Serving as a Jinyiwei, starting from plundering the swordsmanship talent

Chapter 225 These river pirates are really brave! The person behind the scenes
"Sir, something happened!"

It seems the news we received wasn't very good.

Si Nan, who emerged from the cabin, looked rather serious.

"This man is just staying behind to guard the city. The other bandits had already set off for Linshui City before we arrived. According to what these bandits said, it seems that Lu Yuan plans to take Linshui City today."

"Then, using Linshui City as the center, begin the attack on the surrounding cities!"

Good guy.

This is really an attempt to incite a rebellion; it's not just talk.

Are there any other waterways leading to Linshui City?

Thinking of something, Ye Liuyun glanced at the county magistrate.

"I do not know!"

The county magistrate is quite bewildered.

Aside from this waterway, I really don't know of any other routes. Moreover, judging from this, it seems that the band of water pirates is planning to take over Linshui City.

If Linshui City is gone, will I, as the magistrate of Linshui City, still be a magistrate?

"My lord, hurry! We can't let anything happen to Linshui City!"

The county magistrate also became somewhat anxious at this point.

After all, it concerns their own interests, so how could they not be anxious?

Seeing that the magistrate's panic seemed genuine, Ye Liuyun didn't ask any further questions.

Judging from the situation, those bandits didn't completely trust the magistrate either. Come to think of it, they were all operating on the edge of a knife; how could they not leave themselves a way out?

"go back!"

Since that group of river bandits is now on their way to Linshui City, there's no point in them staying here any longer.

Ye Liuyun immediately gave the order, and the ship began to turn around.

The magistrate stood on the bow of the boat, pacing back and forth anxiously.

At this moment, Si Nan suddenly moved closer to Ye Liuyun and whispered something.

"My lord, isn't this too much of a coincidence!"

This gang of river pirates, why didn't they make a move earlier, why didn't they make a move when they were coming over? Is there really such a coincidence in the world?
Anyway, Si Nan was somewhat skeptical.

"Whether it's a coincidence or not, we'll find out once we catch these people!"

Ye Liuyun narrowed his eyes slightly.

If it's not a coincidence, then it can only mean that there are other forces behind this group of river bandits, and those forces have even infiltrated the Imperial Guards under their command.

This is interesting!

The human heart is ultimately the most unpredictable thing in this world.

"understand!"

Seeing that his master had realized something, Si Nan sensibly didn't say anything more. After responding, he obediently stepped aside.

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"Brother, are we really going to take action against Linshui City?"

A large ship is speeding towards Linshui City.

At this moment, the bandit leader was staring blankly at the surrounding sleepers, as if he were in a daze.

And just then.

A middle-aged man standing nearby, after enduring for a moment, finally couldn't resist and approached Lu Yuan, asking a question with a curious expression.

"If they were to take action, that would be true rebellion!"

Unlike the ignorant underlings who only knew how to shout and yell, there were some smart ones among this group of river bandits.

This middle-aged man was the first to follow Lu Yuan.

He could be considered the strategist among this group of river pirates.

He originally thought that his elder brother Lu Yuan's words about rebelling against the Great Qian Dynasty and becoming emperor were just empty threats.

It's not just them who are river bandits; aren't many bandits like this?

They're not very capable, but they boast about all sorts of impressive titles.

Otherwise, how can you scare people?

Just didn't expect it.

This Lu Yuan is no longer just a simpleton; he's now really going to take action against Linshui City.

That's just a bit unreasonable.

Let's not even talk about whether we can take Linshui City. Even if we do, what then?

Do you really think that they can overthrow the Great Qian Dynasty with just these few weaklings?

Some of the underlings who weren't thinking straight.

They even clamored that once their elder brother became emperor, they could also get an official position.

That's incredibly audacious!

Returning to the emperor's throne, he might lose his life any day now.

"Big brother!"

After so many years of brotherhood, how could Lu Yuan not know what the other party wanted to say?

"enough!"

He waved his hand dismissively, interrupting the other person's attempt at consolation.

His previously blank expression turned serious at this moment.

"Since I've already said this, I've made up my mind. There's no need for persuasion. Besides, I'm not unprepared, so you can rest assured!"

",,,"

Don't worry? What do you mean by "don't worry"?

You're about to rebel, how can you expect me to be at ease?

Now there's a growing suspicion that their leader might have lost his mind and become desensitized.

It's only because of our brotherhood over the years that we've formed; otherwise, we would have run away long ago.

Even so, these people began to wonder if they should flee in advance.

After all, they didn't believe at all that Lu Yuan had the ability to conquer the Great Qian Dynasty.

