Daqin Zhentiansi

Chapter 215 Why was the location for the siege of Qingxuan Daomen set at Chilong Ridge?

County government, back hall.

An old man in a green robe, with white hair and beard, a thin face, and a gloomy look between his eyebrows, sat upright with a cup of tea in his hand.

"when--"

From the direction of the front hall came the sound of swords clashing, followed by a commotion and shouting and cursing.

The old man looked towards the door and saw several soldiers escorting a burly man away.

The big man was wearing a black tiger-patterned mask.

County Magistrate Zheng Tianyuan, with his hands behind his back, strode into the back hall.

"Commander Black Tiger is a fierce general from the Black Ice Platform. Lord County Magistrate, such a person cannot die in prison." Yu Zhentang, the head of the Black Ice Platform who was following behind Zheng Tianyuan, rushed in with an anxious look on his face.

Behind Yu Zhentang, there was a young man wearing a green martial arts robe and a long sword hanging from his waist.

Zheng Tianyuan snorted coldly, walked over to the old man sitting upright, and said in a deep voice: "Master Chen Qingcong is my best friend. If you, the Black Ice Platform, offend Master Chen, you are simply not giving face to this county governor."

"No matter how brave Black Tiger is, or how many outstanding military achievements he has, Lord Chen can just say a word and the Ministry of Justice will issue an order to put Black Tiger in prison..."

Zheng Tianyuan didn't finish his words.

Chen Qingcong.

The old man sitting upright is Chen Qingcong, a former official of the Ministry of Personnel. He is now practicing as an elder in the Qingxuan Taoist sect in Zhengyang County.

"Mr. Chen, Lord Chen, how has the Black Ice Platform of Zhengyang County offended you? I, Zheng, will prepare a banquet to apologize to you." Yu Zhentang also recognized Chen Qingcong and hurriedly stepped forward to bow.

Yu Zhentang looked anxious and bowed repeatedly.

Chen Qingcong was proud in his heart, but his face was tense.

"Master Yu, the Black Ice Platform didn't offend me, they killed innocent people and brought chaos to the martial arts world."

Throwing the teacup on the table, Chen Qingcong snorted coldly: "If I send this petition to the Ministry of Justice, not only will Hei Hu be imprisoned, but you, Yu Si Shou, will also not be able to escape."

Yu Zhentang's face froze and he didn't dare to speak.

Zheng Tianyuan had a cold face and flicked his sleeves: "Zhang Yuan, take your Si Shou back and let him reflect on his mistakes."

Zhang Yuan stepped forward and pulled the distraught Yu Zhentang out.

Chen Qingcong did not recognize Zhang Yuan and thought he was just an ordinary captain in Heibingtai.

At Zhang Yuan's age, he is just an ordinary military officer.

After watching the two of them leave, Zheng Tianyuan turned around and looked at Chen Qingcong: "Brother Chen, you came at the perfect time. The Black Ice Platform has indeed become quite arrogant recently."

"It's not bad to give it a good beating."

At this point, he smiled: "Brother Chen, the Black Ice Platform is not just about Black Tiger, the most important thing is the Black Cavalry. I've put Black Tiger in jail, and if they start making trouble..."

Hearing his words, Chen Qingcong chuckled: "The Black Cavalry is easy, just split them up, find some tasks, find some excuses, and arrange for them to run around, and there will be no problems."

Zheng Tianyuan nodded happily at this.

"Brother Chen is really good and can see things clearly."

"I'll make arrangements right away."

"Brother Chen, why don't you stay? I'll treat you—"

Before Zheng Tianyuan finished speaking, Chen Qingcong stood up and shook his head, saying, "No need. I am impartial."

After saying this, he bowed and walked straight out of the back hall.

Seeing him walk out, Zheng Tianyuan narrowed his eyes, and a cold look appeared in his eyes.

"Public-minded?"

"I'm afraid you've lost your sense of justice."

After Chen Qingcong left, Zhang Yuan and Yu Zhentang came in again. Not only Zhang Yuan and Yu Zhentang, but also the county magistrate Zhou Zhengtong and the county garrison commander Qin Muyang came in together.

"The Black Tiger Commander's intention is to use this opportunity of the Zhengyang County military officer training and assessment to eliminate the underworld forces in Zhengyang County."

Looking at Zhou Zhengtong and Qin Muyang, Zheng Tianyuan said, "The Black Ice Platform will lead this mission. I would like to ask Commander Zhou and Lieutenant General Qin for their cooperation."

