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Hangzhou Prefecture, mountains clear and beautiful, outstanding people, has always had a "heaven above, Suhang below" reputation, is where the people live and work in peace.

Twenty years ago, there was a hero named Jiang Cheng who managed to win recognition from the imperial government through the competition. However, there were no suitable vacancies for him in the imperial city, so he was temporarily staying in the capital to await his orders.

Jiang Cheng had read many poems and books at a young age, diligently trained in martial arts, and reached the weak point where he could roam the martial arts world alone. He was good at using his ancestral weapon — "Cold Iron Silver Lance". His spear was forged from Western Coldsteel, and from afar, it looked shiny and bright. Its near range and tenacity were excellent. It had once been passed down in the world of martial arts as the legacy of the "God in the Spear".

Because of its special geographical location and the importance attached to it by the imperial government, Hangzhou had always been rich and prosperous, with many wealthy people. However, nearby mountain ranges, there were often thieves coming and going, robbing homes and doing all sorts of evil, frightening people to the point of panic, becoming a disease. When this matter reached the capital, His Majesty was furious. He immediately dismissed the current Prefect of Hangzhou and sent Jiang Cheng to take up the post of the new Prefect.

When Jiang Cheng arrived, the servants were not restricted to one unit. He was promoted to a beggar and was in charge of training the soldiers in the yamen. Jiang Cheng was usually upright, honest, and selfless. All the local tyrants and tyrants were afraid of him, and he even led the troops up the mountain to exterminate the bandits, gaining the hearts of the people.

Just as Jiang Cheng was complacent and was about to do something big again, his family was completely destroyed because of the case of someone …

That day, dark clouds covered the sky and thunder rumbled in the sky. It seemed that it wouldn't be long before rain began to fall. Jiang Cheng had been in Hangzhou for more than a year, and he seemed to be used to the changing weather.

"Prefect, Liu Zhi County has sent people to escort the criminals." A bailiff came in and reported respectfully.

Jiang Cheng understood in his heart who the person was speaking to, and immediately put down the scroll in his hand, stood up and said: "Mn, bring me to see him."

Initially, the matter of interrogating the prisoners could be handled by Zhi County, but this time, the prisoners they captured were not ordinary criminals. Their name was Liu Shiqian and they were a notorious salt merchant. He himself was not that great, but his brother, Liu Shichen, had achieved great things through his young age. He was now a big red man by the side of the Emperor, serving in the government. That was why Liu Zhi County was so afraid and did not dare to interrogate them. They could only send people to escort their superior, Jiang Cheng, to his place!

In the dark and damp prison cell, Liu Shijiu heard Jiang Cheng coming over when he purposely shouted loudly: "Alright you, Jiang Cheng, to even dare to capture this lord, I think you must have eaten the heart of a leopard! "If you're smart, then I'll let you go soon. Kowtow to me and pour tea for me in apology. I, as an adult, will not care about this little person and let you go. Otherwise, I will definitely kill you without a burial place."

With that said, Jiang Cheng also walked to the cell door. He squinted at the crazy man in front of him and said determinedly, "Liu Shisui, I know who you are. You know what you have done that violates the law. You relied on your elder brother's influence in the dynasty to smuggle salt away. There are a lot of them, and other people do not dare to interrogate and punish you, I, Jiang Cheng am not a person who fears death. "I suggest that you quickly confess your crimes to him. Perhaps, there is still a slim chance of survival."

"Ha ha-ha ha!" Are you trying to scare me? Let me tell you, I have been in the business for many years. I know what kind of officials I have never seen. Fine, how much do you want? Give me a price, on account that you are the Lord of Prefect of Hangzhou, I will offer it as a gift, and we can be friends. " Liu Shijiu saw that Jiang Cheng was unyielding and did not want to make the matter too awkward, so he said those words on purpose.

"Your death will not change. If a person like you continues to exist in this world, it will only harm more people and officials." Jiang Cheng scolded.

Liu Shijiu's expression turned savage as he said scornfully, "What? You dare to kill me? Hahahaha! You dare to kill me? What a joke! If you kill me, your whole family will die a horrible death. "Huh?"

Jiang Cheng had never been one to back down from authority, of course, he would not back down just because of his threatening words, and said sternly: "Then this official will also tell you, I have already sent an official letter to the Ministry of Justice, you still do not know how to repent, just you wait and see!" After he finished speaking, Jiang Cheng didn't even bother to spare him another glance as he prepared to walk out of the dungeon. He heard Liu Shi Jie yell at him from behind, "Jiang Cheng, you will regret this, you will definitely regret this!"

Originally, he had wanted to use the name of the imperial court to judge Liu Shi so that he could escape from this place. But how could Jiang Cheng, the provincial servant, knew that after hearing the news, he had already personally gone to the Ministry of Justice to settle everything.

Another month had passed, and Jiang Cheng had already realized that something was off. He thought that if he waited any longer, there might not be any results, and right now, the only thing he could do was to kill them later. For the past two months, he had not been waiting for the Ministry of Justice's documents. Instead, he had sent people to gather all kinds of evidence regarding Liu Shijie's smuggling of salt.

