C12 Undercurrents Flow in and out of War
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Biogas Field City, outside the palace, Luo Zha sat in his palanquin and waited. On the street not far from them, there were even more commoners waiting. The gates to the palace opened, and a group of people who were chatting with each other, but who all had grim looks on their faces, appeared. The commoners subconsciously moved their bodies forward, looking at the fiendish looking guards, they stopped.
A servant came to Luo Zha's palanquin and was about to speak. The curtain of the sedan opened, and Luo Zha walked out with a heavy heart. Everyone, this is your eighth time entering the palace. Have you discussed the results with Khan's pillow people and elders? " "The way they said it was very amiable, causing their expressions to turn even more unsightly." There was a war going on ahead. "For the sake of that little bit of food, they had to go to the palace and push the blame onto them." Luo Zha deliberately raised his voice and pointed at the civilians, "We fought for so long." Do you know what they eat now? Grass roots, bark, and the like. They are all related to you. You guys can bear it, but I can't? "
Luo Zha's voice was heard by the commoners and caused a commotion. We asked him to come to the palace and ask for a tax exemption. How did that happen? " "The main clan is really black-hearted and unscrupulous." "There's no way we can live our days like this." "Those who serve as soldiers rob and kill others, no one has yet decided on the grudge between my loved ones." What kind of people? "When great calamity comes, it is all for yourself." "If you don't give us justice, there really is no way out.
"What's your name? If that was the case, the military camp would be outside the city. You can go and have a try. " "One of the nobles also came forward to denounce him angrily." You heartless people. Which family did not borrow food from my family to pay taxes? Now you're falling out of favor, aren't you? Alright, you will break off all relations with me in the future. "Don't bother my black-hearted family with anything." Roll roll roll roll roll. National affairs are like the flies in cow dung, they just blow the shit out of us. " The nobles were so angry at the commoners that the chaotic scene turned silent.
"Don't, no matter what, it is a family right?" "Where's the tendon that broke the bone?" "Can you write out two surnames in one stroke?" "We are of the lower class. We understand these principles." "Of course it is. It is something important that requires the old master to preside over the situation." "Although the commoners were unwilling to accept this outcome, they began to plead for mercy with their mouths." Go home. I'll let you know if there's any news. " The nobles dispersed the people to prevent the unfolding of events.
"Ladies and gentlemen, can't we sit down and have a good talk?" Luo Zha asked with a heavy heart. After everyone looked at each other, one of them said, "We also know that it's not easy to perspire. Back at the palace, I had already comprehended it. " "The nobles all looked at it from the left and right." "Master Luo Zha is the Minister of Internal Affairs. How much food do you want this time?" Yes, give me a specific number. We'll go back and bring you the numbers. "
"That's right." Luo Zha took out a sheepskin scroll from his sleeve and handed it over, "When the country is in trouble, you are responsible. Moreover, this may be the final gathering. " One of the nobles took the sheepskin scroll, and everyone else followed suit. The more they looked, the uglier their faces became, and their eyes widened. Luo Zha, on the other hand, had his eyes half closed. He looked calm and composed, as if he was waiting for the result.
"So much food? and gold -- how much? " "Seventy thousand gold?" Who could gather this number? "Not even selling a pot or a pot for iron." All of a sudden, the nobles began to complain. This seven words, why did that hook look like it was added afterwards? "Take a look." "Like, it was definitely added later." Let me see -- of course. I often — and I can still hide it from my eyes. " Master Haozar, is this yours? Or is it big sweat? "
"There is the seal of Big Sweat at the bottom. Look carefully and speak again." "Luo Zha abruptly opened his eyes and said in an unhurried manner." It's real. But this thing-- "" Why don't we check it out first. " The war in front of us is urgent, coming here for at least two months … "Luo Zha hurriedly argued, but suddenly changed his words in the middle of his sentence," Okay, okay, okay. Many of you are close to General Sang Ji. Find out what's going on before you come to me. "However, let me put it bluntly first. Great Khan and Sang Ji will be punished, so you two will have to bear the consequences." With that, Luo Zha returned to his palanquin and prepared to leave. Most of the nobles snorted at him.
