The county magistrate has no time to save the world

Chapter 104 The beginning of chaos in the capital

The end of the year is approaching.

The county magistrate himself didn't need to prepare any items and food needed for the New Year. Jiang Ming and Xu Zhu had already prepared them. At this time, the two of them were transporting to the Temple of Good and Evil in a cart.

"Old Madam." When Jiang Ming saw Zheng Nian's mother, Jiang Ming hurried over to say hello, "Master asked us to get this and bring it here for you."

The mother greeted the two happily, serving tea and cutting some pastries.

Xu Zhu distributed small toys to the children of the Temple of Good and Evil, including wooden horse sculptures, windmill sugar figures, and more.

Chang'an County is full of New Year's flavor. After all, we are worried about the invasion of the Nian Beast, and the firecrackers have already been crackling. As soon as the 23rd of the twelfth lunar month comes, the people in Chang'an County start to prepare for the New Year.

Zheng Nian had already been blasted three times by high-firing firecrackers in the morning, and his clothes were torn in one place. After he arrived at the county government office, he issued a new rule that firecrackers in Chang'an County could not be hung in the house. Fried on top.

After wandering around the yamen, Zheng Nian arrived at Jingzhao Mansion, stood at the gate of the Judicial Army and looked inside. Lord Xin Delong was pacing left and right, looking anxious and troubled.

This was the first time Zheng Nian had seen such a complex expression on this big black face, and suspicion immediately arose in his heart. He walked into the courtyard and saluted respectfully, "Master."

"Oh, oh, oh, oh! You're here." Xin Delong mentioned Zheng Nian, and hurriedly slipped back into the hall.

Zheng Nian turned twice in the air in a daze, the 1.8-meter tall man looked like a child in front of Xin Delong.

After being placed on the chair, he sat upright with his hands on his knees, "What's wrong, master?"

"Ah... that... um... you have something to do with me?" Xin Delong is a rough person, he can't hide things in his heart, and it's all written on his face at the moment.

Zheng Nian also wondered what could make this big Li Kui feel so uneasy, and said first, "I came to see the master today, and I have some important matters, which are about Zhou Dong."

"Yeah." Xin Delong nodded dullly, his heart was in a mess, his eyes were not eyes and noses were not noses, he twisted his buttocks on the chair, and then whispered, "Zhou Dong is indeed not dead."

Isn't that bullshit?
But Zheng Nian couldn't say it, but acted like he suddenly realized, "Oh! That's it, master, I saw him in Guangyu Tower."

Xin Delong squinted his eyes at Zheng Nian, and said, "Zhou Dong has been taken away by the governor, I don't know his whereabouts."

Zheng Nian understands.

Xin Delong entered the Jingzhao Mansion and really learned to be broken. Not only did he learn how to play sloppy eyes, but he even used Tai Chi in actual combat.

"Why is the master so depressed? I just saw it, and I was a little flustered. What is it that makes it so difficult for you, master?" This kind of question is always asked, but it is only a matter of time.

Xin Delong's face almost said, "Zheng Nian, please ask me quickly, so that I can cause you some trouble." '

"Ah!" Xin Delong patted his thigh, shook his head and sighed, "A catastrophe is imminent."

"A catastrophe is imminent?" Zheng Nian was shocked, and immediately recalled that he was on Xin Delong's line. To put it bluntly, he was a member of his team. If something happened to him, he would naturally be a big deal and must be treated with caution.

So he frowned and asked, "Master, what is the matter? I would like to contribute a little."

"Really?" Xin Delong was shocked.

"It should be so." Zheng Nian nodded.

"In the morning of the next day, go to Dongchengmen to pick someone up for me." Xin Delong thought for a moment and said, "This way I will have time to tidy up, yes yes yes, this is great, this is great!"

Saying that, Xin Delong turned his head and ran into the inner hall.

Zheng Nian was bewildered, and he was particularly uneasy, feeling that he had indeed taken on a big job.

Although he doesn't know who the person who can make Xin Delong so jealous, he doesn't feel very good.

Fortunately, Zhou Dong's whereabouts have been inquired, at least he knows that this key person is not dead yet.

Don't be too anxious right now, bring him back tomorrow in a safe manner, and settle your worries before you can make further demands.

For example, meeting with Zhou Dong.

Walking out of Jingzhao Mansion slowly, Zheng Nian walked all the way to the yamen, and happened to meet a group of Jingzhao Mansion officials who were posting a list.

There is no news or newspapers these days. Basically, the news is either word of mouth or a list at the gate of the yamen.There is a similar bulletin board at the gate of Chang'an County, but there are no important things on weekdays, that is, missing person notices and lost and found.

At this time, there was a large circle of people around the bulletin board. Taking advantage of his height, Zheng Nian tiptoed a few steps to investigate, but was pushed out by the crowd again. When he was about to leave in frustration, he heard shouts behind him.

"Master Zheng!"

Zheng Nian turned around and saw a young man next to Xin Delong who joined the judicial army. This young man looked very capable, but he seemed a little young, probably only about fifteen or sixteen.

"Well, are you busy?" Zheng Nian greeted with a smile.

"It's not busy, it's just that a robbery has entered the capital recently. Both Jinyiwei and Dali Temple have issued an ultimatum. Hurry up and post it. Your Excellency is not in the yamen today, right? It is estimated that the relevant official documents have returned to the yamen. I want to post it." The young man said hastily.

"Jie Ya?" Zheng Nian was stunned. There was indeed such a term in his mind. He didn't know where he saw it, but he couldn't remember it for a while.

The young man scratched his head, "I don't know what this thing is, anyway, it's a villain who raped, looted, burned, killed, looted, smashed, and committed all kinds of crimes, so I hereby post a wanted post and reward 300 taels of silver."

Zheng Nian nodded, "Understood."

When we returned to the gate of the Chang'an County Government Office, there was still a large group of people crowded at the gate and looking at the notice. Jiang Ming just squeezed out of the crowd with a jar of glue. When he saw Zheng Nian, he hurried over, "Master, you came back."

"Bring me the notice." Zheng Nian said.

Jiang Ming quickly handed it over.

There is no portrait on the notice, only a line of words.

[Today, robbers and crows have entered the capital to disrupt the civil affairs. 】

[He burned, killed, looted and committed all kinds of crimes. He is even a lowly prostitute, steals treasures, once robbed a hundred taels of silver in Jiangnan and other places, humiliated and killed more than 300 women, and even peeped at the secret treasures in the palace. He is hereby wanted. If there is any inquiry Those who are involved will be rewarded with one tael of silver, and those who have verified traces will be rewarded with five taels of silver.If anyone is caught, [-] taels of silver will be rewarded. 】

Zheng Nian was shocked.

Immediately walked to the Yamen.

Jiang Ming frowned and asked, "Why are you so flustered?"

"What is the concept of 300 taels?" Zheng Nian asked.

"300 taels..." Jiang Ming showed disbelief, "I've seen it on the wanted cloth."

"What if you are at the sixth or seventh rank now?" Zheng Nian asked.

"Then I'll try to see if I can catch this Jiecrow." Jiang Ming said happily.

"Tell me, how many sixth and seventh ranks are there in the world?" Zheng Nian sighed, looking at the clouds in the sky, "From today onwards, not only Chang'an County, but the entire capital will be in chaos."

(End of this chapter)