Abandoning literature for martial arts, starting by unleashing the beauty's bow.

Ye Zhengtang frowned. "But your method is too cruel."

Lu Fengnian smiled slightly, "If you don't cut the weeds at the root, they will grow back in the spring breeze."

Chief Constable Ye, I'm not here today to discuss things that are in the past and have moved on.

Ye Zhengtang asked in a low voice, "What do you want to talk to me about?"

Lu Fengnian cleared his throat. "Since Chief Constable Ye has made a change and decided to live a different life..."

You showed me the way back then, and now I'll show you the way.

Ye Zhengtang didn't speak, but just quietly looked at Lu Fengnian.

Lu Fengnian continued, "Lei Hu, the commander of the Liuzhou camp, is rugged in appearance but shrewd in mind."

Before long, Gu Yao will become the garrison commander of Liuzhou.

This time, he was in charge of leading the team to wipe out the bandits of Blackwater Village.

You will meet him soon.

I can still say a few words to him; if you want to get in touch with him, I can pave the way for you beforehand.

Ye Zhengtang's eyes flickered, and his expression changed repeatedly.

Lu Fengnian added, "Now that you've taken the first step, there's no need to hesitate any longer."

Lei Hu is no ordinary man; he will certainly not be content with being merely a garrison commander in Liuzhou.

With his support, your chances of going to the capital city in the future are extremely high.

Imagine if you held absolute power in the capital; wouldn't it be incredibly easy for you to interfere in the affairs of Qinghe County?

Ye Zhengtang paused for a moment, then looked up at Lu Fengnian and asked, "Why have you done so much for me?"

Lu Fengnian followed up with, "You are a good official, worthy of my admiration, and I am willing to help you."

Ye Zhengtang scoffed, "Do you even believe what you're saying?"

Lu Fengnian smiled awkwardly, "My family is about to open a winery in Qinghe County. I hope Chief Constable Ye can take care of us in the future."

Ye Zhengtang added, "Within my jurisdiction, as long as your family members abide by the law, I will guarantee their safety."

If you want me to use my power to benefit your family.

Don't even think about it.

Lu Fengnian smiled slightly, "With Chief Constable Ye's words, I can rest assured."

You can also rest assured that my family members, whom you have met, are all honest and law-abiding people.

Even if you were to use your power to seek benefits for them, they probably wouldn't accept it.

At this point, he changed the subject, "There's another thing. I know a man named Yang Kai, who is from Shangjie Village in Qinghe County. He is an upright and righteous man, and he is also an excellent archer. He can shoot three arrows in a row and hit the target from a distance of sixty zhang."

He wanted to become a constable in Qinghe County and had tried, but was rejected because he lacked connections.

Ye Zhengtang raised an eyebrow. "He can shoot three shots in a row?"

Lu Fengnian nodded. "I've sparred with him, and his archery skills are superb. If he can become a constable in Qinghe County, he will definitely be your right-hand man."

After a moment's thought, Ye Zhengtang said, "I'll go to Shangjie Village once I've finished what I'm doing."

If what you say is true, I will consider recruiting him.

Lu Fengnian stood up. "I've finished speaking, so I won't bother Chief Constable Ye any longer."

Ye Zhengtang turned his gaze to the still steaming teapot on the table. "There's still more than half a pot of tea left. Aren't you going to finish it before you leave?"

Lu Fengnian shook his head. "I have one more thing to take care of, and then I have to rush to the state capital immediately."

Otherwise, if we miss the assembly time at the Liuzhou camp, the trouble will be considerable.

After saying that, he nodded to Ye Zhengtang and strode towards the door.

As he opened the door and stepped over the threshold, Ye Zhengtang suddenly said, "Lu Fengnian, although I don't agree with your way of doing things, you are a decent person. I hope you can turn bad luck into good luck on the battlefield."

Lu Fengnian turned around and smiled slightly, "I also hope that Chief Constable Ye can be promoted step by step."

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At noon, Lu Fengnian arrived at Du's Clothing Shop in Qinghe County.

"Sir, what style of clothes do you like? Tell me the color and fabric, and I'll recommend something for you." A sweet-looking waitress came up to greet you with a smile.

Lu Fengnian said in a low voice, "I'm looking for your young manager, Du Sanqiu."

The waitress hesitated for a moment, then said, "Sir, our young manager might not be in the shop. I'll go check at the back and if he is, I'll let you know."

After saying that, she turned to another waitress standing not far away and said, "Yan'er, please attend to this guest. I'm going to the backyard."

Lu Fengnian added, "Tell Du Sanqiu that my name is Lu Fengnian."

Upon hearing the name Lu Fengnian, the waitress trembled, her eyes filled with fear and curiosity as she stared at him, frozen in place.

Lu Fengnian smiled slightly, "No doubt about it, I am Lu Fengnian. You should go and inform your young manager."

The female shop assistant then came to her senses and quickly turned and ran towards the backyard.

A moment later, a series of hurried footsteps sounded, and Du Sanqiu rushed to the front hall.

Before he arrived, his voice preceded him, "Brother-in-law, you've finally come to see me. Have you changed your mind?"

Lu Fengnian immediately frowned, his face darkening.

Du Sanqiu stepped over the threshold of the backyard. Upon seeing Lu Fengnian's expression, she immediately wiped the smile off her face, quickly ran to Lu Fengnian, and cautiously asked:

"What brings you here? Is there anything I can help you with?"

Lu Fengnian said calmly, "Let's talk inside."

Du Sanqiu responded with an "Ah!" and quickly ushered Lu Fengnian to the VIP room in the backyard.

"Brother, what kind of tea would you like? I have all the best teas that can be bought in the county town." Du Sanqiu said with a solicitous expression.

Lu Fengnian waved his hand, "No need, I only have a few words to say, and I'll be leaving after that."

Du Sanqiu said "oh" and sat up straight in the chair, placing his hands on his knees.

Lu Fengnian curled his lip and said, "Do you think I don't know what kind of person you are? Stop pretending."

Du Sanqiu chuckled, "In front of my elder brother, I will be absolutely proper and dare not act presumptuously."

Lu Fengnian slightly raised his eyelids. "Last time in prison, I knew that your uncle had the power to get me out and settle things for me."

But I chose to escape, to take the risk. Do you know why?

Du Sanqiu blinked. "What else could it be? You've never believed me from the beginning."

Lu Fengnian shook his head slightly, "You went to Mao'er Village to find Xiaoyu despite the difficult journey. Even at our house, you didn't show any of the arrogance and domineering behavior of a spoiled brat. You were very polite to my mother."

Later, he risked his life to visit me in prison and even knelt down to beg your uncle.

I have seen all of this.

Aside from being a bit gossipy, thick-skinned, and slightly unattractive, your character is passable.

You said you would save me, and I believed you.