Northern Prefecture Rivers and Mountains

Chapter 17 Discord
When Liu Yu got into trouble, many people were willing to help.

It is true that the Diao family is the local tyrant, but the Liu family also has many eyes and ears, and they soon found out what the Diao family was doing.

Xiang Jing said, "This morning I saw Diao Chang leading his followers out of the city and heading north. They should be heading to Guangling."

Diao Chang was the General of the Right Guard, a military officer, and he must have been accompanied by armored soldiers. He was also skilled in archery and horse riding and quite brave, so it was too risky to attack him.

Meng Huaiyu said, "I saw Diao Hong's son Diao Shen entering and leaving Diao's Fortress a few days ago."

Diaojiabao is located northwest of Jingkou, on the bank of the Yangtze River. It guards a large area of ​​fertile farmland and has more than a thousand family soldiers alone.

This news is of no value.

Liu Daogui's forehead was covered in cold sweat. He had a solution, but when it came to its implementation, various problems arose.

"I'll take people to Diao's house to keep an eye on it. We'll always find a way." Meng Huaiyu's face was full of guilt.

"If it doesn't work, we will break into Diao's house openly and kill him by surprise!" Meng Huaiyu's brother Meng Longfu said loudly.

He was also a famous person in Jingkou. He was brave and courageous, with extraordinary strength. He roamed around the neighborhood and made friends with the heroes of Jingkou. He was closest to Liu Yu.

"That's how it should be. As for that bunch of rabble from the Diao family, if I were given a set of iron armor and two ring-handled swords, I could kill them from the front hall to the backyard!" Liu Zun agreed with a hum.

"Aren't you afraid that the wind will blow your tongue away?" Liu Daogui glanced at him. Even Liu Yu didn't dare to say such nonsense, but he was so unscrupulous.

By the afternoon, there was still no valuable news.

The Diao family also knew that their daily bullying of men and women had angered the public, so they were very cautious when going out. They either had a large following or hid in Wubao or the inner city of Jingkou. It was not easy to catch anyone from their family.

At this time, Liu Xinzhi rushed over and said excitedly: "Agui, Diao Zhan is hunting with his men in Sushan!"

"Is the news reliable?" Liu Daogui stood up with a bang.

"Reliable! A dozen of my fellow disciples are still watching over Suanshan Mountain. There will definitely be no mistakes!"

Brothers in the church?

Could it be that he has already entered the path of Heavenly Master?
Liu Daogui could only pray that he was not entering a sect of immortals, and that not all people in the Tianshi Dao sect were evildoers. There were many wandering Taoists who made a living by curing illnesses and saving lives.

Now is not the time to worry about these things, saving lives is the most important thing.

"What are we waiting for? Go catch him!" Liu Zun hung two ring-handled swords on his body and carried a bow and arrow on his back.

Liu Huaisu glanced at him and asked, "How many people are there?"

Since it is a hunting trip, he must bring slaves with him.

"More than ten people..." Liu Xinzhi hesitated, seeming unsure.

"Have you figured it out?" Liu Daogui took a look.

"Seventeen people, no more than twenty."

"Let's go!" Liu Daogui made a prompt decision. Not to mention a dozen people, even fifty or sixty people would have to go.

Liu Yu has been captured for a day and a night. If it is delayed any further, his life or death will be in danger.

"Today, all the new and old grudges will be avenged." The brothers Meng Huaiyu and Meng Longfu were the most excited.

When they passed by Suanshan, they were captured by the Diao family and severely beaten.

The Meng family was also a large family among the overseas Chinese in Jingkou, second only to the Liu family of Pengcheng. It was a great shame and humiliation for them to be bullied by the Diao family.

A gentleman's revenge is never too late.

Blood revenge was prevalent during the Han, Wei, and Jin dynasties, emphasizing that revenge must be paid, tooth for tooth, blood for blood.

During the Su Jun Rebellion, Jiang Bo, the magistrate of Jing County, participated in the murder of Huan Yi. After Jiang Bo died, Huan Wen disguised himself as a mourner, sneaked into the funeral home, killed Jiang Bo's son Jiang Biao with his own hands, and hunted down his second brother, finally avenging his father. For this, he was praised by people of his time.

Liu Daogui counted the number of people. In addition to the Meng brothers, there were Liu Huaisu, Liu Zun, Liu Xinzhi, Xiang Jing, etc., a total of thirteen people. They were all passionate warriors willing to go through fire and water.

