Chapter 113 Kneeling

Xu Ke is very efficient, and Chen Xie's expression eases, but this time he doesn't plan to let go of shadows. + No matter who did this, the shadow is not able to find out the movement in time, which is the biggest dereliction of duty. You must know that the shadows that consume millions of silver dollars each year not only collect information, but also have many surveillance tasks to be done.

Chen Xie is sure that people or groups who can raise dead soldiers are on the list of supervision. He does not intend to make things difficult for Xu Ke, but he must not let the shadow headquarters go. They have been somewhat slacking off over the years, thinking that the world is peaceful and more energy is devoted to using superficial institutions to make money. Chen Xie used to think it doesn’t matter, but after this incident, he felt that it must be taken seriously. With the rapid development of the commercial society, people in a world of material desires can easily breed ** and depravity. In the shadow mechanism, loyalty is fine, but corruption is almost certain.

Relying solely on loyalty does not mean that the team will maintain combat effectiveness, but it still requires systems to stimulate and restrain.

At five o'clock in the morning, the troops outside Nanjing City raised a fire and moved. When boarding the ship at the dock, the residents near the dock were frightened. No one knew what had happened, but they knew that the garrison suddenly gathered on the dock and went down the river after boarding the ship. I wonder why? The fleet responsible for transportation was originally the Second Fleet of the Yangtze River that was resting at the Xiaguan Wharf. Ten, five hundred-material ships could not carry many people, but they didn't need too many. A battalion of troops was more than enough.

When the city officials heard the news, they saw that the fleet had already set up anchors and left with more than 700 infantry battalions and equipment. Because the matter of abolishing Nanzhili had already been decided, the city officials did not want to be too much. The new governor Ruan Dacheng came out to hear the news. When they saw Wang Qinian, they hurriedly asked: "What happened to Wang Zhengzheng?"

"The master was assassinated in Yangzhou. Fortunately, the guards were strong and were not injured. You should not publicize this matter, but you don't know the specific injuries of the Pavilion Department. Just look at what are the ghosts and monsters in Nanjing." Wang Qinian said with murderous aura. Ruan Dacheng retreated in shock and almost stopped. The entourage beside him helped him stand firmly. Ruan Dacheng hurriedly asked: "The official wants to go to Yangzhou to meet the Pavilion Department, and ask General Wang to complete the whole process."

Ruan Dacheng was still worried that Wang Qinian would be untrue and wanted to confirm it personally. Wang Qinian didn't understand his intentions and said casually: "No need to go. The master has something to tell you, just pretend to be panic. I don't need to teach you what to do."

Ruan Dacheng had no temper at all when facing a fierce man like Wang Qinian who was born into a general of the Chen Xie family. He nodded repeatedly to show that he knew and then went back and did not mention it.

In the early morning, Yangzhou was quiet after a noisy night. Chen Xie took advantage of the fact that no one could leave the city, got off the boat and landed on the dock, and took a closer look at the corpse of the dead soldiers. Xu Ke, who was in charge of the investigation, reported on the side: "Everyone has fake identities and didn't carry much money. Please see. The right hand of this corpse was called out at the tiger's mouth, which shows that he was a good at using swords. Looking at this one, he thought he was not angry, and he committed suicide by taking poison after falling down."

Chen Xie looked carefully. This one was indeed bleeding from the seven orifices, and once it failed, he would find a way to break it. It was indeed a dead soldier.

"Hmph, do they really think that if they die, their families will be fine? A group of fools, if they die, they will have to cut off the roots." Xu Ke said, kicking the corpse heavily. Chen Xie said lightly: "It's hot, it's all buried. Also, don't show up in front of Yangzhou people, leave a report to do your business."

Xu Ke lowered his head and said, "Yes!" He said that, he retreated on his own and returned to the city. Naturally, someone cleaned up the mess outside the city, and soon there was a light of dawn. Several officials came out of the city gate and stood under the awning at the dock. Chen Xie asked them to come over.

Seeing Chen Xie under the awning, Xie Changyun and Dong Tingzhu were completely relieved. No matter what, their family was saved, and their personal fate was hard to say, but it depends on Chen Xie's attitude. He hurried forward to see him, and Xie Changyun said, "Mr., the minister, come and apologize."

"Thank you all night, sit down and drink a bowl of herbal tea." Chen Xie was very kind, and then the two of them calmed down again. After thanking each other, they sat down on the stool, waiting for Chen Xie's following in tact, but they heard: "How are you doing this? Do I want me to send troops to help you?" This was heard, Xie Changyun and Dong Tingzhu knelt down directly.

"Gei, be kind, be kind!" The two of them begged for mercy in an orderly manner. Chen Xie, who had a smile on his face, suddenly closed his smile and looked at the two officials fiercely and said, "If my guard was not good, would you think I could still sit here and talk to you at this moment? The guard captain Han Shan, life and death are unknown at this moment. If he dies, tell me who should I find to settle the debt? He did not die on the battlefield of fighting with Jiannu, nor on the battlefield of extermination of bandits, but was assassinated on the land of his own people."

After saying this, both officials were already trembling. Xie Changyun lowered his head and exchanged a glance with Dong Tingzhu quickly. A ruthless look flashed in his eyes, and he shouted: "The Prime Minister, the lower officials and Dong Tongzhi have made a major discovery, and the Prime Minister is here to report."

