't over yet. We only need to wait until we completely win."Jiang Wenming helplessly explained to him.I almost forgot this big shot.When was thatJiang Ziya seemed to have signs of anger."This... probab...Liu Hedá took a huge loss this time, and most of the people he brought went missing.

Not only were they temporary hires, but even the original core members numbered twenty or thirty who refused to leave.

Tough guys are best at being spineless. When they saw Niu Er, strong and powerful, they were beaten up in a flash, their courage completely gone.

Liu Heida's men had never been very loyal to begin with. Now, they felt there was no hope in following their old master anymore, so they all decided to seek their own fortunes instead.

Looking at the groans of his men, one by one losing their spirits, Liu Hedá also felt a twinge of panic.

One can truly say, "You know a person's face but not their heart." I finally understand what kind of person my uncle really is.

When it's time to make a profit, Liu the head constable is always the first to volunteer. But if there's going to be a loss, he disappears faster than you can say "jack robinson".

Now even if we fight, we can't win. Those security guards under the Second Bull are like busybodies meddling in other people's affairs. Almost all the shops in the county town have received some degree of protection.

If this continues, Liu Hedda's side will be cut off financially.

These people under my command are all money-grubbers. If you have money, they'll treat you like their dearest brother or sister. But if you're broke, you're nothing but a turtle or a piece of trash!

Liu Heida felt so helpless for the first time, he racked his brains but couldn't come up with a single idea.

Just then, Xiaoshan had long seen the opportunity and came forward, pretending to be mysterious and saying, "Master Liu, I have an idea, guaranteed you can turn things around!"

"Oh Come on, tell me!"

Liu Heida also came in high spirits, knowing that this little hilltop had plenty of tricks up its sleeve,

Although he often comes up with harebrained schemes, he's trying to make the best of a bad situation. It's better than just sitting around doing nothing.

Xiaoshanzi lowered his voice and said, "That group of people led by Niuer must have someone with high authority guiding them. I feel like they're acting just like military camp guards!"

My older brother works as a clerk at the county office. When the head instructor was training, I peeked from afar. It seemed like they were moving together in unison, but they used spear drills while he used staffs.

"Our great Zhou Dynasty does not allow private armies. Even the wealthiest land owners cannot have more than thirty male servants under their command, or they will be charged with treason!"

Don't look at this kid, he may seem like a hoodlum, but his relatives are actually from the military. I heard all of this from others.

Liu Heida considered himself to understand. It made sense that Niu Er and his group would gather in one place if they were going around asking for red envelopes, doing the thuggery thing wasn't a big deal.

If the people were to organize themselves and act like an army, that would be a grave offense against the imperial court!

If this matter could only be settled, I'm afraid the leader, Niu Er, would be sentenced to death. His opponents would naturally vanish!

"The little one didn't see through it, you really have some clever ideas!" Liu Hedda was delighted, his eyes lit up with a smile.

"Easier said than done, though. What should I actually do My reputation on the streets isn't good. Should I go to the county office and report him I might just make things worse for myself."

Liu Heida's words were not unfounded worries. It seemed that almost every ruffian and scoundrel with a bit of notoriety on the surface had hung their shingle at the county government office.

Especially figures like Niu'er and Liu Heida, even the county magistrate had heard of them.

Imagine a sudden scenario where a hoodlum runs to the authorities, claiming that another group of rogue mercenaries are practicing without permission. How believable would this accusation be

If we run into another discerning lord, he'll immediately know that this is just a fight between two hooligans who are trying to take advantage of the situation and use the government as their weapon!

Don't even think about taking them down, you might end up being framed and sent to the army. That could happen in a snap!

Liu Heida is no fool, so he asked this question. Xiaoshanzi really has two brushes, and he answers fluently.

"Master Liu, you naturally wouldn't dare to show yourself in this matter. You should find a local gentleman to take the lead."

"I heard that your uncle, Liu the Head Constable, and Zhang, the wealthy merchant, are close friends. If this matter were brought up first by Liu the Head Constable, and then Zhang came forward as corroboration, wouldn't the County Magistrate have to listen"

"You really are something else!" Liu Heida exclaimed, slapping his thigh excitedly. "Alright, let's do it this way! I'll go to my uncle's place tonight. I'll get the job done even if I have to bow my head!"

This Liu Hedá was truly a man of action. He prepared a hefty gift and went straight to Captain Liu's residence that very evening, but he wasn't even allowed past the door.

"Oh my nephew, your uncle fell ill last night. I don't know how, he couldn't even get out of bed. They say he caught a cold in the Black Pine Forest."

"If you hadn't insisted on calling my husband away, he wouldn't have ended up like this. I guess we won't be seeing each other for a few days."

Standing at the door, refusing to let anyone in, was Liu the Head Catch's wife. Her words were veiled threats, her tone full of demands for money.

Actually, Liu the constable was quite shaken after returning home yesterday. He had initially thought that with his men by his side, he would surely succeed. But things turned out to be completely different.

These people are incredibly tough. They beat up their own nephew and not a single one of them got even a scratch.

Especially the fact that Ma Liu, who used to work under him, dared to draw his sword and threaten him in public. It's clear these two groups have been colluding for a while!

Previously, in the entire county, Captain Liu was truly the one who had the final say. Through his duties, he amassed wealth, and over these past few years, he has truly gotten rich.

But in a blink of an eye, the old hen turned into a duck. Not only did the shops and businesses fail to receive their due payment, but even in the government offices, there appeared a formidable opponent like Ma Liu!

If this continues, in a few years I'll be replaced by someone else. Then what the hell am I doing here!

Because of this newfound fame, he felt quite a bit of resentment towards his incompetent nephew.

I think Liu Heida used people improperly, so he was deliberately given the cold shoulder.

To speak of it, Liu Heida is a gangster. Anything about reading people or understanding the situation is basic common sense for him, and he knows his uncle very well.

Seeing the gate about to close, Liu Heda shoved the gift into the doorway with both hands.

"Auntie, look what I brought you!

"t now were from the audience members who didn't have time to dodge.The power of this arrow, it's terrifying!After noticing that the injured spectator was not from China, Chiang Wenming hurriedly shift...