Chapter 31: Assassination in the Night
It's just that she didn't wait until the evening, and she didn't wait for the army sent by the capital, which made Xiao Han have a very bad premonition.
In the middle of the night, several black-clothed men sneaked into the county government office and quietly eliminated several guards.
They had a clear goal and went straight to the backyard of the county government, but the guards did not find any trace of them.
When they found a room in the backyard, one of them, under the cover of his companions, quietly pried open the door bolt and came to the bedside, and stabbed the dagger in his hand directly at the person lying on the bed.
When he was about to succeed, his wrist was suddenly grabbed and he twisted it back, and his other hand was about to heal him.
The black shadow also reacted quickly, turning around, kicking, and breaking free.
With a dagger in his hand, with murderous intent, he searched for the lifeblood of the person in front of him, and made a fatal move, obviously not intending to leave a mouth alive.
After a few moves, he said angrily: "Aren't you the Lord of Pingle?!" ”
After saying that, he wanted to retreat, but he was pestered by someone and could not escape smoothly.
At this time, several torches were lit in the courtyard, and other black shadows were also besieged, Xiao Han, under the protection of everyone, said loudly: "Be sure to take down these assassins, if you can't keep them alive, kill them on the spot!" ”
At this time, an assassin with strong martial arts broke away from the guards and rushed towards Xiao Han with murderous intent.
Xiao Han thought about dodging, but her body stiffened and couldn't move, and she could only watch as the assassin stabbed her with a dagger.
Just as the Assassin was about to rush in front of her, Dark One suddenly appeared and engaged the Assassin.
Xiao Han, who escaped death, relaxed his tense nerves, only to find that his legs became weak and weak, and a lot of cold sweat broke out on his back.
With the addition of the Dark Guard, the Assassins were soon all ambushed.
After counting, a total of five assassins came this time, and none of them survived.
She ordered a dark look at these people's arms, but she didn't find the same tattoo on them as Qin Chuan.
In other words, these people may not belong to the same organization as Qin Chuan, or these people may be employed by people.
No matter what, this wave of attacks finally survived safely, but the fifteen guards brought by Liu Biao lost six people, and now only nine people remain.
And Liu Biao was also slightly injured when he fought with the assassins.
Xiao Han knew in his heart that if the emperor's uncle's reinforcements were not enough, they might not be able to escape the next assassination!
This night, Xiao Han stayed awake all night, and his mind was full of all kinds of things that had happened recently.
When it was dawn, as soon as she got up and finished washing, she heard Liu Biao walk in happily and said in a loud voice: "County Lord, the army sent by His Majesty has arrived!" ”
At first hearing the news, she was a little overwhelmed, and then she was ecstatic.
With the presence of the emperor's uncle's army, her safety factor has been greatly improved.
After packing up, she went to the gate of the county government and found that the leader was wearing a moon-white costume embroidered with dragon patterns, which looked particularly familiar.
She suddenly had a bad guess in her heart, and then this guess was confirmed.
"Sister Han, I'm here!"
Hearing the familiar voice, the last trace of luck in her heart was shattered, and she said helplessly: "Your Royal Highness the Prince, why don't you stay in the East Palace honestly, what are you doing in such a remote place?!" ”
Xiao Qi was dissatisfied: "Sister Han, you left without saying a word, leaving me alone in the East Palace." I heard that you are here, and my father is about to send troops, so I beg him to send me. ”
Xiao Han said in disbelief: "Uncle Emperor agreed?!" ”
Xiao Qi said proudly: "Of course, without the consent of my father, how can I appear here in a bright and bright way?!" ”
She never expected that the emperor's uncle would actually agree to Xiao Qi coming to such a dangerous place!
However, now that the other person has come, she can't drive him away, so she has to find a way to protect his safety.
After the two of them finished speaking, the general who led the troops on the side saluted her: "Zhao Hai, the commander of the forbidden army, greet the county lord." ”
She didn't expect that the emperor's uncle would directly send the commander of the forbidden army over, she was very surprised, it seems that the emperor's uncle also attaches great importance to this matter!
After Zhao Hai finished saluting, he took out a secret letter and handed it to Xiao Han: "Before leaving, Your Majesty ordered the lower officials to hand it over to you." ”
After Xiao Han took it, he opened it directly, and the handwriting on it was indeed the emperor's uncle's handwriting.
The above content is about the affairs of Tongzhou, except that the main officials involved must be escorted to Beijing and handed over to the Criminal Department.
As for other officials and family members, they will be handled by herself.
As for the confiscated property, after the registration is completed, it can be submitted when it returns to Beijing.
In the end, Emperor Wu An also explained the reason for agreeing to send Xiao Qi out this time.
The reason is very simple, that is, let Xiao Qi come out to see the world, after all, he is not young, and it is time to learn to deal with some government affairs.
This time, Emperor Wu An also felt that letting Xiao Qi follow him to experience it would be of great benefit to enter the court in the future.
As for Xiao Qi's personal safety, Zhao Hai is responsible for it, so there is no need for her to worry.
The matter is a foregone conclusion, even if Xiao Han is unhappy, he can only accept the reality.
At present, the affairs of Anning County have been dealt with more or less, but the problem of refugees has not been resolved.
She summoned Zhang Wang and Cui Guangxi to discuss, and Xiao Qi and Zhao Hai were naturally among them.
"Now that the affairs of the government have been dealt with, but the people outside are still enduring the famine, I wonder if the two adults have any tricks to make these refugees have a full meal as soon as possible?!"
Zhang Wang seemed to have thought about this matter, so he quickly put forward his opinion: "Does the county lord remember the grain found in the dark room?!" ”
As soon as he said this, Xiao Han immediately understood what he meant: "What Lord Zhang means is to let the county lord take out the grain first to relieve the people of Anning County?!" ”
Zhang Wang nodded: "Anyway, those grains were originally disaster relief grains withheld by Xie Decaike."
With that food, at least enough food and clothing for the people of Anning County to maintain food and clothing for a period of time.
During this time, the ministry will send a new official to take over, and the follow-up affairs can be managed by the successor official at that time. ”
Cui Guangxi disagreed: "As the head of the Criminal Department, isn't it clear that this grain should be retained as evidence of Xie Decai's rebellion?!" ”
Zhang Wang replied: "These things have already been registered, and when the time comes, the booklet can be submitted as evidence."
Moreover, since Xie De was arrested, it is impossible for the officials to send people to come immediately, and it will take time to select suitable officials.
And the county lord can't stay in Anning County all the time, and the people of Anning County are in a state of no one to manage during this time, and once something happens, the consequences are unimaginable.
Distributing food to the people first is the best way for now! ”