Zhao Yunming's words naturally stunned everyone present. Lin Hengshan, the leader, obviously knew about this a long time ago and said:
"Yan Mingbo's attitude is very important to us. Compared with the attitudes of Qingyun Sect and Xiaoyuan Academy, this close ally is much more reliable and practical."
After saying this, Lin Hengshan looked at Li Yunbo and said with a smile: "Yunbo, speaking of which, this uprising was thanks to that kid Cheng Tao. He led the mountain patrol and captured Tiexin Village within three days."
The tall man said with a smile: "The arrangement of the uprising is all due to the general's hard work for many years, as well as the support of Zhao Yuntian and the brothers from Shenfeng Camp. As for Quanzi's contribution, it is nothing more than making things less complicated. After all, Yinren
The general trend of annexing Tiexin has been completed. Even if the enemy resists stubbornly, at most it will be just to survive."
At this point, he bowed his hand to Zhao Yunming and said: "After I came back, I also heard a lot about what happened at that time. I feel that in this battle, the Zhao brothers played the most important role and deserved it! If it weren't for Yun
Brother Ming led a group of strong men to defend Liangchengang, and I believe that the final result will be a failure!"
When the tall, thin middle-aged man heard what Li Yunbo said, he immediately raised his hands and said, "Mr. Li is so complimentary. Mr. Zhao also did his part."
At this moment, a guard came outside to report, and soon someone walked into the hall from outside the door. This is the third entrance courtyard of the Presbyterian Church, which is the most heavily guarded place in the entire Presbyterian Church. The visitor walked directly through the door.
When I entered, except for the previous announcement from the guard, no one said hello.
I think this person occupies a relatively important position in the high-level system of Yinren Village. At least all the masters hidden around him should know this person.
Soon he came to the hall. He did not glance at the people sitting there, but bowed respectfully and said in a deep voice: "Mountain Patrol Intelligence Team, Qingzhu! Meet you all!"
The person who came was none other than the middle-aged man who taught Yi Xifeng the "Seven Swords of Green Bamboo" before.
Qingzhu is a relatively detached being in the mountain patrol team. Before annexing Tie Xin, although his strength had been stuck at the peak of the Dengtang realm, his excellent strategy and strong strategic vision made him the think tank of the entire mountain patrol team.
Compared with the salary list organization with a more complete intelligence system, the Mountain Patrol Team has also established its own intelligence network, and this intelligence network is directly under the control of Lin Hengshan. Compared with the salary list organization with a huge amount of information, Qingzhu's main work is not
Instead of passively accepting information and then analyzing and classifying it, we actively acquire useful information in an organized manner.
In this way, there is a certain complementarity between the intelligence team of the mountain patrol team and the salary list organization.
"Qingzhu, what news can you report?" Lin Hengshan asked.
Qingzhu intervened and saluted, and said in a deep voice: "There is news from the front line. Zhang Yanshi and his party who went to Luoye City to explore the intelligence have successfully withdrawn, but they did not return, but went to Chunfeng Town. According to the previous report from Qi Chengcheng
According to the information coming in, the team led by Zhou Di and others are also in Chunfeng Town."
"So, they should meet up in Chunfeng Town!" The person who asked was Great Elder Lin Dongyue.
"It should be so, but according to the spies' reports, they did not meet up with the people we sent to meet them as planned this time. Something must have happened." Qingzhu said with a frown.
Zhao Yunming, who was on the side, nodded and added: "I heard news here that a big battle broke out earlier at the Shahe Gambling House in the west district of Luoyecheng City, which spread widely. The Shahe Gang and the Liumen Gang
All the masters were dispatched. In the end, the group blew up the city gate through the southwest Xuanwu Gate and escaped."
"Shahe Gang?" Li Yunbo asked with wrinkles.
Everyone looked at him. The tall man paused and explained: "I have indeed heard of this gang. Not only is it a puppet in Luoye City, but in fact, this gang was formed in Qingchuan County more than ten years ago.
. Speaking in detail, this gang does have some stories."
Zhao Yunming frowned and asked curiously: "Oh? What a coincidence, the Shahe Gang's salary list organization has also been investigating them. With the help of Ji Shenfu, they have quickly controlled the entire Luoye City's intelligence and information over the years.
Assassination organization, this has a big impact on the salary list organization."
Li Yunbo nodded and responded: "The Shahe Gang was originally formed by a group of people from the martial arts world. It was never recognized by the martial arts world in Qingchuan County from the very beginning."
Today's world of martial arts is divided into two types: martial arts and urban martial arts.
Among them, Wulin Jianghu is also known as the world's martial arts world. The eight major sects in the world, as well as first-rate, second-rate, and even third-rate sects, all belong to Wulin Jianghu.
There are not enough martial arts practitioners in the world, like the crucian carp crossing the river, and not everyone can practice to the fourth, fifth or sixth level. Most people just use martial arts to strengthen their bodies and can reach the realm of chivalrous warriors, although they are not considered to be among the ten thousand.
There is no one, but it still makes sense that they are the same.
And rivers and lakes do not only exist among martial arts heroes. After all, there are rivers and lakes where there are people. When the people who make up this rivers and lakes are basically ordinary people, or there are very few warriors who have reached the level of knights, this kind of rivers and lakes
Collectively known as "marketplace Jianghu".
Although when it comes to the world of martial arts, everyone in the world knows the "martial arts world", but for every ordinary person who lives in the market, the security fee paid every month is the most real world of martial arts and business circles.
