Almost at the same time, Zhao Changle also returned to Linshui County from Shangjing, and at the same time brought good news to Gongsun Jian. King Wei was willing to participate in the investment in Linshui County, and asked Zhao Changle to bring 100,000 taels of silver to be counted as shares. And it is guaranteed that no less than 200,000 stone of salt will be delivered to Linshui County every month in the future.

At this time, Gongsun Jian was completely happy. The salt promised by the King of Wei alone can provide him with a net income of no less than 70,000 taels of silver every month. Among them, it was removed from the forces that were distributed to the Cao family and border generals.

When the terminal is officially operational in a few days, the income will definitely increase. In this way, as long as he can have a year or two to accumulate, then he can really start to implement his plan.

Just when Gongsun Jian was full of confidence, Wei Meng found him and brought him a piece of news that made him a little blocked. The guards who stayed in the courtyard sent a message that Ding Feng was back, and he was very anxious to see him, saying that there was something important to report on the side of Loess Gang.

Gongsun Jian hurried back, and Ding Fengyi saw Gongsun Jian hurriedly report and said, "My lord, something happened." ”

"Don't worry. Go in and talk slowly. Gongsun Jian signaled, and then led Ding Feng to the small study in the backyard, and instructed Wei Meng to be responsible for guarding outside, even if it was Gongyu Wu, he should not approach.

"Tell me, what's going on." Gongsun Jian asked while pouring tea for Ding Feng.

The brothers noticed that someone had been sneaking around the Loess Gang cottage recently, so they paid attention to the ambush. As a result, I didn't expect the other party to be alone, but it was a hard idea. Not only did we lose one brother, but we also wounded three. ”

"What about the wounded brother?"

"One is seriously injured, I'm afraid I won't survive tonight, and another has a broken arm and a broken leg. I have already asked a doctor for treatment, so it shouldn't be too much of a problem. ”

"What about the other party?" Gongsun Jian frowned and asked.

"Got caught. But the mouth is very strict. I can't open my mouth no matter how I fight. That's why I rushed back to report this to you, my lord. I'm afraid someone wants to snoop into the secrets of our arsenal. ”

Gongsun Jian nodded slightly, thought for a moment, and then instructed Ding Feng: "You rush back immediately." All production was stopped, and all finished products were safely packed and camouflaged and shipped back to the county government's warehouse. The semi-finished products and tools were also hidden separately. After that, all the brothers and artisans involved were allowed to live in the militia. You are not allowed to come out without my orders. Remember, you have to do these things for me before midnight tonight. ”

"Yes. My lord, I'll go back. Ding Feng stood up and hugged his fists.

"Wait a minute, let Wei Meng bring twenty guards with you. Kill anyone who dares to fight those things. Do you understand? As he spoke, Gongsun Jian also stood up and opened the door and explained a few words to Wei Meng. Then Ding Feng and Wei Meng left in a hurry.

"Nai Nai, these Golden Dragon Guards' noses are smarter than dogs! I still underestimate them. But this time, you provoked me. If I don't give you a little bitterness, it seems that you won't take my Gongsun Jian seriously! Gongsun Jian scolded secretly. Then he went out of the study to find Zhao Sihai and ordered the other party in a low voice. Zhao Sihai nodded and left.

When Zhao Sihai left, he told Gong Yuwu and Feng Wan'er to stay at home and not go out. Gongsun Jian went to the county government to find Liu Dayuan again this time. When Gongsun Jian saw Liu Dayuan, he found that Huang Wenyuan was actually there. After greeting each other politely, Gongsun Jian sat on the chair and drank tea leisurely. Liu Dayuan didn't know the relationship between Huang Wenyuan and Gongsun Jian, so when he saw this situation, although he knew that Gongsun Jian must be looking for something, he couldn't ask. can only have a casual chat with Huang Wenyuan, and I wish Huang Wenyuan would leave quickly. But Huang Wenyuan didn't seem to realize the embarrassment of the scene, and he was still quite interested in talking nonsense with Liu Dayuan.

