thefictionvixens Chapter 39 A man should roam freely, what can officials do?
Chapter 39 A man should roam freely, what can officials do?
"Originally, I was prepared to follow my master's advice and refrain from making any moves for the time being, so I could focus on refining my internal energy techniques and cultivating my qi and blood. That way, I wouldn't ruin those people's grand plans..."
"But there's nothing we can do about it if some people are tired of living."
Li Xin rushed into his own yard through the side gate in a few quick strides.
Then they saw Zhuang Hongxiu holding a mahogany door bar, blocking the steps of the main hall, protecting Xiaoyue'er behind her.
The eldest brother, Li Cheng, stood at the front, arguing his case with a bitter expression.
Meanwhile, Yang Fan and Luo Xiaohu, whom they had recently taken in, fell to the ground and rolled around in a heap, unable to get up.
Judging from the footprints on Yang Fan's chest, he was probably kicked down.
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"Sir, I've always been honest and law-abiding in this business, and I always pay my dues in full. I don't tolerate falsely accusing innocent people of theft. There's no stolen goods here; is there some misunderstanding?"
After doing business for a while, Li Cheng gradually developed a silver tongue.
At this point, his speech became somewhat organized.
Unfortunately, no matter how reasonable his words were, it was useless.
The middle-aged man opposite them, with a burly face and wearing a blue constable's uniform, clearly wasn't listening.
The five constables behind him, each carrying a sword and a bow, burst into laughter.
Some drew their swords, while others took down their bows and arrows.
"Kid, whether you're a master thief or not isn't up to you to decide."
If you ask me, you are thieves, you are barbarian thieves... perhaps, the death of the Dongjiao Anssa people was also your doing.
Take them down, but if they resist, kill them without mercy.
The burly man waved his hand and drew his long knife.
"Wait, wait a minute..."
Li Cheng still had something to say.
Zhuang Hongxiu could no longer contain herself.
With a swing of his long staff, he planted one foot firmly and the other lightly, assuming an offensive stance: "This corrupt official is clearly here to cause trouble, young master, what are you still saying?"
Sure enough, as soon as Zhuang Hongxiu finished speaking...
The head constable had already swung his waist knife, aiming for Li Cheng's shoulder.
This man used his waist to drive his elbows and used his elbows to wield the knife. His strikes were fast and accurate, showing that he was actually a trained martial artist.
Li Cheng leaped backward, inwardly groaning.
Suddenly, everything blurred before my eyes, and there was someone next to me.
The constable's long sword fell to the ground after only cutting halfway down.
It landed on the ground with a soft "thud".
Blood gushed down like a fountain.
Upon closer inspection, one could see that the fleshy part of his face was now twisted into a grimace, and the next moment, he let out a bloodcurdling scream.
His forearm, at wrist level, had been severed by a familiar butcher's knife.
"Brother, people say you're a long-haired thief, so you'd better really be a long-haired thief."
At least, they wouldn't dare be so bold as to face the Long-haired Rebels; to charge at them with just a few men would be courting death.
Li Xin stood smiling in front of the steps.
The butcher knife in his hand was still dripping blood.
He grabbed this from the mutton soup kitchen in his own home that had been vandalized.
I originally wanted to pull out the triangular awl from their calves and give these people a thorough, piercing blow.
After thinking about it, I decided that I should continue using the identity of Nezha, the Third Prince.
Maintaining a public image as a virtuous businessman is actually quite good.
Use a pig-slaughtering knife.
In his eyes, these people were no different from pigs.
Aside from bullying ordinary people, he did nothing else on a regular basis.
Some smoked opium, some gambled, and they colluded with local thugs and gangs. They did all sorts of things, but never anything worthwhile.
It's understandable that Master Jinzhong has already come knocking on his door, so he can't protect himself.
However, since the dough has been torn, I can't blame myself.
"Brother, Hongxiu, break an arm and a leg of all these men and throw them at the gate. I want to hear their screams."
As he spoke, he slightly flicked his wrist, and the butcher knife suddenly vibrated, then flew out of his hand with a hum.
A constable behind him, who was about to aim an arrow, was stabbed in the shoulder and arm with a knife.
His right arm was severed in half on the spot, and blood gushed out.
He staggered and fell to the ground, letting out a painful howl.
"Yes."
Zhuang Hongxiu took the large wooden stick, let out a long breath, and rushed forward.
