Cui Qi was the commander of the Tang Dynasty's right-wing Marquis Wei. He was rude and good at using a pair of golden melon hammers. Rank-8 military officers would lead 100 people to be in charge of the security of Chongren Lane and Pingkang Lane.
Although his official position was low, he was able to manage the security of Chongren and Pingkang workshops, so he was definitely highly regarded by the higher-ups. It wasn't an exaggeration to say that he was the favorite of the Martial Marquis's Mansion.
It was because these two workshops were the 'noisiest workshops' in Chang 'an and were extremely lively and prosperous. Furthermore, the Ministry of State Affairs was located in the east of the Imperial City, close to the two workshops. Pingkang and Chongren became the gathering place for candidates, officials from other provinces, and people from all over the capital. Public security was extremely important!
In such an important central area, the security and defense work was completely handed over to a colonel. Do you think he is highly regarded?
County Magistrate Wu Wang saw Cui Qi come in with his men. He was an old acquaintance of Cui Qi and knew his temperament. He was worried that Marquis Wei and Duke Mu's Mansion would really fight here. He hurriedly went forward and said,"Brigade Commander Cui, you've misunderstood. The county had asked the captain to come over to cooperate with the investigation of a case. There wouldn't be a fight.”
"Is that so?" Cui Qi chuckled and walked in front of Si Chen. He put his hand on Si Chen's shoulder and said," Brother Si, did they make things difficult for you?”
"Cui Lu, when did you see me, Si Chen, trapped? I'm the only one who's making things difficult for others. The one who's making things difficult for me hasn't even been born yet! If you had come two steps later, these armorers would have already been lying on the ground.”
Si Chen was telling the truth. With his attainments in the Five Elemental Fist and the use of the " Wild Wind Force " of the Yellow Zhong Blade Technique in his fist technique, even if there were twice as many armored soldiers here, they would still not be enough for him to fight.
"Humph, shameless boasting!"
On the other side, Zhang Liang, Duke of Xun, sneered when he heard Si Chen's words.
"Yo!" Cui Qi cried out in surprise, as if he had just noticed Zhang Liang. He cupped his hands and said,"Right Martial Marquis Wei Cuiqi greets Country Duke Hun! Sorry, sorry, I didn't recognize him. I really didn't expect the Duke of Xun to lower himself to come to this small county office!”
Even a fool could understand the meaning behind those words. As a High Duke, you came to the county government and used your power to bully people. Aren't you ashamed?
Zhang Liang knew that Cui Qi was a fool and could not lower himself to his level. He said coldly,"Cui Qi, don't joke around here! Your Pingkang Lane's Captain Si Chen framed my son and took the opportunity to kill five of my personal guards. He even cut off one of my son's hands. How do you think he should be dealt with?”
"Aiya!" Cui Qida smacked his lips." Why is this different from what I heard? My subordinates and the citizens of Peace Lane all told me that your eldest son, Zhang Wei, kidnapped a girl in broad daylight and tried to assassinate Marquis Wu. These crimes should be punished according to the crime. Only one palm was cut off. It was really giving face to you, Duke of Wei!”
"In my opinion, you should really thank Si Chen. He spared your son's life. If it had fallen into my hands, I would have long beheaded you, regardless of whether you are the country's duke or the country's mother!”
The last sentence was rather impolite.
The Marquis's Mansion led dozens of prefecture soldiers in the world, and they belonged to a different army than the right-guard. Cui Qi really didn't have to give face to Zhang Liang, the right-guard general.
" You…" Zhang Liang had never been scolded like this before. He was so angry that he could not speak.
The Right Martial Marquis Guards led by Foolish Yuchi were all a bunch of barbaric thugs!
"Alright, I still have work to do, so I won't disturb you anymore. Brother Si, let's go!"
As he spoke, Cui Qi put his hand on Si Chen's shoulder and the two of them were about to leave. He had already raised his saber and blocked off the armored soldiers of the Duke of Li's Mansion, opening up a path.
At this moment, two men in embroidered clothes walked in from the path.
When Magistrate Wu Wang saw who it was, he felt dizzy and almost fell.
Why are there two more masters here?
Was there no end to it today?
One of them was Hou Junji's son-in-law, Helan Chushi. He was the Eastern Palace's Qianniu, a trusted aide of the Crown Prince.
The other person had an even greater background. He was the son of the Duke of Qi, Zhangsun Wuji, and the current Shaoqing of Zongzheng Temple, Zhangsun Chong! It was said that His Majesty had already intended to marry the Eldest Princess to the Zhangsun Manor.
The sudden appearance of these two people at this time was not without the intention of the person behind them.
"Zhangsun Shaoqing, Helan Qianniu."
The forces behind the two of them could not be underestimated. Even Cui Qi, who was known as 'Ruffian Handsome' had to greet them respectfully.
State Duke Zhang Liang's eyes lit up. He did not know what the Crown Prince's intentions were, but the Qi Public House was definitely on his side!
As expected, Zhangsun Chong said directly,""I heard that the Wannian County government is hearing a case of a Marquis Wu abusing punishment. Why is it like a war now? Who is Si Chen?"
