“Who is this Assistant Vice Censor-in-Chief?” Yang Zhengshan asked curiously.
“Lu Zhengsu, a big Corrupt Official!” Luo Chen revealed an emotion of secret hate.
“Corrupt Official!” Yang Zhengshan was astonished, but then he smiled and didn't ask again.
Corrupt Official!
Isn't this normal?
Without merchants, there is no deceit; without officials, there is no corruption; this is the norm.
If a hundred officials were dragged out, ninety of them should be beheaded; the remaining ten, eight of them should have their families confiscated and be exiled; one should have just become an official not long ago, and the last one might be hiding very deeply, or might be a fame-seeker, and of course, might also be a truly Honest Official.
Anyway, among the officials Yang Zhengshan had contacted, the only one who could be called an Honest Official was Xu Jin.
Xu Jin was extremely stuffy, a Perfectionist in his work, simply a freak.
As for the others, they seemed not to be corrupt on the Surface, but in fact, they would still seek Private Gain sometimes. For example, Zhou Lan, she would naturally not do things like embezzling Pay, but she still had to Protect the interests of the Duke Ning's Mansion, and as long as she maintained the Private Gain of the Duke Ning's Mansion, that would be Self-Interest.
Yang Zhengshan didn't care about Corrupt Officials; he himself was also considered a Corrupt Official, but he had a Bottom Line, and would not Oppress the People and the Military Household under him.
Retrieving his Gaze, Yang Zhengshan picked up his Tea and took a sip. But just as he was drinking his tea, shouting suddenly erupted on the Street.
“Kill the Corrupt Official, avenge the blood feud!”
Then a group of Masked Men wielding Weapons charged into the Ceremonial Guard, Screams rang out, and the surrounding Common People scattered in all directions.
Yang Zhengshan watched this scene, astonished.
This Jiangnan is not as Gentle as it appears on the Surface!
It also has knives and blood!
Lu Zhengsu had many Guards around him, but there were even more Masked Men, as many as forty or fifty people, and they looked to be strong.
“Sir!”
Hearing the Turmoil outside, two Attendants from outside the Private Room ran in.
“It's nothing!” Yang Zhengshan waved Hand, holding the Tea and continuing to drink, watching the Fighting on the Street with Interest.
“Sir, that should be people from the Ming Clan!” Luo Chen said.
“Ming Clan?” Yang Zhengshan was doubtful.
“Yes, this Ming Clan was originally a Martial Dao Clan in Haizhou Prefecture. Two years ago, the Ming Clan found a Ten-Thousand-Year-Old Evergreen Vine, and then overnight, the Ming Clan was charged with the Crime of Treason for privately possessing Military Equipment!” Luo Chen said.
Yang Zhengshan, Stroking His Beard, Nod Slightly.
The Magistrate that Destroys Family, the Prefect that causes Extermination of the Sect.
Even a Martial Dao Clan, when facing Officials, is just a weakling to be trampled on.
A groundless Crime is enough to cause the Destruction of a Martial Dao Clan.
If this was done by Lu Zhengsu in front of him, then he should have asked the Ming Clan for the Ten-Thousand-Year-Old Evergreen Vine, but it seemed the Ming Clan was a little out of touch and did not directly send out the Ten-Thousand-Year-Old Evergreen Vine.
But thinking about it, it is also understandable. This Ten-Thousand-Year-Old Evergreen Vine is a Precious Herb, and its greatest Efficacy is to help Postnatal Martial Artists Condense Primal True Qi.
Although the Probability is very low, the Ten-Thousand-Year-Old Evergreen Vine does have such an Efficacy.
Condensing Primal True Qi, the Attractiveness of this to Postnatal Martial Artists is needless to say, and for a Martial Dao Family, this is a treasure.
The Ming Clan was Lucky to get such a Precious Herb, but the Ming Clan was very unwise, and if their Strength was not enough, they should not have wanted to Possess such a Precious Herb.
Surrendering it in exchange for the greatest Interests is the best choice for the Ming Clan.
So the Ming Clan could only be Destroyed!
The world is so Cruel, and there are too many things where possessing treasure leads to Crime.
Luo Chen didn't go into detail about the rest of the things, and Yang Zhengshan could guess.
“It's a pity, they can't kill Lu Zhengsu!” Yang Zhengshan said lightly.
“Why?” Luo Chen asked in doubt.
“Do you see that Man standing in front of the sedan chair? If I'm not mistaken, he should have the Cultivation of the Eighth Layer of the Postnatal Realm!”
