Fangcun Town is in the north of the town, where the Zheng Mansion is located, not far from the town, but it is particularly desolate. The collapsed courtyard walls, the dilapidated houses, the tall barren grass, the honor and nobility of the past can no longer be seen, and the word "Zheng Mansion" can only be vaguely recognized from the mottled gatehouse.

To be worthy of such a court, it is not just as simple as a rich person, at least a place where the eunuchs and temple people live. And now, the ruins cannot be compared with before. Beggars and vagrants from all over the world gather here to use it as a temporary shelter from the elements. The ancients would not have thought that their family would be so ruined, that a luxurious manor would be so ruined, that the poor would live in their own place, and that wealth could not be taken away, and that people would not have an afterlife.

A dozen unkempt beggars gathered together, and they gathered dead branches nearby and lit bonfires to ward off the cold of late autumn and early winter. Some of them came from nearby cities and counties, and some of them came from further afield, and they didn't go out of their way together. Beggars have no special purpose, and if they do, it is to fill their stomachs and feed their families. Fangcun Town is located at the junction of the three cities, and this special place allows them to come to one place.

They put all the food they had begged for a day, shared the food equally, shared the food they begged, and enjoyed the rare happiness of the day. There are the sound of old people drinking and smacking their lips, there are the hearty laughter of men, there are the chatting sounds of women, and there are the sounds of children laughing. Their lives are so miserable, and they are so happy and satisfied in front of them. All this is incompatible with the past and present of this manor, this mansion.

If it is a high-ranking official's mansion, will he share it with others, will he invite a few friends, sing to the moon, and what is his life?

Will he have children in his arms and rejoice with his wife?

Will he pity the world, sigh at the injustice of the world, and the injustice of the world?

Will he give to the poor, give to his neighbors, and live in peace with others?

Will he have the same happiness as the beggars now, a simple reunion, real happiness?

Time can take away prosperity, wealth, fame, and life, but it can't take away joy and happiness, and it can't take away the true feelings of the world. It can't take itself away, and even if it does, it's a trace of history.

The beggars live in the east because they came early, and they have always existed in this society and in the world. The wandering or temporary settlers live in the west, and they do not have the bustle of the beggars, because this is only a temporary place for them to rest, and there is nothing worth their affection.

At this time, Xiao Li was in the place where the beggar lived, and he had already sneaked in. When Xiao Li first came to Fangcun Town to investigate, he disguised himself as a beggar, and he was already familiar with the nearby beggars, and his arrival did not arouse anyone's suspicion. Beggars! It is normal to go from house to house often and not return to the place where you live for a few days.

And Xiao Li is more popular, he often distributes the food he deserves to everyone, which is especially popular with everyone. Xiao Li used his unique identity to constantly explore intelligence and collect a lot of rare information. And for the west where the wanderers live, he has not yet had a chance to make contact, he needs a moment, a chance.

On the second day after Zhu Hongyuan and Long Yang talked, Xiao Li came to the Fangcun Town Police Station early. When Zhu Hongyuan, whose eyes were red, explained the task to him, Xiao Li was at a loss.

"Master, the villagers have been rescued, Long Yang has returned, what is so urgent?" Because Xiao Li had finished his mission, he had already packed up and was ready to return to his original job, but who knew that Zhu Hongyuan made a phone call, and the city urgently transferred him back to Fangcun Town again.

"The mission is not over, you are just the first person to report to work, and someone will come here next." Zhu Hongyuan is very satisfied with his apprentice, he didn't say anything about his work, and he is very serious and responsible.

"Yes. Ask Master to explain the task. Xiao Li didn't say a word, and took the initiative to ask for battle.

Zhu Hongyuan was satisfied with him, accepted the work without finding a reason, and left no room for obeying orders. Besides, knowing how to be flexible, knowing how to be improvised, and knowing how to please the master is the most important thing.

"Xiao Li, this operation said that there is no danger and no danger, because you are only responsible for the reconnaissance of the periphery. It is very dangerous to say that there is no danger, because you are currently the only one who has entered the investigation, as long as you have reliable information, you will withdraw immediately. When he explained the task, Zhu Hongyuan's expression was serious, which was very different from the master Xiao Li knew.

"Master, I have never encountered any danger. Those of us who put on makeup to scout and go behind enemy lines are in danger at any time, and it's okay! Xiao Li said with a smile in order to reassure Zhu Hongyuan.

"I know your job and personality, that's why I sent you over first. The task is urgent, and you must ensure that it is successfully completed. ”

Do you have character as a person, and you also have character at work? Zhu Hongyuan is not wrong, everyone's work has a character, that is everyone's way of working and working methods, just like people, they have character. That kind of character is indescribable, it is an invisible soul, it is a temperament, which cannot be imitated and appropriated by others. "What you want to scout this time is the Zheng Mansion in the north of the town to find out who is Longyang's enemy."

"Any other clues?"

