Zeng Peng and Liu Ying remained silent, listening to Shang Dongyang talk the whole time.

Seeing this, Shang Dongyang was displeased and asked, "What do you mean? You still don't want to make a move?"

Zeng Peng thought for a moment and said, "I just think the chances of winning are slim."

"With Deng Fugui around, you two can't really mobilize any more men, but I'll take care of the manpower," Shang Dongyang said confidently. "After I trained Lord Qi's personal guards, I also trained a hundred-man suicide squad for myself. These hundred men are enough to deal with Deng Fugui! You two only need to help me control the situation at the Prefectural Governor's Mansion when I make my move. Most of the officials in the Prefectural Governor's Mansion still listen to you now. If we wait a few more months, your words might not carry any weight."

Zeng Peng and Liu Ying exchanged a glance.

Liu Ying, who hadn't spoken until now, said, "Deng Fugui helped the Miao family deal with the Tu and Lu families, but he's clearly not helping the Miao family, he's helping the young prime minister. Don't forget that Deng Fugui came from Yanchuan City. If he really has a close relationship with the young prime minister, with the young prime minister's help, your hundred elite soldiers won't be enough."

"The hundred assassins are my deepest secret; no one knows them!"

Shang Dongyang clenched his fist and said in a deep voice, "As long as I can kill Deng Fugui by surprise, that's enough!"

Zeng Peng asked, "What happens after we kill him? Won't we still be implicated?"

"You think I killed Deng Fugui just to protect myself?" Shang Dongyang said sternly, "I want to avenge Lord Qi! I want to avenge the brothers who were imprisoned by Deng Fugui! If I can't kill Zhao Cheng, then let Deng Fugui taste my blade!"

"After we kill him, we'll go to Southern Zhou! This is also Lord Qi's idea. He's our elder brother; what he couldn't accomplish, we'll do!"

Zeng Peng's expression immediately changed, and he shouted, "Are you crazy! We are all Jing people, what good will come of betraying our country?"

Shang Dongyang suddenly sneered and pointed at Zeng Peng, saying, "Zeng Peng, I knew you were a coward who couldn't bear to give up your official position! And you, Liu Ying!"

"Wake up, you two!"

"Given our relationship with Lord Qi, the three of us are not going to keep our positions. Deng Fugui will not let us off easily!"

Zeng Peng retorted angrily, "You and my elder brother are brothers, but am I not? I just don't want you to be so impulsive and cause us to die in vain. My elder brother certainly wouldn't want us to die without purpose!"

"Bullshit! That's all just an excuse!" Shang Dongyang glared at Liu Ying and roared, "Liu Ying, have you forgotten how you became the registrar? Without your elder brother, you're nothing!"

Liu Ying sighed deeply and said, "I have never forgotten Lord Qi's kindness in recognizing my talent. If it is truly necessary to avenge Lord Qi, I am not afraid of death."

"Old Liu!" Zeng Peng shouted, "Don't do anything foolish!"

Shang Dongyang angrily said, "Zeng Peng, if you don't want to get involved, then leave. Don't bother Lao Liu!"

Zeng Peng ignored Shang Dongyang and quickly walked up to Liu Ying.

"Old Liu, Lord Qi gave you this opportunity and promoted you because he values ​​your talent and ability, allowing you to realize your ambitions. Although his treason has been confirmed, this matter has nothing to do with you. You must not lose your composure and ruin your future!"

Zeng Peng continued to persuade him, "Lord Qi is dead. Our most important task now is to protect ourselves. Even if you don't think about yourself, you should think about your family, right? Treason is a grave matter. If we fail, your Liu family will be wiped out!"

Shang Dongyang trembled with rage, pointing at Zeng Peng and saying, "You, you! You..."

"Dongyang, I've said everything I needed to say, and I hope you won't act rashly. Today... just pretend I was never here!"

With that, Zeng Peng clasped his hands in a fist salute to Shang Dongyang and quickly left.

Zeng Peng had only taken a few steps when Liu Ying's eyes shone with determination, as if she had made an extremely difficult decision.

He clasped his hands in a fist salute to Shang Dongyang and said, "Commander Shang, the living are more important than the dead. I... cannot let my family down!"

After saying that, he turned and left.

"You!" Shang Dongyang shouted, "You two selfish and despicable people! I could have succeeded even without you!!"

Bang!

Shang Dongyang was furious and stormed over to overturn the table.

"Why is Commandant Shang so angry?"

"Who?!" Upon hearing the voice from outside, Shang Dongyang immediately became alert.

He walked quickly to the door and saw a strange shadow leaping down from the roof.

It turned out to be three people connected together!

One of them was extremely tall, even taller than Tu Wanhu, which seemed very abnormal. There was a person sitting on each of his shoulders; the one on the right was a short dwarf who looked very similar to the tall one, with very strange facial features.

After the three walked in, Shang Dongyang finally saw the person sitting on his left shoulder.

"Boss Lu!" Shang Dongyang exclaimed in surprise.

Lu Yuan raised his hand, and the tall man bent down to put him down.

Lu Yuan smiled slightly and said, "Those who walk different paths cannot make plans together. Since Prefect Zeng and Registrar Liu want to get off the ship, no matter how much you say, you can't stop them."

Shang Dongyang glanced curiously at the two men, one tall and one short, before bowing to Lu Yuan and asking, "What advice do you have for me, Mr. Lu?"

"It's not about giving advice; it's just that some people want to get off the ship, while others want to get on."

"Boss Lu is going to help me?" Qianqian Xiaoshou

Helping you is also helping myself.

A look of hatred flashed in Lu Yuan's eyes as he said, "Deng Fugui killed my nephew in Yanchuan City. At that time, I told him that I looked forward to him coming to Jiangyang County one day, and I would treat him well."

"With Mr. Lu's help, I would be more than happy to accept it." Shang Dongyang asked doubtfully, "But... how can Mr. Lu help me?"

"Tomorrow, Deng Fugui will go to inspect the mines in the west. According to Lord Qi's usual inspection procedures, it will be dark by the time he returns to the city. Inspecting the mines is different from going out of the city to wipe out the pirates. Deng Fugui will not bring too many people with him. This is a good opportunity for you to make your move."

“I already know this news. If you're just providing me with information, that doesn't count as helping.”

Lu Yuan looked behind him at the two people, one tall and one short, and said, "These two are orphans I adopted. The taller one is called Lu Chang, and the shorter one is called Lu Duan. Although they are somewhat disabled, they are both top-notch experts."

"What's even more impressive is that if the brothers join forces, their combat abilities can reach the level of top-tier masters."

Lu Yuan raised an eyebrow and said, "With them mixed in with your hundred-man suicide squad, Deng Fugui has nowhere to escape."

Upon hearing this, Shang Dongyang's eyes lit up, and he looked at the two brothers, one tall and one short, once again.

Lu Yuan smiled and said, "I brought someone to help you. Is that considered helping out?"

Shang Dongyang immediately clasped his hands in a fist salute to Lu Yuan and said solemnly, "Boss Lu has lent a helping hand at this critical moment, this matter will surely succeed!"