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Dispersed in a hurry!
After Zhao Yuan led his army into Zizhou,
He then sent the brothers Xie Zhen and Xie Bao to sneak into the city.
When they led their men to raid the city gate,
Zhao Yuan then led his cavalry in a coordinated attack from within and without.
They easily seized Zizhou.
After Zhao Yuan led his army into the city,
He then headed straight for the government office.
Although they rushed over without stopping,
But after arriving at the government office...
But the place was already deserted.
Zhao Yuan then took charge of the government office.
He ordered his personal guards to post notices everywhere to reassure the people.
...
In the government office,
While Zhao Yuan was reviewing the yamen's account books,
Then Luan Tingyu brought in a gaunt-looking official in his forties.
His official robes already revealed his identity.
"Kneel down."
Standing behind Zhao Yuan, Lü Fang roared.
Zhao Mingcheng shuddered in fright.
He almost knelt down.
But considering the dignity of court officials,
He still managed to stand there,
"I am an official appointed by the imperial court,"
"How dare we kneel before you bandits?"
Chapter 1569 To Surrender or Not!
Although Zhao Mingcheng spoke firmly,
But that trembling voice
But that had already betrayed his inner cowardice.
Lu Fang immediately grinned maliciously.
"Brother, this corrupt official seems to look down on our Liangshan!"
"I'll take him away right away,"
"Let him suffer a lot."
Seeing the Liangshan soldiers closing in from both sides...
Zhao Mingcheng was immediately terrified and turned pale.
"Alright, you may all step back!"
Zhao Yuan raised his hand to stop his personal guards.
"Do not be rude to Lord Zhao."
Zhao Mingcheng secretly wiped away a cold sweat.
He cupped his hands and said to Zhao Yuan,
"Since taking office,"
"Although Zizhou cannot claim that no one picks up lost items on the road or leaves doors unlocked at night,"
"But there weren't any major cases of corruption or illegal activities in the city,"
Why are you Liangshan heroes attacking my Zizhou?
Zhao Yuan looked up and smiled meaningfully.
"I presume that Lord Zhao is also aware of the rebellions of Fang La in Jiangnan, Wang Qing in Huaixi, and Tian Hu in Hebei."
"The current emperor, Zhao Ji, is incompetent."
"The court is dominated by treacherous officials who persecute loyal and virtuous people."
"The Song Dynasty has long lost the hearts of the people,"
"Now is the time for us heroes to rise up,"
"Our Liangshan should naturally rise up in response to this trend,"
"This is a perfect opportunity to start a business."
Zhao Mingcheng originally thought that,
Liangshan only engaged in looting.
They will retreat immediately.
Now, hearing Zhao Yuan actually talk about rebellion...
Instantly, cold sweat poured down his back.
Fearing Zhao Yuan's next words,
Then he mentioned inviting him to join his group.
Zhao Yuan looked at Zhao Mingcheng, whose face was deathly pale.
"Lord Zhao, there's no need to panic,"
"Although we are irreconcilably opposed to the imperial court,"
"But we will not harm an honest official like Lord Zhao."
"Besides, I have long heard of Lord Zhao and your wife's reputation for talent,"
"If one could often be by their side to listen to their teachings,"
"That would be a blessing for Zhao Yuan."
Upon hearing Zhao Yuan's words, Zhao Mingcheng
He was even more horrified.
After swallowing,
He quickly refused.
"This humble official is of limited talent and learning,"
"How can I teach the king?"
Zhao Yuan shook his head and said,
"Lord Zhao comes from a family with a long and distinguished scholarly tradition,"
"He was renowned for his talent from a young age,"
"He then lived in seclusion in Qingzhou for many years,"
"His knowledge must be even more profound,"
"Why be modest now?"
Upon hearing this, Zhao Mingcheng
"I have been studying epigraphy and bronze inscriptions for many years,"
"What knowledge is left?"
"He is truly an unteachable king."
Although Zhao Yuan admired Li Qingzhao's talent and fame,
But I really have no intention of becoming an apprentice.
Hearing this, he smiled and said,
"If that's the case, then so be it."
"However, I have also heard that Lord Zhao is an honest and upright official, and governs effectively,"
"Zhao Yuan humbly requests that Lord Zhao serve as an official in my Liangshan."
"When the Liangshan heroes unite the world in the future,"
"Lord Zhao may be able to recreate the glory of your father."
Zhao Mingcheng was so frightened that he shook his head repeatedly.
"Loyalty will be passed down from generation to generation,"
"How could you do something so contrary to the imperial court?"
To know,
Rebellion is a heinous crime that could lead to the extermination of nine generations of one's family.
Don't say that the living cannot escape the death penalty.
Even ancestral graves would be dug up.
Crush his bones and scatter his ashes!
I'm afraid they'll join the Liangshan rebellion.
Not only can the glory of my late father be reproduced,
But it would still allow his father's remains to be recovered and then disposed of.
Chapter 1570 Spineless Zhao Mingcheng
No sooner had he finished speaking than Lü Fangbian shouted,
"Neither the left nor the right will work,"
"Since you're useless to us,"
"Then we might as well just cut them down!"
Saying,
Lü Fang then brandished his halberd.
He slashed directly at Zhao Mingcheng's neck.
"I......"
Zhao Mingcheng screamed in fright.
But he had only uttered one word when
The halberd arrived in a flash.
Zhao Mingcheng could even feel the coldness of the blade.
He was so frightened that he closed his eyes and waited to die.
But Zhao Mingcheng did not experience the excruciating pain he had imagined.
Instead, I felt a chill on my neck.