Chapter 35: This guy got it
"Hahahaha, Brother Xu, you didn't expect it to be me, did you?"
In addition to the changes in the pattern on Fu Yuanlong's blood-stained clothes, he also draped a wide black cloak on his back, making him look very majestic.
"This... Hundred Households?"
Xu Chong was stunned for a moment, then he bowed and saluted: "Your humble servant greets the captain."
"Hey~ There's no need for these politeness between you and me."
Fu Yuanlong dismounted from his horse, reached out and lifted Xu Chong up, and his words and actions were very intimate.
Xu Chong was a little uncomfortable, but more confused.
This guy... He looked worried when he left, as if he was afraid of being punished, but how come he was promoted to a centurion in just a few months?
What kind of luck did I have?
"Repair freely and don't disturb others."
Fu Yuanlong waved casually at his men.
"yes!!!"
The Blood-Clothed Guards answered in unison, and the ground shook.
Shit... this guy got me.
Xu Chong cursed inwardly in annoyance.
"Go ahead, don't just stand here."
Fu Yuanlong pulled Xu Chong up and walked towards the county government office, "Let's talk at our old place."
…
The inner hall of the county government.
After Xu Chong held the position for a few months, he was back under Fu Yuanlong's command.
"You must be curious about why I was promoted to a centurion, right?"
Fu Yuanlong smiled.
"I dare not."
Xu Chong bowed.
"Don't be so reserved."
Fu Yuanlong waved his hand and said, "I was able to be promoted to centurion, thanks to you."
"I?"
Xu Chong raised his eyebrows.
"Because your inference is true!"
Fu Yuanlong suddenly became serious, "The water ghost is lurking in Canglong, and he is indeed looking for something!"
"???"
Xu Chong was dumbfounded, with a forehead full of question marks.
Water ghost?
Zhou Ze?
Zhou Ze is looking for something in Canglong?
Etc., etc.
Zhou Ze is already dead! He did it himself, killing and burying him!
How could he be a water ghost?
Xu Chong's thoughts were in chaos.
Only he himself knew that what he said was pure fabrication, and his purpose was just to get rid of Fu Yuanlong.
But what is the situation now?
"A month ago, I was directly promoted to centurion and received a large reward for my contribution."
Fu Yuanlong continued, "It was only then that I realized that your inference was correct."
"Canglong County must have a very important secret!"
"It was so important that the capital city didn't even need to verify the authenticity of the information. They immediately confirmed my contribution."
At this point, Xu Chong finally understood and was speechless for a moment.
The 'truth' he fabricated unexpectedly matched the facts except that Zhou Ze was a water ghost.
There are indeed secrets in Canglong County, and the Taiping Dao has indeed been plotting for many years.
Damn... you can even guess this?!
"Oh, yes, you also have a share of the credit."
"I?"
Xu Chong was a little surprised, but he understood after thinking about it for a while.
Initially, Fu Yuanlong probably didn't hold out much hope, so in order to add a bit of credibility, he included himself in the memorial.
Once the credit is confirmed, it will be too late to regret.
Even though he looks smiling now, he's probably really angry inside.
"You don't know martial arts, so the higher-ups can't directly promote you, so they'll just replace it with contributions."
Fu Yuanlong clicked his tongue twice, his tone was a little sour, "A full thirty points of contribution! What does that mean? Even for a centurion like me, I only make less than ten points in a year."
"And you would have to work as a registrar for thirty years to earn that much."
"Tsk, tsk, tsk, with these contributions, you don't have to wait another three years, and you don't have to worry about the entire awakening realm technique."
"If I had your luck ..."
Fu Yuanlong was full of envy, jealousy and hatred.
But Xu Chong was not happy but shocked, and his heart sank.
Indeed, the more contributions he makes, the deeper the skills he can exchange for, and the more strength he can display.
But the problem is that this also represents the seriousness of the matter.
Just think about it, a mere inference could be worth so much, the level of that secret must be unimaginable.
