Chapter Fifty-Seven: Someone from the State Capital
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Three days later, on the morning, before there was any news from the state capital, Qingshi County first received an ultimatum from the Five Dragons Gang.
This ultimatum was written by his gang leader Jin Jixiao, and his tone was extremely angry, demanding that the murderer of the black and white dragons be escorted to Wulong Mountain within three days, otherwise the major gangs would be removed.
When the gangs in Qingshi County learned about it, they were shocked and suspicious, and their hearts were worried. As the first leader of the Bluestone Alliance, Chen Pojun should discuss this matter with various families.
But in the afternoon of this day, a message was sent by the county government, saying that someone from the state government had sent a representative county commander named Bi Yunliang to invite the heads of the four major gangs to the county government to meet.
The four major gangs were worried about the ultimatum of the Five Dragons Gang, and as soon as they got the news, they immediately went to the county office and met the acting county commander.
At this moment, in the Qingshi County Ya Council Hall, there are six people seated, and one person is standing quietly with his hands crossed to his chest.
In addition to the gang leaders of the four major gangs and Shen Du, the rest of the sitting was a middle-aged man with a gentle face, wearing a standard official uniform, and it was the acting county commander Bi Yunliang appointed by He Tingshi.
At this time, although the imperial court has decayed, the center is weak, and the whip is beyond the reach, but after all, the system of the state pastor has not yet been opened, and the local assassin history is not good at appointing the county commander without authorization, so he has to appoint a county commander first, and then ask the emperor for nominal approval in the future.
Of course, according to the current form, as long as there is any rebellion of soldiers and bandits in any state, and the assassin Shi makes it clear to the emperor, nine times out of ten, he can be appointed as the state pastor, and he can raise troops on his own and appoint and dismiss officials.
In addition to Bi Yunliang, the acting county commander, the person standing on the side was also an unfamiliar face.
This person is a tall and thin man, with a dark blue power suit close to his body, a cone thorn around his waist, an eagle hooked nose, his eyes glowing with cold light, and his momentum is as dark as night and sinking like water.
There are thick calluses on both hands, high drums on the temples, standing tall and steady, presumably a body of martial arts is not trivial, but this person is the personal guard of He Tingshi's side, and was ordered to escort Bi Yunliang here, surnamed Sha Ming Vulture, and Sand Vulture is also.
Bi Yunliang is the acting county commander, and everyone is polite to him.
After the politeness, it's time to get down to business.
"I heard that you have received an ultimatum from the Five Dragons Gang, but is that so?" asked Bi Yunliang.
Chen Pojun, who was sitting across a coffee table from him, reached out and took a letter from his arms, handed it to him, and said, "Lord Bi, please see, this is an ultimatum from the Five Dragons Gang." ”
Bi Yunliang took the letter, skimmed through it roughly, and put it on the table casually: "The letter you sent to the state capital before, this official has also read it, and I also know a little about several murders in Qingshi County. ”
After a pause, he asked, "This official has just asked the master and the county lieutenant in the yamen, but the murder of Lord Min has not yet found out any clues. I'm here to ask if you've found any clues?"
Chen Pojun shook his head: "So far, we haven't been able to find any useful clues. Only the wounds between Lord Min and the black dragon seem to be caused by the same hidden weapon, but the corresponding murder weapon has not been found. ”
Bi Yunliang was silent when he heard this, and then said slowly: "If it is just an ordinary murder case, it will be walked through according to the order of trial." But with the matter of Lord Min, this is embarrassing. ”
"In today's court, there are two Shangshu and one Thorn Shi are both members of the Min family, and there are countless subordinate officials, and there are more rich industries and great wealth in the clan. The murder of the Min County Commander must soon reach the Min family. In this way, not to mention that everyone here and the official, even Lord Assassin Shi will probably have a little bad time. ”
Saying that, Bi Yunliang couldn't help but shake his head and sigh, as if he was quite distressed.
Shen Du listened, but asked as usual: "Lord Min's matter, Qingshi County is very concerned. But right now, the Five Dragons Gang is aggressive, and we are in a worrying situation, which is really a top priority, I don't know what Master Bi has to say about this?"
As soon as he spoke, the sand vulture standing beside Bi Yunliang moved his eyes slightly, glanced at him, and then quietly withdrew his gaze.
When Bi Yunliang heard this, he pondered for a while and said, "Actually, before this official came to Qingshi County, Lord He had already given instructions. ”
When everyone heard this, they couldn't help but show a little anticipation for inquiry.
"Since the death of Wu Anjun, the imperial court has always been lax in restricting the martial arts of the rivers and lakes. Most of the fights between the gangs will not interfere. Bi Yunliang said slowly, "According to common sense, the grievances between the Five Dragons Gang and you will not be taken care of by Lord Assassin Shi. ”
As he was talking, he changed his words again: "But." At present, Lord Min's matter is also imminent for Lord Thorn Shi, so he has to give an explanation to the Min family as soon as possible. Therefore, the so-called common sense is naturally not so harsh. ”
As soon as these words came out, everyone's eyes lit up.
Chen Pojun arched his hand and said, "Please also speak clearly." ”
"After the previous gang leaders of the Hong Gang and the Iron Fist Gang met with an accident, the Five Dragons Gang came to discuss with you the output and profit distribution of Qingshi. In the official's opinion, this matter is most likely done by the Five Dragons Gang in order to meddle in the production and marketing of bluestone. Bi Yunliang said.
Although there are many doubts about this assertion, the situation dictates that it is preconceived, and everyone agrees with it.
"But for the Five Dragons Gang, the biggest obstacle to carving up Qingshi is actually not you, but Lord Min, the county commander of Qingshi County. Therefore, if the Five Dragons Gang killed Lord Min, it would be a very reasonable thing. ”
Everyone looked at each other with different expressions.
Zhao Binglong hesitated for a moment and asked, "But how to explain the death of the black and white dragons?"
Bi Yunliang's expression was calm: "The death of the white dragon was caused by Feng Yue's sneak attack, and this matter is already clear. And the death of the black dragon, the official expected, is most likely also a vendetta in the rivers and lakes, so there is nothing to worry about. Besides, even if there is anything else hidden, it is also a matter of the Five Dragons Gang, and it has nothing to do with us. ”
Chen Pojun's eyes flashed slightly, and he thought for a while and said: "What do you mean, as long as we are willing to testify that it was the Five Dragons Gang who killed Lord Min, and find an explanation for the Min family for Lord Assassin Shi, Lord Assassin Shi will also help me through this difficulty?"
Bi Yunliang smiled slightly: "The killing of Lord Min by the Five Dragons Gang is obvious, and it is natural for Lord Shi to enforce the law impartially. Chen Mengzhu's words are a little inappropriate. ”
Chen Pojun also smiled and accused: "A rough person, not good at words, adults are not strange." ”
Shen Du suddenly asked at this time: "Dare to ask Lord Bi, since the crimes of the Five Dragons Gang are clear, I don't know how Lord Assassin Shi will help me tide over the difficulties?"
Bi Yunliang turned his head and glanced at Shen Du, and then smiled: "I heard that this Deputy Gang Master Shen has a mastery of divine skills and has reached the innate realm, I don't know if it's true or not?"