Ruifeng County Government Office.

Pei Yun walked in under the guidance of Xue Qianqian. Yesterday, Zhang Kui went up the mountain to deliver the message that Yuan Zheng came to see him, so Pei Yun went down the mountain early this morning.

Those traveling with them included Xue Qianqian, Liu Yiyi, Xu Zong, and Wang Sun.

Stepping into the gate of the county government office, Pei Yun felt a little emotional. With his identity as a bandit, he would probably never be able to enter here openly in his lifetime. And now that Yuan Zheng was looking for him, it was probably because there was news about the rebel army.

Liu Yiyi went home to comfort her parents.

Xu Zong and Wang Xuan followed Pei Yun through the halls and alleys. They felt a little nervous but also proud.

A killer and a bandit, both of them are not allowed to show their identities in public, but by following the boss, their identities can be cleared. Now the county magistrate's daughter personally takes them to the county government office, which makes the two feel it is an honor.

The two looked around along the way, feeling curious, after all, not everyone could come in here.

Pei Yun looked calm. It was just a county government office. There was nothing strange about it.

In the hall, Xue Wenju and Yuan Zheng were sitting and drinking tea. Soon Xue Qianqian came in with Pei Yun, while Xu Zong and Wang Xuan stayed outside.

"Greetings, Master Yuan, Master Xue."

Pei Yun clasped his fists and saluted.

Xue Wenju nodded slightly, motioned Pei Yun to sit down, and then asked someone to serve tea. Yuan Zheng put down the teacup and said with a smile: "Pei Yun, I think you have guessed why you were asked to come to the county government office."

"For the cause of the Rebellion?"

"Yes, I have reported this to the prince, and the prince has written to the court to pardon your status as a bandit in Yiyun Village and change it to Yunyi Army. From now on, you are no longer the leader of the bandits."

Although Pei Yun had expected this, he finally felt relieved after hearing Yuan Zheng's words in person.

"Also, I heard that you only have more than 300 people under your command. Recruit 1,000 people as soon as possible. You will be Captain Pei. This way you can better serve the court. As for food and military pay, the court will distribute it monthly."

Pei Yun nodded. This was a good thing for him. After all, with more people, the stronger the strength would be. Of course, it could not be ruled out that Yuan Zheng might have placed his own people in the rebel army.

After thinking for a while, Pei Yun said, "Master Yuan, I wonder if all the bandit troubles around Qingyang County have been quelled."

"It's not that easy..." Yuan Zheng shook his head and paused, "Do you want to go and suppress the bandits?"

Pei Yun smiled and said, "Since we have become a righteous army, we must contribute. Now that the Nanman have withdrawn, my righteous army cannot be idle. The bandit problem near Qingyang County can be handed over to me. In addition, I can recruit those bandits and let them contribute to the court."

Yuan Zheng frowned slightly. He asked Pei Yun to fill up the team with 1,000 men with the intention of placing his confidants there. He was very curious about Pei Yun's equipment, so he wanted to find out where it came from. Now Pei Yun was going to suppress the bandits and recruit bandits, so his plan might fail.

But it doesn’t matter, he still has a backup plan, and the prince originally planned to let Pei Yun and others suppress the bandits, so Yuan Zheng also thought of this possibility.

He smiled and said, "It would be great if Captain Pei has this intention. I will leave the bandit problem around Qingyang County to you."

Pei Yun nodded. Seeing Pei Yun's reaction, Yuan Zheng shook his head slightly. It was true that this country boy didn't know etiquette.

If it were anyone else, they would stand up, clasp their fists and salute, saying thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness and that they would not let the court down.

And Pei Yun didn't mention thanking the prince at all. It turned out that he still needed to be taught.

"There is one more thing I want to tell you."

"On the fifteenth of next month, the prince will hold a celebration banquet. You will go with me then."

"Attend the celebration banquet?" Pei Yun was stunned.

"Well, you have made great contributions in exterminating the Red Mud Clan. The prince has granted you permission to participate. At that time, he can also introduce you to the generals in the army, as well as the major clans in Shudu."

"The gentry are going too?" Pei Yun frowned slightly. He didn't have a very good impression of the gentry, especially that night when he saw those gentry having a party at Pei's house, talking loudly, drinking, chatting, and eating food. It was in stark contrast to the people who were starving and freezing outside. He didn't have a good impression of the gentry.

I didn't expect that the nobles would also go to the celebration banquet. What contribution did these nobles have in the suppression of the Southern Barbarians?

Yuan Zheng smiled and said, "During this campaign against the barbarians, the nobles also contributed money, effort and food, which can be considered a credit. Although we are in the army, we still have to deal with the nobles."

"Don't worry, I know you don't know a lot of rules. I will stay and teach you so that you don't lose your manners at the celebration banquet."

Pei Yun's face twitched. Is this a roundabout way of scolding me for being uneducated?

I'm not from this era, so I don't need to understand any etiquette. Suddenly, I feel that the identity of a rebel is not so appealing. It's better to be a bandit and be free.

But since he had already agreed, it would be difficult to go back on his word. Moreover, Yuan Zheng had seen the fighting power of the stronghold, so if he really wanted to go back on his word, he would definitely attack with all his might and take out the stronghold.

The Shanzhai can defeat one thousand or two thousand people, but what about ten thousand or twenty thousand people?

When in Rome, do as the Romans do, Pei Yun comforted himself.

It was just awkward to let a grown man teach him etiquette, so he hurriedly said, "Your Excellency is busy with military affairs, I dare not trouble you, how about this, the county magistrate's daughter, Miss Qianqian, is a guest in the mountains, I can learn from Miss Qianqian."

Xue Wenju's eyelids twitched. After Xue Qianqian brought Pei Yun back, Xue Wenju didn't want to let Xue Qianqian go up the mountain again. It was not decent for a girl to always run around men.

I didn't expect Pei Yun to be so cunning. He actually suggested that his daughter teach him etiquette. Does this mean he wants to keep Qianqian in the mountain forever? I was just about to object.

Yuan Zheng said, "Okay, I do have some things to deal with, so I'll let Miss Xue teach you. But since I'm here, I might as well go to your village and take a look."

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