Something was lost again, and Zhang Ximeng didn't know why he was attracting the attention of thieves here. After he was stolen last time, he had called Guo Ying over and scolded him angrily. Since then, the Zhang family's vigilance has reached a certain level. Logically speaking, outside
No one can come in, and after all, he has the reputation of being an upright official. If he is looking for money, then go steal Li Shanchang!
Since it was not for making money, it was for a purpose. Someone must have ordered someone to steal the manuscript, most likely because he wanted to peek into Zhu Jiajun's secrets.
Thinking about it this way, we can probably determine that it was the people sent by those hostile forces. This is a bit scary. Since you can steal books, you can also assassinate.
Zhang Ximeng couldn't help but touch his head. No matter what, he couldn't lose the guy who was eating!
We must step up efforts to protect Prime Minister Zhang’s safety without delay!
But back to this theft case, there were only three people in Zhang Ximeng's mansion, a cleaner, a coachman, and a cook.
These three people are all from Huaixi, and they followed Zhu Jiajun across the river. They are loyal and will definitely have no problems.
Then the thing is strange. Who is it that has such great magical powers and sneaked into Zhang's house?
Zhang Ximeng thought about it but couldn't come to any conclusion.
There is no other way but to ask professionals...
It happened that Lu Qiuyun also came at this time. When he saw Zhang Ximeng, he was so moved that he almost cried, "Xiang Zhang, you don't know that after Timur was pardoned, he opened a veterinary school by himself, and his two nephews opened another
He set up a horse farm and specialized in handling livestock, and his business was booming. There was also Alu Hui. He heard that Timur also raised livestock first, so he set up a carpentry shop, making carriages and plow sticks, and Yang Zhongying took care of it.
There is a blacksmith shop, Tu Jian is writing a book... They all have a bright future!"
Lu Qiuyun said miserably: "I have nothing to do, so I can't continue to teach others to steal things, right?"
Zhang Ximeng gave him a roll of his eyes, "Stupid! You can't change your mind?"
"How can I change my mind?"
"You stole things in the past, and now you are studying theft prevention! For example, making anti-theft doors and windows, studying locks, and building basements to see how to prevent thieves."
When Lu Qiuyun heard this, he was overjoyed and extremely happy. As expected of Prime Minister Zhang, he has a flexible mind.
"Thank you, Prime Minister Zhang, for your advice. I, I'll go now!"
"Don't be busy!"
Zhang Ximeng stopped him and said, "Theft prevention is very important. I plan to let you cooperate with the authorities."
"Cooperation? How to cooperate?"
"I can give you the position of Qianhu of the Guard Bureau, responsible for protecting various yamen, official residences, and warehouses. Prevent thieves from entering and protect key secrets."
Lu Qiuyun was so happy that she blossomed.
It would be perfect to leave this matter to him. It’s like a dung beetle meets a beautiful sect, a perfect match!
"But don't be too anxious to be happy. There is a big thing happening right now. My place has been stolen again. If you can find the murderer and prove your ability, we can talk about it. If you are not good at it, then I can only hire someone else.
Already."
"Impossible! Absolutely impossible!"
Lu Qiuyun was anxious. He had been cheating for so many years and had never made a mistake. After all, when he was caught, he surrendered himself. Otherwise, who could catch him?
If you dare to steal photos under your nose, you are simply risking your life.
If I don't find you out, I'll jump into a manure pit and drown!
Lu Qiuyun was furious. To say that he was a professional, he was not ordinary.
He walked around Zhang's house and carefully questioned the guards and the three people. Lu Qiuyun came to a conclusion similar to Zhang Ximeng's. It was neither outsiders sneaking in nor these people.
This is strange. It was neither outsiders nor these people. So, who stole it?
"Xiang Zhang, there is a family next to your residence to the west. Whose residence is that?"
"It belongs to Zhu Ying." Zhang Ximeng told Lu Qiuyun.
Lu Qiuyun added: "Then, does Prime Minister Zhang know about the situation in his mansion?"
Zhang Ximeng thought for a while and said, "The staff at Zhu Ying's side are also very simple, almost the same as mine."
"Then, what outsiders came there?"
Zhang Ximeng thought about it carefully and realized that Zhu Ying's side might be a little more complicated than his own. The boy made friends and his classmates often came over, but this was not a problem. However, there were several masters teaching Zhu Ying his skills.
Zhang Ximeng is so busy, so naturally he can't take care of too much. However, he is still very conscientious and makes a reading list for Zhu Ying regularly, and then tells the brat to study hard. However, it seems that Zhu Ying's academic performance has always been a headache.
Not to mention Zhang Ximeng, even Lao Zhu and his wife knew about it, so they specially found several gentlemen for Zhu Ying, some of whom taught cultural classes, and some who led the practice of archery and horseback riding. All in all, Zhu Ying's life was quite good.
Colorful…
"Lu Qiuyun, if you were Zhu Ying's teacher, how would you come over and steal things?" Zhang Ximeng asked curiously.
Gu/span> Lu Qiuyun thought about it seriously and suddenly said: "Xiang Zhang, if this is really the case, I won't steal it and come directly to get it!"
"Get it? How to get it?"
Lu Qiuyun chuckled, "Xiang Zhang, let me tell you a story... Back then, there was a rich man who defrauded a family of their land deeds and occupied their property. The family who lost their land went to sue the government, and the result was that Yuan Ting's
The dog officer doesn't uphold justice at all. He said he couldn't produce the land deed. Without a piece of white paper, he couldn't prove it was his land, even if a fellow villager could help testify."
