Chapter 31: Di Wei's Ferocity

  "Hei Pangzi, with Grandmaster Miao's ferocious wolf-tooth club in hand, you will be left with no room to be reckless."

  Xu Gong held the wolf-toothed club in his hand, and suddenly charged out on horseback. He kicked the warhorse's belly, accelerating the charge. The wolf-toothed club was raised in his hand, and the pair of thick eyebrows on his forehead were upside down, giving people a fierce illusion. The two warhorses approached each other, and soon they faced each other. Xu Gong didn't say a word, and the wolf-toothed club smashed out instantly, while Dian Wei's eyes widened in anger, and his right hand iron spear calmly met it.

  "Clang!!!!!"

  The sound of metal clashing was incessant, shaking my eardrums until they ached.

  My arm is numb and trembling, my palm is tingling.

  "Fall down!"

  Dian Wei swung his iron pike with his left hand in an unexpected move and knocked Sima Yi off his horse with one strike.

  "Only know how to shout and make a racket, not worthy of being arrogant in front of Dian Da Ye."

  Dian Wei didn't even look at the fallen and unconscious Suo Fu, and instead urged his horse forward. He was skilled in both infantry and cavalry battles, but charging on horseback could utilize the strength of the warhorse, making his power even stronger.

  Wang Lei saw Dian Wei suddenly appear, and a brilliant smile spread across his face.

  Dian Wei arrived at Wujun County, and he had another helper.

  Zhang Yan had already returned to the front of the army formation, and he saw Dian Wei use his halberd to knock down Sima Yi's horse. He was shocked in his heart, how did another fierce and overbearing person rush out? Zhang Yan immediately ordered more than a dozen soldiers to charge forward to block him, but Dian Wei, riding on his warhorse, swept away the soldiers like a storm, borrowing the momentum of the horse, with the iron halberd flying up and down in his hand. In the blink of an eye, he broke through the blockade of more than a dozen soldiers.

  Zhang Yan took a cold breath and thought to herself, this dark-faced fatty is really formidable, even more so than the kid who used the Black Gold Spear.

  "Retreat!!"

  Zhang Yan turned her head and looked at Wang Lei with a puzzled expression.

  The army retreated quickly, but Huan Jie and Yu Du were left behind.

  However, Zhang Yan's order left all the generals under his command perplexed. The brave general Bai Rao asked: "General, although Wuji County has Wang Piao and the black-faced fatty from earlier, after all, there are few people, and no defensive strength. As long as the general gives the order, the soldiers will swarm up and easily take down Wuji County, and can also rescue Yu Du and Sui Gong, why withdraw the troops?"

  Zhang Yan's eyes narrowed slightly as she said, "Bai Rao, you've been following me since the beginning, don't you understand my military tactics?"

  "But, however..."

  Zhang Yan saw Bai Rao entwining and not letting go, shook her head and sighed lightly, explaining: "Did you notice the black gold spear in County Magistrate Wang Lei's hand? And the move he used, isn't it very familiar?"

  Black Golden Snake Spear!

  Bai Raozi carefully murmured something and suddenly his eyes lit up.

  Zhang Yan's fingers moved slightly, and a figure immediately appeared in her mind.

  "General, you're referring to that year..." Bai Rao's expression was somewhat excited, but immediately turned gloomy and disheartened, saying: "Although it's like this, we don't know what the situation is."

  Zhang Yan smiled and said, "No need to rush, withdraw the troops first, and then investigate the news later."

  "I understand!"

  With eyes shining and spirits lifted, I feel this trip has been worthwhile.

  Dian Wei gazed out at the black mountain bandits as they retreated, let out a grunt, and rode his horse over to Xu Shu's side. He pulled up Xu Shu, who had been severely injured and was unconscious, and headed towards the city gate. He dismounted his horse, tossed Xu Shu to the people brought by Wang Lei, and clasped his fists: "My lord, Dian Wei has arrived late, please forgive me."

  Wang Lei formally took office as the county magistrate of Wuji County, and Tian Wei's title was changed accordingly.

  Dian Wei appears to be rough, but is actually meticulous. He and Wang Yue had a life-and-death friendship, but the change in their identities and status would make it easy for Wang Yue to become unhappy if he continued to bring up their past friendship.

  Wang Lei didn't know the little abacus in Dian Wei's heart, and hurriedly held up Dian Wei, punching a fist on Dian Wei's chest, smiling and saying: "Big brother came just in time, and also helped me capture another Black Mountain bandit."

