Daqin Zhentiansi

Chapter 223: House Arrest of the Provincial Surveillance Commissioner

As the representative of the Mountain Sect in the military, Cao Chunbao not only cultivated to the late stage of the Xiantian Realm, but also cultivated the Mountain Sect's core skills to perfection.

Last year, he returned to Shanyue Sect to watch the initiation ceremony for new disciples and exchanged ideas with his fellow disciples.

Among his peers, there are only four or five people who can match him in cultivation and boxing skills.

This is because he is giving face to the sect. Otherwise, there are not many people of the same generation who can be stronger than him.

After all, in the army, he can exchange military merits for cultivation resources.

In the Qin Empire, how could the martial arts sects possibly compare to the resources of the court and the army?

But at this time, Cao Chunbao actually fought with someone and was defeated by the opponent using the Shanyue Sect's martial arts.

How could he not be surprised by such a scene?
Wen Gezheng, the worshipper standing in front of Xun Huo, had a look of surprise in his eyes and raised his hands slightly.

Although he didn't see what kind of martial arts technique Zhang Yuan's punch just now was, it was possible that he could repel a strong man like Cao Chunbao with one blow. What kind of strength does that require?
How could Zhang Yuan, with such a young face, be so capable?
Cao Chunbao was born into the Shanyue Sect and was trained in the Imperial City Guards.

Warriors who come out of the imperial city can easily crush martial arts practitioners of the same level.

This is not just a question of strength and foundation, but also a question of tempering and vision.

But at this time, Cao Chunbao was defeated!

“Clang—”

Seeing Cao Chunbao take action, several martial arts students around him drew their swords.

Based on the habits developed in martial arts training, people who knew each other cooperated and formed a small formation to block Xun Huo and the others' retreat.

Cao Chunbao's blood and energy were surging.

"Everyone, everyone, we will go with you, we will go with you." At this moment, Xun Huo suddenly spoke.

His words made Cao Chunbao slightly stunned.

Xun Huo reached out and grabbed Cao Chunbao's arm, saying, "Old Cao, we are here to do business. Business is more important."

“It’s all about business.”

Business.

With Xun Huo's reminder, Cao Chunbao suppressed his energy and blood, but his eyes were still fixed on Zhang Yuan.

Zhang Yuan waved his hand, and the students sheathed their swords.

"Excuse me," Zhang Yuan bowed, then raised his hand, "Please."

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County government.

Zhang Yuan was standing in the lobby. County Magistrate Zheng Tianyuan, Black Ice Platform Chief Yu Zhentang and others all looked a little surprised.

"Qingyang," Zheng Tianyuan looked at Zhang Yuan, "you mean to say that you arrested the provincial governor from the imperial city?"

"you sure?"

Zhang Yuan nodded and said, "Although I don't know his identity, he must be from the Imperial City."

The people who came from the imperial city were here to investigate a case in Zhengyang County.

It is also possible that the man went to Chilong Ridge.

Zheng Tianyuan paced in the lobby with his hands behind his back.

"He's studying martial arts, right?" Zhou Zhengtong looked at Zheng Tianyuan's expression, then turned to look at Zhang Yuan. "He didn't resort to lynching, did he?"

After a pause, he whispered, "Is it too late to release him now?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Zheng Tianyuan stopped and raised his hand, saying, "You can't let go."

Looking out of the hall, Zheng Tianyuan's eyes were filled with deep meaning. "If we release them now, they will surely understand that we have seen through their identities."

"When the time comes, we'll reveal our identities and seize power to investigate the case." Looking at Zhou Zhengtong, Zheng Tianyuan shook his head. "It doesn't matter to us, but if we mess up the arrangement in the martial arts, all our efforts will be wasted."

If the Censor seized the power of the county government and prevented all arrangements from going forward, wouldn't all their efforts have been in vain?
"I can find out their identities and how many people are here through the Black Ice Platform," Yu Zhentang said, "but coming here is against the rules and may lead to accountability from the Imperial City Supervisory Office."

"No need," Zheng Tianyuan waved his hand. "Qingyang, you brought him to the martial arts school with the intention of not violating the rules, right?"

