140. Chapter 140 Prepare for a rainy day, everyone has their own thoughts
140. Chapter 140 Prepare for a rainy day, everyone has their own thoughts
Author: Come One Dollar Moonlight
Chapter 140 Prepare for a rainy day, everyone has their own thoughts
"Mr. Zhao, the level of the alien beasts outside the city has been getting higher and higher recently. The teams that went out to hunt the alien beasts have also begun to suffer casualties. Even several masters of the third realm almost failed to come back." Big Eyed Lantern reported to Zhao Ya.
The recent situation in the city.
"Oh? Do you know what kind of strange beasts injured these three realm warriors?" Zhao Ya asked immediately.
"I asked specifically, and it seems that he was injured by a strange beast in the form of an ape."
Today, Big Eyed Lantern seems to be the leader of the gang of children in the slums of the county town.
Although these children all come from humble backgrounds, the slums are a mixed bag of people, and many of the handyman disciples from major martial arts schools live in the slums, so they are very well-informed.
After listening to Big Eyed Lantern's report, Zhao Ya was silent in thought.
Big Eyed Lantern did not dare to speak and waited quietly.
"You've done a great job. In the future, if you have any news about strange beasts outside the city, please notify me as soon as possible."
"yes!"
Zhao Ya gave Big Eyed Deng another sum of money.
Getting news has never been simple.
Even these kids have to spend a lot of energy trying to find out useful information.
Therefore, Zhao Ya is never stingy.
Every time he gets a piece of news, Zhao Ya will give a sum of money to Big Eyed Deng, asking him to reward his children well in order to win over people's hearts.
This is considered a long-term investment, but it has begun to bear fruit now.
At least now, whenever there is any disturbance inside or outside the county, Zhao Ya will always know about it as soon as possible.
So Zhao Ya felt that the money was well spent.
After the big-eyed lantern left, Zhao Ya paced back and forth in the courtyard, thinking about this matter.
Obviously, the one who injured those three realm warriors should be the ghost-faced giant ape he encountered.
And when he thought of the terrifying power of the giant ape, Zhao Ya's heart became heavier.
no.
This matter must be reported to Master so that precautions can be taken in advance.
Thinking of this, Zhao Ya immediately came to the martial arts hall.
After meeting Lu Dingtai, Zhao Ya told everything that had happened recently.
After listening, Lu Dingtai was silent for a moment, and then asked: "You mean this beast tide might be unusual?"
"That's right, you must know that I have encountered five realms of strange beasts such as giant-winged blood bats in the crypt before, and if strange beasts of this level appear in this beast wave, it will be troublesome."
There is another point that Zhao Ya did not say clearly.
Not to mention the giant-winged blood bats, even if the number of alien beasts like the ghost-faced giant ape increases and forms a group, the lethality will be very terrifying.
After all, there are not many warriors at the top of the three realms in the entire county, and warriors of the same level are not strong enough to deal with this ghost-faced giant ape. Unless they have secret skills, they are likely to lose.
Pan Xuexian from Baibu Martial Arts School is a living example.
If he hadn't had superb archery skills to delay the attack, he might have been buried in Yuankou before Zhao Ya could come.
It is precisely because of this that Zhao Ya takes this matter so seriously as if he is facing a formidable enemy.
And Lu Dingtai was no fool. After hearing Zhao Ya's inference, he also realized the seriousness of the problem.
"If this is really the case, you should really pay attention. In this way, I will notify the major martial arts schools and ask them to take precautions. You should also contact your acquaintances as much as possible to make all preparations."
Once the decision was made, Lu Dingtai acted resolutely and without even a moment's delay, he immediately started preparations.
After receiving the support from his master, Zhao Ya was also encouraged.
He had been worried that no one would believe his inferences when he told them, or even if they did, they would just laugh at them.
Because many people in the county city have a dismissive mentality. In their view, the county city is protected by towering walls and there are major martial arts schools in the city.
Even if the beast tide this time is really very violent, at worst it will involve moving the garrison around the county, which is not worth mentioning at all.
But if Lu Dingtai came forward in person, the effect would be different.
After all, he has been famous for many years and is one of the few masters in the county.
The words that came out of his mouth were much more weighty than those of Zhao Ya.
Soon, several senior brothers in the martial arts school learned the news.
"You said this beast tide is likely to be very violent?" Miao Shaocheng asked.
Zhao Ya nodded.
Shen Dao, Miao Shaocheng and Xu De looked at each other with serious expressions.
If someone else said this, they might not believe it at all.
But it was Zhao Ya who spoke the key.
They were very impressed with this little junior brother.
