Life Hunter

The sky has just dawned and the winter sun has not yet risen. Many people gathered outside the gate of Chunfengju Courtyard.

The clothes on these people are either red or green, and the patches on their clothes are embroidered with animals.

"The hard days are finally over, alas..."

"You guys are lucky to work under Song Sizheng, and she will take care of you. Those of us assigned to other places are just like children without a father and a mother."

"Come on, you guys are pretty good too. We were transferred to Leng Can and Jian Yuancang, and your feet were full of little shoes. You were as busy as your grandchildren every day, and you didn't give any rewards based on your merits. You know we How did you get here all these years?"

"Last time Mr. Li came back, I didn't go to the wine shop, but Jian Yuancang scolded me for half an hour. Damn it, that grandson is really nothing."

"Then Jian Yuancang... tell me, was it casually injured by Master Zhou, or was it ordered by Li Sizheng?"

"Based on common sense, it's impossible. Who is the leader of Renzhou? A dignified first-class great life magician, the leader of the Shanming Sect. He is an equal to Zhao Shoufu, but... Mr. Li is too unusual, so I can't be sure. .”

"In the past few days, not to mention the Night Guard, the entire court and even officials from various states have gone crazy, and they are all speculating about what is going on."

"It is said that even the ministers and cabinet elders are discussing this matter. Anyway, the cabinet elders all praised Li Qingxian for being neither humble nor arrogant in front of the two leaders, which is rare."

"Yes, news came from the cabinet last night that Mr. Li was unanimously approved to serve as the Chief of the Patrol Department."

"It's really impossible for Mr. Li Marquis to take charge of the patrol department. There is no objection to the civil and military orders. The evil demon wants to object, but it's useless."

"I don't ask for anything else. I just ask you to transfer me from Jian Yuancang's hands and escape from the sea of ​​suffering. I will set up a longevity tablet for Mr. Li Hou."

"Jian Yuancang won't get stuck on you, right?"

"That's what I'm afraid of, so, alas..."

"Don't worry, what kind of person is Mr. Li, we old people in Chunfengju don't know? Back then, he quietly pierced the Demon Sect's Criminal Department, and then he opened his own place in Qiyuan City, and now he takes the patrol from the mouth of the King of Chu Si Sizheng, do you really think it’s a coincidence that he became Si? If he doesn’t want it, no one can give it to him. If he wants it, no one can take it away. When Mr. Li comes back, we old people from Chunfengju will support him. He has to help us when we drink. As for Jian Yuancang, even if you give him a hundred courages, he won't dare to blow up."

"If you think about it carefully, Jian Yuancang's several attempts were easily repelled by Mr. Li Hou."

"Yeah……"

"Yes Yes Yes……"

Around Chunfeng Ju, many current patrol department officials nodded without saying a word.

"Ahem, brothers, although we follow Mr. Song, we all admire Mr. Zhou and Mr. Li. When the time comes, don't forget to send a message to us."

"Don't worry, Song Sizheng's people are our own people. Mr. Song helps us a lot. Besides, Song Sizheng and Mr. Li have a good relationship. Both of them have dined at Mr. Song Yunjing's house. I heard Mr. Li also called I've been to Song Dynasty to see Sister Xue."

"It's good to be a family..."

Everyone suddenly stopped and looked at each other.

"Song Sizheng is not married?"

"Not married."

"Li Sizheng is not married?"

"Not married."

"Oh..." There were similar tacit smiles on everyone's faces.

Several old people shook their heads, and one of them laughed and cursed: "Stop being so careless and work hard for Li Sizheng. It's better than anything else."

Everyone was talking and laughing, the door opened, and Zhou Hen stood in front of it.

"I've met Mr. Zhou." Everyone bowed and bowed.

Zhou Hen nodded and said, "Master Li, please come in."

The group of people followed Zhou Hen into the courtyard gate and poured into the study. The crowd was packed into the small Chunfengju study like a bundle of straw. A few low-ranking officials stood helplessly outside the threshold.

Li Qingxian sat on the chair where Zhou Chunfeng had sat, raised his head, and scanned the officials.

The officials bent down, lowered their heads, and their eyes dropped.

Li Qingxian's right index finger slowly slid across the edge of the table.

After a long time, he slowly said: "It stands to reason that when I took the position of Chief of the Patrol Department at a young age, I should have restrained my sharpness and kept a low profile. I understand the truth, but now, there are demon clans in the north and west, and there are monsters in the south. There are countries, there are evil spirits in them, and the world is not peaceful. I, the Inspector, work for the emperor, the court, and the people. It is the emperor's sword. If it is a sword, it cannot be hidden in the sheath. If it is a sword, it must be stained with blood. You guys think so, right?"

"What the Lord said is absolutely true!"

"My lord's words awakened the dreamer!"

"My lord, young and mature, you can see the true meaning!"

Li Qingxian added: "Our patrol department cannot and cannot take care of some internal and external troubles, but we cannot ignore the things that are under our control. A few days ago, someone actually used the Masked Spider at the foot of the Imperial City, in the sacred capital. , leading people into a conspiracy, and the victim is the imperial merchant of Jiangnan Trading Company! How can you ignore such an important matter? The first thing I did when I took office is to use this matter as a guide to eradicate the evil hands in the city of God. ! You go back now and discuss a charter to resolve this matter. Let me talk about four points first. First, investigate who violated Tianwei, ignored the law, and used the masked spider in the city of God. Second, go to the Black Lantern Division and find The way to rescue Shen Xiaoyi. Third, send people to the Tianming Sect to issue a notice, ordering them to come to the Patrol Department to explain the situation within three days. If they fail to do so within three days, you will be responsible for the consequences. Fourth, the city of God is full of filth. In order to show that our Patrol Department Use thunderous means to find several evil forces and sweep them away tonight with lightning speed."

All the officials were frightened, and for a moment they didn't know how to reply.

Especially Fei Chunfengju, an old man, frowned, but did not dare to say anything.

Cao Ming raised his head. He was the director of the patrol department. He was Si Zheng's deputy, equivalent to deputy Sizheng. He followed Zhou Chunfeng and later served under Song Yanxue, and he was also familiar with Li Qingxian.

"Lord Sizheng, the other three items are not difficult. But finding out about the Tianming Sect is probably very difficult. The Tianming Sect has always set their sights on the top and ignores all departments and ministries. If we go, I'm afraid we will have to go to heaven. be snubbed."

"It's better to have a chance than to stay at home and be a wimp!" Li Qingxian suddenly raised his voice and said, "In the whole world, it's the king's land; on the shore of the land, it's the king's ministers! As long as you do things for the emperor, as long as you do things for the court, Regardless of the Tianming Sect and the Earthly Ming Sect, treat everyone equally, no one is superior or inferior!"

"Yes. I will send someone to make arrangements immediately."

"Go ahead and have a meeting in the afternoon. I want to see the detailed charter for these four things."

"I'll take my leave!"

Everyone said goodbye and walked out of Chunfeng Residence, with only a few people staying outside the door.

After walking far away, one person sighed: "These things seem simple, but each one is more difficult than the last."

"In this place where filth and people live, who doesn't have a big tree behind them? If the leaves are moved, the branches will crackle down, and no one will feel comfortable."

"Yes, but to be honest, these are what we should do."

"I think this is good. It's the same style as Mr. Song. Mr. Song went directly to the Prince of Chu's Mansion to arrest people. It's very satisfying."

"Yes. Sir Si Zheng is right. We are the emperor's swords. If we are not stained with blood, how can we be used as swords? To put it bluntly, the reason why Night Guard was abolished is that we are not good at being swords."