Zhang Song received the order and went to the prison to 'entertain' Gan Ning. Not long after, Zhang Ren came to hand over the order." My lord, everything has been settled. Gan Ning's mother has been settled."”
"Is the old madam's condition alright? How is your body? Is she satisfied with the benefits we gave her?”Liu Xun fired off questions.
"Don't worry, my lord. The old madam's body is still strong. She eats and sleeps well. Governor Yan Yan followed your instructions and delivered the land deed to Old Madam Gan. Old Madam Gan praised the lord's benevolence along the way.”
"Oh, what else did she say?"
"Old Furen said that her son did not like to study since he was young. He loved to wield knives and sticks, and was a chivalrous man. She was extremely grateful that her lord could make her prodigal son turn over a new leaf. She would definitely persuade her son to serve her lord in the future.”
"I didn't expect this Old Madam Gan to be so reasonable. She's not like an ordinary woman.”
"Old Furen was originally from a scholarly family and was a well-educated and polite person.”
" She didn't touch the gold, silver, and valuables that her son snatched back. She only hoped that he would turn over a new leaf," Zhang Ren said." When Yan Yan found her, she took the initiative to hand over the gold, silver, and valuables before he even expressed his intentions. She hoped that her son wouldn't die.”
"Yan Yan comforted her according to the lord's instructions. Not only did he not take her things, but he even gave her land and property. The old madam was smart and quickly understood Yan Yan's intentions.”
"I'm relieved. I'm going to turn Gan Ning into a piece of jade," Liu Xun said with a sigh of relief."Thanks for helping me get a tiger general, Second Brother."”
"It's all my lord's divine plan. I'm just doing my part.”
"Second Brother, tell me, how did you subdue Mrs. Gan?”
"After Yan Yan received the lord's order to send Old Madam Gan to Chengdu, I followed the lord's instructions and comforted her with good words. He posted notices everywhere saying that Gan Ning's mother had been arrested and that if she didn't turn herself in, she would be executed.”
"At the same time, I took Madam Gan around Chengdu to let Gan Ning know that his mother had been captured.”
"Because we agreed with Old Madam Gan beforehand that it was just an act. The Lord's true purpose is to
He took Gan Ning in as his confidant. The old madam was smart and cooperative, and she pretended to be in a miserable state. Gan Ning had indeed turned himself in.”
"I didn't expect Gan Ning to be such a filial son.”
"Gan Ning has been filial to his mother since he was a child. Old Madam Gan told me this.”
"Since ancient times, loyal officials have filial sons.”
" My lord is thirsty for talents. Now that you've gotten Gan Ning, it's like adding wings to a tiger. Congratulations, my lord," Zhang Ren said.
" Our Yizhou Army is a ferocious tiger that has been lurking deep in the mountains for a long time. It's time to move." Unknowingly, Liu Xun's tone began to exude a domineering aura.
"Second Brother, let's go and meet Old Madam Gan. "If you want to subdue Gan Ning, you have to subdue his mother first," Liu Xun said excitedly.
" Okay, Mrs. Gan is at my house. My wife is taking care of her personally. Let's go to my house now," Zhang Ren said.
" You're quite diligent," Liu Xun praised. He was glad to have Zhang Ren's loyalty. Liu Xun's current status was largely due to Zhang Ren's help.
Moreover, this sworn brother had saved Liu Xun's life.
When Liu Xun first saw the old lady in Zhang Ren's residence, he had read her name to himself. No wonder Gan Ning was so powerful. Her mother was extraordinary.
Although the old lady was already in her sixties, her face was full of health and her spirit was hale and hearty. She was not as old as an ordinary old woman.
" Auntie Gan, this is the Prefecture Overseer." Zhang Ren quickly introduced him to the old lady.
" So it's the Prefecture Overseer. I'm old and my eyes are blurry. I don't recognize the ruler of our Yi Prefecture. Please forgive me." The old woman hurriedly bent her knees and bowed, preparing to bow.
"Auntie, there's no need to be so polite. Please take a seat." Liu Xun quickly supported Mrs. Gan and helped her to the seat above. (Candle cutting note: tables, chairs, and beds had not been invented in the Han Dynasty. After Liu Xun became the governor of Yizhou, for convenience, important officials in Yizhou promoted it. The main officials Zhang Song, Fa Zheng, and other families all bought the above furniture.）
" I'm just a foolish woman. I'm truly ashamed to be called auntie by the Prefecture Overseer." Old Madam Gan's face was filled with shame.
"Auntie, you don't have to be too modest. It's only right to respect the elderly and the wise. Liu Xun did not have talent, but because of the shadow of his ancestors, he licked the position of state animal husbandry. "Today, we won't talk about seniority, only seniority," Liu Xun said with a smile.
"I'm a woman, and I'm getting old. I can't serve Lord Prefecture Overseer anymore. "My son Gan Ning is a martial arts prodigy and is well-versed in military books. I'll let him lead the horse into the stirrups for Milord to repay Milord's kindness." Old Madam Gan's mind was clear.
" Auntie, you're very understanding. Liu Xun is extremely grateful." Liu Xun bowed.
"Milord, there's no need to be like this. "Although my son's martial arts skills are outstanding, he's a chivalrous man. Sometimes, it's inevitable that he will do whatever he wants. If you want me to do anything, just tell me," Old Madam Gan said.
"A mother knows her son best. Gan Ning may be loyal and brave, but he's too vicious. "I plan to dampen his hostility before entrusting him with an important task," Liu Xun said bluntly.
"I understand what you mean. I will fully cooperate with you. My son has committed a grave sin. Not only did you spare his life, you even put him in an important position. This old woman is extremely grateful. Old Lady Gan left her chair and bowed deeply to Liu Xun.
