"Young Master Shen, you don't have to stand up for us. Lord Yu only said to bring us to assist in the investigation and didn't convict us.”In this tense situation, the slightest carelessness could lead to a disaster. Uncle He hurriedly looked at Guo Ziyi and said.
" That's right, Young Master Shen. You don't have to do this…" Zhongli Su also said from behind Guo Ziyi. His voice became gentle.
Of course, Guo Ziyi did not want to cause a life-and-death struggle. Her brain spun quickly. Provincial Governor Yu did not say it clearly just now. It seemed that he had left some leeway. Could it be that he still had something in mind?
If that was the case, there might really be room for negotiation!
Guo Ziyi nodded gently and put down her open arms.
"Butler Zhong is the most sensible one. Men, take these three away!”A strange smile appeared on Provincial Governor Yu's face.
A few government troops walked forward and without any explanation, locked Zhong Lisu, Guo Ziyi, and Uncle He up and escorted them out of Zhong Manor.
Riding on his tall horse, Provincial Governor Yu had a smug and relaxed expression as he led the group of people swaggering towards the Provincial Governor's Office.
Zhong Lisu had been pampered since he was young and had grown up in the Zhong residence. When had he ever suffered such grievances and treatment? However, she was proud and stubborn. Although she was shackled, she still walked forward with her head held high and her chest puffed out. There was not a trace of fear on her face.
This was nothing to Guo Ziyi, but when she saw Zhong Lisu's expression, she admired him in her heart, but she also felt sorry for him.
Uncle He was old and the shackles were very heavy. He staggered a little when he walked and could not straighten his waist. However, he still looked at Zhong Lisu with concern and wished he could suffer for her.
Guo Ziyi held her breath in her heart, but her brain was not idle. The counterattack was a compulsory part of his special training after joining the foreign legion. He had experienced it many times, whether it was training or actual combat.
However, under such circumstances, how could he counterattack and save the goddess in his heart from danger?
Unknowingly, a tall mansion appeared in front of everyone. They had arrived at the Liangzhou Provincial Governor's Mansion.
Guo Ziyi looked up and saw another group of people walking toward the Provincial Governor's Office from the other end of the street.
Just in front of the Provincial Governor's Office, the two groups of people met and stopped.
Governor Yu was also puzzled. He did not know where this group of people came from, so he asked,"Who are you?"
This group of people was also dressed in the official army. The front and rear troops were all soldiers wearing bright armor, with slender and exquisite military sabers hanging at their waists. They rode on the tall horses of the Western Regions, looking extraordinary.
Seeing this, Provincial Governor Yu seemed to be a little timid. He changed his tone and asked,"May I ask which esteemed guest you are?"
The soldiers who were in the front moved to the sides. Two people rode forward on horses and stopped in front of Provincial Governor Yu.
One of them was dressed like a general and wore a bright light armor. He looked extraordinary.
The other person was dressed as a civil official, wearing a purple-red official robe. Although he did not wear armor or a sword, he still had a terrifying aura.
Guo Ziyi was stunned when she saw the two of them. It took her a while to recover.
"Lord Wang, General Li, why are they here?”Guo Ziyi thought to himself.
These two were none other than Shuofang Regional Governor Wang Zhongsi and Yanzhou's Defender General Tuoba Feng, Guo Ziyi's sworn brother. However, with Wang Zhongsi present, Guo Ziyi didn't dare to immediately greet him.
Wang Zhongsi and Tuoba Feng turned to Guo Ziyi, slightly surprised to see that he was handcuffed.
Taba Feng gave him a look. Guo Ziyi understood and did not continue speaking.
Provincial Governor Yu hurriedly dismounted and fell to his knees, kowtowing to Wang Zhongsi."I didn't know that the provincial governor had arrived and didn't welcome you. I hope you can forgive me!”
Wang Zhongsi's expression remained dignified as he glanced at the kneeling Provincial Governor Yu."The one kneeling is the Liangzhou Provincial Governor, Yu Tai?”
"Yes, I am!"
"Get up and talk."
Provincial Governor Yu slowly stood up, still not daring to raise his head. He was terrified and surprised. Why did the regional governor suddenly come without informing them?
"Provincial Governor Yu, who is the person behind you?”Taba Feng asked deliberately.
"Uh, I'm arresting illegal firearms smugglers and tax evaders according to law.”Provincial Governor Yu replied.
"Smuggling weapons? Who is so bold?" Wang Zhongsi's face darkened.
"It's the Zhong family, the giant merchant of Liangzhou," said Governor Yu hurriedly. They hid weapons in the goods that were transported to Gaochang and evaded taxes. They were discovered by the city patrol office. The case was serious, so I personally led people to arrest them!”Provincial Governor Yu spoke with some excitement, as if he wanted to show off his achievements.
Upon hearing this, Taba Feng's heart skipped a beat. Evading taxes was not a big crime, but smuggling armaments was different. According to the laws of the Tang Empire, smuggling armaments to foreign countries was a serious crime! Now that the border was not peaceful, smuggling armaments to foreign countries at this time was even more of a crime!
Why was Guo Ziyi involved in this matter?
Taba Feng's mind spun quickly. Suddenly, he turned his gaze to Uncle He, who was huddled at the side.
Taba Feng pondered for a moment and asked,""Is the one standing behind the Zhong Residence's butler, He Yuanbin?”
Stunned, Uncle He looked up and recognized Taba Feng.""I am a commoner. Greetings, General Li!”After saying that, he knelt down and bowed. The shackles were too heavy, and he could not straighten his back.
"Old man, there's no need to be so polite. Quickly stand up and speak.”Taba Feng's tone was gentle.
Uncle He couldn't stand up without anyone helping him.
Provincial Governor Yu's heart skipped a beat. Why? Did Old He know Taba Feng? He immediately had a very bad feeling.
Taba Feng turned to Wang Zhongsi and said,"Reporting to Lord Wang, this old man is the steward of the Zhong Residence, He Yuanbin. When defending Yanzhou, more than half of the Yanzhou stone fat used was stored in the Zhong family's warehouse. When I used it, the Zhong family's workers in the warehouse fully supported me and personally transported it to the city wall. The imperial court has decreed that the government troops are not allowed to plunder the people's assets. I wanted to compensate them, but the Zhong family has sent me a message. Helping the government troops defend the city and repel the enemy is the duty of the subjects of the Tang Empire. The Zhong family is willing to donate all the Yanzhou stone fat they have used to the imperial court. They will not ask for a single cent in compensation. Also, after the war ended, this Butler He personally brought a batch of supplies to Yanzhou to repay the army. I personally received him, and that was how I got to know this Butler He.”
As soon as Taba Feng said these words, Guo Ziyi was pleasantly surprised. As expected of my big brother. He's quick-witted and knows how to talk! He also felt a sense of respect for the Zhong Clan.
Wang Zhongsi nodded in approval."The army and the people are united, why worry about the border? Well done, help the old man up.”
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