Luo Chen nodded knowingly, his Expression not very good, and it was obvious that he also wanted this Lu Zhengsu to die.
“Do you have a grudge against this Lu Zhengsu?”
Luo Chen shook his head slightly, “No, I just can't stand it!”
Yang Zhengshan chuckled, and didn't expect this Luo Chen to have a heart of justice!
But he was very curious how this Lu Zhengsu had an Expert of the Eighth Layer of the Postnatal Realm by his side. Martial Arts Experts of the Eighth Layer of the Postnatal Realm are considered Experts whether in the Military Affairs or in the Martial World.
For example, in Chongshan Town, the Assistant Commander's Cultivation is mostly only the Sixth or Seventh Layer of the Postnatal Realm. Although Martial Strength is not the only standard for a Military Official's Official Position, in the Promotion and Appointment of Military Officials, Cultivation and Strength are also important Factors.
A Commander-in-Chief does not have to consider the Strength, after all, the Commander-in-Chief's main Duty is to Command, and not to Charge into Battle.
But a Commander has to consider Strength, because the Commander needs to Lead Troops in Battle, and sometimes he also has to Charge into the front.
A Martial Artist of the Eighth Layer of the Postnatal Realm, as long as they Join the Army, at least they will get the Official Position of Assistant Commander of the Guard or Associate Commander of the Guard. They certainly can’t be the Chief Official directly, but it is completely no problem to be an Assistant.
If their Ability is outstanding, they can quickly be promoted to Brigadier General, Assistant Commander, or even Vice Commander.
Like Yang Zhengshan, if the Old Emperor hadn't issued an Edict to transfer him to the Soaring Dragon Guard, then he would have been at least an Assistant Commander, and Assistant Commander was just a transition, and he would soon become a Vice Commander.
But Lu Zhengsu was only a Fourth Rank Assistant Vice Censor-in-Chief, but he had a Guard of the Eighth Layer of the Postnatal Realm by his side, which was obviously not Reasonable.
But Yang Zhengshan soon thought of the Ten-Thousand-Year-Old Evergreen Vine. Lu Zhengsu was a Civil Official, and he definitely wouldn't use the Ten-Thousand-Year-Old Evergreen Vine, so why would he try so hard to seize the Ten-Thousand-Year-Old Evergreen Vine?
Who did he give the Ten-Thousand-Year-Old Evergreen Vine to?
“Do you know that Man?” Yang Zhengshan pointed at the Man in front of the sedan chair and asked.
Luo Chen shook his head, “I don't know him. This person is not from Songhe Prefecture!”
Martial Artists of the Eighth Layer of the Postnatal Realm are very rare. For example, Songhe Prefecture has only six. This person in front of him is obviously not from Songhe Prefecture, otherwise he would have certainly guessed it.
“Not from Songhe Prefecture, then that is from other Influences. Lu Zhengsu should not have given the Ten-Thousand-Year-Old Evergreen Vine to him, otherwise he would not be acting as Lu Zhengsu's Guard!”
“That means he has another considerable Influence behind him. This Influence may very well have a Martial Artist of the Ninth Layer of the Postnatal Realm, perhaps now a Half-Step Innate Expert, after all, the Ten-Thousand-Year-Old Evergreen Vine was a matter of two years ago!”
Yang Zhengshan analyzed slowly.
The Efficacy of the Ten-Thousand-Year-Old Evergreen Vine is to Condense Primal True Qi, and to Condense Primal True Qi is to be a Half-Step Innate.
“Which Influences do you think have such Strength in Jiangnan?”
Luo Chen frowned, Pondered slightly, and said, “There are quite a few!”
“Quite a few?” Yang Zhengshan felt a little Surprise.
There are actually quite a few?
Is the Martial Dao Strength of Jiangnan so strong?
“Yes, perhaps Sir doesn't know, many Influences in Jiangnan are involved in a wide range of things, and it is not an exaggeration to say that it is a place where dragons and tigers are hidden!”
“In the entire Jiangnan, I know of eight Experts of the Ninth Layer of the Postnatal Realm, and the Experts involved in the Jiangnan Influences in Secret are even more numerous.”
“Moreover, many Influences in Jiangnan are in Collusion with Overseas Influences, and the Connections between them are even more complex!”
Luo Chen Explained.
Yang Zhengshan nodded in Realization, that's right.
Jiangnan is not Liaodong; Jiangnan is the Wealthy Place of Great Rong, and can be said to be one of the richest areas of Great Rong.
