The First Marquis of Daxuan

Chapter 237 Xiangzhou Situation (Please subscribe, collect, and recommend)
Seven or eight men dressed as followers surrounded Su Mu and his three companions.

They didn't even have any decent weapons in their hands, they just had short sticks.

Su Mu felt a bit amused and helpless.

Are these people here to make fun of you?
Can't they recognize the official uniforms they are wearing?
With just a few of these people, they dare to besiege the Taiping Division's pacification envoy?

These people in Xiangzhou have lived in peace for too long. How dare a few dogs bark at a tiger?

"presumptuous!"

Shi Ziran took a step forward and flicked his sleeves.

boom!
His true energy burst out, creating a gust of wind that blew the seven or eight followers to the ground, and the short sticks in their hands fell to the ground.

"you--"

The young man turned pale, pointed at Su Mu and the others, and said in a trembling voice, "How disgraceful, how disgraceful!

I will go to the government office to sue you for beating up a scholar—"

"Remember, my name is Su Mu, don't sue the wrong person."

Su Mu said.

Under the gaze of a crowd of people, he led a few people into the capital of Xiangzhou.

The young man was left spinning in circles helplessly.

"Are all Xiangzhou people like this?"

Walking on the way to the Xiangzhou Taipingsi Yamen, Luo An Ning frowned slightly and couldn't help but say.

"This kind of weirdo should be a minority."

Shi Ziran said, "But some people become stupid because of reading too much, that's also true."

No normal person would do something like provoking the Taiping Division's pacification envoy in the street.

"Sister, scholars are just so self-righteous. I've heard that some scholars, after becoming officials, would even knock themselves to death in the hall to show that they were honest and incorruptible."

Xiang Xiaoyuan said, "You say they are afraid of death, but sometimes they really don't take their own lives seriously.

But if you say they are not afraid of death, they can do all kinds of shameless things when facing demons. "

"Is that right?"

Luo Anning thought about it seriously. She has always focused on practicing martial arts and has not had much contact with scholars.

"There are always bad people in every group."

Su Mu smiled and said, "It's not just the scholars who are like this. The criminals on the wanted list are all warriors. Just don't look at them with preconceived impressions.

If these scholars in Xiangzhou don't know what's best for them, I can slap them in the face, but I can handle it."

Luo Anning and Xiang Xiaoyuan both laughed.

That’s right, why are they worried about this?

They are not those weak young ladies.

As they chatted and laughed, the group arrived at the Taipingsi Yamen located in the center of Xiangzhou capital.

After their names were reported, a pacification officer soon came out to receive them.

"I've heard of Junior Brother Su's great name for a long time, and today I finally get to meet him. Hearing about him is not as good as meeting him in person."

The governor named Fu Qingzhu was very enthusiastic, "If I had known that you were coming, Junior Brother Su, I would have gone outside the city to pick you up."

"Brother Fu, you're too polite."

Su Mu bowed and said, "I'm new here, so I need you to take care of me."

"We are all family, you can talk if you have something to say."

Fu Qingzhu smiled and said, "Our Xiangzhou is different from your Jingzhou. There are not many monsters here, and we need to be more wary of those demons.

It’s just that those demons are hiding very deeply, which requires more thought. For you, Junior Brother Su, this is nothing.”

Monsters can be spotted at a glance, but most demons look no different from ordinary people. If they practice some martial arts to restrain their aura, they can even conceal their demonic aura.

"Why do I feel that the person we just met is obsessed with reading?"

Luo Anning muttered softly.

"Oh? You encountered a demon before?"

Fu Qingzhu asked curiously.

Su Mu briefly recounted what had happened before.

"I see."

Fu Qingzhu smiled and said, "It's okay if they beat me, but if you encounter such things in the future, Junior Brother Su, don't bother with them.

Xiangzhou is a special place. These scholars are like cowhide plasters. They often gather in the government office to talk about some profound principles, but it is impossible to kill them all.

There’s nothing to be upset about.”

Su Mu nodded.

But next time I meet him, I will not show any mercy when I have to beat him.

As for gathering to cause trouble, Su Mu was not afraid at all.

If you really piss him off, there's nothing he can't kill.

He had killed many monsters in the past. How could he not kill some scholars who had never seen blood?

"The commander is not in the palace. Junior Brother Su, you can play in the capital for a few days, and then I will have someone send you to Songjiang Prefecture."

Fu Qingzhu said.

"That's unfortunate."

Su Mu said, "No need to send me off. I can go there by myself. I can only come back another day to report to Commander Li."

"Junior Brother Su, you want to find Commander Li, I'm afraid there is no one who can find him."

Fu Qingzhu smiled bitterly and said, "We don't know when our commander will come back."

