Lei Ming was still cursing when a silver light flashed and his head fell to the ground, rolling. The room instantly became quiet and blood sprayed all over Zhou Cheng's face.
Zhou Cheng felt the warmth of the blood on his face, his heart in his throat. He didn't dare to move or wipe it, and his body was shaking uncontrollably.
"Well, very well said. Keep talking and tell me everything you know. Don't worry, I won't kill you and will let you go down the mountain."
"...Yes, I will tell you everything I know."
After an incense stick of time, Jiang Sheng understood everything and fell silent.
Zhou Cheng knelt on the ground, not daring to move even though his legs were numb, for fear that the man who looked kind but was actually a murderer would come up and stab him.
"Well, now that we're done, let's go and take a look at the mine."
"Yes, hero."
As he spoke, he struggled to get up, but his legs were so numb that he couldn't get up at all. Seeing this, Yang Er pursed his lips and glared at him.
Zhou Cheng wanted to cry but had no tears. He climbed up using his hands and feet, his legs shaking. He staggered ahead and led the way. After climbing over a hill, a mine appeared in front of him.
He lowered his head and said humbly, "Sir, the silver mine is inside. I overheard them say that there is a lot of silver here. If you share it, you won't have to worry about the rest of your life."
Jiang Sheng nodded and raised his foot to go in and take a look.
Seeing this, Yang Er stopped him and said, "Master, the situation inside is unclear. I'd better go in and take a look. If there is no problem, you can go in later."
"Okay, be careful."
"yes."
Zhou Cheng swallowed and stood there like a wooden stake.
Jiang Sheng glanced at him and asked softly, "You look like a scholar. Why did you become a bandit? Did you do it on your own or were you forced to do so?"
"I was forced to answer you, hero. I'm from Zhoujia Village, located below Changping Town in Linzi. I was going to take the imperial examination, but on the way... my silver was stolen."
"The boss tricked me into coming here to work, saying I could earn a lot of money if I did a good job. I was hoping to collect enough money to go home, but I didn't expect this place to be a bandit's den."
Zhou Cheng said with a wry smile. He had been out for almost a year. He didn't know how his parents were doing at home. He didn't know if they were too sad after knowing he was missing. It was unknown.
Jiang Sheng hummed and said casually: "Go on!"
He subconsciously reached out to take it, opened it and saw that it was silver. Zhou Cheng asked in surprise: "Sir, why are you giving me silver?"
"Nothing. You explained everything in detail. I'm very satisfied. I've agreed to let you go down the mountain. Naturally, I'll give you some money."
"But if you dare to go to the government office and tip off the government, I can kill you no matter where you are. Do you understand?"
Zhou Cheng nodded repeatedly, with suppressed excitement in his eyes. He could go home now and go back to see his parents.
He took a deep breath and said respectfully, "Thank you, hero. If there is anything else you want to know, I will definitely not hide it. I have learned a lot in the past year here."
Jiang Sheng nodded and asked a few questions casually.
Her eyes fell on him with a hint of admiration: "You are quite talented and have a quick mind for accounting. This bandit's lair is not suitable for you. There is a place that is very suitable."
As he spoke, he took out a wooden sign and handed it over. On the back was written the words "Recruitment Order" and the word "Calculation", and in the corner were engraved the words "Beihuang City".
Zhou Cheng was stroking the Northern Wasteland City, unable to conceal his surprise. "Hero, how did you get the Northern Wasteland City token? It's for me, so why does it have the word 'Calculate' on it?"
Jiang Sheng leaned against the tree trunk and said calmly, "No reason. You are very good at arithmetic. It is naturally the word 'calculation' in the talent order."
"I'll give you the token. If one day you find yourself in a situation where there's no way to make a living in your hometown, you can go to Beihuang City. With this token, your family will be properly accommodated."
“……!!”
No matter how stupid Zhou Cheng was, he knew that the person in front of him was from Beihuang City. As for whether he was Marquis Jiang's man, that was unclear. Compared to passing the imperial examination and going to the capital.
He wanted to go to Beihuang City even more. After all, everyone knew that the emperor was incompetent. Even if he, a boy from a farming family, passed the exam, it would be difficult for him to gain a foothold in the capital.
After thinking it over, his attitude became more respectful.
"I understand what you mean, hero. After I go back and see my parents, I'll take them to Beihuang City. Back home... there's no way to survive. There's no point in waiting any longer."
Jiang Sheng hummed and said calmly, "Your ability is in Beihuang City. As long as you sincerely serve the people, you will naturally be valued. It is indeed better than taking the imperial examination."
Zhou Cheng nodded repeatedly and agreed: "Yes, hero, you are right. I think so too."
The next morning, Zhou Cheng went down the mountain, still holding a horse in his hand. He looked up at the location of the stronghold with a confused expression. The man actually let him go down the mountain.
Thinking about what he had said before, he didn't want to go to the police to inform on the police, which would not benefit him at all. He just wanted to go home to see his parents and take them to Beihuang City.
When Zhou Cheng thought of this, his eyes gradually became firm, and he jumped on his horse and galloped towards home.
A day later, Yang Er returned to the mountain stronghold.
He walked directly into the mine, looked at the man who was hammering and smashing, and said respectfully: "Sir, that man has already left the city and has not stopped on the way."
"Okay, I understand."
Jiang Sheng said calmly, "Zhou Cheng is gone, but I don't want those officials who colluded with him to survive. If the news of the silver mine is leaked to the court, it will not be a good thing."
Yang Er whispered, "Master, do you want me to go and silence those people?"
"No, I will go and kill them myself, and I will send a spy back to my brother to tell him that there is a silver mine here and he should occupy it and start mining as soon as possible."
"Yes, I understand. It's just too dangerous for you to go alone. Let me go with you."
"Well, tell all the villagers to go down the mountain and kill all the bandits. The news about the silver mine here must not be leaked to anyone."
After Jiang Sheng finished explaining his affairs, he went down the mountain and returned to the village.
Pushing the door open, he met Bei Yueli's bright eyes and smiled: "Good morning, Miss Bei. I have already had my meal. Why don't we eat together?"
Bei Yueli nodded and asked softly, "Have those bandits been dealt with? Can we all live a peaceful life here from now on?"
"Yes, everything has been taken care of. Your guards haven't arrived yet. We have to continue our journey tomorrow."
"...I haven't found him yet. If he doesn't come soon, I can take a boat directly to the border of Northern Xia and return directly."
Jiang Sheng nodded and said nothing more.
Bei Yueli lowered her eyes to hide the reluctance in them. It's not that her people didn't come, but she just didn't want to go back for the time being and didn't want to marry the person arranged by her mother.
When she thought about having to marry such a weak man for the rest of her life, she felt like dying. Forget it, she decided to hide outside for the time being.
Maybe the Queen Mother will change her mind!
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