Hair, just one, not long, not short, no more, no less.

Tang Jian didn't expect that the young man in front of him had such a high level of martial arts, and his mastery of sword qi had reached such an accurate level.

He shook his head, and had to say ashamedly: "Shaoxia is really good kung fu, I am willing to bow down." ”

As he spoke, he sat down on the ground with his head down.

Xie Huchen hurriedly walked up at this time, helped Tang Jian up and said: "Lord Tang doesn't have to mind, my friend Wan Jun is still in a no-man's land, and now the people who can defeat my friend in the martial arts can be counted on one hand." ”

"Dare to ask this little brother's name. "Tang Jian was born in the army, and what he admires most in his life is a person with strong martial arts, and he knows that his skills are not as good as others in this competition.

"Lord Tang is polite, the younger generation's surname is Yu, and the single name is a heavy word. Yu Zhong told the truth.

"Ah, it turns out that you are in Xijing with 5,000 cavalry, breaking tens of thousands of elite young heroes in Beining, I have heard of the name for a long time, and I am fortunate to see it today, and I am convinced. Tang Jian is also a bold person, knowing Yu Chong's identity, he was amazed.

"Xie Huchen, the magistrate of Xiaguanyi County, has seen Lord Tang. Xie Huchen said.

"It turns out that you are the Qipin Zhixian of the Son of Heaven in front of the emperor, haha, okay, I didn't expect that today I met two young heroes at one time, this hunt is good, since it is the two of you who are invited, how can I have a reason not to go." Tang Jian looked up to the sky and laughed.

Tang Jian's attitude was beyond Yu Zhong and Xie Huchen's expectations, originally they thought that this Tang Jian, as a prince and nobleman, and a feudal official, would definitely have to spend a while of effort, who knew that he was such a bold and talkative person.

The three of them walked out of the dense forest together and came to a farm yard that Xie Huchen had already arranged.

Xie Huchen made a pot of cloud tea, and the three of them sat down one after another.

"Lord Tang, my subordinates took the liberty to invite me today, because the stakes are very important and need to be kept secret, I haven't thought of any other way for a while, please don't mind, I will replace the wine with tea, and I will toast the adults with a glass first. Xie Huchen said.

"You're welcome, since Lord Xie has crossed the state capital level and directly found this official, it must be a very important matter. Tang Jian is quite sensible.

"Because Mrs. Cao's loss of power has something to do with the two of us, the relationship between Lord Tang and Mrs. Cao ......," Xie Huchen said.

"Hmph, although Cao Xiangui and I are nephews and uncles, I am first and foremost a general of the Southern Han Kingdom, and I am trusted by the Son of Heaven to guard one side, how can I be in the same stream with such a powerful minister, the two of you are too worried. When Tang Jian heard Cao Xiangui's name, he looked very angry.

Xie Huchen and Yu Zhong glanced at each other and nodded.

"In this case, my subordinates have a few questions I would like to ask Lord Tang. Xie Huchen said.

"If you have any questions, please tell us directly. Tang Jian replied bluntly.

"Lord Tang knows that this Cao Xiangui has a secret account system that has been in operation for many years, and it has not been excavated with the Cao case. Xie Huchen asked bluntly.

Tang Jian frowned and replied: "I have heard of this, and I have sent someone to investigate it secretly, but due to the influence of some people, there has been no evidence. ”

"What do you mean, my lord?" Xie Huchen said next.

"I think you also know that Cao Xiangui was powerful before his fall, and many of the local officials in this place were recommended by him, and I am afraid that half of the officials in the six prefectures on the left road of Jiangnan under my jurisdiction are his people. Tang Jian spread his hands and said.

"In the eyes of many people, I'm afraid that Lord Tang, you are also Taiwei Cao's person. Yu Zhong said with a smile.

"Haha, I was born in the army, a martial artist, and I don't have your delicate mind, although I can't get used to him, but after all, the kinship is here, so it's inconvenient for me to be embarrassed by him. Tang Jian said embarrassedly.

"I'm afraid he also knows this, so he is relieved to boldly let his people make a big deal of his money empire under the nose of Lord Tang. Xie Huchen said.

When Tang Jian heard this, his face turned solemn.

"Listening to Lord Xie, this seems to be a very serious matter?" he asked.

"I am dissatisfied with Lord Tang, since I took office, I have discovered many problems in Yixian County's taxes, and the amount involved is probably beyond your imagination. Xie Huchen replied.

"Oh, why don't you report this matter to Lord Zhuang of Jiangzhou, isn't he just here, I've seen him, but he's a practical person. Tang Jian asked.

"Lord Tang didn't know, as soon as he arrived in Jiangzhou, he began to investigate the matter of this secret account system...... Xie Huchen told everything Zhuang Menglong had done.

"If that's the case, I'm afraid there are people behind him. Tang Jian said in a word.

"Lord Tang is right, according to the investigation of his subordinates, the person behind him is the imperial master, Chen Jing. Xie Huchen said.

Chen Jing...... I remember that he presided over the Cao case. Tang Jian recalled.

"That's right, he deliberately concealed this dark account system and secretly sent his own people to investigate, with ill intentions. Xie Huchen said.

"Then aren't you worried about me?" Tang Jian said with a smile.

