As the order of Luoyang, Dong Xuan knew many local snakes in Luoyang. That night, he ordered several local snakes who were quite powerful in Luoyang to go to the county government and asked them to help him find suspicious people in the city.
These gangsters in Luoyang all admired Dong Xuan. After listening to his words, several gangsters patted their chests and promised: "County Magistrate Dong, you can safely leave this matter to your brothers! As long as those assassins are still here
Hiding in the city, we will definitely be able to find them!"
Dong Xuan nodded with satisfaction and reminded: "These assassins dare to assassinate Lord Tai Chang. Not only are their strength not to be underestimated, but they must also have a very glorious identity as a cover."
After a pause, he rubbed his chin and said quietly: "The assassin should have come to Luoyang in the past few days, and he will not be alone. You can start investigating from this aspect."
Everyone nodded in unison and responded: "The villain has taken note of it."
Dong Xuan said seriously: "Once you find a suspicious person, you must remember not to fight with him. You must come to the county government and report to me immediately! These assassins are highly skilled and proficient in hidden weapons. You are no match for them!"
Several gangsters looked at each other, and then they all raised their hands to Dong Xuan and said, "Magistrate Dong, we all remember it!"
"Also, the city of Luoyang will be closed tomorrow, and the county government officials will search for assassins from house to house in the city. You need to pay attention and observe who has made any changes during this period."
"Yes!" Several gangsters agreed, and one of them asked cautiously: "County Magistrate Dong, how many days will the city be closed this time?"
Dong Xuan smiled bitterly, stretched out a finger, and said: "Luoyang is a capital city. With my ability, I can only close the city for one day!"
Everyone looked at each other, and the ruffian who had just asked the question murmured: "So, we only have one day."
Dong Xuan said no more, "Let's all do things!"
"County Magistrate Dong, I'm resigning!" Several gangsters saluted Dong Xuan and then exited the lobby together.
At dawn, as Dong Xuan said, the city gates of Luoyang were closed tightly, and notices were posted beside the city gates, stating that today the entire city is searching for assassins. If the people find anyone suspicious, they can report it to the government at any time. If the report is true, we will assist
Anyone who successfully captures the assassin will be rewarded heavily by the government.
On that day, Dong Xuan sent out all the county officials. At the same time, the county government also received full assistance from the Beijing garrison to jointly hunt down the assassins.
In today's Luoyang City, joint teams composed of government officials and soldiers can be seen everywhere in the streets and alleys. Usually a few government officials run in front to lead the way, followed by a large number of soldiers from the Beijing garrison. Walking through the streets and through alleys, you can see
Knock on the door, knock on the door and go in to search.
For a time, the city of Luoyang was in a state of chaos.
No one expected that the imperial court would be so vigorous in hunting down the assassins this time. You must know that Luoyang is a capital city, and if the city is closed for one day, it is already a very big deal.
The government officials and soldiers searched from morning until late at night. After a day's work, they almost turned the inner city of Luoyang upside down, but found nothing. No suspicious person was found at all.
In the county government, Dong Xuan was sitting in the middle, while the county officials were all frowning and sighing.
County Lieutenant Wu Fang looked at Dong Xuan, shook his head and said, "Your Majesty, you shouldn't make such a guarantee in front of Your Majesty and make a three-day appointment!"
The county magistrate Zhongzhi said: "One day has passed, but we haven't found any clues!"
Wu Fang frowned and looked ugly. The key issue now was that the city was closed for only one day and the city would be opened tomorrow. Once the assassins were allowed to sneak out of the city, it would be extremely difficult to capture them.
He cleared his throat and asked in a low voice: "Sir, can you please ask your Majesty to close the city for one more day?"
Dong Xuan didn't even think about it, he shook his head and said: "Fealing the city for one day is the limit, and it will definitely not be extended to two days."
Wu Fang was silent for a moment, then changed the topic and asked: "Then, how about relaxing the agreed period to five days, or ten days?"
Dong Xuan looked at Wu Fang, then at the other county officials, and said word for word: "In front of Your Majesty, it is I, not Your Majesty, who made the three-day agreement! The assassin is in the city now, right here
Under our noses, as the county magistrate, if I can't find any clues about the assassin within three days, then I am too incompetent and should be severely punished!"
After hearing this, everyone present turned red and secretly said they were ashamed.
Wu Fang stood up and said: "Sir, I will go to Nancheng again! Nancheng is where the imperial palace is located, and it is surrounded by many mansions of dignitaries. During the search, there will inevitably be omissions. I will go and inspect it again!"
Other officials also stood up one after another and proposed to search everywhere in the city. Dong Xuan looked at everyone, waved his hands to them, and said: "Everyone has worked hard for a day, and that's it for today. We will continue the search tomorrow!"
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"Okay, don't talk anymore! Everyone, please go back home and have a rest!" No clues were found all day long. Dong Xuan didn't think that clues would be suddenly found at night.
Wu Fang and others looked at each other and resigned to Dong Xuan. Dong Xuan did not stay at the county government and returned to his home to rest. The county government's search came to an end, and Hua Feiyan also reported the county government's progress to Liu truthfully.
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After hearing this, Liu Xiu paced back and forth in the hall. After walking for a while, he asked: "Does Feiyan think Dong Xuan can find out the traces of the assassin within three days?"
This question really stumped Hua Feiyan. As far as she was concerned, she didn't dare to make such a guarantee. But the three-day appointment was proposed by Dong Xuan himself. If he was not sure, he
And why make such a promise?
After pondering for a moment, Hua Feiyan shook his head honestly and said, "I don't know."
Liu Xiu smiled bitterly and asked, "Is it true that there are no clues at all?"
Hua Feiyan said sternly: "The county government has searched every corner of the city, and they are only three feet short of digging!"
