Chapter 2: If you eliminate one, count one, if you kill a pair, make a pair
This change between the rising of the rabbit and the falling of the falcon shocked the other four government officials.
The government officials never expected that this handsome young man, who looked gentle and gentle, would act so decisively and decisively. He would take action immediately if he disagreed with others and never talk nonsense.
Even in the face of public servants, he dared to commit violent acts and beat them without fail, as if these government officials, who represented the authority of the imperial court, were no different from wild dogs on the roadside in his eyes.
No one expected that the yellow-faced man who had been considered a top-notch expert in Hangzhou's yamen all over the place would be unable to make a single move under Xu Xing's hands!
How could a mud-legged boxer who opened a martial arts gym in the countryside be so ruthless?
But in the eyes of the yellow-faced man, Xu Xing's methods are not hard, but high.
So high that there are no edges!
Such boxing skills are even comparable to those great boxers from Hangzhou who are famous for their martial arts in Zhejiang!
Such masters who have truly achieved achievements in martial arts and are proficient in fighting styles are all people who have experienced hundreds of battles, and they are definitely not unknown people.
But before that, the yellow-faced man had never heard of the name Lichao Pavilion, let alone Xu Xing.
Such a strong man, instead of going to Hangzhou to make a name for himself based on his true skills and seek a lifetime of glory and wealth, instead he hides his name in the countryside and runs a martial arts school. He must have some ulterior motive and a very big agenda.
Isn't this person... really a Japanese pirate? !
The yellow-faced man suddenly thought of the scene where Qi Dazhu was captured earlier.
Although the tall and majestic man argued hard, he still did not dare to take action, and he was still tortured away by the officers.
It's funny to say that it was from this honest man that the yellow-faced man identified the Gaichao Hall that could teach such a disciple. There was no way he had anything to do with the Japanese pirates, so he became so arrogant.
But when he realized that Xu Xing might be a real Japanese pirate, his domineering arrogance immediately disappeared, and everything turned into uncontrollable fear and fear.
The yellow-faced man finally came back to his senses. As soon as he raised his head, he saw the martial arts master squatting in front of him at some point and dusting off his shoes.
The remaining four government officials fell to the ground, not knowing whether they were alive or dead.
Looking at the frightened yellow-faced man, Xu Xing shook his head.
His tone was calm, but his eyes were cold and cold.
"They often use the name of Japanese pirates to kill people, haha.
If it weren't for you, how could Zhu Tiandu have gathered so many people and made such a big splash at sea? ”
From the tone of the yellow-faced man, he knew that even if he was not a Japanese pirate, he was still a strong man who despised the king's laws and regarded the government as nothing. He did not dare to reply at all.
"Tell it again."
The words couldn't be more concise, but they carry an unquestionable dominance.
The yellow-faced man has no doubt that as long as he talks nonsense, he will be charged immediately.
Under such heavy pressure, he didn't dare to hide anything. He immediately told everything he knew, like pouring beans through a bamboo tube.
The facts were quite different from what Xu Xing expected.
In the past few days, the superiors have repeatedly urged the progress of "converting rice to mulberry", and the patience of Ma Ningyuan, the prefect of Hangzhou, has reached its limit.
He did not stop doing anything, and simply transferred a group of officers and soldiers from the Taizhou camp to forcibly trample the rice fields and force the rice farmers to plant mulberry seedlings instead.
Even with Xu Xing's "experience", he couldn't help but be shocked.
The Taizhou camp was the bridgehead against Japanese pirates, but the Hangzhou prefect actually mobilized them to invade the fields of rice farmers?
You must know that even to this day, Prince Baolong and his thirty-six ship owners are still eyeing the other side and making inroads from time to time.
Taizhou Camp is already responsible for extremely heavy coastal defense tasks. By deploying sergeants like this, are we really not afraid of pirates taking advantage of the situation?
Xu Xing couldn't help but sneer.
"Use the army to deal with the people, hey, you are such a good governor of Hangzhou. With Qi Yuanjing's temper, can you allow you to do this?"
Yuan Jing is the name of Qi Jiguang, the commander-in-chief of Taizhou.
