Chapter 3: Morning Dew (Seven Ups)

"Lord Changshi, Lord Changshi, great joy, great joy!" As soon as I entered the yamen in the morning, before I could unfold the official documents and account books on the table, a series of flattering voices came to mind outside the door.

There is no need to guess, Wei Zheng also knows who it is. In the entire county guard mansion yamen, only the little official Tang Zuwang was so flustered, and he didn't look like an official at all. But no one can compare with this person, after all, he once risked losing his head to make Julu Ze several times, without credit, and there is a little hard work.

In the blink of an eye, the little official Tang Zuwang had already run to Wei Zheng's table, and he didn't do the courtesy of his colleagues, pressed his hands to the table, poked his stinky head and continued to shout: "Lord Changshi is like a god, fight, they really fight!" ”

"What's going on? Who's fighting whom! Wei Zheng's heart suddenly flashed a flash of lightning, but the expression on his face was still unwavering, and he pulled out the official document that was pressed under Tang Zuwang's hand, and then asked indifferently.

"Zhang, Zhang Jincheng and Cheng Mingzhen are two thieves!" Tang Zuwang's mood was hit a little, and he gasped to explain. "They were in flames, just as the adults had predicted, and as soon as there were no enemies around, they made themselves enemies!"

"Really, when?" Wei Zheng gathered the official documents on the table one by one and smiled lightly.

"About three days ago, Zhang Jin said that he suddenly captured the water, and then led his soldiers and horses to Ping'en." Tang Zuwang tried his best to mobilize Wei Zheng's emotions, so he had to put away his thoughts of taking the opportunity to take credit and report truthfully.

"How's it going?" Wei Zheng's voice was still flat, as if the war in the distance had nothing to do with him.

"I don't know. As soon as Zhang Jin said that as soon as the troops were dispatched, I immediately ran back to report to the adults! Tang Zuwang's voice became more and more weak, and he lowered his head to add.

Seeing this, Wei Zheng quickly smiled and patted him on the shoulder, "You did a good job." The county keeper complimented you to me last time. This time, with the news of the thief's fire, I believe he will not forget your credit! ”

"Really?" Tang Zuwang's eyes immediately brightened again, as if two candles had been lit in the dark night. "Did Lord Gunjo mention me? When did he tell you? ”

"Just a few days ago." Wei Zheng responded vaguely, and then quickly changed the subject, "How did you guess that I wanted them to be angry?" Or did someone tell you? ”

"Hey, hey, hey!" Tang Zuwang laughed dryly, "Today, this morning, I met Wei Xiancheng first!" When he heard the news, he immediately slapped his hands and laughed, saying that it was in vain for your painstaking planning! He also said that the thieves were like a pack of wolves, eating up the elk around them, and then they began to kill each other. ”

The words fell, and Wei Zheng immediately stood up behind the case. It seems that Wei De has pierced his mind deeply, and the news of Zhang Jincheng and Cheng Ming's inflamed merger is even more shocking. "What about Lord Wei, where did he go after he finished talking to you?"

"Wei, Lord Wei, of course it's a soldier!" Tang Zuwang was confused and hesitated to answer.

"How can the matter of soldiers be so hasty!" Wei Zheng was so anxious that he straightened his feet, raised his legs and walked out. When he came to the door, he didn't forget to turn around and glared at Tang Zu fiercely, as if the other party had stabbed a big basket.

Whether it is Changshi Wei Zheng or Guixiang County Cheng Wei Deshen, they all belong to the level that Tang Zuwang cannot afford to offend. He originally wanted to curry favor with both ends, but who would have expected that looking at the current situation, he would get himself into trouble. Thinking of this, Tang Zuwang hurriedly took a few steps forward, dragged Wei Zheng's sleeve, and said with a raised face: "Don't worry, Lord Changshi, I still have a love in return!" ”

"What words, talk as you go!" Wei Zheng struggled to shake off Tang Zuwang's fingers and ordered coldly.

"Actually, in fact, Julu Ze's side wants to make a deal with us!" Tang Zuwang hesitated for a moment and said hesitantly.

When it came to Julu Ze, Wei Zheng had to slow down for the time being. "You put it plainly, what deal do they want to make, who told you? How did you say yes? ”

Under the pressure of Wei Zhengdao's gaze, Tang Zuwang was a little timid again, took half a step sideways, and muttered, "Didn't the adults ask me to go and make a mistake with them?" I didn't find Zhang Da Dang when I went to Juluze, and when I found that the situation was wrong, I took the risk to chase after him. Then Zhang Jincheng's righteous son, Zhang Hu, told me privately that they wanted to get rid of Cheng Mingzhen. If Wuyang County is willing to send troops to respond at that time, they can exempt Wuyang County from half of the money and food! ”

"Bullshit!" Although he was reading people, Wei Zheng couldn't help but speak ill of him. The thieves of Juluze are simply too arrogant, and they actually ask the government to send troops to do things for them, and they are paid for reducing money and food! As everyone knows, those money and food were originally part of the entire "drive the tiger and devour the wolf" plan, and I thought that the government was really afraid of them!

