After bidding farewell to the county guards, Sima Liang found the scapegoat Chai Xiu.

He didn't think this person could be of any help, but he had no other means to get information for the time being.

After all, something big happened in a foreign country.

Even if it is related to Sima Liang, it is difficult for him to investigate directly.

So it has to be handled by a local official to avoid some problems.

"Hello, Che County Order, right? I am King Li Guoyan, Sima Liang. ”

For Sima Liang's arrival, Chai Xiu was very surprised.

He stopped what he was doing in a little hurry.

But just start bowing.

The booklet in Chai Xiu's hand fell to the ground.

He stopped, picked up the booklet, and saluted again.

"Hello Lord Yanwang, I ordered Chai Xiu in Xia County. It's rude. ”

Chai Xiu's unreliable appearance made Sima Liang want to cry without tears.

What kind of person, how can so many best products come together?

Fortunately, the performance of the first few people was worse, so Sima Liang accepted it relatively quickly.

"It's okay, tell me what you found."

Chai Xiu was stunned.

He glanced at a few people in the distance.

"Isn't this the business of the county lieutenant or the county warden? I shouldn't have to do it here. ”

"They said, hold you accountable."

"Ah, okay."

Chai Xiu was stunned for a moment, then picked up the booklet and began to tell.

The more he spoke, the brighter Sima Liang's eyes became.

Until the back, Sima Liang looked at Chai Xiu, as if he had seen a savior.

He grabbed the other man's shoulders excitedly.

"Great. That's great. Chai Xiu, you're doing a fantastic job. ”

Being so whole by Sima Liang, Chai Xiu was a little scared.

He swallowed, slightly uneasy.

"Lord Yanwang, this is just a matter of the next division, and it is not ......"

Sima Liang interrupted Chai Xiu's words.

"No, no, no, it's already very powerful."

"It's hard to say anything standing here. Let's go to the office and talk slowly. ”

"Then explain to your subordinates, you wait a minute."

"Okay."

Chai Xiu walked to a few officials and commanded.

Look at each other "dutifully".

Sima Liang felt that Chai Rong was really God's last help to him.

Although the other party is a little cowardly, he is really doing something.

Chai Xiu recounted. The time of the fire, elapsed. and what some people have seen.

At the same time, the other party also shared some personal opinions and speculations.

Even if there is not much content, the authenticity of it is indeed still to be investigated, but at least it is not nothing.

"Lord Wang, why are you so happy." Xu Hu, who leaned over, was very puzzled.

Sima Liang glanced at the other party.

"When you meet a useful person, you should naturally be happy."

"By the way, do you have any useful information?"

Xu Hu looked at Chai Xiu thoughtfully.

Then he pointed to the scene of the fire.

"Fires only start after everyone has died. The wreckage of the ship smelled of fire oil. The details are not known to the villain. ”

"Sure enough, someone is doing a ghost."

Regarding the information conveyed by Xu Hu, Sima Liang was not surprised.

After all, there are so many coincidences in the world, as soon as he came to Qi Country, the people died and the ship was burned. It's a conspiracy to think so.

"Why did you wait until I came to kill people and burn ships?"

"Could it be that the perpetrator came with us?"

"If so, how can they guarantee it. When I get off the ship, I won't look for a boatman as soon as I get off the boat. ”

"Excuse me?"

Sima Liang rolled his eyes and looked at the three people next to the county guard.

Yesterday, it was these people who dragged him to Wenqing Building.

In the afternoon, there were also three people who wanted to continue having fun.

Combined with what happened at night, there is a high probability that there is a problem with these people. Otherwise, the coincidence is too much.

When it comes to the officials of the country, it's really tricky. Sima Liang had a headache.

Xu Hu listened to Sima Liang's analysis and saw the direction he was looking at.

Understood something too.

"Lord Wang, can you give the villain some money? The villain wants to get in touch with the old man. ”

For Xu Hu, he took the initiative to take care of things. Sima Liang nodded.

"Yes, when you go back to your residence, you can ask for excellence. And do you know how to ride a horse? If you can, buy a horse. Riding in a carriage, it is more obvious. ”

"It's the prince."

Sima Liang and Xu Hu nodded tacitly.

Subsequently, the two waited for Chai Xiu to come back.

While waiting, Sima Liang observed Chai Xiu.

Middle-aged county order, old official robes, but very neat.

He can do things, but he is afraid of people and can't speak.

It feels a bit like Liu Dongyang.

……

After a while, Chai Xiu finished his instructions and returned to Sima Liang's side.

He saluted with a slight restraint.

"I'm sorry, it's a bit verbose below, and I've kept Lord Yan Wang waiting for a long time."

"It's okay, let's go."

Sima Liang motioned to Chai Xiu to lead the way.

The three of them walked together.

"This is Xu Hu."

"Hello Lord Xu."

"The villain is just a commoner, who follows the prince. You don't need to call an adult. Just call Xu Hu. ”

"Yes, Mr. Xu."

……

Several people circled around for a long time, and finally stopped in an inconspicuous alley.

Sima Liang looked at the shops on both sides of the alley, a little dumbfounded.

He pointed to the inside of the alley.

"The office is in here?"

Chai Xiu smiled awkwardly.

"Yes. This is Qingquan Bay, or the yamen at the township level. After the later planning was made as a town, it was relocated to the west of the city. However, the new yamen was far away from the wharf, and the old yamen was used as an office. I basically work here, if the prince needs it, you can send someone here to find me. ”

"Okay."

Sima Liang nodded. At the same time, looking at Chai Xiu's eyes, there was a little more admiration.

Walking through the alley, several people entered the slightly dilapidated mansion.

This is also Chai Xiu's home field, so the other party asked Sima Liang and Xu Wu to sit down first.

I went to pour tea and serve water.

Looking at the painted wooden table, sitting on a cold bamboo bench.

Sima Liang felt that the Yancheng Yamen was much better than here.

With a hint of coolness blowing from the door, Sima Liang and Xu Hu waited awkwardly.

After a long time, Chai Xiu came from outside the door with a teapot.

"I'm sorry, but on weekdays, the water here is fetched in the morning. Today, because things are more urgent, I didn't fight. So I had to go to my neighbor and ask for some. By the way, I asked for some tea leaves. Although it is not as good as the prince's daily enjoyment, it is also better than white water. ”

Chai Xiu took three tea bowls from behind the table and put them on the table. Then take a small bag from your pocket and sprinkle some tea leaves into the bowl.

Subsequently, he poured hot water. Hand it to Sima Liang and Xu Wu.

Look at the clear tea water in the tea bowl, and the tea leaves that sink and float.

Sima Liang didn't know how to say it for a while.

After thinking about it, he decided to wait a while before drinking.

Sima Liang looked at Chai Xiu who was drinking and smiled slightly.

"Lord Chai, let's talk about the specific matters. And your insights can also be shared. ”

When it comes to getting down to business, Chai Xiu is even more restrained.

He carefully put down the tea bowl and took out the booklet in his hand.

"Lord Yanwang, there is a high probability that this matter was done by the swordsman of the Surabaya Kingdom."

Hearing this, Sima Liang became numb.