Chapter 309 What Happened to Xie Yuchuan?
In fact, with the family god by his side, Xie Yuchuan's heart was not as calm and confident as he appeared on the surface.
But the way he calmly drank tea and waited for an answer, in the eyes of Xiong Jiushan on the opposite side, clearly showed that Xie Yuchuan was "fearless" because he had a backer behind him.
He couldn't come up with a correct answer for a moment, so he lowered his head and picked up the tea beside him to moisten his throat, thinking for a while and giving himself some time.
In the quiet room, the noise outside seems particularly clear.
Xiong Jiushan looked at the tea leaves floating in the teacup and pondered for a long time.
Xie Yuchuan didn't urge him, and Tu Huan was hiding beside him, so she wouldn't scare him like she did just now.
She and Xie Yuchuan were close to each other, which made it convenient for them to talk.
"What is Xiong Jiushan worried about?" Tu Huan asked while fanning herself to keep warm.
Xie Yuchuan heard the question in his ear and didn't want to disturb Xiong Jiushan's thoughts, so he concentrated on responding to the family god.
"He's worried about getting into trouble."
"Oh, you're not wrong to be worried." Tu Huan said.
"Yes, everyone has a desire for self-preservation, and I understand." He lowered his head and took a sip of tea, pondering for a moment. "But he forgot one step. Taking my Xie family on the road, whether we reach Liaozhou or not, dead or alive is a crime. He's guilty anyway, so why worry so much? If he doesn't take advantage of the opportunity to seize evidence, he won't have to worry about others taking action later."
Upon hearing this, Tu Huan couldn't help but look sideways at the person she had been monitoring all the way: Comrade Xie Yuchuan.
What did she say about him just now?
He's not a good person.
She said her intuition has always been very sharp.
"Does the bandit have a backer?"
"If there were no umbrellas to block the sky, how could the villains be so rampant?" Xie Yuchuan replied calmly and attentively.
Tu Huan fanned him lightly twice, hummed, and comforted him, "It's okay, you have someone to back you up, don't be afraid."
The fingers holding the cup paused slightly, and a hint of warmth appeared in Xie Yuchuan's eyes. He felt that his own god was really... straightforward.
Yes, Xie Yuchuan does have someone to rely on now.
After a long silence, Tu Huan glanced at him in surprise.
I don’t know if it’s my illusion, but I always feel that Xie Yuchuan’s calm and peaceful eyebrows seem to be smiling.
The two of them saw the solemn expression on Xiong Jiushan's face, which didn't move for a long time, so Tu Huan couldn't help but chat with him about other things.
"How's the telescope?"
"The family god is asking, clairvoyance?"
"Um."
"When two armies confront each other, they use magical weapons, which they like very much." Xie Yuchuan answered truthfully.
This is true without any compromise. Not only did he love the telescope given to him by the family god, but even Han Qiguang, who had traveled far and wide and was knowledgeable, insisted on getting one, which shows how much he liked it.
Tu Huan nodded. "As long as you like it, that one is simple and easy to use, and very suitable for your current era."
"Simple?" Someone quickly grasped the key point of the Household God's words and asked curiously, "Is it something more complicated?"
As soon as he finished speaking, he quickly realized that his words seemed inappropriate and said quickly: "Don't blame me, family god, I was just curious and spoke without restraint."
Tu Huan smiled softly and said, "It's okay, you're just curious."
Xie Yuchuan felt warm in his heart after hearing this.
The house god is so nice.
Tu Huan gently fanned herself and whispered, "There's a more complex one, one that can see farther away and even at night. I don't have a higher magnification one yet, but I'll give it to you to play with when I get one."
Upon hearing this, Xie Yuchuan quickly said, "Don't worry, the Household God. Yu Heng was just being nosy for a moment, and I don't want the Household God to worry about this."
Xie Yuchuan couldn't see the family god, but he could roughly determine where the family god was. In a hurry, he suddenly turned around and spoke, startling Xiong Jiushan who was still hesitating opposite him.
Xiong Jiushan looked up at him and saw that he was facing left with an anxious look on his face. His eyes tightened and he felt confused.
What's wrong?
Is the god unhappy?
Obviously, there were only him and Xie Yuchuan in the room, but Xiong Jiushan couldn't get rid of the feeling that there were more than just the two of them in the room.
Just as he thought, it seemed that the whole room was filled with gods, except for where he and Xie Yuchuan were sitting!
Xie Yuchuan restrained his expression, turned to Xiong Jiushan, and calmed himself down.
"Master Xiong, have you made up your mind?"
In one sentence, the blame for the previous loss of composure was completely transferred to Xiong Jiushan.
Xiong Jiushan frowned and pondered for a moment, "To suppress bandits, we must have a legitimate reason, and the detainees must not interfere with local affairs. This is the law."
"The Yucheng government office has been posting notices for months now, with wanted notices being posted and torn up again and again. This matter has even spread to the counties of the Jingwei Prefecture. Lord Xiong will not forget what Wang Chong is thinking."
"It is precisely because the local garrisons dare not act rashly that it is better to avoid them than to suppress them. Local habits are ingrained and difficult to change. You are just a fugitive, and your own safety is in jeopardy. Your ambition may bring disaster upon yourself. I am only a fifth-rank official, a mere title. General Xie has been in the army for many years and should know that empty positions are really not worth mentioning. I, Xiong, have a heavy responsibility under my command. I must bring all the fugitives to Laozhou to report in the twelfth lunar month. It is truly risky. How can I help you?"
Changing the subject, Xiong Jiushan began to persuade Xie Yuchuan.
"In my humble opinion, it would be safer if the general could bring his men to help us escort the officers and soldiers across the border safely. No matter how rampant the bandits are, they will always be wary of robbing the government. Besides, I have already ordered people in the city to prepare self-defense equipment. If the general can put aside past grudges and lend a helping hand, there will surely be others among the exiles who will respond. With the weak few and the strong many strong, working together, I think it will not be difficult to cross the mountain safely."
"As for the bribe, I've secretly made some preparations for this matter in order to sacrifice a small amount for the greater good. We'll just have to see how the situation develops and act accordingly."
After saying that, Xiong Jiushan took a deep breath and looked at Xie Yuchuan with a profound gaze.
"Thank you, General. Allow me to say one more thing. He who knows the current situation is a hero. When times are tough, why not hide like a dragon in the abyss? When good fortune strikes, there will be no need to worry about not having the opportunity to soar and meet you, my Lord?"
"Gathering forces secretly is no less sinful than committing the same crime as the evildoers!"
Xiong Jiushan had been holding this sentence in for many days and had wanted to say it for a long time. He didn't want to say it today, but the Xie family was present, so he wanted to talk about the seriousness behind this matter in front of the Xie family's gods.
After all, gods are not involved in worldly affairs and do not know about human affairs, conflicts of interest, and complex problems that cannot be solved in a moment of impulse.
The Qinglong Stronghold in the entire Panlong Ridge has gathered bandits from various mountains. There are more than a thousand vicious people. He has sent people to inquire around the city. The number is almost ten times that of the enemy. It is impossible for them to solve it head-on.
Besides, he had inquired about it. The Qingzhou prefect had always cherished his life. He did not seek merit but only to avoid mistakes as an official. Bandits were rampant, and as long as the matter was not exposed, there was no need for him to personally suppress them.
He didn't know what had possessed Xie Yuchuan that made him insist on wiping out the thieves' den in this place.
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