leonardwarren Chapter 78 Sima Zhao's Intentions
Chapter 78 Sima Zhao's Intentions
Yongkang County.
The Yang Family Mansion.
Main courtyard study.
"Brother, what's the matter that you urgently called me here?"
Yang Changhui, leaning on his cane, limped into the study.
After recovering for several days, he has been able to walk normally.
The reason for using crutches is to reduce the stress on the right leg, which helps the injury recover quickly.
Actually, lying down can be quite effective for recovery, but Yang Changhui doesn't like to recover while lying down.
Even so, at this rate of recovery, he will be fully recovered in just a few days!
Yang Changhui had suffered many injuries before and was used to them. The injury on his right leg wouldn't kill him, so he didn't pay too much attention to it.
"The province called to arrange a special commissioner to inspect Yongkang County."
Yang Changhong said slowly.
He was not surprised by this situation.
He had anticipated this situation after Dao Yin Wenhan left last time.
During these days, Zhao Xu became increasingly eager to show his skills, revealing his ambition to rise to power as clear as day.
Through his intelligence network, Yang Changhong confirmed that Zhao Xu had sent special envoys to places that had not clearly stated their allegiance, most likely to deal with those who had not taken sides.
This hasty action made Yang Changhong even less optimistic about Zhao Xu, the acting governor.
"Is the special envoy someone from Acting Governor Zhao's faction?"
"Did you say what you were going to do?"
Upon hearing this, Yang Changhui's expression turned serious.
There is no police chief in Yongkang County Police Station. These days, Yang Changhui has been enjoying being the police chief. The entire police station is under his command, and this feeling is wonderful.
Moreover, his current position as acting police chief is different from when Zhao Xingzhou was police chief. After all, back then, Zhao Xingzhou's arrangements might not have been followed by him, the chief inspector of the Inspectorate. Even if he did, he might not have done anything, or he might have just done it perfunctorily.
Things are different now. There are no disobedient people in the police station. Once he gives an order, no one in the police station dares to do it perfunctorily.
This is also a major reason why Yang Changhui was eager to walk with crutches as soon as he was able to get out of bed.
Lying in bed recovering from injuries is nothing compared to being a police chief and exercising the powers of that officer!
Yang Changhui was even enjoying it!
"They didn't say who it was on the phone, but it's most likely one of Zhao's men."
"We now have concrete news about Governor Xue Ding; he'll be appearing in the province very soon!"
"I even suspect that Governor Xue Ding is already in the province, and the reason he hasn't shown up might be because he's making arrangements."
"As for what the special envoy came for, he didn't say it clearly over the phone, he just asked us to cooperate with his actions."
Yang Changhong spoke calmly with a composed expression.
His words also contained his own speculations.
Zhao Xu's actions are so urgent, he doesn't try to hide anything, which makes him seem very impatient.
Within the province, the only one who could make Zhao Xu so anxious is Xue Ding!
After all, Xue Ding was the real governor, while Zhao Xu was just an acting governor.
When the real person returns, the person acting on behalf of the deceased should, in principle, step down.
However, Zhao Xu's current demeanor shows no sign of abdicating; on the contrary, he seems eager to advance further.
Who wouldn't want military and political power in a province? Not to mention, their province has a special status, being dominated by southern warlords, and its actual influence extends far beyond just one province.
"Looks like my time as acting police chief is up!"
Yang Changhui sighed softly.
If anyone in Yongkang County truly understood the thoughts of Zhao Xu, the acting governor, it was undoubtedly Yang Changhui, the acting police chief!
Once you've experienced the thrill of greater power, why would you give it up so easily?
If Yang Changhui didn't have the Yang family behind him and Yang Changhong above him, he would have made his choice long ago if he were alone.
Even if forced into a power struggle within the province, they would not hesitate, as many people would not even be qualified to take sides.
"That's not necessarily true. Let's wait and see."
Yang Changhong shook his head slightly.
At this time, the situation within the province was still unclear.
There has been news of Commander Xue Ding, but he has not shown up. Under these circumstances, many people have already sided with Zhao Xu.
Because Zhao Xu was genuinely offering benefits; he gave them to those who chose sides, making it very clear.
Yang Changhong did not make a choice because the situation was becoming increasingly ambiguous, and making a blind choice at this time could pose significant risks.
Furthermore, he still had a way out and didn't want to gamble with the Yang family.
"The special envoy is coming; you will personally receive him."
"Give him whatever he wants as much as possible, see what kind of person this special envoy is, and try to find out what his purpose is in coming here."
"If it's still about taking sides, then there's no need to rush; just keep dragging it out."
"Let's see how Governor Xue Ding is doing before making any decisions!"
Yang Changhong continued.
He knew very well that the Yang family still had options and could buy some time.
Once the situation becomes clearer, we'll know what choice to make!
"Yes, I'll take care of that."
"We just finished dealing with the trouble from the Provincial Divine Talisman Society, and now this happens again. They really never seem to have a moment's peace."
"Now, because we were the first to publicly oppose the Grand Commander's claim to the throne, the northern warlords are ready to go to war with us."
"I didn't expect that a civil war would break out before the main war even began!"
Yang Changhui nodded.
With the combined forces of the province launching a massive crackdown, the Divine Talisman Society was no match for them, and most of the cult members in the province perished.
However, the high-ranking members of the Divine Talisman Society, including the Talisman Master, still managed to escape, not only from within the province but also directly abroad.
Because it involved matters of national war, the provincial leadership did not send troops to pursue them.
Although they didn't want to let Fu Mu, the culprit, go, they had no other choice.
The provincial leadership certainly didn't want to go to war with foreign warlords at this time.
Even though the surrounding countries are not particularly strong, there is no need to be attacked from both sides. Besides, most of those lands are mountainous and remote areas with low value.
In contrast, the Central Plains is the area that the provincial leadership really wants to conquer.
The fact that the Grand Commander declared himself emperor also gave them this opportunity.
"Even though the Divine Symbol Society has the backing of Western countries and northern warlords, as a cult, they can't cause much trouble."
"Although the Mother of the Talismans escaped, she was severely injured and will not be able to make a comeback in the short term. There is no need to continue to pay attention to her."
Yang Changhong had also paid attention to the situation of the Divine Talisman Society.
After several warlords from Yunnan's southern, central, and western regions sent reinforcements, the cultists of the Divine Talisman Society in Yuning County were overthrown after only a short time!
The sacrificial array was blasted to smithereens by artillery fire.
Even the intervention of experts within the Divine Talisman Society was to no avail, as the provincial warlord had brought in a formidable figure who severely injured the Talisman Mother.
If it weren't for the strange methods and remarkable life-saving techniques of the Mother of Talismans, she would have lost her life as well.
Even if they escape now, they will be severely injured and won't be able to recover anytime soon.