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Chapter 52 Attacking Dawangzhuang and Organizing a Public Trial
"Furthermore, after you conquer these villages and fortresses, remember to distribute grain and land to the people, just like you did with Wu Family Village. Also, keep military discipline in mind and restrain your men from harassing the people."

"Don't worry, leader. We always emphasize military discipline during training, and they all remember it well."

Besides, we are all ordinary people; how could we possibly do something to bully ordinary people?

"Ah That's good!

If anyone violates military discipline, they must be dealt with according to military discipline, and there must be no leniency.

so be it.

We'll rest today and depart tomorrow at 3 AM, aiming to finish the battle before 9 AM and return to Bird and Mouse Mountain before dark.

"Yes!"

The group set off promptly at 3:00 AM on the second day.
Dawangzhuang is not like Xiaowangzhuang and Wujiazhuang, where Wang Chao and his group lived, which are divided into three villages within one village.

Dawangzhuang is a village, and the village head's family lives in the very center of the village. The village has about two hundred households and more than a thousand people, so it can be said to be a very large village.

It can only be said that the situation of Tibetan men and households was extremely serious at the end of the Ming Dynasty.

Originally, there were only about 110 households and six or seven hundred people in the village, but now the number has more than doubled.

In the hazy darkness of night, beneath a large tree at the village entrance, a figure sat slumped against the ground, gazing toward the village center. In his lifeless eyes, a mixture of longing and hatred lingered.

She knew that there was food there to fill her stomach and keep her alive.

Unfortunately, that village chief Wang was not a kind person, so why would he care about the life or death of a lowly commoner like her?

Touching her aching stomach, she squinted her eyes groggily, her heart filled with coldness and despair.

Just as she was about to fall into a deep sleep, she suddenly heard some noises coming from outside the village.

At first, she didn't pay any attention to it.

However, as time went on, the sounds grew louder and louder, gradually approaching the village entrance.

"Tap Tap"

"Tap Tap"

It seems that many people are running quietly.

Although they had already slowed their pace.

However, in the quiet night, she still heard it clearly.

A moment later, a dark mass of figures appeared in her sight.

"What's going on???"

Looking at these people, a series of questions arose in her mind.

But in the blink of an eye, she abandoned it.

Who cares who she is, and what does it have to do with a dying person like her?
Without thinking, she prepared to turn her head away and ignore it.

However, her indifference doesn't mean those people won't notice her.

"stop!"

As Wang Dahu led his men on their journey, they suddenly stopped at the entrance of Dawangzhuang Village. He looked towards the large tree at the village entrance and ordered his men to halt.

Although the supernatural powers that come with a celestial status are related to strength and speed.

However, they are ultimately based on the body itself.

Therefore, through the gradual refinement of his divine status and supernatural powers, his overall physical attributes were able to be enhanced to a certain extent.

Things like nerve response, hearing, and eyesight will all be improved to some extent.

Although the moon has already set.

However, Wang Dahu still saw the figures leaning against the big tree.

After a moment's hesitation, Wang Dahu quickly stepped forward.

Looking at the young figure, pale and thin, covered in dirt, Wang Dahu bent down slightly.

"Young man, what are you doing here?"

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The man glanced at Wang Dahu briefly, then silently turned back to continue gazing in the direction of the village center.

Following the man's gaze, Wang Dahu's heart stirred.

"Young man, young man, do you know where your village chief lives?"

Upon hearing the words "village chief," the young man's eyes flashed. He turned to look at Wang Dahu again, then at the silent group of people behind Wang Dahu, and his mind began to stir.

"What do you want with the village chief?"

Finally, the young man spoke in a hoarse, dry voice.

"Oh, we've come to borrow some food from him."

"Borrow grain?"

"Hehe, I'll take you there. Could you also ask him to lend me some grain?"

"Hmm~?"

Upon hearing the young man's question, Wang Dahu was slightly taken aback, then chuckled softly.

"Hehe, you're really interesting, young man."

But I agreed!

"Yeah! Thank you!"

The young man struggled to his feet and took the lead in walking towards the village.

Looking at the young man who was staggering, Wang Dahu shook his head slightly; he was clearly very hungry.

Unfortunately, they hadn't carried any rations on this forced march, so they could only walk a few steps quickly to help the young man up.

"Thank you, uncle!"

The young man thanked him in a low voice.

"M-Uncle?"

Wang Dahu's body stiffened. He admitted that he was a bit old, but he wasn't quite an uncle yet.
However, the young man did not notice Wang Dahu's subtle change, and instead continued speaking to himself:

"Uncle, you can't go that way. There are vicious dogs kept by the village chief there. You have to go through the intersection on the left, then turn left, then right."
"That's how you get to the back door of the neighborhood chief's house."

