(Thanks to the reader for the "trouble is not dead" tip.) ）

Different from "General Gao", Chen Kui is a real general, born in a family, and guards Tongzhou as the governor of the military capital in the future, full-time arrest of thieves, ruthless and ruthless, known as the "King of Tongzhou".

In terms of job grade, he is equivalent to Yuan Bin, and in terms of current real power, he is much higher than Yuan Bin, who is half-free.

Hu Guiyang had no other choice, the officers and soldiers were numerous, and they were well prepared, blocking all the exits of the inn, they only listened to General Chen's orders, and did not take the "Jinyi Guard" and "Xichang" seriously, and the only preferential treatment for Hu Guiyang was not to put chains.

The four people in the house were all taken away, and Zhou Jing of the hundred households complained bitterly, and vigorously identified himself to the soldiers, claiming that he didn't know Hu Guiyang at all, and tonight was the first time they met, but he was shot in the face, bleeding, he covered his face, and didn't dare to squeak anymore.

Yuan Mao and Fan Dajian were not particularly afraid, and comforted each other: "What about the 'King of Tongzhou'? Do you really dare to deal with the captain of Jinyi? "Yes, yes, he doesn't have this power and responsibility, besides, Guan Dazi is a robber, and he is innocent of death."

They were taken to the concierge of the government office and waited for a full hour, and Yuan and Fan kept coming up with ideas to argue that Guan Dazi was innocent of death.

After midnight, a soldier called out Hu Guiyang alone and escorted him to see the governor and the governor Chen Kui.

The military attache's yamen is similar to the barracks, although it is the middle of the night, there are still officers and soldiers coming in and out, no matter how many people there are, even if there are only two or three people, they must line up in a queue and walk in order, there is often horse manure on the ground, but the officers and men are as if they have not seen it, they step on it, they dare not avoid it.

Mr. Hu was taken to a side hall, which somewhat indicates that his interrogation was not formal.

The hall was small, with two rows of candles lit as if it were daylight, and a general in full armor was giving orders to a group of generals, who were basically shouting alone, and the others were only obedient to the order.

Hu Guiyang was escorted by two officers and soldiers and stood at the door for two quarters of an hour before finally waiting for Chen Kui to be free.

Unlike ordinary generals, Chen Kui was not wearing a waist knife, but a sword, he walked to the door with his sword, and looked Hu Guiyang up and down a few times, "You killed Guan Dazi?" ”

"Exactly." Hu Guiyang hugged his fists and saluted, as if he had made a contribution.

Chen Kui is fifty or sixty years old, he must have been extremely strong when he was young, and he still has a tall figure left, but his stomach is uncontrollably bulging high, and the armor on his body is all tailor-made for him.

Chen Kui turned around and entered the hall, sat on a chair, took the hot tea brought by his entourage, and drank it slowly.

The soldiers pushed Hu Guiyang in, and he was not allowed to speak, nor was he allowed to stand in the middle of the house, but turned to the side, like a servant waiting for something to happen.

Chen Kui took another bowl of tea and rice, with a few slices of meat and a few pickles, this time he ate quickly, like a long whale sucking water, and swallowed it in a few bites, without chewing much.

The dishes, chopsticks, cups and cups were all taken away, Chen Kui wiped his mouth, and looked at Hu Guiyang again, "You are not the captain of the Beisi, why do you kill people?" It was an officer of Tongzhou Wei who was killed. ”

Guan Dazi's military status is only his background, his real identity is an out-and-out robber, and others will emphasize this point first, so as to exonerate themselves, but Hu Guiyang did not, "Did you mean Guan Dazi?" I don't like him. ”

Chen Kui's already gloomy face sank to the bottom at this time, and his palm moved gently on the hilt of the sword, as if he was hesitating to make a move immediately.

Hu Guiyang continued: "I am the captain of Nansi, in charge of the house, and I was ordered to arrest the demon who pretended to be a god and a ghost, Guan Dazi pretended to be Guan Gong, and swaggered on the street, I naturally wanted to ask clearly, he refused to get off the horse, but rode forward, I had to kill him to verify the authenticity." ”

Chen Kui was stunned for a moment, he had prepared several sets of rhetoric, no matter what the other party said about Guan Dazi being a robber, he could refute it openly, and he was charged with meddling in his affairs and killing thieves without reporting it.

Hu Guiyang only said that Guan Dazi pretended to be Guan Gong, but Chen Kui didn't know how to respond, he didn't know much about Jinyi Wei Nansi, so he immediately beckoned an entourage and whispered in a whisper, the entourage was also at a loss, replied a few words, and hurriedly ran out of the side hall.

Chen Kui's face was still very gloomy, but there was no sign of anger, "The border of Tongzhou is not calm, there are thieves everywhere, like weeds, cut down every year, and grow old every year. ”

"All the adults will guard it, and the place will be safe." Hu Guiyang smiled and said, Chen Kui has been in Tongzhou for many years, and the thieves he has captured are enough to fill a military camp, and what Hu Guiyang said is not all flattery.

Chen Kui didn't feel flattered, and snorted, "You still know that Tongzhou is guarded by me." ”

"The general's name is known all over the world, I grew up in the capital, and every time I think that there is a general guarding Tongzhou, I can sleep peacefully at night."

