The head of a township is a nine-rank Zhima official who is upright.
Although the official position is small, the power is not small.
Especially in this world where demons and demons live together, for the sake of local peace, the governor of a place has great power, often with political orders and military power.
Under the command of the township head, there are not only lixu yamen servants, but also regiment training militiamen and township warriors.
In terms of rank, Deng Tiejian is similar to Chu Chen, Zhang Xiucai and other county inspectors of the Ghosts and Gods Division, but his real power far exceeds that of the three.
He is a ninth-grade official with real power, while they are only ninth-grade candidate immortal officials. There is a big gap. It is not wrong to say that they are the superiors of the three of them.
"I met Mayor Deng."
Chu Chen, Zhang Xiucai, and Huang Fugui bowed their hands in greeting, neither humble nor overbearing, showing no signs of timidity.
For the sake of local peace and stability, the Dachang Dynasty gave local Confucian and Taoist officials extremely high powers, commanding the local government and military orders, and their power was overwhelming.
But at the same time, in order to control the local area, Emperor Dachang also vigorously supported Dachang Immortal Court, sending immortal officials to take charge of local ghost and god affairs, promote the affairs of the city god, control the city god, and the shady soldiers in the society.
There are two teams of Confucian officials and immortal officials, one yin and one yang, each operating independently without interfering with each other.
The strength of the two sides is almost the same, and they restrain each other, forming a rather delicate balance.
Therefore, the three of them did not regard Deng Tiejian as their boss, and seemed to be quite calm and businesslike.
The group of people followed Deng Tiejian into Deng's house and sat down in the main room.
Although the Deng family encountered sudden changes, the house still seemed to be in order, and there was no loss of etiquette due to panic.
Soon an old slave brought tea.
Zhang Xiucai has always been talkative and eloquent.
He first expressed condolences to Deng Tiejian on behalf of the county government office and the county ghosts and gods department, feeling sorry and sad for his family's misfortune.
After some greetings and condolences, Zhang Xiucai got down to the topic with some heaviness.
"Mr. Deng, I heard that your two sons died at the hands of a tiger demon. I wonder if it is true. Did you hear rumors or did someone see it with your own eyes?"
Zhang Xiucai’s question is very critical.
It goes without saying that it is really the work of demons. The Ghosts and Gods Department must be fully responsible to the end. They don't have to run away. They have to deal with it completely when they come.
If the three of them can't solve the problem, they can ask the County Ghosts and Gods Department for help.
If the Ghosts and Gods Division doesn't understand, they can also recruit the Yin Army of the City God's Mansion in Xin'an County.
If "he" killed him, it would be a matter for the county government and it would be inconvenient for them to interfere.
The two are clearly distinct and cannot be crossed, which breaks the rules.
Deng Tiejian was also a member of the Gong family, and he immediately said in a deep voice to all the people among them.
"I witnessed this with my own eyes. I snatched the bodies of my two children from the tiger's mouth. Otherwise, I'm afraid there would be no bones left."
Speaking of this, Deng Tiejian's expression was filled with sadness.
The two sons may not live up to expectations and may be bastards, but they are still their own flesh and blood.
In the blink of an eye, a person with white hair can give a person with black hair, which is not easy for anyone.
It’s really a demon making trouble!
Chu Chen, Zhang Xiucai, and Huang Fugui stood in awe.
Regarding Deng Tiejian's words, the three of them had no doubts about him.
The generals in the army do not cultivate for immortality, but cultivate the evil energy of dragons and tigers within themselves, just for the power of killing.
Deng Tiejian was born in the military and had good martial arts skills, so he could deal with ordinary monsters and ghosts easily.
The family members of the deceased said that they died at the hands of demons, which makes the matter clear.
Since demons are involved, the Department of Ghosts and Gods must be responsible to the end and solve future problems for the people of Guangyuan Township.
Ever since, Zhang Xiucai asked:
"Mr. Deng, can you tell me what happened?"
Deng Tiejian's stern and solemn face showed a complicated and ashamed look, he nodded slightly and spoke slowly.
...
last night.
Deng Tiejian received a report from his subordinates that his two sons were secretly doing bad things again.
It is said that these two gangsters fell in love with a widow and had evil intentions and were ready to act.
This widow is the widow of a brother named Yong from the militia township. Her husband died heroically fighting demons to protect the country and the people.
