Chapter 13 One person guards steps alone! In the lobby, everyone was silent. For the twelve small flags under Liang Hu, the newcomer intimidated Liang Hu's flag bearer in one encounter and became the host. Liang Hu was originally the flag bearer of Qingshanfang. He has been in charge of two fangs for three years, which shows that he is quite capable. As for the flag bearer Wuchang, it is rumored that he has entered the second major stage of martial arts. But when he entered the Jiantian Division, he was only at the peak of the first major stage of martial arts, tempering the four realms of skin, flesh, tendons and bones. In just over two years, this person should be at the second level of blood refining, and most likely has not yet undergone marrow cleansing. He is still a long way from reaching the third level of inner strength. That's why Liang Hu wanted to suppress this person, intending to hand over power to him openly but control him secretly. But now it seems that the rumors from outside have underestimated the other party. At this moment, Liang Hu also recovered from the murderous intent of the knife just now.

"The energy that this person just released doesn't seem to be stronger than mine." "It's just that he has killed too many people recently, which has made him more murderous and sharper, and he has even surpassed Liang." "It seems that Liang has been too comfortable in recent years since he came to Gaoliu City. He has lost his edge and was suppressed by his murderous aura." “But in fact, with Liang’s ability, he should be much stronger than him.” Liang Hu thought so, gathered his energy, and scanned the area. It was discovered that although the Fifth Master sitting on the main seat was powerful and murderous, his qi and blood did not seem to be that strong. He immediately judged that the opponent's martial arts skills were still at the second level, and he had not even completed the marrow cleansing process. So he calmed down, took a step forward, put his hands behind his back, and said, "As the flag bearer of Qingshanfang, Liang has been in charge of Linjiangfang for the past three years. He has been able to maintain peace and stability and has gained a lot of experience. Considering that Fifth Master has just arrived, he may not be able to maintain the current situation, so he came here to hand over the work." Lin Yan looked calm and said, "Liang, the flag bearer, is thoughtful. Since Wuchang has taken over the Linjiang Banner, he has the ability to manage Linjiangfang. There is no need for outsiders to worry about it!" "Fifth Master is young and full of energy, so he is inevitably conceited, but he doesn't know that Linjiangfang, as the first ward in the southern part of the outer city, has a complicated situation." Liang Hu said with emotion: "Not to mention the intertwined forces in the city, the first place that foreign merchant caravans would stop at when entering from the south gate is Linjiangfang." "In the past three years, if it weren't for the help and mediation of the Inner City Liu Family, Linjiangfang would not have been so stable." The Liu family is one of the six major families in the inner city. This person moved out of the Liu family. Is this an attempt to use his power to suppress others? According to the intelligence given to him by Chief Envoy Han, Liang Hu was originally from Qifeng Prefecture. Thirteen years ago, he was transferred here to serve as a member of the outer city of Jiantiansi. Ten years ago, he was officially promoted to the position of Flag Bearer and assigned to the Outer South Division. But six years ago, Liang Hu's younger sister married into the Liu family's direct lineage. Three years ago, Liang Hu was able to concurrently hold the post of Linjiangfang, which was not unrelated to the Liu family. Lin Yan did not respond, his expression remained cold.

