"General Xin, you are speaking out of turn. Apologize to Governor Han immediately!"
Seeing that the situation was getting a bit out of hand, Chu Jianfeng, who had been shot in the thigh, quickly said.
"Apologize? I think not. Please have General Xin read a few books when you get back. If General Xin's family is too poor to afford books, Han Mo can gladly send you a few!"
Having gained enough experience, Han Mo then flicked his sleeves and returned to Li Yueyang and the others. At this moment, everyone looked at Xin Xingzong with a hint of pity in their eyes.
This kid is truly pitiful...
Being cursed at by someone pointing fingers at him in front of so many people, perhaps there have been few military officers who have received such treatment since the founding of the dynasty...
What was even more frustrating was that he could only stand there and take the scolding now, unable to refute a single word.
Seeing Xin Xingzong’s face turn red, Li Yueyang felt much better, and his injured little heart also felt much more balanced.
It wasn't that he was too weak, but that the opponent was too strong. His combat power was completely different from Han Mo's level!
It was like two people fighting with swords. Being thoroughly defeated initially was indeed a bit sad, but if one suddenly heard that the opponent was the world's number one swordsman, their mood would completely change.
After all, losing to a nobody was indeed tragic, but losing to the world's number one seemed less painful.
It was just that Xin Xingzong was destined to not learn this open-minded state of mind.
At this moment, he just wanted to find a crack in the ground to crawl into.
"I have long heard of Lord Han's quick wit, and seeing it today is indeed extraordinary!"
Seeing that the scene had finally quieted down and the situation had been salvaged, Wang Xiang slowly emerged from the carriage.
"Greetings, Lord Wang!"
After being rebuffed by Han Mo, anyone who dared to mention Han Mo now would truly be a fool.
Therefore, Li Yueyang very wisely took the lead and shouted.
However, as soon as he finished, he suddenly remembered something.
Fortunately, when he turned his head and saw Han Mo, Han Mo showed no reaction, which slowly put his anxious heart at ease.
"Greetings, Lord Wang!"
Since Li Yueyang had led the way, the rest of the people also began to bow to Wang Xiang.
"You are all excused. This old man is here today solely to investigate the matter of the defeat at Xikou Town!"
Seeing Li Yueyang's fearful appearance, Wang Xiang immediately understood that it seemed this old man had indeed come with ill intentions. He was too lazy to engage with these minor figures and casually dismissed them with a single sentence.
"Defeat at Xikou Town?"
Upon hearing this, Han Mo couldn't help but widen his pupils. It seemed this old man was truly ungracious.
"That's right. Guards, arrest the disgraced official Han Mo and hold him in custody!"
After smiling at Han Mo, Wang Xiang waved his hand and said.
The situation changed so rapidly that Li Yueyang suddenly couldn't believe his ears. Were these Wang Xiang's words?
Not only him, but all the officials in Mingzhou City were stunned, all of them looking bewildered.
Their lives were still in Han Mo's hands, but Wang Xiang wanted to arrest Han Mo as soon as he arrived, which made them a little fearful.
"Lord Wang, what do you mean by this? This joke is not funny at all!"
Looking at Wang Xiang, who still had a smile on his face, Han Mo said calmly.
"This is the King's will, and I can't do anything about it. Please bear with me for now, Lord Han! Guards, take him away!"
Hearing Wang Xiang say this, Xin Xingzong almost cried out. If it weren't for the fact that they were in full view of everyone, he would have really wanted to hug this old man and take a good bite out of him…
Why did this old man look more pleasing to the eye the more he looked at him?
"Lord Wang, have you thought this through! I am a very petty person. If you do this, then it will be an endless feud!"
Han Mo shouldn't have said such words, but seeing some of the bewildered Mingzhou officials on the scene, Han Mo said it directly.
After all, these people had only recently pledged allegiance to Han Mo, and any talk of loyalty was definitely nonsense.
If he didn't show a strong attitude, it was likely that as soon as he was imprisoned, those people would sell him out completely.
"Lord Han, are you threatening me?"
"Is this a threat? I think this is a kind reminder! Although you are a superior official, don't forget that there is no such thing as absolute power in the current Song Dynasty!"
As expected, seeing the cold smile on Han Mo's face, everyone present, starting from Li Yueyang, felt their hearts relax.
"Take him away!"
Wang Xiang sneered and waved his hand again.
The constables behind him immediately swarmed forward and surrounded Han Mo.
"We'll see about this. Get out of the way, I'll walk myself!"
With a glare from Han Mo, the constables holding chains around him involuntarily parted a path.
These people also worked in the Pacification Commissioner's Office and naturally knew how special Han Mo was within the entire Pacification Commissioner's Office.
Wang Xiang might not take Han Mo seriously, but they did.
"Enter the city!"
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"Sir, my eldest brother has been arrested. You must quickly find a way to rescue him!"
Upon hearing that Han Mo had been arrested, Liang Hongyu immediately went to Shao Bowen.
"Why rescue him? To humiliate me?"
Thinking of how the Great Song's number one divine calculator had been tricked by Han Mo for two days and two nights, Shao Bowen gritted his teeth with hatred.
"Sir!"
"Alright, alright. This kid has already calculated everything. Why are you worrying about him here? Do you think that the man surnamed Wang arresting him is the end of it? He is the most outstanding disciple of the Han family of Xiangzhou in the past few decades. Do you really think that Han Jiayan, the imperial son-in-law, is just a wealthy idler? If you provoke him, ten Wang Xiangs wouldn't be enough for him to scheme against!"
Although he was somewhat angry at the moment, seeing the worried expression on Liang Hongyu's face, Shao Bowen said dismissively.
"But distant water cannot quench near thirst. What if that old man is malicious..."
Having seen too much darkness in officialdom, Liang Hongyu was not easily fooled.
"Don't worry, this kid has already calculated everything. Otherwise, do you think he would have gone out to meet Wang Xiang today? Why hasn't Wang Bing appeared until now? Isn't this the contingency plan this kid left behind? If he dares to play dirty and provoke a mutiny from the victorious army that just achieved a great victory, do you think he will have a good ending?"