When Ji Han and his men traveled to the Three Kingdoms crew

Chapter 78 Fa Zheng: My Lord, please do it! Please do it!

Ji County, execution ground.

People swarmed here, their shoulders close to each other, their chests against each other, and it looked like a dense forest with no end in sight.

Supported by two maids, Zuo Chang, who was well-fed, walked out slowly. His face was as gloomy as a gathering of dark clouds. From time to time, he glanced at Liu Bei in the crowd. A hint of resentment flashed in his eyes, but it was replaced by deep fear.

When Zuo Chang took a high position and faced the common people, the expression on his face was replaced by a amiable mask.

He looked at Ma Xiong, his eyes full of sarcasm.

He waved his sleeves.

With righteous words, he issued the order for the execution.

Two soldiers supported Ma Xiong, whose legs were weak.

Ma Xiong immediately shouted: "I am innocent! I am innocent! It's all Liu Bei, it's all Liu Bei, Zuo Shijun, save me! I can't die! Have you forgotten that I——"

Zuo Chang frowned. He would definitely lose face if Ma Xiong revealed the "good things" he had done in public.

The chief clerk beside Zuo Chang immediately understood what he meant, and he quickly scolded him: "Bah, you are so bold, stop quibbling! Who doesn't know that Liu Fujun is loyal to the emperor and patriotic? How can you insult him?! Why don't you open your mouth and execute him quickly?!"

The horse bear was slapped hard more than a dozen times. The words and teeth at his mouth were blown out, and his face became red and swollen, like a pig's head.

The soldiers acted quickly and did not give Ma Xiong any chance to speak. They directly put Ma Xiong on the gallows.

The people standing at the edge suddenly smelled a smell of urine in the wind.

Everyone took a closer look.

Someone shouted: "The horse bear was so scared that he peed himself, hahahaha!"

The voice spread quickly, and all the people present laughed out loud. As they laughed, they began to cry without realizing it, as if all the grievances and unwillingness of many years were buried in the wind along with their laughter and tears.

As the soldiers pulled the rope hard, the knot around the horse bear's neck tightened. The horse bear's face turned red and his neck became thick. He foamed at the mouth, and his legs kept flapping in the air. Finally, his head tilted and he became completely motionless.

The official announced that Ma Xiong was dead.

The people's emotions reached their highest point, and they all welcomed and encouraged each other, embracing each other enthusiastically.

But Liu Bei couldn't be happy. He looked deeply at Zuo Chang on the high platform. Everyone knew that the man standing behind Ma Xiong was Zuo Chang, the Zuo Governor.

It’s a pity that this person’s methods are so powerful that he separated himself from the horse bear.

Without sufficient evidence, even if I report it to His Majesty
According to Your Majesty's love of money, you should trust Liu Bei or the Left Governor who can provide you with a steady supply of money.

As for using Mi Zhu, Su Shuang and Zhang Shiping's money to burn it with Zuo Chang.

I'm afraid the one who is smiling so hard that he can't stop is His Majesty.
Liu Bei was not so stupid. According to the book, the ones who had the last laugh in Liang Province were Han Sui and Ma Teng.

I have never heard of this person named Zuo Chang.

The answer is of course self-evident.

If it is just as Xiaozhi said, it will not last long.

"Lord Liu."

A gentle call brought Liu Bei back to the present.

He looked at the people who surrounded him, at those pairs of eyes that showed gratitude, and listened to their words of thanks.

Liu Bei felt unhappy. He looked at the stiff Ma Xiong again, and the feeling was magnified.

It ended so hastily, which was too easy for Ma Xiong.

Liu Bei smiled at the people around him and was about to say, "Can you give way?"

However, something unexpected happened. The people present seemed to see Liu Bei's intention, and there was no need to say anything.

As if the sea surface was parted by some mysterious force, the people spontaneously made way for it.

The words on Liu Bei's lips turned into "Thank you."

He walked straight to the front of the soldiers, but was stopped by the swordsmen. He clasped his fists towards Zuo Chang on the high platform and said, "Jincheng Governor, Liu Bei Liu Xuande, greets the Left Governor."

"Oh?" Zuo Chang greeted, "It's Liu Bei, Brother Liu, why are you in the audience? Come to me quickly!"

Zuo Chang said this, but did not take any action. Even the soldiers blocking his way did not move.

Liu Bei understood Zuo Chang's meaning. He did not take the polite words seriously and continued to clasp his fists and said, "Thank you for your kindness, Lord Zuo. It's not necessary. I think Governor Zuo must not know about Ma Xiong's matter. This man is really hateful. He used the name of Governor Zuo to oppress the people. Fortunately, he was brought to justice. However, according to the law, such corrupt officials should be exposed for seven days to show Governor Zuo's 'kindness'."

Zuo Chang's eyes darkened, but he still nodded with a smile, "Brother Liu, what you said is very true. If it weren't for you this time, I would have almost been deceived by the villain. Don't worry, the food and grass will be reissued to you as soon as possible."

"Thank you, Left Governor."

After Liu Bei finished speaking, he clasped his fists and said that it was really disgusting to deal with such people.

Liu Bei led his personal guards back to the tent and found that Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Hua Tuo, and even Zhang Liao and Xu Huang were surrounding something.

He didn't say anything, but walked over and saw that it was Fa Zheng.

Why is this?

Liu Bei couldn't help but feel confused.

"what happened?"

Hearing Liu Bei's voice, Fa Zheng looked at Liu Bei and said sincerely: "My lord, I was too reckless this time and deceived you. Please punish me according to military law! Give me a military stick!"

Ma Dai and Ma Chao, standing in the corner, were whispering.

"Brother, you see that Shang Shu Ling is really different! Is this the 'torture trick' he mentioned to us?" Ma Dai said excitedly, "If I had known this earlier, brother, you should have accepted the punishment with Zhongfu in advance!"

"Receive the punishment."

Ma Chao was choked by Ma Dai's words. He was too familiar with Ma Teng. If he did this, he would probably be kicked by Ma Teng.

Not everyone is Liu Bei.

Liu Bei was so confused that he said, "Xiaozhi, you deserved a spanking, but you can just copy some articles and change your temper. Why do you need to punish him by military law?"

Fa Zheng said seriously: "My Lord, the law must be enforced strictly and fairly in order to have credibility. It is absolutely unacceptable to rely solely on favors."

Liu Bei understood what Fa Zheng meant and put his hands on Fa Zheng's shoulders. "Xiao Zhi is neither an official nor a soldier. Military punishment is too harsh. Besides, how can I bear to use Xiao Zhi to establish my authority?"

"Lord."

A warm feeling surged through Fa Zheng's heart.

Everyone present breathed a sigh of relief and thought, it’s time for the Lord to take action.

Just when everyone thought the matter was over.

Fa Zheng still insisted: "My Lord, please punish me by military law!"

This made the Ma brothers completely confused.

Ma Dai asked, "Brother, does the Shangshu Ling have any strange hobbies? He wants us to help him."

Ma Chao thought for a moment and said, "Shangshu Ling, not only did you give me maltose, you also asked Yun Chang to carry me on his back. This is a great favor that we must find a way to help."

"How about, tonight..." Ma Dai's eyes lit up and he showed an innocent smile.

　Sorry for the late post, there's still one chapter left!
　　
　
(End of this chapter)