Chapter 432 Zhang He: Is there another ambush targeting me?
"Hahaha!"

"I never thought that we would be so lucky!"

"Just responding to Zhang Feiyan's call can actually bring such a generous reward!"

Looking at the haggard-faced people one after another, Heishan leader Zhang Niujiao's teeth were about to fall out with laughter.

At first, he only planned to attack the granary in Jizhou, ready to make a sudden attack and then turn around and run away.

Who would have thought that such enormous wealth would fall on his head like this? On the way to Changshan State, he actually encountered the people of Changshan who were forcibly relocated to Changshan by the Jizhou soldiers.

The reason why Zhang Niujiao was able to become the leader of Heishan was that he was good at fighting on the one hand and was trustworthy on the other.

Zhang Feiyan’s request was not to harass the people of Guizhou, after all, they had little money.

Although Zhang Niujiao felt that Zhang Feiyan was too kind-hearted, he still thought that the saying "the people of Guizhou have no money" made sense.

What's more, Zhang Fei once said: A rabbit doesn't eat grass near its burrow.

Plunder the people of Changshan State?
Not to mention Zhang Niu Jiao, any Black Mountain soldier would point at the nose of anyone who said such words and laugh.

The Changshan State was not a simple country. It produced a man named Zhao Zilong, who was said to be Liu Xuande's fourth brother.

Liu Xuande and Gongsun Bogui were as close as brothers, and even peddlers and hawkers knew this.

Liu Xuande’s fourth brother, isn’t he also Gongsun Bogui’s fourth brother?

Although Liu Xuande is far away in Chang'an, Gongsun Bogui is right in front of him!
Gongsun Bogui killed so many Wuhuan people that even the vicious dogs of Wuhuan would tremble at the mention of Gongsun Bogui's name. Even if they were given a hundred courages, they would not dare to attack Changshan State!

but.
These are different.

Zhang Niujiao narrowed his eyes and looked at the people with joy on his face.

Are these people the people of Changshan State?
No!

Did he rob these people?
Not even!
So where did these people come from?

Deliver to your door!
They just took advantage of the situation to make a slight move, eliminated the escorting soldiers, and then took these people back to Montenegro.

Besides, even without Zhang Baique's words, Zhang Niujiao was aware of the fight between Gongsun and Yuan in Guangchang.

These people happen to be the people of Zhongshan. What does this mean?
Doesn't this just show that he is helping Gongsun Bogui relieve his worries?

As Zhang Niujiao thought about it, he became more and more confident, and even asked Zhang Baique beside him with interest.

"Brother Zhang, we have captured Yuan Benchu's people this time. Even if Zhang Feiyan and Zhang Qushuai come, we are still right!"

People have to bow their heads under the roof.

Zhang Baique said, "What Marshal Zhang Qu said is very true."

However, he could not help but remind him: "Does Marshal Zhang Qu know what has happened in other mountain ranges of Taihang Mountain in recent days?"

“Other mountains.”

The smile on Zhang Niujiao's lips gradually faded, his brows slightly frowned, and his eyes slowly darkened.

"Brother Zhang, are you talking about those guys who eat white meat?"

"good."

Zhang Baique nodded.

Zhang Niujiao's thoughts were pulled to a time not far past. The Taihang Mountains were terrifyingly large. Their Black Mountain Army, whether in the past or now, was only the largest force among them. If one were to count them, those small forces were simply countless.

However, when it comes to eating white meat, it is a group of forces that only emerged not long ago.

Those people were fundamentally different from them, they were born in the military, they were Dong Zhuo's old subordinates, there were both Han and barbarians. They were cruel and bloodthirsty, and they were brave in battle. Even the Black Mountain Army did not dare to offend them casually, fearing that both sides would suffer losses.

In a word, among all the volunteer soldiers in Taihang Mountains, the Black Mountain Army ranks first and Dong Zhuo's former subordinates ranks second.

Even though Dong Zhuo's former subordinates were so powerful, they were about to be eliminated from the Taihang Mountain volunteer army after being constantly suppressed by Zhang Yide and Cao Mengde.

