Kunlun one millet

Chapter 13 Intimidation and Temptation
Hearing this, Boss Wu stared at Luo Xixian with wide eyes. Zhao Mi had long been used to Luo Xixian's incongruity. He was not in a hurry to refute, but said to Boss Wu:

"I know it's difficult for you, so let's put this aside for now. But there is one thing you have to answer clearly."

"Xiaomin dare not hide it." Boss Wu said quickly.

"I just heard you talk about it in the guest room, and you mentioned that the banditry in Xingluo County has been infested for more than ten years." Zhao Mi simply pointed out: "Is this statement true?"

Boss Wu watched the two of them left and right, and could only reply, "Indeed."

Zhao Mi took a deep breath, the situation in Xingluo County was more complicated than he expected: "It has only been ten years since the agreement to eliminate soldiers in Yangshan, the head of the Five Kingdoms, but the banditry in Xingluo County began before the elimination of soldiers. I am very happy Curious, what kind of gangsters can keep occupying Xingluo County?"

"Don't you two know?" Boss Wu explained, "It's the group of mountain soldiers who eat eyes."

"It's them?" Zhao Mi pondered.

Before and after the fall of the Tianxia Dynasty, Kunlun Continent had fallen into chaos.There is no clear ownership in the area of ​​Xingluo County, but there are dotted villages in Wubao, and there is no unified government order and commander.In order to compete for food and money, battles often broke out among the Wubao heroes.

Later, the Xuanming Kingdom rose and led the Rong and Di tribes of all the tribes in northern Xinjiang to go south. A partial army bypassed Panlong Mountain and entered the border of Xingluo County.Most of this partial army is composed of Yimu people. As descendants of the ancient Longbo Kingdom, ordinary Yimu people are as tall as two people, strong, thick-skinned, and ordinary fortress walls can't stop them at all.In addition, the one-eyed eyes of some Yimu people can emit a frightening evil light, and they are so powerful in gathering crowds to attack fortified battles that Xingluo County was completely ravaged by them.

Under such circumstances, several Wubao marshals in Xingluo County chose to fight to the end. They began to gather refugees and form a rebel army. Taking advantage of the intricate terrain of Panlong Mountain, they fought against Yimu people for many years.

Because Xingluo County was devastated by Yimu people, this rebel army hated Rong Di deeply, and every time they killed Yimu people, they must gouge out his one eye, and all the soldiers shared the food together, so they were called "Eye Eyes" Mountain People".

Later, the lord of Xuanming Kingdom was beheaded in the imperial capital, and Youxiong and Huaxu launched a counterattack against Xuanming Kingdom at the same time. It was at this time that Xingluo County was incorporated into the border of Huaxu Kingdom, and the remaining Yimu people were captured by Huaxu. The national army beheaded the owl's head, and the people of Yijing Mountain were able to walk out of Panlong Mountain.

"In my impression, the Yijingshan people have been disbanded and returned to their membership, and they have settled down a long time ago." Zhao Mi said.

"My lord, I'm afraid you don't know something." Boss Wu explained: "After the Huaxu army occupied Xingluo County, they relocated the refugees from other places here. But the group of Yijingshan people could only be assigned to some barren border areas. They appealed to the chief over and over again, but they never got a response. As a result, when the army withdrew from Xingluo County, the people of Yijing Mountain immediately rebelled."

After Zhao Mi heard this, he couldn't help thinking of Wang Miaoshou in Chengyang County again.The Five Kingdoms War seems to be over, but the world is far from peaceful.

Luo Xixian didn't care too much: "I've heard of the Jing-eating mountain people, but there can't be many of them. Back then, they just hid in the mountains and occasionally came out to harass the Yimu people's camp. To really wipe out those stupid Yimu people, or It depends on the army of our Huaxu Kingdom. If rewards must be paid for their merits, it is reasonable for them to be allocated some corner land."

Boss Wu's cheeks fluttered, and he said in a low voice: "The family has lived in Xingluo County for generations, and finally survived the war, but the land in their home was taken by outsiders. Anyone else would be angry."

Luo Xixian still wanted to speak, but Zhao Mi raised his hand to stop him. He said to Boss Wu, "It seems that your batch of dragon blood fat is sold to the troubled mountain people?"

"This... Xiaomin doesn't know either."

Zhao Mi was puzzled: "Why don't you know? The other party will always send someone to collect such valuable goods. If you don't see the other party handing out real money, you can safely deliver the goods? Without a clear transaction partner, you dare to bring a cart Long Xuezhi going north?"

When Zhao Mi was in the Huaiying Pavilion, he bought a lot of spiritual materials.It is almost impossible for ordinary people to use these things in their daily life. Basically, only practitioners or dignitaries will pay for them.Or, like Long Xuezhi, someone with a high status is directly in charge.

