Han Shizu

"Villager, someone from the state!" When Yuan Ke and Zhang Hong were plotting and discussing with great enthusiasm, the confidant reported from outside the door.

Hearing this, Yuan Ke stopped from the active discussion, obviously a little unfinished, and ordered with some doubts: "Please!"

In Weiji, a thin, dark-complexioned man walked in, with hurried steps and an anxious face. As soon as he entered, he first heard Yuan Ke's hearty laughter: "Brother Ma Shan, you are here, and you are coming out of the state." What happened?"

The name of the visitor was Ma Shan, who was also one of the relocated households. He was originally a scoundrel in Zhoucheng, and later he followed the example of a hero in Yanzhou, visiting Yuanjiazhuang to eat and drink, and made friends.Moreover, with Yuan Ke's support, he did some sheep selling business, and at the same time helped him inquire about the news, and by the way helped Zhizhou solve some troubles, and acted as an intermediary.

Yuan Ke greeted him with a smile, but Ma Shan couldn't smile at all. I don't know if it was the exhaustion of the journey, or he was nervous and his forehead was sweating.Regardless of pleasantries, he immediately said directly: "Brother Yuan, disaster has happened!"

Yuan Ke was shocked when he heard the words, the smile on his face disappeared, he frowned, and stretched out his hand to comfort him: "Don't worry, speak slowly!"

"Liu Zhizhou has been arrested!" Ma Shan said a major event that could shake Yanzhou.

Yuan Ke was stunned, and then he reacted after a moment of stupefaction, and said in surprise, "What's going on?"

Ma Shan took a deep breath, and reported the news like pouring beans: "One hour ago, a group of martial arts camp soldiers suddenly came to Zhoucheng, and soon news spread that Liu Zhizhou was arrested by the Wu De Division. ! Not long after that, the state government was blocked, and no news came out, I felt that this matter was different, so I came to report it immediately!"

"Wu Desi!" These three words shocked Yuan Ke a little. He suppressed the ripples in his heart, forced himself to stabilize, and said to Ma Shan: "Brother Ma Gao Yi, Yuan must have a big thank you!"

However, Ma Shan shook his head, looked at Yuan Ke, and said worriedly: "Brother Yuan's remarks are out of line, how can I thank you for the gift? It's just that the state government has undergone such drastic changes. Where will we go? Brother Yuan needs to think more about it." !"

Ma Shan couldn't help being anxious, Zhizhou Liu Fang was their biggest protection umbrella, if the protection umbrella leaked, and it rained cats and dogs, how could those people who wandered in the black and gray area not be doused in the face.

In the past, every time the imperial court took down a corrupt official, it was inevitable to clean up the company. He didn't think that people like himself were special and could avoid it.What's more, this time, it was Wu Desi who came out. For more than a year, Wu Desi has been active in the northwest region, but it is very rampant.

Yuan Ke is not like that, he knows his own affairs, and all his plans are based in the dark, where he does his tricks and tricks. Although there are times of adventure, he always keeps himself in a relatively safe situation.

But this sudden bad news really terrified him, the danger approached unknowingly, at this moment, Yuan Ke suddenly felt a chill in his neck.

"Brother Ma is right. The current situation is unpredictable. We can't mess with ourselves. How to deal with it, let me think about it, let me think about it." Yuan Ke's brows were almost twisted into twists, and he spoke comfortingly, as if he was masturbating .

Zhang Hong, the dog-headed military commander at the side, also recovered from his astonishment, with a worried expression, and sharply pointed out: "Brother Ma, you said that it was Wu Desi who arrested Liu Zhizhou. Just grab it?"

Without waiting for Ma Shan to answer, Yuan Ke explained with a gloomy face: "Mr. Zhang was away before, so he didn't know anything. In the past few months, Wu Desi has been attacking everywhere in the northwest. Dozens of state government officials were arrested in Guannei, Longyou, and Hexi, and hundreds of powerful county officials were ransacked.

For a few months, the government and the people were crying out in agony, and the wind was jittery.In the four roads in the northwest, Yulin is alone. I thought the situation was unstable because the imperial court took into account the party's desire to change. Now it seems that it is only a moment at night. This move will take our Yanzhou to the knife."

Zhang Hong took a deep breath before digesting the news. He couldn't help wondering: "It's just that the court clarifies the administration of officials. It has always been dominated by the Ministry of Officials and the Metropolitan Procuratorate, and everything is done according to the law. Big official, isn’t it a little sensational, so you are not afraid of the world’s criticism? Also, Zhizhou is a former official of Wang Shijun’s protégé, Wu Desi has no fear at all?”

