Liver into a martial arts legend: starting with Embroidered Spring Blade

Chapter 69: The East Factory needs talents like you! [8]

A large group of people escorted Lu Zhu and Xiyu back to the Northern Pacification Office.

The huge procession made the people on the street dodge everywhere.

Jiang Xuan rode a horse with Pei Lun and others walking in front, carrying the package of Rama's body behind him, and casually chatting with Pei Lun beside him about recent events.

He could naturally see that Pei Lun had come with his men to get a piece of the pie.

After all, this incident was indeed a big deal.

Wei Zhongxian personally ordered the mobilization of the entire East Factory, the Embroidered Uniform Guard, and even the Five Cities Military Commission, promising that anyone who could bring back the body would be handsomely rewarded.

Such a huge momentum shows how much importance Wei Zhongxian attached to the remains.

The more Wei Zhongxian attached importance to this matter, the greater the credit he would gain in solving the case.

It's no surprise that Pei Lun would be tempted.

Jiang Xuan didn't have any big thoughts about this. After all, Pei Lun had helped him a lot in his promotion to the rank of centurion, and the two of them complemented each other.

But he came late this time, so I can't blame him.

Pei Lun also knew that he would not be able to drink the soup this time. After all, with so many people watching, he did not have the nerve to take credit for it, not to mention that the other party was Yin Cheng's cousin.

"Brother Jiang, congratulations! Your promotion to deputy captain will probably be no problem."

Pei Lun congratulated with a smile.

“I’m afraid it’s not that easy.”

Jiang Xuan shook his head: "If we bring back the entire body of Rama, we might be able to ascend, but after all, we only have half of it."

"Given how much Eunuch Wei values ​​this item, there may be a chance."

Pei Lun smiled, then looked curiously at the package on Jiang Xuan's back: "Is this the legendary remains of Rama, who can enable people to cultivate peerless magical skills?"

Jiang Xuan nodded: "I've read it, there's nothing special about it. Maybe I need to collect both volumes to discover some special effects."

In fact, he knew very well that the remains of Rama could only show the order of the martial arts that Rama had practiced in the past. It could not enable people to practice any peerless magic skills as rumored, nor did it have any function that could allow people to regenerate their fortunes.

What Lu Zhu said was true. The reason why Rama's martial arts could shock people throughout history was because of his spiritual Buddhist martial arts cultivation.

If only one technique could make a person invincible.

I wonder how many invincible and powerful people there are in this world.

Of course, Jiang Xuan was actually quite interested in the order of practicing Rama's martial arts.

But he knew his own limitations and that Rama's body was not something he could covet at the moment.

It was impossible to hide it when so many people saw him taking the body.

The best option at the moment is to send it to the East Factory to seek credit.

However, there is still a chance to retrieve it in the future, or even obtain the entire body and fully explore the secrets of Rama's martial arts...

Jiang Xuan's eyes flickered as he chatted casually with Pei Lun while thinking of a strategy in his mind.

Soon, the team arrived at the fork in the inner city.

Pei Lun stopped, clasped his fists, and said, "My dear brother, we'll say goodbye now. When you get promoted, Yin Cheng and I will host a banquet to celebrate in your honor."

"Okay." Jiang Xuan nodded and clasped his fists in response.

Pei Lun smiled, flicked his whip, and led his men away.

Jiang Xuan continued to lead his men towards the Northern Pacification Office.

……

At the same time, the Northern Pacification Office.

Since Jiang Xuan had already sent someone to report in advance, Xu Xianchun also learned that Jiang Xuan had captured the Black Stone killer Xiyu and obtained half of his body. He was immediately cheered up and waited excitedly in the yamen.

"I knew it, I knew this kid wouldn't let me down!"

Xu Xianchun paced back and forth in the lobby with his hands behind his back, his face filled with unconcealable joy. "No wonder there's such a big fuss today! It turns out this guy really has a clue. What a surprise for me!"

In the lobby, the other centurions were also there.

It was past the time to adjourn the office. They had been planning to report today's investigation progress to Xu Xianchun and then go home. However, they happened to meet Jiang Xuan's men coming to report. They were shocked for a moment, so they decided to wait and see if it was true.