After death, in order to vent their anger, the demon devoured his flesh and blood and his soul. He did not even have the chance to be reincarnated. His death was extremely tragic and touching.
One of the brothers in the regiment learned about Deng Da and Deng Er's intentions and couldn't stand it, so they promptly and secretly reported it to him.
Without saying a word, Deng Tiejian hurried to the scene to arrest people.
Sure enough, the two boys who were about to do something bad were caught on the spot.
When Deng Dalang and Deng Erlang saw their father's gloomy face, they were so frightened that they ran away without even having time to put on their clothes.
Deng Tiejian did not chase his two sons immediately, but first comforted the widow of his brother who died in the war. He felt ashamed and guilty in his heart.
The widow didn't say anything, she just wiped her tears silently.
Deng Tiejian was so ashamed and ashamed that he wished he could find a crack in the ground and crawl in.
"Brother and sister, don't worry, I will definitely give you an explanation!"
After saying that, Deng Tiejian had a sullen face, picked up the knife, and began to look for Deng Dalang and Deng Erlang.
Deng Da and Deng Er knew that they had made a mistake, and they felt guilty and did not dare not go home, so they panicked and ran into the wilderness of Guangyuan Township.
Two hours later,
Deng Tiejian, who was an elite scout in the army, followed the clues left by his two sons on the way and chased them all the way.
When Deng Tiejian found Deng Da and Deng Er, they just happened to die...
...
Have a good death!
Chu Chen, Zhang Xiucai, and Huang Fugui looked as usual, but their hearts were filled with joy.
They didn't sympathize with Deng Da and Deng Er. As far as the bad things these two boys did, the tiger demon could be regarded as doing justice for heaven, and it would not be a pity at all to die.
I just feel a little sympathy for Deng Tiejian.
Before coming, they also inquired about the situation in Guangyuan Township.
Both the county and the local people in Guangyuan Township have given Deng Tiejian a lot of personal praise. Over the years, he has made great contributions to protecting the country and the people.
The only thing he deserves to be criticized for is his two sons.
Deng Tiejian let out a long sigh, as if he had been relieved:
"My two sons deserved to die. God took them in. No one else is to blame. It's just that the tiger demon has the behavior of hurting and biting people. For the safety of the people of Guangyuan Township, a certain person invited the immortal masters from the Ghosts and Gods Department.
I also ask you to solve future problems for the people of the township and appease the people."
"Mr. Deng, you're welcome. It's your duty."
Chu Chen and the other two nodded in succession.
Looking at the whole incident, both the people of Guangyuan Township and themselves felt that the tiger demon was acting on behalf of heaven and spreading the light of righteousness on the ground.
Well, as a human race, as an inspector of the Department of Ghosts and Gods.
Whenever goblins and ghosts do things that hurt or bite people, they must deal with them appropriately to prevent similar things from happening again.
"What a pity for this Tiger Immortal."
The naive Huang Fugui muttered in a low voice, unusually upright.
The Dharma teachings of the Chuma Immortal lineage come from foxes, snakes, weasels and other demon immortals, and they practice together with their allies. Therefore, their disciples are naturally fond of "just" and "friendly" monsters.
This tiger monster accidentally hit Tian Xingdao, which aroused Huang Fugui's sympathy.
"Don't talk nonsense."
Zhang Xiucai lightly kicked Huang Fugui.
Chu Chen coughed and changed the topic.
"Chief Deng, why don't you take us to meet the two young masters and see if the tiger demon has left any clues."
Deng Tiejian pretended not to hear anything and led the three of them to the backyard.
In the backyard.
The white-haired old woman and the middle-aged woman cried and cried in agony. The maids and servants next to them also cried and comforted them. The scene was very chaotic.
"My sons, you died miserably."
"Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu Dalang, Erlang, you are gone, how can I live, how can I live..."
...
Under the leadership of Deng Tiejian, Chu Chen and the others squeezed into the crowd with difficulty and saw Deng Dalang and Deng Erlang in the house.
Huang Fugui sniffed his nose, took three steps and took two steps at a time, groping for Deng Dalang and Deng Erlang.
I found a few light yellow hairs.
It was a bunch of tiger hair.
The tiger's fur exudes wisps of demonic aura, which is quite evil.