See you in the world

Chapter 598

To the west of Yangfeng County, more than 30 miles away, the loess official road was full of dust, and under the scorching sun, a team of a hundred people marched towards the county seat.

Most of this team are soldiers wearing leather armor and holding knives and guns, and the rest are almost all police officers in soap clothes.

The weather was too hot, and everyone in the group was sweating profusely. Many people couldn't stand the heat. They wanted to untie their clothes to cool off, but they gave up this idea after looking at the person at the front of the team. Let's bear with it.

My lord has an order, be vigilant on the way home, it is strictly forbidden to untie the armor to give the enemy an opportunity, and those who disobey the order will be severely beaten with thirty army sticks!
Such a weather, such an order, many people are full of complaints, but the order has been issued, it is a bit uncomfortable, it is better than being beaten with thirty army sticks.

Thirty army sticks, half your life is gone when you hit them.

The atmosphere of this team was not enthusiastic, firstly it was due to the weather, and secondly, their trip was obviously not going well, many people were wounded, and there were even more than a dozen corpses!
Officers and soldiers travel, and there is still such a big battle, it is definitely not going out for an outing...

At the front of the line, the leader looked to be in his thirties. He had an elegant face and a bookish air. He was obviously a scholar, but there was a hint of murderous intent in his eyes, which made people fearful.

This person is wearing iron armor, with a sword hanging from his waist, sitting on a yellow puma with a bow and arrow on his back, and a black cloak fluttering behind him. This kind of attire does not look like a scholar, but more like a warrior in the army.

He is Zhou Yu, Yunjing's old friend who came to Yangfeng County to visit this time.

As the magistrate of a county, in the face of the current disaster, he still doesn't care about taking other officers and soldiers out, and what he does is by no means light.

Zhou Yu has changed a lot, and in just over a year, he is no longer the son of a boy, his skin has turned dark, his eyes have become calm and deep, and there are wrinkles at the corners of his eyes.

With such a big change, it is conceivable that his career as an official for more than a year has not been so beautiful. It is the same as an official. Some people are enjoying blessings when they are officials, while others are suffering when they are officials. There is a big difference.

Zhou Yu, who was wearing iron armor, was sweating profusely, and he felt very uncomfortable, but his face remained calm and did not show the slightest sign. As the chief officer of this trip, he must set an example.

This time he took the officers and soldiers to go out to suppress the bandits, a gang of hateful horse bandits, but they got off to a bad start, after a fight, each of them got injured and was escaped by that gang of horse bandits.

This is not a good thing for him. More than a dozen people who took him out died, and they will bear a lot of pressure if they fail to produce any results. Removal of officials is not impossible!

He had thought about such a consequence before he set off, but there was a reason why he had to do it...

Scholars in this era are not frail scholars. They can rule the world by writing a pen, and can kill the enemy by riding a horse. Although Zhou Yu is less than thirty years old, but has a late-stage cultivation, he has always been on the front line when he went out to suppress bandits this time.

There is a garrison in Yangfeng County, not many, and part of this trip was taken away by him. He is a civil servant, and his rank is higher than that of a military officer. After asking for instructions, he became the chief general of this trip.

But after some careful planning, the desired result was not obtained at all.

Few people know how much pressure is on Zhou Yu's heart now. Those horse bandits are not eliminated and are making trouble everywhere, and there will be no peace in the future, especially those horse bandits got the news from nowhere. The important thing was stolen, if it is not recovered, the consequences will be extremely serious!
Now that the drought is severe, the dynasty issued a batch of relief money and food. It was an extremely confidential matter, but the gang of horse bandits learned of it and ambushed them unexpectedly on the only way to rob it.

Without the life-saving money and food, what will happen to so many victims in Yangfeng County?Knowing that this trip was dangerous, Zhou Yu had no choice but to take the officers and soldiers out to suppress the bandits, but things backfired. After some actions, the horse bandits were not wiped out, the relief money and food were not recovered, and many people were killed or injured.

