Xun Yi ......"

After Ma Gai left, Zhao Yu gently tapped the table in front of him, thinking about countermeasures.

After a long time, he sighed slightly, the reason was that he didn't know anything about the preferences and habits of this postal governor, so it was difficult to prescribe the right medicine.

Moreover, why Yingchuan County sent two postal superintendents in a row, Zhao Yu did not know about this.

Of course, that's what he said, but in fact, Zhao Yu can more or less guess a few points, but he can't be sure.

"It seems that Chen Zu has to speed up his actions......

Pacing in the room, Zhao Yu thought secretly.

Among today's Black Tigers, the collection of intelligence is mainly responsible for Chen Zu, Ma Hong, and Chen Cai, but the focus of the three is slightly different.

Among them, Chen Cai is mainly in charge of the Brotherhood, and most of the groups facing the Brotherhood are the people of Kunyang, what precious information can be found here? Therefore, it is no exaggeration to say that Chen Zu's intelligence gathering ability is almost zero. - Of course, Zhao Yu himself didn't expect Chen Cai to find out any information for him.

The real ones in charge of intelligence investigation are mainly Chen Zu and Ma Hong.

In Zhao Yu's consideration, Chen Zu and Ma Hong, one dark and one bright, the former is mainly responsible for dealing with dignitaries, after all, Chen Zu has now obtained the reputation of 'great wealth' and 'great benevolence' among the people of Kunyang, and with this reputation, Chen Zu can come forward for the Black Tigers in the future, negotiate with the upper-class families and bureaucrats, and do what the Black Tigers do not do; Ma Hong, on the other hand, is mainly responsible for intelligence collection for the middle and lower classes, although now he only has one Black Tiger House under his name, but Zhao Yu considered letting him take charge of the wine shop and inn set up by his Black Tiger Village in the future, so as to strengthen the intelligence collection between the markets.

In fact, under the command of Zhao Yu, Chen Zu and Ma Hong have already acted in this direction, but unfortunately, Chen Zu's reputation and influence are still limited to Kunyang County for the time being.

I have to say that his Black Tiger Village has developed to this day, and the threat of the Kunyang County Ya can actually be said to be negligible, even if it is the Luye Freemasonry that Zhao Yu had feared before, it is not the most fearful for him, what really makes him jealous is, of course, Yingchuan County, that is, the county guard located in Xuchang.

Xuchang County Government, under the authority of the Son of Heaven to govern the large and small counties and townships in the county, its energy is certainly not comparable to a Kunyang County, let alone his current Black Tigers can contend with, once it attracts the attention of the Xuchang County Government, then his Black Tigers, not to mention the catastrophe, at least have to fall to the point of difficulty.

Therefore, it is undoubtedly necessary to bury a chess piece in Yingchuan County in advance and pay attention to the actions of the Xuchang County Government at any time.

Just as he was thinking about it, Niu Heng from the side asked him with great interest: "Ah Hu, how are you going to deal with that governor?" ”

"Post overseer."

Zhao Yu corrected, and then he thought for a while, and said: "I wasn't busy beforehand, that Xun Yi just refused Liu Bi's bribe, if I come forward immediately, wouldn't this make that Xun Yi suspicious?" …… Anyway, Xun Yi has to stay in Kunyang for a few days, investigate, and he won't run away, so he doesn't have to come forward in a hurry. …… You send someone to call Chen Zu first, I have something important to tell him. ”

Speaking of this, Zhao Yu seemed to suddenly think of something, and changed his attention and said: "No, forget it, Brother Niu Heng, you ordered someone to prepare the carriage, let's go to the righteous house." ”

"Okay."

Niu Heng nodded and walked out of the room.

Looking at the back of Niu Heng leaving, Zhao Yu shook his head a little funny.

Now he wants to see Chen Zu, but it is not a simple matter, because Chen Zu has a group of righteous people led by Yan Kuan, Zhao Yu doesn't want to lift a stone to shoot himself in the foot, and it is self-defeating to expose Chen Zu's identity.

A moment later, Zhao Yu took Jingnu, Niu Heng and several black tiger thieves to the Black Tiger Yishe in a carriage.

At this time, the Black Tiger Yishe had already purchased the adjacent shop next door, and the façade had expanded a lot, which could provide free meals for 500 people every day, but Chen Zu, Chen Cai, and Ma Hong coincidentally kept an empty house as a 'stronghold' for secret meetings.

