Chapter 299 Seven Stars Gather to Respond to the Number of Days (1)
[Yuncheng County County Government]
After a night of busy work, everything was finally over before dawn. Everything that was originally planned was done in place. Those things that I didn't think much about in the first place multiplied with more vigor, just like those things that were placed around. The fire that broke out not only burned down Magistrate Wu’s small treasury, but also killed Magistrate Wu himself in it. What’s more, it burned the entire county government office clean. Those who were called over by Lei Heng and Zhu Dian The common people each held washbasins and buckets and put out fires outside the yamen. Although there were many people, most of them were pretending, but few were actually putting out the fire. The night passed, and when the fish belly white came out in the east, the county yamen It was burned out, and what the people saved was the burnt blackened wall on the outside.
Looking in from the strange walled appearance of the county government office, there are burned-out ruins everywhere, a piece of scorched earth with smoke rising up, but most of the small garden has been preserved, and the rockery has become the tallest thing. So lonely and prominent in the eyes of the common people with hidden smiles.
There was originally no festival to celebrate today, but for the people of Yuncheng County now, this is simply a bit more exciting than the Chinese New Year. Before dawn, the people of Yuncheng County came one after another. They all gathered together towards the Yamen. The vendors no longer set up their stalls, and the farmers no longer went to the fields. They all gathered outside the only remaining wall with their sleeves rolled up. They all poked their heads to look at everything here, from time to time. They also whisper to each other.
The news that the Yamen was on fire immediately became explosive news in Yuncheng County. In such a small county, it spread rapidly among the people like a plague and settled deeply into the hearts of the people. Everyone knew it and everyone knew it. Gloating about the misfortune, most of the people in Yuncheng County gathered outside the ruins, but the scene was not lively. Instead, the atmosphere was a strange tranquility. It felt like a person was suppressing a smile and was about to laugh out loud. He was able to endure it and managed it just right.
The people just waited quietly in unison. When the sun slowly rose in the east and shed new light on Yuncheng County, everything could not be seen more clearly in the eyes of the people. Without that dog official There was no figure, and there was no such shouting Mr. Qiangu. There were two relatively polite Dutou and the disheveled county magistrate's wife at the edge of the ruins. No one else was seen or heard. Others called for help. It seemed that this was a fact and a foregone conclusion. At this moment, a cheer of joy suddenly broke out among the people, and everyone dispersed in their own directions. They used their own way to spread such an indescribable but heart-warming news.
The sound of firecrackers, cheers, beating of gongs and drums filled the city with joy. At this time, a new sun rose over Yuncheng County, and this small county became lively.
[Yuncheng County·Shijie Village]
While Yuncheng County was bustling with activity, Shijie Village outside Yuncheng County was still the same as before. In Chaojiazhuang, it seemed more and more peaceful. Shi Jin, Chao Gai, Shi Qian and others The three Ruan brothers had been tired all night and had done all the big things. Now they all fell asleep peacefully. Since they started fighting with the Zang family, they had not had any peaceful sleep. Now everyone dared to relax and have a good sleep. I came to replenish my body, but when I fell asleep, it was already dusk in the afternoon before I knew it.
Chao Gai was the first to wake up, arranged for the Chao family's chef, prepared a fancy banquet, and invited everyone to have a drink together. During the banquet, everyone drank and drank, and they were extremely happy.
After drinking a round of wine, Chao Gai dismissed the boys who were waiting on him and put down the wine bowl. He first exchanged glances with Shi Jin, then looked at everyone and said: "Today, these people such as Zang In the cold weather, Wu Gouguan's obstacles have been cleared, and it's time for us to really show our talents. Brothers, as long as we all cooperate with this, the current situation will definitely go smoothly!"
"No, this vote was really fun. In the past, the three of us would have been helpless even if we were bitten by that dog official. It would be unthinkable to do what we do now. It’s something, haha,” Ruan Xiaoer said with emotion.
After hearing this, Shi Qian said: "It's not something we dare or not. If the officers and soldiers want to ask for your house, I don't believe you will still swallow your anger. You will also go up and fight, but the means are not as clever as now." That’s all,”
When Shi Jin heard this, he said: "Wu Xuexue's plan was indeed accurate. This success is not only due to the brothers, but also to the superb strategy of our 'strategist'. Come on, "It's all clear." As he spoke, everyone sifted through a bowl of wine, raised it towards Wu Xuetu, and said, "Jinggongshang,"
"Brothers, you have praised me, I dare not take it, I dare not take it," Wu Yong said, picking up the wine bowl and returning the favor.
