As Gu Qian thought, when Governor Xiao heard the news of Wang Xiancheng's death, he was the first to suspect him.520.

"Wang Jun is dead?" After listening to Master Zhang's report, Xiao Zhifu raised his eyebrows and said unhappily, "How did you die?"

"I heard that there was a conflict with Liu San, and he fell into the newly dug kiln shaft and fell to his death. ”

"Fall to death?" Xiao Zhifu smiled coldly and said, "Do you believe this statement?"

"The student naturally doesn't believe it," Master Zhang hesitated, "but he replied like this, not to mention that there was really no trace of Gu Zhixian's involvement in this matter." ”

"Gu Shenzhi is not suspicious?" Governor Xiao made it clear that he didn't believe it, what was the purpose of Wang Jun and Liu San going to Beixiang Gu Qian couldn't have known, now that Wang Jun had died inexplicably, how could he, Gu Qian, get involved.

"I haven't found evidence yet," Master Zhang was also very embarrassed, and replied, "Let's stay in Qingjiang County's ya's nail report, Liu San went to Beixiang was sent by Wang County Cheng, and Wang County Cheng went to Beixiang because of Gu Zhixian's ability to make the trip, and the people who went to Beixiang with Wang County Cheng were also selected and selected, and they are definitely Wang County's descendants, and it is quite difficult for Gu Zhixian County to intervene in it." ”

"Even if it's difficult, it doesn't mean he can't do it. ”

But on the night of Wang Xiancheng's accident, no suspicious characters were found among the people who went up the mountain, and even some traces were washed away by the heavy rain. ”

"How can this be reasonable!" Xiao Zhifu clenched his hands into fists, smashed the table hatefully, and said hatefully, "Send the cow in Fucheng down, try to find the traces of Gu Qian's ghost, if you can't find it, then ......"

The words were not finished, but Master Zhang understood, this was about to be planted for Gu Qian, "Dong Weng, I think this matter needs to be discussed in the long run." ”

"Why?" Governor Xiao's eyes narrowed, and a look of displeasure flashed on his face.

"Although Gu Shenzhi is suspected of committing a crime, don't forget that there is another family that may also commit a crime. ”

"You mean?" Governor Xiao looked stunned, and his eyes unconsciously glanced in the direction of Qingjiang, "Xue family?"

"Yes, according to the report of the spies, the recent movements of the Xue family are not small," Master Zhang saw that Governor Xiao's expression eased, sighed softly, and said in a low voice, "Since you deliberately fought for the position of the salt transfer envoy, the Xue family has made frequent small moves, not only Xue Shilang in the capital gave you eye medicine in front of Yan Gongzi, but even the fourth master of the Xue family in charge of general affairs also came to the mansion from time to time to inquire about the news. ”

"He hasn't given up yet?" Xiao Zhifu's face was gloomy, although he and Xue Shilang were both Yan Shoufu's disciples, but Xue Shilang naturally had an advantage over him in Beijing, if he hadn't given Yan Gongzi a thick New Year's gift every year, I am afraid that he would have been squeezed into a corner by Xue Shilang. The reason why he is so concerned about the silver kiln in Qingjiang is also because this is the main source of his wealth, but he didn't expect that the inside story of the silver kiln was not found out, and the Xue family stabbed him in the back again.

Thinking of this, Governor Xiao has more or less seen the real mastermind behind the scenes, but he has not yet caught the handle of the Xue family, and the two sides are far from Cheng Dù, who tears his face. And if what he expected was not bad, the Xue family should have the idea of letting him completely suppress Gu Qian, in order to take the opportunity to profit and ruin his official reputation in the battle between him and Gu Qian.

"Hmph, do they think that throwing out a cautious move can stop me?" Xiao Zhifu smiled coldly and said, "Xue Si wants to take the opportunity to make trouble, but I am not as good as he wants. ”

"Dong Weng Gaojian!" Master Zhang sent a high hat in time and continued to analyze, "Since Gu Shenzhi arrived in Qingjiang, the Xue family has closed the door many times, but as soon as the grain was harvested this time, they obediently handed over all the grain, according to our nail report, the grain handed over by the Xue family this time is two percent thicker than the previous example. ”

"Didn't he want to borrow my hand to suppress Gu Shenzhi, why did he give Gu Shenzhi a generous gift?"

"The student is foolish, I'm afraid that the Xue family has made two preparations, once Dong Weng takes action to suppress Gu Shenzhi and fabricate charges for him, the Xue family will take the opportunity to go to the capital to complain, and participate in your crime of investigating the case for personal revenge, and the grain and rice they gave Gu Shenzhi will become a letter of nomination for the relationship with Gu Shenzhi, and when the time comes, Gu Shenzhi will not sell you as soon as the capital investigates?"

