Dongzhi City has more than 1,300 households and more than 6,000 residents, making it a medium-sized city.
After finding an inn and settling down, it was getting late and I had no words for the night.
Early the next morning, He Ran ordered everyone to go separately to investigate and see what they could find out, and he took Mingqin Chaduo and Yun Yeyou for a stroll and headed towards East Street.
After seeing the silk and satin shop owned by the wealthy businessman mentioned in the case report, he walked into the small teahouse next to it.
The shopkeeper was very happy to have someone come in so early. He came over to serve him attentively. After ordering some refreshments, He Ran frowned and asked, "Is Bai Dabai Er really dead?"
The shop owner immediately showed a wary look, looked at him and said: "The guest is very friendly, isn't he a local?"
He Ran replied: "The man from Xizhi City has some old friendship with the Bai family brothers. Hehe, he owes me two taels of silver."
The shopkeeper said softly "Oh" and said: "I only know that they were arrested and it is said that they have been sentenced to beheading. I'm afraid it will be difficult to recover your money, sir."
He Ran said in confusion: "I think these two brothers are pretty good, why did they cause trouble?"
The shopkeeper smiled noncommittally and said, "The incident happened in the courtyard. We don't know the details. Your Majesty, please have some tea."
Next, He Ran tried a few more times, but the shopkeeper spoke eloquently but refused to say more, but his eyes were constantly looking at Mingqin Chaduo's face.
After leaving the teahouse, He Ran walked into a small drugstore across the street, bought two packs of tonic medicine, and then asked the waiter again about the Bai brothers.
The clerk also showed a wary look and lowered his voice: "The officials have warned us people nearby not to talk nonsense about this matter. You should ask less, so as not to get into trouble. The blacksmith next to you a few days ago was because of
He said a few words and was already taken away."
He Ran knew there was nothing more he could ask, so he pretended to be surprised and stopped talking.
Just at this moment, two strong men walked in and said to the waiter: "It's time to collect this month's peace money."
The waiter took out a red paper bag and handed it over, saying with a smile: "It has been prepared for a long time. Thank you for your hard work."
A strong man took the paper bag, opened it, looked at it, and said arrogantly: "Thank you, the shopkeeper, for us." He glanced sideways at He Ran and the other three, and his eyes couldn't help but twitch when he saw the peerless beauty of Mingqin Chaduo.
Liang showed a greedy look and asked: "Where are you three from?"
He Ran replied: "Xizhi City, do you have to be interrogated even if you buy some medicine?"
The strong man glared and said, "What kind of medicine did Xi Zhi City come to our Dong Zhi City to buy? Don't you have a medicine shop there?"
He Ran said calmly: "Yes, yes, but which king's law stipulates that if there is a medicine shop in Xizhi City, we can't come to Dongzhi City to buy medicine? Who are you?"
The strong man put the paper bag in his arms, took off his sleeves and said, "Who are we? Let me tell you..."
Before he could continue, the strong man next to him pulled him and said, "Let's go, don't waste time here, it's important to collect the money."
The strong man glared at He Ran, then glared hard at Ming Qinchaduo's face, and then walked away arrogantly.
He Ran asked the waiter: "Who are they? What kind of money did you pay for this peace money?"
The clerk sighed and said: "They used to be servants of the government. Didn't we ask to streamline the number of officials and government officials a while ago, so these people were laid off. Alas, it's not like I like to complain. Everyone knows that the above is for
Good for the people. If there are fewer officials, there will be less expenses. The people can pay less taxes, but things change when they get down there. These people were obviously withdrawn, but the government summoned them to form a security team because of lack of manpower.
, although they are no longer officials, they still do the same things as before, but their salaries are collected by themselves instead of being paid by the government, which makes them more affordable than before."
He Ran frowned slightly and said, "Isn't there an inspection department? Isn't there anyone who will file a complaint?"
The clerk snorted and said: "If the Inspection Department really wants to take care of it, why should the people complain? The Yamen of the Inspection Department of the Five Cities in Zhongzhou is in the city. How could they not know about such a big thing?" At this point, he felt
He talked a little too much, so he stopped talking and said, "Actually, this new policy has benefited us a lot. It's not a big deal to pay some peace money. You are foreigners, so it's better not to ask about these things here."
At this time, someone came in to buy medicine. It was inconvenient to ask any more questions. He Ran smiled at the clerk and walked out.
After leaving the drug store, Yun Ye whispered: "Second brother, there are two people on the left who look bad, they seem to be coming for us." Then he looked to the right and said nervously: "There are a few here too, let's leave quickly."
The three of them quickened their pace and just turned a street. Several evil men in front of them blocked their way. The leader, who was in his forties, looked at them and said, "You three, come with us."
"Who are you? Where do you want to take us?" Yun Ye stood in front of He Ran and asked while turning his head to look behind him. Seeing that there were several people surrounding him behind him, he couldn't help but feel anxious and pressed the hilt of the Fenjin Sword.
One evil man said with a cruel smile: "We are from the yamen. As for where to go, you will know where we are."
Yunye asked in a low voice, "What should I do?"
He Ran shook his head slightly. He was well aware of the stakes. Judging from the current situation, the officialdom of Dongzhi City was filthy. If they entered the prison, they would not be able to help themselves. If they knew that the military advisor was caught doing a private visit incognito, they might fight to the death.
Fight, people can do anything when they are in a desperate situation. The case of killing people and silencing them is an example of Bai Dabai Er.
He pushed aside the clouds, looked at the evil man and said: "Since we are an official arresting people, what laws have we broken? Please show us your official ID card first. How can we trust you if you are not wearing official uniforms?"
Is it an official job?"
