It turned out that this guy was Pan Kang. Looking at the other party's thin and indifferent face, Zhu Li dared not neglect him even more.
He immediately saluted and said, "To be honest, sir, Huayin has been known as a place of spiritual beauty since ancient times, and many people live here. Nowadays, when the Central Plains are flooded and wars are fought between vassal states, many people from the Central Plains who have fled to Sichuan and Shu through Tongguan in the east have also gathered here."
"And at this very moment, Gu Qingfeng died in Huayin, which would inevitably lead to Gu Yanlang's revenge. With the Tiande Army's attack, it is foreseeable that Huayin would be a land of devastating bloodshed. Could you bear to see that scene, sir?"
These words undoubtedly revealed Zhu Li's true feelings, and also expressed that he did not believe Pan Kang would ignore all this.
Han Xun, who was standing next to Geng Xin, heard the questions and answers between Pan Kang and Zhu Li, and his expression changed drastically. He then realized what the consequences of killing Gu Qingfeng might be.
But he was indeed a man. When he thought that it was because of him that Huayin County was in such a crisis, he resolutely bowed his hands and said, "You two, this matter is all caused by Han. If Gu Yanlang comes to kill you, you just need to hand Han over."
"Humph." Han Xun was interrupted by Pan Kang's cold snort before he finished speaking. He only heard him say indifferently: "There is no need to say such childish words. Do you know what Gu Qingfeng means to Gu Yanlang?"
Pan Kang looked at Han Xun coldly and asked a question that made Han Xun look puzzled.
However, the old man did not expect Han Xun to respond, and continued: "Gu Yanlang is nearly forty years old and has only one son. I also heard that he was severely injured and has long been unable to move. This Gu Qingfeng has become his only hope."
"Raising children to provide for one's old age is a deeply rooted concept in our Han Chinese people. In addition, descendants are the hope for the future generations."
"Now that Gu Qingfeng is dead, how can Gu Yanlang not go crazy? Can your life really calm his anger?" Pan Kang's question was very blunt and left Han Xun speechless.
"Sir, you are calm and composed, not panicking at all. Did you have a plan in place to help Huayin avoid this disaster?" Zhu Li looked at Pan Kang expectantly, interrupting his questioning of Han Xun.
Now that a problem has arisen, the most important thing is to solve it. Blaming each other and arguing with each other will not help at all. Zhu Li is not willing to waste time, and he cannot afford to waste it.
It's not that Zhu Li had no solution, but he didn't want to attract other people's attention; if Pan Kang, a historical celebrity, was willing to offer advice and solve the crisis Huayin might face, at least he could avoid being exposed.
Zhu Li's words really caught Pan Kang's attention. He looked at Zhu Li with a playful look. In his opinion, this young man was definitely extraordinary.
A brave general like Geng Xin was considered a rare talent even by a scholar like him. He was so impressed by Zhu Li that he almost surrendered and wanted to follow her. How could he not be curious about her
But the current situation does not allow him to get to the bottom of it. It concerns the safety of the people in the entire city. He dare not joke and said calmly: "Gu Yanlang himself is quite upright and has the demeanor of a hero."
"If he comes here in anger, it will only take three or two minor officials to deal with him. You don't need to worry, young master."
Two or three minor clerks could solve this matter. Zhu Li looked stunned.
In his opinion, Gu Yanlang was a local commander with at least nearly 10,000 Tiande soldiers under his command. If he came to Huayin with anger, he must have the intention of razing Huayin and burying his son with him.
Under such circumstances, the crisis could only be resolved by taking the man by surprise and killing him head-on. By then, with no leader, Geng would only need a thousand men to defeat the enemy with one strike.
But in Pan Kang's opinion, this problem could be solved by only three or two minor officials. It seemed that the other party was obviously more resourceful than him.
Thinking of this, Zhu Li hurriedly bowed and said, "I wonder if you need any help, sir. If there is anything I can do for you, please feel free to tell me."
Zhu Li did not doubt whether Pan Kang's plan would work or not. Since Pan Kang was famous in history, he would naturally not speak nonsense. In this case, he might as well ask directly what conditions were needed to ensure the success of the plan.
Little did he know that his direct question made Pan Kang look at him with admiration.
You know, even if important ministers offer suggestions, the lord will generally first ask what the strategy is, and then ask what conditions are needed to ensure its implementation.
Zhu Li, on the other hand, was decisive and asked directly about the conditions. This not only relates to a person's temperament, but also to a person's vision and decision-making.
Zhu Li's question meant that he believed in Pan Kang as a person, and believed even more in his abilities. The two of them had just met for the first time, and they hadn't even exchanged a few words, but Zhu Li had made such a decision. If he was not a fool, then he must be a person of extraordinary talent.
Let me ask you, if you dare to let the other person order you around when you first meet, would others think you are stupid
In Pan Kang's opinion, Zhu Li was obviously not a fool; not to mention that he defeated two great masters, Yicun and Geng Xin, with one sword, but even from the fact that he could immediately think of the possible consequences after Gu Qingfeng was killed, it can be seen that he was a meticulous person.