Having money means having Resources, and having Resources can attract a large number of Martial Artists. In addition to the Involvement of Interests, it has also brought together a large number of Martial Arts Experts in Jiangnan.
While the two of them were talking, the Combat on the Street had already entered the most intense Stage.
As Yang Zhengshan had expected, the Guards around Lu Zhengsu were defeated and suffered Heavy Losses, but after the Man in front of Lu Zhengsu's sedan chair took action, the Masked Men suffered a huge Loss, and there was hardly anyone who was a match for this Man.
At the same time, at the other end of the Street, a group of Constables appeared, making the situation of the Masked Men even more Dangerous.
The leading Masked Man saw the Constables, and then looked at the unstoppable Man, and glared with round eyes, and shouted, “Withdraw!”
Afterwards, the remaining ten or so Masked Men scattered and Fled.
“Sir, that person is coming towards us!” Luo Chen said, looking at the leading Masked Man.
Yang Zhengshan glanced, “Don't worry about it, it has nothing to do with us!”
He has never been a person who likes to meddle in Idle Matters. Right or wrong, what does it have to do with him? Moreover, he is just a passerby in Jiangnan, and will return to Liaodong in two days, and doesn't have the time to meddle in Idle Matters.
It's enough to Watch the Fun, why meddle in Idle Matters.
However, even though he didn't want to meddle in Idle Matters, things sometimes take the initiative to find him.
The leading Masked Man directly charged into the Baiyun Tea House, and then disappeared. Yang Zhengshan didn't Pay Attention to these, but soon a group of Constables charged into the Baiyun Tea House.
Then, there was a disturbance in the Baiyun Tea House, and Angry Scolding, Shouting, and Shouting were heard one after another, spreading from the Hall on the first floor to the second and third floors.
With a bang, the door of the Private Room where Yang Zhengshan was, was kicked open, and four or five Constables charged in.
“Who are you, and why are you here?” The Constable in the lead questioned impolitely.
Yang Zhengshan's Eyebrows furrowed slightly, Luo Chen stepped forward, “This One is Luo Chen of the Jing Prefecture Luo Clan!”
“Jing Prefecture Luo Clan!” The Constable sized up Luo Chen.
The Reputation of the Jing Prefecture Luo Clan is still very intimidating. If it were normal, these Constables would definitely not take the initiative to provoke people from the Jing Prefecture Luo Clan, but now that Lu Zhengsu was assassinated, they had to Strictly Investigate.
“Are you all from the Jing Prefecture Luo Clan?” The Constable revealed a ferocious Expression, “Harboring the assassin is the same Crime!”
Yang Zhengshan sighed slightly, this is being affected by the fish in the pond!
He was just unexpectedly Watch the Fun, and as a result, Trouble came to him.
The Reputation of the Jing Prefecture Luo Clan is not useful!
As for Luo Shang, haha, Luo Shang is just a Wealthy Merchant, and it is also not useful here.
And as for himself, his Identity seems to be not easy to reveal.
This is really Trouble!
“Get out!” Yang Zhengshan said lightly.
Hearing this, the Constable's Expression changed slightly, and they drew their own sabers one after another.
Yang Zhengshan was even more Helpless, and gave a Look to the two Attendants beside him. Without a word, the two Attendants stepped forward and kicked the five Constables out, one kick each!
Bang bang~~
The Constables flew out, and it was unknown how many Things were smashed.
“Alas, this group of Bastards ruined my good Interest, it's really Spoil the Fun!”
Yang Zhengshan slowly stood up and walked out of the Private Room slowly.
And outside the Private Room, more Constables had already filled the third floor, each holding a Long Saber, Vigilant looking at Yang Zhengshan.
Hmm, not only Yang Zhengshan, but also three Young Masters not far away walked out, looking at this group of Guards with Disdain.
Baiyun Tea House is not a Place that anyone can come to, and those who can come here to drink Tea, at least their families must have some remaining Wealth.
Especially on the third floor, a pot of Tea costs several Taels of Silver, and ordinary Common People certainly can't afford it, and ordinary Merchants probably can't bear to drink it.
“A group of Idiots, do you know who this Young Master is! Dare to disturb this Young Master's Tea?”
“That's right, dare to Spoil the Fun of the Third Young Master, should be beaten!”
After walking out of the Private Room, Yang Zhengshan hadn't done anything yet, and the three Young Masters not far away had already exploded first.
After watching a Good Show of a Martial World hero assassinating a Corrupt Official, this again staged a Drama of Rake teaching the Constable a lesson.
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