Chapter 323: I want to go to the Western Depot!

On the dim street, the wind whistled.

Guarding in a corner, Zhang Cheng watched the distance silently, not speaking.

Standing to the side, the person beside him said, "Brother Zhang, are we really going to catch someone outside the home of the Vice Minister of Rites?"

"Forget the Vice Minister of Rites, even the Minister of Rites is the same!"

Looking at the Embroidered Uniform Guard beside him, Zhang Cheng squinted.

Because to leave the pass, the most important thing is the customs clearance document; without this, no one can leave the pass without authorization.

The opponent wants to leave, so they must get this thing.

The Tatar already said it very clearly: their contact in the capital is a servant in the Vice Minister of Rites' home.

Thinking that these days, even thick-browed Tatars have started playing spy, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but twitch his mouth.

Because you really can't underestimate people!

But just as Zhang Cheng was thinking, a person quickly opened a small door and came out.

Looking at this scene, Zhang Cheng raised his hand to stop the Embroidered Uniform Guards behind him, then signaled with his head.

Just as everyone scattered, a person jumped down quickly from the nearby eaves and took something to exchange.

Watching the two complete the transaction, Zhang Cheng walked out of the darkness slowly and said, "Two, the Northern Depot invites you. Are you coming with me, or should I invite you..."

As he spoke, Zhang Cheng slowly pulled out the Embroidered Spring Blade at his waist, revealing a half-smiling expression.

"Northern Depot? You investigated so quickly!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng in disbelief, the Tatar who came to trade was astonished.

"Could it be that Ahamu...?"

Staring at Zhang Cheng, the Tatar immediately roared.

"Don't worry, he's still alive, but his situation is not very good!"

Walking forward slowly, Zhang Cheng's voice sounded, and many Embroidered Uniform Guards walked out from all directions.

Looking at this scene, the Tatar immediately raised his hand and twisted his companion's neck.

Looking at him in astonishment, Zhang Cheng was stunned: "No, why are you attacking your own troops, damn it?"

"He knew too much!"

Sneering at Zhang Cheng, the Tatar continued, "What a pity, Southern dog, you won't find anything!"

Pulling his blade to commit suicide, the Tatar sent himself away with a backhand.

Looking at the opponent's actions, Zhang Cheng hurriedly rushed up and said, "Brother, don't be like this, you have to live. If you die, how can I get promoted and get rich? I beg you, don't die!"

Grabbing the Tatar, Zhang Cheng roared, his eyes full of panic.

Because if this guy dies, what will he do next?

Not to mention that the higher-ups won't be happy, even Zhang Cheng wouldn't forgive himself.

Such a good opportunity slipped through his hands; Zhang Cheng would have to wake up from his dreams and slap himself twice!

Looking at Zhang Cheng, the Tatar spat out blood foam and then tilted his neck and fell.

Looking at him in disbelief, Zhang Cheng never expected that the Tatars these days would be so straightforward—leaving without any hesitation!

"Brother Zhang, what do we do now?"

Watching the Tatar first twist his companion's neck and then commit suicide, the other Embroidered Uniform Guards were also dumbfounded.

Because this is simply not playing by the rules; you should at least fight a bit, maybe you could win?

But you just pulled your blade and stabbed yourself, how are they supposed to play!

"Damn it!"

Standing up, Zhang Cheng felt a headache.

Because he felt like he was going to be the scapegoat!

Zhang Cheng: Being an Embroidered Uniform Guard in the Ming Dynasty, going out to work, having to be the scapegoat on the first day, what to do, waiting online, very urgent!

Situ Yaozu: Cousin, where is your Company Commander? Push it onto him!

Company Commander: Guess where I am?

Embroidered Uniform Guard, Northern Depot.

Looking at the person lying on the ground, the Vice Commander looked at Zhang Cheng in confusion: "This is the person who escaped!"

"Yes, my lord, but he committed suicide..." Embarrassed, Zhang Cheng didn't know how to explain.

