My book friend Long Aotian

Chapter 205 Iron Head Kung Fu

How disgusting!

After finding out from his subordinates the purpose of the businessmen's visit, Ling Daoren laughed out of anger.

These bitches, have they grown hair on their backs?
You escaped with your life but offended the Cao Gang. Instead of going home to prepare for your funeral, you dare to come to Yunhuatang to ask for money?
How dare they! ?
The disbelief and anger only lasted for a moment, and he soon realized that it was impossible for a mere lowly businessman to be so courageous, and it must be the hateful bandits and shameless villains who were instigating it behind the scenes.

Li Bailong.

These three words emerged in the mind of the newly appointed Ling Hall Master, alerting him. Multiple failures and setbacks had made him dare not be careless or negligent... What did this guy want to do?
The subordinate who reported the news did not hear a response for a long time. He glanced at the leader who looked thoughtful and said softly: "Master? Those merchants are gathering at the door. How should we deal with them?"

According to the style of the six major sects, if these "Cao Gang traitors" dared to show up in front of the door, they would be dragged in and beaten to death immediately. However, the thief Li was watching them covetously, and if he killed another person, this guy would definitely call the police again.

Taoist Ling hesitated for a moment and reluctantly said, "I'll go meet him for a while..."

and many more.

A thought suddenly occurred to him - by doing this, am I playing into Li Bailong's hands?

Thinking about the many previous encounters, Li Bailong has a strong ability to react on the spot and is good at digging holes and setting traps. Once you fall into this person's rhythm, all kinds of strange, weird and even unpredictable things are bound to happen.

Ling Daoist is alert... No, you can't go out! You can't meet!
"Go and get rid of them!"

"Yes!" the subordinate said murderously, "I'll take some people to beat these guys up!"

Damn it, they’re riding on the neck of the Cao Gang!
"slow!"

Taoist Ling hurriedly stopped them. He paced back and forth, and said thoughtfully, "Just say that our hall has been busy with many things recently and has no time to take care of the free books. Ask them to be patient and postpone the loan of books... That's it."

He was afraid of Li Bailong's conspiracy and calculations, and knew that these businessmen must have been sent by this beast to cause trouble. He did not want to create any more trouble and decided to deal with the matter calmly for the time being... This was a habit he had developed over the past few decades.

But the new hall master did not realize that this habit of doing things was no longer suitable for his current position.

The subordinate took the order but hesitated, thought for a moment, and whispered, "Is that it?"

Taoist Ling raised his eyebrows in dissatisfaction: "Huh? What?"

"Master, please forgive me, but..."

The other party reminded quietly: "Didn't you say that you want to confiscate the properties of these merchants?"

——The prey came to our door, should we send them away in a friendly manner? Then should we go to their property shop and take them in by force?

Taoist Ling’s face froze.

Damn, forget about that!

The new hall master then became horrified.

Could it be that Li Bailong had anticipated this? How terrifying!
He frightened himself and became even more suspicious, and became anxious when faced with the questioning of his subordinates.

If Li Bailong had foreseen that the Yunhuatang would retaliate and confiscate the assets of the Qushiwenhui, and had used the offensive instead of the defensive and sent merchants to disturb them, then if his side had insisted on going its own way and confiscating the merchants' assets, the Tongwen Bureau would have certainly been prepared...

Isn't this just walking into a trap?
So, we need to slow down on this matter!
He said in a deep voice: "Lord Yun has a new order, we should take it as the first priority... Go!"

Yun Gong’s signboard really worked. After he said so, his subordinates immediately obeyed his orders and left.

Taoist Ling took a sip of tea and felt that the good mood of a new official had been completely worn out. He could truly feel the pressure from Li Bailong, and even had an inexplicable hidden worry.

With such a person in Huazhou, can Lord Yun's plan really succeed...

He was thinking anxiously, and then he heard a voice from outside: "Master!"

Ling Daoist's train of thought was interrupted, and he said unhappily, "What's wrong now?"

What's wrong with the people down there? Can't they even handle sending away some lowly merchants?

"Master, an official has arrived at the government office... He said he wants to discuss Master Ma's matter."

Taoist Ling's expression changed slightly, and he said, "Please come in!"

Standing in front of him was a young clerk with a light beard. He looked calm, but also a little nervous and flustered. He had a strong will and his breathing was as steady as a pine tree.

Taoist Ling was knowledgeable and could recognize the true nature of the visitor at a glance.

Is a local.

Young people who have achieved fame in the local area, but are limited by their talent, family background or other reasons, cannot make further progress in the military examination, and have no connections with major sects, will seek to be local officials. Compared with the old officials in the officialdom, they are naive, passionate, high-spirited, easy to deceive, useful, and inconspicuous.

He came from the government office to discuss matters concerning Master Ma.

A figure suddenly appeared in his mind.

Shi prefect.

