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The night is dark and cold, and the night is sleepless.

Outside the Beishan Governor's Mansion, many officials were waiting to be summoned in the dark. Everyone was ordered by the Governor to hold an emergency meeting overnight, and everyone was quite surprised.

Although recently there have been orders from the governor to make major changes to Beishan's personnel, but after Governor Xiao Huanzhang returned to Beishan, he did not hold a meeting.

Everyone heard that the governor was seriously ill, and the eldest son Xiao Jingsheng died on the battlefield, so everyone could understand Xiao Huanzhang's current state of mind.

"My lords, please enter the mansion!" After waiting for a long time, someone in the mansion finally came out to call. After everyone entered the mansion, they felt that the atmosphere was not right before they reached the main hall.

In the Governor's Mansion, there are three steps for one post and five steps for one sentry. It seems that the defense is very strict.

In the hall, the lights were brightly lit. When everyone entered the hall, no one was seated in the main seat. There were chairs placed on both sides of the hall. Everyone whispered, but they still sat down according to their official positions.

While everyone was whispering and discussing in low voices, they heard footsteps, and a person came out slowly from the side of the hall, dressed in armor and with a big knife on his waist, someone had already asked: "Luo Tongzhi, the governor is very well. ?”

Luo Dingxi looked dignified, glanced at everyone, and finally said: "Everyone, I will tell you, it is not the order of the governor, but the order of the madam to gather everyone today!"

"Ma'am?" Everyone was even more surprised, and someone frowned and said, "Could it be that the governor has not recovered from his illness?"

Luo Dingxi shook his head, and said in a deep voice: "Everyone, be quiet, Madam has arrived!"

Everyone stopped talking, and soon, another person came out from the side of the hall. He was dressed in a white filial dress, as white as snow, wrapping Mrs. Xiao's plump body in it. No makeup was applied, and the eyebrows were lightly swept, but it was charming.

As the saying goes, if you want to be pretty, you should be filial. These words are suitable for Mrs. Xiao. She is a beautiful woman, and her dress is full of femininity.

Seeing Mrs. Xiao coming out in filial piety, everyone was stunned. Mrs. Xiao walked into the hall, lowered her head slightly, and bowed slightly to the crowd. She looked sad and her eyes were even reddened.

"Ma'am, what... what's wrong?" someone had already got up and asked.

Luo Dingxi coughed, and then said: "I want to tell you a piece of news, the governor... the governor has been killed...!"

"Ah?" Everyone's expressions changed instantly.

Xiao Huanzhang was killed in Danyang. Luo Dingxi naturally kept the secret strictly and did not let the news leak out. He returned to Yuchang from Danyang. Although Xiao Jingsheng's body was brought back in a fair manner, Xiao Huanzhang's body was transported back to Yuchang in secret. Chang, the news of Xiao Huanzhang's death has not been announced to the public.

"Luo Tongzhi, what do you mean by this?" Some officials have already heard the meaning of the words, "You said that the governor was killed? How can you explain this murder...?"

"Madam please explain everything to everyone!"

Mrs. Xiao looked sad, holding a pink handkerchief, raised her hand to gently wipe the tears from the corners of her eyes, and then told everyone the remarks she had prepared in advance. They found out that Xiao Heng was extremely vicious, fearing that the matter would be exposed, he killed Xiao Huanzhang, and Luo Dingxi happened to lead his men to arrive, and was going to arrest Xiao Heng, but Xiao Heng resisted stubbornly, and was finally beheaded by Luo Dingxi.

Even if the news of Xiao Huanzhang's death is not announced, it is also because of Beishan's new defeat. Once the news leaks out, it may make things more complicated.

When everyone heard Mrs. Xiao's eloquence, they were all dumbfounded and couldn't believe it.

"Today, I convene all of you to discuss what to do next." Mrs. Xiao said sadly: "A country cannot live without a king, and Beishan Road cannot live without a leader. When the northwest is in turmoil, there is Zhu Lingyue in the west and Zhu Lingyue in the north. There is Chu Huan, who is a generation of tigers and wolves. If Beishan continues to be in chaos, and the dragons have no leader, the consequences must be disastrous... I only hope that you can discuss the next countermeasures and elect someone to come out to temporarily manage Beishan's affairs, turn the tide, and lead Beishan out. Dilemma."

"Should this matter be reported to the imperial court for a decision?" After a period of silence, someone finally spoke.

Luo Dingxi smiled bitterly and said: "I have already submitted a memorial to the court according to Madam's wishes, not only sent to the capital to the Prince Jian Guo, but also sent to Hexi to present to the Holy One... It's just that the capital is in danger now. Among them, the Prince Jian Guo has to deal with the Tianmen Dao coming from the southeast, and I am afraid that he does not have the time and energy to deal with this matter. If you are the Holy One, I heard that the Holy One is inspecting the Immortal Palace in Hexi Road. The Immortal Palace was built by Feng Yuanpo, the governor of Hexi Road. It is said that the Holy Majesty is going to practice in seclusion in the Immortal Palace. If the paper is submitted and the Holy Majesty has not left the customs, then there will be no decree for a while...Whoever succeeds the Governor of Beishan naturally needs the imperial court's decree, but the imperial court Before the decree of the government comes down, everything cannot be left unresolved, waiting for the arrival of the new governor.”

