From Under One Person: Sincere Journey Through the Heavens

"If any commoners have their money stolen by Huang Silang within six days, and they come to me, tell them that I will seek justice for them after I leave the pass in six days!"

Jiang Liu gave his instructions.

"no problem."

Lu Jin agreed.

the other side.

Upon learning that Jiang Liu and his group had distributed three million taels of silver to the city's residents, Huang Silang slammed his fist on the table and cursed, "So much pure silver was just given to these poor wretches? What a disgrace!"

"Sir, isn't this even better?"

Hu Qian reminded him, "We've already helped Commander Luo collect Goose City's taxes ninety years into the future. You're the creditor of all the poor people in Goose City."

"nonsense!"

How could Huang Silang not know?

But he was afraid that if he went to take it directly, it would give the other party a reason to take advantage of him!

They wouldn't lay a hand on a law-abiding citizen like him, but they had little scruples when it came to bandits!

but!

Three million taels!

He couldn't just stand by and watch those poor bastards eat it.

Therefore, he planned to test the limits of Jiang Liu and Zhang Muzhi step by step.

"Master, should we send someone over—"

As he spoke, Hu Qian made a chop motion, cutting his neck with his hand, "Even if they really are gods, they still need to sleep at night, right?"

Beheading, treating people to meals, taking them in as dogs.

These three cards were originally played by Huang Silang.

now.

Inviting people to meals or accepting their help as dogs is useless, so naturally only beheading remains.

Huang Silang also knew that the county magistrate and the "walker" could not coexist peacefully with him.

What are Zhang Muzhi's backgrounds?

He managed to grasp some vague outlines.

They must have experienced the events of 1911, just like I have...

But what exactly is the nature of this "traveler"?

# Chapter 70 A Lamb Enters the Tiger's Mouth

It was precisely because he couldn't see through Jiang Liu's methods that Huang Silang hesitated.

Decapitation—

It is also necessary to know yourself and your enemy.

Not only do you need to understand the opponent's strength, but you also need to understand their thoughts. Only in this way can you win every battle. Otherwise, if you act rashly, you will only suffer losses.

"In the next few days, send someone to the provincial capital to investigate the new county magistrate's situation. Be quick, because the longer it drags on, the more unfavorable it will be for us."

After thinking for a while, Huang Silang decided that he should first win over the new county magistrate.

The words of the extraordinary person—

Before he was caught red-handed for bullying the poor, the "walker" only threatened and intimidated him verbally.

The possibility of using his abilities to harm him, or even kill him—

presence.

However, the probability is extremely low.

"Cough cough!"

After saying that, Huang Silang coughed twice, his face slightly pale, clutching his stomach, his head spinning, and he cursed inwardly, "Damn it! Ever since I ate that steamed bun stained with Hu Wan's blood and excrement, my stomach has been hurting! I must have parasites!"

Having studied in a small country, Huang Shilang naturally had some knowledge of medicine, and the knowledge he had come into contact with most was about parasite treatment.

Without him.

Because Japanese people enjoy eating sashimi, their chances of contracting parasites are naturally much higher than in other countries.

Correspondingly, their medical skills in treating parasites are also quite advanced.

But in reality, Huang Silang's stomach hurt not only because he ate a steamed bun stained with blood and excrement, but also because Jiang Liu ground a bullet powder into wine for him to "replenish his qi and blood".

The bullet wasn't made of iron, but lead...

Five days later.

Huang Silang looked much better, but he was still a little dizzy. Fortunately, the person Hu Wan sent to investigate the county magistrate had returned and brought back intelligence from the provincial capital.

The newly appointed county magistrate of Goose City—

It wasn't that seemingly righteous man, but rather "Master Tang"! And his surname wasn't Tang, it was Ma, and his name was Ma Bangde!

So, he led seven or eight people to the county government office with a clear conscience.

Upon seeing Liu Zi, who had already recovered his vitality, Huang Silang was shocked. His brain, which had been clouded by lead poisoning, suddenly cleared up: Liu Zi had committed seppuku, yet he was acting as if nothing had happened.

But he immediately suppressed the surprise on his face and calmly took out the intelligence photo of the new county magistrate of Goose City.

