Chapter 228 Before the first emperor started his business, Bengdi spent all his budget
It was late at night, and the sounds of beggars murmuring softly in their sleep could be heard in the cell.
——"Thank you benefactor, thank you benefactor."
These sounds reached Guan Yinping's ears.
She shouldn't have appeared here, but as Guan Yu's daughter, she inherited her father's "persistence". She was too eager to prove herself and share his father's worries.
Nowadays, Jiangling City is abuzz with rumors about the "Hefei Gamble" and "Xiangshui Demarcation", and the city is full of uproar.
However, the instigator "Hong Qigong" had no clue. Guan Yinping could not hold back. With the consent of Master Zhou Cang, she took the initiative to investigate "Hong Qigong".
The jailer said matter-of-factly: "Such a matter cannot be brought out without serious punishment, but... when Emperor Liu and Military Advisor Zhuge were in Jingzhou, they issued an order that those who had not committed the most serious crimes should not be beaten into submission... This is difficult to handle.
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Different from the "strict" government in "Yizhou", Jingzhou under the governance of Liu Bei and Zhuge Liang has a relatively relaxed environment.
This is related to the geographical location of Jingzhou where the Four Battles took place. Rather than being "harsh", Liu Bei needed to win over the clans and people here more.
——Law enforcement must be rigorous, and severe punishment must be cautious!
But this adds a lot of difficulty to the investigation of the identity of "Hong Qigong".
"Uncle is still too lenient." Guan Yinping sighed with emotion, while shaking his head helplessly.
Still nothing was found.
Guan Yinping sighed and prepared to leave.
But at this moment, she noticed something keenly, and her eyes flickered continuously.
These are the bedding and clothes of those beggars.
——The bedding and clothes are extremely familiar!
Guan Yinping asked immediately.
“Where did these beggars’ bedding and clothes come from?”
The jailer paused, recalled a little, and replied: "These beggars' bedding and clothes were what General Zhou Cang wore and covered when he arrested them in the mountain temple. Even when they were taken to prison, these beggars still held them tightly."
With these beddings... General Zhou said that they were probably given to them by Hong Qigong."
"A gift from Hong Qigong?" Guan Yinping pursed her lips, her eyes shining even brighter.
At this moment, her delicate mind had already noticed it keenly.
She was very familiar with these clothes and bedding. These were styles only used by people in Guanfu. Although they were a bit old-fashioned,... they were exactly the same in style.
So... think about this further.
It is not difficult to connect the "Hong Qigong" case with the theft case of the Guan family residence!
It is precisely this connection.
In an instant, Guan Yinping's whole body trembled, and her pupils widened for a moment, and the original sharp light was covered by pupils of infinite surprise.
"Hong...Hong Qigong is...him!"
Guan Yinping murmured.
"Third Miss..." the jailer asked quickly: "Who is Hong Qigong?"
Guan Yinping waved her hands quickly and immediately explained: "No... nothing? I just guessed... and... still need to investigate further."
After changing his previous vigorous and resolute manner, Guan Yinping's words became awkward.
But deep inside, the truth about Hong Qigong has already emerged.
It's him, it's him, it's him!
With a "gu dong" sound, Guan Yinping swallowed a mouthful of saliva subconsciously. At this time, she was dumbfounded.
After coming back to her senses, she signaled to the jailer and hurried out of the cell door, murmuring in her heart as she walked.
——Why him?
——Why did he do this?
——This is too ridiculous!
The more he thought about it, the more Guan Yinping couldn't calm down.
For a moment, she felt...she was going crazy!
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It was already dark outside, but Guan Yu's bedroom was still lit with bright candles.
Under the warm yellow light, Guan Yu stepped on the bluestone ground as smooth as a mirror and walked slowly in front of Guan Lin. There was no expression in his tone.
——"What do you want, my son?"
"My child wants to be an official!" Guan Lin's words were shocking.
Guan Yu was slightly startled and thought to himself.
But, do you want to be an official?
Such an unpretentious and extremely simple request?
