Drunk Bamboo

The boundary near Loushan in Jiangbei County.

Hua Qinfeng had been waiting here with his guards and bailiffs since early morning. This morning was the time for the silver delivery team to arrive.

His eyes watched as the pitch-black sky slowly began to light up, and then the sun rose completely, illuminating the entire earth.

He likes watching the sunrise, just like watching hope gradually coming.

They had been preparing for this moment for a long time.

A horse-drawn carriage slowly came towards the large group, stopped behind the group, and a man walked out of the carriage.

This person is none other than Wang Qingming, the county magistrate of Jiangbei County.

He stood on the ground and looked up and saw Hua Qinfeng, the King of Wind, riding a horse at the front of the team, with his head held high and looking very majestic.

I have to say, the sight of Hua Qinfeng on horseback is enough to make people feel frightened.

Those who have been tempered on the battlefield have sharp eyes and eyebrows, and their eyes shine with determination.

Ordinary people can only look up.

Wang Qingming walked through the team and saluted in front of Hua Qinfeng:

"Your Highness has been faithful to his duty, waiting here for the team escorting the silver before dawn. I am ashamed of myself. Where is Lord Chaoyang? Why can't I see him?"

There was only Zhang Xinghe by Hua Qinfeng's side, but Chaoyang, who was highly skilled in martial arts, was not around, which forced the meticulous Wang Qingming to be on guard.

There must be no mistakes today.

Hua Qinfeng lowered his eyebrows and glanced at him, his tone cold:

"With this king here, do you need so many people to guard it?"

After discussion last night, Zhang Xinghe decided to let Chaoyang ambush in the forest near Qinghe to prevent anyone from moving the silver hidden in Loushan.

It was also to let Wang Qingming relax his vigilance, after all, Chaoyang's skills were extraordinary.

Hua Qinfeng retracted his gaze and said, "County Magistrate Wang, you are a civil servant. You should stay in the county office and wait for me and Mr. Zhang. If we really encounter bandits, we will not have the time and energy to take care of County Magistrate Wang."

Wang Qingming lowered his eyebrows and smiled: "Your Majesty is so famous that the bandits are terrified and hid themselves well. How dare they come out to rob this batch of silver? Are you trying to save your life?"

"If they are really too cowardly to come out, how can we catch them all?"

He raised his eyes slightly, as if trying to gauge Hua Qinfeng's expression: "Did Your Majesty expect the bandits to come out again?"

Hua Qinfeng frowned slightly, realizing that Wang Qingming seemed to be trying to trick him, and he didn't dare to say anything more.

Zhang Xinghe then spoke out, his tone dignified and warning: "Everything is as the prince expected, County Magistrate Wang does not need to worry."

I can't see anything wrong with their expressions.

Wang Qingming did not ask any more questions and said respectfully, "Your Majesty and Lord Zhang are here. I will just watch the two Lords perform their duties and will not interfere or ruin their plans."

Hua Qinfeng shouted, "If the bandits come out, stay away so they don't get in the way."

Wang Qingming answered tactfully, "Yes, thank you for your consideration, Your Majesty."

He turned to the shopkeeper and the servants of Jiangbei County Yamen and said, "Shopkeeper Sun, follow the prince's instructions from now on."

Sun Yong replied: "Yes!"

At this time, someone came to report: "Your Majesty, the convoy escorting the silver is not far away."

Hua Qinfeng said sternly: "Okay, take a few people to welcome them."

"Yes."

Wang Qingming stood calmly in the team.

Soon, the team delivering silver appeared in Hua Qinfeng's sight.

The man riding in front looked to be in his forties, with a sturdy build and a sharp gaze, looking a bit like someone who had returned from the battlefield in defeat.

It immediately caught Hua Qinfeng's attention.

Zhang Xinghe saw some familiar faces in the team delivering silver.

"Your Majesty, there are some Royal Guard experts in the team, and we have strengthened our defenses this time."

"The leader seems to be very impressive. The person Chen Xin found this time is quite reliable."

Zhang Xinghe explained: "Xiong Kuo, the Minister of the Ministry of War, was stationed at the North Gate Pass in Wubei for several years. He is a martial artist."

Hua Qinfeng showed an appreciative expression.

