Rise from a Low-class Family to Martial Artist-Chapter 231 - 67: Targeting Lin Chen

Upon hearing Lord Xing’s words, Su Lingchuan slightly curled his lips in a barely noticeable way. Indeed, the position of Director of the Military Affairs Department carries significant responsibility, but the Raozhou Prefecture would not fall into chaos just because there is no director for a few days.

The court rules of Liang originally stated that deputies manage daily affairs, while the main official oversees major matters only.

To put it bluntly, at present, there are no major issues in Raozhou Prefecture, and even if the position of Director of the Military Affairs Department were vacant for a month, it would not hinder its operations.

"Lord Xing, your dedication to Martial Arts Education in our Raozhou Prefecture is truly a model for us all."

"I am not worthy to be a model; let’s all go inside together."

Xing Huaifeng took the lead, striding through the gate, followed by Su Lingchuan and the others.

Main Hall of the Military Affairs Department.

Xing Huaifeng sat prominently at the head, looking at the seated officials, and said in a deep voice, "I don’t enjoy formalities, so I won’t say any high-sounding official talk. When I entered the city gates this time, someone handed me a letter of accusation."

At these words from Xing Huaifeng, the expressions of the eleven Directors of the Martial Affairs Office subtly changed.

A new official igniting a first fire, is Lord Xing so eager?

An accusation letter?

Is someone exposing these directors?

"Is Lord Su from Poyang County here?"

"I am here, my lord."

Su Lingchuan stood up from his chair. He did not expect the newly appointed director’s first fire would target him. Could it be because he was a disciple of the former director, and so he was viewed unfavorably?

No wonder his teacher had reminded him to manage Poyang County well, likely foreseeing this situation.

"If this fire wants to burn me, it is barking up the wrong tree."

Su Lingchuan thought to himself, surprisingly calm. In terms of performance, the achievements of Poyang County during his tenure as Director of the Martial Affairs Office in the past half year far surpassed those of his predecessor.

"Lord Su, do you have a trainee named Lin Chen in Poyang County?"

Hearing this, Su Lingchuan was taken aback. Had he guessed wrong? Was Xing Huaifeng not targeting him?

After all, Lin Chen was his achievement, yet Xing Huaifeng also mentioned an accusation letter just now.

In the hall, Zhang Wangshan and the others also revealed a hint of confusion. At first, they also thought Lord Xing’s first fire was aimed at Su Lingchuan, but mentioning Lin Chen made it impossible.

"Yes, my lord, we do have a trainee named Lin Chen in Poyang County, who is currently undergoing special training at the Military Affairs Hall’s special training ground."

"Special training?" Xing Huaifeng’s eyes narrowed slightly, "Lord Su, do you know Lin Chen well?"

"Your words confuse me, my lord. Lin Chen meets the Military Affairs Department’s genius criteria, was approved by the Military Affairs Hall, and his capabilities are well recognized by other lords."

"Lord Su, please don’t misunderstand my intent."

Looking at Su Lingchuan’s confrontational tone, Xing Huaifeng suddenly sighed, "I understand that having a genius trainee is significant for you; Lin Chen is a trainee under your jurisdiction in Poyang County as well as under mine."

"However, when I entered the city, someone wrote an accusation letter against Lin Chen. If it were an ordinary person, it would be nothing, but it happens that this person is Lin Chen’s cousin, accusing him of being unfilial, disrespecting his grandfather, and disregarding his elders."

Su Lingchuan’s expression changed slightly as Xing Huaifeng continued, "Liang indeed needs martial geniuses, but more importantly, it needs ones with excellent character. If Lin Chen’s character truly has issues, it is the failure of our Military Affairs Department and Martial Affairs Office to conduct thorough investigations."

"My lord, your words seem overly arbitrary. As far as I know, Lin Chen is from Linhu Village, where the villagers all praise his character highly. Even his fellow academy and dojo trainees are full of admiration; all this is documented in Lin Chen’s records, which you can verify by checking."

Challenging Lin Chen was something Su Lingchuan absolutely could not tolerate, regardless if the opponent was his direct superior.

His teacher had been transferred but had risen a step higher. As long as he didn’t make any mistakes, even though Lord Xing was the director, he would be powerless against him. 𝑓𝓇𝘦ℯ𝘸𝘦𝑏𝓃𝑜𝘷ℯ𝑙.𝑐𝑜𝓂

The only downside is that getting additional resources from the Military Affairs Department would now be impossible, but the necessary resources must still be provided, otherwise, none of the major families in Poyang County would agree.

"Paper records are ultimately written by others; I trust what I see with my own eyes. Regarding Lin Chen, I have decided to investigate personally, and the truth will soon be revealed."

The imposing aura of a Seventh-Grade Martial Artist was reflected in Xing Huaifeng, and the atmosphere in the entire hall instantly grew tense.

"I have always acted decisively; let us all accompany me for this trip to Poyang County."

Su Lingchuan’s pupils contracted; he did not expect Lord Xing to plan a visit to Poyang County immediately upon arriving in Raozhou Prefecture.

No matter how decisive, there seemed to be no reason for such haste.

His heart harbored a suspicion that Lord Xing’s visit was unkind and decidedly aimed at Lin Chen.

Though Liang requires students to meet character standards, as long as one’s ancestors for three generations had not committed any heinous deeds such as fratricide or patricide, the Martial Affairs Office would not scrutinize too deeply.

But what puzzled him was how Lin Chen had offended Lord Xing; given Lin Chen’s situation, he should have had no contact whatsoever with Lord Xing.

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Huo Family, Raozhou Prefecture.

The old Clan Leader of the Huo Family squinted, playing chess with his son.

"Father, is it necessary to act so hastily against Lin Chen?" Huo Kang was somewhat perplexed; his father arranged for Lin Ming to accuse Lin Chen just as Xing Huaifeng took office — was it too rushed?