Water Margin: The opening scene involves assassinating Emperor Huizong of Song and forcibly taking L

Lu Zhishen's expression immediately changed.

"Then why are you going, brother? Let's just fight our way out of the city, won't we?"

"Brother, I'm just guessing, I can't be sure!"

Zhao Yuan said in a low voice, "Furthermore, if it really is a trap, it must be related to Ximen Qing! Brother, have you forgotten that we are here to rid Yanggu County of another scourge!"

"Of course I haven't forgotten, but the thought that I'll miss out on this battle again makes me feel a bit frustrated,"

After Lu Zhishen finished speaking, seeing that Zhao Yuan was about to say something,

He quickly interrupted, saying, "Brother, there's no need to explain. I know you're worried about your wife, which is why you entrusted them to me! I will certainly not let you down!"

"Then thank you very much, brother!"

Zhao Yuan clasped his hands in a gesture of respect, and after bowing,

He exchanged a few more words with Li Shishi.

He then returned to the main hall and followed the yamen runners to the county government office.

Then they went straight into the inner courtyard at the back.

This is where the county magistrate lived.

In the reception room of the main building in the courtyard,

A table of food and drinks has already been set out.

However, Magistrate Li of Yanggu County was nowhere to be found.

Zhao Yuan looked around.

Screens were placed on both sides of the reception room.

He pretended to admire the painting on the screen.

As soon as I got to the front, I could vaguely hear strange noises coming from behind the screen.

But before Zhao Yuan could investigate further,

Magistrate Li of Yanggu County then walked into the house with a slender gait.

Zhao Yuan went over to pay his respects.

Magistrate Li pulled him to sit down at the table.

He asked with a friendly expression,

"I've heard that the tiger-hunting hero is leaving Yanggu County. Is that true?"

"This is indeed true,"

Zhao Yuan nodded: "I have made my decision and will depart tomorrow morning."

"Why should a tiger-slaying hero be in such a hurry to leave?"

Magistrate Li earnestly advised,

"Since I took office in Yanggu County, I have been working diligently, but the county government still lacks a brave, decisive, and trusted confidant."

"Take this tiger attack at Jingyang Ridge, for example. If there had been any capable person in the county government, it wouldn't have dragged on for so long."

"I'll say it again: as long as the tiger-slaying hero is willing, the position of infantry captain in this county government office is none other than yours."

After saying this,

Magistrate Li's gaze was fixed on Zhao Yuan.

Waiting for his answer.

"I apologize, Your Excellency. Although you are too kind, I am in a difficult situation. Please forgive me!"

As before, Zhao Yuan declined directly.

"Is that so? It seems Yanggu County really can't keep the tiger-slaying hero,"

Magistrate Li sighed, then picked up the wine pot from the table.

He poured wine for Zhao Yuan, filling the cup to the brim.

He then took the wine jug and poured himself a glass!

But this led Zhao Yuan to discover the problem.

It turned out that when Magistrate Li was pouring himself some wine,

The right hand holding the wine jug clearly turned something!

Although the magistrate's actions were extremely discreet...

But the commotion behind the screen earlier...

This has already put Zhao Yuan on his guard.

While the magistrate was pouring the wine, he kept a close eye on the situation.

Sure enough, a flaw was discovered!

"Come, Zhao Yingxiong, consider this cup of wine my farewell toast to you. Please drink it!"

finished,

Magistrate Li then picked up his wine cup and drank it all in one gulp.

Zhao Yuan also picked up his wine glass.

But just as it reached the tip of his tongue,

However, he took advantage of the wide sleeves of his outer robe.

He secretly poured all the alcohol into his sleeve!

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Chapter Fifty-Six: The one wanted is Zhao Yuan, what does that have to do with me, Zhao Dalang? (Seeking flowers and ratings)

After a glass of wine,

Magistrate Li stood up and said, "I'll go change my clothes first. Hero who fought the tiger, please have some wine. Don't be shy!"

finished,

The magistrate then strolled to the door.

He had just stepped out the door when he lightly clapped his hands.

With a "snap" sound,

The screens on both sides of the living room were knocked down.

A dozen or so county constables rushed out menacingly.

Armed with knives, spears, and chains, they surrounded Zhao Yuan!

"Your Excellency, what is the meaning of this?" Zhao Yuan asked.

Despite being surrounded, he remained calm and composed.

Seeing Zhao Yuan's appearance,

Magistrate Li couldn't help but admire him in his heart, "What a magnanimous attitude!"

Unfortunately, they are unwilling to serve me!

Thinking of this, Magistrate Li gave up his desire to pity the talented man.

"Zhao Dalang, or perhaps I should call you Zhao Yuan!"

Magistrate Li shouted angrily and righteously,

"You audacious scoundrel, you actually dared to assassinate the current emperor and even fled to Yanggu County. Fortunately, a righteous man recognized your treacherous identity, which is why you, this villain, have been brought to justice!"

Here

After hearing the county magistrate call him by his real name, Zhao Yuan...

His pupils immediately contracted.

He subconsciously assumed that the magistrate of Yanggu County had already seen through his disguise!

But then the magistrate launched into a long, rambling speech.

This calmed Zhao Yuan down.

If Magistrate Li really saw through his disguise from the beginning...

He recognized Zhao Dalang as Zhao Yuan.

Then why did you recruit him into the county government as the head of the infantry?

There's clearly something wrong here!

"Your Honor, if I'm not mistaken, this so-called righteous man is none other than Ximen Qing, isn't he?"

Zhao Yuan asked tentatively.

"Hehe, Zhao Dalang is indeed a clever man,"

Magistrate Li nodded in approval.

"If you had stayed in Yanggu County and served me, you wouldn't be in this predicament today!"

This guy really didn't recognize me at all!

"My name is Zhao Dalang. Although I share the same surname as Zhao Yuan, we are completely different in appearance and age,"

Zhao Yuan questioned, "Magistrate, aren't you afraid of being exposed and punished by your superiors for framing innocent people like this?"

"Shangguan?"

A cold smile appeared on Magistrate Li's lips.

"Now that he's in power, all he sees is gold and silver; how can he possibly care about anything else?"

"Zhao Dalang, you can be considered a hero. I will tell you the truth. In order to arrest you and put you in jail, Ximen Qing paid 30,000 strings of cash. Everyone present today has a share."

"Will everyone get a share?"

Zhao Yuan glanced at the constables surrounding him and chuckled.

"With these ugly and deformed people, do you think they can win me over?"

"With the skills of a tiger-slaying hero, let alone these yamen runners, even if you bring in the local militia, I'm afraid they wouldn't be able to subdue him!"

Magistrate Li said with a smile.

"Then why are you sending them to their deaths?"

Zhao Yuan reminded him, "Don't forget, after you've dealt with them, it'll be your turn."

"Haha, Zhao Dalang, why do you think I'm wasting my time arguing with you here?"

Magistrate Li's lips curled up in a smug smile.

"To tell you the truth, that pot of wine just now was laced with a sleeping potion that Ximen Qing sent. Even a cow would be unconscious for three to five days after taking it, let alone a person..."

Having said that, the magistrate finally realized something was wrong.

"Judging by the time, you should have been unconscious by now! How come you're not reacting at all? Could it be that that damned Ximen Qing is a habitual fake medicine seller, even his sleeping potion is fake?"

"Hehe, Your Honor, you've wronged him."

Zhao Yuan grabbed the wine jug beside him and smashed it on the ground.

The pot body, which had been divided into two halves by a mechanism, was now revealed.

"You think I've never seen a mere mandarin duck dove pot before?"