Big man: I am the Champion Marquis!

When Huo Xian found out where Zhu Anshi was hiding, there was nothing more to say.

The next thing to do is to catch the person. There is no need to consider anything else. As for whether there is any conspiracy, etc., we should catch the person first.

Perhaps judging from the current situation, even if someone has a conspiracy in mind, they simply don't have the time to implement it, or even the courage to do so.

After all, Wei Qing and Huo Shan are still in the court. These two great marshals are the confidence that no one dares to frame the prince in the court.

Feng Dan was very happy. He asked in full armor, "Sir, how many thieves are we going to catch this time?"

Huo Xian was puzzled. "We are going to catch thieves, why do you look happier than me?"

"I would like to see more thieves. If they dare to resist, I will definitely bring people to kill them." Feng Dan said with some anticipation, "If they are really some small thieves, there is no need for you to take action!"

It was not only Feng Dan who had this idea, some other Yulin Guards also had similar ideas. These people were also militant and eager to establish merit.

So if they really meet some "strong men", they will be even more excited and expectant, because this way they can get merit. Even if it is to suppress bandits, it is also a military merit, which is better than nothing!

Huo Xian poured cold water on him and said, "He's just a fugitive ranger. If I hadn't warned you before, I wouldn't have bothered to catch him."

Feng Dan and the others were also half-believing and half-doubting what Huo Xian said. They had heard that their own lord was busy catching thieves recently, and many people in the army even found it interesting.

No one would believe that the Grand Marshal would go to catch thieves instead of training troops and preparing for war. But Feng Dan and others were not surprised at all that their own lord did such a thing, because the lord couldn't sit still.

Once the prince is free, he will definitely find something to do. And if the matter turns into catching thieves, there is no need to make a fuss. The prince is different from other dignitaries, and it is normal for him to do anything.

The group headed straight for the Weishui River. It can only be said that Zhu Anshi was quite good at hiding. He was able to escape several times after committing crimes, which showed that he had some skills and means.

Capturing someone is the same as fighting a war. Speed ​​is of the essence. The faster the speed, the less time the enemy will have to react.

Huo Xian galloped on his horse, and the soldiers and soldiers behind him also galloped on their horses. This was one of the most elite troops in the Han Dynasty. But using them to catch thieves now was really a waste of talent.

Zhu Anshi could also be proud. The Grand Marshal came with the Yulin Cavalry. Such a configuration was too advanced. Those who didn't know might think that they were going to capture the Xiongnu nobles. Ordinary Xiongnu people did not receive such treatment.

Thinking in this way, Zhu Anshi can also be proud, such treatment is truly unique.

The premise of all this is to catch the person. If Zhu Anshi escapes, Huo Xian will become a laughing stock in the world.

"Sir, it's just ahead." A cavalryman pointed to the village ahead and said, "It's right here. There's no one from Jingdong."

Huo Xian said directly, "Just go over there. It would be a joke if someone escapes."

If it was just a normal burglary arrest, some strategies would be needed, because it was very likely that the thief would be alerted and escape. But now Huo Xian and the others didn't need to worry, because they were in large numbers.

It's not just about the number of people; these are elite cavalry, so a simple and rough approach will do.

A group of cavalrymen rushed into the seemingly quiet village, which made many villagers panic. It all happened too suddenly.

Feng Dan went straight forward and asked, "Where is Zhu Anshi of Yangling?"

An old man stepped forward cautiously and asked, "We don't know who Zhu Anshi is."

"I don't know?" Feng Dan said coldly, "I respect you as an elder, so I won't bother with you. I think you are very brave to harbor a fugitive! Don't you know why we are here?"

Hearing Feng Dan say this, the old man naturally became a little scared. He naturally knew why these uninvited guests came, and he also understood that the hiding Zhu Anshi would basically not be able to escape.

Feng Dan said coldly, "Ask again, where did you hide Zhu Anshi?"

In the Han Dynasty, the elderly enjoyed some "privileges" and most people respected the elderly. Otherwise, there would be moral condemnation and legal punishment.

However, this does not mean that the elderly can do whatever they want. It is said that the Qin law was strict, but in fact the laws of the Han Dynasty were also relatively strict, so many people knew what to do and what not to do.

