After noon, Yanping County Ya, inner hall.

The atmosphere was unusually solemn.

The county commander Song Zhili and the county magistrate Chen Houlu stood with their hands hanging down in the hall, looking extremely respectful, but they could not hide their nervousness, and Chen Houlu had even begun to tremble.

Looking at the top position, there is an official sitting about fifty with a round belly sitting on the side seat, which is Cai Jin, the county guard of Daguan County.

The land of the Great Xuan Dynasty was vast, and the administrative area was divided into three levels: state, county, and county, which was equivalent to today's provinces, cities and counties, and the so-called county guard was equivalent to the mayor.

At this moment, the county guard Cai Jinzheng was holding Qiu Batian's indictment with both hands and looked at it carefully and carefully, but the more he looked down, the tighter his brows wrinkled.

And on the main seat, there is a middle-aged man with a burly figure and a cold face, this person is Sima Xin, who joined the army in Songzhou!

The post of joining the army of the Daxuan Dynasty was in charge of a state prison, which was equivalent to the provincial public security director, and was the third-in-command of the entire Song Prefecture, which can be described as a prominent official position.

Sima Xin had already learned about the incident, and now he had an iron-clad expression, obviously dissatisfied with Song Zhili's operation.

"...... so" At this time, the county guard Cai Jin finished reading the indictment and asked Song Zhili and the others, "The evidence is conclusive, the criminal confessed, and the case has been closed?" ”

"Yes," Song Zhili arched his hand and said, "Qiu Batian has many evil deeds and cruel methods, and he must be severely punished in order to calm the people's grievances!" ”

"But...... This ......" Cai Jin looked at Song Zhili, then at Sima Xin, and said euphemistically, "Isn't there any objection here?" ”

Obviously, Cai Jin knew that Qiu Batian's backstage was a high-ranking servant, and if the case was pronounced like this, I am afraid it would be difficult to explain.

Seemingly......

Song Zhili secretly pondered, these two adults didn't know that the servant of the ministry had been suspended for investigation.

However, with such gossip, Song Zhili naturally couldn't say it explicitly, so he could only shake his head and say that there was no objection to this case.

"Oh," Cai Jin glanced at Sima Xin again, and said cautiously, "This matter, this Qiu Zhennong has indeed gone too far, and a small punishment should be given, right?" ”

What?

Song Zhili was stunned for a moment, and said in his heart, this is a big crime of killing the head at all, how can he punish it a little?

"Okay," at this time, Sima Xin couldn't bear it anymore, and immediately waved his hand and said, "I'm a rough person, so I won't tease you literati!" Song County Order, this matter ...... You've done a terrible job! ”

This......

Although Song Zhili had roots in his heart, he was accused by his boss as soon as he came up, and he couldn't help but be a little flustered.

Looking at Chen Houlu next to him, his face was already pale with fright, and he was shaking like chaff.

"Why don't you stop those who are complaining? Now that even the Assassin knows about it, how can this be cleaned up? Sima Xin complained.

"Tsk...... That's right," the county guard Cai Jin complained, "You're too inexperienced, you can solve it internally behind closed doors!" ”

"My lord," Song Zhili hurriedly explained, "I really wanted to solve it internally at first, but that Qiu Batian was arrogant, despised the government, and refused to cooperate, so we couldn't stop it at all!" ”

"Yes, yes," Chen Houlu hurriedly echoed, "If it weren't for the murder of Qiu Batian to arouse the anger of the people, and make them mistakenly think that our yamen is protective, those people would not have turned to the county government and the state capital to complain, please be aware of it!" ”

The two explained like this, obviously to put all the blame on Qiu Batian.

Bang!

Who knows, that Sima Xin had a hot temper, and he actually slapped the table and snorted coldly: "Hmph! It's just a strong word! Let me ask you, even if you didn't stop the complainant, then there is no need to do such a desperate thing, right?

"Even if you arrest people, why do you have to put up notices and parade through the streets!?"