Zhao Yu and the others went straight to this empty house.

said that it was an empty house, but in fact, there were also black tiger thieves under the jurisdiction of Yishe guarding the house, and these people all recognized Zhao Yu with a mask, and when they saw the latter, they immediately clasped their fists and saluted, respectfully calling them "big leader".

"Hmm."

Zhao Yu nodded, and instructed the black tiger thieves: "Go next door and call Ma Hong over." ”

"Yes!"

Not long after, Ma Hong came here in a hurry.

Looking at Ma Hong's sweaty appearance, Zhao Yu said with a smile: "How did you sweat profusely?" ”

Ma Hong said respectfully: "The big leader is called, and he doesn't dare to slack off." ”

I have to say that among the leaders of the Black Tiger Village, Zhang Feng and Ma Hong should be the most afraid of Zhao Yu, not only because their status in the cottage is only because of Zhao Yu's words, but also because they had no friendship with Zhao Yu before.

Hearing this, Zhao Yu smiled and relieved a few words, signaling that Ma Hong didn't need to be in such a hurry, and as he spoke, he couldn't help but ask Ma Hong: "What are you saying...... Why are you getting thinner? ”

Indeed, I haven't seen this Ma Hong for a while, and instead of becoming more mellow as Zhao Yu requested, this guy has become thinner and thinner.

Ma Hong said distressedly: "Some time ago, I ate meat and hurt my body, and now I want to vomit when I see meat, I really can't swallow it......"

Beside him, Niu Heng's eyes widened in disbelief and muttered quietly.

He probably didn't believe that anyone could still eat meat and eat injuries.

Looking at Ma Hong's helpless appearance, Zhao Yu couldn't help it, but fortunately, during this time, Ma Hong grew a long beard, which was more or less changed than his image on the wanted notice.

Patting Ma Hong's arm, Zhao Yu said with some sympathy: "Although it is a bit difficult for a strong man, but ...... I still hope that you will insist on it, and it will be in charge of you in the future, and it is not just this righteous house, and you will inevitably show your face when the time comes......"

"Thank you, Great Chief."

Ma Hong was happy and worried when he heard this, and his heart was very entangled.

It is certainly a good thing to be promoted and reused by the big leader, but when he thinks of having to endure nausea to eat those fat meats when he goes back, Ma Hong feels a little sick to his stomach at this moment.

After each other sat down at the table, Ma Hong clenched his fists and asked, "The leader came to the righteous house today, I don't know what to order?" ”

Zhao Yu said directly: "I originally wanted to summon Chen Zu to order something important...... You also know that it is becoming more and more difficult to meet him now. That's why you have come to the House of Righteousness, and have called him in your name. ”

Of course, Ma Hong knew what the reason was, and when he heard this, he smiled and said, "Yes, I'll send someone there." ”

About half an hour later, Chen Zu took a carriage to the Black Tiger Righteous House, followed by Yan Kuan and another guard.

I saw Chen Zu paused outside the righteous house, and then immediately instructed Yan Kuan and the others: "Yan Kuan, you two are guarding the carriage here, and I will come when I go." ”

Hearing this, a trace of hesitation flashed in Yan Kuan's eyes, and he whispered to Chen Zu: "Master, I know that you are the gold master behind this righteous house, but recently there are rumors that there seem to be people with black tiger thieves in this righteous house, for the sake of prudence, let me follow you, if something happens, it is good to have a ......."

"Haha."

Chen Zu smiled and said: "Don't believe the rumors in the market, I opened this righteous house, I don't know if there is a black tiger thief?" …… Wait for me here, and I'll come when I go. ”

“…… Be. ”

Watching Chen Zu walk into the righteous house, Yan Kuan and another guard parked the carriage on the road, and immediately looked at the righteous house with a frown.

At this time, the other guard whispered: "Brother Yan, do you say that the master will be ......?"

Yan Kuan frowned, and shouted in a low voice: "Have you forgotten who took us in when we were in distress?" …… Hugh is going to talk nonsense! ”

"Yes." The guard looked so pale that he didn't dare to speak again.

But although he said that, Yan Kuan's eyes still showed a little worry.

