Chapter 005: The Heads of the Bandits

Not bad, not bad. Originally, facing over a thousand bandits with fewer than a hundred men would have left us with little chance of success. However, with my esteemed self and my brothers keeping the Emperor in our hearts, we were fortunate enough to achieve this improbable success, an extraordinary stroke of luck.

The adult's contribution this time can be greatly acknowledged said Mo Hei suddenly in a mysterious manner

Shuangfu appeared languid, as if lacking any spirit: "Go ahead, stop with the pretense. What has happened to Yuezhou because of those long-haired ones?"

"Esteemed Admiral, I am Zhang Zhen, the commander of the external commission in Yuezhou."

"However, the adult is indeed careful, while the child has truly made a mistake," Mo Hei, being quite clever, said as he patted his head

How is Yuezhou doing? How would someone like me, who just arrived in this era, know?

Unconsciously raising my wrist, I realized that there was no watch at all

Whether one extends their head or retracts it, the outcome remains the same

Seeing that the sky was already bright and having rested enough, I asked, "How far is it from here to Wuchang?"

The person speaking is indeed Mo Hei, who has been following closely beside me on the road to escape

After walking for half a day, the group was both tired and hungry. Due to the ongoing war, it was rare to see people and booksellers nearby. Just as they were at a loss, they suddenly spotted a large troop of Qing soldiers approaching from another direction, appearing to number around two hundred.

No, no, I see this is the head of that person, the commander of the bandits' rear, what was his name again

Zhang Zhen adjusted his expression and examined his head closely

Zhang Zhen, panting as he ran behind, gradually felt the armor on his body becoming heavy. He wanted to take it off, but he was reluctant to lose the imposing presence of the "Grand Master".

At last, Wu Qingxiang proved to be trustworthy, as there was not a single shadow in the camp of the Taiping Army

There is truly nowhere else to go; I can only reluctantly head to Wuchang to shake off those Taiping soldiers behind me. Once I arrive in Wuchang, I will seek a way to extricate myself.

Zhang Zhen was never a good person, and this statement suddenly enlightened him

It is indeed a thought; if I were to die, who would fulfill the conditions I promised to Wu Qingxiang?

Mohei on one side appeared even more nervous and fearful than himself, trembling continuously. This person was unparalleled in flattery, but once on the battlefield, he might not be so reliable.

You are meticulous, and you handle matters with great efficiency, very well!

Mo Hei looked at those soldiers and said with a smile

Zhang Zhen was startled again. What was the governor Shuangfu doing here in Wuchang, when he was supposed to be in Wuchang? He hurriedly bowed and said

Waste, they are all a bunch of waste. How can such waste ensure the safety of "this lord"

The city of Yuezhou has fallen, and our troops have suffered defeat. It was precisely the esteemed sir who led us to break through the encirclement, fighting valiantly through bloodshed all the way to that, yes, that Shendlong Ridge.

Zhang Zhen stood up, clapped his hands, and said: "Everyone get up, everyone get up, let's hurry up. We need to reach Wuchang before dark tomorrow. Those bandits are ruthless, and if we fall into their hands, our lives will be in grave danger"

This statement was most agreeable, and those soldiers who had just been languidly lounging all stood up one by one

Zhang Zhen gritted his teeth and drew the dagger from his waist: "Brothers, those who want to survive, follow me and charge!"

"You flatter me, you flatter me!" Mo Hei repeatedly said, his face full of humility: "This head is indeed that of the bandit, that of General Lai Guangwei, the water official, and the head of the cartographer..."

Zhang Zhen hurriedly stepped forward and said, "In response to your Excellency, we all came out from Yuezhou!"

The bandits were ruthless, surrounding the adults and us soldiers with over a thousand people. It was the adults who remained calm in the face of danger, leading their brothers to vow to fight to the death, facing ten enemies with one, overcoming the strong with the weak. After a fierce battle, they successfully broke through, and moreover, they killed over a hundred bandits

Before Zhang Zhen could finish speaking, the previous general began to scold loudly again

Zhang Zhen was taken aback for a moment, wondering what contribution he had made

"The esteemed one is wise and possesses remarkable insight. Brothers, follow the esteemed one and charge forward!" That Mo He suddenly pointed and shouted, his voice sharp enough to startle Zhang Zhen.

He plopped down onto the ground, panting heavily, and glanced around him, only to find that there were just seventeen people left.

Zhang Zhen covered his nose and immediately exclaimed in admiration

The head of the bandit is here

Three piles of fire ignited, particularly clear in the night.

Zhang Zhen almost spat it out; boasting is fine, but it shouldn't be to this extent. How could a long-haired water official die at the hands of just a few dozen people and their *illustrated* books?

It is a pity, a pity that during the war, in such a rush and danger, we could not obtain a few bandit heads. Otherwise, presenting them would at least serve as an explanation to our superiors

"Halt! Who are you all!" the leading officer shouted sternly.

"Please, my lord, please!" That Mo Hei indeed appeared to be "loyal and devoted," extending his hand as he spoke.

In the face of life-threatening situations, one must strive to be the first; when entering the battlefield, it is permissible to retreat. Those soldiers rush forward one after another, as if falling behind would almost certainly lead to becoming a prisoner.

To speak frankly, I am indeed somewhat afraid. What if that Wu Qingxiang has a change of heart? Right now, being on this mountain, at least I am temporarily free from concerns for my life. However, once I descend the mountain, I will no longer have control over my fate.

However, upon further reflection, the skill of flattery and ingratiation that this person possesses is indeed worth learning for oneself

What kind of subordinate is this?

"Adult, look quickly!" Mo Hei suddenly pointed and called out from the foot of the mountain.

This is a prearranged code.

This person indeed possesses some culture, as he is able to articulate the phrase "to bow in dedication and exhaust oneself until death"

Damn it, this is Admiral Shuang https://m.hetushu.com com Lord Fu!

If you leave in a hurry, you can arrive by tomorrow evening

Isn't this the bandit that you personally executed, sir

Mo Hei unexpectedly produced a severed head, startling Zhang Zhen greatly. The head appeared to have been severed for some time. Mo Hei held the head out in front of Zhang Zhen

Zhang Zhen muttered a curse under his breath

What time is it now? It seems like it should be around 11 or 2 o'clock at night

Zhang Zhen patted his shoulder, wanting to offer a few words of praise, but he was already exhausted and could not utter a single word

This ... ...

With a loud bang, over forty people rushed out in a disorganized manner, catching Zhang Zhen off guard, and he was nearly knocked to the ground by his own subordinates

The great, the adult, the small person, the life of the small person was saved by the adult, saved, from then on, the small person will bow and serve the adult with utmost dedication, until death.

After running all the way until dawn, and confirming that there were no pursuers behind, only then did they slow their pace

Before the officer could speak, a man who appeared to be a general rode over and asked, "What is the situation in Yuezhou?"