Shennong Sequence

Chapter 248: Taking office, starting with denying all the decrees of the predecessor; omen of a dark and windy night; sniper attack
But the seal of the deputy supervisor is currently still in the hands of the old supervisor Wang Tianhe, who is about to abdicate in favor of Zhao Yun.

Only after Wang Tianhe, the person who is about to retire, completes all the abdication procedures, will this deputy minister of agriculture seal officially fall into Zhao Yun's hands.

At that time, Zhao Yun will be able to integrate the seal of the supervisor into his own Treasure Mirror of Heaven and Earth.

This is the same process as Zhao Yun's integration of the sixth-grade General Po Lu Seal into his own Treasure Mirror of Heaven and Earth.

Only in this way, this seal of supervision will bear the imprint of Zhao Yun's magic power and the Treasure Mirror of Heaven and Earth when issuing orders or stamping in the future.

This is considered a double issuance and stamping anti-counterfeiting measure.

As for the use of this seal of supervision, Zhao Yun can directly deny the decree previously issued by Wang Tianhe on the grounds that the magic imprint is different!
This will avoid some responsibility disputes during the succession process.

Furthermore, it is important to divide these liability disputes!

The Great Zhou Dynasty has been established for thousands of years, and there are endless incidents of bad debts left by some former officials. If the responsibilities are not clearly divided, and the responsibility for those bad debts falls on one's own head in the end, what should one do?

Therefore, the first of the three things a new official does upon taking office is to divide responsibilities, starting with stamping and denying all the decrees of the predecessor. This has become an established official custom!

Because no one wants to be cheated by the last person in office!
At this moment, the Sinong Bureau seemed calm and Zhao Yun was in high spirits, but an undercurrent was quietly surging.

Some people who are unwilling to give in have gathered together in secret.

The leader was none other than Wang Tianhe, who was about to retire from the post of deputy inspector.

If Zhao Yun had not shown up, Wang Tianhe could have continued to serve as deputy inspector given his age, rich experience, and the connections and prestige he had accumulated over the years in the Sinong Supervisory Commissioner.

But now, in order to make room for Zhao Yun, his path to continue his duties has become extremely bumpy, and he will eventually have to abdicate and return home to retire...

How could those who had been in power for a long time bear this?

However, Wang Tianhe is a Sequence 6 Semi-Immortal after all, possessing extraordinary strength and background. He would not be frightened and tremble all over and surrender just because of an imperial edict.

Moreover, although the appointment issued in the imperial edict contained the emperor's majesty, it made him feel real pressure.

But it’s not impossible to crack!
As early as after learning the news that Zhao Yun was coming to Guihongzhou City to take over the position of deputy supervisor, Wang Tianhe used various channels to conduct a detailed investigation into various matters related to Zhao Yun and his parents.

Knowing that Zhao Yun's foundation was still weak, he felt that there was still a chance to create some trouble through internal and external cooperation and kick Zhao Yun out of the position of deputy supervisor.

In this way, he might be able to regain control of the power of deputy inspector, or carefully train his son to take on this important position!

Of course, before all plans are implemented and before he voluntarily resigns, the most effective and hassle-free way is to prevent Zhao Yun from taking over the position of deputy inspector!
That is, to disrupt Zhao Yun's succession process.

At this moment, the best way to achieve this goal is to use someone else's hand to carry out the sniping!

Then the many killers who accepted the bounty offered by the Barbarian King and took on the mission of killing Zhao Yun would be transformed into the sharpest "knife" in Wang Tianhe's hand!
Wang Tianhe, who has been the deputy supervisor for decades, relies on some secret methods and a series of secret channels that he has carefully put together over the years to pass on information to the spies he has secretly arranged over the years.

After receiving the news, some secret agents quickly spread the news about Zhao Yun further through some special information transmission channels.

Soon, many assassins learned that Zhao Yun had returned to Hongzhou City and was about to leave from Daonongfang, and would pass through Daowufang and finally return to Daozhaifang...

All of a sudden, these key information about Zhao Yun spread quickly among the killers, causing more killers to cooperate with each other and carefully plan a deadly ambush against Zhao Yun.

Afterwards, Jing Yuchan took Zhao Yun to the Sinong supply warehouse of the Sinong Bureau. After receiving various supplies, Zhao Yun greeted Jing Yuchan and walked towards the gate of the Sinong Bureau.

In addition, the way he walked was so lively, and even had a cheerful rhythm as if he was about to take office.

