Nightwatcher

My mother, it feels like she died suddenly. Xu Qi'an's current state is like staying up late for 72 hours and then being forced to run a thousand meters.

The heart was beating wildly, hovering on the verge of overload.

Fortunately, he has laid a solid foundation in the refinement realm, and his body is extremely tough and durable. If he had been replaced by him in his previous life, he might have already queued up at the funeral parlor, no, he should have died with a smile on his fourth or fifth day of cultivating immortality. go.

"At least in exchange for the attention of the other party, we can communicate well. The most annoying thing is non-violent non-cooperation. Please be gentle, sit down and drink tea and chat, isn't it good?" Xu Qi'an thought to himself, pretending to be calm on the surface The wind is light, and said loudly:

"General Xu, do you know what case Yang Chuannan was involved in by the commander?"

Xu Huchen nodded, and said in a low voice, "This matter has long been spread in the official circles of Yunzhou, but the commander was wronged."

"Whether you are wronged or not, what you say doesn't count. It doesn't matter what the governor says. You have to check to find out." Xu Qi'an explained patiently:

"Your Excellency is here for this case. At present, we do have evidence that is extremely unfavorable to Lord Yang. However, Your Excellency did not make a rash judgment. He has already gone to the Command and Envoy Division to verify the evidence.

"Master Xu didn't care about it, and brought three thousand soldiers and horses to the city. This is to force Master Yang to die."

Xu Huchen snorted coldly and said: "Don't put a hat on this general, last night, a secret report came from the commander of the capital, and the governor led a team to storm the mansion of the commander of the capital, Master Yang was severely injured by a golden gong, and he was dying.

"Even if Mr. Yang is really guilty, it will still be a joint trial by the three judges. If you don't go to court and break into the mansion, don't you just want to torture yourself?"

You know what a fart, this is called the speed of soldiers, and you don't give the other party a chance to react. If Yang Chuannan is really behind the scenes, then he has already rebelled.

"Your Excellency Governor has his own way of doing things. I know you are not afraid of death, but I still have to remind General Xu that if you want to remonstrate, you can do so. But don't act impulsively. Three thousand soldiers will not be able to overthrow Baidi City, and even more so." Do not overturn Yunzhou."

After Xu Qi'an finished speaking, seeing Xu Huchen staring at his eyes, seemed to be irritated by his own words, he added leisurely:

"But you have to think about Mr. Yang. He is still in the post station, and he has not yet committed a crime. Is General Xu going to give him an early sentence?"

Xu Huchen frowned, he did have some hesitation, not as impulsive and violent as before.

"You see, the case has not been investigated clearly, General Xu is like this. When the governor reported to the court, he said that Yang Chuannan supported his own troops, and when the threat of force comes, it will not be the governor." Xu Qi'an finished threatening, and comforted him. road:

"General Li and the commander of the capital are inseparable. If you don't believe what I say, you must believe what she says."

Seeing that both sides turned their attention to him, Li Miaozhen said in a deep voice: "The current situation is indeed not good for the commanders, but military remonstrance is not the right way. General Xu, don't be impulsive, give the Governor some time."

Yang Chuannan and her are comrades in arms. Li Miaozhen's heart is naturally toward Yang Chuannan, but there must be a method to solve the problem. If military advice is useful, Li Miaozhen has already tried it.

But the problem is that it can’t be done. The Commander’s Commander can only mobilize the Commander’s Commander under the jurisdiction of Baidi City. Although the guards in other prefectures and counties in Yunzhou are managed by the Commander’s Division, the Commander’s Commander has no command. The power to fight, every time of war, the imperial court is a temporary commander.

Because of various restrictions, Li Miaozhen's Feiyan Army came into being.

Just relying on the three to five thousand soldiers and horses of the "Commander and Envoy of the Weidu" can't shake the authority of the governor at all, and the sacrifice is in vain.

"Hmph! The general can wait, but if Governor Zhang can't give me a satisfactory answer, even if the general agrees, the thousands of brothers under him will not agree." Xu Huchen subdued in disguise.

Phew done! Xu Qi'an breathed a sigh of relief.

When encountering this kind of conflict, you must not be impulsive, and you must understand and make peace. If you do it like other watchmen, it will be troublesome.

The famous detective Xu Baijiao instinctively resisted the war, and many people would die that way. And this matter does not have to be resolved by war.

As for how to deal with the follow-up, I will leave it to the governor to have a headache.

On the other side, all commanders and envoys.

Governor Zhang, who had just completed the account reconciliation, was still in a state of anger, and slammed the table at the officials and cursed: "Waste, all of them are waste.

