My book friend Long Aotian

Chapter 159 This incident is also recorded in the "Huazhou Chronicle"
Ma Fulong was almost defeated.

Damn it, no wonder Fenglin Huoshan wants to get rid of this guy!

Even though the matter of educating people to share the same culture would theoretically benefit Fenglin Huoshan, Bafengtai still refused to give in. He must hate this guy to the core... If it were me, I wouldn't let him go either!

He threw out five layers of blessing, and within the scope of the oath, he could call on the members of Huazhou's Cao Gang to act at his command, gather public opinion, and force Li Bailong to make concessions, which would be a piece of cake.

With Huazhou wharf shut down and hundreds of canal workers besieging it, any official in the world would be in a panic and at a loss. Today's incident may seem like a civil uprising in Huazhou, but behind the scenes there are four major factions such as the Cao Gang watching coldly, so it is even more troublesome for local officials to deal with it. If the rebellion is not suppressed well and leads to bloodshed, and is brought to the court for a protest, it is not impossible that the official will be dismissed and punished.

But why doesn't it work for Li Bailong?

Why wasn't he afraid? Why was he able to handle it calmly? And why did he even turn the tables on me?
A layer of the blessing had been removed, and the effectiveness of the mantra was greatly reduced. Ma Fulong learned a valuable lesson - no matter what, Li Bailong must not be allowed to continue to perform!

Just as he was about to speak, he saw Mr. Li waving at him mysteriously: "Master Ma, come closer, I have something to tell you in private."

"..."

Master Ma really wants to say something - I have brothers from the Cao Gang by my side, we are all loyal to each other, there is no need to hide anything, if you have anything to say, please speak out openly, Lord Li.

But because this guy spoke a few words uprightly before, his blessing was reduced by one layer.

Damn, I'm a little panicked.

He frowned as if he had eaten a fly, but still reluctantly leaned forward.

Then he heard Li Bailong whispering, "Brother, you seem to have been frustrated again. You even tried to incite a civil uprising, but you still couldn't do anything to me. The development of events this morning was not what you wanted, right? After meeting me, everything has been frustrated. Tell me, am I your enemy?"

Damn it, they actually used the canal workers' movement to deal with me!
Li will definitely take revenge, and you will also suffer a blow from me!
"..."

I am!

Ma Fulong's eyes were wide open with anger, and he almost raised his arms and called on everyone to eat the flesh of the dog official.

However, the huge restrictions of cup throwing still constrained him... Those who broke their promises would be punished by the power of the cup and die suddenly on the spot. Countless bloody examples serve as a warning to future generations.

hateful!

Master Ma felt a chill in his heart, and murderous intent had quietly arisen.

——After that thing is accomplished, I will definitely let you see what destiny is.

"Whether it is going smoothly or not, it is too early to say." He replied in a cold voice, then stepped back and said loudly, "Sir, the Cao Gang came here today to ask for a fair explanation..."

Li Bailong waved his hand and said, "Let's eat first, I won't run away. If you have any demands, please tell me slowly."

Ma Fulong knew very well that this thief was difficult to deal with, so he would never give him a chance to talk nonsense.

He raised his voice and said, "We are here for the benefit of our gang. The governor doesn't need to try to win people's hearts here. Can the men of the Cao Gang be bought off with just a meal?"

As soon as these words were spoken, the hungry gang members felt that the food didn't taste as good as it used to.

Ma Fulong wanted to force him further, but then he saw Li Bailong waving mysteriously, just like before.

This despicable look is really infuriating!

The previous humiliation was still ringing in his ears, and Master Ma could not help but shout loudly: "Sir, just speak frankly, why bother to hide it? My brothers in the Cao Gang are loyal to each other and can trust their lives to each other. There is nothing to hide!"

"..." Li Bailong sighed, "I just want to tell you that 'buying people's hearts' is an exaggeration. I don't plan to pay for your breakfast. Since I don't spend any money, how can I buy it?"

