"I didn't know that Master Ti Xing arrived and bumped into you. I hope you will forgive me!"
After reading Xu Zun's royal edict and the official documents from the state government, the officer who had just entered quickly knelt down on one knee and apologized to Xu Zun.
"Is there any more royal law!?" Xu Zun shouted excitedly without mercy, "We just came in to have a meal, but these bastards didn't say anything, and rushed towards us like mad dogs to beat us, but
It broke us!
"Do you know what the crime is for beating up a seventh-grade member of Daxuan Dangdang? Are you tired of living?"
"Ah!?" The officer trembled and defended hurriedly, "My lord, please don't argue with them. This time is definitely a misunderstanding. They really don't know that you are the Master of Punishment! I don't blame those who don't know. Please forgive them."
!”
The officer apologized while looking at the scene in front of him in confusion:
However, they saw that Beard and the others had been beaten to the point where they were almost inhuman condition. They were all lying on the ground groaning in pain. Their condition was very miserable.
But Xu Zun and others were jumping around, chatting and laughing, this...who hit whom?
Next to them, Zhao Yu and Huo Anu were also wiping away cold sweat, sighing at Mr. Xu's deep skin.
The ones who came up to beat people without saying a word seemed to be the three of them, right?
"Listen, what nonsense are you talking about!?" However, Xu Zun didn't buy it and scolded the officer righteously, "I am Master Ti Xing, this is a misunderstanding!
"Then if I am just an ordinary citizen, I deserve to be beaten to death by you? Let me ask you, where is the king's law!? Where is the law of heaven!!?"
"This..." The officer turned pale with fright and said quickly, "Your Excellency, you are right to teach me a lesson! It's because you are in a humble position and cannot be disciplined properly."
"Also, don't think I'm blind," Xu Zun said again, "You are harassing the people and illegally amassing money under the guise of looking for people. Guess whether I will give you money when I see the governor later.
How about a small report?"
"Ah!?" The officer quickly knelt down on both knees and bowed his head to plead guilty, "Sir, please don't do it! I have neglected my duty and deserved death. I beg your mercy, I will clean up the team and strictly enforce discipline. I will never do it again."
I don’t dare to have this happen again…”
Originally, according to the rules, the Daxuan Dynasty also separated military and political affairs, and Xu Zun could not restrain these soldiers.
However, after all, it was state officials who raised sentences in Tangzhou. If the army was really notified, these people would definitely be severely punished, and they might even be convicted and imprisoned.
"Well, your attitude is pretty good! Get up first!"
Xu Zun knew in his heart that if he really sued them, he would lose.
Since these soldiers dare to illegally make money under the guise of looking for people, it means that their superiors must have given their acquiescence.
If you really sue them, you will only be in trouble.
Therefore, it is better to accept it as soon as possible.
"Come here," the officer pointed at the four beaten people and ordered, "These guys have discredited our team and pulled down the heavy staff and forty military sticks as punishment. Anyone who dares to disturb the people will be punished.
Heavy punishment!"
"Yes!" The soldiers immediately stepped forward and pulled out the commanders who had been beaten badly...
"Shopkeeper," the officer was very discerning. He immediately took out a piece of silver and said to the shopkeeper, "Why don't you hurry up and get your best food and wine to entertain Mr. Punishment!"
"Okay, okay..." The shopkeeper knew that a high official was coming and hurried to the kitchen to prepare the meal.
The guys also stepped forward to clean up the battlefield and clean up the mess.
"Sir, it's nothing but respect, haha..." The officer took out a money bag and tucked it into Xu Zun's arms.
"Hey..." Xu Zun stopped hastily.
He also didn't expect that this soldier would be so exaggerated that he would dare to bribe openly in public.
It can be seen that Daxuan's bribery style is not uncommon.
However, Xu Zun has a sense of discretion and must not ask for this money. If he wants it, there will be endless troubles.
"This..." The officer did not expect that Xu Zun would refuse, and was greatly embarrassed for a moment.
"Come," Xu Zun motioned the officer to sit down and asked, "What is your name, what is your position? Which team do you belong to? As long as you answer truthfully, I will not cause trouble for you!"