"As expected of someone I like, you can see through his true nature so quickly."
Fu Yuanlong took in Xu Chong's expression and nodded with satisfaction, "You must have been feeling uneasy right?"
"Yes."
Xu Chong nodded. "It's really unusual that the county magistrate hasn't taken office yet and no documents have been sent down."
"In fact, the imperial court appointed a new magistrate of Canglong County two months ago."
Fu Yuanlong picked up the teacup and blew on it, then said calmly, "He is a noble Hanlin, a person who ."
"Above Tongmai? Then why haven't you come yet?"
Xu Chong frowned.
"Because he's dead."
Fu Yuanlong's tone suddenly became heavy, "A month and a half ago, just as he was approaching the border of Zhanghua Prefecture, he was killed."
"died?!"
Xu Chong's pupils shrank drastically.
Being a Hanlin with noble character and good meridians, he must be the kind of person that Wang Hezhi said, who relied on imperial examinations to change his destiny.
Such a talented person, just died like this?
“This is just the first one.”
"After confirming his death, the court successively appointed three county magistrates."
"Without exception, they were all killed when they approached the border of Zhanghua Mansion."
At this point, Fu Yuanlong suddenly lowered his voice, "It's the Taiping Dao, they have blocked Zhang Hua Mansion."
“…”
Xu Chong was silent for a moment, "The Taiping Dao intends to occupy Zhanghua Mansion?"
"That's not the case. The Taiping Dao doesn't have any troops."
Fu Yuanlong sneered, "Now, the captain, together with the garrison and the government office, are guarding the main roads leading to Zhanghua Prefecture, confronting the Taiping Dao."
"As long as we hold out for a while, once the imperial court's reinforcements arrive, this mob will scatter like birds and beasts."
I see.
No wonder Canglong felt like he was isolated.
Xu Chong seemed to be thinking about something, and asked, "Sir, did you come to Canglong just to find that secret?"
"It would be best if I could find nature, but I never even thought about it."
Fu Yuanlong shook his head and said self-deprecatingly: "The Taiping Dao has been looking for something for more than ten years but has not been able to find it. With our rush, it is almost impossible."
"Just guard Canglong during this period of time and prevent Taiping Dao from succeeding. Let the people behind you find the treasure."
"Okay, I originally couldn't tell you these things. I told you so much mainly because you helped me before, so that you can have some idea in your mind."
Fu Yuanlong waved his hand and said, "This matter has been fully prepared, and there is no need for you to participate. Just cooperate with me to maintain order in Canglong County."
Um?
Xu Chong looked up in surprise, and then his mood improved.
I thought Fu Yuanlong wanted to be a hands-off boss and wanted to withdraw myself from the matter. It turns out that I have nothing to do with it at all.
"In that case, I will not disturb your rest."
Xu Chong bowed and prepared to leave.
"etc."
Fu Yuanlong shouted, taking out a letter from his bosom, "The official appointment document cannot be delivered, so the capital asked me to draft one by hand. You can go and run it."
Appointment document?
Xu Chong took the letter with a suspicious look on his face.
There were only three words on the envelope.
Wang Hezhi.
"I see."
Xu Chong understood instantly and bowed again: "Thank you very much, sir."
Given the current situation in Zhanghua Prefecture, it is not realistic to parachute in a new county magistrate in a short period of time, so the capital simply let Wang Hezhi, the instructor, take office in his place.
Maybe Fu Yuanlong contributed to this.
"It's just a small matter."
Fu Yuanlong waved his hand nonchalantly and said meaningfully: "I, Fu Yuanlong, don't think I'm a good person, but I've always been very good to my own people. You'll know it over time."
"I will keep this in mind."
Xu Chong walked out with the letter.
After he left, Fu Yuanlong sighed with some regret.
“He’s a nice guy.”
"It's too late."
"The gap has already widened. Even if you start practicing right away, I don't know how long it will take for you to catch up with me..."
