New Trickster

  With one arrow shot down, the strong arrow of Tian Xing only made the chair fall to the ground with a loud noise, but it couldn't penetrate the cotton-padded jacket at all.

  Everyone is already stunned by such results.

  Everyone was shocked, it wasn't the protective power of this quilted jacket. You see, in this era, true death on the battlefield isn't being killed by a single sword strike or an arrow to the throat.

  One slash down, as long as it doesn't cut the vital part, that's a temporary reprieve. Several arrows shot over, and the robust ones still shout loudly with full of arrows on their body, this is not a myth. This is what the ancient saying says: ten arrows are not as good as one knife, ten knives are not as good as one gun, after a hundred battles there is still a way to survive.

  In ancient battlefields, most deaths were not caused by being killed on the battlefield, but rather by being abandoned and unable to receive medical assistance, resulting in excessive blood loss.

  It now appears that the sword and arrow cannot penetrate, cannot cause blood loss, this is the way for millions of soldiers to not die. These soldiers who have been on the battlefield can survive, they will be the absolute main force, the absolute elite troops in the next battle. Those who have seen blood despise life and death, and at the same time know how to avoid disaster and seek good fortune, this is the hundred-battle soldier, the backbone of the army.

  Lü Shi looked at everyone's surprised expressions and thought to himself, "They're really ignorant, thinking that the Eight Routes of Mao Taizu were invincible in battle. This thing is also called a 'Turtle Tank', even the enemy's machine guns can't do anything about it, let alone these outdated bows and arrows."

  Guo Tianxing and Zhao Dahu were truly convinced this time, convinced by Lü Shiyong's incredible skill in corrupting things.

  "This is why?" asked Tian Xing with a mouthful of food.

  "Don't ask why, as long as our brothers are not hurt, that's all that matters." Lü Shiduan said calmly.

  Why? Is Lü Shi still going to give him physics lessons or something? That's several years' worth of time, and time is extremely precious for Lü Shi.

  Lv Shi continued to smile faintly: "This is what I asked for, just selecting the top 500 sturdy counterfeit goods. With this thing, it has replaced the best full armor, and what's left is whether you dare to fight or not."

  In fact, at this time, human life was worthless, and for a mouthful of food, one could be killed in an instant. Now that they had obtained Lü Shì's treasure, they were even more eager to fight bravely.

  Guo Tianxing and Zhao Dahai asked together again: "Is there any other way?"

  "There is, but now it's too late. Time waits for no man." Later generations have a lot of common sense, but indeed there is no time to implement one by one. The lives of fellow villagers in the big prison are hanging by a thread, where is there still time to slowly unfold oneself?

  "Everything follows Mr.'s arrangement." This time, it's not just the passing star calling him Mr. Lü, but also that Zhao Dahan is calling him Mr. together.

  "Also, sir, can you teach me how to use that longbow of yours?" Zhao Dahai asked tentatively. In Zhao Dahai's eyes, the longbow was an invincible weapon.

  "My belongings are all shared with everyone, where would I dare to hide anything? Only that longbow requires a tall and large physique to exert its maximum effect. At the same time, the bowstring is best made of cow tendon; if not, then even the finest silk will do. At that time, I was really unable to make rough and inferior ones."

  Zhao Dahai opened his mouth wide, and with such crude craftsmanship, he could create a bow and arrow of such great power. If he were to refine it further, wouldn't it be even more invincible?

  "What kind of bow and arrow could shock Brother Zhao so much?" asked Tian Xing in confusion.

  "Brother, you don't know, Mr. Lü's ordinary bow and arrow can make an ordinary person easily shoot out a hundred steps, it's really boundless power. According to what the master said, if carefully crafted, it might be a shooting distance of 150 steps."

  "What kind of bow and arrow has such great power? Why didn't you say so earlier, sir? There are plenty of zhamu in the mountains, and silk too. I had obtained them as ransom when I was kidnapped last time, and I was reluctant to part with them. But now, for the sake of this great bow, I'll take them out." Tianxing said excitedly at the moment.

  The longbow is easy to make, and Lü Shi didn't keep it a secret, so he told him the method right away.

  Guo Tianxing immediately excitedly instructed Er Dangjia: "You don't have to stay here, hurry up and organize people to go up the mountain, cut down the trees according to Mr. Lin's requirements, and tell Old Lin to kill those two small pigs for cooking oil, don't be heartbroken about those two little things, with good stuff, we will have everything in the future."

  "Alright, I'll go and take care of it."

  Everyone knows that in this chaotic world, a powerful tool is the capital of survival. Where else would they dare to linger for half a moment? The second master didn't even bother with courtesy, and hastily ran out to shout for people to come, and in an instant, the courtyard was filled with the sound of chickens flying and dogs barking, what a lively scene.

  Guo Tianxing immediately said to Lü Shiyu, "Sir, is there any other good plan? Speak quickly." His eyes were already showing a refusal to yield, and at that moment he was ready to fight to the death.

  "Where did all these good things come from? Even if they do, it's better to take them slowly, there's nothing in this world that can be obtained instantly."

  "That's also true, sir, don't blame me, but I'm getting anxious."

  Guo Tianxing chuckled and scratched his head, then asked with a hopeful tone: "Sir, do you have a place to go? If not, would you like to come to my mountain stronghold as a military advisor? We'll follow your instructions for everything."

  A military strategist who can recognize characters and cut off words is a guarantee for the development of Mountain Stronghold, this is the common idea of these sticks, let alone such an able military strategist? That really is a person who can be met but not sought, if you get it yourself, it's like Liu Bei meeting Zhuge Liang.

