The wind blew gently, and the wind was filled with the sighs of everyone.
The officials stood in the courtyard and looked at the people lying on the ground.
At this moment, lying on the ground is the man who was sent by Zhang Li to visit you today.
He had just been sent back, the same bloody mess, and his whole body was motionless.
He was even more miserable than the previous one. He had already died when he was brought here.
Everyone gathered around him, their faces ashen.
Some are worried, some are angry, and some are frightened.
There was something wrong with the way they looked at Li Zhang.
"Mr. Zhang! What on earth is going on?! This is already the second person. Where did they go?!"
Some people couldn't help but speak.
The rest of the people were also waiting for Zhang Li's explanation.
Zhang Li was frightened and murmured: "I don't know, I really don't know. Duke Cao asked me to send someone to follow the orders of Youyou. I really didn't know it would be like this."
Everyone lowered their heads and said nothing.
This time, before Zhang Li could say anything, someone came to dispose of the body.
Everyone stopped looking at Zhang Li, and no one asked any more questions.
Zhang Li stood there blankly, watching the crowd gradually disperse.
Different from the closeness and respect he felt a few days ago, at this moment, all he could feel was fear and resentment.
Zhang Li sat there blankly, watching someone dragging away the body, and looking at the blood on the ground.
Liu Taozi sat next to him again.
Zhang Li glanced at him, his eyes particularly complex.
"I really didn't harm anyone. It wasn't me. I didn't know."
Liu Taozi ignored him.
After everyone had eaten, they went back to their houses.
The original harmonious atmosphere disappeared at this time, and the official courtyard returned to its previous feeling.
An uneasy mood envelopes everyone, unknown terror breeds in the heart, and the unclear tomorrow of life and death brings with it a huge sense of oppression.
Zhang Li sat alone in the courtyard for a long time.
Unknowingly, the moon was already hanging in the sky. Zhang Li struggled to get up. Suddenly, he walked towards Taozi's house.
When he opened the door and walked into the house holding a candle, Tian Zili quickly sat up, but Taozi closed her eyes tightly.
"I really didn't do anything to murder my colleagues."
"I don't know what happened. I just obeyed their arrangements."
"In my entire life, I have worked diligently and never harmed anyone."
Liu Taozi opened her eyes suddenly, and Zhang Li was so frightened that he almost didn't dare to speak.
"I understand, don't be afraid of me."
"If Cao asks you to send someone to the tour place tomorrow, let me go."
After Liu Taozi finished speaking, she closed her eyes.
Zhang Li stood there blankly for an unknown amount of time before turning around and leaving.
Standing in the courtyard, he subconsciously raised his head.
The night is low, and the stars are dotted, like countless pearls scattered on the black cloth, and exquisite patterns are embroidered on the cloth.
Zhang Li's pupils gradually dilated.
It seemed like he was seeing the night for the first time.
"nice."
Cao Boju sat among the piles of papers, looking through the contents in his hands, his face full of exhaustion.
He glanced at Official Zhang who was kneeling in front of him.
Originally, he had some disdain for this old official. Although he had qualifications, he was too timid. After so many years, he had not made any progress at all, and he was not enough to achieve great things.
But now it seems that such a timid person is more suitable for promotion. He is very obedient and does not dare to resist. He is an excellent slave - a standard mud-legged person.
On the contrary, He Xingseng had seen a lot of the world and had support from others, so he was not so submissive to him.
He opened his mouth and gave instructions on what was to be done today.
"The city wall is damaged and we need to send someone to check."
"We need a few people in the prison room to help interrogate the thieves."
After Cao Boju finished talking about today's errand, Zhang Li stood up and was about to bow and thank him.
"Oh, by the way, send someone who can endure hardship to travel around."
Zhang Li trembled all over and nodded.
When he returned to Sanliyuan in a daze, everyone was already waiting for him. Unlike before, no one dared to look at him. A few people looked at him with fear and uneasiness in their eyes.
They were all very scared.
Zhang Li spoke, "Today, the main reason is that the city wall and the prison cell are short of people."
He assigned errands to everyone, but everyone just accepted the orders and did not dare to say anything.
The further he went on, the more nervous and uneasy everyone became, especially those who were not assigned errands.
"Don't worry, everyone. You don't need to send anyone over there. But Cao Gong needs someone to sort out the documents. Is there anyone who wants to go?"
No one dared to laugh, but they also breathed a sigh of relief.
"I will go to Mr. Cao on my own, and the rest of us will go to the county stables to take care of things."
After Zhang Li finished speaking, everyone stood up and tried to leave the place as if they were running away.
Liu Taozi and Tian Zili also stood up. Zhang Li looked at them and opened his mouth, but did not speak.
After everyone left, Zhang Li also left.
He was silent as he walked in the county government office, with countless thoughts flashing through his mind.
He raised his head, and in front of him was the wandering room, and the voices of several people could be heard inside.
Zhang Li stood here. He stood for a long time. Finally, he opened the door and walked in.
"What's up?"
A tall young horseman blocked him.
"Loose officials, I've been ordered to find you."
The cavalryman was stunned and looked up and down at the old man in front of him, "Oh, come with me."