Everyone nodded immediately, and some people were already thinking, is the court still capable of meddling in the affairs of the Northwest?It would be easy to send a governor, but the governor might die on the way before reaching Yuchang.

"Luo Tongzhi, I wonder if you have a suitable candidate?" someone asked.

Luo Dingxi's expression was still serious, and he shook his head and said: "A martial artist Luo, I really don't want to say much about such an important matter. You are all senior officials from Beishan, and you all have acquaintances. It's better for you to discuss it."

"Luo Tongzhi, the northwest is in turmoil now, and I have a new defeat in Beishan, and we need a general who can lead the army to lead us out of the predicament." One person had already stood up, and said righteously: "Since the imperial court's decree will be returned in a short while We can’t arrive, and we really can’t wait for the new governor to come over, otherwise, where will the people be? The dragons have no leader, and there is a mess. At this time, the consequences will be even more disastrous.” He clasped his hands and said: “Luo Tuanzhi, you are the most important thing for the governor. The most important person I trust, Wentao and Wulue, is at a time when Beishan is in danger, and it is the time when Luo Tongzhi stepped forward, I don’t know...!"

"That's right...!" Before the man finished speaking, someone shouted again: "Luo Tongzhi, in times of crisis, you can only show your true qualities as a hero. You, Luo Tongzhi, are a first-class hero, and now it is Beishan who needs a leader At that time, you have to come out to preside over the overall situation no matter what."

Luo Dingxi frowned and said: "Luo is a martial artist with little talent and learning, so he should not be such a heavy burden. You all favor him, and Luo is grateful, but he is really not the right candidate. Please choose someone else!"

"If even Luo Tongzhi can't take on such a heavy responsibility, there will be no one else who can take on this heavy responsibility after looking at Beishan." One person sighed: "Madam, I don't know what you want?"

Mrs. Xiao glanced at Luo Dingxi, and said: "Luo Tongzhi, all the adults want you to come out and take charge of the overall situation, can you come forward?"

"Ma'am, it's not that Luo is unwilling." Luo Dingxi cupped his hands to Mrs. Xiao, and said humbly: "Beishan is in danger, and even if I gave up my life, I would do it for Beishan. It's just... Luo is Just a martial artist, if he really came out, I'm afraid people will be dissatisfied, if this is the case, it will be counterproductive...!"

"Who dares to disobey?" Immediately, someone shouted: "Luo Tongzhi's literary and military strategy, to the governor... Well, to the court and the governor, he is loyal, if anyone refuses to accept Luo Tongzhi, the subordinate will be the first to stand up Don't be rude to him."

As soon as this person spoke, everyone else expressed their support.

Mrs. Xiao said quietly: "Luo Tongzhi, all the adults are here. Since everyone supports you, why do you refuse? What's more, the court's decree has not yet been issued, and it is not for you to take over the position of governor, but for you to temporarily take charge of the overall situation. , you don’t have to decline any more. If people’s hearts are not convinced, I see that all the adults are very supportive of your presiding over the overall situation. If you are really worried, why don’t you let the adults express their feelings tonight and write a letter supporting Luo Tongzhi’s presiding over the overall situation You can also use your fingerprints to tell Beishan that it is the adults who recommended you, Luo Tongzhi, to come out temporarily to preside over the overall situation, what do you think?"

"Come on, Mr. Meng, you have the best literary talents. You are the one to write this oath. Everyone give your fingerprints." Before Luo Dingxi could speak, an official shouted, "I will be the first to give your fingerprints!"

The atmosphere in the hall was upbeat for a while, and that Mr. Meng was not ambiguous. He asked someone to fetch a pen and paper, and wrote an oath in a short while. Everyone didn't ask Luo Dingxi for his opinion. They all put their fingerprints on it. Although a few people hesitated a little, seeing everyone's fingerprints on it, they didn't dare to lag behind and put their fingerprints on it too.

Master Meng presented the fingerprinted affidavit to Mrs. Xiao. Mrs. Xiao glanced at it, swayed her waist, and walked up to Luo Dingxi, "Luo Tongzhi, this is everyone's affidavit. Since everyone has shown themselves Sincerity, according to my own opinion, you still follow the good advice and stand up to take charge of the overall situation!"

Luo Dingxi took the affidavit, sighed, and said with a wry smile: "Luo is a soldier, he is not afraid of mountains of swords and seas of fire, no matter how dangerous the front is, he will not shrink back in the slightest, but such a heavy burden...!" Gritting his teeth, he seemed to have made up his mind, and said in a deep voice: "Since this is the case, Luo can only stand up, for the sake of Beishan, and for the governor, go through fire and water, and do whatever it takes!"

Everyone applauded immediately.

"The first priority right now is to hold a funeral for the Governor." Luo Dingxi's eyes were slightly red, "The Governor was killed by a traitor. I didn't protect him well. I should have committed suicide and apologized, but now that I have a heavy responsibility, I can only temporarily I am still guilty, but the death penalty can be avoided, and the living crime cannot be forgiven, madam, I am willing to accept a hundred army sticks as punishment for the ineffectiveness of the guardian governor!"

"Since Luo Tongzhi has a heavy burden on his body, how can he hit a hundred army sticks?" Mrs. Xiao sighed softly, "If the body is injured, how to deal with the affairs? Why don't you pay half a year's salary, what do you think?"

"That's right, what Madam said is very true!" Everyone said one after another.