infodatos Chapter 80 Even petty thieves can be of great use.
Chapter 80 Even petty thieves can be of great use.
Chapter 80 Even Petty Thieves Can Be of Great Use (Three chapters today, please subscribe)
The night sky over Bashan is ablaze with stars.
New kerosene lamps were lit up around them.
At this moment, Zhao Jing relaxed, feeling as if he had returned to the Crown Prince's residence.
With a single glance, he gave the order, and servants prepared everything.
Delicious food, beautiful decorations, a pleasant environment, and more.
Zhao Jing was reincarnated seventeen years ago, and eventually developed an aristocratic air about him.
He was used to being waited on, surrounded by servants, and living a life of luxury and wealth.
Bai Yutang not only worked as a constable and a master thief, but also served as a waiter during his exile in Sichuan.
She's quite skilled at serving people.
Bai Yutang was originally exiled to Sichuan and Chongqing and took the Dragon-Locking Pill.
This is a common punishment for martial artists whose crimes are not serious, preventing them from cultivating and using their true energy.
Unlike Lin Fengxue, Bai Yutang was not mistreated in Bashu; no one tried to take his life.
With the protection of the four major families and the connections within the constable system, Bai Yutang never spent a single day in jail and even had the freedom to move around.
They only need to stay in designated locations, such as working as a waiter at a certain inn.
Because Bai Yutang's lightness skill was excellent, even after taking the Dragon-Locking Pill, he remained efficient and clean in his actions.
In addition, his handsome appearance and extraordinary temperament made him very popular at Laifu Inn, and he even had a romantic relationship with the inn's proprietress.
However, the proprietress could tell that Bai Yutang was not willing to give up.
She said softly, "Yutang, you are an eagle soaring in the sky; you shouldn't be trapped on the ground."
"Here, take this."
The proprietress handed over a pill, which startled Bai Yutang: "The Rejuvenating Pill! This is a forbidden drug!"
The imperial court uses the Dragon-Locking Pill to deal with innate martial artists, so naturally there is the Dragon-Returning Pill to break the seal.
As a constable, Bai Yutang was fully aware of this.
The proprietress covered her mouth and laughed: "I sold my dowry to buy this pill, which can help my husband rise to the top."
"How can this be allowed!"
The Bai family could certainly afford such pills; they had plenty at home.
The only thing we can't give to Bai Yutang is to avoid giving others ammunition against us.
Now that the landlady has given me the pills, I'm afraid it's because she's spent all her savings.
This stuff is a banned drug, so naturally it's expensive.
As a result, the proprietress stopped Bai Yutang from speaking with her delicate hand.
"Yutang, let me finish speaking."
"I am the daughter of the chief镖头 (chief镖头, head镖师, of the Longmen Escort Agency)."
Bai Yutang couldn't help but ask, "Isn't he a monk?"
The proprietress rolled her eyes: "He's returned to secular life."
"It's just that my father was devoted to public service, unlike the treacherous and ruthless families of others. He couldn't defeat them and was forced to abdicate and relocate to Sichuan."
Perhaps she broke the precept against lust, had an illegitimate daughter, and was discovered by other monks who then dragged her away.
This is generally called exile to Sichuan and Chongqing as a form of punishment.
Bai Yutang covered his mouth, afraid that he wouldn't be able to help but complain.
The proprietress continued, "As a result, after my father came down, the Longmen Escort Agency went downhill day by day."
"Sooner or later, we will have to go back and take charge of the overall situation."
"They've ruined a perfectly good Longmen Escort Agency like this."
The landlady was disappointed in him.
That's our family's Longmen Escort Agency.
Of course, in Bai Yutang's eyes, things were different—the Longmen Escort Agency was clearly defeated by the Fuwei Escort Agency.
If my father-in-law were here, it would be the same.
After all, Bai Yutang worked in Yujing and knew this matter very well.
But he covered his mouth and nodded repeatedly.