After listening to Fu Qingzhu's explanation, Su Mu also laughed.

The dukes in the department placed Li Tingkui in Xiangzhou in order to temper his quick temper.

As a result, Li Tingkui traveled all over the world and refused to stay in Xiangzhou.

Xiangzhou is peaceful, so it doesn't matter if he is not here.

When something happened at Huju Pass before, Li Tingkui ran to Huju Pass.

Now who knows where he has gone to join in the fun.

Because of this, the department would deduct a large portion of his salary every year, but Commander Li didn't care.

Anyway, he is old and still alone, so if he eats well, the whole family will not be hungry.

"This is how it is in Xiangzhou. Junior Brother Su, you will get used to it in the future. Even if Commander Li is not here, it is generally okay.

You have the final say on the affairs of the Songjiang Prefecture Taiping Division. If you need cooperation from the capital, please write to me and I will find a way to coordinate resources."

Fu Qingzhu said.

Compared with other places, Xiangzhou Taipingsi is quite leisurely.

After chatting for a few more sentences, Fu Qingzhu enthusiastically wanted to host a banquet for Su Mu, but Su Mu politely declined.

When leaving the capital, Su Mu saw the young man he had beaten had gathered a group of people and gathered at the gate of the government office to cry out for justice.

This is the style of Xiangzhou people.

Su Mu suddenly understood that the reason why Zhu Jiuyuan placed the monsters from the Monster Court in Xiangzhou might be to let the people of Xiangzhou see what the monsters really look like.

Seeing that Fu Qingzhu sent those people away with just a few words, Su Mu and his companions did not stay in the capital for long.

Just as Su Mu and his companions were leaving the capital of Xiangzhou, several black eagles carrying messages soared into the sky from the capital and flew towards Songjiang Prefecture.

…………

Inside Songjiang Prefecture, a beautifully decorated pleasure boat was sailing slowly on the river. The cabin was illuminated by several luminous pearls, making it as bright as day. Seven or eight people were sitting around a round table.

"The new Taiping Division pacification envoy, Su Mu, is on his way."

One of the middle-aged men said in a deep voice, “It won’t take him a few days to reach Songjiang Prefecture.

It is up to you to decide how to treat him."

"Brother Wenren, the Taiping Division is responsible for slaying demons and monsters, and has nothing to do with us. There is no need for us to provoke them."

Another middle-aged man said indifferently, "These people are all local celebrities and wealthy people in Songjiang Prefecture, either rich or noble."

The person who spoke first was from the Wen family and was the uncle of Wenren Jiangbo.

Everyone knew about the grudge between Wen Renjia and Su Mu, and they were unwilling to get involved in such matters.

"You thought it would be that easy?"

Wen Renyuan sneered, "As far as I know, Su Mu came to Songjiang Prefecture this time to take up a post, in addition to serving as the Pacification Commissioner, he also has another mission.

That is to build Bailu Academy in Songjiang Prefecture!"

"Everyone, you don't know what Bailu Academy stands for, right?"

Wen Renyuan glanced at everyone and said, "White Deer Academy is a sacred place for the great Xuan scholars. If he were to take control of the White Deer Academy, would the scholars in Songjiang Prefecture ever have a chance to rise to prominence in the future?"

Everyone frowned slightly, and a thoughtful look appeared on their faces.

"He is only responsible for the construction. It is not his turn to interfere with other matters of Bailu Academy, right?
I heard that the headmaster of the Bailu Academy in Songjiang Prefecture is still Mr. Zhu Jiuyuan."

A wealthy man said.

“In addition to Lord Zhu Jiuyuan, there is another principal at the Bailu Academy in Songjiang Prefecture, named Liang Jinglue.

Do you know who Liang Jinglue is? He is the Imperial Master of the Demon Court!"

Wen Renyuan sneered, "Even a fool knows that these two principals are just in name only, and they definitely don't have the time to manage the daily affairs of the Bailu Academy in Songjiang Prefecture.

So who do you think has the final say in the Bailu Academy in Songjiang Prefecture?"

"Su Mu? No way——"

Everyone hesitated.

"Nothing is impossible,"

Wen Renyuan asked, "If this is not the case, why did the court let him be responsible for the construction of Bailu Academy in Songjiang Prefecture? Is there no one else in Songjiang Prefecture?"

"Even so, what can we do? He is the Pacification Commissioner."

One person frowned.

"You definitely can't force it."

Wen Renyuan sneered, "But even if Su Mu wants to ride on the necks of us Xiangzhou people, we can't let him do that."

"Brother Wenren, what do you want to do?"

Everyone said.

“Isn’t he responsible for building the Bailu Academy in Songjiang Prefecture?
Building a college requires money, manpower, and building materials.