Seeing how stubborn the old madam was, Liu Xun smiled bitterly and could only return the greeting and say some polite words.
After taking care of Mrs. Gan, the rest of the matter would be smooth sailing.
Zhang Song had arranged for someone to beat Gan Ning up with a club, leaving his skin and flesh lacerated. Next, Fang 'er tortured him. Although she had stopped, she had made Gan Ning suffer.
Gan Ning looked at his martial arts skills and regretted his decision to die in prison.
At this moment, Old Madam Gan appeared with a kind expression. She said that she had bribed Liu Xun's favorite, Zhang Song, to reassure her son.
When the police arrived, Zhang Song arranged for Gan Ning to accompany them to the execution ground and behead the men who had robbed houses with Gan Ning.
Gan Ning's expression didn't change when he saw his comrades lying in pools of blood.
At the last moment, Zhang Song appeared and stopped the executioner, pulling Gan Ning back from the jaws of death.
"Brother Gan Ning, I'm sorry to have frightened you. The Prefecture Overseer has already confirmed that you've been wrongly accused. "Not only did I spare you from the death penalty, but I'm also preparing to make you a navy admiral. Quickly follow me to pay your respects to the Prefecture Overseer," Zhang Song said with a sinister smile.
"Thank you, Brother Zhang Song," Gan Ning said lightly.
Due to Liu Xun's arrangement, Gan Ning believed that Zhang Song had only recommended him because he had received money from his mother.
Gan Ning wasn't grateful to Zhang Song at all. Instead, he blamed him for coming so late and almost killing him.
At the Prefecture Overseer's Mansion, Liu Xun personally hosted a banquet for Gan Ning to calm his nerves. Brother Gan is loyal and has outstanding martial arts skills. I'm going to appoint you as the navy admiral and command the Yizhou navy. What do you think?”
"Gan Ning is extremely grateful that Prefecture Overseer Meng did not abandon us. Gan Ning wanted to go home and fetch his mother before taking up his post. He was a typical filial son.
"I've long heard that Gan Xingba is a filial son. "Someone, please invite Auntie Gan." Liu Xun clapped his hands and walked over with an old lady in her sixties.
Mrs. Gan had been waiting outside the door for a long time.
" Son, you've suffered," the old madam said emotionally as she stroked her son's head.
"Mother, why are you here? Aren't you at your hometown in Ba County? You didn't suffer much, did you?" Gan Ning asked.
"Silly child, what kind of suffering can mother endure? Not only did the Prefecture Overseer buy us a big house and a hundred acres of land in Ba County, but he also sent many maids to listen to me.”
"That's not all. The Prefecture Overseer even bought me a big house in Chengdu and gave me a lot of gold and silver. General Zhang Ren even acknowledged me as his godmother. Our family is no longer as shabby as before. What are you still worried about?”
" Everything our family has today is all thanks to the Prefecture Overseer," the old madam said sincerely.
"Lord Prefecture Overseer, Gan Ning is willing to serve you on the battlefield and expand your territory," Gan Ning said sincerely.
"Admiral Gan, please rise. I fully understand your loyalty.”
At this moment, a farce was playing out in Chengdu's East City.
" Gan Ning and his gang, the bandits of Jinfan, killed and robbed people and kidnapped women. For the sake of justice, kill them without mercy," the executioner said with a serious expression and a righteous aura.
"Look, those are the elusive Jinfan thieves who often rob people on the river.”
"If it wasn't for Lord Prefecture Overseer helping the people get rid of this evil, who knows how many more people would have been harmed by this group of people.”
"Lord Prefecture Overseer is wise. Ever since he took office, he has cleaned up the strong thieves in the territory within a year.”
"I didn't expect the famous leader of the Jinfan Bandits to be a pretty boy.”
People were discussing all kinds of things.
"Motherf * cker, what is this? I only slept with the wives of a few officials, and those women took the initiative to seduce me. "Not only was he sent to the death row, but he also wanted to help others commit crimes before he died. I can't accept this." The adonis opened his mouth and roared, but he couldn't say a word. His tongue had long been cut off.
" Time's up, start slashing." Dozens of Ghost Head Blades were raised high. After they landed, there were no longer any Brocade Sail Thieves in the world.
Of course, aside from a few of the thieves who had given up Gan Ning, most of them were prisoners on death row.
In any case, most of the Brocade Sail Thieves would be masked when they appeared, and there were not many who had actually seen them alive.
Even if these few people knew, they would not dare to slander the Prefecture Overseer. Even if they did, they would not believe that the Prefecture Overseer, who had always loved his people like his own children, would do such a thing.
Zhuo Village had long since received the news of the execution of Gan Ning, the thief from Jinfan. The entire village was in a state of jubilation.
Now, Liu Xun's strength had grown even further. Not only had he gained more than ten thousand soldiers, but he had also gained brave generals like Gan Ning and Xu Huang.
When Zhao Wei's rebellion was put down, Yizhou had more or less suffered some losses. Coupled with the internal instability, they had no time to care about anything else.
Now that his strength had increased greatly, Liu Xun's thoughts were somewhat lively.
"After keeping a low profile for so long, it's time for the Yizhou Army to compete with the various dukes.”
"This first slash, should I slash at Zhang Lu or Liu Biaomiao?”Liu Xun was a little hesitant.
"Pass down the order. The navy will expand and recruit new troops starting tomorrow.”
As soon as the order was given, an endless stream of people came to register.
One familiar figure after another appeared in front of Gan Ning.
Once upon a time, those ghosts who were playing with the tides on the river would appear under the sun openly, and they would be able to overturn the river and the sea in a wider world.
This time, they had a legal name, the Yizhou Navy.
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