Brocade Robe Unparalleled

Chapter 36 Mediation
The streets of Sizhou were bustling with people.

Many people were watching the spectacle.

The Jingbian Division had been surrounded by the Yang family for several hours, and the vermilion gate remained tightly closed. Under the pressure from the Yang family, the newly arrived centurion did not dare to show his face.

The Yang family did not take any extreme actions. After shouting for half an hour, they seemed to have gotten tired and began to sit quietly in front of the Jingbian Division gate.

If even the Jingbian Division couldn't handle it, the local government of Sizhou wouldn't dare to get involved.

If it were just the Yang family alone, suppressing them wouldn't be too difficult.

However, the power of the Tusi (chieftains) in the southwest was complex and intertwined, with each move affecting the whole situation.

If one is not careful, it could cause a large-scale mutiny or riot. Not to mention Sizhou Prefecture, even those at the level of commander or garrison commander would likely be held accountable.

All the major and minor powers in Sizhou City are paying close attention to this matter.

Just as people were wondering how this would end, a figure slowly walked out from the crowd.

Many people exclaimed in surprise upon seeing this.

"It's Commander Wu!"

"Commander Wu has actually come!"

Wu Baihu's appearance immediately attracted everyone's attention.

Everyone knows that ever since Commander Shen was parachuted into the Jingbian Division, Commander Wu has been completely sidelined. During this time, he has stayed at home and has not even come to the Jingbian Division.

Unexpectedly, when Shen Baihu encountered trouble at the Jingbian Division and hid inside, refusing to come out, it was Wu Baihu who stepped forward.

Wu, dressed in a worn-out official uniform of the Jingbian Division, walked calmly and unhurriedly to the Yang family members. His face was pale and sickly.

He stopped in front of Yang Zhentian and asked, "Chief Yang, what is the reason for this?"

Yang Zhentian snorted coldly and said, "Commander Wu, it's not that my Yang family wants to cause trouble. It's just that the Tian family brat has gone too far, insulting my Yang family's betrothed and injuring my son. What's even more hateful is that this Commander Shen, without even distinguishing right from wrong, wants to hold my father and me accountable. My Yang family has never suffered such a humiliation. If I don't get justice today, I, Yang Zhentian, will be ashamed before my ancestors and have no face to face the elders of the village!"

Upon hearing this, Commander Wu slowly said, "Commander Shen is new here and unaware of the situation. His handling of the matter may have been inappropriate. On behalf of Commander Shen and the Jingbian Division, I apologize to Chief Yang!"

After saying that, he bowed slightly to Yang Zhentian.

This sincerity and attitude stand in stark contrast to Shen Baihu's previous arrogance.

Yang Zhentian quickly stood up and helped Wu Baihu up, saying, "Wu Baihu, this has nothing to do with you, you don't need to do this!"

Wu Baihu straightened up, grasped Yang Zhentian's hand, and said earnestly, "Chief Yang, I will personally go to the Tian family and give them a satisfactory explanation. As for your son's injuries, I will personally pay for a renowned doctor to treat him..."

He paused, his gaze sweeping over the seated Yang family members, before changing his tone: "However, Chief Yang's actions of besieging the Jingbian Division's office with his brothers are ultimately illegal and damaging to the court's reputation. If word gets out, it will not benefit the Yang family's reputation either. Could you, for the sake of my old face, allow the brothers to disperse? I guarantee with this official robe that I will give the Yang family justice within three days. If not, I will not stop Chief Yang from doing whatever he wishes!"

Wu Baihu's words were polite and respectful, showing great humility and giving the Yang family ample face and a way out.

Yang Zhentian's anger had largely subsided. He remained silent for a moment, looked around, and finally clasped his hands heavily in a fist salute to Commander Wu: "Very well, since Lord Wu says so, I, Yang Zhentian, believe you. I hope you will not disappoint the Yang family. Brothers, let's retreat!"

At the chieftain's command, the Yang family members rose to their feet, put away their weapons, and, led by Yang Zhentian, quickly withdrew from the Jingbian Division's gate and disappeared into the streets and alleys.

The Jingbian Simenkou area returned to calm, as if nothing had happened, with only the buzzing of the onlookers in the distance.

This simple incident shows that Shen Baihu is still too young compared to Wu Baihu.

Is it really appropriate to appoint such an inexperienced young man as the head of the Jingbian Division?

The gates of the Jingbian Division slowly opened, and Shen Qingya walked out with a gloomy expression.

