Chapter 267. Rewards and Punishments.

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When Cui Qianxue woke up from the coma, she first opened her eyes blankly and saw that she was in a strange room, the room seemed to be elegant, but the decoration was luxurious, and all the furnishings and accessories were also very valuable.

At least, the identity of the owner of this room is no worse than her grandfather Cui Mian, although Cui Mian has served as a pavilion elder for many years, the decoration in Cui's mansion is far less luxurious than here.

Then, Cui Qianxue began to think, where is this? Why are you here?

After a period of confusion, Cui Qianxue finally slowly remembered - she was walking on the way home, and several big men appeared behind her, and then she suddenly received a heavy blow to her neck, and then she passed out.

Could it be that he was kidnapped by bad people? Kidnapped here by the bad guys again? And this strange room in front of you is a lair of bad people?

Thinking of this, Cui Qianxue was fierce, and under the fright, her originally confused head suddenly sobered up a lot.

Thinking of the consequences of being kidnapped, Cui Qianxue's petite body shrank and trembled, her small mouth opened slightly, and she instinctively wanted to shout for help.

"Save ...... Save ......"

However, Cui Qianxue is just a girl who has never been in the world after all, and because of excessive nervousness and fear at this time, the shouting is not only so low that it is almost inaudible, but she can't even shout a complete word.

At this time, Cui Qianxue was beside her. A familiar voice rang out.

"Miss Cui, you're finally awake. Is there anything else that is wrong with your body? ”

This is Zhao Junchen's voice!

Zhao Junchen's voice was heard. Cui Qianxue couldn't help but be stunned and turned her head to look. only to find that Zhao Junchen had been standing at the head of the bed guarding him.

At this time, Zhao Junchen was looking at Cui Qianxue, his eyes full of concern.

Seeing the panic on Cui Qianxue's expression, Zhao Junchen couldn't help but smile with relief, gently patted Cui Qianxue's show head with his hand, and said softly: "Don't be afraid, don't worry, you are safe now, you just need to recuperate in peace." ”

The voice is gentle. And full of reliability, with a certain calming power.

Looking at Zhao Junchen in a daze, Cui Qianxue still couldn't understand what was happening to her.

It's just that Zhao Junchen's reliable and gentle voice, calm and concerned eyes, appeared without warning when she was most helpless and scared, so that the panic and fear in Cui Qianxue's heart gradually subsided, but it seemed to tug at a certain heartstring of her.

Time. Cui Qianxue actually forgot about what she had just been held hostage, and only Zhao Junchen looked at her with a smile in her eyes.

Then, facing Zhao Junchen, Cui Qianxue, who had gradually calmed down. I was nervous and panicked again.

It's just that this time the tension is completely different from before. The heart was pounding inexplicably, so clearly. A certain throbbing gradually became intense.

"I ...... How am I here? ”

Out of the instinct of girls. Cui Qianxue turned her head to prevent Zhao Junchen from seeing her unusual face at this time, and asked a little stumbling.

Zhao Junchen was slightly stunned when he saw Cui Qianxue like this, but he didn't care, thinking that Cui Qianxue was still frightened about his attack, so his tone became softer and softer, and explained to Cui Qianxue: "Speaking of which, it's also a coincidence, your grandfather actually blocked the door of Youfeng Pavilion because of your runaway, but he also let me know about your runaway. But when my people found you, they saw that you had been kidnapped by some evil criminals, so they rescued you and sent you to me to recuperate......"

At this time, although Zhao Junchen's tone was very gentle and his expression was also very concerned, the words he said were not all untrue, at least, Zhao Junchen knew very well that it must be Chen Zhirong who sent someone to kidnap Cui Qianxue, and only Chen Zhirong would have such a motive, but out of various considerations, as well as those "secret agreements" reached with Chen Zhirong before, Zhao Junchen not only did not expose Chen Zhirong at this time, but also helped Chen Zhirong cover up the facts and sent someone to eliminate all the clues.

However, although Zhao Junchen explained a lot, Cui Qianxue didn't listen much because of the inexplicable panic in her heart, and only knew that after she ran away from home, Zhao Junchen cared about her safety, and sent someone to find her, and then rescued her.

