Beauty and the Bodyguard

"This is not the main courtyard of the Wang family, it is just a separate courtyard for the guards. Brother Lin, you can understand it as the concierge of the Wang family."

Tao Baibai came over and explained to Lin Yi in a low voice.

I don’t know whether it was due to bad luck or luck, but because he was standing relatively close just now, although this guy did not participate in the group fight, he was also driven in together.

When everyone entered the courtyard, the door slowly closed.

A group of Heaven-breaking Dzogchen guards dispersed, leaving Lin Yi and the others on the spot, and just let go.

Everyone couldn't help but look at each other.

The reason why they are willing to cooperate like this is because they are sure that the smoking man will not really do anything to them. No matter how powerful the Wang family of the Formation Fu family is, they will not dare to set up a private execution hall after all. That is to attack the city lord's palace. s face.

In the final analysis, it is the City Lord's Mansion that really stands at the top of the Jianghai Pyramid, not a certain family or clan. Even if the level of the Wang family of the Formation Fu family is close, there are some red lines that they still dare not cross in the slightest.

But no matter how determined they were, everyone was still a little at a loss when they came in and were ignored like this.

Especially when they are with such a ferocious god as Lin Yi, everyone is even more trembling, fearing that this guy will suddenly go berserk. After all, his ferocity has been clearly aroused just now. If the people of the Wang family of the Zhenfu family deliberately ignore it, they will all It is not impossible to be abolished.

The lesson for Xiao Bawang and the bald man is right in front of them.

Lin Yi was too lazy to pay attention to them, so he walked to a secluded corner of the yard and sat down leisurely.

Tao Baibai followed his example and sat with him. With his strength and family background, he was destined not to get along with the rest of the gang. Even if he tried to join in, he would only be asking for trouble. He might as well accompany Lin Yi. Have a chat.

Lin Yi was delighted with this. Although Tao Baibai was limited in level and did not have very deep insights into many things, the advantage was that he was a local leader and had some understanding of all aspects of Jianghai.

These common sense things are exactly what Lin Yi needs most right now, and he may need them sometime next.

"King Nanjiang?"

Hearing the question that Lin Yi seemed to mention casually, Tao Baibai was slightly stunned, and then said: "The four kings have a very high status in Jianghai. They are only under the city lord's palace in name. They are in charge of all directions in Jianghai and have great discretion." , there are many things that even the City Lord’s Mansion can only turn a blind eye to.”

Lin Yi asked thoughtfully: "According to the literal interpretation, the Four Kings of Jianghai should be the subordinate organizations of the City Lord's Mansion?"

"Sort of, but not quite."

Tao Baibai explained: "In name, the four kings of Jianghai are indeed subordinate agencies of the city lord's palace, and the candidates are personally appointed by the city lord himself. However, in fact, the existence of the four kings is actually a compromise between the city lord's palace and the local forces."

"compromise?"

"Yes, the City Lord's Mansion exchanges the candidates for the four kings in exchange for the full support of Jianghai's local forces for the City Lord's Mansion. Otherwise, if the City Lord's Mansion itself only relies on it, many government orders will not be implemented at all. In the early years, the government could not leave the City Lord's Mansion. It is not an empty talk. .”

Speaking of this, Tao Baibai suddenly lowered his voice: "I have heard a rumor that the current city lord has always wanted to abolish the four kings of Jianghai and return all power to the city lord's palace. However, he suffered a strong counterattack from the local forces. After a stalemate for a while, it finally came to an end."

Lin Yi narrowed his eyes slightly. This is valuable news, but its authenticity needs to be verified.

"According to what you say, the four kings and the local forces in Jianghai are completely monolithic?"

Lin Yi continued to ask with interest.

Tao Baibai shook his head: "That's not necessarily true. The four kings are indeed representatives of the local forces in Jianghai. They have to keep the same pace with the local forces on many major events. But Brother Lin, you have to know that the local forces in Jianghai themselves It’s not monolithic, the internal factions are extremely complicated.”

"Except for being able to reluctantly hold together when facing a huge external threat like the City Lord's Mansion, internal fighting is the main theme at other times. It is a real life-and-death struggle. It is common for people's brains to defeat dogs' brains."

"What is the specific situation of King Nanjiang? Brother Tao, please tell me?"

Lin Yi took advantage of the situation and asked.

Although You Ci'er would intervene in the affairs of Tiger and the others before, it was unknown to what extent he would be able to deal with it. To prepare for a rainy day, Lin Yi had to make plans in advance.

Even if he doesn't mess with others, the King of Nanjiang will probably keep an eye on him. There is nothing wrong with taking this opportunity to find out the details of the other party first.

"Brother Lin, you seem to be very concerned about King Nanjiang? Could it be that you have some issues with him?"

Tao Baibai couldn't help but said with some doubts and alertness.

Lin Yi casually replied: "I can't say it's a festival, I just met his men to collect protection money, so I have a deep impression."

"So that's it. Among the four kings of Jianghai, King Nanjiang is indeed the one with the worst reputation. It has become his label to indulge his subordinates and collect protection fees everywhere. This has caused public resentment, ranging from the city lord's palace to all local forces. This is all deeply painful and disgusting, but it is a pity that the King of Nanjiang always goes his own way and refuses to change despite repeated admonitions."

Tao Baibai also had a look of hatred when talking about this, probably because he had suffered a loss in this regard.

Having said that, as long as you live in Jianghai South District, without the support of a wealthy family, almost no one can escape the fate of being charged protection fees. To some extent, this can be regarded as a miscellaneous tax unique to the Southern District, and ordinary people cannot avoid it at all. Can be avoided.

Lin Yi frowned: "Then no one can cure him?"

You can tell with your toes that if such a number one person sits in the position of King Nanjiang, it will definitely cause huge damage to the reputation of both the city lord's palace and the local forces. He must be replaced both emotionally and rationally.

"Hey, although this King of Nanjiang behaves like a bastard, he is not a real fool. On the contrary, he is a very good researcher. He has offended a large number of people and also attracted a large number of people. The network of relationships behind him is intricate and deep-rooted."

Tao Baibai said with a sigh: "The voices of overthrowing King Nanjiang have not stopped over the years. I heard people say that once before, the city lord's palace almost reached an agreement with the local forces and decided to remove King Nanjiang, but there was only one final step. At that time, the news that the current city lord wanted to abolish the four kings suddenly broke out. At that time, it was almost to the point of breaking with the local forces, but later it was settled."

After hearing these words, Lin Yi couldn't help but feel a little heavy.

From this point of view, this King of Nanjiang is by no means an easy person to deal with. On the contrary, he is a troublesome person with great hands and eyes.

When I first arrived, my foundation was not stable, and if I were to be forced to face off against such a character, my prospects would be really unpredictable.