Seeing Boss Wu bowed his head and remained silent, Zhao Mi said, "Be aware of your situation as soon as possible, and explain the matter clearly, so you can save yourself from suffering."

"My lord, what do you mean?"

Boss Wu stood up in fright, Luo Xixian didn't understand Zhao Mi's intention.

"You guys are hiding in the guest room and whispering, I can hear you clearly, do you think I can't dig out the secrets hidden in your heart?" Zhao Mi's eyes were cold: "Have you heard of the secrets of the Jiuli Kingdom?" Gu technique, right? I know a Gu lady. The Shangshi Pengju Gu refined by her can penetrate into the brains of living people and eat up the brains little by little. In the end, the Gu worms occupy the brain and replace the Human intelligence. No matter how many secrets you hide, they will all be dug out by Gu worms... Of course, this process is not comfortable."

Boss Wu's face couldn't tell whether it was anger or fear. Zhao Mi pressed his belly on the edge of the wine glass and spun it back and forth: "I also understand that I told you that the bandits in Xingluo County are not only mortal bandits, but also evil spirits. Participate in it. If you sell this batch of dragon blood fat to the evil spirits, you know what will happen? If you raise a big monster that can harm thousands of miles, you will take the money and leave. What will happen to the other people in Xingluo County What will happen?"

Boss Wu's eyes rolled wildly, and his mind was numb.Zhao Mi continued to induce: "Of course, ordinary people are temporarily fascinated by evil spirits and do illegal actions. As long as they can wake up, according to the laws of the Huaxu Kingdom, there is no room for salvation. If they can wear the crime and do meritorious service, and assist some officials to exterminate the evil spirits, then maybe There are other rewards."

Luo Xixian seemed to understand what Zhao Mi meant, and stood up and patted Boss Wu on the shoulder: "What you said, brother Wu is so upright, doesn't he seem to be fascinated by evil spirits? As long as he doesn't collude with Rong Di from Xuanming Kingdom, Then I don't think it's a big deal!"

"Ah? It's also related to Xuanming Kingdom?" Elder Wu's thigh softened and he sat down.

"Don't you know?" Luo Xixian asked: "In the Xuanming Kingdom to the north of Xingluo County, monsters cross Panlong Mountain from time to time. The banditry in Xingluo County may be provoked by the evil spirits of Xuanming Kingdom."

Zhao Mi could tell that this Boss Wu was either bewitched by evil spirits, or he came to do this smuggling job out of his own ideas.

However, a large amount of dragon blood fat is indeed not like the supplies that ordinary thieves need.Considering that there are likely to be many monsters entrenched in Xingluo County, it is not impossible for them to need dragon blood fat.

"Most spirits and monsters know how to change their appearance." Zhao Mi reminded, "Maybe the one contacting you is a monster, but you don't know it. If you don't meet us, it's fine. If you know the situation ahead, you still have to go your own way. Then I want to advise you, you may not be able to earn this money."

Boss Wu is not a reckless person who only knows how to fight and kill. He quickly figured it out: "You mean, after my goods are delivered, the other party won't give me money?"

"You should think so." Zhao Mi smiled and looked very friendly: "Since Xingluo County is seriously plagued by banditry, how can you ensure that Longxuezhi can be safely delivered to the consignee?"

Luo Xixian patted the table: "It's too dark! It's fine if you don't pay, but you still have to send someone to rob?"

"Isn't that what thieves are like?" Zhao Mi said calmly: "You are taking a huge risk in this business trip. I don't understand. You just trust that consignee so much? What is the origin of the other party?"

Boss Wu's defenses were pushed to the limit by these words, and he finally sighed and said, "It's Chiyundu."

"What?!" Luo Xixian almost cried out.

Zhao Mi frowned and asked, "Chiyun Capital? That army formed by refugees? I remember they were abolished?"

During the Five Kingdoms War, the sources and affiliations of the armies of various countries were once confused and mixed. There were not only the tribal private soldiers of the wealthy family, but also various troops gathered by refugees and thieves.They either took the initiative to seek refuge in a certain country in order to protect themselves, or simply became the local emperors of a certain territory, and were awarded titles.

After the Five Kingdoms eradicated the army, Huaxu began to rectify the military system in the country. In the past, the powerful generals and generals in some places were either demoted or punished for their crimes.Luo Xixian's father was more knowledgeable about current affairs, he gave up his military power to protect his family, and became a nobleman in the court.

"The army has been abolished, but there are still many people on the Green Forest Road claiming to be from Chiyundu, and it has become a famous name over time." Boss Wu felt a little wronged: "My lords, it is also the same for those who run the world like Xiaomin. For the livelihood of the family, it is inevitable to associate with these people."

