Through Time Chapter 487

The road to Yunmengze in South County.

The fields on both sides are already deserted, and no sign of farmers can be seen on either side.

You know, even after the autumn harvest.

The fields have to be worked, otherwise the land will not be easy to cultivate in the coming year.

It is only during the winter that farmers can rest a little.

But that cold weather is a different kind of torture.

At that moment, the road surface shook slightly as a procession of thousands of people sped past.

But even as it sped along, the formation of the group was not too disorganised, so that even if they encountered a surprise attack, they would be able to respond at any time.

The procession marched on until late afternoon, when it stopped to set up camp.

“Who is in control here now?”

Zhao Lang stood high above the camp and watched as his sergeants were setting up camp defences.

This was a hard and fast rule, even if one knew that there weren’t any enemy troops around, this protection could not be relaxed.

It could save lives at critical times.

“Master, according to the information gathered earlier, it is mostly the original county guards who are in control.”

The slave quickly blurted out the information.

This was the benefit of being back in one’s own territory, the various intelligence networks had been laid out long ago, even the most sketchy information.

You can also get a general idea of the place.

Zhao Lang nodded his head.

The situation here was also similar to other Chu lands.

The county guards were still the same, and the officials were overwhelmingly the same.

It is just a change in the banner of the Great Chu, just like when it was under the rule of the Great Qin.

And the control of Great Chu over them was even weaker.

Zhao Lang could also probably tell what was going on before the Great Qin, with the division of the nobles in various places.

Everyone said they were one country, but in fact, they were each playing their own game, and there was no real centralisation of power.

There was no real centralisation of power, and there was no ability to concentrate power to do great things.

“Put together a list of the county guardians, the high officials, from all over Yunmengze.”

Zhao Lang blandly commanded that

“Tell them that from now on, all the counties here will be under the control of Yun Meng Ze.”

“They must follow our rules.”

“Anyone who disobeys, warn first, and the diehard ones, you know how to deal with them.”

Handi now had Han Cheng to watch over him, but he had to control the territory from Yunmengze to Wuguan.

Nu quickly answered yes, then left to do his job.

He was busy now, once he had arrived near Yunmengze and made contact with the spiderwebs, the humble ones.

The transmission of news was much smoother.

Zhao Lang looked into the distance, mentally calculating his next arrangements.

He had already obtained the jade pendant of the Han royal family though.

But there was no hurry to give it out now, as it had only been given to the royal family of Wei, lest it would arouse suspicion.

When he really had that chance, he would give it out directly and confuse the First Emperor for a wave.

Let the other side think that they are still just thinking about how to save people.

Then just swoop in.

Not giving the other person time to react.

If there is no chance, then switch honestly and bolt.

There won’t be any problems over the border anyway.

The Xiongnu don’t seem to be moving south and have been attacking the Yuezhi, the Qiang, and building up their strength while the Great Qin have no time to look north.

The Hu people are being de-mined to death and are unlikely to be a danger to the Great Qin.

And even less likely the Goguryeo, that lot, where they have the guts.

I just don’t know if the pair of master and disciples of the Zongheng family are dead or not.

It’s still a bit hard without information.

When the time comes, send a message for them to go to death to scout out some information.

As Zhao Lang was calculating one by one, a figure arrived at his side and

“Ah Long…”

As soon as Zhao Lang turned his head, he saw Ji Wushuang, who had reverted to her female attire and her identity as the Sage of the Peasant Family, and said with a smile.

“Well, it still looks good like this.”

Of course, the main reason was that Ji Wushuang still always liked to stick with him when she used her identity as King Yan.

It was just hard to bear.

Ji Wushuang lowered her head shyly at the look, and then said, with a few whispers, that

“Ah Long, I want to say something to you.”

Zhao Lang’s expression moved, but he said that

“It’s not everything that you want to talk to me about.”

Ji Wushuang gave an oh, but still said that

“I think this is something that I still need to talk to you about, I went to settle that chief’s wife and daughter that day.”

After saying that, Ji Wushuang stood there honestly, ready to be scolded.

But Zhao Lang only let out a slight sigh and said that

“I know.”

Ji Wushuang was not one to hide her mind in the first place.

What’s more, in order to prevent any more betrayers, Zhao Lang had asked Nu to leave a secret line.

Ji Wushuang’s pair of peach blossom eyes glared and said that

“Ah Long, you know? Then you…”

Zhao Lang waved his hand and said that

“This matter is in the past, no need to care, I just want to tell you why I did what I did.”

Ji Wushuang looked at him obediently.

Zhao Lang pointed to those figures in the camp who were busy, and said that

“Are these people our people?”

Ji Wushuang nodded his head.

“That’s right, they fought for us and bled until they gave their lives.”

“They, and their families, are the ones we have to protect.”

“But later, if there are more people, there will always be some who have other ideas.”

“There will be traitors.”

Even if Zhao Lang felt that he had made the best arrangements for his own people.

But there are always people who will not be satisfied, and then such people are tempted to betray, and it is only logical that they will emerge.

Ji Wushuang’s face darkened at once.

Zhao Lang continued, saying

“If betrayal has no price, then there will be more and more people betraying us.”

“And the consequence of betrayal is that those who are truly our own, will be harmed.”

Ji Wushuang said, numbly.

“But that chief is already dead.”

Zhao Lang nodded his head and said that

“So, I didn’t pursue his wife and daughter any further.”

“But it won’t help either, let God decide if they live or die, won’t it?”

Ji Wushuang was instantly silent.

Zhao Lang asked at this point that

“Why are you thinking of talking to me now?”

Ji Wushuang whispered back that

“I had them sent away, they should be somewhere else now.”

Zhao Lang nodded, and then said that

“Then do you know that the man you gave an account of is one of mine?”

Ji Wushuang was directly stunned, then the corners of her mouth deflated, and she looked like she was about to cry.

She knew Zhao Lang’s nature.

In that case, how could that mother and daughter have a chance to live?

Zhao Lang sighed at this time and said that

“Don’t cry first, I didn’t kill them.”

Zhao Lang was not one to kill indiscriminately either.

Ji Wushuang beamed and said that

“They’ll still die without help.”

Zhao Lang said indifferently.

“I won’t help them, but those farmers can, and as long as those victims are willing to forgive and help that mother and daughter, they can live.”

“We are not qualified to forgive anyone for those victims.”

Ji Wushuang stopped talking at that.

She believed in the nature of the peasants.

Zhao Long had a hard time sending Ji Wushuang away and gave the other party a task by the way.

To rob the rich and help the poor, to eradicate the gentry who were plaguing the countryside, and to get some money in the process.

This was in line with Ji Wushuang’s nature.

The last time I arranged for Ji Wushuang to deal with the traitors, it was a faint move.

Early the next morning, Zhao Lang continued to set off with his men, and in a few days’ time, he would be able to reach Yun Meng Ze.

At this time, a fast horse came galloping over from the direction of Yun Meng Ze.

The slave quickly came over to report that

“Master, Chen Sheng reports that King Xiong Xin’s messenger has arrived at Yun Meng Ze!”

“He says he wants to talk to the Prime Minister of the Nong family about cooperation!”