269: Chapter 121 Decrepitude_1 269: Chapter 121 Decrepitude_1 Zhongxuan Sheng indeed said nothing at all, as matters involving military intelligence are not to be taken lightly.
But he had revealed all the information that could be disclosed, and those who understood could naturally understand.
Qi Country would be undertaking a major military action soon, the only question remained, against whom would they turn their weapons!
It seed that the recent assassination of the Great General at the border had already touched the nerves of certain individuals.
As the overlord of the Eastern Region, any move by Qi Country would inevitably attract worldwide attention.
The Jubao Business Association ntioned by Zhongxuan Sheng was known for being on par with the Business Alliance and was one of the top rchant organizations in the world.
The Jubao Business Association’s na might sound commonplace, but their approach was straightforward and clear.
They always operated on the business principle of “business is business,” with no room for personal feelings, only for rules.
Money exchanged for goods, a simple transaction.
Because of their strong “sll of copper,” they were often looked down upon by many high-tier individuals.
Among them, the gentleman Xu Fang was a classic example.
Once, in a drunken state, in the presence of many nobles, he angrily exclaid, “In my view, no one reeks quite as much as the Jubao Business Association!”
And every ti he encountered soone from the Jubao Business Association, he would deliberately cover his nose, indicating their stench was too much to bear.
As a result, for a quite long ti, the term “sll of copper” was inextricably linked to the Jubao Business Association.
To this, the president of the Jubao Business Association only responded with a phrase, “The hustle and bustle are all for money, money goes, money cos!”
There were no further comnts.
In mainstream public opinion, the Jubao Business Association certainly didn’t compare to the Business Alliance with its noble lineage.
(The Business Alliance had nine reputation deacons, all of whom were nobles related to the royal family.)
But only those who truly held power understood that in terms of strength, the Jubao Business Association had already quietly beco the leading rchant association of Qi Country, having left the Business Alliance far behind.
As for Jiang Wang, these matters could be temporarily set aside.
Now that the plague had began to be controlled, his greatest desire was to pursue the true mastermind behind the plague, naly, the Bone Tao!
Indeed, the Pig Bone Face who spread the plague was dead, but Jiang Wang had reason to believe that there had to be more to the Bone Tao’s involvent.
Otherwise, what was the point of spreading this plague?
Surely it wasn’t rely to kill people?
Or perhaps a cult like the Bone Tao might indeed have tendencies towards apocalyptic actions.
But a plague alone clearly wouldn’t suffice to achieve that.
Indeed, had Jia City chosen to declare martial law across the region and yield so of their power to the Yang Court from the very beginning of the outbreak, the plague would never have reached this scale.
Moreover, Jiang Wang esteed himself as soone who had a significant understanding of Bone Tao, fully aware of the sect’s horrors.
Whether it was the scale of their operations or the cruelty of their thods, they were matched by few.
When Xiaolin Town was destroyed, and Wei Quchibi capitalised on the Three-City Doctrine Forum to set a trap and kill the followers of the White Bone Doctrine, it was thought that the matter had concluded.
But what followed was the annihilation of the entire Maple Forest City Region.
One should never underestimate the Bone Tao!
This was what Jiang Wang constantly reminded himself.
Targeting his vendetta, Jiang Wang was willing to approach with the utmost vigilance and caution, affording the highest level of attention, before eventually having the opportunity to deliver the most thorough retribution.
Killing the Pig Bone Face was only the first step, a trivial beginning.
There were many people in the ranks of Bone Tao who could be killed, many waiting for the greeting of “Longing.”
So now, the most pressing question before Jiang Wang was:
If the Bone Tao had destroyed the Maple Forest City Region initially to create Bone True Dan, why are they now spreading the plague in Yang Country, and to what end?
Finding this reason might just thwart the sinister plots of Bone Tao.
Or perhaps he still hadn’t faced the true strength of Bone Tao, but he was now in the Eastern Region, far away from his own lands, in Yang Country.
Bone Tao definitely didn’t have a strong foundation here.
And having just triggered a plague, they were naturally enemies of the Yang Court.
With the right backing, it wasn’t impossible to sever the claws of Bone Tao right here.
Information on the deepest secrets of Bone Tao was hard to co by, so what was the next best thing?
After the Pig Bone Face, who would Bone Tao send to Yang Country to continue their affairs?
From the intel disclosed during the prior battle with the Pig Bone Face, at least four of the Twelve Skull Faces had perished in Zhu Weiwo’s hands.