So, Cui Qianxue's heart became more and more throbbing inexplicably, and she became more and more flustered and nervous, facing Zhao Junchen, she has always been sharp-toothed, but she was speechless for a while, and she didn't know how to speak.

Seeing Cui Qianxue like this, Zhao Junchen thought that Cui Qianxue was still in a state of panic and fear, thinking that he and Cui Qianxue only had a three-sided relationship after all, for Cui Qianxue, she was still in the stage of "strange man", and Cui Qianxue had just experienced the time when she was kidnapped and kidnapped, at this time, she really shouldn't say anything more to Cui Qianxue, but should let Cui Qianxue be quiet alone, or let another woman accompany her.

In fact, Zhao Junchen originally wanted to persuade Cui Qianxue and tell her about the consequences of running away from home this time, so that she would not be naΓ―ve and impulsive in the future, but thinking that she was just an outsider to Cui Qianxue after all, and Cui Qianxue's mental state was not good at this time, so she still gave up, but silently wished Cui Qianxue good luck in the future.

So, after thinking about it, Zhao Junchen said again: "Miss Cui, I still have some things to deal with, I will come to see you later, don't worry, your grandfather, I have already sent someone to inform you, presumably someone will come to pick you up soon, and you will be able to go home soon." ”

As he spoke, Zhao Junchen instructed Chu Jiayi behind him again: "Jiayi, you will take care of Miss Cui next." ”

Chu Jiayi, who had been quietly staying behind Zhao Junchen, took a step forward after hearing Zhao Junchen's command, lowered her head and agreed, "Yes." Don't worry, I'll take care of Miss Cui. ”

It's just that. Because Zhao Junchen turned his head to speak, he didn't see the loss and complexity that flashed on Cui Qianxue's face.

On the contrary, it was Chu Jiayi. noticed Cui Qianxue's abnormality at this time.

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said that after Zhao Junchen left the room, his originally gentle and generous expression suddenly became a little stern and gloomy.

Today's thing is indeed very dangerous!

Fortunately, Cui Qianxue temporarily changed her mind, and did not want to go to You Feng Pavilion to meet Zhao Junchen, but instead played in the market at will, although it would make all forces unable to find her trace for a while, although it caused a lot of panic. But Chen Zhirong's first-mover advantage has disappeared because of this.

And Zhao Junchen's hindsight this time finally did not cause any irreparable tragedy.

In fact, Zhao Junchen's current power is not to be underestimated, and this time he tried his best to search for Cui Qianxue's traces, and the power he mobilized was naturally extraordinary, including the Xichang Yamen!

Although the West Factory has been established for a short time, it is a professional intelligence agency of the imperial court after all, and Cui Qianxue's traces were the first to be discovered by them.

Merely. The order they got was only to find and protect Cui Qianxue, so after discovering Cui Qianxue's traces, they did not reveal their identity and whereabouts. just secretly followed behind Cui Qianxue and secretly protected.

However, after Cui Qianxue was attacked and kidnapped, the fans of Xichang who were originally hidden in the shadows. also had to show up and make a move.

Before Cui Qianxue fell into a coma, she heard shouting and scolding. It was also sent out by the fans of the West Factory.

The fans of the West Factory are all carefully selected by Zhao Junchen from the Jinyi Guard and the forbidden army. The strength is far from being comparable to ordinary bandits, and after they make a move, the bandits who kidnapped Cui Qianxue, except for the person who led it, were all captured, and Cui Qianxue was naturally rescued.

As for these bandits who tried to kidnap Cui Qianxue, even if they didn't need special interrogation, Zhao Junchen knew that these people were all sent by Chen Zhirong, so Zhao Junchen didn't let the Xichang fans ask them strictly, but after some torture, he let them go!

The reason why torture is inflicted on these bandits is because Zhao Junchen wants to warn Chen Zhirong and tell her to restrain herself and not always do anything to achieve her goals! And let these bandits go again because Zhao Junchen didn't want Chen Zhirong to get into trouble out of various considerations

However, at this time, Zhao Junchen's expression was stern and gloomy, but it was not because of Chen Zhirong's actions - for Chen Zhirong's motives for doing this, Zhao Junchen knew very well in his heart that if he changed places, Zhao Junchen might also do the same, so although he didn't agree, he also understood it somewhat-what really made Zhao Junchen dissatisfied was those Xichang fans who had made great contributions!

