Blood flowed into a river at Zhang County Wei’s home.△↗,.
According to county magistrate Ge Rong, the Zhang County Magistrate has a wife and a concubine in his family, with a sixty-year-old mother above and a pair of children below.
However, when Yang Shouwen took people to Zhang County Wei’s home, he found that his wife, children and mother had been killed.
"Why is there one person missing?"
Yang Shouwen ordered Liang Bantou to count the bodies, but found that the concubine of Zhang County Magistrate was not seen.
He couldn't help but frown and immediately ordered someone to search. The yamen runner found Zhang County Magistrate's concubine in a dry well in the backyard. However, when he found her, the concubine was obviously frightened and could not even say a complete word.
"Send her to the county government and wait until she wakes up before going to ask questions."
Judging from the concubine's appearance, Yang Shouwen knew that he couldn't ask anything for the time being.
At the same time, he was shocked.
Overnight, the other party killed the county magistrate Feng Kuang, Zhang County Magistrate committed suicide by taking poison, and Zhang County Magistrate's family was even more tragic... What a cruel method, and how arrogant and domineering it was. The other party's actions were simply unscrupulous, which further showed that behind them, there was such a huge amount of energy hidden, which made Yang Shouwen feel frightened.
"Qingzhi, this matter is no longer something you and I can do, so it is better to leave it to the government for investigation."
Mingxiu also looked solemn, and she would never see the sloppy and cynical expression she had before. He whispered: "The other party's strength is too great. If you don't have His Majesty's support, you and I may not be able to find clues."
"Um."
Yang Shouwen nodded in agreement, but was a little unwilling to do so, wandering in the courtyard.
"Yang Jun, now that the county master has been killed, the county magistrate Zhang committed suicide again. What should I do if I am a humble position?"
In the vast Jincheng County, the county magistrate and county magistrate died overnight, and the four giants were equivalent to half of the loss. The county magistrate Ge Rong was both happy and afraid. What was happy was that Feng Kuang died, he seemed to have seen an opportunity; what was afraid was that such a big thing happened, if the court pursued it, it would be a big problem, and he, a small county magistrate, would be difficult to take responsibility.
Looking at Ge Rong's panic look, Yang Shouwen patted the shoulder that was afraid of him.
"This matter has nothing to do with the county magistrate, I will explain it to the court.
However, the most urgent task is to report it to the Governor’s Office, and to know about it with Governor Tang, and ask him to send someone to investigate the case."
"Yes, submit it to the Governor Tang!"
County Magistrate Ge was already confused. He immediately agreed when he heard Yang Shouwen say this.
"Is this Zhang County Wei's study?"
"Ah...it should be."
"Then can I go in and take a look?"
"Mr. Yang asked for help. The officials first went back to the county government to write a letter, and then sent someone to the governor's office."
Ge Rong left Zhang County Wei's home in a daze. Yang Shouwen could not guess what he was thinking in his heart.
He stepped into Zhangxianwei's study, but found that the study seemed quite elegant.
There are many books and documents on the bookshelf in the study. On a long desk, there are four treasures of the study, and on one wall, there is a painting hanging on it, with many plum blossoms painted on it, which are lifelike and particularly vivid.
"This painting is good!"
When Mingxiu saw the painting, his eyes lit up.
Yang Shouwen couldn't tell the good or bad, but Mingxiu could see the clues and couldn't help but praise him.
"Under the lonely moon in the Guanshan Mountains, I came to the Longtou. I sang the plum blossoms and fell, and the spring willows were filled with the scenery... Good characters, good characters on the ground, all the charm of the great Ou. There is also this painting that seems to imitate Zheng Changshe's brushstrokes, but in the feeling, there is also the shadow of Yan Liben.
Qingzhi, look, there is also a signature here: Master of Plum Blossoms."
"Who is the owner of the plum blossom?"
Seeing this signature, Yang Shouwen couldn't help but ask in surprise.
Da Ou is talking about Ouyang Xun, one of the four great masters of the early Tang Dynasty. Because his son Ouyang Tong was also skilled in calligraphy, people are often used to calling him Da Ou. As for that poem, it was from Song Zhiwen's "Ode to the Flute". It was thought that the painter adopted this poem in order to set off the content of the painting. This is not a matter of time in this era.