Coupled with the inevitable casualties from the clash in Maple Forest City and the recent demise of the Pig Bone Face.
I fear that few of the Twelve Skull Faces remain alive.
Could this person be from the Twelve Skull Faces?
Or perhaps…
Jiang Wang gripped his sword tightly, whoever it was!
…
After making arrangents for the various matters in Green Sheep Town, he traveled alone with his sword, bypassing Jia City and arriving at the prefectural governor’s mansion in Sunshine County.
After stating his identity and purpose, he received quite an enthusiastic reception.
The doorn and maids were all without fault in their behavior.
Once inside the reception hall, the Prefectural Governor of Sunshine County got up to welco him—this was already a treatnt of the highest respect.
But upon contact, Jiang Wang was greatly disappointed.
This was because the Prefectural Governor, a white-haired old man, had, after the pleasantries, opened with, “I wonder how much the Zhong Xuan Family plans to aid our county?”
Such enthusiasm was evidently because he saw Jiang Wang as a representative of the Zhong Xuan Family, believing they intended to make a large donation to Sunshine County—there was, of course, a precedent.
As the master country, Qi Country had already conducted a sacrificial rite through a ritual officer, praying for blessings for Yang Country, and the Qi Court also specifically dispatched a team of dical practitioners to Yang Country.
Spontaneous donations to Yang Country from various parts of Qi Country were also coming in an unending stream.
In fact, many of the supplies purchased by the Jubao Business Association were sold at half-price or even simply donated, especially upon hearing they were ant for disaster relief in Yang Country.
This benefit arose from the historically good relations between the two countries, thanks to Yang Country’s “loyal and devoted” nature.
“If Qi goes to war, Yang Country will surely join.
If Qi has affairs, Yang Country will surely offer help.” Many people rember this line from international diplomatic letters deeply.
Many people from Qi viewed Yang Country folks as their own.
Logically speaking, it’s understandable for the Prefectural Governor of Sunshine County to show concern over the donations received by the townsfolk within his jurisdiction.
But the problem lies in the fact that even if the Zhong Xuan Family were to donate supplies to Sunshine County, it would not be through the hands of the Prefectural Governor.
Directly handing them over to the Jubao Business Association would unquestionably be a choice that inspires more confidence in the people of Qi.
(Of course, with his experiences in Qingyang Town, Jiang Wang now knows that the Jubao Business Association isn’t all that trustworthy either.)
In the depths of the Prefectural Governor’s old and cloudy eyes, Jiang Wang saw nothing but bottomless greed!
Suppressing his displeasure, he said, “Actually, Jiang has co here with another purpose.”
“Oh?” The Prefectural Governor leaned back into his chair, his eyes beca more dull, and the wrinkles on his face deepened.
He spoke blandly, “May I know the important matter that surpasses disaster relief?”
“Jiang Wang has co to avert the risk of Sunshine County’s annihilation!” Jiang Wang declared startlingly.
“Wonder if it qualifies as an important matter?”
The Prefectural Governor smiled ambiguously, probably used to alarmist talk: “What kind of annihilation risk are we talking about?”
“Do you know the source of the plague outbreak this ti, Governor?”
“It’s nothing but City Lords of Jia City and Yue City misleading and deceiving.
Our county has already issued an admonishnt.
Jia City Lord has been killed by a righteous man.” Saying this, the Prefectural Governor looked at Jiang Wang and then continued, “As for what will happen to Yu City Lord later, we will observe his words and investigate his actions.”
Jiang Wang could hardly believe that Yu City Lord was still in position now and had rely received a reprimand from within the county!
What difference was there between that and a penalty of three cups of wine?
By killing Xi Munan and uncovering the current plague situation in Jia City, wasn’t he the nosiest ddler, the one who overstepped his bounds the most?
At the very least, the current statent of the Prefectural Governor showed a very clear aloofness.
It mostly ant, “Since you’re not here to discuss donations, then be on your way quickly and don’t bother with your business.”
But at this point, Jiang Wang could only pretend not to understand.
“Your Excellency, the Governor!” he said, “This plague outbreak was masterminded by the leader of Bone Tao.
Indeed, it’s not a natural disaster, but a human-caused one.
The City Lords of Jia and Yu are internal threats, but Bone Tao is the root cause!
Governor, are you aware of this matter?”
Upon hearing this, the Prefectural Governor completely lost interest.
He promptly picked up his teacup, signaling that the eting was over, “The county has its own systems to deal with this matter, and it is not in the purview of the county governor.”
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