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Fang Zhengzhi had always thought that he was well-versed in robbing. As the saying goes, professionals do professional things. The actions of the bandits in front of him pained him greatly.
To do great things, one needed to pay attention to the right time, the right place, and the right people.
Normally, the right time referred to luck. In reality, it could be used in information gathering, news etc. These bandits didn't care about him at all, and started robbing him as soon as they opened their mouths. Naturally, they lost the right time.
As for the right place, there was no need to talk about it. Not digging a few traps was already extremely stupid. Once they met, all the archers ran out. No matter how good the right place was, it was useless.
The only thing they could rely on was the right people. After all, there were many people …
Fang Zhengzhi could be very sure that the bandits in front of him weren't very well-versed.
Then, a problem arose.
Should he directly send them away, or … wipe them all out?
Looking at the sky, it was already getting late. If he continued his journey at this time, he would have to walk at least five miles to reach the Wan County. Furthermore, he would have to find an inn at that time, it would be somewhat troublesome …
"Greetings, bandits! I left in a hurry, and didn't bring much money with me. I only have a hundred taels. Furthermore, I still have thirty taels of silver. If you like it, feel free to take it! "Fang Zhengzhi's mind moved, and very generously took out a hundred taels of silver and a bag of silver.
"Young master? Which family's young master are you? " The leader of the bandits was rather alert. There was a rule in their line of work, and that was to remove weeds by the roots. Hence, he very quickly caught onto the "mystery" in Fang Zhengzhi's words.
"Ha ha … bandits, you are only here to rob, why do you need to inquire about my family background?" Fang Zhengzhi smiled slightly, his expression mysterious and unfathomable.
This caused the leader of the bandits to be even more certain that this youth in front of him was the young master of some large family. Robbing him today, he would definitely seek revenge in the future.
Thinking of this, the leader of the bandits already had the intention to kill.
"Looks like bandits think it's too little? No problem, five miles ahead is the Wan County. The boss of the money house there is familiar with my father. When the time comes, he can lend out fifty thousand taels of silver to you bandits as a ransom. What do you think? "Fang Zhengzhi smiled in his heart, but on the surface, he revealed a trace of fear.
"Fifty thousand silver taels?!"
The bandit leader was shocked. Fifty thousand silver taels in one go … This was a big deal. If he could really get his hands on it, he would definitely be able to wash his hands clean in the future. He wouldn't have to live such a bitter life of robbery anymore.
When the surrounding bandits heard Fang Zhengzhi's words, their faces were filled with excitement. A few of those with weak hearts, even their hands holding onto their sabres began to tremble.
Fifty thousand silver taels!
How could he not be excited?
"How can we trust you?" The leader of the bandits quickly changed his mind. How could he abandon the "fat sheep" that was already in his mouth? However, even though he was excited, he was still rational.
"I am a man of my word, but it is inevitable that the bandits do not believe me. How about you send two people to hold them hostage? That way, everyone will be at ease!" Fang Zhengzhi quickly suggested.
The bandit leader pondered for a moment and asked for the opinions of the surrounding bandits. Finally, he nodded.
"Alright, we'll do as you say!"
After the transaction was concluded, the archers and the like naturally withdrew. Then, two bandits wielding sabres surrounded him from the left and right.
Fang Zhengzhi cooperated. Leaping down from the Silver Scale Horse, he gazed at the sky with some regret and winked at the bandit leader.
"Big Brother Bandit, the sky is already dark, and I have already galloped for tens of miles. Can I get some food to replenish my energy?"
"Now we are robbing you, and you want me to give you food?" The bandit leader felt that this request wasn't very comfortable. After all, he was a robber.
How could there be a reason for the robber to give food to the robber?
"This young master's body has been weak and sickly since young. Without food … how can I walk five miles up the mountain? You can't possibly let me travel on a horse? "Fang Zhengzhi gazed at the mountain path in front of him, feeling very wronged.
"This …" The bandit leader was somewhat hesitant.
He naturally couldn't allow Fang Zhengzhi to ride on a horse. Once he ran away, who could catch him?
"Big Brother, what are you afraid of! Look at this kid, he's so weak he could be blown away by the wind. Bring him back to the stronghold and have a good meal. It won't be too late to send him to Wan County tomorrow! "A bandit with a small moustache immediately came over.
