Everyone still vaguely remembered that half a year ago. A brother-in-law of the Jinyiwei, Liu Wen, who had returned from the Song and Liao borders, was crippled and had lost a leg. No matter how reluctant he was, Chu Xiao could only let him quit. Because keeping him would only harm him. After all, at that time, the Embroidered Uniform Guards had to go through life and death at any time.
After that, Chu Xiao took out 1000 taels of silver for Liu Wen to retire in his hometown. At least he could be a rich man when he went back. To live the rest of his life freely.
After two months, Chu Xiao suddenly thought of this seemingly smart but honest Liu Wen and sent two brothers to check on him. However, when the people sent by Chu Xiao arrived, they found out that Liu Wen had been locked up in prison by the local government. After asking around, they found out that he had stolen money. He confiscated the 1000 yuan that Chu Xiao gave him.
When the two of them heard this, they were furious and directly rushed into the prison. When they saw Liu Wen, who had been tortured to death, they could not help but cry. He thought of the scenes where they had lived and died together. The two of them took out their knives and cut the chains, then carried Liu Wen on their backs and charged out.
In the end, they carried Liu Wen's corpse for three days and two nights before arriving at Chu Xiao's mansion.
Chu Xiao looked at Liu Wen, whose face had changed completely. He could not help but think of how many swords this honest man had blocked for his brothers and colleagues. After that, Chu Xiao gathered the remaining 300 people.
When everyone arrived at the Prince's mansion and saw Liu Wen's current state, they all cried out and vented the anger in their hearts. But what could they do? The other party was a county magistrate, a Rank-6 of the imperial court. There was no evidence, and even if there was evidence, it would not reach the point of being dismissed from office and executed.
"Why are you crying? What's the use of crying?”Chu Xiao looked at the mess in front of him and roared loudly.
Everyone slowly calmed down when they heard Chu Xiao's roar.
"Go back and prepare your luggage. He equipped his sword. Follow me later. We'll bury Liu Wen after we return." Chu Xiao said calmly, so calm that it was frightening.
"Your Highness, you can't." Everyone immediately understood what Chu Xiao wanted to do. However, just as Gao Cailie was about to pack up, Zhang Chao stood up and said to Chu Xiao.
After Zhang Chao stood up and said this, everyone looked at him angrily.
"Why not?" Chu Xiao still looked at Zhang Chao calmly.
"Zhang Chao, if you're scared, you can choose not to go.”Wang Hu stood up and looked at Zhang Chao with disdain. The rest of the people also echoed,"Yes, if you're afraid, then get out of the Jinyiwei","Liu Wen even took a knife for you back then, you heartless dog", and so on.
"What do you know? Do you think I don't want to avenge Liu Wen? But do you know how big this matter is? How much responsibility does Your Highness have to bear?" Zhang Chao shouted at the crowd as if he had gone crazy.
Everyone immediately reacted and fell silent. Just now, everyone was just blinded by anger.
"Your Highness, this subordinate believes that His Highness does not know about this matter. This subordinate did it alone." At this moment, Zhang Chao said with a solemn expression.
After hearing Zhang Chao's words, everyone fell silent for a moment before saying,"Your Highness, this matter was done by your subordinates. It has nothing to do with your highness."
"Alright, do you know that if you bear this responsibility, the death penalty will be the lightest?”Chu Xiao was touched by his subordinates.
"This subordinate understands, only death awaits." Zhang Chao and his subordinates knelt down and said.
"Alright, you guys don't have to say anymore. This king's words are orders. At most, this king will be crippled." Chu Xiao said with a relaxed expression.
After a night of rapid marching, Chu Xiao led everyone to Liu Wen's hometown, Jiangning Prefecture, Xuanhua County.
Early in the morning, Chu Xiao led everyone to the government office. He passed the letter to the Xuanhua County Magistrate.
"This humble servant didn't know that wangye had arrived and didn't miss the welcome. Please forgive me, Your Highness." The county magistrate saw that the person who had come was the newly conferred King of Wu. Although he did not know what the other party wanted, he still went forward and bowed.
"Do you know why this king is here?”Chu Xiao asked calmly.
"This humble servant is stupid, please tell me, Your Highness.”
"Do you still remember Liu Wen? He is my brother who has gone through life and death.？”Chu Xiao looked at the county magistrate playfully."Now you know."
"I…I was just confused for a moment. I hope Your Highness will understand." The county magistrate wiped the cold sweat off his forehead.
Chu Xiao looked at him and sneered,""Men."
"Your subordinate is here." The crowd was already filled with anger. However, he did not have Chu Xiao's orders.
"Wangye, you…what are you doing? I'm an official of the court. How would you dare to kill me without His Majesty's decree?" Although the county magistrate was scared to death, his face still looked like he could do nothing to him. Since they had already shed all pretense of cordiality, they did not care if Chu Xiao was a prince or not.
"Is that so? Haha…Someone, kill him. He would chop off his head and bring it back to pay homage to Liu Wen and his brother.”Chu Xiao smiled coldly. After that, he ignored the county magistrate's shouts and slowly walked out. He also instructed his subordinates.
Then, Chu Xiao placed the county magistrate's head in front of Liu Wen's grave.
"Reporting to your highness, His Majesty has decreed for you to go quickly.”Chu Xiao was stopped by a eunuch the moment he reached the entrance of the Prince's mansion.
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