in2ebook Chapter 252: Good Luck
Chapter 252: Good Luck
"What's wrong? What I said is not true?" Luo Laosan also became arrogant.
Anyway, he was in the hands of the group of people in front of him today, and he didn't know whether he was alive or dead. He didn't want to endure it anymore. Instead of dying in a cowardly way later, it would be better to have a good fight while he was still alive and vent the anger in his heart.
He has been staying in this godforsaken place for the past few years and has felt so depressed. Anyway, if he is not satisfied, he can just fight. The worst that can happen is death, so what's there to be afraid of!
"I think you are really tired of living today. You actually dare to talk to me like this." The other party was infuriated by Luo Laosan's arrogance.
Without saying anything more, he waved his hand and ordered his men to start fighting.
Naturally, that group of people were no match for Wang Zongyuan and his men, and were quickly defeated.
It was not until this time that the other party realized that something was wrong.
"Who are you? You are not ours." As soon as the other party finished speaking, he was hit in the face by Wang Zongyuan's fist and was knocked unconscious.
After the beating, Wang Zongyuan belatedly rubbed his hand, which was sore from the beating.
I thought to myself that I would never be able to change my impulsive habit until I die.
He could have just kicked her, which would have been more effective and saved more energy, but he insisted on hitting her with his fists.
He felt happy, but he also brought harm to himself. It was really not worth it.
After Wang Zongyuan finished complaining about himself in his heart, he turned around and saw Luo Laosan who was looking extremely aggrieved.
The aggrieved look made people want to laugh. Wang Zongyuan stepped forward and kicked Luo Laosan to the ground.
Wang Zongyuan controlled the strength of this kick very well, able to knock Luo Laosan down without injuring him.
"What's the matter? Are you still feeling wronged?"
Luo Laosan was kicked to the ground, but he didn't get up and just lay down on the ground.
Wang Zongyuan was so angry that he laughed when he saw Luo Laosan acting like he was cheating.
"You don't look like a real man at all, you're such a wimp."
Wang Zongyuan was used to seeing his soldiers being strong and resolute, so he really couldn't stand Luo Laosan's behavior at this moment.
"What's wrong with being a coward? No one is born a coward. We are born as human beings and our fate is not our own. What can I do?"
Luo Laosan, who was looked down upon by Wang Zongyuan, was completely desperate. It was just a life, and he would die anyway, so he just didn't want it.
Luo Laosan's words made Wang Zongyuan silent. Being born as a human being and having no control over one's own destiny is indeed the greatest sorrow.
Think about it, he was also helpless back then. He was from a prominent family, but his family fell into poverty. Even if he sold everything in his family, he still couldn't take care of himself, so how could he support his family?
In the end, the cruelty of reality forced him to become a bandit and disgrace his ancestors.
If it weren't for the Marquis's great kindness and appreciation back then, it's hard to say what kind of person I would be now.
Thinking of this, Wang Zongyuan couldn't help but feel a little guilty. He looked at Luo Laosan and said, "Alright, kid, no one's life is smooth sailing. It's just a mess of ups and downs."
"As long as you listen carefully and cooperate with me to resolve the matter, I promise not to make things difficult for you."
"If you want to go home, I'll let you go. If you don't want to go home, just follow me and you'll eventually become something of a man."
Luo Laosan, who originally thought that he was a sheep walking into a tiger's mouth and was doomed to die, suddenly felt that he was fine after hearing what Wang Zongyuan said. After all, who wants to die when they can live?
"You bandits, what you say this time is unbelievable."
Although Luo Laosan's mind was active, he could not be sure whether Wang Zongyuan's words were true or false. He could not get a definite guarantee from Wang Zongyuan, so he felt uneasy.
"Bandit?" Wang Zongyuan was once again angered and laughed. He used to be a bandit. He was very secretive about that dark history and never wanted to mention it.
Now hearing Luo Laosan say that he was a bandit, Wang Zongyuan felt his fists harden again. He was afraid that he would not be able to vent his anger if he didn't beat up this brat in front of him.
But with the experience just now, Wang Zongyuan did not hit him directly, but kicked him again.