The tea bowl that Chen Xie had already picked up was put back on the table, then he picked it up again, smashed it hard on the ground, and said viciously: "Say!"

"Gei Department, according to investigation, the Pavilion Department passed by Yangzhou today, and a group of salt merchants and relevant gentry colluded with each other and refused to go to the dock to welcome the Pavilion Department. Just last night, the Xiaguan and others had sent people to invite all of these people to the yamen. The Xiaguan thought that they were in a mess and had a major suspicion." After gritting their teeth, Xie Changyun's whole body became weak. Now, he, the prefect, offended the salt merchants and the people behind them. But there was no way, he could only do this. If he didn't do much, he would have to die now and implicate his family. Even so, he had to see that Chen Xie could not accept his subordinate, otherwise he would be sure that he would not be able to succeed in the future, and his life would not be able to be saved.

"Mr. Tongzhi, what do you mean?" Chen Xie picked up the tea bowl and blew gently. The big bowl of tea tasted completely in line with Chen Xie's identity, but at this moment, who would still care about this?

In order to protect himself, Dong Tingzhu immediately stated without saying a word: "This is what the meaning of humble vocation is, it's just..." The look of wanting to say something but stopping, in return, Chen Xie sneered: "Why, are you afraid that I can't save your future and life?"

The two officials were not good at this moment. They were nervous and poured them to the side. The tears on their faces couldn't help but keep them flowing. Finally, they saved everything in front of them and hugged Chen Xie's thighs. Perhaps, this was a blessing in disguise.

As they struggled, the two stood up with support. Chen Xie took a sip of tea and said lightly: "I will leave Yangzhou to you in the future. How should those salt merchants rectify them? You are more skilled than the head office. After returning, I posted an Anmin notice, saying that ordinary people can enter and exit the city as long as someone is protecting them. The past business can continue to do all their lives."

Dong Tingzhu was much more decisive than Xie Changyun. He immediately stepped forward and bowed and said, "Gei, the son of the zodiac is sixteen years old. He wants to send him to Nanjing Gewu Academy to study. I would like to ask the zodiac to be approved." Xie Changyun only had one son, who was nearly thirty years old. He had to grit his teeth and said, "Gei, the lower-ranking official has a young daughter, who is only fourteen years old. He is willing to send him to the zodiac to do something about serving tea and water." These two people are really crueler than the other. Since they have already kneeled, then lick it. One sends his son as a hostage and the other sends his daughter as a concubine. He doesn't care about moral integrity.

"Haha, what kind of person is the Master Hall? Forget it, I can't be angry with you, so let's go back and do things with peace of mind. As long as Yangzhou is not in chaos, your Shen family's life will be guaranteed." Chen Xie said, but these two people were still worried, but they wanted to continue talking, but the guards came up to stop the person and drove them away. He went back reluctantly.

If Chen Xie wanted to accept their children, these two would never feel any humiliation. Who is Chen Xie? At this time, he would still be considerate of his face. If he didn't help, he would go to sea to become a local official and still be like a dog.

When they returned to the city, Xie Changyun and Dong Tingzhu went to the backyard of the yamen. In one yard, sixty or seventy salt merchants were all staying there. This was "invited" last night. The two of them led their own teams and invited them very "politely". If it weren't for a group of subordinates holding ice blades standing at the door, these salt merchants might not be willing to submit.

Seeing the two people appear, Jin Baiwan, the leader, immediately stepped forward and bowed: "My lords, are the directors of the Yangzhou Advisory Bureau. At that time, the cabinet ministers set rules. Without the permission of the Provincial Advisory Bureau, they are not allowed to arrest members and directors without authorization."

After hearing this, Xie Changyun thrust his cheeks without a smile, and said in a slight smile: "You remembered that the Consulting Bureau has come? What did you say when you asked you to come out to greet me? The words of the cabinet department, and I was waiting for each member of the council and the director, and they all started to shake. Now that the cabinet department is assassinated, life and death are unknown, how should I deal with the suspects who are seriously suspected?"

Just in this sentence, let alone ordinary salt merchants, even Jin Baiwan, awesome guy, fell on his forehead like a thunderbolt. At that time, his whole body was shocked and his legs were weak, and he collapsed on the ground. These people were rich, so it was not difficult to find out some news. If Chen Xie was fine, they could still be lucky. Now, life and death are unknown, and the other people present are counting, and they can't get rid of it. Otherwise, how could they explain the unwillingness to welcome Chen Xie? You must know these people, who doesn't keep a few dead soldiers?

"Sir, sir, Caomin has a garden outside the city. He is willing to offer it to the Lord of the Pavilion, but I ask for a few good words in front of the Pavilion." Jin Baiwan reacted quickly and immediately knelt down to save himself. At the beginning of this, the salt merchants behind him followed him, saying that there was also a garden to give to the Pavilion, and that said that there was a daughter who was waiting for the name of the Boudoir and was willing to pay for the dowry, and some said directly how much money they used to buy a life.

"Shut up, do you think the cabinet department will fall in love with your little family fortune, and it's too late to give gifts and beg for mercy!" Dong Tingzhu roared, and was extremely happy. Usually, these guys rely on their wealth and MPs to deal with the attitudes of the two local officials. Unexpectedly, they actually knelt all over the ground at this moment. (To be continued, please search Piaotianwen, the novel is better and faster!
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