"Borrow troops??"
The Governor of Xiliu went a little numb.
Looking at the stern-faced Zeng Anmin before him, he suddenly found his throat somewhat dry.
"Commander Zeng, do not act on impulse!"
At this moment, there was even a trace of panic on the Governor of Xiliu's face.
Xuanlun Mountain Villa!
What sort of place was that?!
Was that somewhere he could lead troops to suppress a rebellion?
Yes, he was the Governor of Xiliu. Within Xiliu, he could be considered a nominal local emperor.
But then what?
He did not even dare provoke so much as a hair on that Second Rank Ancestor's head, did Zeng Anmin know that?
"Xuanlun Mountain Villa intercepted disaster-relief grain, intending rebellion. The witnesses and material evidence are all present."
"Moreover, the common people now know that Dongfang Sheng and Sun Chuanfang did not embezzle the grain and supplies."
"It was Xuanlun Mountain Villa's doing."
Zeng Anmin looked coldly at the Governor of Xiliu's somewhat darkened face.
"Governor Sir, what is there left to hesitate over?"
The Governor of Xiliu drew a deep breath.
"Commander Zeng came from the capital and does not know Xuanlun Mountain Villa's true depths. This official can understand that, so let this official tell you now."
"Xuanlun Mountain Villa has a Second Rank Ancestor standing guard over it!"
"How do you intend to suppress the rebellion?"
At this point, his tone eased slightly, and he sighed.
"This matter is of great importance. This official has already written a memorial and sent it to the capital."
As he spoke, a chill flashed across his face.
"I trust His Majesty and Master Xu will certainly not sit idly by while these villains run rampant."
"We need only await the imperial decree. There is no need to take such an enormous risk."