Looking at Xu Xianchun's excited expression, everyone looked at each other, with complicated feelings in their hearts.

Although they were unwilling to believe it, they all knew in their hearts that Jiang Xuan didn't have the courage to lie, and this matter was most likely true.

They thought that the guy had given up on investigating the case, but now he quietly gave everyone a surprise.

But as soon as they thought about it, they had been running around every day during this period, but there was no progress in the case, while that kid had been drinking tea in the yamen or practicing with a sword in the training ground for several days, and yet he was able to find the body before them.

Everyone felt extremely unbalanced.

Why?
Why should this guy take the body back first?

Is it because they are not working hard enough?

"Master Jiang is back!"

At this moment, a loud shout was heard from the captain on duty outside the door.

Everyone was shocked and turned to look outside the door.

After a while, accompanied by a burst of dense footsteps, a group of people appeared at the door.

The leader, Jiang Xuan, was dressed in a black Feiyu suit with an embroidered spring sword hanging from his waist. He was tall and slender, with a handsome appearance, a stern expression, and a strong aura.

Behind him, Lu Jianxing, Xu Longqing, Jin Yichuan and others all held their heads high and chests puffed out, their eyes full of pride and pride.

"Humble official, I pay my respects to you, sir!"

Everyone came forward and saluted in unison.

"Good good!"

Xu Xianchun excitedly helped Jiang Xuan up. He immediately noticed the package on Jiang Xuan's back, his face full of anticipation: "Captain Jiang, this is..."

Jiang Xuan nodded, untied the package, and presented it to Xu Xianchun with both hands: "Sir, this is Rama's remains."

Xu Xianchun couldn't wait to open the package and take a look. He was immediately overjoyed: "Great! Great! Hahahaha..."

"Sir Jiang, you really didn't disappoint me. It's no wonder I value you so much!"

Xu Xianchun held the body in one hand and patted Jiang Xuan's shoulder heavily with the other hand, his eyes full of appreciation and praise.

"Your Excellency is too kind. This is my duty, and thanks to your good teaching, how dare I take credit for it." Jiang Xuan said neither humbly nor arrogantly.

Xu Xianchun was even more delighted when he heard this, and then asked, "Tell me quickly, how did you..."

"never mind!"

Halfway through his speech, Xu Xianchun waved his hand and said, "You will go with me to the East Factory and tell me in front of the old man how you found the body."

"Prepare the horses and head to the East Factory!"

After saying that, Xu Xianchun couldn't wait to walk out.

When everyone heard this, their expressions changed slightly.

The difference is that Lu Jianxing and others all looked excited, while Xue Gui and others on the side looked like they had lost their parents and felt sad.

They knew that Jiang Xuan was about to reach the top in one step.

After all, not everyone is qualified to meet the factory manager in person.

Jiang Xuan was also slightly stunned at this time. Go to see Wei Zhongxian?
After coming to his senses, he also had some expectations in his heart.

He was also quite curious about this famous Ming Dynasty's Nine Thousand Year Old Lord.

……

To the north of the Dong'anmen Gate of the Imperial Palace is the Dongjishichang.

At this time, the East Factory also received news that someone from the Northern Pacification Office had obtained Rama's body.

When Wei Zhongxian learned about this, he was also extremely excited. He didn't even bother to eat dinner and came to the yamen to wait excitedly.

A group of high-ranking officials from the East Factory also gathered here at this moment, and their faces were not looking good.

After all, they are the people closest to the factory owner, and the various intelligence they control is more advantageous than that of the Jinyiwei.

However, they didn't expect that the first people to find the body were not them, but the Jinyiwei.

This doesn't look good on anyone's face.

"Xu Xianchun is such a lucky guy..." someone couldn't help but say sourly.

Upon hearing this, Wei Zhongxian narrowed his eyes, looked at the person who spoke, and said slowly: "How dare you still speak?"

"We have over forty supervisors, foremen, and secretaries in the East Factory. We have three major supervisors, one in charge of criminal justice, and one in charge of criminal justice. Thousands of people, plus spies from all over the country, the entire Ming Dynasty is under our control."

"But you've been searching for Rama's body for so long and haven't found anything. He's hiding right under your noses and you can't even find him."