Zhang Yuan nodded and said, "Yes, the martial arts students are about to undergo training and assessment, so it's legal to block the news." "We didn't resort to lynching. We simply brought the people to the martial arts school for house arrest. Unless they reveal their identities, they can't leave."

Zhang Yuan's words made Zheng Tianyuan smile.

It would be embarrassing for a dignified provincial governor to be invited to a martial arts school to spy on the training and then reveal his identity.

"Did you deliberately let them see your training and my Zhengyang Commandery plan?"

Zhang Yuan nodded.

Zheng Tianyuan laughed heartily, then pointed at Zhang Yuan and said, "Qingyang, you stabilize them with your martial arts skills, and I'll take care of the rest."

"Interesting, interesting. Let's put on a show with these people from the Imperial City who came to investigate a case."

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Martial arts.

On the second floor of a small building, Xun Huo stood in front of the window, watching the students training in the martial arts square.

Beside him were Cao Chunbao and Wen Gezheng.

"Brother Cao, have you figured out anything?" Xun Huo asked without moving his eyes.

"The military and the martial arts world are facing off. Judging by their intensity, they're dealing with the martial arts world's elite." Cao Chunbao watched the military formations collide with the martial arts formations. "Also, they're simulating a pursuit and blockade in the mountains and forests. According to what they said about us being under house arrest, their assessment battlefield is right here at Red Dragon Ridge."

Cao Chunbao came from a martial arts sect, and was able to become a general in the Imperial Guard, so naturally he had extraordinary vision and perspective.

If not, he would not be qualified to be sent to Zhengyang County.

You must know that once the Censor seizes power to investigate the case, he will have to take charge of the garrison.

"The leader, Zhang Shijiu, is the core of these students in training," Wen Gezheng said solemnly. "He was able to fight General Cao undefeated, and at such a young age, he's no ordinary man."

Cao Chunbao pondered for a moment and did not speak.

Zhang Shijiu used the Mountain Fist, so he naturally didn't say much.

"And the young lady in men's clothing next to us, she's the one who arranged for us to be detained," Xun Huo said with a hint of curiosity as he looked at Zhao Yu, who was commanding the people in the square. "Even though she doesn't know our identities, she's very knowledgeable about the rules. Even if we reveal our identities, she won't be able to hold these martial arts students accountable."

A group of martial arts training students, all of whom are low-ranking military officers.

Even if Xun Huo and the others revealed their identities, at most officials from the county government would come to see them and then respectfully ask them to leave.

The original secret investigation of the officials of Zhengyang County Government could only be made public.

But if they do this, they won't be able to save face and it will be even more difficult to find out the truth.

Especially Xun Huo, he is a military marquis, the co-director of the Yulin Guard, and a rising official trusted by Your Majesty for his ability to control military power with civil power.

He didn't want this matter to be exposed today.

On the other hand, now that he is in the martial arts school, it is easier for him to investigate the case in Zhengyang County.

With his vision, he can always find flaws.

"Wen Gongsheng, when the lights are on, go to the agreed place to meet Master Xiaolou and tell him that we are at the martial arts school now. I'll leave the investigation outside to him."

Xun Huo's eyes flickered as he looked at the square: "Since Zhengyang County is so bold as to let us see, then we will take a closer look."

"I want to see what they are up to."

Xun Huo looked down at the small building and saw two instructors in green robes approaching.

But a moment later, Sun Ze and Zhao Kuo came upstairs, smiling: "Everyone, we have no choice but to invite you to stay at the martial arts school for a while."

"After all, this martial arts examination is a major event that has been reported to the Ministry of War and planned for over half a year."

"Lord Sima has already instructed that all of you will receive the same food and lodging as the other students in the martial arts academy. After the assessment, the county government will arrange for you to purchase the necessary goods and materials, and strive for the greatest discount possible."

"Also, our headmaster suggested that since you merchants have come here by chance, you should just come and observe our assessment."

Zhao Kuo said, holding out his hand and saying, "It's time for dinner, everyone, let's go to the dining hall together."

"The food at Wuxue has been really good lately."

(End of this chapter)