They came with ill intentions!
Si Chen frowned and looked at Zhangsun Chong indifferently."I am."
Zhangsun Chong carefully sized up Si Chen and suddenly sneered."You're awesome!" He dared to hit his father, but his father didn't let him know. How could he not be awesome?
Si Chen narrowed his eyes and thought to himself that he had never offended anyone from Zhangsun Manor. It seemed that Zhangsun Chong's hostility towards him also came from Zhang Wei's case. He didn't have to worry about his debts, so he said,"If Zhangsun Shaoqing fights for Zhang Wei, I'll be at Pingkang Square at any time."”
Helan Chushi, who was at the side, said in annoyance,""You're a Rank-9 captain. How can you say that? County Magistrate Wu, this person relied on his authority to frame the eldest son of the Duke of Wei and maliciously hurt others. Shouldn't he be punished?”
As soon as he said this, the court instantly fell silent.
County Magistrate Wu Wang's head spun quickly. Helan Chushi's words clearly showed his stance. Could this be the Crown Prince's intention? The Crown Prince wanted to rope in the Duke of Hun?
State Duke Xun, Zhang Liang, laughed out loud. The Crown Prince was expressing goodwill to him through Helan Chushi."Helan Qianniu is right. Shouldn't County Magistrate Wu send someone to capture him?”
If it was really the Eastern Palace's intention, Cui Qi wouldn't dare to protect Sichen.
Wu Wang hesitated for a moment, and just as he was about to make up his mind to frame Zhang Wei with Si Chen, another person suddenly walked in from outside the court.
He was not tall, but rather short. He was wearing the official uniform of a seventh-grade lieutenant and had a bronze talisman on his waist. In terms of official positions, other than Si Chen, he was the lowest in the court (Cui Qi's level eight was equivalent to the level four or five authority). However, whether it was the domineering and deceitful Duke of Yao, the ruffian Cui Qi, the arrogant Zhangsun Chong, Helan Chushi, and the others, they all respectfully greeted him,"Commandant Hong!"
The person who came was the personal guard of the Emperor, Lieutenant Hong Cheng of the Thousand Bull Guard!
Li Er had instructed him to keep an eye on Pingkang Lane and the Duke of Mu's estate. Therefore, Li Er, who was in the depths of the palace, knew everything about the arrest of witnesses by the Duke of Mu's estate last night and everything that had happened in Wannian County Yamen today.
Hong Cheng also received a secret order to let the relevant people jump out first. After each of them finished performing, they would go on stage to clean up the mess.
"It's really lively here today!”Hong Cheng cupped his hands at everyone and said with a fake smile," County Magistrate Wu, continue with your sentence. I also want to know if this Captain is just enforcing the law impartially or is he framing us with malicious intent?”
Wu Wang immediately muttered in his heart. What did Commandant Hong mean?
It was hard to say whether Helan Chushi's words represented the Eastern Palace Crown Prince's intentions. However, Hongcheng's words were definitely the Emperor's intention.
Therefore, he had to figure it out!
However, there were a few waves of people coming to the county office today. Wu Wang's head was muddled and he really had no opinion. He could only cry and say,"Commandant Hong, what do you think I should do?”
"Haha." Hong Cheng was amused and asked," I'm already here. Don't you know how to judge?”
With one sentence, Wu Wang was instantly enlightened.
Thousand Bull Guard Lieutenant Hong Cheng was here, which meant that His Majesty was watching! The Duke of a Rank One Barony, the Marquis's Residence, the Duke of Qi, and the Eastern Palace were all trash in front of His Majesty!
His Majesty had appointed Wu Wang as the county magistrate of Wannian County. What was his job? To manage the people's livelihood and public security in half of Chang 'an, to seek for the people's welfare, and to enforce the law!
With so many citizens of Pingkang Lane as witnesses, how could he, as the county magistrate, not know what kind of person the son of the Duke of Lao, Zhang Wei, was?
Thinking of this, Wu Wang slapped the gavel and shouted,"Peace Peace Lane Marquis Squad Chief Si Chen has arrested the criminal Zhang Wei. The evidence is conclusive and the law is legal. Rejected the unreasonable appeal of the Duke of Wei, dismissed!”
"Good, good judgment!" Seeing that Si Chen was fine, the arrogance of the High Duke's Public House was suppressed. The citizens of Pingkang Lane gathered in the yamen's courtyard cheered.
This was the best outcome. It was impossible for the county magistrate to punish the Duke of Yao for being unreasonable.
State Duke Xu, Zhang Liang, Li Shi, and the others left in a huff.
Zhangsun Chong was deep in thought as he left with Helan Chushi.
A crisis, or rather, a farce, had ended. Si Chen and Cui Qi thanked Hong Cheng. The two of them bade farewell outside the workshop and returned to their respective Wuhou shops.
At this moment, the system's voice sounded,"
"Ding! Detected that the host has successfully resolved a special public security incident. Reward: Innate Divine Power, Vision 2, Salt Purification Flowchart.”
Looking at the reward, Si Chen's lips curled up. He was born with divine strength and refined salt. His hard work was not in vain.
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