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"She's dead?"

Chu Huan reined in his horse suddenly and turned his head away. Beside him was Gongsun Chu, the magistrate of Yuezhou. Gongsun Chu nodded slightly and said, "The news came from Beishan. When people arrived, most of the governor's mansion had been burned down, and Xiao Huanzhang's coffin was not buried when the time came, but stayed in the mansion, which was also destroyed by the fire."

Chu Huan looked up at the sky, it was almost dusk, and there were still clouds floating in the sky.

"Before that, that Mrs. Xiao sent out all the servants of the Governor's Mansion, and everyone distributed the settling allowance." Gongsun Chu said slowly: "After the incident, a total of three wreckages were found in the Governor's Mansion , one of them belongs to Xiao Huanzhang, the other two have been identified, one is that Mrs. Xiao, and the other is Cixiu."

Chu Huan frowned, and said: "When she sent the secret letter, I had doubts. I thought this woman was going to play some tricks. She and Luo Dingxi joined forces to get rid of Xiao Huanzhang and put the blame on Xiao Heng. Then suddenly The letter said that Luo Dingxi was going to attack Shuoquan, and that Cixiu would betray Luo Dingxi and help us get rid of Luo Dingxi...!"

"Cixiu also sent someone to contact us." Gongsun Chudao: "At that time, the lower officials didn't know what the hell they were going to do, but since we have the news, we must be cautious, so we set up a plan in advance in the city. Unexpectedly, Mrs. Xiao's words were exactly the same. Luo Dingxi really led people into my Xiguan from the Eagle's Nest Stream, and attacked Shuoquan by surprise...Chu Du, thinking about it now, if it wasn't for that Mrs. Xiao sent a secret message, none of us knew about the existence of Eagle’s Nest Gap, Luo Dingxi took advantage of your expedition to the front line, and sneaked a sneak attack from behind, it is very likely that he really succeeded, if that’s the case...!" His eyes showed fear : "The consequences are really unimaginable."

Chu Huan nodded slightly, frowned and said, "I don't understand. Since she partnered with Luo Dingxi to get rid of Xiao Huanzhang, why did she join forces with Ci Xiu to get rid of Luo Dingxi? Why did she tell us such secret military information?"

Gongsun Chu sighed: "I don't even understand, since he and Cixiu have betrayed Luo Dingxi, why do they have to fight with Cixiu in the flames? Governor Chu, the corpse was checked over there. Before being burned to death, it seems that a certain poison was terminated...!"

Chu Huan said: "Yes, if there is no accident, Mrs. Xiao has long been determined to get rid of Cixiu, and Cixiu is just one of the tools she uses. She set fire to the governor's mansion, and of course Cixiu will not wait to be burned to death. It must have been poisoned by Mrs. Xiao beforehand, so they couldn't escape, and we were buried in the sea of ​​fire together...!" There was a look of doubt between the brows, and it was hard to understand the reason.

Gongsun Chu suddenly remembered something, hurriedly took out a letter from his bosom, and immediately handed it to Chu Huan, "Chu Du, this is a letter sent by someone after Mrs. Xiao died. It was originally intended for Chu Du, Chu Du It is on the front line, so the lower officials put it away for the time being, and are going to send someone to the front line, but the news came from the front line, Chu Du wants the teacher to go back to Shuoquan, but the lower official did not send anyone to send it, and he will submit it when Chu Du returns."

"Oh?" Chu Huan took the letter, "When was it delivered?"

"It's been a few days." Gongsun Chudao: "It should be that Madam Xiao arranged for someone to bring it here before she died."

Chu Huan immediately opened the letter, rode on the horse, and read it carefully. He frowned. After reading it, he folded the letter, put it in his arms, and let out a long sigh.

"Chu Du, why are you sighing?"

Chu Huan said with emotion: "The governor now understands the reason. Although she believed it and didn't say it, the governor has already guessed it."

"What does Governor Chu mean?"

"In her letter, she only said two things." Chu Huan said softly: "The first thing is that I hope that the governor will send someone to send her remains to her hometown for burial. The specific address is written on it. There is a hundred-year-old tree, and there is already a tomb under the old tree, and he hopes that Bendu will send someone to bury her remains next to the tomb."

"Tomb?"

Chu Huan sighed: "If the governor guessed correctly, Mrs. Xiao probably already has a sweetheart, and the person buried in that tomb may be her sweetheart... Since she will be buried in that tomb after death, From the side, it can be seen that he has never forgotten that man... Maybe this can explain why she is cruel and ruthless to other men."

"We can send people to find out who is buried in the tomb." Gongsun Chu said: "In this way, we may be able to know many truths."

"No need." Chu Huan shook his head and said, "Maybe she doesn't want some things to be known... Anyway, she has done us a lot, and... she also explained another thing in the letter."

"Your Excellency?"

"Father Xiao's father has been in Beishan for many years, extortionate and extorting money like his life. They have exploited a huge amount of property in Beishan these years, so their father secretly built an underground vault." Chu Huan sighed: "The underground vault is built very secretly. According to what Mrs. Xiao said, the craftsmen who built the treasury were also secretly killed by Xiao's father, looking for excuses to cover up."

"Is there such a thing?" Gongsun Chu frowned and said, "I have also heard about what Xiao's father did in Beishan earlier. They annexed land, ran shops, corrupted the law, but I didn't expect that their finances would be even higher." Only by building a secret treasury can they be hidden, so it can be seen that over the years, Xiao's father has exploited the people of Beishan beyond words."