Without him, after saving Cui Qianxue, they did not send Cui Qianxue to Cui Mian's mansion, although Cui's mansion was not far away - but because of various rumors between Zhao Junchen and Cui Qianxue, they thought that there was really some ulterior relationship between Zhao Junchen and Cui Qianxue, and out of the psychology of inviting merit, they actually sent Cui Qianxue to Zhao Junchen's mansion!

Regarding the various rumors between Zhao Junchen and Cui Qianxue, before this, there was actually some room for recovery, but now, after Cui Qianxue ran away from home, she finally appeared in Zhao Junchen's mansion, what does this situation mean? -- The current rumors have been thoroughly implemented in the eyes of the world! And Qianxue's reputation and life are completely ruined! There is no hope of any more hope!

At this time, Cui Qianxue is still unaware of her future situation!

In fact, this situation may not be all bad for Zhao Junchen, after all, this will increase the possibility that Cui Mian will grit his teeth in desperation and marry Cui Qianxue to Zhao Junchen, but this situation is not due to Zhao Junchen's own plan, it is all due to the self-righteousness of the fans of Xichang, so Zhao Junchen is naturally annoyed!

What's more, although Cui Qianxue is naΓ―ve and impulsive, Zhao Junchen still has a good impression of her, and when there are other options for things, Zhao Junchen is not willing to hurt Cui Qianxue lightly!

Therefore, Zhao Junchen at this time, for those who saved Cui Qianxue, he wants to be rewarded! Reward! But for their self-righteous and selfish actions, they must also be punished! Heavy penalties!

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Between thoughts. Zhao Junchen has already come to the main hall of the house.

However, at the moment of entering the main hall. Zhao Junchen restrained the sternness and gloom in his expression, and replaced it with a gentle smile!

At this time. In the main hall, the fans of Xichang who saved Cui Qianxue are also waiting for Zhao Junchen's summons and rewards.

They had long heard that this factory governor was not only powerful and wealthy, but also extremely generous to those who had meritorious service!

Therefore, these West Factory fans are also full of expectations in their hearts!

"I've seen the factory superintendent!"

Seeing the appearance of Zhao Junchen, all the fans of the West Factory hurriedly saluted.

At this time, Zhao Junchen's expression was cordial and his face was full of smiles. A qiΔ“ as they imagined!

Zhao Junchen walked to his seat, raised his hand to support him, and said with a smile: "Get up quickly, you have made a great contribution today, and this governor is here to thank you." ”

"Don't dare, don't dare!" The fans of the West Factory all replied in succession.

After Zhao Junchen sat down, the fans of the West Factory finally got up, Zhao Junchen looked at them, but saw that they were all strong and capable, and his eyes couldn't help showing some regret.

"Sit down. We're all our own people, and now you've made great achievements, so you're welcome. ”

Seeing Zhao Junchen say this, a group of Xichang fans were polite. They all sat down, but in front of Zhao Junchen, they didn't dare to relax too much. Even though I was sitting, I was only halfway up my butt next to the chair.

"Let's talk about it." The smile on Zhao Junchen's face grew. He asked, "How did you find Miss Cui?" ”

One of the leaders of the West Factory got up and replied: "Go back to the factory governor, after the lowly rank and others receive the order." It is not like the other groups of people to blindly attack and scatter their forces to look around, but first inquired about the temperament of this Cui girl, and learned that this Cui girl has always been innocent and romantic, active and lively, so I thought that after this Cui girl ran away from home, although she could not go to Youfeng Pavilion, she was afraid that she would not be willing to go home, but she was likely to take the opportunity to play around, so we concentrated our manpower to look for several places such as Huiguan Street and Tianjing East, because those places have always been the most famous for folk acrobatics, presumably Miss Cui must have heard of it, But I must have never been there, and this time it is very likely that I will take the opportunity to see the rarity. I didn't really want to let the lowly people really guess right, although Miss Cui changed her dress and bun, but she was born beautiful, still very conspicuous, the lowly people soon found her traces, and have been secretly protecting her, during which they secretly helped her send away several waves of ruffians, and then when she was secretly escorting her home, she found that there were bandits who wanted to kidnap her, so she rescued her again. ”

Zhao Junchen nodded again and again, and said appreciatively: "Plan and then act, and also understand Miss Cui's psychology and action rules, good thoughts!" No wonder you were the first to find her. ”

Hearing Zhao Junchen's admiration, all the Xichang fans were humble, but their expressions were more and more looking forward to the next reward.