After another time of incense, a servant ran in to complain, saying that someone outside the county government had sued and asked the eldest lord to ascend to the hall to make decisions for the people.

After all, Liu Dayuan is a serious magistrate, and when he heard this, he immediately got up and went to the back hall to change his official uniform and prepare to be promoted. At the same time, he also asked Gongsun Jian and Huang Wenyuan not to leave, and to help try the case together.

Liu Dazhi County sat in a high court to hear the case. The case is very simple, a woman in her early twenties sued a man about her age for molesting her on the street and attempting to rape her. And there are many witnesses who testify in court. It can be described as a sure thing, and you almost don't need to use any brains to try it. But the man didn't admit it, and Liu Zhixian had no choice but to serve him with a big punishment. And the other party was also very angry, and he didn't say a word after receiving twenty boards. It's just that his eyes are red and he stares at Gongsun Jian, who accompanied him to the trial, as if he can't wait to eat the other party raw.

"In broad daylight, I actually dare to do what is worse than that pig and dog on the street. The evidence is complete, but this thief is stubborn and lawless, and refuses to confess. My lord, according to the lower officials, he will be directly caned for 100 days, and then he will be flailed for three days, and then punished for one year to go to the river as a punishment. Gongsun Jian hugged his fists and suggested to Liu Dayuan.

"Hmm. What the county lieutenant said was very true. Someone! That's it. As he spoke, Liu Dayuan was about to throw the fire stick in his hand, but he heard someone shouting in the hall.

"Slow!"

Hu Tianyi shouted loudly and walked to the lobby. casually took out a piece of Jin Longwei's identity waist card from his waist. He knew very well that if he didn't come forward to identify himself at this moment, then the brother in the hall who was falsely accused would probably be killed alive by the other party.

It was obvious that the other party was deliberately targeting him and Jin Longwei. It seems that his identity has already been exposed, and there is no need to hide it at this time.

"In Xia Hu Tianyi, Captain of the Golden Dragon Guard. This person in the hall is also a member of the Golden Dragon Guard. As he spoke, Hu Tianyi pointed with his hand to the one who had just been beaten twenty boards on the ground.

"What's wrong with Jin Longwei? Is it possible to avoid responsibility if you break the law? Gongsun Jian asked the other party with a contemptuous smile.

"Lieutenant Gongxian. I think you know better than I am. Hu Tianyi gritted his teeth and said viciously. He was sure that Gongsun Jian was behind the whole thing.

"Hehe, what's going on? There are all the witnesses, didn't Captain Hu see it? Or is it that you, Jin Longwei, are one level higher than others and don't break the law in anything? Gongsun Jian asked rhetorically.

Hu Tianyi was about to explode, and it was clear that these witnesses and the plaintiff were all made by your Gongsun Jian, but he had no evidence. It seems that it is not possible to be tough at this time. Everyone knows Gongsun Jian's mad dog temper. So Hu Tianyi changed his smile and arched his hand: "Lord Gong, Jin Longwei is the same as everyone else, and he must naturally take responsibility for breaking the law." It's just that he has been tortured for twenty boards just now. Moreover, the plaintiff did not suffer any harm. It's better to do this, on behalf of Jin Longwei, I will compensate the plaintiff with some money, and then I will take this brother back and discipline him strictly. What do you think? ”

"Not what do I think? This officer is just a county lieutenant. At this time, I will ask the magistrate. Gongsun Jian didn't pay attention to the other party's proposal at all, but turned around and arched his hand towards Liu Dayuan, who was seated up. That means that in Linshui County, Liu Dayuan has the final say.

"Ahem......" Liu Dayuan coughed a few times, and he couldn't wait to bite Gongsun Jian in his heart, and every time he was the one who took the blame.

