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In Cheng Jinzhou's view, Cao Feng and Jin Xi are very different star warlocks.

Comparing them to ordinary astromancers is like the difference between experimental physicists and theoretical physicists.

Cheng Jinzhou admires experimental physicists because he himself is half an experimental idiot.

However, even hundreds of years later, life was not easy for experimental physicists, let alone in an environment that respected mathematics. Without cooperation, experimental physicists who are not good at theory have almost no way out.

Becoming a two-star warlock and a first-class warlock is about Cao Feng's limit.

With a knowledge base that was beyond the times, Cheng Jinzhou felt that he and Cao Feng complemented each other very well. The only pity is that the content of Cao Feng's research is too unpopular, and it is too difficult to obtain contribution points.

Just like in the early days of science, everyone knows too little about so-called biology and doesn't care enough about it. Or in other words, the development of biology is far from enough for people to pay attention to.

Cheng Jinzhou wanted to pay attention to Zhenmi, but he was worried about being seen out. He was really torn in his heart.

After two days in the peripheral peninsula, the expected warlock Liu Kuangxing did not appear, but a messenger came from the capital.

The other party was the Secretary of the Ministry of Justice, a 20th-level junior official, who was considered insignificant in Xia Jing. His attitude towards Cheng Jinzhou was surprisingly good, and he did not read out a vague order from the Ministry of Justice. , and then handed it to Cheng Jinzhou.

It should be said that the Shu Lingshi named Zhu has almost the lowest possible attitude.

However, Cao Feng acted very angry.

He had too many reasons to be angry. He spent countless time persuading and pulling, hoping that Cheng Jinzhou could stay in the Star Warlock Tower - although he did not understand the complex political issues, he did appreciate academic achievements. Very heavy.

Moreover, Cao Feng did not have family ties behind him like Cheng Jinzhou. He had decades of experience as a star warlock. He blocked the unlucky official at the door and scolded him for 10 minutes.

Although Shu Lingshi is a minor official, there are only a few dozen people in the entire punishment department. As in ancient China, the Xia Dynasty pursued a management approach with fewer officials—even though it was extremely bureaucratic—and the result was an increase in the power of officials.

Except for star warlocks like Cao Feng, even 12th-level officials from other places, Shu Lingshi didn't need to expend any effort other than normal courtesy. Cao Feng was not a common man, but he dared to scold him at will just to vent his anger. He might have done the same thing many times in his life, but this was the first time that Cheng Jinzhou saw the power of the Star Warlock.

In this world, the only people in the eyes of the Star Warlocks are high-ranking officials. Therefore, it is difficult to be a minor official because there are too many minor gods and too few sacrifices.

Even though he was scolded bloody and didn't understand the reason, Shu Lingshi still said to Cheng Jinzhou with a smile: "The Ministry of Punishment intends to investigate the murder that happened in front of the Liyuan Gate and wants to ask Mr. Cheng to go back. It's just an inquiry, just ask."

As he spoke, he couldn't help but want to wipe away the sweat.

Although he expected that this was what the other party was talking about, Cheng Jinzhou couldn't help but feel palpitated when he recalled the scene that day. He himself was also waiting for Chen Jie's report, not to mention stupid questions such as who was the target. He just asked lightly: "Didn't you find anything in two days?"

Shu Lingshi shook his head in embarrassment. They had found the leader of the Dao Gang. Unfortunately, most of the leaders had gone to sea. After tortured some of the key members, although they had contacted the servants of the Nanling County King, on the one hand, there were too many clues caused by the beating. On the one hand, two servants of the county palace died one after another. If he had to say it himself, this kind of strange thing was the target of investigation, but as the so-called death without proof, no one was willing to present such news to the emperor before the emperor pressed him.

After two sentences, Cao Feng interrupted: "Can't you write reports and letters about this kind of thing? Are you going to trouble Cheng Jinzhou Star Warlock? Do you think Star Warlock's time is worthless?"

"How dare I." Shu Lingshi lowered his head and did not dare to resist. Unlike court officials, the behavior of Star Warlocks is always unexpected, or beyond the norm. Small officials often like to spread the news that someone was rudely killed by a star warlock and the court was unable to arrest the murderer. He did not want to die in the peripheral peninsula for no reason. At that time, as long as the Star Warlock does not publicly admit his crimes, it will be difficult for His Majesty the Emperor to seek justice.

"If nothing happens, just use official letters." Cao Feng didn't want Cheng Jinzhou to leave, otherwise, he would be the one sending letters.

Cheng Jinzhou shrugged and smiled, patted Shu Lingshi on the shoulder, and said in a pretentious manner: "How many people died?"

"42, 31 of them were children." For such a thing to happen in the capital city, it is certainly a major case. But how big it will be depends on His Majesty the Emperor’s will. However, the emperor of this dynasty has always been known for his nervousness. He would get up quickly and go to the political hall for a walk in the middle of the night. If he was too slow, he would be able to outlast several old gentlemen. The gentlemen in the cabinet also like to show rules and regulations. The Ministry of Punishment itself can't figure out how big it should be. case to handle.