"Oh," the officer replied quickly, "I am Wu Zheng Ranlin from the 17th Brigade of the Shangyuan Garrison."
oh……
Xu Zun searched his memory and found that Wu Zheng held a position in the army. Although he had no rank, he managed at least two to three hundred people under his command and had certain real power.
"What are you searching for in Dahuai County?" Xu Zun asked again.
"Sir," Ran Lin replied hurriedly, "The daughter of Marquis Changping has disappeared. I am responsible for searching Dahuai Town and nearby villages to find the whereabouts of Miss Lu!"
"Oh..." Xu Zun asked again, "Do you know how Miss Lu, the Marquis of Changping, disappeared?"
"Five days ago, I was kidnapped by gangsters!" Ran Lin answered truthfully.
"What!?" Xu Zun was surprised, "Abducted?"
"No way?" Zhao Yu was also shocked, "That's the daughter of the Hou family, who is so bold?"
"Where were they kidnapped?" Xu Zun asked again.
"Well..." Ran Lin hesitated.
"It doesn't matter if you say so," Xu Zun said, "You have read the official documents. I came to Shangyuan City this time to investigate this case!"
"Oh," Ran Lin no longer hesitated, "Miss Lu was attacked and abducted by gangsters on her way home from Qinglan Study Room after school!"
"Study?" Xu Zun was curious, "Doesn't Miss Lu have any guards?"
"Two bearers, two guards, and the personal maid were all knocked unconscious by the gangsters!" Ran Lin said.
"What's Miss Lu's name? How old are you?" Xu Zun asked again.
"Lu Mingyue, 16 years old."
With that said, Ran Lin waved to the soldier under his command, and the soldier immediately handed over a scroll.
As the scroll was opened, it was revealed to be a portrait of a young and beautiful woman.
"We have never seen this Miss Lu," Ran Lin explained, "so I don't know whether this portrait is realistic?"
"Okay," Xu Zun looked at Lu Mingyue's portrait carefully and asked Ran Lin, "Tell me about the study!"
"Qinglan Study is located in Qinglan Temple. It is the only girls' school in Shangyuan City. Those who study there are all aristocratic ladies from Shangyuan City." Ran Lin introduced, "Miss Lu goes to the study every week to listen to lectures.
twice."
oh……
Xu Zun searched his memory and did not expect that the Daxuan Dynasty had indeed relaxed policies towards women and allowed women to study in classes.
"What do they usually talk about in the study?" Xu Zun asked again.
"Well, I don't know about the humble position," Ran Lin shook her head, "I guess it's all about Taoism or Taoism, right?"
"Oh..." Xu Zun thought about it secretly and asked, "Then, have you gained anything from searching in the past few days?"
"No!" Ran Lin replied simply, "Nothing was found. After the gangster kidnapped the young lady, there was no news from her, as if she disappeared from the world!"
It's actually like this...
Xu Zun tightened his eyebrows, already feeling that there was something unusual in this case.
Since they dare to kidnap the daughter of the Hou family, then this gang of criminals must have something up their sleeve!
Logically speaking, five days have passed and you should have received the blackmail letter long ago, right?
Could it be...not seeking wealth, but revenge?
Or... Marquis Changping had received the blackmail letter a long time ago, but he was just under pressure and did not inform the government?
Although he has not yet obtained all the information, Xu Zun already has a vague feeling that the above two situations do not seem to be reasonable.
If he wanted revenge, the body should have been discovered long ago!
If they were threatened with blackmail, Changping Hou would definitely find a way to stop the search, and these soldiers would not make such a fuss.
This case...seems weird?
"Huh?" At this time, Huo Anu thought of something and asked Ran Lin, "You said you are from the Shangyuan garrison, then who is the captain of your garrison?"
"Colonel Zuo is Captain Yuan Xingtai of the military flag." Ran Lin replied.
"What about the right captain?" Huo Anu asked.
"The Right Colonel is our direct superior," Ran Lin replied, "Jingwu Colonel Shen Xinglian..."
