Some of the people who came to help were soldiers following Tang Jinghong. These soldiers came from extremely poor backgrounds, and Tang Jinghong had specifically asked them to go out and earn some money to support their families.
There wasn't much going on in the military camp at the moment, so taking away dozens of people wouldn't be a problem.
Upon hearing Chu Qingzhi's instructions, they immediately moved quickly to tie up Tao Yuansong and the group of thugs. They bound them back-to-back in pairs and left them in the scorching sun.
The sun in late August was still intense, and as soon as they were exposed to it, Tao Yuansong felt like he was being cooked. He was wearing dark-colored robes today, and dark clothing absorbed heat quickly. Soon, he was drenched in sweat.
Tao Yuansong roared, "Chu Qingzhi, are you trying to roast me alive?"
