In the early morning, the thin mist dissipated, and the breeze in the mountains blew slowly, bringing a trace of coolness to the people of the county. Pen | fun | pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 ｉｎｆｏ

The sky was shining and the gates were opened.

Farmers and small traders on the outskirts of the city hurried into the city with bamboo baskets and trucks on their backs.

The carriage crossed the stone road, and the heavy wheels of the carriage rattled like a command, waking up the people who had slept all night.

Work had already begun on several construction sites in the city, and the coolies obediently followed the instructions of the overseer, working silently.

Horse-drawn carriages transporting materials are also shuttling through the streets and alleys, making the county town that is gradually waking up more and more lively.

Those who open the door, pour incense at night, beckon vendors to come to the door to pick up goods, adults talk, children laugh, and old people chatter with acquaintances......

Xu is a series of recent measures by the county government have made the people of Wusa feel something, they are no longer panicked, and they have unconsciously returned to their old lives.

The small county town is also filled with a breath of life, and the wars and strife seem to have been a matter of the previous life, and they may not have noticed it themselves, but their trust in the county government and Xinzhi County has reached the highest value in history.

Although they didn't say it, everyone had already accepted Qi Jinzhi as the new parent official in their hearts.

This change in the mentality of the people is not very obvious, and it is difficult to clearly appreciate it without being in it.

Xu Si changed into his long-lost clothes, bowed his head and followed Liu Hu to the county office, picked up the Zhu family from the back office, and the group rushed towards the city gate.

"Xu Zhutou? How are you? ”

Zhu, who has not appeared for nearly a month, is dressed in a colorful batik dress and wearing bright silver jewelry on his head.

There was no joy or anger on her face, and the moment she saw Liu Hu, a trace of contempt and chill flashed in her eyes. But when her gaze made contact with Xu Si, her calm face finally fluctuated.

Xu Si awkwardly avoided Zhu's gaze, swallowed his saliva, and said vaguely: "I haven't seen you for many days, have you always been okay?" ”

Zhu frowned, glanced at all the officials in charge of escorting, and suddenly found that except for Liu Hu and two or three people who were born in the face, the remaining five or six were actually 'acquaintances'.

Xu Si, Liu Qi'er, Luo Abao...... If the Zhu family is not mistaken, these people are all promoted by the Ma family, and they all help Ma Zhongtai in the name of official errands.

How did Qi Jinzhi find them all? And put them in charge of escorts?

Could it be that Qi Jinzhi is not afraid of Xu Si and the others?

Wait, Qi Jinzhi is treacherous and cunning, he will not make such a low-level mistake. He arranged it like this, and he had a plan at any time?

Zhu's heart suddenly felt a little uneasy.

After hesitating, the group had already left the city gate.

In a grass hut on the side of the road outside the city, several men in dark coarse linen clothes and trousers sat around drinking tea.

They chatted over tea, but their eyes were fixed on the city gate not far away.

"It's coming!"

Several people perked up and exchanged glances with each other.

"It's them, I see my wife!"

The person with the best eyes played the role of a 'scout', and suddenly he muttered in a somewhat strange tone: "Huh? The lady's complexion is very good, and it is not at all as miserable as the rumors say. ”

Zhu was arrested, and she was charged with rebellion, but Qi Jinzhi did not put her in prison, which was already to give the Ma family face.

According to common sense, the life of a prisoner under the Zhu family must not be easy, not to mention eating and drinking, and the restriction of freedom alone is very torturous.

The Ma family has made up for their brains more than once, and they feel that in the past month, the Zhu family must have suffered a lot, even if they have not become shapely, but the condition will definitely not be too good.

But, what is the situation in front of you?

Zhu squatted in the 'big prison' for a month, but he was not half haggard, and his complexion was even better than in the past. It seems to have gained some weight than before.

The whole person is white and fat, and there is a sense of wealth and leisure from the inside out.

Several people looked at each other, and secretly wondered in their hearts: Is Anayi going to prison, or is she going to enjoy happiness? What kind of cell is more comfortable than at home?

Also, isn't Qi Jingguan a person who hates the Ma family deeply, when he cut down the second master of the horse, he didn't even blink his eyes.

But now he treats the Zhu family so kindly, he, is he changing his character? Or have you become stupid?

These people are Ma Zhongtai's henchmen, and they often deal with the county government on weekdays, and often meet with Qi Jinzhi.

As far as their usual observations are concerned, Qi Jinzhi is still the difficult hard bone of the past, and his brain has not become unclear.

But Anayi's appearance is so abnormal, they can't help but think cranky.

"That's Xu Si? How many more are Liu Qi'er? ”

A few people were puzzled, Liu Hu and his party had already approached, and a few people took a closer look and recognized the old 'old friend'.