This undoubtedly shocked the Taihang Mountain volunteers. Regardless of their size, they all sent people to find out the truth about the demise of Dong Zhuo's former subordinates.

The result was somewhat beyond Zhang Niujiao's expectations, but when he thought about it, it was reasonable.

The reason is very simple. Dong Zhuo's former subordinates abused the people, cooked people and boiled their meat, violating human ethics. They were no different from beasts. Man-eating beasts should be killed in time!

If it was any other person, Zhang Niujiao would have to consider whether this person was just saying something polite, and his purpose was definitely not that. But this person was Zhang Yide, the third brother of Liu Xuande!

Another person is Liu Xuande’s close friend!
Think about what Liu Xuande did.
It could actually be true!

A person's reputation is like the shadow of a tree. Zhang Niujiao believed it 70% on the spot.

And Zhang Baique's reminder at this moment is to let him not follow the footsteps of Dong Zhuo's former subordinates!

Zhang Niujiao patted Zhang Baique on the shoulder and said, "Brother Zhang, thank you for your reminder. But please rest assured, we used to make a living in the fields. Now we have food and money, so why would we eat meat? And why would we torture the people for no reason? Men should farm! Women should weave!"

"Zhang Qushuai has the demeanor of an ancient knight-errant. Naturally, I believe in Zhang Qushuai."

"An ancient ranger? Hahaha, well said, that's exactly what I am!"

Zhang Niujiao was not ashamed either. He laughed out loud, and his words and actions showed that it was as it should be.

Just as the two were talking happily, they were interrupted by a messenger.

"Report——"

"Commander Qu! We found some unfamiliar faces on Jingxing Road!"

"A new face?"

The laughter of Zhang Niujiao and Zhang Baique gradually stopped.

Zhang Niujiao came back to his senses and urged, "What does it look like?! Tell me!"

"promise!"

After the messenger's narration, the two men's eyes became more and more solemn. They were wearing armor and looked dusty, like defeated soldiers.
Could it be——

An answer popped up in Zhang Niujiao and Zhang Baique's minds at the same time, and they spoke subconsciously.

"The remnants of Dong Zhuo?"

"The remnants of Dong Zhuo!"

Zhang Niujiao asked some more details. The more he asked, the more certain he and Zhang Baique became of the identity of the strange face. It must be Dong Zhuo's old subordinate!
"What do you think, Brother Zhang?"

"I wish I could get rid of these man-eating beasts as soon as possible!"

"Good! Although I was forced to go up the mountain and become a bandit, no, a righteous soldier. But I also look down on these beasts who eat white meat! Brother Zhang's words are exactly what I think in my heart!"

Zhang Niujiao and Zhang Baique looked at each other and saw a hint of determination in each other's eyes.

Having made up his mind, Zhang Niujiao did not hesitate.

He called all the generals together and began to decide on the plan to kill "Dong Zhuo's former subordinates".

On Jingxing Road.

"General Zhang"

A knight came up to Zhang He and interrupted him before he could finish speaking.

"What General Zhang? Call me Captain Zhang!"

"Yes!" The knight quickly changed his words, "Captain Zhang."

"What's the matter?"

"Captain Zhang, we are about to arrive in Jizhou."

"Jizhou"

Zhang He, with a haggard face, was full of emotion. It was really not easy for him to come this far.

Fortunately, God was on his side and he defeated a well-armed troop in Taihang Mountain. After a brief interrogation, he learned that these people were actually well-known bandits in Taihang Mountain and were from the military.

Zhang He's eyes lit up. If they disguised themselves as these bandits, wouldn't they be able to avoid a lot of trouble?
Zhang He ordered his knights to change into the clothes of the bandits. As he expected, they encountered no obstacles along the way. The bandits turned around and ran away when they saw them.

only.
Zhang He suddenly stopped and looked around. He felt that something was wrong with the current atmosphere.

He frowned and thought to himself: Could it be that there is another ambush targeting me?
(End of this chapter)