The disgraced official I took care of was actually Zhu Houcong's childhood friend.

Chapter 606

The Imperial Guard knelt before Zhou Chu and said.

Zhou Chu was somewhat surprised to hear this, but upon reflection, it made perfect sense.

In the capital city today, no matter how small the disturbance, it will not escape the notice of the Embroidered Uniform Guard. To do this under their watchful eyes is extremely difficult.

"Did you alert the snake by disturbing the grass?"

Zhou Chu asked.

"In reply to your question, sir, we have not alerted the enemy and are simply awaiting your instructions."

The Imperial Guards said respectfully.

"Then let's not alert them. We can only squeeze out the abscess once it comes out. If it doesn't come out, it will always be a hidden danger. Just arrange some capable people to keep an eye on it, and don't let them notice."

Zhou Chu said.

"Yes."

The Imperial Guards received their orders and departed.

After explaining these things, Zhou Chu began to stroll around Liangxiang. Soon he saw a dark-skinned, fat man, none other than Yan Shifan.

Most of Zhou Chu's students are no longer in Liangxiang. People like Hai Rui are now mostly in the Southern Garrison Command. People like Hu Zongxian and Zhao Zhenji have been fighting alongside Zhou Chu for more than two years and were already generals in the army.

Of course, Hu Zongxian and Zhao Zhenji still wanted to take the imperial examinations, and that would not change. So after returning to the capital, Zhou Chu removed them from their military positions.

Otherwise, the two men, being registered as soldiers, would be unable to take the imperial examinations.

It wasn't that the two disliked military campaigns, but rather that in the present Ming Dynasty, the status of military officers was much lower than that of civil officials. Even if they passed the imperial examinations and became civil officials, they could still command large armies in the future, so there was no conflict between them.

Hu Zongxian and Zhao Zhenji both passed the county-level imperial examination a year ago with excellent results. Lu Wei, after being encouraged by Zhou Chu a year ago, worked hard for a period of time and passed the provincial-level imperial examination.

Of Zhou Chu's students, only Yan Shifan is still farming in Liangxiang. Originally, the students in Liangxiang were somewhat wary of Yan Shifan's status, but when Zhou Chu said that there was no distinction of status in Liangxiang, Yan Shifan once again became the lowest of the students in Liangxiang.

Because this guy's temper is something most people can't stand, he's easily beaten up.

"Teacher, when can I leave Liangxiang?"

When Yan Shifan saw Zhou Chu, it was as if he had seen a savior. At this time, the bruises on Yan Shifan's face had not completely disappeared, obviously indicating that he had been beaten a few days ago.

"You can leave when you can completely get rid of all your bad habits, including your foul mouth."

Zhou Chu looked at Yan Shifan and said irritably.

Zhou Chu had almost completely reformed Yan Shifan, but during the two years Zhou Chu spent in Tibet, Yan Shifan's old habits resurfaced and even intensified. This made Zhou Chu realize that Yan Shifan needed more time to temper him; otherwise, his personality would not be completely worn away and would only rebound.

Upon hearing this, Yan Shifan immediately deflated like a wilted eggplant.

You need to understand one thing.

Seeing Yan Shifan's appearance, Zhou Chu sighed.

"What's the point?"

Yan Shifan said weakly.

“These students from Liangxiang are not your enemies. They could have been your friends. Why can’t you try to get along with people properly?”

Zhou Chu looked at Yan Shifan and said.

"If you can't learn to get along with other people, be prepared to keep getting beaten up. Think about it carefully."

Zhou Chu didn't want to say anything more to Yan Shifan, so he left after saying those words.

Yan Shifan was left alone, lost in thought.

"Sir, something's not right. There's a tail behind us."

After Zhou Chu left Liangxiang, Shen Lian said in a low voice.

"Let our people get moving."

Zhou Chu waved his hand.

As soon as Zhou Chu said this, Shen Lian whistled extremely loudly to the people around him.

The moment the whistle blew, the Imperial Guards who had been secretly following Zhou Chu came out and arrested all the people who were following behind him.

"My lord, what should we do?"

The leader of the Imperial Guards approached Zhou Chu and bowed.

"Kill them all, leave no survivors."

Zhou Chu said coldly.

"Yes, my lord."

As the Imperial Guards received their orders, all the captured assassins were executed on the spot.

Zhou Chu stared at the corpses of these people, lost in thought.

Zhou Chu originally thought that these people would at most blow up the railway tracks, but he did not expect them to be so audacious.

Or is someone trying to take advantage of the chaos and use these people's names to assassinate me?

However, Zhou Chu did not want to investigate further at the moment. These people had to die. If he did not kill them, he might be able to find a few people, but he could not wipe them all out.

Only after these people take action and blow up the railway tracks can Zhou Chu order them to be wiped out in one fell swoop.

Pustules are usually easy to squeeze out when they become severe enough; if you squeeze them too early, you won't get anything out.

"Master, all those assassins have been killed by the Embroidered Uniform Guard."

At Xia Yan's residence, the steward spoke to Xia Yan.

Xia Yan was not surprised to hear this, and simply took a sip of tea.

"So Zhou Chu is indeed surrounded by Jinyiwei. If we want to get rid of him, we have to find another way. We need to send more people out to set fires or poison him. Anything that can kill Zhou Chu will do."

Xia Yan said with a sinister expression.

"Sir, aren't you afraid of doing this...?"

The butler hesitated before speaking.

"Don't worry. Those idiots who collude with the Salt Gang are probably going to make a move against the railway. With Zhou Chu's personality, he won't alert them before they do. Even if someone tries to assassinate him, he won't leave any survivors, just to put those idiots at ease."

Xia Yan sneered.

If we were to say who understands Zhou Chu best, it wouldn't be Yang Yiqing or Yang Shen, but rather Xia Yan, who has always regarded Zhou Chu as a thorn in his side.

"Those fools are already grasshoppers after the repairs and don't even realize it, but in doing so, it has provided us with an opportunity."

"Remember, act quickly. Speed ​​is of the essence in war. Once this opportunity is missed, it will be gone forever."

Xia Yan gave the instructions.