"We have so many people in the East Factory, but we are not as good as a small centurion from the Northern Pacification Office. This really makes me lose face!"

Wei Zhongxian snorted coldly, obviously very dissatisfied.

Everyone felt their faces burning, and they had no choice but to bow their heads and admit their mistakes: "I know I am wrong, please calm down, foster father."

"Calm down? How can I calm down?"

Wei Zhongxian said coldly, "If you are truly capable, then go and help me recover the lower half of my body, instead of just fighting among yourselves and being jealous of someone who can do things for me!"

Everyone hurriedly said, "I dare not!"

Wei Zhongxian snorted coldly, not wanting to bother with them anymore. He looked at the eunuch on duty at the door and ordered, "Go out and see why Xu Xianchun hasn't arrived in such a long time."

"Yes!" said the young eunuch and prepared to go out.

But at this moment, footsteps were heard outside the door.

Then, two figures walked in quickly, one in front and one behind.

"Your son Xu Xianchun comes to see your adoptive father. I wish you a long and healthy life!"

"I, Jiang Xuan, pay my respects to the factory master and wish him a long and healthy life!"

……

This was the first time Jiang Xuan met Wei Zhongxian.

This Nine Thousand Year Old, who is famous in previous history and various film and television novels, looks no different from other elderly eunuchs.

However, the majestic and noble demeanor he exuded was truly unmatched. Wei Zhongxian's eyes were agitated, and he ignored Jiang Xuan, looking directly at the package in Xu Xianchun's hand. "Xianchun, this... is Rama's remains?"

Xu Xianchun respectfully walked up the steps, presented the body, and said, "My godfather, this is Rama's body."

Wei Zhongxian's body trembled slightly as he slowly took the body, opened the package, took a closer look, and even touched the body to feel the texture. Finally, he could no longer conceal his excitement and let out a shrill laugh towards the sky: "Good, good, good!"

"Heaven will not let me down, Wei Zhongxian! Heaven will not let me down, Wei Zhongxian!"

As he spoke, Wei Zhongxian looked at Xu Xianchun and praised him, "Son, you did a great job on this matter. Tell me, how would you like your adoptive father to reward you?"

Hearing the affectionate address in Wei Zhongxian's words, Xu Xianchun was delighted and quickly leaned forward and said, "Serving my adoptive father is my duty. How dare I ask for a reward from you?"

"Hahaha……"

Wei Zhongxian laughed again and said, "Don't worry, your filial piety and ability are all seen by your adoptive father."

"Thank you, godfather." Xu Xianchun was overjoyed.

Although Wei Zhongxian did not specify how he would be rewarded, he understood his adoptive father's character and knew that he had been valued by his adoptive father and that his promotion was not far away.

Wei Zhongxian nodded, then looked at Jiang Xuan, who was still bowing his head in the audience. His smile faded slightly as he said, "Are you the Captain Jiang Xuan who retrieved the body for me?"

"My lord, I am Jiang Xuan." Jiang Xuan responded respectfully.

"Raise your head." Wei Zhongxian ordered.

Jiang Xuan felt a little nervous, but he still raised his head slowly.

"Well, not bad, not bad."

Wei Zhongxian nodded in satisfaction. "You are indeed a talented young man. I heard that you were the one who helped me get rid of the remnants of Yang Lian's family last time? You also wiped out Lu Wenzhao and a group of traitors. You are indeed a capable person."

"Our East Factory needs talents like you."

"How about it? Are you interested in working for the East Factory?"

When these words were spoken, not only did Jiang Xuan's heart tighten, but the face of the criminal justice officer Sun Yunhe beside him also changed slightly.

Although both are centurions, there are great differences between the centurions of the Embroidered Uniform Guard and the centurions of the Eastern Depot.

Not to mention the authority, just based on status, when a captain of the Eastern Depot saw a centurion, the captain of the Embroidered Uniform Guard had to call himself a junior official, and he could even be considered an equal to the Pacification Envoy Xu Xianchun.

If Jiang Xuanzhen came to the East Factory, how would he, the captain of the criminal justice department, deal with it?
At this time, Jiang Xuan spoke.

