Wan Fengqing, Gu Mingyue and others also came in to report one after another.
Wan Feng Qing cupped his hands and gave a sweet smile: "Flag Master, Feng Qing has properly dealt with the robbery and murder in Jiangnan County. All the people involved have been arrested and dealt with one by one. It is a typical example! Feng Qing also asked people to sell them off. The wealth of those involved will be used to replenish all the damaged people, which is an explanation."
This matter involves the incident in Jiangnan County a few months ago.
Someone took advantage of the chaos when the Monster Tribe and Jidong Ice City entered the city, killing people and stealing goods.
Afterwards, some people infiltrated into the Iron Banner Gang.
Since Jiangnan County has been occupied by the Far East Bingcheng, Bingcheng's current energy is on the Grand Canal to the east, aiming to open up the Shanyang Canal section and coordinate the main army in the north. Therefore, Jiangnan County only seeks stability and has no intention of pursue.
Chu Xisheng was unwilling to let this matter go, and he would not allow scum to mix in and ruin the reputation of the Iron Flag Gang.
If Jianghu gangs like the Iron Flag Gang do not want to become a mixed gang, then they cannot make any compromises from the beginning.
He must stand firm and hang the sword over the heads of all the gang members in order to make these powerful and rebellious warriors obedient.
Gu Mingyue replied expressionlessly: "The matter has been settled in Liyang Town. All the extra fees collected by Liyang Branch from merchants and people have been refunded. Gu also whipped thirty-seven senior members of Liyang Branch. At the age of 30, the helmsman of Liyang, Dai Zui, was transferred to another position and another virtuous man was chosen to take over."
The Iron Banner Gang also collects protection fees, otherwise how would they be able to support such a large number of gang members?
However, as long as they receive money, they will not allow the government to bully them at will, nor will they allow their employers to deduct wages, nor will they allow martial arts practitioners to bully them.
The protection fee Chu Xisheng received was also very low, about one-thirtieth or even one-fiftieth of his salary.
In Chu Xisheng's view, this is more similar to the nature of a labor union.
This time, the Liyang sub-rudder charged nearly five times more protection fees.
Their mission with Laughing Kuanglong and Dan Xuefei was quite satisfactory, and their methods were far gentler than that of Ba Tianlai and Feng Liancheng.
This made Ba Tianlai and Feng Liancheng frown slightly.
Among these people, Dan Xuefei was the only one, but the other people seemed to be on a different path than them.
Kuangjianfeng Sanze nodded slightly, quite pleased.
This mission was completed very well by several people.
Their handling was just right. It was not too cruel or implicate innocent people. However, it also shocked the local gang members and had the effect of learning from past mistakes and avoiding future ones.
He feels that these fellow villagers and comrades in Kunlun Mountain can still help him earn face.
The Lord may have misunderstood them.
Perhaps he and his fellow villagers really came here to change the fate of the people in the Kunlun Mountains.
In today's world, the only one who has hope to free the Central Plains human race from the sea of misery is this Wuji Sword Lord.
Chu Xisheng was very satisfied.
His fourth-grade phaseless secret ritual was actually completed, and the quality was actually very high.
Insight grew in his heart.
Chaos has no sense, no form and thousands of faces.
Chaos refers to the state of being in a state of chaos before the world was opened.
——In the past, when the two rituals were not separated, it was called Hongyuan. The water in the water is like a chicken's egg, which is called Chaos.
The same is true for the ferocious beast 'Chaos'. The ferocious beast 'Chaos' has no seven orifices, and its interior is also chaotic.
Legend has it that when the energy of chaos in Chaos' body stabilizes, takes shape, and all seven orifices emerge, the Chaos will die.
The 'No-Phase Skill' of the Wuxiang Divine Sect is derived from the characteristics of the moment when chaos is about to be divided.
It can evolve into anything, and when you look at it from different angles, you will have different perceptions.
"They all did a good job, especially Feng Qing, Gu Mingyue and Xiao Kuanglong. Their methods were sharp but measured. Feng San has sent me a letter before, full of praise for you."
