Elder Yuekong, Zhai Yin and the others were imprisoned in the guard, although Zhang Biao, Liu Qian and the others were tired enough, because they were worried that Pang Shangpeng might come, they decided to try the case immediately.

As soon as the sky was hazy, Zhang Biao set up a public hall in the guardhouse, and the two sides were full of heavily armed captains, and a large group of soldiers outside the tent held killing sticks in their hands, and drove everyone to the hall with murderous energy......

Shen Qi and his servants, as well as the two officials of Haicheng County who were captured, were forced to kneel on the ground, more than a dozen Western merchants and Li Dan and others refused to submit, and were beaten to the point that their skin was broken, and they lay on the ground and wailed......

At this moment, Liu Qian beat the god jīng, hiding in the backyard of the guardhouse, sipping tea, looking at the account book, and dialing the abacus; Liu's servant was taking stock of the goods seized from the galleon, and sent Liu Qian the registered account books, which he began to compare with the list provided by Felipe.

rì head rose higher and higher, Liu Qian played Hachi, put down the brush in his hand, stood up and moved for a while, at this time, a soldier ran over, whispered a few words in his ear, so, Liu Qian caught up the abacus, closed the account book, and followed the soldier to the tent.

Xiucai met a soldier, and he couldn't explain it clearly.

Liu Qian was worried that if Zhang Biao tortured Zhai Yin and Elder Yuekong, if he didn't care about it, when they sued Pang Shangpeng, Lao Pang would definitely blame himself, at this time, he found that those tiger and wolf soldiers were about to move, so he hurriedly ran forward to persuade him.

"Lord Zhang, no matter what, Elder Yuekong is also a hero who resists the Japanese, Zhai Zhixian needless to say, although Zhu Hui is a fugitive, he also has a reputation, as long as they can confess, they are willing to stand, let them stand and confess." Liu Qian persuaded.

Because they knelt and didn't kneel for a long time, Zhang Biao hadn't started to try the case, and when he saw Liu Qian coming down the stairs for himself, he hurriedly scared the shocked Tang Tang and shouted loudly: "Okay, for the sake of Liu Daguan, for the time being, let you kneel or not." Come on, help me up with that red-haired waste, and the official wants you to confront you in court. ”

Someone helped Felipe up, and Li Dan also followed and translated Felipe.

At this time, Jia Wang came out of nowhere, moved a stool by himself, sat on Zhang Biao's right, and beckoned to Liu Qian, Liu Qian also went to the front desk and sat on Zhang Biao's left.

Liu Qian gave Zhang Biao an idea, first interrogated Felipe, and several big men with big men holding killing sticks in their hands, ready to beat Felipe violently at any time.

"What kind of nonsense you are! Let me ask you, where did you get your ship's lead? Zhang Biao patted the shocked wood and asked.

Waiting for Li Dan to translate to Felipe, Zhang Biao also looked sideways at Jia Wang, and when he saw Jia Wang nodded, he turned around and stretched his neck, wanting to hear what Li Dan and Felipe said.

Li Dan looked up and said, "My lord, Mr. Felipe said that these two boats were bought from the Governor of Manila, and it is said that they came from two messengers of the Jinyi Guard, who, in order to rescue the merchants who had been seized by the Manilan authorities, through a missionary, led them to Mr. Lavizares, the Governor of Manila. ”

"Brocade Guard Emissary? And what preachers? Well, you've brought all the thieves into your house. Zhang Biao pointed at Zhu Hui and asked, "Tell me, is that the messenger of the Jinyi Guard him?" ”

Li Dan shook his head and replied, "No, it's two women." ”

Although Li Dan didn't admit it, according to Liu Qian's logic, he knew that Zhu Hui had saved Pang Shangpeng, and it must have been Zhu Hui's deception from Pang Shangpeng, and the name of his master, Elder Yuekong, was written on it, and it was resold to Westerners through missionaries, and the reason why he came to Yuegang was because there was his old acquaintance Shen Qi here, and Zhai Yin was the backer of their gang!

All this seemed very logical, Liu Qian glanced at Zhu Hui, felt that he should pry open this kid's mouth first, and asked confidently: "Brother Zhu Hui, you were originally a fugitive, for the sake of a huge person, I won't delve into this for the time being." Now, I don't think the huge man can save you, and you don't have to be stubborn, how did you deceive the ship from the huge man? How did you resell your master to a missionary? How are you going to conspire with this group of Western liars? Hurry up and confess to Lord Zhang honestly, so as not to suffer from flesh and skin! ”

Zhu Hui glanced at him and asked, "It's completely chasing after the wind and shadows, we are all new to Yuegang, what is there to confess?" ”

"Still not honest? Give me a great punishment! Zhang Biao shouted, glanced at Zhai Yin again, and said in his heart: Since he has completely turned his face with this new magistrate, he must confirm his guilt, otherwise, he may be unlucky in the future.

