After our homes were confiscated and we were exiled, the women in my clan and I raised a million sol

Zheng Shuangcheng led a team of people and rushed to the city gate in a hurry, feeling extremely anxious.

He knew that time was running out and he had to intercept Zhong Tian's family as soon as possible.

However, when he led his men to the city gate, he found that Zhang Liang and his men had already approached the city gate and were about to leave.

"stop!"

Zheng Shuangcheng shouted angrily, and his voice echoed in the night sky.

Hearing Zheng Shuangcheng's words, Zhang Liang and the others turned around.

Zheng Shuangcheng was seen walking towards them with a group of people, with a fierce light flashing in his eyes.

"Master Zhong, why are you still strolling here so late? You seem so leisurely!"

Zheng Shuangcheng breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that Zhong Tian and the others had not left yet, and then spoke in a sarcastic tone, his tone full of sarcasm and ridicule.

Zhong Tian frowned when he heard this and ignored Zheng Shuangcheng's provocation.

He knew that now was not the time to argue with Zheng Shuangcheng and he had to leave here as soon as possible.

So he quickened his pace and rushed towards the city gate with Zhang Liang and others.

When Zheng Shuangcheng saw that Zhong Tian ignored him, he felt a sense of pride in his heart.

He looked at Zhong Tian's fleeing back in panic, and felt extremely happy.

The previously high-and-mighty county magistrate has now become like a rat in the sewer, hiding here and there. This huge contrast makes Zheng Shuangcheng feel unprecedented satisfaction.

He turned to look at his men beside him, a cold glint in his eyes.

Zheng Shuangcheng shouted, "Surround the traitor Zhang Liang and his collusion with him! Don't let them have any chance to escape!"

Upon hearing this, the subordinates immediately took action.

They quickly dispersed and formed a tight encirclement, surrounding Zhang Liang and others.

When Zhong Tian saw that he was surrounded by Zheng Shuangcheng, his face darkened.

Zheng Shuangcheng slowly walked up to them with a smug smile on his face.

He looked at Zhong Tian and said sarcastically, "Zhong Tian, ​​I've been annoyed with you for a long time! Why are you pretending to be so noble? We work so hard, isn't it normal for those people to give us some benefits?"

"Not only do you refuse to accept it yourself, but you also don't allow others to accept it! Haven't you heard the saying 'If you don't take it and I don't take it, how can the higher-ups take it?'? No wonder you haven't been promoted to county magistrate after working for so long!"

Listening to Zheng Shuangcheng's sarcasm, Zhong Tian's face looked very calm.

He knew he had done nothing wrong. He had always been doing things in accordance with the principles of fairness and integrity, and was unwilling to go against his conscience and principles for some petty gains.

Zhang Liang couldn't help but shake his head when he heard Zheng Shuangcheng talk about corruption and bribery so confidently.

He looked at Zheng Shuangcheng's smug look and felt a strong sense of disgust in his heart.

"Having someone like you as an official is a disaster for the people here."

Zhang Liang couldn't help but retort.

Zheng Shuangcheng, who was originally sarcastic, was stunned when he heard that someone next to him dared to refute him.

He turned his head and looked at the young man who dared to speak rudely.

When he saw the young face clearly, a look of contempt appeared on his face.

"It seems you are Zhang Liang!"

Zheng Shuangcheng sneered and said, "Your Majesty is merciful. Although the Wuguo Mansion intends to rebel, he still left a trace of your bloodline to the Wuguo Mansion."

"Not only are you ungrateful, you're even colluding with the imperial officials. You're truly asking for your own death!"

After hearing what Zheng Shuangcheng said, Zhang Liang smiled disdainfully and shook his head.

"If you want to incriminate someone, why bother?"

Zhang Liang's voice was clear and loud, echoing in the night sky.

"Everyone knows that the Duke of Wu's Mansion is loyal to the imperial court. If it weren't for us, the Duke of Wu's Mansion, guarding the borders and resisting foreign enemies, how could you serve as an official here in peace? Do you really think that today's matter will go as you wish?"

Zheng Shuangcheng's expression gradually darkened as Zhang Liang spoke. To avoid any accidents, he waved his hand and ordered his men sternly, "Everyone, come at me! Capture these people! Don't let any of them go!"