  Zhao Dahi heard this and stole a glance at Lü Shi, seeing a hint of disdain flash in his eyes. At that moment, he cursed the heavens and said: "You're thinking too highly of yourself! My family's Mr. Lü has great ambitions, how could your humble abode possibly contain him? It's better for you to give up on this wild idea, even if I were to teach you a way to craft a longbow, it would be thanks to the good deeds of your ancestors."

  Guo Tianxing heard this and couldn't help but feel disappointed all over his face. He also knew that Lü Shidai was a great talent, but he really didn't think much of this small mountain stronghold.

  Lv Shi saw the embarrassment of Tian Xing, and hurriedly made a round: "It's not that the temple is small for the master, but this matter is over, I still want to go south, and have been hiding in Shaanxi for a long time. This time, breaking the Buddhist rules and leaving the temple, it's just right to visit the scenery of Jiangnan."

  "That's it, that's it. Your great talent and ambition are beyond my understanding, but please remember this: from now on, I, the Sleeping Bull Mountain, will be your sworn ally. If one day you summon me, just a piece of paper with a message, no matter how far apart we are, I'll definitely follow your command."

  Ancient people valued their words and promises; once they made a commitment, it was a genuine and unbreakable bond.

  Lü Shixi was moved in his heart, but there wasn't a hint of it on his face. He just smiled and said: "I appreciate the master's kindness, I'll remember it. After I finish my travels, I will meet with the master again."

  As soon as the words came out, Guo Tianxing was overjoyed and immediately poured a bowl of wine without waiting for Lü Shi's reaction. He drank it all in one gulp and slammed the bowl down, saying: "That's what I said, this military advisor position is being kept for you, sir." After finishing speaking, he let out a hearty laugh.

  Lü Shidàn smiled faintly, but in his heart he was secretly shaking his head. Hanzi was a good man, but he was born at the wrong time and place. Although this Shaanbei Mízhī was the birthplace of the great uprising at the end of the Ming dynasty, it was surrounded by the enemy on all sides, with the northern border guarded by the Tatars, and the left and right flanks watched by the army. The land was poor and the people were starving, and even if they did rise up in revolt, they would be quickly annihilated. Even Gāo Yíngxiáng, who had gathered tens of thousands of refugees and vagrants to form a large army, could only fight for two years before being defeated by the combined forces of the border army and the local landlords. What chance did this small band of rebels on Wòniú Mountain have? If they knew what was good for them, they would just stick to their humble profession and not look for trouble.

  Zhao Dahi thought that Lü Shi was after all a scholar, and at heart he was a man who believed in the proper relationships between ruler and subject. He looked down on these rough and violent men, saying he was going to Jiangnan, but it was just an excuse. In the end, he still wanted to find a way out in the official world.

  Actually, Zhao Dahai misunderstood Lü Shi's intention. In the midst of the Ming dynasty's officialdom, Lü Shi didn't even dare to think about it, let alone wanting to join the officialdom. To be a part of it, one had to have a background as a jinshi or gongshi, otherwise they would be looked down upon. Moreover, he himself was not skilled in writing eight-legged essays, nor could he produce those flowery and ornate articles that were all the rage at the time. Even if he were lucky enough to become a minor official, he wouldn't have the heart to engage in flattery and sycophancy. Furthermore, at this point, the infighting within the officialdom had reached a life-or-death level. The bigwigs of the Donglin Party were notorious for opposing anything that wasn't part of their faction. In party struggles, they had always been either allies or enemies, with no middle ground. When it came to enemies, they had to be defeated and destroyed before one could feel at ease.

  In fact, if we say that the hands are ruthless, those Wei Zhongxian eunuchs were really soft-hearted. Otherwise, how could there still be Donglin Party members in the imperial court? If it had been someone else, it would have long since ended in death and extinction. Where would today's Donglin reversal come from?

  The Donglin Party claims to be a clear stream, but which one of them doesn't have thousands of acres of good land and countless shops? Which one isn't dignified on the surface but secretly debauched? Which one isn't flaunting their purity while being extremely greedy? They just eat more elegantly, that's all.

  As a small white in the officialdom, I have no heart or city, and as soon as I enter the officialdom, I immediately become a gray fly smoke, not even leaving any dregs.

  Besides, leading a rebellion is a technical job, and it's essential to choose the right time, place, and people. Shaanxi Weinan is an ideal location for this reason, with a foundation of popular discontent, known as the "granary", far from the border military, and can get a chance to breathe at the weakest moment of the rebellion. Li Zicheng fought for many years and eventually developed and expanded in Weinan to dominate the country.

  Weinan, that is the blessed land of rebellion.

  Lü Shou withdrew his thoughts, and after finishing this matter, it was a proper affair. Several people began to discuss the details of attacking Zhangjiabao. In terms of details, Lü Shou was not as good as Guo Tianxing. After all, Lü Shou only understood theory and had never actually practiced fighting, so the actual steps still had to be decided by Zhao Dahan and Guo Tianxing. Lü Shou could only pick up the leftovers and occasionally express his own opinions.

  Three people were discussing heatedly, when suddenly a loud shout came from outside the door: "You are plotting rebellion here, and you still want to attack the county city? How bold! I'll go report this and discuss surrendering. Who knows, maybe it's a big official hat for me! Haha... What are you waiting for? Don't tell me your plans so I can join in? Otherwise, I'll report you!"

  As soon as the words were spoken, three sturdy men suddenly appeared in front of the main hall door. Upon closer inspection, it was found that among them, a slender figure was facing everyone and shouting loudly.

  Three people heard that at the time all souls were lost, what kind of guard is this? Outsiders have arrived at the door but are not reporting, this major event has been leaked, and it will be a great disaster.