"Why did Qi Jingguan let them escort Anayi?"

There were some doubts in my heart, and when I saw those familiar faces, a few people under the grass shed couldn't help but open their minds.

Recently, the Ma family has learned from the pain, from the master to the slave and maid, they have kept in mind the word 'cautious'.

Ma Zhongtai repeatedly explained to his henchmen, "You must carefully consider before doing things, and if you find something abnormal, don't be in a hurry to do it, think about it first, and make sure there is no problem before acting." ”

“…… It's weird. ”

Several people overmade up their brains, and some even suspected that Anayi had betrayed the Ma family and the Zhu family.

If it weren't for this, the Zhu family would never have the good looks she has now, and Qi Jinzhi would not deliberately get some people loyal to the Ma family to escort her.

Qi Jinzhi is like this, it is clear that he wants to let the Zhu family go.

However, Zhu's identity is special, and although several people think that she may be 'anti-water', they dare not act rashly without conclusive evidence.

Several people discussed urgently, leaving one person back to the city to report the news, and the others followed as originally planned.

At noon, Liu Hu and the others hastily finished their meals, escorted Zhu to continue their journey, and when they reached a valley, Liu Hu looked at the surrounding environment and couldn't help but slow down.

"Everyone be careful, there are mountains all around here, maybe there will be poisonous snakes and beasts,"

His right hand pressed against the handle of the waist knife, and Liu Hu reminded everyone loudly.

"Yes!" Xu Si and a few others responded absentmindedly.

In front is a mountain pass, with high mountains and dense forests on both sides, which is the most suitable for ambush. In fact, Ma Zhongtai did arrange people here.

Liu Hu and his entourage had just come to the mountain pass and were about to cross the gorge when suddenly the sound of gongs and shouts of killing sounded on both sides, and dozens of young men in thick linen clothes and trousers brandished big knives and killed them.

"Not good, there are thieves!"

Liu Hu was shocked, choked and pulled out his waist knife, beckoning his brothers to meet the enemy.

However, there were forty or fifty enemies, four or five times as many as their own, and if Xu Si and a few other wall grasses were subtracted, only four people really listened to Liu Hu's orders.

Fifty people VS five people, the result can be guessed with your toes.

Although Liu Hu is powerful, he only has two hands, and it is impossible to kill more than 50 people in all directions.

After weighing the pros and cons, Liu Hu fought and retreated, and finally managed to get out of the encirclement, carrying a waist knife, and fled into the surrounding mountains in embarrassment.

Xu Si and the people who came to save them were stunned there, not knowing whether to continue to chase and kill, or directly rob the Zhu family and leave.

Anyway, that's too fake, isn't it?!

“…… So, what, ma'am, what are we going to do? ”

In the end, it was still a person who looked like a small leader, and Ai Ai came to Zhu and asked in a low voice.

Zhu's face was as black as the bottom of a pot, and things had developed to the point in front of her, if she couldn't guess Qi Jinzhi's intentions, she, the smartest woman in the village, would be in vain.

Qi Jinzhi actually wanted to pour dirty water on her Anayi? Trying to drive a wedge between her and her husband and family?

It's so childish and ridiculous!

Zhu's chest rose and fell, and he had already scolded the shameless Qi Jinzhi in his heart.

But things are already like this, no matter how hard she scolds, no one can hear it.

Qi Jinzhi's approach is just like a toad on the surface of his feet, which can't bite people but can disgust people.

Zhu's heart was congested for a while, he exhaled deeply, and said hatefully: "What else can I do?" Back to the cottage, of course! ”

When it was decided that the Zhu family should take the blame, Ma Zhongtai and her discussed it, and after the Zhu family was 'rescued' in the future, they would go back to Shuixi directly.

Today, Ma Zhongtai did the same to his subordinates.

But for some reason, after this group of servants of the Ma family experienced what happened to Fang Cai, they felt very awkward in their hearts.

For the Zhu family, he is not as in awe as in the past.

In fact, not only these people have a strange perception of the Zhu family, but even Ma Zhongtai and others, the people closest to the Zhu family, also have a bit of dislike.

“…… The surnamed Qi not only did not arrange an ambush, but even Liu Hu fled in a hurry? ”

Ma Zhongtai's eyebrows were raised, and his eyes were dark and inexplicable.

"This errand was so easy, it didn't take much effort,"

Xu Si stood under the hall with a bitter bow, scratching his hair with his big hand, and muttered casually: "Xiao always thinks that Liu Hu is deliberately waiting for someone to 'rob'." ”

Things went so smoothly that even a person like Xu Si noticed that something was wrong.

