Chapter 8: The Winged Tiger Drives the Bad Lands 1
The story is divided into two parts. Not to mention how Zhang Wenyuan got in touch with that guy and sent Three Eyes to kill Song Jiang. Let’s also say that during the day, Yan Po accepted Zhang Wenyuan’s instructions and went to the Yamen to report. The county magistrate heard Yan Po beating the drum. Complaining about injustice really gave me a big headache, but there was nothing I could do about it. Although the yamen opened to the south, so don’t come in if you have life or money, but the Yan Po kept beating the drum, and she didn’t know where to pull it from. A large group of unscrupulous people came, and the noise in front of the Yamen was like a bustling city. The magistrate was so upset that he had no choice but to ask two officers to go down and recruit them. After questioning them, they found out that this time they were not suing Song Jiang, but Song Jiang. I want to sue Lei Heng and accuse him of being a thief.
The county magistrate originally didn't want to pay attention to it. The old lady had turned Lei Heng to the front of the hall to complain. In the end, no one recognized it and had to give up. However, Lei Heng never expected that the situation today would be different. Then The mother-in-law received Zhang Wenyuan's advice again, and secretly spent some money to "buy" the neighbors who had witnessed it that day. The county magistrate had a heart to protect officials, but how could he face such a big "big man" like the mother-in-law? "Pomp" is really powerless. The most troublesome thing is not this, but the fact that the officers who testified for Lei Heng at the beginning were benefited from Zhang Wenyuan. Now they all fell silent and only said that there were many people that day. Can't see clearly.
Lei Heng's teeth itched with hatred when he heard this. He knew in his heart that Zhang Wenyuan was causing trouble. He wished he could bring up the old woman and Zhang Wenyuan and beat them up. However, how could he dare to be so bold in court? Lei Heng had to hold back his breath at that moment. In the belly.
The county magistrate concluded that he could not do it that day, so he left it at that. He had a headache and postponed the trial until tomorrow.
Seeing that this matter was getting loud again, Lei Heng was worried and came to Zhu Tong's house overnight. He didn't know what trick Zhang Wenyuan had come up with. He was afraid that the matter would not be solved and Lei Heng would get involved alone and vent his anger on Zhang Wenyuan. , forget it, if Lei Heng is also involved, then the gains outweigh the losses. Lei Heng came to talk to Zhu Shijin that night, saying: "I, Lei Heng, are not afraid of them setting a trap. Now that Yan Po is still here." I didn’t remember the part where you pushed her that day, but today she invited many people who witnessed it that day to come over, and bribed the police officers who were around that day. I’m afraid, I’m afraid she will remember that she also implicated you, Brother Song Jiang He already escaped last night. Brother Shi, you have a long night and a lot of dreams in Yuncheng County. It would be better to catch up with Liangshan early tomorrow morning."
Shi Jin was worried about Lei Heng, but here he could not help except by extreme measures. Instead, he had to distract Zhu Tong to take care of him. If something happened accidentally and the neighbors noticed it, they would be hurt. Immediately Shi Jin agreed, and after a brief tidying up overnight, he planned to go up to Liangshan for a walk the next day.
But at this time of the night, Zhang Wenyuan was not idle. He invited the magistrate to prepare a banquet. When he was drunk, the magistrate confessed that he was really troubled by Yan Po and asked Zhang Wenyuan for advice. Zhang Wenyuan knew that the magistrate was interested in Lei Heng. Zhu Tong relied on him so much that he did not dare to make trouble directly, so he immediately played a trick and used a strategy that seemed appropriate but actually alienated. Zhang Wenyuan said: "Sir, if you don't give an explanation to this Yan Po, I'm afraid she will collaborate with these people." The people go to the higher authorities to complain. At that time, not to mention Lei Dutou, even you will be implicated. It would be better if we slow down the matter for a while. There is still something we can do."
"Why... just wait a minute," the county magistrate looked at Zhang Wenyuan drunkenly, trying very hard to listen carefully.
"On the borders of Yuncheng County, there is a desolate place called Shuangfeng Town. Why don't you sentence Lei Heng to Shuangfeng Town when the court opens tomorrow? Bandits are rampant there and there is a shortage of police officers. The people in Shuangfeng Town will definitely express your kindness, but Lei Heng was sent away, and Yan Po has nothing to say. Isn't this matter over? When the county magistrate wants him in the future, he will wait for the limelight to pass. Bring him back again,"
"This, it's not bad," the magistrate thought for a moment, grinned and said, "This, it's really good," and then he made up his mind.
When the hall opened the next day, Yan Po still beat her drum and came to report. The magistrate had morning tea, then summoned the old woman and brought Lei Heng to the hall.
When the woman wanted to speak out, the magistrate had already thought of her words while having tea, and immediately sentenced Lei Heng to go to Shuangfeng Town. Her words were so sharp that it was as if he had been sentenced to death all over again. The woman really stopped complaining, so Lei Heng was dispatched to Shuangfeng Town from that day on, leaving only Zhu Ding in Yuncheng County to take care of patrol matters. The county magistrate saw that this move was extremely effective. , I was happy at the moment, but I didn’t know that Yan Po had been taken care of by Zhang Wenyuan and stopped suing.