You know, most of the people present are still immersed in the joy of the villain being killed, but Zhu Li thought of the crisis that Huayin was about to face. How could such a person be a fool
Such a meticulous person, without even asking any questions, directly expressed his unreserved trust in Pan Kang. How could Pan Kang not have a better impression of him
"I really have something to do and I need your help." Pan Kang was no longer polite. After all, this might be related to the safety of tens of thousands of people in Huayin County. How could he be polite? How dare he be polite
After saying this, he looked at everyone present.
"Sir, please tell me. I will do my best and serve you wholeheartedly." Zhu Li promised immediately.
Geng Yan saw that Zhu Li had agreed, so he naturally did not dare to neglect it, and hurriedly bowed and said: "Since my lord is willing to help, I will follow you until death."
"This matter was caused by Han, so I will naturally spare no effort!" Han Xun was even more decisive.
When Pan Kang looked at Qi Miaoge and his group, Qi Miaoge hesitated.
As the daughter of Qi Kerang, Qi Miaoge would be a person who is eager to help others under normal circumstances. However, in the current situation, every decision she makes is related to the life and death of everyone in the group, so she has to be cautious.
Besides, Zhu Li's stunning sword strike made countless ladies tremble with admiration; but when these ladies saw Zhu Li's gray and gloomy face, many of them immediately had the urge to vomit again and again.
They were all wailing in their hearts. Their excellent martial arts were assigned to pigs. This feeling of suddenly falling from the top of the cloud to the bottom of the valley made them extremely disappointed.
Among these moaning hearts, Qi Miaoge was naturally included.
The poor young ladies, when they saw Zhu Li's face, all looked up at the sky, as if asking: Which bastard said that heroes are all handsome men with monkey backs, wasp waists and a unique style; why are the heroes they see all ugly, pig-like and dog-like dinosaurs
Concerns about the future and the collapse of his impression of Zhu Li made Qi Miaoge hesitate.
But at this moment, there was a sudden commotion in the crowd. A short fat man pushed aside the audience and shouted loudly: "Don't be afraid, old man, your brother Zhou is here."
"What? If my brother reaches out his hand, I will slap him to death."
The person's name is clearly Gu Yanlang, but when it came to his mouth, it suddenly became Gu Yelang. His train of thought is really amazing.
Following the sound, everyone present immediately looked over, and suddenly saw that figure and the three people following behind it. Zhu Li frowned slightly. Why did these four guys come too? Are they not willing to give up
When they saw the man shouting, someone in the crowd immediately exclaimed, "Oh my god, where did this wheel come from? It's so black!"
"Get lost! This isn't a wheel! It's clearly an iron roller! Holy shit! It even moves!"
... ... .
The people who came were obviously Shu He, Wang Qian, Zhe Silun and Zhou Ran. Zhou Ran led the group and separated them.
He was shouting with all his might when he suddenly heard someone exclaiming in surprise. He immediately became furious and shouted, "You bastard, have you ever seen such a heroic and dashing wheel?"
"Have you ever seen such a majestic and charming mill?"
... ...
"Get out of the way." But before he could finish his curse, his great-uncle Shu He raised his leg and kicked him aside.
After kicking Zhou Ran away, Shu He immediately put on a smiling face and said, "Haha, warrior, we meet again. It's fate."
"That's right, that's right, Xiao Hei... No, that little warrior, at this critical moment, we meet unexpectedly, it is really a rare fate."
"Huayin is in trouble, so we came here uninvited. One more person means more strength. We are all soldiers, so how can we sit idly by and watch such a crisis?" Without waiting for Shu He to finish his words, Wang Qian immediately bowed and shook his hands, saying righteously.
As soon as these words were spoken, Shu He, Wang Qian and Zhe Silun all had a stern look on their faces, as if they were like the whistling wind and the cold Yi River, appearing extremely heroic.
But at this moment, a weak voice suddenly sounded beside him: "Grandfather, Prince, didn't you just say that if you can fight, then fight, if you can't fight, then run away? Why did you change your mind so quickly?"
Shu He and Wang Qian were both veterans who had spent their entire lives in military service, and Zhe Silun was even more powerful and majestic. Their generous words, coupled with their expressions, instantly made people feel respectful.
But just as this touch of respect emerged, it was suddenly extinguished by a word from that fat man, and the eyes of the people who continued to look at them suddenly became strange.
The meaning was obvious, as if saying that these shameless people had come up with this bad idea and had wasted his brother's respect.
"Get out!" Shu He and Wang Qian's faces immediately turned livid. This bastard dared to say anything and he especially knew how to pick the right time. Could those plans be said to his face? Isn't this sabotage
Shu He couldn't hold back his face, so he yelled and kicked Zhou Ran, shouting angrily: "Asshole, if you don't speak, no one will think you are dumb."