Li Cheng reacted a little slower, with a hint of hesitation in his eyes. After only two seconds of stunned silence, he also grabbed a large stick from the corner of the wall and rushed forward.
Yang Fan got up, his eyes flickered, and he also grabbed a stick and rushed forward.
Luo Xiaohu's leg was broken, so he couldn't get up.
click.
click...
Although the group started fighting, a hint of unease lingered in their eyes.
However, he still executed Li Xin's orders perfectly.
Several constables and police officers had their hands and feet broken and were thrown three zhang (approximately 10 meters) outside the gate.
Hearing the screams rising and falling, and watching the crowd slowly gathering around, Li Xin clapped his hands and slammed the gate shut with a creak.
"Second brother, they are government officials, they are government officials!"
Li Cheng looked anxious, pacing around in circles, trying to find a bag to pack his luggage.
"What's wrong with you, officer? Why weren't you so hesitant when you killed that Anssa soldier?"
"Those are foreigners, the ones who kill us and drink our blood. They're different."
"What's different?"
Li Xin shook his head, understanding his elder brother Li Cheng's mindset.
Not only him, but throughout history, countless heroes and valiant men have been bound tightly by morality and the law.
Despite possessing exceptional skills, he ultimately could only await his fate.
The imperial court is like heaven, and the common people are like ants...
If the ruler commands his subject to die, the subject has no choice but to die; the people will not fight against the officials.
Once you've beaten or killed an official, regardless of the reason, the only path you can take is to become an outlaw. Otherwise, the outcome is predictable and will be extremely tragic.
This is an indelible mark etched into the hearts of all good citizens.
Coincidentally, Li Cheng considered himself a law-abiding citizen.
Li Xin's actions conflicted with the values he had been taught since childhood.
If he hadn't been used to obeying his younger brother, he wouldn't have dared to move at all.
They've practically put a knife to my head...
He dared not resist.
All they wanted to do was plead and explain themselves.
It's so ridiculous and pathetic.
"Even if you master martial arts to the point of being invincible, what good will it do? If you don't eradicate this servile nature, you'll be bullied wherever you go."
Zhuang Hongxiu's eyes lit up when she heard this.
After his home was ransacked, he lived a life of constant wandering and hard work, and was eventually kidnapped.
I almost fell into the fire pit.
She had absolutely no liking for the government officials, but she deeply empathized with Li Xin's words.
At this point, one might say, "At worst, we'll just wander the world together. Can we really keep putting up with this forever?"
The girl was excited, her eyes shining, and she didn't give any information, nor did the little maid Yue'er.
Li Xin was stunned for a moment, thinking that even someone who was very close to him and trusted him was probably not someone whose faith power was something that could be continuously offered up at any time, but rather something that was very rare.
I just don't know if it's related to physical and mental health.
In the future, we still need to find a way to make sure they get proper nutrition.
Li Xin picked up the frightened Xiao Yue, wiped away the tears on her face, and turned to Zhuang Hongxiu with a smile: "There's no need to worry so much. What do you mean by wandering the world?"
Hongxiu, have you ever wondered why those notorious thieves and bandits live such comfortable lives, while those who truly kill without hesitation rarely face any official trouble?
On the contrary, those who abide by the law are constantly ordered around and live a miserable life?
"Because they really dare to kill people."
Zhuang Hongxiu is quite perceptive.
He understood immediately: "No matter how big a thief you are, you can't compare to the Anssa people who occupied the Legation Quarter and carved out a large area as the embassy district."
There were also American, Japanese, and Russian people... They even occupied Jiaodong and Qingdao, and the imperial court didn't get any justice from them, and even had to pay them money in compensation..."
"That's right, that makes sense."
Li Xin said coldly.
"Don't worry, they're just testing us."
If there is no resistance, they will become like wolves and tigers. If there is resistance, they will not stop, but will prepare thoroughly before striking again.
"However, they cannot mobilize troops or send experts in the short term."
To prepare sufficient strength, it will take at least until tomorrow or the day after.
Li Xin had already seen it; when someone was killed in the street, the body was taken directly to a mass grave outside the city, and no one paid any attention.
The constables simply couldn't be bothered to care.
With such professional competence and efficiency, expecting them to react quickly is less effective than hoping the imperial court can keep all the foreign troops outside the country.
"What about tomorrow?"
"There is no tomorrow..."
Li Xin chuckled indifferently.
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