In the next few days, a tense atmosphere permeated the city of Yangzhou.

Although two groups of men pursued the Assassin, the Assassin was allowed to escape, and it is said that he fled into Yangzhou City and went into hiding. As such, the two levels of the yamen and the Yangzhou guard seemed to be very busy, searching for the assassin in the city.

"I remember the face of this assassin! Anyone who reports will be rewarded with fifty taels of silver! ”

The officials of the Yangzhou Prefecture and Jiangdu County not only dispatched personnel to track down, but also posted Assassin bounty orders all over the city to mobilize the people to report it.

It is said that with such a wide net, the assassin is afraid that it will be difficult to fly. But things were so strange that when the assassin escaped, it was as if he had evaporated from the world.

The weather in June was unusually hot and sultry, the two Huai Patrol Salt Yamen seemed very quiet, the main courtyard was rarely infested, the weeds in the corner of the courtyard were sluggish, and a yellow butterfly seemed to crawl on the leaves idly.

With the salt patrol Qincha settled here, it became the most majestic yamen in the whole Yangzhou.

Due to the appalling assassination of Qincha before, not to mention that ordinary people want to enter here, even if Cao Tengfei, the acting prefect of Yangzhou, arrives, they have to go through the court.

In the room, an old man put medicine on Lin Haoran and carefully wrapped a bandage, and said with a gentle face: "Lord Qincha, change this medicine, and tomorrow will be fine!" ”

In this era when there is no penicillin, the fatality rate of wound infection after military injuries reaches more than 50 percent, and Lin Haoran is undoubtedly facing an extremely high threat of death.

It's just that it's a little different from what many people think in later generations, although there is no penicillin in this era, there are various prescriptions for traditional Chinese medicine to prevent wound infection, and even have the technology to suture wounds.

As the case was, Lin Haoran received the best TCM treatment, and there was no unfortunate incident with a high mortality rate such as wound infection, and now the wound has already scarred.

"Sun Langzhong, he really deserves to be the first doctor in Yangzhou, he has worked hard these days!" Lin Haoran glanced at the bandaged arm with satisfaction, and then smiled at the old man and bowed his hand.

Lao Langzhong packed up the medicine box and replied with great respect: "Lord Qincha cares about the people, and now he is burdened by traitors, and it is a blessing for the grass people to be able to serve Lord Qincha!" ”

"Sun Langzhong has a reputation!" Lin Haoran looked at the other party and didn't look like a compliment, but also responded with a slight smile.

Lao Langzhong had already done what he had done, so he respectfully bowed his hand and said: "Don't dare to disturb the adults, the grass people will retire first!" ”

"Sun Langzhong, go slowly!" Lin Haoran also stood up and responded with a smile.

Hua Yingrong has been by her side, and said to the green-clothed girl next to her: "Lan'er, send one to Sun Langzhong!" ”

"Yes!" Lan'er gave a proper gift, that is, she sent Lao Langzhong out and handed the other party a piece of silver.

Hua Yingrong was wearing a gray-brown gown, and her black hair was neatly combed, still a noble outfit. Even if she stays at home today, she still pays attention to makeup.

When she saw Lin Haoran standing up, like a virtuous wife, she took Lin Haoran's coat from the hanger and stepped forward to take the initiative to dress Lin Haoran.

Lin Haoran's arm was actually very good, and while cooperating with the dress, he asked: "Yingrong, you've been in the city these days, do you want me to take you out of the city for a walk?" ”

"Don't go!" Hua Yingrong helped him sort out his clothes, but refused without hesitation.

Although many days have passed, she still has lingering palpitations at this time, and even had nightmares the night before. For Lin Haoran's suggestion to go out of the city, he didn't have the slightest temptation, and he already put Lin Haoran's safety first.

Lin Haoran looked at the beautiful and delicious beauty in front of him, but shook his head helplessly. Seeing that she really didn't have the interest in playing, he took the opportunity to hug her, and before she could react, looking at this face full of feminine charm, he kissed her lips.

The girl next to her saw this scene, but she retreated with a red face.

In the afternoon, the flowers and plants in the courtyard are more vibrant, and the air has a subtle cool breeze.

Lin Haoran left the room contentedly and passed through the courtyard corridor, which was different from many yamen, and the roof seemed very dense, but it showed the wealth of the salt inspection courtyard.

Officials do not repair the government, in fact, it often refers to the government and county government. This kind of yamen that directly faces the people reflects the clarity of officials, and they often put on a poor appearance, but the Salt Inspection Yuan is not among them.

