Two days later, in the city of Guangzhou, in front of the prefect's yamen, a short, middle-aged man with a dark face walked up, walked to the yamen, just stood still, wanted to beat the drum, immediately a yamen came up, and said politely: "This father, now the prefect's yamen is not responsible for hearing the case, if you want to report the case, if you have any grievances, you can go to the police station or the court, they will administer justice for you." Pen × fun × Pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 ｉｎｆｏ”

Immediately, the middle-aged man showed a look of astonishment, almost an instinctive reaction, and asked suspiciously: "This poor master, what do you mean by this?" Since ancient times, isn't the yamen a place to redress grievances and report crimes? Why not now? ”

I have to say that this official is very different from the previous ones, and he is extremely patient, explaining: "Dad, that was in the past, and now it is under the rule of the Great Guang Dynasty, and the yamen is no longer responsible for hearing cases. As for handling cases and trying prisoners, that is a matter for the police and the courts. ”

"Oh~ It turned out to be a change of dynasty, and now it's not a world full of people. So ~ poor master, what is the police station and the court? Where are they? The middle-aged man asked again suspiciously.

The moment he saw the middle-aged man, the official felt that this father must have come from the mountains or remote areas, not only because the middle-aged man was rustic, but also because the other party still had braids.

The official took off the hat shell, exposed the bag, pointed to his short hair and said: "Dad, you see, I don't have braids, I have long been not the world of Manchurian Tartars, and now it is the country of our Han people, the emperor is the master of the world, regardless of race, all are treated fairly." ”

After a pause, the official put on his hat, pointed to the pedestrians on the street, all hiding from the scorching sun, and said again: "Daddy, you see, none of the pedestrians on the road have braids." Don't worry, I won't lie to you. Besides, there's no reason to lie to you~"

Seeing the short hair of the servant, and then seeing that none of the pedestrians had braids, the middle-aged man completely believed it, and couldn't help muttering to himself: "It's really a change of dynasty, no wonder as soon as I came ashore, none of the people I saw had braids, so that's the case." ”

"Hey~ That's right, Dad, if you have any grievances and want to report the case, just walk along this street, turn left at the second intersection, and you can see the police station, file a case first, and the police department will investigate it clearly, and the court can only try it." The two were so close, of course the official listened to the middle-aged man's self-talk, and hurriedly pointed to the distance and said.

However, to the surprise of the officer, hearing his story, the middle-aged man shook his head again and again and explained: "Poor master, I don't have any grievances, the reason why I came to the yamen, but there is important news to report, those pirates in the West are preparing to attack Guangzhou. ”

It aroused a thousand layers for a while, and immediately attracted the attention of the officials, but he did not believe it all, but asked with confirmation: "Daddy, how do you know that the pirates of the West are preparing to attack Guangzhou?" ”

"That's right, I'm a Chinese on Luzon, and the Spanish pirates above want me to be their dog's leg and spy on the intelligence of Canton. I am a Chinese, how can I do something that betrays the country? No, I saw an opportunity to blend in with the people who were dying of heat, and sneaked out, and as soon as I came ashore, I came here. ”

The official was stunned, a little stunned for a while, the middle-aged man said something legendary, and as soon as the middle-aged man finished speaking, he saw that the official did not react immediately, and asked anxiously: "Poor master, this matter can not be delayed, can you tell me, where should I report the case?" ”

Immediately, just for a moment, hearing the middle-aged man's question, the official had fully reacted, believed the words of the person in front of him, realized the seriousness of the matter, and hurriedly let the middle-aged man inside: "Dad, you don't have to go anywhere else, you can report the case here." You go inside with me first, and I'll report to the prefect now!" ”

Hearing this, the middle-aged man's heart was suddenly relieved, and he followed the official to the courtyard, and at the same time he was also very surprised, when did the poor master of the court be so polite? Not only is he extremely patient, answering his questions, but he is also a father, very close to the people, which simply subverts his perception of the government, and has a dreamlike feeling!

In the back office, in the study, Li Dexing was already waiting, sitting there, as soon as the official and the middle-aged man walked in, he immediately stood up and greeted him, with eagerness in his tone, and said in a harmonious voice: "This fellow, are you telling the truth?" Will those pirates of foreigners really invade Guangzhou? ”

Almost without introduction, the middle-aged man recognized Li Dexing, who must be the prefect of Guangzhou Mansion, just imagined that he would bow down in the past, but was dragged by Li Dexing's hands: "Fellow countryman, don't do this now, the court has a clear rule that officials can't accept the people's bowing." Otherwise, it will be dealt with severely. Fellow, you hurry up and answer my question, the stakes are very high, and you can't delay! ”

Hearing such words, the middle-aged man was stunned, he couldn't believe his eyes and ears, in the past, from his cognition, how could he have seen the prefect so approachable? Either majestic and high; Either you have a straight face and keep a sense of distance, especially with ordinary people.

