Eat a Taiyi Taoist

Chapter 82: Wind Rises over Yudai River (Part )
What does it mean to kill without mercy?

Tao Tie used the Liuhe Lianhuanwu, which was completely destroyed and no one survived, as an example.

No one was left alive, not a single one was left alive.

This is called killing without mercy!

"Mr. Hu, why is this Taoist friend Tao so murderous today?"

Yu Yingying, who had just negotiated to join the Immortal God Division of Liuxian County and take over the official clerk position of Class A Patrol Inspector vacated by Chen Luhui, looked in the direction of Wuwei Village and asked the white-haired and bearded Old Hu beside her without turning her head.

Four young men surrounded Yu Yingying, their faces expressionless and their eyes blank.

Mr. Hu stroked his short beard and did not answer the question immediately, but fell into deep thought.

He was also wondering why Tao Tie, who had never shown any violent tendencies and had only killed one man and one ghost since his debut, showed such a strong murderous intent today.

The five villages of Zichou, Yinhai, Maoxu, Chenyou and Sishen were just that, since they had no tact and no one stepped forward to stop it, it was reasonable for them to be killed.

However, the leader of Wuwei Village led the villagers to surrender, shouting "surrender". Even a monk from a powerful family came out to persuade Tao Tie, but Tao Tie still could not change his mind.

Not only did he refuse to listen to advice, he also killed everyone in Wuwei Village in front of the monk and severely ridiculed Buddhism.

This is really thought-provoking and makes people think deeply.

Mr. Hu couldn't understand it for a moment.

In Liuxian County, there are still many people who are paying attention to the situation of Yudai River at this time.

Who made the violent law enforcement of the Immortal God Bureau so loud, so murderous, and so cruel, and never thought of covering it up?

County government.

Miao Zongren, who had been the county magistrate for thirty years, sat at the top, with the county secretary and county lieutenant sitting on his left and right.

The chief clerk, the registrar, the tax envoy, the postmaster and other officials were all sitting in the hall, all with solemn expressions.

The three shifts of yamen runners, namely, the Zao, Zhuang and Kuai shifts, and the clerks from the six offices of Li, Hu, Li, Bing, Xing and Gong, lined up in the hall and waited for orders.

"You saw everything?"

Miao Zongren opened his mouth and asked slowly and calmly.

"I see, old parents."

County Magistrate Luo Qi clasped his hands together and immediately answered, then stated, "I will immediately push forward the dredging work and not let the Immortal God Division take all the credit."

County lieutenant Chen Tianli stood up and crossed his arms, then he felt that this was not a good idea, so he separated his hands, put his left hand behind his back, and patted his chest with his right hand: "Don't worry, old parents, I will personally lead the team to ensure that no trouble will occur in the dredging project."

Following the example of the county magistrate and the county lieutenant, the chief clerk, the registrar, the tax envoy, the postmaster and other county officials immediately followed suit and stood up one after another: "Don't worry, old parents, we are determined to dredge the Yudai River thoroughly and expand the scale of shipping."

County Magistrate Miao narrowed his eyes and said, "Then go get things done."

"only."

The county magistrate, the county lieutenant, the county officials, the yamen runners, and the clerks all responded in a loud voice.

Then they came out one after another, divided the work and cooperated with each other according to the strategy that had been decided long ago to promote the implementation of the Yudai River dredging project.

Now that Liuhe Lianhuanwu has collapsed, dredging is no longer a hard nut to crack, but a piece of easy meat.

Just take a bite and your mouth will be full of fat.

For officials, the more and bigger the political achievements, the better.

Who would refuse political achievements that are delivered to your doorstep and within your reach?

No one could be that stupid!

Miao Zongren saw precisely this point and took advantage of the situation, luring people with benefits first, and supplemented it with rewards and punishments. Only in this way, in the past thirty years, he managed Liuxian County from its original dire state to the current prosperous situation.

