The general judge looked very embarrassed and sat in the main seat. He held a letter tightly in his hand, his eyelids twitched twice, and he suddenly stood up and shouted.
"Follow me."
The generals were ordered to follow, and the group of people strode straight into a military tent.
Lying on the ground of the military tent was a strong man, who was Guo Shan's personal bodyguard.
"Keep your head up!"
Tongpan's eyes were cold, and he strode to a stop in front of him, "What is said in the letter is true!?"
After the guard was knocked unconscious last night, he woke up in a daze and arrived at the Qingzhou camp. When he saw Lord Tongjian coming to question him with great anger, he raised his head and typed the contents of the anonymous letter. He knew that the matter had been exposed and he had to hide it.
You can't hide it.
He hurriedly shouted: "Master Tongpan, please spare your life, it's... that Guo Shan who killed the Cheng family. If we wait... If we don't obey, he will kill us!"
Once the matter was confirmed, everyone in the tent couldn't help but feel horrified. Guo Shan was so ruthless that he did such an outrageous thing...
"Why didn't you report this matter!"
Tongpan was furious, gnashing his teeth and wanting to tear him apart.
"Do you know how much trouble this is? The entire Qingzhou camp has been harmed by Guo Shan!"
Since someone sent these guards outside the military camp and sent a message telling them the whole story of the massacre, it means that it is impossible to cover up the matter.
Perhaps the other party is testing the attitude of the Qingzhou army. Once they make no move, bigger problems will definitely arise.
Moreover, if this matter reaches the ears of the people, and more than 60 members of the Cheng family die in the hands of soldiers, then where is the majesty of the Qingzhou military camp?
The guard knelt down and kowtowed loudly, saying: "Master Tongpan, please calm down, I...we were also coerced by him!"
The general judge would not listen to his sophistry, so he waved his hand and said: "Drag him out and chop him!"
The soldiers outside the tent immediately walked in and escorted the howling guards out.
Upon seeing this, a deputy general stepped forward and said comfortingly: "Sir, please calm down, there may be a chance to redeem yourself now."
Although Guo Shan, the murderer of the Cheng family's extermination, has not yet been found, and there have been rumors outside, the matter has not yet been decided, so there is still a chance.
The deputy general cupped his hands and said.
"Then why did Guo Shan want to kill the Cheng family? According to the letter and the guards, it was because there was an interest dispute between them. The specific interest dispute was not stated clearly in the letter for some reason."
"Interest dispute?" Lord Tongpan asked with some confusion, "You mean, they are colluding with government officials and businessmen, what business are they doing?"
"Yes."
"Although our Dayu Dynasty has no express restrictions on the business of officials, we also know that many of these businesses actually have official figures behind them. But what kind of business requires secret collusion?"
The lieutenant thought carefully for a moment, then raised his head and said: "The Cheng family is a seafood business that fishes and delivers fish, and has always been active at the seaside. If it is the seaside..."
The industries currently restricted by the imperial court are nothing more than grain, salt, ironware, and a small amount of tea, sugar, etc.
The most abundant product in Qingzhou is sea salt.
At this point, Tong Pian's gloomy expression suddenly softened.
"You mean, they are transporting illegal salt?"
"Sir, do you still remember the case in Qianzhou a few months ago?"
Tongsuan was shocked and asked: "What do you mean?"
"I heard that profiteers in Qianzhou secretly helped people transport salt, iron and grain. When the incident was exposed, it shocked the entire court. It seemed to have some connection with the northern border... If the Cheng family only secretly sells private salt, it would be fine. The situation is the same in every state..."
The corners of Tongjian's lips trembled, and his face showed a bit of twisted ferocity.
There was silence in the entire tent, and all the generals present realized the seriousness of the problem.
"Check! We must find out where they transported the salt." The judge roared excitedly, his voice slightly distorted.
"Sir, there is one more question. Now that Guo Shan is missing and his bodyguard is captured, plus this anonymous letter, could this be done by the surviving member of the Cheng family?" the deputy general reminded again.
After hearing this, the judge suddenly calmed down.
"Whether it is true or not, the fact that the other party did such a big thing but dared not show up shows that he is also shady!"
"What do you mean, sir?"
"Don't make any noise about this matter for now. Control all the people of the Guo family... and those who are good friends with Guo Shan! You personally lead the people, seal off the major roads in Qingzhou first, and find a reason to inform us. The government office of the state government screamed. Even if we look up and down Qingzhou, we still have to find that stupid Guo Shan!"
Tongpan knew very well that if they could find out clearly, they might be able to make up for their mistakes, but if they could not find out clearly...
Thinking of the scene of being implicated in the Qianzhou case, executed, and dismissed from office, Tong Juan immediately shuddered.
In the early morning of the next day, the military camp began to check the incoming and outgoing people in Guanjia Town.
Qingzhou Daying issued a message, strictly prohibiting people from discussing the Cheng Guo case, and anyone who hears rumors or makes lies to deceive the public will be severely punished.
The situation was urgent and there was no mercy. Two groups of people were arrested in the morning. The atmosphere in Guanjia Town was very depressing.
......
Guanjia Town, other courtyard.
Luo Li is preparing to leave for Haixing Mansion to secretly investigate Qinghong Restaurant alone.
Chen Ping stepped forward to see him off and gave instructions.
"If something is dangerous, you must save your life and don't show off."
Luo Li looked at him indifferently, "Do you want the truth or peace?"
"I want the truth and peace." Chen Ping replied seriously.
"Greedy."
Luo Li walked out of the courtyard without looking back, raised his right hand high and waved it, saying: "I know."
On the afternoon of the day Luo Li left, the hospital received a letter from He Qingxuan.
The imperial examination is restored!
Chen Ping never expected that the imperial court would release the news at this time.
He Qingxuan directly copied the announcement from the imperial court, which clearly stated: [In the twelfth lunar month of next winter, I will go to the imperial examination to inspect the talented people, prepare for the affairs of the various states, uphold public morality, and cultivate the world's scholars.
Documents, scriptures, and clouds...】.
The imperial examination is a national event, and scholars are also very tired of the imperial decrees being changed at night.
But if it is about the imperial examination, they will all be happy. After all, once it is postponed, their time will be wasted, and some people may not have many opportunities to refer to it.
Ye Chongwen was also overjoyed after reading it, "That's great. Once we pass the provincial examination, we can go to the capital to join Zhiyuan!"
Zhao Jin turned his attention to Chen Ping and asked: "I am in charge of Qingzhou. I think you should go back to Jiangxia Academy as soon as possible to prepare for the exam. After all, the imperial examination is the most important thing, what do you think?"
"Of course we have to prepare for the imperial examination! But things here can't stop. We'll stay here a few more times. I still have some things that I haven't dealt with yet." Chen Ping nodded. He would definitely not miss the imperial examination. After all, he would not miss the imperial examination.
The church has the opportunity to compete with the people behind the scenes.
"Is there anything else? What is it? I'll just help you do it." Zhao Jin asked puzzledly.
"It's not about doing it, but there are some things I haven't figured out yet. Give me a few more days."
Chen Ping took out a rag from his sleeve and held it tightly in his hand.
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