The First Military God of the Border

Lin Hui looked up and saw a burly man in armor standing in front of him.

He was very tall, with irregular scars on his face, and carried a standard-issue horse-slaying saber like those of the border troops at his waist, with his hand resting on the hilt.

Ten men followed behind him, all border soldiers, with the same weapons and uniforms.

They completely blocked the entrance as soon as they arrived.

"Captain Yang, that's him."

Following behind Captain Yang, Zhao Hong pointed at Lin Hui and shouted, "Captain Yang, you must avenge us!"

"I never expected a hunter to have such martial arts skills, easily taking down four of my elite border soldiers."

He looked at Lin Hui with a forced smile: "Kid, you've got guts. You're the first to dare to lay a hand on the border troops."

Lin Hui didn't reply, but just stared at Yang Yun with his cold eyes.

When Song Qingyan saw so many people arrive, she was already too frightened to know what to do.

Yang Yun took a few steps forward, now only one step away from Lin Hui, his hand resting on the hilt of his knife, ready to deliver a fatal blow at any moment.

"Boy, if it weren't for the border troops fighting bloody battles, you peasants would have long since become victims of the Northern Tartars' swords. The people all say the border troops are their saviors, and yet you dare to lay a hand on them. Do you know what kind of crime that is?"

"We risked our lives fighting the Northern Barbarians in the freezing cold. We finally have some time to eat and drink, what's it to you?"

He chuckled and continued, "Kid, let me be frank: if the brothers are willing, which woman in the entire Linjiang County would dare refuse them?"

"It's none of your business if my brothers sleep with a woman after holding back for half a year!"

"They should have opened their clothes, because it would have been an honor for them."

Upon hearing Captain Yang's words, the ten border soldiers behind him burst into laughter.

Laughter echoed at the entrance of Shiweitian, attracting passersby to stop and watch. However, once they realized it was Bian Jun, they lost the courage to watch and hurriedly walked away.

With unrest on the border and constant warfare, life was already difficult enough, but they also had to endure the oppression of these border troops.

Revolt?

Don't even think about it.

Anyone who resists will inevitably be beaten and kicked.

A few days ago, in a tavern in the east of the city, the owner, an old man over sixty, was beaten to death by these damned border soldiers simply because he accidentally knocked over a wine bowl while serving wine.

That wasn't the end of it. When the blind granddaughter came out to check, she was gang-raped by this group of beasts.

That night, the blind woman committed suicide.

When Lin Hui heard Captain Yang say such inhumane things, and the other border soldiers were laughing so unrestrainedly, he immediately became furious.

Such border troops?

Is it protecting the people or harming them?

He clenched his fists, and a hint of murderous intent flashed in his eyes.

In his previous life, he was a special forces soldier who was willing to fight drug dealers for the sake of the people, regardless of his own life. But what about the border troops in front of him?

"What you're doing—is there any military law left?"

"Can you still be called soldiers?"

"A soldier's duty is to defend the country, to fight for their family and country, to protect the vulnerable civilians. But what about you?"

Yang Yun laughed heartily, as if he hadn't heard Lin Hui speak, and turned to the border soldiers behind him, saying:

"I find this person's identity suspicious; he may be a spy planted in Linjiang County by the Northern Barbarians."

Zhao Hong's eyes lit up immediately upon hearing this. He had previously thought of taking Lin Hui's head as a reward, but forgot about the better method of designating Lin Hui as a spy.

"That's right, Captain, you're very perceptive. No wonder you were so arrogant, daring to attack the border troops. Turns out you're a spy from the Northern Barbarians."

Yang Yun nodded in satisfaction.

"Brothers, since he's a spy, take him down immediately."

With a wave of his hand, the border troops behind Captain Yang immediately transformed into a pack of wolves, charging towards Lin Hui.

Each of them carried a unique horse-slaying saber, gleaming coldly and incredibly sharp.

Lin Hui looked at the approaching border troops without fear; instead, he felt a surge of killing intent.

In his eyes, border troops who did not treat the common people as their own family had no reason to exist.

He secretly gripped the dagger at his waist, ready to make these border soldiers pay the price.

But just as the two sides were about to collide, a voice, like a thunderclap from a clear sky, exploded in the crowd.

"Don't move."

Lin Hui looked in the direction of the sound and saw a man dressed in government uniform with a sword at his waist walking slowly towards them.

This person looked pale and had injuries, but he stood very straight, giving people a very imposing feeling.

Behind him stood a dozen or so men dressed as constables, who immediately drew their swords and stood in a semi-circle, glaring menacingly at the ten border soldiers.

"Aren't you...?"

Lin Hui recognized the man; it was none other than the bearded man he had rescued outside the city earlier that day. Who would have thought that this bearded man, who had almost been killed by bandits, was actually the judicial officer of Linjiang County?

"Military Advisor Wang, what are you doing?"

Yang Yun frowned, because normally the army and the government kept to themselves.

To everyone's surprise, Wang Ping completely ignored Yang Yun and instead quickly walked up to Lin Hui, cupping his hands in greeting and saying, "Brother Lin, I'm sorry you had to suffer this injustice."

Lin Hui was taken aback at first, then returned the greeting with a fist and palm salute.

"Military Advisor Wang, are you trying to protect this man? He's a spy for the Northern Barbarians."

Yang Yun drew his sword: "Military Advisor Wang, please step aside and let me take him down."

"roll……."

Wang Ping stared at Yang Yun with icy eyes and slowly uttered the word "get lost".

Then, looking at Yang Yun, he said, "Captain Yang, the Tartars' spies have indeed infiltrated Linjiang County, but whether this Brother Lin is a spy or not, I think Captain Yang knows better than I do."

"Captain Yang, as the squad leader, you not only condoned your subordinates' bullying of the innocent and their dine-and-dash behavior, but you also committed serious crimes such as gang rape and robbing ordinary people. Do you know your crimes?"

"Tell me, what should I do with you?"

Upon hearing Wang Ping's words, Yang Yun's face turned deathly pale.

"Captain Yang, let's not talk about military law. According to the laws of the Great Yu Dynasty, what crime should you and your men be charged with?"

"Someone come here..."

The dozen or so constables responded in unison:

"exist……."

"Take down all these beasts who disregard human life and tarnish the reputation of the Great Yu Border Army."

The numerous constables immediately took action, gripping long swords and pressing down on the border troops step by step.

"Let's see who dares to lay a hand on you."

With Yang Yun's loud shout, the border soldiers instantly gained confidence, and one by one they held long knives and confronted the yamen runners under Wang Ping.

The situation has reached a stalemate and could spiral out of control at any moment.

"Wang Ping, you are the judicial officer of Linjiang County. I am only being polite to you because I respect you as an official appointed by the imperial court."

"But don't forget, our border troops are not under the jurisdiction of your Linjiang County. Don't make trouble for yourself."

Looking at the pensive Wang Ping, Yang Yun sneered, "Border affairs are decided by the general. Without the general's orders, what are you Linjiang County yamen runners?"

Wang Ping chuckled, then his expression turned cold.

"Of course, I have no right to punish you, but I can report your current actions to General Cheng in detail. Tell me, what do you think will happen to you if General Cheng finds out what you've been doing?"

Upon hearing this, Yang Yun's expression immediately changed.

"you……."

"Military Advisor Wang, are you really going to throw the mask on?"