If he didn't have these, how could he create a Bailu Academy out of thin air?
From now on, the people in Songjiang Prefecture will not accept his work or sell him construction materials. If he fails to complete this task, he will be kicked out of Songjiang Prefecture in disgrace!"

Wen Renyuan said.

"Is this okay?"

Everyone pondered.

"Of course, even if it's the Taiping Division, we can't force a sale. As long as we work together, we will definitely make it impossible for him to gain a foothold in Songjiang Prefecture."

Wen Renyuan said confidently, "So what if he is good at fighting and killing? This is Xiangzhou, we are not going to compete with him in brute force.

If he fails to complete the task of building the White Deer Academy, the court will definitely punish him."

Everyone thought about it for a while and nodded. If they only boycotted Su Mu in these aspects, they were willing to give it a try.

After all, Wenren Yuan was right. It was intolerable to let a warrior ride on the neck of their Xiangzhou Wenren.

…………

Songjiang government office.

The prefect of Songjiang Prefecture was equivalent to the lord of Wuling City and was responsible for the daily affairs of Songjiang Prefecture.

The current prefect of Songjiang Prefecture, Li Dangsen, is from Xiangzhou.

At this moment, he was sitting in the study, holding a piece of paper in his hand, with a thoughtful look on his face.

"Has Envoy Su arrived in the capital?"

He spoke slowly.

"Yes, with his speed, he should be able to reach Songjiang Prefecture by tomorrow at the latest."

The master beside him said, "I just got the news that the new Supervisory Commissioner of the Supervisory Department is Wu Yiqi, a true disciple of Shennong Baicao Sect and also a member of the Wu family.

He once served in Wuling City, so he should be an old acquaintance of the Suzhenfushi."

"What does the Wu family mean? Wasn't Wu Yifan arrested by the Taiping Division? Could it be that the Wu family brought Wu Yiqi to Songjiang Prefecture in order to take revenge?"

Li Dangsen rubbed his eyebrows and felt a little overwhelmed.

When gods fight, the little devils suffer. He just wants to be a prefect in peace and security, and doesn't want to get involved in these trivial matters.

"Hard to say."

The master shook his head.

No one else knew about the agreement between the Wu family and Su Mu except themselves.

In the eyes of outsiders, the Wu family should be irreconcilable with Su Mu.

"Your Excellency, the court wants to build the White Deer Academy in Songjiang Prefecture. I'm afraid the silver needed will have to be transferred from Songjiang Prefecture."

The master said, "Su Zhenfushi is in charge of this matter. He will be here soon. What do you think, should we agree or refuse?"

"Where is the silver in Songjiang Prefecture?"

Li Dangsen's tone suddenly became high-pitched, "No! Not even a tael of extra silver!"

"What if Envoy Su asks us for money?"

The master asked.

“Cry poor.”

Li Dangsen said, "We must fully cooperate in terms of attitude, as for the rest, we are incapable of helping you.

Since the court has given Su Zhenfushi the responsibility for this matter, it means that they believe in Su Zhenfushi's ability and believe that he can definitely solve it himself."

"understood."

The master nodded and said, "Su Zhenfu Envoy has just arrived. Should we arrange a welcoming banquet?"

"That's a must, but be careful. We must highlight the difficulties of Songjiang Prefecture and let Su Zhenfushi eat enough, but he must not eat well."

Li Dangsen said.

"Don't worry, I will definitely get it done."

The master smiled.

…………

In a room in Songjiang Mansion, several people gathered together in the darkness.

They didn't turn on the lights and just sat in the dark, even each other's faces were blurry.

"The man surnamed Su has already arrived at Xiangzhou Prefecture. He will arrive at Songjiang Prefecture tomorrow at the latest."

One of them whispered, "Li Tingkui is not in Xiangzhou. Now is the best time for us to avenge the young leader!"

"Assassination is only the last resort. I still think we should proceed slowly."

Another person said, "Soon, the Demon Court will send people to Songjiang Prefecture to learn. Then, we can join forces with the Demon Court to take action together."

"I think you are scared by the guy named Su. You use your method and I use mine. Let's see who can kill Su Mu first."

The first person who spoke said coldly.

The leader said that whoever can kill Su Mu can replace him as the Green Lotus Envoy.

"Well, let's prepare for both situations. If one fails, there's still a chance for the other one.

He killed our young leader, so we in the Pure Land Sect cannot let him live so freely and comfortably."

The other person hesitated for a moment and said slowly.

“Tomorrow when he enters Songjiang Prefecture, he will be killed. I will let the world know the consequences of offending our Pure Land Sect.

Just continue to be a coward and play undercover."

The first person sneered, his eyes shining with brilliance, as if he had already secured the position of the Green Lotus Envoy.

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