Chapter 43
Arrest them without hesitation and try them for their crimes!
Five days later.
The group rode at full speed, sending weeds and pebbles flying along the official road.
The leader wore a black crown and a black robe with a mythical beast motif, with a gold waist badge hanging from his waist. He was exceptionally handsome, yet also dignified and profound, with an extraordinary demeanor.
Behind him were twenty-three men, all dressed in official robes with deer-feather designs; they were the sword-wielding men from the East Temple.
Before they even arrived in Shiyang County, officials and gentry, led by Magistrate Yan, lined the road to welcome them.
"Crackling and popping."
The streets were filled with the sounds of gongs and drums, and firecrackers crackled as everyone shouted "Lord Gu!"
Shiyang County's glory has returned!
To quietly obtain a spot in the Holy Land is a remarkable feat in itself, let alone to win the championship and suppress the geniuses of various counties in Chuwei County, which is truly earth-shattering!
Magistrate Lu was all smiles, his face beaming with warmth.
Two supreme beings in one family?
Does your Zhao family have such good fortune?
Zhao Hou, Zhao Hou, please accept my condolences. Hahahaha!
"Lord Gu!" Seeing a rider approaching, Magistrate Lu went to greet him from afar.
Gu Lin leaped off his horse and clasped his hands in a respectful gesture.
Facing countless awe-inspiring gazes, Gu Lin lowered his voice and said:
Let's talk in private.
Although Magistrate Lu was puzzled, he followed them.
Arriving at the quiet path, Gu Lin cut to the chase:
"I'm going to take care of Zhao Hou!"
Magistrate Lu's smile suddenly froze, and he subconsciously said:
"His son is Zhao Can from the sacred land."
Gu Lin stared at him calmly:
"He's the only one in the Holy Land? Could it be that in your heart, the Martial Peak Hall is more noble than the Eastern Temple?"
"I dare not!" Magistrate Lu trembled with fear and remained silent for a long time.
He loathed Zhao Hou, who, as an assistant official, always acted above the county magistrate, formed cliques and overstepped his authority, showing no regard for order whatsoever.
But Zhao Hou was lucky; he had a promising son to back him up, so of course he dared to rule Shiyang County with absolute power.
Despite my dislike for him, Lord Zhao Can's reputation was too great!
"Lord Gu, it's better to resolve conflicts than to let them fester..." Magistrate Lu advised with a smile.
suddenly.
Gu Lin's expression suddenly turned cold, and he said in a deep voice:
"Do you think I'm discussing this with you?"
He suddenly flashed his gilded waist badge.
Magistrate Lu stared at the ferocious-looking xiezhi on the waist tag.
Toji Temple!
As is well known, the Dongsi Temple and the Tianxuan Guard have the power to execute local officials of the seventh rank or below in Chuzhou without prior approval.
This is power.
Gu Lin spoke with profound wisdom:
"You worked with Zhao Houtong in the same yamen, and he made things difficult for you at every turn. Everyone in Shiyang County knows this. I don't believe you didn't secretly collect dirt on him."
"Leave it to me, I'll take care of this scourge on your bed."
"I have to deal with him now. If you don't cooperate, I'll make trouble for you."
Magistrate Lu's face turned horrified, and he struggled to speak:
"His son is Zhao Can of the Martial Peak Hall..."
Gu Lin's tone was chilling:
"Does the Martial Arts Hall have the power to arrest local officials? The East Temple does!"
"Even if Zhao Can stood right in front of me, I'd still kill his father. So what?"
"They dared to intimidate me, threaten me, and even show murderous intent towards me back then. Now that I've entered the East Temple, if I don't retaliate, do you think I'm some kind of morally superior saint? Besides, we're already locked in a life-or-death struggle, so I might as well let another member of the Zhao family die!"
"I delayed my trip and returned to Shiyang just for this matter!"
Magistrate Lu was in a daze. He paced back and forth to calm himself down, and said in a hoarse voice:
"What if Lord Zhao Can retaliates? I am just a county magistrate, how dare I get involved in your holy land's disputes?"
Gu Lin sneered:
"What explicit right does the Martial Arts Hall have to target you? But my East Temple does."
"If Zhao Can tries to retaliate against the Chuzhou official through other means, I will find fault with him and kill him honorably!"
"I'll give you ten breaths to consider."
Magistrate Lu's face was pale, and he was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan.
Gu Lin took out an official document from his sleeve.
Magistrate Lu took it and looked at it.
