It was a scorching hot afternoon, in the study room of the Governor's Palace, Guo Wu, Fu Tianlou and Ah Heng looked at the majestic men in front of them uneasily, especially Fu Tianlou, beads of sweat rolling down, and he was holding a money bag in his hand - inside was the protection money that had just been collected. Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info

The Governor's face turned pale, and when he thought of the old scholar who had just come to complain, he gritted his teeth in anger, hating that iron could not become steel! He pointed to the bookshelf behind him and scolded the three of them with their heads and faces, and if it weren't for the young age of the three people, he would almost have used military law!

The Governor finally concluded that the reason why the three of them did not study well was because they were not as diligent in their studies as he was!

The servants looked at the rows of hardcover classics that had obviously never been opened, and they were obedient on the surface, but in fact they were unimpressed. I was only thinking about how to teach the nerd who dared to sue a lesson.

The Governor didn't understand the thoughts of the three of them, sighed, and said helplessly: "Forget it, you don't like to read, but you must know how to respect these scholars, because they are the true inheritors and guardians of civilization." ”

Subsequently, the Governor personally escorted the children to the only bookstore in the northern city, bowed and apologized to the bookstore owner whose eyes were narrowed and almost blind, and ordered the three to return the "protection money".

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Ah Heng also understood that if he wanted to gain a foothold in the ice field, it was not enough to just have wealth and force. Once Ye Zhong ascended the throne, even if he was forced to not dismantle the Ice Plain Legion, he would inevitably reduce or even interrupt the supply.

Then Ah Heng can only be reduced to the leader of the horse thieves on the ice field! A horse thief leader with the title of duke, whether it is among the dukes or among the horse thieves, will become the biggest joke. Then he will never be able to turn over again!

Only by expanding the population and establishing a real foothold is fundamental. In this way, Ah Heng is inseparable from the scholars who know how to govern the world and the people, and these scholars, only relying on gold and silver treasures can not be exchanged for sincerity, even if he can stay for a while, he can't keep them for a lifetime.

Perhaps, these collections became the only straw that attracted those literati to stay. After all, the value of a book that is so cherished by the Imperial Family of Light must be extraordinary.

Just like the girls in Qifenglou love money, these classics will also make those who read crazy ? Ah Heng thought with malice.

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Ah Heng was cranky all the way, and before he knew it, he had turned the corner. Not far ahead was the Duke's Palace, where he had never met.

The Duke's Mansion is not far from the Imperial Palace, covering a wide area, adjacent to the Imperial Mountain, and both sides of the Mansion are also the princes and nobles of the Imperial Dynasty, which can be called a place of beautiful scenery and extreme wealth and glory!

It is said that this duke's palace was originally a concubine mansion, but later because of the sick princess's poor face, she died before she could get married, so the concubine failed to become a concubine, and the concubine mansion naturally became a vacant mansion without a plaque.

Dozens of days ago, His Majesty the wise and wise "Emperor of Light" gave this mansion to the newly promoted young duke, which was also well received in the court. They privately discussed that this gift had the same metaphor as the canonization of the young duke--it was all waste utilization! This also proved even more that the emperor sent the young duke to the ice field to send him to death! Who would be jealous of a man who was dying?

Ah Heng naturally knows that the real reason is just Xiao Jin's "empathy" as the "Emperor of Light" - she has never forgotten the scene when Qi Fenglou was captured - Ah Heng and Ye Shuanglang are in love with each other, but they beat and scold her fiercely, so she must fulfill the two of them!

In Xiao Jin's opinion, the princess with a thin face is a man who has no chance to be a colt...... This is a portrayal of Ye Shuang and Ah Heng's future!

Thinking of Xiao Jin's stinginess and brutal willfulness under his well-behaved appearance, Ah Heng's mouth couldn't help but have a smile, but then there was a pain in his heart - Yiren has passed away, and his red face is no longer red, which has become a bitter hatred that he cannot extinguish, and it is also a pain that cannot be resolved in his life.

Ah Heng took a deep breath, put away his thoughts, and raised his eyes to look at the Duke's Mansion, but saw a girl standing in front of the mansion, looking forward to the direction he came.

When the girl saw Ah Heng's figure appear, she immediately showed a sweet smile, as if the newly married wife who had been absent for a long time had finally waited for her husband to return from the expedition...... There is shyness in anticipation.

Ah Heng looked at the girl's warm gaze, but his heart was slightly flustered-

"Ah Heng...... You...... I'm back!" Ye Shuang's voice was as light as a mosquito, and he couldn't hide his shyness.

Ah Heng looked at the beautiful and refined girl in front of him, and sighed secretly, how could he not understand the other party's intentions? It's just that he already has a heart, and he can't accept the other party's affection in this life.

Ah Heng looked at Ye Shuang's expectant eyes, but he just nodded, didn't say anything, and went directly to the Duke's Palace.

Ye Shuang looked at Ah Heng's back without looking back and leaving in a hurry, she was so indifferent and unfamiliar! She couldn't help but lower her head, a trace of sadness flashed in her eyes, and tears couldn't help dripping.