Chu Xisheng first nodded to the three of them with a pleased look, then turned to Ba Tianlai and Feng Liancheng: "Of course, you two have also completed their tasks very well, and you should be credited with it. The only drawback is that both of you are here Some innocent people were implicated during the mission.
Take the Pan family for example. Many of the Pan family's servants are local people. This time, their spirits were injured by Guardian Feng. Of course, we can't take too much into consideration when fighting in the arena.
However, I still hope that Protector Feng will pay attention to his methods next time. The Pan family is not our life and death enemy. Those people are also innocent. Some of them are members of my Iron Banner gang and cannot be ignored. "
Feng Liancheng's eyes suddenly darkened slightly.
He heard the meaning of Chu Xisheng's knocking.
But what he cared about most was Chu Xisheng's previous words.
——Feng San has sent me a letter before, full of praise for you.
He squinted at Kuang Jian Feng San, Wan Feng Qing and the other three, with a hint of suspicion and a bit of coldness in his eyes.
Feng Liancheng wondered when these four people got connected? What's the reason?
Ba Tianlai was also at a loss.
The situation before him was different from what he had imagined.
He thought that most of the people in the palace were here for Chu Xisheng's head, but now it seems that this may not be the case.
Wan Fengqing, Gu Mingyue and Xiao Kuanglong looked at each other with a hint of meaning in their eyes.
'Crazy Sword' Feng San was indeed the one who gained Chu Xisheng's trust and got closer to Chu Xisheng.
Dan Xuefei also frowned.
Her task here has actually been completed very well.
Dan Xuefei is conscientious and conscientious.
Chu Xisheng seemed to have forgotten her and ignored her.
"There are still forty-three execution hall tasks, either involving fourth- or fifth-grade martial arts cultivators, or involving local forces. You can allocate and choose among them."
With a flick of his hand, Chu Xisheng distributed several files and documents at hand.
He said with a heroic spirit: "I hope you will do this as soon as possible. In six days at most, I will summon all the halls and all the helmsmen to enter Feizhou along Shenxiu Jiangxi.
By then, there will be a big battle between our gang and the upstream "Shui Tian Hui". Therefore, the many chaos in the gang must be eliminated as soon as possible! The rules and regulations of the Iron Flag Gang must also be remembered by the people below. "
Everyone in the hall was stunned when they heard this, and looked at Chu Xisheng in great surprise.
Tie Xiaosheng immediately stood up to express his objection: "Flag Master, I'm afraid this is inappropriate! Our Iron Banner Gang's foundation is not stable now, and the power of 'Shui Tian Hui' and 'Qing Feng Mingyue Tower' are deeply rooted. It is definitely not the best way to move westward now. opportunity!"
Lu Jiuli also felt that something was wrong, and he looked solemnly: "Flag Master, if it's just the 'Shui Tian Hui', that's it. Those aristocratic families are not unified and they are a mob. The problem is that the 'Qingfeng Mingyue Tower' will definitely not sit on the wall and watch. .Once these two sides fight, I'm worried that we won't be able to hold on."
He thought that although the Shuitianhui was powerful, it would not be difficult to deal with. The Iron Banner Gang fought with them, and they were just a bunch of rookies pecking each other.
And even if they lose this battle, they can safely return to Dongzhou.
With the composition and characteristics of 'Shui Tian Hui', they cannot expand downstream.
The 'Qingfeng Mingyue Tower' is a truly formidable enemy. His 90,000 gang members are well-trained and have mastered the secrets of the Imperial Way.
If the imperial court had not been suppressing and restricting it, the 'Qingfeng Mingyue Tower' might have occupied several provinces.
"There is no need to worry over there at Qingfeng Mingyue Tower. I have communicated with Mr. and Mrs. Situ Tang of the Mingyue Sword and have reached a tacit understanding."
Chu Xisheng smiled brightly and said confidently: "Not only will they sit back and watch our Iron Banner Gang swallow up the Shuitianhui, they will even help us secretly."
Everyone couldn't help being shocked again when they heard this.
