Ren Pingsheng bowed slightly, his left foot hit the ground, and the whole person rushed out like a cannonball.

When Li Yong saw this scene, he no longer hesitated and followed.

A loud dragon groan.

The sword light bloomed between heaven and earth.

Just a stick of incense in time.

Most of the bandits had lost their lives, turned into cold corpses, and lay on the ground.

Only a small number of people were so frightened that they stood on the spot and escaped.

When they reacted, their legs were weak, and they knelt directly on the ground, kowtowing and begging for mercy loudly.

Ren Pingsheng held the Hongming knife in his hand, looked around, looked at Li Yong, and said lukewarmly: "If you haven't been a traitor, leave some coils for them, and kill the rest." ”

The so-called traitor department naturally refers not to robbing the road, but to the wicked person who has killed people and insulted women.

The reason for this.

It is because there are some bandits who are forced to make a living, and in order to survive, they have to join the bandits.

For these people, Ren Pingsheng didn't want to kill them all, and gave them a chance to live.

"Yes!"

Li Yong answered, and with a few guards, he strode towards the bandits who were kneeling and begging for mercy.

Just a time of one or two sticks of incense.

Then he cut off the heads of some of them, and only two or three remained, and when they received the money, they fell on their knees, and wept bitterly, not knowing what they were thinking.

After the vignette.

The convoy continued on its way.

Two days.

Something like that happened happened five times.

Ren Pingsheng's way of dealing with it is the same as this time, as long as he dares to take the lead, he will be exterminated.

Of course, there was some delay.

Finally.

At noon on the fourth day of leaving Beijing, the group arrived at the city of Lanzhou.

A radius of two hundred miles.

As soon as he entered the city gate, Ren Pingsheng felt the prosperity of the city.

Passers-by with bags on their backs came and went, some of them dressed as scholars, and most of them looked like businessmen.

There is no so-called sea ban in Da Zhou.

Overseas, there are many small countries that have been established on islands.

As a result, maritime trade was still prosperous and in a thriving state.

Even.

On the road, you can also see the faces of many Hu people, some with black faces, some with white faces, some with blonde hair and blue eyes, some with thief eyebrows and mouse eyes, and the accents of their voices are even more varied.

"I didn't expect it to be a big city, no wonder Emperor Zhaowu attaches great importance to it......"

Ren Pingsheng looked at the scenery outside the car window and thought so in his heart.

This time.

Li Yong came over and asked respectfully, "Shizi, where do we settle down today?" ”

After thinking for a few seconds, Ren Pingsheng said, "Find a bigger inn." ”

"Yes!"

Li Yong answered, and took a few guards to find the inn.

After two incense sticks, the convoy started again.

The group came to the largest inn in the city.

When Ren Pingsheng stepped out of the carriage, he saw another carriage poking out a small head, looking around curiously, his eyes blinking, and his face was full of curiosity, it was the little green tea Jiang Chuyue who was riding with Chang An.

Seeing Ren Pingsheng looking at herself, a smile appeared between her eyebrows, her eyes were bent into crescent moons, and she asked with excitement: "Master, can you go to the beach to play later?" ”

Ren Pingsheng said: "Settle down first." ”

Jiang Chuyue nodded slightly, let out an "oh", and then walked out of the carriage.

The delicate face, coupled with the slender and slender figure, immediately attracted the attention of many passers-by as soon as it appeared.

Even in the bustling city of Lanzhou, such a beautiful woman is extremely rare.

However, after only one glance, they hurriedly looked away, not daring to look again.

The reason is simple.

Li Yong and other guards have a faint light all over their bodies, and at a glance, they know that their strength is above the sixth grade.

A group of powerful six-rank martial artists served as guards, and the clothes on their bodies and the temperament they showed were extremely luxurious.

You don't have to think about it to know that this handsome young man must be a big man from out of town.

They can't afford to provoke such people.

Including the guys, the diners and passers-by in the inn were all very consciously disrespectful, for fear of getting into trouble.

"Miss, you slow down......"

Qiu'er supported Mu Rou and slowly stepped out of the carriage.

Ren Pingsheng glanced at them and said, "It's a long journey, let's rest in the inn first, and in a few days, let's go to the beach again." ”

"Okay, let Childe do it."

Mu Rou nodded lightly, her tone was light and soft.

Wait for Chang An to also get out of the carriage.

Ren Pingsheng took them into the inn.

The innkeeper had already communicated with Li Yong before, and when he saw Ren Pingsheng and his party, he hurriedly greeted him with a respectful attitude.

settled down Chang'an and Mu Rou.

Ren Pingsheng left the inn alone and went straight to the Yamen of Lanzhou.

Go to the beach for a walk, just drop by.

The important thing is to solve the case first.

