Red Heart Survey

"The Marquis of Wu'an has been in charge of the official examination recently, how can he care about a mere disappearance case?" Su Guanying said calmly: "The case that the division commander mentioned is already under investigation as far as the governor knows. It's just that The official examination has restrained too much official power, and the progress will not be so fast."

Shi Mingyu's expression was serious: "This is not a small matter, Governor Su still needs to pay attention to it. If even the son of the magistrate of the prefecture can't guarantee the safety, and he can't find his whereabouts after being missing for five days, how can the people in southern Xinjiang be safe? "

Su Guanying said: "Human life is a matter of course. But the son of the magistrate is not special. Southern Xinjiang has a territory of thousands of miles and hundreds of millions of people. Every day, every hour, there are people who are old, sick and die. How can we care about each other Can the military governor care about it? The imperial court has its own system, which is related to the criminal department, and we do our own work. What we at the helm have to do is to ensure the overall stability of southern Xinjiang, and right now the official examination is the most important thing. The official examination has been successfully concluded, the administration of officials is clear, and the inside and outside are integrated, and it will be a matter of course to deal with public security matters."

Shi Mingxuan flipped his hands, took out two files, and threw them in front of Su Guanying and Jiang Wang's cases respectively.

"On July 15th, the only son of the prefect of Jiangyong disappeared. On July 16th, the wife and younger brother of the prefect of Shunye were killed in the street, and the killer disappeared. On July 17th, the younger sister of the lord of Ximing City disappeared. ..."

Shi Mingyu's eyes were like two oil lamps, ready to burst into anger at any time: "In just five days, there have been no less than six family members of officials in various places in southern Xinjiang. Nearly half of them are counted. These files are shocking! Could it be that the phrase 'the imperial court has its own system' can be shelved?"

"It's about the safety of the people of Daqi, how can I put it aside? Why did the governor's government put it aside? The governor can't understand the words of the commander-in-chief."

Su Guanying calmly said, "Southern Xinjiang will be settled at the beginning of the year, and it will only take half a year to govern. There is a serious shortage of manpower in all aspects, especially the criminal department. A clever woman can't cook without rice. It takes a thousand days to raise a soldier. Don't you understand this principle?

Why did the governor's office hold an official examination, and why did Marquis Wu'an be invited to supervise it? Isn't it just to supplement officials, rectify the administration of officials, and obtain available soldiers?

Under the orders of the Son of Heaven, when we govern the Southern Xia Dynasty, we must consider issues from a practical standpoint, but we must not only look down, but also need to face social problems from a broader perspective. Does the Commander-in-Chief think so? Is it reasonable for you to be the dignified military governor of Nanxia to investigate the disappearance of Jiangyong Zhifu's only son? "

The two big men seem to have completely put aside Jiang Wang next to them at this time, and they exchanged words with each other. The face is still calm, but the voice is getting more and more unfriendly, and the accusations against each other are getting stricter.

Jiang Wang is already thinking about whether to run away later, or run away? Or even just pat your ass and go back to Laoshan, wait until they finish beating?

With Shi Mingzhen's ferocious appearance, as long as he doesn't smile, it looks like he is angry. Once he smiles, there is a threat in his anger.

At this moment, he had such a half-smile expression, and said slowly: "Since the criminal department is short of manpower, we must first solve the problem of the criminal department's shortage of manpower. The three hundred candidates below, even if they are all entered, are just a drop in the bucket. How can we solve the problem?" Thousands of miles in southern Xinjiang? According to my commander, we need to recruit another group of soldiers for criminal purposes. With such a combined military and political power, why worry about instability in southern Xinjiang? Why worry about prisoners running rampant?"

Jiang Wang didn't understand why it was necessary to talk about a disappearance case in this situation.

Now he understands.

Nanxia Governor's Mansion has its own criminal justice system, and Shi Mingzhen wants to make his own voice in it, and use the military mansion to punish him!

This is a struggle for the authority of the Nanxia Governor's Mansion.

And did this process start so easily?

The power struggle that Jiang Wang understands is to see the big from the small, and to see the small from the small. It is the fighting between the two sides in all aspects. Why did Shi Mingzhen and Su Guanying suddenly enter into a state of struggle while chatting, and there is no need to avoid him, Jiang, at all?