Jing Yuchan looked at Zhao Yun's back and could not help but frowning. He thought to himself, "If Zhao Yun had not told me in advance that he had been reduced to a state of intelligence by the magic of the physiognomist, I would have really thought that he was an ignorant young man who walked out of the house without any scruples!"

Thinking of this, Jing Yuchan hid his body and followed Zhao Yun quietly in order to ensure Zhao Yun's safety.

When Zhao Yun walked all the way to the gate of the Ministry of Agriculture, he saw that the sky was gradually getting darker.

And above the sky of Guihongzhou City, layers of dark clouds piled up thickly, forming a dense dark cloud that seemed to be crushing the entire city.

"It's strange. When the sun sets in the evening, there are few clouds in the sky, but after a while, the starlight above the city is completely blocked by this thick dark cloud?"

Looking at the dark and windy scene in front of him, a rhyme suddenly emerged in Zhao Yun's mind: "On a dark and windy night..."

Before he could finish the jingle, Zhao Yun shuddered violently.

I just feel that it’s the dead of night, so it’s better for the Minister of Agriculture not to go out for the time being.

Then he immediately turned around and returned to the Sinong Office, preparing to chat with Grand Sinong Jing again...

Moreover, when Jing Dasinong called me over, he also said that he would provide me with dinner, but I haven't even tasted a bite of food yet. How can I leave so easily?
And when Zhao Yun just turned around and hadn't entered the Sinongjian, he found a shifty-looking man at the gate of the Sinongjian, peeping out stealthily through the crack of the door!
And this person was holding a heaven and earth treasure mirror in his hand, and I don’t know what was written on it...

When Zhao Yun saw this, he suddenly felt a strong sense of doubt and alertness in his heart!
He quickly returned to the Sinong Bureau, stared closely at the shifty-looking man holding the Heaven and Earth Treasure Mirror, and asked in a stern voice:

"What were you doing with the Heaven and Earth Treasure Mirror just now?"

The man was startled by Zhao Yun's sudden turn back and questioning.

It was unknown whether he had really done something wrong or was frightened by the power of Zhao Yun, the soon-to-be-appointed deputy supervisor, and he stammered, "I... I was chatting with my colleagues."

Zhao Yun snorted coldly and continued, "Colleague? Which department are you from? And now that you're off duty, why are you still wandering around the Sino-Agricultural Bureau?"

After being questioned by Zhao Yun, the man became even more panicked, and said in a trembling voice: "I am Liang Yuan, who is on duty in the spiritual plant treasure house. I just finished taking inventory after working overtime in the warehouse. I will leave now, I will leave now..."

Zhao Yun looked at Liang Yuan, who was very frightened and gradually walked away. He always felt that something was wrong, but he couldn't figure out what was wrong...

Then, feeling somewhat anxious, he quickly went to Jing Da Si Nong. 'I always feel that there is something wrong with Liang Yuan, but I can't figure out what the problem is... and when I just left the gate of Si Nong Jian, I felt inexplicably flustered.'

'Is it the dark and windy night when people are killing each other?'

'kill……'

"Haha! I got it. Killer, kill him!"

"Damn Xiangjia, my IQ is off again. Or rather, since I entered the city today and walked around the city without trying to cover myself, my IQ has been at a low point..."

"It's so frustrating when my brain is so dumb that I can't even figure out a small problem! I have to solve this problem quickly..."

'In addition, the spiritual plant treasure house where the sly-looking Liang Yuan is on duty is controlled by Wang Tian and this old man. I just came to the Sino-Agricultural Bureau today, and he arranged for people to take inventory in the spiritual plant treasure house. Is this deliberately targeting me? Is he setting a trap?'

'Or is he planning to do something in advance?'

"But I have already talked to Jing Da Si Nong and have given the Spiritual Plant Treasury and the Internal Si Nong Material Warehouse to the other two deputy supervisors... These troublesome matters will not fall on my head with a lowered IQ, which will reduce the possibility of mistakes."

'No! There is another question. When I came to Sinongjian today, I only told the guard at the door my name, and then went directly to the room of Jingda Sinong. I hardly spoke to anyone else along the way. So it seems that Wang Tianhe knew I was coming so quickly and arranged for people to work overtime to count the spiritual plant treasure house. This behavior is really suspicious! '

'Perhaps, no, I am sure that Wang Tianhe is unwilling to let me take over his position as the deputy supervisor. And he has already thought about how to attack me!'

"So, I felt nervous when I just left Sinong Prison. It should be at that time that a group of assassins formed and wanted to kill me!"

'Although I have no evidence of this plan to stop me, I am sure that Wang Tianhe and those killers had indirect means of tipping off! Otherwise, how could those killers gather so quickly and pose a threat to me?'

