Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
âSince you call me brother, then donât stand on ceremony, Brother Gu. Just say what you want to say.â Tiger laughed.
âThen I wonât hesitate. After this incident, although nothing happened to me, Lion Camel Ridge will definitely attract the attention of the officials.
âWhat are your plans for the future?â
âWhat do you mean?â
âThereâs no meaning to it. The situation has stabilized now, and the government wonât allow you to stay in Lion Camel Ridge for long.
âTherefore, what I mean is that you have to find a way out as soon as possible.
âBesides, you have to think about your descendants. You canât let them be bandits forever, right?â
Although Tiger was a little unhappy at first, he was not brainless. Otherwise, he would not have been the chief here for many years.
Therefore, he knew very well that what he said made sense.
The main point was that, for the sake of their descendants, they could not continue to be bandits on the mountain.
âBrother Gu, why donât you tell us where our way out is?â he asked.
âThere are three ways.
âFirst, you could change from a bandit to a hunter and become a villager. Of course, this is the worst option.
âSecond, the population decreased sharply after the disaster, so there is a lot of empty land. You can choose a piece of land to settle down on and become good citizens.
âI will help you through my connections if you agree to this condition. However, Iâm afraid that you canât all be together.
âThird, amnesty. You were soldiers before. After returning to the military camp, you will be able to serve the imperial court better with your skills.â
âDo you think the Imperial Court will treat us well?â Tiger asked after a moment of shock.
âI donât know you guys very well, but after spending a day with you, I can tell that you guys arenât criminals.
âMoreover, weâve also asked around before.
âYour toll was always reasonable, and you never made things difficult for honest merchants or ordinary passers-by.
âJust based on this point, Iâm willing to deal with it for you.â
Seeing his sincerity, Tiger hesitated for a while. âBrother Gu, you still have to stay in Qianzhou for about half a month, right? Why donât you let us brothers discuss it? Iâll let you know when I have an idea.â
Although he was the chief here, his subordinates were all his brothers, who had gone through life and death with him. He had to consider their feelings.
âI understand. Regardless of whether it succeeds, I will revisit you before I leave.â
âSure, Iâll gather a few smart and capable brothers and send you over.â
âThank you for your kind intentions, Brother Tiger. However, itâs best to keep the news of Master Liu and the others dying on this mountain a secret for now. Otherwise, it would be troublesome if they sought revenge.â
Tiger thought of the matter of Qianzhou Provinceâs general judge being King Huiâs subordinate. He nodded and said, âIâll listen to you then.â
âRemember, before that person is dealt with, do nothing. Also, try your best to block the news of Master Liu and the others.â
âDonât worry, I will keep an eye on them.
âIâll send someone to send you out from the small road later.â
âAlright, Iâll take my leave.â After Gu Chengrui finished speaking, he called for Monkey, who led the way. They directly crossed the mountain range.
When he came out, he didnât expect to have already arrived at the nearest town.
Monkey said, âThis lowly one will send everyone here. This is a little token of our big brotherâs appreciation. Please accept it.â
After he finished speaking, he handed him a banknote worth ten thousand taels.
Gu Chengrui hesitated for a moment. âAlright, Iâll accept it. When I get back, help me thank Brother Tiger. After Iâm done, Iâll definitely visit him..â