The Great Martial Saint!

The Long'an Trade Road runs through the Canglong Mountains, connecting the two states for trade, and there are countless caravans coming and going. Since the opening of the Long'an Trade Road, the trade road has been bustling. As one of the three major towns on the Long'an Trade Road, the Beicang Town is not only a hub for trade, but also a must-go place for caravans to stop and rest.

In the town, the streets are wide, shops are lined up, flags are flying, shouts, horse hooves, wheels rolling over bluestone slabs interweave into a piece. From time to time, there are caravans that have just entered the town, and carriages loaded with goods shuttle through the town like a long dragon. Pedestrians are shoulder to shoulder, there are young men in gorgeous clothes, curious travelers, and dusty merchants, bustling and lively.

"Am I seeing right? The person who just passed by is Lord Xue?"

In a high-standard elegant building in the important town of Beicang, several men dressed in gorgeous clothes and with extraordinary demeanor were talking in a low voice.

"Yes, you read it right, it's Master Xue!"

"Master Xue went out of town in person. Did something happen?!"

"I don't know! If it's something that can trouble Master Xue, it shouldn't be a small matter."

"You two, do you really not know or are you pretending not to know? Think about the previous announcement of the appointment of the State Pacification Office. At this critical moment, what else could happen when Lord Xue is out of town!"

"whats the matter?"

"Hey, two stupid people! Of course it's the new deputy governor of Beicang who is going to take office!"

"You mean"

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Those who can do business in the important town of Beicang are naturally not ordinary people. Whether it is the perception of the situation or the sharpness of the general trend, they are naturally not comparable to ordinary people. Even the slightest movement is enough for them to speculate for a long time, not to mention such explosive news as the new deputy town guard is about to be transferred to the important town.

Chen Ping'an, the former deputy commander of the Weishui Pacification Division, was promoted to the position of deputy governor of the important town of Beicang, with full authority to coordinate the Beicang Pacification Division and control all matters!
This kind of news means a complete change of circumstances for people like them who live in the important town of Beicang!
Compared to usual days, the entrance to the important town of Beicang today seemed more solemn and dignified. A large group of people stood at the entrance, and flags fluttered in the wind.

Xue Kunsheng, wearing a purple robe and with a square face, stood at the front of the queue. Behind him stood Liu Gongxi, the defense commander of the Beicang Zhenfu Division, and many middle and high-level officials of the Beicang Zhenfu Division. Everyone had a solemn face and a dignified expression, staring intently into the distance.

A group of people were waiting here to welcome their immediate superior, the new deputy commander of Beicang, Chen Ping'an!

According to the latest news from the front, Lord Chen's carriage has already passed the entrance of Long'an Commercial Road and is about to arrive at the important town of Linbeicang.

Xue Kunsheng closed his eyes, thinking about the letter sent by the Xue family not long ago, and thinking about his attitude and words when he met Chen Pingan later.

Who could have thought that the junior whom he didn't care much about at the beginning would become his superior in less than a year. As for himself, due to the Northern Cang Rebellion, his rank did not improve but declined, and he became a candidate for the position of the town governor. He lost his former position as the deputy town governor. It is really hard to describe the feeling in words.

Liu Gongxi stood behind Xue Kunsheng, his face solemn and dignified, but his heart was filled with emotion.

Rough Knife Chen Pingan!
When Chen Ping'an killed the evil master, Shaking Mountain Fist, and came to the Northern Cang Pacification Division to report his merits, he had some contact with the other party. At that time, his status was still superior to the other party, but it was not long after that, when the other party came again, he was already his immediate superior.

The speed of promotion is unbelievable.

"Amazing talent, extraordinary gift, valued by the master, supported by the Gu family" all kinds of thoughts emerged in Liu Gongxi's mind.

While he was thinking, in the distance, dust was flying, and a tall, wide black car, escorted by a group of people, slowly drove over. At first glance, the most conspicuous person was the sturdy man in the lead, who was as strong as a black bear.

Xiong Sanrang, former candidate for the commander-in-chief of the Weishui Zhenfu Division, is also the new deputy commander-in-chief of the Beicang Zhenfu Division's defense.

Liu Gongxi narrowed his eyes slightly and became a little alert.

This is his deputy!

At that time, a new deputy garrison commander had taken office, and the changes in his deputies could not be seen as simple as the transfer of ordinary personnel.

As a direct subordinate of the State Zhenfu Division, the Beicang Zhenfu Division has a different internal structure from the ordinary Zhenfu Division. It has the defense, inspection, and audit offices under its jurisdiction.

For example, he is in charge of an agency responsible for the defense of an important town. He has considerable power, even enormous.

As the saying goes, a new emperor appoints new ministers!

Naturally, Chen Ping'an, the Rough Blade, would not allow it to fall into the hands of others in such a short time!
Xiong Sanrang's transfer is probably an attempt to seize his power!

As Xue Kunsheng's best confidant, he has been labeled as a member of the Xue family. It is basically impossible for Chen Pingan to trust him or even recruit him for his own use. Unless...
A possibility emerged in Liu Gongxi's mind.

Unless Xue Kunsheng completely surrenders to Chen Pingan, the Rough Blade!
In this way, as Xue Kunsheng's confidant, he became the confidant of Chen Ping'an, the Rough Blade. He was in charge of the Defense Department, and Chen Ping'an would not be jealous of him. He could sit firmly on the Diaoyutai and hold a high position!

Thinking of this, Liu Gongxi couldn't help but sigh.