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County Magistrate's Mansion, back hall.

Yu Zhentang looked solemnly at Zhou Zhengtong and the others and said in a deep voice:
"Sending the fake Black Tiger to the prison will paralyze Chen Qingcong and also allow the Qingxuan Dao Sect behind Chen Qingcong to relax their vigilance."

"But this alone isn't enough," he said, turning his gaze to the county governor, Zheng Tianyuan, who was standing at the top. "Half of the Black Cavalry and Black Armor from the Black Ice Terrace have accepted the mission and are heading to Luyang Prefecture to patrol the border, but what about the other half?"

Half of the Black Knights, when gathered together, are also a formidable fighting force.

With these black riders around, the Qingxuan Taoist sect dared not act too recklessly.

Zhou Zhengtong and Qin Muyang looked at each other and shook their heads.

What could possibly bring out the Black Knights?

"The other half of the Black Knights can go to assist Prince Zhao's Mansion in organizing an elite gathering." Zhang Yuan's voice sounded from the side.

"The reason is that in the two recent Jianghu conflicts, talented people from other counties were almost killed. The County Magistrate's Office asked the Black Ice Platform to arrange Black Cavalry guards to ensure the safety of the elite gathering."

Zhang Yuan looked at Zheng Tianyuan and said loudly, "This is a matter concerning the reputation of Zhengyang County. The prefect can personally ask Prince Zhao's Mansion to ensure the safety of the gathering and arrange the Black Cavalry mission accordingly."

“This way the Black Cavalry can stay near the county town and be ready to assemble at any time, while outsiders can see them being dispersed while on missions.”

Zhang Yuan's words made everyone in the hall nod.

"I'm afraid the Zhao Palace wouldn't be willing to do this," Qin Muyang frowned slightly. "If this happens, the Zhao Palace's momentum in leading the gathering will be weakened. The Zhao Palace was originally just trying to take advantage of the situation this time."

The Zhao Palace arranged this gathering because it was at a disadvantage in the battle with the Gu Palace.

Prince Zhao's Mansion has spent a huge amount of money, but the county government has gotten involved. How can they accept this?
"I am quite familiar with King Zhao, I will go and talk to him." Zheng Tianyuan said.

"My Lord, I found a red dragon horn on Red Dragon Ridge. I will forge it into a divine weapon. The dragon horn is a weapon with extraordinary meaning." Zhang Yuan looked up at Zheng Tianyuan. "If Prince Zhao's Mansion sends this sword to the imperial city, it may even gain the reputation of being a symbol of good fortune."

Use dragon horns as weapons!

Zheng Tianyuan and everyone else in the hall showed surprise on their faces.

They had not expected such a treasure to exist, and even less did they expect that Zhang Yuan would take out this treasure in exchange for Zhao Wang Mansion's arrangement to facilitate the Black Cavalry's participation in the elite gathering.

"Such a treasure..." A look of confusion flashed across Zheng Tianyuan's face.

If Zhengyang County sends such treasures, it can also be exchanged for merit.

When you are an official in a place, auspicious signs will appear, which represent peace and prosperity for the country and the people, and the prosperity of the governance of the place.

"The tiger demon hunted in Red Dragon Ridge has a snow-white hide and surging demonic power. I think if the county government sends this to the imperial city, it will be appreciated by a noble." Zhang Yuan said calmly, "A dragon horn is not suitable for the county governor's office."

The skin of a tiger demon.

There is another treasure!
Zheng Tianyuan finally showed a look of joy on his face. He looked at Zhang Yuan and nodded with a smile: "Qingyang, it would be great if you could be an official in my county."

"Don't worry, this county magistrate has never been a stingy person."

……

In the county magistrate's mansion, after all the previous arrangements were finalized, Zhang Yuan, Yu Zhentang, Zhou Zhengtong, and Qin Muyang gathered in front of a map of ten feet in radius. Next to them was the county magistrate Zheng Tianyuan, who was squinting with his hands behind his back.

"Why did they choose Chilong Ridge as the location for the siege of the Qingxuan Dao Sect?"

Zhou Zhengtong's eyes fell on the map, and he frowned and spoke.

Zhang Yuan just decided that the location of the general attack would be Chilong Ridge.

"There is a sacred place on Chilong Ridge." Zhang Yuan said loudly.

(End of this chapter)