Five years as county magistrate, hundreds of millions of kilograms of grain shocked Li Shimin Chapter 247 Assassination in the middle of the night, heavy reward and heavy punishment
Chapter 247 Assassination in the middle of the night, heavy reward and heavy punishment
"Who?"
Zheng Jiu immediately shouted loudly.
Vigilantly stand in front of Fang Yuan.
The remaining three guards are also on guard.
"Kill your people!"
The man in black said coldly.
He had no waste, he shouted loudly and rushed towards Fang Yuan.
"Bo Wu, come on, leave a few alive!"
Fang Yuan said coldly.
Call Xue Bowu to take action immediately.
Zheng Jiu only had three people with him, and they were far outnumbered.
If Xue Bowu didn't take action, Zheng Jiu and others would most likely be killed.
"Then please pay attention to your safety."
Xue Bowu pulled out the sword from his waist and rushed out.
He has quite a lot of weapons, and he uses different weapons according to different situations.
For example, when I travel with Fang Yuan tonight, I just bring a big knife with me for convenience.
However, Xue Bo's fighting style does not change due to different weapons. He always uses brute force to chop randomly.
"Protect the order!"
Seeing this, Zheng Jiu returned to Fang Yuan.
Killing the enemy is secondary, Fang Yuan's safety is the most important.
"Be careful, he is Xue Bowu!"
Someone among the men in black shouted.
The team that was about to charge forward jumped back.
They took out black sickles from behind and threw them at Xue Bowu.
The black scythe rotates in the air, controlled by the rope in their hands.
"What?"
Xue Bowu was bluffed.
Don't dare to charge hard, use your machete to block the sickle.
The sickle seems to be alive, and it will change direction when spinning in the air.
After one of them was blocked by Xue Bowu, it was pulled back by the person using it, and then thrown out faster.
At the same time, there were more sickles attacking Xue Bowu from all directions, making Xue Bowu very passive and resisting continuously.
Similarly, Fang Yuan also encountered an attack and was attacked by a black scythe. Fortunately, Zheng Jiu reacted in time and blocked the scythe back.
But this is definitely not the way to go. If it cannot be cracked, Fang Yuan and the others will most likely explain it here tonight.
"Shout for help!"
Fang Yuan ordered with a stern face.
The patrols in Chang'an City are relatively tight tonight.
As long as you delay, you may be discovered by the patrol.
In the dead of night, shouting for help can have a greater effect.
"Help!"
"Help!"
"There's a murder here!"
Zheng Jiu was stunned for a moment, then shouted loudly.
The three government officials who followed him and guarded Fang Yuan also shouted loudly.
The sound instantly shook the night sky and spread in all directions. Some rooms around the street were lit with lights.
But no one spoke up, no one dared to interfere.
The man in black remained unmoved and attacked even more crazily.
The black sickles in their hands made a whining sound.
It's night, and a black scythe is even harder to catch.
After several attacks, two of the three guards protecting Fang Yuan were injured.
Xue Bowu, who was surrounded by more men in black, was also scratched on his shoulder, which made him extremely angry.
"Die for me!"
Xue Bowu was so angry that he shouted out.
No longer ignore the terrifying support of the black scythe.
He seemed to rush towards one of the men in black desperately.
"Retreat!"
Among the men in black, some are giving orders.
The man in black who was targeting Xue Bowu immediately retreated while using weapons.
But Xue Bowu was very fast and rushed to one of the men in black in a few steps.
He slashed down with the broadsword at a forty-five-degree angle, and the man in black screamed before dying. He was finally cut in half, and his body was cut into pieces with a single blow, and blood spattered.
Xue Bowu killed with one strike, but he also paid a price.
While beheading the man in black, he received another blow on his thigh and shoulder.
"Gan Niang!"
Xue Bowu roared, furious.
In the night, he seemed to be a Vajra Angry Buddha, with a ferocious face.
"Don't let him get close!"
There are men in black giving orders again.
This time, Fang Yuan noticed who was directing.
"Bo Wu, attack him!"
Fang Yuan immediately pointed at that person and said.
Xue Bowu immediately changed direction and rushed towards the person pointed by Fang Yuan.
But what faced Xue Bowu was a more fierce black sickle attack, blocking his way.
The leader of the men in black is different from ordinary men in black. His speed and techniques are more sensitive. Xue Bowu cannot get close and has several injuries.
At this time, one of the government officials protecting Fang Yuan fell in a pool of blood, unable to fight anymore, and his life and death were in doubt.
When Fang Yuan saw this, he picked up the weapon in his hand and took the initiative to defend himself.
Suddenly, there was a sound in the distance and a large fire.
Because Fang Yuan and others called for help just now, reinforcements were finally attracted.
"What a pity!"
"Let's go!"
The leader of the men in black sighed, not wanting to fight.
He retreated quickly and soon disappeared into the night.
The other men in black also retreated and fled in all directions.
"Leave it to me!"
Xue Bowu roared.