"At that time, not only will the official position of the salt transfer envoy not be successful, but I am afraid that the position of the prefect will not be stable. Governor Xiao thought of the possibility of the Xue family and Gu Qian joining forces, and a layer of cold sweat oozed from his back, "I almost fell on their way!" Thinking of this, his face became solemn, and he looked at Master Zhang gratefully and said, "It's better to think about it in the clouds, this matter is my negligence." ”

"Dong Weng is in charge of everything, how can he think about everything. Master Zhang didn't dare to take credit, he lowered his head slightly, still looking humble.

"In my opinion, what should we do next?"

The students believe that they should still win over Gu Zhi County. ”

"Wooing?" Governor Xiao was a little unhappy, he said with a straight face, "Gu Shenzhi is the protégé of Xu Ge Lao, and he and this official are naturally opposites. ”

"But if you don't win him over, he will be used by the Xue family. Master Zhang reminded.

Governor Xiao was stunned for a moment, then waved his hand and said, "I know, let me think about it." ”

There was no news from Fucheng for the time being, Gu Qian breathed a sigh of relief, and hurriedly took advantage of this rare calm to pack and hand over the grain collected this year.

"My lord, it's going to be a good year. Looking at the cart full of grain in the compound, Duan Wenrui's cold face rarely showed a smile.

Gu Qian was also very happy, and when he saw the carts full of yards, he whispered to Duan Wenrui, "I heard that the Xue family paid an extra 20% of the grain this year, how did you deal with it?"

"I didn't keep the grain, and sent it directly to the Datong grain store in Fucheng. Duan Wenrui also knew that this matter could not be handled in Qingjiang, so he leaned over and said to Gu Qian, "This matter should not be publicized, so I humbly called Zhang Yong over and asked him to handle this matter with full authority." "When it comes to buying and selling grain, no one is more expert than Zhang Yong.

"Okay, I will keep forty percent of the money from selling grain, you and Zhang Yong, Ma Zhushu, and Wang Jun will each share one percent, and the rest will be divided among the messengers. ”

"My lord, as is customary, you have to take at least fifty percent. Duan Wenrui also inquired about these rules, the eldest lord has to take at least fifty to sixty percent of the extra money and food in a year, and there are insatiable people, and even eighty percent or more, it is really rare to be as generous as Gu Qian.

"In the first year of taking office, I always have to give some sweetness to the people below. Gu Qian stood in place and said softly, "Needless to say, the messengers, Wang Xiancheng is there, you and I will personally deliver it." ”

"Why?" Duan Wenrui was puzzled.

"Spend money to buy peace, and don't let his family get into trouble until they are sent away. ”

"Humble duty understands. ”

also went to the countryside to collect grain, and everyone else returned with a full load, only the Wang family ushered in Wang Xiancheng's body.

Wang Qian couldn't stand the stimulation and fainted all of a sudden, but death was like a lamp going out, no matter how she cried, it was impossible for the head of the family to come back.

The people in the yamen have all benefited from Gu Qian, who will speak for these orphans and widows, not to mention that the servants sent by the Xiao prefect also agreed with the result of Wang Xiancheng's accidental death, even if Wang Qian's family made a fuss, his influence did not get out of the gate of the county ya.

"Sister-in-law, you want to mourn!" Ma Zhushu, who was close to Wang Xiancheng, came to the door again, he looked at the white cloth all over the courtyard, and a trace of sadness rose in his heart.

"Old Ma, you tell me honestly, how did my master die?!" Wang Qian couldn't accept the conclusion that Wang Xiancheng died unexpectedly, she looked at Master Ma with red eyes and hideous.

"The prefectural and county levels all believe that Brother Wang died in an accident, so don't pursue it anymore. Master Ma wiped his face and lamented.

"Hmph, who doesn't know that he is the lackey of the county master, can you believe what he said?" Wang Qian was already carried away by the sudden blow, she grabbed the cuffs of the horse master, and said without choosing a word.

"Sister-in-law, be cautious!" Master Ma withdrew his sleeve and took a step back to avoid suspicion.

"My lord died unjustly, what else can I not say!" Wang Qianshi saw that the master of the horse was also a posture of standing by and watching, and he was sad from the heart, sitting on the ground and howling, "Master, you died so miserably, leaving us orphans and widows to be bullied! God, just open your eyes!"

Wang Qian's cry passed through the courtyard wall and spread to the compound, when Wang Xiancheng just carried it back, everyone also expressed deep sympathy for the Wang family, but no matter how much sympathy Wang Qian's heart was, she not only scolded Gu Qian, but also coerced the people of the county government, and counted them all down.

"Mother, don't cry. The eldest girl of the Wang County Cheng family has an idea, she stood up from the front of Wang County Cheng's mourning hall, and supported Wang Qian, who was crying on the ground, "Daddy has gone, our life will go on, not to mention that my brother is still young, you can't help but plan for the future!"

"Your father is gone, what else are we doing!"

