The rebel army's foremost master craftsman forged a million iron pylons!

"I didn't know they were rebels before. I unknowingly did a business deal with them. My lord, please spare my life!"

"I really don't know these traitors."

Unaware that it was a misunderstanding, Master Zhou spilled the beans and told the whole truth.

Su Xiong was instantly energized. Seven days had passed, and the rebels hadn't even revealed their tails.

If we can't find these rebels, being scolded by General Qin is a minor matter; we might be directly dismissed from our posts.

He earned his position as a captain through real battles.

Who could bear to part with it?

Unexpectedly, a breakthrough was found with Master Zhou today; it's truly a stroke of good luck.

"Well done, Master Zhou, you've got some nerve. The court is investigating these traitors, and you dare to do business with them on your own."

"In my opinion, you are not only an accomplice of the rebels, but your entire Zhou Family Village is also connected with the rebel army."

"Tell me, how do you think this should be handled?"

Su Xiong certainly knew how to deal with someone like Master Zhou.

He is a businessman.

The greatest fear is war.

Therefore, Su Xiong immediately put on a fierce and menacing expression, and asked with a forced smile,

The long knife in his hand moved down from between Zhou Yeye's eyebrows to his neck once again.

My God!

Uncle Zhou suddenly felt dizzy and almost fainted.

I only did one business deal with Li Tian, ​​how could it have brought me such a disaster?

According to Su Xiong, not only will he, the Third Master of Zhou, be executed, but the entire Zhou family village, numbering over a thousand people, will also be implicated.

This world!

At this moment, Master Zhou finally understood the meaning of "humans are worse than cattle and horses in chaotic times." Although he had a vast fortune, everything vanished when war struck.

But on the rebel side...

Master Zhou was still hesitating.

If they betrayed Li Tian and his gang, they would likely lose their heads if the rebels investigated.

Su Xiong didn't urge him, and waited silently.

Although the current situation is turbulent and bandits are rampant, the country is still firmly in the hands of the imperial court.

He believed that a smart man like Master Zhou should make a smart choice.

"Sir, I am willing to cooperate with you."

After a moment of contemplation, Master Zhou slowly stood up from the ground, his once straight back gradually hunching over.

He has made his choice.

At this moment, Zhou Sanye didn't care about loyalty or wealth anymore.

What he wants now is to save the lives of the thousands of people in Zhoujiazhuang and his business.

"I will give all the weapons that Li Tian provided to me to our Sanshui Military Command, and also give the officer three hundred taels of silver as a tribute."

"As for that group of rebels, I will do everything in my power to help the general capture them."

"If you are willing, sir, my Zhou family village is willing to send men to help you capture those rebels."

"Hahaha!" Su Xiong laughed with relief. Good, as long as he had the words of Master Zhou, there should be some progress in capturing Li Tian and the others.

The Zhou family village wields considerable power in this area; finding that group of rebels would be a piece of cake if they were willing to help.

"Good, Master Zhou, you really know what's good for you. As long as you can help us catch those rebels."

"Not only are you innocent, but you have also rendered meritorious service. When General Qin finds out, he will surely reward you handsomely."

Su Xiong changed his previous fierce expression and patted Zhou Sanye's shoulder affectionately.

He's a sensible person too.

The rebel army was short of money.

The imperial court also lacked [the necessary resources].

Master Zhou is a local tycoon; such a person cannot be killed, but must be won over.

After being gently patted twice by Su Xiong, Zhou Yeye felt relieved. It seemed that the lives of thousands of people in Zhou Family Village had been saved this time.

Master Zhou forced a smile. "Captain Su, what should we do next?"

"We've searched the nearby mountains and villages."

The mere mention of this matter filled Su Xiong with rage. He said bitterly, "But where have these rebels gone? I'd appreciate it if you, Master Zhou, could help me figure out where they might be hiding now."

Master Zhou frowned.

He has now completely sided with the imperial army.

Naturally, they wanted to offer advice and strategies to the imperial court.

Since Li Tian isn't hiding in the mountains or in the villages, where could he possibly be hiding?

After thinking it over for a while, Master Zhou's eyes suddenly lit up and he shouted.

"Captain Su, I understand."

"Since Li Tian and his gang of thieves are not hiding in the mountains or in the villages."

"It must be hidden underground."

"underground?"

Su Xiong's eyes lit up, and he nodded slightly, showing interest.

"How did they hide underground?"

"Where is it hidden underground?"

"Please elaborate, Master Zhou."

"Captain Su is unaware of this, but there is a rumor that there is an underground treasure in our area, located in the vicinity of Luoyingping."

"A group of tomb raiders came here specifically to dig, but they couldn't find the place."

"Later, this group of tomb raiders came to my Zhoujiazhuang and became martial arts instructors. I only learned about it by chance from them."

"Luoyingping".

Su Xiong immediately pulled out a map from his person, looked at it, and suddenly burst into laughter.

"Good, good, Master Zhou, the information you provided is very valuable."

"If we can really capture this group of rebels at Luoyingping..."

"You have made a great contribution."

"You will definitely receive a reward from the imperial court."

Immediately afterwards, Su Xiong turned and shouted to his messenger.

"Liu Yong, go and gather everyone and seal off the area within a ten-mile radius of Luoyingping completely. Don't even let a fly get in."

......

And this moment.

Chaos had already broken out inside the Luoyingping ancient tomb.

"Hurry up and pack your things, we're leaving tonight."

Li Tian stood on a large rock and shouted loudly.

Three carriages were parked inside the spacious ancient tomb.

Forty-odd apprentices were loading wooden beds, iron materials, and blacksmithing tools from the ancient tomb onto a horse-drawn cart.

As for those earthen stoves, Li Wuzhang said that since they couldn't be moved for the time being, they should just leave them there.

They never expected that they would have to move out after living there for less than seven days.

But Li Wuzhang said that the imperial army had already sent troops to blockade an area of ​​fifty li in radius.

If we don't leave now, my life may be in danger.

"Sergeant, why are we leaving again? We've only been here for less than a month." One of the apprentices, reluctant to leave this place, couldn't help but ask.

"Don't ask so many questions."

"They're arresting us everywhere."

"If we don't leave now, it might be too late."

The situation was urgent, and Li Tian didn't bother to explain further. He shouted again, "Hurry up and leave. Take everything out of the tomb before dawn."

"Corporal, will we ever come back here?" someone else asked.

"Let's get out of here first. Tonight we'll take the mountain road and then detour to Nankai City. Once we get to Nankai City, we'll be safe."

Upon hearing that they were going to Nankai City, the local blacksmith apprentices immediately became unhappy, and some of them shouted.

"Sergeant, why do we have to go to Nankai City? Wouldn't it be better to let us go home?"

Li Tian was stunned. Letting them go home at this time was tantamount to sending them to their deaths.

"Little stone!"

Li Tian remembered the man's name, jumped down from the rock, and said earnestly.

"We are only leaving temporarily. We will return after the imperial army's encirclement and suppression campaign ends."

"If we release you now, you might not even live three days before being tortured to death by the imperial guards."