Bojiu is not Bojiu, and accompanying guests is not ordinary accompaniment.
The gentry from the county accompanied the Lord Guanfeng Envoy, and they were extremely attentive and harmonious.
After having a full meal and wine, they placed the Master Guanfeng in the best inn in Wuxian County. Chen Wenrui and returned to the county government office. No one mentioned anything unhappy during the dinner, and everyone was very happy.
However, Chen Wenrui knew that everyone who was going back now was just as afraid as him that they might not be able to sleep peacefully tonight.
From the day when Wei Zhongxian's shrine was smashed, Chen Wenrui knew that the matter could not be solved, even though he had caught a few thugs who were smuggling in the crowd and deliberately let go of the volunteers.
, However, Kou Shen, the prefect of Suzhou Prefecture, did not see it that way.
Mr. Kou is also a good official. To be honest, Suzhou government is still in order under the current chaotic government, and Mr. Kou is indispensable.
After the incident, Kou Shen called him over immediately. After hearing his countermeasures, Kou Shen slowly shook his head.
If no one is responsible, Kou Shen can help cover up this matter in Wu County. However, Suzhou weaver Li Shi, governor Mao Yizhu, and even the censor of Jiangnan Province are all Wei Zhongxian's people, so this matter cannot be covered up in any case.
It's past.
Also, if Wei Zhongxian was not as powerful as Suzhou, how could there be a shrine to him in every county?
Kou Shen was not worried that Wei Zhongxian's people would investigate the matter thoroughly, but he was worried that Wei Zhongxian's people would use this matter to make a big move and even implicate many people. At least, Zhou Qiyuan, Wei Dazhong, Zhou Shunchang and other prominent Qing Dynasty officials who had always dared to directly criticize these Qing Dynasty officials.
I am afraid that I will suffer an unreasonable disaster.
Early this morning, someone from the Jin Yiwei came to deliver a letter, saying that a Guanfeng envoy from the capital had come to Wu County. As soon as Chen Wenrui turned around, he hurriedly reported it to Kou Shen, and Kou Shen also rushed over almost non-stop.
At this moment, Kou Shen was in his county office in Wu County, waiting for news about him.
"Not from Wei Zhongxian!"
After entering and simply taking a sip of tea, Chen Wenrui said to Kou Shen, who had been waiting for a long time: "Jiang Wan, the watcher, made it very clear that he is a member of His Royal Highness King Xin, and he should not have much to do with Wei Zhongxian!"
"His Royal Highness King Xin, are you coming to Suzhou to watch the wind at this time?" Kou Shen shook his head: "Don't you think that this time is a little too coincidental. Something happened just now on your side, and the wind watcher came here. To tell him about his arrival,
It has nothing to do with this matter, even if you beat me to death, I won’t believe it!”
"He was accompanied by a team of Jinyiwei, led by Qianhu!" Chen Wenrui said: "However, this person scolded Qianhu, the Jinyiwei, as if he was reprimanding his subordinates, which made the lower official a little confused.
Also, he left the royal guards outside the city, but brought the guards and the lower official into the city. Why do I feel that this is a move to reassure the lower official!"
"Staying outside the city and coming when called, how can you feel at ease!" Kou Shen shook his head: "King Xin, His Highness King Xin seems to have been recently appointed by His Majesty to purchase ambassadors and be responsible for purchasing Buddhist cannons to enrich the nine sides. This
At that time, his disciples came to Suzhou and brought a group of royal guards with them. I think that not only can we not feel at ease, but we have to worry even more!"
"No way, is His Highness King Xin colluding with Wei Zhongxian?" Chen Wenrui said something arrogantly, but this was in a secret room, and he was not worried about others listening: "Is this Wei Zhongxian not even allowed to be released by the royal family?
Do you see it in your eyes?"
"I never thought so!" Kou Shen, after all, had more contact than Chen Wenrui. He had some vague ideas, but he was not sure.
"Let's see, you have been following him all the time in the past few days. If anything happens, please report to me immediately. Also, if Li Shi, Mao Yiqu and others learn the news, they will also come. They are here to watch the wind.
What you say in front of me may not necessarily be good things about the officials and people of Suzhou. You have a low official position and cannot speak, but you should listen and see as much as possible!"
"Master Kou, aren't you going to see him?" Chen Wenrui was stunned.
"I haven't seen you for the time being. If you find that things are beyond your or my speculation, I will come forward!" Kou Shen gently patted Chen Wenrui on the shoulder: "You and I read the books of sages and dare not say that we are inheriting the unique knowledge of the past saints.
But you should still do it to ask for help for the people!"
"Do your best!" Chen Wenrui smiled bitterly and nodded.
Kou Shen left overnight. As a prefect, this was a very rare behavior. However, even Chen Wenrui didn't know that before he left, his subordinates delivered a personal letter from him.
At the house of Zhou Shunchang, a former official and minister.
After Zhou Shunchang read Kou Shen's letter, he smiled slightly, put the letter on the candle and lit it. Watching the letter turn into smoke, it was as if it had never existed in this world.
"Are you a big official?"
The morning sun was very warm and soft, and the entire backyard of the inn was almost rented out by the county government for Jiang Wan to do business. Even though the inn was in a busy city, the noise outside was only vaguely heard in the backyard.
The sound of people makes this backyard seem a bit peaceful and peaceful.
Jiang Wan and Catherine were having breakfast, and Catherine asked curiously. She had seen all the welcomes received by these local officials yesterday, although that occasion was not suitable for her to appear.
"It shouldn't be too big!" Jiang Wan spread his hands: "I can't control anything, but I seem to be able to control everything. How do you think this official is considered big?"
"It's much bigger than I thought anyway!" Catherine smiled: "But this place is different from the Suzhou I imagined!"
"Because this is just a county under Suzhou Prefecture!" Jiang Wan said: "The Suzhou in your imagination is Suzhou Prefecture. Don't worry, we will go, we will definitely go!"
Breakfast was Jiangnan rice porridge and special snacks. The portion was not big, but it was more elegant. The two of them were chatting while eating, and then they heard someone outside announcing that Suzhou weaver Li Shi had come to visit.
"It seems that someone is very well-informed. He knows we are here without us telling him!"
Catherine swept away the food on the table with some unsatisfied thoughts: "Do you need me to avoid it? This is your official business!"
"You are conscious!" Jiang Wan shook her head: "For others, you may need to avoid it, but as for this person, there is no need for it!"
"Why?" Catherine was a little surprised, "Is there anything different about this person?"
"Because he knows what I'm here for!" Jiang Wan laughed: "In that case, he won't find it strange if you follow me to see him!"
Catherine seemed to understand. However, she was very happy to be able to meet local officials with Jiang Wan without having to avoid it.
"Invite him in!" Jiang Wan said to the guard beside her: "Just say that there are distinguished guests around me, and it is inconvenient to go out to greet him. Please be patient with Eunuch Li!"