Chapter 3, Choice

Upon hearing this, Wang Sheng was momentarily taken aback, but then he waved his hand. Immediately, that lackey issued a command, and the long spear that had been thrust in front of Chen Wen was withdrawn.

According to Chen Wen's intuition, if he were to meet Feng Jingdi, there would be two possible paths. If he obediently cooperated with Feng Jingdi and refrained from mentioning the matter of going to Fujian, he would likely be treated like a giant panda and sent to Zhoushan; however, if he brought up the issue of leaving Siming Mountain, he would probably be imprisoned immediately, and at that point, the tiger bench and chili water would likely be considered a courteous treatment.

The lackey nodded and immediately called over two soldiers, who rushed over to assist Chen Wen. "Mr. Chen, the ground is uneven, please take your time."

In that case, Chen Wen stood up straight, gently brushing off the dust from his clothes, while the object hidden in the inner pocket of his suit clearly conveyed its presence to his palm

The sharp weapon that was close at hand was now out of reach. Chen Wen let out a sigh of relief, immediately regaining his composure, and said: "If what I say is true, General Wang will send me up the mountain, and General Wang will certainly remember the benefits of General Wang; if what I say is not true, General Wang is astute and will escort the spy up the mountain, which would also be a great achievement"

Chen Wen did not know when or from where he had taken it out, but he had seen someone mention on a forum that in ancient times, before beheading, the condemned were tied up not out of fear that they would escape, but because the executioner was afraid that the condemned would dodge at the moment of the strike, resulting in a failure to deliver a swift death and losing face.

There is still a chance

I still wish to be intoxicated in the embrace of a beauty, and upon waking, to hold the power of the world in my hands

If General Wang is able to take me up the mountain, I will certainly remember his great kindness and virtue. " After saying this, Chen Wen bowed again.

From this fellow to a warrior, Chen Wen felt that his life was temporarily preserved. He was very clear that, although both paths led up the mountain, visiting Wang Yi was more in line with his own interests, while meeting Feng Jingdi was more aligned with the interests of Feng Jingdi's subordinates

Chen Wen took a deep breath. Based on his years of experience in society, there are no deals that cannot be reached, only kickbacks that cannot be afforded. He had previously been eager to rid himself of these people in order to hurry to Dalan Mountain, so he had been using words to brush them off. Now that he could no longer brush them off, there was only one win-win deal that could help him escape the predicament

I still want a great deal, at the very least, I am unwilling to let my once obscure self quietly perish in this desolate wilderness in this era

As the bright blades and firearms drew ever closer, even the specks of rust on the gun's tip appeared to resemble dried blood stains

Immediately, he bowed deeply. "In that case, I shall leave everything to you, General Wang."

Chen Wen staggered backward, knowing that not far behind him was the mountain wall, leaving him with no way to escape

What should I do

"This is good, this is good." Wang Sheng smiled and then gave a glance to that sycophant.

"Thank you for your trouble," said Chen Wen, obediently following behind Wang Sheng, heading in the direction he had come from.

He immediately laughed and said: "Perhaps the warrior does not know that on Mount Siming, Minister Feng and Officer Wang hold the same rank. It is the same for the warrior to speak with Minister Feng about any matters. How about this: the warrior can accompany me to pay a visit to Minister Feng, what do you think?"

The hand has already touched the mountain wall behind, feeling somewhat hot under the sunlight, and there is no retreat left.

Chen Wen remembered reading some stories on the forum about the Ming military leaders Wang Yi and Wang Jiang of Mount Dalan. Although their circumstances and outcomes were different, neither of them seemed to be inflexible individuals. Especially Wang Jiang, who was willing to shave his head and become a monk to meet the Qing army's general in order to save his mother, and after her death, devised a grand escape to continue resisting the Qing. It can be inferred that he would not be too concerned about engaging in the trade of intelligence.

If I don't go, I estimate that I will probably lose my life now; if I go, it is merely a difference between living for three more months and living for one year and three months

What should I do

I still want to expel the Tartars and restore China

However, for Chen Wen, going to Siming Mountain was not at all about delivering a message, but rather about selling information

This guy wants to kill me! Why?

General Wang, your dedication to duty is truly admirable. " Chen Wen raised both hands and said loudly, "I have a pressing matter of utmost urgency that requires me to meet with General Wang. If General Wang has any doubts about my identity, could you please take me to Mount Dalan?

What should I do

In contrast, Feng Jingdi presents a completely different image. From the appeals to quell the chaos in the capital to seeking assistance from Japan, and then to Huang Zongxi's evaluation of Feng Jingdi during his military leadership, a self-righteous bookworm figure vividly emerges in the mind. Such a person may possess loyalty and integrity, but he is certainly not a suitable partner for collaboration, especially when one is in an absolutely disadvantaged position.

No, I haven't lived enough yet

Chen Wen longed to swallow a mouthful of saliva to calm his wildly racing heart, but his mouth was as dry as a dirt road scorched by the blazing sun

I am afraid I really cannot afford this rebate

So, to go or not to go

I have endured hunger for more than ten days in this era, not to die here

Wang Sheng pondered for a moment; after all, this was Liu Dadao's territory, and it was too close to Dalan Mountain. Many of those coming and going were subordinates of Wang Yi, so it would be better to refrain from taking action here.

Behind the bamboo spear-thrower in the front row, a personal guard leisurely fiddled with a rope