The noble families were as cowardly as chickens and had their backbones broken by the Hu people, but the common people still maintained their bloodiness. In the Battle of Feishui, the Northern Army repeatedly defeated the larger force with the smaller one, killing the Hu people and making them cry for their parents.

The Western Palace Army of Jingzhou was also composed of refugees from Yong, Yu, Bing and Ning states. Although it was not as fierce as the Northern Palace Army, it also fought bloody battles. It followed Huan Wen in three northern expeditions, invaded Guanzhong and crossed the Yellow River.

Qiao means living under someone else's roof. The imperial court set up Qiaozhou, Qiaojun, Qiaoxian and Qiaoren with the original intention of allowing them to live in Jiangzuo temporarily, as they would have to fight back one day.

Regardless of whether the imperial court was willing to launch a northern expedition or not, these overseas Chinese always missed their homeland and hated the Hu people to the core.

This is also the fundamental reason why the Battle of Feishui was able to defeat the larger force with a smaller one.

Suan Mountain is located on the bank of the Yangtze River, east of Jingkou, overlooking the Three Wus. It is connected to Jingyan Mountain and stands solemnly to the south of the river.

During Qin Shi Huang's fifth tour of Kuaiji, he passed through Jingkou and saw clouds and mist shrouded in purple air rising from Jingyan Mountain. He concluded that there must be a dragon vein there.

Three thousand prisoners in ochre (red) clothes were urgently dispatched to split Jingyan Mountain in half, split the mountain and cut the ridges, destroy the ancient trees, and build two small lakes on the top of the mountain. They used the art of warding off evil to break the structure and cut off the dragon energy of Jingkou.

Dantu means prisoners in red clothes, and Dantu County got its name from this.

It is such a great irony that such a Feng Shui treasure land has now become the private property of the Diao family.

Everyone was already familiar with the nearby mountains, rivers and terrain.

We entered Suanshan just before dark.

Liu Xinzhi found four Taoist disciples of the Heavenly Master.

The leader had disheveled hair and a scarf tied around his forehead. He wore a green shawl, a thick-backed broadsword hung on his back, and a hideous scar on his left cheek.

This face can only be that of a Taoist priest, and it is obvious that he is an expert in killing and arson.

The Tianshi Dao has also won over many heroes over the years, and even some frustrated nobles and poor families have joined it.

"My name is Fan Chongmin, nice to meet you all." This man looked ferocious, but his behavior was polite.

"My name is Liu Daogui, thank you for your help."

"All the miserable people in the world are one family. My Heavenly Master Sect is committed to helping those in need. You are all outstanding people. Why not join us and live in eternal bliss!"

Fan Chongmin revealed his purpose as soon as he opened his mouth.

"Bah, immortality bird, if you are willing to help, stay, if not, get out, why bother talking so much?" Liu Zun stiffened his neck and spat.

Liu Daogui was delighted. Liu Zun appeared rough on the outside but was actually delicate on the inside. Liu Zun's fuss saved him from having to pretend to be nice to him.

Even Fan Chongmin, with his best temper, couldn't stand it, "You are so rude!"

With a "clang" sound, the two Taoist priests next to him drew out their ring-handled swords.

"I was born with this character, what can you do about it?" Liu Zun turned his nose up, took a step forward, holding a shining knife in each hand, pointing them in front of everyone, his eyes were bloodshot, and his face was full of murderous intent.

Seeing that the commotion was getting out of control, Liu Xinzhi stepped forward to smooth things over, "We are all brothers, why do you have to do this?"

Liu Zun, however, refused to give him any face. "You are such a traitor! Have you forgotten that your last name is Liu?"

Liu Xinzhi's face turned blue and red. Knowing that Liu Zun had a temper like a mad dog, he didn't dare to say much and looked at Liu Daogui eagerly.

Things have come to this point, the heat is just right.

Liu Daogui coughed and feigned anger, "What's wrong with you, idiot? Isn't it a pleasure to have friends coming from afar? As long as you are willing to save my brother, you are a friend of the Liu family. The Liu family will definitely repay this favor in the future. As for other matters, please don't say anything."

Liu Huaisu also followed up, saying, "The Diao family's mischief in Jingkou is known far and wide. The Tianshi Dao intervened out of righteousness, and the Liu family of Pengcheng will always remember this."

(End of this chapter)