At the same time, Chen Zu had already come to the second floor of the righteous house, and immediately came to the backyard from the stairs outside the house on the second floor, and then came to the empty house next door, and saw Zhao Yu and others waiting there.

Unlike Zhang Feng and Ma Hong's respectful attitude towards Zhao Yu, Chen Zuwei boasted that he was the first person to defect to Zhao Yu - of course, in fact, it was similar, his attitude when he met Zhao Yu was much more casual, and he would even joke with Zhao Yu.

It is no exaggeration to say that Chen Zu is the person who jokes with Zhao Yu the most times in the current cottage, far surpassing Guo Da, Niu Heng and others who have the best relationship with Zhao Yu.

But because Chen Zu is measured, Zhao Yu is not disgusted, but is more and more optimistic about Chen Zu.

No, seeing Zhao Yu today, Chen Zu joked again: "The big leader summoned his subordinates today, didn't he want to give his subordinates a wedding gift?" ”

That's right, in order to better disguise his identity, this rich man Chen is ready to get married, as for the object, he is still asking the matchmaker to talk about it for the time being.

Originally, this was a matter that was enough to cause a sensation in Kunyang County, but it was robbed of the scenery by the rumors of Liu Bi, Ma Gai and Wang's daughter, so that few people in the city talked about the matter of Chen Da Cai's invitation to the media.

Hearing Chen Zu's words, Zhao Yu shook his head with a smile and said, "Don't worry, on your wedding day, I will definitely prepare a generous gift, but I came today, but there is bad news......

Hearing this, Chen Zu and Ma Hong immediately restrained the smiles on their faces and waited for Zhao Yu's next words.

Seeing this, Zhao Yu asked in a deep voice: "Recently, Yingchuan County has sent another postal superintendent, do you two know?" ”

Glancing at Ma Hong, Chen Zu nodded and said, "I've heard a little." …… Is this superintendent of post, the county government appeased? ”

"Hmm."

Zhao Yu nodded, and said slowly: "The post supervisor who came back last time is called Wu Fu, this person is greedy for money, Liu and Ma are invited to a banquet, and they are gifts, and they sent it away, but for some reason, the Xuchang County Government sent a post supervisor named Xun Yi, this person does not drink alcohol, and does not accept bribes, everything is impartial, Liu and Ma have nothing to do with this person, therefore, today Ma Gai found me, let me think of a way......

Hearing this, Chen Zu nodded thoughtfully: "The big leader wants me to come forward?" ”

"Nope."

Zhao Yu shook his head and said, "I will deal with Xun Yi's matter." …… However, this incident also reminded me that we didn't know anything about Yingchuan County. ”

He paused and continued: "Although I can roughly guess that there are two superintendents sent by Yingchuan County before and after, it must be someone who reported to the county, and I can also guess that it is roughly Lu Kuang of the Luye Freemasonry, but I still feel that it is necessary for us to pay attention to some trends in the county." ”

Speaking of this, he turned his head to look at Chen Zu and said in a deep voice: "Therefore, I hope that you will put aside the matter of Kunyang for the time being, go to Xuchang, and see if you can find a way to make friends with some officials of the county government." ”

Hearing this, Chen Zu took a breath slowly, and his expression was a little hesitant.

He licked his lips and said, "Is this so fast?" I thought it would be a few more days......"

From the side, Niu Heng looked at Chen Zu and laughed: "Haha, aren't you afraid?" ”

Chen Zu didn't bother to pay attention to this brute bull who didn't know the severity, looked at Zhao Yu Zhengse and said: "Of course I dare to go, I'm afraid that I will mess up......"

Zhao Yu shook his head with a smile and taught: "It's not that you want to lure those officials of the county government, you just need to be familiar with them in front of them...... Keep in mind the essence of the four characters, invite banquets, give gifts, and moreover, you must be up and down, even if it is a soldier who is a janitor in the county government, you can also send me a gift, as long as the gift is thoughtful, everything is not a problem. ”

"I'll give it a try."

Chen Zu nodded slightly, and then asked Zhao Yu again: "Then what is the matter on my side......

"Give it to Zhang Feng." Zhao Yu Zhengse said: "For the time being, Zhang Feng will come forward to make friends with the Kunyang family for you." ”

"Okay, I see."

On the same day, Zhao Yu instructed Chen Zu in detail some important things.