Lin Haoran was in a very good mood, and went straight to the flower hall to enjoy the coolness, feeling the coolness brought by the water pavilion next to him.

It was time to drink tea, when the iron pillar came from the corridor and said respectfully: "Master, are you looking for me?" ”

"Is there any progress in the interrogation?" Lin Haoran held the teacup and asked straight to the point.

A touch of helplessness flashed on Tie Zhu's face, and he shook his head lightly and said: "This assassin has a very tight mouth, but he is a person who does not eat soft and hard, and he always refuses to speak, but he ......"

Although the Assassins escaped from the Thin Zephyr that day, with Cao Meng's help, they were soon able to capture the Assassin in a house in the southern suburbs. It's just that the person was arrested, but he refused to confess who was behind it.

Lin Haoran was not surprised by this result, after all, the people behind the scenes dared to do such a rebellious thing, but it was impossible to send a loose-mouthed assassin to do such a thing of robbing the family and destroying the clan.

He took a sip of tea and asked quietly, "But what?" ”

"I watched his foot calluses and hand calluses carefully, it should not be a dead soldier raised by some family, but a Jianghu person!" Tie Zhu's eyes looked at Lin Haoran, and he said seriously.

Lin Haoran picked up the teacup, looked up slightly stunned and said, "Jianghu people?"

"Chen Jing and I both judge this way, it should be eight or nine inseparable, I'm afraid someone secretly paid him to assassinate, I'm afraid he doesn't know who the mastermind is!" Tiezhu nodded slightly, and speculated.

"I don't need this kind of unwarranted speculation!" Lin Haoran shook his head solemnly, and then said seriously: "You don't need to be in a hurry to pry open that assassin's mouth, but I need to find out his identity and find out his activities in Yangzhou City!" “

Tie Zhu's brows furrowed, and he said puzzledly: "Master, if we check his activities in Yangzhou City, we have already caught the assassin, I'm afraid we can't hide it!" ”

"This is Yangzhou City, we won't be able to hide the assassin for too long!" Lin Haoran pinched the lid of the tea and splashed the tea lightly, and then told seriously: "But when you investigate, you still try not to let people know about this matter, at least not to make it known to the whole city!" ”

Tie Zhu didn't know which one Lin Haoran was singing, but he knew that this move must have another deep meaning, so he seriously arched his hand and said: "Yes, I'm doing it!" ”

Tie Zhu had just left, and Lin Hai hurriedly came to the flower hall, saying that it was an old man from Guangdong who was visiting.

Lin Haoran was slightly stunned at first, this Yangzhou is not close to Guangdong, but it is not easy to see the old people. After learning the identity of the person who came, his eyes immediately flashed with joy, and he asked Lin Hai to lead the person here.

"Humble to your lordship!"

The two tall generals followed Lin Hai to the flower hall, and after seeing Lin Haoran, they knelt down on one knee to pay homage.

The people who came were Shi Huashan, a general of Huizhou and Li Mu, the commander of the avant-garde in Guangzhou, who showed outstanding talent in the former Guangzhou City Suppression Campaign, and later participated in military operations such as counterinsurgency against Zhang Lian.

Li Mu is a general, but the tall Shi Huashan is even better. Not to mention their military talents, their size and appearance alone already show the demeanor of a general.

"Two generals, please be seated!"

Lin Haoran looked at these two old Cantonese people, and seemed to be happily stepping forward to help.

Although his height is not short, in front of these two tall generals, whether it is height or body shape, he has already killed the other party in seconds, so he is just making a show.

"Thank you, sir!" Shi Huashan and Li Mu respectfully returned the salute, and then stood up from the ground, and waited until Lin Haoran returned to his seat and sat down, and then the two sat in order on the chair next to them.

The two maids brought tea, and both of them looked very reserved.

Not to mention that when they were in Guangdong, this was their Shangguan. Now, Lin Haoran has become the official of the third grade, the left deputy capital of the imperial history and the patrol of the salt Qincha, so that they simply can't climb high.

Lin Haoran saw the reactions of the two in his eyes, but said with a smile: "I haven't seen the two generals for several years, and being able to meet in Yangzhou today really surprised the official!" ”

"Cheng Menglin is concerned, and he doesn't dare to do it!" Shi Huashan and Li Mu were secretly happy in their hearts, and they responded again.

