Chapter 40
Seeing Yang Chen's reaction, Zhu Xuan knew that his judgment was really good, and immediately opened his mouth to call someone to take down this thief. But at this moment, Yang Chen had also quickly recovered from his stunnedness, and immediately dodged and approached, and slammed the other side with a palm, forcing him back with a call that he was about to exit, and at the same time he also said: "My lord, listen to me first, I really don't want to hurt you!" β
Although Zhu Xuan said that he was holding a sword in his hand, he was obviously far from Yang Chen's opponent, and he was forced to retreat straight back with just one move, and he could only dance the long sword in his hand indiscriminately, hoping to scare the other party away. And in this way, he couldn't be distracted and shouted, and called those subordinates of the front office to come over.
Yang Chen naturally saw this, and immediately easily flashed the bright and flickering long sword, quickly turned to the other party's side, and with a hook and a support, he had already snatched the long sword in his hand very lightly, and at the same time, the other hand also quickly stretched forward, covering the other party's mouth with one hand, for fear that he would really scream again under the fright.
Zhu Xianling was indeed surprised, he didn't expect that he would be easily snatched and taken down by this former subordinate in a moment, and a sense of horror appeared in his eyes, and he wanted to say hello again, but he was also gagged, and he could only make a whining sound, which could not be transmitted at all.
It wasn't until he controlled the other party that Yang Chen relaxed a little, and stated again: "Don't panic Lord County, the lower official really has no intention of harming you." Do you remember what happened in the Sanyuanlou house in the capital two years ago? β
"Woo...... Hmm......" Zhu Xuan, who was struggling to scream out loud, suddenly shook his body when he heard the last sentence, and the panic on his face also turned into doubt, and he stared at Yang Chen's face in some surprise.
Seeing that he had calmed down, Yang Chen slowly removed his hand from his mouth to see what the other party would say next. And Zhu Xuan really didn't want to shout a warning this time, but looked at him with a suspicious face, and said in a low voice: "How did you know about this?" He remembered very well that the place number room of the Sanyuan Building was the place where his teacher Yang Yiqing practiced for him before he left Beijing and came to Biguan County. And there are few people in the world who know this.
Yang Chen immediately said solemnly: "This is naturally the subordinate told by Lord Yang Yiqing. I also know that you are a protΓ©gΓ© of Lord Yang, so you are an official here to find out all kinds of corruption and blasphemy that have prevailed in the border army over the years. β
It turned out that when he asked Yang Chen to return to the Yaotou Pass, Yang Yiqing taught him how to gain Zhu Xuan's trust, so he dared to enter the county government at night tonight to meet his boss. Otherwise, even if he can speak well, I am afraid it will be difficult to gain Zhu Xuan's trust.
After listening to these words, Zhu Xuan's face changed again, and he first looked the person in front of him up and down a few times, and after confirming that this was Yang Chen, the former county magistrate, he said with some doubts: "Are you really sent by the teacher?" In that case, why didn't you tell me earlier? He still remembered the fact that Yang Chen was once a Beijing official, and thought that the other party was the same as himself, and he was sent to the head early in the morning.
"This is a long story, let's go into the house and talk slowly." Yang Chen glanced at the dark and silent environment around him. If someone suddenly came here at night, he would be completely exposed.
Only then did Zhu Xuan understand, invited Yang Chen into his room, and quickly closed the door
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Compared to the chill outside, the room was much warmer, and after only a while, the faces of the two of them were a little ruddy. After they were seated, Yang Chen chose to tell Zhu Xianling what happened during this period of time, although he had already jumped over many of the dangerous things, he still heard Zhu Xuan's face full of surprise, and he couldn't come back to his senses for a long time.
After being silent for a long time, he asked with some hesitation, "What you said is true?" Did you get out of the castle because you were wronged? β
"The lower officials don't dare to hide it from the adult, this is indeed a fact. I was in the county jail at the time, and if I wasn't lucky, I am afraid I would have turned into a corpse. When the time comes, those culprits behind the scenes can say that I committed suicide in fear of sin, and many charges will be put on my head. At that time, the situation was urgent, and the lower officials had no other choice but to kill and escape. β
"But...... If the Chen family was not killed by you, then who died at the hands of them? Zhu Xuan said with some confusion.
