Fantasy: After transmigrating, I effortlessly became a god.

When Magistrate He saw the visitor, he smiled and bowed deeply at a ninety-degree angle.

"Lord Jia, we defended the city with 3,000 troops against the Red Turban Army's 150,000-strong force for three days. The loss of Lvchang County was beyond our control. We came to Qixin Tower to see the Fourth Prince and report on the Red Turban Army's situation so that we can take precautions as soon as possible."

Lord Jia glanced sideways, his face showing disdain. "I'm telling you, don't waste your energy. The Fourth Prince isn't someone you can just meet. You insignificant characters should go home and take care of your children!"

He Zuowen remained calm and smiled, saying, "Lord Jia, although we are minor officials on the frontier, we also have a heart that cares about the country and its people, and we are willing to dedicate our efforts to the great affairs of the nation."

Lord Jia laughed heartily, completely unconcerned, and said, "How laughable! How utterly presumptuous! What do insignificant people like you know about national affairs? You should just go home and farm!"

Although Magistrate He was dissatisfied, he dared not argue with Lord Jia. After all, Lord Jia was a confidant of the Fourth Prince and held great power; how could they, as lowly officials, dare to offend him?

Lord Jia doesn't actually hold an official position. He is the fourth prince's chief strategist, named Jia Shi. He is the one in charge of Qixin Tower. Everyone respectfully calls him Lord Jia, but it's really just a way of putting on airs.

He Zuowen was affiliated with the Fourth Prince's faction, and news of Lvchang County had already reached Jia Shi's hands. Therefore, Jia Shi was very dissatisfied with He Zuowen, feeling that he was derelict in his duties and incompetent. Now he dared to come to Qixin Tower. If it weren't for Consort Yun's sake, he would have arrested him directly. So, as soon as he came out, he gave He Zuowen a warning, saying that he had come to Qixin Tower to cause trouble.

Magistrate He took a deep breath, trying to make his tone sound sincere: "Lord Jia, we have come here today for matters of national importance. The Red Turban Army is powerful, and their attack on Lvchang County this time is just a test of their limits. They will probably do even bigger things in the future. Although we are weak, we are willing to do our part for the court."

Jia Shi sneered and said, "The Red Turban Army? They're nothing but a rabble. Once the imperial army arrives, they'll naturally scatter. You local officials should worry more about your own jurisdiction and stop thinking about these big things that you don't understand at all."

"Stop pretending, you idiot. We're looking for the Fourth Prince, not you. You're just a lackey, and you think you can fly?" Zhang Tiezhu, the simpleton, suddenly jumped out and pointed at Jia Shi, cursing loudly. Zheng Qian quickly pulled him back and told him to shut up.

Jia Shi smiled faintly, as if he hadn't heard Zhang Tiezhu's curses, but his eyes became more profound.

Jia Shi is clearly a ruthless and petty person. If you offend him right away, your path in Yancheng will definitely be difficult.

Magistrate He's heart sank. Zhang Tiezhu's outburst at this moment would only worsen the situation. He knew that people like Jia Shi would never listen to their opinions, much less understand their predicament. However, he couldn't just give up. After all, Lüchang County had fallen, and he had to find a way to report the Red Turban Army's situation to the imperial court so that the court could take preventative measures as soon as possible.

So he bowed again and said, “Lord Jia, we know you are of noble status, but we are also thinking of the safety of the country. If you can help report the Red Turban Army’s military intelligence to the court, we are willing to take full responsibility.”

Upon hearing this, Jia Shi's eyes flashed with a cunning light. He glanced sideways at Zhang Tiezhu and sneered repeatedly. These lowly officials on the frontier really didn't know their place. However, since they were willing to take responsibility, he could take advantage of this opportunity.

Zhang Tiezhu was clearly He Zuowen's lackey. He wouldn't lower himself to make things difficult for a lackey; he only needed to make things difficult for He Zuowen, and Zhang Tiezhu would naturally be dealt with.

When it comes to cunning and scheming, Jia Shi is second to none.

So he nodded and said, "Alright, seeing how sincere you are, I'll help you out. However, you must write down the Red Turban Army's military intelligence in detail and give it to me. I will find a way to report it to the imperial court."

Upon hearing this, Magistrate He was overjoyed. He quickly said, "Thank you, Lord Jia. We will go and make the preparations right away."

After saying this, Magistrate He ran to the shop across the street to buy a writing brush, ink, paper, and inkstone, and began to write down the intelligence. He knew this was his opportunity, and he had to seize it.

Lord Jia is the fourth prince's chief strategist. He has no official position, but he is better than many high-ranking officials in the court. When he goes on business, he represents the fourth prince. Magistrate He naturally dares not offend him and has to lower his voice to avoid displeasing Lord Jia.

Before long, Magistrate He handed Jia Shi a detailed report on the Red Turban Army.

Jia Shi took the report, flipped through it casually, then put it in his pocket and said indifferently, "Alright, I know about your matter. You can go back now."

Although Magistrate He was somewhat unwilling, he knew it was not the right time to say anything. He bowed to Jia Shi again, then silently turned and left.

Zheng Qian watched everything coldly, neither agreeing nor stopping it. He Zuowen had chosen the official road, and couldn't even bear this humiliation. Qin Yong didn't need to recruit bandits and expand his army; they might as well just disband.

Watching their retreating figures, Jia Shi's lips curled into a cold smile. He thought to himself: These lowly frontier officials are truly laughable. Do they think they can change anything like this? However, this military intelligence report might be useful; perhaps it can bring him some benefits.

"Head镖师 (镖师 is a term for a bodyguard/escort), that Lord Jia is obviously just showing off his power and doesn't respect us at all. Why don't you let me teach him a lesson?" Zhang Tiezhu muttered. He was very dissatisfied with Lord Jia. Everyone had come to find the Fourth Prince in high spirits, but they encountered such a petty person blocking their way.

"Go back and write a 30,000-word analysis. You're not allowed to leave the inn if you don't do it well." Zheng Qian didn't explain and directly ordered Zhang Tiezhu to write the analysis. Zhang Tiezhu's face immediately turned sour.

Back at the inn, Magistrate He said he was going to find his daughter, and hurriedly parted ways with Zheng Qian before heading towards the palace.

After finishing two bowls of rice and clearing the table of food, Zhang Tiezhu patted his round belly and asked, "Chief镖头, aren't you going to find Miss Tingting?"

Looking at the bustling street, Zheng Qian shook his head. "The situation is unclear; it's not easy to find them."

"What about Zhang Xinghai?"

Zheng Qian glanced at Zhang Tiezhu and said seriously, "Tiezhu, Chairman Zhang has a special status. From now on, do not call him by his name. You should call him Chairman Zhang."

After a pause, Zheng Qian continued, "Chairman Zhang is very busy, so let's not disturb him."

When Zhang Xinghai left, he told Zheng Qian that he lived at No. 81 Wutong Street, but Zheng Qian didn't intend to go find him. This guy was a bit mentally unstable; if the two met and Zhang Xinghai called him "Dad" again, and someone with ulterior motives overheard, he would be in endless trouble.

Zhang Xinghai is the brother-in-law of the current prime minister and the son of Zhang Zhi, the Grand Marshal of the State. His status is special, and one should not seek him out unless absolutely necessary.