Border Cook

Chapter 278: Don’t forget it
Lu Qiyan spoke slowly and even his tone was light, but these words were like a thousand-pound boulder that gradually fell on the heads of the Zhang family's father and son, making them sweat profusely.

Upon hearing this, Zhang's father hurriedly defended himself, "Commander Lu, you are joking. We are just ordinary people, struggling to make a living every day. How can we do anything else? Not to mention that no one has the courage to do this, even if someone is brave enough to do such a thing that would offend the world, they still need the ability to do it."

"What can ordinary people who know nothing know? Even if spies are willing to inquire, the most they can get is what is sold in the market today, whether it will be sunny or rainy tomorrow, and other gossips about other people."

"What Zhang Lizheng said makes sense." Lu Qiyan nodded, "I also think that ordinary people probably can't do that, but some people have relatives who are local officials, so they naturally know a lot of things."

"These people are most likely to cause trouble. We need to arrest them and interrogate them carefully. We will probably get a lot of rewards." Lu Qiyan looked at the Zhang family father and son. "Zhang Lizheng, am I right?"

A layer of cold sweat broke out on Zhang's father's forehead again. He hurriedly reached out to wipe it off, and then smiled awkwardly, "Commander Lu, you are joking..."

"Are you kidding?" Lu Qiyan glanced at Zhang's father. "How can you joke about something that involves the safety of the country? Could it be that Zhang Lizheng thinks that what I did was inappropriate?"

"I dare not, I dare not." Father Zhang's voice trembled, and his legs were shaking a little.

How could he dare to say anything else at this time?
The border guards take the war very seriously. What Lu Qiyan said about finding spies from the enemy country is of course a part of the war. If their family is listed as suspects, then they will never be able to clear themselves even if they jump into the Yellow River!

Lu Qiyan lowered his eyelids slightly and continued, "Besides this, the commander of the wing also mentioned the local government affairs. Logically speaking, as military personnel, we should not ask about local government affairs. However, there are frequent border wars, and local officials are like iron cities, but they are changing officials."

"Since the imperial court and the current emperor have not sent suitable officials, our military camp will inevitably have to do some things for the local officials. We need to clean up the local thugs and bullies so that the people can live and work in peace."

"In my opinion, the hooligans in this city are relatively good. The most hateful ones are the bullies in the countryside. They often take advantage of their high altitude and remote location to do things that are abetting evil and bullying the good and fearing the evil. They are really hateful and need to be properly disciplined."

"Zhang Lizheng, what do you think?" Lu Qiyan asked.

Father Zhang, "..."

What else could he say?
Anyway, you, Lu Qiyan, are here for these two father and son!

They had to be charged with a crime, and no matter what the crime was, it would be enough to make both father and son pay for it!
It seems that this young and promising battalion commander is a very vengeful person, who does not care about any mercy or rules and is ruthless.

You really can't offend him easily!

Father Zhang was terrified and bowed to Lu Qiyan for a long time. "Commander Lu, rest assured. I can't guarantee other places, but as the head of Zhangjia Village, I can definitely ensure that there will be no betrayal, treason, or anyone taking advantage of others' power to bully others."

"If anyone does this, I will not let them off easily. If they cannot be controlled, they will be sent to the government, and the county government will discipline them and punish them according to the law. I will not show any leniency!"

Mr. Zhang's words were powerful and resounding, even with a touch of passion. If someone didn't know the truth, they would regard him as an upright and brave man.

Father Zhang was very satisfied with what he said, but he still looked at Lu Qiyan with some worry.

Whether he is satisfied or not is not up to him, it all depends on Commander Lu.

Lu Qiyan nodded slightly at first. "What Zhang Lizheng said is not bad. At least it makes people feel comfortable." "But as a man, you should speak with authority and keep your word. Otherwise, you really don't know what kind of trouble you will get into..."

Before he finished speaking, there was a clang and the sword on Lu Qiyan's waist fell to the ground. Half of the sword slipped out of the scabbard, emitting an eerie light.

The Zhang family father and son were so frightened that they almost jumped up and looked at Lu Qi Yan with horror on their faces.

Lu Qiyan reached out and picked up the sword, "I'm sorry, my hand slipped and scared you two."

"That's not what Commander Lu said. It's all our fault..."

Father Zhang opened his mouth, but he didn't know what to say to make amends. After a while, he gritted his teeth and said, "It's all because the ground in our yard is really uneven!"

This sounds absurd, but it doesn’t matter. What matters is the attitude.

As long as you show your attitude, things will be solved.

As Zhang's father's face was filled with expectation and trepidation, Lu Qiyan hung his saber back on his waist and said, "Zhang Lizheng's words are right, but I still say that I hope Zhang Lizheng will do what he says and I also hope to see Zhang Lizheng's attitude."

"Of course, of course." Zhang's father expressed his opinion again and again, bowing lower and lower.

Seeing that the reminders were almost over, Lu Qiyan stood up and said, "In that case, I won't bother Zhang Lizheng any more. Goodbye."

"Commander Lu, take care..."

Zhang's father chased after him and even helped him hold the reins. After Lu Qiyan climbed onto the horse, he handed the reins to him and said, "Commander Lu, if you have time, please come to our house and sit for a while."

Since he has already expressed his attitude, he might as well try to build some relationship. Zhang's father has a very smart plan.

Lu Qiyan did not answer, but just threw the reins and drove the horse away.

After watching Lu Qiyan ride away on his horse until even his shadow disappeared, Zhang's father straightened up. The smile on his face disappeared, and his face became extremely gloomy. He returned to the yard with his hands behind his back.

Zhang Chunwang was heartbroken because his well-trained dog that could pounce and bite people was killed by Lu Qiyan. He was furious and ran out of the door and shouted at Lu Qiyan, "You dare to kill my dog? Just wait. Sooner or later, I will settle the score with you!"

"Why didn't you say this in front of Lu Qiyan just now?"

Zhang's father looked down on his son, who was a coward in front of others but acted arrogantly behind their backs. He spat, "You still want to settle the score, but what can you settle the score with? Are you going to use your fat body to settle the score with the knife in someone's hand?"

Zhang Chunwang was choked and speechless. He stamped his feet and muttered, "Is this matter just over?"

"Of course we can't just let it go like this." Father Zhang said, "Tomorrow you should take people to the orchard to apologize to Manager Guo. Bring some things with you and ask Manager Guo to pass them on to Madam Xia as an apology."