Although Xu Xing had never met him, he knew from his uncle that he was a man with a dignified temperament and strict military management.
How could such a person mobilize his troops because of this?
Even though the yellow-faced man lowered his head and did not dare to look directly at Xu Xing's expression, he still felt a frightening menace suddenly coming down on him, and cold sweat immediately wet his back.
"Ma Ningyuan had provincial connections and got the transfer order directly from the ministry, without going through General Qi's hands."
Seeing that Xu Xing was silent, the yellow-faced man did not dare to delay and continued talking.
Although Qi Dazhu was a mulberry farmer, he always had a warm heart. How could he be used to this kind of thing? He immediately became furious and led a group of young men to stop them in front of the officers and soldiers.
Fortunately, Qi Yuanjing, the commander-in-chief of Taizhou, arrived in time and took away the group of cavalry, thus avoiding a fierce conflict.
Even so, Qi Dazhu, the leader, was also labeled as a "Japanese Tong" and was taken to Hangzhou Prison.
Nowadays, pirates are plundering the southeast sea, and treason with the Japanese is a serious crime among serious crimes. Once it is confirmed, even if it is punished on the spot, it is normal.
Xu Xing knew what was going on when he heard that Qi Dazhu didn't even resist, but just surrendered and allowed the government officials to take him to Hangzhou Prison.
This honest disciple must have seen Qi Yuanjing take away the officers and soldiers, and felt that things had turned around, so he did not want to cause more trouble and involved the Tide Tide Pavilion.
He couldn't help but shake his head.
This apprentice is good at everything, but he is a little too naive. At this time, he still harbors illusions.
It’s better to go out and see more of the world.
In the end, the yellow-faced man was so frightened that he told Zheng Michang and He Maocai about their plans for the Lichao Pavilion. He also revealed that Qi Dazhu was currently being held in the prison of Zhensi Yamen.
Xu Xing's eyes were far-reaching and he had already remembered the names of these two people in his heart.
He also had to sigh with emotion that Zheng Michang did not hesitate to go to great lengths to deal with a small mulberry farmer and tried to do everything possible. He was really a powerful person and worthy of being a third-grade official.
However, after hearing the whole story, Xu Xing felt a little relieved.
The reason why Zheng Michang and others used so many methods was because they were afraid of being caught by Hu Zongxian, Qi Yuanjing and others. This shows that the Zhejiang government is not monolithic and unshakable.
But let’s wait until Dazhu is rescued to worry about these things.
Xu Xing straightened up, looked down at the yellow-faced man, his eyes revealed nostalgia, and recalled:
"Things like you don't treat people as human beings when you are wearing a dog's skin. When I was practicing boxing in the north, I saw a lot of them and killed a lot of them."
Xu Xing said this in an understatement, as if killing officials was a treasonous act. To him, it was just a pastime after dinner, without any other meaning.
"After I came back, my master knew about it and only asked me one question: Can I finish the killing?"
The yellow-faced man almost shed tears when he heard this. He didn't speak, but just shook his head desperately.
Xu Xing couldn't help but smile from the bottom of his heart when he thought of his master's appearance.
But in the eyes of the yellow-faced man, this smile was ten times, a hundred times, or even a thousand times more terrifying than any angry look!
"There is no beginning or end in life, and you are not a gentleman. So, even today, I still have the same answer."
Xu Xing said softly:
"If you kill one, count as one; if you get a pair, make a pair."
Because he died once, Xu Xing, the time traveler, may be the person in this world who can best appreciate the precious value of life.
But no matter what, there are always some people in the world who not only do not cherish their own lives, but also wantonly destroy the lives of others.
Xu Xing has only one word for this kind of person.
--kill!
When the thought moved, the punch came. The yellow-faced man's eyes widened. Before a scream could be heard, it broke into a short whimper in his throat. He fell on his back and died.
After killing these complicit government officials, Xu Xing carried their bodies to the plain overgrown with weeds in front of the martial arts hall and buried them hastily.
After handling these matters, he returned to the inner room, took out a long cloth bag, carried it behind his back, and went out.
After taking two steps, Xu Xing felt a little dazed in his heart. Once I go there, I'm afraid I will never have a stable life again, and I will live a life of wandering around the world with no fixed place like when I was young and walked north to practice boxing.
