As constables of Qinglu County, Fan Tao and the others knew a thing or two about the bandits in the surrounding mountains.
Especially lately, since Northern Wei had launched an invasion, all of Beiyuan Prefecture had fallen into chaos.
The bandits had seized the opportunity to cause trouble, giving the prefecture's counties and commanderies no end of headaches.
Now Lu Feng had barely returned before announcing that he would take them out of the city to wipe out the bandits. Fan Tao and the other three found it hard to understand.
So Fan Tao could only ask again with a troubled expression, "Captain Lu, I'm worried we aren't strong enough to deal with those bandits. What do you think...?"
At this, Lu Feng raised a hand to cut him off. "Don't worry about strength for this raid. I'll personally deal with any bandit leaders at the Martial Master Realm or above. All you need to do is assist with the arrests."
At his words, Fan Tao and the other three exchanged glances. Since Lu Feng had put it that way, they couldn't very well say anything more.
After all, Lu Feng was their superior, and his words were orders.
The four of them cupped their hands in unison. "Yes, we accept your orders!"
After assigning the task, Lu Feng rose and left the County Yamen, then wandered around the county city.
After looking around, he noticed that the streets of Qinglu County City were much less crowded than before. Quite a few shops had even closed.
It seemed the magistrate had been right: many of Qinglu County's residents had moved away.
As he walked, Lu Feng came to a familiar street. A large residence stood before him, its gate plaque bearing the words Lu Mansion.
This was his uncle Lu