Wan Fengqing looked puzzled: "Flag Master, may I ask why this is happening? Is there any reason for Qingfeng Mingyue Tower to raise tigers and let us take the big one?"
Gu Mingyue's pretty face was filled with suspicion, and she also cupped her hand: "Everyone knows that the lips are dead and the teeth are cold. Mingyue Sword Situtang is also considered a hero, how can he be so unwise?"
"Normally, they will definitely prevent us from entering Feizhou, but the current situation is different. The army of Ice City in the far east is confronting the imperial court along the Grand Canal."
Chu Xisheng's voice was meaningful: "So now they are in urgent need of an opponent, and they must have a certain weight. Do you know why this is?"
Everyone frowned when they heard this, and then they all thought deeply.
"What does the flag owner mean by saying that after Qingfeng Mingyue Tower has a comparable opponent, it can be used as an excuse to resist the imperial conscription?"
Tie Xiaosheng's eyes brightened slightly: "Indeed, the Far Eastern Bingcheng and the imperial court are now fighting near the Grand Canal, and the war is fierce. There is no reason for the imperial court to not use the power of the 'Qingfeng Mingyue Tower'. But if they are involved If you enter, you will definitely be ground to pieces."
But if at this time, the forces of the Iron Flag Gang pressed down to the mouth of the canal, the situation would be different.
"That's not all! Wanfeng looked at Chu Xisheng lightly with a hint of admiration: "With the Iron Banner Gang as a formidable enemy, Qingfeng Mingyue Tower can legitimately expand its power to the surrounding areas. "
"Just like what Feng Qing said!"
Chu Xi sighed and praised: "Actually, this principle is similar to our Iron Banner Gang."
This is like modern Microsoft, which single-handedly cultivated Apple in order to avoid being unpacked due to monopoly.
"So our current enemy is only the Shuitianhui! This time when we march eastward to Feizhou, I want to form eight armies with the newly promoted gang members as the main ones, and they will be led by the protectors.
On the one hand, this can be used as an opportunity to assess the gang; on the other hand, it can also give the newly promoted men a chance to make meritorious deeds as a basis for future promotion. "
Chu Xisheng looked forward to the power, and glanced at the hall like a dragon and a tiger: "In addition, we can tell the gang that Feizhou has a total of twelve counties. In addition to the four northern counties occupied by Qingfeng Mingyue Tower, eight more counties can be built. In addition, there are three counties in Hanzhou in the west of Feizhou and in the upper reaches of Shenxiu River.
In total, there are eleven branches and more than two hundred branches. All masters of the branch halls and helmsmen, the higher their merits, the better! And those members of the 'Shui Tian Hui', if they dare to resist, or if they are unkind for the sake of wealth, they will definitely seize their land and property, and reward my meritorious brothers of the Iron Banner Gang! "
Everyone present had different thoughts when they heard this.
Gu Mingyue wondered if Chu Xisheng really wanted to give new members of the gang a chance to make meritorious deeds?
Is Chu Xisheng deliberately consuming these rebellious people to solve the source of chaos in the gang?
The position of leader and helmsman, as well as the land and property, I'm afraid it's just trying to spread the pie.
He could also free up the territory of Dongzhou and fill it with his direct descendants.
The key is that many people are helpless even if they know his purpose.
For example, the Pan family in Guangling County must hate the Iron Banner Gang to their core.
But if they can use the power of the Iron Banner Gang to seize an industry in Feizhou, or even make great achievements and become the leader of the Iron Banner Gang, they may not be unwilling to contribute.
This is obviously a conspiracy, and it can be accomplished in one fell swoop.
Laughing Kuanglong was in a dilemma.
Shuitianhui is closely related to the power behind him, and Laughing Kuanglong never wants to see the Iron Banner Gang swallow up Shuitianhui.
How should he deal with it then?
Ba Tianlai also felt uncomfortable with the one-stick decision.
He has a mission to prevent Chu Xisheng from obtaining the flag of the God of Defiance.
If possible, it would be best to take Chu Xisheng's life as well.
He didn't come here to work for Chu Xisheng or to gain territory for the Iron Banner Gang.