"okay!"

Before the other party could say anything more.

Lu Yuan waved his hand and said directly.

"I'll rest in my cabin for a bit now. I'll have someone notify me when we reach Linshui City!"

Done.

Without giving anyone else a chance to speak, he strode away.

Judging from this, it's clear they don't want to waste any more words here.

"this,,"

Watching Lu Yuan's departing figure.

The crowd that had gathered around looked at each other for a while, then just stared at each other, unsure of what to say.

In the end, they could only sigh, shake their heads, and disperse.

Some people have already started to have their eyes on it.

If even the slightest mishap occurs along the way, they will run away immediately.

It's impossible for him to stay and die with Lu Yuan.

It can only be said that although there is brotherhood among them, it is really not much.

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Meanwhile, on Lu Yuan's side...

Once back in his cabin, his previously serious expression vanished, replaced by a hint of bitterness in his eyes.

The difficult path was unknown even to Yuan himself.

Is there really not much difference between rebelling against the Great Qian Dynasty and courting death?
To have ended up like this, putting everything else aside, at least Lu Yuan has some brains.

Lu Yuan, however, understood it even better.

If I rebel, I will die, but at least I can live a little longer. But if I don't rebel, I'm afraid I won't even live to see tomorrow.

Realize this.

Lu Yuan felt bitter and aggrieved. Since becoming a river bandit, when had he ever suffered such humiliation?

only.

He could only feel frustrated, without any anger. There was nothing he could do; the difference in strength was simply too great, and Lu Yuan didn't dare to feel any anger or resentment at all.

soon.

Lu Yuan entered the cabin.

After walking for a while, we finally stopped at the door of the innermost room.

After arriving here.

Lu Yuan hesitated for a moment, then clasped his hands in a gesture of respect and spoke humbly.

"grown ups!"

"Enter!"

The next moment, a calm voice came from inside the room.

After pushing open the door, a middle-aged man with an ordinary appearance was sitting inside. This was the real reason why Lu Yuan rebelled.

Even now, Lu Yuan still doesn't know what the other person's name is.

All he knew was that the other party had suddenly appeared in his room not long ago, without saying much, but only telling him to rebel, to rebel against the Great Qian Dynasty.

Lu Yuan, of course, would not agree.

Just kidding. He's doing just fine as a bandit leader, living such a carefree life. He must be out of his mind to think about rebelling.

The result of refusing was that Lu Yuan was 'beaten' into submission.

That feeling of utter helplessness, where the opponent simply waves their hand and you are easily defeated.

Lu Yuan could even sense that even if all the people in their entire village were combined, they wouldn't be enough to be wiped out by the other side with one hand.

can only say.

Once you reach a certain level of strength, no matter how many small fry there are, they will still just be small fry and won't have any impact whatsoever.

Even if Lu Yuan wanted to refuse such a terrifying force, there was nothing he could do.

Obviously.

Compared to death, Lu Yuan still wanted to live.

"grown ups!"

Not knowing the other party's name, Lu Yuan could only respectfully address him as "Sir".

"We're almost at Linshui City. I only have less than a thousand men under my command. With so few men, it might be difficult to take Linshui City!"

That's putting it nicely.

To put it bluntly, it's simply a matter of being unable to win.

Although Linshui City was not wealthy, Lu Yuan's thousand-plus men were just cannon fodder. At most, they could only fight ordinary civilians. If they encountered a martial artist, they would be easily beaten.

Under such circumstances.

Lu Yuan genuinely didn't believe they had any chance of winning.

If he could win the fight, why would he need to share the spoils with the magistrate of Linshui City? He would have kept it all for himself long ago.

"rest assured!"

The ordinary-looking middle-aged man had clearly anticipated this.

Therefore, he was not surprised at all by Lu Yuan's remarks, and spoke directly and naturally.

"When the time comes, I will take action myself. No one in Linshui City can stop you!"

With his innate perfect strength, dealing with an ordinary town would be no problem at all.

"Great!"

Hearing the middle-aged man say that, Lu Yuan couldn't help but relax a lot.

Anyway.

The fact that the other party is willing to take action is different from them rushing headlong into their deaths.

"Once we take Linshui City, everything in it will be yours!"

Hear this.

Even though Lu Yuan was somewhat intelligent, a hint of greed flashed in his eyes.

That's a town! Compared to that, the plundering of merchant ships in the past was just small-scale stuff.

but.

Lu Yuan wasn't overwhelmed by the news.

After calming down.

She couldn't help but look at the man in front of her.

"Don't worry, sir. When the time comes, you can choose whatever you like!"