He was silent and slightly dazed. He just wanted to stand on the last post so that the official examination could end smoothly in a fair environment. I don't want to be a peacemaker, and I don't want to get involved in disputes between parties unintentionally.

Taking advantage of the disappearance of Jiangyong Zhifu's only son and other cases, Shi Mingxuan proposed to set up another criminal department under the banner of rectifying the security in southern Xinjiang.

But Su Guanying just said lightly: "The army is the army, and the punishment is the punishment. The military strategists are different from the Legalists, it is the same in ancient and modern times. Commander, is this going to set a precedent in southern Xinjiang? Do you want to imitate the military court in the Northwest?"

This is a heartbreaking question!

"When did this Commander say that?" Shi Mingzhen was very surprised and said: "What this Commander means is that the current criminal department is obviously unable to undertake its functions and cannot stabilize the security of southern Xinjiang. Changes should be made! People's livelihood, we must rule the southern border, and make all industries prosperous. This commander must ensure the safety of the four areas, and deter the swords and soldiers from all directions. We can't get away from it. Why don't we recruit another group of soldiers for criminal purposes, and have special personnel in charge, so as to suspend the mountains and rivers? I think the Marquis of Wu'an is very suitable! Our military and government work together to support the Marquis of Wu'an, so the southern border is bound to rule. Is this not the great fortune of the people in the southern border?"

Jiang Wang almost didn't bounce up.

He didn't expect that this topic would go around and come back to him.

Su Guanying was tight-lipped.

Shi Mingxuan couldn't grab the power of the criminal department, so he simply cut it with a knife and cut it with Jiang Wang! How similar is this to Su Guanying's handing over the position of examiner to Jiang Wang before?

Su Guanying raised her eyebrows, and looked at Shi Mingzheng, with a strong sense of scrutiny in her eyes.

Shi Ming Shi Shiran said: "The Metropolitan Inspection Office is not under the jurisdiction of the Military Affairs Hall, but it is also not under the jurisdiction of the Political Affairs Hall. Why? The Criminal Division takes its own responsibility and directly delegates it to the emperor! This is our national policy. Su The governor said that southern Xinjiang should not set a precedent, Shimou deeply agrees. The emperor loves Marquis Wu'an, and the whole world knows it. It is very appropriate for Marquis Wu'an to take charge of this criminal department."

"The military governor said it well!" Su Guanying suddenly smiled, clapped his palms and praised, "Southern Xinjiang was initially settled, and the law and order often troubled the governor. However, he was unable to manage it for a long time. The establishment of a criminal department is not a problem for the governor. There is no doubt. Marquis Wu'an is extremely talented and intelligent, if he is willing to take on this responsibility, I will rest easy!"

So both of them looked at Jiang Wang again, with friendly expressions and encouragement.

Jiang Wang faintly felt that something was wrong.

Why is it that Su Guanying and Shi Mingzheng are fighting each other, and they have given up a huge piece of power for nothing? Or press him on the head again?

Although there is an old saying that "the snipe and the clam fight, the fisherman wins", but what kind of fisherman is Jiang Qingyang?

No matter Su Guanying or Shi Mingzhen, which one can easily drown him in the water?

Furthermore, even if he is a fisherman, he often comes and goes with an empty pole, regardless of gains or losses.

He came to Nanxia to avoid trouble, not to fight for power!

But one harvest after another, one harvest after another.

It's not that he snatches food from the tiger's mouth, but the tiger keeps feeding him food and feeding it to his mouth.

How can there be such a rest?

If he continues to "retreat", he will be qualified to be the governor of Nanxia!

If it is agreed today, in the future Su Guanying will be in power, Shi Ming will be in charge of soldiers, and he will be in charge of punishment.

With so many benefits thrown at him, is it really worth nothing?

I couldn't think of the reason clearly in my heart, and I didn't understand Shi Mingzhen and Su Guanying's thoughts at all. But Jiang Wang stood up resolutely, and bowed partingly to the two big men who were in danger: "I am a disciple of the illegal family, I don't know the name of punishment, and I haven't studied the law. The Criminal Division is not interested. The corpse is a vegetarian meal, and it will only hurt the people. It is related to the peace of hundreds of millions of people, and the security of southern Xinjiang. I ask the two adults to consider it. It is not convenient for me to listen, so I don’t bother."

