Strange Tales from the Northern Qi Dynasty

Chapter 89 Regret
Several heads were strung together with a rope, like Buddhist beads. Tian Zili held them in his hand. As he walked, the heads collided with each other, making muffled sounds.

Tian Zili put a few strings of human heads aside, then chuckled and said, "We killed six bandits."

The recorder looked at the heads and was a little surprised. "They don't look like dead people, right?"

"He was not a deceased person. I don't know his identity. He dared to shoot civilians. When he encountered us and wanted to commit murder, he was hacked to death."

The recorder smiled and said, "I see. Okay, I'll write it down now. I'll trouble Mr. Tian to tell me the details later."

Tian Zili narrated what happened while the recorder recorded it.

After doing all this, Tian Zilie bowed to the other party and was about to leave, but suddenly turned back and took something out of his arms.

The recorder was horrified, "Mr. Tian! No! No! Things are different now than they were in the past."

Tian Zili chuckled and took out a small box from his arms. "Don't misunderstand me. I'm not trying to bribe you. I heard earlier that your father was ill and very weak and couldn't get up. I told Lord Youjiao about this, and Lord Youjiao took out this box of Polygonatum that he had treasured for a long time. There wasn't much, just this one box, and told me to give it to you."

He forced the thing into the other person's hand.

The recorder looked at the wooden box in his hand in astonishment, "This is really precious, how dare I take the things of You Jiaogong?"

"What are you talking about? Although we are not from the same class, we are both from the law school. Even if we don't talk about the school, we are still from the same hometown. You can take it. If you need a famous doctor, you can tell me at any time. You Jiaogong can help you contact him."

The recorder trembled as he bowed to Tian Zili, "Thank you very much! Thank you very much! I will definitely find a time to visit You Jiaogong and thank you in person."

"It's just a small matter. Don't worry about it. Please continue to be busy."

Tian Zili returned the greeting with a smile, then turned and left.

Walking on the road, Tian Zilie was very polite to everyone. He would say a few words to everyone he met, and everyone was also very respectful.

Soon, Tian Zilie returned to Youjiao Mansion, where Liu Taozi and Kou Liu were eating.

They ate very quickly.

"Brother, it's done."

"Eat, I have to be busy later."

"it is good."

Tian Zilie hurriedly sat aside and started eating. The work in the county government had been very busy these days. Everyone was very busy, and the large number of dead people gathered made Cheng'an's already low security level even worse.

There were many troubles both inside and outside the city. The county officials were not enough, and the county soldiers were also sent out.

Tian Zili was eating, but he didn't stop talking, "Brother, the recorder may find time to come and see you."

"Why?"

"His grandfather is ill, so I sent him Huang Jing in your name. He left the law school two years ago, and was promoted because of his good memory and hard work. If he comes to see you, please remember Huang Jing and other things."

"Ah."

"Brother, I would like to ask you for half a day off. I want to go to Linzhang."

"Why?"

"I heard that there is a doctor in Linzhang named Chu, who is a disciple of the famous doctor Ma Gong. He has a clinic in Linzhang and is very famous. I would like to invite him to come. After the previous shock, Cheng'an County Lieutenant has been in poor health these days. If this person can prescribe some medicine, maybe he can get better."

"Okay, stay safe."

"only!!"

Kou Liu glanced at Tian Zili. He didn't have a very good relationship with Tian Zili. If Yao Xiong was not around, they rarely talked. Lately, this guy was a little excited, jumping up and down all day long, and was very attentive. He didn't understand why, was it because his brother helped him get revenge?
Tian Zilie was in high spirits at this moment. Although his lord was brave and strong, he was not good at socializing and did not try to win over others.

But he was willing to do things for his lord. The person with the highest status in Cheng'an at that time was Liu Youjiao.

Everyone in the county government should have gathered around Youjiao. With his brother's reputation and his own methods, sooner or later the entire county would change its surname to Liu!
After Tian Zili finished his meal, he said goodbye and left.

Liu Taozi arranged today's tasks with Kou Liu. Kou Liu had to lead the county soldiers to patrol the countryside to prevent the refugees from looting the villages.

As he was speaking, a minor official came in to report.

"Mr. Youjiao, the county magistrate asks you to go to the gate of the county government office immediately." "Yes."

Liu Taozi continued to instruct Kou Liu a few more words before he stood up and followed the clerk away.

