Jung Man from Goryeo-gun, Donghae, although he is only a small character, he has great ambitions. Moreover, this guy is very trusted by the owner. Over the years, with his own efforts and loyalty, he was given money, land, and everything he wanted.

If it had been more than ten years ago, Zheng Man, like so many people on that peninsula, would not have even imagined that he would be living the life he is living now. In his memory, the days when eating bran vegetables were precarious and even often starved to death seemed to be just yesterday.

When did it start to change dramatically? Zheng Man seemed to have thought about such a question after he was full of wine and food. According to the popular saying that everyone agrees, it should be since the war more than ten years ago. After the Han Empire's armies entered the Goryeo Peninsula and killed the tyrannical King Jinfan, it seemed that everything was starting to look different.

However, Zheng Man does not think so. He only agreed with what his master, Zheng Quancheng, had said when he talked with the other heads of the big families. It was the favor of the Goryeo people that ushered in such a good opportunity for development. Even if they were forced to be under the rule of the Han Dynasty, they could not prevent the growth of the Goryeo tribe.

What if the Han Dynasty ruled the entire peninsula in name? They had only a small number of troops over there. And those officials below the county guard sent over are like some stupid fools. As long as they can meet the performance of the court documents, they don't care about other things. Therefore, in the eyes of people like Zheng Man, it has been seen very clearly. The entire peninsula, which was divided into the four counties of Goryeo, was nominally the territory of the Han Empire, but in fact the most powerful people to the common people were the dozen or so large nouveau riche families that had risen to prominence in recent years.

It is the unique seafaring conditions and various rich mineral resources of the Goryeo Peninsula that have made these families proud. If they were united, they would be able to monopolize almost everything in this half of the sea. Such a huge force is not only not only the ordinary Goryeo people dare not provoke, but even the county officials stationed by the Han court also turn a blind eye to many times, as long as their fundamental interests are not touched, they generally do not meddle in affairs.

The so-called Tiangao Emperor Yuan's sentence has been accurately embodied here. However, in just a dozen years, the "big chaebols" mentioned in the legends that circulated in the shadows have become behemoths that shroud the Goryeo Peninsula. They call for wind and rain and can do anything. Anyone who violates their common interests or does not obey their orders generally ends well. Of course, those are not blatant persecutions, but all kinds of inexplicable "accidents". And that's where they come in.

It's like the Cui family, which was wiped out by the entire clan because of a fire not long ago, because of such an "accident". A large family of hundreds of people, dead is dead, and it did not cause a big shock. Because, even the local county guard has already determined such a result, who would dare to say anything nonsense?

Only a handful of people know the truth behind this. And Zheng Man, who accepted the order to chase and kill the two fish who slipped through the net all the way to Chang'an, was one of these people. The old man of the Cui family is too withdrawn and doesn't know how to be flexible at all. The big chaebols, led by Zheng Quan, united and formed a secret alliance. Prepare to fight against the woman who rules most of the East China Sea in order to win greater maritime interests. I have already greeted Old Man Cui several times

times, but he didn't give face at all, and every time he refused with a cold face.

This already made everyone extremely angry. The Cui family manages one of the largest ports at the mouth of the peninsula, and if they don't cooperate, there are many things that will be difficult to do! Especially recently, the chaebols of the peninsula have accepted the request of a mysterious power on the sea for the sake of great wealth, and they have received a joint promise from the chaebol alliance at the cost of a boatload of deep-sea pearls. When the time comes, we will fully support their actions.

However, the Cui family stood in the way and refused to cooperate, which became a thorn in the side that must be removed. For the upstarts of the chaebol alliance, such things have not happened before. And their final solution is simple. Letting these stubborn guys disappear in an accident is the most worry-free and effortless way.

However, after the Cui family was burned to the ground, the two people who escaped unexpectedly were annoying. Zheng Quancheng, who has always paid great attention to details, immediately dispatched his right-hand men to lead the forces secretly cultivated by the chaebol alliance to chase and kill with all his might, and be sure to kill them quickly. He didn't want this small mistake to ruin the good things that had already been laid out.

Since you have such a strong backing, you have nothing to fear. Zheng Man and his subordinates, who had chased thousands of miles, all had a hideous sneer on their faces. They drew their straight knives from Goryeo-gun and approached without hesitation. The blade flashed with coldness, and if you didn't obey, you would soon reap life.

"Stop! This is Chang'an, who dares to move the sword soldiers? ”

A loud shout rang out from behind him, and there was majesty in the crisp voice. Zheng Man, who commanded the arrest in the past, was stunned when he heard this, and when he looked sideways, he saw two young people walking out of the crowd. He was looking at them with a grim gaze.