But even though he had a clear understanding, he was not at all lonely and confused in his heart, but instead felt restless and eager to try.
Xu Xing couldn't help but laugh at himself.
Sure enough, the desire for adventure and challenge is my nature that is engraved in my bones!
In the official office in Hangzhou, Zhejiang's chief envoy Zheng Michang and the inspector-general He Maocai were surrounding an Eight Immortals table with a letter on the table.
The two looked at the letter with heavy expressions on their faces and looked at each other speechlessly.
This letter came from the capital, asking Zheng and He to take advantage of the Dragon Boat Festival flood season to block the gates of the Xin'an River and flood farmland in nine counties.
After this is done, the big mulberry farmers will take the opportunity to purchase the affected fields and plant mulberry seedlings immediately, hoping to complete the conversion from rice to mulberry as soon as possible.
The content of the letter was not much, but the words were written with more than a thousand words, which made the two local officials feel awe-struck and speechless for a long time.
Although they had known that Mr. Xiao Ge was always fierce and decisive in doing things, Zheng and He still could not imagine that he would come up with the idea of destroying embankments and flooding fields.
That’s nine counties!
He Maocai turned to look at Zheng Michang. He had been a prisoner for decades. He always spoke with a sinister tone and was extremely dignified. A cough could often silence people, but at this time his voice became erratic and seemed a little... Guilty.
"Old, Old Zheng...really want to do it?"
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Zheng Michang stared at the letter with deep eyes. He did not answer He Maocai's question directly, but said every word:
"This is a letter written by Mr. Xiaoge himself. With his temper, what else can you and I do?"
Talking about the little pavilion elder who controlled everything in the court, even though He Maocai was already a third-rank inspector with the power of life and death for officials in a province, his expression changed.
He was silent for a long time, and the fierceness in his bones surged up. He slammed the table and said bitterly:
"Damn it, do it!"
Zheng Michang sighed deeply and said seriously:
"Fortunately, Mr. Xiaoge has also arranged manpower. If we do what we need to do, everything will be fine."
He Maocai frowned and couldn't help but said:
"Leave this kind of matter to a killer organization in the world, isn't it..."
Although Heishi had a great reputation in the world of martial arts and had repeatedly assassinated officials, in He Maocai's view, they were nothing more than a group of shady martial artists.
Compared with the Southeast pirates, a group of serious violent organizations that rose up and raised troops to rebel, they were still far behind.
Just looking at their leaders, they didn't even appear in "Wuzhilu", which shows how good they are.
Zheng Michang glanced at him and said angrily:
"Have you forgotten what I just said? Let's just do our own thing. Since Mr. Xiaoge chose this 'Black Stone' to do things, he must have his reasons.
Destroying embankments and flooding fields is not an easy task. It is much more concealed to do it with a few experts than to mobilize troops. ”
Seeing that He Maocai was still hesitant, Zheng Michang waved to him again. He Maocai understood and came over, and heard Zheng Michang whisper:
"I heard that 'Black Stone' has a background in the palace."
Zheng Mi Chang paused and pointed his finger to the sky. He Maocai's face was stern, and the worry in his chest immediately dissipated.
They all know that converting rice into mulberry is essentially a method that Ge Lao and Xiao Ge Lao came up with to find money for the Holy Sage. Since they have the support of the palace, what are they afraid of?
There are only nine counties, but in the heart of the emperor, he pretends to be all over the country!
In this case, the reason why Black Stone was not included in "Wuzhilu" is about to be revealed.
Thinking of this, He Maocai was shocked and didn't dare to ask any more questions. He just couldn't help but sigh secretly.
Obviously they already have Dongchang and Jinyiwei, and they also have a black stone in Jianghu.
The Holy Spirit acted like this, it was really...
After talking about the business, Zheng Michang remembered something again and asked casually:
"Ma Ningyuan sent the riot leader, have you dealt with it?"
He Maocai thought for a while and realized who Zheng Michang was referring to. He waved his hand and said nonchalantly:
"Zhao Si and the others should be on their way back already. We'll just put the country boxer in jail and force them to sign a bond."