Lu Jin, Li Muxuan, and Ren Jiating, who were also present, saw the photo and were equally surprised.

So this "Master Tang" was actually the new county magistrate of Goose City, but he was intercepted halfway by Zhang Muzhi, the real Zhang Mazi, and pretended to be a master in order to survive.

No wonder this "Master Tang" didn't seem to be one of Zhang Muzhi's group.

Lu Jin suddenly understood.

Is this photo of you?

Huang Silang compared the photo of Ma Bangde with the photo of Zhang Muzhi standing there, a smile playing on his lips.

"it's me."

Zhang Muzhi remained calm and composed.

"Really? I don't believe it!"

Huang Silang raised his eyebrows slightly.

"Yes."

Zhang Muzhi lied through his teeth, "Master Huang, you must believe me, I was very thin back then."

Lu Jin: "..."

Li Muxuan gave a thumbs up: b(￣▽￣)d!

Ren Jiating: "One word: Awesome!"

Huang Silang ignored the three of them, but still managed a smirk as he said, "I don't think this is you at all."

You're saying he's not me?

Zhang Muzhi was stunned for a moment, then roared, "I'm telling you, this isn't me at all!"

At this moment, Master Tang, also known as Ma Bangde, stepped forward to explain, describing Zhang Muzhi as his nephew. He explained that the reason he had Zhang Muzhi impersonate the county magistrate was because there were many villains on the road, and this was a cover for him.

Before he could finish speaking, Jiang Liu walked in from outside the door.

Huang Silang dared not sit any longer.

Even though he knew Jiang Liu wouldn't lay a hand on him in this situation, he still vividly remembered what had happened at the celebration banquet. He really didn't dare to put on airs in front of this "master".

After all, he brought relatively few people with him when he came out, and he only had one double who looked exactly like him, so he dared not be careless.

"Master Huang, what does it matter to you which of the two is the county magistrate?" Jiang Liu asked as soon as he entered the room, not bothering to appease him.

"Young hero, you can't say that."

Huang Silang forced a smile. "The position of county magistrate is no child's play. It concerns the safety of our Goose City. If anyone can hold this position, then I could sit in it too."

"I can see it."

However, Jiang Liu did not play by the rules. He raised his hand and leaned on Ma Bangde's shoulder. "County Magistrate Ma, you gave the position of county magistrate to your nephew because you were worried about safety. Then you don't have to worry at all if you hand the position to Master Huang. You can just sit and collect money."

I heard that the taxes collected in Goose City went back ninety years, and that they were all handled by Master Huang...

He's a large landowner; he can be in charge of collecting taxes. What's wrong with him becoming a county magistrate?

Ma Bangde was actually somewhat afraid of Jiang Liu, but having traveled all over the country for many years, he immediately realized what was going on and hurriedly said, "Master Huang, if you want this position of county magistrate, I will give it to you. After all, you are the one who calls the shots in Goose City."

"that is!"

Zhang Muzhi grinned and said, "Master Huang, why didn't you say so sooner?"

Upon seeing the three of them like this, Huang Silang's expression changed.

If it's confirmed that he came here to "demand the position of county magistrate," and this gets out, the people will talk about it, and he'll lose face a second time.

Moreover, as the most powerful and influential person in Goose City, instead of properly being a landlord, he wanted to become an official—

If his patron, the warlord known as Luo Laowai, knew about this, what would he think of him? He would definitely think that he also wanted to raise an army and become a warlord!

They'll probably come and raid his house immediately!

Even if he was in the right, he was in the wrong when facing the warlord. All he could do was have his home ransacked, and the poor bastards in the city would be absolutely delighted to see that!

"Young hero, you must be joking. I am a law-abiding citizen. How could I be qualified to be a county magistrate?"

Huang Silang said with a forced smile, "When I used to collect taxes, wasn't there no county magistrate in the city? If there were, it would definitely be the county magistrate who came, how could it be my turn?"

"That's true."

Jiang Liu removed his hand from Ma Bangde's shoulder, subtly moved closer to Huang Silang, hooked his arm around his neck, and said with a smile, "Master Huang, when you helped collect taxes before, did you embezzle any money?"

No! Absolutely not!