My lady, I'm going to rebel.

"Mu Zheng is here?" Xie Nong also stepped forward and said with a smile. Xie Junfei, who was standing behind him, also nodded at him.

Mu Zheng didn't know what Xie Junfei was thinking. He looked at the rebels who were training and smiled: "They look quite good. Not bad."

Just before entering the city, Mu Zheng took into consideration that these ordinary people had never learned martial arts, and practicing complicated moves would only confuse them, so he suggested that they only learn one move for the time being.

That's stabbing and slashing!

"The soldiers used long swords, while we had kitchen knives. The tip of their sword would reach your neck, while your knife would still be an arm's length away. That's one reason. Secondly, on the battlefield, there are many people and things going on. Not only do you have to face the enemy in front of you, but you also have to be wary of those on either side and even behind you. If you're surrounded, a longer weapon gives you a wider attack range, giving you more room and time to adjust."

Mu Zheng didn't want to explain, but he had to.

If the coach doesn't believe in his own tactics, the officers and soldiers will not practice hard.

At this point, Mu Zheng glanced at Xie Junfei and said, "Don't say similar things in the future. Even if you have any doubts, talk to them privately. Don't express them in public to avoid causing instability in the army."

"Here……"

Xie Junfei was about to argue for himself, but Xie Nong tugged at his sleeve.

I don’t know if Mu Zheng noticed his unconvinced look, but he ignored him and instead watched the rebels’ training with great interest.

They were practicing thrusts and slashes.

"Remember, you don't need to practice other movements, just practice these two movements well." Mu Zheng instructed.

"Okay!" Zhang Hao nodded. "By the way, why are you here?"

"Oh, I came here to tell you to send people to scout the surrounding area as soon as possible, especially the valleys, abandoned villages, hidden hilltops, and other places. I suspect that there are already officers and soldiers stationed nearby. They may launch an attack on you at any time."

"What? How is that possible?" Xie Junfei jumped up first. "Aren't they having enough food and drink in the city? They're going to camp out? And quietly, too. If they could endure that kind of hardship, they would have attacked us long ago. They're just playing around all day, just hanging out for no reason."

"That's right, I think they are just a bunch of cowards. There are 1500 people, and I would have rushed over with a knife, but they were afraid to act." Xie Nong also questioned Mu Zheng's judgment.

"Mu Zheng, why do you say that? Did you see it with your own eyes or do you have specific information?" Zhang Hao always had an inexplicable trust in Mu Zheng.

"I haven't seen them, and I don't have any specific information," Mu Zheng said. This was all his inference. "I think these county soldiers aren't timid. They're probably using a tactic, trying to paralyze you with these small fights and let the rebels down, just like now."

Uh.

The two people from the Xie family looked unhappy.

Who is letting down our guard?

"Where is Fan Chong?" Mu Zheng was too lazy to talk about these things with the two people from the Xie family.

"In the yard, follow me." Zhang Hao led the way.

Two hours later, Mu Zheng returned to Ju County. Today was the day to collect protection fees, and he couldn't delay.

As soon as he arrived in Dongcheng, Mu Zheng saw many people standing on the street. Some of them were holding steamed buns in their hands, some were holding wild vegetables, and they were all looking in the direction where the soldiers were coming.

"Uncle, are you waiting too?" Mu Zheng saw that Wen Zhui was also holding a basket, which was full of steamed buns. Two of them were deliberately broken into two halves. It was obvious that he had learned from the last lesson.

"Hehe!" Wen Zhui was a little embarrassed: "Mu Zheng, it's not that uncle doesn't trust you, it's mainly because we can't afford to offend these officers and soldiers, so it's better to be prepared."

Mu Zheng nodded, expressing his understanding, but he added, "Don't worry, the people on this street won't have to pay protection fees anymore. Although the officers and soldiers didn't come to notify us, if they come today, I will definitely drive them back. So, from now on, you and your aunt should just eat and drink well at home, and don't worry about being so tired."

When Wen Zhui heard this, he laughed and said, "You are the only one who knows how to coax people and eat and drink well, but you don't have that kind of life."

Mu Zheng smiled but said nothing more.

After a while, Mu Zheng saw Sai Zhangfei and Liu Qin coming over.

Along the way, people kept poking their heads out to look at them, as if they wanted to ask something but were too embarrassed to do so.

This made Liu Qin laugh.

Finally, someone couldn't help but ask him, "Brother Bird, when will the soldiers arrive? Are they coming yet? Do we Dongcheng people still have to pay protection fees? Where are the people from your Kongtong Sect? Are you the only ones here?"

Liu Qin didn't say anything. He was also very depressed. He just wanted to call Kunpeng. Why was it so difficult?

Of course, this is not the point.

The point is that those new recruits are all cowards. When they joined the gang, they were all full of enthusiasm, but now they are cold and can't even shout.

"Yeah, Big Bird, where are your people? Are they all there? Oh my god, does that mean we've already paid for double the food?"

Hearing the questions from people around him, Liu Qin couldn't help but glance at Sai Zhang Fei.

It’s all this woman’s fault, she’s so stupid!

Sai Zhangfei smiled sweetly at him.

Liu Qin became even more resentful.

"Are you here? Where's Li Lian?" Mu Zheng asked Sai Zhang Fei.

"I'm here!" As soon as he finished speaking, Li Lian emerged from behind the crowd.

"Yeah!" Mu Zheng nodded and looked at Liu Qin: "How about you stay here? I think fists and feet are useless, so it's better for you to protect Uncle Wen and Aunt Wen."

Liu Qin was stunned for a moment, then flew into a rage: "Who are you looking down on? I'm your boss. Protecting the gang is everyone's responsibility. Besides, these tiger bitches are going to attack, and I, a big boss, am not afraid of anything!"

Sai Zhangfei: "Hmm?"

Mu Zheng looked at Li Lian: "Have you brought your weapons?"

Li Lian snorted, "We are all civilized people. Isn't it rude to carry a knife?"

Liu Qin got anxious when he heard this: "No sword? How can we win?"

Mu Zheng smiled. They really couldn't bring knives. What peasant would carry weapons? They weren't rebels. Besides, with their skills, they could easily snatch a blade with their bare hands.

Uh.

The people around were confused when they saw the people talking in front of the door.

A woman?

A thug?

A woman more beautiful than a woman?

A man who is not very smart?

Fight with the government?

What is the difference between this and committing suicide?

"Boss." Wen Zao bit her lip, as if she had made a great decision. "How about you take a kitchen knife and make up the numbers?"

Wen Zhui's mouth twitched: "Wife, don't you want to live like this anymore?"

Wen Zao had a bitter face and stopped talking.

Liu Qin was grateful for Wen Zao's generosity: "Aunt, don't worry. If there is any problem, just pack up and run."

Wen Zhui nodded, "Don't worry, we've already packed it up."

Liu Qin: "Hmm?"

Forget it. He turned his gaze to Mu Zheng and said, "We are few in number. If you don't allow us to use weapons, how can we fight?"

"How should I know? You are our boss. I listen to Brother Kunpeng in everything." Mu Zheng replied.

Uh.

Liu Qin had a bitter face.

How come I ended up with so many scumbags?

Sure enough, before becoming big and strong, one needs to go through thousands of hardships!

At this moment, the crowd became agitated, and then someone was heard shouting, "Look, the soldiers are coming!"