Wei Xiaobao's Three Kingdoms Adventure

Chapter 8: Father from Nothing
Wei Xiaobao was waiting for the soldiers to remove the net from his body when he heard someone say, "Captain, these two are wearing yellow turbans. Could they be the Yellow Turban rebels?"

Wei Xiaobao said, "The Yellow Turbans all rose up in groups. How could they act alone like the two of us?"

The captain stepped forward and carefully examined Wei Xiaobao, saying, "Even if they were bandits, these two wouldn't cost much in reward money. If the governor knew we were out robbing people, it would be more trouble than it's worth."

Wei Xiaobao thought to himself, "So he ate it secretly."

The officers and soldiers seemed unwilling to accept that this battle ended in failure. While some were untying the ropes and nets, others were already searching Wei Xiaobao and Shuang'er.

Shuang'er saw that the soldiers' hands were about to touch her, and when she was about to resist, she heard that something had happened on Wei Xiaobao's side.

It turned out that the Yellow Turban Army's Yangzhou commander's token that Wei Xiaobao had hidden on his body was found.

The officer immediately presented the token to the captain, saying, "Sir, we've caught a big fish this time! This guy is actually the leader of the Yellow Turban Army. Now the governor won't blame us for the robbery, and he might even reward us handsomely."

The captain saw the token clearly, glanced at the officer, and the two of them burst into laughter.

At this time, there was another burst of laughter from the crowd.

The captain looked towards the source of the laughter and found it was Wei Xiaobao.

The captain said, "You traitor, why are you laughing when your death is imminent?"

Wei Xiaobao said, "You are about to die, why are you laughing?"

The captain said, "When you meet the governor, will you still be able to remain stubborn?"

Wei Xiaobao said, "See if you can still be stubborn when you meet the governor?"

The captain said, "Wow, I'm so angry."

Wei Xiaobao said, "Wow, my son is so pissed off."

The captain laughed and said, "Why don't you imitate my speech?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the captain realized that Wei Xiaobao was scolding him in a roundabout way. He blushed and grabbed Wei Xiaobao by the collar, cursing, "You're taking advantage of me!"

Originally, the group of officers and soldiers were about to laugh at Wei Xiaobao's rogue behavior. When they heard the captain say that he was taking advantage of them, they all understood at once. Their faces turned red and they tried hard to hold back their laughter.

Wei Xiaobao wasn't being unreasonable just to gain an advantage, but was trying to figure out a way to take advantage of the situation. The captain grabbed his collar and said calmly, "The Yellow Turbans are rebelling, and the court has ordered you to quell the rebellion. It's fine you didn't go to the front lines to serve the court, but you're actually leading your men here to rob people. How are your actions any different from those of the Yellow Turbans?"

The captain was already furious, and when Wei Xiaobao asked him back, he was speechless for a moment, and the hand that was holding Wei Xiaobao's collar loosened.

Wei Xiaobao noticed the other party's change and quickly struck while the iron was hot, saying, "Let me ask you, what does the token in your hand say?"

The captain glanced at the token and said, "On one side is written the slogan of the rebels, and on the other side is written the order of the commander of the Yangzhou Canal."

Wei Xiaobao asked, "Could it be that the person holding this token is the rebel commander of Yangzhou?"

The captain's mind suddenly flashed, and he regained strength with his hands, saying viciously: "Yes! From what I found on you, you are the traitor. I was almost scared by you!"

Wei Xiaobao smiled contemptuously and said, "In my hands, I was a traitor. Now that you are in my hands, you are a traitor?"

The captain had never seen such a unreasonable person before, and was confused for a moment. He always felt that something was wrong but didn't know how to refute it. Wei Xiaobao continued, "When the Yellow Turbans rebelled, why didn't the Yangzhou commander lead a group of rebels to attack you, but instead appeared alone on the official road? Do you think they are as deserting their posts as you are?"

The captain was confused by Wei Xiaobao's words. His mind was already spinning. He looked at the token in his hand and asked, "How do you explain this token?"

Wei Xiaobao didn't know how to explain it. He remembered that since the captain had secretly escaped to rob without telling the governor, he must be worried about being held accountable. So he decided to take a gamble and said, "This matter is confidential. I can only tell you after I see the governor."

The captain looked hesitant. If he let Wei Xiaobao go like this, what if he really was the leader of the Yellow Turban Army? If he was found out in the future that he had released the rebels, he would be guilty of a capital crime. If he took Wei Xiaobao to see the prefect, what if there was another secret as he said? Not only would he offend Wei Xiaobao, but his robbery would also be exposed, which was also a capital crime.

Wei Xiaobao smiled inwardly, knowing he had bet correctly, and said, "How about this, you take me to see the prefect, and I'll say that I met me at the city gate, and that I took the initiative to come to the prefect. As for what happened here, if you and I don't tell me, the prefect will naturally not know. Whether I am a traitor in your eyes or not, you will know after you meet the prefect."

Seeing through his thoughts, the captain chuckled dryly and said, "That's the best. But if you dare to play tricks, be careful or I will kill you along the way."

Wei Xiaobao patted the captain's hand, took the token and put it in his arms, saying, "Don't worry, with so many of you here, are you still worried that I'll run away? But I don't know if these people will leak out what we've discussed."

The captain said, "They are all my brothers who have been through thick and thin with me. They have been in this business for many times and will not have second thoughts."

Wei Xiaobao had originally thought that he could persuade the captain to disperse the officers and soldiers with a few words, and then he and Shuang'er would find an opportunity to escape. However, he did not expect that his plan would fail, and he could only follow the captain back to the city.

The group soon arrived outside the city. On the city gate were two large characters: Xia Pi. However, it recognized Wei Xiaobao, but Wei Xiaobao did not recognize it.

Xuzhou prefect Tao Qian was in the city at that time, and the captain who captured Wei Xiaobao and Shuang'er was Zhang Kai, one of Tao Qian's subordinates.

Zhang Kai half escorted and half escorted Wei Xiaobao to the prefect's residence.

At this time, Tao Qian was discussing the campaign against the Yellow Turban Army with Mi Zhu, the richest man in Xuzhou and the deputy governor's attendant, in his mansion when he heard a servant come to report that Captain Zhang Kai wanted to see him.

Tao Qian felt that the incident happened suddenly. Unless Zhang Kai summoned him, he rarely saw him in Xia Pi City on weekdays. Whenever he was asked about it, he always said that he was leading the troops to train outside the city. Why did he suddenly ask for a meeting today?

It was not until Zhang Kai came in that Tao Qian and Mi Zhu discovered that there was a young man following Zhang Kai.

Zhang Kai said, "Your Excellency, I encountered two men behaving strangely at the city gate and approached to question them. The young man said he had something confidential to report to you in person, so I brought him here. His servants are still waiting outside."

Tao Qian waved his hand to signal Zhang Kai to leave.

Wei Xiaobao glanced at Mi Zhu who was standing beside him.

Tao Qian said, "Lord Mi Zhu is my deputy, so feel free to tell me what you have to say."

Beijia is an assistant officer, equivalent to a deputy prefect, and is somewhat similar to Wei Xiaobao's deputy governor. However, Wei Xiaobao doesn't understand and doesn't want to understand. He has only one idea in his mind at this time, which is to trick Tao Qian into sending him to Yecheng.

If you want Tao Qian to fall into your trap, nine out of ten sentences you say must be true and one must be false.

Wei Xiaobao fell to his knees and cried out with tears in his eyes, "Please, Governor, save my father."

Tao Qian asked in surprise, "Who is your father?"

Wei Xiaobao cried loudly: "My father is Lu Zhi!"

(End of this chapter)