Chapter 289: Catch the leader first, get him!

Normally, thieves would be more timid when they see government troops, as they are inherently less courageous. Moreover, the government troops are regular troops. They are usually strictly trained, have tight formations, and are highly combat-effective. One government soldier may only be able to defeat one bandit, but ten government soldiers can defeat a group of bandits, and a hundred government soldiers can defeat a mob of hundreds or thousands of people.