"No, they are not ordinary people in the green forest." Luo Xixian's expression was rarely serious: "On the southwest border, on the Cangwu Ridge that borders Jiuli and Youxiong, there are rebels from Chiyundu entrenched. Among them even There is a casual cultivator with high mana who can summon clouds to seal mountains and prevent the army from conquest."

"Cangwu Ridge?" Zhao Mi questioned, "But there are thousands of miles away from Xingluo County, no matter how powerful Chi Yun is, how can he arrange manpower in the northern border county to stir up banditry?"

"I'm not sure about that, maybe it's just an excuse." Luo Xixian looked at Boss Wu, who quickly waved his hand: "My goods didn't come from Cangwu Ridge! It's absolutely true!"

Zhao Mi showed a smile on his face: "You are getting deeper and deeper now. You were just border bandits at first, and you can't say that you will collude with the rebellious party in the future. If you can sell Longxuezhi to them today, are you going to sell the abandoned soldiers from the imperial arsenal tomorrow?" A changed hands and sold it to Cangwu Ridge?"

As soon as the words of discarding the armor came out, everyone present understood that it was a common corrupt tactic to sell some of the armor in the name of abandonment.Dragon Blood Fat, which is strictly controlled by Jiuli Kingdom, can appear in the northern border counties of Huaxu Kingdom, and it is not uncommon for Huaxu Kingdom's refined soldiers to fall into the hands of the rebels.

Boss Wu's face turned pale, and he had no choice but to say: "How will the adults deal with the little people?"

Zhao Mi looked at Luo Xixian, who cast a look and signaled him to make a decision.

"I have an idea." Zhao Mi said while thinking: "Aren't you going to sell this batch of goods to the people of Chiyundu? Then sell it, but we have to go with it."

Boss Wu's face was startled: "What are you going to do, sir?"

"Take advantage of the opportunity to catch a few survivors." Zhao Mi said, "If it is true that they stir up the banditry in Xingluo County and collude with the evil spirits, then of course they will have to be punished."

After listening to Boss Wu's talk about the situation in Xingluo County, Zhao Mi already had a general idea about how to suppress the bandits after thinking about it these days.Just relying on recklessness, I am afraid that this bandit will never be wiped out.

"We need to understand the banditry in Xingluo County. It would be better if we caught some important people."

Hearing what Zhao Mi said, Boss Wu was nervous: "My lord, is this too dangerous?"

"Isn't your business dangerous?" Zhao Mi said, "Don't worry, we will set off with you when the time comes, and we will definitely make a good disguise."

Boss Wu hesitated to speak, Luo Xixian slammed the table: "Speak up if you have something to say! We are here to save you, you are hesitating, if something really happens, we can't protect you!"

"My lords, it's not that I don't want to help." Boss Wu said with a bitter face: "A group of guys under me also hope that this trip can make money to support their families. I can promise you, but I'm afraid that these guys will be disobedient. It will cause you other troubles at the end of the day."

"I know, that scarred face of yours still wants to kill us." Zhao Mi laughed.

Boss Wu quickly explained: "I refused on the spot! They are all country people who have never seen the world. I don't know that there are so many talented people in this world. Please forgive me, two adults."

Zhao Mi smiled and said, "You don't have to use your staff to prevaricate, I know what you're worried about. It's just that we interfered, and this business trip was for nothing. Right?"

Boss Wu nodded slightly ashamedly, but Zhao Mi simply said, "Our Huaiying Pavilion can indeed buy your batch of dragon blood lipids. But not now, at least we have to wait until we see the people from Chiyundu. As long as things are done properly Now, we can report that some civil righteous people have ruined their property to help suppress the bandits, and ask the local treasury to allocate money as compensation. Then you can get the money."

These words somewhat imply an empty-handed white wolf, and Boss Wu obviously can't believe it.

"You still don't believe us." Zhao Mi smiled lightly: "It's fine, you can go."

"Ah?" Boss Wu was a little confused, and Zhao Mi's attitude suddenly changed, which made him puzzled.

"What? Didn't you agree? The matter is over, you can go." Zhao Mi waved his hand.

"But……"

"But what?" Zhao Mi patted his forehead: "Oh, yes! Just go, as for whether we will quietly follow behind, or put Gu on your drinks and meals, and when the time comes, both you and Chi Yun will be killed." I can't guarantee that if you kill all the thieves and bandits together. Anyway, it's not a big deal to charge one more charge of conspiracy with thieves and colluding with evil spirits."

Boss Wu felt a little dizzy when he heard this. He knew that he was completely controlled by the other party. If he didn't agree, he might really end badly.

"Xiaomin is willing to help." Boss Wu bowed deeply.

(End of this chapter)