Yinshan Record

Chapter 28 Joint Report
"That monster ripped off the roof of Changyingku and swept all the silver stored in the vault."

Tian, ​​the registrar, looked at the moon in the sky.

Only this bright moon can cheer him up now.

"The evil wind rushed southeast, and most of the silver and copper coins stored in the treasury were scattered in the city."

"The county magistrate has ordered the three inspectors to muster their men and search the entire city. They will try to recover as much of the lost treasury silver as possible."

Looking at Lao Tian's face, which was as bitter as a pig's liver.

Su Che understood why they had gone to such lengths.

Ultimately, it's about making up for losses inside the wall by making up for them outside.

If the county treasury is out of money, then we just need to find a way to get the money out of the people.

It was also thanks to Magistrate Jiang's decisive action.

The county magistrate and the registrar were both from the same hometown. They were absolutely ruthless, but they still had to be mindful of their manners.

Seeing the way the three inspectors led their yamen runners and patrolmen around like hungry tigers pouncing on their prey, Su Che roughly understood what was going on.

Old Jiang had made the bold decision to tear off all pretenses and disregard all decorum.

However, Clerk Tian was hesitant and indecisive, still concerned about saving face.

No wonder one became a county magistrate while the other could only serve as a registrar.

“The county magistrate’s order is a mess. He has failed to guard against evil spirits and lost the treasury, which is already a dereliction of duty. To further disturb the people is to make one mistake after another. How can this be reasonable? The registrar should advise the county magistrate.”

Su Che frowned and spoke up for justice.

"County Commandant, be careful what you say, be careful what you say!" Registrar Tian hurriedly stopped County Commandant Su, seeing the crowd around them.

Their dark, shiny eyes couldn't stand the sight of pure white silver.

The three inspectors, a group of yamen runners, and patrolmen were all burning with malice, waiting to seize the opportunity to make a quick buck.

Doing things that offend the public and provoke people is Tian Zhubu's consistent way of life.

"Be careful what you say? Take off your armor and weapons. To act rashly without authorization from your superiors and mobilize the imperial army is a serious crime."

Su Che, with a stern face, addressed the three inspectors.

The three exchanged glances but remained silent.

“According to the law, the county magistrate and the registrar are indeed not allowed to take military action without authorization, but the county lieutenant is allowed to do so.”

Tian, ​​the registrar, looked at Su Che.

He is now in a dilemma. On the one hand, he is unwilling to offend the county magistrate and the patrol inspector, who are also unwilling to offend the county magistrate and the patrol inspector.

The county magistrate and the registrar are both local officials who do not change positions easily.

We will be working together for a long time to come, and our children and grandchildren will also be working together for a long time to come.

"Therefore, I have already given the order: disarm them all."

The inspector surnamed Liu glanced at his silent colleagues on both sides and weighed the pros and cons.

Old Tian is a good person. This guy surnamed Su might get promoted in a few months. But Magistrate Jiang will be in his position for a long time, and he'll eventually become Magistrate Jiang or Registrar Jiang. He has three sons, and at least one of them should be able to become a patrol inspector.

Inspector Liu quickly weighed the pros and cons and bravely stepped forward.

"Your Excellency, since this matter is of great importance, shouldn't we ask Magistrate Jiang to take charge?"

"Oh, I see. Then go and invite Magistrate Jiang."

Su Che nodded.

"They've already backed out?" Registrar Tian was momentarily stunned. Was this playboy really such a pushover?
"Indeed, everything makes sense now. Since you intend to rebel, you'll have to step over my dead body."

Su Che took a step forward, drew Liu Xunjian's sword from its sheath, and held it directly against Liu's neck.

What kind of lousy knife is this Old Liu's? It's all rusted.

"The Su family of Duling has served the Great Liang for generations. Back then, we loyal ministers and righteous men shed countless drops of blood at Fangtou. What are you, colluding with demons, compared to us!"

Looking at the embroidery marks on Inspector Liu's sword, Young Master Su gritted his teeth and read aloud, word by word.

"You all come and try it, and see if my blood is green."

Where is this going?

Not to mention Registrar Tian and Inspector Liu, everyone around them was stunned.

"County Commandant, you mustn't do this, you mustn't do this."

"Lord Su, it's all a misunderstanding."