There is no difference between the Lanzhou Yamen and the ordinary Yamen.

There were two uniformed errand officers standing at the door, and when they saw Ren Pingsheng with extraordinary temperament, they hesitated for a moment, but they still stretched out their hands to stop them: "The yamen is heavy, and idle people are not allowed to enter." ”

Ren Pingsheng didn't talk nonsense, and directly expressed his intentions: "This official was appointed by the imperial court to investigate the case, who are you in charge here?" ”

The messenger glanced at him, looking a little hesitant.

That's when it happened.

A voice suddenly rang out.

"You...... It's late. ”

The sound is ethereal, echoing in the ears, and it seems unfathomable.

When the two officers heard this, they were shocked and stood up straight.

Compared to just now, his expression is much more serious.

Apparently with great respect for the owner of that voice.

I have to say.

In front of these ordinary people.

The means of appearing in front of the white screen people are indeed enough to bluff people.

It's just that.

What he didn't expect was that after losing the competition with the demon clan, Bai Ping did not get depressed, but continued to run all the way on the road of manifestation in front of people.

Ren Pingsheng thought for a while, and replied: "There is something delayed on the road." ”

The voice fell.

There was silence.

The white screen did not respond in any way, and seemed to acquiesce to this statement.

"This guy...... Are you a demon envoy, or am I a demon suppressor? ”

Ren Pingsheng's eyelids jumped, he felt unhappy for a while, and after scolding in his heart, he asked, "Since you and Murong came in advance, what clues did you find in the investigation?" ”

"Nope."

This time it was another person's voice.

Ren Pingsheng raised his eyes and saw two people walking out of the yamen.

A person changed his shape, and appeared in front of him in the blink of an eye, although it was winter, he was still wearing a moon-white robe, with his back to him.

The other man was still carrying the coffin, and as always unsmiling.

It was Bai Ping and Murong who came in advance.

As soon as the two appeared.

And the officer at the door saluted respectfully.

Immediately after, he saluted Ren Pingsheng again and said, "Adult, the small one has eyes and doesn't know Mount Tai......"

Before he finished speaking, Ren Pingsheng waved his hand, indicating that it was okay.

looked at Bai Ping and Murong, and said indifferently: "Come in with this official." ”

Then, he stepped into the yamen.

Bai Ping and Murong both followed.

When the two officers saw this scene, they realized.

It turned out that this handsome and luxurious son-in-law was the Qincha sent by the imperial court this time, and they were all in a trance: "Lord Qincha, you are so young?" ”

Entering the yamen, a thin middle-aged man hurriedly greeted him, and said: "Xiaguan is the same as Zhou, and I have seen adults." ”

The governor of Lanzhou is equivalent to the adjutant of the prefect, who is responsible for salt, grain, arrest and theft and other affairs on weekdays, and is already busy with official business, because the prefect is vacant, he is not allowed to rest all day long, and deals with various government affairs every day.

In addition, you have to be afraid that you will die at home one day.

Just by looking at it a little, you can see the haggard and tired between his eyebrows, and even the bloodshot eyes.

Ren Pingsheng thought for a while and said, "You go back to rest first, and when you wake up, the official will ask you again." ”

Lanzhou Tongzhi was slightly stunned, and after a slight hesitation, he nodded, and arched his hand: "The lower official obeys the order." ”

A moment later.

In the lobby of the yamen.

Ren Pingsheng sat on the chair and asked Bai Ping and the others: "What about the corpse of the previous prefect?" ”

Murong said: "In the backyard." ”

Ren Pingsheng: "Take me over." ”

Murong bowed slightly, led him to the backyard, stretched out his hand to a room, and said lukewarmly: "It's inside." ”

Ren Pingsheng nodded, pushed open the door, and walked in.

On a simple couch, a corpse lay silently there, with ice cubes on either side.

Although he has been dead for several days, he still has not decomposed.

"Who put this ice cube?"

Ren Pingsheng looked at the two behind him and asked curiously.

Murong said: "I ......"

After a pause, he asked again, "Isn't it appropriate?" ”

Ren Pingsheng said: "It's very appropriate, if there is a similar situation next time, just do it." ”

Then, he waved his hand and said, "You go out first, and I'll take a look at this corpse myself." ”

When Murong and Bai Ping heard this, they silently pushed out the room.

Ren Pingsheng closed the door and ran the "Soul Devouring Formula", and after a while, he was pleasantly surprised to find that the primordial spirit of the prefect of Lanzhou had not completely dissipated.

Hurriedly sat down cross-legged and began to exercise.

Invisibly, it was as if a wisp of green smoke had been inhaled into his stomach.

Soon.

He felt the world spin for a while, and when he regained consciousness, he saw a desk in front of him with many papers on it.

"This is the residence of the prefect of Lanzhou in Lanzhou?"

