After Wei Hanshan left, Jiang Taoran shook his head at Chu Xiu with a bitter smile. "Brother Chu, it seems like you've caused quite a bit of trouble this time. Generally speaking, disputes between Inspectors would not be reported to Lord Wei, but this time, it seems like you've angered Wei Hanshan to the point that he actually reported this matter to Lord Wei."
What Chu Xiu did did not affect him at all. Every Inspector had their own ways of making money. Jiang Taoran was a slicker, and the way he did things was more secretive.
On the surface, he naturally received bribes from the martial arts forces under him, but in reality, he was secretly supporting a small aristocratic family that specialized in smuggling. All the money they obtained belonged to him, so what the other sects and aristocratic families thought had little to do with him.
He only appeared here to fish in troubled waters. If Wei Hanshan could get rid of Chu Xiu, he would also be interested in the Jian Province Prefecture.
On the other hand, if Chu Xiu made Wei Hanshan lose face, he would also be in a good mood. This was because his relationship with Wei Hanshan was not considered good. A part of the Shang Province Prefecture was bordered by his Lin Province Prefecture, and there were many conflicts between the two sides.
Looking at Jiang Taoran, Chu Xiu said indifferently, "I will explain to Lord Wei. So what if Wei Hanshan is dissatisfied? We are both Inspectors, can he eat me? "
Jiang Taoran's face revealed a trace of an inexplicable smile. "Alright then, I will wait to see Official Chu's response."
After saying this, Jiang Taoran also left.
Outside the meeting hall, Du Guangzhong and the others walked out with a worried expression. "Lord, if Wei Hanshan reports this matter to Lord Wei Jiuduan, it will be very troublesome."
The reason why a Patrol was called a Patrol was that this position had the authority to patrol an area.
However, they were only an Inspector, not a manager. If Chu Xiu did such a big thing behind Wei Jiuduan's back, it was hard to guarantee that Wei Jiuduan would not be angry.
Chu Xiu asked, "Do you still remember that I asked you to split half of the loot from destroying the Jiang clan?"
Du Guangzhong was stunned and said, "Yes, but shouldn't those be handed over to the Guanzhong torture room?"
Chu Xiu's face revealed a hint of confusion. "That was prepared to be handed over to Lord Wei. In Guanxi, Lord Wei represents the Guanzhong torture room."
Du Guangzhong nodded thoughtfully. They seemed to have guessed something.
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Wei Hanshan's words were not meant to scare Chu Xiu. He had lost face in front of Chu Xiu. Even with his strength, he was unable to suppress Chu Xiu. Of course, he would report this matter to Wei Jiuduan.
Although this kind of behavior felt like a complaint, it was also the most effective.
Although it could be said that Chu Xiu had been recommended to the Guanzhong torture room by Chu Yuansheng, if he could not maintain his position as Inspector, then he could not blame Wei Jiuduan for not giving Chu Yuansheng any face.
Three days later, the Guanxi torture chamber sent someone to summon Chu Xiu to discuss matters at the branch. In reality, it was to ask him about the Jiang clan's extermination.
When Chu Xiu arrived at the Guanxi torture chamber's meeting hall, other than Wei Jiuduan, the other five Inspectors were also present.
Other than Wei Hanshan, who was looking at Chu Xiu maliciously, the others were also sizing up Chu Xiu with a strange gaze.
Exterminating a large clan right after taking office was something that even they, who had been Patrol Envoys for over a decade, did not dare to do. Wasn't Chu Xiu's actions a little too audacious?
Wei Jiuduan sat on the main seat. Although he was old, his gaze was as sharp as an eagle's.
Even he had not expected that Chu Xiu, who had been recommended to the Guanzhong torture room by Chu Yuansheng, would be so daring. He had exterminated a powerful clan right after taking over the position of Inspector.
In reality, the Guanzhong torture room had destroyed many clans, especially after Guan Siyu had taken over the Guanzhong torture room.
In the past, when Chu Kuangge had taken over the Guanzhong torture room, the Guanzhong torture room had established itself in Guanzhong because of Chu Kuangge's personal charisma. In Guanzhong, whether it was the torture chamber or the clans and sects, they were all obedient to Chu Kuangge. Even if some people had small schemes, they did not dare to show it.
When Guan Siyu had taken over the Guanzhong torture room, he had relied on harsh punishments. Anyone who violated the rules of the Guanzhong torture room, even if they were his personal disciples, would not be spared. Therefore, at that time, if there was anyone in Guanzhong who disobeyed the rules of the torture chamber, their clan would be exterminated without any mercy.
Of course, that was only thirty years ago, when Guan Siyu had just taken over the Guanzhong torture room.
Now that the Guanzhong torture room had stabilized, and the various Inspectors and Torturers had great power, they had a tacit understanding with the local martial arts factions. This kind of thing had not happened for a while.
What truly infuriated Wei Jiuduan that Chu Xiu had done such a thing was that the Jiang family had some connection to him.
During his birthday, the Jiang Clan had gifted him a precious Heart Warming Jade Buddha statue. Wei Jiuduan still remembered this.
In the end, only a short time had passed, and the Jiang family had been destroyed by his own subordinates. This was a slap to his face. How would the people of Guanxi look at him now?