Without giving the two of them a chance to speak, they turned around and got off the high platform alone. Pressing the long sword in his hand, he began to patrol the examination room intently.

It is definitely not difficult for Su Guanying and Shi Mingyu to make him speechless. There are probably many ways to persuade him...and he has seen it before in the Governor's Mansion.

Therefore, he simply refused to give the two a chance to speak to show his determination not to fight for criminal rights.

On the high platform, Su Guanying and Shi Mingxuan looked at each other, both of them were a little surprised.

What kind of power is it to control the criminal power of the entire southern Xinjiang? What kind of colossal forces can be formed by taking advantage of the situation? And how much official help can be obtained by taking advantage of this high position?

It is not an exaggeration to say that there is not a single official in Daqi who is not jealous.

Marquis Wu'an can be regarded as successful and famous today, but he has always held a false position and no real power. His high position on the surface is still a third-rank pumpkin warrior. How could such a good opportunity to gain real power not be seized?

Before Jiang Wang came to Nanxia this time, they had no contact with Jiang Wang. Most of the understanding of this new military meritorious marquis is from hearsay, and there are always differences in hearsay. The image of the peerless Tianjiao in people's mouth is always somewhat legendary, which is inevitably distorted.

Neither of them thought that Jiang Wang would refuse.

He thought that just like in Nanxia Governor's Mansion before, he had to give way several times before he agreed to accept.

Are you really so determined?

Is Marquis Wu An so confident that he can hit the extraordinary peak without relying on officialdom at all?

In each other's eyes, they saw the same message - they both needed to get to know the young Lord Hou again.

So neither of them made a sound.

...

For Jiang Wang, this choice is not difficult.

Just ask yourself a question-

What kind of path did Jiang Wang take?

After asking, there will be an answer.

Get the power of punishment today, do you want to fight for the governor of Nanxia tomorrow? Do you want to compete for power in the future?

The official road goes farther and farther, and it gets deeper and deeper.

Since the official Taoism, the torrent of humanity has indeed been raging, and there are not many people who have taken advantage of the situation to become Taoist. How many people can take the last step?

Being famous and handsome is no easier than practicing.

Since ancient times, there are not many people who can do it.

It may be a bright road for others, but it is not a good way for Jiang to look at himself.

Agreeing to preside over the Southern Xinjiang official examination is because he really wants to do something practical and thinks he can do it well. Besides, he didn't want to get caught up in it and tie himself to the officialdom in southern Xinjiang.

His way is not in the official way, his way is under his own feet. He has already determined his goal, so he will not change for any scenery on the road.

So no matter what kind of thoughts Shi Mingzhen and Su Guanying came from.

He doesn't understand, and doesn't try to understand.

Make a statement and leave, only focusing on the official examination itself.

Speaking of which, among the people who came to Hutai to participate in the final official examination this time, there were quite a few familiar faces of Jiang Wang.

Those who were captured by him, those who were defeated by him, and those who fought against him... Back then, they led troops across the southern Xia's various prefectures. They fought countless battles, and they came into contact with not a few people from the Xia Kingdom.

Among them was Gu Yong, of course.

Judging from the list, there are also Chu Shuo, the guard of Huyang Pass who impressed Jiang Wang deeply and caused a lot of trouble for the Qi Army on the Eastern Front, and Chu Shuo's nephew, Chu Yulong.

Because Qi Tianzi said that Shoutu was innocent, they were all pardoned.

Jiang Wang walked slowly by.

The hand that touched Yulong holding the pen froze instantly, and his heart almost stopped.

Chong Xuanpang used to be very angry with this fight, but after the war ended, he didn't bother him. Wartime and postwar are different after all.

Jiang Wang just deliberately walked around this kid a few more times, as a small revenge on him.

Chu Yulong's uncle Chu said that he was definitely a talent, even Chong Xuansheng was full of praise.

But the Chu family is a famous family in the old Xia Dynasty. During the Qi Xia War, from the old ancestor's disobedience to the young Tianjiao's pity, almost the whole family died for the country. Children of the Chu family like Chu Shuo and Chu Yulong's uncle and nephew, even if they surrendered in the end, it would be difficult for them to gain trust in Qi Ting.