  Dian Wei smiled and said, "I returned to Chenliu to collect my reward money, settled my family, bought a good horse at the horse market, and then quickly headed north. Fortunately, I arrived in time. Unfortunately, the bandit leader escaped, otherwise I would have defeated him with one blow."

  Wang Lei shook his head and said, "If Zhang Yan really was killed, the Black Mountain bandits would lose control and definitely launch a crazy attack on Wuji County. Our military strength is insufficient, and we can't stop them. Zhang Yan's voluntary withdrawal is most beneficial to us."

  Dian Wei no longer spoke, and followed Wang Lie into the city.

  Guo Jia walked down and smiled: "Sir, winning the first battle is a good start."

  Wang Lei let Men Bo and the soldiers in the city take over the tower, and then had Zhen's family of three hundred guards stationed at the tower. He returned with Guo Jia and Dian Wei. As they walked, Wang Lei said: "Feng Xiao, this battle is very strange. According to Zhang Yan's strength, even if he lost in a one-on-one duel, he could still command the Black Mountain bandits to attack Wuji County. The three hundred men we recruited would definitely not be able to withstand it. But Zhang Yan chose to retreat, which is suspicious. I had already prepared for the worst, but didn't expect this outcome."

  Guo Jia chuckled twice and said, "Sir, those who achieve great things pay attention to the timing of heaven, the advantage of the land, and the harmony of people. These three are indispensable. In fact, there is another most important factor - luck. Seven parts strength, three parts luck. Without a bit of good fortune, even if one's strength is powerful, it is still in vain. To put it mysteriously, that is the help of heaven."

  Wang Lei burst out laughing and said: "That's right, I Wang Lei am blessed by the heavens, haha..."

  The two men chatted and laughed as they returned to the county government office, where Yu Du and Sui Gong were taken into custody.

  In the hall, Wang Lei sat at the top, while Du Ji, Guo Jia and Dian Wei sat below. Wang Lei's expression was serious as he said: "The danger of Hei Shan bandits attacking Wu Ji County has been temporarily alleviated, but there are more hidden dangers that may come again, we must quickly build our own strength. The three hundred guards borrowed from the Zhen family are elite, I want to keep them as the backbone, what suggestions do you have?"

  Guo Jia swung his sleeve, lightly laughing: "This matter is simple, Your Excellency only needs to pretend to be deaf and dumb, not proactively mention the 300 guards to the Zhenn family. Your Excellency has resolved the danger in Wujixian County, which also resolves the danger for the Zhenn family. If the master of the Zhenn family is a sensible person, he won't proactively bring it up, instead he will even thank Your Excellency."

  Du Qi nodded and continued: "As soon as the lord arrived in Wuji County, he repelled the Black Mountain bandits. This victory must be widely publicized. Let the people of Wuji County know about it, proclaim the county magistrate's prestige, and comfort the people's hearts; let the surrounding merchants know about it, proclaim the county magistrate's military prowess, and intimidate the merchants' disdainful thoughts; let the officials of various counties know about it, increase the county magistrate's influence, and make people dare not underestimate the county magistrate."

  Wang Lei admired Du Ji's eloquence, and indeed, as a scholar, he spoke in a well-organized manner. He instructed: "Brother Bo Hou, you are in charge of handling this matter. There are not enough personnel, so it's hard on you."

  Du Qi shook his head and said with a flourish: "Following the adults has a future, it's not tiring."

  "Report!!"

  The yamen runner walked in, his face beaming with a smile, and knelt down on one knee to report: "Reporting to Your Honor, the Zhen family has sent someone to deliver an invitation card, requesting Your Honor to attend a banquet at the Zhen residence." Wang Lei had just taken office and defeated the Black Mountain bandits, so the yamen runner was also very excited.

  Guo Jia raised his eyebrows and blinked his eyes, with a smile all over his face.

  Wang Lei waved his hand and said, "Got it!"

  The official retreated respectfully, and Wang Lei looked at Guo Jia and Dian Wei, smiling: "Zhen's family banquet must have good wine and meat, let's go with me." After finishing speaking, Wang Lei apologetically glanced at Du Xi, saying: "Brother Bo Hou has a heavy task, can't leave now, can only ask Brother Bo Hou to stay behind."

  Du Qi's expression was calm and composed, shaking his head: "Different divisions, that's all. I'm in charge of internal affairs, so naturally I can't leave. Sir is going to the Zhen family banquet, please keep a clear head, don't drink too much and make mistakes."

  Wang Lei said: "I understand, now is a critical moment, no room for error!"

  Du Qi nodded in relief, as long as Wang Lei could understand.

  PS: Second update; still working hard.