The prefect's yamen, between the corridors and courtyards, and in each aisle, are full of soldiers with guns, five steps and one post, ten steps and one sentry, strictly controlling the movement of the yamen personnel. In the backyard of the pen ~ fun ~ pavilion www.biquge.info, the prefect Hong Antong, Zhong Zhutou and Master Han were trapped in the hall, behaving differently, or sitting upright, with a decadent face, losing the look of a big official, or standing aside, maintaining the posture of a servant, and Master Han had long forgotten his identity, walking back and forth uneasily, and his mouth was constantly chattering.

"It's over, it's over, it's really over this time, we're locked up here, these thieves won't let us go. I have heard that some thieves in the Central Plains are against the imperial court, as long as they build the city and do nothing else, they will inevitably kill officials and rob the treasury. ”

"It's really a wrong step, a wrong step, if you hear those news, you should quickly escape from Jinhua Mansion as soon as possible, how can you fall to today's point? My life is in danger, and I am facing the possibility of losing my head at any time! ”

Master Han's fragmented thoughts made Hong Antong annoyed, and he became more and more anxious, and at this time, Zhong Zhutou couldn't stand Master Han's muttering, and said, "Master Han, can you be quiet for a while?" What's the use of saying this now, can it change anything? Now we can only resign ourselves to fate and see what these thieves want to do and how they treat us? ”

asked questions and persuasions again and again, but it didn't have much effect, I don't know if it stimulated Master Han's nerves, but made a series of mysterious and mysterious actions.

At this time, all of a sudden, I saw Master Han walking a few steps quickly, standing in front of the door of the hall, looking around sneakily, looking at the soldiers outside the door, and then came back, went to Zhong Zhutou, standing beside Zhong Zhutou, with his back to Hong Antong.

Master Han turned his head and peeked at Hong Antong, and then approached Zhong Zhutou, hissing like a mosquito, only the two of them could hear: "Hey, Zhong Zhutou, do you have any good way to make the two of us get out of this ghost place safely?" ”

After saying this, Master Han nodded in the direction of Hong Antong with deep meaning, the meaning was already very obvious, abandon the handsome guard.

Zhong Zhutou did not go along with the dirt, nor did he secretly rejoice in his heart, but was very disdainful and disdained to be with Master Han, although he did not approve of Hong Antong's official qualities very much in his heart.

"Master Han, don't think about opportunism, the current Jinhua Mansion is in the hands of traitors, no matter what you do, it will not help, all the treasury is controlled by others, what can you need from us?" casually dropped a sentence, Zhong Zhutou turned his head away, and no longer paid attention to Master Han, who wanted to betray Hong Antong.

couldn't help but be stunned, Master Han walked away very interestingly, and no longer talked to Zhong Zhutou, he also saw Zhong Zhutou's disdain for him.

At this time, Fang Buddha didn't feel Master Han's small movements, or didn't care at all, Hong Antong calmed down a lot, looked at Zhong Zhutou, and suddenly said: "Zhong Zhutou, what do you think these thieves mean?" Neither kill us, nor put us in prison, but just house arrest here, unlike other places, as long as the court officials are caught, they will either be killed immediately, or they will hold a criticism meeting on the street, humiliate us, and then kill again. ”

Although he didn't feel the prefect and didn't feel cold, seeing his dejected appearance, Zhong Zhutou still felt compassion and replied: "My lord, so far, judging from the current situation, these thieves have no intention of killing us. Otherwise, there is no need to put us under house arrest here, relatively speaking, it is still preferential treatment. ”

"Moreover, when these people attacked the city, after taking Jinhua City, except for a fierce attack on the Eight Banners of the Western Battalion, they slaughtered at will, and did not make too many killing methods, but only tightly controlled the various official yamen. Therefore, the subordinates feel that this time is different from the past, these people should be able to use us in some places, and it is not that there is no possibility of letting us go. ”

As soon as these words came out, Hong Antong was immediately overjoyed, and even Master Han, who had just walked away, came to his senses, and immediately wondered: "Zhong Zhutou, what you said is true?!" ”

However, at this moment, without waiting for Zhong Zhutou to answer, a hearty voice came: "Hehe, Zhong Zhutou is half right, I really have no intention of killing you, and I do need one of you, but not all of you." ”

At this moment, the three of them were startled at the same time, their eyes gathered, and they looked at the door at the same time, only to see a familiar person appear in the sight of the three of them, Hong Antong and Master Han were both happy, Zhong Zhutou was much calmer, and his expression did not change much.

The person who came was Yang Lin, walking into the hall, full of free and easy, leisurely.

"Hey, Brother Yang, why are you back? At the beginning, with the appointment of the military court, didn't you want to be an official in Guangzhou Mansion for three years? Hong Antong had already stood up and greeted him, with a little stuttering in his words, even Master Han followed closely, and the pestle was there, wanting to say something.

"Governor Hong's Mansion is unharmed, I won't talk about the previous things, these soldiers of mine are not difficult for you, right?" Yang Lin said a word, with a faint smile on his face, and he couldn't see what his attitude was.

Hong Antong was also very smart, and he didn't continue to make friends, but asked in a low voice: "Brother Yang, now that the city is almost quiet, can you help me talk to your person in charge and let Hong reunite with his family?" After such a big chaos, Hong really didn't worry about them. ”

To the surprise of the three of them, Yang Lin's posture was not only not domineering, but also directly agreed to Hong Antong's request: "Okay, I promise you, just by virtue of your Hong Governor's Mansion's care of our Splendid Villa and Yang Mansion, it will not be difficult for you, and you can be reunited with your family now." ”

Hearing this, Hong Antong was overjoyed, and when he was about to thank him, Yang Lin's turning words sounded: "However, you can't leave the yamen for the time being, after three days, the dust will settle on the size of Jinhua Mansion, and if there is nothing to do, you and your family will be let leave the yamen." ”

"Thank you, Brother Yang!" Although he was emotionally fluctuating and had no freedom for the time being, he immediately thanked him for the fact that his life and that of his family had been saved, and what could be more important than that.

