si-mexico Chapter 597 Young Wang Ji Arrives! Lu Xun and Fa Zheng Transform into Human Detectors!
Chapter 597 Young Wang Ji Arrives! Lu Xun and Fa Zheng Transform into Human Detectors!
Due to his good manners, Wang Ji refrained from using foul language.
He caught a flicker of uncertainty in Mao Jie's eyes.
Suddenly, he remembered Zhao Yan's matter, as well as Wang Gang's identity and allegiances.
Previously, Wang Ji was not eligible to enter the poker table.
However, the Wang family of Nanyang, under the leadership of Wang Gang, can be considered staunch supporters of Zhong Yao.
Wang Ji, having been exposed to it from a young age, also learned some of the intricacies of it.
Could it be that Wang Gang was actually framed?
Wang Ji looked at Mao Jie in front of him and thought about it more and more, feeling that this was very likely!
But if that's the case, then my next answer will be crucial!
If you don't answer correctly, your life could be in danger!
Judging from Mao Jie's expression, Wang Ji deduced that this guy was still pretending to be Su Yu's man on the surface.
In reality, he was working for Hua Xin!
But just now, Mao Jie revealed the true identity of his master in front of him.
Since Mao Jie dared to expose himself, it was natural that Wang Ji needed to declare his allegiance!
Otherwise, replace him, Wang Ji!
If the Wang Gang incident was a frame-up by Mao Zedong.
Many of the elders of the Wang family must have become Mao Jie's people, that is, people on Hua Xin's side.
A puppet clan leader with absolutely no real power, yet not on the same page as the elders—isn't that courting death?
Therefore, if Wang Ji wants to live and continue to sit in the position of puppet clan leader, he has no choice but to agree to Mao Jie's request!
There was no other choice.
A brainstorming session took shape in Wang Ji's mind.
He almost fell for Mao's trick!
Mao Jie, this fellow, didn't just come over to chat with him casually because he had nothing better to do.
This is clearly a compliance test!
Wang Ji sighed inwardly, but outwardly, he put on a convincing act, feigning deep gratitude.
"Wang was able to reach his current position because of the favor shown to him by Prefect Mao and the clan elders."
"Prefect Mao's decision is Wang's choice!"
"No matter what, I, Wang, will always firmly follow in the footsteps of Prefect Mao!"
Mao Jie's smile gradually relaxed.
"The royal family chief is a smart man."
"Smart people are usually lucky."
"The Grand Master of Ceremonies particularly enjoys appreciating young people."
"Another day, I, Mao, will personally introduce the clan chief to the Grand Master of Ceremonies!"
"I hope that Patriarch Wang will keep today's events a secret and not let anyone unrelated know about them!"
After saying that, Mao Jie gave Wang Ji a cold look.
Within the Wang family, there were certainly elders who had been won over by him.
If Wang Ji dared to show any disobedience, he would be treated as a heretic and eliminated!
Watching Mao Jie walk away, Wang Ji felt a deep sense of powerlessness.
Indeed, power is a good thing.
As a puppet clan leader, he possessed no strength whatsoever to resist the Mao class.
If Wang Ji dares to reveal Mao Jie's undercover identity to the outside world, he will surely die.
But sometimes, the real fun lies in making big gains with small investments!
Between his idol Su Yu and Hua Xin, Wang Ji still believes that his idol will undoubtedly win!
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After leaving the Wang family's territory, Mao Jie's calm and collected expression was no longer present.
Those two human-shaped detectors, Fa Zheng and Lu Xun, should arrive in Nanyang by tomorrow or the day after at the latest, barring any unforeseen circumstances.
By then, it would be much more difficult for Mao Jie to do anything clandestine.
That's why he chose to go to the Wang family today.
Firstly, I wanted to meet this young man, Wang Ji.
Secondly, it's about increasing one's presence. Having finally escaped the backwaters of the Minister's office and become a high-ranking official, one has to show off a bit, right?
Unfortunately, Mao Jie still miscalculated.
