Chapter 44-Scholar Xu Xu
Red Flame City's dungeon.
A middle-aged man in a tattered white robe sat on a moldy weed with his eyes closed.
His name was Xu Xu, and he was from Liaodong County.
He was born in a poor family, but he was quite knowledgeable.
Some time ago.
The Mountain Thief King of Red Flame City had plundered the village and brought him and hundreds of his clansmen into the village.
That devil king was cruel, but he was very polite to a scholar like him.
He put on a respectful appearance, hoping that Xu Xu would join him.
However…
The Scarlet Flame Demon King killed people like flies and committed all kinds of evil!
In the villages and towns at the foot of Swallow Mountain, who wouldn't be afraid of them?
Although Xu Xu's family was poor, he had studied since he was young and understood some of the Sage's principles.
It was impossible for him to bow down to the devil!
Therefore, he rejected the offer.
He was already prepared to die.
However, for some reason.
The Scarlet Flame Demon King seemed to have suddenly encountered an urgent matter and left in a hurry.
Squeak!
The door to the dungeon opened.
Xu Xu, who was resting with his eyes closed, opened his eyes slightly and found that…The one who came to the dungeon was not the Scarlet Flame Demon King.
Instead…
It was a tall and imposing young man!
Wang Mu immediately saw Xu Xu sitting in the dungeon.
Although…
This person might not be very powerful.
However…
When faced with the threat of death, they would rather die than surrender.
At least, he had the integrity of a scholar.
Wang Mu had some respect for such a person in his heart.
"I'm the Blood Tiger Bastion's Stronghold Master, Wang Mu. May I ask your name, sir?”
Wang Mu asked.
"Blood Tiger Bastion?"
The scholar frowned.
"It's another bandit stronghold that occupies the mountain as its king…"
"It's true that you're the king of the mountain, but... I'm different from people like the Scarlet Flame Demon King.”
Wang Mu said.
"What's the difference?"
"They are bandits who commit all kinds of evil. They burn, kill, and pillage. As for me…"
Wang Mu stared at Xu Xu.
"I'm giving the refugees in this chaotic world a way out! I gathered the refugees, reclaimed the wasteland, and levied a tenth of the tax. I also exterminated the bandits and took control of the Yan Mountain trade route.”
"If I want to make money, I have a lot of channels.”
"You don't rob?"
"I've never attacked civilians. I only robbed bandits and bandits, as well as those who dared to attack me!”
Xu Xu stood up and stared at Wang Mu.
From Wang Mu's eyes.
He knew.
This young bandit leader was not lying!
A bandit leader.
They would not plunder civilians or villages.
He opened up wasteland to pacify the people and controlled the trade route.
This person…
Ambition!
Thinking of this…
When Xu Xu faced Wang Mu, his expression also became a little serious.
"May I ask Lord Fort Master, what are your ambitions?”
"I can't say that I'm ambitious, but... He just wanted to protect himself in this chaotic world.”
Wang Mu shook his head.
"Chaotic world? Protect yourself?" Xu Xu's lips curled into a smile." Lord Fort Master, do you think that something is going to happen in the Great Han Dynasty?"”
"Isn't it obvious?" Wang Mu spread out his hands." The aristocrats annexed the land, causing refugees to be everywhere. The people are in dire straits. It can be said that the wine and meat in the vermilion gate stink, and there are frozen bones on the road.”
"Just one spark and the Green Forest Red Eyebrows incident will repeat itself!”
Wang Mu was naturally familiar with this period of history.
In fact.
Most of the dynasties had weakened.
It was all because of this.
The rich get richer.
The poor are poorer.
the landlord's fields stretch on and on.
But the tenant farmers had no place to stand.
The contradiction deepened day by day.
Wasn't that just exploding at a little bit?
"The wine and meat of the vermilion gate stink, and the road has frozen bones…"
Xu Xu was shocked.
The way he looked at Wang Mu was filled with respect.
This poem could be said to be a poem from the heart.
Poem to express one's will!
Someone who could write such a poem.
He was definitely not someone that bandits like the Scarlet Flame Demon King could compare to!
"Lord Stronghold Chieftain is a great talent. Please accept my bow!”
Xu Xu bowed respectfully.
Wang Mu was stunned.
Unexpectedly…
He had casually recited a poem by Mr. Du Fu, yet this scholar was so respectful.
However, thinking about it carefully.
It was normal.
This sentence," The wine and meat at the vermilion gate stink, and the road has frozen bones."
It was used in the current Han Dynasty.
It was very suitable.
There were refugees everywhere.
All the nobles were still enjoying their glory.
Under such a comparison.
The people at the bottom of the social hierarchy rebelled.
It was normal.
But later.
The Yellow Turban Army was not only targeting the imperial court, but also the wealthy families.
They even killed the people at the bottom.
This way…
The Yellow Turban Army soon lost its momentum.
They were killed by the joint forces of various powerful people.
This was probably the legendary…Class limitations?
Wang Mu helped Xu Xu up.
"Mr. Xu, please stand up!"
'The world is in front of us, and it's time for heroes to emerge!'
"I wonder if Mister can teach me!"
Wang Mu asked sincerely.
Xu Xu thought for a long time.
Finally, he bowed again.
"Thank you for not abandoning me, Lord Stronghold Chieftain. I wish to follow you and achieve something!”
"Liaodong Xuxu greets the lord!"
Wang Mu's lips curled up.
The first scholar to submit!
Finally done!
He helped Xu Xu up.
Then, he opened Xu Xu's attribute panel.
....
Name: Xu Xu.
[Level: 42]
[Identity: Civil Official of Blood Tiger Bastion]
[Class: Scholar]
[Skills: Internal Affairs (Level 8), Farmer Knowledge (Level 8)]
[Loyalty: 65]
...
Not bad attributes.
Although he was not a famous person in history.
However…
At the current stage of Blood Tiger Bastion, having such a scholar was enough.
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