"That, since Captain Hu came forward to intercede, the official must want to give this face. But in the face of national law, it is unsympathetic. However, there are times when it can be accommodating. The county may not pursue the matter, but the plaintiff must withdraw the lawsuit. "Liu Dayuan is naturally a treacherous and cunning officialdom, since Gongsun Jian threw the pot to him, then he threw the pot to the plaintiff. Who doesn't know that the plaintiff was arranged by Gongsun Jian.

Hearing Liu Dayuan say this, Hu Tianyi had no choice but to turn around and ask the plaintiff woman on the side to withdraw the lawsuit. The other party is also happy and can withdraw the lawsuit, but he has suffered serious mental injury, so he must compensate. I don't want much, I can have a thousand taels of gold.

Hu Tianyi is so angry! Why don't you want ten thousand taels of gold? Not to mention gold, even a thousand taels of silver are not worth it! This is clearly preparing to blackmail him. But now in other people's territory, being framed by others, how can there be any way? Could it be that he watched his brother of the Golden Dragon Guard being killed?

After some bargaining, the two sides finally reached a settlement after Hu Tianyi promised to compensate the other party 3,000 taels of silver. Hu Tianyi picked up the Jin Longwei brother who was still lying on the ground, and was just about to leave the county hall. I heard the sound of drums outside the lobby, and then there was a heart-rending cry.

"Lord Qingtian, you have to call the shots for the villain!" With the cry, the official outside the hall helped the old man to come to the hall tremblingly. Behind him was a man who had been escorted by a messenger. I saw that the man had been beaten and couldn't see his original appearance clearly, his clothes, shoes and hats were all torn, and the blood on his body was still dripping.

"My lord, it's Zhao Xiaoqi." The young man who was supported by Hu Tianyi recognized the 'bloody man' who was escorted up at a glance. Hu Tianyi also reacted immediately. Looking back at Gongsun Jian again, his teeth were already cracked at this time. The male mad dog of the dog day is ready to play to death all the brothers he brought!

Well, this time, the case is bigger than just now, and the direct defendant killed him. And there were all the witnesses, and even the defendant had been beaten to death after being caught. Just ask you Hu Tianyi to save or not?

After another round of forgiveness and bargaining, he promised to compensate the other party 10,000 taels of silver before he was settled. Hu Tianyi didn't care much, and hurriedly ran out to find someone to help carry the guy who was beaten and still had one breath left to go out to see the doctor.

This is not the end, after Hu Tianyi settled the two injured brothers, his subordinates came back to report that three of the more than ten Golden Dragon Guards brought this time were missing. Hu Tianyi was about to go crazy after hearing this.

"Gongsun Jian of the dog day, I Hu Tianyi and you will not give up!"

Just after Hu Tianyi finished scolding these words, another injured subordinate was helped in.

"Adult ......"

"Li Dawei, what's wrong with you? Isn't Xiao Jiu with you? What about the Little Nine? Seeing the other party clearly, Hu Tianyi hurriedly asked.

"My lord, Xiao Jiu and I found the person named Xie Wu who had been missing for many days on the way back from going to the Northwest Border Pass. I wanted to check the details of the other party, but the other party was really powerful, and Xiao Jiu died in order to cover my escape. So saying, the man began to cry.

"Bastard!" Hu Tianyi slapped the case in front of him directly.

"Li Dawei, let me ask you. Did you and Xiao Jiu find out what Xie Wu was doing at the border gate? ”

"Nope." Li Dawei cried and replied: "But it seems that the other party is also secretly investigating something." Later, when I found out that Xiao Jiu and I were following him, he played a trick to ambush and kill us. As soon as we met, I was given a knife without even saying a word, if it weren't for Xiao Jiu's desperate efforts to protect me, I'm afraid I would have to explain there. ”

Listening to Li Dawei's answer, Hu Tianyi was secretly frightened. He knew the strength of Li Dawei and Xiao Jiu's two subordinates in the Golden Dragon Guard, although they were attacked and killed, but they were actually killed and injured, but it also showed the strength of the other party from another aspect. I didn't expect that there would be such a powerful person under Gongsun Jian.