chsdbacks Chapter 410 Defeat
Chapter 410 Defeat
After defeating the bandits, Zhang Jianjun and Gao Cuilan walked side by side in the afterglow of the setting sun. Although they were tired, their hearts were filled with the joy of victory and their vision for the future. The breeze from the mountains blew gently, bringing a hint of coolness, but also making people feel particularly fresh.
As they walked, a village gradually appeared in their sight. The village was surrounded by mountains and rivers, and looked peaceful and tranquil. Zhang Jianjun stopped, looked ahead, and said to Gao Cuilan: "Cuilan, look, there is a village ahead. Let's go there to rest and ask about the situation nearby."
Gao Cuilan nodded, with a smile on her face. Although she had experienced many hardships and obstacles along the way, she always felt full of strength with Zhang Jianjun's company. The two quickened their pace and walked towards the village.
After entering the village, they found it unusually quiet and lifeless. The streets were empty and every household had their doors closed, as if the entire village was shrouded in an invisible fear. Gao Cuilan had an ominous premonition in her heart. She held Zhang Jianjun's hand tightly and whispered, "Jianjun, something seems wrong here."
Zhang Jianjun also noticed something was wrong. He looked around with a frown on his face. He gently patted Gao Cuilan on the shoulder and comforted her, "Don't be afraid. I'm here. Let's look around first. Maybe we can find some villagers."
The two began to search the village. They walked through narrow streets and dilapidated houses, but they still couldn't find a single person. Gao Cuilan's mood became heavier and heavier. She couldn't help but ask, "Jianjun, what happened here? Why is there no one here?"
Zhang Jianjun did not answer, his eyes suddenly fell in front of a hut. In front of the door of the hut lay a body, which had become cold and stiff, with multiple wounds on the body, obviously having suffered a violent attack. Gao Cuilan saw this scene, screamed in fear, and quickly hid behind Zhang Jianjun.
Zhang Jianjun tightly grasped the sword in his hand and looked around vigilantly. He whispered to Gao Cuilan, "Cuilan, hide behind me and don't move. This place may have been robbed by bandits, so we have to be careful."
Gao Cuilan nodded, hugged Zhang Jianjun's waist tightly, and her body trembled slightly. Zhang Jianjun took a deep breath and walked towards the body with courage. He squatted down and carefully examined the wounds, and found that these wounds were caused by swords and knives, and the method was extremely cruel.
"These bandits are so cruel!" Zhang Jianjun said with gritted teeth. He stood up and said to Gao Cuilan, "Cuilan, we have to avenge these villagers. These bandits must still be nearby. We have to find them and catch them all in one fell swoop."
Gao Cuilan nodded, with a determined look in her eyes. She knew that even though she was a woman, she couldn't just stand by and watch these innocent villagers being killed by bandits. She held Zhang Jianjun's hand tightly and said, "Jianjun, I'll go with you to find the bandits."
The two began to search for clues in the village. They walked past the robbed houses and saw that the houses were in a mess, the furniture was smashed to pieces, and the property was looted. Gao Cuilan couldn't help but shed tears. She choked and said, "These bandits are so hateful. How could they do such a heartless thing?"
Zhang Jianjun gently patted Gao Cuilan's shoulder and comforted her: "Cuilan, don't be sad. We must find these bandits and avenge the villagers."
They continued to search along these traces and finally found the bandits' hiding place in a remote corner. It was an abandoned warehouse with the door closed and surrounded by weeds and thorns. Zhang Jianjun and Gao Cuilan quietly approached the warehouse and hid behind a big tree.
They looked inside through the cracks in the window and saw that the warehouse was brightly lit and a group of bandits were drinking and eating meat inside to celebrate their "victory." The bandits looked ferocious and had smug smiles on their faces.
Zhang Jianjun was furious when he saw this. He whispered to Gao Cuilan, "Cuilan, look at those bandits. They are celebrating their crimes. We must find a way to eliminate them."
Gao Cuilan nodded, with hatred flashing in her eyes. She whispered, "Jianjun, tell me, what should we do?"
