Qiu Ji and the two were chased by the tongue of fire for about a quarter of an hour, and finally opened up some distance, Wei Za didn't dare to relax, and was flicking the horsewhip to death, but saw Qiu Ji stop instead.

Wei Za hurriedly said: "Young master, hurry up, this fire is too fierce, you can't go back." ”

Qiu Ji jumped off the horse and stepped on the ground, "The fire can't burn." ”

Wei Za looked at the horse's legs, and the snow had already submerged three or four inches, and he jumped off the horse, and immediately sank his feet into it, and he dug a hole in the snow without digging anything, and then he was completely relieved.

"Young master, if you are willing to put such a lot of effort into robbing prisoners, is it the remnants of the Mu'anshan Rebel Army?"

Qiu Ji glanced at the fire that had spread to the hills on both sides, these people had laid at least two kilometers of grease grass on this road, such a time-consuming and labor-intensive project was impossible for the rebels in Mu'anshan, not to mention that the whole village had been captured by him, so there were other people robbing the prisoners.

"Let's go back first. "Qiu Ji got back on the horse, and since he didn't have time to inform Mubai, he had to go back first.

Wei Za said worriedly: "Young master, we went back this time, we made a great contribution, but now it's good, if we really robbed the three of Guan Ba, this time, I'm afraid that the hero will become a criminal." ”

The wind and snow gradually decreased, the speed of the two horses accelerated, halfway through, a fast horse galloped towards them, shouting "dodge" in their mouths, the speed of the people came like the wind, Qiu Ji and Wei Za hurriedly got out of the way, only to feel a cold wind sleet whistling by, and in the blink of an eye the horse was already three zhang away.

Wei Za said indignantly: "This is the person from Jingzhao Mansion, if you don't stop to ask for a salute, you dare to shout at the young master, this is enough for him to commit a capital crime, I have written it down, and I will go back and settle accounts with him." ”

Qiu Ji frowned, "This horse is a thousand miles of Jingzhao Mansion----- Yamen must have an accident." ”

Wei Za was taken aback, "I don't know what the situation is at the post station ahead, what happened to Jingzhao Mansion again?"

"Mu Bai dispatched a hundred people to catch the wind this time, there are not many guards left in Jingzhao Mansion, this group of people are willing to take such a big risk to do it on the edge of the city, what do you think they want to do?" Qiu Ji shook the reins, and the horse ran forward again.

Wei Za followed closely and said in surprise: "Young Master is saying that this is a person all the way, they want to kill two birds with one stone?"

"Drink ----" Qiu Ji drove a horse, a few breaths and ran away, the top priority is to hurry back to Beijing, these people are prepared, Jingzhao Mansion troops are scattered, I am afraid that now both sides have succeeded, and the court, it is bound to cause an uproar.

was supposed to return to Beijing, but because Qiu Ji came back alone ahead of schedule, no one knew, so there was no movement. Qiu Wanao was dressing, and when he heard that the little maid said that the person was back, he immediately asked him to prepare a car, and let him enter the palace together without waiting for Qiu Ji to enter.

There was silence in the carriage, and after a long time, I heard Qiu Wanao ask: "After entering the palace, if the emperor is rewarded, how should you answer?"

Qiu Ji didn't answer and asked: "My father entered the palace, but it was for the robbery of the Yamen of Jingzhao Mansion?"

"You don't have to worry about this, you just need to take credit. Qiu Wanao's face darkened.

Qiu Ji was silent for a moment, and then said: "The three brothers Guan Ba, I am afraid that they have been rescued by the righteous marching army at this time, and the news will be sent back to Beijing soon. ”

Qiu Wanao's eyes widened, in disbelief, "What? what's going on?"

Qiu Ji then carefully informed the post station, and said: "This matter must have been done by the Righteous Marching Army, on the one hand, they rescued their captives, and on the other hand, they rescued Guan Ba, and the three of them also had some skills, and now they were rescued by the Righteous Marching Army, and they will serve the Righteous Marching Army in the future."

This matter was my negligence, so that they took advantage of the loophole, and they should have escorted the three of Guan Ba back to Beijing, but now they have lost people, and the emperor wants to blame, so I naturally have nothing to say. ”

Qiu Wanao's fists clenched and gurgled, "Useless waste, I still remember that you have made meritorious service this time, and I asked for credit for you in front of the emperor yesterday." As soon as the news gets out tomorrow, how do you want me to end up?"

