These were clearly treasures looted from the Korean people, yet once they reached his hands, he had to return them. He was unwilling.
Even Li Song felt unwilling as he listened. Frowning, he said, "They gave me even more. Returning it... really would be a pity."
Pan Yu murmured, "It would be wonderful if the property could be returned to its rightful owners."
The moment those words fell, the two raised their heads and looked at each other, then both revealed crafty smiles.
Li Song and Pan Yu both darkened their expressions and went together to reject the envoy sent by the Japanese army.
The two sternly refused the Japanese envoy's bribe and said they would return the treasures to them.
Yet before they could return them, cries arose outside the main camp. A personal guard ran in and said, "Commander Li, General Pan, a group of Korean landlords has arrived outside the camp. They say all their family wealth was seized by the Japanese people and demand that we seek justice for them."
Li Song said pleasantly, "Bring them in. Perfect—I have a batch of gold, silver, pearls, and jewels sent by the Japanese pirates. Let them come identify whether these are the things they lost."
The Japanese envoy's eyes widened as he protested in disbelief. "Commander Li, these are treasures we sent! They belong to Japan!"
Pan Yu sneered. "You broke into someone else's home to murder and rob, and before you have even stepped out their door, the treasures you looted have become yours? Even the most shameless wretch could not utter such words. Men, bring them in!"
The personal guard immediately went to bring them in.
The Japanese envoy objected and tried to close the chests and take them away, but soldiers drew their blades and