Zhang Jianjun thought for a moment and said, "Cui Lan, how about this? Let's quietly approach the warehouse and then make a sneak attack plan. When night falls, we will launch the attack and catch them off guard."
Gao Cuilan thought this plan was good, and she nodded in agreement. The two began to quietly approach the warehouse and found a secluded place to hide. They waited patiently for the night to fall, their hearts filled with tension and anticipation.
Finally, night fell. The bandits in the warehouse were drunk and lying on the ground. Zhang Jianjun and Gao Cuilan took the opportunity to quietly approach the warehouse and prepare to launch an attack.
Holding swords in hand, they quietly opened the door of the warehouse. As soon as they entered, they saw a group of bandits lying on the ground and snoring. Zhang Jianjun and Gao Cuilan looked at each other, then attacked at the same time, slashing at the bandits.
The bandits were awakened by the sudden attack and hurriedly picked up their weapons to fight. But it was too late. Zhang Jianjun and Gao Cuilan's swordsmanship was extremely sharp. They quickly wiped out a large group of bandits. The remaining bandits were so scared that they fled.
Zhang Jianjun and Gao Cuilan did not let any of the bandits go, and they chased them all the way to the outside of the warehouse. Under the moonlight, they fought a desperate battle with the bandits.
After a fierce battle, the bandits were finally wiped out. Zhang Jianjun and Gao Cuilan stood in front of the warehouse, looking at the corpses and blood on the ground, and a sense of victory surged in their hearts. They knew that they had finally avenged those innocent villagers.
When the villagers learned that the bandits had been eliminated, they came out of their homes and looked at Zhang Jianjun and Gao Cuilan with tears of gratitude. They held a grand celebration banquet for the two and thanked them for bringing peace and tranquility to the village.
At the celebration banquet, Zhang Jianjun and Gao Cuilan formed a deep friendship. They supported each other, fought together, and experienced the test of life and death. They knew that they had become an indispensable part of each other's lives.
After the celebration banquet, Zhang Jianjun and Gao Cuilan decided to work together to protect the peace of this land. They patrolled everywhere, fighting against those bullies and bandits who committed crimes, and protecting the lives and property of the villagers.
Thanks to their efforts, the land gradually regained its former tranquility and peace. The villagers lived and worked in peace and contentment and led a happy life. Zhang Jianjun and Gao Cuilan also became heroes and patron saints in the hearts of the villagers.
However, they know that the peaceful days will not last forever. There are always those who have bad intentions in this world and want to destroy this hard-earned peace. Therefore, Zhang Jianjun and Gao Cuilan are always vigilant and ready to face new challenges at any time.
They get up early every morning to practice and improve their martial arts. They know that only with strong strength can they protect the land and the safety of the villagers. At the same time, they also actively teach martial arts to young villagers to cultivate their fighting power and make them a new force to protect the village.
In addition to practicing, Zhang Jianjun and Gao Cuilan always pay attention to the development of the village. They help villagers solve difficulties in production and life and improve their living standards. They also actively introduce new technologies and knowledge to promote the prosperity and development of the village.
Under their leadership, the village gradually became prosperous. The living standards of the villagers have been significantly improved, and their faces are filled with happy smiles. Zhang Jianjun and Gao Cuilan looked at all this, and their hearts were filled with satisfaction and pride.
However, they also know that this peace and prosperity will not last forever. They must always remain vigilant and ready to respond to new challenges and threats. Therefore, they continue to work hard to improve their martial arts skills, strengthen the village's defense capabilities, and ensure the safety and happiness of the villagers.
As time goes by, Zhang Jianjun and Gao Cuilan have become indispensable to this land. They not only protect the peace and tranquility of the village, but also become the spiritual pillars and role models in the hearts of the villagers. Their heroic deeds have been widely praised and have become the eternal legend of this land.
In the days ahead, no matter what challenges and difficulties they face, Zhang Jianjun and Gao Cuilan will firmly stand at the forefront of the village, guarding the land and the happiness of the villagers. They know that this is their responsibility and obligation, and it is also the eternal belief and pursuit in their hearts.
