"

Chen Sanshi frowned slightly, but showed no fear, and walked straight toward the camp.

The charge of treason has already been established, and there is no reason to take action against him openly.

Hiding isn't the solution; meeting in person will help you figure out their intentions and figure out how to deal with them.

Open the tent.

The atmosphere wasn't as tense as I'd imagined; there were only two people in the spacious room.

The prefect, dressed in scarlet robes, sat in the main seat, with a middle-aged guard standing behind him.

The prefect, with a smile on his face, said, "You must be Commander Chen Sanshi?"

"Exactly."

Chen Sanshi cupped his hands in greeting: "What are your orders, Your Excellency, that you summoned me here?"

"I am a straightforward person, and I will speak my mind."

The prefect cut to the chase: "Commander Chen has amazing martial arts talent, but it is truly unfair that he is confined to the county of Poyang."

"Why don't you leave this place and become a guard in my residence? I will provide you with ample cultivation resources to ensure you can reach the Transformation Realm without any worries. What do you say?"

Guard?

Chen Sanshi was taken aback at first, but then quickly realized what was happening.

That sounds like an invitation.

In reality, it's a unique and ingenious form of annihilation!

If the prefect, who is in charge, doesn't take any action after the massacre of the Song family, how can he expect the martial arts schools to obediently pay tribute in the future?

But since Xiang Tingchun destroyed the gate, and he couldn't afford to offend the commander, he could only turn to himself, a lowly captain.

The Tai Lei Martial Arts School's plot to rebel has been decided, so there's no way to openly accuse them of a crime.

In addition, the other party did indeed value talent and wanted to recruit him into their ranks. Disappearing from Poyang County would also be a way to give the martial arts school an explanation.

but……

Chen Sanshi has worked so hard to get to where he is today, and he's about to participate in the selection of the vanguard at the Eight Great Camps. Why would he go and be a dog for a mere prefect?!

He could even guess what the other person would say next.

really.

The prefect said with a forced smile, "Commander Chen, I'm doing this for your own good. The spring campaign is just around the corner, and your cultivation is still shallow. On the battlefield, swords and spears have no eyes. If something unexpected happens, wouldn't it be a waste of your talent?"

The implication.

Either take them in as dogs, or they'll die in an accident.

A strong killing intent suddenly rose in Chen Sanshi's heart.

Starting with Qin Xiong, one troublesome thing after another followed.

He doesn't like fighting and killing.

Unfortunately, every time he didn't strike first, he would be the one to strike first.

'I just want to practice martial arts quietly.'

Why is everyone forcing me?!

If you can't afford to offend Xiang Tingchun, then you'll bully him.

What kind of prefect is he? Can he withstand a fifteen-stone bow?

Chen Sanshi made up his mind to try and fool them for now.

at this time.

A clear, cold female voice rang out.

“Prefect Ji, Commander Chen is a military officer in our Governor’s Office. It’s not appropriate for you to poach him like this.”

A woman in red stepped into the military camp.

"Please forgive my poor eyesight."

Prefect Ji couldn't help but scrutinize the woman, and asked with a hint of doubt, "And who is this young lady?"

"My surname is Sun, and my given name is Li."

The woman took a bronze badge from her waist and held it high: "By order of the Governor-General's Office, I have come to Poyang to select the best warriors."

"Sun Li?"

Upon hearing this name, Prefect Ji suddenly realized what was happening, stood up, and bowed, saying, "Hehe, I really didn't expect that the Governor's daughter would personally come. I'm so sorry for my rudeness!"

A thousand pieces of gold?

Chen Sanshi couldn't help but glance at the woman again.

Is this the governor's own daughter who was sent to Poyang?

For the striker position?

more than.

There must be other things to do.

However, it seems that someone has spoken up for him for now, which will save him a lot of trouble.

"Please don't misunderstand, Miss Sun."

Prefect Ji's tone became much more amiable: "I also appreciate talent, and I was thinking of giving Commander Chen another option."

"A love for talent?"

Sun Li said bluntly, "Why do I not hear any goodwill in the prefect's words? Instead, I can detect a hint of threat."

Prefect Ji retorted, "I had no such intention. Miss Sun cannot speak recklessly."

"Just kidding, Prefect, don't take it seriously."

Sun Li whispered to the young man beside her, "Commander Chen, I have something to ask you. Let's talk in private."

Ji Guangxian watched the two leave and then sat down again in the main seat.

Immediately afterwards, Xiang Tingchun walked in.

"Prefect Ji."

Xiang Tingchun looked displeased: "You're trying to take advantage of my people?"

"Do you know how much trouble you've caused me by wielding that blade against the commander?"

Ji Guangxian said indignantly, "The spittle from dozens of martial arts schools in the twelve counties of Anding Prefecture is almost drowning me. Some people have even used their connections to submit memorials to the Grand Secretariat. What am I supposed to do?"

"Prefect Ji, please calm down."

Xiang Tingchun shrugged, looking indifferent: "I'm also planning for the spring season. How can I send out troops without money?"

"A grand plan? You, a mere commander of a thousand men, dare to talk about grand plans? What a joke!"

Ji Guangxian sneered: "Consider yourself lucky. If it weren't for His Highness the Crown Prince selecting generals of the highest rank, you would have been beheaded long ago!"

"His Royal Highness?"

Xiang Tingchun's pupils trembled: "Prefect Ji, His Highness the Crown Prince has heard of me?!"

"Are you worthy?"

Ji Guangxian spoke harshly and without mercy: "Only Minister Gao of the Ministry of War appreciates you. If you can really achieve something, he will recommend you for further training. I came to Poyang on a mission assigned by Minister Gao."

Despite being humiliated, Xiang Tingchun remained calm and simply asked in a deep voice, "What mission?"

"Investigate the case."

Ji Guangxian said, "Are there any cultists hiding in Poyang? It seems they are hiding something. Do you know anything about it? This is a very important matter. Even His Majesty has appointed the county magistrate to investigate. You must not hide anything."

Xiang Tingchun edited and omitted parts of the story, telling it in a way that was half true and half false.

"Keep checking."

Ji Guangxian said seriously, "The merit of this matter is no less than that of wiping out a barbarian tribe, understand?"

"I will investigate this matter myself; there is no need for the Prefect to trouble himself," Xiang Tingchun replied calmly.

"Alright, now that we've finished talking about business, let's talk about personal matters."

Ji Guangxian, still furious, pointed his finger at him and said, "You have to give me an explanation for the Song family's affairs. If Chen Sanshi doesn't disappear from Poyang, how can I maintain my authority in Anding Prefecture?"

"No, I need him."

Xiang Tingchun sneered: "Besides, you can't say that to me. You should go and talk to the Sun family's daughter."

"No one can stop them!"

Ji Guangxian said firmly, "The more talented that kid is, the less he should be left to the Grand Coordinator. It would be best if he could be put to my use!"

"You too?"

Xiang Tingchun seized the opportunity to retaliate, sneering, "Someone who has been practicing martial arts for two months is approaching the level of bone refinement, and he thinks he can look down on a prefect like you?"

"Furthermore, I can ignore your attempts to make things difficult for him, but as a colleague, it's necessary to give you a heads-up."

"This kid is kind and honest, but when it comes to being ruthless, he's even more so than me."

"You can't convict him, yet you're coercing him. Just think about what will happen to Song Laowu."

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