Daqin Zhentiansi

Chapter 576 The Marquis of Qingyang will never be in Donghan County for ten years!

As he walked forward, Cao Jiada muttered to himself.

"Lord Hou's suppression of Luoxia Ravine is like cutting off the chaotic branches of the martial world; taking over the Lu family's mines is like severing the claws of powerful clans; breaking the Xuanwei Temple is like destroying the infiltration of foreign enemies..."

The sound stopped, and he looked at the fish-shaped talisman in his hand.

The martial arts world, powerful families, foreign enemies, and finally the government.

He finally saw clearly where the Marquis of Qingyang's blade was pointing—

There's no such thing as priority; this Marquis of Qingyang of the Great Qin clearly intends to melt down the heavens and earth of Donghan County into a battlefield!
Marquis Qingyang will not stay in Donghan County for ten years!

Marquis Qingyang intends to move all four mountains together!

My vision is still not broad enough, and my thinking is not deep enough!
He took two steps forward, then his legs twisted and he stumbled. He slowly turned his head to look at the departing wooden carriage.

He felt that, from beginning to end, Cao Jiada had fallen into the trap set by the Marquis of Qingyang.

Perhaps it wasn't even a scheme.

From the moment he first boarded the carriage and heard those inappropriate words, he was probably already at a loss for his own destiny.

But how could Marquis Qingyang be so sure that Cao Jiada was qualified to be driven around?
He was merely a seventh-rank county magistrate, residing in a remote corner of Donghan County, and had no reputation whatsoever.

"Brother Cao, it's been a long time."

A voice came from behind Cao Jiada.

He turned around, his expression shifting from bewilderment to surprise.

"Yes, Han Nian, you, you're not a teacher at the Imperial Academy..."

My former classmate, Xu Hannian, was an instructor at the Imperial Academy.

Compared to being a seventh-rank county magistrate, if given a choice, Cao Jiada would also like to stay at the Imperial Academy as a teacher.

"The headmaster has sent many of our academy's teachers and students to accompany Marquis Qingyang to Donghan County."

"Reading ten thousand books is not as good as traveling ten thousand miles. The headmaster understands the words of Confucian and Taoist sages and has a longer-term vision than we do."

The spirited scholar in his early thirties, dressed in a blue robe, bowed to Cao Jiada and said with a smile, "The headmaster remembers your political views and recommends you to the Marquis of Qingyang."

"Mr. Tao just instructed us to accompany you to Beilu Village." Xu Hannian looked at Cao Jiada with envy. "Brother Cao, this shows the Marquis's high regard for you, allowing you to take charge on your own..."

Recommended by the headmaster?

Can handle things on their own?
To value or respect?

Cao Jiada opened his mouth, but before he could speak, a faint voice came from the side.

“Magistrate Cao, I am Jin Yuelin from the Shadow Division. I am here on the orders of the Marquis to lead a squad of Shadow Guards to accompany and protect you.”

"You may do as you please, but I will not be able to harm you in the slightest."

Cao Jiada's face flushed as he gripped the fish-shaped tally in his hand.

It turns out that Marquis Qingyang truly values ​​him!

……

Inside the wooden frame of the car, Zhang Yuan looked out at the lush green mountains and fields.

Beside him, Young Master Tao subconsciously tightened his collar.

His heart injury had long since healed, but Young Master Tao had developed the habit of wearing thick cloth robes and tightly tucking the collar together.

"The plan devised by Magistrate Cao is already quite remarkable."

“In particular, he served as an official in the Eastern Territory for ten years and had a deep understanding of it. He planned things slowly and steadily, and it was not impossible to achieve his goal in ten years.”

Young Master Tao spoke, his words tinged with emotion.

Zhang Yuan nodded, his palm gently stroking the Qiu Han knife.

"Given his background, the fact that he could speak so eloquently about the four great mountains shows that he was quite adept at political affairs."

"Unfortunately, the overall vision is still lacking."

"It would be good to let him deal with the powerful families and gain some experience."

Zhang Yuan narrowed his eyes and slowly gripped the scabbard of his long sword.

The Autumn Cold Blade seemed to sense his feelings and vibrated softly.

"Given my status, I came to Zhendong Border to resolve this mess quickly."

"Can the Qin Dynasty really wipe out the officials of Donghan County in ten years?"

"If I really stay in the Eastern Territory for ten years, I'm afraid His Majesty will forget my name, Zhang Qingyang."

Turning to look at Young Master Tao, Zhang Yuan said softly, "Wen Liu is leading the Black Riders to the county seat, Chen Wu is blocking the Jiuchuan River, and the disciples of the Mountain Sect and the Azure Cloud Sword Sect are on their way to Donghan County. As for the aristocratic families, let the Lu family hold them back for now." "Young Master Tao, you will be in charge of the county government and in control of the overall situation."

Master Tao nodded.

The government, the martial arts world, and powerful families all have plans to deal with this.

What Zhang Yuan himself needs to do is probably deal with external enemies.

