To be honest, the bandits thought Zhang Debiao's words made a lot of sense.
The famine in the north has been going on for a long time. The people there have long since run out of food, let alone silver. They don't even have the silver to buy grain, so where would they find the silver to rob?
Moreover, every time they robbed those civilians, they could only get some food at most, which wasn't even enough to fill the gaps in the teeth of the Silver Tiger Village.
On the other hand, those merchants were all incredibly wealthy. Capturing just one rich merchant was enough for Silver Tiger Village to live on for several months.
As for the government, their Silver Tiger Stronghold really hasn't made a move.
Not only their Silver Tiger Stronghold, but also Black Panther Stronghold, Wolf Fang Stronghold, and Flowing Eagle Stronghold, no one dared to touch the government.
Everyone tacitly avoided opposing the government, so the government turned a blind eye to these bandits, which allowed their bandit strongholds to grow stronger and stronger.
Could it be that the boss has become too bold and is about to take action against the government?
The bandits exclaimed excitedly, "Third Boss, you really have a good idea! Those penniless refugees aren't worth robbing. If we're going to rob someone, we should rob the merchants and the government officials."
"Boss and Third Boss, do you have a new target? When are we going to make our move?"
When someone asked this question, the response was immediately positive.
"We haven't had any big business deals in ages! Boss, please take us to do some business!"
"Yeah, my hands are itching! Boss, hurry up!"
Seeing everyone's enthusiasm, Zhang Debiao was also quite excited. He waved his hand again and said, "Everyone, please be patient. There is indeed a big deal to be done this time, but the time is not right yet. In the next few days, everyone should practice hard and be ready to take over this big deal at any time."
"Yes," the bandits all replied excitedly.
Zhang Debiao said, "Today is the day the new Third Leader comes to our village. Tonight we will hold a welcome banquet for him."
"Welcome banquet! Welcome banquet!"
The bandits below immediately cheered excitedly.
Zhang Debiao waved to them: "Alright, go and get ready."
"Yes," the bandits replied, and then went to prepare the welcoming feast.
As soon as they left, Zhang Debiao looked at Xuan Yuanzhan ingratiatingly and said, "Third brother, I must give you a proper welcome banquet tonight to wash away the dust of your journey."
Xuanyuan Zhan glanced at Zhang Debiao, who was standing, and was a little embarrassed at this moment: "Couldn't you have prepared three chairs like this? It's so embarrassing to have you standing all this time."
Zhang Debiao was stunned for a moment, then quickly said, "You sit down. I'll have them prepare two more in a bit, then everyone will have a seat."
As Zhang Debiao spoke, he turned to Zhao Wanqing and instructed, "Have them prepare two more tiger-skin stools."
Zhao Wanqing was furious, unsure whether he was angry at Xuan Yuanzhan's arrogance or Zhang Debiao's incompetence. He bluntly said, "You do whatever he says? Who's the boss here, you or him?"
Did the boss get this kid's position mixed up?
Even if this kid is the third leader, he's still the "third" leader, not the first leader. Why listen to all his nonsense?
The previous third-in-command had no say in the matter.
“Just go when I tell you to!” Zhang Debiao glared at him warningly again.
Seeing Zhang Debiao protecting Xuanyuan Zhan like this, Zhao Wanqing was so angry that his head ached.
There was no other way but to move some chairs.
Before long, Zhao Wanqing had several bandits bring over two tiger-skin stools.
Zhao Wanqing knew the rules. Although both were tiger-skin stools, theirs were obviously smaller than Zhang Debiao's, and the tiger skins they chose were also smaller.
Upon seeing the tiger-skin stool, Zhang Debiao immediately smiled at Xuan Yuanzhan and said, "Third brother, look at this tiger-skin stool that your second brother prepared for you. Do you like it? If you don't like it, I'll give you mine and you can sit on yours."
Zhao Wanqing wanted to roll his eyes in exasperation.
Did the boss take the wrong medicine today?!
Xuanyuan Zhan glanced at the two tiger-skin stools that had been brought over, a satisfied expression on his face: "No need for that, I'll just sit in my own."
Xuanyuan Zhan finally gave up the tiger-skin stool and moved to the side.
Although the chair next to him was a bit small and he wasn't used to sitting in it, at least the tiger skin was new, so it was still bearable.
When he first arrived at Silver Tiger Stronghold, it was indeed best not to be too conspicuous.
Zhang Debiao finally sat back down on his tiger-skin stool. He looked at Zhao Wanqing and said, "I didn't think things through before. Since there are three leaders, we should indeed prepare three stools like this. Second brother, you sit down too."
"Yes, brother," Zhao Wanqing replied, and sat down cautiously.
Thanks to the new third brother, Zhao Wanqing has been hanging around Silver Tiger Village for several years and has finally gotten a tiger-skin stool today.
Zhang Debiao sat to the left of Xuan Yuanzhan and to the right of Zhao Wanqing.
He said something to Zhao Wanqing, then turned around and poured a cup of tea for Xuan Yuanzhan.
Zhang Debiao stared at Xuan Yuanzhan's small white jade teacup and suddenly realized that Xuan Yuanzhan's family must be very wealthy.
Besides this small white jade teacup, he also had a guard with him, as well as his horse and clothes, which were not things that ordinary people could afford.
"Third brother, where do you live, and what kind of business do you come to the north to make?"
Xuanyuan Zhan took a sip of tea and smiled, saying, "I came from the capital. I heard that the horses in the north are quite good, so I wanted to come here to trade horses. I just happened to hear that you have a big business here, so I decided to give up my horse trading business and come here to broaden my horizons."
Zhang Debiao was slightly taken aback upon hearing this.
So he's a horse trader. No wonder he looks so rich.
Zhang Debiao laughed and said, "Don't worry, what we at Silver Tiger Village are doing is definitely a big deal. If this big deal goes through, you really won't need to continue your horse trading business."
If this big deal goes through, the money he earns will be enough to last him a lifetime, so he won't need to trade horses anymore!
Xuanyuan Zhan also picked up the teapot and poured Zhang Debiao a cup of tea: "Then I'll have to rely on you from now on, brother."
Zhang Debiao was overjoyed when he heard the word "Big Brother": "Third Brother, don't worry. If you follow Big Brother, Big Brother will never treat you badly. If Big Brother has a bite of meat to eat, he will definitely share half with you."
"Thank you, brother." Xuan Yuanzhan was being really sweet-talking, calling him "brother" over and over again. Zhang Debiao felt like he could open his heart to him.
Watching from the side, Zhao Wanqing felt that the new third brother was like a seductive vixen, completely bewitching the eldest brother.
I'm afraid that if this third brother told him to die now, he would probably die!
Zhang Debiao was unaware of Zhao Wanqing's contempt for him and was still staring at Xuan Yuanzhan, trying to find out more: "Third brother is so handsome, does he have many wives and concubines at home?"
"I only have one wife, and she's pregnant." When he talked about his wife and child, Xuan Yuanzhan's expression softened unconsciously.
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
