"Hey! Zhang Yan, that's enough!"
A dark-skinned man with an oddly shaped beard suddenly slammed his hand on the table, put one knee on the rickety wooden table, and glared angrily at Zhang Yan.
"If you won't give us this, and you won't give us that, how are we supposed to live? We're not government troops, why are there so many rules and regulations for bandits? What kind of bandits are we?"
I think we should just take our brothers down the mountain, tie our own arms, and go seek refuge with Zhao Hao..."
"Well said! Commander Zuo Zizhangba is absolutely right!"
Zuo Zizhangba was originally annoyed because Zhang Yan rejected their next raid on Bingzhou, but now a young boy suddenly appeared out of nowhere and said that he was right.
"Yes, Commander Qu is right!"
"That's right, we also support Commander Qu!"
Unexpectedly, after Zhao Hao raised his arm and shouted, those junior commanders or some of their personal guards who were originally watching from the rear also raised their arms and stood behind Zuo Zizhangba.
Zhao Hao was merely the fuse, igniting the discontent and desires of these people.
"Who...are you!"
Zhang Yan frowned slightly and looked at Zhao Hao with an unfriendly expression.
Left-bearded Zhangba was also speechless. He didn't know where this young man had come from; he was a complete stranger.
It was only because Li Damu was standing next to him that Zuo Zizhangba would not have allowed this kid to put his arm around his shoulder.
"Um... esteemed commanders, who is this person...?"
"Hey, Brother Da Mu, you don't need to introduce me. My name is Zhang Ritian. My grandmother's mother's third cousin's brother's nephew is Commander Zhang Yan. That's why I said that Commander Zuo Zizhangba is right!"
Upon hearing this, everyone burst into laughter.
Left-bearded Zhangba also smiled slightly, thinking to himself that Zhang Yan had really found a good relative.
"Zhang Yan, now your people all say I'm right! What else do you have to say!"
Zhang Yan was somewhat annoyed; he had never seen this person before.
But Li Damu dared not refute the other party's identity.
Could it be... that I really do have such a distant cousin?
Before Zhang Yan could question the authenticity of his identity, Zhao Hao took the initiative and leaped onto the large stone table in the center of the group of leaders.
"So, if you all agree that Commander Zuo Zizhangba is right, then we should abandon the darkness and embrace the light, and go down the mountain to join General Zhao Hao's forces."
Only in this way can everyone live a good life and no longer have to live a life of bloodshed, burning, killing, and looting.
In this way, everyone will no longer have to worry about whether or not to obey Commander Zhang's orders, right?
This time, it was the turn of Zuo Zizhangba and the others to be dumbfounded.
Good grief, so you mean the last sentence is right, and all the emotional buildup before that is ignored?
Feeling the murderous gazes directed at Zuo Zizhangba, Li Damu quickly went to Zhao Hao's side, lowered his head, and dared not utter a sound.
If he uttered a sound, not only would all his brothers die, but it would also provoke Zhao Hao's forces to launch a full-scale attack on Black Mountain.
At that time, he would be the sinner for all time!
Black Mountain, on the contrary, became the most relaxed one. Not to mention the extreme pressure from Yuwen Chengdu, which terrified him so much that he couldn't utter a word.
He accidentally injured his throat when he was hit earlier, and he can't speak.
"Come on, everyone, let's all raise our hands in agreement! Let's all return to the embrace of the imperial court and join General Zhao's rule. Only in this way can our million people of Heishan live in peace and prosperity, with farmers having their own land, the young having someone to rely on, and the elderly having someone to care for them!"
Left-bearded Zhangba glared angrily. This brat had come to ruin his plans, so he wouldn't hold back.
However, when he waved his hand, no one stepped forward.
All of these people were trapped in the idyllic paradise woven by Zhao Hao.
They weren't exactly good people, but if such a world truly existed... they really wanted to experience it.
If such a world existed, why would they have resorted to banditry and ravaging their communities?
"Wake up, all of you! Heaven is dead! Such a world no longer exists! Are you all stupid?!"
With a roar, the bandit with the left beard, who had been lost in his fantasy, suddenly snapped out of his reverie.
"Is Zhao Hao your father and mother? Have you forgotten how those corrupt officials preyed on the people and ran rampant in the counties?"
"Those people can't possibly be good. Now, I suspect this kid is a spy sent by the government. Seize him!"
"this.."
The group exchanged bewildered glances. This was, after all, the Hall of Righteousness; it wouldn't be appropriate to attack Zhang Yan's people here, would it?
"Sakabe Jōhachi, how dare you make a move here!"
Li Damu felt a strange longing for the world Zhao Hao described. Without realizing it, he began to genuinely speak up for Zhao Hao.
"Hey, Li Damu...where did you find this kid? Why do you say he's my relative?"
However, Zhang Yan was more concerned about Zhao Hao's identity.
"I.."
"Cousin, have you forgotten? You held me when I was little. The people of Changshan Zhending all miss you very much!"
Zhang Yan was taken aback. The accent was fine, and the place was fine too.
The problem is... I really don't remember such a person?
Left-bearded Zhang Ba realized that Zhang Yan didn't seem to recognize him, and was just about to make an excuse when...
A pleasant female voice came from the side hall.
"Senior Brother Zhang, it's your good fortune that he's your cousin."
Alright, we are all brothers and sisters. Regarding today's events, I also agree with Senior Brother Zhang's assessment. As for how you brothers should find alternative ways to make a living, we'll figure that out in a few more days. Let's leave it at that for today; everyone should go back and rest.”
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