“I heard that the new governor is the current county magistrate of Juhe?” The Heavenly Sword Sect’s external affairs deacon, Peng Lanzhi, suddenly spoke.
“Juhe County?” Ouyang Zhen, the medicine manager of Green Jade Temple, frowned and looked at Sun Panshi. “Brother Sun, I heard that this county magistrate of Juhe County is a fierce person who defeated King Yan’s 50,000 troops.”
“I’ve heard of it too.” He Chengmao, the manager of the He family’s shop in Pingchuan, nodded. “Rumor has it that the county magistrate of Juhe County has a mysterious background and has the ability to summon the wind and rain. He only splashed a bowl of water and drowned King Yan’s 50,000 troops.”
“This poor monk has also heard of this rumor, but in the past, I only treated it as a joke.” Monk Jing Cong, the head of the Medicine King Court of the Dharma Monastery, smiled and said, “After all, there’s no one in this world who can summon the wind and rain unless they cultivated to enlightenment and became a Buddha.”
“Everyone, a mere county magistrate of Juhe County is not enough.” Sun Panshi seemed to have expected everyone’s topic and laughed. “Actually, Brother Wang and I have already investigated him. This is just a scapegoat arranged by Liu Litao.”
“Oh? What do you mean?”
“Brother Wang, do you know the origins of this county magistrate?”
“What is it?”
Everyone’s gazes gathered on Sun Panshi again. At the same time, the youth beside Sun Panshi was also the target of the questions.
This youth’s name was Wang Jinsheng. He was dressed in white and had a handsome appearance. His facial features were delicate and handsome. He was an extremely good-looking man.
At the age of 19, he had already stepped into the Qi Transformation realm. He was the strongest among the six people present.
He was not from Fengzhou, but from Suzhou. He had traveled to Lu County with his elders.
In the half a year since he came to Lu County, Wang Jinsheng had used extraordinary methods to forcefully pull over 60% of the Lu County’s salt industry, which originally had no place for others to interfere.
Moreover, anyone who dared to make a move against him and wanted to stop him with violence, be it a Qi Transformation Grandmaster or a Profound Gate Realm Grandmaster, would all die an unnatural death.
Therefore, in this small group of six, his status was even above that of the organizer, Sun Panshi.
Although Wang Jinsheng usually did not interfere with the management of specific matters and many things were decided by Sun Panshi himself, everyone, including Sun Panshi, would not ignore the importance of Wang Jinsheng.
After all, with their control over the people’s livelihoods, they could easily control the governor of County Lu, but they could not rely on only this to push a county governor to the position of State Overseer.
However, Wang Jinsheng and the elders behind him had this ability.
Faced with everyone’s questions, Wang Jinsheng did not answer directly.
He looked around at everyone and casually flicked open a folding fan. He shook it gently and revealed an unfathomable smile. He said indifferently, “Everyone, do you really believe that there’s someone in this world who can call the wind and summon the rain?”
“Although I don’t believe it, there’s no doubt that King Yan’s 50,000-strong army was destroyed.” He Chengmao smiled bitterly. “It’s inevitable that we’ll be worried.”
“I’ve asked my uncle.” Wang Jinsheng continued to fan himself and smiled confidently. “My uncle’s answer was that even if an Immortal Buddha descends, it’s impossible for him to summon the wind and rain to destroy an army of 50,000.”
Everyone was relieved when they heard that.
The uncle Wang Jinsheng mentioned was a top figure in the pugilistic world who had cultivated to the Inner World Realm. What such a big shot said was definitely not wrong.
“But what about King Yan’s 50,000-strong army?” Peng Lanzhi was a careful woman. She still couldn’t figure out how a small county city could resist an army of 50,000.
“It’s actually very simple.” Wang Jinsheng was still full of confidence as he smiled and said, “My uncle’s father went to Juhe County to take a look and discovered that the battlefield where King Yan’s army was destroyed had obvious traces of being washed away by water.
“Moreover, this scouring mark is obviously not caused by the rain. It’s more like the surging water of a river. He discovered something after studying the terrain.
“Although that area is completely flat, the location of the battlefield is relatively low. There’s also a flood river beside Juhe County. As long as one dug a huge gap in the flood river while King Yan’s army was unprepared and mobilized the power of heaven and earth to guide it, it’s possible to drown an army!”
“How clever!” He Chengmao clapped his hands and laughed loudly. He nodded and said, “Calling the wind and summoning the rain is the ability of the Immortals and Buddhas. However, by opening a huge gap in Hong River and guiding the water flow, they can change the battle situation and seal the gap again after the battle. A Profound Gate Realm Grandmaster should already be able to do it.”