Looking up at the bright sun in the sky, and then looking back at the dejected officers and soldiers, Zhou Yu said in a deep voice: "Everyone obeys orders, speed up your pace, and rest for a quarter of an hour in the shade of a mile ahead before returning to the city. Be sure to return before the sun goes down." to the city”

Hearing that they were able to rest, the officers and soldiers who followed immediately showed joy in their eyes, and many of them even shouted out the wise words of the adults.

Soon the group arrived at the resting place. Zhou Yu ordered the patrols to prevent the horse bandits from invading, and then came to the side alone in a daze. It was only when he was alone that tiredness and worry appeared in his eyes.

"The delivery route for disaster relief money and food is a secret, and I only found out one day in advance. How did the horse bandits know? Moreover, today's bandit suppression operation was kept secret before departure. When they arrived at the horse bandits, they obviously planned ahead of time." Prepared, let them deal with it and leave calmly..."

Such a thought flashed through his mind, and Zhou Yu felt so depressed that he couldn't help rubbing the space between his brows.

These things are definitely not a coincidence. Although he is very reluctant to think in that direction, but now it seems that there is no second possibility other than the traitor.

Although Zhou Yu is a local parent official, he is a foreigner. Although he has gained a firm foothold now, to put it bluntly, he still seems to be at odds with many people below, and it is not impossible for someone to trip him up.

What's more, if he wants to be a good official, he will definitely touch the interests of some people. Presumably some people want to get rid of him and hurry up!
"Nowadays the people are suffering, and there are still people who do things that are worse than pigs and dogs. Don't let me find out!" Zhou Yu said ruthlessly.

So who is playing tricks?Figures flashed in Zhou Yu's mind, was it the Wang family of the largest grain merchant in the county, or was it the garrison school lieutenant's self-respect?Or maybe it is the Fang family, a local rich family, or even the Liu family who wants to occupy the water source in the county and cause conflicts...

Thinking of those possible people, Zhou Yu just thought about it, without evidence, he couldn't count them.

"When the leader of the horse bandit left before, he said that I didn't know that my death was imminent. It seemed that someone wanted to attack me directly. Can you take advantage of it..."

Thoughts flickered, Zhou Yu flashed many thoughts in his head. As a scholar, or a scholar who has won the honor of juren, Zhou Yu is naturally not a fool. Whether it is conspiracy or intrigue, he is not afraid of it. The only thing that entangles him is What is more difficult is to rule the people.

There is a saying that there are troublesome people in poor mountains and rivers, Zhou Yu's face flashed a cold look, four county magistrates died in Yangfeng County in just ten years, it seems that the deaths are reasonable, but many of the details cannot withstand scrutiny!
If it weren't for the fact that everyone in Yangfeng County couldn't avoid him, Zhou Yu would have no connections, no money, no money, how could he come here to be the county magistrate?
Originally, Zhou Yu was able to achieve good results in this trip to suppress the bandits, even if the troublesome gang had been prepared, but the trouble was that the gang of horse bandits saw that the situation was wrong and ran across the border from the deep mountains to the Golden Wolf Dynasty. He can't do it, he can't bring people into other countries, unless he wants to start a war, the consequences are not something he can bear, but the horse bandits don't have so many worries.

Having rested almost, Zhou Yu ordered everyone to continue returning to the city, and the rest went smoothly. He returned to Yangfeng County without any danger. Many people are grateful for the timely distribution and the like.

This is not Zhou Yu's show, but to understand it sincerely. Only after understanding, can he designate a series of follow-up measures. Since the disaster began, he has personally intervened at least once a day, and he will take time if he has no time.

It is inevitable that he will grow old so fast, as the ruler of a county, no matter how bitter and cold Yangfeng County is, it is not easy to live a pampered life?
Back at the residence of the county government office, Zhou Yu took off his military uniform, washed up a bit, and then asked people to find his confidant butler non-stop.

When he came to Yangfeng County to be an official, Zhou Yu didn't bring his family with him, but he didn't come alone either. He only brought a confidant housekeeper to help him share some pressure.

