Flourishing of the Ming Dynasty Novel - Chapter 76

Chapter 76 Far-reaching Influence
Where the saber light flashed, the human head landed on the ground.

The onlookers abruptly retreated. Whether it was Meng Ren or Han Ren, fear appeared in their eyes.

If everyone had doubts about whether the government dared to really kill, they finally knew how solemn County Magistrate Lu’s words were in front of the bloody reality. This was the first time they had begun to face up to the rules of this dubious place and Guangling County.

Strange to say. Normally speaking, the Meng people on the scene would always feel angry when they saw their fellow clansmen being killed. However, they couldn’t move the slightest bit of anger at this moment. On the contrary, they felt that Huo Zang’s death was due to their own fault. This allowed them to have more trust in this discussion.

Lu Zhen naturally couldn’t see this. All he wanted was to set an example for others. Therefore, after killing the person with a knife, he ordered his head to be hung on the beam at the main entrance of the discussion hall, and to be shown in public for three days to warn the people concerned. Only then did he turn around and leave.

This action once again shocked everyone present. Everyone looked thoughtful when they saw Lu Zhen leave with his men. This young county magistrate named Lu Zhen had been deeply branded into their hearts, and his name would be spread to the frontier and grassland because of their publicity.

When Lu Zhen arrived at the county gate, he discovered that not only the subordinates in the county government were waiting there, but even the soldiers in the barracks had also poured out, waiting respectfully for a long time.

Seeing this, the soldiers suddenly took a step forward and landed on one knee. They cupped their fists and said in unison, “Thank you, County Magistrate Lu, for seeking justice for our brothers!”

The new leader, Boss Liu Yi, smiled and cupped his fists in salute, “County Magistrate Lu is willing to stand up for us soldiers. I really admire you for calling me Xiaoguan!” His tone was very polite and sincere.

When Lu Zhen saw this, he was stunned. Although the soldiers of this battalion didn’t dare to cause trouble for themselves because of Xiao Mo’s death because of Hu Sui, there were still some differences between the two sides. Even if it was because of official business, seconding troops was just official business.

But now, the barracks treated him so politely from top to bottom. It was obvious that they really treated him as one of their own. This surprised Lu Zhen greatly. He hurriedly saluted back and helped a soldier in front of him up. “Everyone, please stand up. This official is just doing my part. I really can’t treat everyone as such a courtesy.”

“County magistrate Lu, of course you can!” However, Liu Yi said seriously, “We were all filled with righteous indignation when our brothers in our camp were killed that day.” But to be honest, we really don’t have the courage to seek revenge on those Dazi. But today, your county magistrate Lu has done something that we do not dare to do. We are all rough people, we don’t know anything else, but we can still tell who treats us as our own people. There’s no need to say. In the future, as long as you, County Magistrate Lu, give us orders, we will definitely try our best to help you accomplish it! ”

“That’s right, we are willing to listen to County Magistrate Lu’s orders in the future!” The soldiers also said in unison, their momentum really wasn’t weak.

After a moment of hesitation, Lu Zhen cupped his hands and said to them, “Then I, Lu Zhen, thank you for your kindness. As long as you and I work together in the future, I believe that Guangling County will be as solid as gold soup!”

“Together, you are as firm as gold soup!” Someone immediately shouted in a low voice. Following that, all the soldiers shouted. The imposing aura was unprecedented in this small Guang Ling County.

After advising them with good words, Lu Zhen sent Liu Yi and the others away. Although he was somewhat touched, he still had some guesses about Ba Liu’s motives. Obviously, he did not make this choice just for today’s matter, but also for General Hu’s will. Otherwise, there was no need for him to kowtow to the county magistrate. After all, this was not the Great Ming Dynasty after several decades.

Just as he was thinking about this, when he saw the soldiers retreat, everyone in the county government came forward to greet him. Although these people were all saying flattering words, Lu Zhen could still see some uneasy emotions in the eyes of the officials.

After returning to the county government, Lu Zhen deliberately left the two of them behind. After glancing at them, he said, “Right now, there are only the three of us. If you have anything to say, just say it directly. Don’t hide it.”

Hou Shen exchanged a glance. After a moment of hesitation, Hou Xiancheng carefully said, “Sir, Xiaguan and the others always feel that you have done something urgent and hasty today.”

‘”That’s right. After all, that’s Meng Ren. He’s not a commoner of the Great Ming Empire. He just slashed out with a single blade. Not to mention how the government would react when they heard the news, just the people from their tribe would probably not give up on this matter.” Shen Zhubu said with a bitter face.

Hou Xiancheng continued, “It would be fine if it was just an ordinary member of a small tribe, but that person is also from the Ju Tribe. Lord county magistrate, perhaps you still don’t know that the Ju Tribe’s grassland influence in our Guang Ling area is not small. In the past, it has obtained quite a few benefits from the army, so its combat strength cannot be underestimated.”

