They've already put on such a show; if we don't take action now, we'll lose face.
Hu Erbiao said coldly, "Those who don't want to die, get out of my way. I'm only after this kid. If you insist on dying, I don't mind taking a few more lives."
Ning Ye also spoke up, saying, "I begged the magistrate for this opportunity today. If you still want to be like stray dogs that die on the roadside and no one cares, then leave now. I will not help you."
As soon as these words were spoken, several people turned and ran without looking back. So what if they were stray dogs on the roadside? Living was the most important thing.
But the vast majority of people ultimately stayed; they had had enough of that precarious existence.
Even if they don't know whether the opportunity in front of them is right or wrong, they still have to try to find out.
Everyone silently took out their tattered weapons, looking at Hu Erbiao and the others with a hint of determination in their eyes.
Ning Ye crossed his arms and said, "Next is the second rule. I hope you will remember my order. You just need to execute it absolutely. Now, defeat all of these people!"
Ning Ye only believed in one sentence: if loyalty is not absolute, then it is absolutely not loyal. His subordinates must never have such a problem.
After Ning Ye gave the order, Wang Wu took the lead and rushed out, his long knife whistling through the air. Although Hu Erbiao seemed to know some kung fu, he was ruthlessly suppressed at this moment.
Twenty-odd people against five people, unless they don't have long arms, they can't possibly lose.
The only problem is that these people have no sense of proportion; they just grab their weapons haphazardly, grit their teeth, close their eyes, and frantically stab.
It didn't take long before Ning Ye ordered everyone to stop.
Those thugs were practically reduced to a pile of mangled flesh, covered in countless wounds.
The refugees under Ning Ye's command had finally seen bloodshed, which dissipated their initial fervor, and they began to discard their weapons.
Lin Qinshu was equally frightened and buried her head in Ning Ye's chest, unable to bear the sight.
Hu Erbiao only ever faced Wang Wu, but that one person had become an absolute insurmountable barrier.
After the fight, Hu Erbiao couldn't even touch a single hem of Wang Wu's clothes, while he himself had many wounds. It was a complete and utter defeat.
Seeing that all the people he brought had fallen, Hu Erbiao knew that he had no chance of winning. He never expected that these refugees would be so brave.
Are these still the same group of refugees who timidly roam the streets?
What Hu Erbiao didn't realize was that people will do everything they can to survive, and when their last means of survival is cut off, they can become a ferocious beast.
Hu Erbiao took a few steps back and threw the knife in his hand to the ground. "I lost today. I admit defeat. Do whatever you want with me."
Ning Ye said calmly, "Don't worry, your life still has some use, so there's no need to rush to die."
If I remember correctly, this Hu Erbiao should have some connection with that group of bandits, and he will come in handy someday.
As for the bodies of those thugs, Ning Ye still adhered to the idea that burial is the best policy and that the dead should be treated with respect. He had a large pit dug and threw them all in, which could be considered a final act of humanitarianism.
This might be one of the few instances of Ning Ye showing mercy to these enemies.
After tying Hu Erbiao up tightly, Wang Wu was sent to watch over him.
From then on, everything went smoothly, and no one dared to cause any more trouble.
However, bringing such a large group of people back to Qingyuan Village still aroused the resentment of some villagers. Only after Ning Ye's repeated assurances did these villagers accept that these people would stay here temporarily.
Upon learning of this, Ning Silang rushed over immediately, and when he saw so many people, he almost fainted.
Ignoring the many people watching Ning Silang, he immediately pulled Ning Ye aside and exclaimed, "My goodness, how did you manage to bring so many people back?"
"Fourth Uncle, do you remember the business I told you about that could make a lot of money? These people are the most important."
Ning Silang was stunned for a moment, then gritted his teeth and said, "Tell me, are you planning to rob that rich man Huang? When are you going to do it? Give your fourth uncle a definite answer."
Ning Ye said, both amused and exasperated, "Uncle, all of these people are recognized as local militia by the county. What are you thinking?"
"Oh my god, are you planning to lead these people to fight bandits?"
"You're absolutely right. I do have designs on these bandits. You'll have to help me with this. As the saying goes, 'Brothers fight tigers together, fathers and sons fight side by side,' so you're practically my father."
Ning Silang clutched his chest, feeling as if he were dreaming. When did his nephew have such a bold idea?
Ning Ye said earnestly, "Look how chaotic things are outside. Having some people on our side will help us protect ourselves. If something really happens one day, we won't become lambs to the slaughter. Don't you think so?"
Ning Silang waved his hand dismissively, "Fine, your father entrusted you to me, so I'll definitely help you no matter what you do. Now, tell me, what do you want your fourth uncle to do?"
Ning Ye took Ning Silang's hand and brought him to the front of the crowd. "Listen up, everyone. From now on, apart from my orders, my fourth uncle is second only to me. You only need to obey orders."
Being stared at by so many people all of a sudden made Ning Silang a little nervous, but after Wang Wu was the first to call him "Sir," Ning Silang seemed to feel quite good about it.
It's impossible for someone who's always called others "sir" to feel uncomfortable about being addressed like that for the first time.
Ning Ye nudged Ning Silang a couple of times and said, "Come on, let your fourth uncle say a few words to them."
Ning Silang struggled for a long time, but could only say a few words about his own name and to tell everyone to behave themselves. He couldn't say anything else.
Of course, no one dared to laugh at him, since Ning Ye's cold gaze was fixed on everyone, indicating that he was not joking at all.
As for how to arrange for these people, it's relatively easy. There are too many places where no one has died out these days. As long as you make a call to the village chief, you can stay there by giving him some money.
After arranging everything for everyone, Ning Ye gave them another order: they had to fetch water themselves today and wash themselves thoroughly. If any part of them was not clean when they came back tomorrow, they would have to leave.
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