Standing in the center of the green expanse, looking at the rain that covers everything, there is another building on the south side of the city. If you look at them from the opposite direction, the two can be considered the midpoint between the two sides.
Is he really that honest?
"But I still find him so annoying."
As she muttered to herself, Qin Fengmu expressed a hint of disgust. At this moment, everything, from tea utensils to household items, had been replaced with the best.
However, the piece of Qing Tian Laoye that Dao Chengyi sent over was particularly irritating, but he couldn't get rid of it because it was sent from the prefectural city.
"Everything is fine now. The various factions in the city are at odds with each other, and the people arranged by the young master are gradually gaining control. In just one month, they have already achieved a 50% advantage."
"Now all that's left is the river channel project with the hoof-shaped canal. As for other important political matters, you, young master, are all in charge."
The old man offered compliments, but Qin Fengmu sighed and waved his hand.
"You're a man of your word, Elder Duan. You've certainly said some nice things. Huang Yulang's policies are excellent, and Dao Chengyi's involvement is also commendable."
"In Qingmang, commerce and agriculture are balanced, and the acquisition of wealth, both large and small, has long been established. I was born into wealth, but no amount of money can compare to a good political record that can lead to my promotion. If I were to arbitrarily change things, I'm afraid I would be confused for even a moment."
It was a great situation and a great opportunity. He thought he would be made things difficult, but aside from his personal prejudices, things actually went very smoothly.
Dao Chengyi seemed to be a born saint. Over the years, his accounts were clear and transparent, with no tax evasion or the slightest exploitation of the people.
The only unexpected thing was that three years ago he led a group to sweep up the martial arts school and the Niu and Liao families, and then the people of Qingmang erected a shrine for him.
Although these two points are problematic, they are insignificant, especially since his rice and tea brought benefits to Qing Mang, his merchant group brought benefits to the higher authorities, and his firm alignment with the imperial court's policies was in line with the political situation.
Without resorting to force, it's difficult to enforce the rules because there are no loopholes. Dao Chengyi is like iron cast in the green wilderness, content with his lot and not getting involved in anything else.
Could he really be a saint? Qin Fengmu didn't believe it. She had seen geniuses who would be content with mediocrity before, but to achieve the Dao? Qin Fengmu knew this person wouldn't do it the first time she met him, and after getting to know him, she was even more convinced that he wouldn't.
"This person remained calm even when faced with thunder, which is no ordinary person. In my opinion, his actions can be summarized in three main aspects."
The guardian held up three fingers.
"Firstly, he is safe and reliable. He does not do anything reckless. Although he initially gained fame and became well-known in Qingmang, a closer look reveals that he handles all kinds of assassinations and battles with composure."
The so-called "windfall" may seem dangerous, but it is actually a form of protection and deterrence. When someone's talent becomes extraordinary, everyone will fear them and dare not act rashly. However, after becoming invincible in Qingmang, he recklessly crippled himself to gain fame and the full support of the Mu family of Qingmang. He sought only a narrow path, prioritizing safety and stability.
"Secondly, he is willing to give up many things. He can abandon martial arts meridians at will, give away blood tooth rice and red plum blossoms without hesitation, and give away money lavishly. He has no attachment to the people, officials, or clans. He is even more so in matters of the heart. I have heard that he is deeply in love with his wives and concubines, and they paint eyebrows in their boudoirs."
This willingness to sacrifice ensures that the Mu family trusts him, the people respect him, the government feels at ease with him, and the world reassures him. In this vast land of Qingmang, without special investigation, who would know that it can already support tens of thousands of elite soldiers? Martial arts masters are everywhere, and even those at the fifth level of training number three or four—and this is after several died three years ago. He gains by giving up, and the more he gives, the more he gains.
"Thirdly, it is about concealment. Conceal your ambition, conceal your purpose, conceal your true nature. Everyone ignores him, thinking he is a useless person. Everyone thinks he is a good person, a law-abiding bag of money and political achievements. Such a person seems harmless, but he hides like a venomous snake, just waiting for a fatal blow."
These three descriptions are the biggest summary of the past three years, but in essence they can be summarized in one word. The first word is that Dao Chengyi is a person who seeks peace of mind. People like him need security the most.
"If the case file is correct, he left that village seeking peace of mind."
"To avoid being exploited by Niu Qingya, I killed Niu Qingya and used my own life to protect her and clear my name."
"In order to avoid being killed by Zhao Er, I struck first and killed Zhao Er."
"Everyone in Qingmang knows that the Third Young Master has a penchant for literature. If I'm not mistaken, he must have made a deal with that Zhao Er. Otherwise, given his bullying nature, Dao Cheng would probably have been beaten to death long ago."
"The reason I came into contact with the Mu family later was because that third young master made me uneasy."
"Becoming a martial artist is to avoid being killed by other martial artists; becoming a genius is to avoid being targeted by other families and to gain the protection of the Mu family..."
“His pursuit of security has gone to extremes. He should understand when I arrive that no matter how kind he is, when I hold a knife, he will only think about how to extinguish my threat.”
"Giving up the west side of the city and renovating the river channel is to reassure me and lull me into a false sense of security. If that's all he did, he probably wouldn't have used any other means to deal with me."
"But the more he acted this way, the more curious I became. What gave him the confidence to do this? What happened in Woniu Village that would allow someone like him to appear?"
Qin Fengmu was genuinely curious. He was curious about how Dao Chengyi would deal with him, and also about where Dao Chengyi got his confidence from, as he was also arrogant.
He wouldn't tolerate others giving him their things; he would only resort to robbery, murder, and theft! This applies to struggles for family status as well as worldly interests, leaving no room for surprise.
"Those two folk artists should have arrived at Woniu Village by now. Whether they are alive or dead, they can bring us news."
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