Chapter 0010: Fingerprints

Moreover, from the issuance of the military order to the arrival of Yu Wenhua to receive the reward, only a day and a half had passed, making it impossible for Ye Canghai to obtain more than one hundred taels of silver

Cui Jun's mouth is indeed foul, notorious in the yamen. If we are to fight, then let it be. However, you should come with me to explain to Lord Zhang, let's make it clear to avoid being passive

If the matter is not made clear today, do not blame this official for being ruthless.

"How dare you still cry! I ask you, why did you provoke Yu Wenhua Ji for no reason?" Ye Cang Hai scolded as soon as he opened his mouth

Isn't this so? Ye Canghai took out a gold ingot from his pocket.

"You all take a look." Zhang Yuandong handed the ingot to Tao Hongyi, who touched it and exclaimed in amazement, "So impressive!"

Lord Ye, although you claim to be a "Jieyuan", I am still a third-degree Jinshi.

As for Cai Daoping and Lin Yun, they were left speechless, internally exclaiming that the 'top scholar' truly lives up to the title, able to make even the dead jump out of their coffins with his words

I provoke him; I do this for your own good

If Master Zhang believes that I, the official, am in the wrong, I am willing to remove this official robe and take off my black gauze hat, allowing Master Zhang to deal with me as he sees fit

He comes to claim the reward, and I will sell my pots and pans to give it to him

The county magistrate Lin took it and squeezed it a few times, looking at Ye Canghai with a face that was a mix of emotions.

However, Yu Wenhua Ji is an outsider, and openly kicking down Captain Cui in the hall constitutes an attack on a government official, which by law warrants imprisonment.

"Cui Jun is the one stirring up trouble; if I do not suppress this now, I will no longer be able to make a living in the yamen in the future," Ye Canghai said

Ye Canghai's eloquence stirred the river of emotions, and Tao Hongyi was completely engrossed in the performance

You can write my name backwards! Chief Cui has already understood clearly that the silver awarded to Ye Canghai by the county office has long been used to treat the constables to food and drink, and whatever little is left has been extorted from Sun Daobiao regarding the matter of borrowing from the Ye family's ancestral grave.

Indeed! However, Lord Ye not only failed to capture Yu Wenhua's halberd, but even assisted him in beating up Captain Cui. Although Lord Ye is Captain Cui's superior, he cannot collude with outsiders to brutally assault the officials of the yamen. According to the regulations of our Sea God Kingdom, this warrants imprisonment.

Indeed, after about ten minutes, Zhang Yuandong sent someone over. Ye Canghai glanced over and noticed that the Iron Triangle was all present.

However, you miscalculated; who would have thought that Yu Wenhua Ji is a righteous hero, who would allow you to be threatened

Moreover, they have come to assist us in eliminating the bandits.

"Master Zhang, please examine this." Ye Canghai presented the ingot, and upon inspection, Zhang Yuandong was taken aback, his hand trembling slightly. He pointed at the ingot and asked Ye Canghai, "This... this fingerprint on it, did you extract it?"

For these martial arts heroes, what does it matter if they kill you, Cui Jun?

Look! Ye Canghai has opened his palm, and upon seeing this, Ma Chao and Ning Chong exclaimed in surprise.

"Is it really that I have been wronged in vain? Where is the justice of heaven? Where is the authority of the officials? The law of the country cannot tolerate this, Lord Zhang?" Cui Jun cried out.

Is he out of his mind? Helping us kill without asking for money?" Ma Chao scratched his head in confusion, feeling somewhat bewildered.

Although this fingerprint is not deep, the ingot is not made of wood. It is impossible to leave a shallow imprint on the ingot without the internal energy being properly channeled. It seems that the legend is true; the Little Flying Tiger truly lives up to its name, "Little Flying Tiger," Ma Chao said with a look of astonishment.

Indeed, even Lord Zhang was enraged, slamming the table and saying, "Save! Is this how you save people?"

As a result, did you end up in a dire situation as soon as you arrived?

Not only will we not award any prizes, but we will also arrest people. If this gets out, it will tarnish the reputation of Qingmu County, and even Lord Zhang will be implicated

"Hahaha, forget it, I won't take this reward, just give it to Lord Ye for drinking." Yu Wenhua knew at a glance that this fellow didn't have much weight, and he laughed heartily as he turned to leave

Ye Canghai, you are too ruthless. I... I... " Head Constable Cui gasped for breath, coughing violently.

Sigh... you are still too hasty. Perhaps Tao Hongyi also heard the news and, fearing that Ye Canghai would suffer a loss, hurriedly rushed to the yamen.

Ye Canghai would certainly not expose it. Ma Chao admires the strong the most; by giving Yu Wenhua a hard time, he inadvertently established his own grand and impressive image.

