Those two words were like a thunderbolt from the blue that struck Xihe, who had never changed his color, until he was stunned to the ground. It wasn't until Lei Juetian's back disappeared at the door that he recovered.
The servants saw the somewhat rude master standing there in shock, but the expression on his face was very complicated, and they did not dare to come and disturb him. After a while, Xihe took a long breath and sat back dejectedly. Sitting on the chair, he put his hand on his forehead in pain.
how so? How could Lei Juetian know about this? Scenes from more than ten years ago flooded into his mind again like a tide. No, you must not panic, Xihe tried his best to tell himself to stay calm. Since you even know the name, it means that the other party has at least some clues. What should you do? Should he succumb to the other party's threats, or should he ignore them and deny them until death
I don’t admit it. Although the current situation will not have a big impact on myself. After all, in my memory, I did not leave any evidence worth mentioning, but it is hard to say that Bovary, the damn ghost, hid some secrets behind his back. If something that is not good for you is exposed and used by your political opponents, it will inevitably trigger a political storm. I am afraid it will be difficult for me to survive this test. You must know that the Nanyang Alliance is an alliance based on business, and it will We attach great importance to private property and business principles, even resorting to force. We can tolerate anything but illegal possession of private property that violates business principles. Don’t say that you are just a small speaker, even if you represent A country also treats everyone equally.
Even if they don't have enough evidence, as long as they have something of a certain weight, they may still be ruined. No, they can't take this risk. Xihe was in a painful predicament, so he had no choice but to give in. Although this was not in line with his character, it is never too late for a gentleman to take revenge. This time, he should take it as a lesson to himself.
After making the decision, Xihe was very straightforward and immediately sent people to invite the MPs in his own gang. While groaning, it seemed that he would have to lose considerable profits to force this group of seemingly submissive guys to surrender. . Thinking of this, Xihe couldn't help but grit his teeth. The damn Machihan people actually used this trick against him. He couldn't bear the bad breath. His eyes flashed fiercely. He waved his hand, and a confidant came to him immediately.
"Go and make an appointment with the people from 'Tusk' for me and tell them that I have a business to ask them for help." Xihe's tone was hesitant at this time, but in the end he motioned to his expressionless men to handle it. When the men came to the door, the master's voice stopped him.
"Forget it, let me think about it before we talk." There was a hint of worry in his tone.
Lei Juetian left without much confidence at first, but when he saw the other person's expression and look the moment he spoke, he knew that he had made the right bet. In fact, the information Borreka provided him did not have very definite evidence, but Lei Juetian knew that Xihe was in this position and could not take risks casually, so he boldly used this trick, but he also knew that tomorrow would be determined now It was still too early to know the result. Only when the final vote of the Alliance Parliament comes out can the southern visit be considered a success. However, he also has a certain degree of confidence in his heart, at least not as unsure as before the visit.
If the alliance can send troops to support, I dare not say that it will regain the original status of the Ronisian Union, but it can at least ensure the territorial integrity of several small city-states in the southern part of the Ronisian Union. Whether the Kingdom of Naples, the core of the Ronisian Union, can be preserved will depend on it. It depends on the efficiency of the Nanyang Alliance's army and the combat effectiveness of the Kingdom of Naples' troops. As long as the Kingdom of Naples' troops can persist for about five to seven days, I believe the reinforcements from the Alliance can catch up. It doesn't matter even if some land is lost. , the Lin family's army, which lacked solid checkpoints and fortresses, had no choice but to retreat to the territory they currently occupied.
Of course, all this depends on the voting results of the Alliance Council tomorrow. Thinking of this, Lei Juetian also shook his head with a wry smile. Once upon a time, he had also been reduced to the point where he had to act based on other people's looks. It seems that development is the last word. This sentence is true. If you don't reach that level of strength, you will always be in a passive situation. It is better to ask for help from others than to ask for yourself. Only when you develop and grow can you have more say.
The much-anticipated opening ceremony of the Imperial Military Examination officially began in a solemn and grand atmosphere. The largest Western competition venue in the imperial capital had already erected a main platform with a height of five meters, a length of 40 meters and a length of 25 meters half a month ago. , and more than twenty smaller platforms were erected around the main platform. Although they are said to be smaller in scale, they are actually thirty meters long and twenty meters wide, and are prepared for the preliminary test of the martial arts examination.
Notices for this martial arts examination were posted in all the imperial offices two months ago. As long as the person is clean, has a guarantor with aristocratic status as a surety, and has no bad record after being investigated by the internal affairs department of the government in the place of residence and daily living, Anyone can sign up to participate. For this military examination, the Imperial Yulin Army will recruit a total of 120 sergeants, which is the largest recruitment in the past. In previous years, the number recruited was generally between 60 and 80, but this year it is nearly 20. For the first time in years, it exceeded the 100-person mark.
Moreover, the announcement issued by the Imperial Home Affairs Bureau also clearly stipulates that the top eight candidates who have passed the military examination this time are expected to directly become officers in the Habayashi Army. This is simply explosive news. They have suddenly become the close relatives of His Majesty the Emperor from ordinary people. For officers in the Guards, this is something that many people have never dreamed of doing in their lives. Therefore, the enthusiasm of martial arts people who signed up to participate in the martial arts examination this time was unprecedentedly high, far higher than in any previous period. The number of contestants in various prefectures and counties exceeded the 4,000 mark, compared with 2,000 to 2,500 in previous years. The number of people signing up was nearly double.
