The sun is scorching and surrounded by mountains.

A mud-covered jeep came to a slow stop.

This is deep in a mountain in the central part of the North-West Province.

A young man got out of the car, this man was handsome and had an extraordinary temperament, and he looked at the road from which he came, and he looked interested.

This trip went deep into the mountains, the mountain road was rugged and difficult, bumpy and tortuous, and several times encountered woods and rivers blocking the way, and there was no way out, but also came to this isolated deep mountain!

At the same time, three other people got out of the car, driven by a middle-aged man wearing a police uniform. The policeman walked up to the tree, wiped the sweat from his forehead with his hands, and said with a smile on his face, "Oh, strange, where did this tree come from?"

？ ”

The car was blocked by two large trees that were broken off in the ground, and there were dense bushes on the left and right, and the car could not pass through it at all, and the only way was blocked by these two large trees stacked together.

A middle-aged man with dark skin and full of spirit strode over, this person had an inch of hair, good facial features, and a righteous face. He looked at the tree and said, "This is broken by a strong wind, and two days ago there was a big storm here, Pengcheng."

The river swelled sharply, and there were mudslides in some mountainous areas. The climate here is like this, there are often storms in the summer, and a lot of trees are destroyed every time, and we have seen a lot of them along the way. Look, there are a few trees down there, and there. ”

The policeman nodded and said, "Yes, yes, what Captain Xia said is right!" It must have been blown by a strong wind, and very few people come to this place. ”

At this time, it was September, the sun was scorching, cloudless, the weather was very hot, although it had rained rains only two days ago, but now the ground had dried and cracked, the mountains were hot, like a fire, the grass and trees were listlessly bowed their heads, there was no one

Silk angry.

Next to the policeman and the middle-aged man stood an old man, who was about seventy years old, with a gloomy face and an ugly expression. The old man was wearing a shabby tunic suit, with his hands behind his back, his eyes were like torches, and he kept observing the surrounding situation, as if

Like a great enemy.

The old man grimaced and said, "Officer Liu, how far is it?" ”

"Not far away, not far away! From here, if you walk, it's half a time! The policeman replied, he turned his head and said to the old man with a sycophantic face: "Comrade Liu, we have been on the road all morning, and the comrades are tired

Now, why don't you three rest here first, I'll go to the front township and call some people to carry the tree away, let's drive again, do you think it's okay? ”

When the middle-aged man called the "Xia Team" heard that the destination was not far from here, his spirits perked up, and he preemptively said, "Since it is not far away, let's go directly, why wait here." After that, you can just call a few more people to come and deal with it

Oh. ”

Police Officer Liu nodded, looked at the old man, and said, "Yes, yes, what Captain Xia said is right, Comrade Liu, then do what Captain Xia wants?" Let's go over first? ”

The old man grimaced, nodded, and did not speak. He pulled out a very advanced tablet from his bosom, looked at the screen, and then returned to the car and took out a huge black backpack for hiking, and walked forward.

Police Officer Liu smiled and said, "Okay, comrades, come with me, come, this way, I'll be there soon." ”

The young man also took out a black backpack identical to the old man from the car and followed the group, and the four of them walked into the deserted forest.

The team of four marched along a very inconspicuous loess path, the road was very difficult, it was very hard to travel in this primitive dense forest, and the mountains were very hot, and the four of them passed through a small woods, climbed over several mounds, and the road gradually improved

As it gradually opened up, patches of crops appeared on both sides. Climbing up a hillside, a wide, flat valley suddenly appeared in front of me, and at the foot of the mountain there was a poor village:

The village is not small, with more than 100 families, and the dilapidated mud houses are scattered all over the place, full of weeds and lifeless. At this moment, it is noon, the sun is strong, but there is no figure in the village, maybe the sun is too poisonous

The weather was so hot that the villagers hid at home to escape the heat.

Police Officer Liu wiped his sweat, raised his hand and said, "It's here, it's here!" This is Huangyang Township! ”

Everyone looked at this countryside condescendingly, although it was a poor and remote country, but the atmosphere was very simple.

Police Liu led the way, and the four of them soon came to the outside of a mud house at the head of the village, and there was a white iron sheet hanging obliquely in front of the house, with a few crooked words written "Huangyang Township Security Team", and the young man almost laughed when he saw this plaque.

The door of the earth house was always open, and Police Officer Liu waved his hand and said, "Everyone, please come in!" ”

The room was brightly lit, and there was nothing but a few broken wooden benches by the wall, which was much cooler than the outside. On the earthen kang by the window of the north wall sat four shirtless villagers playing poker, playing happily without noticing Police Liu

Wait for someone to come into the house.

The villager sitting cross-legged at the window was very thin, like a chopstick, he raised his right hand, pinched two cards, and shouted: "To K!" When he was about to play his cards, he looked up and suddenly saw the four police officers Liu, and he was immediately stunned, and the cards in his hand fell on the kang

Above. The other three villagers looked at the cards intently, not noticing the arrival of Police Liu and others, and the villagers on the left wiped the sweat and mud on their faces, and shouted: "Old Liu, you want to play tricks again!" Don't stir up the cards! ”

The thin man named "Lao Liu" still maintained the posture of playing cards, motionless, trembling all over, and did not dare to speak. At this time, the other three villagers realized that something was wrong, and when they turned around and saw Police Officer Liu and others, they were also frightened, sitting on the kang, their faces sweating

The water is direct, and I dare not wipe it.