Thinking so, I suddenly heard a voice beside me.

"My lord, the lower officials think that now the imperial court is in an eventful autumn, there are demon clans in the south of Xinjiang entangled, and the demon clan in the north is eyeing each other, and the imperial court is already insufficient, so there is no need to bother the old man because of such a trivial matter."

The one who spoke was the same acquaintance of Lanzhou who greeted Ren Pingsheng just now.

"What does he mean by this, the prefect of Lanzhou wants to ask Emperor Zhaowu for the transfer of troops?"

Ren Pingsheng thought so and continued to listen.

The next person to speak was the new governor of Lanzhou.

"It is precisely because it is an eventful autumn that we can't make trouble in Lanzhou, there are so many merchant ships coming and going in that port every day, and their escorts alone, together, can capture the entire city of Lanzhou.

Although they are keeping their duties now, if something happens one day in the future, how should you and I deal with it? ”

The voice fell.

The face of the vicissitudes of life showed hesitation and fell silent.

This time.

The prefect of Lanzhou continued: "Ming Zhong doesn't have to worry too much, this official will make it clear to the Holy Lord, and only three thousand elite soldiers are needed to ensure the safety of Lanzhou City......

There are only 3,000 people, presumably the state capitals can make it up, and there is no need to call in the soldiers of southern Xinjiang and the guards of the Beijing division. ”

"What the lord said is very true, and the lower officials are willing to obey the orders of the lord."

Lanzhou Tongzhi arched his hand and said.

The prefect of Lanzhou bowed slightly, and said with a smile: "Since this is the case, you can go back and rest, and when the official finishes writing the recital, you can leave a name on it." ”

"Yes, sir."

Lanzhou Tongzhi saluted and said, "The lower official retires." ”

The prefect waved his hand.

Subsequently.

The same knowledge of Lanzhou retreated.

See here.

Ren Pingsheng already understood what was going on.

No surprises.

It should be that after inspecting the port of Shanzhou, the prefect of Lanzhou felt that the city defense army of Lanzhou City was too weak, and even not enough to suppress the caravans, and wanted to ask the imperial court to send additional troops.

It stands to reason that this should be a good thing for the Lanzhou government.

I don't know why Lanzhou Tongzhi refused.

Maybe it's because if this garrison becomes the city defense army of Lanzhou, the food and salary required need to be self-sufficient by the Lanzhou government, and the Tongzhi of Lanzhou doesn't want to pay this silver?

Ren Pingsheng was cranky for a while.

Immediately after, I saw the prefect of Lanzhou get up from the chair, and after a simple wash, lay down on the bed.

Perhaps it was influenced by the violent deaths of the first two prefects for no reason.

He couldn't sleep for a long time, and finally got up and took a copy of "The Mean", lay on the bed and read it.

Over time.

Sleepiness is creeping in.

The prefect finally put down the book in his hand, closed his eyes, and rested.

There was darkness in front of me.

I don't know how long it took.

Ren Pingsheng only felt a splitting headache, and when he opened his eyes again, his consciousness had regained clarity.

"What's this headache all about...... Could it be that the prefect of Lanzhou died like this? ”

Recall what the deceased saw from the perspective of the deceased.

Ren Pingsheng's brows furrowed, and he fell into deep thought.

No doubt.

The sudden headache must be related to the death of the prefect of Lanzhou.

I just don't know why.

After all, until the last moment of his death, he didn't hear anything unusual in the house.

"The last person the prefect of Lanzhou saw before his death was the Tongzhi of Lanzhou, will his death be related to the Tongzhi of Lanzhou?

Or is it related to the port of Lanzhou they mentioned, and the additional troops? ”

That's it.

Ren Pingsheng made a decision to take time to go to the port of Lanzhou to see if he could find clues.

After coming out of the house.

Ren Pingsheng looked at Murong and asked, "In the past few days since you arrived at the Yamen, what is abnormal with that Tongzhi?" ”

Murong thought for a moment and said, "What is abnormality?" ”

Ren Pingsheng said: "Restless, too concerned about your food, clothing, housing and movements......"

Said a lot in one breath.

Murong pondered for a moment and shook his head slightly.

"Got it."

Ren Pingsheng said again: "You have been hiding in the dark for the past few days, observe and observe the Tongzhi Lord more, try to remember who he saw and what he did, and don't let him find out." ”

Murong bowed slightly, signaling that he understood.

Ren Pingsheng looked at the white screen again, and wanted him to check what was abnormal in the documents of the Lanzhou government in the past six months.

But thinking of his style of doing things, after thinking about it, he still forgot it, and just said: "Lord Bai, please walk around the city more in the past few days to see if anyone is secretly watching, if there is, get rid of them, find out their identities, and try not to let them notice." ”

(End of chapter)