Ye Qing hired an ox cart from the town and drove up the official road. He encountered a roadblock. The driver was a little nervous, but Ye Qing continued to move forward.
"What are you doing? Stop and check!"
"Qiang Qiang" It seems that the people who set up the card are not ordinary tolerance workers, they all have a faint murderous aura, they are soldiers.
At this time, Ye Qing smiled and showed it with one hand. A small square of copper seal shone in the sun, making everyone look at each other. There was a young man who was very angry, his face changed, he smiled a little, and after looking at it, he asked people to move away.
Roadblock, apologizing and saying: "This scholar, this is an order from the superior officer, please pass."
Ye Qing nodded, took the copper seal, and secretly wondered if the Yu government had not made the case public, so he asked casually: "Shangguan... is he the prefect? Or is he a co-prefect?"
The fire chief replied with a little arrogance: "I am the prefect. We are a patrol camp, under the jurisdiction of the military commander. The governor of this state makes inspections. The prefect can dispatch us, but the co-prefect has no right to mobilize us!"
"The prefect said that there have been bandits recently, so he set up a card check in the county."
Ye Qing had already carefully identified the clothes of this group. As long as the imperial court still had authority, it would be impossible to openly mobilize troops to assassinate a scholar or dare to take risks, because this is a crime of treason that is ten times more serious than assassinating a scholar.
However, it is still customary to further verify: "Mounting camp, then I see why you are not riding horses?"
The young fire chief's face turned slightly dark, as if he had been stabbed in a painful spot, but he did not dare to attack, so he could only respond: "In recent years, the Northern Wei Dynasty has cut off the horse trade. This was originally assigned to us, but now not only the brothers' wealth has been reduced, but most of it has been lost."
, the war horse has also lost its main source."
"In response to the superior's inspection, we were able to gather a team. We usually raise them like treasures. The ponies transferred from the southwest are just for riding. If we really act like this now, it would be ridiculous to ride them out. We
I can’t afford to be embarrassed like this!”
Ye Qing nodded and felt relieved. This answer was true to the nature of the patrol camp. He had taken in a small group in his previous life and knew the details of this group of people in Cai's Northern Army: "Don't worry, the horse trade cannot always be cut off. Sooner or later
One day after another!”
"Thank you, scholar, for your kind words!" The young fire chief laughed, with a better face, and respectfully sent Ye Qing away. Ye Qing sat on the bullock cart, thinking deeply. The Nancang County government immediately responded, using very sophisticated and vicious methods.
He didn't ask about right and wrong, nor did he intercept them. He just sent out a patrol battalion to "inspect the bandits." This was actually a political statement.
And whether it was the Yu family or Ye Qing, if they dared to provoke them under such circumstances, they would be killed without mercy.
As long as no one dares to take action, there will be time to punish Wang Dan - most likely to report it to the state immediately and let the governor make a decision.
Thinking of this, Ye Qing let out a breath.
In fact, it was okay not to kill Yu Fan. At least in terms of reason, he had taken the initiative. If he had killed Yu Fan, he would have been punished even if he was attacked. This has nothing to do with reason, only energy. Governor Yingzhou·
The governor of the government hall nodded and walked in. The small hall where the discussion was originally became silent, and the officials all bowed.
Zhang Shiyu, the governor of Nancang County, suddenly became nervous and felt the unfathomable pressure from the governor.
They were all awarded officials by the same Jinshi, but this one was already a feudal official.
"You are discussing, why did I become mute as soon as I came?" Governor Yingzhou sat down and smiled: "I am not a tiger, so I became silent as soon as I came!"
These words made everyone present laugh, and the atmosphere immediately relaxed.
Zhang Shiyu took a serious look at Governor Yingzhou.
The fifty-five-year-old governor wore a golden crown and a well-tailored dark blue official robe. The fine wrinkles not only did not show his age, but made him look bright and majestic.
This man was enlightened at the age of eight. He was a scholar at the age of fifteen. He was a scholar at the age of nineteen and passed the imperial examination at the age of twenty. He was elected as a county magistrate four times and a prefect three times. He was promoted to the third rank at the age of forty, first in the official department.
After serving, he was also transferred to the governor of Yingzhou, where he revised politics and dredged river transportation. He was actually a first-class minister in the imperial court.
The governor of Yingzhou laughed heartily and said, "Back then, when your father and I met, your father said that of the five sons in my family, only the second was promising. I don't think you are now serving as a prefect. After all, there is no better son than a father."
Zhang Shiyu smiled and said: "This is father's love and encouragement. If I don't get the same Jinshi, I'm afraid the whip will come."
Everyone laughed again and again after hearing this, and then Governor Yingzhou said: "Seriously, are you saying that Yu Chengen sent out private soldiers to intercept and kill a scholar?"
"Mr. Governor, you can't say that. The private soldiers are all covered up and they are all dead. There is no evidence, so it can only be said to be suspicions... As for this scholar, he is Ye Qing, a native of Pingshou County." When Zhang Shiyu got down to business, he said
He moved his body and spoke seriously.
After a pause, he continued: "When I found out, there was no trace of this matter. It was only witnessed by the local land god. But according to the laws of heaven, evidence obtained by non-imperial examination ghosts and gods is not enough."
"Although it's not enough evidence, at least there is an explanation, right?" the governor said with a smile.
"Yes, according to it, this scholar killed all thirty soldiers by himself. He also chased Yu Fan, killed several of them, and finally rescued the Yufu magician."
Everyone changed their expressions after hearing this. The governor didn't say a word after hearing this. He just looked at the door quietly, and then asked for a moment: "Yu Mansion is the queen of the Hou family. Although it is not the case now, the background is not bad. Are these private soldiers?"