One day, Jiang Cheng had his men set up the court outside the yamen's entrance. In front of all the Hangzhou village elders and family members, he personally raised the court up to the sky and interrogated Liu Shijiu. During this period, Liu Shisui was still arrogant and aggressive, and there was even a vicious insult in his words. This had completely aroused the anger of the people. Jiang Cheng knew in his heart that if he did not get rid of this person, Hangzhou would never be at peace. After a round of interrogation, Jiang Cheng sentenced Liu Shi Jie to death, and planned to behead him three days later at noon.

He threw the death penalty board in front of Liu Shi and roared crazily, "Jiang Cheng, you can't kill me, you can't kill me!" It was a pity that Jiang Cheng was impartial and pretended not to hear him.

That night, Jiang Cheng had just finished taking care of his business and was about to return to his room to rest. However, Lei Jin knocked on the door and walked in.

"Milord."

"Oh, it's Manager Lei. It's already so late. Is there an emergency?" Jiang Cheng intentionally asked.

"Milord, this subordinate knows that there are some things that should not be said."

"You are not a woman, and I know what you mean."

"Since that's the case, have you ever thought about it, my lord?"

"Of course!" Jiang Cheng said with such determination.

"It's easy to kill him, but to offend his elder brother means that he will face an unexpected calamity in the future."

"I have already thought about all these clearly. I am willing to bear all the consequences."

"But what about the Madam and Young Master?" Lei Jin was anxious.

"Aren't you still here?" Jiang Cheng said with a smile.

"Lord, it's too late to stop now!"

"Defending the laws and principles of heaven, isn't that more important than sparing your life?"

Lei Jin was silent.

Three days later, at noon, Jiang Cheng personally watched over the beheading. Liu Shi Qian knelt on the beheading platform, and when he saw the executioner holding a shining torture knife in his hand, he immediately became fearful. This was the first time he begged for mercy out of fear, but it was already too late.

Jiang Cheng threw out his order badge, and said sternly: "The time has come, behead!"

Ah!" Accompanied by Liu Shisui's screams, the executioner's hand raised and the blade fell. Blood splattered as the head fell to the ground, decapitated. The spectators were all delighted as they praised Prefect for enforcing the law impartially and for eliminating harm to the people.

Unfortunately, the seed of disaster that caused the annihilation of the Jiang Family was also planted.

Not long after, the news of Liu Shijiu being questioned and beheaded reached Liu Shichen's ears. Liu Shichen was enraged, he almost wanted to go to the Ministry of Justice and cause a ruckus, but he endured it.

After leaving the imperial court, he returned to his residence and released his anger: "You good Jiang Cheng, you actually dared to kill my twin brother, I will definitely make you pay with your blood."

Liu Shichen was talented and capable, he had helped the Emperor to eradicate an old official of his own. However, after he ascended to the throne, he would form a faction and develop his own influence in the imperial court. Now that such a big event had occurred, naturally, there would be an official who came forward to advise on it.

One day, an official came to the manor to pay his respects and said: "Master Liu, this Jiang Cheng brat doesn't know what's good for him. He actually dares to kill your little brother.

"Hmph, when I go to the Emperor's presence to study him properly, I'll make sure that he won't be able to continue being that Prefect of Hangzhou." Liu Shichen shouted in anger.

"Ah, my lord, you are wrong. Even if you were to present yourself to the emperor, at most you would only force him to return home. This is such a blood feud, how can you be so reckless? " The official added fuel to the fire.

"Then what is your plan?" "Quick, come!" Liu Shichen said impatiently.

"Why not send someone to kill Jiang Cheng and feed his body to the dogs and his head to the fishes? This way, we can dispel the hatred in the heart of our lord and comfort the pain of losing your younger brother. "

Liu Shichen paused for a while, and then said softly: "I also have the same intentions, but I wonder who we should send? Jiang Cheng is after all a government official, and his skills are extraordinary, not someone that ordinary people can kill. "

The official laughed sinisterly, "Do not worry about me, I do have someone suitable to recommend me." At this point, he deliberately looked around and coughed twice. Liu Shichen understood and immediately shouted to the servants outside the door to retreat.

Seeing that there was no one else around, the official suggested: "Master, have you ever heard of the 'Death Land Sect' in the capital?"

Liu Shichen coldly replied with a question, "Have you never heard of it being that important?"

The official flattered him:" The lord's teachings are correct, but that Clan Master is extremely skilled, and has a diamond blade that can cut through iron like mud protecting his body, if I ask him to bring his people for an ambush, he will definitely have a 100% chance of killing Jiang Cheng.

Liu Shichen hesitated: "Even if I borrow his power, at least there should be a suitable opportunity for me right?"

The official smiled sinisterly, "Sir, this official has a brilliant plan but doesn't dare speak out loud?"

Liu Shichen stared at him, and said: "There are only the two of us here, speak your mind."

The official quickly nodded and flattered, "Sir Liu, as long …"

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And then we'll see how it breaks down in the next round.