Anti-Qing: Starting from the Reincarnation of the Ming Dynasty

Chapter 38

Lijiaao.

As militia groups from various villages in Jintian Town gathered together, Lijia'ao was filled with bustling crowds inside and outside.

Most of them are young and strong men!

Vigilante groups from each village set up camp outside Lijia'ao Village. As the sky darkened, smoke rose from the camp, and the rich aroma of rice filled the air.

When it was time to eat, the militia groups in each village were making pots of rice. Young and strong men, holding bowls, crowded around the pots and prepared to eat.

At the same time, a banquet was also going on in the Li family's surrounding house.

Li Hongfa wore a scholar's uniform, an ivory jade gold belt around his waist, a pair of black boots with thousand-layer soles on his feet, and a melon skin hat on his head, with a tortoise shell the size of a dragon's eye inlaid in the center of the hat.

Shi Shiran walked in from outside the main room with great style.

Looking around the room, Li Hongfa walked to the main seat and sat down, raised the wine glass in his hand and said loudly.

"Everyone, drink this cup together!"

"Let us congratulate the thieves for their victory in advance."

Hearing this, everyone raised their glasses in response.

"Congratulations on the victory over the thieves!"

As more and more troops gathered in Lijia'ao, these landlords and gentry began to become more confident in defeating the thieves.

They believed that they and others would be able to defeat the thieves successfully and regain their property in Bauhinia Mountain.

Everyone drank a glass of water and wine, and then began to eat and drink individually.

Wild game and delicacies rarely seen by poor people were constantly delivered to the banquet hall, and the hall was full of joy.

While they were drinking wine, the graceful dancers wore light gauze clothes, showing off their graceful figures in the lobby.

The slim figures and soft waists made the half-buried old men at the banquet feel excited.

As we drank and drank, the sky outside was completely dark before we knew it, but the candles and oil lamps still illuminated the main room brightly.

Liu Yuanxiang's old eyes were cloudy, but now they were shining brightly. He stared at the dancers lustfully without blinking.

From time to time, he would pick up the wine glass and take a sip of the drink, or move his position and cross his legs in an ungrateful manner.

Li Hongfa walked around the lobby and greeted the clan leaders and elders of each village.

He saw Liu Yuanxiang looking at the dancer with a somewhat obsessed look, so he came over and said.

"Which one does Mr. Liu like? I'll order someone to take you to your room later."

If the Li family wants to replace the Yang family and be the talk people of the Tujia people in Jintian Town, they will inevitably need the support of the villages below.

Therefore, he didn't mind giving Liu Yuanxiang a good deal.

She is nothing more than a dancing girl!
This year, drought locusts have appeared in Guangxi, resulting in poor harvests and reduced production in many places. There are many poor people who have to sell their sons and daughters in order to eat.

Li Hongfa wanted to buy some dancers, but it didn't cost much.

When Liu Yuanxiang heard this, his old eyes narrowed slightly, he pointed his finger at one of the dancing girls, and said.

"I think that girl looks like a young girl who is studying. She may become something useful. I wouldn't mind squeezing in some time tonight to help her get started."

Li Hongfa glanced at Liu Yuanxiang thoughtfully and said with a smile.

"Easy to say, easy to say."

"Lao Liu is highly respected and knowledgeable. It is her blessing to be willing to help her gain enlightenment. I think Qing'er will not refuse."

Liu Yuanxiang also nodded with satisfaction after hearing this.

However, at this moment, a person ran in from outside.

There was sweat on the man's forehead, and the expression on his face was full of panic.

He looked around the lobby, his eyes brightened when he saw Liu Yuanxiang, and then he ran over in large strides.

"Master! Master!"

"Something happened in the village, something big happened."

Still far away, Chen Xiu couldn't help but opened his mouth and shouted.Liu Yuanxiang heard the voice of his personal attendant and turned to look. After Chen Xiu ran in front of him, he frowned and said.

"What happened? Calm down, don't panic!"

Chen Xiu stood in front of Liu Yuanxiang and spoke with fear and uneasiness in his words.

"Reply to the master, something happened in the village!"

"The thieves from Jintian Town suddenly attacked our village. The village was destroyed. All men, women, and children fell into the hands of the thieves. Only Liu Quan escaped and came to Lijia'ao to report to us."

When Liu Yuanxiang heard this, his eyes widened immediately.

He staggered and almost lost his balance and fell to the ground.

"What...what do you mean? Is this true?"

The moment he heard the news, Liu Yuanxiang seemed to be hit by a bolt from the blue.

His vision went dark, and he fell into a state of confusion.

Chen Xiu nodded vigorously.

"Master, it's true. This must be true."

"In order to escape from the village and report to us, Liu Quan even had his pigtails cut off by the thieves. No matter how bold Liu Quan is, he would not dare to joke about his pigtails?"

When Liu Yuanxiang heard this, he seemed a little absent-minded and kept talking.

"It's over, it's over, it's over..."

Seeing this, Chen Xiu quickly came up to support Liu Yuanxiang and said.

"Master, you have to make an idea as soon as possible."

"The village is in urgent need of rescue. If it is delayed for too long, the clan members may all suffer."

Liu Yuanxiang looked at Li Hongfa aside, his eyes full of expectations, hoping that Li Hongfa would make a statement on this matter.

Li Hongfa pondered for a while and then said.

"Master Liu, please be patient and let me discuss this with the other clan leaders."

Liu Yuanxiang nodded with a confused expression.

Because he really didn't know what to say at this time.

Not long after, the banquet, singing and dancing in the lobby were removed. In front of everyone, Li Hongfa explained the experience of Daliu Shu Village and asked.

"The thieves took the initiative to attack Daliushu Village from Jintian Town and captured Daliushu Village. Do you clan leaders have a way to deal with it to relieve the danger of Daliushu Village?"

Hearing this, everyone looked at each other and began to talk about it.

"This...this is terrible."

"Yes, I'm afraid Daliushu Village is going to suffer. Mr. Liu, please show your condolences."

Someone said gloatingly.

However, as soon as this man finished speaking, someone beside him spoke.

"Are you sure that the thieves only raided Daliushu Village? Will the thieves raid other villages after raiding Daliushu Village?"

As soon as this remark came out, everyone fell silent.

Then I couldn't sit still.

One of them stood up and said.

"Clan Leader Li, I'm sorry, my tribe and I can no longer support you. We must go back to the village to ensure the safety of the village."

When everyone heard the words, they all agreed.

"Yes, yes, I have to take people back to the village!"

"Being a thief is a small matter, but the village is a big deal. My family members, property, and lives are all in the village. I really can't let go."

"..."

(End of this chapter)