"If it is true as Xiao Ya said, even if there are no strange beasts from the Five Realms, the ghost-faced giant ape alone will be difficult enough, and the county will most likely suffer a catastrophe!" Shen Dao said worriedly.
"What if a garrison is dispatched? As far as I know, there are at least 10,000 Dayan cavalry stationed in Bolingyu, not far from our county. This army should be able to turn the tide at the critical moment!" Miao Shaocheng He said anxiously.
"Haha." Xu De on the side sneered when he heard this, "Third Senior Brother, you are too naive. Just don't let the cavalry come. If you really enter the city, it will not be so easy to invite them out."
"how to say?"
"Do you know who is the leader of this Great Yan cavalry now?"
"How do I know this?"
"This man's name is Wei Hongbin. He is from the Wei family in the capital city of Yan. He has a very high level of cultivation. It is said that he was a half-step warrior in the fifth realm a few years ago. However, he is greedy and has a cruel temperament."
"He has long coveted the prosperity of the county, but he just didn't dare to make any mistakes due to military orders."
"If it is really because of the beast tide that we ask him to take action, it will be easier to ask the gods than to send them away."
After listening to Xu De's narration, even Zhao Ya couldn't help but be surprised.
Miao Shaocheng even asked: "Fourth, how do you know so clearly?"
Xu De smiled bitterly and said: "In addition to the inn business, we also have some other businesses, which happen to need to pass through Bolingyu where Wei Hongbin is stationed. Therefore, the elders in the family often deal with him and naturally know his character very well."
Speaking of this, Xu De stood up and gave Zhao Ya a fist.
"Thank you, junior brother, for providing such important news. I will go back and report this matter to my family immediately so that my family can take precautions in advance."
"Senior brother, you're welcome, go quickly!" Zhao Ya replied.
Xu De nodded and left in a hurry.
After he left, Shen Dao and Miao Shaocheng couldn't sit still, and each went to inform their relatives and friends.
Zhao Ya doesn't have as many connections as they do.
Nie Jingnian, the only friend who could be considered a friend, had already written to notify him in advance.
But he was not idle either. After pondering for a moment, he came to the back house of the martial arts school and met his senior sister Meng Shiwen.
After Zhao Ya stood up for her last time, the relationship between their senior siblings has become much closer.
When Meng Shiwen had nothing to do, she often went to Zhao Ya's home to chat with Zui'er.
But when Zhao Ya found her this time and expressed his thoughts, Meng Shiwen was still surprised.
"You want me to take you to see Shang Luoluo?"
"Yes!" Zhao Ya nodded.
"Do you want to tell her about this, and then use her to influence the county governor Shang Jingchuan?" Meng Shiwen Bingxue was smart, and after thinking about it for a while, she understood what Zhao Ya meant.
"Yes, after all, this matter is of great importance. It is impossible to defend it by oneself. It is possible only by teamwork and unity. This requires someone to take the lead, and as the county guard, Shang Jingchuan naturally
It couldn’t be more appropriate.”
"I remember that you have a good relationship with Shang Jingchuan, and he appreciates you very much. Why don't you go to him directly?"
Zhao Ya smiled bitterly, "It's not that simple. In the final analysis, this matter is just a speculation on my part. Shang Jingchuan cannot be impressed by me so easily."
"Then you are sure you can impress Shang Luoluo?"
"I'm not sure, but I have to give it a try, and with your help, senior sister, the success rate should be much higher."
Zhao Ya was very calm, almost saying that I wanted to take advantage of your relationship with Shang Luoluo.
Meng Shiwen also understood the meaning, but she was not disgusted at all. Instead, she smiled slightly.
"Okay, if that's the case, then I'll go with you."
There was no conversation on the way. When we arrived at the Shang Mansion, everyone in front of the door recognized Meng Shiwen and knew that she had a very good relationship with his lady, so they let her in without informing them inside.
After wandering around and arriving at the living room, someone served tea and the two of them waited patiently.
I didn't wait long, just during the meal, when I heard laughter coming from outside the door.
"A rare visitor, a rare visitor indeed. I didn't expect that Mr. Zhao, who is famous all over the county, would come to visit in person. I am really honored, my little daughter."
Following the voice, Shang Luoluo lifted the curtain and walked in.
Today she was wearing a light cyan dress, with picturesque features, which lit up the whole room when she walked in.
Zhao Ya stood up and clasped his fists, "Miss Shang!"
Shang Luoluo pursed his lips and smiled, "I haven't seen you for a long time. Mr. Zhao has become more heroic and upright."
"Miss Shang has become beautiful too!"
"Really? I have been practicing beauty martial arts recently, and I do feel that I have changed a lot!" Shang Luoluo said in surprise.