When Liu Taozi arrived at the gate of the county government office, Lu Qubing had been waiting for him for a long time.

Lu Diedie has matured a lot. He is no longer as lively and energetic as before, and he can't hide his emotions. He holds Liu Taozi's hand and whispers, "The new county magistrate has arrived, and the county lieutenant is not feeling well. The county magistrate asked the two of us to go and fetch him back."

"I'm leaving the county soldiers in your hands. You must protect the county magistrate and don't let anyone offend him."

The security of the county magistrate and other officials was also the responsibility of the patrol. Liu Taozi did not ask any questions and immediately took over the county soldiers stationed there and asked them to follow him to welcome them.

A group of people walked out of the city gate in a mighty procession.

Seeing so many soldiers, the dead at the city gate were terrified and hurried to get out of the way. If Liu Taozi had not rebuked them in time, there would have been great chaos.

Seeing this scene, even Lu Qubing felt a little uneasy.

It seems like a bit too much.
"Step aside!"

"Get out of the way!!"

Then someone was heard shouting, and a few strong servants came out from the pile of refugees first, making a way out. Then a man was seen escorting a wealthy-looking man out from among them.

Seeing the many officials in front of him, the man couldn't help but stepped forward first, "Who is County Magistrate Lu?!"

Lu Qubing stepped forward and bowed, "It is me."

"Is this how you welcome the envoy?! Using the dead as your guard of honor?!"

"They didn't even clear the way. This is too much, too much!!"

The man now thought of what had happened on the road and was furious. He pointed at Lu Qubing and started to curse him.

Liu Taozi slowly stood behind Lu Qubing. The man's eyes met his and his voice stopped abruptly.

Lu Qubing looked at the wealthy-looking man, walked up to him and bowed to greet him.

"Your subordinate Cheng'an Cheng Lu Qubing pays homage to Lord Lu!"

"It's not that I'm being negligent, it's just that there are too many things to do in the county. The letter sent by the official has just arrived in my hands. Most of the officials are busy, so I can't arrange for everyone to come. The dead are gathered at the city gate, and there is no way to clear the place and sweep the streets."

Lu Yao shook his head. "I have also seen the situation here. Mr. Lu, you don't need to explain. Take me to see the county lord."

Lu Qubing then stood up and hurriedly asked the soldiers to make way. He then personally helped Lu Yao into the car. Surrounded by Liu Taozi and others, they rushed towards the county government office.

"Mr. Lu, I really didn't mean to be negligent. The eighty-eight officials in the county are busy day and night and have no chance to rest. The east of the city is already in chaos, and now there are a large number of refugees who have surrendered. People are needed everywhere."

"Even those who are escorting us now will have to rush to the city gate to maintain law and order after arriving at the county government office. They won't have a chance to relax at all."

Lu Qubing began to explain the whole story with a sincere look on his face.

Lu Yao listened and laughed at first, but soon he realized something was wrong. Why didn’t this guy stop?
Lu Qubing probably really wanted to explain the situation to Lu Yao so that the county magistrate would not think too much, so he kept talking to him all the way. When they arrived at the county government office, he helped the magistrate down without stopping. He kept talking all the way to the backyard door. When they arrived at the county magistrate's residence, Lu Qubing stopped. Lu Yao wiped the sweat from his forehead, his face full of doubt and surprise.

The counselor beside him was also stunned at this moment.

What kind of people are there in this county town?
"Cheng'an magistrate Lu Yao pays homage to the Duke of Lecheng County!"

Lu Yao saluted Gao Changgong respectfully, and Gao Changgong hurried forward to help him up, with a very kind attitude, "I have heard of your reputation for a long time. I was reluctant to leave at first, because I was worried that the affairs of this city would be abandoned halfway after I left, and all the work would be ruined. But Yang Xiang gave me a letter saying that he wanted you to be the county magistrate and would guarantee you, so I agreed to leave."

"You also know that His Majesty has always valued this place. He came here in person not long ago, took a look at the situation in the city, and told me to manage it well."

"Since Prime Minister Yang can guarantee it, it shows that you are a truly talented person. I can also safely hand over the important matter to you. You will definitely not let me, Prime Minister Yang, and His Majesty down, right?"

Lu Yao's expression was slightly dull.

At this moment, he suddenly began to regret coming here.

(End of this chapter)