The Shahe Gang was originally formed by Yin Shisan and a group of gangsters who found a group of gangsters. They intervened in various local profitable businesses, and they collected security fees from civilians or merchants in their respective areas. At the same time,
It also protects them from bullying by other forces.
As the Shahe Gang gradually grew, it gathered a group of capable fighters. Gradually, these people were exposed to martial arts. After years of cultivation, the Shahe Gang gradually transformed into a true "martial arts" sect.
developing.
It's just that Qingchuan County didn't pay attention to the Shahe Gang, who was born in Mudlegs. After all, martial arts does not only rely on talent, but also requires the accumulation of knowledge.
"This Yin Shisan also came from a poor family. He was originally a poor farmer in Moshang County. Later, during the disaster years, he fled the famine and came to Qingchuan County. Since then, he has been living in Shahe County, Qingchuan County, and became a beggar boy.
.This guy is extremely ruthless. He has made a name for himself in the local area at a young age, and he has gathered a group of similarly shabby people to settle down. From begging, to helping others fight, to finally collecting security fees."
Li Yunbo said slowly.
Lin Hengshan naturally knew about the Shahe Gang, and Yin Shisan was also one of the three most powerful forces under Ji Shenfu's command, but he did not expect that this person would have such an experience!
"I have asked Poisonous Bee to lead a team to the border to meet them. I think these brats won't cause much trouble. That's another matter, please make up your mind," Qingzhu continued.
Lin Hengshan nodded and said, "Tell me more."
"This time, the three forces of Yinren Town, Chunfeng Town and Luoye City have already taken action, and there will be new actions soon! After all, blowing up a gate of Luoye City is not a big deal.
Not too small. Should we start preparations for a head-on battle with Luoye City?" Qingzhu looked up at the old man sitting on the black charcoal Taishi chair and asked slowly.
……………Dividing line…………
Just as Qingzhu was discussing with the senior officials of Yinren Town to deal with the situation, in the capital of Luo Yun Kingdom, thousands of miles away, a bright yellow booklet was quietly placed on the desk of the Minister of the Imperial Palace.
Luoyun State implemented the separation of military and political affairs, and even the relationship between local forces and central forces was more like that of a prefecture and a monarchy than a subordinate relationship.
Take Luoye County as an example. Luo Yunguo only recognized Ji Shenfu's rule over Luoye County in name only, but would not allocate any money or food to fund the development of Luoye County and completely let him fend for himself.
However, Luoye County has to pay a full amount of taxes to Luo Yun State every year, and even when there is a domestic war, it has to mobilize its troops.
Therefore, the governors of each county are like the local emperors in various places, fully controlling the power of life and death in a place. Therefore, Luo Yun Kingdom established the Qintian Prison, which was specially used to receive reports from various governors and make corresponding instructions.
Supervise each county. The three words "Qin Tian Jian" mean to supervise according to the decree.
Qin Tian Jian is only responsible for the Luo Yun Kingdom, or in other words, only for the Luo Yun Sect behind him. As for the development of various industries in various counties, Qin Tian Jian's consistent style is:
I don’t encourage you, and I don’t forbid you either. In short, you can do it on your own, and remember to make more contributions when you are done. If not, don’t blame me for not reminding you before. Anyway, no matter whether you did it well or not, don’t come to me to ask for it.
We need money, we need food, we need people!
Shang Shulang, who was sitting on the side of the desk, looked at the note on the desk in front of him. He raised his pen in the blank space below and wrote with a brush stained with cinnabar: Prepare your own money and food, and pay taxes when doing business. Pay more and pay less.
It turns out that this is a handwritten note brought up by the governor of Mo Shang County, which roughly means:
This year, pirates are rampant in several coastal counties. Mo Shang County plans to organize a large-scale military operation to attack and eliminate them. At the same time, it will strengthen trade with the island countries in the Yunxiao Sea.
The Shang Shulang's reply was also very straightforward, to the effect that:
You can do this if you want, but don’t ask me for money or food. Prepare it yourself. Since you are involved in trade along the way, remember to pay more trade taxes this year. Of course, let’s decide whether this matter will succeed in the end.
Well, if you pay more taxes, if not, you will waste manpower and waste money and food. You have to bear it yourself. Normal taxes cannot be affected by this, and you must make up for it!
Shang Shulang dried the cinnabar ink on the letter, and felt a little irritated. These county magistrates who were guarding one area were trying to do great things on a whim all day long, whether they were driving bandits along the coast or quelling chaos in the interior. There was a lot of commotion, but the result was a lot of money and food.
If not, apply for assistance from all parties until the end.
Of course, some of them are true, and some are false. It’s up to people to judge, but most of them are just to pay less taxes.
Thinking of this, he picked up a bright yellow book and read it.
But the more he looked at it, the tighter his frown became, and in the end, the Lord Shang Shulang couldn't help laughing.
"Hmph, this Luoye County is quite new. It is suspected to be a remnant of the previous dynasty! Do you want two thousand demon-breaking crossbow arrows?" He secretly speculated on the other party's intention, and finally focused on the last paragraph.
The minister is frightened and does not know what to do. He specially invites two thousand divine crossbows to help defeat the enemy. If he is defeated, he invites the heavenly soldiers to patrol down. I am willing to serve as a vanguard!
"Knowing that he is a remnant of the previous dynasty, he still dares to deal with it on his own. Isn't this Ji Shenfu a little too loyal? Hum, that's good. This is a good opportunity to give these frontier officials a good beating!"
The man picked up the note from the desk and put it in his sleeve.
He raised his head and looked at the time. It was already past Chou hour, and in more than half an hour, it would be almost dawn. Shangshulang got up, washed himself, and prepared for the morning meeting later.