After being polite and seated, Shang Luoluo asked: "Young Master Zhao does not come to the Three Treasures Hall for anything. Tell me, what business do you want from me today? As long as I can help, I will never refuse."
Zhao Ya didn't hide anything and immediately told the story.
After listening, Shang Luoluo did not show any panic, but instead lowered his head and thought very calmly.
Zhao Ya waited quietly.
About half a minute later, Shang Luoluo raised his head and said, "I understand what Mr. Zhao means. You want me to persuade my father to take this matter seriously. It's best to take precautions and start making preparations in the name of the government now, right?"
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"That's right!"
Unexpectedly, Shang Luoluo actually shook his head and sighed: "Sorry, please forgive me for being helpless."
Zhao Ya and Meng Shiwen were both stunned.
Neither of them expected that Shang Luoluo would refuse.
Meng Shiwen couldn't help but said: "Luoluo..."
"Shiwen, there's no need to say it. I know what you want to say, but I have a reason to refuse."
Shang Luoluo looked at Zhao Ya and said, "Mr. Zhao, you can see the subtleties in a small matter and take precautions. This little girl admires you very much. But do you think the government will not know about the beast tide outside the city?
"
Zhao Ya was slightly startled, "You mean..."
"Yes, the government knows that the beast tide is gradually escalating."
Zhao Ya was startled and seemed to have thought of something.
"Then why didn't the government come forward?" Meng Shiwen asked.
This time, without waiting for Shang Luoluo's answer, Zhao Ya suddenly sighed and said, "Because this is exactly what they want."
Shang Luoluo secretly praised what a smart young man he is, so he nodded and said: "Yes, that's it."
"To the government, no matter how strong this beast tide is, it is just a scabies problem. And if a few more warriors die because of it, even..."
Shang Luoluo looked at Zhao Ya and Meng Shiwen and said.
"If even these martial arts schools in the city are overturned because of this, it will be better for the government."
After hearing these shocking words, Meng Shiwen turned pale and murmured to herself.
"But... why!"
"Because chivalrous people use force to break the rules, warriors are naturally uncontrolled, and the stronger they are, the more so." Zhao Ya sighed again.
Shang Luoluo's eyes lit up, "Xia uses military force to break the ban. Master Zhao said it well. Yes, for the government, they naturally don't want to have too many warriors like Master Zhao or Lingshi under their control. That's not good for them.
It’s the biggest threat.”
In fact, the current decline of Dayan is directly related to the increasing prosperity of martial arts.
In the face of powerful warriors, the role of the government is getting smaller and smaller.
County towns are better, such as the Wuxiang City where Zhao Ya was before, where the government has been completely reduced to the background.
Even counties and cities with stronger government powers have gradually changed from leaders to mascots.
At most, it just releases some bounty tasks, and is of no use in other aspects.
When people encounter something, the first thing they think of is not to report it to the authorities, but to find a familiar martial arts master to resolve it.
Naturally, this phenomenon cannot be tolerated by a traditional civil servant like Shang Jingchuan.
That's why they kept silent about this matter.
The matter has come to this, and there is no point in saying anything else.
Zhao Ya stood up, cupped his hands in thanks and said, "Thank you so much, Miss Shang, for speaking out."
Zhao Ya expressed his sincere thanks.
Because there is no need for Shang Luoluo to say these things, he can just pretend to accept it and then find excuses to excuse it.
But she told everything very frankly.
You must know that the other party is her father.
Shang Luoluo waved his hand, "Master Zhao, you don't have to be like this. In fact, you should be more grateful. You can travel back and forth for a city. Your chivalrous heart is enough to be admired."
Zhao Ya smiled bitterly.
In fact, he is not as noble as Shang Luoluo thought.
He just didn't want to let himself, who had just settled down, fall into wandering again.
In particular, everyone in Dingtai Martial Arts Hall is very harmonious. His master takes good care of him, and his senior brothers take even better care of him.
He didn't want anything to happen to those around him.
Zhao Ya would naturally not say these words.
He looked at Shang Luoluo very calmly.
"Miss Shang, I have a few last words to tell you."
"Master Zhao, please speak."
"First of all, the strength of this beast tide is likely to be beyond everyone's imagination. If the government wants to eliminate the warriors through this incident, it is tantamount to setting themselves on fire."
"I'm not being alarmist, I'm just stating a fact. Of course, I can probably guess what your father is thinking. He probably wants to move the garrison in Bolingyu at a critical moment."
"But it's easier to ask the gods than to send them away. Once the garrison moves into the city, no one can predict what will happen. So I hope Miss Shang can persuade your father again."
Shang Luoluo also looked solemn when he heard this.