Poisonous Scheme

Before long, two carriages slipped out of the alley and quietly headed toward the northwestern city wall.

Over the past two weeks, Zhou Sheng had carefully verified Young Master Chen's claims—Jinxia City's Affairs Bureau was indeed carrying out a massive water supply project, and it was advancing at astonishing speed. Water could now be delivered to both the western and northern districts. From broad streets and narrow lanes to teahouses and taverns, people discussed the matter with great enthusiasm. He had not needed to spend much effort to confirm that this seemingly unbelievable project was no rumor. The Affairs Bureau truly intended to spare the city's residents the short walk of less than a hundred paces to fetch water.

And all that water came from the Jiujiang.

Jinxia City had opened up a new industrial district to the west, covering roughly five thousand mu. A simple fence enclosed its perimeter, and many reservoirs could be seen within. Great quantities of flowing water from downstream were continuously pumped inside, then sent onward to the various districts. Even from a hundred-odd zhang away, one could hear the rushing water and the rhythmic roar of mechanical contraptions.

Zhou Sheng decided that he would wait no longer.

He wanted those above him to see what he was capable of.

Even an unarmed scholar could erupt with tremendous strength in the face of adversity.

"Take the street on the left. Yes, right here—stop two hundred paces ahead." He sat at the front edge of the carriage and gave instructions.

The driver did as told.

The two carriages slowly came to a stop beside the water plant's fence.

"Quick, do it now!" Zhou Sheng was the first to jump down from the carriage. "Get the saws ready and cut an opening in these fences!"

The men