"I really can't find out this for the time being. The murderer acted with great neatness, leaving few clues. Xia Guan also went to the scene of the murder two days ago, but found nothing. Perhaps it was those who killed Chen Zhigao who killed him in order to prevent future troubles and blame the lower officials, so they would kill the women and children of the Chen family. β
"It's really mad, that's four lives!" Zhu Xuan reprimanded angrily. Then he looked at Yang Chen: "Did you come to help me find out the truth of this corruption case in the Eccentric Pass on the orders of the teacher this time?" β
"This ...... Yes or no. Yang Chen raised his words a little and continued: "Actually, Lord Yang means that I hope you and I can join forces, not only to find out the truth about the corruption of the officials here, but also to ensure the safety of one person. β
"Huh? What do you mean by that? Zhu Xuan asked a little strangely: "Who can make the teacher pay so much attention to him?" β
Yang Chen immediately leaned closer, lowered his voice and said something. After hearing this, Zhu Xuan's body trembled suddenly, and when he looked up, his face was already full of surprise, and he almost screamed. After a long time, he took a breath and said, "This ...... How is this possible? How did he end up in my eccentric level? β
"In fact, as far as I know, as early as a few years ago, this person went to the border gate, and it is not impossible to run here on a whim. What's more, this is what Lord Yang told me, and it can't be fake. Yang Chen said with a wry smile, in fact, even himself, it was difficult to accept such a fact.
"But can my little Biguan County really let him stay here? If he was, where would he be hiding? Zhu Xuan spoke a little uneasily, and couldn't help but stand up and want to pacing and thinking.
The origin of this nobleman who made neither of him dare to directly reveal his identity is too great, if he really makes a mistake in the partial pass, I am afraid that the officials up and down the city will not be enough to resist his fate.
"This ...... In fact, Xia Guan has also paid attention to some places in Guancheng such as gambling halls and green buildings in the past two days, but he has not found anything. Because I don't have any clue, I will come to disturb the adults at night, hoping that the adults can help pay attention to the inn and other places, and see if there are any similar people staying in it. β
"This is natural, this official will ask people to find all the inns in the city early tomorrow morning......
"Adults, never." As soon as he heard this, Yang Chen hurriedly spoke to stop him: "In this way, although it is possible for us to find him, it will also alarm others." If there is a Tartar spy in this city, and he knows about his existence from some channel, it will be very dangerous! β
"Yes, yes, yes......" Zhu Xuan patted his forehead with his hand: "This official is in a hurry." If you can really find someone with such fanfare, the teacher will not send you to secretly infiltrate my Biguan County. I understood, and in the name of searching for the bandits, I would have people search for his whereabouts in the inns. β
"Your Excellency is wise." Yang Chen praised and admonished: "But if you really find that person, don't reveal his identity, just tell the lower officials." We'll keep him safe. β
"Well, I'll take care of myself." Zhu Xuan nodded with a straight face. Since these people were sent here by their own teachers to protect that person, I think they have their own ability to protect him.
After talking about this most important matter, Yang Chen suddenly remembered the key person he remembered before, and asked again: "Dare to ask my lord, do you know which one of my Biguan County Yali has a deep friendship with that Chen Zhigao?" β
"Huh?" Zhu Xuan glanced at him with some doubts, although he didn't know his intentions, he still tried to think about it for a while, and then said: "Speaking of which, Chen Zhigao is also the number one person in my partial head pass, and because of his identity as a masonry merchant, he also has some contacts with many people in the county government, and even the official has eaten wine with him...... However, the person who has the closest relationship with him is Hou Lin, the warden of several households. β
Although his power as a county magistrate is limited here, many things in the county government cannot be hidden from his eyes after all. And when Yang Chen heard this, he had a bottom in his heart, and it seemed that he had to investigate this Hou warden to see if he was related to the current series of cases.
Since he had explained everything that should be asked, Yang Chen got up and said goodbye: "It's not too early, so let's rest early." I'm counting on you here, so take care of yourself. β
ββ¦β¦ Well, you should be careful. Originally, Zhu Xuan wanted to say something more, and his eyes slipped on his bookcase, but in the end, he still didn't make up his mind, so he could only temporarily suppress the matter and wait to see.
Only then did Yang Chen get up and give up his hand, and soon opened the door and left. At this time, it was nearly four watches, the darkest hour of the day, and the north wind was blowing more and more urgently, as if it could blow through the clothes on the body and pour the chill into the body.
However, Yang Chen didn't feel too strong a chill, but was motivated because of his gains, and just wanted to go back quickly, and then discuss with Ding Yueqian what to do next.
Just as he was about to come out of the wall as he came, suddenly in the darkness, he saw a figure that had also flipped in from outside the courtyard wall of the county office. This made his movements suddenly light, and in a flash, he had already hidden behind a pillar, while his eyes were fixed on the uninvited guest.
That's a bit of a coincidence. The county government, which should not be remembered by the little ones, was actually sneaked in by two people one after another tonight......
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