The Rise of the Marquis

Chapter 61 The Legend of the Mountain Demon
Mu Sheng had just recovered from a serious illness, and he was a little bit exhausted. Every time he thought about that wicked little thief in the Wang family, he would have a splitting headache, become irritable, and almost crazy. In his dreams, he would dream of cutting off his head and throwing it in the Crushed and crushed on the ground.

But every time he wakes up in anxiety, this wish has not been fulfilled, and no one can help him.

Mu Sheng actually understood very well in his heart, and he was the only one who fully understood the real situation at the moment. Ma Ling could no longer take care of Heyin. Two-thirds of his most elite tiger guards died in Liangtingyi, and many soldiers were killed, injured, captured, or missing. There are about ten thousand people, and these people are the most elite soldiers in Ma Ling and Heyin. Except for the tiger guards that Ma Ling always keeps, most of them also participated in the war with Zhongshan Kingdom.

Now that the army is being forced to expand and recruit, only inexperienced farmers will be recruited, and they will not be able to fight at all in a short period of time.

And the entire Maling and Heyin can summon only about 20 soldiers. Compared with the Han Dynasty in the west, although the eastern countries also have household registration systems, they are not so perfect, but according to the rough statistics of the government in the previous year Look, there are [-] households and [-] people in the entire Malinga River Yin.

The loss of [-] young people is very serious for Ma Ling and Heyin, and it has touched the root.

So after a serious illness, although Mu Sheng didn't want to admit it, he knew very well in his heart that it was difficult for them to face the little bastards of the Wang family amidst such a heavy loss.
The most terrible thing is that among the 1 people, there are many elite soldiers and nephews of other nobles, and the one who took them to die was his beloved youngest son. When writing the letter to the government, the words are full of forbearance and resentment, demanding that the son Mu Zhiyong be held accountable.

Mu Sheng could only grit his teeth and insist and shirk because he was ill and couldn't get up. It was hard for him to imagine that if that little beast really came to Maling with an army, these letter writers would open the door and steal.

So when he was on the hospital bed and heard that the little beast attacked Heyin, his first reaction was to breathe a sigh of relief, but then he broke out in a cold sweat and went into cardiac arrest, because that little beast took down the Honghuagang Fortress in one fell swoop!
The gate to the north of Heyin, the strongest fortress, was set on the cliff, easy to defend and difficult to attack, and the scarce dragon crossbow was breached in one fell swoop!

If they pass Honghuagang, there is only a shallow river on the outskirts of Heyin Town, and there is nothing in the outlying villages that can stop the army, and the town's defense is far inferior to Maling. Once the little beast takes Heyin, he can bypass Malingxi The military fortress Lingbao fortress in front of them attacked Maling directly from the southwest road.

In order to control the territory of Heyin, there is an avenue leading directly to Heyin Town in the south of Maling City, and the largest pass is only a bridge. In the past, it was to ensure that if there was a rebellion in Heyin, Maling's army could go directly to Heyin Town along the avenue within two days, so The roads have always been in good repair.

Now this has become the biggest vital point for the enemy to directly threaten Ma Ling!

Mu Sheng was caught in a dilemma. His eldest son was right in the argument in the plum garden, but his in-laws were also right.

But even though he wanted to use the land of Heyin in exchange for eliminating the weapons and protecting himself, he was also afraid that with the presence of Heyin, that little beast would break the agreement and lead the troops northward, and go straight to Ma Ling along the west road.

First of all, the current situation is too dangerous. There are almost no soldiers in Maling City. It is nonsense to fight with the elite soldiers of Heyang. It will also benefit Wu'an Gong who is watching from the north. Attitude towards King Zhao
Secondly, there are few households in Heyin. Although the entire Heyin Territory is not small, there are only about [-] households and a population of more than [-] in all the villages and towns. Even if you give it to that little beast, he can't recruit many soldiers there .

Three years ago, the place of Heyin lived up to its name, there were many swamps there, and the locals often rebelled against Wang Hua, so that most of the troops stationed in Heyin had to be transferred from Heyang.

He didn't feel so distressed when he sent it to such a place.

What he was worried about was that the other party would not agree, not the issues that the eldest son was arguing with his in-laws.

Unexpectedly, at this time, the subordinates below proposed another solution.

Mu Sheng was skeptical. He knew that person was Fang Jianbo, a nobleman under him. His territory was in the deep mountains and old forests among the Red Mountains in the north. There were three villages with more than 120 households. He also lives in the mountains all the year round and is mysterious and has little contact with the people.

But since he opened his mouth and Mu Sheng agreed to listen, he had no other choice at this time.

So he was taken to the back hall for a secret talk, although behind the curtain of his secret talk, there were several personal guards standing quietly with knives and axes.

The other party did not talk nonsense after saluting, but said mysteriously, "Mu Gong, the current predicament cannot be solved by mortal power, but you can ask ghosts and spirits for help."

Mu Sheng frowned after hearing this. He didn't expect the other party to say that. Although he led the princes to worship the mountain god and the lord of the mountain every year in the Red Mountain, he had seen some strange things since he was a child. But I have never really seen any mountain elves and ghosts, and I subconsciously feel a little unreliable.

But things have come to this point and there is not much to do, even if it is unreliable, you have to give it a try.

Just ask, "Is there anything you can do?"

The other party took two steps forward in a low voice, and said more mysteriously, "Mugong, I have a good friend who is over 120 years old. He knows ancient thaumaturgy and can control mountain monsters. Mountain monsters are extremely fierce and can break metal and stone." Iron chains, invulnerable to swords and guns, can reach hundreds of soldiers.

If you can invite an expert to come out of the mountain and let his mountain demon guard the bridge on the southern road, no matter how many people from Heyang come, they will not be able to reach Maling. "

Mu Sheng was stunned when he heard that, and asked, "Mountain demon? Have you seen it?"

The other party shook his head and nodded again: "Mu Gong, I have only seen a rough idea, those mountain monsters were raised by him in the cold valley cave, I saw them once, they looked as tall as two people, wider than a carriage, and taller than a tiger It is much bigger, can walk on two legs like a human, and is very fast."

The more he talked about Mu Sheng, the more curious he became. Listening to what he said, and with his bright eyes, it didn't look like he was lying.

Mu Sheng thought for a while, "Then you ask him to come and meet."

"This..." The other party hesitated, and then his face became confused: "Mu Gong, the other party is an expert in the world, and he has lived in my village for more than ten years. See you."

Mu Sheng's face immediately turned ugly. He has been domineering all these years, and even Zhao Wang didn't give him a good face. Now he is actually asked to humbly invite an outsider who doesn't know the truth!

He just wanted to get angry, but he calmed down quickly, but thinking of Ma Ling's current situation, he could only grit his teeth and ask, "Then what gift does he want?"

Fang Jianbo took a few steps forward and whispered something in front of Mu Sheng. He spoke so softly that Mu Sheng wanted to listen.

After finishing speaking, Mu Sheng's eyes widened, a little unbelievable: "Is this true?"

The other party nodded: "It's true, I have given many gifts over the years."

After hearing this, Mu Sheng nodded slowly, "That's strange, the old man must go and have a look."

(End of this chapter)