"Besides, they want to kill me, what evidence do you need? Just establish the chain of suspicion!"

"Then, Wang Tianhe, you and your son should also be prepared to be killed by my revenge!"

"When my fifth-order puppet is completed, or the innate residual formation: the sky-destroying and earth-falling formation is completed in advance, I will kill your whole family!"

"And the guard at the entrance of the Sino-Agricultural Bureau is dishonest. He leaked my information..."

Thinking of this, Zhao Yun looked up at the dark and windy night sky again, and felt more and more that this was not a good sign.

Moreover, in the Sinongjian, you have your own courtyard, where you can live directly!

Well, it's already late, and the situation outside is so unclear, it's really not suitable to go out...

Zhao Yun briefly explained a few words to Master Sun through the Treasure Mirror of Heaven and Earth, and walked towards the Grand Minister of Agriculture Hall where Grand Minister of Agriculture Jing was at a faster pace.

Jing Yuchan, who had been following quietly behind to protect Zhao Yun on his way home, suddenly understood something when he saw Zhao Yun's sudden return.

Even though this physiognomist's technique had a serious impact on Zhao Yun's mental decline, the cautious nature of human nature was ultimately difficult to completely suppress.

Moreover, Zhao Yun's caution has penetrated into his bones.

Once he senses something is wrong, he will either choose to stay away from danger or subconsciously run back to seek shelter... From this point of view, Zhao Yun can be considered a person with keen spiritual perception.

"He was blessed with great fortune, and he relied on his instinct to avoid a murderous intention! How wonderful!"

When Jing Yuchan returned to the Grand Minister of Agriculture's Palace and just sat down, Zhao Yun pushed the door open and walked in.

When Zhao Yun saw that Jing Da Si Nong was still there, he breathed a sigh of relief unconsciously, and a relaxed smile appeared on his face:

"Grand Minister of Agriculture, when I went out just now, I saw that it was already getting dark. I guess the city has already been under curfew during this war. And I can't find a place to eat when I go out. Didn't you say before that you would treat me to a meal? So tonight, I want to stay with you for the time being.

Then tomorrow, I will accompany you to watch the apprentices' winter solstice assessment, and I will continue to live near you. After all, you know that I come from a poor family and lack experience in handling affairs. I will need your guidance and instruction at that time. Do you think this is okay?"

Jing Da Si Nong looked at Zhao Yun, laughed and said jokingly:
"If you're afraid of being attacked by assassins, just say so. Why do you have to make so many excuses? Besides, when you got your stuff just now, you walked out with big strides. Why did you suddenly want to come back just after you left the house?"

After hearing what Jing Da Si Nong said, Zhao Yun realized that Jing Da Si Nong had been paying attention to his situation and had witnessed the whole process of him walking out of the Si Nong Supervisor after being demoted.

He even sensed a dangerous situation where there were assassins lying in ambush outside!

Thinking of this, Zhao Yun's fear and hatred towards the Xiang family deepened even more!

Afterwards, after Zhao Yun had a simple meal at Jing Da Si Nong's place, Jing Yuchan did not mention any plan like using Zhao Yun to lure out a traitor or something like that.

He just let Zhao Yun live next to the house where he was stationed at the Sinong Supervisor.

This seemingly simple arrangement is actually a silent deterrent, showing those who intend to harm Zhao Yun that Zhao Yun is under his protection and cannot be easily violated.

While Zhao Yun was lying on the bed in the room, he was still thinking about the hateful behavior of the killer and Wang Tianhe, as well as the excessive behavior of the Barbarian King of Canglan Grassland!

He actually offered a red flower bounty, attracting a large number of assassins and putting himself in such a passive position...

"But it doesn't matter. Once I have completely taken over the position of deputy supervisor and have made the work of the department smooth and running smoothly, I will devote myself to cultivation."

'Also, before the innate remnant formation that can help me cross levels to fight, and the Spring Temple behind Jing Da Si Nong accepting me and Xin Ruyin as apprentices, and building a fifth-level puppet, I absolutely cannot go out and wander around again, lest I run into danger.'

Thinking of this, Zhao Yun even made plans to live in the Sinongjian for a long time in the future and concentrate on practicing!
In addition, Zhao Yun also remembered two causes and effects in Guihongzhou City:

The first is that when he was at Yangui Lingshan, he had said that within two months after he took office in Guihongzhou City, he would post a notice and recruit some people as his subordinates, and they would have a regular official position and salary in the Great Zhou Dynasty!

(End of this chapter)