It was a very difficult day. When the sun set the next evening, there was still no news of Bai Xuan asking for help. This time, even Wu Xin was desperate.
But how could Du Fushan and others who were in Hangzhou know the truth? At this time, Bai Xuan was raised, eating and drinking, just like an uncle. Since there was no danger at all, why was he in a hurry to seek help from the Sansi Yamen?
In this way, under Cao Wenzhao's secret operation, Bai Xuan and Hangzhou officialdom had unknowingly separated a natural chasm, but Bai Xuan himself didn't know it yet.
Another day passed by in a hurry. Bai Xuan was staying in the room and feasting. Halfway through the meal, a middle-aged man opened the door and walked in. Looking at the man's face in the morning light, Bai Xuan frowned and said hesitantly.
: "Are you the general soldier of Cao Wenzhao?"
At this time, Bai Xuan was holding a white-faced steamed bun in his left hand, and holding half a piece of meat with the chopsticks in his right hand. He had a strange expression on his face. Cao Wenzhao pursed his lips, and admired Bai Xuan in his heart. He was caught in the camp and still ate and drank so much.
He acted as if nothing was wrong. Does it mean that he is too nervous or has no brains? Under Bai Xuan's stunned eyes, Cao Wenzhao pulled up a chair and sat down, and nodded calmly, "It's Cao, Lao Bai
Commander, you have been waiting for a long time."
Bai Xuan was puzzled. He really didn't understand what Cao Wenzhao wanted to do, so he caught him and left him to dry for two days. He put down his chopsticks, chewed some, and then reluctantly handed over his hand, "General Cao, see you.
It's not easy. Now that you're here, shouldn't you tell me what to do with Bai? After all, Bai is also the commander of Zhejiang Province. If you want to move Bai, you must have conclusive evidence."
Cao Wenzhao raised his eyebrows and said in surprise: "Why did Commander Bai say this? Didn't that guy Cao Bianjiao explain it to you clearly? Cao came to you because he just wanted you to cooperate with some things. When did you say that?
Do you want to convict Commander Bai?"
Bai Xuan frowned. At that time, Cao Bianjiao did ask him to cooperate with the investigation, but just listen to what he said. How could he really believe it? Now that Cao Wenzhao spoke in such a tone, Bai Xuan couldn't help but think about it. Could it be that Cao Wenzhao
Wen Zhao really had no intention of convicting him? How is this possible? After thinking for a moment, Bai Xuan had no choice but to smile bitterly and said: "General Cao, if you have anything to say, please just say it."
"Okay, Commander Bai is really quick to talk, so Cao will not hide it anymore. The rogue bandits caused trouble in Zhejiang, and Haining was brutally poisoned. All lives were devastated, and many places were turned into rubble. As the governor of the three provinces, the Iron Governor has great responsibilities.
The emperor ordered that since he came to Zhejiang, he must conduct an investigation, otherwise he would not be able to explain it to the people of the world, let alone his majesty. Do you think this is true?"
Cao Wen's edict was sincere and did not seem to be a lie. Bai Xuan was immediately confused. The rogue bandits were causing trouble in Zhejiang, and Zhejiang's officers and soldiers failed to fight effectively. Zhejiang was exhausted and lost cities and land, and the people were miserable. If the court wanted to hold him accountable for this matter, then he
Bai must be the first to bear the brunt. After all, as the commander of the capital, he is directly responsible for Zhejiang's security. But looking at Cao Wenzhao's current expression, it doesn't seem like he is causing trouble for Bai.
After thinking about it, Bai Xuan whispered tentatively: "Hey, it's natural for the Iron Superintendent to intervene in this matter. If we really want to talk about responsibility, I'm afraid Bai bears the biggest responsibility. Zhejiang officers and soldiers are not fighting well and their armaments are slack. Bai
Someone has an unshirkable responsibility."
Before Bai Xuan could finish speaking, Cao Wenzhao raised his hand to stop him, straightened his face, and glared seriously, "Commander Bai, Cao came to you not to ask you to create problems for yourself. You
The Superintendent knows what to do and has his own plan. Cao came to you because he wanted to ask you whether it is you alone who is responsible for the collapse of military and political affairs in Zhejiang? As the commander of Zhejiang City,
Commander, you know the situation here best. Cao still hopes that you can tell the truth. Who is involved and how to punish him. The supervisor knows it well. Of course, if Commander Bai has to shoulder the responsibility alone, then Cao will not
I won’t say much, but I would like to advise Commander Bai to think clearly, can you really handle such a big responsibility by yourself?”
Cao Wenzhao seemed to be persuading, but in fact his words were full of threats. These words were tantamount to a warning to Bai Xuan. If Bai Xuan did not know how to praise and resisted all responsibilities, then Cao Wenzhao would not either.