This......

Chen Houlu only felt that the sky was spinning, and he knelt down.

However, Song Zhili's face was flushed and he was obviously unconvinced.

"I think you're clearly asking for trouble! It's okay now," Sima Xin accused angrily, "I still have to stab Master Shi to wipe your buttocks, you say, what are you doing?" ”

"Master Sima," hearing this, Song Zhili was stubborn and said without cowardice, "In Song's opinion, Qiu Batian despised the king's law and killed his life, if he can open up the net because he has a background, it will really be difficult for the people to complain, and it will also violate my great iron law!" ”

"You!? You, you, you, ......" Sima Xin stood up and scolded, "What a bastard! I think you're the county magistrate at the end of the day, and you're really killing yourself, I don't know what to do, hum......"

After speaking, Sima Xin puffed up his sleeves and left......

"Huh? Master Sima ......" Cai Jin hurriedly chased out, and after finding that Sima Xin had already walked away, he angrily questioned Song Zhili, "You, are you suffering from the wind in your brain?" Do adults who join the army dare to contradict? You have been a county official for so many years, and you really think of yourself as the master of the blue sky, huh?

"You ......" he pointed to Song Zhili's nose and reprimanded, "You listen to me, this Qiu Zhennong can't move, wait until the word comes from above, and then make a decision, understand?" ”

"But ......," Song Zhili pointed outside, "those people who complained, ......"

"You will settle the trouble yourself," Cai Jin said angrily, "I don't care, if you can't settle it, remove you first, hum......"

After saying that, he also brushed his sleeves away.

This......

Looking at the direction in which the two officials left, Song Zhili's eyes were gloomy, he secretly gritted his teeth, and said in his heart: "Hmph, don't look at the two of you showing off your power now, when you turn back, you have to rush to thank me!" ”

Song Zhili's heart was like a mirror, and he knew that Sima Xin came this time, not to deal with the case, but to mediate.

On the other hand, the history of the Song Zhou assassin must be actively contacting the servant of the ministry, and all matters can not be dealt with until he has asked the servant of the ministry.

However, how did they know that the servants of the Ministry had already crossed the river and it was difficult to protect themselves!

When the time comes, they will know how prescient the official is!

……

In the middle of the night, in a room deep in the yamen, the county guard Cai Jin was reporting to Sima to join the army.

"Don't worry, I've already warned him," said Chaikin, "and let them leave it aside for the time being, until they have asked the officials what they meant." ”

"Hmph, what an elm head," Sima Xin was still angry, and said angrily, "The servants of the Ministry dare to be guilty, they just don't want to live!" ”

"Yes, yes......" Cai Jin hurriedly echoed, "I didn't expect such a stubborn county official, don't be like him, it's a top priority, let's put this matter down first!" The most important thing now is how to stabilize those people who complain and stop making trouble. ”

"Alas," Sima Xin sighed, "It's okay to say that these people who have complained are already paraded in the streets, and this will not be easy to deal with!" ”

"Yes," said Chaikin, rubbing his hands, "such a serious crime, I'm afraid it will take some brains!" ”

"Or ...... Let's find a reason to drag it back," Sima Xin pondered and said, "Let's just say that we are still investigating, and we can't be promoted to deal with it first, once we are promoted, there will be no room for turnaround." ”

"Understood, understood," Chaikin nodded, "don't worry, this matter will be handled by the lowly position!" It's not too early, Master Sima, let's rest early! ”

After saying that, Chaikin said goodbye and left.

However, as soon as Cai Jingang left, one of Sima Xin's subordinates knocked on the door.

"Master Sima," the man reported to Sima Xin with a letter in both hands, "I was just out on patrol and stumbled upon a letter that said I wanted Lord Sima to open it himself!" ”

"Oh?"

Sima Xin was greatly surprised, hurriedly took the letter, and opened it.

As a result, he had just glanced at the contents of the letter a few times, and his eyes suddenly widened, and his mood became extremely excited......

……