"Then Yang Chuannan deserves to die, even if he is not behind the scenes, this charge of dereliction of duty can still make him exiled.

"You, too, are all commanding the envoys to deliver military supplies to the bandits. The amount is so appalling that the entire Yunzhou officialdom didn't notice it? Everyone deserves to die."

After reconciliation, it was shocking to find that nearly a quarter of the military supplies sent to Yunzhou by the Ministry of Industry each year were missing. These include crossbows, gunpowder, firearms, iron ore, and more.

A group of officials lowered their heads, silently bearing Governor Zhang's spittle, not daring to talk back.

After exhaling the fragrance, Governor Zhang took a sip from his teacup and was about to start the second half when hurried footsteps came from outside.

A gong broke in aggressively without notification, and said loudly:

"Your Excellency, the White Emperor City is under the jurisdiction of the Guard Division. The Commander of the Guard Xu Huchen led 3,000 soldiers and horses to gather outside the South City. He threatened that if you don't let them go, they will enter the city."

Entering the city is a euphemism, but it is actually siege.

Governor Zhang stood up in shock, causing a commotion among the dozen or so officials present.

"When did it happen? How is the situation now?" Governor Zhang asked.

"Then Xu Huchen uttered wild words and asked you to see him within half an hour. The time has already passed." After Tongluo finished speaking, seeing all the officials change color suddenly, he hurriedly added:

"Xu Qi'an and Ranger General Li Miaozhen went out of the city to negotiate. The situation is currently unknown."

Governor Zhang's scalp was numb. He didn't expect Yunzhou's army to be so tough and unruly.

The mood at this moment is not only shock and anger, but also anxiety and worry.

Although Xu Ningyan is good at solving cases, Governor Zhang knows that he is a fledgling kid who doesn't even have much experience in killing, let alone dealing with unreasonable troops.

"Who let him go, who let him go?"

Governor Zhang slapped the table and roared angrily.

That Tongluo curled his lips, "Xu Ningyan insisted on taking the lead, originally according to Yinluo's intention, he brought Yang Chuannan together to defend the city and wait for reinforcements.

"Xu Ningyan also said that he would take responsibility."

In all fairness, Xu Ningyan's strategy is more secure and correct. When soldiers mutinied, the imperial court usually took appeasement measures, and then beheaded the leader, as an example to others.

Try to move as much as possible without moving the sword.

However, from Governor Zhang's point of view, this is obviously beyond the scope of Xu Ningyan's professional capabilities.

"Master Song, immediately notify the soldiers and horses of the five cities to gather troops and rush to the south city. All the yamen servants are dispatched to maintain public order in the city."

Governor Zhang quickly made deployments, flustered but not chaotic, reflecting the qualities that a governor should have.

"drive, drive"

Governor Zhang rode his horse and galloped wildly, his old bones were almost knocked apart, he didn't even dare to complain about Jiang Lvzhong, because the cold wind would blow in, he only dared to shout "drive" a few times.

Originally, according to Governor Zhang's arrangement, Jiang Lvzhong should rush to Nancheng first, and a fourth-grade golden gong is most suitable for the town.

But Jiang Lvzhong was as steady as a dog, and refused to leave the governor's side, fearing that the governor's dog's life would be taken away by a possible assassin, so he honorably gave his blood.

Jiang Lv's center was also worried, but it was not about the army of the guards attacking the city, but about the life of that kid Xu Ningyan.

As a Jin Luo who has been on the battlefield, he is well aware of the difficulties and unreasonableness of the army, even though Xu Qi'an is quite majestic in the capital, and even killed people at the gate of the Ministry of Criminal Justice.

In fact, it was precisely because it was in the capital that the bigwigs in the court could be wary.

This is Yunzhou, a Yunzhou where banditry is serious. But anyone who tied his head to his trouser belt, whether it was a bandit or a soldier, none of them was a soft persimmon.

There is a great possibility of slashing people with a knife if there is a disagreement.

Gradually, as he approached Nancheng, Jiang Luzhong's ears moved slightly, and he listened intently for a moment, then said with relief: "Your Excellency Governor, don't rush so fast, slow down."

Governor Zhang didn't want to speak, and ignored Jiang Lvzhong's words and ignored them.

"The war hasn't started yet," Jiang Lvzhong said.

Um?

Governor Zhang was taken aback for a moment, and sure enough, he slowed down, reined in the horse, and changed his gallop to a trot.

"real?"

"Um."

Jiang Lvzhong is a high-grade warrior, if there is a fierce battle outside the city, he can sense it.

