On the first morning, everyone was very safe. They did not encounter any bandits.
They only encountered the first group of thieves when it was almost evening.
There were only a few dozen of them, but they were all killed by Liu Bei and his group according to the template they had set up in the morning.
That evening, the group passed through the entire Zhao County.
The next day, after a short journey, he found a village to sell his spoils of war at a discount as usual and left his name in the market.
Then, they would continue on their journey and continue to replicate the glory of the previous day.
In three days, Liu Bei personally killed seven or eight Black Mountain Bandits.
Guan Zhang had killed dozens of people each.
The three groups of bandits that were repelled.
Seeing Ye City appear on the horizon, the group felt rather emotional.
Liu Bei silently counted in his heart.
He didn't expect that he could obtain so much just by killing the Black Mountain Bandits.
In total, he had received a million dollars in money and silk, and thirty to forty more donkeys and horses.
It would be a huge sum of money when sold in Ye City.
If Li Tian hadn't chosen a new route, it would have been a pipe dream.
However, splitting the loot and dealing with the spoils of war was a matter for the future. Right now, he had to get down to business.
They had just arrived at the north gate of Ye City, and the guards guarding the city were even tighter than those at Zhongshan.
From afar, they had already nocked their bows and arrows, and had even sent out a team of sentry cavalry to intercept Liu Bei and his group from afar to conduct various checks.
Liu Bei called over his trusted cavalry commander Liu Dun and ordered,"
"If the guards are greedy, you can share some wine and meat with them.”
"If it really doesn't work out, you can take out ten rolls of cloth and silk to share the profits. Just treat it as a tax for merchants entering the city. Don't make things difficult for our brothers.”
"Don't worry, my lord," Liu Dun promised gratefully.”
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After spending money to pave the way, Liu Bei and his group finally arrived at dusk.
He made an excuse to ask for an audience with the governor, Jia Cong.
Guan Yu and Zhang Fei were blocked outside the main hall of the Provincial Governor's Office.
Only Liu Bei and Li Tian were allowed to enter.
After bowing, Li Tian secretly observed Jia Cong.
It was a middle-aged man who looked to be in his forties. He was thin and looked righteous.
It didn't seem to match the rumored identity of the eunuch party.
At this moment, Jia Cong sat in the hall and interrogated seriously,"
"Liu Bei, as the county captain of Anxi County, why did you have to be reported to Ye City?”
"Shouldn't we appeal to the Minister of Zhongshan, Zhang Chun, first?”
Liu Bei took a deep breath and replied calmly,"
"Provincial Governor, this matter is very important, and it involves Zhang Chun!”
"You want to report Zhang Chun, the Prime Minister of Zhongshan, for treason?”
As expected.
Jia Cong's first reaction when he heard this news was shock and disbelief.
It couldn't be helped. The news was too magical!
Did all the people who rebelled these days gather together like this?
Fortunately, Li Tian had already persuaded him once.
So, he did it again. He was skilled enough.
Liu Bei immediately pushed Li Tian out,"
"I dare to let you know that this Li Shugui was originally the secretary of the Zhongshan Provincial Postmaster Zhang Shan!”
"He witnessed the Overseer Zhang Shan killing the original Scribe Hu Mao to silence him!”
"I also saw the letters between Zhang Shan and Zhang Chun, so I'm in danger!”
"Waiting for an opportunity to serve the Imperial Court. Ask him for the details."
Jia Cong turned to Li Tian.
He started asking for details.
Li Tian then told Liu Bei everything he had analyzed.
Jia Cong nodded secretly when he heard that. He stroked his goatee and said,
After thinking about it for a while, he finally slammed the table.
"I still don't understand one thing. How do you know that County Officer Liu can help you escape from the Overseer's control? Could it be that you all had a plan in advance?"
When Liu Bei heard this, he was slightly shocked!
He had never asked Li Tian this question before.
Liu Bei was worried that Li Tian wouldn't be able to answer, or at least not properly.
" Boya…I'll have to rely on you. Don't make any mistakes…"
Even though Liu Bei did not show his emotions, he could not help but pray silently in his heart.
She glanced at Li Tian's reaction from the corner of her eyes.
Li Tian cupped his hands and replied,"
"I only know one simple truth!”
"Anyone who the rebels deliberately plot to frame must be someone loyal to the court.”
"Before leaving Lunu County, I looked at the list of officials.”
"The higher-ups listed County Lieutenant Liu as a dissident who must be exterminated before Zhang Chun's rebellion.”
"Thus, this brat presumptuously believes that Zhang Chun must have known that County Lieutenant Liu is loyal to the Imperial Court and would never follow a traitor.”
"Since this kid wants to go against Overseer, he can only succeed if he entrust this matter to County Lieutenant Liu.”
"The facts also prove that County Lieutenant Liu took the risk himself!”
"We killed more than a hundred Black Mountain Bandits along the way before we arrived here.”
Jia Cong sat in front of the table. Hearing this, he moved slightly and straightened his body.
When Liu Bei heard this, he couldn't help but feel overjoyed.
These words were really well said!
"I see. It seems that the name of County Lieutenant Liu's loyalty has spread throughout Zhongshan.”
Jia Cong stroked his beard and smiled approvingly, muttering to himself.
Soon, he came up with a solution.
"If this matter is confirmed in the end, with this merit, it is not too much to reward you with fifty catties of gold and another official position.”
"However, we still need to verify it, so I'll remember the reward first.”
"Men, summon Commandant Pan."
Not long after, a military official was summoned.
Li Tian observed the man in secret. He was tall and sturdy.
He looked like a football player who was wearing armor to see his superior.
The commandant walked to the front of the hall and cupped his fists.
"I am Pan Feng. Greetings, Envoy."
Jia Cong nodded and turned to Liu Bei and Li Tian."
"This is Wei County's commandant Pan Feng!”
"I sent him to lead his troops to Zhongshan to investigate.”
Then, he told Pan Feng about the general mission this time, the cause and effect, and reminded her,
"If Zhang Chun is willing to come to Ye City to confront him, then treat him with courtesy.”
"If they really dare to resist, we'll capture them with force.”
Pan Fenghu roared,"
"I accept your orders. May I know when we will depart? Do you want to leave the city tonight?"
"We'll leave the city tomorrow morning." They could send cavalry to go first to prevent the army from alerting Zhang Chun.”
"You can discuss the details with Liu Bei.”
The group of people then took their leave.
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