"No need, if you say it's yours, then it's all yours!"

In this regard.

The middle-aged man had a casual expression on his face, though he didn't seem to take anything in Linshui City too seriously.

",,,"

Upon hearing this, Lu Yuan hesitated. "My lord, if I may be so bold as to ask, what is your purpose in doing this?"

He forced himself to rebel again, and now he's even asked to help capture a town, but after the town is captured, he doesn't want anything in return.

Even if Lu Yuan is stupid.

He also realized that there must be some conspiracy behind this, and that he was just a pawn being used.

"Don't ask questions you shouldn't ask. Knowing too much won't do you any good, understand?"

only.

Hearing such a question.

The middle-aged man just looked over with a cold expression.

The threat in their eyes was self-evident.

Knowing that asking any further questions would likely provoke the other party's displeasure, Lu Yuan quickly nodded.

"Yes, yes, yes! It was my fault for being so talkative!"

"get out!"

The middle-aged man clearly had no intention of continuing the conversation with Lu Yuan.

He simply waved his hand, indicating that Lu Yuan could leave.

"Once we reach Linshui City, I will naturally take action!"

"Yes Yes Yes!"

Upon hearing this, Lu Yuan naturally dared not question anything and nodded repeatedly.

He then bowed and left the room, thoughtfully closing the door behind him.

"call!"

After leaving the room, Lu Yuan finally breathed a sigh of relief.

You can tell.

Lu Yuan was genuinely afraid of this middle-aged man, and even spending more than a short time in the same room with him made him feel extremely apprehensive.

Once he reached his room, Lu Yuan finally relaxed.

"What the hell!"

Lu Yuan wasn't a fool.

The middle-aged man asked for nothing in return, seemingly just wanting to help them.

But the more this was the case, the more uncertain Lu Yuan felt. Could there really be such selfless and philanthropic people in the world?
Impossible, absolutely impossible!
The other party must have some purpose in doing this, they just don't know it.

"Forget it, never mind!"

After thinking for a long time, I couldn't come up with anything, so I could only shake my head and clear my mind of all the unnecessary thoughts.

"Things will work themselves out. At worst, I'll just dive right into the water, just like before. So what if I'm a natural-born person? Once I'm underwater, nobody will be able to find me!"

The head镖师 (chief镖师) of the镖局 (镖局) where Lu Yuan previously worked was also at the Innate Realm.

However, Lu Yuan still managed to evade the pursuers thanks to his diving skills, and he was quite confident in this aspect.

At worst, I can just hide for a year or two.

Once the dust settles on this incident, he'll find a new place and recruit more men. As for his current brothers, Lu Yuan really didn't care much; if they died, they died.

Anyway, the one thing the world has in abundance is people!

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at the same time.

The county magistrate was here at that time.

On the deck, some impatient county magistrates paced back and forth, looking extremely anxious and unable to calm down.

"I said!"

At last.

Si Nan, who was standing next to Ye Liuyun, couldn't stand it any longer and said something in an annoyed tone.

"Can't you just sit quietly for a while? You're making my eyes dizzy!"

"grown ups!"

Hearing Si Nan say this.

The county magistrate gave a helpless, bitter smile; he really wanted to settle down.

The key issue is that it's simply impossible to do.

"It's not that I can't sit, it's just that I can't sit still. Judging by the time, those bandits should be almost at Linshui City by now!"

Linshui City is my own territory.

If we really get taken down by these bandits...

Let alone whether or not this gang of river bandits was wiped out in the end, even if they were all wiped out, what awaits me is probably a beheading.

The failure to properly guard Linshui City, allowing it to be plundered by river bandits, is a serious offense.

"So, you're worried about the people of Linshui City!"

With Si Nan's keen eye, he could naturally tell what was troubling the county magistrate.

However, he still said it in a joking tone.

"Uh!"

The county magistrate was taken aback at first, but after realizing what he meant, he immediately nodded and echoed his sentiment.

"That's right, that's right! I really can't bear to see those people being robbed by river bandits, and I'm very worried!"

",,,"

That's really bad acting.

Seeing the magistrate's behavior, Si Nan couldn't help but laugh.

This acting is really quite clumsy.

But it didn't matter. Si Nan had no intention of exposing them. They were all going to die anyway, so letting the other party have some peace of mind in their final moments made him a great philanthropist.

"If that's what you're worried about, then you can rest assured!"

"There are other Imperial Guards in the city; that's enough to hold off these river bandits!"

The ship Ye Liuyun is currently on, although not small, is not very large either, and is not large enough to accommodate more than a hundred Imperial Guards.