"Oh, you're quite calm. When we got to Dongzhi City, you didn't even scan to find out who I am, Zhahuang. Stop talking nonsense and lock me up!" He said, waving his hand to his men.
Several strong men took the chains and stepped forward to take action. Yunye took out his golden sword from its sheath and shouted: "Get back!"
Zhahuang rolled his eyes strangely and said in a strange tone: "You are so courageous and dare to wield a sword in front of me. It seems that your life is no longer wanted. Brothers, copy the guy!"
Seeing that the situation was not going well, He Ran raised his voice and said, "Asshole! Do you know who to talk to again?"
Yunye Hengjian said: "This is Xiaoyao Gong of the current dynasty, the military advisor who protects the country! Why don't you kneel down to me!"
Zhahuang was stunned for a moment, then laughed and said: "Why didn't you say he was the king?" Then he turned to his subordinates, "You all heard it? They pretended to be important officials of the imperial court and deceived them. Take them down quickly!"
He Ran shouted: "Wait a minute!" He took out the gold seal from his arms and held it up high, "The gold seal is the proof!"
Zhahuang looked at the shining golden seal with a solemn expression, and said solemnly: "Bring it to me and see."
Yun Ye shouted: "Who do you think you are?! Are you worthy of seeing the Seal of the Military Advisor?"
Zhahuang stared at He Ran for a while, then whispered a few words to a few people around him. When he raised his head again, there was a fierce light in his eyes, and he said with a ferocious smile: "Since you don't dare to let me check, then it's
You have a guilty conscience, brothers, show no mercy to this kind of villain, come on!" After saying that, he was the first to rush forward with a knife in his hand.
As soon as He Ran saw his eyes, he knew something was wrong. He reached out and blew the bone whistle to summon Zhong An and others.
Yun Ye didn't expect these villains to be so courageous. It stands to reason that ordinary officials would be extremely cautious when encountering this kind of thing and would never dare to be so reckless. He couldn't help but feel anxious. If he was single, what would happen to the other person?
He is not afraid of more than one, and he can fight his way out with thousands of troops, but it is difficult for him to ensure the safety of his second brother and Mingqin Chaduo with his own strength in this situation.
In desperation, he thought of capturing the thief and the king, but Zhahuang was extremely cunning. He rushed forward a few steps and then stopped, waving his sword to urge his men to attack. Yunye spread out and surrounded He Ran and Mingqin Chaduo.
He blocked with a slash to the right. Although he cut off several swords, he did not dare to take advantage of the situation to counterattack.
He Ran also drew his sword at this moment, and the development of the situation was beyond his expectation. Seeing some more people dressed like these villains coming, he hurriedly shouted to the people watching in the distance: "I am the one who is here."
The military advisor of the imperial court congratulated you, if you don't come to rescue us, Dongzhi City will be massacred!"
Zhahuang shouted: "He pretends to be a military advisor, but he is actually an evil thief. Don't be fooled. Anyone who dares to cause trouble will be treated as a thief!"
He Ran blocked a sword and saw another sharp sword stabbing Mingqin Chaduo. He couldn't block it with his sword, so he hurriedly pulled her hard and took advantage of the situation to step forward and protect her with his body. The sharp sword penetrated her body.
It stabbed into his back, and just at this moment Yunye's golden sword swung, cutting off the man's wrists, and the sword that was still an inch into his body fell down, and Mingqin Tea Blossoms bloomed.
He was pale, thinking that He Ran's life was in danger, and fainted with a scream.
The companions were injured, and the villains attacked more urgently. A few of the more skilled martial artists entangled Yun Ye with all their strength, while the rest of the group went to Heran Mountain with their swords.
He Ran tried his best to parry the blows, but when he returned, he hit the top of his head. The blows that pierced his chest had already been avoided. Yunye's golden sword was slashed downwards. Although he blocked the two fatal blows for him, he himself was struck by the blows.
, his left arm immediately burst into blood.
At the critical moment, three people dressed as ordinary people rushed out of the street and rushed to He Ran. While waving their swords to protect him, they shouted: "Assassinating the military advisor, you bastards are going to rebel? We are the supervisory department, so we all put down our weapons."
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These three people were sent by the Supervision Department to secretly investigate the case of Bai Dabai Er. When they heard the commotion here, they rushed to take a look. Seeing that the military advisor was in danger, they were so frightened that they rushed in to rescue.
At this time, the people became commotion, and Zhahuang hissed: "These three are the remnants of thieves, kill them all!" When he shouted, the people stopped again.
With the help of the three men from the Supervision Department, Yun Ye's pressure was greatly reduced. He swung his sword and forced the villain who was pestering him to take a few steps back. Zhahuang's eyes turned red, and he shouted and urged everyone to attack. He himself also rushed towards Yun Ye.
He Ran protected Mingqin Chaduo who fell at his feet without moving a step, and the bone whistle in his mouth became even more shrill. When a Supervisory Department probing fell, Hong An finally arrived, and soon Zhong Zong and the four
The personal guards also rushed over and surrounded the military advisor.
As soon as the situation eased, a group of fifty or sixty officers and soldiers rushed over. He Ran let out a long breath, but saw the leader, Zhahuang, muttered a few words, then stared at He Ran fiercely, swung his knife and led him away.
His subordinates joined the battle group.
Hong An blocked him and shouted sharply: "Asshole! This is the military advisor!"
The officer ignored him and shouted to his subordinates while brandishing his knife: "Kill these villains!"
He Ran's heart sank, and he said to Hong Wan, who was still shouting: "They already know who I am, and they should concentrate on fighting the enemy, fighting to the east, and fighting against the wall." As he said this, he bent down and helped Ming Qincha up.
Duo.
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