278 Wuwei Three Valves
That night, a great chaos broke out in the Wuwei Prefect's Mansion. Although it was suppressed quickly and tried to hide the truth as much as possible, it still caused widespread uneasiness among the NPCs in the city.
The next day, the middle and low-class NPC bureaucrats in the government searched for news, and the various gentry families in the city visited each other, and the neighborhoods and cities were circulating, and various versions of rumors were circulating: sky fire, internal fighting in the officialdom, and Qiang people assassins.
The bureaucrats in the middle and lower classes tend to think that they were Qiang players and assassins, trying to trigger turmoil in Wuwei City and incorporate Wuwei City into the power of Qiang rebels.
The gentry and wealthy families tend to think that internal struggles in the officialdom were completely a huge conspiracy. Some people secretly made trouble, took the opportunity to take control of the key departments of Wuwei City, and even launched a mutiny and rebellion. The most likely person is... the prefect himself. Who said that except for the prefect who did not die, almost all other important officials died.
Citizens in the city even believed that Tianhuo was punishing the bureaucrats, burning more than a dozen corrupt officials to death in one breath, eradicating a number of major harms, and Wuwei City was about to change in heaven.
Unfortunately, NPCs are ultimately limited and focus on NPCs, not on players.
In contrast, the players are much more awake. Many village players in Wuwei County can see at a glance that Xiaobai Town, the leader of the assassination conspiracy, has no other force that can cause trouble in Wuwei City except Xiaobai Town.
The player legion in Xiaobai Town is extremely large in Wuwei City, and no one dares to mess with it. If you want money, you need talents, weapons, weapons and equipment, morale, and you can say that you have nothing to lack.
Moreover, Xiaobai Town has recently integrated allies from hundreds of villages, and its strength has increased significantly and its prestige has increased sharply. Many of the gamers who secretly confront Xiaobai Town have been suppressed. In the short term, other villages in Wuwei County may be difficult to match.
Even without any evidence, almost most players directly focused on Xiaobai Town. Who could organize a large-scale assassination against officials in the city except Xiaobai Town? Even if other players' villages are willing, they don't have the ability.
As for the rumors that the Qiang man player assassins lurked into Wuwei City, it is simply nonsense. The entire Wuwei City is monitored by players from various villages. If the Qiang man assassins really sneak in, it is impossible for the players to discover it.
In the Wuwei City Tavern, a player legion leader sighed while drinking and chatting with his friends: "I killed more than ten senior officials without blinking. It seems that Xiaobai is going to attack Wuwei City. If successful, this will be a big move that shocks the whole world! Players all over the world will inevitably follow suit and seize the system city. Whether successful or not, they dare to seize food from the npc warlords and grab territory. This means that the player's era is finally coming."
"Yes, Wuwei City... It's a pity that my small village is not strong enough and is not qualified to participate in the competition. Otherwise, I will compete with the heroes of the world." Another player village chief said helplessly. Soon, he smiled again, "But it is always a blessing for my Liangzhou player heroes to walk in front of the heroes of the world. When the boss Xiaobai launched a war of unity in Liangzhou to fight for the world, his momentum will be so magnificent! I must participate. Come and drink."
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There was war in Liangzhou, and there was no idle all over the country. Wars broke out one after another and were extremely chaotic.
The rebellion led by Zhang Xiu, a native of Ba County, the leader of Wudou Midao in Hanzhong, led a rebellion in Hanzhong. Ma Xiang and Zhao Zhi led a peasant uprising in Yizhou, called himself the Yellow Turban. In the past ten months, they captured Guanghan, Ba County, and Jianwei counties and killed Xi Jian, the governor of Yizhou. In the south, the Wuling Man raised an rebellion. Qing and Xu Huang Turban rebelled again.
In contrast, the night of turmoil in Wuwei City was very light.
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Zhan Xiaobai and others returned to the Zhao family martial arts hall, and everyone was busy.
Zhan Xiaobai found a room in the martial arts hall and sat down. He looked through dozens of books that Tian Bao and others received from the prefect's mansion. It involved a lot of content, including money, grain, and military information.
"Huh!"
Zhan Xiaobai was suddenly happy and took out a booklet. This book actually was the list of all civil and military officials in Wuwei City, official rank, appointment, monthly salary, and address.
Zhan Xiaobai read it casually and saw that the list of officials from the prefect to the lowest-level minor officials were clear at a glance. This thing is very good. With this list, he could master the basic information of all civil and military officials in the city. The most important one was the information of leading soldiers and generals.
The military camps in the city led military generals, and the commanders guarding the city gates...
After looking one by one, I suddenly saw a familiar name: "Zhang Feng, eighth rank, Tun Chief (centurion), the commander of the guard of the East Gate. His monthly salary is 5 s. Address: Zhang Mansion, Xicheng District..."
Zhan Xiaobai couldn't help but laugh. Zhang Feng was an old friend I hadn't seen for a long time. He was promoted from Du Bo to Tunchang, and the promotion speed was too slow. However, Zhang Feng was the guardian of the East City Gate, controlling the switch and guard of the city gate. Hey, this is a good position. It may be of great help to his action to seize Wuwei City.
Zhan Xiaobai decided to visit Zhang Feng. He prepared a can of wine and took a carriage to Zhang's mansion in Xicheng District. The wine can increase morale and affection, which is an indispensable item for talking to NPC in the game.
When I asked the servants of the Zhang family, I didn’t expect that Zhang Feng was on duty at the East City Gate and was not in the house.
Zhan Xiaobai came to the East City Gate again, walked up to the city tower, and found Zhang Feng who was drinking with several ordinary low-level NPC officers and soldiers on the city tower.