So half of the manpower was left in Linshui City.

That half of the manpower is more than enough to temporarily hold off these river bandits.

We don't need to hold them off for long; we just need to wait until they go back.

Otherwise, how could Ye Liuyun still be in such a leisurely state right now?

Although he wasn't a good person.

But Ye Liuyun couldn't just stand by and watch a group of bandits plunder the people of a town without doing anything.

"I see!"

Hear this.

The magistrate immediately realized why Ye Liuyun, the Southern Garrison Commander, hadn't said anything throughout the entire ordeal; he had already figured it out.

Hearing this, the magistrate immediately felt much more at ease.

As long as Linshui City is safe and he, the county magistrate, is safe, then everything else is irrelevant.

Thinking of this, the magistrate's expression relaxed considerably.

Seeing this change in expression, Si Nan smiled and said, "Linshui City will be fine, but you, the county magistrate, might not be so lucky!"

,,,

Just as Ye Liuyun's ship was speeding towards Linshui City.

the other side.

At this moment, the ship that Lu Yuan was on had already arrived at Linshui City.

Looking at the waterfront city before him, even Lu Yuan couldn't help but feel a little excited.

Putting everything else aside, if we really managed to seize this Linshui City, we could live a worry-free life for the rest of our days and never have to worry about money again.

"Brothers, charge!"

When the boat stopped, Lu Yuan raised his arm and shouted, rousing the group of river bandits who had been waiting impatiently.

Upon hearing this, they all rushed excitedly toward the waterfront city before them.

"Hahaha! Mine! Mine! All mine!"

"Don't you dare try to take it from me!"

"Damn it, this time I'm definitely going to snatch a beauty back with me!"

"Hahaha!"

",,,"

For these river bandits, plundering a town meant endless riches and glory.

How could they possibly stay calm?

As if they wished they had more legs, they jumped off the boat and charged straight ahead.

"River bandits! It's river bandits!"

"Run!"

"Run! The bandits are coming!"

Simultaneously.

This commotion also attracted the attention of the common people in Linshui City.

The people living in Linshui City naturally knew a great deal about the river bandits, and some of them had even dealt with them.

He quickly ran to the back.

"Hahahaha!"

This scene.

This made the pursuing bandits even more excited.

It was as if they felt that all kinds of wealth were within their grasp, and that no one could stop them.

But obviously.

Delusion is delusion.

"cut!"

Just as the people of Linshui City were fleeing in terror, several figures dressed in flying fish robes quickly emerged from the crowd.

He brandished his embroidered spring knife.

The bandits at the forefront didn't even have a chance to react before being slashed and sent flying, their leveling up immediately cut off.

"hiss!"

A sentence that came out of nowhere.

The bandits following behind immediately stopped in their tracks.

This time, it was the bandits' turn to look terrified.

"The lord has decreed that anyone who trespasses into Linshui City will be executed without mercy!"

at the same time.

Dozens more figures rushed towards this side from the city, landing on the ground in unison.

He drew his embroidered spring knife and looked coldly at the bandits.

Unlike these low-class river bandits.

Joining the Embroidered Uniform Guard is not something one can do casually. Even ordinary Embroidered Uniform Guards without official rank still possess some skill, though there are certainly first-rate, second-rate, and third-rate members among them.

Dealing with these low-level river bandits is a piece of cake, isn't it?

"What...what is this?!"

Many of the bandits present had always lived on the water and had never even seen the Embroidered Uniform Guard.

They simply felt that the people in front of them had an extraordinary aura, which made them feel intimidated.

Some of the older, more experienced men had clearly recognized the identities of the Imperial Guards in front of them.

I instinctively stepped back, afraid of being noticed.

"kill!"

In fights between martial artists, there are bound to be some threatening words exchanged.

But the Embroidered Uniform Guard didn't have such rules; if they had time to talk, they might as well just take action.

So just as these river bandits were hesitant and unsure whether to continue robbing, the Imperial Guards gave an order and immediately took action!

One after another, blades flashed, relentlessly slashing towards the bandits.

Many of the bandits at the front didn't even have a chance to react before they were cut in two.

For a time, the docks of this waterfront city were bustling with activity.

It was a scene of utter bloodshed, with a strong stench of blood permeating the air.

"Shh! Shh! Shh!"

The blade flashed.

at the begining of.

Some of the river bandits, relying on their boldness, even dared to fight back.

But as time went on, more and more of their own people fell, and they all started to get a little scared.

His expression turned frightened, and he retreated without thinking.

Some even wished they could climb back onto the ship.

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(End of this chapter)