"Huaxian? Why go to Huaxian?"

Yuan Haiyun looked at Zhengyao in confusion and said, obviously feeling a little confused about Zhengyao's move.

Similarly, Zhang Cheng and Liang Yu also looked at Zhengyao suspiciously.

Hua County? What’s the purpose of going there? You know, Hua County was the worst affected by the earthquake. It can be said that there are ruins everywhere, hungry people everywhere, mess and silence. There is nothing in this place. I don’t understand what Zheng Yao is thinking about.

What.

Zhengyao pursed his lips and smiled and said: "Hai Yun still remembers that I didn't return to the room until midnight the night before yesterday! In fact, I heard a strange noise outside the house at that time, and then followed him out."

"Strange noise?"

"Yes, when I went out to take a look, I found that the noise was caused by several large vehicles, and the whereabouts of these people seemed very sneaky! I noticed something fishy at the time, so I followed all the way, but when I followed a

When we were in front of the compound, we found those large trucks pushing into the compound."

"Big truck? What is that?"

Zhengyao said solemnly: "Later I sneaked into the courtyard and found that there were sixteen carts, and the carts were actually loaded with iron ore!"

"iron ore?"

Everyone was shocked again, especially Yuan Haiyun who had the strongest reaction.

Yuan Haiyun is a doctor and has studied many medical books and pharmacopeias since he was a child. However, in those medical books and pharmacopeias, they more or less mention smelting, casting and other aspects. The two are invisibly connected with each other. Therefore, in

When Yuan Haiyun heard about iron ore, the first thing he thought of was smelting. If this is really the case, then this is serious.

You know, iron ore is of great use. Not only can it be smelted into various civilian tools, but even more importantly, it can be used as cold weapons in the military. Generally speaking, civilian tools are fine. But if it involves swords, guns, swords, halberds, axes and axes,

When cold weapons like hooks and forks are used in warfare, the seriousness of the problem has risen to another level that no one can estimate.

Zhengyao noticed the fluctuation in Yuan Haiyun's eyes, then nodded and said: "Yes, that's why I find it strange. The Jin family actually opened an iron mine privately. This matter is definitely not simple."

Zhang Cheng said: "That being said, what does this have to do with Hua County?"

The Jin family is in Lantian County, which is still dozens of miles away from Huaxian County. It can be said that there should be no connection between the two, but why Zhengyao would think of going to Huaxian County. This is really puzzling.

Zhengyao smiled, touched the tip of his nose and said: "Hai Yun and I made an undercover investigation about the earthquake before. We asked many people, and together with what you said, brother, we are sure that there was a loud noise before the earthquake.

, obviously there is definitely something wrong with this loud noise. Later on

When Lan Fu and Lan Boguang were chatting, they learned that the Jin family had several gold and silver processing plants in Hua County. From this, I suspected that the sixteen carts of iron ore were actually shipped to the Hua County processing plant, so comprehensively

For the above two points, I think Huaxian County should be a necessary place to visit."

If you don’t tell me, you don’t know. It turns out that the Jin family also has an industry in Hua County. No wonder they are a big family. Although it seems that nothing happened to the Jin family, the earthquake in Hua County was extremely serious. The Jin family’s processing plant must have been

It has an impact, so the sixteen carts of ore should be transported more quickly.

"According to what you said, Hua County seems like a must go." Yuan Haiyun said seriously.

"Well, we originally came to Shaanxi for two purposes. One was to express condolences to the disaster area and provide relief to the victims, and the other was to secretly investigate the murder of the Xi'an prefect. Now everything that happened in Lantian County has gradually become clearer. Obviously, the Xi'an prefect

This matter must be related to the collusion between government and businessmen; and the earthquake happened very strangely. If it is so serious in Hua County, it must be inseparable from this kind of ore processing plant." Zhengyao nodded and said.

Zhengyao always speaks clearly and clearly. After expressing some of his opinions and speculations, it seems that it is really possible.

You might as well imagine boldly that collusion between officials and businessmen in Lantian County is a common occurrence. Officials gain benefits and money from it, and then bribe higher-level officials to start their career; while businessmen get the mines.

Mining rights, land trading rights, etc., so as to mine and dig mountains, repair buildings, make money, and get more money.

If this conjecture is true, then these problems can be easily solved.

The previous four prefects of Xi'an were all recommended by Prince Jing. In a sense, they had differences and conflicts with the local officials who were disciples of Yan Song. When they discovered that there was collusion between officials and businessmen here, and the trend of buying and selling official positions was already obvious, they were already

When they couldn't tolerate it, they decided to report the matter to the court and let the court take action.

It's a pity that they were discovered before they uploaded these things, and eventually they were killed. The first one was like this, the second one was like this, until the third, fourth, and finally Zhang Cheng, the fifth Xi'an

Once anyone gets involved in this matter with the prefect, it will not end well.

It seems that such a connection should be like this.

However, guesses are just guesses after all, unfounded and imaginary, and can never be used as effective evidence. Zhengyao knew this very clearly, so this trip to Huaxian became even more necessary.

