Chang'an, the capital of the Han Dynasty, has been turbulent for many days.

No one could have imagined that the cause of the incident would actually start with a gang of thieves. It stands to reason that the public security in the vicinity of Chang'an has been excellent in recent years, although it has not reached the point where the legendary road is not left untouched and the door is not closed at night, but the people live and work in peace and contentment, and the business is smooth, which is still very secure.

Although the magistrates of the three counties under the jurisdiction of Chang'an are not high-level, their powers are not trivial. Generally speaking, those who are not talented or have a deep background are not competent. For example, the newly appointed Lantian County Ling Jingxing is said to have a lot of origin. But what kind of relationship this person has behind him, few people know.

On this day, the Lantian County Ya suddenly received a report from a businessman, saying that when the merchant ship was walking the Wei River and was about to reach the Longshou Canal section, several fast boats rushed out of the reeds, and there were nearly 100 men with swords and swords on them. The whole process proceeded very quickly, and by the time the ships passing behind noticed the anomaly, all that was left on the surface of the Wei River were floating corpses and the wreckage of merchant ships burned by the fire.

Merchants waiting to receive goods at the Weihe Wharf in Changle Plateau were shocked when they heard the news, which had never happened in many years. Near the dignified imperial capital, killing people and goods is so arrogant, it is simply appalling. I didn't dare to slack off at the moment, and hurriedly reported to Lantian County.

Lantian County ordered Jingxing to convene three classes of officials and personally led people to set off. By the time we arrived at the place of the incident, it was already dark. In such a situation, no useful clues can be found. Fortunately, one of the merchant sailors who was killed by the thieves and thrown into the water survived. This also became the only eyewitness to the case.

It happened in the evening, and even if someone on the shore saw it, it was too far away to see the thieves clearly. The surviving sailor, he also provided extremely limited clues. The murderers were all dressed in black, and the routes they took to escape after the raid were also different, apparently carefully planned.

The scene was surveyed in the middle of the night, and it can be said that there is very little gain. Jing Xing frowned, he encountered such a thing not long after he took office, and his official luck was not good! He couldn't help but sigh secretly when he thought of the ambition that had risen in his heart when he accepted the appointment.

The prosperity of the Han Dynasty came, and all aspects were thriving. For a junior like him, it's time to show his talents. However, there are many young and talented people in the current court, and just those guys from the Chang'an Royal Academy are enough for the rulers to use the best. It is not easy for Jingxing to come to this point. In fact, he knew very well in his heart that if it weren't for the uncle-nephew relationship with Liu Quyak, the Marquis of Zhongshan in Shangshu Ling, the position of Lantian County Commander would not have been his turn.

Originally, I wanted to take this place as an important starting point for my career, but who knew that before the official seal was hot, it ushered in a severe test. If such a major event cannot be handled properly and quickly, then it is conceivable that for him, Lantian County will be both the starting point and the end.

Jing Xing, who returned to the county office, stayed awake all night, sorted out in detail all kinds of clues collected by the people in the county government and the description of the sailor, and found a lot of doubts in his heart, and he couldn't help but be suspicious.

The plundered merchant ship was not loaded with goods of great value, but cloth and silk. There are so many ships carrying precious goods on the Wei River, why did the thieves choose a worthless cargo ship? And this gang of thieves came and went without a trace, which had never been heard of before, and it seemed very strange. If it is said to be seeking revenge, it is not like it.

After thinking about it, nothing came of it after all. Unconsciously dawned in the east, Lantian made his head dizzy and had a headache, and he was about to take a temporary rest. Unexpectedly, immediately another county official came in in a panic to report the news, which made him sleepy all of a sudden, and he almost jumped up.

"What do you say...... Another merchant ship has been hijacked?! ”

The officials who reported the news nodded again and again, looking at their county magistrates pitifully. Everyone knew that Lantian County was in big trouble this time. Three major cases occurred overnight, all in their jurisdiction. And they are all vicious, killing people and burning ships, leaving no way back, this group of thieves is simply too hateful!

After running to Weihe again to see the scene, Jing Xing's head was big. The modus operandi of these two crimes was exactly the same as the previous one, which was very brutal, and it was obviously the same group of people. The loss of property is second, and the total number of casualties added up to the three times is dozens of people, which can be described as a major case that shook Chang'an.

Such rampant thieves are obviously not something that Lantian County can handle alone. Jing Xing took the relevant people and others and went straight to Chang'an with all the materials.