He was angered and his eyes were scarlet.
The big knife in his hand was thrown towards one of the men in black.
The man in black probably didn't expect that Xue Bowu would do this again and was killed by a big knife through his back.
Not long after, reinforcements finally arrived, and the leader turned out to be Li Daozong.
"Fang Ling, are you okay?"
Li Daozong quickly walked towards Fang Yuan.
"I'm fine, my people were injured, and you were attacked too?"
Fang Yuan saw Li Daozong clearly.
It was found that there was blood in many places on his body.
It can be seen that he must have experienced a fierce battle just now.
"Yes!"
"Attacked by a group of men in black armed with scythes."
"Fortunately, I was not far from the Suzaku Gate at that time, and I received support quickly!"
Li Daozong looked solemn and nodded heavily.
If he hadn't experienced hundreds of battles and the reinforcements arrived in time, something might have happened.
After escaping, Li Daozong thought of Fang Yuan's safety and immediately led the team to Fang Yuan.
"I was also attacked by a group of men in black holding scythes."
"Do you think the person who attacked us might be Linhai?"
Fang Yuan looked solemn and nodded.
If you are attacked by them alone, it may be a personal vendetta.
But Li Daozong was also attacked. It was definitely not a personal vendetta. It was probably related to the assassination of Pei Ji.
Both of them came out of Pei Mansion and met Princess Linhai, so it is very likely that they are related to Princess Linhai.
"I doubt it too!"
"Would you like to enter the palace together?"
Li Daozong nodded heavily.
After investigating, he was assassinated and things became serious.
"Enter."
"Zheng Jiu, you don't have to accompany me anymore, take Bowu and the brothers down for treatment."
Fang Yuan nodded and arranged for Zheng Jiu to go do something.
Among the five people, except Fang Yuan and Zheng Jiu, everyone else was injured.
One of the brothers was seriously injured and was in critical condition and needed immediate treatment.
"Yes."
Zheng Jiu immediately responded.
Ask Jinwuwei to help evacuate the wounded.
Fang Yuan and Li Daozong went to the palace.
This time, I didn’t meet the assassin or the emperor again.
"What's going on?"
Li Shimin was very dissatisfied with being woken up, and he hadn't woken up yet.
But when he saw blood on Li Daozong's body, he was suddenly startled and woke up.
"After we came out of Pei Mansion and separated, we were assassinated by men in black holding black sickles at the same time!"
Li Daozong reported truthfully.
Talking about their discovery of Chen Ziqiang and the assassination of two people.
"The man in black holding a black sickle?!"
"Where did this new force appear?!"
Li Shimin’s brows furrowed into a frown.
Now the imperial court is not very stable, and new forces have emerged.
This made him, as the emperor, feel that his power was unstable and very disturbing.
"I don't know. Please, Your Majesty, strictly examine the Princess of Ideas!"
Fang Yuan shook his head and said in a deep voice.
Even the emperor didn't know about the forces, let alone him.
But this is not important. What is important is to examine Princess Linhai, or you will know.
"Dao Zong, I order Zong Zhengsi Qing to cooperate with you in investigating Princess Linhai."
"Fang Yuan, if you have any questions, you can ask Dao Zong directly."
Li Shimin thought for a moment and then made a decision.
It's about Pei Ji's assassination, and it's also related to a strange force.
No matter what, Princess Linhai must investigate carefully.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Li Daozong and Fang Yuan salute.
"Go!"
"I want to know the situation as soon as possible."
Li Shimin waved his hand and said in a deep voice.
He urgently wants to know the truth and wants Fang Yuan and the two to do it as soon as possible.
"Yes!"
Li Daozong responded respectfully and prepared to leave.
But Fang Yuan didn't move, he took two steps back and looked at Fang Yuan strangely.
"Fang Yuan, do you have anything else?"
Li Shimin looked at Fang Yuan curiously.
"When I was assassinated, all my guards were injured. Please send an army to send me home."
Fang Yuan said bluntly.
He called Zheng Jiu away because he thought it would be difficult for Zheng Jiu to protect him.
So he entered the palace with Li Daozong and asked the emperor if he wanted the army to protect him when he returned.
"You guys, you still want an army to send you back?"
"Li Junxian, please send Chang'an order back."
Li Shimin was amused.
No first-rank minister would have an army to escort him back.
"It's okay with Commander Li."
Fang Yuan has no objection.
With a master like Li Junxian escorting him back, he might be more powerful than an army.
Moreover, Li Junxian will not be alone, and there will definitely be no problem in sending him home safely.
"Go ahead."
Li Shimin waved his hand again.
Soon, Fang Yuan and others left the Suzaku Gate.
"Fang Ling, without further ado, I'm going to find Lord Zongzhengsi to capture Princess Linhai. Do you want to come with me?"
Li Daozong asked.
He thought that if those men in black were sent by Princess Linhai, they must not want him and Fang Yuan to inform the emperor of the situation.
