The Immortal Seeker: Legend of Bronze Mirror
Chapter 177 - 103: Counterattack and New Breakthrough! (3rd Update, Please Subscribe)_3

Chapter 177: Chapter 103: Counterattack and New Breakthrough! (3rd Update, Please Subscribe)_3

Isn’t this just begging for alms?

Without grain, there is no direct personal dependence.

Which is more important, they can distinguish.

Unless they can also become the dominant players in the silk business.

However, such interests are not easily meddled with by the local nobles.

And with the Court growing stronger, the nobles must also behave themselves.

Therefore, for Magistrate He to successfully implement this in Jiangning Prefecture, he cannot do without Xu Qing’s help.

...

"Excellent writing, come take a look."

County Magistrate Zheng, having been outmaneuvered by Xu Qing, didn’t dare to seek out Xu Qing again but instead went directly to Magistrate He to complain.

This is an insult to the Imperial Officer of the Court, after all, Magistrate He couldn’t just turn a blind eye, he should at least show some sympathy for the misfortune of his colleagues.

However, after listening for a long time, Magistrate He didn’t take in a word but instead took out a memorial and showed it to County Magistrate Zheng.

Helpless, he took it and read through once, initially County Magistrate Zheng did not take it seriously, but as he read on, he couldn’t help but tremble all over.

"What a plan to replace rice with mulberry trees," County Magistrate Zheng saw very clearly that whether this matter can be accomplished is another story, but once this memorial is sent to the Central, it will undoubtedly become the state policy to follow.

With this state policy as a shield, at least until the outcome of this matter is decided, the people above, including Magistrate He, will protect him.

Under the great trend of Reform, the importance of such an influential state policy is beyond comparison with a mere small County Magistrate.

You say you have been wronged?

Well then, let’s replace you with someone who can be wronged.

If you can’t solve the problem, then solve the person.

Magistrate He gave a slight smile: "County Magistrate Zheng, after all, you are a County Magistrate of the Court, not someone’s servant. You need to position yourself correctly. On this matter, from now on, you must cooperate more with Mr. Xu, the scholar, and not make things difficult for me."

"I understand," County Magistrate Zheng broke into a cold sweat.

Magistrate He’s meaning was clear, he was looking out for County Magistrate Zheng on account of the backing Zheng had, he could avoid targeting him, but Zheng must also cooperate.

He finally understood how Xu Qing got his name as the Phoenix Chick.

Truly, the nickname is not misplaced.

He originally thought that the other party was a Southern Barbarian, possessing only the brute strength of a Jiangning Fierce Tiger, little did he expect that the other’s killing move was here.

No wonder he was so confident back at the County Government.

A single memorial instantly reversed the situation, masterminding strategies, stirring up the storm in South Zhili with just a laugh and talk.

This is the demeanor of the ancient strategists.

In Xu Qing’s chess game, even Magistrate He has become a pawn.

The key is, Magistrate He has no choice but to be this pawn.

"He’s only fifteen years old." County Magistrate Zheng shuddered, then comforted himself, "Deep affection does not guarantee longevity; extreme wisdom must bring harm. With such precocity and rumored to be deeply loyal and righteous, it seems he will not live long."

...

The storm that could have shaken the foundation of Xu Qing’s enterprise has now subsided, but Xu Qing had no intention of letting things go just like that.

"Master, this is information about the forces of the Duke Wei Mansion, both from the white and black paths; I have only uncovered this much so far." Su Lianqing brought out a thick ledger, densely packed with text.

Xu Qing learned about the Duke Wei Mansion and instructed Su Lianqing to investigate, and by now, much intelligence has been gathered.

"Ever since the founding of the Great Yu Dynasty, Duke Wei Mansion has rooted itself in South Zhili; over more than two hundred years, Duke Wei Mansion has not only secretly controlled many green forest forces in South Zhili but also fostered Daoist temples and Buddhist monasteries. They practice incense burning and martial arts and select talented individuals from these martial artists to establish escort agencies, forming a massive force in the shadows. The Eagle Claw Sect is but one of them, not even amounting to a finger..." Su Lianqing elaborated with confidence.

Xu Qing skimmed through the ledger while listening to Su Lianqing.

After she finished speaking, Xu Qing closed the book and asked, "Where do you think is the best place to start?"

Su Lianqing thought for a while and said, "Qingyun Temple."

She took out a piece of rough paper, sketched a rough map on it, pointed to a mountain range, and said, "Qingyun Temple is located at the border between Jiangning Prefecture and Songzhou Prefecture. It is quite famous in the river and lakes of South Zhili. If the people from Duke Wei Mansion come to trouble the master again, they will likely pass through this place to rest. Moreover, Qingyun Sect burns incense and practices martial arts; they must have accumulated a lot of Secret Medicines that are useful for Divine Soul and Martial Arts cultivation, which will definitely be of great use to the master."

Xu Qing nodded: "Next, you focus on collecting information about Qingyun Temple."

"Does the master not intend to take action soon?" Su Lianqing saw Xu Qing’s previous swift actions and thought that the master would carry it through in one go.

Unexpectedly, it seems like the master’s intention is to leave it be for now.

Truly unpredictable are his thoughts.

Xu Qing: "The action will be taken when my Exorcism reaches Great Success, and I’ll call upon Monk Yan Kong to join me."

"Master is indeed considerate," Su Lianqing hurriedly flattered, thinking to herself, "That’s too steady." She had seen Xu Qing’s vigorous counterattack and thought that the master was finally acting like a young man with surging passion.

Only to realize that his later steps were so well-grounded.

Her heart couldn’t help but settle down as well.

The master is not lacking in bravery, and his actions are also prudent; the chances of him achieving great things are indeed growing by the day.

In fact, she had another thought; whether the plan to replace rice with mulberry trees succeeds or not, it will create a large number of landless people. Sooner or later, these forces would inevitably come under the master’s control.

Upon further thought, she realized that the master probably intended this as well.

...

"Guo Li, find an excuse to go on a business trip, take my oral message to King Lin, and tell him that in the coming period, I need him to stock up on some grain for me to ship by sea."

The key to changing rice to mulberry is grain supply.

With King Lin as a channel, Xu Qing was not worried about the source of grain.

Taking down Qingyun Temple has another advantage, as the place is highly suitable for storing grain.

He gently touched the Peach Wood Sword in his hand, seemingly hearing its eager tremble,

"Don’t worry, you will taste blood very soon."

Nourishing a sword is not just with one’s own blood, the blood of enemies is also necessary.

Thus, Xu Qing held the sword and sat under the Parasol Tree in the courtyard until the deep of the night.

The day’s events were excessively stimulating and perilous.

After the success, his thoughts were also clear and smooth.

Tonight the moon wanes, the Ziwei Star shines very brightly; it is just the opportunity for Xu Qing to unblock the Purple Emperor Meridian.

At midnight, when Yin Energy is most abundant, Xu Qing, who had been sitting with his eyes closed holding the sword, opened his eyes and gently uttered,

"Break for me!"

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