Meng Gong's family continued his position in the court, so they were not on good terms with Li Bailong. He fulfilled his duties as a prefect today, interrogated and detained Ma Fulong, and he must be in a big trouble now.

So this young man was sent to interrogate him? The prefect certainly didn't want to get involved in this mess.

While he was thinking, the young man started talking.

"Greetings, Hall Master Ling. I am a subordinate of the Prison Department. My official title is, is..."

The young man suddenly blushed and stammered.

"You are the Chief Prison Experience Officer..."

——Damn, this name!
Taoist Ling was stunned, then said with a dark face: "Did Li Bailong ask you to come?"

The young man turned his head away in shame and nodded sadly.

Hall Master Ling immediately became extremely alert and shouted, "The Prison Department is a key prison in the prefecture. Li Bailong is only a fourth-rank official. Can he interfere?"

The "Chief Prison Experience Officer" felt helpless.

He saw with his own eyes that Li Zhishi rushed into the prison department and held up two melon hammers, one red and one blue, to the prison clerk. He only said to the prison clerk: "If you choose red, you will stay here to perform your duties, do your best to manage the criminal Ma Fulong, enjoy the highlight of your career as a prison warden, and have the opportunity to see the amazing scene of this man hanging himself with a rope made of straw. You will see how deep the water is in the officialdom of Da Qi."

"If you choose blue, that's the end of it. You will wake up in your own bed, enjoy a paid vacation, and your job will be taken over by a kind person on a voluntary basis."

Then, the prison officer Shi jumped up, grabbed the blue hammer, and hit himself on the head.

He fainted on the ground laughing wildly.

This happened half an hour ago. The strong wind caused by the melon hammer and the pleasant sound of the head hitting are still echoing in his ears. The young man couldn't help but sigh that Lord Prison Officer's Iron Head Skill was really well practiced.

——Almost all officials in the criminal justice system of this dynasty practiced the Iron Head Skill.

It has no practical significance and no use value.

It's just a departmental culture, a collective performance art, and an old tradition.

While the young man was still exclaiming that "Iron Head Kung Fu can actually come in handy", he was designated as the "Chief Prison Experience Officer" by the "kind-hearted person who volunteered to take over".

He was sent to Yunhua Hall to face the new hall master.

The other party is the hall master of the six major sects, and his rank is equivalent to that of a palace master, which is far from a small fry like him. How dare he face such a big shot?
But the previous head of Yunhua Hall was howling in the Wu Prison, and Li Zhishi did nothing but order a jailer to recite the article "Three days in Huazhou, Uncle Seventh Healed My Mental Insufficiency" in the next cell, which made the honorable Ma Hall Master howl and rage. ... He thought that he should not disobey Li Zhishi's order.

What's more, although Lord Li's mission is strange, it doesn't seem to be that dangerous.

"It's like this. Lord Li said that according to the six major sects' royal blood law, although Master Ma is... um, a homicide suspect with inappropriate behavior, he still enjoys preferential treatment in the government office. However, Huazhou has never detained such a noble... um, peerless madman..."

Taoist Ling couldn't help but snort.

The young man said with a sad face: "This... these are what Lord Li said."

"…It's okay, please continue."

"Therefore, regarding all of Hall Master Ma's food, clothing, housing, transportation, and treatment conditions, the Prison Department must communicate with Yunhua Hall from time to time to ensure that the principle of preferential treatment for Wang Xue is fully implemented."

The man introduced himself with a bit of shame: "As the Chief Prison Experience Officer, I came here today just to communicate with you..."

What a fucking mess.

This matter is both abstract and inexplicable, but if Li Bailong is instructing and pushing it, then there must be a major trap hidden in it. Ling Daoren did not dare to be careless and said solemnly: "Please speak."

The young man took out a piece of silk and said, "I'm here to discuss with you the martial arts feast for Master Ma tonight..."

Food is the most important thing for a martial artist. Taoist Ling became alert, thinking that Li Bailong might do something about this issue. He glanced at the menu and felt it was okay, so he listened to the experience officer take out a thin piece of food and asked seriously.

"Can I use the magical rice 'Yuqingzhi' to cook the nourishing meridian porridge?"

Ling Daoist was confused. Why was it so detailed? He nodded and said, "Okay."

The experience officer asked again: "Excuse me, how many times should the spiritual rice be washed?"

"????"

Is it necessary to ask me about this? Doesn't the government have its own chef for martial arts?

Taoist Ling was a little confused: "You guys can handle this as you see fit."

The experience officer nodded, took note, and then asked, "What pot do you use to wash rice? What kind of water do you use?"

What the fuck is this problem?
Taoist Ling became more and more impatient: "Your Excellency, why do you have to ask me about these trivial matters?"

The other party smiled apologetically and made a few more notes.

