NCCnovel Chapter 88 Three People
Chapter 88 Three People
The process of rescuing the Wei family was tortuous and fraught with difficulties, and Liu Shan even paid an unknown price for it.
But the outcome was positive; Princess Changning simply wrote a decree that overturned Song Zhongwen's verdict.
Not only that, Song Zhongwen was also scolded by Princess Changning and ordered to stand in front of the Prince Kang's mansion for three hours as punishment.
If Song Zhongwen hadn't been an official in the capital, Princess Changning would probably have dismissed and investigated him long ago.
Three days later, after careful investigation, the Cangzhou government confirmed that the Wei clan had not colluded with the rebels, but it was also true that Wei Xiuying had communicated with the rebel leader. As a result, the Wei clan was implicated and was ultimately sentenced to exile to the frontier, never to return to Cangzhou.
For Li Wanqing, this was the best outcome she could imagine.
She is loyal and sentimental, but she is not stupid; she understands the principle that mistakes have consequences.
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With the Wei family matter settled, Liu Shan finally had time to put the establishment of a guard team on the agenda.
Although there were only five spots available, he still attached great importance to it.
After learning about this, Li Wanqing suggested that Liu Shan select soldiers from the army, preferably veterans who had been on the battlefield, who were not only experienced in many battles but also loyal.
Liu Shanshen agreed, but Cangzhou only had two military camps: one was the personal guard camp of the Prince Kang's mansion, and the other was the garrison camp.
Forget about recruiting Prince Kang's personal guards; not only would Prince Kang disagree, but even Princess Changning wouldn't let them go.
That leaves only the garrison battalion. Liu Shan had absolutely no good feelings towards them, not only because of the Zhu Youyi incident, but also because Jiang Xiaoyong was a fence-sitter.
If Liu Shan were to recruit them, he feared that if danger were to arise, these ruffians would run away faster than he would.
After much deliberation, Liu Shan decided to recruit martial arts masters.
However, even martial arts masters have their shortcomings. Although they are highly skilled in martial arts, their temperaments are unpredictable, and their loyalty cannot be guaranteed if they are only supported by money.
Ultimately, Liu Shan decided to give it a try and posted recruitment notices in prominent locations throughout the city and within the industry, offering generous rewards.
However, several days passed, and the notice remained deserted, with no one paying any attention.
Liu Shan was anxious, but he had no choice but to face reality.
Just as he was preparing to find another way, three mysterious men dressed in black suddenly appeared, claiming to have been militia instructors who had fallen into obscurity and were willing to serve Liu Shan.
Liu Shan had an idea and decided to personally test the martial arts skills and character of the three men.
At the martial arts arena of the Li family mansion, several people took their stances.
Since it was just an assessment, Liu Shan and the other three were all carrying wooden weapons.
"Who wants to go first?" Liu Shan asked.
To everyone's surprise, the three exchanged glances and replied in unison, "We are willing to take the exam together."
Liu Shan paused for a moment, then said, "I will test your martial arts skills one by one. Who wants to go first?"
The three exchanged glances again and replied in unison, "We are brothers, we advance and retreat together, and we must fight together in the assessment."
Liu Shan frowned slightly. These three seemed to have a good understanding, but why were they insisting on fighting together? Was it because they were not strong enough to fight individually, or was there another reason?
Liu Shan pondered for a moment, then nodded in agreement: "In that case, let's come together."
Upon hearing this, the three quickly formed a line, their movements perfectly synchronized, clearly demonstrating their high level of training.
Liu Shan didn't hesitate either, relying on his profound skills, he wielded a wooden sword to meet the attack.
The three were agile and their moves were fierce, each strike carrying the force of breaking through the wind.
Liu Shan observed carefully and found that they were not only highly skilled in martial arts, but also had excellent teamwork and a well-organized approach to offense and defense.
After dozens of rounds of fierce fighting, Liu Shan secretly praised the three men, whose strength far exceeded his expectations. Every move they made hit the vital points, demonstrating their remarkable combat experience.
