The evil forces roaming the heavens

Chapter 1749 Zhang Cheng: "Be smarter in your next life!"

Qinghe County, Yamen (government office)

In the solemn training ground, everyone stared ahead with grim expressions.

"Yesterday, Miss Han went out and was disturbed by bandits from nearby Niutou Mountain! My husband has ordered us to wipe out the bandits from Niutou Mountain."

After simply stating the order, Liu, the head constable, immediately said, "Alright, get rid of those sullen faces. This is an order from the county government. Anyone who doesn't want to go, take off your clothes right now."

Faced with Liu's words, what could the constables present say? Of course, they could only obey.

After all, being a constable is risky and the profits are low, but at least you can fill your stomach!

If they really lose this job, how will they continue to bully law-abiding citizens and harass girls?

Arriving beside Zhang Cheng, Er Gou cautiously said, "I've heard that the bandits on Niutou Mountain are not simple, and there's a bandit leader with superb martial arts skills!"

"Damn, even if he's a good fighter, can he be a better fighter than that guy?!"

Looking at the people walking towards them from a distance, Zhang Cheng's face was full of disdain.

Since Wu Song also joined the bandit suppression, all they needed to do was stand by, clap their hands and watch the show, and casually say "Brother Wu is awesome!"

"Oh, is Commander Wu going up too? Then we're much safer!"

Upon seeing Wu Song appear, many constables became excited, after all, the tiger-slaying hero was no joke.

After leaving Qinghe County, the hundred or so constables split into two teams.
As the head constable, Wu Song could be considered the leader of the team.

However, the bandits on Niutou Mountain numbered less than sixty, which is why the county government hadn't paid much attention to them.

But now that we've offended the Han family, well, I'm sorry!

You bully the poor, and then you give them some money along the way, and the government turns a blind eye.

But if you offend the officials, sorry, the county government is determined to suppress the bandits!

Arriving at Niutou Mountain, the terrain here isn't particularly high, but climbing up the mountain proved quite difficult.

This is perhaps the problem that the county government has never been able to make up its mind about!

After all, a stronghold that is easy to defend and difficult to attack cannot be taken by manpower alone.

Just like Jianmen Pass in Shu, come on, three thousand guards, I'll give you a hundred thousand to fight, go and fight!

Anyone who knows about the Sword Gate knows that the terrain there is extremely treacherous; to fight there is to risk your life!
Although Niutou Mountain is not comparable to Jianmen, it is still quite challenging!

As he surveyed the terrain, Wu Song began to feel a headache coming on, because if they rushed in recklessly, many of his brothers would lose their lives!

However, just as Wu Song was wondering how to break through, Zhang Cheng came up behind him and said, "Brother Wu, what's so difficult about this? Your martial arts are extraordinary. Just charge up, and the brothers will naturally be able to fight!"

Upon hearing Zhang Cheng's words, Wu Song hesitated for a moment before saying, "That's right! How come I didn't think of that!"

Looking at Wu Song before him, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but slap his forehead.

Did Wu Song forget how good he was at fighting after becoming a constable?
Down the mountain, the constables prepared their attack, wiping their swords and ready to charge forward in one fell swoop.

Just then, a voice came from the mountain: "Listen up, soldiers below! Our chieftain is willing to offer five thousand taels of silver in exchange for your withdrawal."

Five thousand taels of silver? Really?!

"Is Niutou Mountain really that rich?" "My goodness, five thousand taels of silver! How long would it take us to earn that much!"

While the constables were discussing amongst themselves, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but squint his eyes.

Because this Niutou Mountain looks like it has committed some serious sins!

It's important to know that even Zhang Cheng, as a constable, only received seven hundred coins a month, plus a subsidy of half a jin of mutton.
But that's just the official account. There are also many "offers" below, who can receive 1300 strings of cash every month!
Five thousand taels of silver—Zhang Cheng would have to work for at least twenty years without eating or drinking to earn that!

