words, the paper horse has this saddle and no longer needs to rest.

And you can travel about 1,500 miles in one day!

It can be called 'Maxima!' ’

And that's all it takes.

Jiang Cangcai walked to the group of soldiers, came to the mountain bandit who he had deliberately left behind, stuck his jaw with one hand, and asked, "Why are there only five of you left in the village?" Where are the rest? ”

"I.." The mountain bandit looked at the soldiers who were all in full armor nearby, staring at him viciously, and he was already frightened.

Especially now that he saw this 'general' who went down with a knife and four heads rolling together, he was even more frightened and spineless, and said directly,

"The villain.. Villain.. They.. On the way to Xiapi.. Disaster.. Robbed Sun's house in Kaiyang Town.."

The mountain bandits trembled when they spoke, as if they were about to cry, "That... Those brothers went to rob him when they heard that the Sun shop, who opened a pharmacy, went to Xiapi to travel, as if they had brought some treasure medicine... A total of two hundred and thirty-six people went... Only the five of us were left to take care of the house.."

When the mountain bandit said this, he saw Jiang Cang's hand loose, and then looked at the four companion heads on the ground, and hurriedly knelt on the ground with his legs, kowtowing his head with a bang, wanting Jiang Cang to let him go.

But Jiang Cang looked at the kowtow mountain bandit, but instead pulled out a long sword from the hand of the soldier next to him, and in front of everyone, he cut off his head with a 'click'!

"If kowtowing and admitting mistakes is useful, all faults will be cleared."

Jiang Cang's backhand 'sonorous' sword closed, "What's the use of rules and loyalty?" ”

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