Zhan Xiaobai couldn't help but sigh slightly. When he was attacking the Hutou Mountain bandits in the past, Zhang Feng was so proud of his heroism in front of the village chief players, with sword energy and a perfect speech. But now, his heroism has been covered by alcohol.
He smiled faintly and said, "Brother Zhang Feng, long time no see!"
Zhang Feng was stunned and saw Zhan Xiaobai coming up. He looked at the official talisman on Zhan Xiaobai's waist. He quickly stood up, sorted out his crooked helmet and armor clothes, and said awkwardly: "It turns out to be Brother Xiaobai... Lord Xiaobai, I haven't seen you for a long time. How did you know that I am here?"
Several NPC officers and soldiers were frightened by Zhan Xiaobai and thought it was a senior officer coming to inspect, so they quickly ran to the station to be on duty.
Zhan Xiaobai sat on the ground on the ground, signaling Zhang Feng to sit down, and laughed and said, "Just call me Xiaobai, there is no need to mention the difference in identity between brothers. I went to your mansion and heard from your family that you were on duty here, so I came to get together with you. I bought a jar of fine wine on the way. We brothers have not drunk wine for a long time, so we must drink well today."
Slap off the jar of mud and put a few wine bowls on the ground.
Zhang Feng was quite moved and sat down next to him without refusing. He served the bowl and greeted Zhan Xiaobai for a while, and then drank it.
Zhan Xiaobai took a sip of wine and said in confusion: "Brother Zhang, you were already Du Da a long time ago. Why did it take a few years to be promoted to the head of the Yidian?" (180-184)
Zhang Feng drank a big bowl and shook his head and said, "Don't mention it. I'm afraid that I will be promoted to the Tunchang Chief. I'm afraid it's the highest official position in my life. I have no idea. I live a life of hang out and drink to relieve my sorrows."
Zhan Xiaobai asked, "Oh, what's going on? Tell me, maybe I can help you a little."
Zhang Feng was silent for a while before saying, "There are three major families in this Wuwei City, do you know?"
Zhan Xiaobai thought for a while and said, "I know a little bit about it. There are many wealthy families in Wuwei City, but the three families of Jia, Zhang and Ma are the most powerful. They are wealthy families passed down from Wuwei City over the years. Many senior officials in Wuwei City come from these three people. Brother Zhang should be from the Zhang family, right?"
Zhang Feng nodded and smiled bitterly: "Yes, I am the son of the Zhang family. The problem is that I am just a son of the Zhang family and not the heir of the Zhang family, so I cannot get the care of the family. My immediate superior, Lord Duwei of Wuwei City, is a member of the Ma family. The Ma family and the Zhang family have many conflicts. Although he dare not be unable to get along with the heir of the Zhang family, he can vent his anger on the Zhang family like me at will. As long as the Ma family is appointed as Duwei for one day, I will not have a day to stand out."
Zhan Xiaobaiqi said: "But Master Tushi was unfortunately killed yesterday. You should know. If you change to a Dushi, wouldn't it be fine?!"
Zhang Feng shook his head and said, "I know he is dead, so I just had a few drinks with his brothers today. However, even if he dies, it's useless. The position of Wuwei City Duke has always been in the hands of the Ma family, and the Ma family will definitely send new people to the top. After all, it's still from the Ma family. I am from the Zhang family and it's impossible for me to stand out under their hands."
Zhan Xiaobai nodded and understood something in his heart. Although there were rumors that Ma and Zhang were fighting for power in Wuwei, this was a matter between NPCs, and players knew very little. Only a clan like Zhang Feng knew the inside story best.
Zhan Xiaobai said: "What about Jia's family? Which side is the Jia family standing on?"
Zhang Feng said: "Jia is similar to Ma and Zhang. The disciples of Jia have always been as treacherous as foxes and will not stand on either side. Basically, the heirs of the three families are equally divided into important civil and military officials in Wuwei City. More than a dozen important people died last night, but I am afraid that they will fight for these vacant official positions again during this period."
Zhan Xiaobai was ashamed. Many of the children of these three families died at his hands. Fortunately, there was no evidence left on the scene.
Zhan Xiaobai looked at the fact that there was no one else within thirty meters left and right, and told him his true intention to find Zhang Feng.
He said to Zhang Feng seriously: "Brother Zhang Feng, I treat you as a brother, so there is one thing I must say. As today's chaos, the court will not be promoted. A man should be like Liu Bang and Xiang Yu, and it is his responsibility to dominate the world. How can he stay in such a ghost place to die? Do you want to stay in this city gate for the rest of your life, or do you kill me with me?"
Zhang Feng was stunned and showed a painful expression, "Why don't I, Zhang Feng, want me? But... the Ma family."
"Nothing but! What's the fear of a mere Ma's clan?"
Zhan Xiaobai sneered and stood up, "Don't Ma want to be the chief lieutenant? I let them get nothing. However, there is a premise, that is, Brother Zhang, your full support! Don't treat yourself as a little person. As long as you are willing to support me with all your strength, I can make Ma unable to stay in this Wuwei City."
Zhang Feng gritted his teeth and said half-kneel: "Okay! Brother, just tell me, Zhang Feng, if you have something to do, I, Zhang Feng, will go through fire and water, and I will never refuse!"
Dingdong, "System prompt: General Zhang Feng, please be your brother. Zhang Feng, level 50, the guardian of the East Gate of Wuwei City. Skill: Intermediate Sword Qi Skill."
"Good brother!"
Zhan Xiaobai was overjoyed and quickly helped him up. With Zhang Feng's success, the east gate of Wuwei City opened to him.
Chapter completed!