From the Dragon and Tiger Cavalry to Hunting Sins and Becoming Saints

Chapter 55 Accounts

A true expert's skill is immediately apparent.

These days, Han Qian and his group are overjoyed. After the framework was set up, thanks to Mo Tong's knowledge, the Fishermen's Mutual Aid Association can run automatically with a full script, without Han Qian and his group having to worry about anything.

All he did all day was drink, smoke, and gamble. His gambling addiction relapsed, and then he crashed his plane and was brutally beaten up by Mo Dao and his men at an underground bank.

"OK."

Mo Tong deftly flipped through the ledgers, reading ten lines at a glance, finishing all the ledgers in less than a minute.

To rise through the ranks of a military government to the point of overseeing a project, one must be quite capable.

"How much money did you receive respectively, and what was the surplus for these two months...?"

Mo Tong looked at Fu Que with some fear. A certain instinct told her that although Fu Que did not look fierce, and could even be considered somewhat androgynous, his murderous intent was far greater than that of Han Qian and others who used dragon and tiger tattoos to intimidate the government.

Fu Que raised an eyebrow and stated the amount.

"This...something's not right, sir. The money you received is more than what's left in the account."

"Are you sure you haven't made a mistake? Would you like to have another chance to recalculate?"

Fu Que asked, his expression so calm that it was impossible to tell what he was thinking.

The others present all turned their gazes toward Mo Tong, their eyes filled with surprise and trepidation.

The three assistants to Mo Tong looked on with trepidation and suspicion because they didn't want Mo Tong's mistake to cause them to be looked down upon by the new prison guard, and thus possibly lose their hard-won jobs.

Han Qian and the others were even more shocked and uneasy. They had already been arrested and detained for disobeying orders, and the prison chief had to personally rescue them. If the person they chose was not good, it would be a double mistake, and they might even be physically eliminated.

"No need, sir, I'm sure I haven't miscalculated."

Compared to the others, Mo Tong was much calmer. When faced with Fu Que's question, she didn't even pick up the ledger to recalculate. Instead, she was very confident in her abilities and calculation results.

"Is that so? Then there's no problem. You'll be in charge of the accounts from now on."

Fu Que's expression relaxed, and he smiled. He had deliberately said the wrong thing to test whether Mo Tong was all show and no substance, but judging from the test just now, the result was quite good. He had calculated the accounts of Tiger Cavalry Pharmacy in such a short time.

Although it's only been about two months, it's enough.

"With your abilities, you shouldn't be able to survive in a place like Guaizidu, let alone get married. Tell me, what went wrong? I'll be able to cover for you in the future."

After sending everyone else away and instructing Han Qian not to let anyone near the room, Fu Que calmly asked.

"this……"

Dark eyes showed a troubled expression.

"I am a Tiger Cavalry member. Although my position is not very high and Gaoyang County is not a very big county, the Dragon Tiger Cavalry is an independently operating organization. Even if it is just a branch, it is still a powerful force among powerful forces."

"If we are unwilling, as long as we are in Da Zhao, no one can bypass the Dragon Tiger Guards to investigate you or arrest you. You are welcome to tell me your origins."

Fu Que could easily see through Mo Tong's concerns and said directly, "Besides, if you don't tell me, I can't entrust the matter to you. We need to build a relationship of trust between us."

But you're in a weaker position now, so you should first show me your strength—I mean, show me your status and sincerity.

"Okay, I used to be a craftsman at... the Imperial Workshop of the Great Song Dynasty. I got involved in something, and then..."

Mo Tong carefully considered his words, trying his best to explain his background clearly.

"What kind of transport envoy are you? The Dragon Tiger Guards will handle this for you. As long as you don't show off and don't wander into their territory, no amount of paperwork will work when they come. We'll just find no such person."

Fu Que went through the existing and thriving military, police, and secret service forces in Da Zhao in his mind and found that there was no faction to which the Transport Commissioner, as Mo Tong had mentioned, belonged. He immediately made a promise.

Aside from the army directly under Emperor Wu Hong and the border guards, there were only two powerful institutions that could rival the Dragon Tiger Cavalry.

One was the Tax Surveillance Bureau under the Ministry of Revenue, and the other was the Bureau of Imperial Works under the Ministry of Works.

The former needs to engage in intense confrontations with the major sects within the Great Zhao territory, which are practically vassal kings, in order to ensure that the annual tax revenue can be transported on time.

Their sole purpose was to collect taxes from the territories actually ruled by the various sects.

If we can't collect taxes, then sorry, we'll have to pretend to be a heretical sect, a remnant of the previous dynasty, and teach you a lesson. Wear a mask, and anyone can be a rebel.

This is the Inspectorate of Taxation

The latter needed to search the world for mineral deposits and build up military equipment to maintain an extremely distorted military government system.

This indirectly forced the Great Zhao Imperial Court to expand in all directions to meet the country's ever-hungering demand for resources.

The Great Zhao court could always find various excuses to "help" them, ostensibly to protect them from demonic attacks or to prevent the rampant spread of local demonic sects.

It's normal to receive some mineral resources as compensation for stationing troops in the area, as it requires military expenditure.

But all of this is predicated on knowing where the mines are and where there are ruthless figures who can intimidate the local rulers.

Those who can avoid being summoned by the Dragon Tiger Guards are the ruthless figures in the Heavenly Crafts Bureau who come to intimidate you.

"You're a member of the Dragon Tiger Cavalry?!"

Mo Tong knew that Fu Que had a significant background, but she didn't expect him to be a member of the Dragon Tiger Cavalry. You should know that within the Great Zhao territory, the reputation of the Dragon Tiger Cavalry could not only stop children from crying at night, but also stop strong men from crying at night.

But even more remarkable than their reputation is their organizational system. This secret service, established by Emperor Wu Hong, had all its funds earmarked for specific purposes and was subject to extremely strict self-monitoring.

While others can make money gradually, the Dragon Tiger Guards' money-making scheme is truly unbelievable.

"Are you sure that forming this fishermen's mutual aid association won't violate the regulations of the Dragon Tiger Guard?"

Mo Tong hesitated before asking. After all, she had worked in the Ministry of Works before and held a certain position, so she naturally knew more or less about the Dragon Tiger Cavalry.

"Oh, you mean this? I set this up for fun before. There's too much I can't manage, but I can still maintain the relative safety and order of this ferry crossing."

I handed over everything to the fishermen's mutual aid association and received permission from above.

Fu Que explained, "However, you don't need to know these things. You just need to complete the tasks I assign you."

In return, the Dragon and Tiger Guards will protect you, ensuring you are not troubled by the past and providing you with a stable and comfortable life.

"I understand, sir. I will complete all the tasks you have assigned me, but I can only guarantee my own safety."

Mo Tong touched her already very noticeable pregnant belly.