Zhao Junchen really didn't disappoint them, and after laughing, he announced: "I have always had clear rewards and punishments, you not only found Miss Cui this time, but also saved her, I must reward her, I must reward her!" Someone! ”

As Zhao Junchen's words fell, a group of servants entered the main hall one after another, and each stopped in front of a Xichang fanzi, all of them were holding a plate in their hands, and on the plate, they were all shining with silver light.

At this time, every Xichang fan has a hundred taels of silver in front of him!

Obviously, the money was given to them!

If you don't count the various incomes in the dark, one hundred taels of silver is enough for them for four or five years!

Therefore, every Xichang fan can't help but be happy at this time!

Zhao Junchen also smiled and said: "These silvers are all rewarded to you, accept them!" In addition, each of you will be promoted to the first class, and you will be credited once! ”

"Thank you, Governor!" The fans of the West Factory hurriedly kowtowed and thanked them.

Zhao Junchen still had a smile on his face: "As I just said, everyone is their own people, you don't have to be so polite, get up." ”

After all the fans got up one after another and accepted the money, Zhao Junchen suddenly sighed.

Seeing Zhao Junchen like this, the Xichang fans who had just made great contributions, received heavy rewards, and wanted to make persistent efforts were all stunned, and the Xichang fans who had just answered were the leader. He hurriedly got up and asked, "I don't know what troubles the factory superintendent has?" Need us to work for you? If it is useful to us, please ask the factory governor to give us orders. We will never give up! ”

And as the words of this West Factory fan fell, the other fans also got up in unison. They all clenched their fists and swore an oath: "Serve the factory superintendent, I will never give up!" ”

Zhao Junchen sighed again and said, "It's not necessary to die without giving up, but for this one, you can really help me come up with some ideas." ”

Seeing that everyone was listening, Zhao Junchen asked slowly: "That's the case, there are some people under me who actually do their own things without getting my orders. Ended up getting me in big trouble, and you say, what should I do? ”

These Xichang fans naturally didn't think that the person Zhao Junchen said in his mouth actually meant themselves, and at this time, they wanted to show their loyalty, so they said one after another: "Such a private matter not only violates the rules, but also causes trouble for adults." Naturally, it should be punished severely! ”

Zhao Junchen hesitated and said: "But they have made great achievements before, and they are still loyal to me, and this time they are private." It's all out of good intentions, and there's no bad intentions towards me, so I'm a little hesitant in my heart! ”

"Your Excellency. I don't know anything else, but it's in our West Factory. The most important thing is to pay attention to a decree and prohibition! Your Excellency, you have so many people under your command and are in charge of so many important things. There must be no rules, otherwise how can we establish prestige in the future? However, if you have the old feelings in your heart, you can also reduce the crime by one degree, but the punishment must be punished, otherwise it is not enough to deter others, and I hope that the adults will learn from it! The leader of the West Factory said.

And the other West Factory fans also responded one after another.

"Well, I see." Zhao Junchen seemed to have finally made up his mind, and then the conversation changed sharply, and he suddenly asked: "Speaking of which, I am a little curious in my heart, and I don't know if my previous order is not clear and clear enough...... Originally, I just asked you to protect Cui Qianxue secretly, but after you rescued her, Cui Mansion was obviously close in front of you, but why did you go far and send her to my mansion? ”

Zhao Junchen was still smiling and curious, but when he asked, he made all the Xichang fans tremble.

Now, they finally discovered that the "subordinates who did their own things" that Zhao Junchen said before were referring to them.

And the leader of the fanzi, at this time, even the intestines are repentant! Just now it was he who built yì Zhao Junchen must be severely punished! Now if time can be turned back, he will definitely change his attitude, and Zhao Junchen will be "magnanimous, for the sake of those loyal subordinates, let them go"!