Cheng Jinzhou had something in his mind. He was not willing to go to a place like the Ministry of Punishment to be questioned. He didn't have a star formation to protect him. He had a lot of room for maneuver in the outer peninsula. It would be difficult to tell if he went to the Ministry of Punishment. So he shook his head and said, "I'm sorry..."

Cao Feng heard him stating his position and pushed the junior official out of the room without saying a word. The star warlock's body has to withstand the star array, which is much better than that of ordinary civil servants. Push him back. In fact, how could a 20th-level civil servant dare to confront a first-level star warlock? He was taken away by the star warlock apprentice with a sad face, without even taking back the receipt on the table.

Jin Xixiao's cheeks were bulging, and he took out the magnifying glass he had made in the past two days and handed it to Cheng Jinzhou and said: "The officials of the imperial court are in great trouble. If you have nothing to do, just stay in the outer peninsula and wait and see what the news is."

It seems that he is the kind of star warlock who doesn't like the government.

Anarchists are most likely to appear among the elites, Cheng Jinzhou commented. He picked up a magnifying glass and examined it twice through the light of the Mitsubishi mirror. He smiled and said: "There is basically no problem, that's all."

A magnifying glass is much easier to make than a microscope lens. What he holds in his hand is the result of two days of help in calculations. Some things from calculus are also secretly used. This is something that really can’t be helped. Modern college students use mathematics. If they are not allowed to use calculus, it can be said that 90% of the questions cannot be solved. It is no better than the elementary mathematics environment they grew up in. The star warlocks who survive.

Fortunately, neither Cao Feng nor Jin Xi cared much about theory, so they didn't notice it at all.

"The next step is to make a microscope." Jin Xi geared up.

Cao Feng also smiled and showed his molars. With a microscope, he could study the tiny things that dance. As for food, it was just a direction for his research that could earn money.

Cheng Jinzhou smiled and nodded, proudly handing him the graphics he had prepared. He has reason to be proud. This was actually drawn by him. Since the introduction of "Elementary Mental Arithmetic Tutorial", he can complete simple graphics production even without a computer, and the speed is unmatched before. After all, no matter how easy-to-use the machine is, , and no one can use it themselves.

"I contacted the servant outside before, but I haven't received a reply yet. Do you know what I can do?" Cheng Jinzhou asked after Jin Xi put the drawings away.

"Star formation contact? That costs a lot of money, and if you're not a noble, joining the Star Warlock Association is very troublesome. It's not too far away and you can travel by carriage." Jin Xidu said it would cost a lot of money, so it would be a lot. money.

Cheng Jinzhou slapped his forehead, feeling that he was really frightened. Previously, he had used letters to communicate with Xiang Xin, so why ask for the star array now.

After thanking Jin Xi, the latter hurriedly prepared materials to make lenses. Cheng Jinzhou returned to his temporary room, wrote a letter, and asked the waiting servant at the door: "In the outer peninsula, where is the place for buying and selling supplies? "

"Bulk supplies are at the main dock, and precious supplies are available from time to time in the star towers of several star warlocks." The servant at the door is not a star warlock apprentice, but he is better at taking care of life.

"Then let's go to the main dock and have a look. Everything can be traded here, right?"

"Anything can be traded." The servant lowered his head and smiled.

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Cheng Jinzhou lived comfortably in the peripheral peninsula, but could not see the undercurrents in the capital.

The first person to get excited was Cheng Jinzhou's second uncle, Cheng Yunxiang.

Mr. Cheng Yunxiang is actually a standard official, nobleman, and powerful relative of a large family. Most of the time, he would support and help the relatives at home, and when there were powerful and wealthy relatives in the family, he would not forget to stick with them nervously.

Xiao Cheng was able to complete the jump from a one-star warlock to a two-star warlock in just a few months, which was beyond his expectation. ,

Cheng Yunxiang is not an ignorant countryman, and there are other channels to know that Warlock Jiang Huangxing values ​​​​Cheng Jinzhou. He is well aware of the three aspects of it. He is actually looking for a suitable entry point - it is inevitable to make mistakes. As a politician, Cheng Yunxiang also has a simple sense of investment.

He didn't know what happened in front of the Liyuan, but Cheng Jinzhou's disappearance itself would make Cheng Yunxiang think a lot. For a time, the movement was as frequent as when he was about to be promoted.

The Liu family is also experiencing constant fluctuations. Although Liu Bin did not clearly express his intention for land reform in his position as Hexi transfer envoy, anyone with a discerning eye could see his thoughts. Apart from the support of His Majesty the Emperor himself, he was actually helpless.

As for the Liu family themselves, they are not very willing to have family members do such things that are beneficial to everyone except themselves.

Choosing a good alliance partner through Liu Qingshuang is the first thing the Liu family must consider.

As for the Criminal Department, which had to enter the investigation process, they did not want the murder at the gate of the ceremony to have anything to do with Cheng Jinzhou.

It’s enough to attack a student with a frenzy. If it’s such a big thing to attack a two-star warlock, I’m afraid the Star Warlock Association will also put pressure on it...

It should be said that among the group of people, Cheng Jinzhou was the only one who couldn't figure out the situation.

Of course, his anger is the strongest, but he has not yet found a way to vent it.

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