Wu Baihu didn't speak, but simply bowed slightly to Shen Qingya before turning around and leaving with steady steps.

To the onlookers, his slightly hunched back appeared rather tall at that moment.

Shen Qingya clenched his fists, which were hidden in his sleeves. He felt humiliated that a matter he couldn't resolve on his own had been settled with just a few words from the man surnamed Wu in front of so many people. Earlier at Jingbian Division, he had already heard Huang Yue explain in detail the feud between the Tian and Yang families.

He gave a cold snort and lowered his voice, saying, "I'd like to see how you're going to solve this..."

Not only Shen Qingya, but almost everyone's attention was on Wu Baihu.

After people saw him leave Jingbian Division, they went to the Tian family's residence in Sizhou City.

Although it is unknown what Wu Baihu and the Tian family said, half an hour later, just after Wu Baihu left the Tian family, Tian Yunting, the head of the Tian family, led the young chief of the Tian family, whose back was tied with thorns, to the Yang family to apologize...

A huge conflict involving two chieftains and the Jingbian Commandery was thus averted.

This makes people realize that although Commander Shen wields great power due to his powerful background, when it comes to real problems, he still has to rely on Commander Wu, who has been rooted in Sizhou for many years.

At this moment, in Baishi Village.

"Line up properly, don't push!"

"Everyone gets a share, one at a time!"

"You get one ounce. You shouted the loudest and clearest just now, good job, you get two ounces..."

Yang Zhentian sat in the main seat, with a small mountain of gleaming silver on the table beside him.

Dozens of men from the Yang family lined up, happily receiving their hard-earned money.

Yang Tianbao, his head still damp with blood from the bandage, ran over excitedly and said, "Dad, how did I do this time? Can you give me more pocket money?"

Yang Zhentian nodded. This scoundrel of a son had finally done something reliable. He took out a silver note from his pocket and handed it to him, saying, "You did a good job. Here's one hundred taels for you."

Yang Tianbao happily accepted the silver note. Although the injury from hitting his head on the pillar was still painful, it was worth it for the hundred taels of silver note!

After everyone had received their reward money, Yang Zhentian stood up, walked behind a screen, and said to a beautiful woman with a hint of pride, "Niece Qingluan, how was it? Did we handle this matter well?"

Tian Qingluan smiled slightly and said, "Thank you for your hard work, Uncle Yang..."

Yang Zhentian waved his hand and laughed, "It's no trouble at all, no trouble at all..."

The Yang family and the Tian family were once sworn enemies, but that was in the past.

The Yang family now works in the mining industry and earns profits from selling salt. The villagers are living better and better lives, and their wealth is increasing. All of this is because of the Tian family. How can a person not know how to repay kindness?
He rubbed his hands together, somewhat embarrassed, and asked, "Niece Qingluan, about that big deal you mentioned..."

Tian Qingluan said softly, "Uncle Yang, don't worry, the Tian family will definitely include the Yang family in this business deal."

Yang Zhentian smiled and said, "That's good, that's good. If Qingluan ever needs anything in the future, just let me know, and Uncle Yang will definitely take care of it perfectly..."

Not long after, inside Black Stone Village.

Tian Qingyun looked at his father with a helpless expression and said somewhat dejectedly, "Dad, can't you find someone else? Now that word has spread that I stole someone's fiancée, how can I face people in the future?"

Tian Yunting glanced at him and said indifferently, "Even Yang Tianbao didn't say anything, and you're acting all wronged?"

Tian Qingyun said speechlessly, "He has no shame, but I do..."

Tian Yunting waved his hand and said, "Your face is nothing compared to the revitalization of the family... Go out, your sister and I have important matters to discuss."

It was a family matter, and even the young chieftain himself couldn't listen to it. Although Tian Qingyun was unwilling, he had no choice but to leave.

After his son left, Tian Yunting turned to Tian Qingluan and asked, puzzled, "Qingluan, the business you mentioned is no less profitable than the salt industry. Our Tian family can do it ourselves. Why involve the Yang family? We've already given them enough favors in the salt mines..."

Tian Qingluan looked out the window and said softly, "The Tian family is still too weak to hold onto these two big businesses. Only by joining forces with the Yang family can we gain more strength and reduce the covetousness of those powerful chieftains outside Sizhou. Besides..."

A sly glint appeared on her pretty face as she said, "No matter what, the Jingbian Division is an official government office. Let the Yang family handle things that might offend the court..."

(End of this chapter)