How did I, a mere son-in-law lying down, become a "Fenglang Juxu" (a legendary martial art

Liu Shan selected thirty officials to accompany him.

But he still felt uneasy, so he asked Yin Nantian, "Prefect, what about the garrison commander...?"

Yin Nantian understood the unspoken meaning. He nodded slightly and said in a deep voice, "Commander Jiang has arranged twenty elite cavalrymen to ensure safety along the way and will provide you with support in Jinhua County."

After hearing this, Liu Shan felt somewhat relieved and expressed his gratitude to Yin Nantian: "Thank you for your thoughtful arrangements, Lord Yin."

Yin Nantian continued, "On your trip to Jinhua County, considering that you are only a clerk and may encounter trouble, I have asked Prince Kang to promote you to the position of chief clerk of the prefectural government. I hope you will not disappoint Prince Kang's high expectations."

Deeply moved by what he heard, Liu Shan respectfully said, "I will do my utmost to live up to the trust placed in me by Prince Kang and the cultivation I have received from the Prefect."

Liu Shan was incredibly excited!

This is how he became the registrar of the prefectural government?

Does this make him a ninth-rank official?

Although it was just a minor official position, it meant that he had officially entered the officialdom.

At this moment, the officials and constables around him congratulated him one after another: "Congratulations, Lord Liu! Congratulations, Lord Liu!"

Liu Shan returned the greeting with a broad smile.

Listen!

Lord Liu! What a beautiful and pleasant title!

Liu Shan grinned, unable to hide his joy.

Han, the head constable, felt envious, which strengthened his resolve to follow Liu Shan. He secretly thought to himself: perhaps he too could have his day.

Surrounded by a crowd, Liu Shan set off for Jinhua County.

Yin Nantian, Li Polu, and the others watched him leave, each with their own feelings.

Li Polu said softly, "I still have some concerns."

Yin Nantian comforted him, saying, "A fledgling eagle must eventually spread its wings and fly high, and only after experiencing wind and rain can it soar. If it is always sheltered in the nest, it will never amount to anything."

Li Polu nodded, then sighed, "No, I'm panicking. I have to go find Jiang Xiaoyong and ask him to send more troops."

Yin Nantian shook his head and chuckled as he watched Li Polu leave in a hurry.

When Liu Shanxing reached the city gate, he looked back and was filled with mixed emotions.

The city gate stands majestically, its blue bricks weathered and worn, as if telling the story of the vicissitudes of time.

He took a deep breath, turned around and stepped onto the official road, the sound of horses' hooves echoing and dust flying everywhere.

……

That afternoon, Liu Shan and his group arrived outside Jinhua County.

Although it wasn't his first time riding a horse, the long journey still left his body feeling stiff.

He twisted his body, trying to relieve the discomfort.

Just then, a voice sounded beside him.

"Registration Officer Liu, when shall we enter the city?"

The person asking the questions was Zhu Youyi, a confidant of Jiang Xiaoyong and the leader of the thirty garrison troops.

At Li Polu's insistence, Jiang Xiaoyong increased the number of soldiers accompanying him from twenty to thirty, and specially assigned his confidant Zhu Youyi to assist Liu Shan.

Zhu Youyi's eyes shone brightly as he continued, "Registrant Liu, we are fully prepared and ready to act at any time."

Liu Shan nodded and smiled, "Thank you for your hard work, Brother Zhu. Let's rest for a bit and head into the city after dark."

Entering the city after dark?

Zhu Youyi was slightly puzzled. If it was an investigation, shouldn't they immediately go into the city and seal off the blacksmith shop?

How can we conduct an investigation when we enter the city in complete darkness?

Liu Shan noticed Zhu Youyi's doubts and explained, "The cover of night makes our actions more secretive, avoiding alerting the enemy and potentially catching them off guard and exposing more clues."

Zhu Youyi was surprised that Liu Shan was so young yet so meticulous, and he couldn't help but admire him and look at him in a new light.

