Dominating Martial King
Chapter 271 - 271 200 Double Kings!

271: Chapter 200 Double Kings!

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(Ten thousand-character mega chapter, requesting votes)_5 So even though they knew the upcoming battle might be extremely perilous, with heavy casualties, everyone still felt their blood boiling with high morale.

Chu Xisheng then cupped his fists towards the Deputy Hall Master of the Xuanfeng Hall.

This time, the entire West Mountain Hall was striking out with all their might.

The safety of West Mountain Town could only be entrusted to the three hundred elite Xuanfeng warriors brought by this Deputy Hall Master.

The man also returned the gesture with a solemn expression.

He had previously followed Chu Xisheng in campaigns against West Mountain and knew well of Chu Xisheng’s capabilities.

The battle had also brought him quite a few benefits, so the Deputy Hall Master was willing to give his all.

Besides, Chu Xisheng had also left behind eighty Four-Arm Crossbows in West Mountain Town, safeguarding it would not be difficult.

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Meanwhile, at the West Courtyard of the Xiushui County Office.

Zuo Qingyun got up early to wash, and then stepped out after opening his door.

As he opened the door, he smelled a strong scent of alcohol.

Zuo Qingyun saw his father, the Prefecture Governor Zuo Tianlu, wearing a scruffy official robe, holding a jug of wine, and standing drunkenly at the door.

Zuo Qingyun couldn’t help but frown, asking without any respect, “What are you trying to do?”

“What else could I be doing?

Of course, I’m stopping you from doing something foolish.”

Prefecture Governor Zuo Tianlu leaned on the doorway, a wild and unrestrained look on his face as he took a swig of wine: “What do you have to do with Chu Xisheng’s West Mountain Hall?

You, this brainless thing, are actually preparing to cross the river to support him with troops?”

“Chu Xisheng is finished already, you should no longer associate with him.

The household is unstable these days, and your mother is also seriously ill, so stop bringing disasters upon our family.”

Zuo Qingyun was startled at hearing this, and a surge of anger instantly rose within him.

Commissioning troops to assist Chu Xisheng in stabilizing West Mountain was something he had just ordered yesterday.

Which bastard had betrayed him?

He then let out a cold laugh, “Exactly who is bringing disaster upon our family?

That complaint you sent up impeaching the Minister of Revenue will doom our family sooner or later.

At most two months and our family will be degraded, or worse, imprisoned.

The court wants to issue ‘Ten Big Coins,’ just let the court proceed.

Why must you interfere?

And you still have the face to mention mother?”

Prefecture Governor Zuo Tianlu frowned at such words: “Nonsense!

Does your issue compare to my petition?

‘Ten Big Coins’ is a matter of great national importance, and its issue will ruin countless families.

A scholar cannot lack firm resolve when it relates to the nation and its people, how could I shy away from misfortune or fortune when duty calls?

Moreover, my teacher has shown me great favor.

How could I remain indifferent, wouldn’t it be ungrateful?”

Prefecture Governor Zuo Tianlu then noticed the mocking look in Zuo Qingyun’s eyes.

He suddenly understood.

A scholar cannot lack great resolve, the duty is important and the road is long.

Compassion as one’s duty, isn’t that profound?

To cease only at death, isn’t that reaching far?

In his own eyes, the welfare of the people and the safety of his teacher amounted to his compassion and righteousness, worth sacrificing everything for.

In Zuo Qingyun’s heart, his friendship with Chu Xisheng and the situation at home, were what his own son considered most important and was willing to risk his life for.

Prefecture Governor Zuo Tianlu sighed slightly and dropped the subject.

He walked towards the main house with disheartened steps and an indisputable tone: “Anyhow, you are not allowed to step outside the courtyard today!

I’ll have someone watch over you.

I’ve told you before about choosing friends wisely; Chu Xisheng won’t last.

I don’t care how much you mess around usually, but today you must listen to me, do not go seeking him again.”

Zuo Qingyun frowned deeply, his gaze puzzled: “What makes you think Little Chu is doomed?”

“Isn’t it obvious?”

Prefecture Governor Zuo Tianlu laughed bitterly: “He’s very clever, whether it is the ingenious idea of opening the canal or spending a lot of money in advance to obtain official documents from the government office, all show his astuteness and caution.

However, he shares the same flaw with Iron Madman; from humble beginnings, yet ambitiously overreaching, lacking self-awareness.

The canal he created is too profitable, too much for him to hold on to.”

“On what basis can he not hold on to it?” Zuo Qingyun scoffed coldly: “Based on the likes of Sheen Zhou and Shangguan Shen Hao, those useless men?”

“Shangguan Shen Hao has the temperament of a fierce and ambitious leader, capable of bending and stretching.

Since he took over as Family Head, the Shangguan Family’s power has nearly doubled; how can you consider him useless?

As for Sheen Zhou, he is adept at management; after Opium Valley, considered the lifeblood of the Sheen Family, was destroyed, the family’s finances haven’t collapsed even now, showing his capability.”

Prefecture Governor Zuo Tianlu looked sideways at Zuo Qingyun: “If these two aren’t enough, then what about adding the Governor’s Wife?”

Zuo Qingyun’s pupils constricted, momentarily stunned: “The Governor’s Wife?

But if it is the Governor himself, how could you possibly help Chu Xisheng obtain the documents to deal with Wen Tiance and others?”

“Shangguan Shen Hao wants to lull his mind, that’s why he hasn’t actively obstructed it,”

Prefecture Governor Zuo Tianlu shook his head: “Moreover, in the eyes of the Governor, whether Chu Xisheng wins or loses, he benefits either way.

If Chu Xisheng wins, he could secure three times more than the past year’s taxes from West Mountain Town, and also embezzle from the lands of the local tyrants, accruing no less than 500,000 taels of Demon Silver.

If Chu Xisheng loses, the Governor can secure at least ten percent of shares from that canal at West Mountain.

He wins either way, why wouldn’t he agree?”

He continued forward, hands clasped behind his back, his drunken figure swaying: “You must think Chu Xisheng cannot lose because he has the support of Iron Banner Gang.

But don’t forget, from which sect does the Governor’s Wife hail, and which local power is from the same sect as the Governor’s Wife around here.”

Zuo Qingyun concentrated, and afterward, his pupils constricted again.

It was the Seventeen Linked Wharves around the upper reaches of Dongyang Lake!

Their Dragon Leader Ren Daoheng, and the Governor’s Wife were both from the South Sea Sword Sect!

His fists clenched tightly, his fingertips digging deep into his flesh, all unconsciously.