"This is an internal family matter, please don't meddle in it! If they go back with us obediently, of course they won't kill people casually. ”

Zheng Man glanced at the two teenagers with some arrogance. It looks like they're just two rich kids, and he's seen a lot of them when he was in Goryeo-gun. What's the big deal!

Huo Guang and Sima Mingzhu, who came over when they heard the dispute, glanced at each other, and they were both disgusted by the tone in which the Humpty Dumpty man spoke. Such a guy looks like a dog leg of a rich and noble family. The fox is fake and the tiger is really hateful to look at.

"We won't be going back! We are going to redress our grievances in front of Weiyang Palace...... Let the emperor of the Han Dynasty administer justice! If you push me again, I'll die headfirst here. ”

Looking at the approaching blade, the woman who had been in terror all the time, and she didn't know where she got the courage, she shouted loudly at the crowd, and her helpless eyes showed a look of longing. Perhaps, she has realized, this is the last chance. If she can't get help in Chang'an, then she has decided to die on this street. Accuse those of their crimes with their own lives and blood!

"Stop! Do you hear that? The woman said she had a grievance...... You guys don't look like good people! ”

Sima Mingzhu's temperament is very similar to his mother-in-law Zhuo Wenjun, good and evil are clear, and he will not hide his emotions at all. When he saw these guys who dared to draw knives on the street, they ignored himself and Huo Guang. This made him very unhappy. How could the proud boy be so slighted, he drew his sword with a "swish".

"These two sons, I advise you to be less busy

Ahh Do you know who these two are? They're arsonists! One is a person in the house, and the other is a young lady in a big family. Two people hook up and commit adultery and misbehave. Later, he was afraid that the crime would be exposed, so he took advantage of the dark night to set fire to the entire mansion where the family lived. Then I knew that I was deeply guilty, so I ended up here......! ”

Zheng Man crossed his waist with one hand, and he looked arrogant, as if he was telling the truth. Huo Guang and Sima Mingzhu were slightly stunned, and they couldn't distinguish the real from the fake for a while. Among the many onlookers in Chang'an, some were already whispering and discussing. If that's the case, it's not worthy of sympathy.

"Nonsense, blood spurting! The Cui clan was clearly victimized by you. I protected the young lady and escaped desperately, just to appeal for the grievances and revenge ...... the sea of blood! ”

Cui Wu, who wielded a knife to resist, roared angrily, desperately protecting the woman behind him. They had retreated to a corner, and there was nowhere to run.

"Don't use your sword and force it first, and explain the matter. Who is right and who is wrong, everyone will distinguish between the true and the false. ”

Huo Guang stopped Sima Mingzhu's eager move to rush over with his sword. He took a few steps forward and stood in the middle of it, his tone very serious.

Unexpectedly, Zheng Man didn't bother to deal with this young man at all. He smiled hideously, reached out and took out a piece of paper from his arms, held it high, and said loudly.

"If you want to meddle in your business, take a good look first! This is a sea fishing official document personally signed by the lord of Goryeo, and this county keeper seal can't be faked, right? Could it be that when you arrive in Chang'an, you can not abide by the laws of the Han Dynasty? Hum! ”

Huo Guang raised his head and saw clearly under the light. The document was indeed stamped with a bright red seal, so it shouldn't be fake. But...... He glanced back at the angry expressions on the faces of the two men who had been forced into a corner. I looked at the arrogance of these knife-wielding snatchers. But he didn't retreat, but still said in a firm tone.

"I repeat, this is Chang'an, not Goryeo-gun! The only one who can have the power to arrest people here is the Chang'an Mansion. Regardless of your status, you are not qualified to do so! Stop it! ”

"Huh! What a big breath. A young man who has not dried up is also nosy...... What are you waiting for? Kill Cui Wu and leave with Kim so-joo! ”

Hearing Zheng Man's order, dozens of sturdy men no longer hesitated, and they were about to kill people on the spot.

Huo Guang was furious, even if he was steady, he was a young man after all. Under the excitement of blood in his chest, he drew his sword almost at the same time as Sima Mingzhu, stepped forward, and blocked the blade for Cui Wu and the woman. The two sides scuffled.

The Chang'an people have seen a lot of scenes. A fight of this magnitude is not worth panicking too much. The onlookers were watching from a little farther away, and some people went to the government office early to report the news. This is an important time, and we can't make a big mess.

Although the two young men were righteous and hot-blooded, they could not resist the ferocity of those Goryeo warriors. Under the siege of dozens of knives, danger soon arose, but they did not back down. Since you help each other, there is absolutely no reason to give up halfway.

After a while, Huo Guang was sweating profusely. When he was in danger, he heard someone say in a sarcastic tone.

"I usually let you practice swords without care, now you know that you regret it, right? Hum! What two useless guys. ”