The news that Xue Xiaoren, who had been crazy for seven or eight years, "recovered" only circulated around Songjiang Mansion for a few days and then disappeared without a trace.
It was not that someone took action to quell the spread of the news, but because Xue Xiaoren was not in Xuejiazhuang or Songjiang Mansion.
He left Songjiang with Feng Zhou.
Although Xue Xiaoren was arrogant and arrogant, he was completely convinced by Feng Zhou, so he had no objection to Feng Zhou's request.
What's more, he doesn't need to walk, he only needs to sit in a large and comfortable carriage.
The driver was also his old subordinate, the former Zhongyuan Yidianhong, now the second generation disciple of Huashan, Xue Pan.
"Where are we going now?"
Xue Xiaoren asked.
They stayed in Linzhou for three days and then headed south for fifteen hours.
It is expected to have entered Taizhou Prefecture.
This is where Japanese pirates frequently raided.
"We are going to Yujian Villa." Feng Zhou replied.
"Jade Sword Villa? Where is Mr. Du?" Xue Xiaoren was slightly startled.
Mr. Du is a very mysterious person who suddenly rose up in the world like a miracle. No one has ever known his past and origins, and no one can see him except his close associates.
The killer organization formed by Xue Xiaoren focuses on collecting intelligence about the opponent before each killing, so over the years, an intelligence file has been established.
But for Mr. Du, there is not a single useful clue.
But everyone knows that he secretly commands the most terrifying forces. Many of his subordinates are top masters who have not appeared in the world for a long time. They follow him like an infatuated girl following her infatuated lover.
Likewise, you can do anything for him at any time, and you can die for him at any time. What kind of person is this mysterious assistant Mr. Du? What mysterious magic power does he have?
And the Jade Sword Villa established by Mr. Du is not a place that people in the world can easily set foot in. Even those masters who possess unique skills and think they are the best, no one dares to take a step beyond the realm. In recent years, the Jade Sword Villa has become very famous.
, has almost surpassed the three major sects and four major families in Jiangnan Wulin.
"That's right. Because Mr. Du has almost the entire list of pirates and Japanese pirates."
Feng Zhou smiled.
"But why would he give this list to you?" Xue Xiaoren looked puzzled.
"Maybe he won't give it to others, but he will definitely give it to me."
"Why?"
"Because I am Feng Zhou!" Feng Zhou said lightly, but there was an inexplicable confidence and determination in his tone.
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Jade Sword Villa.
In a large and bright room, Mr. Du sat quietly behind a desk, his expression calm and indifferent.
Nothing seemed to move him.
One of his capable men lowered his hands and stood on one side, bowing his head and saying nothing.
Mr. Du looked at a large envelope in front of him with a sneer in his eyes.
"Feng Zhou, that Huashan sect elder and Master Kumei's junior brother?"
He said calmly.
"Yes, my subordinates have seen it with their own eyes. This man is indeed the richest man in Jinling, the swordsman of the Huashan School and the great hero Feng Zhou Feng."
The subordinate said respectfully.
Facing this master who was astonishingly talented, commanded with determination, and was like the commander-in-chief of the army, his subordinates did not dare to neglect him at all.
There was once a man who took credit for himself and spoke arrogantly and disrespectfully in front of Mr. Du. Now his grave is covered with grass.
From then on, no subordinate dared to stab Mr. Du in front of him.
"How dare a mere Feng Zhou ask to see me by name? You are really arrogant!" Mr. Du snorted coldly.
He hates someone giving orders to him, not to mention that this person is still a fool.
If Master Kumei, the head of the Huashan Sect, comes to ask for an audience, Mr. Du might give him a chance to meet him out of respect for his martial arts predecessors.
But it's really ridiculous that a mere disciple of the Huashan Sect dares to boss around in front of him after he has just flattened a wealthy family and killed one or two martial arts scum.
"Tell him, no! If he doesn't leave, send Hua Yunshou and Zhao Fenggong to deal with it!" Mr. Du ordered calmly.
"But……"
The subordinate hesitated for a moment.
"Huh?" Mr. Du frowned.
"This person said that there is a big certificate in the envelope. If the Lord sees it, he will definitely come back to meet him." The subordinate said tremblingly.
He didn't want to say it, but he couldn't help but say it.
It was as if there was a voice deep in his heart telling him that he must say this.
"Haha. You even walked backwards to greet me." Mr. Du dismissed it.
Whether in the world of martial arts or in court, there are always people who like to play tricks on mysteries, making surprises and making shocking remarks at every turn.
But in fact, if you analyze it carefully, what the other party said and what he did was just ordinary things.
Mr. Du is also experienced in the battlefield and has long been aware of the twists and turns.
It's really funny that a mere swordsman from Huashan School dares to play tricks in front of me.
He waved his subordinates away, reached out and pinched the envelope, about to throw it into the trash can.
But when I was about to throw it away, something suddenly happened in my heart.
After all, the other party is a well-known martial arts hero. The inside of the envelope is very light, only two pieces of paper at most, so why not take a look?
It has to be said that curiosity killed the cat.
Thinking of this, he opened the envelope and took out two pieces of paper.
He picked up the outermost piece of paper and looked at it, and couldn't help but take a breath. It seemed that the paper weighed more than a thousand pounds. He couldn't help shaking his hand, and the paper fell lightly on the table.
Just because it is a tax receipt.
It is a certificate from the Jinling Household Department of the Ming Dynasty.
The tax amount mentioned above is five million taels of silver.
Five million taels!
At this time, during the Longqing period of the Ming Dynasty, the annual tax revenue was only 18 million taels, and the tax money entering Taicang was only 5 million taels.
This person's tax payment is close to 30% of the Ming Dynasty's annual income.
How rich is this guy?
But no matter how rich you are, no matter how much taxes you pay, what does it have to do with me?
If I don't see you, what can you do to me?
Thinking of this, Mr. Du took a deep breath and picked up another piece of paper.
There is only one sentence above.
"Taxes are taken from the people, used by the people, and they are taxpayers."
With a sound of "Teng", Mr. Du suddenly slapped the table and stood up, his eyes were red, his temples were swelling, and his chest was heaving.
"Damn it!" Mr. Du was so furious that he couldn't help but tear the two pages into pieces!
Of course he won't tear it off.
Because he knows the other party's deep meaning.
Obviously, Feng Zhou, the Huashan faction outside the villa, knew his origins well and knew that Mr. Du's true identity was a special envoy of the imperial court.
The Ming Dynasty was a vast territory, with capable people and smart people everywhere. It was just a matter of a word from a big shot to move a mere imperial envoy.
For a guy who pays five million taels of silver in taxes a year, his management and connections in the court are beyond Mr. Du's level.
When he showed the tax receipt to Mr. Du, it was actually a manifestation of arrogance. He was actually telling Mr. Du: "You can't resist my methods. As long as I am willing, I can take away a piece of paper."
Everything for you! Because, I am a taxpayer!”
Mr. Du is extremely smart and of course he understands what the other party means.
This is to ask him to open the gate of the village wide, welcome Feng Zhou with the most solemn etiquette, and respond to his requests.
This is Chi Guoguo's use of force to bully others.
"Someone is coming!"
Mr. Du strode out of the room and shouted: "Line up, play music, and welcome the great heroes of Huashan to Yujian Villa!"