Ma Fulong was stunned. He still remembered the heroic look on Li Bailong's face when he just called out to his subordinates, "Buy all the breakfast shops around the dock for me"...

Then Li Bailong said, "Of course you have to pay. You guys, hundreds of you, came to block my government office, and I have to pay for your meals. If you get what you want and come to make trouble every day, I'll pay for your meals every day, then..."

He counted on his fingers and said, "Then I will be bankrupt in fifty-three thousand one hundred and twenty-four years!"

When these words were spoken, the members of the Cao Gang were stunned.

Then there were deafening boos and jeers.

These men on the dock make a living by working hard, doing hard labor in the most bustling and prosperous place in the world. They tend to be bold and generous by nature. Today, seeing that Li Bailong had no official authority and even threw away his official clothes, he talked and laughed freely, had an easy-going temperament, and even his bragging skills were better than everyone else.

Coupled with what they said at breakfast earlier, they finally felt a little closer to each other.

When everyone started to make a fuss, the thick barrier between the two sides broke.

However, people's sorrows and joys are not shared with each other.

Breakfast money was a small matter, and it was only natural for Ma Fulong to pay for it. However, Yunhuatang Xiangzhu always felt that something was wrong... He seemed to be at a disadvantage! But he couldn't explain where he was at a disadvantage.

Damn it! Why is this bastard so difficult to deal with?

I really want to kill him with one blow... No, killing him with one blow is the best solution!

Ma Fulong felt helpless and furious, and even regretted not choosing to take action when they met last night.

But it was just impotent rage.

He watched as Li Bailong even turned the tables, facing the gang members' well-intentioned boos and jeers, the dog official walked to the crowd with ease, pointed at that person, shrugged at another, and bowed to the booing. He always felt that his movements were particularly skillful and smooth, and he even said weird things to people like "and you, my friend, you are the real hero"... Damn, this guy looks like he grew up in the market!
Ma Fulong took a deep breath and said in a low voice: "Quiet!"

The noise of booing died down like a receding tide. The smiles of the canal workers faded, the kindness and intimacy on their faces disappeared, and their eyes turned towards Li Bailong with a little more distance and vigilance... The lively and smiling faces became the same again.

Li Bailong's heart trembled.

He felt as if an invisible hand interfered with the workers' joys and sorrows... This change in emotion was extremely unusual and could not be caused by personal prestige.

Aozi said in a deep voice: "It's interesting... the thing on his chest, find a way to get it and take a look."

Master Ma suppressed his emotions and said slowly: "The Cao Gang came here to solve the problem. If you pity the brothers for not having breakfast, then solve the problem quickly so that everyone can go back and rest earlier."

"indeed."

Li Bailong pointed at Qi Liu and said, "Brother, keep talking. Why did you come here?"

Qi Liu was a young canal worker that he had picked at random. He spoke loudly, and his voice was carried far away by an invisible force: "I heard from the incense master that the master is targeting the canal gang! This Boss Zheng was demoted by the master because he was on good terms with my gang, and his property will be forced to be sold!"

"The Lord also issued an official document stating that bookstores and theaters in Huazhou are no longer allowed to do business with the Cao Gang. I was thinking, our Cao Gang has never broken the law or bullied anyone, so why are they targeting us?"

Li Bailong nodded and said, "I see. I'll explain it to you now."

He pointed at Zheng Xiuyuan who was protected in the crowd.

Boss Zheng knelt for a whole night, looking at him with resentment and fear. At the moment when the two sides showed their true colors and engaged in close combat, he realized how ferocious and decisive Li Bailong was. He even missed the Governor Li who used the privileges of the government to play a business war with him... After all, Governor Li was a ruthless person.

Last night, Li Gouguan not only wanted to seize his property, but also wanted to end his eldest son's career.

Li Bailong ignored his thoughts and said calmly: "This man's situation is like this. He is a native of Huazhou. His son has been practicing martial arts since he was a child and has done well. His son eats the royal martial arts feast, takes the royal martial arts exam, and enjoys the educational resources and martial arts environment under the direct governance of the royal family..."

