Chapter 117: The Mummy's Resurrection
ou can comprehend even a little bit of it, you will surely benefit from it for your entire life.After the Yellow Wind Monster finished speaking, his body transformed into a gust of yellow wind and van...Tie Ru Shan considered himself very high and mighty, there was no unsolved case in Kyoto that he couldn't crack.
Even the most cunning thieves, as sly as old foxes, couldn't escape this divine hunter who was as skillful as a predator!
Today, I thought I was following a clear path, but little did I know that I was being led like a kite, strung along until I reached a dead end!
Li Yang's method is truly masterful. The intense heat of the kiln could burn a person to ashes, leaving absolutely no trace behind.
Niu'er's build was somewhat similar to Tie Rushan's. Dressed in these clothes, he strolled around Wujia Village, and with Ma Liu and his men as witnesses, no one would doubt it.
By then, everyone will think Tie Cap Head went into the tiger's den alone, and with his two fists, he couldn't overcome four hands, ultimately losing his life on Niutoushan!
"Good tactics, Li Yang. I heard before that the Li family were all trusted officials of the court, yet now there's only you left. Can you not hate"
"Now I understand, all those security guards, Niu Er, and even Ma Liu in the yamen are your people. This is a plan to rebel!"
"Come on, hurry up and light this furnace! Your old grandpa is feeling chilly. Light a fire and warm me up!"
Hearing these few words, Niu'er and Ma Liu outside couldn't help but give a thumbs up! That's what it means to be a real man!
Facing the threat of being burned to ashes, Tie Rushan remained fearless, his voice booming like thunder as he spoke without any hint of trepidation!
It would be a shame if such a hero fell here!
Li Yang heard clearly outside and slowly said, "My Li family was harmed by traitors, leaving only me. To say I have no hatred would be a lie."
But what I hate is not the court, nor the Great Zhou Dynasty, but those treacherous and cunning villains like demons and goblins!
"You say I'm going to rebel That's a heavy accusation. Doesn't the common people have any recourse when they are oppressed Is it their fate just to suffer and die Is that what the iron-fisted magistrate wants"
Tie Ru Shan stood up and said loudly, "The imperial court has laws! I am a catcher by profession! No matter who is corrupt or violates the law, there are strict legal punishments!"
Upon hearing this, Li Yang burst into laughter.
"Law of the King A few months ago I was driven to jump into the river, where is the law of the king Zhang Caizhu has entangled dozens of people to harm me, where is the law of the king"
"Captain Liu and Liu Heida are tyrannical, forcing many merchants to despair. What have you done besides making empty accusations of injustice!" Let me know if you need anything else translated!
"Are we all waiting for a once-in-a-century magistrate or for you, the Iron God of Capture, to save us I'm afraid even our bones will be gnawed by wild dogs!"
These few sentences struck him hard, leaving him speechless. As a seasoned magistrate, he naturally understood the true nature of low-level officials in the current Zhou dynasty.
"Just say that Tie-Tou yourself, weren't you forced to a dead end by the treacherous party That's why you ended up working under Huang Wenbing. Why don't you tell the treacherous party about the law!"
Tie Ru Shan's face, as black as iron, reddened slightly. This really hit a nerve!
Just now, he was spouting legal jargon, talking about law and order, but in reality, he can't even protect himself, let alone the people.
When he heard silence from inside, Li Yang's tone softened a little.
"Iron Head, a wise man knows when to yield. By not staying in Kyoto to await your doom and instead joining Huang Bingwen's ranks to preserve your usefulness, that is true wisdom!"
"We are all ordinary people, we just want to eat a stable meal. But these corrupt officials and wicked parties won't let us!"
Tie Ru Shan couldn't help but let out a long sigh. Li Yang's words were all from the heart, hitting every painful spot in his soul.
In this world, only power and money are justice. If you want to live a peaceful life, you must have the corresponding strength!
Li Yang is actually speaking the truth. What if, without these high-ranking officials, these common people would just be left to die
"Firing!"
When I was at my lowest, feeling as though my heart had turned to ashes, I was surprised to hear Li Yang shout out these two words.
Then came the sound of seven or eight people scrambling to move stones, and surprisingly, the cave opening actually opened!
On the left side of the door stood Niu Er, and on the right side stood Ma Liu. The two men stood respectfully, bowing their hands.
Li Yang stood in the center, his face lit with a smile as warm as the rising sun, as if welcoming an old friend he hadn't seen in years.
"Iron Head, I respect your character. Rebellion is impossible. As long as no evildoers come to oppress us, I just want to be a wealthy man."
Tie Ru Shan was stunned for a moment before stepping out to fire the kiln. Turning back, he looked at the pitch-black kiln opening, truly feeling like he had lived two lifetimes.
"Where...is Liu the Head Constable now" Tie Rushan asked with a stern face.
"I chopped off his head and destroyed the body, he's dead beyond recognition." Li Yang admitted it openly and frankly.
“This… he is a headhunter, murdering officials of the imperial court. That's punishable by death!” Tie Rushan said fiercely.
Li Yang just smiled faintly and stretched out his hands.
"In that case, please have the Iron Headman take me back to face justice and repay this upright and incorruptible Headman."
His words were as solid as mountains, leaving him speechless.
Liu the Head Constable was a vile creature, there's no mistaking that. The County Government office had Liu Heida's ledger books, every single entry chilling to the bone!
Tie Ru Shan stood rooted to the spot for a long while, then stomped his foot heavily: “Forget it, I’ll pretend nothing happened today. Li Yang, you mustn’t rebel, or I swear I will arrest you!”
"What's the point of causing trouble All I want is my wife, children, and a warm kang (traditional Chinese heating stove). To be rich, why would I bother with schemes and rivalry Unless the government forces us to rebel!" Li Yang said meaningfully.
Tie Ru Shan's heart was as clear as a mirror, this Li Yang is definitely not an ordinary scholar, nor a greedy merchant, but a rare gem among people!
If you give this kind of person a stable and happy life, they naturally become a good citizen who is law-abiding and dutiful.
Sometimes a ruler's cruel actions can lead to rebellion among the people. Such rulers often become infamous in history!
Though Tie Ru Shan looks rough and valiant, his heart is the softest of all. He simply cannot bear to see the common people suffer and be wronged.
If this county town were without Li Yang, with Huang Bingwen's vile character, once he straightened out all the relationships, wouldn't he thoroughly scour the land
When that time comes, won't the common people be living in misery What help can I possibly offer to them
It seems like keeping Li Yang is better than arresting him. Tie Rushan secretly stepped down for himself and hurriedly went in the direction of the county town without saying a word.
But Niu Er was worried: “Sir Scholar, what if he goes back and reports us Should I follow him... find an opportunity to act!” were not on their side.When our army was defeated, I had to let them go and submit to King Ji Chang. This way, they would avoid the fate of being wiped out.They were all valiant and fearless warriors...