But to be honest, Miao Zongren, who was used to the long-term planning and slow work in the past, almost couldn't keep up with the high efficiency of the Immortal God Bureau.

How many days had it been since he came to ask for help from Huang Junshi, the manager of the Immortal God Bureau?
The Liuhe Lianhuanwu, which I thought would take at least ten days or half a month to build, was completely destroyed.

It is really like that if you don't move, it's fine; if you move, it's like thunder and lightning!

It is really enviable that things can be done so efficiently.

However, no matter how much Miao Zongren yearned for it, he could only stare and envy!

Time and life.

After being trapped in a cage for so long, when can we return to nature?
County Literature.

Li Jianyan, whose mood had finally improved, and Qiu Wanru, who was about to return to the capital to report, sat in a pavilion in the forest, brewing tea and playing chess.

Watch the wind and clouds roll by, and talk about the changes in current affairs.

"How is my little junior brother?"

Qiu Wanru raised her eyebrows and suddenly said, "He is decisive in killing. Isn't he worse than his senior sister Dao Xiaofeng?"

"Not even close!"

Li Jianyan put down the teacup in his hand heavily, and snorted with an unhappy face, "Nihuang would not be as cautious as him. If you are not happy with the monk, just kill him with a sword. How can you be decisive if you keep whining and talking nonsense?"

After a pause, Li Jianyan's tone became more disdainful: "In my opinion, he is nothing special."

Qiu Wanru smiled and did not argue with Li Jianyan. She just said calmly: "Why not eat meat? Jianyan, not everyone is like you, with a good family background and a father who is the Minister of Rites."

"Humph!"

Li Jianyan turned her head and curled her lips, looking very proud.

She knew that although she was in the wrong, her best friend was just making excuses and trying to change the subject.

The two of them are evenly matched, so no one can blame the other.

After a moment, Li Jianyan straightened his head, looked at Qiu Wanru, and asked with concern: "Mr. Qiu still doesn't want to return to Beijing?"

As he spoke, Li Jianyan showed a look of shame on his face: "I have been in Liuxian County for such a long time, and I have never visited Mr. Qiu once. I really shouldn't have done that."

Qiu Wanru suddenly covered her mouth and chuckled: "My grandfather is too lazy to go back to Beijing, and he is too lazy to see you. He said..."

Qiu Wanru stopped talking halfway through her words and kept the other person in suspense.

"What did Mr. Qiu say?"

Li Jianyan knew that her best friend was playing a trick on her, but she was still intrigued and had to cooperate.

Fortunately, Qiu Wanru knew when to stop and didn't go too far: "My grandfather said that you are a dull girl, and there is a pedantic air about you. When you get rid of the pedantic air, you can go see him. He has a good thing that he may be able to give to you."

"Pedantic?"

Li Jianyan was stunned by what he said, and didn't even care about the good things that Old Qiu said, "Where does the pedantry come from?"

Qiu Wanru hesitated for a moment, but faced with her best friend's questioning, she finally chose not to hide it and said bluntly:
“My grandfather said, since you relied on your father’s face and went through the Imperial College to come to Liuxian County to teach literature, why don’t you use your father’s connections and resources when facing Padmasambhava?

Reveal your father's identity. Who dares to blame you for the fact that some students of the county literature school were sucked away by their literary talents?

You don't need to spend so much effort to deal with those people. It may not even have any effect after dealing with them. If you do this anyway, isn't that pedantic?"

"I……"

Li Jianyan pondered over what he said. He wanted to defend himself, but he didn't know how to do so.

Qiu Wanru continued:
"My grandfather said that Tao Tie did a great job and is worthy of your learning.

It is said that after Junior Brother Tao Tie discovered Uncle Huang's "inexplicable" kindness, he has been trying to get closer to Uncle Huang intentionally or unintentionally.

What is even more commendable is that he never concealed his desire to cling to others or seek shelter.

The most commendable thing is that as long as there is an opportunity, I will definitely repay Uncle Huang's support and teachings.

