After crossing, I surrounded the capital from the countryside

"Moreover, business cooperation is based on mutual benefit. We provide Zhang with high-quality tea, and he uses the tea to attract customers and increase business. In this way, our cooperation can be long-term and stable."

After listening to the explanation, Xu Xi finally understood, a smile appeared on his face, and he exclaimed: "It turns out that the sect master and Manager Zhang have considered so many things, which is amazing."

"Of course not, you still have a lot to learn!"

……

Xu Qingqing and his team completed the acquisition of most of the surrounding shops and reached a cooperation with the largest and most important store, Ya Ming Xuan, which can be said to be a fruitful return.

The next day, Xu Qingqing and her group were preparing to return to Xiaoyao Sect with their horses.

The sun was warm and the spring breeze was gentle. However, in this warm and peaceful moment, Xu Li's exclamation broke the silence.

"Everyone, come and see, is this General Lu's wanted order?" Xu Li stood in front of the bulletin board at the city gate, pointing at a conspicuous notice, trying to control himself and shout in a low voice.

Upon hearing this, everyone gathered around. Those who could not read showed confusion on their faces, while those who could read could not hide their shock after reading the notice clearly.

On the wanted poster, Lu Zhenting's portrait was vivid, with a strong face, clear lines, and a pair of deep eyes flashing with a sharp light. Basically, anyone who had seen him once could immediately connect him with the wanted poster.

He was a loyal and patriotic general who fought on the battlefield and dedicated his life to the country, but now he has become a wanted criminal by the court.

The charge is treason and treason, which is extremely ironic.

Everyone in the world knows that General Lu was loyal to the country all his life, had made great military achievements, and devoted his entire life to the stability and prosperity of the Great Zhou Kingdom.

Now, it has ended up like this, which is really not worth it.

At the city gate, Xu Qingqing and her group gathered in front of the bulletin board, staring at the glaring wanted poster with serious eyes.

Some people gradually gathered around, talking about the matter, and were obviously skeptical about this sudden wanted order.

"How is this possible? General Lu is the general who defends the country of our Great Zhou. His ancestors have been guarding the borders for generations. Without them, we wouldn't have the stable life we ​​have now. How could he collaborate with the enemy and commit treason?!" A white-bearded old man waved his cane excitedly, his voice full of dissatisfaction and doubt.

"This wanted warrant is absolutely ridiculous! Cough cough cough..." The old man coughed a little when he was emotional.

"There must be some conspiracy behind this. General Lu must have been wronged!" A young scholar said indignantly, his hands hanging by his side clenched into fists.

Another middle-aged man echoed, his face full of dissatisfaction and anger: "General Lu has made great contributions to the country, how can the court treat him like this?"

"Are there not enough corrupt officials who just sit there and do nothing for a living now?!" A middle-aged man waved his arms angrily and said with gritted teeth, "They must have framed General Lu. They are really unscrupulous for their own selfish interests!"

"Humph, how can you be sure that General Lu was wrongly accused?" A thin man with a mean face asked with a sneer, "What if you can only see the face but not the heart? After all, people's hearts are hidden in their stomachs, so who can tell for sure?"

As soon as these words were spoken, the surrounding onlookers suddenly exploded.

They all glared at him, "Ren Ergou, what are you talking about?! Do you have any conscience?!"

"That's right, has your conscience been eaten by a dog?!"

“Ren Ergou, what are you talking about?!” The white-bearded old man was so angry that his beard trembled. He shouted angrily, “General Lu has devoted his entire life to the country and the people. How can you slander his loyalty and contributions like this!”

A young woman also angrily accused, "If General Lu is collaborating with the enemy and betraying the country, then who can we trust in this world?"

The people around echoed his words, obviously they were angry and dissatisfied with Ren Ergou's remarks.

Ren Ergou faced everyone's glares and accusations, but he didn't care.

He curled his lips and sneered, "You fools are really blinded by General Lu's appearance. Who knows if he has any shameful deeds behind the scenes?"

"Shut up!" Xu Li couldn't hold it in any longer. He stepped forward and stared at Ren Ergou with a sharp gaze. "You dare to talk nonsense here without any evidence. General Lu's character and the contributions he made to the Great Zhou Kingdom are not something that a villain like you can slander!"

Ren Ergou was intimidated by Xu Li's aura, but he still said stubbornly: "Humph, you speak as if you know General Lu very well. You are just deceived by his superficial bravery."

He deliberately raised his voice and pointed at the words on the notice board: "It is clearly written on this notice board that Lu Zhenting is a traitor who collaborates with the enemy and betrays the country! The court's notice and wanted order are written in black and white! This is the evidence! You can't help but not believe it!"

Ren Ergou's words caused a commotion around him, and some people who were originally skeptical about General Lu began to waver.

"That's enough!" Xu Qingqing stepped forward and said in a deep voice, "We don't need your doubts and slander. We only know that General Lu is a true hero. The words on the notice are just one-sided. How can we easily convict someone? The pearl may be covered in dust, but the truth will eventually come to light!"

"Finally, I believe that justice lies in the hearts of the people!"

Xu Qingqing's words were powerful, and the aura she exuded shocked everyone around her.

Her unwavering trust in General Lu at this moment infected many people present and made many people rekindle their trust in General Lu.

Ren Ergou was intimidated by Xu Qingqing's aura and was speechless for a moment.

He opened his mouth to retort, but found that he had nothing to say.

"Well said!" The old man approached Xu Qingqing and looked at her with eyes full of appreciation and affirmation: "Young girl, you are right! Justice is in the hearts of the people! Everything General Lu has done for the Great Zhou Kingdom cannot be erased so easily! I believe in him!"

"It is impossible for a general who always leads the charge and leads his troops by example to collaborate with the enemy and betray his country."

At the end, the old man even choked up a little.

Seeing that Ren Ergou wanted to speak, Xu Li took two steps forward and said, "Ren Ergou, if you dare to speak nonsense and slander General Lu's reputation again, don't blame us for being rude. Although we are not big shots, we know right from wrong and who is the real hero!"

Ren Ergou shuddered. He knew that he was already at a disadvantage in this argument, and insisting on it would only make himself more embarrassed.

If I wasn't careful, I might get beaten and run away in shame.

Seeing this, Xu Tong spat at Ren Ergou's back.