"Master Zhang, I am here to save Captain Cui." Upon hearing this from Ye Canghai, even Tao Hongyi felt it was untenable

"What kind of strength is required to mold a gold ingot into a finger imprint, Ma Chao?" Ye Cang Hai truly did not understand

If all the constables are injured, who will attack the Hornet's Nest

Oh dear, oh dear... I am almost dying from the pain... Lord Zhang, you must take responsibility for your subordinate. Just at the right moment, Captain Cui cried out in agony, tears mingling with mucus and blood.

At that time, the yamen constables will surely exert all their efforts to thwart the attack. If that fellow were to break into the inner hall, wouldn't Lord Zhang also suffer the consequences

One must not speak recklessly even in urgent situations; there are national laws and regulations for officials. Especially for officials, one must be more careful and prudent in their actions and words, and cannot act on a whim. Zhang Yuandong has indeed become furious, to the extent that he does not even spare Tao Hongyi's face.

To speak more seriously, if Yu Wenhua becomes blinded by rage, it is likely that neither you nor I, including Lord Cai and Lord Lin, will be able to escape.

"Master Tao has also arrived, just in time to listen together," Zhang Yuandong offered Tao Hongyi a chair, and after he sat down, he asked, "Master Ye, I have also learned about the previous matter.

When someone comes to claim the reward, you cannot produce the money

Upon seeing the fingerprint, Tao Hongyi and Cai Daoping, along with the others, were instantly left in a state of confusion

Are you treating me like a fool

You are quite something; I was just about to reward him with a gold ingot.

You only just found out who Yu Wenhua is? He is known as the Little Flying Tiger in the western provinces.

"Who says I cannot produce silver?" Ye Canghai retorted

Why don't you go seek revenge from Yu Wenhua's halberd?" Ye Canghai said with a sinister smile

It was once again passed into Cai Daoping's hands. Cai Daoping took a look and immediately smacked his lips, his expression becoming increasingly difficult to maintain.

"That bastard actually wants to kill me," Chief Cui shouted

I merely threatened him a little, asking him to grant you a few more days. How malicious you are, turning kindness into ingratitude.

Even inciting Yu Wenhua to beat this official

"Hehe, did I ever say that this fingerprint was made by me?" Ye Cang Hai said with a mysterious smile

Are you not tarnishing my reputation? Where do you place me?

Regardless of the circumstances, Captain Cui is still the captain of the yamen, and he is one of our own

"Lord Zhang, please do not be angry. Lord Ye must have acted out of a moment of impatience." Upon seeing this, Tao Hongyi quickly tried to mediate.

Who will protect Lord Zhang? Who will maintain the safety of the county town?

Could it be that it is Yu Wenhua's halberd?" Head Constable Cui unexpectedly blurted out.

"Adults are quite something," Ning Chong said

It is estimated that Yu Wenhua used the technique of striking the cow across the mountain; otherwise, my palm would have been bloodied and shattered by now

"Adult, this fingerprint definitely was not made by Ye Canghai! Only a master with internal energy can achieve this. Although this fingerprint is very shallow, it absolutely cannot be made without internal energy," Captain Cui exclaimed after examining it. Immediately, everyone turned their attention to Ye Canghai.

You got up and shouted at the constables, claiming that you wanted to kill him. If it weren't for me quickly intervening, risking being killed by Yu Wenhua's spear to shield you from the blade, the moment the constables arrived, the situation would have spiraled out of control.

There is no need for me to go; after waiting for another half an hour, Master Zhang will naturally summon me over

This may be the demeanor of a chivalrous hero... Ning Chong seemed to be lost in thought

Think about it, who is the most infuriating person for Yu Wenhua?

Cui Jun, do you think this official is foolish? You are simply trying to provoke trouble and tarnish this official's reputation

"It is false, it must be false," Chief Cui exclaimed

Indeed, this ingot is held in the hands of an adult. To imprint the ingot, the adult's palm must be quite strong. Otherwise, it would have been injured long ago. Ma Chao looked at Ye Canghai's palm in astonishment once again

Therefore, Master Zhang, in order to preserve the life of Captain Cui and ensure the safety of the county office, I, as an official, must endure humiliation and bear the burden, even if it means being misunderstood by Captain Cui and Master Cai, I must quell the anger in Yu Wenhua's heart

Lord Zhang, I have finished speaking.

You actually took it upon yourself to ask him for a few more days, and if he doesn't grant the extension, you resort to violence

When the time comes, even if someone from above captures him, you and I will have become wronged souls in the underworld

Moreover, the government office will also suffer significant losses

Cui Jun truly knows how to act; although he was clearly hit on the buttocks, his face was made to look like a hanged ghost, with a greenish hue that suggests he must have applied an excessive amount of ointment.