This confidant butler is the bookboy he grew up with, his current butler, and his master's staff after he became the county magistrate. The relationship he has been with for many years can be said to be the person he trusts the most in Yangfeng County. .

Zhou Yu's book boy is about the same age as him, even two years older. His surname is Hou and his name is Duofu. Zhou Yu wouldn't bring him along either, it would be a headache if his confidant was the kind of person who made his own way.

"Master is back, is this trip going well?" Hou Duofu was concerned immediately after his arrival. After all, the relationship between master and servant is prosperous. If Zhou Yu achieves good political performance, his status will rise in the future, and as a confidant, he can also follow the dog to heaven.

Facing his confidant, Zhou Yu let go of his usual pretense, shook his head and said: "The result of this trip is far from the purpose..." After briefly explaining the situation, Zhou Yu asked: "Duofu, what do you think about this matter?"

After a little hesitation, Hou Duofu frowned and said: "Master, there are many doubts about your trip. Just because the horse bandits have prepared in advance is a big problem!"

"It seems that you and I think the same. There are traitors who communicate with the horse bandit, and the energy behind them is not small. Otherwise, it would be impossible to be so clear about our actions and the delivery route of the disaster relief money and food. There are only a handful of such people in the entire county. !” Zhou Yu said with flickering eyes.

Hou Duofu said: "In the absence of evidence, the subordinates dare not make random guesses, everything is decided by the master."

"Okay, let's not talk about this, it's the fox who will always show his tail, and then we'll catch them all. Let's see who can laugh at the end, and tell me, what important things will happen when I'm not here today?" Zhou Yu shook his head and said.

Hou Duofu immediately took out his pocketbook, flipped through it, and said, "Master, there are indeed a few things that need to be handled by you personally. A house in the west of the city caught fire. They were arrested on the spot. In addition, more than a dozen victims fought because of a quarrel. Two people died. When they went to the Yamen, two families lost their children and were suspected of being kidnapped by human traffickers. Another victim was beaten for offending the young master of the Fang family. , died not long after, and the relatives of the victims brought a complaint to the yamen. The young master of the Fang family said that the other party was slandering, but he just taught him a lesson. The other party was fine when they separated, and he sued the other party for blackmail... All of these need to be interrogated by you, master."

Hearing this, Zhou Yu couldn't help rubbing the center of his brows. It's not easy to be an official. There are too many things like this every day that need to be dealt with. It can be said that there is no time for leisure. If you let them go, they will only accumulate.

Going out to suppress the bandits today, Zhou Yu was exhausted both physically and mentally. After thinking for a while, he said, "Let's go ahead and ask the case tomorrow morning, so that the relevant personnel are ready. Those who steal the stolen goods will be interrogated according to the law, and those who gather to make trouble In an extraordinary period, whoever strikes first is unreasonable first, and he can be judged as he pleases, but in case similar incidents happen again, the other side has to beat and beat, and those who lost children can only issue documents to search for them as much as possible. As for the Fang family... Huh, it's getting more and more excessive. If you ask him to do an autopsy, if you are really beaten to death, you will never be tolerated. Hey, even if you are really beaten to death, the young master of the Fang family will definitely not do it yourself. There is no way to push someone to push the vat, but to appease the family of the deceased, Fang's family must bleed!"

Hearing what he said, Hou Duofu nodded and said nothing, but he hesitated to speak.

Zhou Yu asked: "What are you hesitating about, just speak up when you have something to say."

"Master, today someone handed me a greeting card, saying that you are an old friend who wants to come to visit, but the master is exhausted physically and mentally, and my subordinates really don't want to delay your rest because of such a trivial matter," Hou Duofu replied.

Smiling, Zhou Yu said, "Old friends come to visit? There have been too many people like this in recent times. I think they are all profit-seeking people. No see. Let's say no."

"Okay, master, I'll go back now," Hou Duofu nodded.

When he turned to leave, Zhou Yu asked by the way: "By the way, who is sending the greeting card?"

