Chapter 225: Cannot Be Too Radical

At a small gathering of famous doctors, everyone assumed that Doctor Tang, who had been quite the center of attention during their exchange of skills, would spend the next few days showing off and boasting about it.

It is said that people love to show off whatever they lack.

In terms of reputation, Doctor Tang is a bit inferior to others, so every time he catches an opportunity, he promotes his own medical skills.

He must let the world know that although his reputation is not very good, his professional skills are stronger than many of his peers!

Therefore, this time everyone also thought that Doctor Tang would be insufferable for a while. For example, wandering around and unleashing sarcasm whenever he sees someone.

However, the next day, this Doctor Tang was nowhere to be seen.

He was not seen anywhere on the mountain, nor was there any word that he had gone down the mountain.

After making some inquiries, they learned that Doctor Tang hadn't even left his house?!

Is he in seclusion?

Could it be that he really gained so much from the exchange that he went back and threw himself into research?

Some people didn't believe it, thinking old Tang was just putting on an act, but when they visited him in person, they discovered he really was in seclusion!

Old Tang wouldn't let anyone disturb him; he seemed to be busy with something important, and quite urgently at that.

Looking at Doctor Tang's medicine boys and pharmacy workers, they were also busy, but the master and the apprentices below were actually all busy with their own separate things?!

"That is just too improper!"

Someone wanted to offer Doctor Tang some sincere advice and have him keep his subordinates in check.

Doctor Tang ignored them.

He was busy with his research.

The new apprentice has offended too many people, and he is now truly worried that Rong Huan might be poisoned while out and about!

He must make tools for identifying poison as quickly as possible!

That Microscope is Doctor Tang's heart and soul.

Now that his heart and soul is closely linked to the life of that new apprentice, how could he not be concerned and urgent?

Therefore, as soon as he heard someone had come to chat, Doctor Tang impatiently chased them away.

"Get out, get out, get out! I'm busy!"

As for what those pharmacy workers and apprentices outside were doing, he knew, but he felt that there was no need to make a fuss over such trifles.

They really have too much time on their hands!

The other famous doctors on the mountain, seeing that old Tang was truly in seclusion, suddenly felt a sense of urgency as well.

Well played, old Tang!

You are actually working hard in secret!

Old Tang, a winner who defeated many single-handedly during the exchange, is still so diligent!

Then what about them, who were slightly inferior?

There isn't much to do in winter, and some famous doctors were planning to attend appointments with a few friends; the Medicine Gang also had several pharmacies hosting banquets to invite them.

Now that they see this, they shouldn't go to those appointments; they cannot let old Tang work hard in secret!

Otherwise, they will be slapped in the face by old Tang again next time!

The status and position of famous doctors are gained through technical superiority; if the technical gap widens, their status and position will also plummet.

In fact, they used to be diligent too.

Just as Confucian scholars would go on Study Tours to various places to broaden their horizons and knowledge, those who study medicine would of course also go to various places to gain experience and build their reputation.

Going to see difficult and complicated cases in various places, searching for unique medicinal herbs in various places—most of those experiences were very arduous.

Their current medical skills are due to both talent and diligence.

It is just that after coming to Shenyi Gu following the chaotic times, being held in high regard, and having their power increase, it is inevitable that they have become a bit conceited.

Regardless of what the famous doctors were thinking, the atmosphere on the mountain soon became tense.

The famous doctors threw themselves into medical research one after another.

On the other side, Wen Gu did not disturb the master and the others who were busy with serious matters; he told You Dashixiong and then went down the mountain to the Town.

On Patrol Lieutenant Yang's side, the investigation was almost complete.

In that guest room at the post station, they held another secret talk.

"The town of Shenyi Gu is divided into management districts by streets and alleys, and every street has five to ten street guards assisting in management."

The candidates for street guards are arranged by the Jingli Institute, but these grassroots Clerks are influenced by the Medicine Gang, and most of the personnel have ties to the Medicine Gang.

"The Su Family's original residence and Manager Wu's shop are on the same street. That street is not long, so there are only five street guards."

Patrol Lieutenant Yang handed the information on those five street guards to Wen Gu.

"Of the five street guards, three are outsiders, and only two are locals. Among these two locals, one is older and used to live in the mountains, only moving to the town in the second year after the chaotic times."

Only the last one remained.

"This last person is surnamed Zhang, and he is the eldest in his family," Patrol Lieutenant Yang said, relaying the information he had found.

Wen Gu looked at what was written on the paper.

This Zhang Dalang was once a guard hired by the Su Family, and many locals say he is a righteous person.

After the Su Family met with disaster, those attendants and guards either died or fled.

According to the locals, Zhang Dalang protected the Su Family's young master, who was not yet two years old at the time, left the place of trouble, and waited until Manager Wu came to Shenyi Gu before handing the young master over to Manager Wu.

