Agents of the Three Kingdoms

"It's late at night, Mr. Wang hasn't rested yet?"

Wearing a loose brocade robe, Gan Ning strode over and sat down beside Wang Lei.

Wang Lei said: "Can't sleep, come out and blow some air."

Looking at the river below the mountain, Wang Lei couldn't calm down, his mind was full of soliciting Gan Ning.Missing the opportunity in front of him, it is very likely that Gan Ning will become someone else's fierce general. Once he turns around, he may face sword-to-head confrontation in the future.Naturally, Wang Lei was unwilling to give up such a powerful player, thinking about how to subdue Gan Ning.

With sincere eyes, Gan Ning said, "Zhou Tai attacked last night, thanks to Mr. Wang's help."

Wang Lei said: "Xingba, if you say such a thing again, you will treat me as an outsider."

Gan Ning smiled, with a look of gratitude in his eyes.In the past, Gan Ning became an official when he was less than 20 years old. He was young and proud, and was praised by countless people and flattered by countless people. He seemed to be a person with a bright future.It's a pity that the officialdom was dark, and it didn't take long for him to become a bandit and become a thief king on the Yangtze River.

When the name of the Jinfan Bandit was revealed, countless people ran away in fear, cursed secretly, and even more wanted to swallow Gan Ning's flesh and blood. They looked at Gan Ning with fear, disgust, and even contempt.

In Wang Lei's place, Gan Ning did not feel the slightest disdain.A person like Gan Ning, who is capable but has turned into a bandit, is very concerned about the eyes of his friends, and his mind is extremely sensitive, so he can easily feel the attitude of the other party.

From Wang Lei's attitude, Gan Ning even saw appreciation.

Gan Ning was thinking about Wang Lei's attitude towards him, and Wang Lei was thinking about how to subdue Gan Ning?

For a while, neither of them spoke first.

The surroundings are quiet, only the chirping of insects and birds is heard from time to time.

A cool wind blows, a burst of cool heart.

Wang Lei stared at the direction of the river down the mountain, and asked, "Xingba, do you have any ideals?"

Gan Ning froze for a moment, not knowing how to answer.

Wang Lei seemed to be asking himself an answer, and before Gan Ning could speak, he continued, "When I was young, my family was poor and my parents died early, leaving me alone. After my parents passed away, I hung around by myself. At that time, my ideal was to be able to eat a full meal, wear clean clothes, and go to school and study like ordinary children. Looking back now, it is a bit funny, eating a full meal and wearing clean clothes is considered What ideal?"

Wang Lei shook his head mockingly, filled with emotion.

Gan Ning said seriously: "Ideals don't matter how big or small, this is indeed an ideal."

Wang Lei continued: "Later, I was taken in by the old man and became a gangster in the East City of Ye County. Although my status was still low and I was still looked down upon by others, I was able to eat enough, wear clean clothes, and no longer sleep in the open. Being homeless again like a stray dog. At that time, my idea was to climb up and not be bullied by ordinary thugs."

"I am tall and strong, and others are ruthless, but I am even more ruthless; others are afraid of bleeding, but I am not."

"In just a few years, I took over the old man's foundation, unified the East City of Ye County, and became the tyrant of Ye County. People are not satisfied. After I unified the gangsters in East City, I wanted to unify the gangsters in Ye County. I am the boss of the gangsters in Ye County. Because of this, I killed someone when I was shopping with the rest of the people, only to be hit by the rest of the people, and I was sent to death row by the magistrate of Ye County, Jushou, and became a death row prisoner."

"At that time, I didn't regret killing people. I didn't regret killing someone who came out to be a gangster. But I regretted that I was weak and I didn't have enough ability. At that time, I suddenly wanted to understand one thing. It's a gangster, no matter what, it's a gangster, even a big gangster is just an ant in the eyes of the county magistrate."

"One word from the county magistrate can make you die without a place to bury you. Even, let alone the county magistrate, even the county magistrate, or a soldier at the gate of the county government, you dare not neglect."

"Even if I understand, there's nothing I can do. All I'm left with is a dead end."

"Unfortunately, the sky never ends."

There was a touch of excitement in Wang Lei's eyes, and he said: "Zhang Rang, the tenth servant, wanted to win over Han Fu, Jizhou Mu, and sent his godson Zhang Cheng to visit Han Fu in Ye County, hoping to win over Han Fu. The counselor's suggestion, I chose the plan to intercept and kill Zhang Cheng, and I am the one who carries out the order."

"Kill Zhang Cheng, I can save my life."

"Besides, after the matter was completed, I was also appointed as the county magistrate of Wuji County."

"At that time, black mountain bandits were rampant in Wuji County. Taking over the county magistrate was an easy thing to die. There were many crises and it was not a good thing. When I became the county magistrate, I was full of ambition, thinking about changing my destiny, and dreaming of being able to go out and enter the country. Phase. Along the way, overcame obstacles, until today's position."

After Wang Lei finished speaking, he let out a long sigh of relief.

It seems that it is simply a memory of the past, and life changes are so huge.

The former Dongshi gangster has become a Jizhou shepherd and a celebrity in the world.

Gan Ning asked, "What is Mr. Wang's current ideal?"

