"What if I don't give it?"
Su Fei's tone was calm, but it exuded an invisible pressure.
The scarred man shuddered momentarily, but he didn't take it seriously.
"No? Then don't blame me for not giving Imperial Guard face."
After saying that, he took the lead and punched Su Fei in the face. There was True Qi attached to his fist, so he was obviously a True Qi Realm warrior.
Su Fei's eyes were cold and he was too lazy to talk nonsense to them.
Before his fist could get close, he made a palm with his right hand and slapped the scarred man on the chest as fast as lightning.
With a muffled bang, the scarred man flew out.
When the other four men saw this, they immediately shouted angrily and rushed forward, slashing at Su Fei with their axes.
Su Fei didn't move his steps, blocked with his left hand, and struck out continuously with his right hand. The palm wind was sharp, and each blow landed accurately on the chest or dantian of several people.
"Bang bang bang!"
After four blasts, the four men were knocked away one after another. Some hit the ship's plank, and some fell onto the bluestone. All of them vomited blood and were unable to move. They didn't know whether they were alive or dead.
When the surrounding vendors and porters saw this, they all backed away in fear, and no one dared to come forward to watch.
No one expected that these Raft Gang men who were usually domineering would dare to provoke Imperial Guard.
They simply ate the guts of a leopard.
They didn't expect that this young Imperial Guard Thousand Households Officer would be so ruthless.
Su Fei patted the dust on his hands and said to Imperial Guard beside him.
"First go to Guangling Commandery Government Office to report, and tell Southern Commandery Investigation Department Qianhu to go to investigate the case, and ask them to prepare the records of the departure of the official ship and the entry and exit registration of the dock for me."
"Yes."
This Imperial Guard responded.
Su Fei waited for a while at the dock, and Guangling Commandery Government Office's servant hurried over and led him all the way to the county government.
The county government is located in the center of Guangling Commandery City. There is a plaque with "Guangling Commandery Government Office" hanging in front of the vermilion gate. There are stone lions standing on both sides of the door, which conveys a bit of majesty.
As soon as he arrived at the door, he saw a fat official wearing a blue official uniform walking towards him with small steps.
It is Guangling Commandery, the governor of Ren Daowei, the civil servant of Subordinate Fifth Rank, whose position is one level lower than Su Fei.
But Su Fei has seen this person's information. He comes from the South of the River family. Lineage's power cannot be underestimated. He passed the imperial examination and then reached the position of Guangling Commandery along the way.
Ren Daowei had a warm smile on his fat face. When he saw Su Fei wearing Flying Fish Robe, he held his hand from afar.
"Thousand Households Commander Su has come to you. I am sorry to hear you come from afar, but I hope you will forgive me."
Su Fei returned the favor.
"Commandery Governor Ren You're welcome. I'm here this time to investigate the South of the River tax and bank case. Please forgive me for any inconvenience."
"Where is it? Thousand Households Commander Su You're welcome."
Ren Daowei waved his hands quickly, his eyes full of admiration.
"Thousand Households Commander Su is in the position of a thousand households Imperial Guard Fifth Rank at a young age, and he has also solved major cases like Vajra Temple. He is really young and promising, and his future will be limitless."
As he spoke, he led Su Fei towards the government office, and kept praising him.
From Su Fei to Qingzhou, when talking about the Southern Commandery Investigation Department's experiences along the way, every word is full of praise.
Su Fei looked indifferent in the face of these compliments and occasionally responded with a few words.
This Ren Daowei knows my past very well.
The two of them walked into the living room. The clerk served tea and then left.
Ren Daowei picked up the tea cup and smiled.
"Thousand Households Commander Su It's been a hard journey. Let's drink a cup of tea first to moisten your throat. I have already prepared the official ship records and dock registration you want. It's on this case."
Su Fei put down the tea cup, walked to the public case, picked up the thick file and read it carefully.
The record clearly states the date and time of the official ship's departure, the number of people escorting Palace Guard, and even the supply list on the ship. This record is very detailed.
The dock entry and exit registration also recorded in detail all ships berthed on that day, and there were no abnormalities.
He checked repeatedly with God-tier Insight Technique and found no traces of alteration or forgery in the records.
That means there is no problem at all. This case is really difficult.
"How's it going? Did Thousand Households Commander Su find anything?"
Ren Daowei came forward with a somewhat tentative tone.
"These records are archived according to the rules, there should be no problem, right?"
Su Fei closed the file and nodded.
"The records seem to be fine, but the official ship disappeared out of thin air. There must be a flaw in some link."
"Lord Ren, what do you think? Could it be the local forces of Guangling Commandery?"
Ren Daowei heard this and deliberately showed a bit of sadness on his face.
"Thousand Households Commander Su I don't know. Since this case came out, I haven't been able to eat well or sleep well. I've checked these records many times and haven't found any problems."
Then he changed the topic.
"Thousand Households Commander Su You don't know something. Guangling Commandery's rivers and lakes are complicated, and the lower officials have been having a headache. Canal Transport Gang and Salt Gang are powerful, and they each compete for river water rights."
"There are also local salt merchants who are large taxpayers. They wantonly stir up Wind and Cloud. None of these people are easy to deal with."
"I wanted to make some inquiries, but no one paid any attention to me."
Then Ren Daowei seemed to remember something and suddenly said.
"By the way, Thousand Households Commander Su, a salt merchant named Liang is celebrating his sixtieth birthday tonight. He has held a banquet at Liang Garden and specially invited me. However, I have been feeling unwell recently and I really don't want to go and socialize. Why don't Thousand Households Commander Su go and take my place?"
"This Salt Merchant Liang has a lot of connections in Guangling Commandery, and became friends with Salt Gang Canal Transport Gang at the same time."
Su Fei felt something in his heart.
Ren Daowei What does this mean? He suddenly mentioned this salt merchant and asked him to attend the banquet. He really wanted to refuse the entertainment.
Or did he do it intentionally to bring himself into contact with this big salt merchant?
Su Fei pondered for a moment and nodded in response.
"Okay, since Commandery Governor Ren is not feeling well, I will go to the banquet on your behalf."
Ren Daowei A smile flashed in his eyes and he said quickly.
"Thank you Thousand Households Commander Su, I will have someone prepare an invitation for you."
The two chatted for a while, then Su Fei stood up and left.
In the evening, Su Fei put on casual clothes, took two Imperial Guard, and rode in the carriage of the Sheriff's Mansion to Liang Garden.
Liang Garden is located in a prime location in the west district of Guangling Commandery, with a wall three feet high.
At the entrance of Liang Garden, there are all kinds of luxurious carriages parked, some inlaid with gold and jade, and some hung with famous silk curtains.
Just the horses pulling the cart are rare and good horses, which shows the status of the guests attending the banquet.
The carriages in the Sheriff's Mansion seemed ordinary compared to them.
Red lanterns were hung at the door, and there was an endless stream of guests, mostly wealthy businessmen in brocade robes, and many officials.
Su Fei and two Imperial Guard had just walked to the door and handed over the invitation. The concierge saw clearly the signature on the invitation.
Immediately raise your voice and sing.
"Imperial Guard Southern Commandery Investigation Department Qianhu, Su Fei Lord Su is here!"
This song instantly silenced the noisy doorway.