The First National Preceptor of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 92

The two chatted for a while longer before Zheng Xie left.

Xu Tian returned to the living room, pondering the information Zheng Xie had brought.

Li Su's imminent departure is somewhat unexpected, and this is another significant change for Xiangyang. It's likely that those in Xiangyang who need to know are already aware of it.

However, Zheng Xie just said that he doesn't know who the next military governor or prefect will be to take over in Xiangyang.

Conversely, Zheng Zhu will also be leaving, which is good news. At least he won't be bothered by anyone anymore.

Thinking of this, Xu Tian's expression changed slightly. He recalled the scene Cai Xiaowu had witnessed today, and realized that Zheng Zhu might be up to something.

If the person Xiao Wu saw was indeed Zheng Zhu, could this guy be planning something before leaving Xiangyang? Judging by his temperament, it certainly wouldn't be anything good; perhaps he's after this place.

Thinking about it this way, I need to be even more cautious lately.

Xu Tianxian instructed Zhao Zhong to go to the factory and tell Song Liang to arrange for someone to report the situation.

As dusk fell, Cai Xiaowu returned, and the news he brought made everyone in the shop feel even more uneasy. He had gone out with some people that afternoon and discovered that they were wandering around the Zhonghua Restaurant area.

The man circled the Zhonghua Building from a distance, observed it for a while, and then went back.

"It seems that there are only two robbers in Xiangyang now, and one may not have arrived in Xiangyang yet."

They were acting on Zheng Zhu's orders, and they came against us; they were very likely specifically targeting me.

Xu Tian said to Wang Anping and the others, "Everyone needs to be extra careful these next few days, and be on guard at night. Don't sleep too soundly. Brother Anping, please don't go out, and the two girls shouldn't go to school for the time being."

Then he added, "Xiao Wu, these next few days, you and Ma Yuan keep a close eye on these two people, and be careful not to expose yourselves."

In case of emergency, please notify us immediately, or if you are not far from Du's, you can ask Uncle She for help.

Xiao Wu responded and left.

Xu Tian thought for a moment and realized he needed to communicate with Du Bo about the new situation first.

To Xu Tian's surprise, this group of people didn't attack his Zhonghua Building, but instead went to his school to cause trouble, telling everyone that his school was involved in pyramid schemes, causing a great uproar and putting Xu Tian in a very passive position.

Fortunately, the person involved was caught and brought back. He was taken into custody by Xiao Wu and his gang. No matter how much they questioned him, he refused to tell the truth. Finally, they tied him up and beat him severely with sticks. Only then did he confess that he was instructed by someone behind the scenes.

Upon hearing that there was indeed someone behind the scenes, Xu Tian immediately instructed Xiao Wu and the others to appease the students. Then, he took Zhao Zhong back to Du's place and explained the situation they had discovered that day to Uncle Du in detail.

Du Bo said seriously, "Waiting for them to come like this is not a long-term solution. We are bound to be careless at times. Moreover, this time it was just a test and didn't hurt us. If they come up with something ruthless, we're finished. I think if there is a way, we should strike first."

“Yes, I’m worried about that too. But we don’t have any reason or evidence to take action first. Although they admit there’s someone behind it all, that person isn’t Zheng Zhu, so we can’t do anything about it right now,” Xu Tian replied.

He thought for a moment and then said, "Uncle Du, I've thought of a way. They definitely won't give up so easily. I'll just create an opportunity for them and catch them on the spot when they're about to make a move. What would the law say in that situation?"