But when I think about the next war, there will definitely be a large-scale war between the Iron Banner Gang and Shuitianhui.
Ba Tianlai felt a surge of energy and blood in his body again, full of fighting spirit, and couldn't be more excited.
However, several people had the same thought and had no interest in the position of hall leader proposed by Chu Xisheng.
Although the leader of the branch guarded one side, although he had a high position and authority, it also meant that he was far away from the center of the Iron Banner Gang, and it was more difficult to get close to Chu Xisheng.
At this time, there was also Cao Xuan, a guard of thousands of households in the hall.
He kept frowning, thinking about Chu Xisheng's purpose of letting him listen to such confidential matters.
This sinister and vicious guy, so bad that pus oozes from the soles of his feet, what is he planning?
At this time, Cao Xuan no longer dared to underestimate this 'Master of the Infinite Sword'.
He had long realized that he had been plotted by Chu Xisheng many times.
So now, Cao Xuan is extra careful.
"——I also want to build the four battle halls of Xuanjia, Silver Spear, Black Crow and Hengchong at the main rudder! They are located above the other halls, alongside the Iron Banner and Selection Hall. The masters of these four battle halls, I will select someone with strong military strength and outstanding meritorious service from the gang to take charge."
Chu Xisheng put his hands behind his back and stood up: "In addition, I also want to practice a secret method of the emperor's way, the Seven Heavenly Protectors of War. I need to select seven people who are loyal to me and have strong martial arts. The cornerstone of the secret method.”
The six guardians in the hall were finally moved.
The moment they heard Chu Xi's intention to build the Four Great Halls, they had already made plans.
Hearing that Chu Xisheng wanted to practice the 'Seven Heavenly Protectors', his heart was filled with ups and downs.
The 'Seven Heavenly Guards' can be regarded as a weakened version of the 'Nine Dragon God Heavenly Guards', which can gather seven dragons to surround them for fighting.
The local princes of Daning and the first- and second-rank generals in the court practiced this method to control the spiritual power and powerful blood of the armies under their command.
Chu Xisheng's practice of this method must have exceeded the rules and was inconsistent with Daning's laws.
But today, as long as the leader of a slightly larger gang will practice this method. Especially those big gangs in the north left the court helpless.
There are even some sect leaders who practice martial arts to enhance their combat power.
Of course that's not the key.
What surprised them was that Chu Xisheng was unable to use the 'Pangu Divine Seal' when he was practicing the 'Seven Guardians of War'.
The result of forced use was the backlash from the power of the Imperial Secret Technique and serious injuries!
This is probably an opportunity to kill Chu Xisheng!
Except for Dan Xuefei, countless thoughts flashed through the minds of several Dharma Protectors.
"Except for the Alchemy Protector, everyone please go down. That's all for today."
At this time, Chu Xisheng seemed to have remembered something again. He rubbed his forehead and said with a warning: "By the way, let's send a message down below. After we enter Feizhou, we will definitely come into contact with Qingfeng Mingyue Tower. But we must pay attention. Small-scale conflicts are okay, but they cannot become serious and should be stopped in moderation.
When the two sides confront each other, just pretend. The Iron Banner Gang's foundation is not stable. Once a fight breaks out, we will still suffer. Gangs are not as good as the military and cannot enforce orders and prohibitions, so these matters must be explained clearly before the fight begins to avoid causing trouble. You protectors also need to be careful not to deliberately provoke war. Otherwise, we will deal with it according to the rules! "
Ba Tianlai and Feng Liancheng, who had already stood up, suddenly had another thought.
The Laughing Kuanglong next to him had a glint in his eyes.
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After the five guardian guests left, Cao Xuan, a member of the Jinyi Guard Qianhu, finally couldn't hold it any longer. He stood up and came to Chu Xisheng's seat, bowed and saluted: "Master Wanhu, Cao, by order of the superior officer, has something to ask Wanhu. ?”
When Cao Xuan spoke, he felt infinite emotion in his heart.
In the past, this young man who he regarded as a descendant of a run-down wealthy family and who could be manipulated at will has now reached the height of the clouds that he can't even look up to, making him treat Cao Xuan with all due respect and not daring to be disrespectful in the slightest.