"I've never heard of a person named Yunjing," Hou Duofu said casually. Hou Duofu was not there when Yunjing and Zhou Yu were playing, and Zhou Yu would not talk to him about this kind of personal relationship. Say.

Hearing this, Zhou Yu was stunned, thinking he had heard it wrong, and asked in astonishment, "Who?"

"Yunjing Yunshouxin, that's what's written in the greeting card," Hou Duofu said back, curious about his master's reaction.

With a straight face, Zhou Yu hurriedly asked, "But that Yun Shouxin from Niujiao Town, Xinlin County in the south?"

"Yes, sir, that's what's written in the greeting card," Hou Duofu said, after thinking for a while, he took out the greeting card from his sleeve and handed it over.

As soon as he took it, Zhou Yu quickly browsed the greeting post, and immediately said pleasantly: "It's really Brother Yun, I almost missed it, where is he? Please come quickly, no, I will go to see him directly after I take a shower and change clothes, um , there is an explanation of his foothold in the invitation post."

"Um, master, is it unnecessary?" Hou Duofu hesitated.

Smiling, Zhou Yu said a little excitedly, "You don't understand, it's absolutely necessary, hurry up and get someone to prepare bath supplies for me."

"Good sir..." Hou Duofu left quickly.

When he was alone, Zhou Yu couldn't help clapping his hands and said to himself, "Why did Brother Yun come to Yangfeng County? By the way? It's not surprising. Back then, he dared to wander all over the world by himself. That's great. Brother Yun has Great talent, many things can be discussed with him face to face, it is too difficult to have someone who can talk to you sincerely as a stranger in a foreign land..."

In order to see Yunjing, he specially took a shower and washed, which shows that he attaches great importance to Yunjing, and it is also a due courtesy.

However, while taking a bath, Zhou Yu slowly calmed down, his eyes flickered, thinking of the words that the leader of the horse bandit left earlier today, he felt that this was also an opportunity, but he was a little sorry for Yunjing, in case it happened as expected He had to explain clearly to Yunjing immediately to avoid misunderstanding, and he had to be fully prepared, determined not to hurt Yunjing in the slightest, and he had to express his apology solemnly afterwards.

In Zhou Yu's current situation, he couldn't help but feel helpless, but he didn't want to give up whenever there was a chance. If he could pull out the cancer, it wouldn't matter if he took the blame afterwards...

With flashes of thought, Zhou Yu quickly made a plan to see Yunjing as an old friend, without any other identities, so it is not suitable to bring many people with great fanfare. , I guess he will not let go of such an opportunity, he can use his tricks, follow the vines, pull out the radish and bring out the mud, with a breakthrough, the next thing will be easy to handle, as long as he is given an excuse, there will be plenty of means to catch some people Come!
Zhengchou didn't have any evidence, if he took the initiative to hand it over, it would be too late for him to be happy.

But the only thing that confuses him is Yun Jing's attitude. In the final analysis, he is really ashamed for such an action. After all, he, Zhou Yu, is not the kind of person who will do whatever it takes to achieve his goals.

There is nothing to say about such a person as a friend, but in some cases, this kind of character can be degraded.

After getting ready, Zhou Yu briefly discussed with Hou Duofu, and then went to the meeting place where Yunjing was alone in casual clothes.

When night fell, Zhou Yu left the county government in a low-key manner, and soon someone left quietly.

With Zhou Yu's explanation and reminder, Hou Duofu, who was watching carefully, saw this situation in his eyes, and thought that the master was really resourceful, but he didn't know if he could really lead the snake out of the hole, but no matter what, he had to take action to cooperate Alright, otherwise if there is an accident, there will be nowhere to cry.

Although he was born as a scholar, Zhou Yu now also has a late-stage cultivation base, which is one of the reasons why he dared to take office in a place like Yangfeng County. I don't know how to die!
His strength may not be comparable to those in the Jianghu who have been fighting all the year round, nor can he be compared with the brave generals in the army, but his senses are still keen, and when he leaves the county office, he vaguely feels that he is being watched, and his eyes are cold. fleeting.

