The court lackeys of the eight-hour workday

Chapter 33 Looking for trouble
The border of Qi and Lu, Jinan Prefecture, and Tai'an Prefecture.

After a long journey, Li Miao and Mei Qinghe finally arrived at the state capital next to Taishan Sect.

Instead of looking for an inn to rest, the two men went all the way to the Tai'an prefectural government office.

Mei Qinghe was waiting at the door with the horse. Li Miao dismounted, brushed off the dust on his body, straightened his collar, and handed the reins to Mei Qinghe.

Then he walked to the gate of the yamen in square steps.

"Come, come." He raised his hand and waved to a yamen runner.

The job of a yamen runner is a profession that relies on one's eyesight.

If you meet someone you can't afford to offend, you should lower your status and try to please him. If you meet someone you can easily control, you should hit him hard and squeeze out every bit of oil and water.

Especially in Dashuo, they had to be careful of some seemingly poor gangsters. If they accidentally offended a lawless person, he would kill them with a knife, shout "I'm doing good for the people" and leave, and there would be no place to complain.

Therefore, in Dashuo, the Jianghu and the court actually restrict each other. On the one hand, the court will restrict the Jianghu people from doing excessive behavior; on the other hand, the presence of Jianghu people will also make local officials restrain themselves a little and try not to do things that will provoke the chivalrous people to eliminate harm for the people.

Back to the present, the bailiff saw that Li Miao was in a leisurely manner, so he naturally wouldn't be the one to be so blind.

He stepped forward cautiously and bowed to Li Miao: "This... Sir?"

Li Miao did not keep the secret: "Show this badge to your inspector and ask him to come out to see me."

After saying that, he handed the badge of the captain of the Embroidered Uniform Guard to the yamen runner.

The yamen runner was illiterate, but as soon as he saw the shape of the badge on the waist, he knew that the man was not someone to be trifled with. He nodded, turned around and quickly ran into the yamen.

After a while, a middle-aged man walked out quickly and saluted Li Miao: "Qian Hu."

"Do you know why I'm here?"

"I received a message from home. This is something they sent to you."

The middle-aged man handed Li Miao a heavy package.

He was the secret agent of the Imperial Guard stationed in Tai'an Prefecture. He knew the purpose of Li Miao's visit and had prepared everything necessary.

Li Miao took the package, nodded, turned around, called Mei Qinghe and left.

He did not go to see the prefect of Tai'an Prefecture.

This has to do with the relationship between the martial arts sects and local officials.

Martial arts are essentially a form of violence.

The martial arts sects are the organizations that control this kind of violence.

A large sect like the Taishan Sect with deep roots has been cultivating the local area for longer than the time of regime change, and the power it wields is stronger than the local government.

Therefore, it is only natural that the prefect of Tai'an Prefecture is in collusion with the Taishan Sect.

It can be said that when Zhu Zai made the decision to "annihilate the Five Mountains Sword Sects", the prefect of Tai'an Prefecture was already a target to be eliminated.

Li Miao was not interested in playing wits with a dying man. Anyway, the local soldiers would not be needed for the follow-up matters, so he was too lazy to visit him again.

As for the subsequent reaction of the prefect, he also had some considerations.

Back to the present, Li Miao and Mei Qinghe arrived at an inn and checked in.

At noon, Mei Qinghe knocked on Li Miao's door: "Senior, do you want to eat?"

The door opened and Li Miao stepped out.

However, Mei Qinghe was so shocked that he took two steps back and stammered, "Senior...Senior..."

Li Miao had changed his clothes at this time. He was wearing a dark black suit, a bronze sunflower-shaped belt, black boots with patterns, an embroidered spring sword hanging from his waist, one hand on the hilt, and the Jinyiwei badge hanging on his waist.

His back was straight, his bearing was majestic, his eyebrows were sharp, and his black hair was neatly tied.

What a heroic look!

Mei Qinghe has been traveling with Li Miao for more than a month, and has always seen Li Miao's lazy and casual dress and attitude. He would sit instead of standing, lie down instead of leaning, his shoulders were slumped, his waist and back were loose, and he spoke with a long tail tone. He had never seen Li Miao act like this before!

Li Miao has a very good appearance, but he behaved like a lazy street guy before. Although Mei Qinghe knew that Li Miao's martial arts were amazing and would not look down on him, he was not very attractive to her either.

Now, with this sudden glance, Mei Qinghe blushed involuntarily.

Li Miao glanced at Mei Qinghe and smiled: "Do you know how to bully others?"

"what?"

"Bullying, arrogant, eating without paying, right?"

"No...it won't..."

"Learn it. I'll give you a sample today, and you can do it tomorrow."

After Li Miao finished speaking, he walked onto the street. Mei Qinghe was stunned for a moment and followed him closely.

Li Miao's behavior was obviously very eye-catching. Passersby on the road looked at him sideways, but few people could read, so few people could recognize the words on the waist badge. They just sighed in their hearts: "What a good man!"

Only a few martial artists carrying swords and knives glanced at Li Miao's badge, their faces changed, and they dodged as if they saw a vicious beast.

Li Miao walked straight to a private house, looked it up and down, nodded, walked forward and kicked the door.

Bang!
The door flew open and hit the wall.

"who!?"

Immediately, more than a dozen men with swords ran out and shouted at Li Miao.

This is exactly the "office" of Taishan Sect in the state capital, and those who ran out at this time are all disciples of Taishan Sect stationed here.

Li Miao didn't reply and just walked inside.

The Taishan disciples were unsure and surrounded Li Miao, staring at his vital points.

Finally, someone saw Li Miao's badge, his face turned pale, and he walked quickly to the backyard, probably to ask the manager to come out.

Mei Qinghe didn't know what to do at the door. She was forced to do this by Li Miao, and looking at Li Miao's attitude, it was obvious that he was not going to keep a low profile.

She is not someone without background. She has participated in the Five Mountains Alliance in previous years. Some people in Taishan Sect recognize her.

After hesitating for a while, she sighed, put her hand on the hilt of the sword, walked to stand beside Li Miao, and looked coldly at the Taishan sect disciples.

The choice has already been made.

Li Miao said to himself slowly: "Don't you know how to entertain guests? Bring some seasonal fruits, snacks and tea first!"

A middle-aged man walked out from the backyard. He walked like a dragon and a tiger, and it was obvious that he had good martial arts skills. He should be the one in charge.

It was the Taishan Sect’s manager, named Fei Junxuan, a second-rate master.

He walked to the table and bowed to Li Miao: "Sir."

He turned around and ordered, "Didn't you hear what the adults said? Bring us some tea!"

After saying that, he was about to sit opposite Li Miao.

Li Miao raised his eyes and glanced at him, then directly slapped him on the chest from a distance.

Bang!
The middle-aged man took a few steps back and fell to the ground. He raised his head and said angrily, "You!?"

"You are a commoner, are you worthy enough to sit at the same table with me?"

Li Miao said calmly.

"Serve some cold dishes first, and then bring up a dozen or so hot dishes."

"My Lord, I am hungry."

(End of this chapter)