He nodded in agreement, saying, "Registrar Liu is indeed very thoughtful. We will certainly cooperate fully."

Liu Shan cupped his hands and said, "Thank you for your trouble, Brother Zhu."

As night fell, the lights in Jinhua County were sparse. Liu Shan and his group quietly entered the town and headed straight for the blacksmith's shop.

Zhu Youyi led his soldiers to secretly set up defenses, while Liu Shan carefully observed the surrounding movements, pondering how to launch an investigation.

The faint sound of hammering could be heard from inside the blacksmith's shop. Liu Shan listened intently, his brows furrowing slightly, and gestured for everyone to slow down.

Normally, in a small county like Jinhua, blacksmith shops should have closed long ago, but they were still busy at this time, which was obviously suspicious.

Liu Shan held his breath and slowly approached, peering through the crack. He saw that the shop was illuminated by firelight, and several craftsmen were skillfully forging weapons with tense expressions. Some weapons were also scattered on the ground.

Liu Shan felt a chill run down his spine, realizing that something was indeed amiss.

He carefully examined the weapons and discovered that they were exquisitely crafted, and were actually ox-tail knives!

The ox-tail knife was the standard weapon of the Xia Dynasty army, forged by the blacksmith camp in the capital. Private manufacture was prohibited. Therefore, it is clear that there is something wrong with this blacksmith shop!

Liu Shan took a deep breath and shouted, "Brothers, follow me and charge in!"

No sooner had he finished speaking than he took the lead and rushed into the blacksmith shop, followed closely by Constable Han, Shen Yi, and thirty others.

At the same time, Zhu Youyi's sharp shout suddenly came from behind them: "Who goes there?"

Liu Shan turned his head slightly and saw out of the corner of his eye more than ten dark figures darting out from the shadows, passing the garrison, and quickly fleeing towards the gate of Jinhua County.

Liu Shan's heart tightened, but before he could react, he heard Zhu Youyi shout, "Stop! Don't run! Chase them! You must stop them!"

Upon receiving the order, the garrison soldiers quickly turned and chased after the dozen or so dark figures.

Liu Shan was dumbfounded. How could Zhu Youyi not have seen through such an obvious trick to lure the tiger away from the mountain?

What made him even more devastated was that chasing a dozen or so people required the deployment of thirty garrison troops.

Even leaving him half of the garrison would be better!

Liu Shan was anxious. The garrison responsible for covering the rear had already left. If the enemy took the opportunity to ambush them, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Sure enough, what are you afraid of?

To Liu Shan's astonishment, the blacksmith's shop door suddenly slammed shut, and dozens of men in black scaled the wall and entered, wielding sharp blades, surrounding Liu Shan and his companions.

Liu Shan broke out in a cold sweat. He heard the sounds of Constable Han and the others swallowing their saliva, and couldn't help but curse Zhu Youyi in his heart for underestimating the enemy and being unreliable.

He blamed himself for being so careless, failing to notice such an obvious trap, which led everyone into danger.

Thanks to his strong willpower from his previous life, Liu Shan quickly calmed down, commanded everyone to form a back-to-back formation, drew their swords, and stood ready for battle.

At this moment, a hoarse voice rang out: "Registrar Liu, you shouldn't have come."

Liu Shan was extremely shocked!

What did he hear?

Registrar Liu? The other party actually knew his latest official position!

This official position was only appointed just before his departure and has not yet been announced to the public. How did the other party find out about it?

Suppressing his fear, Liu Shanqiang asked in a deep voice, "Who are you? How do you know my identity?"

The man sneered, "Registrar Liu, I will tell you before you die."

Liu Shan breathed a slight sigh of relief. As long as the other party was willing to speak, he would have a chance to buy time. Once Zhu Youyi realized he had fallen into a trap, he would quickly return to his aid.

If he can hold on for a little longer, he has a better chance of survival.

Of course, the chance of survival here refers to the chance of survival for Han the constable and others. Liu Shan believed that with his skills, he dared not say that he could kill everyone in the area, but he could certainly fight his way out.