“If they really attack because of this incident, our Guang Ling County will be in trouble.”

Hearing them finish their sentences, Lu Zhen’s expression became solemn. “So that Huo Zang really has some background? He actually has such a big backer behind him.”

“Yes. Actually, Lord, your best way to deal with this is to capture them and ask their tribe to use their property to redeem them. This is not to be considered to be lowering the prestige of our Great Ming government. But now, he had completely offended them, and he had even formed a deep grudge against them. Those Dazi will not reason with us, I’m afraid that when the time comes … “Hou Xiancheng did not dare to say the last words, he could only use a sigh filled with worry.

“They dare to use force against my Guang Ling?” Lu Zhen really didn’t believe this. From what he knew, Great Ming was currently in the frontier area. At least a few years later, before the Great Destruction, the grassland tribes were filled with fear because of the Taizong Emperor’s Northern Expedition. They really didn’t believe that they had the courage to attack a Great Ming frontier county.

“This is really hard to say.” The two subordinates said uneasily. Although it was hard to say what they said, judging from their expressions, it was clear that they believed that there was a high chance of this happening.

Seeing this, Lu Zhen’s heart jumped, but he naturally couldn’t show his timidity at this moment. He said, “Are we afraid of them if we take over? Besides, our Guangling County isn’t made of mud. There are troops stationed there. As long as they dare to invade, we will be able to push them back!”

Hou Shen and the other two exchanged glances, and with a sigh, they could only nod their heads. Since everything had already happened, they naturally did not dare to argue with Lu Zhen over such an unpredictable matter. They were just reminding the county magistrate that they couldn’t control anything else.

However, these two words made Lu Zhen have a trace of precaution in his heart. He secretly made up his mind and planned to discuss with Liu Yi when the time came. It would never be wrong to make perfect preparations. However, from his heart, he still didn’t think that the Meng people would send troops to attack Daming’s border city because of such a person’s death.

However, he did not know that his judgment was wrong this time. Because this is not the only reason why the Thoroughfare Tribe attacked Guangling County …

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Above the grassland, the base of the Thoroughfare Division.

At this moment, the faces of all the clansmen were covered in gloomy clouds. Some of them were even crying in front of the tent, because their relatives had fallen into the hands of the Ming government, and their lives were unknown now.

A sturdy young man with red eyes rushed like a whirlwind to the largest tent in the middle of the tribe. Without thinking about it, he lifted the curtain and rushed in, “Patriarch Yutai, you must avenge my big brother!” He didn’t see what was going on inside, and he had already shouted loudly.

Yu Tai, who was meditating in the tent, was disturbed. His eyes revealed a trace of dissatisfaction at first, but he quickly suppressed it. “Huo Jie, I naturally understand your anger. It is truly unacceptable that the eagles of our grasslands were pecked away by those pheasants.”

“Please give me a few hundred of my clansmen. I will lead my troops to Guangling County and kill all the people there to avenge my eldest brother.” Huo Jie said hatefully. He had worshipped his brother Huo Zang since he was young, and his relationship with him was extremely close. Now that he knew that Huo Zang had cut off the head of the Han people, he was naturally furious.

“However, this Ming Kingdom’s city is different from our grassland tribes. It is not something that can be easily captured.” Yu Tai, however, remained unmoved and continued unhurriedly, “Although that Guang Ling is only a small county, we alone may not be able to take it down.”

“The Han people have always been cowardly and timid. As long as we are willing to attack, there is no reason why we cannot attack.” Huo Jie said disapprovingly, “Yu Tai, can you even turn a blind eye to such a great hatred?” The last sentence was filled with dissatisfaction.

A trace of anger flashed through Yu Tai’s eyes. This Huo Zang had always been domineering in the tribe, and even his younger brother was as arrogant as him. Now that he was dead, Huo Jie was still the same as before, completely ignoring him as the Patriarch. This was truly unbearable.

However, this Yutai Clan’s Clan Chief was a gentle and patient person. Even though he had some killing intent in his heart, his expression was still very calm. “Huo Zang’s vengeance naturally needs to be avenged, but it needs to be arranged. “Actually, I had already started preparing a few months ago. As long as I can contact the surrounding tribes and send troops with them, Guangling County will be within my grasp.”

“Are you serious?” Huo Jie’s eyes widened as he asked expectantly.

“Of course. You can ask Mr. He about this.” As Yu Tai spoke, he pointed at the old man who was completely ignored by Huo Ke. After hearing this, the old man forced a smile and nodded, “That’s right, this old man has already spoken to the Yu Tai Clan Chief a few months ago. Now, it seems that the opportunity should be ripe.”

However, neither Yu Tai nor Huo Jie noticed that a trace of helplessness flashed through He Wukui’s eyes when he said this …