"The location of the treasury is extremely secretive, but Mrs. Xiao knew about it secretly." Chu Huan said slowly: "She has already told Ben Du about the location of the treasury... It seems that the person she sent to deliver the letter is her confidant. Otherwise, if you believe in the secret of the treasury, once it is disassembled...!"

Gongsun Chu sighed: "She is able to play with people like Xiao Heng, Xiao Huanzhang, Luo Dingxi, and Ci Xiu to applaud her. She is naturally not an ordinary person. When she sends a letter to deliver a letter, she is naturally sure that that person will not open the letter." Pause , said: "Chu Du, our finances are in shock at the moment, if that money...!"

"I'm going to leave this matter to you." Chu Huan said: "Master Gongsun, after you go to Beishan, according to Mrs. Xiao's last wish, send her body under the old tree and bury her next to that person , and the two tombs must be carefully repaired... No matter what kind of person she is, and regardless of her kindness and resentment in this life, she is kind to us in Xiguan, and we can't treat her badly. If she still has family members, after you find her, take care of her. Make arrangements to ensure that they have no worries about food and clothing...!"

"Subordinate to obey!"

"Besides, you take people to find the vault according to the address. Even if the money in the vault does not need to be sent to Xiguan, it can be left in Beishan. Everything in Beishan is undecided, and there are many places that need silver. You just need to send it to Xiguan. Those belongings should be counted and recorded in the official accounts, as for how to deal with them, your Lord Gongsun will naturally know how to use them."

Hearing this, Gongsun Chu asked in confusion, "Chu Du, what do you mean...how long will the servant stay in Beishan?"

Chu Huan said with a smile: "Master Gongsun, there is something that I wanted to discuss with you later, but since I have come to this point, I will tell you now. You know, Beishan is leaderless now, and Xiao Huanzhang and Luo Dingxi have already Death, Beishan is in chaos, this situation is undoubtedly for the people, so someone must come forward to preside over Beishan's government affairs...!"

Gongsun Chu said in surprise: "Chu Du, don't tell me... are you going to send officials to Beishan?"

Chu Huan nodded and said: "That's right. After thinking about it, the governor has thought about it. Only you, Gongsun, are the only ones who can take on this position. There are many talents in the Northwest, and there are many talented people in Beishan. This governor knows people far better than you. So when you arrive at Beishan, the governor believes that you can not only handle Beishan's government affairs well, but also promote a large number of outstanding talents...!"

Gongsun Chu obviously didn't expect that Chu Huan would send him to Beishan. Although he was in Xiguan, although he was highly valued by Chu Huan, he was only the magistrate of Yuezhou. However, according to Chu Huan's intention, he sent himself to Beishan to take charge of the entire Beishan affairs. That is to say, when he went to Beishan, he wanted to exercise the power of governor of Beishan. Although Gongsun Chu knew that Chu Huan had always been courageous in employing people and dared to do things that others dared not do, he was a little surprised at this moment.

Seeing Gongsun Chu's surprised expression, Chu Huan said with a smile, "Why, is Master Gongsun afraid to go, or does he not want to leave Xiguan?"

Gongsun Chu came back to his senses and looked around. Although Qi Hong, Du Fugong and others were also in the team, they were still some distance away. He lowered his voice and said, "Chu Du, this matter... this matter is too sudden. If the person whose soul returns to Jiuquan is not Chu Du, Xiaguan and many people can only wander under the spring now... Originally, Chu Du's order, Xiaguan... Xiaguan should be ordered, but this matter...!"

Chu Huan said with a smile: "I know what you are worried about. This governor is the governor of Xiguan. Although the Northwest can appoint and remove officials in Xiguan when the Northwest is in an emergency, the position of governor of Beishan is not something that the governor of Xiguan can decide. If this governor Sent you there, people who don’t know think that the governor is unscrupulous in the northwest, and even the governor’s position can be appointed at will, and he is suspected of plotting rebellion, isn’t that true?”

Gongsun Chu heaved a sigh of relief. He only thought that after Chu Huan won the victory, he became arrogant, so he had no scruples in doing things. But since Chu Huan said that, he naturally thought about it. He nodded and said, "What Governor Chu said is exactly this reason."

"Don't worry, the governor is not so confused." Chu Huan said with a smile: "The governor is recommending you, not appointing you. The governor will recommend you to the king of Qi. The prince is now sitting in the northwest, and the sage is practicing Taoism. Northwest, naturally he has to handle some affairs on behalf of the Holy Majesty. He can still appoint officials. After all, it is an extraordinary time. The governor has received the Holy Majesty's will and can act according to circumstances in Xiguan. Then the prince can also act according to circumstances in the northwest, as long as the prince is down. Order, you are the justifiable governor of Beishan, and you will benefit the people of Beishan, Lord Gongsun, do you understand what this governor means?"

Hearing what Chu Huan said, Gongsun Chu knew that Chu Huan had made arrangements. He was a smart person, and of course he understood the deep meaning of Chu Huan's recommendation of himself. The entrusted person gained such trust, Gongsun Chu felt warm, and cupped his hands and said: "Chu Du, since you have received the respect of Chu Du, if the subordinate officials go to Beishan, they will definitely do their best to benefit the people and repay Chu Du...!" Paused, and added: "I also want to serve the prince and the court!"

Chu Huan smiled slightly, and said softly, "There is Wei Wuji in Tianshan, and you, Gongsun Chu, in Beishan. This governor believes that the three ways in the northwest will surely be peaceful and peaceful. This is the blessing of all people in the northwest!"