Sheng Fu

Chapter 1249 Your Excellency's Skills are Impressive

the next morning.

The weather was fine and sunny, with not a cloud in the sky.

Although the sunlight was dazzling, the vast land was still covered in silver.

Inside Zhengxiong Mountain, the snow is thick and heavy, reflecting the sunlight and making the snow surface shine with a crystal luster.

A distinguished guest has arrived at Zhengxiong Mountain today.

Inside the main hall.

Bai Xiaowei sat in the main seat, with Gu Qinghao and the Mountain Lord accompanying him on either side.

If it were anyone else from the temple, Gu Qinghao and the mountain lord would not be so humble, nor would they be so flattered. But Bai Xiaowei is different. He is the head of the cabinet, the prime minister, and most importantly, his sword is very sharp.

Gu Qinghao carefully poured Bai Xiaowei a cup of tea and asked softly, "I know that you would not come here without a reason. Of course, it is an honor for Zhengxiong Mountain that you have come in person."

"Let's get straight to the point and say what we mean."

After arriving here, Bai Xiaowei first curiously surveyed the situation inside the mountain, as if he were just taking a cursory look, purely wandering around, or perhaps he was pondering and searching for something.

In short, the intention is unclear.

Gu Qinghao and the mountain lord had both heard many rumors about this prime minister.

For example, the Prime Minister has an eccentric and unpredictable personality, and often comes up with many unexpected and ingenious ideas.

Of course, as cultivators, they held Bai Xiaowei in even higher esteem, after all, he was a swordsman at the Wuji realm and also the head of the Wuji realm cabinet.

His every move will undoubtedly affect the lives of countless people.

Bai Xiaowei glanced lazily at Gu Qinghao and the Mountain Lord, while Gu Qinghao and the Mountain Lord waited quietly for Bai Xiaowei to continue.

Bai Xiaowei placed the teacup on the table, sighed softly, and then remained silent.

The mountain lord stared longingly at the prime minister, wanting to speak but unsure where to begin.

Gu Qinghao asked even more cautiously, "What instructions do you have, sir?"

"Could it be that a vicious and ruthless madman has recently appeared in Zhengxiong Mountain?"

In an instant, a variety of questions welled up in Gu Qinghao's mind.

Bai Xiaowei then picked up his teacup, took a sip, and slowly said, "Not so. But I have something to discuss with you. As for the 'madman' theory, it is indeed insightful. We do need some madmen."

Gu Qinghao was completely bewildered, while the mountain lord stared in disbelief, wondering what Bai Xiaowei was up to.

"I would like to hear the details," Gu Qinghao said, bowing his head slightly.

Bai Xiaowei's eyes narrowed, but his attitude remained nonchalant as he said, "The new policies have been implemented, and trade between the north and south has gradually taken shape. Within the human realm, everything is thriving. Although the great struggle is not yet over, the internal affairs are generally fine."

"But we are only safe for now; we cannot guarantee that we will be safe in the future."

As the saying goes, Confucian scholars use their knowledge to disrupt the law, while knights-errant use their martial arts to break the law.

"You need to gather a group of righteous wanderers to roam the world. If you hear of any corrupt officials or local gangsters who oppress the people, you can directly use vigilante justice or execute them on the spot."

“Anyone below the prefect can be killed.”

"What do you two think?"

Gu Qinghao was slightly taken aback, wondering if he had misheard. He felt that this Prime Minister was really talking nonsense, and subconsciously asked, "This matter is not difficult, but why does the Prime Minister want to do this?"

"After the new policy is implemented, the people can already participate in politics in a way that is enough to restrain officials, so why do something unnecessary?"

"Furthermore, this move makes it easier for some ambitious individuals to harbor ulterior motives and plot wicked schemes, which is truly the source of chaos." "After all, most people are combative and want to show off and seek a prestigious reputation."

Bai Xiaowei's eyes showed a hint of pity as he slowly said, "That's true, but even if the common people could participate in politics in a roundabout way, it would be in vain."

"When power is unequal, sooner or later one side will suppress the other."

"The reason why the situation is gradually improving now is simply the result of using swift and decisive measures."

"Checks and balances are always of paramount importance."

"The difference between the strong and the weak is obvious. The tricks that ordinary people use are nothing more than children playing house in front of the county magistrate."

"Therefore, a ruthless balance of power is needed."

Morality and etiquette are one thing, but the actual process is another.

Gu Qinghao gradually understood, and the mountain lord grinned and said, "This is indeed a good method, I like it very much."

Bai Xiaowei then changed the subject, saying, "However, although you are in charge of this matter, you cannot be sure whether all the people under your command are people with a sense of justice."

"To avoid a mix of good and bad, we have no choice but to make you suffer. There will be no reward for this, and if you fall into enemy hands, you will be responsible for your own life and death, with no one to cover for you."

"Only in this way can truly righteous people gather together."

"We must ensure that those who act on behalf of Heaven are truly acting in accordance with moral principles, rather than acting on behalf of Heaven for the sake of fame and fortune."

"After all, the most touching moments are those that happen silently."

"Actually, I'm also very curious about how many people like this can be gathered in Masao Mountain."

Gu Qinghao and the mountain lord were deeply impressed by the Prime Minister's ingenious methods. They were amazed that he could come up with such a terrible idea, offering no reward and simply acting as a defender of the righteous path.

The mountain lord frankly stated, "What if one day a treacherous minister comes to power and tries to wipe out my Zhengxiong Mountain?"

Bai Xiaowei smiled smugly and said, "As long as you really do this, then no treacherous officials will rise to power."

"All officials must be made to dedicate their lives to the cause of ideals and the people."

"Although they were unwilling and wanted to bend the law for personal gain, they had no choice but to be good and virtuous officials in the face of the situation. This is the situation I want to see."

"In fact, this measure can only monitor some officials. The real corrupt officials and evil officials are very well hidden and their true colors cannot be seen at all. But if they don't have the opportunity to reveal their true colors, that's also very good."

"All of this is to prevent the disorderly expansion of power."

Gu Qinghao gave Bai Xiaowei a thumbs-up with great admiration, and sincerely exclaimed, "The saying 'a gentleman judges by his actions, not his intentions' perfectly describes this. You have excellent skills, sir!"

Bai Xiaowei smiled subtly, "But you'll have to do the hard work. How many righteous people you can gather depends on your abilities."

“I’m making this clear beforehand: this has nothing to do with me, I know nothing about it.”

As he spoke, Bai Xiaowei placed a bottle of pills on the table and said, "There are still thirty pills inside, the same kind that Yuwen Jun gave you. How you use this resource depends on your own comprehension and talent."

Gu Qinghao and the mountain lord quickly stood up and bowed deeply to Bai Xiaowei, saying, "We will certainly live up to your expectations."

Bai Xiaowei laughed heartily and said, "Every life has its value, except for evil people and bad people. If evil people are not eliminated, they will harm good people sooner or later."

"Even with all these efforts, we still cannot fundamentally solve the problem of evil people harming good people."

"Do as much as you can."

"The world should get better and better, not fluctuate between good and bad."

Before coming to Zhengxiong Mountain, Bai Xiaowei thought a lot. After much deliberation, he decided to take advantage of the historical gap when the new policy had just taken root and plant the seeds of justice in this desolate place where no one cared.