Before Guan Yu could think about it, Guan Lin's words came out again, "Whether it's a literary or martial arts test, the child's results are obvious to all, including his father, Uncle Baimei, and Uncle Zhou.
Sister, the fifth brother was made a village commander and served in the army, but the child has nothing?"
Guan Lin spoke sincerely and argued with reason, "My father said that those who do not know martial arts can never serve in the Guan Jiajun. Well, then, I will step back and ask my father for a position outside the Guan Jiajun. Is that okay? Otherwise,
Where can I put this face of my child?"
Oh…
Guan Yu smiled bitterly.
I thought to myself: "Just because of your face, you let your father write the 'Book of Sin'. You don't care at all whether your father's face is disgraced."
Although he thought so in his heart, Guan Yu looked at Ma Liang aside and pushed the question to him.
"What do you think of Bai Mei?"
This... Ma Liang's eyes are definitely bright. Not to mention, he is still a little happy in his heart.
He quickly opened his mouth: "This is a good thing!"
Yes, considering Guan Lin's agility and intelligence, and considering Guan Gong's arrogance and stubbornness.
If a father-son dispute ends up being completely eliminated because of an "official position", this is a great thing.
"Whether it's the literary or martial arts test, the Fourth Young Master has come out on top. He's been appointed an official and can relieve his father's worries. This is as it should be and everyone is happy!"
Ma Liang's words gave Guan Yu a huge step forward.
"Since Baimei said so, then..."
Don't wait for Guan Yu to finish speaking.
Guan Lin was the first to say: "I want to be a thief and an official!"
Hmm... Thief Cao Li?
Guan Yu and Ma Liangju were shocked, but it wasn't because Guan Lin couldn't do it.
Speaking of which, Cao Cao, the thief, is just a small official with a salary of three hundred stones.
In the official system of the Han Dynasty, he was one of the "five officials" in each government. He had the same position as "supervisor of thieves", "meritorious officer", "chief bookkeeper" and "chief recorder". He was in charge of the inspection of thieves and other officials.
It's somewhat dangerous.
It is no exaggeration to say that this is a hard job. No one at the same level is willing to do it...
That…
Guan Yu looked at Ma Liang, as if asking him through his eyes, "Is Yun Qi going to be an official like this? Is it a scam?"
Ma Liang shook his head slightly, he didn't know anymore.
If Guan Lin really wanted a postal supervisor with good facial features, even if it was a long history officer, a county magistrate or something like that, Ma Liang would feel more at ease.
Now it's good, Guan Lin asked for such a low-level official, Guan Yu and Ma Liang both murmured and didn't dare to give it.
Guan Yu's expression was complicated and strange.
Guan Lin spoke again: "Father? It's not like this thief Cao Cao has to be proficient in martial arts, right?"
After asking this question, Guan Yu came back to his senses.
"Okay, if you rob Cao Cao, you will rob Cao Li..."
Guan Yu looked at Zhou Cang, "Tomorrow we will issue an official document and post a notice. From now on, my son Guan Lin will be appointed as the thief Cao Li in Jiangling City, and will be in charge of the investigation of thief affairs! All major and minor cases related to thieves in the city will be handed over to him for trial.
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Zhou Cang's eyes rolled, and he reminded: "What about... the case of Hong Qigong?"
These words immediately reminded Guan Yu and also reminded Ma Liang.
Guan Yu and Ma Liang's eyes both narrowed.
Now, they understood. It turned out that this boy was also interested in "Hong Qigong"!
This is so kind.
Isn't this - everyone is happy!
"Hahaha..." Ma Liang said with a smile: "Now that the fourth son of the thief Cao Yu has become a traitor, the fourth son can tell you who belongs to the battle of Hefei!"
"Why are the Fourth Young Masters so sure that Zhang Liao will win and Sun Quan will lose in the battle of Hefei?"
this…
When it came to this matter, Guan Lin did not hide it. He said seriously: "Actually, it's very simple. Because of one person! So Jiangdong will be defeated!"
"Who?" Guan Yu's curiosity was completely aroused and he asked urgently.