Xie Huchen played a folding fan and said with a smile: "Hehe, my lord, as the emperor's brother-in-law, a dignified concubine, and a man with military exploits, if it is a person from either side, how can it be a mere control, presumably he was secretly suppressed by Cao Xiangui." ”

"Hahaha, wonderful, I didn't expect that the person who knew me turned out to be you two juniors, no wonder you dared to come to me directly, it turned out that you had already seen through it. Tang Jian laughed.

"The subordinate officials are slightly affectionate, and this matter is very important, so I came to seek the help of Lord Tang. Xie Huchen said.

"You're right, what you said is only the situation in Jiangzhou, and other state capitals are not yet known, if you really check it, I'm afraid it's a huge net. Tang Jian put away his smile.

"Besides, Chen Jingneng sent Zhuang Menglong to Jiangzhou, so what about the other state capitals? With the Cao case, he must have taken the opportunity to install many people, with only one purpose, to fully take over the money empire left by Cao Xiangui. Xie Huchen said.

"He is already a Taishi, and he has defeated Cao Xiangui, and now it can be said that one person is above ten thousand people, what is his intention to do this?" Tang Jian frowned.

"I'm afraid only he knows, and it's definitely not good anyway. Yu Zhong said on the side.

"Brother Yu is right, when a person's ambition is inflated, he can do anything. Xie Huchen said worriedly.

"How do you need me to cooperate?" Tang Jian asked.

"As far as I know, this dark account system, the hierarchy is tight, and the accounts will be reconciled and written off every year, and the dark accounts of each county will be checked with the dark accounts of a state, and all kinds of dark accounts must have a general ledger, and we need to find this general ledger as soon as possible. Xie Huchen replied.

"I see, so it seems that the case is very complicated. Tang Jian touched his chin and thought.

"Now that we can contact Lord Tang, presumably Zhuang Menglong will also want to contact Lord Tang. Yu Zhong asked suddenly.

"That's right, it's a matter of time, Lord Tang passed through Jiangzhou this time on a hunt, and I don't think he will miss this opportunity. Xie Huchen said.

"Rest assured, I know how to deal with him. Tang Jian replied.

"Before I met Lord Tang, I thought that this general ledger might be yours, but now it seems that it is someone else. Xie Huchen said.

"When I say this, I think of a person. Tang Jian said suddenly.

"Who?" Xie Huchen and Yu Zhong asked in unison.

"Deputy commander of Jiangnan Left Road, Pei Zhi. Tang Jian said word by word.

"Pei Zhi?" Xie Huchen repeated the name with a questioning tone.

"This Pei Zhi was picked up by Cao Xiangui, and he is more likely to control the general ledger than me. Tang Jian said.

When Xie Huchen heard this, he suddenly had an idea and had a plan.

"I have an idea. Xie Huchen smiled mysteriously.

Seeing his expression, Yu Zhong knew that he had some ghost idea again.

"Tell me, don't sell it. Yu Zhong urged.

"This Pei Zhi may be in control of the general ledger, and only the three of us know about it at present, and Zhuang Menglong probably won't know about it. Xie Huchen said.

"I understand what you mean, you want Lord Tang to pretend to be in charge of the general ledger and get more information from Zhuang Menglong. Yu Zhong slapped his thigh and suddenly realized.

"That's right, but it depends on what Lord Tang means. Xie Huchen looked at Tang Jian.

"I was favored by the Son of Heaven, and I should have been traitorous for the country, and now that I know about the secret account, I will definitely not let them succeed. Tang Jian said indignantly.

"If we have the help of Lord Tang, we have a higher chance of success. Xie Huchen said happily.

"So, what do I do next?" Tang Jian asked.

"There are two things, first of all, you need Lord Tang to help find out whether this general ledger is in Pei Zhi's hands, and secondly, Zhuang Menglong's side, and ask Lord Tang to be false and wrong, and gain his trust first. Xie Huchen said.

"Although this is not very honorable, it seems that there is nothing wrong with dealing with this traitorous minister. Tang Jian nodded, and agreed to this.

"I will find a way to get all the dark accounts in Zhuang Menglong's hands, and when he panics, he will definitely ask the adults for help, and the adults will be able to extract the information of the secret account system from his mouth at that time. Xie Huchen said.

"Well, I think it's feasible, and I'll do what Master Xie says. Tang Jian replied.

In this way, in this farmhouse's hut, the three of them reached a consensus on this, and jointly found out the secret behind the secret account system, and they must not let the ministers succeed and cause chaos to the court.

At this time, the sound of the horses' hooves of the cavalry team was faintly heard in the distance, accompanied by the sound of calling Tang Jian's name.

"It seems that Lord Tang's subordinates are looking for us, and it is inconvenient for us to show up, Lord Tang, please take care of yourself. Xie Huchen stood up and said.

"Okay, this official and the two young heroes hit it off today, and we'll have a meeting later. Tang Jian clenched his fists and said.

The two sent Tang Jian out of the yard, turned over and rode away.

"Huchen, do you think Tang Jian is credible?" Yu Zhong asked.

Xie Huchen shook the folding fan and said with a smile: "No matter what the purpose of his alliance with us is, at this time, only he is our best help." ”