Super Cultivation System of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 97 County Magistrate's Response
Liu He kept imagining in his mind what his future child would be like, a man with both literary and martial talents like himself, or a heroine with both talent and beauty like Zhang Yu.

"Oh no, that's not right! It's April now, and there are only eight months left of the ten-month pregnancy. This means that the Yellow Turbans will break out soon after my child is born!"

The emergence of this idea made Liu He suddenly determined to protect Huangshui Township and even Langdiao County. Once Langdiao County was lost, Huangshui Township would definitely not be able to be defended. At that time, he would have to flee with his wife and children. Liu He found this scene terrifying just thinking about it.

"No! We can't let this happen!"

Liu He's mind was working rapidly, as if his brain had never worked so well in his forty-eight years of life.

But as the saying goes, "worrying too much makes you confused." Liu He, who was originally quite intelligent, became anxious at this moment and all kinds of ideas popped up in his mind.

"Tomorrow we will find a way to notify the county magistrate and ask him to step up his guard. Although the reputation of the Taiping Dao is now flourishing, that dog official probably won't listen, but we have to give it a try! In addition, the training of the Anmin Army must be stepped up. From now on, we will change the training every three days to every day! And we have to hurry up with mining and casting weapons!"

Liu He originally did not intend to reveal this matter. Firstly, no one would believe it if he told it out, and he might even be gossiped about. Secondly, the Taiping Dao was very powerful. If the news got to their ears, they would come to his door and try to kill him to silence him, which would be troublesome.

In addition, Liu Heben also thought that taking advantage of the outbreak of the Yellow Turban Rebellion, he might have the opportunity to take control of Langdiao County and complete his hidden mission.

However, at this point, when it comes to his wife and children, Liu He can no longer care about any scruples or worries in his heart. Even if there is only the slightest chance, he will never let it go. He must strive for as safe an environment as possible. As for the system tasks, it doesn't matter if they cannot be completed. Nothing is more important than his wife or children.

The next morning, Liu He sent a smart and eloquent militiaman to the county town to report the Taiping Dao incident to the county magistrate.

When the messenger repeated Liu He's instructions in full and in detail, the county magistrate was frightened and quickly summoned the civil servants in the mansion to discuss the matter.

Yang Zhe, the magistrate of Langdiao County, was a man of about 30 years old who looked like a Confucian scholar. He was originally the son of a poor aristocratic family. A few years ago, he ruthlessly sold his already depleted family property and donated the position of county magistrate.

Fortunately, he had been studying since childhood and had some knowledge and ability, so he could barely do the job. Therefore, after a few years, he was able to hold this position fairly firmly.

Originally, he did not care about the militia organized by Liu He and others. However, in the past few years, the militia launched repeated attacks and eliminated thousands of mountain strongholds and bandits of all sizes, which brought honor to him as a county magistrate.

Moreover, this county magistrate falsely reported his achievements and received a lot of rewards, so he still had a good impression of Liu He and others. If not, he would not listen to the news that Liu He sent someone to tell him, and he would not even meet the person who delivered the message.

But this news was so big and so frightening that it was simply not something he could decide at his level, so he quickly called in officials from the county.

At this time, Yang Zhe was sitting on the main seat in the conference room with a worried look on his face.

"Everyone, just now the Huangshui Township militia Liu He sent someone to deliver a shocking news to our county. Our county does not know how to deal with it, so we invite you to come and discuss it."

The seven or eight people sitting below looked at each other, wondering what kind of news could make the county magistrate so panicked.

"This matter is extremely serious. The county does not know whether to believe it or not. Even if it is true, it is definitely beyond our ability to contend with."

"Liu He said that the Taiping Dao led by Zhang Jue, the great virtuous teacher of Jizhou, has recently shown signs of mobilizing troops. And according to people in a mountain stronghold that their militia destroyed, some people from the Taiping Dao have been trying to persuade these bandits to surrender, claiming that it won't be long before the Taiping Dao will follow the will of heaven and rise up to seize the Han Dynasty. So Liu He came to report to me and asked this county to report to the court and prepare a response plan."

When County Magistrate Yang said this, the seven or eight officials below were so scared that they almost fell off their seats. "How...how is this possible? Zhang Jiao is just a preacher who usually does some things to cure diseases and save lives. Even though he has many disciples and believers all over the world, they are just ordinary people. How could he have the courage to be an enemy of the court?"

Obviously, everyone didn't believe, or dared not believe, the news.

These people are all from aristocratic families in Langdiao County, or local tyrants. Naturally, they are educated and have some knowledge.

Bingzhou and Jizhou are separated by the Taihang Mountains. Over the years, the development of Taiping Dao has been very rapid and has long spread to Ji, You, Qing, Yan and other states. Although there is no trace of Taiping Dao in Bingzhou for the time being, the surrounding states and counties are full of Taiping Dao believers. Once Zhang Jue rebels, Bingzhou will be surrounded by enemies. Those who are used to sitting on the heads of the people and bullying others will naturally see the end of their good days, and they may even lose their lives.

County Magistrate Yang took a look at the expressions of these people, became angry, and cursed them "waste" inwardly. Then he turned his attention to his good friend Yan Chi, who had followed him to Langtiao County to take office.

Although Yan Chi did not hold an official position, he was a wise man. He had been friends with me for more than ten years and had won my trust. All the other county magistrates and lieutenants had to give him some face.

Yan Chi looked at his old friend's eyes and knew that he had to speak out now.

As soon as everyone saw him come out, they suddenly became quiet.

"Ahem... um..." Yan Chi cleared his throat and said, "This matter is of great importance. In fact, we don't need to worry about it. We can just report it to the governor and let him make the decision."

County Magistrate Yang frowned as he listened. He had thought about this approach before, but he still had his own concerns.

"I have thought about what you said, but you also know that I was donated to be the county magistrate. I have no family background to support me. Over the years, I don't know how many children from noble families have been eyeing my position. It is only because Langdiao County is not rich and I have done nothing wrong. I even got the reward from the governor by claiming Liu He's merits in suppressing bandits, so I can sit here safely. If this matter is reported and found to be false, I am afraid..."

Magistrate Yang did not continue speaking, but his meaning was already very clear.

Yan Chi and he had known each other for many years, so he knew very well what his old friend was thinking. He immediately thought of a solution.

"Sir, I do have a solution. If what Liu He said is true, the credit will go to you. If it is false, you don't need to worry about being implicated."

When County Magistrate Yang and other officials heard this, they immediately became alert.

"Brother, please tell me quickly!"

"It's very simple, just surrender!" Yan Chi expressed his idea.

"Recruit? What does that mean?" County Magistrate Yang was confused.

Prepare to pave the way for the protagonist to enter the city.

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(End of this chapter)