Super Cultivation System of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 382 I Give You the Courage
Yang Saner looked back and saw an old man in his fifties, followed by two guards, who were glaring at him.

This old man was Zhang Ding, but Yang Saner didn’t know him.

Yang Saner frowned. Today's matter had already made things very difficult for him and he was feeling angry. Seeing Zhang Ding coming out to disrupt the situation, it was as if his anger had found an outlet.

"Who are you? How dare you obstruct law enforcement? Come on, arrest us all!"

He was too lazy to argue and directly ordered the people around him to arrest Zhang Ding.

"Wait! I stand up because I have something to ask. After I finish asking, I will leave immediately."

"Yeah, he didn't do anything, why are you arresting this old man for no reason? It's really unreasonable!"

People around also began to criticize.

Yang Saner looked at the angry group of people and could not help but snort coldly.

"I want to see what you can say. Ask!"

Instead, the noble young man became a little impatient.

"What is there to ask? Let's go now. I have important things to do and I don't have the time to waste here."

Zhang Ding smiled and said, "Haha, it seems that this young man can be the leader of the patrol team?"

As he spoke, he looked at Yang Saner meaningfully, which made Yang Saner feel uncomfortable all over.

"Shut up, you have no right to speak!"

Yang Saner yelled at the young man, causing his face to turn red immediately.

"You... Humph, wait all you want, I am not afraid of you!"

Zhang Ding took a few steps forward, his eyes fixed on Yang Saner.

"My lord, I would like to ask you, what is the principle for the patrol team in the city to follow?"

Yang Saner was a little flustered by his stare and glanced to the side.

"It is the principle of maintaining justice."

Zhang Ding nodded and said, "Yes, that's a good way to uphold justice. If that's the case, the cause and effect of this matter is so clear, the restaurant is not at fault at all, but this person is domineering and bullying. I wonder if you think your method of punishment can uphold justice?"

Several other guards lowered their heads with ashamed looks on their faces. Yang Saner also felt guilty for a while, but he finally mustered up the courage and looked at Zhang Ding with anger on his face.

"This is a matter for our patrol team, no one else is allowed to interfere!"

Zhang Ding said sarcastically: "This general is really arrogant and self-centered. I admire him."

The more Yang Saner listened, the more panicked he became, and he didn't want to stay any longer.

"Alright, alright, I've answered your question. You must not interfere with law enforcement anymore. Leave immediately!"

As he spoke, he turned and prepared to leave.

"Can't leave!"

Zhang Ding rushed forward and blocked his way.

"You can leave if you want to. Once you have dealt with the matter clearly and explained the reason clearly, you can leave naturally. Otherwise, if you enforce the law in such a muddled way, and ruin the reputation of Governor Liu and Magistrate Qian, can you bear the consequences?"

When talking about Liu He and Qian Li, Yang Saner became more and more nervous and couldn't wait to leave.

"Old sir, please don't be ignorant and leave immediately, otherwise don't blame me for being rude!"

The nobleman also shouted: "Hey, you old man, I think you are tired of living, right?"

The shopkeeper saw Zhang Ding coming out, but Liu He and Qian Li did not follow him out. He was anxious, thinking that the two of them were still upstairs and didn't know anything. He was about to shout, but saw Zhang Ding secretly giving him a look, and he seemed to understand something, so he kept silent.

When the onlookers saw that Yang Saner was angry, they all tried to persuade Zhang Ding to stop meddling in other people's business.

However, Zhang Ding looked calm.

"All worldly affairs should be managed by the people of the world. How can I sit back and watch when I see injustice?"

This time Yang Saner was completely furious.

"You are so bold, old man! How dare you stop the patrol?"

"I gave you the courage, so you want to lock me up and take me back too?"

Liu He walked down the stairs with Qian Li and Zhan Lian, looking furious. Yang Saner and a group of guards from the escort team turned pale and could hardly stand.

"My Lord...My Lord...you, how could you..."

Liu He glared at him, so angry that he didn't want to talk to him at all. Qian Li came over and cursed him fiercely: "Luckily, my lord and I are here today, otherwise the public security in this city will be ruined sooner or later by you guys!"