Of the four mountains, the most dangerous is the mountain of external enemies.

Among the spies from the Three Kingdoms period, powerful figures from other regions, and those immortal cultivators who can wreak havoc in Donghan County, who are easy to deal with?

Moreover, a single move can have far-reaching consequences, affecting the government, the martial arts world, and powerful families, ultimately potentially leading to external enemies.

Just like Jiujiang Commandery, if it cannot defeat the Grand Master of Eastern Wei in one battle, Jiujiang Commandery cannot be stabilized.

Looking at Zhang Yuan, a hint of surprise flashed in Young Master Tao's eyes.

As far as he knew, the Grandmasters of the Heavenly Guard had already left the Eastern Territory.

Does Zhang Yuan truly possess the power to fight a Grandmaster?
Regardless of his combat strength, Zhang Yuan has unknowingly reached a high level in his vision and control over the overall situation.

Outside the carriage window, warhorses galloped by. Young Master Tao whispered, "Take care."

He followed Wen Liu's black cavalry towards the county town.

Another group of cavalry, following Chen Wu's call, headed towards the Jiuchuan River sluice gate.

Beside Zhang Yuan's wooden carriage, only a hundred or so riders remained to escort him as he rode away into the distance.

That direction is towards Egret Island.

A month ago, the Snow Cloud Sect of Bailuzhou was wiped out.

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Donghan County.

Sheriff's Mansion.

In the back hall, wisps of smoke rose from the bronze crane-beak incense burner. Liu Peiyuan, the acting prefect, gripped the secret report so tightly that his knuckles turned white. The gilded paperweight cast a distorted shadow on the jade table.

"Brother Zhao, do you know how many heads Marquis Qingyang chopped off at Xuanwei Temple yesterday?" Liu Peiyuan lifted the tea lid, his face showing a hint of gloom. "Three hundred Black Riders trampled the Dan Pavilion to the ground, and even smashed the altar of Immortal Yuchen to dust!"

Prefect Zhao Defang, on the other hand, was much more composed. Looking at the rain falling outside the window, he chuckled and shook his head: "What's the panic about, Lord Liu? The Xuanwei Temple is just an appetizer that we've thrown to the Marquis."

"Since this Marquis of Qingyang wants to kill someone, then let him do it."

"Let's see whether it's the sharpness of Marquis Qingyang's blade or the overwhelming power of the Grandmaster of Eastern Wei."

Liu Peiyuan abruptly stood up, staring at Zhao Defang: "Are you crazy! Yuwen Jue's head is still hanging at the gate of Yuncang City. How can you bring in a Grandmaster from Eastern Wei at this time?"

"Shh—" Zhao Defang pressed down on Liu Peiyuan's trembling arm and said calmly, "Three days ago, the Wei Kingdom's Heavenly Wolf Guard sent a secret letter saying that as long as Marquis Qingyang goes to the Broken Soul Valley, a Grandmaster will be waiting for him."

Great master!
Marquis Qingyang killed a Grandmaster outside Yuncang City, but that wasn't his true strength.

Yuwen Jue was already exhausted at that time, and it was only by relying on the strength of the three million-strong army that the Marquis of Qingyang was able to succeed.

Seeing that Liu Peiyuan's expression was still solemn, Zhao Defang smiled and said, "Brother Liu, don't worry. Even if Marquis Qingyang manages to escape with his life in Duanhun Gorge, it's fine for him to come to the Prefect's Mansion."

“You are different from Tang Zheng of Jiujiang County. Donghan County is in a crucial position, so we must protect your position.”

"The powerful families in the county have already agreed to ensure that Zhang Qingyang will be unable to establish a foothold in Donghan County."

"In matters large and small within the prefecture, Brother Liu, you are the one who makes the decisions."

These words finally put Liu Peiyuan at ease.

This is what he truly cares about.

The eastern border remains unchanged, but officials come and go.

Serving as an official in the Eastern Territory is inextricably linked to powerful families and the martial arts world, as well as the hidden forces from beyond the borders.

Over the years, as long as the eastern border has not been lost, the Qin court has not really made any moves against the officialdom and aristocratic families in the eastern border.

After all, so many soldiers are conscripted from the Eastern Border every year; this is a silent pledge of allegiance from aristocratic families and the martial arts world.

Liu Peiyuan pondered for a moment, then suddenly chuckled: "That old fox from the Zhou family has agreed to cooperate?"

The powerful families of the Eastern Frontier are not so easy to deal with.

"Last night, Patriarch Zhou personally escorted the orphan of the Snow Cloud Sect into the Wei army camp." Zhao Defang's eyes gleamed with a profound light. "As for the Lu family..."

He gazed out the window, a sinister sneer escaping his throat: "Does that brat Lu Changwu think that by climbing the social ladder, the Lu family can wash away the blood debt from the tungsten iron mine?"

"When the Qi army presses in, I'll see whether Marquis Qingyang will prioritize protecting the border or eliminating the powerful clans!"

(End of this chapter)