"Arrest warrant"
"Zhao Hou, the magistrate of Shiyang County, committed heinous crimes. Gu Lin of Dongsi Temple, acting on the orders of the Divine Dynasty, eliminated the treacherous officials for the people and cleaned up the officialdom of Chuzhou."
He began to write and then copied.
The stamp, Gu Lin's red seal with the mythical beast Xie Zhi.
Magistrate Lu felt a chill run down his spine.
He drafted the arrest warrant himself.
Fill in the information yourself.
You stamp it yourself.
They wielded power to a chilling degree.
This official document is a disguised threat. Since it can bear Zhao Hou's name, it could also be Lu Yongjia's!
Magistrate Lu swallowed the bitter taste in his throat and nodded with difficulty.
Gu Lin smiled, clasped his hands in a fist and said:
"Quickly gather evidence of his crimes."
Lord Cao Baihu said that the four holy sites share a common Daoji Division, which is responsible for both promotion based on merit and disciplinary investigation.
The evidence collected was handed over to the Daoji Division.
Our Dongsi Temple handles matters reasonably and convincingly; we don't abuse our power to bully others.
.......
Two days later.
Shiyang City Gate.
Zhao Hou, the county magistrate, returned with a group of his trusted followers.
Before they even entered the city, they were stopped by more than a dozen sword-wielding men dressed in official robes with deer-feathered decorations, including the three newly hired Yan Shouxu and Wei Xuan.
"What are you all going to do?" Magistrate Zhao's face was gloomy, and an ominous premonition welled up in his heart.
What do you think?
A deep voice rang out.
The group of knife-wielders parted to make way, and a young man dressed in a black official robe with a mythical beast motif slowly walked over.
The newcomer looked at Magistrate Zhao with a smile on his face.
A strong hatred welled up in Magistrate Zhao's eyes, but as if realizing something, he felt as if he had fallen into an ice cave, his whole body chilled to the bone.
This beast is already a member of the East Temple.
Gu Lin stared at him for a long time, then approached step by step.
County Magistrate Zhao staggered backward.
Inside and outside the city gates, countless onlookers looked at each other in bewilderment; this scene reflected the shift in social status.
During the academy selection competition, the county magistrate sat high in the center, looking down upon the Huangzi School.
Now, Lord Gu of Dongsi Temple has arrived with overwhelming force, and the county magistrate dares not look him in the eye.
Suddenly.
Snapped!
Without warning, Gu Lin swung his arm and smashed down, knocking County Magistrate Zhao to the ground, his face swollen and blood seeping from the corner of his mouth.
The Zhao family martial artists were filled with unease. Not only did they not make any moves, they even suppressed their internal energy in their dantian, fearing that the slightest leak would be seen as an act of rebellion against the sacred land.
Unable to bear the humiliation and pain, Magistrate Zhao roared in public:
"I...I am an official appointed by the Divine Dynasty! My son is a squad leader in the Martial Peak Hall. Even if you, Gu Lin, are in the Eastern Temple, you cannot openly humiliate an official of the Divine Dynasty!"
Gu Lin leaned down and stared at him, speaking slowly and deliberately:
"It's not just humiliating you, I'm going to kill you!"
"Guards, take him to the county office for trial!"
As soon as he finished speaking, several accomplices quickly took action, pinning Zhao Hou to the ground and forcibly dragging him away.
Yan Shouxu respectfully reports:
"Sir, Li Jisheng and his daughter Li Qingwu have been taken to the county government office."
"It has been found that the Fishing Gang, under the instruction of Li Jisheng, committed several heinous acts of murder and robbery, including the secret leg technique that Li Qingwu used in the academy selection competition, which was actually obtained by Li Jisheng through murder and robbery."
Yan Shouxu was the grandson of Dean Yan. Dean Yan held a high position in Shiyang County and was exceptionally well-informed, so it was not difficult for Yan Shouxu to find out information.
"Very good." Gu Lin's expression was cold and hard, then softened.
"The four Sword-Holding Officer Offices also have a clear promotion system. Although one cannot leap to the Holy Land, one can still enjoy great prestige and obtain more cultivation resources by rising step by step in the Sword-Holding Officer Offices."
"Work hard in the future, and I will do my best to help you if needed."
Yan Shouxu, in high spirits, said in a strong and resounding voice:
"Thank you very much, Lord Gu!"
Gu Lin looked at Wei Xuan and Lin Yan'er:
"You are the same."
Both expressed their gratitude with equal conviction.
Gu Lin nodded and led his men away.
Fortunately, Lord Cao kindly reminded us that we needed to select three ghostwriters. Having trusted confidants to help with the work made things much easier.