"Miss Shuang'er, Lord Commander is in a bad mood! he hasn't rested all night, and now that the imperial capital is in chaos, he's under a lot of pressure—so we should all support and understand him, shouldn't we?" said a man's voice suddenly.

"Ahh,......h I...... I ......" Ye Shuang seemed to have been knocked through the deepest secret in her heart, she desperately wrung her fingers, and her face was flushed with shame. Is it really because of this? Isn't Ah Heng's indifference because of indifference and ruthlessness? Her heart once again had an extra expectation.

Cao Jian smiled gently, but sighed lightly in his heart. He didn't know what had happened between the young man and the woman, but there was no doubt that there was no misunderstanding between them!

Cao Jian has a very good impression of this kind and brave princess, but for this kind of thing, all he can do at the moment is a word of relief. As for the future, I only hope that a lover will eventually become a family!

He didn't say anything more, and hurriedly walked into the governor's mansion with Ah Heng's figure.

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The vestibule of the Ducal Palace.

Ah Hengqiang cheered himself up, and said to the man next to him with a smile: "Brother Cao, it seems that even if we hide here, we won't be able to relax." ”

Cao Jian also smiled, remembering the long queue of officials waiting outside the hall, and expressed deep sympathy for Ah Heng.

The first one who came in was a middle-aged military general, who was Geng Zhong, a major general of the Ministry of Public Security in the Imperial Capital City, and it was said that he was waiting outside the mansion before the fire broke out last night.

Ah Heng looked at the tired man in front of him, and also showed sympathy: "Captain Geng, what is the matter with you coming to me?"

Geng Zhong: "Lord Duke, your subordinates have great admiration for you. As soon as the lord led the king into the city, he worked tirelessly, arrested the rebellious party, pacified the rebels overnight, and put the chaos in order.

Ah Heng hurriedly raised his hand: "Stop, stop, Geng Duwei, everyone is a martial artist, you don't have to engage in these vain things! I actually admire you very much." The imperial capital was in turmoil, and most of the magnates fled, but Lord Du Wei always held on and tried his best to maintain the situation, and there was no large-scale riot in the imperial capital, and Lord Du Wei contributed a lot. So, if there's something you need my help with, it's okay to say it. ”

Geng Zhong's face turned red: "My lord, then I'll say it directly." ”

Ah Heng nodded.

Geng Zhong: "Excuse me...... My lord, when are you going to stop the operation to arrest the rebels-"

Ah Hengqi said: "What's the matter?

Geng Zhong hurriedly shook his head and said, "I'...... I just think that the generals under the command of the adults are also very hard, and they go door to door every day to search for traitors, which is ......"

Ah Heng immediately understood, and secretly scolded in his heart: These bastards have made too much money! It seems that even this Lord Geng has been coerced by some kind of coercion.

Ah Heng touched his chin, he knew that he had limited influence on the generals of the former Central Army, and if he persecuted it too much, he was afraid that it would backfire. However, the person in front of him is a rare loyal man of the empire, so he has to help the other party.

Ah Heng thought about it and said that he had to go back to his old business. So he asked people to prepare a few blank sheets of paper, took out the duke's seal, stamped seven or eight copies in a row, and handed them to Geng Zhong: "Lord Geng, you can do it yourself! ”

Geng Zhong was stunned for a moment, then understood the other party's thoughts, looked at the "peace charm" in his hand, and said in a trembling voice: "Thank you...... Thank you very much for your trust. It's just that this is also ...... It's too much!"

Ah Heng waved his hand: "It's okay, use it, as long as you don't ruin my reputation!"

Geng Zhong's face flushed, this Duke was so thoughtful! He bowed down with great sincerity: "Your Excellency...... In the future, if there is an order, the lower officials will go to the soup and fight the fire, and they will not hesitate!"

Ah Heng smiled and said, "Don't worry, there will be a chance!"

Soon, Geng Zhong retreated.

Cao Jian saw Ah Heng and said, "Lord Commander, you are too casual like this! if he uses the blank paper with the seal to do mischief, I am afraid that it will damage your reputation!"

Ah Heng smiled: "Brother Cao, don't worry. I only look at people and don't vote for them. In the rebellion of the imperial capital, the Ministry of Public Security has always been loyal to its duties, which can be called a model of loyalty. It can be seen that this Geng Duwei is indeed a good person - worthy of befriending. In the future, I will have a lot of places to rely on him!"

Cao Jian shook his head, obviously not quite agreeing with this statement! However, he still quite appreciated Ah Heng's point of view, whether it was right or wrong. Who doesn't want the unconditional trust of Shangguan?

Cao Jian thought for a while and said, "My lord, this question raised by Geng Zhong cannot be ignored. If these generals of the Central Army are allowed to act in a reckless manner, they may become a disaster! Before, Shi Qian and I carried out this expedient measure in order to maintain the combat effectiveness of the Central Army. Now that the queen is in ambush, they also know that the holy decree appointed by the major general is the queen's edict...... Don't be careful!"

Ah Heng nodded: "It's time to solve it! These people are not our brothers in the northern frontier, they will eventually have different intentions! I don't know what the governor did before?"

Cao Jian's expression was cold: "It's very simple, those who have different thoughts will be killed!"

Ah Heng was stunned, did he really want to be a butcher? )