Yang Shouwen had seen Song Zhiwen's articles, and it could be seen that this was by no means Song Zhiwen's handwriting.
Mingxiu shook her head and said softly: "It's the first time I have seen this name... the owner of Plum Blossoms, but he can't think of who it is.
However, when looking at calligraphy and paintings, one should be written by one person.
This person has great attainments in painting and calligraphy, but he cannot be regarded as a 'big guy'."
Yang Shouwen looked around the study room, walked to the desk and picked up the four treasures in the study room to check carefully.
"This county magistrate Zhang is a elegant and rich man... You see, the four treasures of the study are all high-quality and valuable. Although the furniture in the house is low-key, it is also expensive. He should have a good status in Jincheng. Such a gold-rich man can only be considered a good painting, and it is even more strange to hang the pen and ink here with a dignified ink here."
Mingxiu was stunned and immediately looked around the study.
After a while, he whispered: "If it weren't for Qingzhi's reminder, I would have almost neglected it.
That's right, the county magistrate used such high-quality brushwork and ink, and these books are not rare and lonely... He could have found some better paintings to hang here, but he chose such a pair of calligraphy and paintings. It was indeed a bit unnatural."
"Come on, take this calligraphy and painting for me."
Yang Shouwen walked to the door and greeted Yang Shiliu.
"We can also study this calligraphy and painting carefully."
"Very good!"
The two of them patroled the study and found no other clues, so they left Zhang County Wei's home with calligraphy and paintings.
It was almost Mao, and it was pitch black.
However, Jincheng County was brightly lit. After Heyuan Army entered the county, the entire county town began to be in martial law. The two of them walked along the long street, and they could see Heyuan Army and Jincheng's Yongzhuang patrolling and searching the streets from time to time along the way, and the atmosphere was particularly tense.
When I returned to the county government office, I saw soldiers wearing helmets and armor standing at the gate.
The county government was also brightly lit. When Yang Shouwen and the others arrived, Meng Lingcha and County Chief Ge hurriedly welcomed him out, and Gao Lishi was also accompanied.
"The Mongolian army envoy was unable to come for the time being because he was appointed as the host and the guest doctor.
So he ordered the young army envoy to come and obey the order. Before leaving, he said that he would draw another school troops here later."
The host and guest doctor is Guo Yuanzhen.
This time, Tang Xiujing defeated the Tubo army in Hongyuan Valley. It is said that Guo Yuanzhen also had the credit for his staff, so he was appointed as the guest doctor by Tang Xiujing to assist him in military affairs. It seems that there was military affairs ahead, so that the husband Meng Lingqing could not escape.
However, judging from his actions to send his son Fu Meng Lingcha, he also attaches great importance to this matter.
Yang Shouwen said: "Have you calmed down by the concubine Zhang?"
"Oh, it's much better, you can ask at any time."
"Take me there."
Yang Shouwen spoke and walked into the county government office.
Surrounded by everyone, he came to a side room in the Houya.
There were military soldiers guarding the door, and two maids were arranged in the room. It must have been sent by Ge Rong to comfort and take care of the concubine.
Yang Shouwen entered the room and waved his hand to signal the idle people to withdraw.
He sat down and looked at the woman who was still as pale as paper, but her mental state had improved a lot, without saying a word.
"Miss Zhao, this is an angel of the court. If you have something to ask, you must answer truthfully."
It was originally a very ordinary introduction, but it made Madam Zhao suddenly change her face.
"Don't kill me, I don't know anything, I don't see anything."
When Ge Rong heard this, he was furious: "Miss Zhao, why are you crazy? If the angel had not come, you would have been killed long ago, so how could you ruin your life? I said the ugly words ahead, Mrs. Zhao, your husband has caused trouble and committed suicide fearlessly. If you know anything, just tell me everything, otherwise you will be good-looking."
Yang Shouwen sat there, motionless, looking at Miss Zhao.
Suddenly, Mingxiu said on the side: "Madam Zhao, why do you think we want to harm you?"
