The surrounding bandit leaders were dumbfounded, frozen in place, their minds in turmoil, unable to react at all.
Just as they were in shock, hundreds of men in black, wielding long knives, suddenly appeared on the rooftops on both sides of the street, like a black wave that instantly surrounded the entire street.
Those men were all special forces members under Chen Zhennan, each with an imposing aura and a stern expression.
The scene was chaotic for a moment, and the smell of blood quickly filled the air.
Upon seeing this, someone immediately stood up and questioned, "Wang Dejun, what do you mean by this? You actually dared to kill the county magistrate, do you still respect us?"
Wang Dejun turned around, his face stained with Liu Guancai's blood, and coldly looked at the man: "Song Wenlong, can't you see what I mean? You think you're something? Who do you think you are?"
"Wang Dejun! You..."
Before he could finish speaking, Wang Dejun sneered, "Second-in-command, kill!"
Upon hearing this, Chen Zhennan waved his hand, and immediately, hundreds of his men on both sides leaped down from the roof like tigers descending a mountain.
Their movements were as swift as the wind, their figures intertwined like a meticulously choreographed dance, yet this dance was born for slaughter.
Screams rose and fell, like a fierce storm sweeping in, terrifying everyone.
Blood gushed out like a raging river, instantly staining the two huge red doors crimson. The vivid color looked particularly eerie under the blazing sun.
Beneath the red gate lay countless broken limbs and mangled bodies. Every scream seemed to tear through the air, striking Wang Dejun's heart and sending chills down his spine.
After the battle, Wang Dejun stood there in shock, completely stunned. He hadn't expected that none of his more than one hundred men, the second-in-command, would be injured or killed.
A sense of panic welled up in his heart; he feared that even his five hundred men would be no match for these people.
Chen Zhennan sheathed his sword, walked slowly to Wang Dejun, and said in a deep voice, "Brother, everything has been resolved. You need to quickly recruit all the bandits in Pengyang County to your side. Otherwise, when that Second Young Master arrives, you won't stand a chance."
Wang Dejun was stunned for a moment, seemingly still recovering from the shock. He took a deep breath, his expression gradually hardening, and then nodded in agreement: "Yes, you're right. Come with me."
Wang Dejun led Chen Zhennan and others out of the city in a hurry, and then led the bandits of the mountain stronghold to rapidly annex other bandit forces.
The news of the Red Gate Banquet spread like wildfire. All the bandits in Pengyang County knew that their leader had died. When Wang Dejun was recruiting them, he encountered almost no resistance. In just one night, he had recruited all the bandits in Pengyang County.
According to statistics, there are a total of 3,500 bandits in Pengyang County, and they have all gathered in Dongliushan.
Wang Dejun was overjoyed. Overnight, his band of 500 men had grown to 3,500. Not to mention a county, even a prefecture probably didn't have such a powerful bandit force.
Inside the main stronghold of Heilongzhai, Chen Zhennan sat with Wang Dejun's arms hanging down. Although he had a smile on his face, he was already very upset inside.
In such a small place as Pengyang County, the number of bandits reached 3,500, and they even killed so many people under the Red Gate.
Wang Dejun looked at Chen Zhennan with a smug look on his face: "Second brother, our strength is now enough that even if that second young master comes, we are not afraid!"
Upon hearing this, Chen Zhennan hurriedly stood up, clasped his hands in a fist and bowed, saying, "Brother, Pengyang County is now your territory! Even if that Second Young Master brings a large army, you are so familiar with the terrain of Pengyang County that you will not suffer any losses!"
Wang Dejun burst into laughter at Chen Zhennan's words and personally got up to pour Chen Zhennan a bowl of wine.
"Zijun, you really are a hidden talent. These hundred men under your command, though few in number, are so powerful in combat. Where did you find all these people?"
Upon hearing Wang Dejun's question, Chen Zhennan was slightly taken aback, as he hadn't considered how to answer it before coming.
Just then, Yan Shiyu slowly stepped forward and explained solemnly, "Boss, you may not know this, but all of us brothers are outlaws. Our boss bought us from death row."
Upon hearing this, Wang Dejun let out a long "oh" and drank a bowl of wine with Yan Shiyu.
"I see. Don't worry, brothers. From now on, Pengyang County will be your home. I, Wang Dejun, will definitely not treat you unfairly!"
Yan Shiyu hurriedly bowed deeply: "Thank you, Chief! The brothers will certainly lead the charge and fight to the death!"
The atmosphere in Heilongzhai was harmonious and joyful, but the scene in Pengyang County was quite different.
Outside the south gate of Pengyang County, Qian Zihao rode a fine horse and led an army of five thousand men in a grand procession, sweeping in like a whirlwind.
However, when he arrived at the south gate, he was greeted by an unexpectedly deserted scene. There were only five soldiers guarding the gate, looking listless.
Qian Zihao frowned, displeased. He dismounted, walked to the city gate, and angrily asked, "Where is Magistrate Liu Guancai? Why is he nowhere to be seen?"
The five soldiers looked at each other in bewilderment. Finally, one of the bolder soldiers mustered his courage and stammered out the story of yesterday's banquet at the Red Gate.
"What?! A bandit dared to kill the county magistrate?! This is outrageous!"
Qian Zihao was furious, his fists clenched. These bandits in Pengyang County were all trained by his father, and now they dared to attack the government!
"Immediately order 5,000 troops to march to Dongliu Mountain and capture the bandit leader Wang Dejun alive!" Qian Zihao said fiercely, wanting to unleash all his anger on this bandit leader.
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