The red sun is in the sky and the dog days are at the end. Although it is only the beginning of the season, it is already so hot that it makes people panic.

The three-way drum sounded, and the magistrate of Yuncheng County had just retired from the morning office. He saw that he was in his thirties, and he was about six feet tall, but his eyes were like red phoenixes, his eyebrows were like lying silkworms, his forehead was broad, his top was flat, and his lips were A middle-aged man with a square mouth and a light moustache, dressed as a county government official, left the county government office and headed straight for a teahouse opposite the county government office.

This is none other than the number one person in Yuncheng County. He is on duty at the county government and is known as the timely rain of Hubaoyi in Shandong Province - Song Jiang.

At this time, there were several gentlemen from Jeju in the teahouse who were asking Dr. Tea about the situation in the county. Song Jiang looked at the scene in the teahouse from a distance and thought to himself that this group of gentlemen from unknown places might be If he came to Yuncheng County on something important, he would quietly go behind the bamboo curtain and eavesdrop.

After listening for a long time but not hearing anything useful, he turned around and walked to the door of the tea house. At this time, the leading gentleman was asking Dr. Tea, "Who is the official of Yuncheng County Yamen today?"

Dr. Tea was about to answer when he raised his head and saw Song Jiang walking into the teahouse. He pointed at him and said: "This is Song Yasi who is on duty today. He is a well-known figure in Yuncheng County. He is called Timely Rain in the world. That’s him.”

When the leading gentleman heard this, his face straightened, he stood up to meet Song Jiang, bowed his hands and said, "I never thought that it would be time for Song Yasi to come face to face. I have heard about his name for a long time, but I have no chance to meet him."

Song Jiang hurriedly bowed in return and said with a smile on his face: "Song Jiang is no more than a small official in a county government office. He doesn't dare to treat me as an adult. How dare I ask my distinguished brother to give me my surname?"

The leading gentleman supported Song Jiang and said: "This is He Tao, the arresting envoy of the Jeju Prefecture. Today I have something important to do in Yuncheng County. Please help me."

"Observation is the person sent by the superior yamen to take charge of it. How dare a junior official neglect it? I don't know why the thief is such an important matter? But please speak frankly, the junior official will definitely do it." Song Jiang heard that He Tao was the arresting envoy of the Jeju government, and He hurriedly bowed and cupped his hands in response.

Seeing that Song Jiang was so cheerful, He Tao felt that this man lived up to his reputation and said bluntly: "A group of thieves in Huangnigang, under the jurisdiction of our county, robbed the eleventh load of gold beads sent by Liang Taishu of Daming Prefecture to the birthday of Grand Master Cai. Treasure, it is estimated that there are one hundred thousand guan stolen goods. Today, we captured a thief named Bai Sheng, and identified that there are seven more thief in Guixian. This is a special officer from the Taishi Mansion, and he is the official of our government. Now it’s business that’s top of mind, and I hope that the Chief of Police will take care of it.”

When Song Jiang heard this, his body suddenly trembled. He vaguely guessed something, but his face was filled with anger and he said: "Where is the thief who is so audacious? Song Jiang dares not to arrest him. I only don't know the names of the remaining seven thief who confessed?"

"Bai Sheng only said that the leaders were Baozheng Chao Gai and teacher Wu Yong from Dongxi Village outside Yuncheng County, but the names of the other five were unknown," He Tao replied.

After Song Jiang heard this, he felt a turmoil in his heart. Chao Gai was his sworn brother. He was usually generous and loyal, but he was not a man short of money. He never thought that he would do such a heinous thing quietly. At this time, Song Jiang did not have time to think carefully about why Chao Gai wanted to rob the birthday card. He secretly thought that he had committed a heinous crime and if he did not save him, his life would be over.

Song Jiang made a decision in his heart, but said: "Chao Gai, this traitor and stubborn servant, usually does all kinds of evil things, but now he has taken advantage of his heart and courage. If he does such a big thing, he deserves to be punished." He will be cut into pieces, please rest assured to observe, the officials will wholeheartedly help."

He Tao listened to his words, took out an official document from his arms, and said to Song Jiang: "This is a formal official document issued by the Jeju Prefecture. Please ask the Supervisor to complete this matter."

