At the end of the Han Dynasty: a stingy husband from his hometown

Chapter 27 Beheading the Thief
Zhou Qi did not answer, but dismounted and pressed forward step by step with a knife in his eyes, a cold light flashing in his eyes.

At the same time, nearby people who saw thick smoke billowing from the Prime Minister's Mansion and learned about the assassination of Prime Minister Pei Wang Ji also walked out of their rooms and gathered around.

But after they saw the tragic scene outside the Prime Minister's Palace and Zhou Qi walking toward Wang Ji with a sharp knife in his hand, some people immediately exclaimed: "Isn't that the grandson of Zhou Shifu!"

The people who were still a little afraid and did not dare to come forward, but after seeing clearly that the murderer was Zhou Qi, the fear in their hearts quietly dissipated.

Someone whispered: "Zhou Shifu made an impassioned speech outside the Prime Minister's Office and died resolutely so that we could be exempted from water conservancy donations. I originally thought that his grandson Zhou Qi was cowardly. He didn't dare to have an attack after seeing his grandfather's tragic death, but he didn't To think that this son is so brave and openly attacked and killed Wang Ji, the Prime Minister of Pei State today!"

The people next to him also sighed: "Today should be the first seven days of Mrs. Zhou. Little Zhou Lang first buried Zhou Yufu with dignity, and then angrily killed Wang Ji on the first seven days of the old grandpa to pay homage to the ancestors. Mr. Zhou knows the importance , Xiao Dayi, he is really a great husband in the world!"

If other people set fire to assassinate Pei Guoxiang Wang Ji in the city, the people might still feel panic, but after seeing clearly that the assassin was Zhou Qi, instead of the slightest fear, all the people were excited, and cheered for Zhou Qi Applause for his righteous deed.

They even secretly rejoiced in their hearts that they were finally able to get rid of Wang Ji, a cruel official.

The water conservancy donations that Wang Ji had previously collected were from the entire Xiangxian County. Even if they lived in the city, they would never be able to escape the fate of collecting donations if the old lady had not stepped forward.

Therefore, everyone sympathized with and respected Zhou Shifu emotionally, and supported Zhou Qi behaviorally.

In addition, during the Han Dynasty, filial piety and righteousness were advocated, and there were many people who killed for personal revenge, so everyone naturally sympathized with Zhou Qi.Regarding his attack on Wang Ji, instead of condemning or fearing him, he would applaud and praise him greatly.

Seeing that Zhou Qi was about to walk up to Wang Ji with a knife, at this time, only the short retainer with an arrow in his shoulder was left outside the Prime Minister's Mansion, as well as Pei Prime Minister Wang Ji's wife and children.

As for the other servants, they were either killed on the spot or hid in the Prime Minister's Mansion.

"Cough cough!"

The short doorman coughed a few times, then covered his injured shoulder, staggered in front of Zhou Qi, and said firmly: "Your Excellency wants to kill the Prime Minister, so behead me first!"

The little doorman showed no fear on his face, but showed a will to die.

Zhou Qi stopped in his advance, looked at the blood-stained retainer in front of him who still did not take a step back, and said, "Wang Ji acted cruelly and murdered many people. I think you are also a loyal person. Why do you help the evildoers?"

The short doorman said proudly: "Although the Prime Minister's methods are harsh, most of the people he kills have laws to follow, and they are not murderers without reason. Compared with those corrupt officials who plunder the people's wealth and kill people without blood, the Prime Minister To be fair and aboveboard."

Zhou Qi said seriously: "You said 'mostly there are laws to follow', which means that those killed by him also have wronged people, isn't it?"

The short retainer's tone was choked, and then he closed his eyes and sighed: "The prime minister of the country promoted someone in a humble situation, and he dare not not repay the kindness of knowing him."

"I misjudged the situation before, thinking that the thieves would not assassinate the Prime Minister, which led to such a catastrophe. I was ashamed to face the Prime Minister, and I just wanted to die quickly! However, you are here to avenge Zhou's stingy husband, and it is not an indiscriminate killing. Innocent people, I just ask you to be merciful and let the Prime Minister and his family go."

