"The big seal records things, and you don't kneel before officials."

"Uncle Duan doesn't want to be an official?"

After Lei Meng and Chen Biao left, Cao Xin looked at Duan Chong with curiosity.

Although he himself did not want to take the imperial examination and pursue an official career, and it was impossible for him to join the Embroidery Department for the time being, it did not prevent him from instigating Duan Chong to join.

Think about it, with Duan Chong's strength, it is not difficult to be promoted to 'Iron Talisman Messenger' or 'Embroidered Clothes Secretary' by casually achieving a few great achievements in the Embroidery Department.

At the beginning of the establishment of the Xijing Bureau, there was hope for gaining a position of real power.

Once Duan Chong occupies a high position in the Xijing Department, Cao Xin will be more confident in punishing evil villains and doing justice for heaven in the future.

This is called ‘someone in the DPRK is prone to committing crimes’!

but--

"The official journey is as deep as the sea."

"Where can I find freedom in the world?"

Duan Chong shook his head and didn't say much to Cao Xin, a kid. He sent Cao Xin away and then said solemnly to Ning Shuhua: "I know that Lei Meng. He is the eldest disciple of Uncle Lu, the Nine-curved Sword.

It was known as 'Xiao Jiuqu' during the reign, and it has been passed down by Uncle Lu."

One of the Seven Sons of Fushan!

‘Nine-curved Sword’ Lu Buyi!

"This person is actually a disciple of Fushan?"

Ning Shuhua was startled.

"It can't be wrong."

"In my early years, I went to Fushan with my master, met Uncle Lu, and also met Lei Meng. At that time, Lei Meng was young and talented, attracting everyone's attention. I am unknown, only behind others."

"Therefore I know him, but he does not know me."

Duan Chong frowned slightly.

It's not because he was neglected in the past and his status is so disparate now.

But because——

The 'Fushan' where Lei Meng lives and the 'Qishan' where he comes from are both one of the 'Seven Mountain Sword Sect'.

I remember back then, the Tianshan sect was famous in the world and respected in the martial arts world.

Later they split, and the Seven Swordsmen came down to the Tianshan Mountains. Each brought their own unique knowledge, occupied the seven great mountains in the north and south, and founded seven sects——

Qishan, Fushan, Pengshan, Wuxian, Jinhu, Zhaoyao, Qingqiu.

Known as the ‘Seven Mountains Sword Sect’.

In the first twenty or thirty years after the separation of the seven factions, a whole generation had frictions and conflicts, but in the end they moved towards unity.

They share the same origin and are naturally close to each other.

To this day, for many years, the Seven Mountains Sword Sect has been connected with the same spirit.

Although conflicts and frictions are still unavoidable, on the whole they are still consistent with the outside world and have close contacts.

Given Duan Chong's current embarrassing situation, encountering a disciple of the 'Seven Mountains Sword Sect' like Lei Meng is really a misfortune rather than a blessing.

"Since Lei Meng is the eldest disciple of Master Uncle Lu, how can he join the Embroidery Department?"

Ning Shuhua was puzzled.

‘Fushan’ is now the hidden leader of the ‘Seven Mountain Sword Sect’, and is also one of the first and second most famous sects in the martial arts world. Every move attracts everyone’s attention.

How could he be connected with the imperial court?

"Uncle Bai, the leader of Fushan, has always been ambitious. In his early years, he was instigating the unification of the seven factions, reuniting Tianshan, and regaining the supreme position in the martial arts world."

"Although I have been frustrated many times, my ambition has not diminished."

"Befriending the Embroidery Department may be his next move."

Duan Chong didn't quite understand either.

However, it is absolutely impossible for a person like 'Lei Meng' to join the 'Embroidered Clothes Division' privately without the permission of the master, or at least the tacit consent.

There must be a lot of planning involved.

However, Duan Chong is now an abandoned disciple of Qishan, hiding in the city, far away from the world, and is not very well-informed about the news. It is difficult to guess what the specific activities of Fushan and Xiuyi Division are.

Back to the present.

"Lei Mengshang doesn't know our identities yet, but he has the dual identities of 'Fushan' and 'Xiuyi Division'. Since he has noticed me, he will definitely investigate in the follow-up."

"This is not good!"

Duan Chong sighed.

He lives in seclusion in Xijing City, and ordinary people cannot find out his details.

For example, Chen Biao.

For example, the Caishui Gang.

More than two months have passed and there has been no progress.

But if Lei Meng takes action, it will be different.

"Senior Brother's descent from the mountain is our internal affairs in Qishan. Even if the Seven Masters of Fushan come face to face, we can't take care of it."

"The Embroidery Department investigates illegal activities in the world. Senior brothers abide by the law. If Lei Meng can't recruit him, how dare he harbor resentment and deliberately seek revenge?"

Ning Shuhua was upright and unafraid.

…

At night.

Cao family.

Cao Ren was talking to Cao Xin about the latest news that Lu Damiao and others had gathered in the evening.

"The Embroidery Department will establish an official office in Xijing City."

"Luo Xiu, the arresters from the two counties of Zhige have been seconded. The arrests from the other fifteen counties are also on their way. The Xijing Department is making a big move."

"Lu Damiao got the news from Capt. Liu. It is said that the information of the 'Iron God Marquis' has been handed over to the Embroidery Department. In addition to recruiting and selling soldiers, the Xijing Department is also collecting various information, saying that it is going to

The most targeted gangsters are listed on the wanted list, which is called the 'black list' within the Embroidery Department."

“‘Tiedan Shenhou’ is temporarily ranked third on the ‘Black List’.”

There is a lot of news, most of which revolve around 'Guo Shengyu', 'Tiedan Shenhou' and 'Xijing Department of Embroidery Department'.

From July last year to now, in more than half a year, the brothers have hired 18 families and sponsored 21 people to enter major martial arts schools to practice martial arts.

The earliest ones have already developed some skills.

Among them, four outstanding figures, such as Lu Damiao, Xie Changlin, Zou Long and Zou Hu, were even manipulated by Cao Ren to serve in the Luoxiu County Yamen and successfully penetrated the inside.

By Lu Damiao et al.

Apprentice through the martial arts school.

And then through their families who walk around the streets to earn a living.

nowadays--

official.

Jianghu.

marketplace.

Three aspects, three dimensions.

The prototype of an intelligence network has been initially constructed.

Cao Ren would gather twenty-two people every few days, and sometimes he would also gather a few boys from each family to hold enlarged meetings. Through the gatherings, information from all sources would be summarized, so as to understand all aspects of intelligence.

Most of the time, there is no specific direction. We talk about where we are, very casually.

But sometimes Cao Ren and Cao Xin will deliberately guide them to get the news they want.

For example, these days.

Most of them revolve around the 'Tiedan Shenhou' and 'Guo Shengyu'. It happened that Lu Damiao was following Liu Captou to deal with this case, so he had first-hand information.

Coupled with the popularity of the subject matter, everyone is very interested in it. We usually talk about it in martial arts gyms and at home, and occasionally.

diverge.

Recycle.

This allowed Cao Xin to know the affairs of the world without going out.

This time, he even found out information about the 'Embroidery Department' and the 'Xijing Department', which was more than what he learned from the conversation between Duan Chong and Lei Meng.
To be continued...