The years when I explored the fairyland

Songfeng Mountain,

In front of the hut, in the courtyard.

Chu Zhou picked up the tea cup, blew gently on the floating tea leaves, and took a careful sip, feeling the bitterness and sweetness in it.

His series of movements were stretched and slow. Through the movement of drinking tea, the thoughts in his mind had turned over and over countless times.

After putting down the tea cup, Chu Zhou looked at Wei Jinkui and asked: "So, what the Lord County Lord means is to write off the past and the future without pursuing any further investigation.

From now on, my Xuanzhen Temple will be considered a force in Baisha City? "

"That's the way it is."

Chu Zhou asked again: "What about the twenty or thirty scoundrels who died in my Xuanzhen Temple? And what about the county magistrate Mr. Xue?"

"What's there to say about those ruffians? They go out and rob at night, and it's not a pity to die. If the good nephews are still pursued, their wives, children, children, and family assets will not be able to escape the consequences.

As for Xue County Cheng? "

Wei Jinkui took out a roll of paper from his arms, spread it out, and when he shook it, he saw a big man with a beard and a fierce face painted on it.

There are three large characters 'Wanted Order' above the portrait!

"This man is Luo Gan, who has traveled thousands of miles, and is a famous thief in the entire Chishui Prefecture. Although he is only one man with two swords, he has done a lot of killing, stealing, and robbery.

However, he is a traitor to the Yunya Sword Sect, a great martial artist in the Tongmai Realm, with two deadly swords, his whereabouts are even more uncertain, he has killed countless martial heroes, and he is a wanted criminal by the government. "

Chu Zhou understood: "So, it was him who killed Xue County Cheng?"

"Of course, Luo Gan hates officials who cause trouble without mercy and likes to break their necks. This is one of his murderous characteristics."

Chu Zhou couldn't help but twitching his lips and asked: "Aren't you afraid that he will really come to kill you?

Well, what I mean is that if we put all the blame on him and there is no one in Baisha City to control him, if he gets angry, how should we deal with it?

After all, he was a great martial artist in the Tongmai Realm. "

Wei Jinkui smiled and said: "My good nephew has been thoughtful, but this candidate is not chosen randomly for two specific reasons.

First, he did not dare to show his face because the Yunya Sword Sect never gave up the pursuit of him.

Secondly, there are a dozen of the same wanted warrants in Chishui Mansion. "

In other words, everyone knows that he dare not show his face, and as a result, everyone will blame him?

This is pure bullying of honest people!

However, I like it!

Chu Zhou muttered something like this in his heart, and he knew that all his official troubles were solved.

However, he was still confused, so he paused slightly and asked again: "Uncle, I'm curious, why is the county magistrate willing to help me?

After all, we are not relatives, so I am afraid that I will not be able to repay the favor by receiving such care! "

"Haha, my nephew is really thoughtful. However, you think he is helping you, but in fact he is helping himself."

Wei Jinkui also discovered that the little Taoist priest in front of him looked young, but he was actually cautious by nature. If he didn't explain it clearly, he was afraid that a good thing would turn into a bad thing, which would turn out to be unsightly.

After thinking for a moment and organizing his words, he finally spoke: "Little Taoist Priest, do you know that there is a saying in the Universiade Dynasty that aristocratic families and sects share the same world?"

Chu Zhou was slightly startled and said, "I've seen it in books."

“This may seem like an ordinary statement, but in fact it reveals the entire operating system of the Universiade Dynasty.

The so-called aristocratic families range from the royal family to the officials, gentry and landowners of a city or a place. They are all included. They also cultivate warriors or hide secret techniques.

However, force will always be their appendage.

Their strongest point is the land and population they control under their intricate network of relationships.

They were indispensable for the operation of the Universiade Dynasty, because everything involving taxes, corvees, and military service had to be carried out by them.

This is what the saying goes that imperial power does not go to the countryside. "

"As for the sect, it can be as large as fellow practitioners from the country, or as small as the inheritance of three or five people.

They may also own fields and have the ability to mobilize the population, but their root is always the use of force to break the law, the courage to make the sun and the moon change the sky, and the extraordinary force that can directly overturn the table. "

"This pattern of intertwining between aristocratic families and sects is not only true in those prefectures and counties, but also in our small Baisha County."

"The Xue family of the county magistrate, the Wang family of the county captain, the Gu family of the bookkeeper, the wealthy businessman Zhao family, the Tianying Martial Arts Hall, the Iron Spear Martial Arts Hall, the Dragon King Temple outside the city, and your Xuanzhen Temple, these are the forces that make up Baisha City. The top structure of power and force.”

"When Xuanzhen Guan fell, the Xue family, the county magistrate, naturally coveted the land, wealth, and even inheritance in your name. These are all beyond reproach.

It's a pity that when he met you, he didn't take advantage and even lost his life. This was due to his lack of strength and he deserved it. "

Chu Zhou listened carefully, some of which he had understood before, and some of which he had not thought about and were new knowledge.

But it is undeniable that he listened very carefully, because these are the operating rules of this world.

If you want to live well, you have to swim within the rules. Unless you have the power to ignore everything, otherwise, no matter how awesome you are, you have to learn to be humble and petty.

At this time, he calmly asked a crucial question: "I have heard a saying that things hurt their own kind. It means that when the same kind dies, I feel sad and afraid.

Therefore, I am even more curious. After the county magistrate died, the county magistrate had no other ideas? "

"The question you asked is quite profound!"

At this moment, Wei Jinkui looked at Chu Zhou a little differently, because it gave him the feeling that he was not facing a young gym owner who was seventeen or eighteen, but an old fox who had lived for decades.

But to this question, he answered simply: "Two points, there are two specific reasons. Let me talk about the most fundamental one first, that is, he does not dare!"

