Yuan Lun's 'henchmen', the death row prisoners, were about to be beheaded in the bustling street market. However, that is normal, and in order to solve the recidivism as soon as possible, no people are allowed to watch today, so as to delay the major event.

The sound of the gun rang out. The soldiers flashed their swords and pointed at the heads of the kneeling people beneath them.

Ye Yongjia turned around and walked towards the other end of the street.

"Execution!"

He heard Zhao Dudu shouting, but the knife seemed to be fast, and he didn't hear anyone's screams or the sound of human heads falling to the ground. The soldier with blood on his hands did not say a word, except that he had cut down a tree, no different from a woodcutter.

And Yuan Lun, who was on the road, had already drunk the wine and poison, and before he could taste the taste of being a common man, he died. This made Lu Deguang more willing to let go of his hands and feet and take over power. He secretly raised fifty dead soldiers, who were either hooligans or outlaws, and all of them were taken into account by the prefect because they were exhausted of money.

But even so, Lu Deguang still thought that there was a shortage of generals in Chenzhou, so he submitted to the governor in the name of preventing thieves in order to increase the army. Governor Fang has been cautious since he was demoted to Henan, and now because of the dismissal of Yuan Lun, I am afraid that the Liu Party will hate it and Liu Zhennian will be jealous, and he will want to cut his military power in order to protect himself; Therefore, when I saw Chengzi, I was happy to descend from the sky, and set up a book to the Son of Heaven, please transfer the garrison of Kaifeng and gallop to Chenzhou. After all, Zhennian regarded Governor Fang as his great enemy, so he approved this proposal.

Lu Deguang was overjoyed when he saw those majestic troops, and immediately set up a military camp outside the city, claiming to be on guard against thieves, but in fact he wanted to raise the elite, so he ordered them to train hard every day to learn to fight.

None of these plans were heard or seen by Ye Yongjia, and what Ye Yongjia did was only general affairs such as patrolling and arresting thieves and verifying household registration, and he already felt that Lu Deguang was alienated from him.

And this thing that could have been entrusted to him was transferred to Zhao Zhu's mission.

"Send the villain to Runing?"

"My brother," Lu Deguang smiled and patted him on the back, "Do you know who it is from the Prefect of Runing?" ”

"Forgive the villain for not knowing, and please ask the prefect to clear up his doubts."

"He's my former colleague in the Ministry of Rites, his surname is Zhong, and as for the name, you don't need to know."

"I understand below."

Lu Deguang coughed and continued: "He befriended me when he was in Beijing, but he didn't dare to impeach the Liu Party; Since I left office, he wanted to advance and retreat with me, and he also asked for the foreign appointment of Runing. When I have nothing to do, I can go there to visit friends, but now there are more and more things, and there is less to talk about. ”

"I sent you there today because I want him to raise volunteers with me, and the two governments will be in chaos, and the Liu Party will be anxious, and the great thing will be completed on the solstice."

Zhao Zhu didn't think so, he thought for a while, and said cautiously: "I will say something presumptuous." ”

He raised his head and smiled apologetically at Governor Lu, Lu Deguang nodded, and then he said: "Although my lord is friendly with Zhong Gong, but such a big matter, if my lord is not sure, if he tells the court, I am afraid that it will be too late to regret it, and all major events will be closed." ”

"You're thinking too shallowly." Lu Deguang shook his head, "You have a little bit of a bright head, but it's a pity that you're just clever." As a dignified prefect, how could I, as a member of such an important joint, be guilty of such negligence? ”

Zhao Zhu couldn't help but be embarrassed.

"I know this person's heart very well. Although he is strong and shorter than strain, he wants to be in power, is not greedy for small profits, and is willing to live under others, so he can be the arm of the house, why not? ”

Zhao Zhi hurriedly nodded: "It's still the prefect's insight." ”

"In that case, there is no need to say anything else, let's hurry up."

Lu Deguang prepared an entourage for Zhao Zhu, picked a horse with strong feet, and sent it outside the city, Zhao Zhu got on the horse, and galloped south towards Runing.

Zhao Zhu's whereabouts this time were hidden, and even Governor Zhong was not informed in advance; However, when he saw the Governor of Chenzhou in front of him suddenly appear, he was not surprised, but asked in an extremely ordinary tone: "Are you the person sent by Brother Lu Xian?" ”

"Your Excellency guessed accurately," Zhao Zhu said with a smile, "Below is the cousin of Governor Lu, called Zhao Zhu, the current governor of Chenzhou." ”

After hearing this, Governor Zhong got up and came out of the table, and waved at Zhao Zhiyi: "Fortunately, fortunately." ”

"The villain came back this time, because of the order of Governor Lu, and he came to Lord Xiangyang to participate in the righteous act and ask for the willow thief. If the adults have such a bold heart, we will set a date and raise troops together, I don't know ......" Zhao Zhu's eyes were round, staring at him deadly.

Zhong Zhifu frowned, muttered for a long time, and finally walked to the table and knocked on the table with his hand.

"Good!" He replied cheerfully.

"You go back and tell him that once there is a letter, I will not delay, and I will live up to my friendship!"

"That's great," Zhao Zhu grinned, "Then I'll retire first." With that, he walked out the door with small steps.

"Don't let anyone know." Governor Zhong reminded behind his back.

Zhao Zhu paused: "Of course the villain understands." ”

He turned around and walked out of the study, and went straight back to the lobby, and was not a few steps away from the yamen, that is, when he had just walked to the entrance of the two stone lions, when he suddenly saw an elegant-looking official stop him.

"Are you ......?" Zhao Zhu was looking at him.

"The next is the general judgment here, the surname is Chen, the name is the same as the robe, and the words are the same." His eyes were like a crescent moon, and he spoke kindly, but it made Zhao Zhu feel a cold breath, and he had to be careful to be on guard.

"Oh, Chen Tong has judged, then let's go." As soon as he took a step forward, he was hurriedly stopped by his comrade Chen: "I haven't seen you on weekdays, so in order to prevent thieves and spies, I might as well tell me your identity, so as not to arouse suspicion." ”

Zhao Zhu looked back at him, helpless, so he had to say: "My name is Zhao Zhu, the cousin of Lu Deguang, the prefect of Chenzhou." Is it okay? ”

Comrade Chen smiled ill-willedly again: "It turned out to be someone from Governor Lu's Mansion, but it was a good friend of Lord Zhong." ”

Zhao Zhi glared at him twice: "You know? ”

"I am a confidant of the Zhong Governor's Mansion, of course I know. You don't have to guard against me. Comrade Chen said with a smile.

"I don't have to guard against you," Zhao Fu dusted his sleeves a few times, "I'll leave." ”

"Slowly, slowly," Comrade Chen turned his body again, "You are so faceless?" It's a rare visit, and I want to ask about the situation over there. ”

Zhao Zhu was already jealous of saying too much, so he was naturally tired of him stalking like this; But seeing that he said that he was a confidant of Zhong Zhifu, and he was afraid of offending Zhong Zhifu, he repented again, so he reluctantly agreed: "Then I will go." ”

Chen Tongpai's mansion is located not far from Yamen, and the two of them walked about 30 steps to arrive. A few servants greeted him inside, and Chen Tongpao let them meet Zhao Zhu, saying "This is a distinguished guest", and told them to step aside and talk to Zhao Du Governor's Hall.

The two entered the hall, and several minions prepared melons and fruits, poured wine, and because Zhao Zhitui said that he would not drink it, he changed the tea and served it on the table, so they chatted.