Shortly after he returned to his residence, just as he was about to have his meal, the guards reported to him:
"Lord Lu Xun and Lord Fa Zheng have arrived at the gate of Ye County."
"Prefect, are you going to greet them?"
Mao Jie said without even thinking:
"Let them come to the prefect's residence to report on their own. What kind of prefect should greet his assistant and chief clerk?"
Mao Jie was trying to put on airs and, incidentally, express his dissatisfaction.
He was "diligent and conscientious" in his work, but then two human-shaped detectors were parachuted in. It would be strange if he felt comfortable!
The guard said no more.
After a while, Fa Zheng's voice rang out from outside the prefect's residence:
"Wow! Magistrate Mao is truly different now."
"After becoming the governor of Nanyang, he immediately forgot about his old friends from the Ministry of Personnel!"
Hearing Fazheng's sarcastic and harsh words, Mao Jie sneered:
"Mao has served in the Ministry of Personnel for so many years, how long have you, Fa Zheng, been in office?"
"Why should I, Mao, have worked so hard for so many years before I finally got the chance to leave the Minister's office?"
"And you, Fazheng, are able to leave so quickly?"
Fa Zheng smiled and said:
"Tsk tsk tsk, if you could recommend more outstanding talents to the Minister's Mansion like I do, you could also leave in the shortest amount of time."
"Unfortunately, you don't have that connection, you don't have that circle."
"But I really don't understand, isn't it better to follow Lord Xun and Commandant Su?"
Why take such a risk?
The atmosphere instantly turned icy upon hearing this.
Mao Jie was inwardly panicked, but he still gritted his teeth and said:
"What are you babbling about?"
"I, Mao Jiesheng, am a man of the Minister's Mansion, and I will die a ghost of the Minister's Mansion!"
"Besides, I am your boss now, and you are just my assistant."
"Is this how you talk to your boss?"
Fa Zheng smiled.
Among Cao Cao's camp, apart from the "Four Evils of Cao Cao's Camp" and Sima Yi, who was the sixth most cunning, Fa Zheng was almost the most shrewd.
He was just testing Mao Jie.
I never expected Mao Jie to be so flustered.
Such behavior further proves Mao Jie's guilty conscience!
As a master of political maneuvering, the former leader of the Dongzhou faction, and Liu Bei's top strategist, Fa Zheng's methods were truly incomparable to those of Mao Jie.
He smiled and cupped his hands in greeting to Mao Jie, saying:
"Your humble servant, Fazheng, pays his respects to Prefect Mao."
"I am unfamiliar with this place, so Prefect Mao, you must take good care of me!"
Mao Jie's face was as cold as frost.
If he could kill Fazheng with a single sword strike, he would not hesitate now.
Unfortunately, he couldn't do it.
If Fazheng is really killed, he's finished.
As for Lu Xun, although he did not utter a word, Mao Jie dared not offend him easily.
In the real world, connections and background are essential.
Don't underestimate Lu Xun just because he's nothing now.
Once Cao Ang takes power, Lu Xun will immediately become his trusted confidant and core minister.
Mao Jie chose Hua Xin, but that doesn't mean he's going to recklessly court death in front of Cao Ang.
Therefore, it's best to avoid offending Lu Xun if possible.
"I was dealing with official business just now and failed to greet you properly. I hope you will forgive me, Boyan."
After passing Fazheng, Mao Jie apologized to Lu Xun.
A smile appeared on Lu Xun's face:
"Prefect Mao is very busy with his official duties. We are already ashamed that we were unable to help him. How can we ask for his forgiveness?"
"I wonder if Prefect Mao has any need for our assistance?"
"As long as Prefect Mao gives the word, Fa Zheng and I will do our utmost to help!"
"Watertight, seemingly soft but actually hard"—this is Mao Jie's assessment of Lu Xun.
The next moment, Mao Jie was suddenly shocked.
That shameless Fa Zheng actually sat down in his special seat as prefect!
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