Year 198.
Early February.
Su Ran rode east alone and finally arrived at Qiao County.
Before he left Xuchang, he had asked Xu Chu and Dian Wei if there were still warriors like them in his hometown.
Xu Chu shook his head, but Dian Wei said that he had once met a person who could compete with him in the outskirts of Qiao County. Moreover, his martial arts skills were extraordinary.
However, after Zhang Miao rebelled and Dian Wei surrendered to Cao Cao, he rarely returned to Qiao County and never met that person again. He did not know if that person was still in Qiao County.
Su Ran came here to try her luck.
If he could really get a fierce general like Dian Wei, then no matter how hard he worked, it would be worth it.
Qiao County wasn't big.
He asked around for information.
In his opinion, someone who could compete with Dian Wei was not a nobody.
However, after asking around, he found nothing. He could not help but be a little disappointed.
He wanted to find an inn to rest, but he alarmed the magistrate of Qiao County.
Helpless, he could only follow the county magistrate to the government office to rest.
But this also reminded Su Ran.
If he went to look for it alone, he would be unfamiliar with the place and people. It was undoubtedly like looking for a needle in a haystack. It was better to leave it to the county magistrate.
"This subordinate immediately ordered people to check the county records and sent the government runners to investigate.”
"Mister only needs to wait quietly in the residence.”
Qiao County Magistrate said with flattery.
Su Ran nodded.
He used his special privileges.
In the next few days.
He stayed in the county government office.
However, after waiting for seven or eight days, there was still no news. He was suddenly a little disheartened and planned to set off for Qingzhou tomorrow.
There had always been many heroes in Shandong. If he was lucky, he might meet a suitable person.
Just as he was about to leave, he received a message from the county magistrate.
"Sir, I've heard about it."
"There is indeed someone who has the power to defeat a tiger. This person is currently living in a village 30 miles east of Qiao County.”
The county magistrate hurriedly ran over and said.
"Let's go."
Su Ran suddenly got up and rode to the east of the city.
Then, under the lead of the county magistrate, they went to a common people's residence.
As soon as he walked in, he smelled a strong medicinal smell.
Su Ran frowned.
"Who is it?"
Just as he was about to enter, an angry shout suddenly sounded. Following that, a tall, tanned man walked out of the room.
This person had a robust build, not much inferior to Dian Wei.
Moreover, his eyes were cold and filled with killing intent.
Su Ran was delighted.
Just by looking at his appearance, this person was very likely the person Dian Wei had mentioned.
"How dare you!"
"I'm the county magistrate of Qiao County, and this is the Sikong Manor's Guard Lieutenant. You're just a commoner, how dare you act so presumptuously?”
"Kneel down!"
The magistrate of Qiao County shouted angrily. A dozen bailiffs beside him drew their sabers and stepped forward, glaring at the burly man.
The burly man's expression changed and became somewhat ugly.
He clenched his fists, and the veins on his arms bulged. Clearly, he was really angry.
"You guys can leave first."
Su Ran looked at the county magistrate and the others.
"This…Sir, this person is extremely dangerous. If we leave and he hurts you, what should we do?”Qiao County Magistrate said worriedly.
"Leave."
Su Ran was too lazy to talk nonsense.
Seeing this, the county magistrate did not dare to stay here and could only leave with his men. Before he left, he looked at the burly man and said,"If Milord is injured in the slightest, your entire family will be buried with him.”
The burly man's expression changed again.
His eyes were almost bloodshot.
"If anything happens to my wife and children, I'll slaughter your entire family.”
" You…You…" The magistrate of Qiao County was furious. He pointed at the burly man and wanted to flare up, but he was so frightened by the burly man's gaze that he took a few steps back.
Then, under Su Ran's intense gaze, he left in panic.
After waiting for him to leave, Su Ran glanced at him and smiled."You are Zhao Ba?"
"How do you know my name?"
Zhao Ba frowned and said in a muffled voice.
"I was recommended by Dian Wei to find you.”
"Dian Wei…"
Zhao Ba repeated the name, and his eyes flickered." He's already a Great General, and I…"
After saying that.
There was also a hint of disappointment on his face.
"If you really have the ability to compete with Dian Wei, you can serve under me.”
"It's not difficult to be promoted to a high position and rank.”
Su Ran's words made Zhao Ba raise his head.
"Follow me."
Then, he turned around and walked out.
Su Ran followed.
He arrived at the courtyard.
Zhao Ba walked to the stone mill that he usually grinded. After he got into a horse stance, he wrapped his arms around the stone mill and hugged it.
