"County Magistrate Zhou, I didn't expect us to meet so soon!"
The two met again, but Zhou Ding was already a prisoner.
Looking at the smile on Han Mo's face, Zhou Ding's face was filled with bitterness.
"May I ask, officer, is this the wanted criminal you are apprehending?"
Yue Fei, unaware of Han Mo's thoughts, hurried forward to ask.
"That's right, this person is a wanted criminal by the imperial court. Did you capture him?"
Han Mo smiled and replied to the somewhat shy young man in front of him.
"Indeed, it was I who did it!"
"And these?"
After observing Yue Fei for a moment, Han Mo asked again.
"Naturally, they are too!"
Yue Fei, very alert, took all the responsibility onto himself.
"As far as I know, the villains by his side should not be few, right?"
Han Mo's heart began to beat violently, could it be! kanδん
Is his luck really that good?
Could this guy be that true national hero!
"They are nothing but mere trifles, easily defeated!"
After hearing his words, Han Mo couldn't help but twitch his lips. In Tangyin, at this age, and so fierce!
It felt like a sure thing!
"Well said, mere trifles! What is your name, and where do you live?"
Seeing Han Mo's strange expression, and that he was slow to mention the reward, Yue Fei's heart turned cold.
In an instant, he immediately concluded that this guy was in league with that surname Cui.
So, he subconsciously cast a glance at Xu Qing.
Having grown up together since childhood, Xu Qing naturally understood his meaning immediately.
While everyone's attention was focused on Yue Fei, he quietly took a few steps back and secured the doorway.
"My surname is Yue, and my given name is Fei. If you have any capabilities, sir, just show them. There's no need to be coy here!"
Seeing that Xu Qing was in position, Yue Fei stopped playing along and spoke directly.
"Ah?"
So direct?
Now it was Han Mo's turn to be dumbfounded. How did this kid know he wanted to recruit him?
"In that case, I won't beat around the bush any longer. Guards!"
As soon as Han Mo finished speaking, the quick-witted Xu Qing kicked over a bailiff, and the remaining villagers also began to act.
Yue Fei didn't give Han Mo any chance, directly drawing a sabre from a bailiff's waist and placing it at Han Mo's throat.
When Wu Lin arrived with people carrying over a dozen boxes, he saw the scene before him.
The bailiffs carrying the boxes, without caring about anything else, dropped their burdens and immediately drew the sabres at their waists.
The boxes filled with copper coins immediately rolled onto the ground. Looking at the copper coins scattered everywhere, it was now Xu Qing and the others' turn to be dumbfounded.
"Release our lord!"
Although Wu Lin didn't know what was happening, when he saw the scene, he adopted a look of facing a formidable enemy.
"Wait a moment!"
Just as a skirmish was about to break out, Han Mo quickly shouted.
"This..."
Yue Fei was also stunned. This situation seemed a bit different from what he had imagined.
"I say, is there some misunderstanding here?"
Feeling the cold blade against his neck, Han Mo tentatively extended a finger and moved the sabre aside.
"Put it down, put it down quickly!"
Han Mo's words gave Yue Fei an out. He dropped the curved sabre he was holding and knelt on one knee.
Xu Qing and the others, who were still in a daze, finally reacted. Everyone dropped the weapons in their hands.
"I'm truly sorry, my lord. We thought you were going to..."
"Thought I was going to kill you to silence you and steal your credit?"
Looking at the still somewhat naive future pillar, Han Mo was not angry, but instead filled with smiles.
So, even a military god had such an impulsive youth!
"I'm truly sorry, my lord. We've been too accustomed to the corrupt officials of Tangyin County..."
Yue Fei said with some embarrassment.
"Alright, alright, why are you all still standing there? The injured brothers will each receive five strings of cash as a reward. If there's nothing else, you may withdraw!"
This was a true pillar of strength, a future military god, one of the cornerstones of the entire Great Song Dynasty.
How could Han Mo possibly hold a grudge against him for such a small matter?
"My lord, County Magistrate Cui of Tangyin is here and wishes to see you!"
At this moment, a bailiff rushed in from outside.
"My lord!"
Hearing Cui Hao's name, Yue Fei's expression immediately became unnatural.
"Since he's here, let him in!"
Although Han Mo didn't know what had happened between this guy and Yue Fei, judging by their reactions, he knew there must be more to the story.
However, for Han Mo, this was indeed a good opportunity!
The great man was so young, why not flatter him, cough, cough, cough, when else should one build connections!
"My lord, we..."
After hearing Han Mo's words, Yue Fei and the others became even more nervous.
What if surnamed Cui asked Han Mo to hand them over? What would they do then?
"Why are you all kneeling? Get up first. All this copper is your reward. Take it yourselves!"
Han Mo said with a smile, seemingly unconcerned.
"My lord, I have a hidden matter to report. May I ask you to listen to us!"
Yue Fei was truly worried now. What if surnamed Cui twisted the facts? Then they would be truly unable to explain themselves.
"No rush, this County Magistrate Cui should also be your father and mother official. I can use this opportunity to commend you in front of him. Your capture of this corrupt official this time has been a great help to me!"
The more nervous they were, the happier Han Mo felt. After all, this was his territory.
Judging by their expressions, Han Mo knew that there must be something else going on between surnamed Cui and them.
"Your humble servant Cui Hao, greets His Excellency the County Magistrate!"
As soon as Cui Hao entered, he immediately saw Yue Fei and the others. However, as this was Han Mo's territory, he didn't make a scene directly. Instead, he smiled and greeted Han Mo first.
"County Magistrate Cui, you are too kind. May I ask if you are here for something?"
Han Mo looked at him with a smile, even with a hint of encouragement in his eyes.
"This matter is a bit embarrassing, but Neihuang and Tangyin counties are geographically close, and you and my lord have a good relationship. I believe it's fine to tell you."
Cui Hao chuckled dryly before continuing.