"Da da da."

Just when Niu Dingtian was contentedly looking at the women and children in the yard, his younger brother Niu Guishou ran over.

"Brother, I heard that Wu Nian's soldiers appeared in Lijia Village." Niu Guishou bent over, holding his knees with both hands, panting.

"Huh? Wu Nian actually mobilized soldiers?" Niu Dingtian was a little surprised, but he didn't take it to heart. He shook his head and sneered: "People with the same surname don't marry. Our four villages intermarry with each other. Although they don't have the same surname, they are still the same."

Blood is thicker than water.”

"Wu Nian wants to shake the hearts of people in Lijia Village, but it is as difficult as going to heaven."

"Besides, Wu Nian is too weak."

Having said this, Niu Dingtian stood up, showing a confident look, and said: "If I were put in Wu Nian's position, I would have started a killing spree. Anyone who didn't pay the food would have to die. But Wu Nian just

Send officials to negotiate without any pain. They are like beggars."

"This can only prove that Wu Nian is weak."

"Don't worry." At the end of the sentence, Niu Dingtian stepped forward, stretched out his hand and patted Niu Guishou on the shoulder, saying confidently.

"Yes." Niu Gui Shou was a little worried, but after listening to Niu Dingtian's words, he suddenly became confident and said yes loudly.

...........

Lijia Village.

This village is not far from Niujia Village, just on the Qili Mountain Road. The terrain is similar to Niujia Village. There are streams and cultivated land on the mountains, so it can be self-sufficient.

The population is three to four hundred people.

At this moment, on a must-pass road to the south of the village, the villagers were full of strong men holding bows, looking nervously at the foot of the mountain.

At the foot of the mountain.

The flag with the word "Wu" flying in the wind, soldiers from three hundred households crowded the road, and the murderous atmosphere went straight into the sky.

In this battle, Tieniu's soldiers had not experienced a single battle and lacked actual combat experience, but they were well organized and had strong soldiers and horses, which was no small matter.

Compared with the strong soldiers in this mountain village, there is naturally a huge difference between them.

Of course they have to be nervous.

The mountain road was steep, so Wu Nian did not ride a war horse, but a small gray donkey. He was not wearing any armor, but was wearing an ordinary war coat.

"It's such a dangerous place. It's easy to defend but hard to attack. No wonder they dare to openly resist the Fuhan General's Mansion." Wu Nian looked up at the mountain and sighed with emotion.

"No matter how easy it is to defend, it is difficult to attack. Soldiers are soldiers, and people are people. As long as the general gives the order, I will lead the troops and level the village for the general."

Tieniu put his hands on his hips and his eyes widened, showing a fierce expression.

The soldiers from the three surrounding households immediately stood up straight, held their heads high, and became even more murderous.

"What are they going to do if we defeat them? What I want is people who can farm and fight, not bones on the mountains." Wu young man shook his head lightly and said.

"But since they have detained the general's officials, they are openly resisting. If they don't take it by force, I'm afraid it won't be so easy to make them surrender."

Tieniu frowned and said in a deep voice.

"No. Fundamentally speaking, the people here think that I am weak and do not want to provide food or people. It is necessary to be strong. But strength does not necessarily require the use of swords and guns."

Wu Nian shook his head, turned to look at the soldiers, and said, "Go and tell the people in the village. Wu Nian from Beishan Fort is visiting Mr. Li Qiangren from Lijia Village."

"Yes." A soldier responded loudly, and then rushed up the mountain impatiently.

"People on the mountain, please don't shoot arrows. I am the envoy of General Fu Han, and I am here to convey the general's wishes." The soldier shouted as he went up the mountain.

There was a commotion among the mountain people on guard, but no one dared to fire arrows. They invited the soldiers in. Soon after, the soldiers returned.

"Report to the general. Li Qiangren said he welcomes the general. I just ask the general not to bring more than thirty troops." The soldier knelt down on one knee and said.

"This guy can figure it out. How could our general go to a mountain village that is hostile to us without escorts and troops?"

One of the hundred households was furious and yelled.

The soldiers from three hundred households were immediately filled with indignation and agreed one after another.

Wu Nian smiled, waved his hands to the soldiers, and said, "The people in the mountains and plains have strong folk customs, but how can they be knowledgeable?"

"Tie Niu and I will go up and bring five more armored soldiers. We can level his mountain village. Why do we need thirty people?"

"That's what the general said." Tieniu also smiled this time and said with his head held high.

"You guys wait here." Wu Nian smiled, got off the donkey, and holding the handle of the knife at his waist with his left hand, Tien Niu greeted five brave and skilled armored soldiers, and walked towards the mountain village with Wu Nian surrounded.

When Wu Nian arrived at the entrance of the village, he saw many mountain people looking at him with open eyes and curiosity. There was not much tension, and none of the archers had stringed their bows.

Too.

There were dozens of mountain people, but he only had seven of them.

The mountain people have an absolute advantage, so there is no need to be nervous.

"But General Wu." A sturdy mountain man wearing linen clothes came out and bowed to Wu Nian.

"It's me. But the strong man Li Qiangren?" Wu Nian clasped his hands and was very polite.

"Exactly." Li Qiangren said with clasped fists, then turned around and stretched out his hand and said: "General, please."

"Okay." Wu Nian nodded and walked in with Tieniu and others. Soon after, they came to a blue brick house standing in an open place.

At Li Qiangren's invitation, the others stayed outside, and only Wu Nian and Tieniu walked in. Li Qiangren's wife immediately walked in with tea.

Wu Nian sat on a chair, and Tieniu stood on his right hand holding a knife.

Wu Nian nodded slightly toward Li Qiangren's wife, then picked up the teacup, took a whiff, and wanted to drink tea.

This is wild mountain tea, and Wu Nian is very satisfied with it.

"General." At this moment, Li Qiangren suddenly said.

"Li Zhuangshi, speak directly if you have anything to say." Wu Nian put down the tea cup and said with a smile.

Li Qiangren looked at Wu Nian with extremely complicated emotions. Of course he had heard about Wu Nian's reputation and achievements, but he also agreed with Niu Dingtian's statement.

Although Wu Nian was an expert in foreign wars, he was very tolerant to the people. As long as they gritted their teeth, they did not need to pay for food or pay for others.

Whose food is free? The fields in the mountains are not fertile, and the food grown is very precious.

If you can cheat, cheat.

But when Wu Nian led his troops to the foot of the mountain, he was a little flustered. When he heard that Wu Nian had personally led the troops, his heart suddenly dropped.

He did not dare to let Wu Nian in, but he was also worried that Wu Nian would lead too many troops and massacre the village after entering. So he gave a condition, allowing Wu Nian to lead only thirty people.

There are three to four hundred people in their village, and their folk customs are fierce. Both men and women can shoot bows and kill people with knives.

There are only thirty people in Wu Nian, and they are in a safe area.

But Wu Nian only brought six people in and dared to drink tea. This was beyond Li Qiangren's expectation.

"General, you only brought six people in, and you dared to drink my tea without any defense. Aren't you afraid that I would kill you? Aren't you afraid that I would poison you?"

Li Qiangren couldn't help but ask.

Wu Nian smiled and said, "Mr. Li, it's not that I underestimate you. Do you dare?"

"If you kill me, three to four hundred people in your mountain village will die here, leaving no one old or young, no chickens or dogs left. I'm afraid all the ancestral graves will have to be digged up."
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