"Okay! Shall I leave now?" After listening to what Zhengyao said, Liang Yu also thought for a moment and then said.

Liang Yu and Yuan Haiyun also have one thing in common, that is, they are impatient, but this can also reflect his straightforwardness.

Zhengyao nodded and said, "Well, let's set off now. When we get to Huaxian County, we will try our best to sneak into the Jin family's factory and take the opportunity to conduct a secret investigation."

After saying that, everyone nodded, and then walked south along the path in the woods.

The town of Lantian County looked tense at this moment, but before dawn, two uninvited guests appeared in the Lantian County government office. Needless to say, they were Qian Duo and Lan Boguang.

At the same time, standing in the hall were the head-downed policeman Jiang Shichuan and a group of government officials. As for those in the hall who looked like they were not awake, and even wore their official hats backwards, it was naturally Lantian County.

County Magistrate Wang Yongwang.

At this moment, Zheng Yao had left the Lantian County Prison for about half an hour. Lan Boguang and Qian Duo, who were sleeping soundly, were called over by Wang Yong. Both of them had a look of dissatisfaction on their faces.

se.

There is actually a reason why Wang Yong asked the Lan and Jin families to come. After all, Liang Bao is the brother-in-law with a lot of money. His brother-in-law died in prison inexplicably. If he does not inform him in time, he may cause trouble to the Jin family in the future.

Even though this brother-in-law has no right to speak in the Jin family, he is still a member of the Jin family after all.

The reason why Lan Boguang was called here was because Zhengyao could be regarded as Lan Boguang's prospective son-in-law. Now that the Lan family's prospective son-in-law had committed murder and escaped from prison, this crime was so obvious that he, Wang Yong, could not sit idly by and ignore it.

In fact, I called Lan Boguang here because I wanted to tell Lan Boguang that I don't dare to cover up your son-in-law's crimes.

Of course, for both of them, they still don't know why they called themselves to the Yamen in the middle of the night. They just see that they know clearly that something big must have happened.

A gust of cold wind broke through the door, and only a "crunching" sound was heard. Lan Boguang and Qian Duo, who were standing in the Yamen Hall, both sneezed. Then Qian Duo took a step forward and faced Wang Yong.

Qian Duo asked slightly dissatisfied: "Master Wang! Why did you call us here in the middle of the night?"

Similarly, Lan Boguang also looked at Wang Yong with a puzzled face. It seemed that this was the first time that Lan Boguang and Qian Duo had the same reaction.

Wang Yong took a deep breath, and then said earnestly: "It is indeed inappropriate to ask these two gentlemen to come here in the middle of the night and disturb people's dreams. However, there is something happening in the Yamen right now, and the two gentlemen should have the right to know.

"

"Oh? From Mr. Wang's tone, what happened in this yamen seems a bit serious? I wonder what happened?" Lan Boguang asked tentatively.

In fact, what Lan Boguang said was all nonsense. If it wasn't serious, why bother alarming himself and his money? It's just that Wang Yong's expression looked a little depressed, and Lan Boguang also had a faint feeling of ominousness.

Wang Yong sighed, and then said: "Master Lan, Master Jin, this county hopes that after hearing this news, you will remember not to make noise in the court, let alone get angry casually."

"What on earth is going on? Mr. Wang, just tell me. You know I don't like my mother-in-law because I have a lot of money!" She became a little impatient with the money.

Wang Yong shook his head slightly, pouted, and said: "Something happened in the county jail just now. The deputy warden on duty, Liang Bao, died in the line of duty. According to Jiang Captou and other jailers, the murderer was Master Lan.

Son-in-law, Li He. And Li

After killing someone, he released all the prisoners in the prison even more lawlessly. Now the county jail is empty. The county has no good strategy now, so I want to ask these two gentlemen,

How should this matter be handled?"

"What? Ah Bao is dead?!" Qian Duo suddenly opened his eyes and asked exaggeratedly, his tone sounded shocked and angry.

In fact, many people know that Liang Bao, the brother-in-law, has no status at all in the Jin family. With so much money, he simply looks down on Liang Bao. If it weren't for the fact that his concubine is Liang Bao's sister, Liang Bao probably wouldn't be able to get involved.

The position of Deputy Warden.

It's one thing to be rich, but it's another thing to be stingy. In fact, regardless of how awesome those extremely rich people are, if you really ask them to come up with some money, I guess most of them are misers, Grandet. So.

, not only Lan Boguang and Wang Yong, but also the officials on the side felt that Qian Duocai's reaction was a bit too exaggerated.

"Yes, he is dead, and he was killed with one knife!" Wang Yong said calmly, and then turned his head to the side, not looking at the money.

He understands that this person who has a lot of money likes to make trouble out of nothing, and small things will turn into big things. Then there will definitely be trouble, so it would be better not to see him at all.

And when Wang Yong finished speaking, he heard the entire Yamen court suddenly become extremely silent, and there was another burst of cold wind, which made people's hearts tremble and their legs tremble. It seemed that everyone was mourning the death of Liang Bao. (To be completed.)

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