Northern Town Garrison.
After finishing the training of the two maidservants, Li Xuan Yi immediately went into the archives.
He searched through it, but there was no information about the Zhang family's exile.
He carefully inquired again, only to find out that not only Jia Lian, but also the Embroidered Uniform Guard, the Secret Guard, and the Confidential Guard had all searched for the Zhang family's whereabouts.
All to no avail.
If even the Supreme Emperor couldn't find them, what was the point of searching? Forget it!
Thinking of the two people he captured yesterday, Li Xuan was about to go to the Imperial Prison when a corporal came to inform him that the Duke of Loyalty had summoned him.
It was the same room as last time, and the same group of people, including the Duke of Loyalty, were waiting.
Li Xuan bowed and said: "This subordinate pays respect to the Deputy Commander, and to all the esteemed gentlemen."
"No need for formalities," the Duke of Loyalty said in a tone of instruction, "You may have captured two people yesterday, but you didn't do it well."
"Remember, you are an Embroidered Uniform Guard, a Guard of the Imperial Court. You are to strike down injustice within, and resist strong enemies without. You are to act first and report later, with special permission from the Imperial Court."
"What were you doing at the beginning, actually going to investigate information?"
"Moreover, who says there isn't something wrong with the other people in that academy?"
"Liu, the Deputy Commander, tell me how you cleaned up his mess yesterday."
"Yes, Duke," a man beside him stepped forward, "After Li Baihu led his men away from the academy, I led the Baihu's subordinates to bring all the people from Jintai Academy back to the Northern Town Garrison."
"We had people interrogate them overnight, gradually releasing them. By this morning, before the official hour, all of them were interrogated."
"There were 1356 students and teachers in total. 732 were released without guilt, 423 received minor reprimands, 183 were transferred to the Shuntian Prefecture for investigation, and 18 were imprisoned in the Imperial Prison for major crimes."
"Adding the ones you caught, the total is 20 people."
"By the way, I've had Zhang Wei's family and Liao Yongchang's servants captured and interrogated. There are big problems with all of them."
"Li Baihu, you are still too kind!"
Li Xuan: "..."
The crimes were so serious that 20 people were imprisoned. Should it be said that the dynasty was in chaos or that education was failing?
The Duke of Loyalty's face turned serious, and he commanded:
"Wei Jin, since you discovered it, then you are responsible to the end."
"Order the Embroidered Uniform Guard Baihu Li Xuan to lead his men to surround the Embassy of Japan, severely punish the Japanese envoys, and show the might of the Celestial Dynasty!"
Surround the embassy, punish the envoys severely.
He knew my martial talent was strong, and he was trying to force me into the role of a solitary minister...
After some thought, Li Xuan decided to change his persona.
After all, a persona, once established, will eventually fall. I might as well fall to the bottom right away!
He licked his lips, and his handsome face suddenly took on a sharp edge.
He said in a voice full of killing intent:
"Duke, can we kill them severely?"
The Duke of Loyalty seemed to be surprised by Li Xuan's change as well.
He remained silent for a moment before slowly saying:
"Except for the members of the mission, all others may be killed, but they must not be tortured."
"As you command, this subordinate will go and execute the order!"
He bowed and retreated, trying to hold back his excitement.
After a while, the attendant said hesitantly, "Duke, this Li Baihu's emotions change so much. Next time, you should bring more guards with you."
"Wei Jin's personality is..." The Duke of Loyalty paused for a moment before bursting into laughter, "I understand, I understand. What a Li Shou Zhong!"
"He's going to learn from the Buddha and transform this ferocious Golden-winged Roc into a guardian beast of Buddhism. High, truly high!"
Being an attendant to the Duke of Loyalty who held control of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, he was certainly no ordinary person.
Within moments, he understood the Duke of Loyalty's words.
Seeing that others were still confused, he pointed out:
"Li Xuan, courtesy name Wei Jin. This courtesy name was given to him by Li Jiujiao, Li Shou Zhong, before Li Xuan left."
"It means, hoping that Li Xuan acts with caution and prudence. It is an admonition from Li Jiujiao, his elder, and also a hope."
"Why this courtesy name? Probably because Li Xuan excels in martial arts, is used to solving problems with his hands, and acts not cautiously enough, but rather recklessly."
"In other words, Li Xuan's nature is reckless, like a Golden-winged Roc."
"Now, Li Jiujiao has put on him a shell of a scholar, named Wei Jin, hoping to make him curb his recklessness and act with caution."
"So..."
So, when Li Xuan heard that he could fight, he was excited.
He directly asked if he could kill them.
After the attendant's explanation, everyone understood Li Xuan's new persona.
Or rather, a persona that was further processed on top of his original one.
A reckless person, a rough person, he lives unrestrained, and people have a higher tolerance for him.
If you argue with a rough person, then you become a rough person too?
...
Li Xuan, walking out, deliberately focused his hearing, and indeed heard the analysis inside.
It was kind of like how Xun Ge realized, after the fact, that this was what he wanted to express when he wrote his article.
This is a good idea, I'll take it!
Li Xuan's intention was to add an attribute of uprightness and killing, but it was clear that it wasn't as natural as what they said.
Change, the script must be changed.
Moreover, it has to be discovered by people themselves, not told to them directly.
So Li Xuan quietly activated his Iron Bell Cover.
Because of the resurgence of spiritual energy, there were three surges, creating the soil for Qi and Blood Martial Arts to emerge.
Even the Health-preserving Practice and Guiding Techniques had a trend toward internal energy.
In addition, the current Body Tempering Techniques, derived from the previous Qi and Blood Techniques, have a certain degree of effect in tempering Qi and Blood.
So, if he activated the Iron Bell Cover with all his strength, there would be a visible golden light enveloping Li Xuan's body.
Like a bell cover protecting his body.
Of course, Li Xuan wouldn't use all his strength at this time.
Instead, relying on his strong control, he only allowed the golden light of the Iron Bell Cover to flicker around his eyes.
This way, outsiders would see it as if Li Xuan's eyes were shining with golden light from the inside out.
When the Duke's conjecture and the attendant's analysis spread, everyone would put it together.
Wouldn't that be solid evidence?
With this faint golden light, Li Xuan, with a serious and solemn expression, led his men to attack the Embassy of Japan.
He didn't look like the usual scholar with a gentle smile.
Someone opened their mouth, wanting to discuss something with the person next to them.
But Li Xuan's aura directly intimidated them, and they didn't dare make a sound.
"Lu, the Flag Officer, surround it. Don't let a single person escape."
Arriving at the Embassy of Japan, Li Xuan waved his hand casually and gave the order.
Lu, the Flag Officer, immediately led his men to surround the embassy.
It was a coincidence that it was the day for the shift change.
The people who were on duty outside yesterday were sitting in the embassy today. All of them were taken out by Li Xuan. Yesterday, he surrounded Jintai Academy, and today he surrounded the Embassy of Japan.
The fact that the Deputy Commander had arrested everyone in Jintai Academy was no secret. They knew about it as soon as they came to the morning muster.
They also said that although the new Baihu was a bit too kindhearted.
But he was still someone with status, at least he had superiors to cover for him.
But now...
"Bring out all the Japanese people."
With the second order given, out of the fifty-plus Embroidered Uniform Guard, ten-plus surrounded the embassy, and the remaining thirty-plus drew their swords and charged in.
Kindhearted? Clearly, he had been suppressing his murderous intent.
Dare to surround the Embassy of Japan? Anyone who says Li Baihu is kindhearted, we'll argue with them!