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The Prefect, also referred to as the Governor in many articles, was a local official that once existed in China, overseeing administrative regions at the county level. The Prefectural Office, known today as the Provincial Government, was the highest authority exercising military and political power in the administrative region, directly appointed and dismissed by the Sovereign.
As the highest administrative officer acting on behalf of the emperor, the Prefect's status was equivalent to that of a feudal lord during the Spring and Autumn Period and Warring States Period. Except for lacking a formal army, he enjoyed privileges similar to those of a lord. Additionally, due to the saying "the mountains are high and the emperor is far away," it is not an exaggeration to refer to the Prefect as a Provincial Official.
Since Luzi followed King Zhao of Qin to pay homage to Zhou Tianzi and was conferred the title of Prefect, he held this identity firmly. Whether he took office or visited his counties was irrelevant; his status was an undeniable fact.
Once Zhou Tianzi formally appointed him, there was no reason for this status to change. Unless King Zhou She sought to dismiss him or investigate him, no one could deny Luzi's current identity.
At this moment, not even any young master from the Warring States could dare to challenge Luzi; even King Zhao of Qin would need to seek Zhou Tianzi's consent before taking action against him. Although the Lu County Magistrate was merely a subordinate of the Qin State lords, this remained true according to established regulations.
News travels fast, and it seems that everyone had a vivid impression of this event. While Luzi's brothers were still unaware that their leader had been conferred by the emperor, it had already become common knowledge across the land.
If it weren't for the current chaotic times, how could a mere Retainer of a Wei Country Young Master dare to sit down and drink with a Governor? Even meeting with Provincial Officials required connections; one had to consult an almanac before going out. Let alone sitting together, he even had Luzi personally pour tea for him.
Luzi made an exception for this situation, giving due respect; whether or not it would be reciprocated depended on how perceptive this individual was. Seeing that this person still insisted on not allowing Li Xin to leave, Luzi couldn't help but sigh and ask, "May I ask this esteemed hero! My soldiers are merely carrying out their duties; how have they offended you?"
Xingling Jun's Retainer heard this and pulled out six arrows from his bag, slamming them onto the table. "You carry out your tasks; that has nothing to do with me. But if you intend to harm Young Master Wei! Then this matter concerns me! If he dies, I cannot live either! If your Sergeant dares to shoot Young Master Wei with arrows, tell me—should I intervene in this matter?!"
Initially, Luzi thought that this assassin's target was him and that Li Xin was merely a decoy. Following through the rain all this way was meant to determine who held the highest authority in Bastion City before seizing an opportunity to assassinate. However, it now appeared that the incident stemmed from Li Xin's attempt to kill Wei Wujie.
He did not wish to delay in teaming up with Wang Jian to capture this assassin who had killed several Qin Army scouts. He had already confirmed someone was outside before breaking the Ceramic Bowl. The only explanation for an outsider appearing in Bastion City at this moment was that it was the Retainer pursuing Li Xin!
Faced with the decision of whether or not to take action, Luzi felt a mix of sorrow and anger. Seeking revenge for his brothers was only natural; even knowing he might not win, he would fight with his life on the line. Only then could he honor his fallen scout brothers.
But what time is it now!?
The West Rampart is the gateway to the Shangdang Campaign! Hundreds of Qin Soldiers are facing hundreds of thousands of Zhao Army; there must not be any more accidents! If a general falls due to a moment of impulse, death is a small matter. However, delaying the overall situation is a big deal!
But! But...
Luzi, who was suffering in agony, suddenly looked up and saw Li Xin. At that moment, the words of the Scout Team's Sergeant, who had already sacrificed himself for the country, echoed in his ears.
"You must remember what our mission is! Only by completing the mission can we leave without regrets! But if we can't even complete the mission, it will feel uneasy in our hearts!"
"Crack!"
Almost in tears, Luzi accidentally crushed the Ceramic Bowl in his hand. Looking at the shards, he ultimately decided to bite down on his teeth and swallow the blood. I'm sorry! Brother! Forgive my selfishness! Please believe that I, Lu Ziquan, am not afraid of bloodshed; I just fear that we won't complete our ambush mission! Behind us are five hundred thousand Qin Army brothers! And our great king!
Understanding the importance of priorities, Luzi finally completed his mental preparation and then reminded the eavesdropper outside to come in for a discussion. He had already made up his mind to be as tactful as possible to avoid disputes that would delay important matters. However, if gentle words proved ineffective, then he would have to address things directly! Even if it meant risking his life, he must ensure the safety of Wang Jian and Li Xin!
It was for this purpose that Luzi did not want Wang Jian and Li Xin to stay behind and chose to face everything alone. He had every reason to believe that even if he couldn't defeat this Xingling Jun's Retainer, he could still severely injure him. He didn't want to leave feeling uneasy; he only wanted to ensure that they could complete the ambush mission as much as possible.
Indeed, at that time, if the assassin was severely injured, he would no longer be able to kill any Qin Army generals. Then the defenders of Bastion City would still have a commander, and it would be Wang Jian, the most outstanding rising star of the Qin State! He believed that with Wang Jian's abilities, they could hold out until their great king arrived in person!
Determined to face everything alone, Luzi naturally wouldn't let Wang Jian and Li Xin stay behind because that was already his bottom line. He looked down at the arrows laid out on the table and then at Wei Family's Retainer across from him. "Did no one tell you before you went out that your accent is off?!"
The young man across from him was taken aback by this remark. In his view, he had spoken like this since childhood; how could it possibly be wrong!? He quickly coughed twice to cover up his earlier gaffe and retorted, "What do you mean my accent is off?!"
Luzi turned to Wang Jian and smiled, "With me as the Prefect vouching for you, and considering the confidential matters involved, could you please let the two generals take a rest?"
These words were spoken with conviction, and by the time Wei Family Retainer finished processing them, he had already formed a connection. Prefect! Luzi! Together, they naturally referred to the Lu County Magistrate! There was only one Prefect with the surname Lu serving in Qin State, and he had just been appointed by the Emperor! This meant that the person in front of him was none other than Lu the Shopkeeper from Prosperity Pavilion!
The individual who had just pieced together this information suddenly stood up and took a couple of steps back, bowing respectfully to Luzi, who was seated at the table. "I never expected to encounter Lu the Shopkeeper, whom heroes across the land look up to, in such a remote place! I have heard that Big Shopkeeper treats talented individuals with respect, and it seems to be true! Scoundrel Peng Gang pays his respects to Lu the Shopkeeper!"
Those who navigate the underworld have their own set of rules. They refer to each other by their civilian identities to distinguish themselves from officialdom and military ranks. You have your way, and we have ours. If you don't regard us highly, we won't regard you either! Thus, certain words can immediately convey one's identity circle. Therefore, Peng Gang did not refer to anyone as a Governor but instead revealed his true identity to Luzi.
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