Pingyuan County. Bank of Jishui River.

"You know the truth!"

Seeing Tao Ying, who was carelessly walking towards him, suddenly stop, a look of surprise flashed in Dian Wei's eyes.

If Tao Ying had just taken two steps forward, Dian Wei would have swung the iron halberd in his hand and killed Tao Ying without hesitation.

Although Tao Ying was unarmed, Dian Wei felt deeply malicious because of the constant changes in Tao Ying's expression and his greedy eyes as he looked at him like a hungry wolf seeing meat.

"Aren't you in Chenliu?"

"Why are you here in Qingzhou?"

Tao Ying suddenly mentioned his whereabouts, which surprised Dian Wei, who was hostile to Tao Ying.

"Are you really the Marquis of Jinan?"

"How did you know I was in Chenliu?"

A flash of surprise flashed through Dian Wei's eyes, and he restrained his exposed murderous aura, and his hands that clenched the iron halberd relaxed.

"Yes, I am a wanted criminal by the imperial court. It is not surprising that the Marquis of Jinan knows that I have committed murder!"

Dian Wei responded in a self-deprecating tone, and a flash of disappointment flashed in his eyes.

"Those who have offended the Marquis of Jinan now may have no hope of defecting to him!"

Dian Wei shook his head, and without waiting for Tao Ying to speak, he picked up the small iron halberd on the ground, turned around and left without any hesitation.

"The worst thing is, just continue to live in exile!"

Two years ago, Dian Wei, out of anger, committed murder and left the market, hiding in the mountains and living under grass.

This time I heard that Tao Ying issued the "Order to Recruit Talents" in Qingzhou, requiring talents to be used according to their origins regardless of their origins. This made Dian Wei see the hope of getting out of prison, so he came to Qingzhou alone.

But before they met Tao Ying, they met Yu Zi and others by the Jishui River, and the two sides had a conflict.

"Well, are you leaving?"

Looking at Dian Wei's unrepentant movements, Tao Ying, who felt good about himself, instantly lost his mood.

"Aren't you here to join me?"

It's like a basin of cold water poured down from the top of the head in winter, pouring it on the pottery and making it feel cool.

"No, how can the bodyguards who came to your door let you leave so easily? That's not my style, Tao Ying!"

Tao Ying, who did not want to take advantage of Cao Cao, immediately became anxious. Regardless of the pressure Dian Wei gave him, he hurriedly stepped forward to block Dian Wei's way.

"Dian Zhuangshi, didn't you come to Qingzhou to find me, Tao Ying?"

Tao Ying was unwilling to give up, and he didn't care whether he was being arrogant or not, so he directly asked Dian Wei for his true thoughts.

"You are a wanted murderer. Are you not afraid of being taken down by the government if you show your face like this?"

Tao Ying then warned Dian Wei.

"So what if I'm a wanted criminal?"

Seeing that his way was blocked by Tao Ying, Dian Wei's cold eyes flashed with anger, he took a step back and stared at Tao Ying.

"Whoever wants to kill me, Dian Wei, should first ask if the iron halberd in my hand will agree!"

Dian Wei directly ignored Tao Ying's previous sentence, waved the iron halberd in his hand, and warned Tao Ying.

"Even if you, Tao Ying, are the Marquis of Jinan, as long as it embarrasses me, I will never mind killing one more person!"

Dian Wei once again clenched the iron halberd in his hand and stared at Tao Ying eagerly. As long as Tao Ying showed any intention to embarrass him, he would immediately smash Tao Ying to death.

"Sure enough, he is indeed domineering. He is worthy of being the righteous man Dian Wei who draws his sword in the street and takes pleasure in revenge!"

Dian Wei did not answer Tao Ying's question directly, and his eyes were full of hostility, which made Tao Ying feel a little disappointed.

But Tao Ying still praised Dian Wei outright and affirmed Dian Wei's murderous act.

This was not just a show of goodwill, Tao Ying also prepared for the worst. If Dian Wei could not be kept, he would not offend him. If they met on the battlefield in the future, he would be able to save his own life.

"By the way, why did you have a misunderstanding just now?"

The duel between Dian Wei and Yu Zi and others was a struggle for life, but one side was his subordinate and the other was a person he valued, so Tao Ying deliberately downplayed this conflict.

"It is indeed a misunderstanding, my subordinate was reckless!"

Seeing Tao Ying's intention to recruit Dian Wei, Yu Zi immediately spoke out and took over all mistakes.

