Li Rufeng
Li Rufeng is Li Rufeng, a central figure in this narrative set during turbulent political and military times in Beijing, operates primarily as an investigative and strategic leader within an escort agency, likely Biaoju (a modernized version of Biaohang), which historically specialized in secure transportation and protection services. His role revolves around uncovering conspiracies, tracking down high-profile targets—such as Senator Leng’s kidnapping—and navigating the treacherous political landscape of the era. A man of sharp intellect and decisive action, he balances skepticism with calculated risk-taking, leveraging his connections in both criminal networks (like Delong Bank) and official circles to expose threats to stability. Though his methods are pragmatic
Context from Novel
"Chapter 2651: The Capital (Part 7) Biaoju [Escort Agency] was known as Biaohang during the late Ming Dynasty. Legend holds that the term Biaoju was first popularized by the Australians in Qiongzhou Prefecture. As for why Biao (standard/mark) came to be written as Biao (dart/weapon), no one knows the true origin. Ask anyone in the escort trade and you will receive a different answer: some claim that protecting and delivering goods is the Biao (target), thus the goods cart is called a Biao cart, a"
"Chapter 2652: The Capital (Part 8) The woman nodded but offered no reply. Li Rufeng continued, "There's a broken tree by the roadside. The bandits must have lain in wait for Master Leng's carriage, then hauled down the trunk to block the path. Archers positioned on both sides loosed their arrows in unison, cutting down the guards. Once the killing was done, they dragged the tree aside and took Mister Leng along with the draft horses—but left the carriage and the corpses where they fell." Robbery"
"Chapter 2653: The Capital (Part 9) "But if you speak of leaving," Liao Sanniang continued, "where exactly could you go? Defect to the Great Ming? The Senate's ambition to seize the realm is plain for all to see. Only Lord Chongzhen in this Beijing city, along with the various cabinet ministers and grand eunuchs, still pretend to be ignorant. Within a few years, the Great Song's Imperial Guard will sweep across the world. The change of dynasty is imminent." She paused briefly, her voice turning c"
"Chapter 2654: The Capital (Part 10) "If that's the case, all the better!" Both assistant managers voiced their agreement. Li Rufeng, however, remained skeptical. "Are you confident this will work?" "I can't guarantee anything, but there's always hope." Wu Kaidi had already formulated a plan. "We mustn't delay. We'll divide our efforts. Masters Li and Liao will investigate the circumstances of the Master's disappearance. I'll go to Shuntian Prefecture to feel out my connections and see if there's"
"Chapter 2655: The Capital (Part 11) In a corner of the room, Assistant Managers Xiao and Wei huddled together, exchanging whispers. Though they too were Naturalized Citizen cadres, they were not "Lingao Cadres"—they had been recruited in Jiangnan and Guangdong, which meant their "resolve was somewhat less firm." They harbored no doubts about the Senate's strength, but finding themselves in such a precarious situation had set their nerves on edge. To be honest, they held little faith that Wu Kaid"
Appearances
Appears in chapters: 2657, 2658, 2659, 2660, 2661, 2662, 2663, 2664, 2666, 2667, 2668, 2669, 2670, 2671, 2702, 2703, 2711, 2716, 2722, 2723, 2724, 2725, 2730, 2731, 2732, 2733, 2734, 2735, 2736, 2737, 2789.