Zhou Qi took a deep look at the short retainer and said, "If I don't kill women and children with the blade in my hand, if they know what I want and don't stop me from killing Wang Ji for revenge, I won't bother to attack women and children."

Hearing this, the little doorman showed relief on his face.

Seeing that Zhou Qi was unwilling to do anything for a long time, Xiang Hong immediately shouted: "Time is urgent, Lieutenant Pei Guo will lead the troops here soon, and ask someone to kill this person!"

"slow!"

Zhou Qi stopped Xiang Hong, exhaled heavily, and said: "I will kill such a righteous man with my own hands to fulfill his loyalty. How can I borrow it from my brother's hand?"

After saying this, Zhou Qi no longer hesitated, stepped forward and stabbed the short doorman in the heart with a knife.

"Pfft!"

The long knife was drawn out, and the short doorman's body fell to the ground.

Cao Cao, who was watching a play in the restaurant, sighed to Xiahou Dun when he saw this: "Wang Ji's disciples know that he has lost power, and most of them are scattered, but this man can drag his injured body. He would rather die than protect his master. Governor If you can't do anything, but also seek a chance to survive for the family of the master, you are really a righteous man!"

After speaking, Cao Cao raised his wine glass and looked at the guest's short body that fell to the ground.

Xiahou Dun also looked solemn, with a look of admiration on his face.

Zhou Qi watched the little doorman slowly fall to the ground, feeling mixed feelings in his heart.He first bowed deeply to the body of the short doorman to show his respect, then he walked towards Wang Ji step by step with a long knife dripping with blood.

He had been waiting for a long time for this moment to kill his enemy.

Otherwise, Shi Huan would have had the opportunity to shoot Wang Ji and others directly when they first escaped.

Seeing Zhou Qi walking in front of him with a knife in hand, Wang Ji looked at the disciples who had stood in front of him until his death, and suddenly looked up to the sky and smiled: "I have such a loyal person under my command, even if I die, I have no regrets! It's a pity that my king Ji Da's good head made Shuzi famous instantly!"

At this point, Wang Ji suddenly said sternly: "However, I am a member of the imperial court with two thousand stones, how can I die at the hands of thieves!"

After speaking, a stern look flashed in Wang Ji's eyes, and then he picked up a long knife on the ground and wiped it towards his neck.

"Pfft!"

Blood spurted out, but it was not Wang Ji who killed himself. Instead, Zhou Qi had been prepared and cut off Wang Ji's right hand with a knife.

"what!"

A shrill scream came, but it was Wang Ji who was in agony.

Zhou Qi turned a blind eye, stepped forward and kicked Wang Ji to the ground, then pulled his hair and cut his throat with a knife.

"Ho ho ho!"

Dark red blood spurted out, staining Zhou Qi's clothes red.Wang Ji's eyes were still wide-eyed until he died, staring at his wife curled up next to him, with worry and nostalgia in his eyes.

Zhou Qi turned his head and watched Wang Ji's four-year-old son being hugged tightly by the woman. He could see deep hatred in the other person's fearful eyes.

Zhou Qi was not afraid of the other party's revenge when he grew up, but stared at the four-year-old child, and said in a deep voice: "The one who killed your father is Zhou Ziyi of Xiangxian County. If you want to seek revenge when you grow up, don't go wrong. people!"

After finishing speaking, Zhou Qi's eyes flashed with sternness, and he twirled the long knife in his hand vigorously and cut off Wang Ji's head.He held Wang Ji's head and greeted Xiang Hong: "Brother, follow me out of the city!"

After saying this, the two of them immediately got on their horses and soon stopped at the door of the wine shop.

When the wine shop owner saw this, he showed an ugly smile and asked: "Do you two strong men want to drink?"

Zhou Qi threw down a drop of money and said loudly: "Get some wine!"

The shopkeeper did not dare to neglect, and quickly brought out two jars of good wine. Zhou Qi and Xiang Hong each held a jar, and regardless of the blood stains on their bodies, they opened the seal and took a swig.

(End of this chapter)