You're welcome. It's such a big responsibility, let alone Bai Xuan, even if it involves the entire Bai family, it's not too much. Now Bai Xuan faces a choice, either take the responsibility himself, or bite others out. But once he bites someone, then
It means that he will be abandoned by Zhejiang officialdom.
Bai Xuan couldn't make a choice for a while. The Bai family has lived in Zhejiang for a long time and knew the situation in Zhejiang very well. How big is the influence of Zhejiang officialdom? You can't imagine it. If you betray Zhejiang officialdom, nothing will happen for the time being, but once Tie Mo
After leaving, the Zhejiang officialdom wants to destroy the Bai family, just like trampling an ant to death. The power of an individual is too small in front of this Zhejiang officialdom.
But if he doesn't bite, Tie Mo will attack Bai Xuan. What should he do? There are two roads, left and right, whichever one he chooses seems to be a dead end. Bai Xuan is very embarrassed and never dares to look at Cao Wenzhao again.
, lowered his head, eyes rolling around.
This decision is not easy to make, Cao Wenzhao knows this very well, so he has no intention of asking Bai Xuan to tell him the answer now. Bai Xuan is still thinking about things, Cao Wenzhao has already stood up, raised his hand and patted the other party
When something happened suddenly, Bai Xuan was startled. He thought that Cao Wenzhao was going to do something, but he never thought that Cao Wenzhao just smiled and said: "Cao knows that this matter is not easy for you, so be it.
, Commander Bai can go back and think about it first, Cao will give you two days, and after two days, I hope you will have the answer in your mind."
"Go back? Go back to where?" Bai Xuan was still thinking about what happened before, and he didn't come back to his senses for a while. After a while, looking at the weird smile on Cao Wenzhao's face, he pointed to his nose and felt a little
He asked in disbelief, "General Cao, do you mean to let Bai go back to Hangzhou City?"
Cao Wenzhao shrugged and said without comment: "Exactly, and there is no conclusive evidence. On what charge should Cao hold Commander Bai? Of course, if Commander Bai doesn't want to leave, he can stay here, how about that?"
Bai Xuan's head was buzzing, and for a moment he couldn't tell whether it was reality or a dream. He pinched his thigh secretly, and the clear pain let him know that it was not a fake. Cao Wenzhao didn't seem to have much.
Not wanting to wait, he turned around and left the room. Looking at the half-open door, Bai Xuan hesitated. After a while, the door was still not closed, and even the few guards who had been guarding the door were gone.
What the hell? Cao Wenzhao really wants to let Bai Bai go? He was able to catch Bai Bai before, but it was by surprise. But when Bai Bai returned to Hangzhou and was on guard, Cao Wenzhao thought again.
It’s not that easy to arrest people. Doesn’t Cao Wenzhao not understand such a simple truth? As the commander of Zhejiang Province, he has tens of thousands of soldiers and horses in his hands. Although the combat power of these soldiers and horses is extremely different,
But self-protection is more than enough, unless Cao Wenzhao dares to launch a large-scale war and use troops against Hangzhou City.
Afraid of Cao Wenzhao's conspiracy, Bai Xuan was stunned and did not dare to move. After hesitating for a long time, he slowly moved to the door. He stepped out with one foot, and the sun shone on his shoulders, and he suddenly felt a lot more relaxed. There was a patrol in front of him.
When Bing walked by, they just glanced at it lightly, ignored it, and continued to move forward. Bai Xuan hesitantly moved towards the door, meeting many people along the way, but none of them stopped him, and even
Someone smiled and said hello.
Half an hour later, Bai Xuan walked to the gate of the camp. He took one foot out and stopped again. He looked back at the military camp, as if looking for the shadow of Cao Wenzhao. He hesitated for a while, then stopped.
He stood still, his eyes becoming more and more complicated, as if he was saying that if he didn't come out, then someone would really be gone.
Half a cup of tea passed by in a hurry. After all, Bai Xuan didn't see the shadow of Cao Wenzhao, not even Cao Bianjiao. So, Bai Xuan secretly cheered, "Go to hell, I'll go out first."
If Cao Wenzhao really doesn't stop him, then he can walk back to Hangzhou City. As for what kind of evil idea Cao Wenzhao has, we can only think about it later.
After making up his mind, Bai Xuan walked forward with firm steps, very slowly at first, but after a while, he walked faster and faster, as if there were pursuers behind him. But in fact, there was no hair behind him, but Bai Xuan walked forward slowly.
Xuan couldn't help but want to speed up, and walked four miles away. Looking back at the military camp that had shrunk a lot, he still felt like he was still in a dream. What on earth was going on? He knew someone was really like this.
He walked out swaggeringly.
Is there something wrong with Cao Wenzhao? Did he seize Bai Xuan to the barracks, just to wait for a few meals? No matter how he couldn't figure it out, Bai Xuan returned to Hangzhou safe and sound. As soon as he entered Hangzhou, he found a horse and couldn't wait to go to himself.