"As the flying horse approached, a young master jumped off without waiting for the horse to stop. With three steps and two steps, he arrived at Luo Zha's palanquin." Abba, this is bad. The brat that was escorting them had just come to the manor and said that if they were unable to gather any more grain within three days, they would leave. "So he took the troops for food." "What?" "Luo Zha stuck out his head." Have you gone to stay with General Harga yet? If he was sent to supervise, wouldn't there still be seven thousand soldiers and horses left in the city? " "He just left." "What do you mean?" General Haga received news from General Sang Ji. If we allow Loong Yu to take full control of the situation, he cannot be obstructed, and must do his best to cooperate at the right time. " Luo Zha rushed out of the palanquin and dragged his son, Da Wang, by the hand towards the palace.
After a while, Luo Zha and Davan came out with relaxed expressions. "They were immediately stopped by the nobles who had been standing guard at the entrance to the palace." Master Luo Zha, we just discussed it. The food can be delivered as many times as you want. "Is there any need for this money?" So soon? No hurry, we'll discuss it after we verify it. I didn't even take back the letter. "No rush, really no rush." After saying that, Luo Zha pulled Davin away. In just two steps, he was surrounded by the nobles.
"Everyone is a subordinate of Big Khan, and they have done things for the Tiandu Country. "Master Luo Zha, please don't..." "Exactly." No problem with the food. It's just that the money-- "" Master Luo Zha, don't go. " You are the biggest family in Biogas Field City, and also the internal affairs minister. "If we are going to split the seventy thousand evenly, you have to pay at least twenty thousand, right?" "What?" Darwan and Luo Zha spoke at almost the same time. The two of them couldn't help but look at each other before Luo Zha spoke again.
"All you know is that I am a rich person of this Biogas Field City. But don't forget, the lacrimal river has not been traded for three years, and the war has been going on for a year. I've never even spoken to you before. Where did the money come from? Do you know? " Luo Zha's eyes turned red as he said that. Okay, okay. He didn't expect old master Hao Za to be so hard. "Then it will be ten thousand." "Alright, it's a deal then. As for the rest, we'll just have to sell whatever we have as well." "Hi," the noblemen said, and dispersed.
Luo Zha looked at the nobles in the distance and turned around to glare at his son, Da Wang. "He then smiled and caressed his foolish son. The assistance provided by a divine stroke is simply too wonderful." Abba. What about the soldiers? We wandered into the palace for a while and then came out. "Should we go and ask for instructions?" Please tell my ass. Silly son. Not only can you spend money, you can even make money for your father. In the blink of an eye, spending ten thousand to earn sixty thousand was much better than doing business. Three years without opening, three years without opening. Ha ha-ha "Da Wang looked at his father, who was extremely proud of himself, and felt extremely confused.
In one street, Apallon led his gang and looked at Luo Zha and Davang's smiling backs.
"Big brother." "Can we consider the opinions of the leaders of Ironwood?" That's right! Brother. Now you have the real power in the city. " Apallon looked back at them. There were only twenty or so people who were completely loyal to him. The reason why all the officials in the city gave them face was because General Haga was present. On this point, Apallon, who had been on duty for many years, was very clear-headed.
"Do you really want to do it?" "Do it." Heroes emerged from the chaotic world. "Do it." "All her life, she had wanted to become a high level person. She was tired of living the life of a lowly person." Men are born in the world. Even if I die, I'll die a violent death. " "This group of brothers all made up their minds." "Okay
Outside Biogas Field City, in the military camp at the edge of the forest, in the middle military tent.
"Captain Loong Yu." When you came to the city, you ordered that no one was to leave the camp. "But..." "With so many bad things on your back, why don't you give me a real name?" "Didn't you just go to the Minister's Palace to discuss it? Why don't you just do it like that?" "Right now, the brothers in the camp are hungry and full." On what other army robberies, live a good life. We're going to have a hard life. " Loong Yu looked at the excited teenagers.
