Everyone rested in Yingwei County for two days, and finally everyone decided to continue into the Gulan grassland, damn it.
No one complained about having too much land or too much silver. Although one hundred and seventy acres of land and several thousand taels of silver were already enough, it would be even better if it could be a little more, such as turning it into three or four hundred acres of grassland and tens of thousands of taels of silver.
Even Xu Meng, who was wounded by an arrow in the thigh, insisted on going, let alone the others. In the words of Mao Taishun, this kind of thing of exchanging one's head for pasture would never come back again. If they didn't seize this opportunity, there would never be such a good thing in the future.
Now that everyone has decided to go and has money, they naturally want to buy some good equipment. The last time Mao Taishun bought the metal crossbow, no one had bought one yet. This time, seeing the power of the metal crossbow, everyone went to the weapons store again and each bought a metal crossbow.
Mao Taishun, Zhao Bing and Jia Lang spent two consecutive days visiting brothels in Yingwei County, spending their days in debauchery and having a great time.
Xu Meng found a good doctor, who prescribed some good medicine, and he rested quietly for two days, watching with gritted teeth as Mao Taishun and the others spent their time in debauchery.
Zuo Yuquan was also not idle. He contacted friends and acquaintances everywhere in Yingwei County and inquired about the situation on the Gulang grassland. At this time, "The Han Empire Times" was the most important reference for all those entering the Gulang grassland, but it was not a bad thing to know more news about the Gulang grassland.
Yan Liqiang was not idle either. In the two days since he came back, he took time out to go back to Pingxi City, visited the Kyudo Club and had a talk with Shi Changfeng. After throwing a few drawings to the Manufacturing Bureau, he left. Those drawings were a bit strange to the craftsmen of the Manufacturing Bureau, because some of the drawings showed surgical tools and equipment for distilling alcohol. Looking at these things, no one knew what the Inspector was going to use them for, but since the Inspector wanted to make these things, they would just make them according to the drawings.
Zuo Yuquan's activities were effective. After two days of activities in Yingwei County, he indeed got some news. On the night before everyone decided to enter Gulang Grassland again, Zuo Yuquan called everyone together and told them the news he had got.
When everyone heard Zuo Yuquan say this, except Yan Liqiang, they were all shocked.
"What? We want to attack the salt lake on the Gulang grassland occupied by the Black Jie people?" Mao Taishun shouted at the top of his voice. "I heard that the salt lake is heavily guarded by the Black Jie people. If we get involved in such a thing, wouldn't we be courting death?"
"The bottom line of the salt lake on the Gulang grassland has long been figured out. There are only five or six thousand Black Jie people guarding the salt lake. Now the Black Jie and Shatu people are all retreating on the Gulang grassland. Because of its location, the salt lake is suddenly five or six hundred miles away from the Black Jie base camp. If something happens, the soldiers in the Black Jie base camp will definitely not be able to rescue in time!" Zuo Yuquan looked at everyone with shining eyes. "And of course, there are more than just a few of us participating in this operation. Many rangers ranked high on the hero list of the Han Empire Times will go. This action was called and organized by those on the list. In addition to the rangers, there are also three militia troops participating in this action. It is definitely enough..."
"How many people did they organize?" Jia Lang asked.
"I heard that there were more than 3,000 rangers, and the militias that participated in the operation had about 4,000 to 5,000 soldiers. They were all heroes who occupied the mountains and ruled the country in the northwest. They came to Gulang Grassland this time to clean up their names and find a way out..."
"Why are there so many rangers?"
"How many do you think there are? I'm afraid there will be more in a few days. Now most of the rangers in the Han Empire are heading northwest. There are endless rangers coming out every day. With so many rangers pouring into the Gulang grassland, it's probably difficult for us to get more meat alone, and it's too dangerous. We must act together to have a chance to eat meat, just like a wolf pack. We have to become wolves, and when we see prey, we go together, and when we are full, we leave separately. Just like this time, we were with Zhao Tianyi and Master Lu, and that's why we made this achievement. It's just that Zhao Tianyi and Master Lu's team is not suitable for us. Although they invited us, we didn't go. If we really go, it's hard to say who will listen to whom..."
"Brother Zuo is right, but this operation will cause such a big noise and involve so many people. If we are discovered by the Black Jie people, wouldn't it be dangerous?" Mao Taishun asked with a frown.
"Brother Mao, you worry too much. The Black Jie people are crude and lowly. How can we use any means to help them in the Han Empire? Who will work for them if they eat too much? But even if there is, we have ways to deal with it!" Zuo Yuquan looked disdainful. The contempt and disgust of the people of the Han Empire for the Black Jie people is innate, and it has deep historical roots. Even if they want to be traitors, I am afraid that few people will choose to be humble in front of the Black Jie people and serve them as dogs. Moreover, the Black Jie people are even more unfaithful and absolutely difficult to trust. "I have already inquired clearly. During this operation, from the Black Jie camp to the salt lake, some people have arranged sentinels and scouts along the way in advance, with many means of warning. As long as the Black Jie army is dispatched and heads towards the salt lake, there will be sentinels and scouts to warn, and we will evacuate!" Zuo Yuquan said, looking at Yan Liqiang who had been silent, "Brother Wang, what do you think of this operation? Can we participate?"
Everyone's eyes were focused on Yan Liqiang's face, waiting for him to speak, because the importance of the matter was different. Whether Yan Liqiang participated or not would directly affect other people's choices. Everyone felt more at ease acting with Yan Liqiang!
"When did they agree to depart?" Yan Liqiang asked.
"Everyone will gather outside Baishi Pass at sunrise tomorrow morning, and then set off directly!"
“If you see that something is not right, can the participating team leave midway?”
"Okay, this operation is originally voluntary. If something goes wrong midway, you are allowed to leave on your own!"
"In that case, I think we can give it a try!" Yan Liqiang nodded, "Even if the situation is not right, we can evacuate in time!"
"If Brother Wang is willing to go, then I would also like to go and give it a try!" Mao Taishun continued.
"I'll go too!" Jia Lang nodded.
"And I!"
"I… "
Everyone's opinions were instantly unified and they all decided to give it a try.
The next day, before dawn, Yan Liqiang and his team left Yingwei County and headed towards Baishi Pass. They passed through the pass before dawn and set foot on the Gulang Grassland again...
(End of this chapter)