Chapter 102 Troubled Times
With his eloquent persuasion, Jiang Kang finally managed to convince the two men not to be so angry anymore and they were able to sit down and drink peacefully.
However, no matter how many times Qi Yaojie mentioned cooperation during the meal, he was rejected without any expression. Wu Kun also said nothing, just drank and ate, as if he had really come to the banquet.
Qi Yaojie looked at the two men's stubborn expressions and gritted his teeth in his heart, wishing he could really chop off their heads tonight.
But the sharp-faced military advisor next to him made a look at him and told him to calm down, and only then did he suppress his unhappiness and send the two away safely.
After those figures had completely left the village gate, Qi Yaojie could no longer bear it. He smashed the wine bowl to the ground and swung his spear, directly splitting the wooden table into pieces.
He spat fiercely on the ground and angrily cursed, "You old bastard, you don't know how to appreciate my kindness! I gave you a little face, do you really think you are such a big shot?"
Don't think he doesn't know that although Jiang seems to be on his side, he has actually already joined the army of General Chen Ting. He is even more hateful than Wu Kun, who is in the neutral camp and has a tough exterior but tough words.
Qi Yaojie was drunk and started to plan with a serious face: "If I can make Chen Jiang fall, I can also make Chen Ting embarrassed... Isn't the Jiang guy following him wholeheartedly? I want to let him see who is the real promising road."
His military advisor was originally stroking his chin in thought, and was startled by his words: "Your Highness, we have so few people that can fight guerrilla warfare with Chen Jiang's team, but if we really want to fight against the Chen family army... please think twice."
Their rabble was no match for the regular heavy cavalry of the Chen family army. The last time they won a great victory, it was all thanks to the Turkic people's plan and the natural steep mountain terrain. Similarly, it was impossible for Chen Ting to win twice.
Thinking of the reputation of Chen's army, Qi Yaojie calmed down a bit, but he still said a few polite words. After being flattered and echoed by everyone, his mood calmed down again. However, he made up his mind to make the famous general lose at his hands once, so as to let those guys who looked down on others see that he, the King Canghui, was not a straw bag with nothing but good looks!
"Military Advisor, send a few people down the mountain to Moyun City to inquire about Chen Ting's recent news. Report all the details!"
His and the Turkic people's action of killing Chen Jiang must have completely angered the general. It's a fight between gods, and the few people in the Golden Scale Gang should stay out of the limelight for the time being and make other plans later.
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After leaving the Golden Scale Gang's territory, Jiang Kang walked forward quickly, waving his feather fan, and put his hand on Wu Kun's shoulder: "Boss Wu, slow down, I have something else to discuss with you."
"I won't cooperate with Qi Yaojie, don't worry." Wu Kun said in a muffled voice: "My original intention of coming to the Northern Border was to receive the protection of the general who guards the country. Now that the Golden Scale Gang has completely torn its face with the Northern Border Army, I certainly won't get involved in this mess."
Jiang Kang said: "Since you are under the protection of General Chen, why don't you join him with me?
Qi Yaojie, that brainless man, was provoked by the Turks and boarded their pirate ship. The general who guards the country will definitely come here in person to wipe out their lair. By then, there will be only two forces left. Even if you have no intention of being an enemy of the court, you will be suspected if you do not surrender.
I have seen the cavalry of Chen's army. Common people like us who think we can protect ourselves with just a few wooden sticks and iron bars are only worth forming a human wall. ”
Wu Kun was silenced by what he said, and said hesitantly: "We just want to live a quiet life..."
The world has been in chaos since this moment. Qi Yaojie will not have a good ending. Can he rest assured by following Chen Ting?
Although he was a peasant from a poor family, he knew how to write the phrase "greater merit than the master", and he had also heard of the great reputation of the general guarding the country from the county magistrate - would the emperor really allow him to continue to dominate the northern border like this?
Wu Kun didn't dare to gamble, nor did he want to gamble. He didn't want to get on anyone's pirate ship.
Seeing his stubborn look, Jiang Kang sighed slowly: "Brother Wu, if you don't want to, why should I want to?"
"The Turks used bribes to lure Qi Yaojie into cooperating with them, and then the general who guards the country dealt with him. Even if they don't make things difficult for us, how can you guarantee that you won't be the next Qi Yaojie, and your Huaishui Gang won't be the next Jinlin Gang?"
If you can lure them with benefits, you can naturally force them with threats.
In this world, it is simply impossible for ordinary people like them to survive.
The only way is to choose a path and stick to it to the end, then take the big gamble.
Jiang Kang said nothing more. Finally, he patted the middle-aged man on the shoulder and walked away, fanning himself.
"The texture of hibiscus is fragrant when cooked, and people are eager to taste the wontons made with milk..."
A long sigh sounded among the mountains and forests.
This world has long been cannibalistic. Beneath the prosperity of Shengjing is the corrupt power, and the exiled people are all eaten alive and their blood is drunk by them.
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Duke Rong’s Mansion, Xuanji Courtyard.
Shen Wangshu was still unaware of the rapidly changing situation outside, but after Chen Ting left, she became nervous unconsciously because she could foresee the chaos that would follow.
Although the current Moyun City is no different from before, life is still very peaceful.
But her mentality was affected to some extent, and she returned to the state of not being able to sleep well at night a long time ago.
If her calculations are correct, Moyun City will face two disasters next.
The Great Plague,
And the enemy raid.
The servants thought she was still worried about the quarrel with the general before he left. Tao Hong lit the calming incense again at night and comforted her countless times: "Madam, things will eventually pass. Don't worry too much. It will hurt your body."
Yes, things will always pass, but the calm before the storm is really disturbing.
Unfortunately, she was the only one who knew these things, and she couldn't tell anyone else...
Shen Wangshu sighed, and after lying down, he pulled the quilt over his head.
After the Mid-Autumn Festival, the heat seemed to have dissipated all of a sudden, it became a little cool at night, and the thin quilt was replaced with a quilt of moderate thickness.
Chen Ting had been gone for less than half a month, but she already felt lonely and cold sleeping alone.
After lying down, he still couldn't fall asleep, so Shen Wangshu simply started to think about how to deal with what was going to happen next.
The great plague was actually only mentioned once in the original novel, and there wasn't even a specific description of the disease. It was just that this plague caused countless deaths and injuries in the once prosperous and peaceful Mo Yun City, and the people were in chaos, paving the way for the subsequent fall of the city.
This is also the Waterloo moment in the life of the invincible general - after all, he is not the male protagonist, without the halo of the protagonist, and naturally cannot protect the safety of all living beings by his own strength.
Great plague, great plague... She has nothing to do every day, so why not go out and provide free medical services starting tomorrow? Maybe she can find the source sooner.
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