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Chapter 389: Unrestrained
Chapter 389: Unrestrained
September 25, 2017
Who is Zhang Yi?
He is the Governor of Bingzhou, the head of the Zhang Clan, and a formidable figure with immense influence in Bingzhou.
Having been humiliated in such a manner, he couldn't let this insult slide.
Moreover, with the current situation, where the other party had already dealt him a severe blow, Zhang Yi had no reason or justification to remain silent.
"Good, good job, Qiangyin County Magistrate! Someone, bring me that negligent official!" Zhang Yi ordered.
At his command, the soldiers under Zhang Yi's command immediately sprang into action. However, just before they could move, a lazy voice sounded.
"Hmm? What's going on? Why are there armed thugs inside the County Government Office?"
As the voice spoke, Lu HaiKong, dressed in a scholarly robe, strode forward with an air of arrogance. He glanced at the soldiers Zhang Yi had brought and revealed a cruel smile. "Cheng Yi, are you blind? You can't see all these thugs barging in? Get them out of here!"
At Lu HaiKong's command, the Savage Wolf Guard and the Mountain Bandit Guard emerged from the County Government Office, brandishing their knives and attacking without hesitation. Within a few short minutes, blood flowed everywhere.
The aristocratic family heads were all stunned by this scene.
Everyone knew that today was the day Lu HaiKong and Zhang Yi would officially clash, but no one, including Zhang Yi, had expected Lu HaiKong to be so unrestrained, daring to kill at this moment.
Zhang Yi's face turned ashen, and he roared, "Stop! Stop this at once! What are you trying to do?"
"Hmm, this person looks unfamiliar," Lu HaiKong said, as if he had just noticed Zhang Yi. "Your face looks sinister; could you be one of the thugs' accomplices?" He seemed to be toying with Zhang Yi.
As soon as Lu HaiKong spoke, one of the aristocratic family heads couldn't hold back and jumped out.
"You blind fool! This is Governor Zhang Yi of Bingzhou, Zhang..."
Before he could finish, an arrow grazed his cheek and cut him off mid-sentence.
"Who shot that? Who fired that arrow with such poor aim? Go back to the mountain and practice some more!" Lu HaiKong shouted before anyone could react, his words carrying a double meaning that made the aristocratic family heads' scalps tingle.
For the past month, Lu HaiKong had been cultivating his mind and character. Although he had made frequent appearances, each time he did so with a calm and peaceful demeanor, and no one had ever seen him act like this before.
Arrogant, domineering, and unrestrained to the extreme!
"Good, good job, Lu HaiKong! Are you trying to rebel?" Zhang Yi stood up with a grim face and walked up to Lu HaiKong, demanding an explanation.
Lu HaiKong ignored Zhang Yi and turned to Xin Ping.
"Reporting to Lord, this is indeed Governor Zhang Yi, Zhang..." Xin Ping replied.
"Oh, so it's truly Governor Zhang. Forgive my poor eyesight for not recognizing you, my lord. Cheng Yi, are you blind? Can't you see that these sword-wielding thugs who broke into the County Government Office are all Governor Zhang's men? Stop killing and drive them out. Or better yet, dispose of the bodies; they're an eyesore."
At this moment, Zhang Yi finally understood why Lu HaiKong had not appeared or stopped them when they arrived at the County Government Office.
It wasn't that Lu HaiKong was cowardly, but he was waiting—waiting for an opportunity or an excuse, a reason to slap Zhang Yi in the face directly, to crush the aura he had built up by gathering numerous aristocratic families in Bingzhou, and to completely shatter Zhang Yi's authority.
Theoretically, Lu HaiKong had the right to question Zhang Yi's soldiers for barging in without his command.
Of course, a typical county magistrate would never dare to do such a thing, so Zhang Yi had initially assumed Lu HaiKong was an ordinary magistrate. However, Lu HaiKong seized the opportunity and slapped Zhang Yi in the face, both literally and metaphorically.
"I say, Governor Zhang, you should have informed me if you were coming. Look at the mess you've made," Lu HaiKong said, his tone implying that Zhang Yi had lost face.
Lu HaiKong had already killed people, and Zhang Yi's dignity had taken a hit. At this moment, Lu HaiKong, having gained the upper hand, wore an expression as if he were oblivious to the situation.
"Good, good job, Lu HaiKong!"
Zhang Yi pointed at Lu HaiKong but couldn't utter a word for a long moment. Finally, he stood up and turned to leave the County Government Office.
At this point, Zhang Yi realized that Lu HaiKong was determined to break ties with him. There was no point in staying and arguing further.
In the 1619 book, Zhang Yi had originally planned to make a grand entrance.
What was his intention?
He wanted to showcase his authority in Bingzhou and send a message to Lu HaiKong: don't get too carried away, as the Zhang Clan's word still held weight in Bingzhou.
This was Zhang Yi's strategy and a veiled threat. He was confident that by displaying his power, Lu HaiKong would submit. This confidence stemmed from Lu HaiKong's previous compromise and the attitude of the aristocratic family heads when they entered the Qiangyin County Government Office.
In Zhang Yi's eyes, their smooth arrival at Lu HaiKong's side meant his strategy had succeeded, and Lu HaiKong had backed down. All Zhang Yi needed to do was give Lu HaiKong a stern warning, and the matter would be resolved.
However, the situation inside the County Government Office was entirely different. Some of the aristocratic families who had supported Zhang Yi turned out to be traitors, and Lu HaiKong made his appearance in a blatantly unrestrained manner.
In this situation, Zhang Yi's reputation took a severe blow. He had no choice but to leave, as staying would serve no purpose.
As Zhang Yi stood up to leave, he took comfort in the fact that at least four-fifths of the aristocratic family heads also stood up, preparing to depart with him.
This indicated that although Zhang Yi had lost face due to Lu HaiKong's actions and was currently at a disadvantage, he still held absolute power, and the majority of the aristocratic families remained loyal to him.
"Just you wait, this isn't over yet!" Zhang Yi muttered to himself, seething with rage. As he led his group to exit the County Government Office, he found their path blocked, surrounded by an unknown force.
"What are you trying to do? Rebel?" Zhang Yi exploded with anger, turning to face Lu HaiKong.
Lu HaiKong ignored Zhang Yi and strode towards the group of aristocratic family heads who were about to leave.
"Everyone, please calm down. I, Lu, have no other intentions. I just feel that since we're all here, it's a good opportunity to have a proper conversation. Give me a few moments to speak, and I'll also give you a choice. Some choices, once made, cannot be undone."
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