Wang Lei said without hesitation: "Protect the people you love, protect the people who love you, based in Jizhou, and become a veritable Jizhou shepherd, not the now divided Jizhou."

Gan Ning leaned forward and asked again: "What about in the future? What about after Lord Wang takes over Jizhou?"

Wang Lei chuckled and didn't answer.

Gan Ning looked directly at Wang Lei, but Wang Lei's expression was calm, without the slightest fluctuation, making it difficult for Gan Ning to see what Wang Lei was thinking.But Gan Ning is sure that Wang Lei is not a person willing to be lonely.

Such a person must have great ambitions.

Gan Ning took a deep breath, and said in a calm manner: "I have been learning martial arts since I was a child, and I am supercilious, thinking about becoming a prime minister and honoring my ancestors. In fact, it is indeed very honorable to become the magistrate of a county. Although it is superficial, but it also has face, and the scenery is infinite. It is a pity that the ideas are beautiful. How difficult is it to really think of the future and realize the ambition? People are oppressed everywhere in the officialdom. In a word, if you do one thing, you may be isolated. The people you meet are all rich and hungry people, who only know slander and flattery, without the slightest meaning."

After a pause, Gan Ning continued: "At that time, I was young and vigorous, I offended many people, and ended up in a sad end. Afterwards, I became the Jinfan thief that everyone feared, roaming the Yangtze River freely. I have a glorious identity, but I am happy that no one cares about me, I am not restrained, and I don’t need to flatter anyone, I just need to be myself.”

Wang Lei smiled and said: "People can't help themselves in the officialdom. Besides, the officialdom is dark, which is not easy in itself."

Gan Ning asked, "Does Master Wang have such problems?"

In a word, Wang Lei frowned.

Wang Lei knew that this question was very important, and replied: "To be honest with Xingba, it is impossible to eliminate darkness at any time and any place. There is no absolute cleanliness of government. When the water is clear, there will be no fish. There must be all kinds of people under my command. Problem. But the general direction and the environment are absolutely clear, and there is no possibility of smog. This is what I can change. It is very difficult to make every place clear and clean, so I can only do my best. Do your best and obey the destiny."

Gan Ning nodded and said, "Master Wang is telling the truth, indeed."

If Wang Lei said that there were no corrupt officials under his command, Gan Ning would never believe it. On the contrary, Wang Lei revealed his shortcomings and said that there were problems, and Gan Ning admired him even more.It is not easy for a state shepherd to admit his own shortcomings.

Wang Lei looked at Gan Ning and said, "Is Xingba going to float on the water forever?"

Gan Ning was silent and did not answer directly.

Gan Ning already understood the hidden meaning of Wang Lei's words.

Wang Lei said again: "Xingba's crossing the river, for me, is indeed free and unconstrained. He is chic all day long without any constraints, and he doesn't need to look at anyone's face. But Xingba has superb martial arts skills and is more familiar with water warfare. , are you willing to bury your martial arts in the water? If so, it is too regrettable."

"Tread! Tread! Tread!!"

The sound of steady footsteps came from behind.

Wang Lei and Gan Ning looked back at the same time, it was Dian Wei who came and sat down next to Gan Ning.

Gan Ning asked, "Brother Dian, how is your injury?"

Dian Wei patted his chest and replied: "Basically recovered, there is no major problem." After a pause, Dian Wei looked at Wang Lei again and asked, "Master, when are we going to Qu'a?"

Wang Lei replied: "I have been in the village for two days, and I will leave tomorrow or the day after tomorrow."

After hearing this, Dian Wei said: "Xingba, I have been with you for a while, and I know that you are a capable person and should not be floating on the Yangtze River. A man should show what he has learned and prove himself on the battlefield. value. I hope that you, like me, will serve the Lord, and we brothers will fight side by side and kill the enemy together."

Wang Lei was secretly happy that Dian Wei came at the right time.

After clarifying the matter, Wang Lei took advantage of the situation and said: "Xingba, I respect your opinion. But I still hope that you can go to Jizhou with me and fight the world hand in hand."

Gan Ning frowned, thinking carefully.

Submission is a major event, and it cannot be sloppy.

Dian Wei was about to persuade him again, but was stopped by Wang Lei.Wang Lei and Gan Ning have talked so much, what needs to be persuaded has already been said.Now that the topic has been clarified, it is up to Gan Ning to make his own choice.

Gan Ning acted resolutely, without thinking for a long time, his eyes became firm.He looked at Wang Lei and asked, "Master Wang, if I submit to you, how will the brothers under my command deal with it? How will the people in the village deal with it?"

Wang Lei thought for a while and said, "Let's go to Jizhou together! The old and the weak, women and children will arrange it, and the brothers under your command, those who are willing to join the army, will continue to follow you; Jizhou has a foothold."

Gan Ning was relieved, he believed Wang Lei's words.

"thump!"

Gan Ning knelt down on one knee, cupped his fists and said, "My lord, please accept Gan Ning's bow!"

Wang Lei heaved a sigh of relief, stretched out his hand to support Gan Ning, and said, "With the help of Xingba, Jizhou's strength will rise to a higher level." Wang Lei laughed loudly, feeling excited.

Dian Wei smiled innocently, happy for Wang Lei and Gan Ning.