Because he had never seen such a ruthless person; he was purely a wolf!

"Alright, withdraw!"

Waving his hand indifferently, the Vice Commander just stepped forward to take a look and then ordered Zhang Cheng to leave.

"Subordinate takes his leave!"

Cupping his hands, Zhang Cheng left helplessly.

Because he knew that he would likely be exiled tomorrow!

Drenched in the rain, Zhang Cheng returned home, looked at the dilapidated walls, and couldn't help but complain: "What a sin!"

The next morning, at dawn.

When Zhang Cheng woke up, he sat down at a street stall.

Looking at Zhang Cheng, the familiar stall owner said, "Squad Leader Zhang, what would you like to eat this morning?"

"A bowl of porridge, five steamed buns!"

Taking out the copper coins from his pocket, Zhang Cheng counted them; it seemed just enough to pay.

However, being an Embroidered Uniform Guard and being this poor, Zhang Cheng admired his predecessor.

But just as Zhang Cheng was eating, a team of horses galloped past.

Looking at their attire, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but be surprised: "Western Depot?"

In the Ming Dynasty system, the Embroidered Uniform Guard is the Son of Heaven's personal army, possessing the privilege of imperial authority and executing first, reporting later.

And the Eastern Depot established subsequently is the same, but compared to the Embroidered Uniform Guard, the Eastern Depot is even more ruthless because they are "servants"!

But the one responsible for supervising the Eastern Depot is the Western Depot!

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Compared to the Embroidered Uniform Guard and the Eastern Depot, the Western Depot is the truly "ruthless" one!

Because their style of doing things only requires orders, not evidence!

This also led to the Western Depot not being famous in the Ming Dynasty, but being even more feared!

Although the Embroidered Uniform Guard is ruthless, they talk about evidence, and although the Eastern Depot doesn't act like humans, as long as you don't provoke the Emperor, it's fine. But the Western Depot is different; whether you have a problem or not, they will mess with you!

Watching the Western Depot agents in their uniforms ride past, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but exclaim: "Should I just jump ship!"

But just as this thought appeared, Zhang Cheng dismissed it.

Because he is an Embroidered Uniform Guard; if he jumped ship, he would definitely be "executed by family law" the next day!

After eating, Zhang Cheng returned home, changed his clothes, and headed to the Battalion Commander's office.

But just as Zhang Cheng stepped in with his left foot, the person who walked out said, "Squad Leader Zhang, there is an order from above to transfer you to the Jin Ling Battalion Commander's office."

"Jin Ling? Battalion Commander's office?"

Speaking in disbelief, Zhang Cheng was astonished.

"Yes, this is the transfer order!"

Handing a document to Zhang Cheng, the Embroidered Uniform Guard said, "Go retire!"

"I'm going to retire?"

Pointing at himself, Zhang Cheng couldn't believe this order.

You have to know, he is a capital native; now going to Jin Ling, doesn't that mean not only is his Squad Leader status gone, but he will have to stay in Jin Ling for the rest of his life?

"Accept it, the thing you did yesterday, it's fortunate the Battalion Commander spoke for you, otherwise you would have had your clothes stripped!"

Pointing at the flying fish robe on Zhang Cheng's body, the messenger Embroidered Uniform Guard couldn't help but feel regretful.

Because it was clearly a merit delivered to his door, how did Zhang Cheng mess it up!

Holding the document in his hand, Zhang Cheng smiled: "Good, thank you, brother!"

"You're welcome, we are all our own people!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng, the Embroidered Uniform Guard couldn't help but chuckle.

However, looking at the opponent's gaze, Zhang Cheng could see a mocking expression.

Walking out of the Northern Depot with the document, Zhang Cheng's eyes were full of coldness.

Because leaving the capital meant his path to promotion was directly cut off.

Outside the capital, the promotion of Embroidered Uniform Guards relies on solid merit!

If there is no merit, that's also easy to handle: get money!

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 324 =====