Listening to the young man's story, Wang Dahu raised an eyebrow; this really was a stroke of luck.

Although he felt that with their fighting strength, even if they were discovered by the village chief's guards, they could still win the final victory.

But why would they fight so desperately when they could resolve the battle more easily?
Before long, Wang Dahu and the others arrived at the back gate of the village chief's house.

Although it was called a small gate, it occupied a larger area and was more imposing than the gate of an ordinary house. Looking at the quiet gate, Wang Dahu looked at the young man.

"Alright, thank you for showing me the way, young man!"

Now, you should leave here first, so you don't get hurt later.

Once we get the grain, we certainly won't forget you.

"Yes, uncle, my name is Wang Yueyao!"

"Well, I know!
Hmm? Wang Yueyao?

Suddenly, Wang Dahu belatedly realized what was happening and carefully examined the young man in front of him.

"Ok!"

Wang Yueyao nodded.

"You, you're a girl?"

Wang Dahu opened his eyes wide and looked at Wang Yueyao in front of him. Her body and face were covered in dirt, and her body was dry and brittle. She looked like a teenager.

Although overall she does appear to be somewhat delicate-looking.

But aren't all teenagers like that?
"Ok!"

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For a moment, Wang Dahu felt an urge to facepalm; he didn't know the word "social death."

But right now, that's how he feels—he feels like he's digging a mountain of birds and rats out of his toes.

A suppressed chuckle could be faintly heard from the group behind him.

The fact that this is not a covert military operation, but rather an impending battle, has probably already caused some people to burst into laughter.

Wang Dahu glanced coldly behind him, and only after no sound came from behind did he turn to Wang Yueyao with a slightly flushed face.

"Miss Wang, you...you should stay away for a while."
"So as not to hurt you later."

"Ok!"

Wang Yueyao didn't recklessly insist on following. Instead, she nodded heavily, turned around, and walked away into the distance, disappearing around a corner.

"Prepare!"

After watching Wang Yueyao leave, Wang Dahu glanced at the crowd behind him and gave a low command.

Immediately afterwards, Wang Dahu stepped forward and knocked on the door.

Yes, just knock on the door!

Since there's no warning here, we should naturally take an easier approach.

"clap clap"

The knocking sound carried far and quickly caught the attention of the doorman inside.

"Who is it?"

A short while later, an impatient voice came from inside.

“Tap tap.”

The sound of footsteps slowly approached.

"Wow~!"

"Squeak~!"

The gate was ajar, and a servant poked his head out to look around.

However, before he could see the situation outside clearly, a cold light flashed by.

"Choke!"

"Pfft!"

In an instant, the doorman's head rolled off, blood splattered all over the ground, and the headless corpse slowly fell to the ground.

Immediately afterwards, Wang Dahu exerted force and pushed the door open violently.

"Fight in!"

"kill!"

Wang Dahu, wielding a thick-backed broadsword, was the first to rush into the courtyard, followed by the others.

Soon, shouts of killing, pleas for mercy, and the clanging of weapons filled the courtyard of the village chief's house.

Because of the sudden attack by Wang Dahu and his men, the servants and guards had no time to react and were immediately at a disadvantage.

In just over half an hour, as dawn broke in the east, the shouts and sounds of fighting gradually ceased.

After that, the money and grain were counted, and then people were sent to each household in Dawangzhuang to notify them to distribute the grain and land.

Upon hearing about the distribution of grain and land, the villagers hardly hesitated before rushing to the front of the village chief's house.

At this time, a high platform had been erected there, and Wang Dahu sat imposingly in a chair, with the village head and his family tied up beside him.

Upon witnessing this scene, many villagers were thrown into turmoil.

However, they quickly fell silent again when they saw Wang Dahu on the high platform and the soldiers standing solemnly around him.

As long as they can get food, they don't care what happened.

"Fellow villagers, this landlord..."
Today, we will hold a public trial for this landlord here. Whether you have been wronged or have a grudge against him, I will settle your case.

After everyone had arrived, Wang Dahu stood up as the first rays of dawn appeared, strode to the edge of the platform, and began to recount the village chief's various misdeeds. He then had others come up on stage to denounce the village chief's misdeeds.

However, his words caused some commotion.

However, no one went up on stage.

Seeing this, Wang Dahu decided to use grain as bait, just like Wang Chao had done.

But just then, a small, thin figure suddenly rushed down from the platform and shouted loudly to Wang Dahu above:

"Me, uncle, I'll do it."

"Uncle?"

Looking at the figure below, Wang Dahu was stunned for a moment, then realized that it was Wang Yueyao, whom he had encountered earlier.

However, it's always good if someone responds to you, no matter who it is.

Therefore, Wang Dahu immediately smiled and said:

"Alright, you can go first."

(End of this chapter)