From a son-in-law to a favorite of the empress

Chapter 887

Until now, Lucas suddenly looked back and found that he had made many mistakes.

Because of Zhou Yuan's resume, he kept elevating Zhou Yuan's weight in his heart and went all out to deal with such an outstanding opponent.

But due to caution, he also caused a considerable degree of tension in his heart, tension led to anxiety, and anxiety led to some negligence.

For example, although he summoned almost all the forces on the land, due to the urgency of time, he could not fully understand the composition of these forces, the specific number and list of major families and major indigenous ethnic groups.

At the same time, there were no standardized clothing and unified symbols, which made it difficult to find Zhou Yuan even if he got in.

There are more than 20,000 people here, of which Han people account for 18,000. Even if there are losses in the fire, there are at least 15,000 or 16,000.

With so many people, they have to hide the exploration team of dozens of people, and they are all blackened by the fire...

It's impossible to find it!

Expect the inner ghost to take the initiative to stand up and die? That's not a joke!

Damn it! I'm too nervous!

If we spent two days to reorganize these families and divide them into dozens of teams before entering the mountain, and let the Dutch lead them in order, there would not be such an embarrassing situation now.

The battle on the sea outside the island is fierce, and the Fujian and Guangdong navy will definitely land by force. The empty land defense is definitely not conducive to the development of the war.

I have occupied so many resources. If I get nothing, I can't bear the responsibility at all.

Time is running out!

We must think of a way to find the exploration team as quickly as possible.

He suddenly raised his head, looked around, and said loudly: "Anyone who finds out the inner ghost will be rewarded with 100 taels of silver!"

"Anyone who finds that the situation around him is not right and feels that the people around him are suspicious can report to me. If you catch the inner ghost, you will also be rewarded with 100 taels of silver!"

"Any family that is willing to hand over the exploration team, all mistakes will be forgiven, and we will also reward 10,000 taels of silver! Reward 3,000 acres of arable land!"

As soon as this was said, everyone present looked at each other and started to discuss.

This condition is really high! Silver and land are the most valuable.

But...over the years, how can the Han families know each other so well? It is normal for them not to know each other's subordinates.

The key is that everyone has been baptized by the fire and is black all over. Who the hell is who!

Lucas continued: "Everyone, our ultimate goal this time is to catch the exploration team. As long as we catch the exploration team, all the contradictions will disappear."

"Don't worry about us retaliating against anyone, and don't worry about us punishing you."

"Whether you are a ghost or not, hand over the exploration team and you will get a reward!"

In fact, such a reward has already tempted some people, but it's a pity that the families who know the truth are not tempted.

Lucas is getting more and more anxious. If no one takes the initiative to report, how can he find Zhou Yuan?

You can't look for them one by one! Tens of thousands of people, how long will it take to find them!

For Zhou Yuan! It's worth it no matter how long it takes!

Anyway, we have been in the mountain for so long! Even if I stare at them one by one, I must find Zhou Yuan!

Be patient, don't rush.

Lucas gritted his teeth and shouted: "Musketeers! Maintain order! Don't let anyone leave!"

"Everyone, wipe the dust off your face, I want to see one by one!"

"I don't believe that we can't find the exploration team!"

Lucas was lucky that he had seen Zhou Yuan, otherwise it would be even more difficult.

But this sentence almost made everyone present collapse.

Kuishi Nuhai immediately shouted: "Captain Benson! We can't do this! We have to hurry to put out the fire! If we don't put out the fire, the whole mountain will burn down!"

Others also spoke up.

"Yes, if it keeps burning like this, our hunting ground will be gone."

"Besides, there is nothing to eat. With this big fire, we have very little food left. We can't afford to delay any longer."

"Everyone will starve to death here!"

"If we delay too long and can't get out of the mountain, we will all die."

Lucas shouted, "If we can't find the exploration team! No one can leave!"

Everyone was silent.

Facing the black muzzle of the gun, they didn't dare to refute anything, but just looked at Lucas hatefully, expressionless.

Lucas shouted, "Musketeers, keep an eye on everyone, don't let anyone play tricks."

"Han family, bring your people to me one by one! I'll see them one by one!"

Under his name, a family with more than 60 people walked towards him.

Lucas was not afraid at all. There were 80 guards beside him, and their guns were raised, so they were very safe.He was not slow in looking because he had a good memory. He could tell Zhou Yuan at a glance.

At this speed, Lucas was confident that he could find Zhou Yuan within two days.

Although it was a little slow, at least... Zhou Yuan would not escape.

At this moment, Zhou Yuan stood in the crowd with a smile on his face.

Because he saw Zhang Fei not far to the right, who was making secret gestures.

Zhou Yuan smiled, stretched out his index finger, and raised it slightly.

Zhang Fei understood and nodded slowly.

About twenty breaths later, when Lucas was concentrating on looking at people, four or five gunshots suddenly rang out, scaring everyone present and screaming.

For a moment, the crowd panicked. Because they were standing close together, the crowded people fell to the ground one after another, and a stampede occurred, which made the scene even more chaotic.

"Where are the gunshots coming from! Where are the gunshots coming from!"

Lucas was also startled and yelled immediately, but when he looked around, people were struggling everywhere, so how could he tell where the gunshots were coming from?

Urion said, "There were five shots in total, coming from different directions, and it was impossible to tell who fired the gunshots."

But some people were already screaming.

They covered their thighs, wailed in pain, and fell to the ground with blood pouring down.

Zhou Yuan kicked Chu Feifan beside him and said, "Don't shout!"

Chu Feifan was slightly stunned, and understood what he meant, and immediately shouted, "Don't kill us! Spare my life! Don't shoot!"

He used his internal strength and his voice was so loud that everyone could hear it in the hustle and bustle.

The people who were already on the edge of fatigue and tension thought that the Dutch fired the gun when they heard this, so they knelt down on the ground in fear and shouted loudly.

"Spare us! Don't kill us!"

"The Dutch killed people!"

"Damn it, we have fought so hard, what else do you want!"

"Come and kill me, I am not afraid of death, you mothers!"

The roar and wailing, under extreme emotions and suppressed anger, almost burst out.

Seeing this scene, Lucas suddenly woke up.

No!

Zhou Yuan didn't want to escape!

He wanted to incite the suppressed anger of these people, make them lose their minds, and revolt.

Once the anger of these people bursts out, it will form a devastating force that cannot be stopped at all.

At that time, we will become prey!

Lucas' heart almost stopped beating. He understood these things in an instant and shouted: "Don't make noise! ​​Listen to me!"

Countless people, with red eyes, looked at the Dutch around them viciously.

Lucas shouted: "Everyone! The fire is already very big! We won't look for an exploration team! Let's put out the fire first! Everyone's hunting ground can't be destroyed!"

He didn't dare to be tough anymore. Everyone in front of him was a powder keg. Once it exploded, the situation of the entire Dongfan Island would change drastically.

Therefore, he had to appease these people first, and he carefully considered his words.

"Everyone, please listen to me. The most important thing for us now is to put out the fire first and save everyone's hunting ground."

"Then go home and harvest in autumn. Afterwards, we will give everyone military pay and reward everyone."

"Please calm down."

His face was a little pale. At such a close distance, if he couldn't control these people, all the Dutch present would die.

Including himself!

Lucas smiled and said, "Everyone, put out the fire!"

It's amazing. Now Lucas has become the one who wants to put out the fire the most.

And his words did have an effect. At least the anger of the people present gradually subsided.

Of course they wanted to live, not fight to the death.