The villagers will always remember their kindness and contributions and regard them as heroes and guardians of this land. In the years to come, they will inherit and carry forward the spirit of Zhang Jianjun and Gao Cuilan and contribute their own strength to the prosperity and development of this land.
In this way, Zhang Jianjun and Gao Cuilan wrote a legendary chapter on this land. Their heroic deeds and selfless dedication will be forever engraved on the monument of history and become the eternal pride and glory of this land. And their spirit will also inspire generations of people to work hard to protect the peace and tranquility of this land.
Zhang Jianjun took Gao Cuilan as his companion, and the two rode side by side on the official road to Chang'an. The autumn sun shone through the sparse clouds and sprinkled on the two of them, bringing a hint of warmth. The breeze blew by, lifting the fallen leaves on the roadside, adding a bit of poetry to this journey.
After several days of trekking, they arrived at the foot of Cuiyun Mountain. Although the mountain was not very tall, it was covered with lush trees and surrounded by clouds and mist, which added a sense of mystery to passers-by. It was said that wild beasts often appeared in the mountain, and there were many bandits who occupied the mountain and robbed passing merchants. However, Zhang Jianjun and Gao Cuilan were not ordinary people, and they were not afraid, but just more vigilant.
After passing through an open area at the foot of the mountain, the two came to the edge of a dense forest. At this moment, a faint cry drifted in the wind, breaking the silence around them.
"Huh? Someone is crying?" Gao Cuilan pulled the reins, turned to look at Zhang Jianjun, her eyes full of confusion.
Zhang Jianjun frowned slightly, nodded, and asked her to wait for a moment. He listened attentively, and the crying sound became clearer and clearer, as if it came from deep in the forest.
"Let's go take a look." Zhang Jianjun suggested, with some concerns in his heart. He and Gao Cuilan were both kind-hearted people, and they naturally couldn't just stand by and watch when someone was in trouble.
The two men rode together, following the winding path deep into the dense forest. After a while, they came to a secluded open space. They saw a young man with his back to them, crying in front of a big tree. He held a white silk in his hand, obviously preparing to hang himself.
Seeing this, Zhang Jianjun hurried forward and shouted, "Friend, what are you doing? Why are you trying to commit suicide?"
The man shuddered slightly when he heard this and turned around. He was in tears and looked miserable, obviously having suffered a great misfortune.
"My dear brother, you don't know something." He choked up and said, "I am one of the twelve guardians of King Yang Lin, and my name is Lu Fang. This time, I was ordered by the prince to escort a batch of birthday gifts to Chang'an to present to the emperor. Unexpectedly, when passing Cuiyun Mountain, we encountered a group of robbers. They were highly skilled in martial arts and had a large number of people. We fought desperately, but still couldn't resist. In the end, the birthday gifts were robbed and the followers were also injured."
At this point, Lu Fang burst into tears again: "What if I don't die? Now that the birthday gift has been stolen and the attendants are injured, how can I explain to the prince when I go back? How can I face the punishment of the court?"
Zhang Jianjun couldn't help but feel sympathy when he heard this. He patted Lu Fang on the shoulder and comforted him, "Don't worry, it's already happened, and our top priority is to find a way to solve it. First, tell me, which direction did the robbers run to?"
Lu Fang stopped crying, pointed to the west, and said, "They went that way. Several of my followers are still tied up there."
Zhang Jianjun nodded, dismounted, and said, "Let's go check on your followers first, and then make some plans."
Lu Fang was filled with gratitude and quickly thanked him. The three of them walked in the direction Lu Fang pointed, and soon saw the followers tied to the tree. They were ragged and haggard, and it was obvious that they had suffered a lot of torture.
Zhang Jianjun quickly stepped forward and untied their ropes. The followers thanked him one after another, their eyes full of gratitude.
"You're welcome." Zhang Jianjun said, "Have you seen the appearance of those robbers? What are their characteristics?"
One of the followers replied, "In reply to your question, the leader of the group of robbers was a big black-faced man holding a big knife. He was burly. The others were also holding weapons, and they looked ferocious and scary."
After hearing this, Zhang Jianjun had an idea in mind.