Chapter 396 The Dragon Slayer Becomes the Dragon
He Zhaojun was stunned. She vaguely remembered some scattered fragments. Liu Qingshan was originally the son of a local bandit, but He Zhaojun gave him an honest job.
"Girl, I'm very grateful to you. Regardless of your motives, with your approval, I became an escort for the Dongfeng Escort Agency. I once thought you were the kindest person in the world, until someone told me that you chose me simply because the bandits here are my relatives, and I can escort them with no problems."
Liu Qingshan laughed at himself. After his parents died, he had nowhere else to turn and was forced to live the life of a bandit. Many of his companions had no sense of propriety, were illiterate, but he refused to accept this.
Relying on the fact that he had learned martial arts from a famous master when he was young, he quickly climbed to the position of chief escort after becoming a bodyguard. After that, he always dressed like a scholar. Over time, people also spread rumors that he was the descendant of a famous family, as if this could cover up his past.
"You only think your past is shameful, but in other words, it's also an advantage. There are many people with strong martial arts skills, and I have my reasons for choosing you." He Zhaojun frowned. She didn't see He Yuan anywhere. "Where did you take He Yuan?"
Liu Qingshan casually pulled out a sachet from his waist and shook it. He Zhaojun recognized it as the thing she had given to He Yuan before. Now that this thing was in Liu Qingshan's hands, how could she find He Yuan?
"Young Lady, for all these years, you've been pursuing a peaceful and prosperous era. Honestly, can the current Emperor Wen truly achieve this? There have been constant border wars in recent years. Do you know how many displaced civilians I've taken in? You've punished so many corrupt officials. Has the government ever shown any integrity?"
He Zhaojun remained silent. She had a vague feeling that Liu Qingshan had grand ambitions, even secretly amassing troops in places she didn't even know about. Finally, she smiled wryly, "Don't lose hope. At least don't be disappointed in me."
Everything requires a process. Perhaps the current court has many shortcomings and the poverty and weakness left by the previous dynasty cannot be improved in a short time, but Emperor Wen has his foresight. He is not as warmongering and disregarding the lives of the people as outsiders say.
"Girl, I haven't lost hope. I've never been so excited for tomorrow," Liu Qingshan said with a smile, looking fearless. "There are many people like me who, after being saved by you, all believe that one day we will have a peaceful and happy life."
"But we can't wait any longer. The He family's troops are clearly talented and disciplined, and their cavalry is invincible and undefeated... Why should we continue to be inferior to them? Give this court a chance? Only we can give this country a true new life."
He Zhaojun stood there in a daze. She had never considered that, despite her solemn promises of no rebellion and the He family's eternal loyalty, her superior power would only fuel the ambitions of others. There were probably quite a few who wanted to overthrow the court and establish themselves as kings.
I'm afraid they have already had such thoughts. During the time I was away, they grew to an uncontrollable level. Liu Qingshan even reached into the former dynasty and the harem without anyone noticing.
The so-called Witchcraft Rebellion was nothing more than a deliberate frame-up, an excuse to deceive his subordinates and incite the people. As long as those who were absolutely loyal to the He family saw that Emperor Wen had once again harmed the He family, their resentment would reach its peak.
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