Journey to the West: Man in heaven, working nine to five

#2015 - Fengxian County Independence

The reason why Chu Hao chose to show himself at this time was to point out a path for the people of Fengxian County, so that they would understand who their enemy was.

The horse-faced envoy had already made it very clear that he represented the Tianzhu Kingdom, which meant the imperial court. Even a fool could understand the meaning behind this.

"What are you kowtowing to? Get up now!"

The kneeling of all the soldiers under his command made the horse-faced envoy and his confidants panic.

Their ability to flaunt their power relied on the soldiers under their command. If these soldiers didn't listen to them, then no matter how much power he had, it would be useless.

"Who are you, you demonic deity?"

Seeing that the soldiers were still kowtowing, the horse-faced envoy knew that the key was still Chu Hao, so he mustered his courage and asked Chu Hao.

"This is our guardian deity of Fengxian County, Lord Hell God!"

"You are just an envoy, how dare you be so rude to Lord Hell God."

"Lord Hell God saved our Fengxian County from danger, no one can offend him!"

Without Chu Hao speaking, and without the magistrate and the people, the soldiers said to the horse-faced envoy.

Those soldiers could tolerate the envoy ordering them to suppress the people, and they could also tolerate the envoy ordering the arrest of their superior, Magistrate Shangguan, but they could not tolerate the horse-faced envoy offending the deity in their hearts. This could be considered a kind of faith.

"You…"

The horse-faced envoy also realized that something was wrong. Chu Hao's appearance had even caused the soldiers under his command to rebel.

"I will immediately report to the imperial court. You will all wait to die."

The horse-faced envoy uttered a harsh threat, but secretly beckoned his confidants to turn around and leave quickly.

His actions naturally couldn't escape Chu Hao's eyes.

"Having committed such evil in Fengxian County, do you think you can still leave?"

Chu Hao said to the horse-faced envoy.

Hearing Chu Hao's words, the horse-faced envoy was shocked and almost fell off his horse.

"God, I am an envoy of the imperial court, dealing with the affairs of mortals. God, you cannot kill me!"

The envoy was also afraid that Chu Hao would attack him. No matter how much power he had, he had no ability to fight against a god.

"Is a corrupt official like you worthy of this deity's action?"

Chu Hao glanced at the horse-faced envoy with disdain. As a dignified Hell God, he really disdained to attack such a dog, as it would only dirty his hands.

"The envoy dares to disrespect Lord Hell God, capture them."

Among the soldiers, someone shouted.

But this sentence caused many soldiers to surround the horse-faced envoy and his confidants, and then tie them up securely.

"Lord Hell God, what should be done with these people?"

Magistrate Shangguan asked Chu Hao.

"They oppressed the people, so they should naturally be handed over to the people to deal with."

"Lord Hell God truly understands the suffering of our people."

The people once again knelt down and thanked Chu Hao, grateful for Chu Hao giving them the opportunity for revenge.

At this moment, the soldiers also completely laid down their weapons. The horse-faced envoy and his confidants were dragged into the crowd of people.

"Lord Hell God, spare me!"

"Let us go, we know we were wrong."

"Don't kill me!"

Although the horse-faced envoy and his confidants were constantly shouting for mercy, Chu Hao was too lazy to pay attention to them.

And the people didn't give them much time. Countless people punched and kicked, and also used sticks.

In just a moment, the bodies of the horse-faced envoy and his confidants turned into a pool of mud, and they were constantly trampled on by the people.

Although the horse-faced envoy and his confidants had only been in Fengxian County for a few days, they had committed heinous crimes, so such a miserable end was naturally well-deserved.

"I think you all know what to do next."

Chu Hao said to the people, and then his figure disappeared.

Chu Hao didn't use any supernatural powers, he simply appeared and directly reversed the situation, and also pointed out a path for the people of Fengxian County.

"Magistrate, now that the envoy is dead, we still need you to lead us."

With the horse-faced envoy and his confidants dead, Fengxian County had no one in power.

The people recommended Magistrate Shangguan to take charge of Fengxian County again.

"Only Magistrate Shangguan can convince us."

"Now the situation in Fengxian County is unstable, Magistrate, please do not refuse."

"Magistrate Shangguan can seek a way out for our people."

Under the people's strong recommendation, Magistrate Shangguan naturally had no room to refuse, and resumed governing Fengxian County.

"I announce that our Fengxian County is independent and will no longer be under the administration of the Tianzhu Kingdom."

Since the people trusted him and allowed Magistrate Shangguan to govern again, Magistrate Shangguan naturally had to consider Fengxian County.

Having killed the envoy of the imperial court, there was no way back for Fengxian County. It had to break away from the control of the Tianzhu Kingdom in order to survive.

Moreover, Fengxian County's rejection of Buddhism went against the overall belief of the Tianzhu Kingdom, which also destined it to be independent.

"Fengxian County is independent!"

"Break away from the Tianzhu Kingdom!"

"From now on, Fengxian County is independent and autonomous."

The people had long been dissatisfied with the administration of the imperial court and the Tianzhu Kingdom, and the magistrate's announcement immediately received the full support of the people.

The news of Fengxian County's independence quickly spread, and also reached the court of the Tianzhu Kingdom.

"Fengxian County has broken away from our Tianzhu Kingdom's administration. This is a major event."

"How can our Tianzhu Kingdom be split?"

"We must stop this matter, otherwise there will be no peace in our Tianzhu Kingdom."

The loyal ministers in the court of the Tianzhu Kingdom discussed one after another. Although the Tianzhu Kingdom was large, Fengxian County's independence was a harbinger.

"We must not allow Fengxian County to be independent and rebellious. We must send troops to suppress it."

The king was also greatly angered by this matter.

Of course, this matter not only had an impact in the mortal world, but also caused a considerable stir in the Western Paradise.

"Fengxian County is actually independent. This matter must not be allowed. The Tianzhu Kingdom is the foundation of our existence, and there must be no situation that occurs."

Upon hearing this news, Buddha Tathagata said to the monks under his command with a solemn expression.

As the foundation of the Western Paradise, the Tianzhu Kingdom is like a vital point. Once something happens in the Tianzhu Kingdom, the foundation of the Western Paradise will be unstable, and the entire Buddhist world will be affected.

"Buddha, we can secretly support the Tianzhu Kingdom. With the strength of the Tianzhu Kingdom, coupled with the support of our Western Paradise, how much storm can a small Fengxian County stir up?"

Guanyin suggested to Buddha Tathagata.

In the affairs of the mortal world, with the constraints of the Heavenly Court and the presence of Chu Hao and others, although the Western Paradise cannot directly participate, it can provide secret support to the Tianzhu Kingdom.

Compared to Fengxian County, the Tianzhu Kingdom already has a huge advantage. In addition, with the secret support of the Western Paradise, the gap between the strengths of the two sides is almost crushing.

Tathagata nodded after listening, and signaled Guanyin to handle everything.