However, some also say that Zhang Dalang received benefits from the Su Family, and the person in charge of the Su Family entrusted the orphan to him, so that was why he protected this young master. It was a transaction.

But regardless, the fact is indeed that he protected this sole survivor of the Su Family and kept him alive, so no matter what the locals speculate, on the surface, there is mostly praise for Zhang Dalang regarding this matter.

There is also a rumor that Zhang Dalang used the benefits given by the Su Family to trade for the position of street guard.

"Looking at this alone, it also makes sense." Wen Gu scanned the information on the paper.

To the local residents, the things Zhang Dalang did were just a case of a good person getting a good reward, and a loyal person obtaining benefits.

"To obtain the position of street guard, aside from what he brought out, the reputation he cultivated also played a role," Wen Gu said.

At that time, when arranging street guards, the Jingli Institute still had a lot of control and managed those below strictly. People with too poor a reputation, even if they pulled strings, could not easily obtain a position.

Patrol Lieutenant Yang handed over another piece of paper filled with information: "There were indeed some disputes and conflicts between him and Shopkeeper Wu."

Back then, Shopkeeper Wu brought his only surviving daughter to Shenyi Gu; it is said that Zhang Dalang fell in love with Shopkeeper Wu's daughter at first sight and invited a matchmaker to propose marriage.

Shopkeeper Wu refused.

Not only did he refuse, he also took a liking to Zhao Tieniu, and Shopkeeper Wu's daughter was satisfied as well, so the wedding was held quickly.

"The surrounding neighbors all say that Zhang Dalang quarreled with Shopkeeper Wu once at the time, and Zhang Dalang is a devoted person who has yet to marry even now."

"Precisely because of this matter, several brothers who are on good terms with Zhang Dalang couldn't stand it and would find trouble for Shopkeeper Wu from time to time."

"According to the neighbors, every time Zhang Dalang found out, he would bring generous gifts to apologize. Even if he couldn't see his beloved, he would still stand in front of the shop every time and chat with Shopkeeper Wu for a while. He is a devoted person."

Wen Gu listened to what Patrol Lieutenant Yang described and smiled.

"If this person is truly fine, then it is just an emotional dispute between young people. But if this person has a problem, then it is terrifying!"

If Zhang Dalang is related to the incident with the Su Family, one could say this: as long as Shopkeeper Wu makes one wrong step, his whole family, from old to young, might accidentally "become possessed" one day!

"These are not hard to investigate. However—" Patrol Lieutenant Yang laughed, "we investigated deeper and discovered that this 'devoted person' actually has more than one lover in other streets and alleys of the town. They are all very secretive and even help him collect information!"

Patrol Lieutenant Yang was very excited now.

Although one cannot use this matter to determine that Zhang Dalang is related to the Su Family incident, having investigated this far, he can be certain that this Zhang Dalang is definitely not as "loyal and righteous" as he appears on the surface!!

He rubbed his hands and said excitedly: "Deputy Envoy, if he is related to the Su Family incident back then, there must be a reason for him to take action. He is definitely not the type of person to act on impulse; what drove him to take action must be profit! How much profit would it take to nearly wipe out the Su Family?!"

It must be overseas medicinal herbs!

Those medicinal herbs that the Su Family smuggled!!

When he reached the end, Patrol Lieutenant Yang's voice involuntarily rose.

Every year, some precious medicinal herbs are also transported from overseas. Now in these chaotic times, both sea and land transport in the south are cut off. Overseas medicinal herbs are just like those medicinal herbs in the southern mountains; the more you use, the less there is.

Patrol Lieutenant Yang couldn't help but lick the corner of his mouth, and drool almost flowed out.

Is it coming?!

The traditional reserved program of the Patrol Guard Division!

Raiding—

He has been thinking about this for a long time!

Previously, he was stationed at Shenyi Gu and only heard about how they raided homes in Xinzhou City and how much stuff was raided out.

He could only think about it, and no matter how much he craved it, there was no way.

Finally, it is our turn!

"Deputy Envoy, this person definitely has a problem. Shall we continue to investigate? Should we use some methods?" Patrol Lieutenant Yang asked.

Wen Gu looked at the papers filled with information in his hand, pondered for a moment, and said: "Zhang Dalang has managed his reputation well, and there are people from the Medicine Gang behind him. Before we have clear evidence, we cannot act too aggressively."

Patrol Lieutenant Yang still had some ability to grasp things. He was a bit disappointed when he first heard Wen Gu's words, but soon, recalling the battle record of this Deputy Envoy in Xinzhou City, he understood—

We are on the other party's turf; we cannot strike first and still have to respect the rules here.

But as long as the other party strikes first, we can just crush them directly!!

Wen Gu put down the papers filled with information in his hand and said to Patrol Lieutenant Yang: "As for this person Zhang Dalang, whether he is truly loyal and devoted or unrighteous and heartless, we will know once we test him."

Patrol Lieutenant Yang nodded repeatedly.

Understood!

Set the bait first and fish for him!

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