Seeing Qi Liu was at a loss, he changed his words: "It's like a brother of your Cao Gang, who eats the Cao Gang's food, is taught by the Cao Gang's martial arts masters, and is sent to the martial arts examination because of the Cao Gang's connections. After becoming an official, he turned around and defected to Fenglin Huoshan, becoming a complete bad seed, ungrateful, a beast, a bastard. Not only that, he also turned around and helped Fenglin Huoshan to take a bite of the Cao Gang..."

The canal workers finally understood.

Li Bailong persuaded him: "Brother Qi, if there is such a person in the Cao Gang, what will you do?"

The young man said without hesitation: "Of course it's the incense hall, three knives and six holes!"

Ma Fulong cursed inwardly and interrupted, "This is just your one-sided statement. Brother Zheng has no vested interests in our gang. We are innocent with each other. Can't we even be friends?"

"So I didn't just stab him three times and six times."

Li Bailong replied: "I just felt that during this sensitive period, he was no longer suitable to be the leader of Huazhou Literary Circle as he had contact with the Cao Gang, so I suspended his position as president within the scope of my authority."

Ma Fulong questioned: "You still want to forcibly acquire his property."

"Don't get me wrong, I'm giving him a deadline to explain the situation and admit his mistakes. If he doesn't repent, I'll force him to buy it out."

joke!

How could Director Li make such a mistake!
Seeing him nitpicking about words and procedures, Ma Fulong was secretly annoyed, but he turned his gun around and said, "Then you clearly ordered the Cao Gang not to participate in Huazhou's literary affairs. This is a blatant exclusion of our gang. How do you explain it?"

Li Bailong said calmly: "The official document also has a prerequisite, which is 'during the essay contest period', just to ensure that the Huazhou Cup tribute can be carried out fairly and transparently. There are no restrictions after the essay contest ends."

Well, this essay call will last for one year.

The second session will be held next year!

Damn, I’m an old Chinese.

Ma Fulong ignored all this and said aggressively: "No matter what you say, the Cao Gang is one of the six factions and is actually a vassal. We rule the world together with the royal family. How can you, a fourth-rank local official, look down on us?"

Li Bailong asked in return: "You want to get involved in the cultural circle of Huazhou during the essay contest. Do you want to participate in the essay contest or disrupt it?"

Ma Fulong said proudly: "The essay collection is a gift to the court. Our gang is one of the six major factions and a member of the court. How can we say that we are causing trouble? In short, your document is really a mess and should be withdrawn!"

He clung to the exclusion clause.

It’s not that we are looking for trouble, but this exclusive document must be abolished!

After all, the administration of this dynasty is based on precedents!
Once this trick was successfully implemented in Huazhou, when King Zhao promoted the unified language of education in the future, the unified language bureaus in various places could use this practice to repel interference from the six major factions. Once someone opposed it, the local officials could say, "This matter is also recorded in the Huazhou Chronicle," and the opponents would be in a dilemma.

That's why Ma Fulun just overturned the table and tried to ruin this matter!

Because he knew that even if the incident of gathering a crowd was brought to the court, there would definitely be many people to clean up his mess!

Li Bailong just asked: "Just tell me whether you will participate in the essay contest or not!"

Ma Fulong's mind moved, and he immediately asked, "If I participate in the essay contest, will the governor let me go?"

Director Li nodded happily: "If the six major factions want to participate in this literary flourishing event and jointly sing praises to the wise emperor and the great order of the court, then what position do I have to stop them?"

Master Ma was overjoyed and said without hesitation, "Everyone has heard about this today. Please clarify - if the Cao Gang participates in the essay contest, will our gang be allowed to inject funds and participate in the management of the essay?"

"Yes." Li Zhishi smiled meaningfully, and said compassionately, "If the 'Six Major Sects' want to participate, I can grant special approval."

(End of this chapter)