Before he could finish his sentence, the people on the street were running in panic and the soldiers were shouting. Then, the people in charge of guarding the gate retreated into the courtyard. The situation suddenly became tense.
"Send out the signal and inform the guards to gather and prepare for battle!" Gao Shun ordered without hesitation.”
"Send someone to control the south gate and ensure the retreat route in times of crisis.”
Liu Heng walked to the door and ordered,"Xiao Gang, listen up. I order you to lead three squads and ten guards to protect Duke Ju and Duke Xun and ensure their safety.
Zhang Xiong Ji and a small team followed me and Commandant Gao out of the main entrance to welcome this prefect Wang Dai, who has a nose sharper than a dog's!”
"Yes, my lord!" The two of them gathered their subordinates and began to move.
Xiao Gang immediately ordered his guards to pack up the books and papers with evidence, as well as the food and clothing that they needed to bring. At the same time, he sent four people out to lead the way. The guards protected Ju and Xun as they left.
In the courtyard, the guards opened a large wooden box piled up in the corner. It was filled with armor, swords, and shields. When everyone was done putting on their armor, the order for the county soldiers to line up and get into formation rang out outside the door.
Suddenly, the gate of the courtyard opened. Everyone drew their sabers and prepared for battle. They saw Xiao Gang leading three small teams to protect Ju Shou and Xun Yu as they retreated into the courtyard. "What's going on?" Liu Heng asked quickly. Why did he return to such a dangerous place? Xiao Gang?"
Xiao Gang knelt down and said," My lord, Shi and the others had just arrived at the south gate when they saw a large number of county soldiers dispersing the people and blocking the road. The two gentlemen saw this and refused to leave first no matter what. They insisted on following my lord…I had no choice but to leave ten guards to lie in ambush near the city gate and protect the two gentlemen on their own." Xiao Gang has failed in his duty, please punish him!"
"Don't blame Xiao Gang for the time being," Ju Shou said."After discussing with Wen Ruo, we decided to advance and retreat together with the Lord.”
Seeing the two sages like this, Liu Heng could not help but tear up. He held their hands tightly and said,"A few days ago, Liu Heng did not listen to Duke Ju and Duke Xun's advice to prepare for the worst, resulting in today's crisis.
Deep self-realization, now Ju Gong so straightforward that Liu Heng shame! I swear to the heavens that I will never let you down in this life!”
At this moment, Zhang Xiong, who was on the roof, said,"My lord, the streets and alleys have been blocked. There are no less than 200 soldiers around the courtyard. In addition, Wu An's second squad was already waiting outside.”
Liu Heng was a little nervous, but he forced himself to calm down. After thinking for a while, he ordered,"Send a secret signal to Wu An. Tell him to immediately send people to the north and west city. If he sees this battle, immediately set fire to force the enemy to divide their forces to rescue them.”
Ju Shou and Xun Yu looked at each other in surprise and admiration. They didn't expect Liu Heng to be so calm at such a young age. He could actually think of a plan to divert the enemy's attention at a critical moment!
" I have a legal appointment document issued by the imperial court." Liu Heng turned around and said," Unless Wang Dai goes crazy, what can he do to me?"”
"Who's making such a racket outside?" Liu Heng cursed angrily.”
After saying that, he led everyone out of the room. After sending the signal, Zhang Xiong jumped off the roof and followed Liu Heng closely...
The county soldiers who had been standing neatly outside the door were shocked by this sudden shout. As Liu Heng stepped forward, they slowly retreated, but their spears and halberds were still pointed at Liu Heng and the others.
The personal guards stood around Liu Heng with swords and shields in their hands. Zhang Xiong stood behind Liu Heng vigilantly.
Sun Hong and Han Hao each led their guards to protect the left and right wings, waiting for Gao Shun's orders at all times.
Behind the county soldier, a large palanquin walked over shakily. On it lay the hated Wang Dai.
"So it's you! I want to know why you sent people to inquire about the private affairs of Xuantu officials. What was his intention? Tell me!"
Liu Heng looked at him coldly and replied loudly,""I am the new Xuantu Prefecture appointed by the imperial court! Why? What's wrong with understanding the truth of the county before taking office? Now that the imperial edict was here, Wang Dai should quickly accept it!”
Wang Dai looked at the bright yellow silk in the other party's hand and then looked at the fiendish soldiers in the courtyard. He struggled in his heart but still knelt on the ground reluctantly.
"The original Xuantu Prefecture Governor, Wang Dai, will be relieved of his post today. I order you to hand over the seal as soon as possible.”
"How is this the standard of an imperial edict? I want to see it with my own eyes." Wang Dai stood up and glared at Liu Heng.
Hearing Wang Dai's words, the soldiers behind him also began to shout. The person closest to Liu Heng even tried to snatch the imperial edict, but before he could do anything, a saber light brushed past his shoulder like a ribbon.
Blood spurted out of the man's neck, and his head flew out diagonally. He rolled on the ground until his head stopped rolling. His face was still full of shock and disbelief, and his eyes were wide open.
"Sorry, my hand slipped."
Gao Shun slowly put the steel knife in his hand back to his waist, but looking at his nonchalant expression, he did not look embarrassed at all.
Are you sure your hand slipped?
"This brother of mine is easily nervous. His hands will slip when he's nervous. Calm down, don't scare him.”
Liu Heng looked around, his eyes sweeping back and forth across the faces of the county soldiers. After making sure that everyone had listened to his sincere persuasion, he strode toward Wang Dai, who appeared fierce but was actually weak.
"I just can't be bothered to read so many long-winded words to you. If you want to see it, then I'll show it to you. Bogao, come over and grab his hand. Don't let him tear the imperial edict in his excitement.”
Gao Shun rushed over and pressed Wang Dai's shoulder firmly. Liu Heng unfolded the imperial edict and placed it on the table. Wang Dai read it over and over again two or three times. Finally, his face was ashen, and he sat paralyzed on the ground as if his bones had been pulled out.
"Since the Imperial Court wants this old man to step down, then I'll have to trouble Governor Liu to prepare a carriage to escort this old man's family back to their hometown.”
Wang Dai was worthy of being a high-ranking official. After thinking for a while, he found the key to the imperial edict and summoned his courage to ask Liu Heng for it.
Liu Heng smiled." Since you've stepped down, you'll temporarily be a citizen of my Black Rabbit. As the Black Rabbit's prefect, I should take care of you."”
Wang Dai also squeezed out a smile, but Liu Heng's next words made him feel as if he had fallen into an ice cave." But if Lord Wang is involved in a lawsuit, then I have to handle it according to law."”
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