Looking at the old man who was still holding on, Feng Dan sneered and said, "Do you think your grandson is making friends with important people? It seems that next time we go to fight the Xiongnu, you will have to let your grandson accompany us."

The old man's face changed suddenly. The reason why he hid Zhu Anshi was naturally because he felt that he was a big shot with a very high status in Chang'an and could make his grandson rich.

But the nobleman in front of him was obviously more powerful. He was a man from the imperial court, not a hero like Zhu Anshi.

And listening to Feng Dan's words, one can obviously sense the threat, which is not concealed at all.

The Han Dynasty was a martial nation, and many people wanted to make achievements. But according to what Feng Dan said, the old man's grandson was not going to fight the Huns as a soldier.

Every time the Han Dynasty went on an expedition, some prisoners would be arranged to accompany the army. These people were responsible for logistics, escorting food and grass, etc. Although a very small number of them could redeem themselves for their merits, the probability of this happening was really low.

The old man gritted his teeth and said, "The man is in my house. Please forgive my grandson, General."

There is no doubt about this. If he continues to stop them, these soldiers will definitely start to arrest them by force. The old man doesn't think he can stop them.

At Feng Dan's command, several cavalrymen immediately rushed towards the old man's house.

Zhu Anshi was holding a ring-handled sword, looking a little nervous, "Hawk dog!"

Chen Ju, sitting on horseback, took out the rope, twisted it twice and threw it out. Zhu Anshi subconsciously wanted to dodge, but the lock had already caught him, trapping him like a sheep.

Chen Ju immediately turned his horse back, while two horsemen with guns stepped forward, directly knocked away Zhu Anshi's ring-handled sword, and knocked the so-called Yangling hero to the ground with a spear.

If it weren't for the order from the Lord, Zhu Anshi would have been a corpse long ago. This is absolutely merciful.

There was no difficulty, but no one was surprised. If there was difficulty, it would be abnormal. Maybe Zhu Anshi was a so-called hero and had some courage. But he was facing the elite Yulin Cavalry. Facing these professional soldiers, the personal courage of these heroes was of no use at all.

Zhu Anshi, with a face full of resentment, was dragged in front of Huo Shan, his eyes full of resentment and ferocity.

Huo Xian was at his ease, and asked condescendingly, "Do you know why you were arrested?"

"If you want to kill me, then kill me. Why ask?" Zhu Anshi said fiercely, "I am fighting for justice and seeking revenge for someone. What's wrong with that?"

Huo Xian immediately laughed, "Killing people and relying on force, is this innocence? If you feel innocent, then why are you running away? Come, tell me what else you have to say that is ridiculous."

Zhu Anshi was a bit timid, although he looked strong, he was already in his thirties. But he was nervous about the young general in front of him with a playful smile, because he had never met this person before.

In front of ordinary people, Zhu Anshi could be fierce and aggressive, and no one dared to provoke him. However, he also understood that even if he was a great hero of Yangling, he was just a nobody in front of those dignitaries.

A great hero like Ju Meng was famous all over the world, so he was valued by Zhou Yafu. A knight like Guo Jie had a family background, so Wei Qing came forward to plead for him.

But Zhu Anshi obviously did not have such fame and family background, so how could he compare with these nobles?

Zhu Anshi was very cautious and asked carefully, "But is it the Champion Marquis?"

Huo Xian did not hide it, "It seems that you know I am arresting you? What do you have to say to me now? Or are you thinking of redeeming yourself by making amends for your crime?"

It is normal to make amends for one's crime, and even a big man can use copper coins to atone for his sins, so many people seem to have some confidence, thinking that even if they have committed a crime, they can get away with it by spending some money.

But wanting to spend money to atone his sins was obviously not suitable for Zhu Anshi because he didn't have that much money.

Zhu Anshi replied without thinking, "Sir, I want to file a complaint!"

Damn, this is what a hero is. They may talk about loyalty and so on at ordinary times, but when they are really facing death or being caught by the government, it is normal for them to tell everything they know in one breath.

The first report is meritorious, and it may help you get rid of the crime or have your guilt reduced. This is also a necessary thing for many criminals.