"It seems that the situation is relatively stable." Governor Zhang breathed a sigh of relief, and then looked at Xu Qi'an with admiration: "It was Xu Ningyan who stabilized the situation?"

Jiang Lvzhong shook his head: "Of course you will know when you come to Nancheng."

After half a stick of incense, they saw the outline of the city wall. Governor Zhang squinted and looked at it. The city defense army at the top of the city seemed to be facing a big enemy, and soldiers were ready in front of the crossbows and artillery.

Governor Zhang clamped his horse's belly and galloped away. He reined in his horse and stopped by the city wall. Holding the hem of his official robe, he hurriedly climbed the steps.

The crimson official robe symbolized his identity, and no one dared to stop him.

"Your Excellency, you are finally here."

The moment Qianhu, with a Chinese face and triangular eyes, saw Governor Zhang, he felt that the big stone in his heart was finally let go, and let out a long breath.

Governor Zhang, who was still anxious when he was on the road, restrained all his emotions when he climbed to the top of the city, his face was majestic and expressionless.

He stood at the top of the city and looked at it for a while, then ordered: "Put me down in a hanging basket."

Qianhu said: "Let's just open the gate of the city directly. The general with the gong and the cavalry just now went out through the gate."

The corner of Governor Zhang's mouth twitched: "If the soldiers and horses of the guards really have the intention to attack the city, the city gate has already fallen."

Chito bowed his head immediately.

"No hanging basket, I'll take the Governor down." Jiang Lvzhong pressed Governor Zhang's shoulders, and the next moment, Governor Zhang's eyes blurred, and he came outside the city, only ten feet away from Xu Qi'an and the others.

Xu Qi'an also noticed Jiang Luzhong and Governor Zhang. Everyone's expressions were different, Li Miaozhen's expression remained the same, and Xu Qi'an's tense face was slightly relaxed.

Xu Huchen tensed up in an instant, and tightened the hand holding Changqiang.

The governor is not scary, what is scary is the Jin Luo who is by his side.

Governor Zhang said loudly: "Xu Huchen, get off your horse and speak."

Xu Huchen frowned, and clenched the long lance again. After weighing it, he hung the long lance on the horse hook, and greeted Governor Zhang with empty hands.

"Your Excellency Governor!" Xu Huchen clasped his fists.

"What a guts." Governor Zhang sneered, "Today, even if I ask Jiang Jinluo to kill you on the spot, I can still suppress the three thousand soldiers behind you."

Xu Huchen didn't speak.

"If you say a thousand words and ten thousand, you just want to save Yang Chuannan. I ask you, if Yang Chuannan really committed a capital crime, can you save him?"

"Master Yang is innocent."

"The officer only asks you, whether to save or not."

"save!"

Governor Zhang laughed loudly: "Sure enough, you are a bloody man. I appreciate you. It is too early to make a conclusion about Yang Chuannan's case. Since you believe in Master Yang's character, I hereby assure you that as long as Yang Chuannan Chuannan is innocent, and this official will definitely return his innocence."

After a pause, Governor Zhang suddenly turned his face, and said harshly: "But if you lead troops privately, it is a capital offense if you come to the city!"

Xu Huchen clasped his fists reluctantly: "I am guilty of the crime, as long as the governor can restore Master Yang's innocence, I will let you deal with the humble officer."

"Forget it, it's because you didn't act recklessly, as long as you lead the team back to the barracks, I will let the past go." Governor Zhang was very tolerant.

"Since the governor has made a promise, I will trust you." Xu Huchen got the answer he wanted, turned his head, and nodded slightly to Xu Qi'an.

Thanks to the mediation of this gong, the matter did not deteriorate to the point of irreversibility.

Xu Huchen led the team to make trouble, and what he wanted was a result, or a promise. I am deeply afraid that the governor from the capital will wrongly command all the envoys for his merits.

Right now, the governor has made a promise, and the case is still under investigation, and the commander has not yet been convicted.

This result is already very good.

Next, Governor Zhang comforted him with a pleasant face, and assumed the attitude of a corporal. This made Xu Huchen flattered.

This is the case with big bosses. They don't even frown when fighting on the battlefield, but once others ask for their health, they will feel grateful and can't be fierce.

Especially a high-ranking official like Governor Zhang.

In the end, everyone was happy, and Xu Huchen gave an explanation to all the soldiers. Governor Zhang resolved the remonstrance without causing any trouble.

On the way back to the post station on horseback, Governor Zhang praised Xu Qi'an vigorously, "You really know people's hearts and how to resolve conflicts. Ning Yan, you have done a great job again."

