frightfiction Chapter 130 Zhang Shan's Choice
Chapter 130 Zhang Shan's Choice
The dusk was so deep that even the sky and earth seemed to be dyed a thick black. Zhang Shan and his men rushed out of the dense forest covered with thorns, their figures looking messy and embarrassed in the night. Their clothes were ragged, and they were cut by sharp thorns and covered with blood, just like warriors fighting on the battlefield. Every drop of blood told of the hardship and cruelty of their escape.
In the night, their faces were covered with dust and sweat, which made them look even more haggard, as if they had just struggled out of the flames of hell. The once mighty team, in the brutal escape and pursuit, now only had a few people left, and those companions who had fought side by side had disappeared, as if they were swallowed by the endless darkness.
Liu Hu, the man who had spent many years with Zhang Shan in the mine, stood in the crowd, his face full of anxiety and fatigue. He looked around anxiously, his eyes full of helplessness and confusion. He shouted Zhang Shan's name loudly, his voice echoing in the empty wilderness, with a deep sense of powerlessness: "Brother! We can't run blindly like this anymore! We have to find a place to stay and discuss countermeasures!" His voice was like a torn cloth in the night sky, with a cry of despair.
Liu Hu's words were like a heavy hammer, hitting everyone's heart. They all looked at Zhang Shan, their eyes full of confusion and expectation. In this chaotic world, they knew that Zhang Shan was their only hope, the backbone in their hearts, and the beacon that guided them forward in the darkness.
Zhang Shan stood in front of everyone, like a towering mountain, standing tall. His eyes were deep and firm, as if they could penetrate the darkness and reach the dawn. Although his face was also tired, his eyes were shining with an unyielding light, like the stars in the night sky, although weak, but unwavering. He took a deep breath, and then slowly said: "Brothers, I know you are all very scared. The government's wanted order is like a sword hanging over our heads. But we can't give up because of this!"
His words were sonorous and powerful, like a heavy hammer, hitting everyone's heart. He paused and continued, "Although we are few in number, as long as we unite as one, nothing can stop us. We need to find a hidden place to settle down first, and then think of a way to deal with the government's pursuit."
Zhao Tiezhu, the sturdy man, clenched his fists and said in a deep voice: "Brother Zhang, you are right! We can't just sit there and wait for death. We must take the initiative and look for opportunities to survive!" His voice was firm and powerful, like a sharp sword, cutting off the confusion and fear in everyone's hearts.
Zhang Shan nodded, and his eyes swept over everyone. He saw the determination and trust in their eyes, and also the fear and anxiety in their hearts. He took a deep breath, and then said loudly: "Okay! Then let's work together to find our own way out!"
"Brother Zhang!" a soldier suddenly interrupted, "Why don't we leave here and go to the east! At least there is no drought there! We brothers can still get something to eat!" His voice was full of expectation and longing, as if he had already seen the fertile land in the east.
However, Zhang Shan shook his head, his voice full of worry: "No, the east is not good. Although the east is a rich place, it is also where the interests of those court officials and the royal family of the Dakun Dynasty lie. If we go there rashly, I am afraid we will cause greater trouble." His words were like cold water, extinguishing the fire of hope of everyone. But they knew that Zhang Shan was telling the truth, and they could not ignore the greater danger for the sake of immediate interests.
"Brother Zhang! I heard that things are very chaotic in the Northwest Prefecture right now! Many people have occupied the mountains and become kings! Why don't we brothers go there? When the time comes, we will occupy the mountains and become kings, and no matter how powerful the imperial court is, they won't be able to do anything to us!" A young man said excitedly, his eyes flashing with desire and greed.
"Yes, Brother Zhang! After we arrive in the Northwest, we can act recklessly and do whatever we want!" A young man shouted excitedly, his eyes flashing with greed and madness, as if he was looking forward to the lawless days in the future.
Zhang Shan looked at them, a trace of worry flashing in his eyes. He knew the chaos and dangers in the northwest, and he couldn't let his brothers fall into greater danger. He was silent for a moment, then said in a deep voice: "No! Do you know why so many people in the northwest go to the mountains to become bandits?"
Everyone shook their heads, indicating that they didn't know.
"The drought in the northwest is more serious!" Zhang Shan said slowly, "Because everyone can't survive, so many people have gone to the mountains to become bandits. You can imagine how bad the situation in the northwest is! There is not even grass roots or tree bark to eat! Another point is that the government there is more oppressive!" His words were full of heaviness and worry.
Everyone fell silent after hearing this. They knew Zhang Shan was telling the truth, and they could not ignore the greater danger for the sake of immediate benefits.
"What should we do?" Some people began to panic.
"Where can we go now?" Zhang Shan looked at his men, who were all at a loss. He looked at the dark forest, a bitter look on his face.
"Brother Zhang, what should we do? How should we do it?" Liu Hu's voice was tearful. He looked at Zhang Shan, his eyes full of helplessness and confusion.
Zhang Shan remained silent. He looked up at the dark night sky with a deep and determined gaze. He knew that they had to come up with a solution as soon as possible to deal with the current predicament. He took a deep breath and then slowly said, "We must come up with a solution as soon as possible!"
He turned around and looked at the people around him, and asked loudly: "Do you know if there are any forces around here that can temporarily shelter us?" His voice echoed in the night sky, carrying a power of firmness and determination.
"Brother Zhang, there are two relatively strong forces around here, and the strongest one is Qinglong Mountain! Qinglong Mountain has existed for a long time, but they do not interact with the outside world! The government has no intention of encircling and suppressing them! I think they are very strong!" Liu Qiang analyzed at this time!
"Qinglong Mountain, the legendary mountain village?" someone asked in confusion!
"Yeah! I also heard it from others!" Liu Hu explained.
Everyone's faces suddenly turned ugly when they heard this. Zhang Shan sighed, and then said in a deep voice: "I'm afraid Qinglong Mountain won't accept us! Then where is the other force you mentioned!"
"There is another one who was once the biggest boss in Xishan County and has connections in both the black and white worlds! He brought hundreds of people to that Kaoshan Village and established an independent force!"