As the saying goes, walking the pugilistic world has its risks, cowardice is the most important thing.
After all, the pugilistic world was different from a game. Even though victory and defeat were commonplace, but if a hero died, he could not start over again.
Hence, Young Master Lu immediately cowered.
— After all, the other party's hand had been placed on the back of his head. With just a little bit of inner strength, Young Master Lu would become a Young Master again.
The person behind him laughed, "You're really used to changing the rudder according to the wind. The pugilistic world is actually the same as the world. Only shameless people can live longer, right?"
Since Young Master Lu was able to make a name for himself, he naturally had some self-awareness. He nodded his head like a chick pecking at rice, "Yes, yes, yes, yes, you're right. This junior naturally wants to live a long life."
That person sighed again, "You're a smart person. With your little life in my hands, there's naturally no reason for you to not surrender. But, you must be thinking in your heart, to deal with me first, to preserve your little life, then plan for your future …"
Young Master Lu laughed dryly, "Your, your martial arts are so high, you can easily take my life. How would this junior dare to have any second thoughts?"
"That's right."
That person seemed to agree with this statement. The hand that was pressing on the back of his head moved to the top of Young Master Lu's head, "Young Master Lu right. Look, I only need to press down and your head will sink into your chest. Then you can change your name, and I can call you Young Master …"
"Then you'll naturally die, and your wife will become a widow. If your wife can't stand the loneliness and goes to cheat, your head will be cuckolded, and you'll become Young Master Fennel, as in fennel beans."
"That's right, just like how music is split into three types of singing, the word fennel also has four types of writing. Do you know which are the four types?"
— — How did this topic jump to this point!
Ah?
What does this have to do with me!?
Although he was complaining loudly in his heart, Young Master Lu could only say in shame and fear, "This junior's talent is shallow, I really don't know …"
"Actually, I don't really know either. After all, I don't need to keep accounts."
That person said again, "Where were we just now?
Oh right, about your wife cuckolding you, I say, Young Master Ju … "
"…" For the sake of the hand on his head, Young Master Lu wisely remained silent.
However, he soon lost his composure.
"I heard that you're from Shangzhou, and your family is famous for its poetry and swordsmanship. Your parents are the local gentry, and they have connections in both the government and the underworld. Thanks to your parents, you're a promising young man. You're married, and you have a three-year-old son. You even have two concubines. Son of a bitch … Oh, I'm sorry, it's a reflex …"
That person slowly talked about these things that everyone knew. Then, he blushed and said, "The time was very short, so I only asked this. But it doesn't matter. As long as your father is an official, that's enough. Don't you think so?
It was said that people in Jianghu had no choice but to do what they wanted.
I think that's probably it … Even if you don't think for yourself, you have to think for your family. "
Young Master Lu was already sweating profusely. His body was trembling, and he could not say anything.
That person had already let go of his hand, and laughed, "Since you've said so much, I think it's enough. That Wang Da Jiang said it well. Indeed, under the heavens, everything belongs to the Emperor. No matter what kind of scholar you are, no matter what kind of hero you are, you still have to walk on the Empress's land. In this country, who do we have to listen to?
Of course we have to listen to the Emperor. No matter how great a hero you are, can you be greater than the Emperor? "
Such politically correct words were naturally very reasonable. Young Master Lu nodded his head, his entire body was still trembling.
Then, he heard that person continue, "But other than the Emperor, in the entire Empire, who has the final say?
Of course, it's our Tensei Province!
There's a good saying, Her Highness the Empress Concubine is like the sun at eight or nine in the morning. This country belongs to His Majesty the Emperor and also to Her Highness the Empress Concubine. But ultimately, it belongs to Her Highness the Empress Concubine … "
Young Master Lu had not yet recovered from the fact that his family was threatened, which made him shocked and angry. He immediately heard these words that made his soul fly out of his body … Wow!
The people of Tensei Province really dared to say that!
Was the Heavenly Strategies Empress Concubine really determined to obtain the throne?
They were so arrogant!
He said in a trembling voice, "Senior, you can't say that casually …"
"It's okay. Anyway, you don't have the guts to say it, and no one will believe it. Am I right?"
That person said with a smile, "What's more, even if His Majesty doesn't believe it, His Highness Empress will definitely kill your whole family. Even your three-year-old son won't be able to escape. Tell me, why bother?
Of all the people you could provoke, you chose to provoke our Tensei Province … "
In Young Master Lu's entire life, this was the first time he had been threatened so straightforwardly by someone without any care or concealment. This arrogant and despotic attitude made him feel a chill in his heart. This kind of attitude of treating him like an ant made him feel great shame. His reputation, martial arts, family background, and connections were all ignored by the other party. Even his dignity was trampled into the mud and wantonly trampled on …
He suppressed the anger in his heart and said in a low voice, "Yes, senior, you're right."
That person nodded and said, "You must be unconvinced, but who's to blame?