"These few days, my father has been coming to the camp every day. "Let me share some of the stolen food with the family." And so did I. "" When I told him the truth, he scolded me for being a soldier and not being human. He didn't even care about his own family. "What's that supposed to be?" My family threw all their children into the barracks and said there was food here. " Loong Yu also discovered that there were more children in the camp, but they were all secretly hidden, probably because of the aftermath of the massacre of the civilians.
"This is the home of many of the brothers in the camp." "Loong Yu revealed his true intentions." "We are all of the lower class, and most of us live in the suburbs." Only the rich in the city. "Only they have the ability to fish up money." Captain. Everyone knows your intentions. "But what we need now is food, so we need to survive." "Captain, just give the order." "If we are caught, we will definitely not implicate the military camp." He had already made up his mind. If he couldn't escape, he would commit suicide. "Don't worry, captain"
Crazy. Crazy. Loong Yu regretted ordering a counterattack when there was a conflict. He knew that once he saw blood, he would no longer be a human but a beast. The group of beasts in front of him were personally taught by Loong Yu. No, it was bred in this chaotic era.
All day long, Loong Yu's military camp was surrounded by a fully armed army. Teenagers lined up in formation with their bare hands.
A burly, bearded and imposing general was standing there. He was the General who was left behind in Biogas Field, Haga. Next to him was the Minister of Internal Affairs, Luo Zha. At his side stood Apalon, Loong Yu, and a man with a strap tied to his head.
"General, no." "No." "No." "A total of three sergeants came to report, and the results were all the same." Impossible, the robbers last night were obviously a bunch of teenagers. Who else could it be? And cut my ears. Kill them. " "The nobleman is very arrogant." General Haga, these are General Sang Ji's family and soldiers, they are all part of General Sang Ji's household. What do you want me to do? " Luo Zha made as if to leave with a sneer on his face, but was stopped by the soldier.
"Loong Yu, what were you doing last night?" Harga asked sternly. " "Reporting to the general, my brothers and I have been in the camp all this time." Bullshit. Can you manage the five hundred soldiers properly? Even this general doesn't dare guarantee it. "Hurry up and summon them." "Reporting to the general, that's exactly the case." "" " Ha Jia saw that Loong Yu still answered like this, he immediately rushed up to his head and whipped him. F * ck, I'm not stealing, there's something worse than me. "Hand over the two of them, and cut off their heads and hang them on the wall. Then the matter shall be settled." "When the nobleman heard this, he hurried forward, but was suppressed by Haga's glare.
General Haga's words were clearly heard by everyone in the battalion. They looked at each other, trying to guess who was the unlucky fellow from today. Apam also looked at Loong Yu, who was hesitating, and smiled. General Haga was annoyed by what he saw. He pointed at the youth squad and said, "He, he." Pull it out and chop it off. " His sergeant turned to confirm who the general was referring to. He noticed that the atmosphere had completely changed.
"Crash …" The soldiers turned their weapons around. He saw Loong Yu pull out a short knife from somewhere and hold it against Ha Jia's chest. Haga, despite being short of troops, could be promoted to the rank of general by natural force and charisma. He glared at her, thought for a moment, then charged forward and struck the blade. When the knife stabbed straight into his flesh, he knew that if he went any further, it would be a waste of his life. There was nothing in Loong Yu's eyes. The more he looked, the more shocked he was.
Loong Yu took the grain and held Haga, Luo Zha, Apallon and the nobleman for a long walk before letting the hostages go.
"General Haga, this is incredible." Ha Jia looked at Loong Yu's back as he left. This was a place with no village and no store in the future. Even if he was furious, it was all in vain. "If he had a saber now, even if it was just a stick, he would probably chase after Loong Yu and fight to the death." General Haga. These people were all going to die, they should all be killed, not a single one of them … "" Kacha. " The nobleman's neck was broken by Haga. Luo Zha was so scared that his entire body started to tremble.
"Return to the city and gather our men." If I don't kill you, I won't be hajah. " The sound quickly dissipated in the cold air.
Apallon always remembered a young man whose name was Loong Yu. Luo Zha wanted to know what the outcome of Loong Yu's youth was like.