As a direct descendant of the Xue family and a master on the Dragon and Tiger Ranking, Xue Kunsheng has his own pride. If it is said that he is a snake due to his rank, it is possible, but if it is said that he completely submits to Chen Pingan, it is undoubtedly a fantasy.

Especially since Xue Kunsheng had previously served as the deputy governor of Beicang, this made the matter even more difficult.

There may be a possibility, but it is almost negligible, so slim that it is almost impossible!
"That is?"

The frame slowly approached, and Liu Gongxi's eyes fell on the man on the right side of the frame. The man had a stern look, with an ancient knife case on his shoulder, looking sharp and cold.

The northern swordsman, Guandong Xiang!
Ranked on the Dragon and Tiger List, 319th!
"How could it be him!" Liu Gongxi was shocked, and a trace of deep disbelief appeared in his eyes. The masters on the Dragon and Tiger List were extremely powerful. No matter where they were, they were famous masters. Now...
Are you willing to go along?!
Didn't the Northern Swordsman invite Chen Pingan, the Rough Sword, to a duel?
What now?

Xue Kunsheng standing by also opened his eyes, his gaze fixed on the northern swordsman Guan Dongxiang.

"What tricks did this Rough Blade Chen Pingan use to make a master like Guan Dongxiang willing to follow him!?" Xue Kunsheng was shocked and could not help but sigh.

Although he ranks higher than Guan Dongxiang on the Dragon and Tiger List, it does not mean that he can ignore him.

On the contrary, it is precisely because he is also a master on the Dragon and Tiger List that he understands even more the value of the three words "Dragon and Tiger List".

"The Northern Swordsman, Guan Dongxiang!"

"The masters from the Dragon and Tiger Rankings are accompanying us all the way! This..."

The appearance of the northern swordsman Guan Dongxiang as an accompanying guard surprised everyone present.

The weight of a master on the Dragon and Tiger List is far beyond others' imagination.

If a master of this level existed before the Beicang Rebellion, he would be second only to Xue Kunsheng, the Master of the Vajra Demon Subduing Chain!

But now, this master is just the bodyguard of the new deputy commander, Mang Dao Chen Ping'an!

This situation undoubtedly brought great shock to everyone.

Just as everyone was shocked, the frame of the car slowly drove in front of everyone.

"We respectfully welcome Lord Chen to Beicang!" Led by Xue Kunsheng, everyone shouted in unison, their voices rumbling so loud that they seemed to shake the sky.

"May you be blessed with great fortune and protect the peace of Northern Cang!"

Everyone had a solemn look on their faces, standing with their hands hanging down, waiting for the new deputy garrison commander to step down from the carriage.

Xiong Sanrang rode on a tall horse, his eyes sharp as an eagle, looking around. He saw that although there were many people welcoming him, they were all from the Bei Cang Town Pacification Division. No one outside the Bei Cang Town Pacification Division appeared in the welcoming team. Not to mention representatives of other forces in the important town of Bei Cang.

"Did Xue Kunsheng fail to inform these forces? Or did they deliberately not come in order to intimidate you, sir?"

Xiong Sanrang muttered to himself, but his face remained calm and composed. Seeing Xue Kunsheng bowing and stepping forward, ready to welcome the adults off the carriage, Xiong Sanrang gently loosened the reins, turned over and got off the horse nimbly, landing steadily on the ground.

"Master Xue, the master is not in the carriage. Please be patient and wait for good news."

"Master Chen is not here?" Xue Kunsheng was stunned when he heard this. "I wonder where Master is now?"

Xiong Sanrang glanced at Xue Kunsheng with a fake smile: "How can we, as subordinates, guess the whereabouts of the lord? Lord Xue should wait patiently. The lord has his own arrangements."

Hearing this, a hint of anger flashed in Xue Kunsheng's eyes, but he didn't show it in the end.

If it was a normal time, he would let the other party know what the difference between the superior and the inferior meant. But now the other party represented Chen Pingan, representing the majesty of the new deputy garrison commander. If he rashly counterattacked, he would probably be criticized.

"Since Lord Chen has important matters to attend to, we naturally cannot force him. In this case, let's continue to wait for Lord Chen here." Xue Kunsheng suppressed his anger, turned around and said to everyone present.

"What a great Chen Pingan"

Xue Kunsheng's face looked normal, but the depths of his eyes were as dark as water, as if hiding endless waves and undercurrents.

He originally planned to use the power of many forces in the town to give the new deputy town guard Chen Pingan a small show of force, to show his influence and control over Beicang, so as to occupy a favorable position in the future power structure.

Whether Chen Pingan has an attack or not, it is all within his calculations and he has ways to deal with it.

But now, Chen Pingan was not in the car frame, which made his carefully designed conspiracy fail.

"Longan Business Road!"

At the entrance of Long'an Commercial Road, there stood a towering stone tablet. A handsome young man in a green shirt stood in front of the tablet, carefully examining the large characters on it.

The writing on the stone tablet is vigorous and powerful, like a dragon leaping out of the stone. Every stroke reveals extraordinary strength. The strong brushstrokes exude a majestic spirit that makes people feel the same.

The young man stood in front of the stone tablet for a long time before slowly looking away. Just as he was about to take a step forward and walk past the stone tablet, he heard the sound of horse hooves behind him.

"drive!"

"drive!"

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With the sound of loud whips, a group of more than ten riders approached from afar. A young man in a white shirt, riding a majestic white horse, galloped at the front of the team. There was a hint of pride between his eyebrows, and his expression was unrestrained and high-spirited. It was so refreshing, as if the whole world was trembling under his horse's hooves. (End of this chapter)