Li Yuan rode a fast horse and took Wang Jingyao into the city, and then went straight to the governor's mansion. Chuzhou City was at least a prefecture. If it weren't for emergency military information or people from Jinling, Pegasus would not be allowed on the street.

But many of the soldiers patrolling along the street saw the purple official robe on Li Yuan's body, saying that it was a visit by a big figure in the capital, and no one dared to stop him.

When he got off the horse when he arrived at the governor's mansion, the guards in front of the mansion came forward to inquire. Li Yuan took out the waist sign of "Dianzhidu Yuhou" with a calm face. The guards were so shocked that they bowed to Li Yuan and then ran in to report.

After a moment, the two were respectfully led to the mansion and sat for tea.

Wang Jingyao held Li Yuan's clothes tightly throughout the whole process, just like holding Li Yuan's hands when she was a child, as if this man would feel relieved as long as he was by his side. But he could not have expected that Li Yuan would develop to such a level now that even the governor's mansion could enter at will! Thinking of his own experience, he couldn't help but lower his head in a low voice...

A middle-aged man in a simple and regular dress in the back hall came slowly with agile steps, and smiled with a full smile: "I guess this one is Mr. Li Yu! He is really as young as the rumor is extraordinary, and he is a talented person! This official once led his army to Chu in the past. He heard that Mr. Li Yu was doing something in Tanzhou, but it was hard to bear the blood. He just wished he would never be young anymore and would go to the battlefield with Mr. Yu!"

Li Yuan also stood up and returned a greeting, and looked at it. As the governor He was recorded in history books, he was a down-to-earth official and quite a martial arts spirit.

On the way he came, Li Yuan had already recalled that the governor of Chuzhou, He Jingzhu, was considered a famous general in the Southern Tang Dynasty. He made great contributions in the first battle to destroy Fujian in the Southern Tang Dynasty. Later, he was ordered to lead his army to aid Ma Xi'e to seize the throne, and made great achievements.

After that, the emperor asked him to guard Chuzhou. During this period, he often traveled in confinement, investigated the sufferings of the people, and built water conservancy. His reputation was very good, and he could be regarded as a responsible local official.

Therefore, Li Yuan only hoped that the governor He was as fair as recorded in historical books. As long as he was fair, he would have some confidence.

Since He Jingzhu was so enthusiastic, Li Yuan's impression was naturally much better, and he replied humbly: "Governor He doesn't have to be humble. In the past, you led your army to conquer Tanzhou with bloody battles, which was a great achievement! In comparison, I was just lucky enough to get a chance, how can I compare it with each other!"

However, this sentence is very popular. When He Jingzhu led his army to attack Tanzhou, it was at most foreign aid to support it. The main force of the civil war in Chu was of course Ma Xi'e's Langzhou soldiers and barbarian soldiers. The so-called bloody battle actually caused less than dozens of casualties.

As a military general, some people praise their military achievements. Even if they are too much praise, He Jingzhu is certainly willing to accept it, and his favor for Li Yuan has also risen sharply: "I heard that Li Yuhou and his party returned to their hometown to visit relatives a few days ago, and I am really filial and sincere! Unfortunately, this official was plagued by official duties on that day and could not welcome him. Today, I heard that Li Yuhou had returned to Jinling to apologize. I never thought that Yuhou would go back and come to the humble house, which really surprised me!"

After clicking, Wang Jingyao next to him was worried, so Li Yuan stopped politely and bowed: "Governor He guarded a state for His Majesty, so he is naturally busy with official duties, so there is no need to be polite! I came to visit today for me, a girl. If you have any presumptuous things, please forgive me!"

He Jingzhu waved his hand and said generously: "Where to start with the presumptuous thing? Li Yuhou said it's okay!"

The Wang Jingguo case occurred in Chuzhou, which is also considered a major case. How could He Jingzhu not know? Li Yuan saved time and described it roughly, and his words were quite earnest.

"It turned out to be a private salt case."

He Jingzhu's face darkened, touched his beard, pondered for a moment, and whispered: "Mr. Li Yu, this matter is difficult. You and I are both officials in the court. You should know that our court's laws have severe sentences for those who traffic in smuggling salt. I believe Lord Li is clear about it.

When the young brother of the Wang family was taken by the state police, he received five cars of private salt, and the stolen goods were obtained, and the physical evidence was complete. After the five criminals were arrested, the official had already written to the newspaper and the third department. Jinling also reported that this case must be severely punished! Even if I am the governor of a state, I am afraid it will be difficult to favor personal gains..."

Wang Jingyao heard this and couldn't control her tears again. Then she knelt down and begged: "Sir, the girl, kneel down for my unsatisfactory brother! My brother is only fourteen years old, and he is restless, but how dare we ordinary people commit such a serious crime? We must have called to cheat, so please take a look!"

"Miss, you are the girl of Mr. Li Yu. How can this make it happen? Alas! It's not that I don't want to help you, but the law is ruthless and powerless!"

After saying that, He Jingzhu turned his head, narrowed his eyes, and ignored Wang Jingyao in front of him, allowing her to kneel in front of him, which meant that people could not see through.

At this moment, I began to feel dissatisfied with Li Yuan. Could it be that Li Yuhou was confused by this woman? I was afraid that he would be confused? What a crime is it for selling private salt? Many officials avoided it. Li Yuhou did not know the world, so he dared to intervene rashly? He was young after all!

