northernbook Chapter 208 Black Lightning
Chapter 208 Black Lightning
After hearing Lin Kunlun's proposal, Sun Ying's eyes flashed with light, as if he felt that it was a path to light. He nodded, with a look of joy on his face, as if he had seen the rich land waving to them.
"You're right!" Sun Ying said excitedly, "We start from the southwest and head east, and we will eventually reach that rich land. By then, we only need to plunder and take all the food and money. We won't have to worry about no one following us to do something big! Besides, the main forces of the Dakun Dynasty are now in the northeast and the capital. If they want to mobilize troops to encircle and suppress us, I'm afraid it will be too far away. Once we enter the southeast, we will be like a dragon swimming in the sea, free and unfettered. Why do we need to stay here?"
Sun Ying's words were full of confidence and pride, as if he had foreseen the glory of the future. He had been dealing with officials for many years, and although he was in the grassroots, he had been tainted with some official habits, and his words were quite imposing.
However, Mu Feng frowned, obviously holding back on Sun Ying's optimism. He had once served as a general in the imperial court, and was well aware of the court's background and methods. He spoke slowly, with a hint of heaviness in his voice: "Sun Ying, your idea is good, but I'm afraid it will be difficult to realize. Do you know why the imperial court has not sent out a large army to suppress us even though we have caused such a big disturbance in the southwest? It's not that they don't have the strength, but because we haven't really touched their interests yet."
Mu Feng paused and continued, "Now the southwest and northwest are both desolate due to drought, and there is not much benefit to speak of. The court only needs to send a small number of troops to suppress us, and we can be easily wiped out. But the fertile areas in the southeast and east are different. They are the important places for the dignitaries in the court to hoard land and plunder wealth. If we really enter the southeast region, it will inevitably affect their interests. At that time, I am afraid they will mobilize the northeastern border troops to come and wipe us out at all costs."
Mu Feng's words were like cold water poured over his head, cooling Sun Ying's enthusiasm instantly. He widened his eyes, seemingly unable to accept this cruel reality. Lin Kunlun nodded silently, his thoughts coincided with Mu Feng's. The reason why he was trapped here was to wait for Yuan Quan and others to make more trouble in the southwest, and then take the opportunity to move east. This would not only avoid direct conflict with the court's army, but also buy more time and opportunities for their actions.
"We can't stay here! We can't go east! It seems we have no choice but to find a mountain to hide in!" Sun Ying said dejectedly. He thought he could do something big. But he didn't expect it to be nothing in the end.
"Sun Ying, you are right. It is futile for us to stay here! But there is also a dead end in the mountains! After all, food, grass and water are all problems! I have a suggestion. We can go north to cooperate with Yuan Quan! If we can defeat Sun Ting together with him, it will be difficult for the court to send out such a capable official again!" Lin Kunlun said.
"Brother Lin! I always listened to you before! But this time I can't go north with you! I am afraid of death! I dare not face the elite of the imperial court! I would rather hide in the mountains with my brothers! When those who return to their hometown see that the imperial court cannot give them enough food, the situation will get better!" Sun Ying raised an objection at this time. Lin Kunlun knew that the reason why Sun Ying could get to where he is today was largely because he brainwashed him. In fact, Sun Ying did not have any big ideals or ambitions at all.
"Zhang Shan, what do you think?" Lin Kunlun nodded, showing his understanding and compliance. Then he asked Zhang Shan who was sitting next to him. At this time, the three of them could be said to be the core of this team.
"I don't have many people at home! As of today, I have no way out anyway! I will follow you, Brother Lin! Whether it's going north or east, I, Zhang Shan, will leave my life to you!" As things are developing, Zhang Shan also has his own ambitions. He is no longer the ordinary miner who was forced to fight his way from the mine to the county town. He knows very well that the biggest reason why this team can develop to this point today is Lin Kunlun's plan! So he is more willing to follow Lin Kunlun!
"In that case, you go north! I'll take my brothers up the mountain!" Sun Ying knew that he couldn't take all the troops away! He also felt that this team was slowly being conquered by Lin Kunlun. Although they were not completely convinced, he knew that this team was definitely not a small force! He knew his own limitations, so he had to give the team to Lin Kunlun. He wanted to take his brothers with him, so that he wouldn't end up alone.
"Okay! That's what we've decided! No matter what happens, we will be brothers who help each other in the future! We don't need to bring many people with us when we go north this time. I plan to bring a few thousand men and horses! The fewer people, the easier it is to hide!" Lin Kunlun nodded.
He knew that if he took too many people with him, Sun Ying might really retreat to the mountains with his hundreds of brothers! Lin Kunlun. Most of the people stayed behind to make Sun Ying stronger. Even for the sake of his men, he couldn't retreat casually. After all, the current food reserves were not enough to feed so many people!
As the night deepened, the campfire flickered in the darkness, illuminating faces that were either resolute or hesitant. The argument between Sun Ying and Lin Kunlun enveloped the entire camp in a tense and solemn atmosphere.
Finally, the two men reached a tacit understanding and split into two groups. One group continued to stay in the southwest to look for opportunities, while the other followed Lin Kunlun northward.
Sun Ying brought nearly 20,000 people and most of the food and supplies to stay in the southwest.
Lin Kunlun led the remaining thousands of troops and began to prepare for the northward movement. He was well aware of the danger of this action, but he knew even more clearly that only by taking this step bravely could he gain more living space for his brothers. He summoned all the generals and deployed the route and plan for the northward movement in detail, with every detail carefully considered and rigorous.
In another corner of the camp, Zhang Shan quietly packed his bag. He knew that he would follow Lin Kunlun on this unknown road. He had both expectations for the future and fear of the unknown. But he knew that he had no way out and could only move forward courageously.
"Second brother! I'm going north this time! I won't be able to take care of my family for a while! Please stay here for me for a while while I go back! Tell my family!" Lin Kunlun will definitely not be able to come back for a long time until he goes north this time. He still needs to make arrangements for his family. There is no need to worry about safety for the time being. After all, in the deep mountains, it is safe as long as no one finds it. So he plans to send some food and medicine. He goes alone and doesn't need to transport things, so it won't take much time. And he can transfer some food in the space and put it in the cave.
Starting from here, if you walk, it will take at least 7 to 8 days.
However, when Lin Kun attacked the county town, he found a good horse. This horse was completely black, with only four hooves with some white hair! He tried to feed it with the food and water in the space.
The grass fed it. It took five or six days in total, and the horse finally evolved successfully! It became a fine horse! Its speed also increased a lot. This made Lin Kun feel much better. His riding skills were better than ordinary people, so everything went very smoothly.
"Okay, Zhang Shan! I'm leaving now! You and my second brother will take care of our brothers during this period of time!" Lin Kunlun patted Zhang Shan on the shoulder and said.
"Brother Lin, please rest assured! I will definitely take good care of myself before you come back, brothers!" Zhang Shan immediately promised!
Lin Kunlun rode on his horse and soared into the sky! A gust of wind whistled past, and his robes rustled!
Even the soldiers guarding the foot of the mountain only saw a black shadow flash past them.
"Heidian! You're running too fast! I'm afraid it's at least 80 or 90 mph!" Lin Kunlun tried to lower his body as much as possible. He held his thighs tightly against the horse and let his body rise and fall with the horse. You have to know that when the horse is running fast, if you put all your strength on your buttocks, you won't be able to hold on for long.
Lin Kunlun had at least experienced a lot of this and was very familiar with it. In addition, the food and water in the space had been transformed. His body was far superior to others. So it was no problem for this man and horse to run fast.