"I thank you for your trust, Master, but I am of humble origin, and my words and actions are vulgar. I came to the East Factory, and I am afraid of offending you. If I do, I will never be able to redeem myself. Please forgive me, Master."

Hearing this, the expressions of the people around him relaxed slightly.

At least you have self-awareness.

Otherwise, if a mere centurion of the Northern Division succeeded in solving a few cases by chance and won the favor of the factory manager, he would dare to climb up the ladder.

Even if you really come to the East Factory, you will not see the sun the next day!
What level are you at to compete with them for favor?
"You are a smart guy."

Wei Zhongxian smiled faintly and glanced at the people from the East Factory next to him. Naturally, he understood the trouble his action would bring to Jiang Xuan.

After all, most of the guys around him came from extraordinary backgrounds and were arrogant. They had followed him for quite a while and had gone through many trials to reach their current status.

In terms of foundation, Jiang Xuan is indeed much worse.

"That's fine."

Wei Zhongxian nodded and said, "Tell me, how did you get this half of the body back for me?"

"I heard that you led people to investigate the Jianghu people in the city today. Could it be that you knew they were still hiding in the capital and hadn't left yet?"

Jiang Xuan felt a little nervous, as this matter still made people suspicious.

After all, he went straight to the results.

Jiang Xuan quickly organized his words in his mind and said, "Your Excellency, I will begin investigating this case upon returning to the capital."

"Based on the files from that night and the clues Lord Xu gave me, I suspect the Black Stone Organization is hiding in the capital. Otherwise, they wouldn't be able to leave the capital so easily after killing someone."

"After all, the capital is heavily guarded. If they leave, the East Factory, the Embroidered Uniform Guard, and the Five Cities Military Commission will work together to investigate the case. It's impossible that they won't find any clues."

"Then I will focus on investigating the situation within the capital."

"I've noticed quite a few monks coming into the city these past two days. It suddenly occurred to me that this Rama was the founder of Shaolin Temple, so these monks must also want to reclaim the body to prevent it from being humiliated."

"So I focused my attention on these monks, just to give it a try. Unexpectedly, I actually made some discoveries."

"Tonight, my general, Lu Jianxing, came on horseback to report that there's something fishy about a monk in the southern suburbs. He's been going to a bun shop every day for the past few days, but he's been buying buns for two people, with both meat and vegetables."

"After hearing this, I also felt something was wrong, so I immediately led people to the southern suburbs to investigate. Sure enough, we discovered that the body was in the hands of this monk, and we were eventually able to successfully bring it back."

When everyone heard this, they were suddenly enlightened.

Then I felt a little annoyed.

Although Jiang Xuan's words were a bit forced, they did make sense.

These scoundrels and monks in the city also came for Rama's body.

Then just keep an eye on them and you will naturally gain something.

After all, it was Black Stone's men who took away the body, and Black Stone is a killer organization and also a gangster.

When it comes to things in the underworld, people in the underworld will naturally find it easier to find out certain information than them.

Why didn't they think of such a simple thing?

"I see."

Wei Zhongxian nodded slightly. "So, your thorough investigation of the Jianghu people in the city today was also to cover up your tracks. Are your real targets those monks?"

"The factory manager has a keen eye."

Jiang Xuan bowed and said, "But it's not entirely for the purpose of covering up. After all, these people from the Jianghu are here for the body. If we check them out, we might find something."

"Yes, Not Bad."

Wei Zhongxian nodded and praised, "You are indeed a young man with unique thinking. You made a bold attempt based on just a guess, and you acted decisively. You cast your net and caught this big fish in just one day. You deserve a reward!"

"Thank you for the compliment, Mr. Factory Manager." Jiang Xuan bowed.

Wei Zhongxian asked again, "By the way, weren't the people who destroyed Zhang's mansion and took the body from him Black Stone's men? Could it be that the female swordsman you captured tonight was one of Black Stone's men?"

"Yes."

Jiang Xuan nodded. "Sir, I have already found out that this woman is none other than Black Stone's number one female assassin, Xiyu."

"I heard that you sent people to the Imperial Household Department two days ago to check the files of the eunuchs of the Ministry of Public Security. Is that also to investigate this matter?" Wei Zhongxian narrowed his eyes slightly.