Moreover, if Tao Ying had not appeared in time, it would have been him who was lying by Jishui today.

Yu Zi joined Tao Ying's camp relatively early. Although he didn't have much contact with Tao Ying, he was familiar with Tao Ying's behavior through hearing and seeing.

"Sure enough, none of the people who left their mark in history were simple-minded!"

After listening to Yu Zi's words, Tao Ying nodded thoughtfully towards Yu Zi, with a hint of appreciation undisguised in his eyes.

"This is worth reusing!"

Yu Zi's prowess, his loyalty to Tao Ying, his bravery in battle, and his lack of fear of death made Tao Ying's attention to Yu Zi instantly rise to another level.

"I was also wrong, I shouldn't have eaten the sacrifice!"

Seeing that the rightful owner has admitted his mistake, Dian Wei, who has an upright personality, will not be looked down upon by others and will ruin his reputation, so he immediately admits his mistake.

"Sacrifice?"

Tao Ying was startled for a moment, then realized what he was doing, and turned his attention to the hero monument by Jishui River.

Sure enough, there were some offerings placed on the altar of the monument, presumably to pay homage to Wang San and other soldiers of the Xuanjia Army.

"That's it!"

Tao Ying suddenly realized the reason for the conflict between Dian Wei, Yu Zi and others.

Dian Wei was so hungry that he couldn't help but take the offerings and eat them. He was discovered by Yu Zi, and the two sides eventually turned into a life-and-death duel.

"Since it is a misunderstanding, let it go and don't hold grudges!"

Quickly walking to the monument, Tao Ying picked up an offering, returned to Dian Wei, and handed it to him.

"You must be hungry, don't be dissatisfied, eat, and fill your stomach first!"

Watching Tao Ying's operation, Dian Wei was slightly startled, then a flash of light suddenly flashed in his eyes. He took the offering and began to devour it in front of Tao Ying.

"Dian Wei, thank you Marquis of Jinan for the food!"

Tao Ying smiled knowingly as he looked at Dian Wei feasting.

"Dian Wei, you don't need to thank me, you should thank the heroes of the Xuanjia Army who died fighting so that the people would no longer be hungry!"

Leaving Dian Wei behind, Tao Ying walked to the hero monument again, stared at the monument, and stood solemnly.

"The heroes who sacrificed their lives for the cause of the Xuanjia Army and the people of the Han Dynasty will be immortal!"

After paying homage to the heroes of Wang San and others who died in battle, Tao Ying finally chanted loudly to Jishui.

The sonorous, powerful and passionate words were heard by everyone present, and they were all shocked.

"The Marquis of Jinan is an extraordinary person!"

Eating the offerings given by Tao Ying alleviated the hunger of being in exile for several days, and Dian Wei's energy and spirit were instantly restored.

At this time, Dian Wei, who saw Tao Ying being so courteous to the heroes who died in battle, was instantly filled with pride and pride, and his senses towards Tao Ying were different again.

"As expected of the Marquis of Jinan, I, Dianwei, deserved my trip to Qingzhou!"

Even if Tao Ying did not give Dian Wei food, Dian Wei would not starve to death, but the fact is the fact. Dian Wei, who has an upright temperament, will remember this kindness in his heart.

"With the current status of the Marquis of Jinan, he can uphold justice, not embarrass me because he is one of his subordinates, and even feed me with offerings. Such people are too rare in the Han Dynasty!"

Looking at Tao Ying standing by the Jishui River, Dian Wei seems to be in a dream.

Tao Ying returned to Dian Wei and others, smiled faintly, and hid the eagerness in his eyes deep down.

"Brother Dian, where do you want to go?"

Mi Heng, who was following Tao Ying, looked at Tao Ying, then at Dian Wei, his eyes flashed, and he greeted Dian Wei.

"Are we on the same journey?"

Although Mi Heng is a layman who plays tricks, he still sees the power of Dian Wei's force.

"Such a person is worth dating!"

What's more, Mi Heng has long been aware of Tao Ying's thoughts on Dian Wei.

At this time, Mi Heng doesn’t mind giving Tao Ying a push.

"Someone committed a crime and could not return home, so he had to travel around the world!"

After saying all the sadness in one sentence, Dian Wei's eyes turned slightly red.

"Dian Wei, if you think highly of me, Tao Ying, can you stay by my side?"

Seeing that the time was almost up, Tao Ying, who could no longer hold back the heat in his heart, turned his eyes and extended a blunt invitation to Dian Wei.
To be continued...