When Li Yuan saw this, his face was gloomy. He quickly helped Wang Jingyao up and said softly: "Miss Yao, it's useless to kneel down, you can get up quickly! I'll do it."

Then he forced a smile and said to He Jingzhu who seemed calm: "Governor He, my girl is worried day and night. After all, it is her younger brother who was imprisoned. Although she is anxious, it is human nature. But what she said is not unreasonable. As far as I know, the salt-producing place in Chuzhou has been repeatedly banned since the Wei and Jin Dynasties. Most of them are desperate evildoers who despise the king's law.

Our dynasty law is very strict. If you sell private salt in such a big deal, you must plan carefully. Wang Jingguo is a good person and is still young, how can he calculate these things? It must be because someone behind the scenes are tempted and driven by them! I dare to ask who the master? Where did these private salts come from? Where are they going? These are inconclusive. Since the case is unknown, how can they be sent to the Sansi? Please think twice about the relationship between them!"

Li Yuan's words can be light or serious. After all, He Jingzhu has been immersed in the officialdom for many years, so he can't hear it? He has now convicted Wang Jingguo of death, and in the letter sent to Jinling, it also stated that these five people were the main culprits, and the court also reiterated the letter and commended them. Now Li Yuan said that Wang Jingguo was not the main culprit, and the implication was that he was wronged and the case was closed in a hasty manner?

I can't afford this big hat!

So he calmed down and said righteously: "Li Yuhou's words are wrong! He needs evidence to determine the case! Even if Wang Jingguo is not the entourage, his trafficking is a fact. With all the evidence and physical evidence, how can he excuse the guilt? The three departments of this case have replied to the letter, and there is nothing wrong with it. Since Li Yuhou is loved by His Majesty, he should abide by the court's laws--"

"Does the governor think I don't understand the laws of the court?"

Li Yuan continued to say coldly: "Those who steal salt and sell one stone die. What is a transaction? It is called selling? It is said to be selling for profit. Wang Jingguo was just transported, and he was taken by an official on the way. He was fined and confiscated by a private salt, and he did not make any profit. He was not the mastermind. Even if the sentencing was at most a waste of punishment. Why did the Qiu Decision be directly decided? Why did the governor directly regard him as the main culprit? Can the three officials know the truth? I am afraid it is inappropriate to be so arbitrary!"

Since Li Yuan changed his face, He Jingzhu was not a corrupt person and stopped dealing with him. He also said sternly: "If I had known that Li Yuhou's 3-inch tongue would have been convinced, even the King of Chu could have convinced him. Today, Japanese officials would have learned it! What a man who made money for profit is to sell it! This case was decided long ago. The three officials have replied that the mastermind was Wang Jingguo and others. If he really asked him to sell the private salt, he would probably be Yuhou's girl, and he would have to sit still at this time!

I respect Mr. Li Yu and will not have quarrels with you. May I ask Mr. Li Yu, since you are sure that Wang Jingguo is not the mastermind, do you have real evidence? If so, I will report it truthfully!”

He Jingzhu is very confident. If you, Li Yuan, can you, ask me for evidence? And even if you have the commander, how can you afford it? Since you have tear your face, let's see who will suffer.

Li Yuan was stunned for a moment. To be honest, his answer was just to take advantage of loopholes in the words of the law, but He Jingzhu was so tough. It was normal that cracking the private salt case was a great achievement. Since He Jingzhu arrested several current criminals, how could he let it go? Moreover, private salt is a matter of licking blood at the tip of a knife, there must be relatives and nobles in the court who are backers, and He Jingzhu may not dare to investigate, and he may not be involved.

The most important thing is that I really have no evidence, everything is just empty talk, and if I continue to argue, it will probably be useless. I can only take one step at a time...

Hiding his inner disappointment, Li Yuan calmed down and blinked and said, "There is indeed no evidence now, but as the parent official of Chuzhou, Governor He should have dealt with many private salt criminals before. Whether Wang Jingguo is the mastermind must have understood in his heart. Although I am on duty in the army, it is not difficult to inquire about it."

Seeing Li Yuan's meaningful appearance, He Jingzhu said in his heart, is he going to use his head to suppress me? As the outside world said, Li Yuan is just a temptation to attract the power of Chen and Xiang. This is true! But there are still people in this official!

So he showed a little contemptuous look and replied coldly: "I am sure of it! Now that Mr. Li Yu is favored by His Majesty, he has his own way. How dare I stop him? It is just that I want me to deceive the court and let the important criminal go privately, but it is impossible!"

Li Yuan was helpless and gritted his teeth and bowed: "If you let go privately, you should be punished for being a common crime. Naturally, I cannot force Governor He to do such a rebellious act. In this way, I will take my sister to prison to visit her younger brother first, how about it?"

Seeing that He Jingzhu was still cold and did not reply, Li Yuan had to say sincerely: "Governor He is at ease. I am also an official and will abide by the laws of the court. At this time, all the imperial guards I accompanied were stationed outside the city and did not enter the city. Wang Jingguo must not make any mistakes."

He Jingzhu seemed to have such doubts, and raised his hand coldly after hearing this, "Five days later, Wang Jingguo and five other criminals will set off to Dali Temple in Jinling. Please give me your own advice."
Chapter completed!