So, several big men rushed up and couldn't help but say, pressed Zhu Hui to the ground, and raised the killing stick in his hand......

"Fugitive Zhu Hui, first tell me how you colluded with Zhai Zhixian to attract this group of Western liars who came all the way to defraud, if there is no Zhai Zhixian to call the shots for you, do you dare?" Zhang Biao asked loudly.

Seeing that this disaster was going to be brought to Zhai Yin's head, the killing rod was also raised above Zhu Hui's head, and finding that they were so unreasonable, Zhu Hui no longer hesitated, and finally couldn't bear it anymore, and with lightning speed, he waved his palm to repel the two big men.

Zhai Yin was not ambiguous, and immediately joined forces with Zhu Hui and fought with this group of soldiers, scaring Zhang Biao and the others into taking a few steps back.

At this time, I suddenly heard Zhang Biao shouting loudly: "Come on, take this bald donkey down to me!" Immediately, a group of soldiers rushed in from outside and rushed towards the Elder of the Moon Sky......

Facing the attack of the steel knife in the soldier's hand, the Elder of the Moon Sky calmed down, shook his head slightly, and found that a sharp blade was coming straight towards the door, at this time, I saw him shaking his body, pulling back, and the soldier rushed to Zhang Biao's approach.

Before Elder Moon Sky and this group of soldiers could make a move, they saw Song He and Wanxi arrive at the door of the big tent, and this group of people at the dock had learned how powerful they were, and they were immediately frightened......

"Dare to fight against thieves, dare to break into the barracks! Quick, send the musketeers, and shoot them all to me. Zhang Biao jumped to his feet and shouted loudly.

Song He and Wan Xi didn't care about that, guarding in front of Elder Yuekong, seeing that Zhu Hui, Zhai Yin and others were fighting with the officers and soldiers, and those Western merchants and Shen Qi and others took the opportunity to get up and all escaped from the tent. At this moment, Liu Qian found that the situation was not good, and immediately pulled Zhang Biao and Jia Wang and escaped through the back door of the big tent.

Zhang Biao gathered a group of officers and soldiers outside the tent, escorted Felipe and Shen Qi and others away quickly, and immediately sent musketeers to prepare, and once Elder Yuekong and Zhu Hui and others walked out of the tent, they were killed.

The officers and soldiers in the big tent were beaten to the point of crying wolf, one by one, they hugged their heads and ran around, Song He and Wanxi had just shown their heads, and suddenly a burst of muskets attacked, so frightened that they quickly retreated.

"Set fire! Light these thieves on the sky lantern for me. With Zhang Biao's order, someone began to light the pine oil torch, and at this moment, two fast horses came from afar, broke into the guard and shouted: "Lord Zhang, Lord Tian, the prefect of Zhangzhou, has an order, and quickly released them, let alone be rude to Elder Yuekong and Lord Zhai!" ”

Zhang Biao was startled when he heard this, and hurriedly asked, "What's the matter?" Why did Tian have such an order? ”

Liu Qian was also puzzled that Tian Youcai, the prefect of Zhangzhou, was wearing a pair of pants with them, so he suspected that there was fraud in it, and rushed forward and asked, "Why didn't the prefect Tian come?" ”

"Governor Tian will arrive later." The messenger explained: "Early this morning, the governor yamen sent someone to deliver a letter to the prefect, I was afraid that there would be an accident on your side, so I asked me to report it urgently, but I didn't expect it to be late." ”

Liu Qian touched his head, broke out in a cold sweat, and hurriedly asked, "What else did Master Tian say?" ”

"The governor is going to our Zhangzhou to inspect, as for when it will arrive, we don't know." The officer replied.

"Liu Daguan, how should it end now?" The frightened Zhang Biao asked.

Liu Qian judged that it should be Xuande Zhenren who went to Fuzhou to sue him, causing Pang Shangpeng to send someone to greet the Zhangzhou prefect first, maybe Pang Shangpeng could arrive in Yuegang tonight. At this moment, he has figured out the origin of the two citations, if it is really as Li Dan said, the two Jinyi guards got the ship guide from Pang Shangpeng, and gave it to the Governor of Manila in order to rescue the businessman who was detained by the Manila authorities, then it is really possible to wronged the Elder of the Moon Sky and others, and this disaster will be a big disaster.

