Upon hearing this, the flying centipede picked up the wine jar and slammed it heavily to the ground.
"Are we going to be trapped on this mountain forever, unable to move?"
"If that's the case, we'll die of thirst and hunger in just a few days." The flying centipede searched for a long time before finally finding half a jar of wine.
"As a woman, Third Master, you won't attract much attention if you go down the mountain."
The third leader remained seated there, unmoved.
"What, you're not even listening to me anymore?"
"I will naturally obey the orders of the chief." The third chief's nickname was One-Zhang-Red. This woman was tall and had an outstanding appearance.
Not only that, this woman's martial arts skills were also quite impressive.
Especially her dart throwing skills; she could hit almost anything she aimed at.
"Third Master, tonight you'll lead the brothers out and catch them off guard." The First Master, Flying Centipede, walked up to the Third Master, One-Zhang Red, carrying the half-jar of wine.
"Third Master, let me offer you a bowl of wine first." Flying Centipede poured two bowls of wine. "Our Black Dragon Village of Erlong Mountain cannot be wiped out. You take the brothers down the mountain and find an opportunity to avenge us."
After saying that, the Flying Centipede picked up the wine and drank it all in one gulp.
Yi Zhang Hong nodded: "Boss, there's no need to be so pessimistic. There's more than one mountain path on this mountain. After dark, we'll rush down from multiple mountain paths together."
There are only a few dozen people down the mountain; they'll likely be too busy looking for anything else to help.
The Flying Centipede was counting on the Third Master, Yi Zhang Hong, to lead the charge and draw attention.
As long as no one notices him, it will be easier for him to break through.
“There are more than just a few dozen people down the mountain. I heard that villagers from several nearby villages have come. They want to kill us on the mountain.”
The two men downed a bowl of wine: "Third Master, you can rest assured. I'll lead some men out from the back mountain to draw their attention."
"And you led your people along the side path."
The third leader nodded.
The night was deep and still, the moon was dark and the wind was high.
The roads leading down the mountain were completely blocked by Dian Wei.
In addition to dozens of cavalrymen, there were more than 1,000 villagers.
These villagers are mostly from Taohua Village and several nearby villages.
These villagers have been thoroughly harassed by the bandits in the mountains.
Now they have finally found an opportunity to wipe out all the bandits on Erlong Mountain.
Everyone did their best.
Beside several bonfires.
Dian Wei dismounted and said, "My lord ordered me to surround the mountain without attacking, but I've been besieging it for several days now. I really don't know whether I should attack or not."
The mountain was pitch black, with only a few flickering lights visible from Black Dragon Village.
“General,” Wang Bin said, cupping his hands in greeting, “Our lord has returned to the village and will likely arrive tonight.”
Before Wang Bin could finish speaking, the sound of horses' hooves came from not far away.
Jiang Tian led Luo Xiaohu and his dozens of men and charged over.
Dian Wei quickly stepped forward: "My lord, we have surrounded this mountain for many days. Those scoundrels on the mountain can't get out."
"My lord, do you know when we will attack the bandit stronghold?"
Jiang Tian dismounted, hoping that Dian Wei would earn him some anger points.
As a result, Dian Wei didn't earn him any rage points in the past few days.
"There's no rush to conquer the mountain." I took a look at Erlong Mountain a couple of days ago. Erlong Mountain was originally a place with abundant water and grass, but due to the drought that the Great Xia Dynasty has experienced for many years, apart from some pine trees, everything else on the mountain is withered and dry.
Setting the mountain on fire would be the best option.
"Pass down the order: have everyone set fire to the mountain from all sides and burn it bare."
Erlong Mountain is not large. It is named Erlong Mountain because the two main peaks of the mountain resemble two dragons playing with a pearl.
"promise……"
"Alright, stop standing there. Pass down the order: set the mountain on fire immediately, and leave no bandits alive."
Upon hearing this, everyone raised their torches.
"Our lord has ordered the people to be burned!" Dian Wei spurred his horse forward, shouting as he rode.
Soon, countless torches were lit at the foot of the mountain.
These torches look like fiery dragons.
And at this very moment.
The bandits on the mountain hadn't figured out what was going on when they heard shouts coming from down below.
The bandits panicked instantly.
The flying centipede, drunk, shouted loudly, "What's going on down the mountain? Why is it so noisy?"
"Boss, we don't know either. So many torches suddenly appeared down the mountain."
"Could it be that the leader's men are preparing to attack the mountain?"
Upon hearing this, the Flying Centipede smiled slightly: "There are so many traps on the mountain road leading to us. If these lowly people want to attack the mountain, I'd be more than happy to oblige."
"We'll make sure they all die on the mountain road."
"Brothers, listen to my command." The Flying Centipede suddenly became excited. "Those lowly people down the mountain are preparing to attack. Everyone rush to the various fortresses. As soon as these people get up the mountain, make sure they all die on the way."
The third leader, Yi Zhanghong, looked down.
The people below, holding torches, formed an almost continuous line.
"The enemy isn't planning to attack the mountain, is it?" Yi Zhang Hong quickly reminded him.
"Why?"
"Simple, if the enemy wants to attack the mountain, they should do so silently."
Why make such a big fuss? Are they afraid we won't be prepared in time?
The leader was instantly startled upon hearing this.
"Oh no!" the flying centipede cried out.
At this point, he realized that the other side was planning to set fire to the mountain.
The vegetation on the mountain had long since withered.
If the other side sets a fire, it can quickly burn up to the top of the mountain with the help of the wind.
At that point, they won't be able to escape even if they want to.
"Brothers, follow me and charge up and down!" The Flying Centipede had lost its composure at this point.
He leaped and mounted his horse.
"Third Boss, let's not split up. Only by organizing all the brothers together and working as one can we be more powerful."
Yi Zhang Hong nodded.
Hundreds of bandits on the mountain followed their leader and second leader as they charged down the mountain.
Jiang Tian did not expect that the other side would be unable to restrain themselves before they even set the mountain on fire.
"Archers, prepare yourselves! All men, listen up! Begin setting fires now!"
With a command given.
The civilians and soldiers took torches and set fire to the dry grass and trees along the mountain path.
The mountain wind was biting.
Once the fire starts, it's impossible to extinguish.
The raging flames shot straight into the sky, rising more than ten meters.
Thick smoke billowed into the sky.
Fueled by the wind, the fire spread rapidly up the mountain with lightning speed.
The burning of the mountain had a better effect than Jiang Tian had expected.
Back then, Zhuge Liang appointed Ma Su to guard Jieting.
Instead of following Wang Ping's plan, Ma Su moved the main force to the mountain.
As a result, Sima Yi led his army to surround the mountain and set it on fire.
The other side simply couldn't break through.
Even if they charge down, they'll be shot back.
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