Confucian and Taoist scholar

Chapter 631 Tomorrow's Gentlemen
Lu Zheng handed the child in his arms to a woman to look after, and went to inspect the surroundings.

People gradually gathered in the square in the center of the city and orderly received some food.

At this moment, a group of city guards arrived.

When Lu Zheng saw the person who had arrived, a smile appeared on his face. It was someone from the Dahang Chamber of Commerce.

"Young Master Lu, is it really you!"

Liu Yuan, a guard of the caravan, rushed up to Lu Zheng with a look of surprise on his face.

"We received news that Huai Jun had been killed by Young Master Lu. At first, we thought it was a rumor, but after hearing people's descriptions..."

They were originally exchanging goods in a nearby city when they heard such astonishing news. After some discussion, they decided to come and see for themselves.

People from other chambers of commerce also looked at Lu Zheng with curiosity, finding it somewhat unbelievable.

Xu Ying recalled some of the things Lu Zheng had said before and finally understood why Lu Zheng had told her not to prepare any birthday gifts.

After hearing Liu Yuan's account, Lu Zheng calculated the time and guessed that some forces that had left earlier had spread the news deliberately to cause chaos in other places.

Lu Zhengdao said, "You guys rest here for now! Oh, by the way, this area might be quite chaotic during this time, so don't go out and do business. I've taken over this place, so you can talk to me about some business to make up for your losses... but we'll have to wait until I have time."

Xu Ying couldn't help but say, "Business is a small matter. I'm afraid Young Master Lu is too busy to handle everything here alone. If there's anything we can do to help, just let us know. We're here to lend a hand."

The other members of the caravan echoed this sentiment.

Upon learning that Lu Zheng had slain a powerful demon and rescued the local people, they felt deeply moved by his righteousness and were willing to come and help.

Seeing this, Lu Zheng couldn't help but feel moved; it was quite rare for people from the Daxing Chamber of Commerce to come and help.

After all, he has only just established himself here, and he will inevitably have to fight with other local forces in the future.

Getting close to him now is not a good thing.

Lu Zheng did not dampen Xu Ying and the others' enthusiasm, and planned to have them help clean up the city's valuables, doing what these people were good at.

However, Lu Zheng still needed to gather people to discuss some matters, so he let them rest first.

After some time, the entire city's inhabitants gathered here and each received some food.

Apart from the presence of other forces, everyone else was registered and recorded.

Under Lu Zheng's supervision, the efficiency of handling matters was quite fast.

Then, Lu Zheng faced everyone and said loudly, "I'm here to do only three things! Fairness, fairness, and more fairness!"

"I am here. Whether you are human, demon, or some other half-demon or monster, as long as you follow the rules, you will receive food, land, and money..."

"You will all gain wealth, and you will create even more wealth in the future. You will no longer have to worry about being eaten by anyone or becoming someone's slave..."

"There are also some demons and monsters who have made mistakes in the past. I can give you a chance, but you must work tirelessly to atone for your sins until they are cleansed or you die..."

Lu Zheng's eyes gleamed, and he immediately selected people, ordering Wang Shou to assign these people the most arduous labor.

Some people looked resentful or unwilling, feeling that they shouldn't have done it this way.

Without saying a word, Lu Zheng went down to kill them to intimidate everyone.

To show injustice in front of someone who cultivates the righteous spirit of heaven and earth, do you really think he's blind and can't tell right from wrong?
Under Lu Zheng's assertive attitude, the situation was quickly stabilized.

As the instructions were given, the crowd in the square gradually dispersed.

By this time, it was already dark. Some people were told to rest, while others were busy with their work, issuing orders to nearby places.

Others were supervised to work and construct various projects.

Encouraged by Lu Zheng's words and actions, Liu Yuan, a member of the caravan, expressed his desire to work for Lu Zheng in the future. Upon learning of Liu Yuan's request, Lu Zheng couldn't help but smile and say, "Aren't you a member of the merchant guild? Won't Master Xu be angry?"

Liu Yuan said nonchalantly, "I have a contract with the Chamber of Commerce, but it's just a matter of paying a little more money. The head of the family will agree! Young Master is destined for great things, following you is definitely the right choice! I think we're short-handed here, those monsters aren't cut out for this kind of work..."

Upon hearing this, Lu Zheng said, "You can't enjoy any good fortune here."

Liu Yuan said in a serious tone: "A true man should strive to achieve great things in this world, not prioritize pleasure."

Liu Yuan always wanted to make a name for himself and his family, not to enjoy wealth and luxury.

Lu Zheng looked at Liu Yuan with a hint of approval and nodded, saying, "If you can stay, then stay!"

Liu Yuan's face lit up with joy, and he quickly said, "It's definitely possible, I'll go and tell the master right away!"

……

"Overbearing arrogance, courting death..."

"I never expected that Lord Huai would die at the hands of a young human. That young man should leave this place."

“He cultivates righteousness, so he won’t be easy to get rid of.”

"What should we do? Today it's Lord Huai, tomorrow it's all of you."

……

In a secluded spot, a group of people are discussing something in hushed tones.

Having witnessed Huai Jun's death today, they couldn't help but feel a sense of shared sorrow.

The death of Huai Jun shocked them greatly.

If Huaijun had been killed by other powerful demons or by some enemy, they wouldn't have felt so much and would have gathered here to discuss countermeasures.

After all, such things happen frequently in the Northern Region, so it's nothing unusual.

However, Huaijun was killed by a young human, who seemed to have a powerful background.

Moreover, this was not a revenge killing, nor was it specifically targeted at Huai Jun; rather, it was an execution of justice.

This means that people like them are likely to become the next targets.

They didn't want to repeat the same mistakes and follow in Huai Jun's footsteps.

However, Lu Zheng, who had killed Huai Jun, did not leave. He seemed poised to stay for a long time and even began to implement some kind of benevolent policies on his territory. This was no small matter.

"Speaking of which, is he really a disciple of a sage?"

Someone spoke in a low voice, expressing some doubt.

Upon hearing this, everyone fell silent for a moment. After all, they had only heard such rumors from others, and who knew whether they were true or false?

If they were truly disciples of a saint, they wouldn't need to discuss anything here; they should just pack up their belongings and run away.

This way, they won't have a chance to escape if someone comes knocking on their door one day.

"How about we send someone to inquire again?"

"I think, regardless of whether it is true or not, the fact that he was able to kill Huai Jun shows that he has extraordinary strength and must have a powerful background."

"The other party practices Confucianism and Taoism with righteousness, so it's definitely not going to work to talk to him about human relationships and worldly matters. Our territory is right next to Lord Huai's territory, and if no one can stop him, it's only a matter of time..."

(End of this chapter)