In the morning, although there were more people asking and fewer people buying, ten books and two calligraphy and paintings were sold one after another.

After all, the county seat is not big, and it was only the second day of opening, so Gu Ming didn't expect a rush to queue up to buy.

Fame and popularity are all accumulated slowly.

In the afternoon, Zeng Dehao came and chatted with Gu Ming alone for a while.

said that he had received the news, and Shen Butong had arrived.

"It is estimated that the investigation will be launched tomorrow......

But don't worry too much, this time, a group of old men are determined to resist Qin Shou.

To this end, they are not only collecting evidence, but also using their own connections......"

"Well, thank you Young Master Zeng for telling me."

"Hehe, Gu Xiucai, in fact, Young Master Ben is not helping you.

To put it bluntly, Qin Shou's misdeeds in office have long caused dissatisfaction among many people.

This time can be regarded as an opportunity, the big guys work together to protect Lord Nie and join forces to bring down the dog official surnamed Qin.

At that time, if Lord Nie really wants to be able to take the position, it will also be beneficial to everyone. ”

Put simply, it's a thing that benefits both parties.

Nie Hongshu really had to tide over the difficulties with the support of a group of squires, and was successfully promoted to the commander of Guobei County.

Then, we will inevitably be grateful and inclined in our governance.

In fact, in the current environment, any official with a little brain will not rely too much on businessmen and ignore the squire.

The biggest difference between merchants and squires is that most merchants make their fortunes by selling all kinds of goods, blindly seeking profits.

The squire relied on the inheritance of his ancestors, and he sat on thousands of acres of fertile land at every turn.

Moreover, many squires also came from scholarly families.

For example, the Zeng family, the family not only invited a husband, but also accompanied by a reading child, and the disciples in the family have been studying since childhood.

Qin Shou's biggest failure was that he was too greedy, he didn't listen to his master's persuasion at all, and he had a hot fight with Zhou Yuanwai and others.

The silver did make a lot of money, but it also attracted the dissatisfaction of the squires.

……

The next morning.

Shen Butong and Qin Shou came to the small courtyard where Nie Hongshu lived.

"Xiaguan has seen Lord Salt Transport!"

"Lord Nie doesn't need to be polite, this official is only here for routine inquiries this time......

Shen Butong faked, and responded with a smile.

"If you have something to say, just ask, the lower officials have not done anything wrong, and they should answer all questions."

"Well, this official asks you, there is a person who testifies that he was instructed by you to sell illicit salt, and the amount is huge, and there is your handwritten letter as proof, what is the explanation for this?"

"Lord Shen, the lower officials don't know that person at all, so how can you talk about instructing? The handwritten letter is even more imaginary. Come to think of it, someone instructed and deliberately framed the lower officials. ”

As soon as he heard this, Qin Shou's face couldn't help but change: "Lord Nie, you can't talk nonsense in front of Lord Shen, and blindly shirk responsibility. ”

Shen Butong glanced over dissatisfiedly: "Lord Qin, this official will judge himself." Or...... You duck away for a moment. ”

"Yes, sir!"

Qin Shou was bored, and walked aside to pretend to enjoy the flowers.

At this time, Shen Butong leaned over and said in a pretended concerned tone towards Nie Hongshu: "Lord Nie, the current situation is quite unfavorable for you.

You know very well that selling illicit salt is a felony.

Once this thing is solved, even if you don't end up in prison, you will definitely leave a ink spot on your way......"

"I wonder if Lord Shen has any advice?"

Nie Hongshu asked deliberately.

Shen Butong smiled meaningfully: "Hehe, Lord Nie, you are a smart person, you should know the intention of the official." ”

"Forgive your officials for being stupid."

Hearing this, Shen Butong immediately sank his face.

"Master Nie, don't pretend to be confused in front of this official. It is important to know that it is not easy to be an official, and it is even more difficult to be promoted.

What if you can barely keep the black gauze hat? With this stain, do you still expect to be promoted to an official position?

So let's be smarter, this official can help you settle this case......"

Without waiting for the other party to finish speaking, Nie Hongshu smiled and said, "Lord Shen's kindness is difficult for the official to understand.

Nie Mou walked right and stood up straight.

This matter is clearly that someone has framed the lower officials, and whether it is a trial or a trial, maybe the mastermind behind the scenes can be found. ”

"Nie Hongshu, you are so bold!"

Qin Shou couldn't help but run back and shouted loudly.

"Lord Shen, Lord Qin, this case will be tried if it is to be tried, and it will definitely be tried."

Seeing Nie Hongshu's attitude so tough, Shen Butong's eyes flickered for a while, and then he said coldly: "Okay, this is what you forced the official, then tomorrow morning, let's see you in court!" ”

After speaking, he brushed his sleeves and left.

"Lord Shen, Lord Shen......"

Qin Shou hurriedly chased out.

As soon as they left, Nie Xiaoqian walked into the courtyard with a worried face.

"Daddy, they ......"

Nie Hongshu smiled and waved his hand: "You don't have to worry about your father, you can do what you have to do......"

At this time, Gu Ming also came outside the hospital.

As soon as he saw his figure, the two officials standing at the door instinctively wanted to step forward to stop him, but they were glared at by Gu Ming coldly, and for some reason they were so frightened that they trembled in their hearts, and finally didn't dare to move.

"Gu Sheng, you came just in time."

As soon as he entered the courtyard, Nie Hongshu greeted him with a smile.

Then, the three of them walked into the study together.

Nie Hongshu raised his eyes and looked outside, before closing the door. Then he said with a solemn face: "There is something I haven't told you before, mainly because I am afraid of any accidents."

It's almost set now.

You don't have to worry about me, wait and see what happens tomorrow......"

……

The sky in Guobei County seems to be calm. In fact, there is already an undercurrent surging, and all parties are moving.

Zhou Mansion.

After Yu Luohu received the news, he couldn't help but laugh proudly: "This time, as long as you bring down the person surnamed Nie, see who else can keep the poor and sour talent surnamed Gu."

When the time comes, the old lady will definitely arrest him to the house and clean him up in person. ”

"Yes, clean him up!"

The evil girl named Ah Fang hurriedly agreed.

In the county office, Qin Shou, Shen Butong and others also hid in the hall to discuss how to interrogate tomorrow.

In fact, they all knew in their hearts that it was difficult to convict Nie Hongshu with just the testimony of a common man and the forged so-called handwritten letter.

But as long as it bites hard, it will still affect its future.

In fact, Shen Butong's purpose does not necessarily mean that he has to bring down Nie Hongshu, but just wants to make him soft.

But he never thought that Nie Hongshu's attitude was unexpectedly tough, which also made Shen Butong seem a little helpless.

In the blink of an eye, the night passed.

In the morning, a servant came to inform Nie Hongshu, saying that he had come to inform him to go to the court immediately on the orders of Lord Shen and Lord Qin.

At the same time, Zeng Tiancheng and a group of more than 20 people also came to the gate of the county government.

Gu Ming was nowhere to be seen.

Because at this time, he had already gone to Xiaofeng Lane.

I had already stepped on the bottom last time, and this time I came to the yard without bothering.

"Hey, who are you? How did you get in? ”

As soon as he saw someone entering the hospital, the family member in charge of the guard couldn't help but be surprised.

"Guess?"

Gu Ming smiled playfully.

……