Taoist Ling felt puzzled and strange at first, then he thought of something. He leaned forward abruptly and glanced at the side. He saw the words "Just stir it, the shit pot will become foot washing water" written neatly on the silk.

Hall Master Ling was furious and asked sternly, "What did you write?"

The experience officer looked embarrassed and said guiltily: "The hall master said it's up to you."

——Are you looking for trouble on purpose?

Taoist Ling was furious. Looking at the other party's expression, he suddenly realized that it was Li Bailong's evil plot again!
He shouted, "What the hell is Li Bailong trying to do!"

The young clerk whispered, "The governor said that Hall Master Ma is a noble of the Cao Gang and has royal blood. He must be treated seriously. All the details of his treatment must be confirmed with Yunhua Hall..."

Taoist Ling said angrily: "Otherwise you will mess around, right?"

The other party said sadly: "I don't know anything, I'm just a jailer..."

When the governor came, I was about to get off work and take a break. I was preparing to go back to the official residence to continue watching "Legend of Huangji War Heaven", but how come I was casually clicked here and became this stupid experience officer?

Although it is a promotion, this job is too weird!

Taoist Ling was annoyed and even more confused... What was Li Bailong doing? This kind of persistent and shameless petty fighting would be laughed at if it were spread to the court!

He said angrily, "Governor Li is also a fourth-rank official, a well-known figure in the underworld. He is using such a petty trick that is not worthy of being shown on the stage. Aren't you afraid of being laughed at by your peers?"

The experience officer said weakly: "How do I know..."

"..."

Damn, this is a shadow puppet that Li Bailong casually selected!
He had no way to vent his anger, and only felt inexplicably disgusted. The servant in front of him said weakly: "If the hall master does not want to intervene, please sign the disclaimer..."

Taoist Ling said fiercely: "Who cares! Come on, keep talking!"

I want to see how many tricks you can come up with in one meal!

He began to answer the other party's questions angrily.

While the two sides were fighting, outside the Yunhua Hall, the Cao Gang also ran into Qu Shiwenhui.

At this time, the incense masters of Yunhua Hall had not left yet. Hearing that the lambs to be slaughtered had come to their door on their own initiative, they were all ready to do something. In their eyes, the assets of these traitors had become fat meat at their fingertips. As long as they opened their mouths and took a bite, they could swallow a big piece.

When they heard the order "Lord Yun has other orders, the hall master has ordered the troops to stay put", although they did not dare to say anything on the surface, they were already unhappy and dissatisfied in their hearts.

"Everyone, everyone, I'm really sorry. Something unexpected happened in Yunhua Hall today. The affairs of the hall are in a mess. The gift and loan of books will have to be suspended for the time being..."

Upon hearing this, Zheng Xiuyuan shouted, "What? You're not going to do it anymore? You're not going to do it for free? How can that be possible?"

The messenger who received the order from the hall master comforted him, "It's not that we won't do it anymore, it's just temporarily..."

But his voice was soon drowned out by the louder noise.

"No more?"

"You don't want to borrow it anymore?"

"Where can I go to read free books in the future?"

"Why don't you just say you won't do it?"

All kinds of noisy noises continued to be heard, and the buzzing sound came from far away. The leader of the Cao Gang looked at it in shock. There was a commotion among the crowd of people gathered around to watch the excitement, and many people were pushing their way here!

He was a middle-level cadre in Yunhua Hall, quite capable and smart. He immediately realized that the merchants had bribed the people to do something wrong, and shouted, "Zheng Xiuyuan! Are you tired of living?"

Zheng Xiuyuan said calmly: "You must finish what you have started."

When has Yunhua Hall ever been blocked at the door and yelled at? The incense masters were furious when they saw this, and they all rushed out of the door, pointing their spears at them and saying, "They are just a few dogs from our gang. They have changed their masters and dare to bark! If you go against the Cao Gang, believe it or not, I will kill you all!"

The merchants showed fear on their faces. They were only forced here, so how could they have the courage to face the six major sects head-on?

But Zheng Xiuyuan shouted sternly: "Why, you failed to kill us on the river, and now you want to kill us again? In broad daylight, Huazhou has its own laws!"

"I'm going to your mother!"

How could a noble warrior, a respected member of the six major sects, be humiliated by a lowly merchant? At that moment, a leader of the incense was ready to attack, but was stopped by the leader who came out to pass on the message. He lowered his voice and shouted, "Lord Yun! Lord Yun's order is here! Don't act rashly! This is Li Bailong's trick! If we act now, we will fall into his trap! Li Bailong is eager for us to take action so that he can directly pick on Yunhua Hall!"

The prestige of Lord Yun and the pressure of Li Bailong made the angry incense masters regain some reason. They gritted their teeth, clenched their fists, and suppressed their anger.

At this moment, a voice penetrated into my heart.

“——It’s so poisonous!”

(End of this chapter)