After hearing his order, Zheng Shuangcheng's men drew their knives from their waists without hesitation, with fierce light flashing in their eyes.

Zhang Liang turned around and glanced at Zhong Tian, ​​then said to him, "Master Zhong, please wait aside for a moment. We will quickly deal with these people."

After saying this, Zhang Liang asked several Tiger and Leopard Cavalry to protect Zhong Tian's family, and then he led the others to quickly draw their swords and fight with Zheng Shuangcheng's men.

Although Zheng Shuangcheng had a large number of men, they seemed so vulnerable in front of Zhang Liang and his Tiger and Leopard Cavalry.

In the blink of an eye, a large number of Zheng Shuangcheng's men fell down.

Seeing this scene, Zheng Shuangcheng's body trembled slightly.

His eyes were filled with fear and anxiety. He had never thought that his men would be so vulnerable.

He originally thought that with the numerical advantage of his men, he could easily subdue Zhang Liang and others, but reality gave him a cruel blow.

Zheng Shuangcheng swallowed, scanned the battlefield, and finally his eyes fell on the few remaining men.

He knew that these people could not withstand the attack of Zhang Liang and his men and would be eliminated in a few minutes.

So he raised his feet and prepared to escape, intending to report the news to the court and have the court send people to deal with them.

However, just as he turned to run away, he was still muttering in dissatisfaction: "Damn it! Just one last step!"

"Isn't it rumored that the young master of the Wuguo Mansion is just a weak scholar? How could he have such martial arts skills? And where did all those men around him come from?"

Zheng Shuangcheng's words were full of resentment. He had never expected this.

I thought this was a sure thing, but now it has failed.

Now we can only wait for the imperial army to arrive here and destroy them.

At this time, Zhang Liang also saw that Zheng Shuangcheng was planning to escape secretly. A cold light flashed in his eyes. How could he let such a person go back to the mountains?

After killing the man in front of him with a knife, he chased after Zheng Shuangcheng without hesitation.

Seeing Zhang Liang chasing him with a knife, Zheng Shuangcheng turned pale with fright.

He had never thought that he would be chased so badly by a young man, and the fear in his heart surged like a tide.

Zhang Liang saw the expression on his face, sneered, and then said, "Don't run away! Officials like you should report to the underworld as soon as possible and stop causing trouble for others!"

When Zheng Shuangcheng heard this, he was even more terrified.

In just a few breaths, Zhang Liang had caught up with Zheng Shuangcheng.

His movements were swift and decisive, like a bolt of lightning streaking through the night sky.

In the face of Zheng Shuangcheng's horrified eyes, Zhang Liang swung the knife without hesitation and cut off his head.

Blood gushed out, staining the surrounding ground red. Zheng Shuangcheng didn't even have time to scream before he fell to the ground forever.

After seeing Zhang Liang deal with Zheng Shuangcheng, a hint of satisfaction flashed across Zhong Tian's face.

However, this joy was short-lived, and was replaced by deep worry.

Zhong Tian walked over to Zhang Liang and said in a heavy voice, "My Lord, you shouldn't have been so impulsive just now! If you kill an official, the emperor will surely be furious, and our situation will be even more dangerous."

After hearing Zhong Tian's words, Zhang Liang shook his head, his eyes revealing a firmness and determination.

He spoke slowly: "Master Zhong, do you think that if I don't kill this guy, our situation will be better?"

"Ever since the news of my disappearance spread, the imperial court has labeled me a traitor. No matter what I do, as long as I'm caught, there's only one outcome: execution."

When Zhong Tian heard this, he was speechless for a moment, because he knew that what Zhang Liang said was the truth.

Seeing Zhong Tian speechless, Zhang Liang raised a faint smile.

He understood Zhong Tian's worries and helplessness, but in his opinion, some things must be done, no matter how great the risks.

Zhang Liang continued, "Since my situation won't change no matter what, why don't I get rid of this guy who's exploiting the people? At least that way, I'll be doing something for the people."

After hearing Zhang Liang's words, Zhong Tian sighed.

He hoped that Zhang Liang would act with caution. After all, they were now facing the power of the entire imperial court. If they made a mistake, they would be doomed.