Then he and Fang Yuan had escaped from danger, and they also informed the emperor that if it was really Princess Linhai, she would most likely take the opportunity to escape.
Therefore, we must control Princess Linhai immediately.
"No, I'll wait for your good news tomorrow!"
Fang Yuan shook his head and said.
It is already early in the morning and I am already very sleepy.
Working overtime at such a late hour is not Fang Yuan’s purpose, rest when you need to.
What's more, Zongzheng Temple's affairs are not something you can participate in, so there is no need to follow them.
"Well, if I find anything, I will notify you as soon as possible."
Li Daozong didn't think too much and said goodbye to Fang Yuan.
Half an hour later, Li Junxian escorted Fang Yuan back home safely.
Fang Yuan quickly took a shower and then went to bed and hugged Du Miaoyan to sleep.
Du Miaoyan was still awake and sleeping as usual, and asked Fang Yuan about his situation.
After learning that Fang Yuan was assassinated, he clamored to work with Fang Yuan in the future.
Fang Yuan responded casually for a few times and then fell into dreaming until it got dark.
"Husband, I am dressed like this, can I follow you to the county government office?"
Du Miaoyan had already gotten up and was dressed as a handsome young man.
With a slender figure, fair skin, and wearing men's clothing, he is more attractive than a pretty boy.
"What are you doing at the county government office?"
"Wouldn't it be better to visit your dad when you have time?"
Fang Yuan rolled his eyes at her and said speechlessly.
I casually echoed it last night, and she actually believed it.
"No, I have to protect you!"
Du Miaoyan shook her head and said firmly.
She is very serious and will not waver.
"It's safe during the day. I'm at the county office most of the time."
"If you still want to go out at night, I'll call you later in the evening."
Fang Yuan stood up, still not wanting Du Miaoyan to follow him to the county government office.
"That's okay."
Du Miaoyan thought for a while, but finally did not persist.
The main reason is that Du Ruhui's situation is really bad and she wants to spend more time with him.
Otherwise, even ten cows will not be able to change what she has decided.
After washing up and eating breakfast, Fang Yuan left for the county government office.
When he went out today, Fang Yuan noticed that the eyes of some people looking at him changed again.
As Pei Ji's assassination began, the people of Chang'an City seemed to have some opinions on him.
This makes Fang Yuan a little worried. He is worried that future policies will not be implemented well, and he is also worried that some people will interfere with it.
"Zheng Jiu, how are the brothers who were injured last night?"
After Fang Yuan came to the county government office, he first asked Zheng Jiu about last night's situation.
Before going out in the morning, Fang Yuan had already visited Xue Bowu. He was fine.
Instead, Xue Jiaoyan saw Fang Yuan and scolded Fang Yuan. She didn't shut up until she saw Fang Yuan take out a few hundred-yuan banknotes.
"One brother was seriously injured, but his life is not in danger."
"The other two brothers were slightly injured and will be able to return to work in a few days."
Zheng Jiu reported truthfully.
He has invited the best doctor in the city to treat him.
"Except for the part reimbursed by the court, I will ask for the rest from me."
"In addition, tell the chief clerk that when they come back, they will compensate the seriously injured brothers with two months' monthly salary, and the slightly injured brothers with one month's monthly salary."
Fang Yuan nodded and said.
If a public employee is injured while working, the court will provide partial medical reimbursement.
However, the amount of reimbursement is very small, usually only 40%, and the rest has to be paid by yourself or by the chief officer.
"I would like to thank Fang Ling on behalf of my brother!"
Zheng Jiu salutes Fang Yuan solemnly.
He was unconditionally loyal to Fang Yuan, and more than 90% of the county government officials respected Fang Yuan.
That is, Fang Yuan not only regards them as human beings, but is also willing to give them benefits and opportunities for promotion.
"Let Luo Zheng continue to investigate the case of Prime Minister Pei."
"Please announce the truth about yesterday's public outrage and reduce my negative image in the hearts of the people."
Fang Yuan assigned a task to Zheng Jiu.
The Pei encounter assassination case is like an unsolved case. We need to wait for news from Li Daozong, but we have to investigate and make a show of it.
Therefore, while investigating the case, part of the truth must be announced to avoid losing public support and making it difficult to handle the case in the future.
"Yes."
Zheng Jiu leaves.
Fang Yuan started to organize other work.
As time goes by, noon will come soon.
At this time, two pieces of news appeared one after another, one from outside Chang'an City and one from Pei Mansion.
The first news: Several local officials reported that local people were excited when they learned that Pei had been assassinated, and demanded that the court return the truth to Prime Minister Pei, which may arouse public outrage.
The second news: Prime Minister Pei has a high fever and the imperial doctors are helpless. It is very likely that he will not survive today.
Not long after these two pieces of news came out, the imperial decree from the imperial palace came into Fang Yuan's hands.
Three major agencies are limited to solving the case within the specified time!
If you succeed, the chief officer who solved the case will be heavily rewarded; if you fail, the three chief officers will be severely punished!