The Wang Shijun mentioned by Zhang Hong refers to Wang You, who was then the transfer envoy of the Northwest. This gentleman can be said to be another leader in the Northwest officialdom after Lu Duoxun. Both Guannei and Yulin have served as chief ministers. make.The former Zhengshitang added a prime minister, and Wang You was also considering candidates, but the competitors were a bit strong, and Emperor Liu believed that Wang You would have a greater role in staying in the northwest, so he lost the election.

And Liu Fang, the magistrate of Yanzhou, was promoted by Wang You himself. With such a strong background, Liu Fang, the magistrate of Yanzhou, was naturally very stable. How can this not make Yuan Ke and Xiaoxiao under the wings feel nervous.

Obviously, as a scholar, Zhang Hong still has some understanding of some systems of the imperial court.But Yuan Ke couldn't help but smiled wryly when he heard his words: "Wu Desi has always acted rampantly, but such acts of overriding the law are rare. This time it is so rare and so unscrupulous, it is even more terrifying."

"The owner means that!" Zhang Hong's face changed slightly, and he couldn't help but cupped his hands in the southeast direction.

Yuan Ke sighed: "With the madness of Wu Desi, if there is no consent of the emperor of Tokyo, I am afraid I would not dare to risk the disgrace of the world."

After finishing speaking, Yuan Ke shook his head and said: "Okay, Tokyo is too far away from us. For the current plan, how to deal with the changes in Yanzhou. There will be no eggs under the nest. If there is no protection from Zhizhou, we people, if If you don’t prepare well, I’m afraid you will inevitably end up in the same situation as those tyrants in the Northwest who confiscated their homes and exiled them, and lost all their wealth!”

Ma Shan was at the side, nodding repeatedly when he heard it, and hurriedly said: "Brother Yuan is very right! For the current plan, we should seek self-protection! Brother Yuan, do you have a good plan?"

Yuan Ke lowered his head, pondered for a long time, took a deep breath, looked at Ma Shan, and said: "The situation in Zhoucheng is not yet clear, we can't mess up our own positions, we still need to wait for further news, and follow the trend. Therefore, inquire clearly The situation of Zhoucheng and Zhizhou is the most important thing right now, Brother Ma, I wonder if you would like to go back to Zhoucheng again?"

Of course Ma Shan understood Yuan Ke's meaning, but he intended to take refuge when he escaped from the city.However, Yuan Ke couldn't help but give him face. In addition, he left in a hurry, and the state city was not cleaned up. At least a large number of belongings were still there.

After hesitating for a moment, Ma Shan gritted his teeth, cupped his hands and said, "I am greatly favored by Brother Yuan, and since I have been entrusted with it, I dare not refuse. I will go back to Zhoucheng right away to find out news for Brother Yuan!"

"Be careful!" Yuan Ke showed a forced smile.

"Farewell!" Ma Shan cupped his hands, turned around and left, coming and going in a hurry.

After he left, Yuan Ke's face darkened again, he turned around and sat down, and picked up the teacup, but his hands trembled subconsciously.

Seeing this, Zhang Hong said hesitantly: "Villa Master, I'm afraid this Ma Shan is not enough to be trusted!"

Yuan Ke nodded, but did not speak. After a long silence, he raised his eyes and looked at Zhang Hong: "Mr. Zhang thinks, for the current plan, how to break the situation?"

In Zhang Hong's heart, he was actually a little flustered. They, hiding in the dark, could still stir up troubles, point out the country unscrupulously, but once they had nothing to hide, they would be a little at a loss as to what to do.

Taking a few steps, trying to stabilize his mind, Zhang Hong said: "If you know that the state is in trouble, there must be a connection. With the sense of Wu Desi's minions, you will find out the owner sooner or later. Once things develop like this, then our situation must be dangerous. , There are too many things to give people a handle. The owner, the situation is extremely critical now, please make a quick decision!"

"What does Mr. Zhang mean?" Yuan Ke raised his eyes with a questioning look.

Zhang Hong gritted his teeth: "Why don't you start an incident immediately!"

After saying this, Yuan Ke was a little surprised. Previously, Zhang Hong had always been conservative in such matters, full of doubts and worries, which was quite disappointing.

But at this moment, Yuan Ke was so decisive that he was a little surprised. After observing Zhang Hong carefully, he found that he was serious.However, Yuan Ke himself hesitated instead.

Getting up, wandering in the study, hesitant, Zhang Hong looked at him, silent, waiting for his decision.In the end, Yuan Ke did not agree, saying: "No, we are not ready yet, and we have launched rashly. I am afraid that we will fail and die!"

Hearing this, Zhang Hong couldn't help being disappointed, and sighed: "But how can we avoid the current crisis?"

Yuan Ke hesitated for a moment: "I'll take my brothers and go out to hide first. It's best if I can get through this turmoil smoothly. If I can't, then I'll be in the district office."