I proved immortality through the imperial examination.

Chapter 77 A Sword Comes from the West

Xue Xiang was stunned for a long time, then suddenly smiled, "How about giving me some time?"

Tong Guonan laughed heartily, "You are the superior, you have the final say."

"Alright, let's do something else first."

Xue Xiang waved his hand and said, "Gentlemen, you've been here for a while now, come on over."

Suddenly, the crowd parted, and a group of eight people walked over.

The square-faced middle-aged man leading the group wore a gold flying fish badge on his chest. Xue Xiang bowed from afar and said, "It's been a long time since we last met, Director Liang. Deputy Director Tong and Deputy Director Wang, let me introduce you."

This Director Liang is the director of the Third Division of the First Hospital. He's here to…

Xue Xiang was still talking when Tong Guonan's mind went blank and he couldn't hear anything anymore.

Wang Anshi's face turned pale.

The First Academy is in charge of discipline.

Director Liang waved his hand, "Let's not talk about anything else. We didn't come here to make friends."

As he spoke, he waved his hand, and three burly men in tight-fitting clothes presented three official letters, which they then presented to Tong Sheng, Zhang Leng, and Liu Xiao respectively.

"Tong Sheng, an investigation has revealed that you are suspected of disregarding human life and colluding with unscrupulous businessmen in the Huang Yufang case..."

"Zhang Leng, an investigation has revealed that you are suspected of accepting bribes and making a wrongful judgment in the Tong Yu case..."

"Principal Liu..."

Tong Sheng felt dizzy and collapsed to the ground. Zhang Leng and Liu Xiao were not much better off.

These local powerful figures, used to dominating their local areas, have never dealt with higher-level discipline inspection departments.

But the long-lost legend made them realize that if such a person stood before them, they would surely face utter destruction.

As for the thought of violently resisting the law, they dared not even entertain it.

During the seven years of the joint rule, the Inspectorate inspected the Chu region and discovered that the King of Chu was colluding with the Dragon Clan. Zhang Ye, the deputy director of the Inspectorate, died suddenly, which enraged the central government. The three departments were dispatched to conduct a joint trial. The King of Chu gathered his troops and was immediately reduced to dust.

In today's world, individual bravery is far from enough to stand against the power of the system.

"you you……"

Tong Guonan pointed at Xue Xiang, his expression a mixture of shock and anger.

He had anticipated various reactions and counterattacks from Xue Xiang, but he never expected Xue Xiang to summon a sword from the sky and sweep away the trap he had set up.

That shouldn't be the case. Xue Xiang only has Xie Haiya as a backer.

How could Xie Haiya possibly mobilize people from the First Hospital? What are we going to do?

It's over, it's over.

Tong Guonan's heart trembled. He suddenly realized that Xue Xiang's chosen angle of attack was far too tricky.

If Xue Xiang attacks from the side, he can still cope.

The only way to start is to look at past cases, which are all established facts, and Tong Sheng and his two companions have always been experts at making a living by handling cases.

The cases that Xue Xiang selected were all cases where Tong Sheng and his gang had gone particularly far; once investigated, they were all proven wrong.

But how did Xue Xiang find these cases from this vast sea of ​​unsolved cases?

I heard that this person often carries around various criminal cases and goes through past backlogs, but there's no way he could have that kind of ability, is there?

No, there's a mole!

In that instant, countless thoughts flashed through Tong Guonan's mind.

Just then, Director Liang handed an official document to Xue Xiang, who took it and shoved it directly at Tong Guonan.

Tong Guonan had just seen his name when his neck tilted, his body trembled, and he fell straight down.

Wang Anshi shook Tong Guonan violently until he finally brought Tong Guonan's soul back to his body.

"Deputy Director Tong, look carefully, it's not an investigation, it's a training course."

Wang Anshi said loudly.

Tong Guonan stared intently at the document, as if he had suddenly become illiterate.

Director Liang chuckled, “The Second Academy is going to run a training program to select and cultivate young talents, and Brother Tong is among them.”

Director Zhu from the Second Hospital had something to attend to, so he asked me to deliver your training notification. Please accept it.

