Chapter 48: Sweeping Away Black-Hearted Evil Forces

"Hmm?"

"Hmm?"

Everyone had not expected Chu Feng's train of thought to veer in this direction.

However, he had indeed hit upon a key point.

"That's right, these bandits have indeed accumulated a massive amount of wealth by robbing houses and plundering, and it is said that Yizhou Prefecture has also profited handsomely from it!"

"Hehe, black-hearted evil forces naturally have to pay protection money to their protective umbrellas!"

Chu Feng chuckled.

"Black-hearted evil forces? Protective umbrellas?"

The terms Chu Feng suddenly pulled out surprised them somewhat.

Although they could roughly grasp the meaning, they could not put it all together.

"Alright, you rest and recover from your injuries; I will handle this matter!"

Chu Feng gave instructions, then left the place.

After leaving, Chu Feng could barely suppress the corners of his mouth.

"Hahahaha..."

"Zhang, you truly are the god of wealth in our troop!"

"Going on such a long trip and bringing me such a big business deal, I truly love you to death!"

Watching Chu Feng, who was about to laugh himself into a fit at this moment.

The accompanying Niu Yuan suddenly felt a bit puzzled.

"General, are you perhaps planning to exterminate these bandits?"

"Hehe, Niu Yuan, you are quite good at guessing!"

"Hehe, I was just saying it casually!"

Niu Yuan said with a grin.

He was the scout squad leader personally appointed by Chu Feng.

Specifically for scouting and understanding enemy movements and other intelligence for the main army.

"Niu Yuan, a task for you!"

"Please speak, General!"

"Lead your scout squad and go to Yishan in Pingnan County to gather intelligence on these bandits; the more detailed, the better, but watch your safety!"

"Yes, I guarantee I will complete this bandit-suppression reconnaissance mission!"

"Wrong, my goal this time is not to suppress bandits!"

"Ah? Then what are we going there for?"

"Our goal this time is to sweep away black-hearted evil forces!"

"Yes, General!"

Niu Yuan also did not understand what exactly Chu Feng meant by this.

Exterminating them is just suppressing bandits!

Why come up with such an elegant name like sweeping away black-hearted evil forces.

"Sigh, scholars just like to use fancy words for things!"

Niu Yuan sighed.

Afterwards, he led his scout squad to carry out the reconnaissance work for sweeping away black-hearted evil forces.

"Hahaha!"

"Heaven truly helps me; not only can I solve the current shortage of funds, but I can also let the troop get some training."

"And I can solve the local public security problem while I'm at it; it's truly killing many birds with one stone!"

Chu Feng imagined the upcoming operation in his heart.

As long as this bandit den is taken down, the immediate urgent needs can be resolved.

As for Yizhou Prefecture, they were completely outside his consideration.

I am going to suppress bandits; it's already good enough that I didn't ask you for silver while doing things for you.

If you are not satisfied, feel free to come find me; I will accompany you to the end.

At the same time.

Chu Feng also opened his information panel.

【Name: Chu Feng】

【Race: Human】

【Arts: 《Qi Refining Technique》(Minor Completion) 《Eighteen Wind-Chasing Sabers》(Great Completion) 《Tyrant Spear》(Great Completion) 《Purple Firmament Profound Heaven Art》(Entry)】

【Realm: Innate Late Stage】

【Strength: 80,000 catties】

【Talent: Master Archer】

【Killing Points: 0】

The previous great battle with the Turkic had earned him a full six thousand points.

He had thought about directly raising his cultivation, but then thought that while his cultivation was rising so fast, his arts were still standing still.

Seeing that the 《Purple Firmament Profound Heaven Art》 still did not show a plus sign for leveling up.

He simply added the points to the 《Tyrant Spear》.

As a result, four thousand of the six thousand points were deducted at once, which truly made his heart ache.

Finally, he added the remaining two thousand to his cultivation, and his cultivation successfully reached the Innate Late Stage.

"I haven't stretched my muscles in about a month; it's the perfect time to go and replenish some points!"