"Like us, they posted a missing person notice to find Longyang. If other people go to the Zheng Mansion to report the news, someone will come out to connect. And, most likely, they are the ones in the black robes, but they may not be either. ”

"Master, don't worry, I promise to complete the task!" Xiao Li saluted respectfully, turned around and walked out.

"Wait a minute! The danger I am talking about came from Long Yang's mouth. Also, if you meet Long Yang, you have to listen to Long Yang's arrangement. And also! You'll come back every two days to report back! Zhu Hongyuan explained again and again. He thought about it all night last night and didn't sleep all night. He thought carefully about what he could take into account many times, and did not allow himself to make any mistakes.

Xiao Li left and disappeared at the door of the Fangcun Town Police Station. By the moment he left, he had become the same dirty old beggar.

Long Yang watched Xiao Li leave until the figure disappeared from sight. Long Yang also didn't rest last night, he talked with the dog baby all night, and gave the dog baby many tasks, one of which is to protect Xiao Li and protect the safety of his comrades. Xiao Li came this time, firstly, for the work task, and secondly, for the safety of Longyang. Whatever the reason, Long Yang has to ensure his safety.

"Lao Zhu, Brother Li is gone!" Long Yang walked into Zhu Hongyuan's dormitory and sat down at his table.

"Gone." Zhu Hongyuan casually lit a cigarette and took a sharp puff. His nerves had just relaxed, and now they were tense again, and he couldn't help but feel any slack. The ashtray in front of the table was already stuffed with cigarette butts, so you can see how much he smoked last night.

"Smoke less, it's not good for your health." Long Yang reached out and snatched the cigarette from Zhu Hongyuan's hand and threw it outside the door.

"I want to, too, is it possible?" Zhu Hongyuan took out a cigarette again and lit it.

Long Yang knew the pressure in Zhu Hongyuan's heart, and shook his head helplessly. "It's still because of me, if it weren't for me, you wouldn't have to worry so much about Xiao Li."

"Go! Do you think I'm worried about Xiao Li? I'm worried about you and him! I haven't quite accepted what I said since I heard you say last night! I've worked for so many years, what case hasn't been taken or solved?! Ever since I met you, my head has been full of ghosts and spirits, and I haven't stopped for a moment. "Zhu Hongyuan is telling the truth. With his work experience, he has experienced many large and small cases, including almost all of police work. But he had never been exposed to such bizarre cases, such bizarre events, before. Until the villagers were completely resurrected and Long Yang returned, he thought it was all over, who knew that there were even more unbelievable things, and there was still a greater danger coming.

"Brother Zhu, I know, thank you!" Long Yang didn't explain too much, he knew that Zhu Hongyuan's feelings for him were incomparable.

"What are you two big men doing in the house?" The sound of the day coming out of the house. She went to Longyang's dormitory, but didn't find Longyang, guessing that Longyang should be here in Zhu Hongyuan. As soon as I arrived outside the door, I heard Long Yang's voice.

"I'll take a look at Team Zhu." Long Yang opened the door and said with a smile.

"Long Yang, let's go out for a walk today?" I finally relaxed every day, but I couldn't stay in the house again.

"You and Yu Fei go, Team Zhu ordered me not to go out." Long Yang found a reason to prevaricate, he still had something to discuss with Zhu Hongyuan, and he didn't have time to go out and hang out.

"Just go, you think there is no one to accompany me except you!" Leaving angrily every day.

"Heh, that's the temper every day." Long Yang closed the door and sat next to Zhu Hongyuan again.

"Tian Tian and Yu Fei won't be in danger, right?" Zhu Hongyuan suddenly thought of this situation and immediately said to Long Yang.

"Nope! I was the only one present, and they only knew me alone, and the others were not in danger. But if they know that I am in the police station, sooner or later there will be danger. Long Yang calmly analyzed.

"You mean?"

"Yes, if Brother Li hadn't detected anything, I would have to leave here and live in the same place, you know."

"No, I will never allow you to live outside alone, absolutely not!" Zhu Hongyuan did not have any room for negotiation, and resolutely disagreed with Longyang moving out.

"Oh, don't worry, we'll wait for Brother Li's news, and we'll talk about it later." Hearing Zhu Hongyuan's words, Long Yang suspended his plan.

The Zheng Mansion had quieted down, and people were leaning together and snuggling up to keep warm. Tomorrow I have to go out to find food, begging is also work, there is no food without work, just like other ordinary people.

The beggars were basically asleep, except for one person, Xiao Li. He was huddled in the corner alone, his eyes passing over everyone, he was filtering everyone. Since you want to investigate, start from your side, start with familiar people, and don't let go of any of them.

Xiao Li synthesized all the factors, eliminated the people in front of him one by one, excluded the possibility and chance, and the people who were retained needed to be screened again. Since they have not gone to the west of Zheng's Mansion at present, they will start to investigate from the east.

The Zheng Mansion at night is even more desolate, the night wind blows, and the dead branches and wild grass make a sound together. In the dark night, several black figures flickered, they were far away from the east and west of the Zheng Mansion, but they kept a close eye on the movements in the two places.