Zheng Michang thought for a while, then shook his head and said:
"It's still not safe. You know Hu Butang. His subordinate Xu Wei and Xu Wenchang are also very careful.
At this juncture, we cannot make any mistakes so that they can get the handle. ”
He Maocai also frowned. He pondered for a moment and suddenly had a plan in his mind and said:
"Do you still remember, a few months ago, we arrested those Japanese pirates?
Otherwise, let's get a few Japanese pirates and hide them in that dilapidated martial arts hall, and then arrange for people to catch them on the spot in full view of the public, so that the people in the countryside can see them.
This can not only deter the troubled people, but also use them as witnesses to prove that these two people are indeed Japanese pirates.
When the time comes, we will have all the witnesses and material evidence, and we will have an ironclad case, and I am afraid that Hu Butang will not be able to say anything. ”
Zheng Michang narrowed his eyes, hummed slowly, and asked again:
"Do you have a way to make those Japanese pirates obedient?"
He Maocai smiled proudly:
"I have been sentenced for more than ten years, these things are nothing to worry about."
Zheng Michang nodded and asked no more questions.
Although the life and death of two lives had been decided in a few words, in fact He Maocai did not take this matter to heart at all.
After all, it was just a local mulberry farmer and a country boxer.
If it hadn't been at this critical moment, why would he, a high-ranking official, have even asked a question about such a trivial matter?
After simply putting an end to the matter, He Maocai returned to business and gave Zheng Michang some advice:
"My affairs are easy to handle, but you still have to communicate with Shen Yishi and Ma Ningyuan."
Shen Yishi is the largest wealthy businessman in Jiangnan who specializes in providing silk to the Jiangnan Weaving Bureau. He is extremely wealthy and has a huge fortune.
Zheng Michang and others pointed out that after destroying the embankments and flooding the fields, he should purchase the affected fields as soon as possible and arrange to plant mulberry seedlings. Naturally, they had to communicate in advance.
Although Ma Ningyuan, the prefect of Hangzhou, was also a comrade of Zheng and He, he had a deep friendship with Hu Zongxian, the governor of Zhejiang Province. If they wanted to hide Hu Zongxian's destruction of embankments and flooded fields, they had to say hello to Ma Ningyuan first.
If nothing can be done, the only option is to put the Hangzhou magistrate under surveillance.
"Then do it."
Zheng Michang straightened his sleeves and robe and stood up.
"I sent someone to invite Ma Ningyuan and asked him to meet at Shen Yishi's place in the evening. You go to the prison first and deal with the Japanese pirates, and then come to us.
Without further ado, let’s discuss a charter tonight. ”
He Maocai looked at him, nodded solemnly, and walked out resolutely, heading straight to the Hangzhou prison.
At this time, night gradually fell, and a figure carrying a long package came out of the woods beside the official road.
Xu Xing looked at the city wall with bright eyes, with inexplicable colors dancing in his eyes.
Due to the sea turmoil, the city of Hangzhou was extremely heavily guarded at night. A few soldiers carrying lanterns, walking in the dim light of the fire, patrolled the city wall, their eyes constantly scanning, appearing extremely vigilant.
Behind them is a city wall two or three feet high. There is an arrow tower on the wall, and there are tough guys on it. A few months ago, a group of refugees tried to break into the city, and they were shot into pieces on the spot.
However, these obstacles cannot stop Xu Xing.
Spotting the figures of the city guarding sergeants, Xu Xing arched his back, like a big soft cat, stepping on soft steps, his whole body soaked in the night, quietly seeping through.
After avoiding the sight of the defenders, he walked slowly to the base of the city wall. He held a long parcel in his left hand, clenched his right hand into a claw, stepped lightly on the wall with his soles, and with great strength in his legs, he jumped up to a height of ten feet.
At this moment, he gently tapped the end of the package on the city wall, used the force to cross the wall, and pressed his back against the wall. His muscles squirmed, and he landed almost silently.
The entire set of movements was completed in one go, until landing, and only took three or four breaths of effort.
Xu Xing had previously learned the specific location of Qi Dazhu's detention from the yellow-faced man, so after landing, he rushed there.
(End of chapter)