The proprietress was very satisfied: "That's why I've chosen you, sir. You come from the capital, are known as the Saint of Thieves, and have close ties with the four great families."
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"The fact that they've taken the Dragon-Locking Pill is just a cover-up for the family."
"I am willing to do everything in my power to help you. If you ever achieve great success, please do not forget me."
Bai Yutang was deeply moved and vowed to return to Yujing.
As long as the Yuwen family remained in power, Bai Yutang was unable to move.
The two sides have become enemies.
So after Bai Yutang regained his martial arts skills, he hired a waiter as a stand-in and secretly went to Bashan.
His only goal was to develop his career, hone his martial arts skills, and wait for the imperial pardon.
Offering amnesty is an advanced political theory.
It made bandits restrain themselves and reduce their violence.
It allowed the imperial court to reduce the outbreak of conflicts and alleviate social tensions when it was unable to suppress them.
Bai Yutang analyzed it to Lin Fengxue like this: "The Yuwen family is too powerful, His Majesty must be wary of them, but he is powerless to deal with them."
"Any prince who ascends to the throne will gradually weaken the Yuwen family, and may even wipe them out."
That will be our chance.
Bai Yutang was aware of the general direction of the imperial court, which is why he planned to assist Lin Fengxue in pulling off a big heist.
Unexpectedly, the situation in Yujing changed drastically, almost plunging him into the abyss.
The Yuwen family won.
Zhao Jing descended like an angel, pulling him out of the abyss.
How could Bai Yutang not work diligently?
Beyond loyalty to the underworld, the biggest motivation is the desire for fame and fortune.
"Your Highness, this is a spirit wine that I brought from the Yuwen family. It won't harm your health."
"Would Your Highness like to try some?"
Thinking of this, Bai Yutang's heart warmed even more.
Zhao Jing nodded: "A little bit won't hurt."
"Yes, Your Highness!"
Bai Yutang, like a waiter, poured the fine wine.
A glass of amber-colored fine wine was suddenly placed before me.
Zhao Jing took a sip and felt completely refreshed.
"good."
"Thank you for your praise, Your Highness."
"This bottle of spirit wine is called Immortal Intoxication. It is a top-grade spirit wine, approaching the level of a treasure wine."
"Even if a martial artist with innate cultivation drinks it, it will enhance their power."
Bai Yutang spoke at length about the bottle of fine wine.
He followed the Yuwen family's caravan, secretly stole their goods, and left without a trace, which he was very proud of.
Why does this person talk so much?
Bao'er tried to eat as much as possible, hoping to become stronger quickly through diet.
Although martial artists can absorb the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, they still need to eat grains and cereals.
Spirit rice and spirit wine are no less effective than elixirs, and some are even better.
So Bao'er ate while diligently studying and cultivating herself.
Become stronger! Become even stronger!
Zhao Jing's appetite also increased significantly, his iron bones solidified, and his Xuan Guan (a magical gate) was fully formed.
He can now easily lift objects weighing thousands of kilograms, but he is not good at fighting.
Even this exquisite wine nourishes the body.
He listened with a smile to Bai Yutang's eloquent introduction until the other party finished speaking before he said, "Officer Bai, you must really want to go back to the capital."
"I want it, I dream about it."
"You won't need to be responsible for training the Bashan heroes anymore."
Bai Yutang was greatly surprised: "Your Highness, why is this?"
Zhao Jing pressed his hand down: "Listen to me. Your strengths are intelligence gathering and even stealing treasures."
"I will gradually hand over a portion of the Crown Prince's intelligence network to you to take charge of."
Bai Yutang's eyes lit up.
Even petty thieves and scoundrels can be of great use.
Bai Yutang was only at the mid-stage of the Innate Realm, much younger than Lin Fengxue, and could be considered a young genius.
He earned the title of "Master Thief" largely due to the patronage of people in the martial arts world.
