96: Zang Tu

"Uncle Zang!" Xiao Yang's expression instantly changed from dejected to joyful, and he trotted out to open the door.

"Old man Zhou, I apologize for disturbing you so late." The man entered, cupped his hands, and then looked at She Jian and the other person, saying, "I didn't know you had guests. This humble general, Zang Tu, has been impolite. This junior will return tomorrow."

"name: Zang Tu

Martial Power: 84

Intelligence: 73

Command: 81

Politics: 71

Charm: 67"

The moment Lin Yue saw him, he understood why Xiao Yang looked that way.

This was a rebel!

"Don't leave. Since you're already here, just say what you need to say," the old man asked, squinting.

Zang Tu glanced at the two of them, then said to the old man, "Old man Zhou, tomorrow I'm setting off for Shanggu Commandery and I want to take Xiao Yang with me. But don't worry, our families will take care of you."

"No need. Xiao Yang can't go to Shanggu Commandery with you. You're doing something that will get you beheaded, and you still want to take Xiao Yang? Do you want Xiao Yang to die early?" the old man said angrily.

"Since that's the case, this junior will take his leave," Zang Tu said.

"Uncle Zang, I want to go with you!" Xiao Yang shouted!

"Since you're here, why not sit for a while?" She Jian asked.

Zang Tu carefully scrutinized She Jian, then sat down calmly: "Then I'll impose."

"I've heard Zhou Zheng mention you. You're a former general of the Yan State. After the Yan State was destroyed, you stayed in the village and often looked after them, right?" She Jian asked.

"Precisely. Are you from the Qin Army?" Zang Tu counter-asked.

"Yes. What are you going to Shanggu Commandery for?" She Jian asked.

"I heard that a hero has emerged in Shanggu Commandery. Although it's thousands of miles away, This humble general is willing to join him!" Zang Tu said with a smile.

"The hero you're talking about is a rebel, right? Aren't you afraid I'll report you?"

"Since I dare to say it, I'm not afraid of you reporting me." Zang Tu remained calm and composed. After putting down his wine cup, he couldn't help but praise, "Good wine. Is it from Aunt Sun's house?"

She Jian ignored him and said, "I'm taking Xiao Yang with me. I've said it."

"Of course, I have no right to interfere with Xiao Yang. I was just looking for like-minded people. If it weren't for Xiao Yang's persistent pleas, I wouldn't have come here to be the bad guy."

"Alright. I'm very curious, now that Great Qin is peaceful and prosperous, with signs of great governance, why do you remnants of the Six States still cling to the past?" She Jian asked.

"I am a person of the Yan State. With the kindness of the King of Yan, I was appointed as a cavalry commander, and I should naturally be loyal to my country.

Furthermore, qin law is harsh, and how many common people have died from forced labor? This is the case everywhere in the world. How can there be any reason not to rebel?" Zang Tu said.

"When I get to Shanggu Commandery, we'll see who's truly capable," She Jian said with a smile.

"Old man, I'm taking Xiao Yang with me. After he finishes his studies, I'll ask for a favor and see if he can be transferred here to serve."

"Thank you." The old man's eyebrows relaxed, and he then said to Xiao Yang, "Xiao Yang, you must listen carefully to your Uncle She Jian. If you want to live a long life, give up that idea."

"No, I'm not going!" Xiao Yang shouted!

"Uh..." Lin Yue used a palm strike to knock Xiao Yang unconscious, then supported him by his side.

She Jian and the old man both smiled at Lin Yue.

"Farewell." The two said to the old man... Lin Yue helped Xiao Yang onto a horse and returned to the camp with She Jian.

"Xiao Yang's father, Zhou Zheng, joined the Qin Army after the Yan State's defeat and was in my squad. He was my Brother," She Jian said.

"One of your nine Brothers?" Lin Yue asked.

At this moment, only the two of them were sober on the road, so Lin Yue spoke a bit more casually.

"You rascal." She Jian smiled, "Zhou Zheng and I were vanguard infantry when attacking Qi State. On the city wall, Zhou Zheng fought five men with one saber, buying us time to ascend the wall, which allowed us to break through the city.

In that battle, the Squad Leader died, and he took over as Squad Leader.

Three days later, when we broke through the next city, we were ambushed. Zhou Zheng alone held up the city gate, once again buying us time.

I was the last one to retreat. The moment my back foot stepped out of the city gate, he collapsed from exhaustion and was crushed to death by the city gate. His whole body was pressed into an unrecognizable shape."

"He was truly a brave warrior!" Lin Yue exclaimed. He was a hero, just like Xiong Kuohai in the Romance of the Sui and Tang Dynasties.

"No, because at that time, corruption was rampant in Qi State, and the builders cut corners. That city gate was lighter than a normal city gate."

"Ah?" Lin Yue was a little surprised.

"Precisely because of that, if we had been able to hold the city gate together back then, Zhou Zheng might not have died.

From then on, there were only eight of us Brothers left. Everyone felt that they had caused Zhou Zheng's death, and thus felt that their lives belonged to Zhou Zheng. They fought even more recklessly.

Zhou Zheng always said that he wanted to be a Squad Leader, so that after the Six States were unified, he could go home and be a minor official, spend time with his old father and child, and when he got old, he would let Xiao Yang take over his position, which would be worthy of him," She Jian recalled.

"So, thank you for decisively knocking out Xiao Yang just now, otherwise, this child would probably resent me."

"This humble general should do this," Lin Yue said.

"I cannot watch him go down the wrong path. Zhou Zheng died fighting for Great Qin, and I cannot watch Xiao Yang rebel against Great Qin.

If Xiao Yang can live a stable life as a minor official until old age in the future, when I meet Zhou Zheng in the underworld, I will have an explanation for him," She Jian smiled.

"He will," Lin Yue smiled.

By the time they reached the camp, it was past midnight. Lin Yue handed Xiao Yang over to Wu De and Ma Baoguo for safekeeping, telling the two that as long as he didn't run away, they could let him do as he pleased.

Then Lin Yue lay in his tent and started browsing the regional chat.

"Brothers, let's depart for Shanggu Commandery and achieve great things together!"

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Lin Yue suddenly remembered the hero Zang Tu mentioned, but sleepiness overwhelmed him, and his eyelids drooped. He unconsciously fell asleep.

When he woke up, it was already early the next morning.

"My Lord, this kid tried to run away, but I caught him," Wu De said, with a bruise on his face.

"What happened to you?" Lin Yue asked, looking at his face.

"It's nothing. He accidentally hurt me when I caught him," Wu De said with a smile.

Lin Yue glanced at Xiao Yang, who was squatting to the side, and his information appeared before him.

"name: Zhou Yang

Martial Power: 42

Intelligence: 39

Command: 24

Politics: 22

Charm: 78"

A sixteen-year-old special-grade Soldier. If left unchecked, he might actually make a name for himself.

"Keep a close eye on him. Don't let him run away until we reach Shang Commandery," Lin Yue ordered.

As for persuading him himself? To use his warm face to press against his cold backside, he didn't have that kind of free time. He wasn't his own child, after all.

"Yes!" Wu De and Ma Baoguo responded.

"Depart!"