Wei Za listened carefully on the side of the carriage, but fortunately, after Qiu Wanao finished speaking, he fell into silence, and he was a little relieved, but after thinking about it, if Guan Ba was really rescued, how would the emperor ask for the guilt? Thinking of this, his heart hung again.

In the imperial study, Xu Cheng paced to Zhuang Yan: "Your Majesty, Shoufu and General Zhenjun are asking to see you outside." ”

Zhuang Yan put down his pen and said with a smile: "The great hero is back, pass on." ”

"Xuan----- Shoufu and the general of the town army came to see him. ”

Qiu Wanao and Qiu Ji entered one after another, and after the salute, the two knelt on the ground but couldn't stand up, Zhuang Yan wondered: "Why don't you two Aiqing get up?"

Qiu Ji bowed his head and confessed: "The criminal minister deserves to die, he should have escorted the three Guan Ba brothers, the leaders of the Mu'anshan rebel army, back to Beijing for the emperor to interrogate in person." However, today they were ambushed by the righteous marching army, and the three of Guan Ba ----- feared that they had been rescued. ”

"Rescued?" Zhuang Yan raised his eyebrows in surprise and looked at Qiu Wanao in confusion: "Shoufu, how do you think Ling Lang is derelict in his duties, how do you think ---- I should talk to the civil and military officials?"

Qiu Wanao lowered his head slightly, and said bitterly: "The dog is derelict in his duty and betrays the trust of the emperor, although the prisoner should be under the custody of Jingzhao Mansion after entering Beijing, but it is also his duty to escort the prisoner back to Beijing. ”

Zhuang Yan looked at Qiu Wanao fixedly: "Shoufu in his heart, do you really think like this? Xu Cheng, the general is derelict in his duties, what punishment should be imposed?"

Xu Cheng stepped forward, "Return to the emperor, the general is derelict in his duty and should be punished with half beheading." ”

"Bastard. Zhuang Yan glared at him, "How can the son of Shoufu be beheaded, I don't agree to ten thousand." The news from Jingzhao Mansion was sent, how did you say it?"

Xu Cheng said again: "A total of 27 members of the same party from the volunteer marching army who were arrested half a year ago have all been robbed today. ”

Zhuang Yan's face turned cold: he slapped the table and said angrily: "Damn----- how does Jingzhao Mansion do things, the copper walls can't stand down to just 20 people, what use do I want them to do? Jingzhao Mansion is in charge of public security in Kyoto, but now it is asking people to rob prisoners under their noses, is the Jingzhao Mansion Yamen not a fictitious one?"

The crowd in the hall immediately knelt down, and no one dared to say anything.

"Shoufu thinks this matter is judged to be fair?" Zhuang Yan once again looked at Qiu Wanao for help.

Qiu Wanao moved his gaze from the ground to the high platform above, and said slowly: "Jingzhao Mansion is indeed derelict in its duties, and the minister thinks that it should be removed from the current position of Jingzhao Yin." ”

Zhuang Yan thought for a while, and nodded approvingly: "What Shoufu said is very true, but Jingzhao Yin has also made a lot of contributions in previous years, I am afraid that he will have a grudge in his heart, and I also ask Shoufu to personally send the holy decree to Jingzhao Mansion, and also comfort a few words, and remember that he has served the imperial court for many years, and Nancheng gave him another village, so he will live there for a long time." ”

Qiu Wanao's brows jumped suddenly, and he said in a deep voice: "The ministers ----- obey the order." ”

Zhuang Yan discussed again: "Jing Zhaoyin is indispensable in Beijing, what does Shoufu think of Liao Weizhang, the prefect of Ganyang? I heard that this person is upright and has a clean breeze in both hands, and Ganyang is also peaceful every year under his governance, and the people live and work in peace and contentment, so he is really a legendary figure in Ganyang." ”

Qiu Wanao hugged his hands: "The emperor is wise, this person is indeed famous." ”

"In this case, these two holy decrees will be drafted by the first assistant, and tomorrow the court will also announce it to the civil and military officials. ”

"Your ------ obey the order. Qiu Wanao bowed again, got up and went to the side hall with the attendant to draft.

Zhuang Yan looked at Qiu Ji: "Please get up the head of the case, since I have returned triumphantly, I will take back the title of general for the time being, and in the future, the head of the case must remember to ask me again." If nothing else, just step aside. ”

Qiu Ji kowtowed again, "The student quit." ”