Song Jiang glanced at the official document and could guess what was written on it without even looking at it. He said with a stern face: "Chao Gai and others did not know what happened at this time. Capturing those guys is like catching turtles in an urn. They can be captured with ease. This is the only way to capture them." The official seal document will be leaked to the outside world, and it must be submitted to the court by oneself, and the county magistrate can see it before it can be implemented."

"The Chief's words are very insightful, so I asked the Chief to introduce him to the county magistrate." He Tao cupped his hands and said.

Song Jiang showed some embarrassment, and after a moment of pretentious pondering, he said: "Your Excellency, the county magistrate, has just left the morning office. He is tired and resting in the back house. It's not urgent, so Song Jiang goes to invite you and observe here for a while." back."

Seeing his angry face and listening to his words, He Tao knew in his heart that disturbing Shangguan would be a disaster. He was even more fond of Song Yasi. He stood up and thanked Song Yasi and said, "I have Lao Yasi. If the county magistrate has any fault, He Tao will do it." I will definitely talk to the supervisor."

He Tao, who came from Jeju, did not know how closely the subordinate officials in Yuncheng County colluded. Song Jiang's words were just an excuse, just to stabilize him and go to report the news to Chao Gai.

Song Jiang stood up, bowed his hands to He Tao and said goodbye, quickly entered the county government office, and went straight to the arrest room.

In the arrest room, the Yuncheng County infantrymen all had winged tigers on their heads. Lei Heng was currently burying his head among the papers. After listening to Hu Qing'e's words in the restaurant that day, Lei Heng thought hard and told his mother at night that he was over seventy years old. The old woman just opened her gray eyes and said something.

"Son, if you weren't the head of the county government, would my mother still be alive today?"

These words hit Lei Heng's heart hard, and all the bullying incidents in the past came to mind, making the seven-foot-old man feel so ashamed that he hugged his mother and cried all night.

After that, the people of Yuncheng County suddenly discovered that Lei Du, who used to bully the city, seemed to have a different person. Not only did he no longer bully his beloved, but he would step forward to stop any rogue who came against the people; The people were struggling to make a living, so they took the initiative to help; they were also particularly concerned about arresting bandits in the county, and they always took the lead and charged forward.

Over the past few months, the bad reputation gradually dissipated, and some people who had benefited from his kindness privately called him "Thunder God".

Song Jiang stood at the door of the arrest room, looking inward at Lei Heng, feeling very emotional in his heart. Although this brother was still as close to him as before, Song Jiang still had a feeling that he was drifting away from him.

Lei Heng in the room felt that he was being watched, so he raised his head and looked at Song Jiang at the door. When he saw Song Jiang winking at him, he hurriedly got up and walked out of the arrest room.

Song Jiang pulled Lei Heng to a secret place and said solemnly in a low voice: "Brother, now I have a big event for my brother and I need you to take some responsibility. What do you think?"

Upon hearing this, Lei Heng's expression froze. After a moment, he bowed towards Song Jiang with a serious look and said, "Brother, it's okay. On weekdays, Lei Heng is always taken care of by his elder brother, only in the water and in the fire." go."

Seeing that he was not showing off at all, Song Jiang continued: "Brothers should have heard about the theft of Master Cai's birthday card in Huangnigang a month ago, but it was led by Chao Baozheng and Professor Wu from Dongxi Village. Now, When the incident happened, the Jeju government sent someone to pick him up, but luckily he fell into my hands, so he came to discuss with you."

After hearing this, Lei Heng's heart surged like a tide, and he thought to himself: Chao Baozheng was very heroic in the past and had many contacts with him. Now he has committed such a huge disaster out of loyalty, but he can't help it.

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"What do you think, brother?"

"A certain person went to Dongxi Village to inform Yu Chao Baozheng and asked him to flee Yuncheng County as soon as possible. The arrest envoy He Tao from Jeju was detained by me in the tea house opposite the county government office. I also asked my brother to send someone to keep an eye on him. At the same time,

Pay more attention to the movements of the county magistrate and the blue-eyed tiger Li Yun, and go back as soon as possible for my brother." Song Jiang informed the plan.

Lei Heng listened and nodded in agreement. Song Jiang did not say much, and separated from Lei Heng. He went to the Houyamen stables to find a good horse, then walked out of the back door of the county government office and headed towards Dongxi Village at high speed.
Chapter completed!