Chapter 367 - Chapter 367: Chapter 374: Bearing Some Injustice (1/2)
Chapter 367: Chapter 374: Bearing Some Injustice
“Brother Han, thank you for taking care of me these past days. My wounds have almost healed, and at this moment, my older brother is confronting those treacherous thieves. I can’t just sit here comfortably waiting; I must go back to help him. With this, I take my leave, Brother Han. Your kindness and generosity will be etched in my memory, and I will find a way to repay you in the future.” Upon learning that his big brother was also raising his banner in defiance of the Imperial Court, Liu Xiu could no longer restrain himself and immediately decided to return to assist his big brother, Liu Yan.
“One should repay the kindness entrusted to them. Yu and I are good friends, and since he has entrusted me with your care, it is only natural that I look after you well. Brother Liu, you need not be so formal. The horse carriage and travel gifts have all been prepared for you. Take care on the road.”
Instead of taking credit, Han Yu stated the facts, which made Liu Xiu admire even more the kind of person Han Yu was. Though the saying goes that one should repay the kindness entrusted to them, very few can truly do so. Liu Xiu had long experienced the chill of human relationships, let alone that this matter involved his own safety; for Han Yu to take such risks without taking any credit was all the more valuable.
“Take care, Brother Han. I need these things, so I won’t refuse them. Great kindness does not warrant thanks—still, I will repay you someday.” Liu Xiu said as he clasped his fists, overwhelmed with emotion.
“Take care, Brother Liu. Yu greatly admires your and your brother’s character. If you need anything, just send word. Although I am burdened by family obligations and cannot openly oppose the Imperial Court with you, I will certainly do all that I can to help within my abilities.” Although Han Yu was unsure whether the Liu Xiu brothers could succeed against the situation at the Imperial Court, which was bound to descend into chaos sooner or later, and although the timing was not yet ripe for him, entering this path was inevitable. To make more allies for the future was always good, and the Liu brothers, with their commendable characters, were a good option for cooperation.
“Rest assured, Brother Han, in times of need, I will not hesitate to ask for your help. Farewell!” After Liu Xiu finished speaking, he boarded the horse carriage, and Han Yu dispatched two bodyguards disguised as unremarkable servants and a coachman to escort him all the way.
Liu Xiu truly took the help without reservation, for he considered Han Yu a friend from the bottom of his heart and also genuinely needed his assistance. After reuniting with his brother back in his hometown and learning that his army was short of food, he immediately sent a secret letter to Han Yu.
Han Yu never spoke hollow words, and acquiring the food was not too difficult for him. Knowing the overall situation of the Imperial Court, he had long stockpiled a large quantity of food, which he promptly arranged to be secretly sent to Liu Xiu. After arranging these matters, Han Yu returned to the military camp. Now that the camp was thrown into chaos, it was the best time to place his people. There was no fixed rest period anymore, and even the usual bathing breaks were canceled, as they were always ready to deploy the troops to suppress any rebellious forces.
“Chancellor Han, the master summons you.” Just after Han Yu returned to the military camp, his superior called for him.
Upon arriving, Han Yu found that many generals of a similar rank were present in the tent, clamoring loudly, seemingly over who should be sent to suppress the rebels. Seeing Han Yu enter, they all fell silent, looking at him with strange and sympathetic eyes.