At the same time, Xun Yi, under the leadership of the head catcher Ishihara and Yang Kang, slowly walked on the streets of the city, checking the situation in the city with his own eyes.

Looking at Xun Yi, who had a face that no one could enter, Ishihara and Yang Dang didn't dare to talk to this superintendent along the way.

It wasn't until he couldn't bear it anymore that Ishihara asked Xun Yidao: "Xun Duyou, you want to see the situation in the county with your own eyes, why don't you ask County Lieutenant Ma to help?" ”

"I can't trust him."

Xun Yi said expressionlessly: "County Lieutenant Ma and Liu County Commander are in the same group, both of them want to cover up the matter of the Black Tiger Thief, and they don't want to be reported to the county by me, so they not only invited me to the banquet yesterday, but also gave me a box of gold, silver and jewelry as a bribe...... Do you think I can trust them both? ”

“……”

Ishihara and Yang Dare looked at each other when they heard this.

In Ishihara's mind, the image of Magai is very positive.

As for the county magistrate Liu Bi, although Ishihara had little contact with this Liu Gong, as far as he inquired, this Liu Duke was at least a not bad county magistrate.

And now, this Xun Duyou said that Liu Bi and Ma Gai had bribed him, which Ishihara never expected.

"Probably Liu Gong and County Lieutenant Ma are afraid of being punished by the county......

Ishihara thought to himself.

After thinking about it, he said for Ma Gai: "Superintendent, although the behavior of Duke Liu and Ma Wei is indeed inappropriate, I think they should have no malicious intent, but they are afraid of the authority of Superintendent, for fear that Superintendent Post will inform the county of the thieves in the county......"

"......" Xun Yi stopped, glanced back at Ishihara, and asked, "Are you defending the two of them?" ”

Ishihara was about to explain, but he heard Xun Yi say again: "It just so happens that I also want to know what the two of you think about Liu County Ling and Ma County Lieutenant, you two can talk about it." ”

Seeing this, Ishihara and Yang Dang glanced at each other, and immediately, Ishihara took the lead in speaking: "I am a native of Suiyang, and I once traveled north and south with several companions, and then came to Kunyang by chance to serve as the head catcher. Due to the fact that he has little contact with Liu County's order on weekdays, he doesn't know much about Liu County's order, but he listens to the reputation of the people in the county, and Liu's county order is not bad, except for ......"

"Except for what?" Xun Yi asked.

Ishihara hesitated for a moment, and then said in a low voice: "I heard that when there was a disaster in the nearby counties two years ago, a large number of refugees flocked to Kunyang...... Many people died of starvation because they could not receive relief from Kunyang County. ”

“……”

Xun Yi stroked his beard and thought for a moment, then took out a booklet and a pen from his arms, dipped the tip of the pen with saliva, and recorded them on the booklet.

Seeing this, Ishihara's face changed slightly: "Supervising the post? ”

"Don't panic."

As if seeing through Ishihara's thoughts, Xun Yi said lightly: "I'm just recording this matter." …… To put it inappropriately, Duke Liu, as the magistrate of Kunyang County, should indeed give priority to the people of the county unless there is an order from above, even if I report this matter to the county, the county will not blame Liu County, at most it is just two reprimands...... By the way, was there a large number of refugees at that time? How is it dealt with in the end? ”

Ishihara swallowed his saliva and said, "As far as I know, at that time, there were two counties of Luyang and Yexian to accommodate refugees, so most of the refugees went to the second county, and some of them fell into the grassy mountains......"

Speaking of this, he suddenly saw Xun Yi move his notes again, and hurriedly said: "Even so, it is also true that Kunyang could not accommodate so many refugees at that time, and I think Liu Xianling has no choice......

Xun Yi turned his head to look at Ishihara, smiled, and then asked, "I know." …… So, what about the county lieutenant Ma? ”

In fact, not only Liu Bi has a stain, but Ma Gai also has a stain, that is, last year, Ma Gai was pointed out by Zhang Jing, one of the Five Tigers of Chenmen, as the internal response of the Black Tiger Village, but in the end he gave up because Zhang Jing could not find evidence.

Although in Ishihara's opinion, this is purely a joke - how could the upright lieutenant Ma be the internal response of the black tiger thief? It must have been that General Zhang Jing who was mistaken.