“That’s right. With Liu Litao’s connections, it shouldn’t be difficult for him to hire a Profound Gate Realm Grandmaster.” Sun Panshi sneered. “So, all of this is actually just a scam he set up.
“First, he’ll find someone who has nothing to do with our interests to be the county governor of Juhe County. Then, he’ll secretly invite a Profound Gate Realm Grandmaster to put on a show of drowning an army. Then, he’ll publicize it as summoning the wind and rain so that we’ll be afraid. What a good method!”
“I didn’t expect Liu Litao to be so scheming behind the scenes.” Peng Lanzhi clearly believed Wang Jinsheng and Sun Panshi’s words.
The others also nodded in agreement.
After all, this sounded very reasonable. It was much more realistic than directly destroying an army of 50,000 by summoning over wind and rain.
“Everyone, let’s make a toast to Brother Wang. With his help, we easily saw through Liu Litao’s scheme!” Sun Panshi was the first to raise his glass and stand up.
The others also stood up and raised their glasses to toast Wang Jinsheng.
“Hahaha, everyone, you flatter me!”
Wang Jinsheng was clearly pleased. He put down his folding fan and said with a smile, “The more Liu Litao uses schemes and conspiracies, the more it proves that he’s guilty. I investigated this matter because I wanted everyone to plan in peace. It’s beneficial to our great sects!”
“That’s right, Brother Wang is right!”
“That’s the logic. We’ve completely won this time! Let’s drink!”
“By the way, we have to toast that miserable new county governor as well. This poor scapegoat, hahaha!”
“Hahaha, this person must be a fool. He even dared to take on the position of County Governor Lu. Hehe!”
Laughter sounded in the restaurant’s private room again.
Sun Panshi, Wang Jinsheng, and the others did not even mention the name of the future county governor.
They did not take the new county governor seriously at all.
….
In order to celebrate the complete destruction of King Yan’s army, Juhe County entered an unprecedented state of celebration.
In the inner hall of the county office, food and drinks were also prepared.
Hui Shi, Lu Zhengming, and Zhao Guang were all sitting here.
However, no one dared to touch their chopsticks.
The three of them looked at Cui Heng, waiting for him to speak.
“Why are you all looking at me?” Cui Heng picked up his chopsticks and took a bite of the food. He smiled and said, “Why are you all so nervous? I’m just bidding farewell and having a meal with you.”
“Are you leaving this place, County Lord?” Hui Shi sighed softly.
Lu Zhengming and Zhao Guang were also silent.
Their fates had actually changed because of Cui Heng’s appearance.
If not for Cui Heng, Hui Shi would still be a monk, forcefully enduring humiliation while being the disciple of the person who killed his father. Lu Zhengming would probably still be locked up in the death-row prison, and Zhao Guang would have long died in King Lu’s tomb.
This was the great benefactor who had changed their fate.
Cui Heng looked at the three of them and chuckled. “You all want to go to Lu County with me?”
“I’m willing to follow Immortal Venerable to the death!”
The three of them spoke in unison and knelt on the ground to kowtow to Cui Heng.
They sincerely believed that Cui Heng was an Immortal Venerable.
“If the three of you leave, what will happen to Juhe County?” Cui Heng asked instead of answering. “Would you let the people here return to their previous lives before turning around to scold me?”
The three of them were silent.
“Although King Yan’s army was destroyed, they also left behind a Xiling County that still has a lot of things to do.” Cui Heng continued, “There are still tens of thousands of people there. We can’t just let them fend for themselves.”
When the three of them heard this, they admired Cui Heng even more. He was indeed a benevolent and compassionate living Immortal.
“Zhao Guang, stay in Juhe County as a county magistrate.” Cui Heng suddenly ordered and then said to Lu Zhengming, “Old Lu, I plan to let you go to Xiling County and first serve as the county magistrate. Try your best to restore the people’s livelihood.
If anyone asks about your background, say that it was Cui Heng, the Governor of Lu County, who appointed you. With the current chaos in Fengzhou, no one will object to this.”
This was actually one of his experiments.
If he sent someone to govern the 50,000 people in Xiling County and restore the people’s livelihood there, and let the people know that he was the one who sent help, could he also receive the emotional feedback from them?
“As for you, Hui Shi,” Cui Heng said with a smile, “Follow me to Lu County. When the time comes, you can be Xu Feng’an’s deputy.”
“Thank you, Immortal Venerable!” Hui Shi was grateful.
Lu Zhengming and Zhao Guang looked at Hui Shi enviously.
….
Seven days later.
Cui Heng gradually finished making his arrangements for Juhe County and Xiling County.
They were about to set off for Lu County.
At the same time, the news that King Yan’s hundreds of thousands of rebels had died overnight had already spread.
For a moment, the world was shocked!