"How can we let outsiders enter the stronghold?" The bandit leader's tone changed.
"Big Brother, we will have silver tomorrow, what's the use of the stronghold?"
"Oh … that's true!" The bandit leader reacted. He already had fifty thousand taels of silver, yet he was still the king of this small mountain. It was really frustrating.
Thinking this way, the bandit leader quickly felt relieved.
"Alright, bring him back to the stronghold first!"
"Thank you, Big Brother Bandit!" Fang Zhengzhi instantly expressed his thanks. He liked this kind of "open-minded" person. The sky was getting dark, and he was just worrying about the inn.
Furthermore, no matter how small a mosquito was, it was still meat. Even though bandits were new to the profession, they still had some wealth.
Where was their wealth?
Naturally, it was in the stronghold.
You can't possibly ask the bandits to come out and rob, and bring a body full of silver right?
…
Entering the stronghold.
The stronghold wasn't big, and was built along the mountain. The surrounding trees were lush, and from afar, it wasn't easy to spot.
The stronghold gate was very new, and looked like it had been cut down less than a year ago. This also confirmed Fang Zhengzhi's guess. Entering the stronghold was the main hall.
Then, Fang Zhengzhi was at ease. There was wine and meat, and he ate happily.
"Young Master Fang, eat and drink well!" As the bandit leader spoke, a cold glint faintly flashed across the corner of his eyes. He secretly decided that once he got the fifty thousand taels of silver, he would immediately kill this Young Master Fang.
"Ha ha ha … alright, one more bowl!" Fang Zhengzhi didn't stand on ceremony, and ordered the bandits to pour more for him. At the same time, he pushed all the meat on the table in front of him.
When he was almost done eating, it was time for the main topic. Fang Zhengzhi was locked up.
Of course, there weren't any jail cells in the stronghold, and he was only locked up in a room. The decorations were still considered clean, and there was a bed and a blanket. All he lacked was a maid to serve him.
"Without a maid, how can I sleep?" Fang Zhengzhi vented his Young Master temper.
What responded to him was a cold stare.
"Young Master Fang, there isn't a single female in my stronghold. If you really want a maid, can I find a man to serve you?" The bandit leader threw out a sentence hatefully.
Fang Zhengzhi was speechless.
Eh? Why is it different from those on television!
It was said that mountain bandits were tyrannical and strong, and had the habit of raiding houses and snatching maids from time to time. At the very least, why don't you find a mistress to play with?
Sigh … it's really embarrassing for mountain bandits to be in such a state!
An uneventful night.
The next day, after being served breakfast by the mountain bandits, Fang Zhengzhi finally leisurely stretched his back, and said to the bandit leader with a face full of reluctance.
"Robbery!"
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The wind was still fresh and refreshing. Riding the Silver Scale Horse, Fang Zhengzhi's mood was very good.
The rewards from this trip were rather plentiful. After eating and drinking, the other party even very generously gifted him a few hundred taels of silver as travel expenses.
Even though there weren't any scenes of him rescuing the mistress of the stronghold, or unintentionally rescuing the lost little princess in the stronghold, he still slept rather soundly that night.
But, the bandit leader suffered. No matter what, he never would have thought that he would actually meet someone of the same trade.
Furthermore …
A lone ranger of the same trade.
"Silver, my silver …" The bandit leader gazed at the direction where Fang Zhengzhi disappeared, and howled sorrowfully towards the sky.
"Big brother … as the saying goes, where there's life, there's hope! This trade is still very particular, he only took the money, and didn't harm his life. "The bandit with the small moustache once again came over.
"Scram!"
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Five days later.
At the Southern city gate of the River of Trust Capital, a youth wearing a blue robe leisurely led a Silver Scale Horse, and raised his head to look at the ancient city with the two words "River of Trust" written on it.
Just as he was about to comment on how prosperous the ancient city was, the youth's gaze suddenly froze.
Because …
He saw a portrait pasted on the city gate.
It wasn't because this portrait was drawn by a famous artist, nor was it because this portrait was very lifelike. Instead, it was because, at the top of this portrait, three words were written.
Fang Zhengzhi!
"Am I already so famous? Even the city gate of the River of Trust Capital has my portrait pasted? "The youth's face was filled with confusion. Then, the youth's expression changed abruptly.
Wait a minute …
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