Fortunately, what he feared along the way did not happen. After Liu Quyak, who presided over the government affairs during the emperor's foreign tour, personally read the dossier, the expression on his face was very flat.

"Master Hou, thieves have come and gone without a trace, and it is difficult to make progress in a short period of time with the strength of Lantian County. In order to prevent the recurrence of the tragedy, he asked for the help of the garrison outside the city...... As for the accountability for this matter, when all the thieves are caught, the lowly is willing to bear all the ...... in order to atone for his sins. ”

Regardless of personal friendship in front of official business. Although they have a special relationship, Jing Xing lowered his head, his face was full of shame, and he was completely businesslike. And Liu Quyak just snorted lightly and patted him on the shoulder.

"Jing Xing, you're still too young...... Remember, I bothered to let you be the magistrate of Lantian County, but I didn't let you take the blame yourself. Your job is to take advantage of the opportunity to keep the most important things in your area firmly in your hands, get it? ”

Jing Xing raised his head in some surprise, although he realized the deep meaning hidden in this sentence, he really didn't understand the meaning.

"The most, most important thing...... What is that? ”

Seeing the confusion in his eyes, Liu Quyak waved his hand, and the people around him retreated. There are some things that he needs to give a little bit of detail to his nephew. Because the next step still requires his good cooperation, he must understand his steps in order to achieve the expected success.

"Do you know why I went to such lengths to find an excuse to depose the original Lantian County Decree and let you take the opportunity to take the position?"

"This ...... Of course I know it's because of my uncle's love. ”

Jing Xing didn't look at the other party's gaze. He felt a terrible fever on his face. Although I don't want to admit it, I understand it very well in my heart. Being able to stand out among countless young people and take on such an important position at once, in the final analysis, he can't get rid of Liu Quyak's special support.

"Lantian County is extremely important. The reason why I put your chess piece there is because there is an important place at the northern foot of Zhongnan Mountain, and we will be bound to win it in the near future. Jingxing, you must remember that Weihe Wharf and Changle Plateau must find a way to be in your hands. I say this, do you understand? ”

The young Lantian County Ling was shocked in his heart, his face had changed color. Unexpectedly, Liu Quyak would do such a thing, and he would be his pioneer. He couldn't help but ask rhetorically with some difficulty.

"Uncle! Isn't the ground of Changle Plateau the fiefdom of Yuan Zhao? His power is so huge, how can I have the ability to take it into my own hands? It's simply not possible. ”

"Yuan Zhao, he's dead!"

Liu Quyak interrupted his nephew's words sharply. The current Lord Shangshuling is becoming more and more arrogant, and he can no longer tolerate anyone's refutation. From now on, whoever comes out of his mouth must strictly follow it.

"Although the Marquis of Yuan is dead, someone will definitely inherit the title of his marquis...... What's more, there is still a prince in the court. If you want to easily get involved in Changle Yuan, it may not be easy. ”

Although Jing Xing is young, he can see some things very clearly. In this moment, he already knew his uncle's wishful thinking. Although he didn't dare to say some words in his heart, he couldn't help but smile bitterly, and his uncle only saw the huge benefits, but ignored the danger hidden behind it. Once this dispute is provoked, the two sides may be in a situation that will never stop. Why bother?

How could the cunning Liu Quyak not see through the hesitation in his heart? Now, there is no need to hide some insider information. He sneered.

"Jing Xing, I'll tell you the truth. The land of Changle is not in my eyes. Choosing to go there is just the beginning. The Chang'an court, and even the entire Han Dynasty, may soon usher in a earth-shaking change! Not to mention the remnants of Yuan Zhao, even if it is the current prince, it is difficult to say whether he can maintain his own position! The more we start in advance, the greater the initiative we will get, and the more abundant the benefits we will be able to get in our hands in the future. ”

Jing Xing stayed where he was, his face pale. Even if he hadn't experienced a fierce court battle, he had already understood at this moment that he had been involved in a huge conspiracy, and it was impossible to get out of it.

"Uncle! What are you talking about...... Is it really possible? ”

"You are my own nephew, will your uncle harm you? Go and do what I tell you to do...... It is likely that it won't take long for you to step from a small county order to one step into the ranks of the nine kings of the court! ”

Sure enough, the young man who heard his personal promise immediately abandoned all his worries, his blood surged, and his tone became firm.

"What the hell is to do...... Jing Xing is willing to obey his uncle's orders! ”

"Excellent! All the mysteries are in the dossier in your hands...... Ha ha! I have sent to mobilize the elite of 3,000 garrisons outside the city to join you. And your goal is Changle Yuan! ”