Xu Qi'an waved his hand, but didn't answer, because he was too tired and lost interest in the conversation.

Li Miaozhen did not follow back to the station, but took her private soldiers back to the barracks.

Jiang Lvzhong frowned and said, "The governor's strategy of delaying the army can only be used for a while."

Governor Zhang sneered and said: "I know, Jiang Jinluo, you go to the Weisi barracks at night, invite Xu Huchen and other generals to the city, and say that I have a secret matter to discuss, which is related to the case of Commander Du."

Xu Qi'an's heart sank.

Governor Zhang said indifferently: "After taking them out of the barracks, kill them all, leaving no one behind."

"Lord Governor"

Looking at Governor Zhang who said he would turn his back, Xu Qi'an seemed to have eaten a dead mouse, it was hard to describe his mood at this time.

Governor Zhang seemed to have not heard, and continued: "Without the leader, the ordinary soldiers are a mess, and a little appeasement will be enough. Yang Chuannan's confidant forces are only three to five thousand soldiers and horses of the Wei Division. Get rid of it." With this hidden danger, there is no need to worry about dealing with Yang Chuannan."

"However, there is obviously something else hidden in this case." Xu Qi'an said in a deep voice.

"That's another matter. If we can find out, I will return Yang Chuannan's innocence. But Xu Huchen is determined to rebel, and I must kill the signs in the cradle." Governor Zhang said quietly:

"I will send people to gather soldiers and horses from various guards in Yunzhou. There will be no next time such a thing happens."

The governor had the power to mobilize the armies of the Davids.

After the explanation, Governor Zhang glanced at Xu Qi'an, and said with a sneer: "Ning Yan, kindness is not in charge of soldiers, whether it's in the court or on the battlefield, if you hesitate, you will lose. If you are soft-hearted, you will harm others and yourself."

I understand the truth Xu Qi'an sighed silently.

Jiang Lvzhong has experienced ups and downs, without any disturbance, and asked: "Mobilizing the soldiers and horses of the guards, the governor wants to take advantage of this incident to suppress the officialdom in Yunzhou?"

Governor Zhang nodded slowly: "If Yang Chuannan is not the mastermind behind the scenes, then the one behind the scenes is in the city, and officials above the fourth grade are all suspects. This officer will take precautions to prevent the other party from jumping over the wall in a hurry."

Back at the inn, while drinking a bowl of tea, Huben Wei, who was on duty at the gate, came in and said, "Master Governor, Song Buzheng and other lords are asking to see you."

Inspector Zhang met the officials in the hall with the help of other people. They came for Yang Chuannan's case.

"Since the evidence for this case is conclusive, I hope the governor will decide it as soon as possible." Song Buzheng said.

Officials such as the prefect of Yunzhou echoed.

"Forcing the palace" came, Xu Qi'an thought to himself.

If these people are behind the scenes, it is not difficult to understand the behavior of inciting officials to force the palace after Governor Zhang has finished examining the evidence.

But I'm in a hurry

As soon as the Wei Division's troops were withdrawn, they couldn't wait to force Governor Zhang to conclude the case.

It can only mean that Liang Youping has no clues for a long time, making the other party feel like sitting on pins and needles, wishing to immediately push Yang Chuannan out as a scapegoat.

The more anxious you are, the easier it is for Jiang Jinluo to kill Xu Huchen and other generals, and then mobilize the soldiers and horses from the various guards to come over, so that the governor can rest easy and have a good time with the mastermind behind the scenes. Therefore, delaying time is enough right now Xu Qi'an's thoughts flickered.

Sure enough, Governor Zhang agreed to the officials' request, but said that Yang Chuannan would be interrogated in secret today, and that he would be interrogated again and again tomorrow.

Anyway, let's put off today.

Sending away the adults, Governor Zhang drank tea and said with emotion: "We don't have much time left."

Killing Xu Huchen is to stabilize the line of Yang Chuannan, and mobilizing troops is to stabilize the line of the black hand behind the scenes. After all, once the truth of the case comes to light, the other party will definitely be caught dead.

Xu Qi'an pondered: "After Jiang Jinluo finishes his work tonight, we can have someone pretend to be Liang Youping and lure the snake out of the cave."

As soon as he finished speaking, Huben Wei, who was on duty, came in again and said, "Master Governor, there is a group of bodyguards who call themselves Fushun Escort Bureau outside the door, and they want to see the Governor."

"Fushun Escort Bureau?" Governor Zhang frowned, and had no memory of the name of this Escort Bureau.

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