Chu Zhou didn't believe it: "The county magistrate doesn't dare?"

"He just doesn't dare!"

Wei Jinkui looked at Chu Zhou with a hint of excitement in his expression: "Good nephew, good nephew, look at what you did?

Not to mention those gangsters, you killed two accomplished martial artists with almost no injuries. You also went straight into the Xue Mansion and killed the county magistrate in front of a half-step martial artist. "

"That's not counting the secret technique you mastered and the secret technique expert you killed."

"Do you know that if the county magistrate wants to destroy you and others, it will take a lot of effort and how many masters and soldiers will be mobilized? This is not necessarily safe.

If he wants to be safe, he has to go to the county to recruit reinforcements, he has to write to Chishui Mansion, and he has to recruit real masters. Do you think these are easy? "

"Even if he can do it, how much price will he have to pay? How many connections will he have to use? What kind of evaluation will he have to leave in Chishui Mansion?"

"So, don't think I am trying to persuade you now, but all of this is based on your own strength. If you Xuanzhen Guan has this strength, you will naturally be able to play on this card table."

After a pause, Wei Jinkui continued: "Besides, do you think the relationship between the county magistrate and the county magistrate is good?"

Chu Zhou was a little confused: "With the relationship between superiors and subordinates, does Xue County Cheng still dare to disobey the county magistrate?"

"The county magistrate, the county captain, and the chief registrar are the three officials who are the backbone of a county. Even the county magistrate, if he has any orders, must be conveyed and executed through them.

But what if these three officials are working together and almost advance and retreat together?

As the county magistrate who has been exiled from the official position, it is very uncomfortable! ! ! "

Wei Jinkui said with a smile: "It's too much to say disobedient, but as long as you use a little bit of means when implementing it, all the orders of the county magistrate will be in vain.

Our three chief officials in Baisha County actually have a tacit understanding. The county magistrate is usually just a figure like a clay or wood sculpture. "

"Of course, if you can maintain the stability of Baisha County, pay taxes honestly, and perform corvee labor, it is actually all the credit of the county lord, and there is nothing wrong with it."

"But this time, Xue County Cheng has made such a big mistake, killed so many people, and even put his own life on the line. What do you think?"

"That county magistrate didn't look for you directly, but he blocked me for several days. As long as you nod, you will be considered as joining the county magistrate's camp."

"As long as you are willing to wave the flag and shout for the county magistrate, coupled with my Iron Gun Martial Arts School, and the newly supported county magistrate, we, the county magistrate, will have a real say in Baisha County from now on!"

"From this perspective, the county magistrate should thank you."

At this point, Wei Jinkui had analyzed the situation in Baisha County clearly, and Chu Zhou felt a sudden enlightenment.

At this moment, he not only understood what the county magistrate was thinking, but also what he wanted to do.

So, Chu Zhou asked again: "Just now, uncle said that my Xuan Zhen Guan can still make a fortune?"

"Something happened to the old Taoist Xuan Zhen, which caused a group of wolves to share their food, but you blocked it. Now, the Prime Minister of Xue County has died, and the half-step dirty martial artist he enshrined has also died on the spot.

Naturally, without the leader of the flock, they become the ones being eaten! "

What Wei Jinkui said was natural, but the cruelty in his words was almost visible to the naked eye.

Chu Zhou pursed his lips, but he didn't have much trouble in his heart, because no matter what era it was, when the gorgeous coat was stripped away, what was left was the law of the jungle.

The weak eat the strong, and survival of the fittest is the iron law of the world.

Chu Zhou asked again: "The Xue family has never thought about saving themselves? After all, it is a century-old family. They must have many connections, right?"

"Of course! The eldest son of the Xue family is good at business, and he is currently visiting every fluent family in Baisha City with generous gifts.

The second son of the Xue family was studying in Tianquan County. At this time, he should have received a letter and begged the academy director.

There is also the third son of the Xue family, who is very talented in martial arts. Under the escort of two warriors, he has made a lot of money and is hiding in the dark. If he is not good, he may flee to another place. "

"Can they succeed?"

"Of course not, because the county magistrate will not allow it!"

After a pause, Wei Jinkui continued: "The situation has become a situation where the wolves share the food. Do you know what they are waiting for?"

Chu Zhou's eyes turned, as if he understood something, and asked: "Are you waiting for me?"

"That's right, I'm just waiting for you!"

Wei Jinkui smiled: "Even if a group of wolves share food, there must be rules.

The biggest piece must be taken by the county magistrate, but the fattest part is taken away by the bravest wolf.

They are also waiting for your signal! "

At this moment, all the confusion in his mind disappeared, and Chu Zhou finally had no hesitation. He stood up, saluted, and said: "Thank you uncle for clarifying my doubts. Zhou, I am young and I am not doing things properly. I will ask my uncle to help me in the future." !”

Wei Jinkui also stood up, helped Chu Zhou up, and said: "It's easy to talk, it's easy to talk, my relationship with the old Taoist Xuanzhen is irreconcilable, these are what I should do.

However, I also have a request, which I hope my nephew will grant. "

Chu Zhou thought to himself, here it comes, here it comes, now it’s time to show its fangs!

Wei Jinkui is so concerned about this matter, so he must have some agenda, and now it’s time for him to see it through!

Thinking like this, he still said: "Uncle Wei, please tell me clearly that I, Chu Zhou, will do anything I can do without hesitation."

Wei Jinkui took out a land deed and put it in Chu Zhou's hand: "Please accept Fang Jie as a disciple on behalf of the master and allow Fang Jie to enter Xuanzhen Temple to practice martial arts."

"What? What did you say?"

Chu Zhou, who was ready to bleed, was confused again at this moment.

The second update will be later, and it needs to be refined!