But if people never dare to resist and always wait for others to avenge themselves, they will continue to be oppressed, continue to be bullied, and continue to be as humble as grass in the mud and dust in the sun.
How can you wait to get the justice you want? There will always be people who can't wait any longer and decide to give it a try themselves!
"They borrow the role of role models because they hope to gain the power of role models." In this regard, He Lingchuan has nothing to blame.
Dispelling the haze of numbness and sowing the seeds of resistance, isn't this the future that Emperor Jiuyou hopes to see?
"However, the deceased in Xiajiao are all ordinary wealthy and well-to-do people. I have never seen them commit any serious crimes - at least not on the surface."
"Where is the lower focus?"
"Between Mangzhou and Tianshui City." Wan Qifeng said softly, "That is, within the territory of Yao Kingdom."
He Lingchuan pressed his knuckles and made a clicking sound: "In terms of time, after Emperor Jiuyou killed Xue Zongwu, he went to Xiajiao to kill others?"
"It seems so."
Dong Rui interrupted: "Wait a minute, how many people died in Xiajiao?"
"In Xiajiao Liu Town, five families died in two days! Their homes were all looted." Wan Qifeng said, "It seems that someone used the name of the Black Armored Army to kill people and steal wealth."
"It's inevitable." The greater the reputation of the Black Armored Army, the more people will pretend to be them, regardless of whether they do good or evil.
"If this continues, the reputation of the Black Armored Army will be ruined." Dong Rui touched his nose, "What do you think Emperor Jiuyou will do?"
"How do I know?" He Lingchuan smiled, "But I think he probably won't do anything."
"Why?"
"As soon as he killed Xue Zongwu with his front foot, someone pretended to be someone in Xiajiao and started killing innocent people indiscriminately." He Lingchuan analyzed, "This was too fast. Before the news of Xue Zongwu's death spread, the name of Emperor Jiuyou was still there.
The country of Yao is not as famous as in other places. Who would think of using his name to kill people and steal wealth?"
"So this is probably a trap. One of the important reasons why the black-armored army appears is that no one can predict the target. No one can predict where this army will appear. Naturally, there is no way to prevent and track it." He Lingchuan shouted.
Taking the last sip of wine, he said, "If Emperor Jiuyou wants to catch these impostors who kill people and take wealth, he will give up his greatest advantage and take the initiative to expose his goals to the enemy. His actions will no longer be like an antelope hanging its horns, leaving no trace.
Found it."
"If someone is plotting something secretly, which force do you think it will be?"
"There are so many forces that hate Emperor Jiuyou now that I can't even count them with my fingers. Maybe there are gods chasing after me. So let's put this matter aside for now." He Lingchuan made a decision, "In front of me.
There are still several difficulties to overcome in Tianshui City."
…
Not long after He Lingchuan returned to the post house, Fan Shuang also came back, feeling a little embarrassed:
He failed to apply for a specific time for He Lingchuan to meet him.
At present, Tianshui City is home to all nations, and King Yao is too busy just to receive envoys from various places. Small forces like Yangshan Islands usually do not have the opportunity to meet Jun Yan, so it would be good to meet a few ministers. However,
He Lingchuan is a special guest, and King Yao may take some time to meet him.
perhaps.
He Lingchuan had no emotion. He just smiled and patted Fan Shuang on the shoulder and said, "It doesn't matter, it saves me trouble. It would be best if the monarch never remembers me. When the birthday ceremony is over, I will complete the task."
He knew deep down in his heart that King Yao was angry at the death of Xue Zongwu. How could he care about him, a small force from out of town?
Fan Shuang added: "Brother He, do you still remember that we met General Xue Zongwu when we first got off the ship? I didn't know until I entered the palace that he was assassinated in Mangzhou!"
He said with a sad face.
The Soul-Taking Mirror looked down upon him: "What does his death have to do with you? Why are you so embarrassed?"
"How is that possible!" He Lingchuan looked shocked, "General Xue is so powerful, can ordinary people kill him?"
"The murderer is the leader of the Black Armored Army!"
Commander Zhao also came in with his palace guards and was in an uproar upon hearing this.
"General Xue was actually assassinated?" Xue Zongwu had strong fighting power and a large number of followers. When everyone heard the news, their first reaction was disbelief, "Even if the opponent is the Black Armored Army, then, then..."
That's too outrageous. The general of the Yao Kingdom with many military exploits was actually defeated by that reckless man who hides his head and tail?
Xue Zongwu, who had enemies all over the world, didn't end up dying on the battlefield, wrapped in horse leather, but died inexplicably in his father-in-law's villa?
"Assassinate our generals within our territory!" Fan Shuang was angry, "Arrogant and domineering! This is a declaration of war!"
He Lingchuan asked enthusiastically: "Could it be someone pretending to be an enemy? I guess General Xue has many enemies."
"The dragon head pattern also appeared in Xiaotao Mountain Villa, and it lasted for three days before fading away." Fan Shuang said, "As far as I know, it is a sign that the Black Armored Army has appeared. It is guaranteed to be fake."
He Lingchuan didn't take it seriously: "There are thousands of magical powers in the world, how many can achieve this effect?"
"Who knows?" Fan Shuang sighed: "The Yao people always say that the Black Armored Army dare not come to Yao country to commit crimes. Have they listened to this?"