Moreover, since Niutou Mountain can produce five thousand taels, doesn't that mean they have even more?
You should know that when Zhang Cheng robbed the birthday gifts last time, he only got 30,000 taels of silver and 1,000 taels of gold. As for the other jewelry and jade, he didn't even bother to calculate it. After all, you'll never know the real price of these things unless you pawn them!
"What are you all thinking? Even if this money is delivered, does it really belong to us?"

Seeing the strange looks on everyone's faces, Wu Song couldn't help but scold them.

Upon hearing this, many constables immediately realized what was happening.

If they dared to take this money, they would really be ready to join the Liangshan bandits!

You dared to take money without permission from above? How the hell do you think you're above the law?
The real procedure was: those above agreed, those below took the spoils, officials and gentry split the profits 30/60, and the constables took 10%.
Don't assume that the gentry take 60%; the county magistrate takes 60%. As for whether there is any 10% at all, that depends on the county magistrate!

Once everyone had regained their senses, Wu Song picked up his bow and arrow and aimed them at the bandits.
However, while Wu Song's martial arts skills were impressive, his archery skills were a bit outrageous. In the end, Zhang Cheng couldn't even find where the arrowhead had gone!
"Cough, cough, cough!"

Speaking seriously, Wu Song said a few words and told everyone to rest.

As night fell, Wu Song led his men stealthily up the mountain.

With a steel knife tucked at his waist, he resembled a ferocious beast lurking in the forest.
Hanging far behind, Zhang Cheng chose a large spear.
After all, breaking a spear with a single sword is a unique skill, but breaking a sword with a single spear is the basics!

Do you know about the Japanese swordsman? He went to the battlefield and carried a gun that was over three meters long.
You think he's a sword saint, but he's actually a gun saint!
Kamiizumi Nobutsuna: A duel? Someone, bring me my spear!
"Oh no, the soldiers are coming up! The soldiers are coming up!"

When the bandits patrolling the stronghold saw Wu Song leading his men, they immediately started shouting and yelling.

Leaping forward, Wu Song used the stones as footholds to leap up and climb up, a sight that made everyone's eyes widen in astonishment.

"Holy crap, it's one thing for Ximen Qing to have picked up the wrong script, but now Wu Song is Spider-Man?"

Zhang Cheng was somewhat taken aback as he watched this scene in disbelief.
Because the humans in this world have some problems!
Wu Song: Do you even deserve to say that?

Zhang Cheng: Wu Song, I'm not going to be human anymore!
"Clang!"

With his iron sword drawn, Wu Song fought his way from the wall to the gate, and then from the gate all the way into the main camp.

Seeing Wu Song's imposing presence, like a god of death descending upon him, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but glance at the spear in his hand, realizing he had been somewhat presumptuous.

Because he didn't actually have to carry a weapon; after all, Wu Song had almost killed everyone, what would he have left to fight with?
Watching a group of constables rush in, Zhang Cheng stood there awkwardly, because this was the first time he had ever taken action, and he felt that he had let the enemy down!

However, just as Zhang Cheng was standing on the periphery watching the show, he heard a rustling sound coming from afar.

Turning his head, Zhang Cheng walked forward.

But the next second, a person leaped up from the jungle, drew his sword, and shouted, "Die!"

Dodging the attack with a sideways movement, Zhang Cheng raised his spear in a backhand motion, staring at him with a serious expression.
Seeing Zhang Cheng's appearance, the man said, "Young man, let me go, and I'll give you silver."

"Pfft!"

Before the man could finish speaking, Zhang Cheng pierced his chest with his spear, then tossed him aside like trash.
Stepping forward, Zhang Cheng looked at the man who was still breathing and said with disdain, "Be smarter in your next life. You should throw money at him first, then maybe I'll let you go."

After saying this, Zhang Cheng stomped on his neck and broke it, then threw his luggage into his storage space.
I really don't know how this guy became a bandit; he doesn't even understand the rules.
Sure enough, the bandits of the Song Dynasty still needed someone like Zhang to uphold legitimacy!
Green Forest: You are the biggest evil heretic!

Zhang Cheng: Hey, I'm not targeting you personally, I'm saying everyone here is trash!
(End of this chapter)