"Ahh I had never seen Wei Zheng make such a big fire, Tang Zuwang jumped away half a step like a frightened pheasant, and then laughed miserably to excuse himself, "Yes, bullshit, they are indeed shit." So the subordinates didn't agree to them. It's just that he can't do it, and he has to ask the adults for instructions. Then I hurried back to report the news! ”

"Hmm!" Wei Zheng let out a long breath from his nostrils. Tang Zuwang is definitely not completely telling the truth, he knows this very well. Since taking over the task of delivering letters to Juluze, this person has been getting more and more neatly packed up and down, and even the pendant made of pure gold is tied to his belt. And these windfalls must have come from the wrong way, but for the sake of the risks they had, no one in the county guard was willing to delve into it.

"Subordinate, subordinate really didn't agree to anything!" The more he looked at Wei Zheng's face, the more bottomless Tang Zuwang's heart became, and he couldn't help but defend himself in a rambling manner.

"How much benefit did you receive from others?" Wei Zheng shrugged his shoulders and asked as he walked.

"Ahh Didn't ......" Tang Zuwang lied instinctively, but he couldn't escape Wei Zheng's sharp gaze. I had to bow my head and said with a smile: "Yes, I took some." But it was all entrusted to me to deliver letters, and they asked me and others to help sell the stolen goods, and gave a little errand money. As soon as his tone changed, his face suddenly became serious again, "But the subordinates swear to the heavens that the situation on our side has not revealed anything to them!" ”

"You don't have to reveal it at all!" Wei Zheng looked at Tang Zuwang's big mouth that was foaming at the stars, and smiled at it. "Who participated in selling the stolen goods for others, what did they sell for the thieves, and what did they buy?"

Stealing a glance at Wei Zheng's face, Tang Zuwang continued to excuse himself and his accomplices, "It's mainly the hand of Huangya Bao Jing, this guy is Juluze's spy, and you and Lord County Shou knew about it in advance." Every time, he brought things, that is, some antiques, calligraphy and paintings, and petty fights. We, we'll help estimate the estimated price. ”

"Who else is involved, in addition to selling stolen goods, what did you help buy, pick up the important thing!"

"Liu Bantou in the yamen, Li Zhutou, the yellow account room of the Municipal Bureau, and, ......" Tang Zuwang didn't dare to lie, and he held his fingers like a few treasures. There are also savings and master books. However, he did not participate much, only very valuable objects, and the people who knew the brothers could not eat them, so he invited the old man to come out! ”

Is it any wonder that Chu Wanjun's side has stopped in recent months? Wei Zheng finally knew the answer. He has been using the line of Tang Zuwang and Huangya Bao to create estrangement within Juluze. Instead, Julu Ze also used the same line to their own benefit.

"They mainly bought grain, kudzu cloth and so on. There are also agricultural tools, plough sticks and other clumsy things. Tang Zuwang was afraid that Wei Zheng would cure his crimes, so he continued to confess, "They still want to buy some pig iron, but their subordinates think about it and don't dare to sell it to them!" ”

"If you really sell it, you should die!" Wei Zheng glared at the other party fiercely and warned sharply. "Then they became more and more daring, and even dared to think of the idea of joining forces with us! You greedy guy, you have lost all the face of the government! ”

"Didn't your subordinates agree?" Tang Zuwang was full of grievances, "Besides, didn't you and Lord County Shou also make a deal with Julu Ze?" ”

"Shut up!" Wei Zheng shook his head angrily, there was no way to deal with Tang Zuwang's tired character. Can the transaction between Lord Gunshou and himself and Jushizawa be compared to the act of selling stolen goods for thieves? But compared to the truth, neither side is indeed in line with the laws of the Great Sui, and no one can blame anyone!

Tang Zuwang didn't dare to speak anymore, and walked out after Wei Zheng. After leaving the second gate, Shi Weizheng, the magistrate of Wuyang County, suddenly stopped again, frowned and asked, "How many people did Zhang Jin weigh?" How much strength does Cheng Mingzhen have over there, have you heard all of this clearly? ”

"Your Excellency. The subordinates heard clearly! In an instant, the expression on Tang Zuwang's face became active again, and he responded with a bit of pride. Zhang Jin weighed out 35,000 people. Cheng Mingzhen was transferred to other places by Zhang Jincheng on the pretext, but he was actually not in Pingen. At present, it is his mother-in-law who is staying in the city, and there are only about 3,000 soldiers on hand, and the rest are all old and weak women and children! ”

"In this way, Zhang Jin said that he will definitely win!" Wei Zheng said to himself as he walked, "Since the battle is bound to be won, why does Zhang Hu ask you to help invite the officers and soldiers to come out?" ”

"I'm afraid the Jade Rakshasa has run away?" Tang Zuwang thought that Wei Zheng was asking him a question, so he replied smartly, "My subordinates heard that the skill of the Jade Rakshasa is almost not under the Cheng thief. Once she escapes, Juluze will be in great trouble in the future. ”

"Once and for all, it's also a good idea!" Wei Zheng nodded slightly. The thieves' plans are indeed a bit whimsical, but considering that they are a group of farmers who have just laid down their hoes, there is no need to overestimate their minds. But when he turned his head and thought about it again, Wei Zheng still felt anxious. It seems that there is an answer in front of us, but it is separated by a layer of white fog, and it is impossible to see clearly.