"Just because Daddy is gone, we should live better, otherwise wouldn't it make Daddy feel uneasy?" ”

"You unfilial daughter, your father died unjustly, why don't you want to avenge your father at all?"

Miss Wang paused, she helped Wang Qian to the side and sat down with a wooden face, and said to the embarrassed Ma Zhushu, "Mother is overly sad, and her words are inevitably a little more intense, and I hope Uncle Ma will not be surprised." ”

"My niece was polite. ”

"Uncle Ma has done it for our family these days, and his niece and daughter have seen it, and if there is an opportunity in the future, the Wang family will repay it. ”

"Brother Wang and I are working together in Qingjiang County, but we have done our best in the same year, but we can't repay it. ”

"Then the cause of my father's death ......" Before Miss Wang finished speaking, she saw Master Ma shaking her head and waving her hand, and retreated, "Brother Wang's cause of death has already been determined by Shangguan, so don't embarrass me for my eldest nephew." ”

Miss Wang's eyes were cold, and she immediately said, "Since the uncle said so, then the niece won't ask, and the niece has something to discuss with her mother......"

"You say, you say, I'll go first. "Didn't help the Wang family, Master Ma was a little weak-hearted, and when he heard Miss Wang's eviction order, where did he still have the face to stay, so he hurriedly withdrew with a smile.

"This old bastard who sees the wind and steers the rudder!" Wang Qian's couldn't see that Master Ma was just talking about the scene, and she couldn't be relied on at all at the critical moment, she looked at the big girl Wang with a blank face, and began to cry again.

"Mother, don't cry. Miss Wang came back to her senses and sighed, "These people are unreliable, even if Daddy has grievances, we have no way to redress grievances now, and after Daddy's first seven days, let's help the coffin to return to our hometown." ”

"You can't just leave it at that! Your father was unjustly killed!"

"Mother, haven't you seen the shape clearly?" Miss Wang said helplessly, "Daddy's backer, Lord Xiao, has already agreed with the result of Daddy's accidental death, which means that he has given up Daddy, and Lord Gu has just sent a hush money to our family, what do you think will happen if we continue to make trouble?"

"But your father can't die in vain!" Wang Qian couldn't accept such a reality at all.

"We can only endure it," Miss Wang clenched her hands into fists, and a touch of perseverance appeared on her sad face, "We can secretly verify the cause of Daddy's death, but for the sake of my brother's future, we can only swallow this breath first." ”

"Are they going to hurt your brother?"

"Now that the enemy is strong and I am weak, what is impossible, don't forget that your brother's qualification for the entrance examination is still in Gu Shenzhi's hands, and if you go against him now, your brother's future will be over. "If you want to avenge your father, it is absolutely impossible to have no way and no strength, even if Miss Wang wants to break the body of the person who killed her father into pieces, she can't help but return to reality.

"Mother is unwilling!" Wang Qian cried again.

Miss Wang's tears fell, she held her mother with one hand, and her younger brother with the other, saying that this was the last time she cried happily, because in the future she would bury this hatred deep in her heart and wait for the day when she would avenge her father.

After Wang Xiancheng's funeral, Qingjiang County Ya regained its former peace.

Thanks to the blessing of the prefect of Xiao and the Xue family, Gu Qian not only did not suffer from difficulties in this autumn grain harvest, but instead gained some benefits.

Wang Xiancheng has gone, the radishes of Qingjiang County have moved forward one by one, the Ma master book has become Ma Xian Cheng, the Duan dian history has become the Duan master book, and the vacant canon history position was unceremoniously pressed by Gu Qian Zhang Yong.

For a time, everyone in Qingjiang County got what they wanted, and the atmosphere became more harmonious than ever.

"Master, I heard that Governor Xiao has been staying in the provincial capital for a while, I don't know if something happened. On this day, Gu Tai frowned slightly and came in to reply.

"It's still the position of the salt transfer envoy," Gu Qian smiled, picked up a letter from the desk, and said with a smile, "This is a letter from Brother Mingde, and the letter said that Xue Shilang sent two more thin horses to Yan Gongzi, and coaxed Yan Gongzi to not leave the room for a few days. ”

"So Xiao Yuqing fell out of favor with Yan Gongzi?" Gu Tai couldn't help but laugh.

"It's hard to say, but it's true that Governor Xiao is in big trouble. ”

"No wonder he has been in the provincial capital recently and refused to come back, it seems that the position of salt transfer envoy is not easy to find!"

"It's a good thing for us that he's gone, at least Governor Xiao's eyes won't just stare at Qingjiang. Gu Qian sighed and said with a smile, "Immortals fight mortals and suffer, let's stay away." ”

"That's what the lord said. ”

The two of them were gossiping, but they heard a rush of footsteps, Gu Qian turned his head to look, but saw Gu Xiaojiu sweating profusely and running into the signing room.

"What's so flustered?" Gu Qian said unhappily.

"Master, something is wrong, Dongxiang Xue's family was robbed by a group of robbers!"