Lin Haoran raised his hand for them to use tea, and then asked gently, "You should be passing through Yangzhou, right?" But you don't know where to transfer? What is the position? ”

Out of his understanding of the situation in the Nine Sides, although Yang Bo has made great efforts for the stability of the Nine Sides, this person has strong selfish desires and cronyism. For the generals of the border army, they often do not ask about their talents, but arrange their lineage into important posts.

Especially after Xu Jie's coming to power last year, he chose to purge the generals of the nine sides. Xu Jie handed over the affairs to the Ministry of War at that time, and Yang Bo took this opportunity to unscrupulously arrange his cronies.

After his father-in-law became the secretary of the ministry, Lin Haoran intended to change this state and break the Shanxi Gang's monopoly on the nine sides. It was the choice to recommend available talents such as Shi Huashan, Duan Dalu, Qiao Feng and Li Mu, and wanted to put these brave and resourceful cadres in the important positions of Jiubian.

It's just that soon after this incident, he left the capital, and his father-in-law helped to run the matter. As for how things are going and what kind of concessions Yang Bo will make, he doesn't know.

"If you return to Lord Qincha, you will be transferred to the commander of the Tianjin Left Guard, and Brother Shi will be appointed as the general of Ning Yuan!" Li Mu's eyes flashed with joy, and he replied with a hand.

Their orders just collided, and they agreed to go north together. Passing through Yangzhou, I happened to learn that Lin Haoran was patrolling salt in Yangzhou, as a former subordinate, and Lin Haoran was their benefactor, so he naturally came to visit.

"It's just General Ning Yuan?" Lin Haoran's face suddenly froze, and he looked up at Shihua Mountain Road.

As early as three years ago, Shi Huashan had already served as a general in Huizhou, and then continued to make achievements, and Zhang Lian was one of the main forces in the counterinsurgency. This kind of person is fully qualified to serve as the chief soldier of Guangdong, but he doesn't want to be transferred to the ninth side, so he is only a small Ning Yuan general.

Although following the governors of the world, the status of the governors of Jiliao and Xuanda was higher than that of the governors of other regions. It's just that Shi Huashan's military exploits and qualifications are enough for the deputy chief soldier or chief soldier, and he shouldn't be just a small Ning Yuan general, at least he has to be given the position of deputy chief soldier.

The most important thing is that Yang Bo has occupied such a large position of generals in Jiubian, but the person he pushed on his side was only given a position as a general, which also reflects Yang Bo's flying and domineering side, and he simply regarded Jiubian as his Yang Bo's back garden.

Shi Huashan saw Lin Haoran's reaction, and the grievances in his heart were comforted, but he replied: "Lord Hui, the nine sides are the center of gravity of the Ming Dynasty's defense, and being able to serve as Ning Yuan's general can be regarded as a promotion." The most important thing is that these can be appointed as Ning Yuan's generals, and they have fulfilled the long-cherished wish of their ancestors to serve the country, and the last general is already satisfied! ”

This is not exactly a cliché, the ancestors of his Shi family came from the north, and they are also bent on returning to the nine sides. It's just that there is no one in his Lei family in the court, but he has never had the opportunity to return to the nine sides.

"General Shi Shen, I'm afraid things are not as simple as you think, and I'm afraid you will be ostracized when you go there. You have to be mentally prepared for this! Lin Haoran sighed lightly and said seriously.

"Thank you for your teachings!" Shi Huashan also knew this, and immediately replied.

Lin Haoran took a sip of tea, and said seriously: "Most of the generals on the nine sides are descendants of Yang Bo, the secretary of the military department, and your ability to take up this position should be the result of my father-in-law's recommendation." No matter how you behave, I'm afraid it will be difficult to get Yang Bo's approval, so you should be cautious. However, as long as you can make meritorious achievements, I believe that Yang Bo has no reason to suppress you again, and if this official returns to the capital, he will also come out for you in person, and you will definitely not be wronged in this matter! ”

"The end will definitely live up to the cultivation of adults, and they will definitely win glory for adults!" Shi Huashan's eyes were slightly red, and he arched his hand seriously.

For just Ning Yuan's general, he naturally felt a little aggrieved in his heart. It's just that this is the case in the current court, and the promotion is never because of how much credit you have made, but whether you have anyone in the court.

Now listening to Lin Haoran's heart-wrenching words, he said that he dared to seek justice from the military department, so that all his grievances were gone. He now has only one thought, to shine in the position of Ning Yuanshen, so that no one in the world can ignore him.