During the great battle of Beihai.
The Xiao family army was certainly detestable.
The Sunset Army was even more abhorrent.
But what caused the Dragon Army, the common people, and Ye Zixiao the most resentment wasn't the Xiao family army or the Sunset Army, but the Wu country army that massacred innocent civilians, led by Shan Mao and Ye Gou.
"How many men do they have?"
Ye Zixiao's tone had turned cold.
"Over a thousand, fully armed."
Leng Shao still appeared very agitated.
"Damn it, just over a thousand men and they dare to come here and act tough? That bastard Shan Mao is too overestimating himself. Where does he get the confidence to bring a thousand troops to mess with me?"
"Brother Xiao, I think Shan Mao doesn't know you're in Da Wu City. Otherwise, he definitely wouldn't have brought so few people. But this is an opportunity! Killing him will be much easier."
"Where are they now?"
"South Pass."
"Let's go."
Ye Zixiao strode out the door.
Half an hour later...
Ye Zixiao, Tang Keke, Lin Bin, Bai Ling'er, Leng Shao, and Brother Shan, leading five hundred elite troops, crammed into trucks provided by Master Gou, rushed to the South Pass.
At this moment.
Two thousand men were stationed at the South Pass.
These were all Master Gou's troops.
Upon receiving the news, Master Gou arrived at the South Pass ten minutes before Ye Zixiao. Currently, Master Gou and his capable subordinate, Hua Bozi, were in conversation with an envoy sent by Shan Mao.
"Who is Old Gou?"
Outside the pass, a man held his head high.
He sat in a topless off-road vehicle, a cigar in his mouth, legs crossed, with an air of utter arrogance. His dozen or so accompanying guards also wore arrogant expressions.
"Who the hell are you?"
Hua Bozi spoke on behalf of Master Gou.
"Are you Old Gou?"
"I am the Dog King's general."
"Dog King? Hahaha..."
The envoy let out a mocking laugh, sizing up Hua Bozi. "A slum-dwelling bumpkin, and you shamelessly call yourself a king? You don't actually think this city belongs to you, do you?"
"You son of a bitch, you..."
"Enough, no need for squabbling!"
Master Gou stopped Hua Bozi, who was about to step forward, and personally stood before the envoy, smiling. "I am Old Gou, the bumpkin you speak of. Tell me, what brings you here?"
"That's more like it!"
The envoy threw away his cigar and continued arrogantly, "Commander Shan Mao of the First Army Corps under the Wu King has issued an order for you to hand over control of Da Wu City. We are taking over this city."
"You're taking over?"
Master Gou asked in surprise.
"Indeed, precisely."
"On what grounds are you taking over?"
"On the grounds that we are invincible."
"Invincible?"
"Shan Mao's Army Corps is invincible in the world."
"Heh heh!"
Master Gou was not nervous, replying with a cold laugh. "I know you are very strong, but not invincible. Besides, you didn't come when the Bai family was here. You only show up to snatch it after I've gained control?"
"You don't have to snatch it."
"How so?"
"You have to pay tribute to us every month."
"How much?"
"One hundred million a month."
"How much?"
"One hundred million, not a cent less."
"What if I don't?"
"We'll kill you."
The envoy was truly arrogant, not even batting an eyelid. He didn't put Master Gou in his sights at all, and even remained seated in his vehicle, with a mysterious confidence that Master Gou must obey him.
Master Gou was somewhat dumbfounded after hearing this!
To be honest, he had two hundred thousand men. By rights, he shouldn't be afraid of Shan Mao's Army Corps. But these two hundred thousand were mostly composed of civilians. If Shan Mao's Army Corps truly attacked with their main force, he wouldn't be able to hold out.
At that time.
Da Wu City would inevitably suffer widespread devastation!
But what to do if they didn't fight?
One hundred million a month?
He simply couldn't afford it!!!
"Take him down."
Just as Master Gou was hesitating, a cold voice sounded from behind him.
"Ah?"
Master Gou turned around and saw Ye Zixiao.
"Ye..."
"No need to call anyone, just do it."
Ye Zixiao turned and walked away.
"Damn it!"
Master Gou instantly gained confidence. He pointed at the arrogant envoy and shouted, "I will not surrender this city, and I won't give you a single penny. Call your commander and tell him to attack!"
"What did you say?"
The envoy finally opened his eyes.
"Damn it, are you deaf?"
Hua Bozi suddenly raised his gun. He had heard Ye Zixiao's words and, full of confidence, said to the envoy, "Look at your stupid face. You haven't been beaten, have you? Come on, call me grandpa."
"What, did you say?"
The envoy gritted his teeth and jumped out of the car.
"So slow!"
"Let me!"
A furious voice suddenly chimed in.
Leng Shao and Brother Shan pushed aside Master Gou and Hua Bozi. Both of them, each with a submachine gun in hand, leaped over the iron fence, spraying bullets at the envoy's security detail.
It happened too suddenly!
Not only did the envoy not expect it, but the envoy's guards didn't either. Moreover, these arrogant guards had their guns slung on their backs because they simply didn't believe anyone would dare to touch them.
This was the pride of Shan Mao's Army Corps.
After all, they were the Wu country's premier Army Corps!
Pew pew pew pew pew!
Pew pew pew pew pew...
Leng Shao and Brother Shan, those two brutes, didn't care what was in front of them. As long as Ye Zixiao gave an order, these two would fight even against deities. They always followed orders without worrying about responsibility.
The gunfire soon stopped.
Because all dozen or so guards had fallen.
"You, you..."
The envoy was no longer pretending.
He was trembling with fear.
"Who gave you this audacity?"
"Damn it, aren't you looking for death?!"
Leng Shao and Brother Shan stopped firing and instead used their gun butts to smash the envoy repeatedly. In moments, the envoy's face was covered in blood, and he curled up on the ground, clutching his head and screaming.
"Stop, you stop me, I am Commander Shan Mao's envoy, a confidant of Commander Shan Mao. If you kill me, Commander Shan Mao will skin you alive."
"Still not convinced?"
"Come, break his legs."
Leng Shao and Brother Shan were getting a little tired.
They waved to their subordinates.
Old Wei, Little Bao, Da Xiong, and Er Zhuang, these trusted brothers had been waiting impatiently. They drew their combat knives and rushed forward, using the blunt side of the blades to smash the envoy's legs.
Crack!
Crack...
The sound of bones breaking made the scalps of those nearby tingle. Coupled with the envoy's pig-like screams, the scene was extremely brutal. Many of Master Gou's men frowned.
Soon.
The envoy's knees were shattered.
The brutes didn't intend to let him off. They smashed his two arms as well. Da Xiong and Er Zhuang were particularly fierce; they even cut off the envoy's two ears.
Was the envoy pitiful?
This was the retribution he deserved!
Ten seconds later, the envoy, who had passed out for the third time and then woken up in pain, twisted his face and begged for mercy. "I was wrong, spare my dog's life. Moreover, in war, envoys are not killed. Spare me!"
"What, you're scared now?"
"I still like you better when you're acting tough!"
"Buddy, recover yourself."
"This way is no fun!"
Leng Shao and Brother Shan exhorted him earnestly.
However, no matter what they said, the envoy continued to beg for mercy. He clearly regretted everything. He no longer dared to act arrogant in the slightest; he only longed to survive!
"Spare me, please!"
The envoy, now unrecognizable, pleaded.
"Kill him!"
Master Gou suddenly roared.
"Brothers, go get him!"
Hua Bozi led his men to take over and continue the beating.