Rather than going to jail, being exiled or being killed, it is better to let others go to jail. At least you can stay alive.

Huo Xian became serious. He really wanted to know what Zhu Anshi knew. "Tell me. If it's useful, I might let you go. But remember, if it's a false accusation, you'll be dead!"

Zhu Anshi's heart trembled. It was obvious that Marquis Guanjun was not an easy character to deal with. If he could not provide some satisfactory information, this young and energetic general might get angry.

Huo Xian turned his horse and rode away, and the bound Zhu Anshi stumbled and trotted after him. If he fell again, he suspected that he would not be able to get up.

This champion seemed very cruel, even brutal, and Zhu Anshi was really scared now. He felt that if he fell, he would most likely be dragged and tortured.

After taking Zhu Anshi out of the village, Huo Xian suddenly asked, "What do you have to say?"

Zhu Anshi answered without thinking, "Sir, the mayor of Yangling is greedy for money and indulges knights and young men in doing evil. I have been able to escape capture many times, mostly because the mayor of Yangling has reported me."

This did not seem strange to Huo Xian. Zhu Anshi committed crimes repeatedly and escaped every time. It was obviously unrealistic to say that no one helped him.

The role of the Yangling mayor may be very important. He is a local tyrant and a grassroots official. Sometimes he would inform Zhu Anshi when he received the news, which allowed him to escape repeatedly.

Seeing that Huo Xian didn't think the news was worth paying attention to, Zhu Anshi became anxious. The news he thought was important was not worth mentioning in the eyes of this champion.

Feng Dan scolded, "You still want to hide it now? If we can catch you, then the mayor of Yangling will not be able to escape! If you don't behave yourself, you two will be torn to pieces in prison and comfort each other!"

Looking at the even more ferocious Feng Dan, Zhu Anshi also felt scared, because he really didn't want to die.

His strong desire to survive made him reveal everything. "My Lord, the mayor of Yangling secretly communicated with high-ranking officials in Chang'an. He also kept wandering knights and evil young men and instructed them to cause trouble. Many wealthy families in Yangling suffered greatly and could only pay money to avoid disaster."

Huo Xian suddenly felt that some of these methods seemed classic and could be used all the time. The rich and powerful would employ some shady people to do the dirty work, making money quickly and without affecting their reputation.

The most important thing is to cut off the relationship in time once something happens, and you will most likely be able to get out of this situation unscathed. Even if things are not particularly serious, you can use the power in your hands to suppress them.

There are such means now and in the future, because these methods may seem old, but they are very effective.

Huo Xian asked directly, "Who does the mayor associate with?"

Zhu Anshi quickly answered, "I don't know about that. I only know that he is a high-ranking official in Chang'an, with a salary of at least 2,000 shi."

Two thousand stones, this is indeed a relatively powerful figure. Even in Chang'an and in the court, he has a certain status, not to mention in the eyes of Zhu Anshi and others.

Feng Dan flicked his whip and said unhappily, "Is that all? We can find out the truth by torturing the mayor of Yangling. If you want to reduce your sentence, this little thing is not enough."

Zhu Anshi was really anxious. He was just a so-called hero, and he did have some reputation in Yangling. But he had no contact with any big shots, and he really didn't have that kind of ability.

If it were heroes like Ju Meng and Guo Jie, they might know a lot of things. But for Zhu Anshi, the level of those two heroes was too high, a level he could not reach at all.

Seeing that these people in front of him seemed impatient, Zhu Anshi became even more anxious, "Guanjun Hou, what do you want to know? I will tell you what you want to know!"

Huo Xian's face suddenly turned ugly. Perhaps some things were really just as he expected.

What resources and connections could a so-called hero, that is, a "Chen Haonan" who is not worthy of being on the stage, have?
If he really had the ability, he would not just stay in Yangling. If he really made the acquaintance of some important person, he would go to Chang'an to make a name for himself, or even jump into the officialdom.

After all, under the official system of the Han Dynasty, various recommendations were inevitable. There were countless officials of various backgrounds, and if someone had the means, he might have arranged a position for Zhu Anshi so that he could continue to plunder and so on.

Zhu Anshi, this is obviously a false accusation. Whatever Huo Xian asked him to say, this is what he said! (End of this chapter)