Why did you go to the county yamen tonight? Why did you come to Huaichuan? What kind of thoughts do you have for the Divine Sword? You know very well in your heart. Those Jianghu people who dream of soaring to the heavens come to Huaichuan to work hard for the future. In your eyes, they are just stupid chess pieces that are at your mercy. Their deaths are valuable to you. Just like tonight, did you come to stop Wang Dajiang to uphold the rules of Jianghu or to prevent the officials from getting their hands on the Divine Sword? "
He said with a smile, "So, you small fish eat shrimps, while the big fish of Tensei Province will naturally eat small fish like you."
Young Master Lu was silent for a moment and said with a bitter smile, "So, senior, what do you want to teach me?
Tensei Province entered the scene to tell us small fries to retreat quickly? "
The senior from Tensei Province suddenly patted him on the shoulder and laughed, "Young Master Lu, Ah Lu, I see that you're a promising person. Would you like to join our revolutionary team?
'Working for the Heavenly Policy Mansion is better than working as a representative or spokesperson here. Aren't you working for those big shots after all this work?
Anyway, you're just working for us. Why don't you follow us? "
Young Master Lu was very clever. He immediately understood the meaning of these words, but …
He thought of the words "the sun at eight or nine o 'clock in the morning" just now and felt weak in his heart. With such arrogance, could His Highness Empress really sit on the supreme throne as he wished?
However, the current situation soon reminded him that he had no choice.
Young Master Lu hesitated for a moment and sighed, "I'm willing to work for you."
"That's right, Ah Lu. You have to do well and perform well. Do you know that His Highness Empress is already paying attention to the matter in Huaichuan? That is to say, she may know your every move. If you perform well and bring glory to our Tensei Province, she'll be happy to see it and reward you with a future. Wouldn't you be happy?"
The man finally let go of him and said with a smile, "In that case, from today onwards, we're on the same side. I'll go back and recommend you to His Highness Empress. First, I'll get you an official position."
Young Master Lu heaved a sigh of relief. He still had his back to the man behind him. A strange light flashed in his eyes as he said in a low voice, "Thank you, senior … May I ask, is there anything I can do for you?"
He thought for a moment and added, "If you want to persuade those big shots to stop and not compete with Tensei Province, I'm afraid it'll be difficult. They have a strong background and have invested a lot in Huaichuan. It can be said that they're determined to get the Heavenly Weapon and won't give it up easily. Even if there's pressure from Tensei Province, I'm afraid they won't back down easily …"
The senior from Tensei Province said, "It's okay. It's good that they don't back down. It'll be a good opportunity to fight with the Song Zhou government …"
A light flashed in Young Master Lu's mind … That's right, Tensei Province can't hide the truth with one hand. They must have a conflict of interest with the Song Zhou government. After all, there's only one Heavenly Weapon!
"Do you understand?
Today, you'll tell the big bosses behind you about the Tensei Province's entry. Soon, they'll summon you to discuss countermeasures. When the time comes, you'll tell them this … "
The two of them discussed for a long time. Young Master Lu was confused at first, then he became thoughtful, and then he came to a sudden realization. After listening, he nodded repeatedly. "Brilliant, Senior, brilliant …"
The man said, "This is nothing. The main thing is to rely on the wise leadership and great instructions of His Highness Empress. There's nothing wrong with working hard. When the time comes, we might even be able to become heroes and bring honor to our ancestors. Alright, it's getting late. I still have to write a letter to His Highness Empress to report on my work. I'll come to you if there's anything … Ah Lu, you're a smart person. You should know what to do and what not to do …"
This understatement made Young Master Lu's whole body tense again. He stuttered to express his loyalty. After a long pause, he didn't get any response. At this time, he carefully turned his head. In the whole room, there was no trace of that person.
He took a deep breath and found that he was sweating all over. After wiping the sweat on his forehead, Young Master Lu heaved a sigh of relief. His eyes flashed with an inexplicable light.
That person … Is he really from Tensei Province?
What's his plan? Should I …
He hesitated for a moment and shook his head. No matter who that person was, his martial arts were too high for him to resist. Therefore, it was better not to act rashly.
While Young Master Lu was troubled and confused, the other protagonist in front of the county government office, Wang Dajiang, was also thinking in his own room. His mind was in a mess.
He hesitated for a moment and took out a pen and paper. He planned to write a letter to General Jingyang. Suddenly, he heard the sound of the door opening.
Master Wang grasped the handle of the knife beside him and said vigilantly, "Who is it?"
A young man wearing a Western trench coat walked in with a smile. He didn't have the consciousness of an uninvited guest at all.
Wang Dajiang looked at the young man in front of him and his eyes narrowed. He had arranged a lot of good men to patrol outside, but this person came in without making a sound. And looking at him …
Master Wang slowly stood up and said in a deep voice, "Friend, are you from Tensei Province?"
"No."
The young man sat down and showed a gentle smile. "On the contrary, let me introduce myself. I'm the political commissar of General Zhao Yunlong of Songzhou … Oh, I mean the aide. My name is Li Gang."