As early as half a month ago, the number of people entering the imperial capital to compete and observe has gradually increased. In order to deal with possible public security problems, the various police stations of the Imperial City Police Department have already cooperated with the National Security Agency under the Ministry of Internal Affairs to launch an investigation. We carried out the inventory work and designated some hotels and inns in each district as special accommodation places for those who came to participate in and observe the competition. We also collected the weapons they carried and placed them in various police stations for unified custody until needed to participate in the competition. Give it to them for use and still need to return it after the game is over until they leave the imperial capital.
However, such strict control measures still cannot eliminate the trouble caused by the huge number of people entering the Imperial City. Almost every day, various police stations under the Imperial City Police Department receive multiple reports of fighting, murder, theft, fraud, even robbery, rape and other vicious cases. The number of cases has increased significantly, making the security chiefs of various police stations extremely troubled and unprepared. In order to solve the problem, the chief of the Imperial Police Department not only dispatched his own special operations team to strengthen patrols and inspections of key areas, but also wrote to the Imperial Police Headquarters and the Home Affairs Bureau, requesting them to coordinate. The four defense admirals strengthened inspections of people entering the imperial capital and controlled vicious criminals from outside the capital to sneak into the imperial capital to commit crimes. On the other hand, through the coordination of the General Administration of Internal Affairs, the First Division of the City Guards garrisoned in the imperial city also deployed a regiment of soldiers to strengthen the control. Patrolling the main streets in the imperial capital.
Of course, it is not all negative effects. At least it makes many service industries and entertainment industries more prosperous. In particular, many wealthy people spend a lot of money, which makes many owners of high-end establishments worry and gain a lot. .
This information was combined with the information collected by Gu Ji and Little Willy's friends, and supplemented by the introduction and analysis of Qin Gu's second daughter and Song Tianxiong, allowing Wu Feng to have an understanding of the Jianghu and martial arts forces in the imperial capital and even the empire. Have a general understanding. Of course, there are more or less behind-the-scenes forces hidden behind a powerful Jianghu sect. Most of them have explicit or implicit connections with a powerful figure, group or faction in the empire. Although Wu Feng has specific circumstances, It's not very clear yet, but through various understandings, I still got some vague information in this area.
For example, the Gu family in Bashan had a good relationship with Jiang Zixiong, the original governor of Bashan Prefecture. However, Jiang Zixiong has been transferred to Wuhu County as the director of the Construction Department and has no much use value. However, Jiang Zixiong's classmate and friend Huo Huanshan has served as the chief of the interior affairs department. He is the deputy director of the National Security Agency, which is a very influential position, especially for martial arts sects. Through Jiang Zixiong's matchmaking, the Bashan Gu family also initially connected with Huo Huanshan, but it was only the beginning. The Gu family went to Longdong Mansion a year ago to visit Huo Huanshan, who returned to his hometown in Longdong to sweep tombs and worship his ancestors. Huo Huanshan, who lives in the imperial capital, does not even bother to meet these so-called Jianghu sects. It is a rare opportunity to visit him in his hometown, so of course he must cherish it.
Gu Dengyun only told Wu Feng this situation after he was convinced that Wu Feng could bring him bigger and better opportunities. As the next generation head of the Gu family in Bashan, Gu Dengyun had been involved in all aspects of the sect with his father very early on. business development, so he understands the dark side of the world far better than others. Qin Shuangying also vaguely mentioned to Wu Feng that his master had a very good relationship with the concubine of an important official in the Imperial Ceremony Administration. After the Snow Mountain Sect suffered heavy losses from the Luobei people in the northwest, they moved to Lulong Mansion in Beiyuan County to rest and recuperate. The rest and recuperation was taken care of by an important official who was closely related to the city guard of Pinglu Mansion at that time.
Knowing these inside stories, Wu Feng was deeply touched and at the same time aroused his vigilance. If he relies too much on or indulges these Jianghu sects without necessary restraint and control, this force is likely to deteriorate and lose control. It may even cause trouble for the enemy or government management. These Jianghu sects have colluded with powerful people in the government by any means to seek development, and have become a big cancer in the imperial bureaucracy. If not prevented and cleaned up, it may really bring great trouble to the empire, but For Wu Feng, it is just a reminder that the ups and downs of the empire are opportunities for him, he just needs to seize and grasp them.
However, Wu Feng was still very interested in these various martial arts sects, because he judged that his master might also be from a major martial arts sect in the empire's martial arts world. Although he was very knowledgeable and talented, the martial arts he taught him was far from ordinary. It is truly the Kung Fu of the martial arts sect. Although Wu Feng never mentioned the Kung Fu he practiced to anyone due to the need for confidentiality, he still found no Kung Fu that was the same or similar to his own through insinuations. This made him a little disappointed, but it deepened his understanding of the Kung Fu. The idea of understanding the mysterious sects in the imperial martial arts world.
So Wu Feng, who was leisurely at home anyway, happily accepted the invitation from the Imperial Interior Department and went to the Xijie Field in person, where he left the imperial capital a few years ago to watch a battle between dragons and tigers.
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