Everyone in Yao said this. Who knows where the Black Armored Army heard it.
He sighed again: "It happens to be before me, Wang Shoudian. Alas, it's such a troubled time."
Even he knew that the current situation was delicate. He Lingchuan understood better when he moved his whole body. He sighed: "I also told General Xue that I wanted to visit him in Tianshui City. Who knew... Alas!"
Commander Zhao and Fan Shuang both sighed together, thinking it was hypocritical. Who doesn't remember the tit-for-tat confrontation between the two of you by the river?
However, pretending is an essential skill in officialdom, and they certainly cannot reveal that He Lingchuan is acting.
When He Lingchuan returned to the house, the soul-capturing mirror sighed:
"When you were in Jucheng, King Yao used hard and soft tactics to get you to agree to participate in the longevity ceremony. But when you came, he became arrogant and reserved and didn't even have time to see you!"
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"I've already been here, can I still find the palm of his hand?" He Lingchuan said with a smile, "I have been sucked into this whirlpool, and it is impossible for me to leave before the birthday ceremony is over. Since you can hold me here, King Yao
Why should you be too respectful to me?"
Except for Bejia's visitors, Yaoguo is qualified to treat everyone without pretense.
The mirror still cursed:
"Short-sighted! Sometimes he cries."
…
In the evening, Fan Shuang made appointments with two large chambers of commerce on behalf of He Lingchuan.
With King Yao's order, the two sides hit it off immediately, and negotiated several big deals without much ambiguity.
He Lingchuan knew that this was the reward he received for coming to Tianshui City according to King Yao's wishes.
First hit with a big stick, and then follow up with a few sweet dates after the goal is achieved. The superiors are very skillful in playing this trick.
But the Bu family, whom He Lingchuan most wanted to meet, never showed up.
The Bu family was originally a prominent family in Tianshui City. The three brothers of the Bu family all served as officials in the court, which led to the family's prosperity. The industries involved in the Bu family were extremely complex, and He Lingchuan was particularly interested in one:
The right to export cocoa beans - called cocoa beans in Yao country - products.
Cocoa is obviously a specialty of Zhuo'an, but He Lingchuan did not negotiate a cocoa product business in Zhuo'an because the bulk sales of cocoa are monopolized by the Bu family.
If it doesn't nod, foreign chambers of commerce like Yangshan won't be able to buy it.
He Lingchuan must negotiate with the Bu family to obtain franchise rights, so that they can have a chance to make a fortune together.
If King Yao wanted He Lingchuan to come to Tianshui City, he had to give him a little sweetener, so the Bu family also had the intention to cooperate. Tonight, the two parties were supposed to sit down to have a drink, brag, chat about business, and sign a few agreements by the way.
Knowing that King Yao has bad intentions, He Lingchuan still took such a big risk to enter Yao, so he must take away all the bait thrown by King Yao.
Unfortunately, Fan Shuang came to visit in a hurry late at night and brought bad news:
"Brother He, the Bu family can't come. They are involved in the Huang Liushou case."
"The case of Huang Liushou?" He Lingchuan pulled out the chair for him, "Brother Fan, please sit down and speak slowly."
Huang Liushou was a good friend of Fan Shuang and the father of Huang Shen, the deceased son of a deceased person. He was reported by the Qingyang Supervisor and convicted and imprisoned for less than five days before being executed.
He Lingchuan had read Qian Yu's account books and knew that Huang Liushou was also involved in some of Xue Zongwu's private and shady business.
Fan Shuang's face showed both shock and guilt:
"I just learned that Qingyang Supervisor reported that yesterday afternoon, Bu's furniture was exchanged for military rations, passed off as good quality, and misappropriated public relief funds, resulting in a deficit in the national treasury. Therefore, Bu's family was frightened and did not go to the appointment to congratulate brother."
Originally, Fan Shuang had made an appointment for both parties to meet, but this was a temporary emergency and was a force majeure.
He Lingchuan was slightly surprised: "Private exchange for military rations?"
According to regulations, military rations must be given priority and must be of excellent quality. In Panlong City, of course, the best rations are given priority to supply the needs of the soldiers.
What the Bu family did was to sell the good grain on the market and then fill the short positions with inferior grain.
"With all due respect, this is really unethical."
The second-grade grain often has problems such as emptiness, moths, moisture, mold, etc. It may not be discovered for a while when it is placed in storage, unless it is suddenly used in large quantities.
Fan Shuang also sighed after hearing this, not knowing what to say.
The Yao Kingdom has rarely fought wars in recent years, and usually has abundant supplies and abundant warehouses. Even if the army uses food, it cannot use what the Bu family replaced.
Besides, if the military grain reserves have not been used for a period of time, they will be put on the market and sold when new grains are replaced. As long as it is done properly, it will not leave much clues to others. If the accounts are done well, this problem will not be so easy.
exposure.
He Lingchuan knew that Qingyang was able to catch the Bu family, which meant that the Bu family's crimes were more than just this.
"So, how can it be related to the Huang Liushou case?"
There are many doubts about the Huang Liushou case, and many officials including Xue Zongwu were involved.
"The three largest official warehouses used by the Bu family to exchange grain, one is in Tianshui City, and the other two are in the surrounding areas." Fan Shuang did not say the specific location, "Those are Huang Liushou's jurisdiction, and they are also under his inspection."