The knife and axe men, the musket team and the soldiers who were preparing to set fire were all ready, and the sudden change made Zhang Biao at a loss. At this time, Liu Qian's eyes rolled, he had an idea in his heart, and said in his ear: "Lord Zhang, hurry up and close the team, first hide the Western devils and Shen Qi and others, and I will deal with the rest." ”

Zhang Biao was also afraid that if there was another incident, no one would call the shots for him, so he immediately escorted the group of Western merchants and Shen Qi and others away, and Liu Qian and Jia Wang and others transported the confiscated goods out.

Everything returned to calm, Liu Qian straightened his clothes, walked into the Jinyi Guard, and saw that Elder Yuekong, Zhai Yin, Zhu Hui, Song He, Wanxi and others were preparing to evacuate, so he bowed down to Elder Yuekong, and said with a smile: "The elder is frightened, I will compensate you for it, maybe this is a misunderstanding, under Liu's persuasion, Zhang Dacai finally withdrew his troops, and now he is safe." ”

As he spoke, Liu Qian knelt down for Zhai Yin, bowed his head and said: "Grass people Liu Qian pays a visit to Lord Zhai, Lord Zhai has a large number of people, what is disrespectful about me Liu today, please also invite Lord Haihan!" As he spoke, he lay on the ground and kowtowed a few times.

Zhai Yin turned his head to the side, too lazy to pay attention to Liu Qian, but happened to meet Zhu Hui's eyes, at this moment, Zhu Hui guessed that Pang Shangpeng should come.

In order to stabilize Liu Qian, Zhu Hui asked: "Liu Daguan, take a look again, does my Zhu look like a fugitive?" ”

Liu Qian didn't take him too seriously, and replied disdainfully: "Hehe, a fugitive is a fugitive, no matter where you flee, you can't change this fact, now everyone is fine, just you!" With that, he hurried out.

Zhu Hui suddenly got up and grabbed Liu Qian, and said with a smile: "Liu Daguan, since this is the case, I will follow Lord Zhai to Haicheng County to surrender, so please be a witness." ”

"Loosen." Liu Qian shouted in panic.

Zhai Yin preached to the entourage: "Bring the suspects and witnesses, and the county will go back to the Yamen to ask about the case." ”

found that Liu Qian tried to escape, but was grabbed by Zhu Hui, and said with a smile: "If you, a witness, run away, who will prove that I am a fugitive, hehe, Liu Daguan, come with us." ”

After controlling Liu Qian, everyone was about to go back to the county office, at this time, two messengers from Zhangzhou Mansion chased after them, stepped forward and bowed, and said: "Please say hello to Lord Zhai, Lord Tian ordered too small, must not humiliate Lord Zhai and Elder Yuekong, and the small one is one step late, so that the adults are wronged." ”

Zhai Yin nodded reservedly and replied, "Thank you Lord Tian for your kindness!" The two officials have worked hard! ”

Liu Qian took the opportunity to speak: "Lord Zhai, Master Tian should arrive in a while, I think it is better to wait for Master Tian first, and then it is not too late to return to the county office." ”

Zhai Yin's eyes widened, and he shouted: "This official handles the case, do you still have to make the decision?" ”

After Zhang Biao escaped with Western merchants and Shen Qi and others, Zhai Yin was the highest commander, and the captains of the guard had the intention to stop it, but no one dared to come forward first, seeing that Zhai Yin was going to take Liu Qian away, the messengers of Zhangzhou Mansion stopped them, and then persuaded: "Lord Zhai, Lord Zhai, let's wait for Lord Tian." ”

Zhai Yin was worried that Governor Tian was shielding Liu Qian, so Suo Xìng lowered his face and threatened: "Please don't forget your identity!" Two little officials, do they dare to interfere in the county's case? ”

Two messengers, you look at me, I look at you, so angry that there is nothing to say.

At this moment, there was the sound of a gong opening the way, and with a "mighty ......", the palanquin of the prefect Tian appeared in the field of vision, so the messenger hurriedly ran over to report to the prefect.

The guards of Zhangzhou Mansion stopped Zhai Yin, and he had no choice but to come to Tian Youcai's sedan chair, bow down, and preach: "See the prefect for his humble duties!" ”

Tian Zhifu stroked his beard, got off the sedan chair with a reserved attitude, walked to Zhai Yin's approach, and looked him up and down coldly, but did not speak.

At this moment, Liu Qian can be regarded as seeing the savior, and shouted loudly: "The prefect helps!" Tian Youcai glanced at him, closed his eyes and shook his head, still speechless.

Zhai Yin was worried that the night would be long and dreamy, so he bowed down to Tian Youcai's approach again, and said: "Lord Tian, there is a serious case in the lowly position, which needs to be tried urgently, and when there is a conclusion, go to Zhangzhou to report to the adult, please don't interfere at the next level." After that, he no longer paid attention to this top boss, ordered someone to tie up Liu Qian, and escorted him straight to Haicheng County......

(End of chapter)