flstandardbreds Chapter 156 Discusses the Difference Between the Six Doors Constables and Buddhist Monks
Chapter 156 Discusses the Difference Between the Six Doors Constables and Buddhist Monks
"After hearing what the Grand Eunuch said, I am now basically certain of the Empress Dowager's whereabouts."
Dan Tianxie already roughly knew that, similar to the original story, the Empress Dowager should still be housed in the state guesthouse.
Thinking of this, Shan Tianxie immediately asked, "I wonder if the Eastern and Western Depots have searched all the places in the capital these past few days?"
"Well..."
A thoughtful look flashed across Cao Zhengchun's face; he wondered what the point of Shan Tianxie's question was.
Don't you know the Empress Dowager's whereabouts? Why don't you just say so?
But considering that there were no clues at the East and West Second Factories, they had no choice but to try anything, to see if the young man was telling the truth!
"To say that searches were conducted everywhere is not entirely true."
After all, the East and West Factories are no longer the all-powerful entities they once were.
There are still a few special places in the capital that haven't been searched; even the secret agents from the Eastern and Western Depots can't get in.
"Oh? There are places like this?"
Upon hearing this, Gu Santong glanced at Cao Zhengchun with great interest and asked with a smile.
"I have been out of the martial world for a long time. Could it be that there is any force that can rival the Eastern Depot now?"
You must know that when Gu was imprisoned in the imperial jail, the Eastern Depot was incredibly powerful!
"Master Gu, you may not know this, but the Eastern Depot today is far inferior to what it used to be."
Upon hearing Gu Santong's words, a hint of reminiscence flashed across Cao Zhengchun's face.
Back in the day, the Eastern Depot was incredibly powerful and prestigious! They even installed emperors, calling them "Nine Thousand Years Old"! Going back a few dynasties, there was also the classic example of "calling a deer a horse"!
Unfortunately, that's no longer possible now, as it was later done to counterbalance the Eastern Depot.
The imperial court successively established several major forces, including the Six Doors, the Western Depot, the Dragon Guard Manor, and the Embroidered Uniform Guard, and the power of the Eastern Depot was greatly diminished.
The period when Wei Zhongxian was in power was the last glorious moment for the Eastern Depot. At that time, Wei Zhongxian could still barely keep these people in check.
Thinking of this, he felt a surge of emotion. He really hadn't been born in a good era and had suffered greatly from the dark side of the times!
Dan Tianxie, standing to the side, hadn't thought that much about it, unaware that Supervisor Cao was reminiscing about the past glory of the Eastern Depot, and asked softly,
"I wonder which areas of the East and West Factories were not searched?"
Upon hearing this, Cao Zhengchun finally came to his senses. The look of reminiscence in his eyes vanished. The past could not be retrieved; seizing the present was the most important thing!
Can the Eastern Depot flourish under his leadership?
But it all depends on whether he can bring down the Iron-Blooded Marquis. And if he wants to bring down the Iron-Blooded Marquis, the first step is to protect himself!
The most crucial thing now is to win back the Empress Dowager and regain the Emperor's trust.
"These are the Dragon Guard Villa, the headquarters of the Six Doors, the Prince of Pingnan's Mansion, and the state guesthouse where the envoys of the Izumo Kingdom reside."
Cao Zhengchun recited four addresses in a row, and his expression darkened with each one he gave!
After all, with so many forces capable of rivaling the Eastern Depot emerging, he, as the supervisor of the Eastern Depot, was naturally not too pleased.
"The Grand Supervisor actually doubts even the Six Doors? Truly impartial and incorruptible, I admire you!"
A hint of surprise flashed in Shan Tianxie's eyes as he pondered to himself.
Could it be that Eunuch Cao also knows about the shady dealings within the Six Doors?
But that shouldn't be the case, since those chief constables haven't committed any crimes yet.
In Shan Tianxie's view, the masters of the Six Doors are, frankly speaking, somewhat similar to those of Buddhism.
In Buddhism, a single wrong thought can turn a highly virtuous monk into a peerless demon, causing bloodshed and chaos in the martial world!
On the other hand, the Chief Constable of the Six Doors is someone who can't control his desires at all times, and then commits major crimes. They're all pretty much cut from the same cloth.
Ultimately, it all boils down to this: people aren't machines; if desires are suppressed for too long, problems will inevitably arise.
Are there people who can control their desires their whole lives? Of course there are, but unfortunately, they are extremely rare.
They are collectively referred to as sages.
"If there were only one Guo Bujing in the Six Doors, I, the Chief Supervisor, would naturally have no doubts. I trust Guo Bujing's character!"
As Cao Zhengchun said this, a hint of undisguised admiration flashed in his eyes, "Unfortunately, the Six Doors are not a monolithic entity either."
He admired Guo Bujing quite a bit, after all, they were both people who rose from obscurity to their current status step by step.
The hardships and difficulties involved are beyond the comprehension of outsiders, so it's natural that some people can't help but feel a sense of empathy.
"Oh? Explain in detail, Your Excellency!"
Dan Tianxie looked at Cao Zhengchun with great interest. Could there be some inside story he didn't know?
"You should know that any power within the imperial court is rarely a monolithic entity."
Guo Bujing's abilities are beyond doubt, but unfortunately, the imperial court has always been a place of checks and balances.
"Although Guo Bujing's words still carry great weight in the Six Doors, are there any ulterior motives among his subordinates?"
"Of course there are. For example, Jin Jiuling, who recently claimed to be the number one constable of the Ming Dynasty, was promoted so that he could challenge Guo Bujing."
Cao Zhengchun couldn't help but sneer inwardly as he said this.
The officials of the imperial court have ultimately been in a position of power for far too long.
They actually want to use Jin Jiuling to challenge Guo Bujing? What makes Jin Jiuling think he can compete? Just because of his senior brother, Master Kugua?
Even if Master Ku has Shaolin backing him up, he would not underestimate any martial arts grandmaster!
Which martial arts grandmaster isn't a person of unwavering resolve and decisive action?
Don't be fooled by the fact that Guo Bujing hasn't touched Jin Jiuling yet, and is still letting him build up his own faction within the Six Doors. There's probably something he's planning behind this.
Guo Bujing is not to be underestimated; his only weakness is probably his daughter.
However, if Jin Jiuling really jumps too far, Guo Bujing probably wouldn't mind sending him to the underworld to become some kind of top constable!
What are all the schemes and tricks compared to a Grandmaster!
"Hey, this imperial court is really playing dirty tricks. What a waste of a man like Guo Juxia!"
Upon hearing this, Shan Tianxie nodded slightly. The imperial court, after all, is bound to play dirty tricks; for thousands of years, it has always been about maintaining balance.
A hint of surprise flashed in Cao Zhengchun's eyes. He hadn't expected that the young master of Bliss Valley before him would be so magnanimous.
You should know that, in principle, Bliss Valley and the Six Doors are in opposition. Now that someone from the Six Doors is causing trouble for Guo Juxia, isn't that a good thing?
However, none of these were important matters, and he quickly dismissed these thoughts from his mind, continuing his explanation.
"Although there is discord within the Six Doors, the headquarters still has Grandmaster Guo Bujing, so spies naturally cannot get in."
"As the head of the Dragon Guard Manor, I need not say more. The words 'Iron-Blooded Marquis Zhu Wushi' say it all!"
This is something that the great master Gu must understand deeply.