Chu Xisheng ignored him. He took a pair of scissors from the bookcase and repaired the candle wick next to it.
Cao Xuan's face turned dark when he saw this.
It’s not completely dark yet. What candles should I light?
He changed his mind for a moment and knew that this Wuji Sword Lord must still have a grudge.
This is how Cao Xuan treated Chu Xisheng when they first met.
Cao Xuan thought to himself that this was indeed a man who cultivated the "Yai Can Dao", and his ambition could not be expected.
He hesitated for a moment, then half-knelt down and said, "As a humble official, I will see you in all households!"
Chu Xisheng raised her eyebrows and finally saw him: "Tell me? What do you want to ask?"
Although the Jin Yiwei Qianhu in front of him had made him unhappy for a long time in his early years, and he even thought of using the Nine-Refined Ultimate Purple Gold Body to plot against him.
But in fact, during that time, this person still helped him a lot.
Therefore, Chu Xisheng was tolerant and had no intention of arguing with this person.
Cao Xuan breathed a sigh of relief, then frowned and glanced at Dan Xuefei and Tie Xiaosheng behind him.
"They are all my trusted subordinates, more trustworthy than you, Cao Xuan."
Chu Xisheng was trimming the candle again, cutting quickly and accurately: "Are you going to say it or not? If you don't want to say it, forget it."
Cao Xuan didn't dare to look anymore, he lowered his head: "Master Wanhu, the higher ups want to know why you met with Divine Fist Judge Xi Bitian, Iron Mask Judge Luo Yang and others in Youzhou more than ten days ago?"
"Is it because of the two big scandals that happened in the capital? This matter has spread all over the world, and I received a notification from my sect in the afternoon."
Chu Xi sighed: "I didn't expect that the emperor would do such a thing. King Bawu expanded 30,000 miles of territory for Daning and defeated the giant spirits in a row."
"Lord Wanhu!" Cao Xuan's face changed drastically and he raised his voice: "This matter was done by demons who infiltrated the Ministry of Industry and has nothing to do with Your Majesty. Sir, you are Tianya Jinyi Guard Wanhu, how can you believe something that has not been fully confirmed? Rumors?"
"Is it?"
Chu Xisheng's lips curled up coldly, and she put down the scissors: "Okay, tell your superior, I contacted Xi Bitian and others to find out the incident in the Chu family in the west of Beijing. I want to know whether Chu Rulai It's against the king's law.
It's a pity that these people have no patience and actually do such things. pity! pity! I have already submitted their files and physical evidence to the Grand Master. It will take at most a year and a half to uncover the truth! "
Cao Xuan's eyes moved slightly, thinking that what Chu Xisheng said was similar to what he had guessed.
The Wuji Sword Lord in front of him is indeed a man who will retaliate against his will.
He had nothing to do with his fellow junior sister Chu Ming, but he directly targeted the Chu family in the west of Beijing.
"One more thing!" Cao Xuan raised his head carefully and observed Chu Xisheng's face: "Did Wanhu go to the Far East Ice City ten days ago? And he stayed in Yijian Qingcheng Wenzhuyi's palace for nearly ten days. ?What did you say?
Also, although the Iron Flag Gang has not surrendered to Far East Ice City, it has been using ships to transport food, grass and weapons for the Ice City army. It is suspected of being a secret aid. What exactly does Wanhu want? "
"Is this asking for guilt?" Chu Xisheng smiled when he heard this: "How about I simply resign from the post of Jinyi Guard Wanhu?"
"Don't dare!"
Cao Xuan's heart was beating hard: "Master Wanhu, I just want to understand the situation. This is also the intention of the Emperor and the Imperial Master."
Chu Xisheng glanced at Cao Xuan up and down, and then said in a leisurely voice: "When I was concentrating Luohu's bloodline in Guixu, I met Lord Wen City, and we fell in love at first sight, and we became an irreversible friend.