Looking straight at Chu Xiu, Wei Jiuduan said coldly, "Chu Xiu, I need an explanation for this! The Guanzhong torture room is not a place where you can do whatever you want! "
In an instant, a solemn pressure attacked Chu Xiu, almost making it difficult for him to breathe.
In fact, in terms of strength, the old Wei Jiuduan was naturally no match for the Heavenly Sin Branch Leader, but in terms of power, the Heavenly Sin Branch Leader was far inferior to Wei Jiuduan.
The Heavenly Sin Branch Leader had been a lone assassin in the Blue Dragon Society headquarters. Later on, he had been in charge of the Heavenly Sin Branch Leader, but he had only had a hundred or so subordinates, not even as many as Chu Xiu's subordinates.
Meanwhile, Wei Jiuduan had been in charge of Guanxi for decades, and he was even more experienced than Hall Master Guan Siyu. There were thousands of constables and bailiffs under him, and they were all elites of the martial arts world. With this kind of power, Wei Jiuduan, who had been in a high position for many years, naturally had an aura that was even stronger than the Heavenly Sin Branch Leader's.
Under Wei Jiuduan's pressure, Chu Xiu stood up and cupped his hands. "Milord, the Jiang family smuggled contraband and disregarded the laws of the Guanzhong torture room. Their crimes are punishable by death. I have done everything according to the rules!"
Before Wei Jiuduan could speak, Wei Hanshan sneered. "Rules? Are your so-called evidence the rules? Chu Xiu, do you take us for idiots? "
Chu Xiu said indifferently, "Let's not talk about whether or not I take you for an idiot. Milord Wei is asking questions here, so what right do you have to speak? Or do you think that your status is high enough to compare to Milord Wei's? "
Wei Hanshan choked on Chu Xiu's words. Feeling Wei Jiuduan's gaze on him, he could only angrily snort and say no more.
Chu Xiu cupped his hands at Wei Jiuduan. "Milord, there is a reason for destroying the Jiang family. However, the reason involves a few secrets. I would like to report it to you alone."
Hearing this, Wei Hanshan immediately frowned. Without him in front of him, who knew what kind of sophistry this Chu Xiu would spout?
However, Wei Jiuduan was already very dissatisfied with his interruption, so Wei Hanshan didn't dare say anything else.
Looking deeply at Chu Xiu, Wei Jiuduan said indifferently, "Come in with me."
Coming to a study, Wei Jiuduan said coldly, "Speak, but let me remind you, think carefully before you speak! Don't think that I am senile. The Guanzhong lands are not in my grasp. I know exactly what you did in the Jiang family. "
Chu Xiu cupped his hands and said, "Milord, I do not have evidence to destroy the Jiang family. I also know some of the secret rules of the Guanzhong torture room. In destroying the Jiang family this time, I have already plundered all the wealth and resources of the Jiang family. I will offer half of it to Milord."
Wei Jiuduan froze at these words.
He had guessed that Chu Xiu would have a glib tongue to defend himself, but he had not guessed that Chu Xiu would say something like this.
Wei Jiuduan narrowed his eyes and said, "Are you bribing me? I did not think that the person that Great Hero Chu recommended into the Guanzhong torture room would be this kind of person. "
Chu Xiu said in a low voice, "Although I was recommended into the Guanzhong torture room by Great Hero Chu, I am not the kind of person who cannot recognize reality. The previous Patrol Inspector Fang Zhengyuan is a good example. I can be upright and outspoken, I can also be impartial, but the prerequisite is that I have sufficient strength. My strength is insufficient, so this method does not suit me. "
Wei Jiuduan sized up Chu Xiu. In truth, he was somewhat surprised.
He had thought that for Chu Xiu to be recommended into the Guanzhong torture room by Chu Yuansheng, he would definitely be someone like Fang Zhengyuan. He did not think that Chu Xiu would be able to see it so clearly.
However, Wei Jiuduan still said coldly, "If you want to use half of the Jiang family's assets to fool this matter, I'm afraid you are thinking too simply!
I might as well be frank with you. The Jiang family is very tactful, and I am very satisfied. But in the end, you destroyed the Jiang family without my permission. Have you ever taken me seriously?
If I do not punish you this time, how will the martial arts forces in Guanxi see me? The Guanzhong torture room has rules. The rules are like this in the open, and the rules are like this in the dark. "
Chu Xiu laughed coldly in his heart. His immediate superior's appetite was really big. Even half of the Jiang family's assets could not satisfy his appetite.
However, the current Wei Jiuduan was in line with Chu Xiu's previous conjecture. This old Torturer had probably completely abandoned his duty as the Torturer of the Guanzhong torture room and only cared about his own interests.
However, this was a good thing for Chu Xiu. If Wei Jiuduan was really fair, strict, and outspoken, Chu Xiu would not have dared to do things so ruthlessly.
Chu Xiu bowed to Wei Jiuduan and said with a solemn expression, "Sir Wei, rules are rules. This time, I attacked the Jiang family not only because they were disrespectful to me, but also because the Jiang family has been secretly tarnishing your reputation, Sir Wei.
The Jiang family gifted Lord Wei a heart-calming and warm jade Buddha, but in the end, the Jiang family secretly used this to intimidate others and committed outrages in Jianzhou Prefecture, all using Lord Wei's name.
The Jiang family even said in secret that since the money has been spent, of course they have to maximize your remaining value, Sir Wei! "
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