Unfortunately, regret pills are the hardest thing to buy.

"Forgive the Governor! Ask the factory governor for forgiveness! ”

As a result, all the Xichang fans turned pale in an instant, and hurriedly knelt down and begged for mercy in unison, never seeing the elated appearance before.

Zhao Junchen didn't listen to their explanation, just shook his head and sighed: "You are all smart people, I like smart people, but you are really a little smart this time!" Let me guess, when you inquired about Cui Qianxue's personality, you also heard about the rumors and rumors between Cui Qianxue and me, so after saving Cui Qianxue, you thought about taking the opportunity to further please me, so you sent Cui Qianxue to me, didn't you? But have you ever thought that if these rumors are false, won't your actions make these rumors even worse, and even confuse them with falsehood? How much effort do I need to deal with? ”

Hearing Zhao Junchen's words, the crowd became more and more panicked, and they didn't dare to find a reason to shirk responsibility, but just kowtowed and begged for mercy again and again.

Zhao Junchen didn't pay attention to it, just sighed, and continued: "I, a person, have always had clear rewards and punishments, and what should have been rewarded before has been rewarded, and then it should be punished!" As you said, Xichang pays the most attention to an order to prohibit, and you are so private and have caused a lot of trouble for me, and you can't go unpunished! But if you have made meritorious service and are still faithful, you may be guilty of one degree......"

Speaking of this, Zhao Junchen asked: "By the way, I don't remember all the rules of the West Factory, what kind of punishment is generally for private affairs?" ”

Hearing Zhao Junchen's inquiry, and seeing that Zhao Junchen was staring at him with blazing eyes, the leader didn't dare not answer, and said in a trembling voice: "Go back, go back to the factory to supervise the master, do your own thing, generally the official is demoted to the first class, and the stick is thirty, if you cause trouble because of this...... then they were dismissed and imprisoned. Only, just ......"

Zhao Junchen nodded, and didn't let this Xichang fan finish his words, so he waved his hand and said: "In this case, you will each be demoted to the second class, and you will fight twenty, which can be regarded as a ban to give some warnings to the others in the West Factory!" Now, go back to the yamen and receive your punishment. ”

Hearing Zhao Junchen's order, knowing that Zhao Junchen had already been treated leniently this time, the fans didn't dare to beg for mercy anymore, but just cried with a sad face, each took their own reward silver, and went back to the Xichang Yamen to receive the punishment.

This time, they wanted to curry favor with Zhao Junchen, but they stole chickens and rice, although they got some rewards, they were demoted and beaten with military sticks, but these are all because of their self-made cleverness, so they can't blame anyone!

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Looking at the backs of the departing Xichang fans, Zhao Junchen shook his head and sighed.

Zhao Junchen knew that although this batch of Xichang fans won some silver rewards this time, under his own means of first radish and then stick, I am afraid that he will never worry about his own benefits in the future.

It's just that under the current shape, Zhao Junchen has to do this.

Because Zhao Junchen knew that the power of Xichang was too great, and in the future, as his power in the court became bigger and bigger, Emperor Deqing would inevitably take Xichang back from his hands, so as to balance the expansion of his power.

In this regard, Zhao Junchen has been secretly preparing and ordering Wei Huai to cultivate cronies in the West Factory, so that even if Zhao Junchen hands over the West Factory, he can maintain a certain influence on the West Factory.

But it is precisely because of this that Zhao Junchen needs to establish his prestige and take this opportunity to make an example of the monkey! Under such a combination of grace and power, some people in the West Factory can be truly loyal to themselves!

Compared with this, Zhao Junchen didn't care about the resentment of some small people.

And just in the middle of his thoughts, Zhao Junchen suddenly saw Xu Qingyan enter the main hall, his expression was full of weirdness, and he walked towards him.

Previously, Zhao Junchen sent Xu Qingyan to Cui Mian's mansion and asked him to inform Cui Mian about Cui Qianxue.

And now, Xu Qingyan has such a strange look, as if he has encountered something in the Cui Mansion.

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Well, a big 2-in-1 chapter! (To be continued......)