"Asshole, which eye of yours saw that we are bandits?"
"Have you ever seen such a righteous and easy-going bandit? Open your eyes and see clearly. I am a military commander, and these are my soldiers."
Wang Zongyuan, who didn't feel satisfied after kicking him once, kicked him again.
What did this man just say? He is a military general, and those who follow him are soldiers?
Luo Laosan widened his eyes and looked at Wang Zongyuan in disbelief.
The entire Pingzhou belongs to the Qian family. Naturally, all the officials in Pingzhou are also from the Qian family. Then who is this person who claims to be a military general and leads soldiers?
He came here with soldiers, so he should not be the master of the Qian family. Then who is he and what is his purpose in coming here?
Luo Laosan felt that his brain, which was not very smart to begin with, was now running out of memory.
Looking at the silly man in front of him, Wang Zongyuan smacked his lips in disdain and said, "Listen carefully, kid. I won't change my name. My name is Wang Zongyuan, and I'm a general under the command of the Marquis of Zhenbei."
"I came here this time to follow the second son of the Marquis of Zhenbei to investigate the iron mine."
"Remember this clearly, I'm not a bandit. I'm an official, not a bandit!"
Wang Zongyuan, who is narrow-minded and holds a grudge, repeatedly emphasizes in front of Luo Laosan that he is a soldier, not a bandit, as if he is going to rush up and beat this guy if he dares to say anything more.
This time Luo Laosan’s eyes widened even more. Did he hear it wrong?
The man in front of him said that he was a general under the command of the Marquis of Zhenbei, and that he had come with the second son of the Marquis of Zhenbei to investigate the iron mine.
In Yunli Country, a person may know nothing, but he must know the Marquis of Zhenbei.
The three words "Marquis of Zhenbei" carry too much weight in Yun Liren's heart. They are an absolute and unquestionable guarantee of credibility.
"Are you really the subordinates of the Marquis of Zhenbei?" Luo Laosan, who was already half dumbfounded, stared at Wang Zongyuan and asked.
Wang Zongyuan couldn't help but roll his eyes and said, "Do I look like someone who has nothing better to do and would deliberately try to trick you?"
"Besides, with someone like you, what can I possibly lie to you about? What can you possibly let me lie to you about?"
Luo Laosan lowered his head and thought for a while, and soon agreed with what Wang Zongyuan said. There was really nothing to deceive about people like him.
"What do you want me to do?" Luo Laosan figured it out instantly, made a 300-degree turn, and asked Wang Zongyuan.
This shocked Wang Zongyuan. Could this kid change so quickly?
"You don't have to go through fire and water. I just want you to help me find someone. Do you know that there is a person named Li Qing among you?"
"He has a purple birthmark on the left side of his face. He came with those soldiers."
Wang Zongyuan originally wanted Luo Laosan to take them to the mountain, and then they could find an opportunity to blend in with those people and act accordingly.
But Wang Zongyuan suddenly changed his plan of action. Since Li Qing was here, it would be better to be safe and not take any risks.
"Li Qing?" Luo Laosan suddenly stood up from the ground, which scared Wang Zongyuan. He didn't know what was wrong with him.
"I know this Li Qing you're talking about. I can take you to find him right now."
Luo Laosan nodded at Wang Zongyuan. His name was Li Qing and he had a purple birthmark on his left cheek. Looking at all the people on the mountain, only the Li Qing he knew met the requirements.
Found it so quickly? Wang Zongyuan couldn't believe his luck was so good.
He had just opened his mouth to say who he was looking for when he received an immediate response. This was probably the fastest time he had ever gotten information in his life.
"I'm not lying to you. I really do know Li Qing. He's the one who manages the iron ore in and out. He has a large purple birthmark on his left cheek. There's no mistaking it."
Luo Laosan firmly believed that the Li Qing he knew was the Li Qing the person in front of him was looking for.
Wang Zongyuan stared at Luo Laosan. He was now judging the credibility of what Luo Laosan said.
He would not be so stupid as to believe what a stranger said so easily. He had to make the right judgment in the shortest time possible to decide what to do next.