"Hey..." At this point, Qiu Wanru pointed to the direction of Yudai River and asked meaningfully, "Tao Tie, who you call cautious and indecisive, is thinking about how to deal with the water god of Yudai River after he has seized the financial resources of the third branch of the Yu family. He just killed the eighty-seventh son of the Lord of Dadong Mountain because he trusted that Uncle Huang would not harm him. Why is he not decisive now?"

Li Jianyan was thoughtful after hearing this.

Shahe Gang.

Mengxi Sanren, who represented Jingling Mountain, sat there, sipping the fragrant tea in the bowl nonchalantly, his eyes fixed on the round light magic water mirror in front of him, observing Tao Tie's every move.

Mo Yuhan's father, Mo Buqun, the leader of the Shahe Gang, stood by with his hands behind his back, respectfully.

Chu Mingtu, who was already registered under Tao Tie's name, did have a seat as a guest.

After a moment, Mengxi Sanren moved his gaze away from the circular light water mirror and looked at Chu Mingtu, who was sitting quietly with a blank expression but sweaty palms. He said:
“Mr. Chu, I think the Taodu Inspector has seen Jingling Mountain’s position and performance on the dredging of the Yudai River.

This is official business.

Personally, I from Jingling Mountain have something else to discuss with the Inspector of Taodu.

But the current situation does not make it convenient for me to meet with the Taodu Inspector in private, so I asked you to come here to be an intermediary and convey a few words for me. "

Chu Mingtu took a deep breath and said as calmly as possible: "Master Mengxi, this matter has not been approved by Mr. Tao. Please forgive me for not agreeing to it without permission."

"It doesn't matter."

Meng Xi San Ren said kindly, "You can go back and ask for instructions from the Taodu Inspector. Oh, by the way..."

As if he just remembered it while talking, Mengxi Sanren said calmly, "Can you ask the Taodu Patrol Envoy for me if he still remembers the water ghost at Xiaomoqiao Wharf? What I want you to bring is related to this."

"Yes."

When Chu Mingtu heard this, his face changed immediately, and his voice trembled when he agreed.

The worst thing about doing business is being unclear.

This is especially true when looking for refuge.

Before deciding to register the business under Tao Tie's name, Chu Mingtu collected a lot of information about Tao Tie in a targeted manner.

The most important thing, of course, is Tao Tie’s life.

For the first sixteen or seventeen years, there was nothing unusual.

In just a few months, he transformed from a dock porter to the current chief of the Immortal God Department of Liuxian County, the direct disciple of the third-rank great monk Huang Junshi, and the ninth-rank inspector. The turning point was the incident of the water ghost at Xiaomoqiao Wharf.

At that time, Li Zeyuan, the manager of Xiaomoqiao Wharf of the Shahe Gang, forced Tao Tie to be the bait and go down to Yudai River to lure the water ghost.

After the incident that day, Tao Tie, who had received fifteen taels of silver, immediately entered the missionary college and became a formal student.

It has been out of control ever since.

Many people in Liuxian County, Siming Prefecture, and even the entire Dayong world have become interested in Tao Tie because of the Hidden Dragon List. They suspect that Tao Tie got the opportunity when he was luring the water ghost.

Otherwise, it would not be enough to explain why Li Zeyuan, who had already believed in the evil god Wutong, would set up a trap to kill him.

It should be understood that people who have been bewitched by evil gods always prefer to do less rather than more. They quietly gain temporary benefits from the evil gods, and then even more quietly sacrifice themselves completely to the evil gods.

It is very rare for something like this to happen in the middle of a sacrifice.

Chu Mingtu didn't know whether Mengxi Sanren from Jingling Mountain suddenly mentioned the matter of Xiaomo Bridge Wharf with good intentions or bad intentions.

He didn't want to know, and he didn't dare to know.

He just hoped that even if it was out of malicious intent, when two gods fought, they would not bring harm to a mortal like him.