The group rode at full speed, sending weeds and pebbles flying along the official road.
The leader wore a black crown and a black robe with a mythical beast motif, with a gold waist badge hanging from his waist. He was exceptionally handsome, yet also dignified and profound, with an extraordinary demeanor.
Behind him were twenty-three men, all dressed in official robes with deer-feather designs; they were the sword-wielding men from the East Temple.
Before they even arrived in Shiyang County, officials and gentry, led by Magistrate Yan, lined the road to welcome them.
"Crackling and popping."
The streets were filled with the sounds of gongs and drums, and firecrackers crackled as everyone shouted "Lord Gu!"
Shiyang County's glory has returned!
To quietly obtain a spot in the Holy Land is a remarkable feat in itself, let alone to win the championship and suppress the geniuses of various counties in Chuwei County, which is truly earth-shattering!
Magistrate Lu was all smiles, his face beaming with warmth.
Two supreme beings in one family?
Does your Zhao family have such good fortune?
Zhao Hou, Zhao Hou, please accept my condolences. Hahahaha!
"Lord Gu!" Seeing a rider approaching, Magistrate Lu went to greet him from afar.
Gu Lin leaped off his horse and clasped his hands in a respectful gesture.
Facing countless awe-inspiring gazes, Gu Lin lowered his voice and said:
Let's talk in private.
Although Magistrate Lu was puzzled, he followed them.
Arriving at the quiet path, Gu Lin cut to the chase:
"I'm going to take care of Zhao Hou!"
Magistrate Lu's smile suddenly froze, and he subconsciously said:
"His son is Zhao Can from the sacred land."
Gu Lin stared at him calmly:
"He's the only one in the Holy Land? Could it be that in your heart, the Martial Peak Hall is more noble than the Eastern Temple?"
"I dare not!" Magistrate Lu trembled with fear and remained silent for a long time.
He loathed Zhao Hou, who, as an assistant official, always acted above the county magistrate, formed cliques and overstepped his authority, showing no regard for order whatsoever.
But Zhao Hou was lucky; he had a promising son to back him up, so of course he dared to rule Shiyang County with absolute power.
Despite my dislike for him, Lord Zhao Can's reputation was too great!
"Lord Gu, it's better to resolve conflicts than to let them fester..." Magistrate Lu advised with a smile.
suddenly.
Gu Lin's expression suddenly turned cold, and he said in a deep voice:
"Do you think I'm discussing this with you?"
He suddenly flashed his gilded waist badge.
Magistrate Lu stared at the ferocious-looking xiezhi on the waist tag.
Toji Temple!
As is well known, the Dongsi Temple and the Tianxuan Guard have the power to execute local officials of the seventh rank or below in Chuzhou without prior approval.
This is power.
Gu Lin spoke with profound wisdom:
"You worked with Zhao Houtong in the same yamen, and he made things difficult for you at every turn. Everyone in Shiyang County knows this. I don't believe you didn't secretly collect dirt on him."
"Leave it to me, I'll take care of this scourge on your bed."
"I have to deal with him now. If you don't cooperate, I'll make trouble for you."
Magistrate Lu's face turned horrified, and he struggled to speak:
"His son is Zhao Can of the Martial Peak Hall..."
Gu Lin's tone was chilling:
"Does the Martial Arts Hall have the power to arrest local officials? The East Temple does!"
"Even if Zhao Can stood right in front of me, I'd still kill his father. So what?"
"They dared to intimidate me, threaten me, and even show murderous intent towards me back then. Now that I've entered the East Temple, if I don't retaliate, do you think I'm some kind of morally superior saint? Besides, we're already locked in a life-or-death struggle, so I might as well let another member of the Zhao family die!"
"I delayed my trip and returned to Shiyang just for this matter!"
Magistrate Lu was in a daze. He paced back and forth to calm himself down, and said in a hoarse voice:
"What if Lord Zhao Can retaliates? I am just a county magistrate, how dare I get involved in your holy land's disputes?"
Gu Lin sneered:
"What explicit right does the Martial Arts Hall have to target you? But my East Temple does."
"If Zhao Can tries to retaliate against the Chuzhou official through other means, I will find fault with him and kill him honorably!"
"I'll give you ten breaths to consider."
Magistrate Lu's face was pale, and he was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan.
Gu Lin took out an official document from his sleeve.
Magistrate Lu took it and looked at it.
