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Lift the tiger carcass.
The carriage, surrounded by people, headed towards Yanggu County.
The noisy crowd woke Li Shishi.
Ever since she had a bowl of hot porridge at the hotel on the hillside,
I remained in a drowsy state.
Even when they encountered a tiger along the way,
He was still fast asleep.
"Big Brother, why are you making such a fuss? What happened?"
Li Shishi leaned against Zhao Yuan's chest and asked in a low voice.
"It's the people of Yanggu County celebrating the slaying of the vicious tiger on Jingyang Ridge,"
Zhao Yuan explained in a low voice.
"The vicious tiger of Jingyang Ridge?"
Li Shishi paused for a moment, then seemed to remember something.
He hurriedly reached out and grabbed Zhao Yuan's arm.
"Brother, there are huge tigers on that hill; it's too dangerous. We won't go there yet. My illness is nothing serious; I'll be fine after a couple more days of rest..."
Seeing Li Shishi's anxious and persuasive appearance,
Thinking of how she had been asleep the whole way,
He didn't even realize he had passed Jingyang Ridge.
Zhao Yuan felt a pang of heartache.
"Shishi, who do you think killed that tiger?"
"who is it?"
Li Shishi was stunned for a moment, then she understood.
"Brother, could it be that you killed the tiger?"
Zhao Yuan was about to nod,
Suddenly, Li Shishi nervously reached out and began groping him.
"Brother, are you alright? Did that vicious tiger bite you...?"
Seeing her flustered appearance,
Zhao Yuan was deeply moved.
"Don't worry, I killed that tiger with one punch. It wouldn't have time to bite me."
Upon hearing this, Li Shishi finally breathed a sigh of relief.
"It's good that Dalang is alright, it's good that he's alright."
He muttered to himself for a while,
Li Shishi recalled Zhao Yuan's meeting at Jingyang Ridge where he fought the tiger.
All of this was so that they could find a doctor to see them as soon as possible.
A wave of tenderness instantly welled up in my heart.
Thinking of how Zhao Yuan was willing to risk his life for him,
Li Shishi then recalled her own little schemes of the past two days.
I was immediately filled with shame.
"My lord, I was wrong..."
"That's not your fault. I was so focused on practicing martial arts that I forgot to spend more time with you."
Zhao Yuan said apologetically,
"However, you should apologize to your brother. He has been driving the carriage for us all this way."
"Um......."
Li Shishi nodded slightly, and was about to say something...
Lu Zhishen's hearty laughter could already be heard outside the carriage.
"Brother, what are you saying? Since you call me elder brother, why should I thank you when I help my own brother?"
"Sister-in-law, don't be so polite. Take good care of yourself and get well so that you and Brother Zhao can give me a nephew in the future. That would make me very happy!"
Listening to the monk's mocking words,
Li Shishi blushed immediately.
"Brother, what are you saying? We're not even married yet..."
"Then let's get married as soon as possible. Why delay such a good thing?"
Lu Zhishen laughed heartily.
"Brother, at least wait until we've settled down,"
Zhao Yuan replied helplessly.
The three of them were talking across the carriage.
The carriage, then surrounded by the people of Yanggu County,
We've arrived at the entrance to the county town.
Someone had already gotten there first and sent word back to the county that the vicious tiger had been killed.
Upon hearing this good news,
Even though it was already evening,
Countless gentry and commoners still flocked to the city gate.
I want to see what the tiger-slaying hero looks like.
Even the magistrate of Yanggu County came over...
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Chapter Thirty-Six: Inviting a Rebel to Become a Captain (Seeking Flowers and Reviews)
A giant tiger is rampant on Jingyang Ridge.
Yanggu County was the most affected.
With trade routes blocked, the county naturally collects less commercial tax.
And the magistrate's share of the profits was also greatly reduced.
He was naturally extremely anxious!
However, for days they have been coercing the hunters to go up the mountain to kill the tiger.
However, all their attempts were fruitless, and many hunters were killed or wounded.
Just when the magistrate was at his wit's end,
Suddenly, I heard that the tiger menace had been eliminated.
In his excitement, he rushed to the city gate.
Upon seeing the tiger's carcass, the magistrate was overjoyed.
Just then, they heard the boy beside them recounting his tiger-fighting adventures.
Upon hearing about this enormous tiger...
He was actually killed by a single punch.
The magistrate immediately felt a desire to recruit talented individuals.
If we could recruit the hero who killed the tiger with that punch, we could bring him under our command.
If there are any important matters in Yanggu County in the future,
He won't be without anyone available like he is this time.
After Zhao Yuan got off the carriage,
The magistrate took one look at the tiger-slaying hero; he had delicate features and a handsome face.
Completely different from the crude and uncouth thugs in the county government office,
I couldn't help but like it even more.
After having someone hand over the 1,000 strings of cash reward for killing the tiger to Zhao Yuan...
The magistrate then spoke his mind in public.
It is hoped that Zhao Yuan can stay in Yanggu County as the infantry commander.
This infantry captain, although only a low-ranking military position...
But he also manages about a hundred people under his command.
For ordinary people, this is like jumping straight to the top.
The magistrate figured Zhao Yuan would definitely not refuse.
But he didn't know,
Zhao Yuan was the leader of the rebellion that the system brought to this world.
How could he possibly become an official in the Song court?
"I'm sorry, Your Honor, my wife is ill at home and I have no time to attend to anything else right now."
Zhao Yuan replied casually.
Although he phrased it tactfully,
However, the magistrate of Yanggu County naturally understood the implication of refusal.
I immediately felt a little unhappy.
But at least today is a good day to eliminate the tiger problem.
He didn't react.
"Very well, this tiger-slaying hero can come to Yanggu County Office to find me whenever he has come to his senses!"
After the magistrate of Yanggu County finished speaking, he flicked his sleeves.
He turned and left with the people from the yamen.
After dealing with the crowd of onlookers, Zhao Yuan...
He then asked the boy who was traveling with him to lead the way.
First, they drove the carriage to an inn to stay at.
Then he had to go out to find a doctor for Li Shishi.
At this moment, the boy volunteered and said,
“Hero Zhao, I’m from Yanggu County. I know exactly which doctors are the best. Please let me go. If I can cure my wife’s illness, it will be my way of repaying your kindness.”
"Alright,"
Zhao Yuan nodded, took out a silver ingot, and handed it to the boy.