Zhang Li followed the man and left the place. Zhang Li was a little surprised to find that the destination was actually the backyard.
Generally speaking, only the county magistrate, the prime minister, the lieutenant, and the chief registrar are qualified to work here.
The cavalryman brought him here, without saying a word, motioning for him to stand here, turned around and left.
Zhang Li stood here, not daring to move.
He was trembling all over, and his forehead was sweating.
He didn't know how long he had been suffering, but finally, someone opened the inner door and roughly pulled him in.
That man was the servant of the county captain, and he looked fierce.
"Let me tell you, later on, if you dare to hurt the head of the family at all, your family, your friends, and everyone you know will all die!"
"No one can be left behind!"
"Be smart and play with the master! If you make him happy, you will be rewarded!"
As the man spoke, he pushed Zhang Li into the lobby.
In the lobby, Gao Xun was wearing black attire, a warrior crown, and holding a long sword. He was already tall, and with such equipment, he looked really mighty and heroic.
When he saw Zhang Li, his eyes lit up, he waved the long sword in his hand and threw out several beautiful sword flowers.
"I've been waiting for you for a long time! Come on!"
Zhang Li was immediately frightened to death.
"I, I, I."
"I don't know how to use martial arts."
Seeing Zhang Li who was so nervous, Gao Xun laughed and said, "Don't be afraid. If you are not my opponent, we can compete with each other until the point is reached. Your life will not be hurt."
Before Zhang Li could say anything, the servant handed him a short sword.
Zhang Li couldn't hold it firmly and his dagger fell to the ground.
Gao Xun was furious, "Pick it up!"
Zhang Li picked up the dagger in a panic, and spoke again, "Mr. Gao, I have passed my sixtieth birthday this year, and I have never used a sword in my life."
Gao Xun shook his head, "Then Lian Po can still go out into battle at eighty, and Huang Zhong can still kill generals in his sixties. What does your age mean to you?"
"Then me. Then me"
"Come on, I will show mercy!"
Zhang Li knew that he had no room to refuse, so he nodded, "Okay."
"start!!"
the slave shouted.
Zhang Li threw away his dagger in a wise manner. Gao Xun gave a loud shout and slashed at Zhang Li with the long sword in his hand.
"Pfft~"
The long sword struck Zhang Li's shoulder. Gao Xun pulled out the sword and Zhang Li fell to the ground screaming.
Gao Xun raised his sword again and struck Zhang Li on the head.
Zhang Li hid in a hurry, got up quickly, and looked at the other party in horror, "Gao Gong, I admit defeat! I admit defeat!"
Gao Xun screamed strangely and rushed over with his sword.
He waved sideways again, Zhang Li's clothes were cut open, and a sharp pain came from his chest.
Zhang Li turned around and ran away. Gao Xun chased after him, striking with one sword after another. Zhang Li felt pain in his back.
"The head of the family is invincible!!"
"The master of the house is brave!!"
"The head of the family is invincible!!"
The servants cheered loudly and loudly.
Gao Xun became even more excited when he heard the cry. At this moment, Zhang Li, who was running away, suddenly stopped. Gao Xun bumped into him and they both fell to the ground.
Gao Xun was furious, but Zhang Li hugged him tightly. Gao Xun had no choice but to continue attacking with his fists.
Official Zhang received one punch after another.
His consciousness had begun to blur with bleeding.
What have I done in this life?
I can no longer remember my parents’ faces clearly.
He was captured as an official when he was young and has lived here ever since.
Every day, I just live, live hard, live, but what am I living for?
Zhang Li suddenly hugged Gao Xun's neck, pushed him down, opened his mouth, and bit the opponent's ear. As he shook his head violently, Gao Xun's ear was torn off by him.
"ah!!!!!"
Gao Xun howled in pain. He pushed Zhang Li away and covered his ears in pain.
Zhang Li got up and picked up the dagger on the ground.
The slave roared angrily, "I'm going to kill you."
Zhang Li swung his dagger, and the slave's face was sliced ​​open. Half of his face drooped. He screamed, turned around and ran away.
Zhang Li looked at Gao Xun unsteadily.
"It hurts!! I hurt!!"
Gao Xun covered his ears and cried bitterly. Zhang Li staggered to him and suddenly drew his long sword, and the short sword hit Gao Xun's shoulder.
Gao Xun screamed, jumped up, turned around and ran away.
Zhang Li chased after him, and kept slashing with the sword in his hand, but always failed. Gao Xun stumbled and fell on the steps. Zhang Li caught up with him, and struck him with another sword in the face.
, Gao Xun used his hand to block it, and his wrist was cut off directly.
"Mom~~~~"
"Help me!!!"
The slave covered his face and led a group of fully armed slaves into the courtyard with weapons in hand.
At the door, Zhang Li was waving the sword in his hand vigorously again and again, his movements stiff and sluggish.
He just chopped up the pile of minced meat in front of him.
He raised his head and looked at the many slaves.
"Ho~~~~"
He let out a dull roar, blood spurting from his mouth.
He stood there.
Already an evil ghost.
Chapter completed!