"Arrest warrant"
"Zhao Hou, the magistrate of Shiyang County, committed heinous crimes. Gu Lin of Dongsi Temple, acting on the orders of the Divine Dynasty, eliminated the treacherous officials for the people and cleaned up the officialdom of Chuzhou."
He began to write and then copied.
The stamp, Gu Lin's red seal with the mythical beast Xie Zhi.
Magistrate Lu felt a chill run down his spine.
He drafted the arrest warrant himself.
Fill in the information yourself.
You stamp it yourself.
They wielded power to a chilling degree.
This official document is a disguised threat. Since it can bear Zhao Hou's name, it could also be Lu Yongjia's!
Magistrate Lu swallowed the bitter taste in his throat and nodded with difficulty.
Gu Lin smiled, clasped his hands in a fist and said:
"Quickly gather evidence of his crimes."
Lord Cao Baihu said that the four holy sites share a common Daoji Division, which is responsible for both promotion based on merit and disciplinary investigation.
The evidence collected was handed over to the Daoji Division.
Our Dongsi Temple handles matters reasonably and convincingly; we don't abuse our power to bully others.
.......
Two days later.
Shiyang City Gate.
Zhao Hou, the county magistrate, returned with a group of his trusted followers.
Before they even entered the city, they were stopped by more than a dozen sword-wielding men dressed in official robes with deer-feathered decorations, including the three newly hired Yan Shouxu and Wei Xuan.
"What are you all going to do?" Magistrate Zhao's face was gloomy, and an ominous premonition welled up in his heart.
What do you think?
A deep voice rang out.
The group of knife-wielders parted to make way, and a young man dressed in a black official robe with a mythical beast motif slowly walked over.
The newcomer looked at Magistrate Zhao with a smile on his face.
A strong hatred welled up in Magistrate Zhao's eyes, but as if realizing something, he felt as if he had fallen into an ice cave, his whole body chilled to the bone.
This beast is already a member of the East Temple.
Gu Lin stared at him for a long time, then approached step by step.
County Magistrate Zhao staggered backward.
Inside and outside the city gates, countless onlookers looked at each other in bewilderment; this scene reflected the shift in social status.
During the academy selection competition, the county magistrate sat high in the center, looking down upon the Huangzi School.
Now, Lord Gu of Dongsi Temple has arrived with overwhelming force, and the county magistrate dares not look him in the eye.
Suddenly.
Snapped!
Without warning, Gu Lin swung his arm and smashed down, knocking County Magistrate Zhao to the ground, his face swollen and blood seeping from the corner of his mouth.
The Zhao family martial artists were filled with unease. Not only did they not make any moves, they even suppressed their internal energy in their dantian, fearing that the slightest leak would be seen as an act of rebellion against the sacred land.
Unable to bear the humiliation and pain, Magistrate Zhao roared in public:
"I...I am an official appointed by the Divine Dynasty! My son is a squad leader in the Martial Peak Hall. Even if you, Gu Lin, are in the Eastern Temple, you cannot openly humiliate an official of the Divine Dynasty!"
Gu Lin leaned down and stared at him, speaking slowly and deliberately:
"It's not just humiliating you, I'm going to kill you!"
"Guards, take him to the county office for trial!"
As soon as he finished speaking, several accomplices quickly took action, pinning Zhao Hou to the ground and forcibly dragging him away.
Yan Shouxu respectfully reports:
"Sir, Li Jisheng and his daughter Li Qingwu have been taken to the county government office."
"It has been found that the Fishing Gang, under the instruction of Li Jisheng, committed several heinous acts of murder and robbery, including the secret leg technique that Li Qingwu used in the academy selection competition, which was actually obtained by Li Jisheng through murder and robbery."
Yan Shouxu was the grandson of Dean Yan. Dean Yan held a high position in Shiyang County and was exceptionally well-informed, so it was not difficult for Yan Shouxu to find out information.
"Very good." Gu Lin's expression was cold and hard, then softened.
"The four Sword-Holding Officer Offices also have a clear promotion system. Although one cannot leap to the Holy Land, one can still enjoy great prestige and obtain more cultivation resources by rising step by step in the Sword-Holding Officer Offices."
"Work hard in the future, and I will do my best to help you if needed."
Yan Shouxu, in high spirits, said in a strong and resounding voice:
"Thank you very much, Lord Gu!"
Gu Lin looked at Wei Xuan and Lin Yan'er:
"You are the same."
Both expressed their gratitude with equal conviction.
Gu Lin nodded and led his men away.
Fortunately, Lord Cao kindly reminded us that we needed to select three ghostwriters. Having trusted confidants to help with the work made things much easier.