But even if it's a joke, looking at Xun Yi's actions, where did Ishihara dare to mention this matter?

He swallowed his saliva and said, "Lieutenant Ma, he is the pride of Kunyang County. Back then, there was a black tiger thief as a disaster, Ma Xian Ling led our officers and soldiers to encircle and suppress this evil thief three times, although the first time failed, but the second time was successful, and even in the third round of encirclement and suppression, even the leader of the black tiger thief, Yang Tong, was killed by us......"

Xun Yi nodded, and recorded it in the booklet with a pen, but asked casually: "In that case, why did someone report that your county was in trouble?" ”

"This ......" Ishihara thought for a while, and said cautiously: "First, the county really can't make a move, and second, ...... The black tiger thief who has made a comeback is acting a little strangely. ”

"Spooky? How so? Xun Yi asked curiously.

Seeing this, Ishihara and Yang Dang glanced at each other, clasped their fists and said to Xun Yi: "If the superintendent doesn't mind, it's better to find a secluded place and say to the superintendent slowly." ”

“…… Let's go to the inn. Xun Yi thought for a while and said.

"Okay."

On the same day, Xun Yi took Ishihara and Yang Kang to the post house and came to the house where he lived.

At this time, Ishihara told Xun Yi about the Black Tiger Thief's recent strange behavior, and Xun Yi recorded it all 1510.

After nightfall, Ishihara and Yang Kang said goodbye and left, leaving Xun Yi alone in the house, looking at the clues he had recorded about the black tiger thief.

The more he looked, the more frightened he became.

The Black Tiger House, which has an excellent reputation in the city, is suspected to have been built by the Black Tiger Thief;

has replaced the Luye Freemasons as the most powerful brotherhood in Kunyang, and is suspected to have been built by the Black Tiger Thief;

Even in the county government of Kunyang County, there is a suspicion that there is a black tiger thief......

I have to say that although Xun Yi intuitively thinks that the thieves in Kunyang County are by no means as easy to deal with as Liu Bi and Ma Gai said, he still can't believe what Ishihara revealed, after all, if this stone catcher is conclusive, doesn't it mean that at least half of Kunyang County is already under the control of the Black Tiger Thief?

"Probably not, right?"

Recalling what he saw on the streets of the county today, Xun Yi shook his head slightly.

In his opinion, if the thieves in Kunyang County really come to this point, the clues can be seen from the local people.

But today, according to what he saw, the people in the city lived and worked in peace and contentment, although they were not all smiling, but at least they made people feel very energetic at first glance, unlike some counties he had seen, the people in the county were stiff and numb, and they were busy all day long for some reason.

"It shouldn't be ......"

Looking at the record on the booklet in his hand, Xun Yi shook his head slightly.

Not to mention anything else, let's just say that Ishihara suspected that someone in the county government had forged the register for Chen Zu, one of the nine thieves in Yingshan, Xun Yi felt unlikely.

After all, in his opinion, there are no more than five people who can do this in Kunyang County, including the county magistrate Liu Bi, the county lieutenant Ma Gai, and the county magistrate Li Xu.

If among these five, there are actually people who are the internal response of the black tiger thief, then the post house where he stays, isn't it all the internal response of the black tiger thief?

『…… How so?'

Xun Yi shook his head with a smile.

And at this moment, he suddenly smelled a faint fragrance.

"Huh? Where does the scent come from?'

He looked around, but couldn't find the source of the scent.

He didn't care.

"Tomorrow, I'll find the two headhunters Ishihara and Yang Kang, and ask them to take me to the black tiger thief's lair to investigate...... Look at ......

Just thinking about it, Xun Yi suddenly felt a strong sense of sleepiness welling up in his heart.

He rubbed his forehead, but to no avail.

There was a thud, and he fell into the room.

Immediately, only to hear a creak, several men with cloth covering their mouths and noses walked into the house, looking at their clothes, and among them were shocked by the people in the post house.

"Take it away!" The man at the head said in a deep voice.

I don't know how long later, when Xun Yi opened his eyes again, he found himself sitting in front of a table full of wine and food.

By the way, at this time, there was a person wearing a tiger mask, and I saw the other party's left elbow resting on the table, and his right index finger tapping lightly on the table, just like that, looking at him quietly......