Chapter 45 Don’t forget your identity!
The next day.
Before Zhao Liu came back, someone else died mysteriously.
This time it was not Baiyang Lane, but Qingshui Hutong in the southeast corner of the city.
The deceased was a man, fifty-six years old. Like Aunt Ma, he had no children and barely survived by relying on his fortune-telling skills.
And the cause of death was almost the same as Aunt Ma's.
Curled up, he was turned into a mummy.
Xu Chong had no choice but to have the news blocked.
Although Qingshui Hutong and Baiyang Lane are far apart, the activities of residents on both sides overlap to some extent.
Once people in the two places find out that the mummies are not an isolated case, this incident will surely cause great panic in the city.
According to the remarks of the flag bearer, Xu Chong knew that even if he reported the matter to Fu Yuanlong, it might not be resolved.
He could only hope that a third mummy wouldn't appear.
Unfortunately, this hope lasted less than a day before it was shattered.
The third mummy appeared.
It is located in Shima Lane not far from Baiyang Lane.
Then came the fourth and fifth.
One case a day.
At this point, the power of the county government was no longer able to suppress public opinion.
In just two days, the whole city fell into panic.
There is no need to implement a curfew. Not to mention at night, few people dare to go out even in broad daylight.
Except for those wearing bloody clothes.
Such a big thing, of course, cannot be hidden from the special organization, the Blood-Clothed Guards.
But no matter whether it was the general flag, the small flag, or the lowest-ranking captain, none of the Blood-Cloth Guards were disturbed by this matter.
It's time to take a stroll.
It's time to take a break.
It was in the evening of that day that Zhao Liu finally returned.
Dianshi Yamen.
"grown ups."
Zhao Liu's face turned pale, and the fear in his eyes could not be concealed at all. "You guessed right. Long before Aunt Ma, someone had already turned into a mummy."
"Um?"
Xu Chong's expression changed slightly, "Where are they? How many are there?"
"Excluding the ones found in the past few days, we have found a total of 25!"
Zhao Liu replied in a trembling voice, "Most of them are concentrated in Heishuiwu. A few are elderly people living alone, scattered in various remote places in the city, so no one has discovered them."
"Twenty-five..."
Xu Chong's face turned completely ugly.
Counting the time, from the time the Blood-Clothed Guards arrived in Canglong County until the day before Aunt Ma's death, it was exactly twenty-five days!
In other words, since Fu Yuanlong arrived, one person in Canglong County has turned into a mummy every day!
Now we can be sure that this must have been done by the Blood-Clothed Guards!
"Also, I discovered that all those mummies have one thing in common."
Zhao Liu calmed down and continued, "They are either sick, disabled, or old. This includes Aunt Ma and those who have become mummies in the past few days."
Heishuiwu was originally a slum, and most of those who could not move out were sick and disabled. Even after Xu Chong came to power, they were gradually able to have enough food, but their bodies, which had been depleted for many years, could not be restored overnight.
Add to that the elderly people who live alone, and this is easy to infer.
"Sir... Was this done by those people?"
Zhao Liu glanced at Xu Chong cautiously.
His body was very strong, much stronger than these dead people.
But the question is, if this continues , when the old, weak, sick and disabled in the city die out, will it be the turn of young men like him?
"Don't ask, and don't tell anyone if you guess."
Xu Chong stood up and walked out, "Because I'm not sure I can save your life."
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The inner hall of the county government.
"The frequent appearance of mummies in the city, is it the work of the Blood-Cloaked Guards?"
Xu Chong asked in a deep voice.
"Even adults don't yell anymore."
Fu Yuanlong sighed, his face turned cold, "So, you are accusing me of something?"
"I don't dare."
Xu Chong showed no fear and looked straight at Fu Yuanlong.
"Xu Chong, don't forget your identity!"
Fu Yuanlong snorted coldly, "First of all, you are an official appointed by the imperial court, and secondly, you are from Canglong County. Are you sure you want to disobey me for a group of ordinary people?"
"Your Excellency is too kind."
Xu Chong said, "I think if we let the situation develop, it won't be long before the people in the city flee to other places. If the court blames me, I will not hesitate to die, but I am afraid that I will implicate you."
"Oh, don't try to test me with such high-sounding words."
Fu Yuanlong sneered, "I am not afraid to tell you that this matter has been approved by the higher-ups. Even if the captain or even the Lord of the Mansion came, they would not dare to make any comments. You are just a mere official, and you dare to make a fuss?"
The above agrees...
What do you agree to ?
Act first and ask for permission later? Do it for your own convenience?
Xu Chong pondered for a moment and asked, "Does it have to be someone's death? Is there no other way?"
"If there is another way, I won't use it?"
Fu Yuanlong asked back, paused, and his expression eased a little, "Xu Chong, I know you still have sympathy for ordinary people, and this is why I didn't tell you at the beginning."
"Some things cannot be changed by you or me. Even if another centurion comes to Canglong, the situation will still be the same."
"You have excellent martial arts talent and a bright future. Why do you have to go against me for a group of ordinary people?"
Fu Yuanlong said earnestly, "Kindness is the most taboo thing for warriors. You should understand this."
In fact, a month ago, Fu Yuanlong thought that it would not be long before he and Xu Chong would no longer have any contact.
However, the talents that Xu Chong subsequently displayed forced him to pay attention to him again and he reconsidered the idea of recruiting him under his command.
For this reason, he doesn't mind spending a few more words here.
But it was just some talk.
This mission is related to my future. If Xu Chong still doesn't appreciate it...
Fu Yuanlong stared at Xu Chong, waiting for his reaction.
Silent stare.
After a while.
Xu Chong clasped his fists and bowed: "Your humble servant... understands."
"I'm glad you understand."
Fu Yuanlong nodded and waved his hand: "If you have nothing else, go down."
Xu Chong bowed, turned around and walked out of the hall.
Halfway through the journey, Fu Yuanlong suddenly shouted again: "Wait."
Xu Chong stamped his feet.
Before he could turn around, Fu Yuanlong's cold voice came from behind him.
"The whole city is sealed off. Only entry is allowed but no exit. Anyone violating this rule will be killed without mercy!"
"Your subordinate..."
Xu Chong turned sideways and bowed slowly, "I obey your command."
that's all.
After several months, Canglong County was closed again.
The only difference is that the last time the city was closed, it was targeted at the rebels, while this time it was targeted at the people in the city.
Oh no.
Strictly speaking, he is an ordinary person who has no knowledge of martial arts.
How easy are ordinary people to deal with?
Even the means of cutting off their retreat were so casual.
Xu Chong didn't have to do anything, he just gave orders to the reinforcements, and the city gate became as thick as the city wall.
As for breaking in by force?
There is an order to kill without mercy, and anyone who forces his way in will die.
It would be better to stay at home and pray that you are not chosen by bad luck... maybe with good luck, someone else will be the one to die?
The saying goes that the strong rely on confidence, while the weak rely on luck. This is probably what it means.
So, the unlucky Wang Bozi...
died.