This is too much to praise, Chen Kui's face finally eased slightly, "Lao Tzu worked hard to guard Tongzhou, day and night reversed, and he couldn't sleep peacefully all year round, all he wanted was to have a peaceful place and worry-free capital, but some people couldn't see Lao Tzu's exploits, and they would go to a book every now and then, and they would say that I was punished harshly and killed and injured, and that I would not be grateful and dissatisfied." ”

Chen Kui's face that had just eased became gloomy again, and he suddenly raised his hand, slapped it on the arm of the chair, and cursed a swear word, "If the means are not ruthless, how can you level the thief?" Lao Tzu is a military general, surrounded by reckless people, no one understands the rules of the court, who knows that after being promoted, he will have to express his gratitude? You say, do you know? ”

"If you want me to say, it is enough to be grateful, and everything on the table is a false decoration."

"That's right." Chen Kui was finally talked about in his heart.

The entourage who left just now hurriedly came back, probably inquiring about the specific responsibilities of the Jinyi Wei Nan Division, and told the adults in his ear that Chen Kui made a few sounds, and then frowned, and glanced at Hu Guiyang, showing a little confusion.

If Hu Guiyang had been interrogated as soon as he was brought to the Yamen, he would probably have emphasized Guan Dazi's status as a bandit, but when he was locked up in the gatehouse, he thought carefully and decided to mention only the "fake Guan Gong", because it could be included in his duties.

It seems that this trick has succeeded.

Chen Kui waved his hand and motioned for many entourages, generals, scribes, and soldiers to all retreat.

Soon, there were only Chen Kui and Hu Guiyang left in the hall, one was sitting gloomily, the other was standing with a smile, you look at me, I look at you, and no one spoke for a while.

"Xichang Wang Changgong is still so energetic, right? He came to Tongzhou a few days ago, and we arrested a few corrupt officials on the canal. These guys are flying and domineering, if it weren't for Wang Changgong coming forward in person, few people would really dare to take care of it. ”

"Everything is fine with the factory company, but there are a few cases at hand and they are in a hurry to deal with them."

"Really? Need help from my side? ”

Hu Guiyang shook his head, "It's better to pretend to be a ghost, Nansi can handle it." ”

Chen Kui snorted and expressed his understanding, with his identity, it was impossible to bow to a lieutenant anyway, "Guan Dazi has a very good reputation, but I haven't seen it, why does he pretend to be Guan Gong?" ”

"That's exactly what I'm here for."

"I see, Captain Hu should have said it earlier, and it wouldn't have caused the current misunderstanding."

"Misunderstanding? Didn't the adults recruit me to help me investigate the case? ”

"You just said Nanji...... Haha, yes, yes, you must help, you must help, as long as it is on the boundary of Tongzhou, you can go anywhere, and you can check any government and people. Chen Kui finally smiled.

"There is a blind Taoist priest Sun Futing in the Daguan Emperor Temple......"

"He will come to you early tomorrow morning." Chen Kui got up, "Who else are you going to arrest?" ”

"It's not for the time being, you don't need to catch it, just come here."

"Of course." Chen Kui walked up to Hu Guiyang, pointed to the sword at his waist, and lowered his voice inexplicably, "Have you heard of the origin of this sword?" ”

Hu Guiyang was shocked in his heart, thinking that the other party had changed his mind and was about to kill people, so he shook his head vigilantly, "Lonely and unheard." ”

Chen Kui didn't mean to draw his sword and cut people, "This sword originally belonged to the clan." ”

"Which Yu's?"

"Shao Bao Yu's family."

Hu Guiyang was stunned for a moment, not understanding what Chen Kui's intention was to suddenly mention Shaobao Yu Qian.

Chen Kui looked up at the outside of the hall, and seemed to remember the past, "I think that back then, Nangong was restored, Yu Shaobao was tortured in the city, and the whole world thought that it was wronged, and the gentry in the court were silent, and a generation of loyal ministers who protected the country were exposed to the ground." I thought I was also in a hurry, so I went to the execution ground in person, collected the body of Shaobao, and sent my cronies back to Hangzhou. I also prepared a coffin for myself, and I was willing to apologize for my sins. Yingzong Shengming, presumably also remorseful, did not investigate the matter. A few years later, Hangzhou Yu sent someone to give me this sword, saying that this sword was worn by Shaobao when he was young. ”

Chen Kui probably often recounted these words, and suddenly became literate.

Hu Guiyang arched his hand and said: "The general is high-minded, and the world admires him." ”

Chen Kui laughed a few times, raised his hand and slapped his chest twice, "The high or not is secondary, and a passion and loyalty are here." ”

"Who doesn't know the loyalty of the general?"

Chen Kui was relieved, "Since you are here, you can stay here for a few more days, and if you have something, just ask." ”

"I am grateful to General Lao."

Chen Kui laughed and personally sent Hu Guiyang to the door.

The three people in the concierge were terrified, Zhou Baihu trembled, and he didn't calm down for a moment, Yuan Mao and Fan Dajian also waited more and more anxiously, and the more they waited, the more uneasy they became.

Therefore, when Hu Guiyang returned safely, and the escorted scribe looked flattering again, the three of them were stunned and speechless for a long time.

"Stay here tonight, you don't have to go back to the inn, Zhou Baihu is also wronged for one night."

Zhou Baihu trembled even more.

Hu Guiyang was extremely sleepy, and after being taken to the duty room, he fell asleep, and when he opened his eyes again, it was clear outside, and it was almost noon.

With the help of "King of Tongzhou" Chen Kui, the next investigation will be very easy, Hu Guiyang got up and stretched, got dressed, and said to the door: "Come in." ”

Fan Dajian immediately pushed the door into the house, "You finally woke up, can you sleep in this kind of place?" ”

"Slept well, is there something wrong? Guarding the doorway and walking around. ”

"In the morning, an officer and soldier came to deliver a letter, and the blind son of the Daguan Emperor Temple was killed last night."

Hu Guiyang's good mood was swept away.