Lei Heng knew that Zhang Wenyuan was behind the scenes, but he couldn't find any evidence against Zhang Wenyuan. He was so angry that he returned home. Lei Heng had no wife, only an old mother. He was at the door. After standing for a moment, Lei Heng changed the expression on his face, put all his anger and dissatisfaction in his heart, and put on a happy face. Then Lei Heng opened the door and came in, and said to his mother: " Mother, I am going on a long trip these days to escort an important prisoner to the prison camp in Luozhou City. You are alone at home, so you have to take good care of yourself. This is ten taels of silver. I have already ordered Tong Ji on the street. , he will arrange for the waiters to deliver meals to your home every day. You can ask him to tell you what you want to eat, that is, "
"My son, don't worry about your mother. She can make whatever she wants to eat. The money saved will help you take a few more with you on the road. 'The poor family is rich on the road'. You can go there this time." When will you come back?"
Lei Heng knew in his heart that my mother would ask this question. At that moment, Lei Heng was really unsure. Zhang Wenyuan had bribed the county magistrate. Who knows when the magistrate would sentence him to death. Lei Heng said with a smile: "As soon as possible, half of the Months, if I come back slower, it might take more than two months."
"The city of Luozhou is so far away. How many of you can go to the Yamen?"
"No, it's far away, but the road is easy to walk. There are two in the Yamen." After saying this, Lei Heng added: "This is an important matter in the Yamen. Don't mention it outside. Even the people in the yamen don’t want to say anything, because if the news leaks out, they are afraid that the editor will be sued.”
"Mother knows, my son, when the government will tell you to leave,"
"Time is running out, I'm afraid I have to leave today,"
"I'm leaving today. I'm leaving in such a hurry. Mom will pack your bags for you right now," said Lei Heng's old mother, who seemed to be two years younger as she walked back with her legs flying.
Lei Heng's mother had just left when a person came up in front of her. Lei Heng took a look and hurriedly greeted her, saying: "Brother Zhu, why are you here?"
"You are leaving today, how could I not come and see you off?"
When Lei Heng heard this, he quickly pulled Zhu Tong's arm, took a look inside, and said: "Don't let my mother know about this. I'm afraid she will go with me to Shuangfeng Town if she is anxious." How can I, my mother, endure the poor mountains and rivers and the people who are accustomed to living in the city?"
"Then why did you hide it?" Zhu Tong asked.
"I just said I was going to Luozhou City to escort the prisoners, and I would be back after half a month."
Zhu Tong frowned and felt a little worried about Lei Heng, saying: "How can the county magistrate be willing to let you back after half a month? He has benefited from Zhang Wenyuan. I'm afraid that if you leave, the date of your return will be uncertain." ," Zhu Tong said: "Don't worry here, I will come to take care of you from time to time. However, Shuangfeng Town, a place where birds don't shit, is a well-known no-nonsense zone, where local snakes are rampant. Extremely, everyone who was picked up by them in the original arrest is willing to stay. If you go this time, they will definitely make things difficult for you. You have to be careful at all times."
"I know this, so just relax," Lei Heng said, patting Zhu Ding on the shoulder and saying, "My mother is all dependent on you to take care of her."
"Ah, Tongzi is here," Lei Heng's mother came out at this time carrying a baggage.
When Lei Heng saw it, he quickly went up and took over.
Zhu Tong smiled and said to Lei Heng's mother: "Auntie, Brother Lei is traveling a long way today. As a brother, I will always give you a gift."
Lei Heng's mother said: "It's true, but it's true that this yamen has to leave so urgently. It's not too late to start tomorrow."
Zhu Tong came to Lei Heng's rescue and said: "This Yamen matter is really important. If we don't leave now, I'm afraid we won't be able to make it to the inn in the next city when it gets dark."
Lei Heng's mother did not doubt that Zhu Tong was lying, but took it as the truth. She made a mental calculation, and in order to prevent her son from walking at night, the old lady reluctantly sent Lei Heng away.
After leaving Yuncheng County and walking ten miles further, Zhu Tong also said goodbye at the pavilion. The two brothers separated. Zhu Tong gave Lei Heng instructions, and Lei Heng also had to get rid of Zhu Tong to take care of his mother again. Not to mention this, just say that Lei Heng picked up the whistle stick and stepped on the knife. He walked forward for less than five miles and saw a carriage parked on the roadside with a driver sitting across the front. , seeing Lei Heng coming over, he opened the curtain and whispered something inside.
Lei Heng raised his eyes sideways and looked into them. He thought to himself, they are not here for him. Let's see what they are doing. Just when Lei Heng thought of this, as expected, another young man lifted the car curtain and came down. After jumping out of the car, Lei Heng took a casual look and recognized that this person was none other than Zhang Wenyuan.
Zhang Wenyuan got off the carriage, and before he could speak, Lei Heng regarded Zhang Wenyuan as a ball of air, turned a blind eye, stepped forward faster, and walked straight past.
Zhang Wenyuan looked very embarrassed, but seeing Lei Heng being driven away by him made him secretly happy. At that moment, Zhang Wenyuan said politely: "Lei Dutou, please stay."
Lei Heng stopped, but did not look back. With a tone of disdain, he said impatiently: "If you have something to say, say it directly. If you have something to say, just say it."
Zhang Wenyuan heard this and Gu Zi smiled and said, "I just came to say goodbye to Lei Dutou."