Seeing this, Liang Hu glanced to the side. Immediately, a small flag came forward and said with a salutation, "Fifth Master, the forces in Linjiangfang are too complex to be suppressed by one person!" "Our duty is to monitor all parties. You have just arrived. Without the guidance of Liang, the flag bearer, I am afraid you will not be able to go deep into the forces of all parties and learn all the inside stories." "If we know nothing and cannot take full control of Linjiangfang, it will be difficult for us to do things for the Fifth Master." "Please, Fifth Master, put the overall situation first and the people of Linjiangfang first. Do not cause chaos in Linjiangfang for your own selfish reasons." The twelve small flags all stepped forward and bowed. Yang Zhubu's face changed slightly, but he did not step forward. Lin Yan glanced over and suddenly laughed. "Without Liang the Bannerman, will Linjiangfang be in chaos?" "Without the Liu family's help, it will be difficult for you to get things done?" "In that case..." Lin Yan, holding a knife, slowly stood up from the main seat. The twelve small flags looked at each other with delight, thinking that the other party was going to stand up and give up their seats. But the other party raised his knife and said slowly: "Difficult? Then don't do it!" "The twelve of you, hand in your flags and go home." "I want to see how this Linjiangfang becomes chaotic under my sword!" "roll!" Lin Yan's voice suddenly echoed throughout the hall. Everyone's face changed. Even Yang Zhubu couldn't help but take a step forward, as if he wanted to say something but hesitated. He naturally understood the idea of ​​forcing Liang Hu away and truly taking charge of Linjiangfang. But if he withdraws the twelve small flags, how can he stabilize the situation alone? What's more, Liang Hu and his subordinates have extremely close ties with various forces in Linjiangfang. If they are all withdrawn now, it would be like cutting off their eyes and ears in the future. Without eyes and ears, how can one know the slightest movement in Linjiangfang and the undercurrents underneath? "go!" At this time, Liang Hu waved his hand slightly and said, "Since this Fifth Master is unwilling to accept our kindness, let's see how he can maintain his position in Linjiangfang alone!" He turned around, sneered, and said, "When you first took charge of Linjiang Division, you smashed the good situation into pieces. Even if you are the general flag envoy Han, you can't keep your position!" He suddenly turned away. The twelve small flags hesitated a little, but finally followed behind. They were promoted by Liang Hu.

Now he was standing behind Liang Hu, facing the new flag-bearer, and the situation was almost tense. There was no chance for him to change his allegiance at all. But before they left, they looked at Yang Zhubu, who had not moved at the side, and their expressions became increasingly complicated. There is hostility, anger, resentment, and seemingly a little jealousy. Because Yang Zhubu was directly appointed by the Wainan Division, he can now stay. He doesn't need to take sides, he just needs to remain neutral to continue in office. "These twelve flag bearers probably feel that they are already a member of the Heavenly Monitoring Department in the past three years. Even if a new flag bearer arrives, they cannot be dismissed without reason, otherwise they will not be able to win the support of the people." Yang Zhubu watched them leave and said slowly, "But they forgot that the small flags are not official members of the Tianjian Division. The flag bearer of each Fang Division can decide whether they stay or go." At this point, Yang Zhubu raised his head and said, "Maybe he has something to rely on. He thinks that without them, Fifth Master alone cannot stabilize Linjiang Division!" Lin Yan laughed and said slowly: "So, at the beginning, you all just thought that this was a fight between me and Liang Hu?" "good." Yang Zhubu said: "Including Liang Hu himself, everyone thinks that this is a battle that can easily defeat the Fifth Master! Even if Liang Hu has to give in in the end, the twelve small flags he left behind will trip you up in the subsequent matters... and force you to bow to Liang Hu!" No one expected that this Fifth Master would be so courageous, or so impulsive and reckless, that he would directly turn himself into a flag bearer without any troops. He looked up, hesitated, and said, "At noon today, the Guantian Tower of the Liuzun Temple in the inner city has issued the 'Xuanguang Order'... Starting tonight, the city defense will be reinforced." Lin Yan raised his eyebrows, as if he understood something. Yang Zhubu rubbed his brows and continued, "According to past practice, Linjiang Division will be responsible for assisting in the defense of the south city wall, and twelve guard positions will be vacated there!" He paused, then emphasized: "I am not a martial artist. I am only responsible for clerical work and managing the warehouse. The people under me are not martial artists either." The normal arrangement of city defense is to have one person every hundred steps. But increasing the number of soldiers in the city defense symbolizes a change in the situation, usually one person per fifty steps. However, the "Xuanguang Order" issued by Guantian Tower is a more critical situation. So tonight there should be one person every thirty steps. Lin Yan had to defend the 360-step area of ​​the city wall by himself. "Do you want……" Yang Zhubu hesitated and asked, "Should I go and ask them to come back?" Lin Yan smiled and said, "So Liang Hu and the other thirteen people are still staying outside the Linjiang Courtyard, waiting for you to inform me about this, and then I will invite them back?" After the voice fell, Lin Yan stretched out his hand and stroked the blade, his tone solemn, and he slowly said: "Recently, people from all sides have regarded Linjiangfang as a treasure! If I can't defend this 360-step wall with the sword in my hand, how can I defend the position of the flag bearer of the Linjiang Division?" (End of this chapter)