White tea legend

Chapter 236 Pei Min
Pei Min stood at the side of the banquet, his eyes were calm and deep, just like his eyes when facing the enemy on the battlefield.

His fists were clenched so hard that his nails almost dug into his palms.

In this banquet of peaceful singing and dancing, he seemed particularly abrupt, like a lonely leopard looking for food in the feast.

Wang Guangjin's words echoed in his ears, and every word stung his heart like a needle prick.

Regarding the tea system, this policy was like a bolt from the blue to a warrior like him. It not only deprives these frontier soldiers of their hard-earned benefits, but also negates their bloodshed and sacrifice for the country.

A trace of determination flashed in Pei Min's eyes, and he knew that he could no longer remain silent. His hand quietly touched the hilt of the sword at his waist. It was his best friend and companion, who had accompanied him in countless battles and never left him.

People at the banquet were still immersed in joy, and no one noticed anything unusual about Pei Min. They toasted and drank, praising Prime Minister Wang Guangjin's policies, but no one thought about the price behind this policy.

Pei Min's hand tightly grasped the hilt of the sword, and his body leaned forward slightly, ready to attack at any time. His eyes were like sharp arrows directed at Wang Guangjin, the man with a smile on his face who was full of self-satisfaction.

The atmosphere at the banquet was originally warm and peaceful, and Pei Min's sword dance pushed the banquet to a climax. However, amidst the laughter and laughter, an unexpected storm was quietly brewing.

Wang Guangjin sat in the main seat, accepting the compliments from everyone with a proud face.

He believed that the tea tea system was his masterpiece, but he did not know that this policy had already caused fierce controversy among the people. As a border general, Pei Min felt deeply dissatisfied and indignant about this sudden policy change. In his opinion, what Wang Guangjin did was tantamount to deviating from the foundation of the Li Dynasty and harming the interests of countless compatriots.

At this time, Prime Minister Wang also gave Pei Min a glass of wine as a reward for his sword dance at the night banquet.

As the wine got stronger, the anger in Pei Min's heart grew stronger and stronger.

He thought of the people who struggled to make a living due to tea production, and of the soldiers who fought bloody battles for the glory of the Li Dynasty. He couldn't tolerate Wang Guangjin's wanton behavior and decided to take action.

At this moment, a change in the banquet gave Pei Min an opportunity. He quickly and decisively drew his sword and stabbed Wang Guangjin. The sword was as fast as lightning and hit the target accurately. Wang Guangjin was injured, and a scream broke the tranquility of the night sky.

The guests at the banquet were panicked, with some shouting and some running away in the chaos. Pei Min took advantage of the chaos and fled the scene, disappearing into the night.

His heart was filled with complex emotions, including worries about the consequences of his actions, as well as anger and disdain for Wang Guangjin.

Although Wang Guangjin was injured, fortunately it was not fatal. He was shaking his fingers, his face was pale, and he was terrified. He never thought that Pei Min would dare to attack him on such an occasion.

This night, the moonlight in Chang'an City seemed particularly cold.

The shadow of Pei Min's sword was like a shooting star, cutting through the hypocrisy and prosperity of this banquet, and also heralded the coming of an undercurrent of storm.

Pei Min was born in a family of generals. His family originally lived in Wenxi, Hedong, but later moved to Donglu. Donglu was one of the important centers of culture and learning in the Li Dynasty and had a profound impact on Pei Min's growth. In such an environment, he not only received rigorous military training, but also dabbled in a wide range of literature and art.

Despite his prominent family background, Pei Min was not satisfied with an easy life. He chose to join the military and gradually distinguished himself in the army with his talents and courage. His martial arts skills, especially swordsmanship, are outstanding. His swordsmanship is fast and accurate, and he can shoot birds from a hundred steps away.

That night, after assassinating Prime Minister Wang, Pei Min hurriedly escaped from the Prime Minister's Mansion, feeling a little panicked in his heart.

Among Pei Min's comrades who had gone through life and death, there was a close friend from Yazhou who he particularly missed.

This close friend's family has been in the tea business for generations and he is a well-known local tea merchant. Their family's business extended all the way to Chang'an, and their tea was even exported to the Western Regions. However, with the imperial court's new introduction of the "Tea System", all prosperity and tranquility became a thing of the past. Because his family was dissatisfied with this policy, they questioned and resisted. As a result, they were suppressed by the government on various charges. Their family fortunes fell into decline, and the entire family fell into jail.

When the news reached Pei Min's ears, he was heartbroken. In his memory, his best friend was a hot-blooded man who often shook his fist against injustice and vowed to speak out for the weak with passion. Faced with the fate of his family, he refused to give in and bow to the government. As a result, he was charged with rebellion and suffered a tragic accident.

After learning the news of his best friend's death, Pei Min was filled with anger. He couldn't accept that such an upright friend died unexpectedly. In his view, this was not only a personal tragedy, but also an unjust case caused by imperial policies. He felt deeply powerless and angry, and decided to seek justice for his best friend.

Wang Xiangye was one of the main figures in promoting the "Tea System". In Pei Min's view, he was the driving force behind this tragedy. For this reason, he decided to seek revenge from Prime Minister Wang and seek an explanation for his close friends and all the people implicated in this policy.

Pei Min sneaked into the prime minister's night banquet under the guise of dancing for the prime minister. He held a long sword and the light of the sword streaked across the night sky like a meteor...

The night wind woke up Pei Min's mind. The drunkenness had passed, and Pei Min started to feel scared.

After all, Wang Guangjin was the prime minister of the Li Dynasty. His move to assassinate the prime minister was too bold. There were so many witnesses at the scene, so he was afraid that he would not be able to escape.

Pei Min pulled out his long sword, pointed it at the sky, and was about to pierce his chest. A stream of light flew towards him, and the sword in his hand clattered to the ground.

"We are still not at the end of our rope, so why should the military master be like this?"

A female voice.

Pei Min looked over, and a woman suddenly appeared in front of him. She didn't know where she came from, and she didn't know where she was going. She seemed to appear out of thin air.

"So what if I kill the Prime Minister Wang? The tea system continues to be implemented and the people are in dire straits. How can the revenge of the military master's best friend be avenged?"

Seeing that the woman was coming from an unusual place, Pei Min asked her in a trembling voice: "Who are you? I have assassinated Mr. Wang. I cannot stop the implementation of the tea order without committing suicide."

"If Master Jun can trust me, we might as well make a long-term plan."

Bai Cha said, bent down to pick up the sword from the ground, handed it into Pei Min's hand and said: "The sword of the military master is the most precious treasure of the Li Dynasty. It will be awarded a title in the future. It is said that people who are not worthy of killing have soiled the sword of the military master." ”

Pei Min took the sword.

For some reason, the woman's smile gave Pei Min a sense of trust.