Zhang Ximeng smiled slightly. This is not surprising at all. After all, in property disputes, black and white paper has always been the most important. However, if you insist on white paper and black paper and do not even use witness testimony, it is very likely that the victim will suffer losses and be wronged.
No place to complain.
"Then what did you do?"
"It's very simple. I just found out that the landowner's son was looking for a husband, so I went over and after some conversation, he invited me to stay at home. Then I was able to enter the study openly and get some books. The same happened to the rich man.
What an idiot. He had a secret room in his study and thought no one knew about it. But I looked outside and then inside. The sizes were different, so I knew the approximate location of the secret room. I looked at the marks on the wall again.
He comes in and out so often that his sides are bruised, and he wants to trick my eyes? As for his eight-treasure lock, it’s even harder to stop me."
Lu Qiuyun said proudly: "After I went in, I not only took away the land deed, but also took out more than twenty copies. Then I found other people who had lost their fields and sued the rich man together, asking Yuan Ting for official approval.
Give justice.”
Zhang Ximeng nodded, "It doesn't seem difficult. Is that Yuan Ting official willing to help?"
"Why don't you refuse? After all, I asked those people to give half of their fields to the county magistrate after the work was completed. The rich man could not pay such a high price, so he had no choice but to be punished." Lu Qiuyun was very satisfied with this matter.
, didn’t you pay to bribe the county magistrate? Then I will pay to see who pays more harshly!
Let the black eat the black, and the dog eats the dog.
"Prime Minister Zhang, your place is simpler than the rich man's house. There is not even a secret room. Although the bookcase is locked, you can open it if you want. This thing is to guard against gentlemen but not villains. You should really find a way to keep the house secret.
Clean it up from beginning to end. Don’t worry, it won’t cost much. Even if you have no money, I can still steal it for you!”
"You fart!"
Zhang Ximeng was so angry that he cursed, "I'm a bit poor, but I can't live by stealing things, right? Besides, it's not my business to repair the mansion and strengthen security. I should set standards first and then make statistics."
All officials should finally report it to the lord and ask him to pay for it!"
Lu Qiuyun was startled, "Well, doesn't that cost more? What people care about is Prime Minister Zhang's mansion. I think it is a pure waste of money."
"You know..." Zhang Ximeng shook his head and said angrily: "This is the rule. Stop talking nonsense and find the culprit first!"
Lu Qiuyun readily agreed. At this point, the matter was already clear. All he had to do was find out who had entered Zhang Ximeng's study.
Sure enough, after asking, they found that a man named You Fang, who taught Zhu Ying calligraphy, had come to Zhang Ximeng to borrow rubbings in the past month.
Judging from the relationship between Zhu Ying and Zhang Ximeng, the two families are almost like one family. There is no doubt that Zhu Ying's teacher is the best talisman.
Moreover, every time he came over, he kept detailed records of what books he took and what books he returned.
If it weren't for Lu Qiuyun's presence, he would rather suspect someone sneaking in from the outside than the honest and honest You Fang.
"Take him first and see who this thing is for!"
Just when Zhang Ximeng gave the order, You Fang was in an exquisite courtyard. Next to him, there was a delicate woman who was chatting and joking with him.
"They were very satisfied with what you stole last time. You just need to do it again. After it's done, we can go together."
When You Fang heard this, he looked miserable and couldn't help but shake his head and said: "Xiang Zhang is a meticulous person. It's impossible not to be suspicious if he loses the manuscript. If I steal it again, I'm afraid it will cost my life. I,
I can't do it! If something happens to me, what will you do?"
The woman chuckled and said, "Don't worry, it'll be fine. I don't want you to steal anything this time."
"Then, what are you doing?"
The woman smiled and took out a bottle from her arms and placed it in front of You Fang. After opening it, she found dark powder inside.
"You just need to sneak into Zhang Ximeng's study, put this thing on the teacup or teapot he uses, and put it on the tea stains. No one will be able to find it. Zhang Ximeng will die as long as he drinks tea!"
"What?" You Fang was shocked and stood up, terrified, "You, you want me to assassinate Prime Minister Zhang? I, I won't do it!"
The woman's smile remained unchanged, but she lowered her head and touched her belly, "Hey! How pitiful! Your child has a timid father before he is born. What should you do?"
Child? Dad?
You Fang was stunned. He pointed at his nose stupidly. When the other party nodded, his head buzzed and completely exploded.
After a long time, he trembled and grabbed the bottle in his hand!
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"Prime Minister Zhang, the people from the Guards Department have made arrangements." Guo Ying's face turned red. No matter what, it was his fault for the second theft.
But he also had some good news to tell Zhang Ximeng.
"Someone from Prince Zhang Shicheng's palace sent a secret letter, saying that he is willing to provide us with information about Zhang Shicheng, but he put forward several conditions. First, he does not want any money and beauty, and do not use dishonest means to bribe him; second, he does not want any money or beauty; second, he does not want any shameful means.
, he will provide information about Zhang Shicheng’s plan and the mobilization of troops, but he will not do anything to kill people, so please understand. Furthermore, when we fight with Zhang Shicheng’s troops, please be sure to restrain the troops.
, don’t kill prisoners wantonly, let alone massacre the city.”
Zhang Ximeng said directly without hesitation: "If you have similar requests in the future, just agree."