"Ha…"
An angry roar.
Zhao Ba actually picked up the millstone that weighed hundreds of kilograms. After walking a few rounds, he exerted strength in his arms and threw the millstone out of the courtyard. After it fell, it smashed into the ground, creating a huge pit.
This scene scared the Qiao County Magistrate and the dozen or so bailiffs so much that their faces turned pale.
They had wanted to teach Zhao Ba a lesson just now, but when they saw Zhao Ba's immense strength, they could not help but sigh.
They knew that even if they attacked together, they would probably not be a match for them.
"Good!"
"As expected, he is born with divine strength. Even Dian Wei is only so-so.”
Su Ran clapped her hands and looked at Zhao Ba with admiration and satisfaction.
Such a fierce general was most suitable to be the vanguard general of the Wei Army.
"Are you willing to join me?"
Zhao Ba walked back and bowed to Su Ran.
"I have an enemy, the young master of the Chen family in Qiao County. If you help me kill him, you can protect my wife and children.”
"My life is yours for the rest of my life.”
Su Ran nodded and then looked at the county magistrate." What's Young Master Chen like?”
"Tell me the truth."
Although he wanted to take Zhao Ba under his wing, he did not want to kill the innocent.
The county magistrate pondered for a moment and smiled bitterly." He has committed almost all kinds of crimes. Many of the people in the county have been killed by him. Now, there are many complaints. Unfortunately, my official position is too low to arrest him."”
"Yes."
It seemed that this person really deserved to die.
He turned around and walked to the horse. He took off his sword and brought a horse from the county office to Zhao Ba.
"Take my sword and kill the person you want to kill.”
"If anything happens, I will take responsibility."
"However, do not kill the innocent."
Su Ran reminded.
"Thank you so much!"
Zhao Ba grabbed his sword and hesitated." Then my wife and children…"
"Don't worry, I will bring him to the county government first. After you kill him, come to the county government to see me.”
Zhao Ba bowed again and turned around to return to his room. A moment later, he came out with his wife and children and handed them to Su Ran.
He mounted his horse and left.
Su Ran glanced at Zhao Ba's wife and son.
His wife should be a lady from a noble family. Although her appearance was ordinary, she was not an ordinary peasant woman.
However, Zhao Ba's son made his eyes light up.
He had the back of a tiger and the waist of a bear, and he had the demeanor of Zhao Ba.
"I, Zhao Shi, greet the county magistrate and this young master.”
"This is my son, Zhao Feng."
Zhao Shi pulled Zhao Feng and bowed.
Su Ran nodded.
"Let's go back to the county government."
he instructed.
Qiao County Magistrate gave up his carriage for Zhao Ba's wife and children to ride.
The group returned to Qiao County. After entering the county office, they settled down temporarily and waited for news.
Taking this opportunity, Su Ran invited a doctor to treat the Zhao family.
Two hours later.
Zhao Ba, who was covered in blood, entered the government office and threw a head in the hall.
When he looked up and saw that his wife and children were safe, he knelt down and kowtowed three times to Su Ran.
"From now on, my life belongs to you.”
"Get up." A smile finally appeared on Su Ran's face.
This trip had not been in vain since they had obtained a fierce general like Zhao Ba.
"Take your wife and children to rest in the residence first. In three days, follow me back to Xuchang.”
"Yes."
Zhao Ba cupped his hands and left with his wife and children.
When he learned that Su Ran had invited a doctor to see his wife, he was even more grateful to Su Ran.
Su Ran stayed in Qiao County for three days.
He had thought that the Chen Clan of Qiao County would seek revenge on Zhao Ba. However, three days had passed and there was no sign of the Chen Clan.
He understood.
It seemed that the magistrate of Qiao County had revealed his identity.
Miss Chen did not dare to come.
This made Su Ran understand the importance of power and strength.
As long as he had absolute martial strength, even the aristocratic families could only bow their heads in front of him.
Although the Chen clan was just an ordinary small aristocratic clan.
However, it also gave him hope to eliminate the trouble of the aristocratic families.
"Sir, everything is ready. We can set off at any time.”
At this moment.
The county magistrate of Qiao County came over and cupped his hands.
"Yes."
Su Ran looked at the county magistrate with satisfaction and smiled." You did well this time. As long as you are a good official in the future, if you encounter any trouble, you can come to Xuchang to find me.”
After saying that.
He left with Zhao Ba and his family.
Qiao County Magistrate excitedly sent him off for ten miles before returning.
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