The team stopped in front of Hua Qinfeng and Xiong Kuo dismounted.

"Your humble servant Xiong Kuo, the Minister of War, greets His Majesty!"

"Mr. Xiong, you've worked hard on your journey. Is your journey smooth?"

Xiong Kuo spoke in a loud and powerful voice: "Everything went well, and I didn't encounter anyone with ulterior motives!"

Hua Qinfeng nodded with satisfaction: "Very good, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is waiting for this batch of silver, we can't delay, let's set off for Yu Town now."

"Subordinate to obey!"

After successfully contacting the team delivering the silver, the real danger begins.

Hua Qinfeng and Zhang Xinghe looked at each other, said nothing, and continued on their way.

When they reached Loushan, Zhang Xinghe reminded them:

"Your Highness, Loushan is ahead. Let's be careful."

Hua Qinfeng raised his voice and said, "The mountain ahead is where the bandits are robbing silver. Everyone, please be alert!"

"Yes!"

Just as the carriage reached the foot of Lou Mountain, something suddenly emerged from the woods on both sides, emitting white smoke.

Someone shouted, "What is this white smoke?"

Hua Qinfeng immediately became alert and held his breath: "Oh no, it's poisonous smoke! Hold your breath!

As soon as he finished speaking, there was a "whoosh" sound.

Long arrows were shot from both sides, and before the guards in the white smoke could see clearly, some of them had already been hit by arrows.

"There's an ambush ahead!"

"Everyone be careful, there is a hidden arrow!"

The guards were well trained and prepared for defense, but they were caught off guard.

Some people had inhaled the smoke and had fallen down, while others had been shot by arrows and were injured.

Hua Qinfeng drew the long sword from his waist:

"How dare you come and steal the silver when I am here! If you have the guts, take the silver from me!"

Suddenly, dozens of masked men in black rushed out of the woods.

"The prince has inhaled the smoke. No matter how powerful his martial arts are, he won't be able to hold out for long! Brothers, come on, take all the silver!"

"Come on!"

"Protect the silver!"

All one could hear was the clashing of swords, the flashing of knives, and the shouting and fighting.

The men in black were holding weapons in their hands. Although they were not very agile, they moved freely in the smoke. The guards' breath holding time had already reached its limit. They inhaled the smoke after taking a breath. The next moment, they lost their strength and fell to the ground.

Hua Qinfeng roared: "You think a little smoke can make me fall down?"

This smoke was very strange, it didn't seem like ordinary fireworks that would disappear in the air. This white smoke lingered for a long time, covering the team delivering the silver.

There are no clouds and no wind in the sky today, as if God is helping these black-clad bandits.

Hua Qinfeng didn't believe it, and swung his sword, knocking down four or five people at the same time: "Today, I will make sure that you bandits will never come back!"

The black-clad bandits retreated in fear. The leader shouted, "He's the only one here. Don't be afraid. Go for it! If you can get the silver, you won't have to worry about anything in your life!"

The smoke finally dissipated, and about 70% to 80% of the guards and bailiffs around had fallen down.

Hua Qinfeng's eyes were filled with resentment. He took off the wine jug from his waist, put it in his mouth, and sprayed it on the dizzy Zhang Xinghe's face.

"puff--"

"Wake up, Zhang Xinghe!"

"Your Highness..." After Zhang Xinghe regained consciousness, he immediately took out the detoxification pill he had prepared earlier from his sleeve and swallowed it.

The reason why Hua Qinfeng did not fall down was because he took the detoxification pills prepared by Xie Yuzhu.

"Your Highness, I'm here to lend you a helping hand!" Xiong Kuo rushed over.

Those who have been to the battlefield are experienced and agile, and have already covered their faces to prevent themselves from inhaling the smoke.

Zhang Xinghe stood behind Hua Qinfeng, holding a long sword in his hand: "This smoke is really powerful, it seems to make the body weak."

Hua Qinfeng's eyes were red: "If you wake up, I will kill you! Just leave a few alive for questioning!"

With smoke screens and hidden arrows, they really put in a lot of effort.

The black-clad bandit laughed ferociously.

"There are only three of them left. Go grab the silver, and the rest of you come on!"

"I haven't killed anyone in years, today I'm going to have some meat!"