There Were Assassins

Chapter 828: There Were Assassins

The mighty river wind blew away the scorching heat of the dog days.

With a shout, the crowd parted on its own, making way.

A handsome young man with robes snapping in the wind rode a Crimson Horse up onto the pier.

He briefly greeted the townsfolk.

Liang Qu gazed toward the large ships on the river.

"Secretary Li, have all the supplies been prepared? We must depart before Shen Time today. Do not delay."

Li Shoufu forced himself to stay alert despite his exhaustion.

"Rest assured, my lord. Not a trace of what the Governor demanded is missing, and there is even a twenty-percent surplus!"

"We didn't take a loss?"

"Absolutely not!"

"Well done!"

Liang Qu praised him.

Although he did not know what means Li Shoufu had used, so long as the price had not incurred a loss and the quantity was met with some left over, it was a good thing. If Li Shoufu had truly mishandled matters, then Liang Qu, as the man who had recommended him, would lose face as well.

"Whatever I have accomplished is all thanks to Lord Liang's glory. My lord entered Hunting Tiger, becoming an auspicious omen for Da Shun. The counties surrounding Pingyang Prefecture were exempted from taxes for several years, and every household now shows signs of prosperity."

"Right! It's all thanks to Master Liang! Life's gotten better for everyone!" Zhang Wenbao was the first to shout, drawing agreement from the surrounding townsfolk.

"That's right. Two taxes a year—if we fall behind for three years, we won't even know how to pay this year's Summer Tax."

"Save up for three years, avoid disasters, and you won't need to worry about taxes for ten years!"

Liang Qu laughed and scolded, "Zhang Wenbao, what are you