After drinking the wine, Chao Gai looked at Shi Jin and said: "Brother Shi, you said yesterday that there was news about the birthday card over there. I don't know, but this news is,"
Shi Jin put down his chopsticks and said with a serious look on his face: "I seem to have told you before that in Yuncheng County, besides us, there are two groups of forces that are interested in the birthday card. One group is Liangshan, which has been entrenched here for many years. The Water Bandits are a mysterious organization from outside. Previously, these two families had a small fight in Yuncheng County. Although the government did not take it seriously, the impact of this incident was not small. , this time, the Liang Shanshui bandits suffered a loss, not only because their power was not strong enough, but also because I arranged for Shi Qian to reveal the news, allowing the mysterious organization to catch the Liang Shanshui bandits off guard. For these two groups, Shi Qian has been keeping an eye on them for a long time, and now knows a lot about their dynamics. This news is about the mysterious organization. My original guess was wrong. It is understood that this group of people are not locals, they are just members of the organization. Partly, this is quite unexpected,"
"They are not locals," Chao Gai repeated. He lowered his head slightly and looked at the plate of dishes in front of him. He pondered for a moment and then said: "If they are not locals, then if they stay here, doesn't it mean that the birthday program will pass by Yun City and County,”
"Yes, I think so too, but after all, this is our speculation. As for what they actually came to do this time, I didn't catch any important information. Such bastards are very cunning, and the relationship between organizations is complicated. Very soon, I followed them for several days, but I couldn't even determine their true affiliation. They seemed to act casually but were very cautious. Even the important information about their interactions was transmitted through sparrows. This Dude, it's very weird," Shi Qian interjected at this moment.
Shi Jin looked at Wu Yong, who was listening attentively and said nothing at this moment, and continued what he just said: "This group of people must have information about the birthday plan, so they are stationed here, otherwise, no one or any organization would dare to Leaving my hometown and running wild on other people's territory, I originally thought that the purpose of this group of people coming here was not that complicated, but I asked Shi Qian to try them with the Liangshanshui bandits. This group of people has been here for a long time. "Don't you know that the dock here belongs to the Liang Shanshui bandits? They dare to fight against the Liang Shanshui bandits at any cost. In addition to self-protection, I'm afraid they have more important tasks," Shi Jin paused here. His expression became more serious and he said: "We were working in the county government last night. I don't know if you noticed that there is something very fishy about the newly recruited officers in the county government."
"Oh," the three Ruan men looked at each other and focused all their attention on Shi Jin.
"Before the fire broke out in the county government office, I entered the county government office because I accidentally stepped on a shaking floor tile under my feet. The other officers did not notice it, but one of them discovered the problem, and that person instigated the other two to come together. After seeing what happened, I had no choice but to make the three of them together. But, guess what, I found a sign behind the neck of the man with piercing ears. Three small snakes were arranged in a herringbone shape. Open, the poisonous letter's tongue is outside, and the twisted snake tails are entangled together..." When Shi Jin said this, Shi Qian interjected: "Isn't this the symbol of this mysterious organization?"
Shi Jin nodded, looked at everyone and said, "That's right, I didn't recognize it at the time. It's just that few ordinary people are willing to have such a symbol tattooed on their body, so it left an impression on me in the firelight. However, it was just I woke up and thought about it again, and realized that this was the same symbol as the mysterious organization that Shi Qian had accidentally told me before."
Wu Xuexun, who had been silent for a long time, spoke up and said: "It seems that this mysterious organization has begun to take advantage of the opportunity to infiltrate power into the yamen. The meaning reflected by this signal is not simple."
No one understood the unusual meaning here, but Shi Jin looked at Wu Xuexue with great interest, waiting for him to continue speaking, so as to confirm his inner thoughts.
Wu Xuexiu said unhurriedly: "The reason why this group of people did this must be because they knew that the birthday plan was going to Yuncheng County, and this was not their territory, and they just wanted to do it here. And then transport them back to their hometown, so that they can clear their ties and feel free and at ease."
"Oh," Shi Qian seemed to have suddenly figured out something, and said at this moment: "This is no wonder the Liangshanshui bandits have been keeping a close eye on this group of people from the beginning. It turns out that what they are afraid of is that they will do whatever they want here. Everyone Think about it, if that group of mysterious organizations robbed the money here, Master Cai would definitely be furious. When the time comes, once the investigation is carried out, the crime will be placed on the heads of the Liangshan water bandits. Where are those thieves in Liangshan? People who are willing to take the blame for others, do you think so?"