"you……"
The lady Zhao gradually calmed down, looked at Yang Shouwen, looked at Mingxiu again, and whispered: "You are not angels."
"oh?"
"I've seen an angel."
Mrs. Zhao said, "Yesterday, the angel came to my house. When the slave heard Alang call the man an angel, he told me privately that the man is very big and his future prosperity depends on his expression, and he must serve the angel well.
But who knew that when I came out of Gong in the middle of the night, I heard the cry of my little girl, so I hurried over to check it out. Seeing that the angel killed the little girl, the old lady fell in a pool of blood. The eldest lady held his legs and asked Erlang to leave, but was killed by him with a sword. I was afraid of being anxious at the time, so I quickly found a place to hide and hid in the well... Master, I really don't know."
Mrs. Zhao's words sounded a little messy.
But generally speaking, Yang Shouwen still understood what she meant.
He and Mingxiu looked at each other and said, "Miss Zhao, I am Yang Shouwen, a former Dali Temple judge, and became a monk at the order of the saints. You can call me to summon me, or call me Yang Jun, or call me to the sage.
Zhang County Wei conspired to murder the county master and now he committed suicide fearing the crime.
His affairs are very serious, and if they are not done properly, it will involve many people... Every word you say now may have a huge impact, so I want you to explain it truthfully. If it is not for your affairs, I can guarantee that you will be properly placed. But if I know you deceived me or have concealed something, even if you escape to the ends of the world, I can find you and kill you! Now, have you calmed down, have you understood my words?”
When Yang Shouwen was speaking, he activated the golden toad energy, and a trace of spiritual power was contained in his voice, which made Miss Zhao gradually calm down.
"I understand, I must cooperate with the master."
"You said, how many people were there when someone came to your house yesterday? What did you look like?"
Mrs. Zhao thought for a while and said softly: "There are two people in total, and I will come back with my Lang after dawn.
One of them left at noon, and I didn't know where he went; the other was in the study and he didn't see him coming out. They were all covered in their faces, so I couldn't see clearly what they looked like. By the way, one of them was the one who stayed and later killed people. I seemed to hear Alang call him "Mr. Mu".
It feels like he is not very old and in his early twenties.
During the day, I sent him a meal and saw that he was covering his face, but his eyes were a little deep, and he didn't seem to look like a member of the Han family.
Also, he speaks very nicely, but he has a little Youzhou accent. Although it is very light, I can still hear it."
When Mrs. Zhao opened her mouth, she almost didn't need Yang Shouwen to ask, and she poured it out.
"How do you know he has a Youzhou accent?"
"I have met guests from Youzhou before. When they talk, they always carry some humorous sounds, which I can hear."
At this time, Ge Rong lowered his voice and said in Yang Shouwen's ear: "Miss Zhao used to work in a Chang'an tavern."
What he said was very tactful, but it was enough to make Yang Shouwen react.
To put it bluntly, the so-called wine girl is a wine girl who does something to accompany you to drink and laugh, which is commonly known as a female prostitute. Chang'an is the most prosperous place in this era, with many merchants gathering... Since she is a wine girl, she naturally has many people to see, so it is not surprising that she can hear the Youzhou accent.
Mr. Mu!
Yang Shouwen frowned.
Hearing the news about "Mr. Mu" again also proved his previous speculation in Tianma City.
"You didn't see Mr. Mu's appearance?"
"No!"
Mrs. Zhao shook her head quickly, like a rattle.
Yang Shouwen thought for a while and said in a deep voice: "Have you ever heard County Magistrate Zhang mention Mr. Mu before, or, he had ever mentioned some strange things to you?"
Mrs. Zhao tilted her head, thought for a long time, and finally shook her head.
"It's only been a year since the slave married to Jincheng.
Although Alang favored Nu, he didn't like him asking about his business. However, Nu remembered that he had said to Nu several times after getting drunk: Don't be a county lieutenant, but he really has noble people to help him. Even if he is a governor, it's not difficult."
After hearing Mrs. Zhao's words, the name of "Master of Plum Blossoms" suddenly appeared in Yang Shouwen's mind.
Chapter completed!