Are you trained according to the martial arts?"
"Yes, no less than my patrol camp."
"Nowadays, various aristocratic families are becoming more and more outrageous. They need to be rectified. However, the Yu family is not a nouveau riche, so they won't make such a fuss. What is so special about this Ye Qing, or has he made any enmity?"
At this time, another official stood up: "I have heard about this, but this Ye Qing is just like you. He was a scholar born in the middle school of the middle school at the age of fifteen. Now he is sixteen and comes to the state to take the state examination."
As soon as these words came out, the governor's expression changed slightly, and he heard the official continue: "As for how to make enemies, I heard that during the Dragon King's banquet, the two of them took the exam, but Yu Fan was deposed and lost his position as the leader, or...
For this reason." The governor said angrily: "Nonsense!" "I think it is also nonsense. For such a trivial matter, the Yu Mansion has no reason to have a private army. I heard that Yu Fan is only seventeen years old. I'm afraid he is too young.
, He was so full of energy that he did this." Zhang Shiyu coughed dryly and said: "That may be the case, but thirty people in the Yu family died, and it is said that Yu Fan was also hit by a sword on the shoulder. It was originally a small matter, but now
I’m afraid it’s too big.”
The governor snorted coldly, and his expression gradually softened. As long as it was not a political conflict, he did not pay attention to this trivial matter. He said to Zhang Shiyu: "I heard that you sent out a patrol battalion?"
"Yes, in the name of cracking down on bandits, we set up checkpoints along the way. Firstly, it is to scare the tiger across the mountain. Secondly, the scholars from various counties have recently entered the state, so the road is safer."
Zhang Shiyu hurriedly leaned over and spoke. Before he finished speaking, the governor waved his hand and said: "What you did is right. I remember that three years ago, there was a scholar who was beaten by a gangster. Although he killed hundreds of people, But there is no way to make up for the situation.”
"I think it's great that you're sending out a patrol battalion now. There's no need to worry."
The governor pondered for a moment and suddenly smiled: "I heard that a Qilin son was born in the Yu family. I was really looking forward to it, but I didn't expect it to be like this. Just for the sake of a little feud, I sent out private soldiers, regardless of the overall political situation."
"That's all, but he was defeated with too many hits but not enough, and he was killed. He left no armor behind and ran away wounded."
"Yu Wenxian, Marquis of Jingwen, followed Taizu to conquer the world, and also served as my position as the governor of Yingzhou. What a heroic figure he is. I don't want his descendants to be mediocre and incompetent!"
When he said this, he said with disdain and sarcasm: "It seems that the Yu family's luck will also be ruined!" After saying this, everyone was silent and there was a dead silence. The Governor of Yingzhou calmed down and walked around for a few times. Stepping forward, his face slowly calmed down again. He looked back at Zhang Shiyu who was full of confusion and said, "Zhang Shiyu."
"The official is here..."
"Originally, this matter was to be pursued, but now it is the state examination, so we cannot harm this important matter!" Governor Yingzhou paced and considered, saying: "Don't have any thoughts, put this matter aside for now, and wait for this matter Let’s talk about it after the big things are done, but we can’t let them get into trouble anymore, especially the Yu family—do you understand?”
"Yes, I understand." Zhang Shiyu was such a smart man that he immediately understood the governor's intention. Since only a few servants died now and the conflicting parties themselves were not harmed, let's wait until the state tries it out.
Of course, the process must be strictly supervised, and anyone who provokes will be severely punished.
As for the outcome of this final case?
Then whoever wins will be favored.
The Ye family and the Yu family are not at the same level at all, and if Yu Fan wins and Ye Qing fails, Ye Qing himself will not be handed over by the government, but being hit elsewhere is acquiescence. If he cannot win the election within 36 years old, then It loses protection and no one cares about life and death anymore.
If Ye Qing wins and is elected, the weight will be completely different. No matter how big the Yu family is, if he attacks and kills a national official, he will be risking the disdain of the world and will definitely make the imperial court furious.
This is the politics at this time. Zhang Shiyu understood the meaning and respectfully bowed out.
Seeing Zhang Shiyu exiting and all the officials also exiting, Yuan Shiwen came out from behind the screen and saluted the governor: "Thank you for your protection, sir."
"It's not a return of protection. Even if you weren't here, I would still deal with it this way." The governor just smiled and said lightly: "What, you are very optimistic about Ye Qing? You specifically used the post of the bachelor to give it to me?" Yuan Shiwen was humble. He smiled and said: "Ye Qing is originally from a small clan, and it is not easy to reach this stage. My master loves talents as much as his life, so he sent me to check whether he is a talent, so I feel sorry for him."
"I know, you don't have to say it!" The governor knew that behind this great scholar was the sixth prince. The princes were vying for the position of Taizuo, and they were all recruiting talents. And the sixth prince was known as a wise king, and he showed kindness to scholars. There are countless sons.
But the emperor is still alive, and the emperor alone has all the power in the world. There is no reason why the emperor alone can control it. If these six princes act like this, the governor of Yingzhou is not optimistic about the future. In the eyes of the emperor, this is just a clique. Forming factions brings harm to the country and private interests!
I'm afraid that the Sixth Prince will be the first to be deposed during the liquidation. After Ye Qing accepted this favor, once he joins the Sixth Prince's Party, he will probably die along with his family. I'm afraid it will be a pity for this young talented man!
But I couldn't say this. The governor's eyes were gloomy and he waved his hands and said: "I'm tired. I also know your story. You can go down!"
Yuan Shiwen had no choice but to salute again and retreat.