From beginning to end, seeing that there was no threat to life, Master Han had the courage to peek at Yang Lin, looking secretly, a pair of shrewd eyes were rolling around, and the scheming and opportunistic tricks of the past were ready to move again, and his heart was not honest.

However, without waiting for the three of them to secretly rejoice, Yang Lin's voice sounded again, making them stagnant, a little stiff, and faintly embarrassed: "Three, I, Yang Lin, opened the skylight and said bright words, so I won't hide it, there is one condition for letting you go, that is, you must cut off your braids, and all the men in your family must cut off your braids." ”

"I don't want to be on my own turf and still be loyal to the Manchurian Tartars." In the end, Yang Lin seemed to be talking to himself, and added a sentence like an explanation.

As he spoke, one of the soldiers had already taken a pair of scissors and placed them on the table.

Without waiting for Hong Antong to talk to Zhong Zhutou and make any reaction, Master Han had already rushed out, quickly went to the scissors, and in front of everyone's eyes, picked up the scissors, clicked, and cut off his braids very decisively, put the scissors down, and threw the braids aside in disgust, and at the same time flattered: "Young Master Yang, the small one is also Han, if it weren't for the situation, he wouldn't have left such a pig's tail. A snow, the past hatred of our Han people! ”

Master Han's words are vibrant, and in the blink of an eye, he has pulled himself to the height of belonging to the same camp as Yang Lin, which can't help but make Hong Antong and Zhong Zhutou on the side secretly speechless and sighing, both of them can see that Master Han is taking the lead, and wants to take the lead in making a good impression in Yang Lin's heart, so as to get a good errand.

Whether it is Hong Antong or Zhong Zhutou, both Han people, although they disdain Master Han's welcoming attitude, they all agree with what he said, and they can also understand the conditions put forward by Yang Lin.

Although he knew Master Han's intentions, most of them were opportunistic, and there were not many real reactions, but when he saw him taking the lead in cutting off his braids, he still had to praise: "Hehe, thank you Master Han for your support to our army, you can rest assured, wait a while, I will let you go back, send someone to walk with you, so as not to encounter misunderstandings on the road, encounter any danger, ensure that you are reunited with your family, before dark, you must get home, and the family will worry about your safety." ”

As soon as he finished speaking, he seemed to think of something, and Yang Lin reminded: "However, Master Han, I have been out of the house for the past two days, the city is relatively chaotic, and our army still has to arrest some Manchu lurkers, and when Jinhua City is completely stable, you can walk freely on the street." ”

"Yes, thank you Yang Gongzi for the reminder, I understand, I am grateful!" Master Han's face was flattering, but he was resigned, and nodded again and again.

At this time, Hong Antong and Zhong Zhutou moved one after another, walked towards the table where the scissors were placed, and cut off their respective braids.

Hong Antong left the hall and went to the room where his wife and clam lived, and Master Han also left the yamen and returned to his home under the leadership of a soldier, but Zhong Zhutou was left by Yang Lin.

In the hall, there were only two people, very quiet, Yang Lin was carefully looking at Zhong Zhutou, full of interest and deep meaning. Gradually, it seemed that he couldn't bear the torment of patience, or was worried about his family, Zhong Zhutou took the lead in speaking: "Young Master Yang, I don't know why you left Xiaoxiao?" ”

However, Yang Lin did not answer Zhong Zhutou's doubts, but said loudly: "Zhong Zhutou, I have lived in Jinhua City for many years, but I have heard of your deeds, you are good at investigating and solving cases, and your ability is not only talked about by the people in the city, but even the neighboring state capitals are also preaching, and your good name is spread all over Jiangsu and Zhejiang." ”

In the face of Yang Lin's prosperity, Zhong Zhutou was not full of joy, but just smiled far-fetchedly and responded: "Childe praised it falsely, those are just some rumors, some exaggerated, not to be believed." ”

Between Zhong Zhutou's eyebrows, there was eagerness and anxiety, and some were eager to leave the yamen and return home.

Observing people and understanding people, Yang Lin saw why Zhong Zhutou was anxious? Why is there a faint urgency? It is human nature to worry about your family and not let your family worry about yourself, so Yang Lin didn't go around in circles and said why he just left Zhong to catch his head.

"Zhong Zhutou, let me tell you the truth, the reason why I left you behind is that I want you to serve the new regime, or to take on the role of investigating and solving cases, return the people to a clean slate, and avenge their grievances."

As soon as the words fell, the restless Zhong Zhutou froze, he didn't expect Yang Lin to make such a request, and he couldn't help but feel a little moved in his heart, and he was a little hesitant.

Seeing this situation, Yang Lin's tone became a little heavier, and he said emphatically: "Zhong Zhutou, I can tell you for sure, as long as you promise, no matter what case is investigated, no one will stop you, and you can completely let go of the investigation and handling of the case, as long as the final evidence and witnesses are confirmed, the corresponding yamen will definitely handle it impartially." ”

"Here, I can promise you that as long as your investigation is true and there is any injustice in the handling of the yamen, you can come to me, and I will definitely uphold justice and deal with the relevant officials. Zhong Zhutou, don't you want to revisit those big and important cases in the past? Don't you want to avenge those who have been wronged? Between speaking, in order to increase the persuasiveness, Yang Lin added another dose of fierce medicine.

At this moment, as Yang Lin expected, Zhong Zhutou did not hesitate any longer, and said in a deep voice: "Childe, I promise you~!" (To be continued.) )