What's more, I am still a Chinese living in Luzon? Strictly speaking, it is not entirely that the people of the Great Guang Dynasty just belong to the same Han people.

Suddenly, the middle-aged man had a feeling of flattery, and hurriedly replied: "Lord Qiqi, what the villain said is true, the old man dares to guarantee the head of the item." Moreover, the small one is certain that it was not only the Spanish pirates who came, but also the Portuguese, who formed a combined fleet and attacked Canton together! ”

Li Dexing was shocked again, and had already ignored the inappropriateness of the middle-aged man's title, and the Great Guang Dynasty had clear regulations. Whether it is between officials or between officials and people, the title can only be a name, or a surname plus an official position, and there can be no such respectful and inferior titles as adults and lords.

At this moment, Li Dexing was still in the mood to pay attention to these, he had already thrown them out of the clouds, and when he heard that there were not only Spanish pirates but also Portuguese pirates invading, he was immediately anxious, and seemed to have some disbelief, and hurriedly asked: "Fellow, you live in Luzon and know the actions of the Spanish pirates, I can understand this." But how did you know that the Spanish pirates were in collusion with the Portuguese pirates? ”

Hardly any hesitation, the middle-aged man opened his mouth and replied: "Master Qiyu, the little one has lived on Luzon Island for many years, and before I know it, I have learned Spanish, which is why the Spanish pirates sent me into Guangzhou to spy on intelligence. ”

"So, before I came, I overheard that ear from the conversation of the pirates. That's why I found out. ”

Similar to the reaction of the officer, Li Dexing had completely believed the middle-aged man's words, and couldn't help but be a little secretly anxious in his heart. No matter from that level, Li Dexing couldn't calm down.

He used to be the county commander of Xiangshan County, and often had contact with foreigners from various countries, especially in the late Qianlong period, when the Guangzhou Navy often fought with the foreigners' navy to encircle and suppress pirates, and no one knew better than him the strength of the foreigner navy.

What is the combat power of Thunder, he Li Dexing does not know, but he knows that the Guangzhou Navy of the Qing Dynasty can not be compared with the navy of the foreigners, every time the pirates are encircled, the navy of the foreigners is definitely the main force, and the sailors of the Qing court are the existence of miscellaneous and cannon fodder.

Once the combined fleet of Portugal and Spain attacked, the Canton Mansion was in danger, and it was difficult for the forts of Xiangshan County and Qianshanzhai to prevent the foreign navy from entering. Although he was anxious and worried, time did not allow Li Dexing to hesitate here, and immediately said to the master not far away: "Master Qin, you go and invite Master Shi over to explain the situation here, I am responsible for sitting here to prevent the news from spreading and causing panic among the people." ”

At Master Qin's meeting, Li Dexing pressed everyone in the yamen, so as to prevent the leakage of news. He is different, but he is appointed by the new imperial court, and it is impossible to do things that harm the Great Guang Dynasty. Otherwise, it would not have been sent to such an important place.

Thinking of this, Master Qin didn't stay any longer, and responded: "Okay, Governor Li, I'll go to Master Shi to discuss this matter!" ”

Looking at Master Qin, who turned to leave, Li Dexing was not idle, but looked at the official and ordered: "Pass the order, about what the fellow said, people who know about what the villagers said, they can talk about it, let alone tell others." Otherwise, in the name of endangering the country, the crime will be punished! ”

"Yes, my lord, I'm going to give a gag order to my brothers!" The official did not dare to delay, and hurriedly went out.

Immediately afterwards, Li Dexing looked at the middle-aged man and saw that his body was thin and dark-skinned, which was very similar to the characteristics of the residents of the South China Sea Islands.

Li Dexing observed very carefully, and saw that the middle-aged man was not only thin and thin, but also always sweating, smashing his mouth, looking very hungry, and slightly recalled the content of the conversation just now, and knew it in his heart. Since he escaped, this fellow must have not entered the water for a long time. Therefore, he said politely: "Fellow, you wait for a while, take a while, and I'll have someone prepare some food and drink for you." ”

"Then thank you, Lord Prefect, little Lao'er hasn't eaten a full meal for a long time, and I'm hungry!"

The middle-aged man was not polite, because he was already so hungry that his chest was close to his back, and if he continued like this, even if he did not faint from hunger, he would have to faint with thirst.

"Then you sit down first, I'll arrange it, and I'll come when I go."

"Okay, okay, big man, the little one is waiting for you here!"

Li Dexing left, and the middle-aged man sat there honestly, tilting his head from time to time, looking at the fan hanging above his head, feeling the cool breeze blowing in his face, very comfortable, and secretly said in his heart: "What is this?" No one shook, it just turned. ”