"Are you... joking?"
Wang Chen hadn't originally thought that way. Just as he was about to search his brain for any Ye family members he knew, he saw the burly man behind Zhao Hao covering his mouth in pain and then realized what was going on.
These two are using fake names!
"Heh, so what? Is Magistrate Wang going to side with these villagers?"
Wang Chen was taken aback; none of them had mentioned his surname.
How did this person know about me...?
“Wang, the county official, do you recognize this man?”
Faced with questions from the village head and the elders, Wang Chen quickly shook his head.
"I don't recognize them; this is our first meeting. But they... are definitely not easy to deal with. Village head, I have matters to attend to at the prefectural governor's office, so I'll be leaving now."
Seeing that Wang Chen was trying to slip away, the village head Kong Xiang quickly grabbed him.
“You, magistrate, are a high-ranking official in the prefectural government and a member of the prominent Wang family of Taiyuan. How can you simply walk away like this? In my opinion, this matter must be reported to the government in order to convince the public!”
"Yes, yes, it would be best if the county official were here to witness it."
"Officials, please don't look down on us from our poor and remote village. Our Shangshui Village pays a considerable amount of taxes to the government every year."
Wang Chen never expected that these villagers would dare to block his road like this. He was at a loss for words and only regretted that he hadn't brought enough guards.
"Hahaha, Wang County Clerk, I never thought that someone from a prominent family in Taiyuan like yours would be coerced! Hahahaha!"
Seeing that Zhao Hao was still so arrogant, the village head Kong Xiang couldn't help but reveal a sinister look.
"Boy, I don't care who you are. But if you try to ruin the chance for our Shangshui Village residents to live and multiply, don't blame me for being ruthless!"
How could Zhao Hao care about such a threat? With his arms crossed, he called Yuwen Chengdu back to his side, his eyes wide with anger.
"What, you want to use force? Are you sure all of you can beat me?"
Zhao Hao was about to draw his knife, but at that very moment, Wang Chen's eyes narrowed when he saw the red dragon carving wrapped around the tailbone of the sword at Zhao Hao's waist.
"Wang Chen, Wang Ling. If you encounter General Zhao Hao, remember not to offend him. He is over eight feet tall, a handsome young man, and dislikes growing a beard. He wields a heavy iron spear and a sword in the style of the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods."
Recently, His Majesty, in recognition of his meritorious service in protecting the Emperor, directly bestowed the Crimson Sky Sword upon General Zhao. His talent is unparalleled, and his favor is unmatched. He must remember not to violate the law or commit any acts contrary to human ethics. He must be diligent, selfless, and devoted to public service!
Wang Chen finally recalled the letter that his uncle Wang Yun had sent him, and the crimson dragon engraving... wasn't that the Crimson Sky Sword?
Everyone, calm down!
Wang Chen suddenly acted, rushing out of the crowd of villagers and standing in front of Zhao Hao and his companion.
"Gentlemen, now that Bingzhou has been pacified and the General of the Northern Garrison is guarding the frontier, we should prioritize peace and discuss how to resolve this matter gradually. To resort to force would be unwise!"
Although Wang Chen's words sounded reasonable, to these villagers, the word "unwise" was a great insult!
"My lord, I can only return these words to you!"
Kong Xiang's gaze grew increasingly fierce. He stomped his hoe and roared angrily.
"Fellow villagers of Shangshui Village, today this outsider is going to make it impossible for any of us to find wives. Grab your weapons and leave them here forever!"
"Leave them behind!"
Down with the outsiders!
Wang Chen was so frightened by the villagers' unusual attitude that he was trembling all over.
However, a large hand patted him firmly on the shoulder.
"Wang Chen, stay behind Chengdu. He will protect you!"
Zhao Hao slowly drew out the Ancestral Dragon Sword. This was the legendary weapon Ancestral Dragon Sword, which he had fused and reforged with the Deer-Lu Sword after obtaining the Crimson Sky Sword!
The carvings on the Zulong Sword are similar to those on the Chixiao Sword, but the patterns on the blade are quite different.
The Zulong Sword is thicker and heavier, and slightly longer than the other two. Its sharpness is also far superior to the former.
"Ah? Cheng... Yuwen Chengdu!? General Zhao is here in person, and the county official Wang Chen is paying his respects to the general..."
"Alright, stop with the nonsense and just take good care of yourself."
Zhao Hao drew the Ancestral Dragon Sword, the sword unsheathed with a series of humming sounds.
"You made your choice, and you will bear the consequences!"
Whoosh!
boom!
As Zhao Hao's martial arts became increasingly powerful and his internal energy became increasingly refined.
As he swung his sword, the faint sound of a dragon's roar could be heard.
"Disobedient traitors and rebels shall be executed!"
Whoosh!
With lightning speed, Zhao Hao instantly killed the village head, Kong Xiang.
"Where are the elite soldiers?!"
As Zhao Hao raised his sharp blade, endless shouts began to come from all directions.
"Wind! Wind! Wind!"
A deafening roar erupted from all directions as Zhao Hao's three thousand heavily armored guards and Wei Ran's elite troops all arrived.
"Kneel down and submit to the law, and you may still have a chance to live. Today, I, Zhao Hao, am here. Anyone who dares to disobey my orders will be killed without mercy!"
"Strong wind! Strong wind! Strong wind!"
Tens of thousands of troops surrounded thousands of civilians.
Let alone those who are already married, even if they are bachelors, who would dare to fight against these true warriors who have been baptized in blood on the battlefield?
"No, General Zhao, we were blind to your greatness, we admit it, we admit it!"
"Don't lay a hand on us! We are law-abiding citizens, law-abiding citizens!"
Zhao Hao ignored these people and looked at Wei Ran and Guan Sheng, who were rushing towards him.
"Your humble servants Guan Sheng and Wei Ran have not failed in your mission, General, and have brought the army to its destination!"
Zhao Hao snorted, not because he thought the two had arrived too late, but because he felt that these villagers only submitted when their lives were threatened. He still preferred their unruly attitude just now.
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