"The old eunuch has a keen eye." Jiang Xuan's heart tightened slightly. As expected, no matter how big or small the affairs in the palace were, they could not be hidden from this old eunuch.

Wei Zhongxian nodded and didn't ask any more questions. "Since you have such an idea, go ahead and investigate. Lord Zhang Haiduan is a loyal and good man of the Ming Dynasty. This Black Stone dared to do such a heartless thing, which is a challenge to the dignity of the Ming Dynasty."

"No matter the cost, find this 'Black Stone' for me and capture it all!"

As he spoke later, Wei Zhongxian's tone also carried a hint of murderous intent.

Not to mention that Heishi dared to challenge the majesty of the imperial court, the mere fact that they dared to compete with him for Rama's body was enough to lead to their death!
"Yes, I will do my best." Jiang Xuan said solemnly.

"in addition……"

Wei Zhongxian's eyes flickered as he glanced at the remains of Rama in his hand and said, "Since you were able to retrieve this half of the body for me, I wonder if you have the ability to retrieve the other half for me?"

"This……"

Jiang Xuan hesitated for a moment and said, "Sir, to be honest, I do have some clues about the lower half of the body."

"Ok?"

Hearing this, everyone was stunned.

Wei Zhongxian was also slightly stunned.

He just mentioned it casually, but he never thought that Jiang Xuan actually had a clue.

With a hint of anticipation in his eyes, Wei Zhongxian asked, "Do you have any way to recover the lower half of the body?"

Jiang Xuan bowed and said, "Master, the rumors about Rama's remains are well known in the martial arts world. However, the rumors say that one needs to find the complete remains of Rama in order to practice the peerless magic skills."

"Therefore, as long as the news of the upper half of the remains is released, no matter who has the lower half, he will definitely take action."

"So, please forgive my audacity, but I'd like to borrow this half of the body from the factory owner as bait to lure out the lower half!"

"Humph!"

Zhao Jingzhong, standing by, suddenly snorted and said, "Just because you're a mere centurion, you dare to take such a big risk and try to throw a brick to attract jade. Aren't you afraid of losing everything?"

As he spoke, he bowed to Wei Zhongxian and said, "Your Majesty, how about handing the body over to Jingzhong? Jingzhong will handle it and will definitely help you retrieve the lower half of the body."

Hearing this, the others could no longer sit still and stepped forward to ask for orders.

After all, Jiang Xuan had already explained the plan very clearly. As long as he had the upper half of the body in his hands, he would not have to worry about not being able to fish out the lower half.

This is a sure-win achievement, how could they miss it?

Wei Zhongxian snorted coldly, unmoved: "If you were truly capable, how could you have searched for so long without any clues?"

Wei Zhongxian looked at Jiang Xuan, ignoring the unpleasant expressions of Zhao Jingzhong and the others, and nodded, saying, "Okay, I can give you this half of the remains. As long as you can help me retrieve the complete remains of Rama, I will make room for you in the position of Deputy Captain, or even Captain of the Five Core Institutes."

Jiang Xuan was slightly delighted. He had been carefully planning for so long, wasn't he just waiting for this sentence?
So he quickly bowed and said, "Thank you, sir. I will definitely live up to your kindness."

Wei Zhongxian nodded and said, "Go ahead. I'll pick up the upper half of the body tomorrow."

Jiang Xuan was not surprised either. After all, he had just obtained the body, so he had to study it first.

"Yes, I resign from my humble position."

After bowing respectfully, Jiang Xuan turned and left.

Wei Zhongxian looked at the body in his hand, and a fiery look appeared in his eyes again.

After everyone left, he called out softly, "Master Meng."

A figure flashed, and a man in black walked out from the shadows behind him and leaned forward slightly: "Eunuch."

"Come and help us check whether the remains of Rama are as magical as the rumors say." Wei Zhongxian handed the body to the man.

The man took the body, and a hint of interest appeared in his eyes.

But after carefully touching and observing it for a long time, the man still shook his head regretfully: "Father-in-law, I don't feel that there is anything special about this body."

Wei Zhongxian frowned, and then thought: "It's impossible that something so many people are fighting for is completely useless."

"Could it be true, as the rumors say, that only by gathering the complete remains can the special features be revealed..."

(End of this chapter)