"Nonsense!" Zhou Shixiong reprimanded. "If we lack labor, I'll just go catch some more. All you need to do is guard our rear. I'll definitely secure a thousand acres of fertile farmland for you by spring."
Gu Wenheng knew that Zhou Shixiong was truly angry this time. "It won't happen again." He figured the bandits wouldn't be stupid enough to consistently throw themselves right into the line of fire.
"I'll send two more guards over later to protect you around the clock," Zhou Shixiong glared at him angrily. "Don't you dare refuse."
Gu Wenheng said, "The Empress previously gave me Ah Qi and Ba, and they are already quite exceptional. I wouldn't dare accept any more of your men, Brother Zhou.
"Besides, you're constantly rushing about outside all day. You need them more than I do."
Ultimately, Gu Wenheng still ended up with two extra guards by his side. As long as he remained in Lu City, these two would not leave his side for a single step.
「Meanwhile.」