Chu Feng cracked his knuckles, waiting for the upcoming battle.

It was just that he did not know.

At this moment, someone was rushing from the capital toward Anwu County.

A few days later.

Niu Yuan returned to Anwu County with a scout squad and brought back specific intelligence on the bandits of Yishan in Pingnan County.

"General, I have already investigated the specific situation at Yishan!"

Niu Yuan repeated all the intelligence he had gathered.

"Well done!"

Chu Feng was overjoyed; he was very satisfied with the intelligence Niu Yuan had brought back.

"Go and call Colonel Xiang and Colonel Qiu over!"

"Yes!"

Before long.

Niu Yuan had called Xiang Yuan and Qiu Ming over.

"General, did you call for us?"

"Yes!"

Chu Feng nodded, "I am preparing to lead troops out for a trip; you two are responsible for guarding Anwu County well, and there must be no mistakes!"

"Huh?"

"Huh?"

Qiu Ming and Xiang Yuan looked at each other.

In the end, it was Xiang Yuan who asked, "General, are you preparing to lead troops out to fight? Such matters should be left to us; why trouble the General to go out in person!"

"No, this time I must go out in person!"

Chu Feng said with a cold expression, "They hit my people, so I, your father, must go out in person to settle the score!"

Things had reached this point.

Both of them had guessed what Chu Feng was preparing to do.

Thus, they no longer argued in front of Chu Feng about who should go.

They only needed to be responsible for guarding the safety of Anwu County.

"If Magistrate Zhu asks, just say I led troops out for an exercise!"

"Yes, General!"

After giving the instructions.

Chu Feng immediately led two thousand troops to Pingnan County's Yishan to sweep away the evil.

These two thousand troops were in a mixed formation.

Most of them were new recruits.

This actual combat was to test the training progress of these new recruits over these past days.

Just after Chu Feng led the troops and horses away from Anwu County.

A special guest appeared at the Anwu County government office.

"Subordinate Zhu Kang greets you, my lord!"

After the other party showed a token, Zhu Kang hurriedly bowed, "I do not know what business brings you here, my lord?"

"By the order of the Empress, I have come here specifically to serve as a Colonel!"

"Huh?"

Zhu Kang was secretly startled.

How could the Empress parachute a Colonel into this godforsaken place of his?

Upon second thought, the other party must have come to find Chu Feng, or rather, to monitor Chu Feng.

"Where is Polu General Chu Feng?"

"General Chu is currently in the barracks training troops!"

"Take me there!"

"Yes!"

Zhu Kang immediately led the way in front.

Before long, they arrived at the barracks.

Xiang Yuan and Qiu Ming came to welcome them after learning of the arrival.

"Magistrate Zhu, what brings you here to see us today?"

"Two Colonels, this official has come to find General Chu; I do not know where General Chu is?"

"Oh! What a coincidence, General Chu just led a group of troops out for a military exercise and is not here right now!"

"What?"

Zhu Kang was greatly startled.

He did not expect that Chu Feng would actually lead troops out.

"As the highest military leader of a region, not staying properly at his post but running out to conduct some military exercise—what kind of decorum is this!"

Lu Shuwan's words instantly aroused the dissatisfaction of Xiang Yuan and Qiu Ming.

"Who are you? Since when is it your place to lecture us on what our General does?"

"My name is Lu Peng, and I am the Colonel of Anwu County personally appointed by His Majesty the Emperor!"

The two of them did not expect the other party to have such a significant background, and that it was even personally bestowed by the Empress.

They could not help but put away some of their feelings of contempt.

"Tell me, exactly where did your General Chu go?"

"We are sorry, we do not know either!"

Naturally, Xiang Yuan and Qiu Ming would not tell the other party where Chu Feng had gone.

Even if someone else had come, they would still have nothing to report.

"This damned fellow!"

Lu Shuwan was instantly overcome with anger.

On her very first day here, the other party was actually putting on airs for her.

It was truly outrageous.