Not afraid of the enemy's actions, but afraid that the old silver coins will not move, which will be a headache.

Darkness is the best cover. In darkness, many dark things will be exposed. Perhaps it is because darkness and shadow complement each other, giving people a sense of imperceptibility.

"Master, what's the latest news, that man went out to visit friends alone and low-key at night." Under the night, someone reported from somewhere.

The person who heard the news paused, and asked calmly, "Are you really alone?"

"Exactly!"

"Oh, I see"

"Subordinates retire..."

The person who got the report pondered for a while, his face changed and he seemed to have made some kind of determination, and immediately called someone to make arrangements.

After giving the order, the man came to the window and looked at the bright moon in the sky, waiting for the news with a smile on his face, but the smile was extremely cold and penetrating.

"Often the simplest way is the most effective. Don't blame the old man for being cruel. If you want to blame it, blame you for stretching your hands too far. If you are well-behaved and leave at the end of your term, everyone will be fine. Why bother to force you?" Well, hmph, you have been rooted here for hundreds of years, how can you let a young man like you judge your face? Didn’t you see the fate of the previous ones? Originally, you wanted to wait until the loss of disaster relief funds and grains fermented and you lost your job. It's been a while, but I've already become suspicious. If you really found out what caused the destruction of a century-old foundation, don't blame the old man for cutting the mess quickly. Although there are some breaking rules, who cares, besides, you have given it yourself. The best excuse is to go out to suppress the bandits and come back injured and die suddenly. It is reasonable and reasonable. There is no such thing as assassinating an imperial court official.

Naturally, these words were not uttered, and dark things can be carried out in the dark. On the surface, everyone is still very friendly, right?

There is a saying that there are more than one king in Chiqian, the smaller the place, the more bullshit things will happen.

As for the seriousness of the current disaster, who cares about whether the death of some people will cause serious consequences? Your own interests are the most important thing, isn't it? popped up...

Yun Jing has been silently waiting for Zhou Yu's reply in the teahouse. As the ruler of a county, the other party has many things to do every day, even if he can't get away to meet him, it's okay. Feeling disappointed, but very happy, because it means that Zhou Yu is a good official, and the current situation also needs him. If he delays his business because of himself, he will feel very sorry.

After all, we have a long time to come to Japan, and there are many opportunities to meet each other.

Yun Jing saw the scene of Zhou Yu leading the team back in the afternoon, and Yun Jing was filled with emotion. It was just over a year ago, and he has aged so much and changed too much.

I especially remember that when I went boating and had fun, I was very happy, but now the other party is burdened with the painstaking efforts of the common people. The high spirits used to be high-spirited.

Zhou Yu came back with officers and soldiers, there were many casualties, and Yun Jing could probably guess some reasons, although he didn't know the details, it was nothing more than bandits making trouble. As an official, governing peace is the most important thing, especially in the current disaster. If the banditry is not eradicated, the life of the Li people will be even more difficult. If it gets worse, people will no longer be able to live. Probably the only way to go is to ignore everything, and they will not be able to live. Who cares so much?
Yun Jing's plan was to stay in the city for a day, and if Zhou Yu couldn't get away, he would leave.

In the dark of night, he had already seen Zhou Yu coming, and he couldn't help showing a smile on his face. Although it was just a one-sided relationship at the beginning, they had a good time talking, and now they get together again, saying goodbye to whether they are safe or not, it is the world rare.

When Zhou Yu approached the teahouse where he was staying, Yun Jing couldn't help raising his eyebrows, thinking that it seemed that it was not all smooth sailing for him to be an official here.

Secretly following the person, it seems that he is definitely not protecting him, but obviously following him, and still passing on his movements at any time, which may be causing trouble.

"Looking at Brother Zhou's expression, he should be well aware of these things. When old friends meet, the clown is a bit disappointed. If you need help, it's just a matter of raising your hands. It's just a greeting."

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(End of this chapter)