"Please be careful, old man, Lao Liu really doesn't know how..."

Su Che applied slight pressure, directly scraping the greasy skin on Inspector Liu's neck.

You want to curry favor with Old Jiang? Sure, my favorite thing in life is to do good deeds like building bridges and paving roads, and helping others.

I'll make you Lao Jiang's best friend and give you a bright future.

"Su Che, what are you doing? Holding a knife to your colleague, you have some nerve."

Magistrate Jiang shook his sleeves and walked out of the county government office.

His gray beard trembled with each heavy breath, and his eyes were bloodshot.

"When the county government office was attacked, the county magistrate was nowhere to be seen. When everyone wanted to investigate the monster, he came out to obstruct them. I dare to ask, what exactly is Magistrate Su's intention?"

"As soon as I arrived in Shanyin County, I felt that something was wrong everywhere."

“The magistrate is not performing his duties, so you are here colluding with demons and letting monsters run rampant.”

"Hehe, Magistrate Jiang, why are you asking me what I want? I'd like to ask you, what great things you did at the Kulin Temple, aren't you afraid of having your entire family implicated?"

Isn't it just labeling someone?
I'm familiar with this.

In principle, you should put the hat on whichever hat is bigger.

"Hey, you surnamed Su, what do you mean by 'exterminating nine generations of one's family'?"

"Your Excellency, the County Magistrate, knows exactly what I mean."

"Don't speak unclearly or make false accusations."

"Does the county magistrate not know that tonight a horde of ghosts gathered at the Kulin Temple, and the pagoda emitted a radiant light that displayed the four treasonous characters 'Heaven Destroys the Broken Beam'? I just returned from battling the demons, and now I see you raising troops here. What are you trying to do?"

Did Heaven destroy the broken beams?

Magistrate Jiang naturally knew that the imperial court could not bear to hear the words "the broken beams" at this time.

crippled? Trapped in half of the country?

You're the one who's crippled. The imperial court has only suffered a temporary setback; sooner or later, it will restore order to the land and rebuild its territory.

"This matter is of great importance; County Magistrate Su must not speak recklessly."

Not only Magistrate Jiang, but even Registrar Tian's expression changed.

The imperial court paid close attention to everything from children's rhymes to strange tales and anecdotes, precisely to guard against the prophetic and apocryphal teachings within them, which could stir up public morals and public sentiment.

For Lao Jiang and Lao Tian, ​​it would be best if there were no words at all in the Kulin Temple; even if there were, they wouldn't matter.

If it must be included, it absolutely cannot be anything involving the imperial court or the fate of the nation.

Once the imperial court takes it seriously, the mess those two made in Shanyin County will no longer be able to be covered up.

This is why Su Che made such a big fuss.

The changes at Kulin Temple and the commotion in Xuanshan should be stirred up so much that they draw everyone in, thus achieving victory amidst chaos.

"Most of my family died in battle at Fangtou, and I cannot let down the Great Liang. Old Jiang, if you want to rebel with the monsters, you'll have to step over my dead body first. I, Su, have lived a life without shame before Heaven, and I will never betray the Emperor..."

Old Jiang felt utterly disgusted.

What kind of time is this to be spouting high-sounding rhetoric?

"Go search and find all the silver in the vault."

He gave orders directly to his subordinates.

"Don't move, or he'll be the first to die, and then you will."

County Magistrate Jiang looked at Su Che.

Damn it, I thought it was no big deal that I gave the higher-ups a little less of their usual allowance last year. Turns out they were just waiting to mess with me, sending down this idiot.

County Magistrate Jiang let out a long sigh, composed himself, and forced a smile, his face flushed red.

"Then what does County Magistrate Su mean?"

"The troops have been put into the armory. The three of us have jointly submitted a report to the court, and the imperial guards in the mansion also need to submit reports."

Su Che said.

County Magistrate Jiang glanced at Registrar Tian, ​​his old friend and rival looking like he was being manipulated at will, which made Old Jiang even angrier.

Chang Yingku's money doesn't belong to Jiang, so what if it's lost? I don't care. Make a scene if you want, and see who gets embarrassed later.

County Magistrate Jiang suppressed his nausea: "Fine, if you say so, then so be it. We'll deal with each other properly in the future within the prefecture."

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