However, since they were able to participate in the final official examination, they should have also passed the test of the Nanxia Governor's Mansion.

Of course Jiang Wang would not interfere.

He moved his eyes and went to find Chu Shuo, who had only seen a portrait before, to make up for the regret of not being able to see himself at Huyang Pass. He and Chong Xuansheng made sufficient preparations for passing Huyang Pass that time, but the other party didn't give him a chance.

However, when his gaze moved, he was caught by another sleepy gaze.

Jiang Wang then saw——

A woman with indifferent eyebrows, dressed like a man, tied her hair with jade rings, and wore loose Confucian clothes. Holding the pen in one hand, the posture is unusually correct. Spread five fingers with one hand and tap lightly on the rice paper. Eyes looked at him.

There was some curiosity in his eyes, but very light.

There is a trace of scrutiny, which is also very shallow.

Her facial features are actually beautiful, but they don't attract attention.

This is contradictory.

How can a beautiful woman not be noticed?

Unless she has unobtrusive strength.

But Jiang Wang didn't think of this at the moment, and he took it for granted that there was nothing wrong with it.

In any case, it is really courageous to observe the chief examiner with such a scrutiny attitude in the official examination room that determines the fate.

Jiang Wang nodded to her, then looked away.

With the governor of Nanxia, ​​the military governor of Nanxia, ​​and Marquis Wu'an personally invigilating the examination, there was naturally no cheating in the official examination room.

Jiang Wang didn't care how the two big figures were chatting on the high platform, he never went up to take a seat, and just patrolled the whole scene by himself.

Until, bang! Bang!

The bang sounded at the end of the exam.

"The test is over! Put down the pen!" Xue Rushi shouted loudly, pressing the sword on his waist.

Three hundred examinees put down their brushes in unison. This is not the time to joke. If the time is up and you dare to write, you will be dealt with in accordance with the discipline of the examination room.

Some soldiers stepped forward, sealed their test papers on the spot, and put them away one by one.

The whole process is neat and orderly, and there is a kind of institutional beauty.

"Next is the martial arts exam." Jiang Wang stood in the middle of the aisle with his hands behind his back after a week of inspection, and said to the examinees present: "Everyone, adjust your breath on the spot for half an hour before we start."

No one wasted time, they all closed their eyes and quickly adjusted their status.

The performance at this time determines how many steps you can take less in the future. You can't be too cautious.

Jiang Wang casually looked left and right, and for some reason, his eyes fell on the face of the woman he saw earlier—a somewhat sleepy face that didn't know what life was good for.

The woman just opened her eyes, Qinghong took a picture: "Master Hou, my name is Zhao Zi."

Jiang Wang was a little surprised, but nodded, and responded to the self-introduction: "My name is Jiang Wang."

The examinee next to him laughed. Who doesn't know the name of Marquis Wu'an?

"I want to ask Lord Hou." The woman with a strange name just looked at him calmly: "Is this exam fair?"

Jiang Wang was not angry at being offended, and responded gently: "Everyone has passed the exam all the way, from the city test to the government test, and even today's official test. The Tiqi of this Marquis is all there, and all of this Marquis is here. Those severed heads... are still there. Whether this official examination is fair, I think everyone has the answer in their hearts."

The woman has a strange stubbornness: "I want to hear what Master Hou has to say."

Jiang Wang didn't need to answer this kind of question at all, and the woman's attitude was a bit rude. It would not be too much to drive her out of the examination room immediately if she asked questions while other people were adjusting their interest.

But Jiang Wang still thought about it seriously, and then said: "I don't think there is absolute fairness in the world, but for this official examination, I will do my best to ensure the existence of the word 'fair' .”

"Because I came from a penniless time, I know how important opportunities are, and I understand what fairness means."

Standing there, he said to Zhao Zi and everyone who participated in this exam: "This world may be unfair, and some differences exist from birth. Things that even the sages can't do."

He said so seriously: "I can't give you a fair background, I can't give you a fair talent, I can't give you a fair chance...but this time, at least in this official examination I presided over , I will do my best to give you a fair chance."