"It is rumored that General Lin has a jade tree facing the wind, and his face is like a crown of jade. When I saw him today, it turned out to be true."
Many people looked at Lin Bei walking on the street, curious in their hearts, but also shrinking their necks in fear.
"You have a good skin, but your heart is so vicious. It's really a crime."
The butcher who was arranging the meat stall whispered.
"Huh? I heard that General Lin was harsh and moody when leading his troops, and that General Lin had a vicious heart. Where did Mr. Wang hear this?"
A scholar on the side was confused and asked the butcher.
"You don't know? Rumors are going crazy in the city. Some people say that General Lin used the life of his old mother to force people to join the army in order to recruit soldiers."
The scholar was shocked. From what he heard, General Lin, who used filial piety as a bait, was indeed extremely vicious.
"Tsk, tsk, in my opinion, it was Old General Zhou who defeated the Tatars in Dragon City before. It was he who took away the credit of Old General Zhou."
The butcher saw the backs of Lin Bei and his group disappearing from sight, and whispered.
The scholar shook his head, listening to the whispers of the people around him, and sighed.
When General Lin defeated the Tatars on the border, the people highly praised him and believed that the former was the hope of the future of Great Shang.
But I never thought that in just a few months, General Lin would become a cruel and vicious person among everyone.
Recalling the arrogant and uncomfortable look on Lin Bei's face just now, the scholar frowned, tightened the bookcase behind him, and walked back the way he came.
It seemed that the rumors were not completely credible. Maybe the General Lin living in his fantasy was just such a despicable person.
…
Lin Bei, led by the city lord of Nanlin City, came to the most prosperous restaurant in the city.
"General Lin has traveled a long distance for two hours and is exhausted, so I arranged a reception banquet at the best restaurant in Nan Lincheng."
The Lord of Nan Lincheng rubbed his hands and said flatteringly.
"Okay, good job."
Lin Bei chuckled, cheered himself up, and walked into the restaurant.
"City Lord Diao! What kind of wind brings you here today! Please come in!"
At this time, a rich businessman with a big belly came out. He was obviously the owner of this restaurant.
The wealthy businessman's voice was not loud, but it was extremely clear in the quiet restaurant.
When most people in the hall heard such complimentary words from the wealthy businessman, their eyes fell on the front of the hall.
"What a handsome young man."
Some diners were instantly attracted to Lin Bei.
Many girls looked at Lin Bei, who had red lips and white teeth, with spring in their eyes.
"Has the private room I booked yesterday been taken care of?"
"Everything has been taken care of! I have arranged for someone to wait for you inside. I just don't know who is worthy of your presence in such a grand ceremony?"
The wealthy businessman said with a smile on his face.
The next second, his attention was suddenly attracted by Lin Bei in the team.
"This young master is so handsome. He is the owner of this restaurant, Zhong Tiancai. I wonder if he is qualified to know his name?"
Lin Bei withdrew his eyes from looking at the restaurant, feeling the faint sense of crisis emanating from all corners. He felt very good, looked at Zhong Tiancai, and arched his eyebrows: "Hello, hello, first time we meet, my name is you. You should have heard that my name is Lin Bei."
As soon as these words came out, the whispers in the restaurant disappeared instantly. If you listen carefully, you can still hear the sound of someone falling from their seat.
"Hello, Mr. Lin. Mr. Lin's name does sound familiar..."
Zhong Tiancai smiled cheerfully, murmuring in his mouth, and his face turned pale the next second.
"You, you are Governor Lin!"
Zhong Tiancai stumbled, his legs went weak, and he knelt down deeply in front of Lin Bei under the surprised eyes of everyone in the restaurant hall.
"Oh, why are you giving such a great gift? Get up quickly."
Lin Bei looked at the frightened wealthy businessman, snickering in his heart and speaking politely.
What kind of monster did the Jiangbei garrison and the others spread about him? They could actually make people's legs weak when they heard his name.
"The common people don't know that Nanlin City Lord's guest is you. General Wang Lin, please spare the common people."
Zhong Tiancai stood up with the help of two servants, and then said aggrievedly.
Lin Bei waved his hand: "It doesn't matter, I don't care about this."
"Thank you, General Lin!"
"Hurry up and ask the girls in the restaurant to pick up the wind and wash away the dust for General Lin!"
Zhong Tiancai shouted anxiously, without losing the indifferent attitude he had when he first appeared.
"No need, I'm here to discuss matters with the lord of Linnan City. It's not suitable for anyone to be around."
"Governor Lin, the girls in our restaurant are absolutely tight-lipped. Just enjoy it."
Zhong Tiancai vowed to do so.
"It's really not necessary, I actually..."
Lin Bei was a little helpless. Although he came to die, he didn't want the story of his death on a woman to spread around the world after his death.
Zhong Tiancai looked at Lin Bei's resistant look and remembered that Lin Bei was rumored to have been born as a eunuch...
"Please come over here. The steps here are a little dirty. Let me wipe them for you."
Zhong Tiancai wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and changed the dangerous topic.
"That's an exaggeration! Speak carefully."
…
As Lin Bei and his group disappeared deep into the wing and into the restaurant, they slowly escaped from the dead silence.
"Hmph, what bullshit, Governor Lin."
A cold snort sounded, and everyone suddenly had goosebumps on their backs, and they all looked at the source of the sound.
A rich young man crossed his chest with disdain on his face.
"Master Liang, you don't want your life. If he hears it, you will be skinned."
Everyone spoke out to dissuade him.
"Even if he hears it, why won't others tell him that he is bullying the people of Jiangbei?"
The rich young master sneered and said words that made everyone present agree.
According to rumors, Lin Bei, with a thousand elite soldiers, was bullying men and women in the south of Jiangbei, doing all kinds of evil.
"However, didn't someone say a few days ago that someone in Tianxialou had posted a reward of 10,000 taels of gold for Governor Lin's head?"
Someone whispered.
"Yes, he is so bold and dares to show up in public."
"Bold? I don't think he is too conceited. Even if he has peerless martial arts as rumored, he will still be unable to defeat four hands with two fists."
Many diners responded.
"Huh? Why, according to the rumors I heard, Governor Lin is a sick man with no power to restrain a chicken."
"It would be better if he was killed because of his pride! I see, I'm afraid someone has already spread the news about his appearance in Fujiang Restaurant."
"If he is really assassinated, our Jiangbei land can be regarded as getting rid of a big cancer."
The young master of the Liang family snorted coldly.
Everyone nodded slightly, their eyes full of expectation.
According to rumors, Lin Bei's death would bring no harm to Jiangbei.
As Mr. Liang said.
At first they thought they were transferred to Lin Bei, Jiangbei.