Liu Shan became increasingly serious, his wooden sword flashing with incredible speed and power.
As the employer, he needed to demonstrate exceptional ability to win the hearts and minds of the three men.
Amidst the flashing blades, Liu Shan gradually noticed that the three men's moves were becoming increasingly ruthless, each strike aimed directly at vital points, as if they harbored a deep-seated hatred.
Do they want to defeat me in order to raise their own value?
No, there was no greed in their eyes, but rather a resolute determination.
Liu Shan felt a chill run down his spine. Could it be that they had other plans?
At this moment, the three had surrounded Liu Shan, and their moves became increasingly fierce.
Liu Shan was alert, but he didn't show it. Instead, he deliberately created a flaw to test the other party's reaction.
As expected, the three fell for the trap and changed their tactics, throwing their wooden swords at Liu Shan.
The wooden sword struck like three bolts of lightning, aimed straight at his face.
Liu Shan swayed and skillfully dodged, but he already knew in his heart that these three were no ordinary martial arts masters and must have something to do with them.
Liu Shan sneered and said loudly, "The three of you are highly skilled in martial arts, but I am not someone to be trifled with."
Having said that, he suddenly exerted his strength, and the wooden sword transformed into a whirlwind, instantly sweeping towards the three of them.
Wherever the wooden sword went, a sudden gust of wind arose...
However, instead of retreating, the three men advanced, pulling out three short blades from their robes, their blades gleaming coldly.
Damn it? !
Upon seeing the short blade, Liu Shan knew things were going badly, but it was too late to change his move. He could only grit his teeth and use his wooden sword to meet the attack head-on.
"Click, click, click!"
After three crisp cracking sounds, the wooden knife broke into three pieces.
Liu Shan gripped the hilt of his knife, a flicker of surprise in his eyes, before quickly regaining his balance.
The three men thrust their short blades at Liu Shan, who took a step back and said coldly, "What exactly do you mean?"
The three men, expressionless, spoke at the same time:
"Sending you on your way!"
"I want you to die!"
"I'll take your life!"
Liu Shan: "..."
Three people: "..."
"Why don't you say it again?"
The three men, without changing their expressions, repeated in unison:
"I'll take your life!"
"Sending you on your way!"
"I want you to die!"
Before the words were even finished, the three of them started breathing erratically.
Liu Shan sneered, his figure suddenly leaping up, his palm strike like thunder, aimed directly at the wrists of the three men.
Caught off guard, the three retreated, nearly dropping their short blades.
Taking advantage of the opportunity, Liu Shan launched a counterattack, his moves swift and fierce, forcing the three to retreat in defeat.
A tense atmosphere filled the air. A hint of fear flashed in the eyes of the three, but they still gritted their teeth and persevered, their short blades dancing like the wind, determined to kill Liu Shan.
Liu Shan's eyes flashed like lightning, his steps were steady, and his palm strikes became increasingly fierce.
Although the three retreated, they remained composed, their short blades weaving into a net to block Liu Shan's path.
Liu Shan took a deep breath, his internal energy surged, and the broken wooden hilt of his sword suddenly unleashed astonishing power, instantly knocking away a short blade.
The other two's expressions changed, and their attacks slowed down. Liu Shan seized the opportunity to leap up and deliver a thunderous palm strike, which sent all three of them staggering backward, blood spilling from the corners of their mouths.
Despite their severe injuries, the three men refused to back down. A fierce glint flashed in their eyes as they shouted in unison, "Kill him!"
Having said that, the three of them moved with lightning speed, their movements perfectly coordinated, each move sharp and deadly.
Liu Shan snorted coldly, his inner energy surging like a tide, flowing to the soles of his feet. In an instant, he transformed into a bolt of lightning, leaping out and closing in on the three people's blind spot.
The palm strike was as sharp as a blade, instantly shattering another short blade.
The remaining man was terrified, but it was too late to dodge. Liu Shan slammed his palm into his chest, and it was clear that he was going to die.