novelraw Chapter 567 - 500: Was That Kick in Vain? (Part 2)
Chapter 567 - 500: Was That Kick in Vain? (Part 2)
Deyang Town has Shiqi, which is Jun Mobai’s secret ’private property’. Before leaving Linzhou, Jun Mobai must have arranged everything properly, otherwise, the crime of illegally extracting Shiqi could be substantial once the Emperor sends people to Linzhou to investigate.
Moreover, Yu Xiaolian suspects that Jun Mobai is a bit apprehensive. He currently doesn’t have many reliable people by his side and fears that he might encounter unexpected incidents on his way back to the Capital, so he’s waiting for reinforcements.
As for the specific reason for staying, Yu Xiaolian feels that it has little to do with her or Su Jingchen, and she doesn’t want to risk investigating it.
Yu Xiaolian returned to Yangcheng in the afternoon, and distributing money to the five hundred militia at the cement factory would have to wait until tomorrow.
Su Jingchen was relieved when he saw Yu Xiaolian return safely.
His petite wife is always too reckless, and he is constantly worried when she is out alone.
Yu Xiaolian asked Li Wenyuan to organize the records he kept of the names, household registrations, and physical characteristics of the five hundred militia for her to prevent any issues tomorrow of someone falsely claiming the bonus.
People in this era may not have ID cards, but it’s not that easy to impersonate someone else. Besides names and household registrations, Li Wenyuan also recorded the militia’s physical and facial features. Unless the person claiming the bonus was a twin, no one would dare to impersonate others, as exposure would mean a serious crime of impersonation.
In the evening, Yu Xiaolian and Su Jingchen lay in bed, and Yu Xiaolian told Su Jingchen about seeing Jin Shourou and Fu Qing at Deyang Town.
When Jun Mobai left at the time, he was still very weak, so he had Jin, the doctor, and his daughter accompany him.
Even taking a huge step back, if Jun Mobai left the Jin father and daughter in Deyang Town, what about Fu Qing?
Fu Qing is always by Jun Mobai’s side!
Therefore, even though Yu Xiaolian didn’t really see Jun Mobai, she was certain that Jun Mobai was in Deyang Town.
Su Jingchen pulled Yu Xiaolian close, "I knew he hadn’t left all along!"
Yu Xiaolian raised an eyebrow!
Su Jingchen continued, "I hinted to him before he left!"
Given such a major incident in Linzhou, with the entire province’s cities invaded by the barbarians, all prior efforts over the past few years have been in vain, the Emperor is sure to send people to Linzhou to investigate.
After all, the peace treaty signed with the barbarian army hasn’t reached its expiration, so an envoy will definitely be sent to inquire, reprimand, as it’s the barbarians who broke faith and initiated the conflict.
Once the court sends an Imperial Envoy, the envoy’s eyes will certainly not only focus on the barbarian army. Having come all the way to this distant Northern Land, other places will need attention too.
Besides, Jun Mobai’s private soldiers attacked the barbarian army’s base, and the few hundred fortunate barbarians who escaped would find their homes gone upon return.
They would definitely seek an explanation from Great Liang. In cases of war between two countries, envoys are not to be harmed. Once the envoys of the two sides meet, the matter of Jun Mobai’s ten thousand private soldiers will be exposed.
Though the barbarian army’s base was raided, how could there be none left? As long as there’s a survivor, Jun Mobai’s ten thousand private soldiers can no longer be hidden.
So, Jun Mobai does not dare to leave now. He must stay here and wait for the Imperial Envoy sent by the Emperor to see who is sent before making any decisions.
"As for Shiqi, it saw the light of day yesterday!"
Jun Mobai boasted, saying that on his way back, he incidentally discovered Shiqi underground in Deyang Town, feeling overjoyed and immediately sent letters and reports back to the Capital via express courier.
As for himself, Jun Mobai told the Emperor that he was gravely injured and unfit for speedy travel, and with the discovery of Shiqi in Deyang Town, he decided to personally guard the precious Shiqi until the court sends people to mine it.
"That ten thousand private soldiers..." Yu Xiaolian is actually quite curious. These ten thousand soldiers are a significant force, and if the barbarians inform the Imperial Envoy, what does Jun Mobai plan to do?
As long as the envoy conducts a thorough investigation within Linzhou’s area, wouldn’t the ten thousand people be found sooner or later?
"What’s the problem? These private soldiers are drawn from the people, they will return to the people!"
Hidden among the masses, instead of hiding the ten thousand private soldiers, they will be allowed to appear openly.
These private soldiers were originally civilians, farmers will return to farming, blacksmiths to smithing—two words: disband.
"Does Linzhou King dare guarantee that among so many people, not one will betray him?" Yu Xiaolian was still somewhat puzzled.