Meng Xi Sanren was very perceptive and could tell at a glance that Chu Mingtu was unnatural. He immediately smiled and said, "Don't worry, it's not a bad thing."

After being comforted, Chu Mingtu breathed a sigh of relief, and the stone in his heart was relieved a lot.

Mengxi Sanren's willingness to take the initiative to speak out and comfort others shows that this might not be a bad thing.

Since this is the case, there is no way to avoid it, so just do it.

"Master, Chu will definitely convey your message."

Chu Mingtu stood up, clasped his hands together, and expressed his position solemnly.

Mengxi Sanren smiled without saying anything, but just raised the tea bowl in his hand a little higher.

Chu Mingtu immediately understood and said goodbye.

Shahe Gang leader Mo Buqun escorted him to the gate before turning back.

Mengxi Sanren was no longer there at this time, leaving behind only a bowl of steaming fragrant tea that had not been drunk.

And a message.

"I'm back at Jingling Mountain. Tell Yu Han that the Shahe Gang will take over all of Jingling Mountain's businesses in Liuxian County starting today, but she'd better focus all her attention on the Immortal God Division."

After listening to Mengxi Sanren's secret message, Mo Buqun remained silent for a long time.

In the past, when the Shahe Gang was first established, it was supported by Magistrate Miao, but it came into conflict with the Liuhe Lianhuanwu promoted by the third branch of the Yu family.

In order to prevent the situation of the Shahe Gang from becoming more difficult, with the help of County Magistrate Miao, Mo Buqun sent Mo Yuhan to Jingling Mountain.

Perhaps it was chance, or perhaps it was because Magistrate Miao exerted a strength that was clearly far beyond his apparent status, Mo Yuhan was fortunate enough to become a disciple of Mengxi Sanren.

And it is extremely loved by Mengxi Sanren.

From then on, Mo Buqun knew that although he did not lose his daughter and would not lose his daughter, he still gave his daughter away in the end.

Today is the fruit of the seeds planted back then.

If the Shahe Gang really took over all of Jingling Mountain's assets in Liuxian County as Mengxi Sanren said, it would mean that Mo Buqun accepted the hidden "exchange."

From then on, Mo Yuhan was just Mo Yuhan, a senior disciple of Jingling Mountain, and had nothing to do with the Shahe Gang.

Thinking of this, Mo Buqun's mouth twitched a few times, revealing a stiff but happy smile.

True dragons cannot be raised in shallow water.

That's fine too.

On the Yudai River, in the village at noon.

Tao Tie still stood there quietly, gazing at Yueyuji in the distance.

Taoist Qingyun and Mo Yuhan were busy directing three shifts of inspectors, cooperating with the chief clerk and secretary of the Household Department who had just arrived, to register the stolen goods in Liuhe Lianhuanwu.

And those stolen goods that are not suitable for recording should be transported back to the Immortal God Department first.

Now that we have said that, these stolen goods that are not suitable for exposure will be divided into three shifts for inspection and one will be given to them.

Similarly, if we say that it is not a private transfer, then it will not leave any handle for others, and it must be done in accordance with the regulations.

“If the mountain doesn’t come to me, I will go to the mountain.”

Tao Tie suddenly spoke up and called Mo Yuhan and Taoist Qingyun, who were almost busy, "This is Yudai River. They are the host. As guests, we should take the initiative to visit them."

As he spoke, Tao Tie took the lead and flew towards Yueyuji.

Mo Yuhan and Taoist Qingyun followed immediately.

It's just that the two of them have different thoughts.

One is thinking, who is the host and who is the guest, and the two are arguing;
One thought was that practicing in the secular world was indeed much more interesting than staying at home in a temple, even the fighting and killing was true.

It's a pity that although Liuhe Lianhuanwu has a big reputation, it's really useless and I wasn't able to have a good fight with it earlier.

I hope that my next trip will be successful.

You can really have a good fight.

(End of this chapter)