So I went to visit Bingcheng more than ten days ago. As for what the two of me said, I can't tell you. As for those grain transport ships, they were all forcibly recruited by Far East Ice City, which was not what I wanted. The Ice City in the Far East is so powerful that the Iron Banner Gang is unable to compete. If the court feels that I have colluded with the rebels, they can remove me from my post of Wanhu and put me on a wanted list. "
Cao Xuan couldn't help but twitch his lips when he heard the words 'irreconcilable friends', his green hair, green beard and green eyebrows were trembling.
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He thought that because of his good-looking face, he would be popular everywhere.
I didn't expect that a woman like Yijian Qingcheng and Wenzhuyi would fall in love with a pretty boy like Chu Xisheng.
He actually wanted to ask Chu Xisheng if he had ever had a relationship with Wenzhuyi.
For some reason, the emperor was particularly concerned about this matter.
However, Cao Xuan hesitated. He still didn't dare to offend Chu Xisheng and didn't dare to ask again.
After all, at this time of year, not to mention the Imperial Master who did not want the Wuji Sword Master to become a traitor to the court; even the Emperor wanted to temporarily stabilize the Wuxiang Divine Sect.
Cao Xuan then changed his voice: "Master Wanhu, if the imperial court intends to order the Iron Banner Gang to raise troops in Dongzhou and harass the rear of Bingcheng in the far east, would Master Wanhu be willing to do so?
The imperial court is willing to provide support with arms, money and food. After quelling the Bingcheng rebels, the imperial court is willing to use the position of governor of Dongzhou and the position of pacifying Donghou to reward ten thousand households for their contribution——"
"I don't want to!"
Before Cao Xuan could finish speaking, Chu Xisheng shook his head slightly, took the wolf brush in his hand, and continued to process the documents on the bookcase.
"I don't want to, but I also can't. You have also seen these protectors just now. Who do you think they are? Why are they here? And what is the purpose of those forces that recently joined the Iron Banner Gang? Really? Is it for the Far Eastern Ice City?”
Cao Xuan couldn't help but be stunned and thoughtful.
What else could be the purpose of those third-level martial arts cultivators who took refuge in Chu Xisheng?
Of course, it was to kill the Wuji Sword Lord and nip the future Xue Kai in the bud.
"To be honest, there are countless troubles buried in the Iron Banner Gang today. Once it breaks out, the Iron Banner Gang will be shattered into pieces and wiped out. If Chu doesn't deal with these troubles properly and doesn't understand their purpose, I will be sitting still with a thorn in my back. Uneasy."
The wolf brush in Chu Xisheng's hand paused for a moment: "By the way, someone has recently advised me to marry a woman named Qin, preferably from the Tieshan Qin family."
He looked at Cao Xuan meaningfully: "A magician with extremely high skills in magic told me that the situation in Xishan, with dragons and tigers dominating, is the most blessed place, and noble people are to be born.
And as early as decades ago, there were rumors in the world that Qin and Chu were so good that the sun rose to the west! What should you do if your treasonous words reach the ears of the Emperor? "
Cao Xuan suddenly felt that his scalp was exploding and his heart and lungs were all numb.
An idea couldn't help but come to his mind.
Did those previous Dharma Protectors really come here for Lord Wuji Sword's life?
What is the purpose of the forces behind them?
Cao Xuan then remembered that Chu Xisheng had contact with Qin Xiyan, the princess of Tieshan Princess, in Youzhou not long ago.
These two people are now in the relationship of senior fellow apprentice and younger brother.
Cao Xuan is more afraid of himself.
If one day Chu Xisheng raises a rebellion in Xishan, he may be labeled a rebel by the court. So what should Cao Xuan do?
When Chu Xisheng rose to prominence in the past, it was Cao Xuan who put in a lot of effort.
Although he himself had malicious intentions, on the surface, he was the one who gradually promoted Chu Xisheng to the position of Qianhu, and also allowed him to cultivate the "Nine Refiners of the Ultimate Purple Gold Body", giving him the extremely powerful Heng Lian Ba body.
Cao Xuan himself had a clear conscience and asked himself that he was serving the court wholeheartedly. However, what would the superiors think? What would the emperor think?
