Zhao Hongming approached the city gate little by little.
His face gradually became serious, and his heart condensed.
I began to think that if the warriors guarding the city gate saw them and were ordered to deliberately create difficulties, they would not let them into the city.
So should I chop them with one knife, or should I reveal my identity and then chop them with a knife?
Zhao Hongming just took two steps and figured it out.
I can't be so bloody and kill people at every turn.
Therefore, let Wu Qi take action.
Just in time to establish authority.
Zhao Hongming made a decision in his heart and was ready to take action at any time.
However, when he led Wu Qi and others to the city gate, he found that many guards were already arrayed at the city gate.
In the center stood a middle-aged man with a group of civil servants and generals guarding the city gate.
"Chen Shenghai, the governor of Chenying County, has met His Highness King Wu!"
The middle-aged man at the head was the first to speak, kneeling on the ground to salute, and everyone behind him also shouted.
This made Zhao Hongming ready to use his methods, but there was no room for them to use them.
Now it seems that this Chen Shenghai is not the kind of person with well-developed limbs and simple mind.
Zhao Hongming felt that if this Chen Shenghai knew his interests and would not oppose him, that would be fine.
But if it were to target him, it would undoubtedly be a lot more troublesome to deal with such a person later.
If he is unreasonable, Zhao Hongming can easily find an opportunity to seize the righteousness, eradicate him, and consolidate his power.
But Chen Shenghai had no fault. If he targeted him, he would have no choice but to assassinate him. Otherwise, if he exposed it openly, his prestige would be damaged and his fiefdom would be unstable.
Zhao Hongming's thoughts were racing in his heart, and a smile suddenly appeared on his originally stern face. He shouted happily: "You are so interested, you are actually busy with your schedule to welcome me in person."
His tone was calm and slow, with a somewhat polite smile, which made people feel like spring breeze.
After Zhao Hongming finished speaking, he got off his horse, walked up to County Sheriff Chen Shenghai, and helped him up with his own hands.
Chen Shenghai looked flattered, not at all what a martial artist in the martial arts realm should look like.
On the contrary, his exaggerated performance made Zhao Hongming feel a little fake.
But this situation is also what he wants. At the very least, it can ensure that Ying County still has basic order.
This layer of royal status on his body is still of some use, and the temporary situation is not as straightforward and bad as imagined.
Chen Shenghai clasped his fists and said, "King Wu has had a long journey, so we and other special equipment have prepared a welcome banquet. His Highness King Wu is here to invite you."
After speaking, he turned slightly sideways, and others followed suit and made way for him.
Zhao Hongming thought to himself that this banquet was unavoidable, so he simply strode forward.
Under the guidance of some servants, the group of them arrived in front of a bustling restaurant.
There are two stone lions squatting at the door, and two red lanterns hang under the eaves, which is magnificent.
When Zhao Hongming strode in, he found that the entire hall was empty.
He was curious.
At this time, Chen Shenghai was thinking clearly and explained: "The owner of this restaurant heard that Prince Wu was coming in person, so he stopped accepting guests from this morning and waited exclusively for His Highness Prince Wu."
Zhao Hongming glanced at it, and the shopkeeper not far away showed a forced smile. He felt in his heart that this restaurant was probably the result of Chen Shenghai's coercion and inducement.
He did not expose it, and took Chang Wubing and Gao Yanshi into a private room with Chen Shenghai and others.
Zhao Hongming was young, but he had a distinguished status and was assigned to the head of the case.
Wait until everyone is seated one by one.
Chen Shenghai began to introduce Zhao Hongming one by one.
After listening to it for a while, Zhao Hongming's heart sank a little bit.
The previous edict issued by Emperor Jian'an Zhao Meixu stated that in border areas, martial arts forces could account for half of the government seats.
But in his Ying County, all of them came from martial arts forces.
After a little questioning, he found out that the officials sent by the Wei Dynasty had either broken their legs while riding horses, or they were too tired and fainted in the shower...
Anyway, after careful interrogation, few died well.
In the end, for one reason or another, each one of them either found a way to be transferred elsewhere, or resigned.
So much so that to this day, Ying County has been completely controlled by these martial arts forces.
Gradually, Zhao Hongming also came to know that there were no less than a hundred named martial arts forces in Ying County.
This banquet seems to be not only to cleanse him from the dust, but also to show off his power.
After drinking for three rounds, Zhao Hongming suddenly asked: "Everyone, have you ever heard of the Shangxian Sect in Ying County? I heard that this Shangxian Sect has a lot of influence in Ying County."
After he finished speaking, the scene suddenly became calm for two or three seconds.
The official with martial arts power puffed out his belly and said, "His Royal Highness King Wu, I have never seen or heard anything about the Shangxian Sect. I have never seen anything like this before."
"I've never heard of it, even my subordinates."
"Same as the lower official."
…
For a moment, Zhao Hongming looked at everyone denying it, and he suddenly felt confident.
They were afraid that they were all trying to protect the Immortal Sect, and the involvement behind them was deeper than he imagined.
Zhao Hongming was wise enough not to dwell on this topic any further.
This meal, the Jie Feng Banquet was eaten until Hai Cai finally came to an end.
Under the escort of the county governor Chen Shenghai and others, Zhao Hongming arrived at his Prince Wu's Mansion in Ying County.
His Prince Wu's Mansion is located in a relatively prosperous location in Luling City, occupying two entire streets.
It is said that this palace was originally owned by a martial arts force. Later, due to some reasons, it completely declined and became ownerless. It was taken over by the Wei royal family as its own.
After several expansions, it reached its current scale.
Zhao Hongming looked up and saw that the plaque above had been replaced.
"Prince Wu's Mansion" has three large gilt characters with dragons and phoenixes dancing in it.
Seeing that the time was almost up, Chen Shenghai, the governor of Ying County, said: "King Wu has just arrived and is not familiar with the local customs. For the safety of King Wu, we specially dispatched some warriors from various families to act as guards to protect His Highness King Wu."
Zhao Hongming suddenly felt excited and finally came.
These people are poor but the dagger appears.
This was the step they were waiting for. They didn't want to kill him, but they wanted to imprison him completely.
In this way, they did not violate the requirements of the imperial court, and they also prevented him, the prince of Wei, from arbitrarily pointing fingers at them, and could find no fault inside or outside.
Zhao Hongming narrowed his eyes and said, "I have brought some guards with me. They must be enough to guard my Prince Wu's Mansion."
"To be honest, Your Highness King Wu, they all drank too much at the reception banquet today, and I have already sent them to the military camp. The palace guards are empty now. For the safety of King Wu, you should listen to my advice." Chen Shenghai He said arrogantly.
He knew that the martial king in front of him had a humble status and had no martial arts power to rely on.
What King of Martial Arts?
It's just a false name.
He had no room to resist.
(End of chapter)