Ma Zhongtai's pupils shrank suddenly, and he suddenly remembered the report he received in the morning. What does it mean that Mrs. has a good complexion, and she seems to be even better than in the past?

Don't...... Impossible, Anayi is the most tenacious and persistent person, and will never be easily subdued by Qi Jinzhi.

But how can the whole thing be explained?

Qi Jinzhi is not a good person, and it is impossible to let Anayi go without interests.

Moreover, Qi Jinzhi also knew Anayi's ability to raise Gu, and letting her go was tantamount to letting go of a gunpowder bag that could explode at any time.

But he just did it, for what?

Ma Zhongtai tried to persuade himself not to be cranky, but he couldn't help but be suspicious of Anayi.

At this time, news came from Shuixi that the Xuanfu envoy and the Shuixi camp had canceled their control over the Zhu family, and the Zhu family had regained their freedom, and several families such as An, Lu, and Zhan had also eased relations with the Zhu family.

What's more, General Ma of the Shuixi battalion also made an exception to 'sell' a few boxes of fine 'porcelain mines' (that is, porcelain pot versions of mines) to the Zhu family.

At this moment, not to mention that Ma Zhongtai is suspicious of the Zhu family and Anayi, even the Annan Royal Mansion also has a mustard for the Zhu family.

In the main hall of the Annan Palace, behind a beaded curtain, a woman in a gorgeous costume sat upright.

"No, we can't wait any longer,"

The woman gently rubbed the embroidery on the cuffs, and said slowly: "No matter whether the Zhu family has different intentions or not, if Ma Hanze and Qi Jin's uncle and nephew are allowed to go down, the Zhu family will not be backwatered." ”

On the other side of the bead curtain, a man dressed in a dark robe knelt respectfully on the ground, listened to the woman's words, and couldn't help asking, "What does the master mean?" "Ready to get started?

The woman didn't answer this question, but suddenly asked, "Is everything in Beijing arranged?" How did I hear that there were several groups of people jumping up and down trying to fish in troubled waters? ”

The man lowered his head, clasped the bricks with both hands, and replied in a deep voice: "According to your orders, everything is ready, and the noble man has agreed to help." There are indeed a few people in Beijing who are connected around, but they are all clowns, so there is nothing to be afraid of. And that noble man has quietly leaked the news to Xiao Ye, and it is estimated that it will not take a few days for Xiao Ye to do it. ”

The corners of the woman's lips rose, her goal was only to divide the southwest, and she had no intention of seizing the whole of Daqi for the time being. So, how Jingzhong is, she doesn't care at all.

However, if she can take the opportunity to let the 'noble' she cultivated make a meritorious contribution in front of the emperor Lao'er, it will not be without benefits to her future career.

Another point, she deliberately muddied the water in the capital, and put the battle between the princes in front of Xiao Ye, Xiao Ye will definitely be deeply hit, this old guy's body is getting worse and worse, and he can't be stimulated too much.

And for a father, what could be more painful for him than to see his own son cannibalize and brothers fight against each other?

"Very good, you send a message to Kyori and ask them to work harder,"

The woman stroked her cuffs and said in a brisk tone: "The Longevity Festival is coming, and our prince can't go to pay homage in person, but he can't do without congratulatory gifts." ”

Back then, the royal family gave them such a big 'surprise' in the Annan Palace, and the gifts were still exchanged, and their palace should also give Xiao Ye a big gift.

"Yes, my subordinates understand." The man hurriedly answered.

The woman gave instructions in detail, and the man answered them all.

That night, the Nan'an Wangfu successively sent several groups of fast horses to Shuixi, Yizhou and Beijing overnight, and several orders from the master of the palace were also quickly transmitted to his subordinates.

On the last day of July, several projects in the county town of Usa finally came to an end.

Qi Jinzhi personally completed the acceptance, rewarded the officials and the participating squires and merchants as appropriate, and then disposed of more than 300 coolies according to the specific situation.

With the exception of a few diehards who were responsible for their crimes and did not repent, most of the coolies were 'pardoned' by the Qi County Order, that is, acquitted.

Among them, there are some scoundrels and gangsters, and because in the process of 'labor reform', they have a good attitude of repentance and positive performance, and they were promoted to be 'township braves' by the Qi County Order, specifically responsible for the security of Wusa County and its surrounding villages and towns.

The ruffians who made trouble that day have now become warriors to protect the place, and the security of Wusa County is getting better and better, showing a new atmosphere from the inside out.

Qi Jinzhi was not happy, because he received a message-

On the third day of the eighth month, the 60th birthday of the princess of Annan, the officials and relatives of the most important people in the southwest were specially invited to the palace to have birthday wine.

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