Tong Guonan finally snapped out of his daze, trembling as he accepted the notification. He glanced at Xue Xiang again, as if looking at a bloodthirsty tiger. The First Academy, which oversaw discipline, and the Second Academy, which oversaw system reform, were both the strongest government offices in Yunmeng City, yet Xue Xiang had summoned them both at the same time.

At my age, I've been labeled a young talent; who can I complain to?

Tong Guonan knew he had lost, and he was utterly speechless with defeat.

He cupped his hands in thanks to Xue Xiang, saying, "Thank you for the recommendation, Chief. I will definitely study hard and reflect on my mistakes."

After saying that, he left without looking back.

Tong Sheng, Zhang Leng, and Liu Xiao were already terrified and ran away with their tails between their legs. They were carried away by the burly men in tight-fitting clothes brought by Director Liang.

Instantly, the entire venue fell into a deathly silence.

Xue Xiang coughed and said, "The money is on its way. If you don't trust me, wait here; if you do trust me, you can go back and wait. Don't delay your work."

Everyone woke up from a dream.

One of the bolder ones spoke up first, "The officials haven't been paid yet, what's the rush? A few days' difference, who's going to starve?"

Xue Xiang recognized the one shouting as Tong Sheng's top lackey; he was quick to change his tone.

"Exactly, we have no money in the account, and the shops at the ferry terminal can't fly away, so why are we panicking?"

"Putting everything else aside, the money in the account wasn't spent by the dorm leader, so you can't blame the dorm leader for anything."

"The head of the department is a god-like figure of this era. Would he owe Huang such a small amount of money for food? I absolutely cannot believe it."

"........."

Public opinion once again readily succumbed to the power of the authorities.

After witnessing Xue Xiang's ruthless methods, these little karami who still had to make a living under his command dared not utter a single word of dissent.

Moreover, many people were worried that the mess left by Tong Sheng, Zhang Leng, and Liu Xiao would splatter on their heads, so they were too preoccupied to care about anything else.

………………

The Lake and Sea Pavilion overlooks the sea.

Ding Chunxia hummed a Peking Opera tune.

Before long, his trusted strategist Hu Kan came in. After Ding Chunxia finished singing, he reported that the celebration banquet was ready and they were just waiting for Tong Guonan's triumphant return.

Ding Chunxia took a damp, warm handkerchief and wiped her face. "Giving Room 11 a 30% share, isn't that too much? We've put in quite a bit of money."

I think we'll have to drink like crazy at this banquet today, and we'll have to keep pushing the price down.

Before he could finish speaking, the door was flung open with a bang, and Wang Anshi stormed in.

Ding Chunxia greeted Wang Anshi with a smile, glancing towards the entrance while looking around, but Tong Guonan and Tong Sheng were nowhere to be seen.

"What's going on? Old Tong is a slowpoke, but Tong Sheng and Zhang Leng are quick-tempered. Where have those two kids gone?"

Ding Chunxia said with a grin.

"He's gone to jail."

Wang Anshi plopped down in the armchair, his robe lifting and splashing a teacup, which fell to the ground and shattered.

"Old Wang, what's gotten into you?"

Ding Chunxia's face turned cold.

He and Tong Guonan worked together seamlessly, but Wang Anshi was particularly difficult to deal with because he was meticulous and calculating in negotiations.

Wang Anshi said calmly, "Tong Sheng, Zhang Leng, and Liu Xiao have all been taken away by people from the First Academy."

Old Tong received his training documents and is definitely not coming today.

Wang Anshi spoke casually, but Ding Chunxia was shocked.

"You, you, you mean Xue Xiang pulled off a stunning comeback, attracting the support of the First and Second Affiliated Hospitals and dismantling Lao Tong's plan?"

Hu Kan reacted extremely quickly and immediately grasped the key point.

Wang Anshi nodded slightly. Ding Chunxia gasped and sighed, "What are we going to do? What are we going to do? We're just one step away from victory..."

"Wait, what about the money? What about the salary money? How did Xue Xiang solve this problem?"

Hu Kan said urgently.

(End of this chapter)