Liu Mingzhi looked at the eager eyes of several people and rubbed his nose angrily: "I only heard about it when passing by Xiangzhou. I have no way of knowing whether it is true or false."
Qiao Changjing stood up tremblingly, his old face slightly red: "That's right. The imperial envoy passed through the border, the gong was blown to clear the way, and the people knelt down. Since it has been spread, it is true, and Qingzhou Prefecture can be saved.
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"Sir, what if the imperial envoy, Tong Hewu, Gu Zhiheng and the others are protecting each other? Who knows if there is any conspiracy between them."
He Qi is not as optimistic as Qiao Changjing, and is still worried.
"Yes, sir, since Gu Zhiheng and the others dare to deceive the superiors and deceive the subordinates, what if they collude with the new imperial envoy? We must be careful!"
"No, no, the imperial envoy must be someone the emperor trusts. Our emperor will not let a corrupt official come to Qingzhou Mansion."
Qiao Changjing was loyal and always believed that the emperor was a wise king.
Zuo Yiweng said in a loud voice: "That's not certain. Tong Hewu and Gu Zhiheng are also high officials appointed by the emperor. Look at what they have done. They deceive the superiors and deceive the inferiors. They care about people's lives. Who can guarantee that the imperial envoy will not collude with them.
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Qiao Changjing motioned to the others to stop talking nonsense, and then realized that Liu Mingzhi was not anyone he knew well, and looked at He Qi blankly: "He Qi, who is this little brother?"
Liu Mingzhi secretly sighed, did he have such no sense of existence? Only then did Qiao Changjing remember to ask who he was. Should he be said to be an old fool or should he say that all his thoughts were on the people?
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He Qi glanced at Liu Mingzhi and did not shy away from telling Liu Mingzhi's origins directly to Qiao Changjing.
"It turns out to be Brother Liu. I'm sorry. I'm so rude. I was so blind that I didn't notice Brother Liu's existence just now. I was really presumptuous. Please forgive me, Brother Liu."
"Mr. Qiao is joking. I'm just a scholar in trouble. If Brother He can give me a bite of food, it's a great favor. I can't say it's rude."
Qiao Changjing, who was sitting on the chair, looked at Liu Mingzhi in surprise, scholar in distress?
Qiao Changjing didn't believe it in his heart. Although Liu Mingzhi was dressed in coarse linen and linen clothes as a waiter, he stood with his chest raised and his head raised, and there was an indescribable aura in his movements, which was definitely not something that a scholar in trouble could have.
momentum.
Momentum, something that is ingrained in one's bones, cannot be concealed. No matter how you conceal it, every move you make is different from the way you have been accustomed to it since childhood.
Qiao Changjing even felt that the young man with a dusty face in front of him was more noble than Gu Zhiheng, the governor of Qingzhou.
As if he noticed something strange about Qiao Changjing, Liu Mingzhi couldn't help but sag his shoulders and lower his head, becoming a little downcast.
Qiao Changjing blinked and looked blankly at Liu Mingzhi, who had a completely different aura than before, and was a little confused. Could it be that he was suffering from long-term illness and was dazzled by it?
How could the young man who was so impressive just now become so ordinary in the blink of an eye? He was really no different from the waiter at the inn.
Qiao Changjing, who did not believe in evil, took a closer look at Liu Mingzhi, but he was still so ordinary that there was nothing outstanding about him.
Qiao Changjing sighed doubtfully, leaving Qiao Changjing, who was full of doubts, to comfort himself with the fact that he had been suffering from a long illness and was dizzy.
"Have Governor Tong and Governor Gu become so lawless by seizing the identity documents of people from other places without permission? Fortunately, the Imperial Envoy will be arriving soon. Brother Liu, you will be able to leave Qingzhou Mansion and return to your hometown soon!"
"I hope so, I appreciate your good words!"
"Sir, big brother, it's not good, another victim went to the refugee camp because he couldn't bear the hunger!"
"Chu Fa slowly said what's going on?"
Chu Fa, a man in coarse linen clothes who had just come in, took a few deep breaths: "About a hundred victims who entered the city from the east gate went to the refugee camp. They should be people from Geling County. It is normal for them to come late because they are the furthest away."
"Well, I don't know how long it will take for the imperial envoy to arrive. The desperate people have no choice but to go to the refugee camp. But they don't know that the food in the refugee camp is only clear soup, and they won't survive for a long time."
Liu Mingzhi rolled his eyes and looked at He Qi: "Brother He, I want to go to the refugee camp to see the situation. I wonder if you can lead the way!"
He Qi looked at Liu Mingzhi in surprise: "Why are you going to the refugee camp? If you are caught, you will be in trouble, and it will be difficult to get out."
"Although I failed the exam, I still have the reputation of being a scholar. When I leave Qingzhou Mansion, I must write to the Governor of Jiangnan to report the affairs of Qingzhou Mansion to His Majesty the Emperor through the Governor. As you just said, if the Imperial Envoy really does
After collaborating with these officials, I took advantage of the arrival of the imperial envoy to escape from Qingzhou, so I have another way out!"
He Qi looked at Qiao Changjing sitting beside him inquiringly, asking for his opinion.
Qiao Changjing frowned and nodded: "It's better to be prepared. Although I am willing to trust His Majesty and the Imperial Envoy, people's hearts are at odds with each other, so we must be on guard. Little Brother Liu means nothing wrong."
It seems that because Liu Mingzhi brought the news about the imperial envoy, Qiao Changjing still believed in Liu Mingzhi, unlike He Qi, Zhao Qi and the others who were always on guard against him at first.
He Qi nodded: "Okay, I will lead Brother Liu back, but if something goes wrong, you must listen to me and evacuate in time!"
"Okay, I will definitely listen to Brother He!"
He Qi glanced at Zuo Yi and the others: "You guys split into two groups, go together to inquire about the city gate, and protect Master Qiao all the way!"
"Don't worry, brother!"
"Brother Liu, come with me!"
"Good work!"
Liu Mingzhi followed He Qi out of the people's hospital. He looked back at the victims nestling in the corner. Liu Mingzhi suppressed the anger in his heart and waited until the evidence was complete before talking about everything.
Liu Mingzhi followed He Qi through the streets and alleys for about half an hour. He Qi grabbed Liu Mingzhi's arm and pressed it against the wall: "Be careful, there are patrolling guards!"
"Brother He, are these guards guarding the victims?"
"That's right, you said there is no harm in a bunch of hungry victims with their chests pressed against their backs, but these dog officials even put up fences just in case, and no one is allowed in or out of the refugee camp. The victims inside can't stand it.
I have three meals of clear soup every day. I can't leave even if I want to. If I forcefully leave, I will be executed on the spot and labeled as a traitor."
Liu Mingzhi clenched his fists, but he didn't completely believe what He Qi said. If you listen to both, you will understand, and if you listen to one side, you will believe it. It is better to wait until you have investigated everything clearly!
"You come with me!"
"good!"
He Qi walked around the street and found a tall house and looked around: "Brother Liu, can you go up there?"
“It’s not a big problem!”
"Then I won't take care of you, be careful!"
He Qi put his feet on the pillars and borrowed some strength to get up to the roof easily. Liu Mingzhi also jumped up with him.
Looking at He Qi's moire boots exposed on the roof, Liu Mingzhi completely confirmed the identities of Qiao Changjing and others.
Liu Mingzhi lowered his voice and said calmly: "Brother He, moiré boots are the standard boots for Dalongzhou County police officers. Your shoes are embroidered with three moiré patterns. You are the head catcher of the Yamen!"
He Qiyi looked at Liu Mingzhi in horror: "Who are you?"