"My Lord, Lord Qian, please listen to my explanation..."

Liu He was so angry that he was in no mood to listen to his explanation. He kicked him aside and came to the shopkeeper.

"I am Liu's failure to manage my subordinates, and I have caused the old shopkeeper to suffer. I apologize to you!"

Liu He personally untied his ropes, then walked up to him, bowed respectfully, and saluted.

This frightened the old shopkeeper, and he quickly supported him.

"Liu Taishou, I don't deserve it, I don't deserve it. How can I dare to accept your courtesy? You are embarrassing me, embarrassing me!"

When the people around heard that this person was Liu He, they were a little skeptical at first. However, many of them had seen Qian Li, and seeing that Qian Li was so respectful to Liu He, it naturally couldn't be fake.

"It's really Governor Liu! Oh, I never thought that I would be able to see Governor Liu's golden face today. It's worth coming here!"

"Liu Taishou is just as rumored, friendly to everyone, without any discrimination based on family background or origin. With such a prominent status, he actually bowed and apologized to a mere restaurant owner. I have never seen anyone with such a broad mind in the world!"

"I was so rude and suspicious of Governor Liu just now. I was really stupid."

"With Governor Liu here, whether we are doing business or settling down, what do we have to worry about?"

Liu He's simple action was so shocking in the eyes of so many merchants around him. In the past, these people would not even dare to think about it, let alone such a small matter. Even if the shopkeeper was really killed, it would be impossible for any official to come forward to apologize. This kind of thing can be said to be a violation of social ethics. However, Liu He did it without any scruples and very calmly. This attitude alone made many merchants instantly see the unparalleled protection of doing business here.

When the nobleman heard that the tall young man in front of him was actually the legendary Governor of Shuofang and Captain of the Suppression of the Enemy Liu He, his previous arrogant attitude froze and he began to look a little flustered.

After Liu He comforted the old shopkeeper, he looked at the young master, sneered, and didn't ask anything.

"Yang San'er, don't you have something to say? You can say it now. But before you say it, I have to warn you that the few words you are about to say will directly determine how you will be punished. Think carefully before you speak!"

His voice was not loud, but everyone could hear the anger in it.

"My lord, I..."

Yang Saner hesitated to speak, seeming to be still conflicted.

Qian Li shouted, "Why, at this critical moment, are you still trying to make up some excuse to get away with it?"

Yang Saner shuddered all over, sat on the ground in a daze for a while, and then suddenly spoke.

"I said it, I said it all! It was this man. He suddenly came to Jiuyuan City a dozen days ago and found me. He started by flattering me and said that I and others were very tired from patrolling day and night and wanted to treat me to a drink. I initially refused, but he often came to see me afterwards. Over time, I just... just..."

"I accepted his invitation to a banquet, took his benefits, and then agreed to be his protective umbrella in the city. Yes and no!"

Qian Li shouted angrily.

Yang Saner was too weak to speak and just nodded.

The nobleman became anxious: "It's obviously you..."

"I didn't ask you a question!"

Liu He shouted at the nobleman, frightening him so much that the second half of the sentence got stuck in his throat and he couldn't utter it. His expression was truly amazing.

Liu He looked at Yang Saner and his team of guards and let out a long sigh.

"You have all been with me for at least half a year, and at most two years. I don't need to tell you about the military discipline, right?"

A group of people knelt on the ground, some with faces full of regret, some burst into tears and kowtowed one after another.

"That's good. I won't waste any more words. Everyone, immediately remove all your positions and accept your punishment!"

After Liu He said this, Yang Saner's expression seemed to calm down a little. He stood up and bowed to Liu He for a long time.

"My lord, I was deceived for a moment. The heavier the punishment, the better I will feel. I am unlucky and will never have the chance to serve you and the generals again. I hope you take good care of yourself!"

After saying this, he knelt down again and kowtowed three times. Then, under the escort of other guards who had arrived, he turned around and left.

Liu He closed his eyes and turned his head away. No one else knew what expression he had. Only Qian Li sighed.

(End of this chapter)