I rushed to the mansion. Although I was well served by Cao Wenzhao these two days, I didn't take a shower for two days and I always felt uncomfortable. When I got home, I had to take a good bath to get rid of bad luck.
OK.
The White Mansion was very close. Gradually, Bai Xuan felt something was wrong. Usually the street in front of the White Mansion was bustling and lively, but today for some reason, the streets were deserted. The closer to the White Mansion, the more deserted it became.
.The people who usually set up stalls selling fruits at the door have disappeared, leaving empty stalls feeling the sadness in the wind.
What's going on? He got off his horse and walked quickly to the gate. He stretched out his hand and pushed, and the gate creaked open. Bai Xuan walked into the gate and couldn't help but yelled, "Where are the people? Where are they going to die?"
Already?"
Bai Xuan shouted, and immediately there was movement in the Bai Mansion. Several servants rushed to the door in panic. After seeing the appearance of the visitor, Tong Shui shouted loudly, "First Madam, Third Madam, Second Madam... Master
He's back...He's back..."
After the servant finished shouting, he suddenly felt a little dry. What Commander Bai is most talked about is not the power in his hands, but the fact that he is middle-aged and has married a daughter-in-law of the 12th house. Therefore, when he was notified, it was very important.
Trouble. Because of this incident, the people of Hangzhou secretly called Bai Xuan the Twelve Lang. After a while, a group of warblers and swallows rushed over from the backyard and surrounded Bai Xuan.
Bai Xuan was also happy, touching this and that, and finally he hugged his first wife, Mrs. Meng, and whispered softly, "Madam, what's going on at the Foreign Office? When I just came back, I saw that the streets were much deserted, but in Hangzhou City
What happened?"
Meng wiped Bai Xuan's face, took him to the backyard, avoided the concubines in more than ten rooms, straightened his face, and said seriously: "Since you were taken away by Cao Wenzhao's people, there has been a widespread rumor that you
He was going to be liquidated by the imperial court. The people of Hangzhou were afraid of being implicated, so they avoided our Bai family. I went to inspect the inspection department several times, but Mr. Du never made any move. Hey, let alone the people of Hangzhou, you are the one who got it back.
These foxy girls at home, before you came back, were making their own plans, and their hearts were almost broken."
"Humph, I wanted to ask you. Didn't I say that Cao Wenzhao took the Iron Governor's Shangfang sword and asked you to behead him? How did you come back alive?" Meng asked, but Bai Xuan didn't answer at all.
He didn't even think about it. All he could think about was why Chasi didn't take any action. He was arrested by Cao Wenzhao and sent to Du Fushan. If those people didn't hurry up and lead troops to rescue people, why were they still hesitating?
Du Fushan and others were silent, which made Bai Xuan very angry, and he felt quite abandoned. He breathed out, and his face turned cold, "Madam, don't think too much about it. My husband is fine, and my family is fine."
I'll leave the matter to you. I'll go to the Inspectorate for my husband."
Bai Xuan was not in the mood to take a shower, so he wanted to go to the police department to ask clearly why Du Fushan and others ignored him and Bai. Although there had been some unpleasantness before, but in the face of big issues, if everyone can't get together
If there is no rope, then Zhejiang's officialdom has become a mess? In this case, how can we fight against Tie Mo, the governor of the three provinces?
Bai Mansion is not far from Yanchasi Yamen, and it only takes a cup of tea to ride a horse. After getting off the horse, he went straight into Yanchasi. The people in the Yamen were all familiar with Bai Xuan, so they didn't stop him, but they all looked surprised.
, as if he didn't expect Bai Xuan to come. He came to Du Fushan's squad room with familiarity, opened the door, and saw several people sitting in the room, including Wu Xin, the inspector, Weng Tongming, the salt transport envoy, and Wen Laishun, the guard eunuch.
Everyone was there. Du Fushan just looked up, not surprised, and raised his hand lightly, "General Bai is here, please sit down!"
Looking at this situation, it seemed that he had expected this scene. Bai Xuan was even more angry. He found a chair to sit down and looked at the people around him with an unkind expression. Bai Xuan had never been a good-tempered person, so he asked directly
: "Everyone, Bai wants to ask you, what have you done in the past two days when Bai was arrested by Cao Wenzhao? Do you not care about Bai's wealth and life at all?"
Bai Xuan was unhappy, and Wen Laishun and others were even more unhappy. Weng Tongming coughed twice and grinned, "Why did General Bai say this? I also have a question to ask you.
Why did Cao Wenzhao's men raid Qionghua Villa just after you were captured? Don't tell us, you, General Bai, don't know anything about this!"
After Weng Tongming asked, everyone looked at Bai Xuan, wanting to hear how Bai Xuan would explain.