Liu Xiu murmured: "It was already late at night when the assassins committed the assassination, and the city gate had already been closed. It was impossible for the assassins to escape from the city. Could it be that they had wings on their backs and flew out of Luoyang City?"
Hua Feiyan said: "My subordinates think that the assassin is in the city now, but he is hiding it too well and there is no loophole at all!"
Liu Xiu held his forehead and smiled bitterly, and said: "My uncle followed me in the south and north. I have never faced such a powerful enemy on the battlefield. This time, I died at the hands of Mo Xiutang. If not for the great king who was left in the palace by me,
I am sending an empty carriage back to my hometown. This time, I am afraid I will follow in the footsteps of Bo Xian! The harm done by an assassin is far greater than that of a powerful enemy on the battlefield!"
The enemies on the battlefield are real, tangible, visible and tangible, but these assassins are mysterious, elusive and difficult to guard against.
Hua Feiyan lowered her head and whispered: "It's because my subordinates are incompetent and unable to solve His Majesty's worries!"
Liu Xiu waved his hand and said, "Tomorrow, you and Zhiwen will continue to explore the city for traces of the assassin!"
"Yes! Your Majesty!"
Liu Xiu withdrew his gaze and looked at the pile of memorials placed on the table. He sighed helplessly. He picked up a memorial and it was from Kou Xun of Hanoi County. The content of the memorial was very simple.
He proposed that he would be transferred to serve in the military.
Seeing Liu Xiu holding the memorial with his brows furrowed and preoccupied, Hua Feiyan was quite curious. He stepped forward and helped Liu Xiu pour a cup of tea while looking at the memorial in Liu Xiu's hand.
After looking at it, she asked in confusion: "Kou Taishou has done a good job, why did he suddenly ask to be transferred to the army?"
Liu Xiu laughed out loud, smiled bitterly, shook his head and said, "Ziyi is good at everything, but he is too unorthodox."
"Ah?" Hua Feiyan didn't understand and looked at Liu Xiu in confusion.
Liu Xiu put down the memorial in his hand and said, "This is Ziyi's second letter. In the first letter, he proposed to retire."
Hua Feiyan looked surprised. Kou Xun's abilities are obvious to all. He was able to manage Hanoi County, which was once rife with bandits and bandits, in an orderly manner. Food was transported from Hanoi to Luoyang in a steady stream. Looking at the governors of various counties,
, Kou Xun’s ability is definitely one of the best, why would he retire?
Liu Xiu looked dazzled and asked, "Don't you understand?"
Hua Feiyan said truthfully: "I really don't understand!"
Liu Xiu said: "What Ziyi is worried about is that his superior skills will overwhelm his master."
It was precisely because Kou Xun managed Hanoi so well that he felt worried.
During the period when Kou Xun was the governor of Hanoi, he suppressed the bandits internally and attacked the invading Su Mao army from outside. He achieved great fame. In Hanoi, Kou Xun's prestige was so high that no one could match him. He responded to every call in every county in Hanoi.
But precisely this made Kou Xun feel insecure.
In fact, it is easy to understand. As a minister, he has too high prestige and reputation in the local area. Is the emperor really so relieved and does he really not have the slightest fear?
What's more, not long ago, Peng Chong, the governor of Yuyang, rebelled. Kou Xun thought about it and decided to retire on his own initiative.
Kou Xun first wrote a memorial to Liu Xiu to retire. After being rejected by Liu Xiu, he then wrote another memorial to want to transfer to the army. Anyway, Kou Xun's memorial was for one purpose, and he didn't want to
Did it in Hanoi.
After listening to Liu Xiu's words, Hua Feiyan suddenly realized that Kou Xun's Shang Shu had such a deep purpose.
She blinked her eyes and looked at Liu Xiu with admiration. The emperor is the emperor, and just through the minister's communication, she can get a rough idea of the minister's psychology.
While she admired Liu Xiu, she couldn't help but feel pity for him.
In her opinion, there is really nothing enviable about being an emperor. It is too tiring! There are too many things to ponder and consider every day.
Anyway, if she were put in Liu Xiu's position, she would never be able to achieve Liu Xiu's level.
Hua Feiyan handed the tea cup to Liu Xiu and asked, "Will your Majesty play the music correctly?" yyls
Liu Xiu took the tea cup, took a sip of tea, and said decisively: "Of course not."
"What if the Kou governor goes to Shu again!"
"If he doesn't feel tired, just let him go to bed all the time!" Liu Xiu rolled his eyes angrily. Hua Feiyan was amused by his appearance. Sometimes, it felt like Liu Xiu's relationship with the ministers was quite interesting.
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After drinking a cup of tea, Liu Xiu put down the cup, pointed at Kou Xun's memorial, and said in a determined tone: "I will reject it this time. In a few days, Ziyi will submit it again."
Having said this, he looked at Hua Feiyan and asked, "Feiyan, guess, what will Ziyi propose if he goes up to Shu again?"
Hua Feiyan thought for a while and said, "Perhaps the Governor Kou will propose to be transferred to another county to be the Governor?"
Liu Xiu shook his head and said: "If my guess is correct, Ziyi will most likely send his nephew Kou Zhang to Luoyang." Jian Hua Feiyan looked at him blankly, Liu Xiu added: "Follow my example.
Xiao He back then."
Back then, Liu Bang was leading the troops in the front line, and Xiao He was in charge of the rear. Liu Bang would send people back to the rear every now and then to comfort Xiao He. Later, Xiao He sent his sons and cousins to the front line and put them under Liu Bang's nose. Now Liu Bang
But I was so happy that I no longer sent anyone to 'consol' Xiao He.
Liu Xiu said quietly: "Ziyi is as talented as Xiao He, but I am far from being as talented as Gaozu, so how can we compare with him?!"