Police Officer Liu wiped his sweat, waved his hand, and said with a smile: "It's okay, it's okay, come down and put your clothes on." ”

The four villagers immediately jumped down from the kang, hurriedly put on tattered vests and rotten straw sandals, and put on their arms the red cloth armband with the words "Public Security Brigade" thrown on the kang.

One of the bald villagers knew Police Officer Liu and said nervously, "Captain Liu, ...... today." What is the wind blowing you today? ”

Police Officer Liu was stunned when he heard this, and said hurriedly: "I'm not the captain, don't talk nonsense." What about you Captain Huang? ”

The thin villager named "Lao Liu" hurriedly said, "I know! Brother Huang went to the back street calf's house for dinner. ”

Police Officer Liu commanded: "Quick! Hurry to him and tell him that the inspector sent by the city to check on the situation has arrived. ”

When the four villagers heard that this was an inspector from the city, they were very surprised, and their faces were curious and a little frightened. The bald villager immediately ordered the dark-skinned young man on the side: "Quick, Erzhuzi, go to Xiaoniu's house to find Brother Huang."

Just go! ”

The young man was very excited and said, "Yes! And he ran out.

Police Officer Liu walked to the edge of the pit and said respectfully to the old man: "Comrade Liu, let's sit down and rest for a while, Lao Huang will come back soon, he is the only policeman stationed here, and he is also the captain of the security team here, and he reported the case." ”

It was quiet in the earthen house, and the old man stared coldly at the three villagers, his eyes stern, as if he was examining the criminals. The bald man, the thin man, and the other villager stood nervously against the wall, motionless, not even daring to come out.

Soon, there was the sound of footsteps outside the door, and a weather-beaten black man walked in eagerly. Police Officer Liu got up and greeted him and said, "Lao Huang, you're back!" ”

The black man named "Lao Huang" was about 50 years old, wearing a police uniform, with a round face, dark skin, and wrinkles on his face. He shook hands tightly with the fat policeman and said, "Lao Liu, hello, hello!" Why are you here today? ”

Police Officer Liu said: "In the past two days, I have called the city bureau several times to inform you, but I have not been able to get through. ”

Lao Huang stomped his feet, pointed to an old black phone on the kang, and said angrily: "Hey, don't mention it!" Lao Liu, there was a heavy rainstorm here a few days ago, and I don't know which section of the telephone line outside was cut off, and there is only the township chief's house and this in our township

The two telephones have been bad for the past two days, and I don't know how long it will take to fix them. He continued: "If I had known that my comrades were coming today, I would have been ready to welcome them!" ”

Police Officer Liu said, "Come, Lao Huang, let me introduce you!" These three comrades were all sent by the province to solve the case. He pointed to the short-haired middle-aged man and said, "This is the summer team of the provincial capital!" The summer team is very famous

, you should have heard of it. ”

When Lao Huang heard the words "Summer Team", his spirits perked up! Although he has been in this remote mountain all year round, he has also heard of this person's name! This person has solved many major cases, is the best police officer in Gansu Province, and is also very famous in China.

I didn't expect to meet such a person here today! Lao Huang excitedly shook hands with the middle-aged man and said, "Hello, hello!" Summer team, long admired the name! My name is Huang Dafeng. ”

The middle-aged man smiled and said, "Don't call me Team Xia, just call me by my name, my name is Xia Yong." Hello, Captain Huang. ”

Huang Dafeng scratched his head and said: "Team Xia, don't laugh at me, what kind of captain am I, I am the only policeman stationed in this township, just call me Lao Huang!" He smiled and said, "Team Xia, you came here, what do you have to order!"

”

Police Officer Liu then introduced: "Lao Huang, these two are also inspectors sent by the city. He pointed to the young man and said, "This young comrade's surname is Qiu." ”

The young man smiled and said, "Hello, my name is Qiu Tian. "The accent is very standard, but it looks like I have just come back from living abroad.

Huang Dafeng shook hands with Qiu Tian, and Police Officer Liu introduced the old man again: "This is Comrade Liu, although he is a little old, he should be old and strong!" Huang Dafeng wanted to shake hands with the old man, but the old man didn't shake hands with him, with a straight face, and said coldly: "Call me Lao Liu, don't call Comrade Liu." ”

Huang Dafeng was a little puzzled in his heart: The three people who came to solve the case, except for Xia Yong, Comrade Liu and Qiu Tian didn't look like police officers.

Comrade Liu rarely spoke along the way, kept a straight face, didn't know what he was thinking, and gave people the impression of being very withdrawn and arrogant, and not approachable.

Police Officer Liu licked his lips and said with a smile: "Lao Huang, put the others aside in advance, it's noon, the comrades in the city have worked hard to get here, you can entertain the comrades first, and wash the dust for the comrades." ”

Huang Dafeng patted his head, and suddenly realized: "Hey, look at my head!" The comrades worked tirelessly to get here after most of the day's journey, and they certainly hadn't eaten lunch yet. Come, come, I'll let them get a few dishes for the comrades to pick up the wind and wash the dust! "Him

Ordered: "Erzhuzi, go and let Xiaofen fry a few dishes, cook more cakes, add chopped green onions, Xiaoniu's family just slaughtered a hen, and I haven't got it yet, hurry up and get it, take a few more eggs." Liu Laosan, you go to Old Man Huang's house to get a few catties of soju and try to get some of it

Wine and food, if you can't do it, you will slaughter the little calf, the comrades in the city will definitely have to live for a few days, and we have to ensure that the food is good. ”

Xia Yong smiled, waved his hand and said, "Officer Huang, no need!" He continued, "Now that we are here, you should tell us about the situation first." ”