Seeing Wang Zongyuan staring at him without saying a word, Luo Laosan was not stupid enough to know what Wang Zongyuan was thinking.
"I swear, I really do know the Li Qing you're talking about. If I tell even a single lie, I'll be struck to death by lightning."
Seeing that Luo Laosan had made such a solemn oath, Wang Zongyuan stopped talking. He lowered his head and thought for a while, then decided to take a risk.
"Then can you find Li Qing now?"
"Yes, he is at the mine entrance every day, even if it is windy or rainy, he never rests."
Luo Laosan kept holding up his hand as he swore and never put it down.
"Well, go find him now and tell him that Liu Hu wants to see him."
"If he believes you, then just bring him here. If he doesn't, then find a way to save your own life first."
People's hearts are fickle, and no one can guarantee that the current Li Qing has the same temperament as the Li Qing in the past.
As Luo Laosan just said, Li Qing is now managing the flow of iron ore in and out of the mine entrance, so he must be living a good life.
If life is good, it is hard to say whether he is still willing to listen to Liu Hu, the old coach.
"You want me to go alone?" Luo Laosan asked Wang Zongyuan in confusion.
He is a prisoner now. How could these people trust him so much and let him go to find Li Qing alone? Aren’t they afraid that he will escape in the middle of the battle?
"Yes, I'll let you go alone. If there are too many people, it will be too conspicuous. It's just right for you to go alone."
Before saying these words, Wang Zongyuan had already made up his mind.
If the person in front of him is unreliable and does not go to find Li Qing, or if he reports them, then it is no big deal. At most, we can start fighting and lose some people. It doesn't matter. There are always casualties in war.
If the person in front of him is reliable and brings the news to Li Qing, and Li Qing does not forget the old friendship and is willing to come to see him and cooperate with them, then it would naturally be better.
Anyway, there is no loss either way. War is a risky thing and victory or defeat is decided in a moment.
Since you're already betting, you might as well place a bigger bet and have a gamble!
Luo Laosan really couldn't believe that Wang Zongyuan would trust him so much. Just because he said he knew Li Qing, Wang Zongyuan let him go find Li Qing.
He is really ambitious. He is not afraid that he will run away or attract those people to catch him.
"Alright, go ahead, man. What a shame to be so hesitant and hesitant. Come on, are you going or not?"
Wang Zongyuan is a man of action who will take action immediately after making a decision.
Luo Laosan swallowed his saliva and said nervously, "I'll go, I'll go right away. Don't worry, I'll definitely tell Li Qing the news and bring him here."
Luo Laosan, who was trusted by someone for the first time in his life, was not only nervous but also a little excited. He felt that he was no longer an ant who was ordered around by others.
He also became a person who could stand tall and do great things.
"Okay, go quickly, I'll wait for your news nearby."
Wang Zongyuan waved his hand. What he hated most was nagging and indecisive women.
Luo Laosan no longer hesitated and left without looking back.
After Luo Laosan walked away, the person next to Wang Zongyuan said, "General, isn't this a bit too risky? We should send someone to follow him."
"If this person has ulterior motives, we must make a decision to avoid affecting the overall situation."
Wang Zongyuan shook his head and said, "Let's take a gamble. Let's take a break and wait and see."
Seeing how calm Wang Zongyuan was, the people around him also quieted down and stopped talking.
Their general has never been a man who plays by the rules, so he must have his own plans for doing this.
Since the general told them to wait, they just had to wait quietly.
Wang Zongyuan found a spot under a pine tree with dense leaves, leaned against the tree, closed his eyes and rested.
Ever since he followed Shen Tingzhi out of Shangjing City, he has not had a good rest. He is always worried about this and that, and his mind has never been at peace.
This is really much more tiring than training with the soldiers every day in the Xishan camp.
If he doesn't take this opportunity to have a good rest, he might not have enough energy and fighting spirit when the fight starts.
Those who came with Wang Zongyuan had nothing to panic about when they saw that their coach had gone to find a place to rest.
So everyone dispersed. Except for those who were on guard duty, everyone else followed Wang Zongyuan's example and found a comfortable place to rest and recuperate, preparing for the upcoming battle.