To dare to steal in Yujing, especially the Nine Dragon Cup, one must be a Grandmaster or even a Great Grandmaster.
Unexpectedly, Bai Yutang was the head constable, which allowed him to thrive.
Zhao Jing added, "You are very familiar with the police system, so you naturally have ways to counter their surveillance and eliminate the Yuwen family's pursuit."
"I trust you can do it, but are you willing?"
"Once you accomplish this, you will have no worries about not becoming rich and powerful."
Bai Yutang immediately knelt down and swore, "Your subordinate is willing!"
Zhao Jing immediately smiled: "Very good!"
"You now have several tasks. In addition to acting as a strategist, you also need to use the constable system to write letters to Yujing and investigate the situation there."
"At the same time, rumors were spread in various places."
Bai Yutang looked puzzled: "Your Highness, spreading rumors about Xi Yao?"
"Of course, it's the evil deeds that Yuwen Yi committed."
"Let the whole world know who the princesses in the imperial court are."
Zhao Jing revealed a fierce look.
He has newspapers to distribute, but he hasn't used them yet.
Moreover, the imperial court could censor newspapers, so he used rumors.
Its harmful effects are far-reaching.
Malicious political rumors spread faster than any newspaper.
The eldest princess and Yuwen Yi are not qualified to engage in a war of words with Zhao Jing.
Because he actually did related work in his previous life.
One of the mathematical models is about public opinion management.
A single communication channel cannot compete with distributed information dissemination.
Bai Yutang's role was to unlock the keys to local government offices and constables, allowing them to help spread the truth.
Bai Yutang suddenly realized what was going on and quickly said, "Your subordinate understands."
"In addition, you should spread more rumors."
"That is because people from all over the country are deeply grateful for Your Majesty's benevolence and hope to eliminate the traitors."
"And the news that my grandfather has died."
Emperor Hongjing didn't govern the country much, but he didn't cause any major upheavals either.
He still enjoyed a certain reputation among the people and was not a completely bad emperor.
Zhao Jing should speak highly of his grandfather, the Emperor, so that he can use the pretext of "purging the court of corrupt officials" to undermine the authority of the puppet regime.
If the eldest princess and others killed Emperor Hongjing, or if Emperor Hongjing died.
Zhao Jing would definitely burst out laughing.
Unfortunately, the eldest princess was not an idiot.
He could only spread rumors to slow down General Shi's decision.
Zhao Jing wanted to win over General Shi, but he couldn't rush it.
No matter how fast he was, he couldn't outrun the imperial army.
The eldest princess must have immediately sent people to contact General Shi.
It's even possible that Emperor Hongjing wrote a personal letter to him.
The only question is whether General Shi should immediately choose sides.
With Emperor Hongjing's safety not guaranteed, it was unlikely that General Shi, as a loyal subject, would immediately take sides.
Everyone chose to wait and see for a few days.
These buffer times are what Zhao Jing must strive for.
Even if it means resorting to rumors, we can try to gain one more day.
He must continue until he is confident that he can persuade General Shi.
Bai Yutang was quick-witted and immediately replied, "Yes, Your Highness!"
"I will make sure General Shi knows that the handwriting is forged and that His Majesty is dead."
Zhao Jing nodded in satisfaction and said, "Finally, help me write a letter, pretending to be a maritime merchant, to thank Officer Leng."
"We'll send it after things in Shu Prefecture are settled. First, send it to Min Prefecture, and then from Min Prefecture, send it to Yujing."
Zhao Jing thought of Leng Huazhu in Yujing. In such a chaotic situation in Yujing, if she could protect the family of the Crown Prince, it would be an immense favor.
He didn't want to harm the other party; he was just expressing his gratitude in the name of a maritime merchant.
"Understood."
Now we're just waiting for Coach Lin's news.
Zhao Jing took a sip of the Immortal's Intoxication and began to try his hand at martial arts.
I accept the essence of martial arts from Chief Instructor Zhou.