Five years of county magistrate, 100 million catties of grain shocked Li Shimin

Chapter 248 Assassinated in the middle of the night, heavy reward and heavy punishment
"Who?"

Zheng Jiu immediately shouted.

He stood in front of Fang Yuan vigilantly.

The remaining three guards are also on guard.

"Kill your people!"

The man in black said coldly.

He had no waste, shouted loudly, and rushed towards Fang Yuan.

"Bo Wu, go ahead, save a few survivors!"

Fang Yuan said coldly.

The first time he called Xue Bowu to make a move.

Zheng Jiu only brought three people with him, and they were far inferior to each other in terms of numbers.

If Xue Bowu didn't make a move, Zheng Jiu and the others would most likely be beheaded.

"Then you pay attention to safety."

Xue Bowu pulled out the big knife from his waist and rushed out.

He has quite a lot of weapons, and he uses different weapons according to different occasions.

For example, if you go out with Fang Yuan tonight, for the convenience of carrying, you just bring a big knife.

However, Xue Bowu's fighting style will not change due to different weapons. He always uses brute force to chop randomly.

"Protection order!"

Seeing this, Zheng Jiu retreated to Fang Yuan.

Killing the enemy is second, Fang Yuan's safety is the most important.

"Be careful, he is Xue Bowu!"

Someone from the men in black yelled.

The team that was about to rush forward jumped back.

They took out black sickles from behind and threw them at Xue Bowu.

Black scythes spin in the air, controlled by ropes in their hands.

"what?"

Xue Bowu was bluffed.

Don't dare to charge hard, use a big knife to block the sickle.

The sickle seems to be alive, and it will change direction when spinning in the air.

After it was blocked by Xue Bowu, it was pulled back by the person using it, and then thrown out in a faster way.

At the same time, there were more sickles attacking Xue Bowu from all directions, making Xue Bowu very passive and resisting repeatedly.

Similarly, Fang Yuan also encountered an attack and was attacked by a black sickle. Fortunately, Zheng Jiu reacted in time and blocked the sickle back.

But going on like this is definitely not an option, if it can't be cracked, Fang Yuan and the others are likely to explain here tonight.

"Scream for help!"

Fang Yuan ordered with a calm face.

The patrols in Chang'an City are relatively strict tonight.

As long as you delay, you may be spotted by the patrol.

At this time in the dead of night, shouting for help can play a greater role.

"Help!"

"Help!"

"There's a murder here!"

Zheng Jiu was taken aback, then shouted loudly.

The three yamen servants who followed him and guarded around Fang Yuan also shouted loudly.

The sound shook the night sky in an instant and spread in all directions. Some rooms around the street were lit with lights.

But no one spoke out, no one dared to interfere.

The man in black was unmoved, and the attack became even crazier.

The black scythes in their hands whined.

It was already night, and the black sickle was even more difficult to catch.

After several attacks, two of the three guards protecting Fang Yuan were injured.

Xue Bowu, who was besieged by more men in black, was also scratched on his shoulder, which made him extremely angry.

"Give me death!"

Xue Bowu roared angrily.

No longer ignore the terrorist support of the black scythe.

He seemed to be desperately rushing towards one of the men in black.

"retreat!"

Among the men in black, someone gave orders.

The man in black who aimed at Xue Bowu immediately retreated while using his weapon.

But Xue Bowu's speed was very fast, and he rushed to one of the men in black in a few steps.

He cut down at 45 degrees from the waist with the big knife, and the man in black screamed before he died, and was finally cut off from the middle, dismembering his body with a knife, and blood spattered.

Xue Bowu was sure to kill with one blow, but he also paid a price.

When beheading the man in black, he suffered another blow to his thigh and shoulder.

"Damn girl!"

Xue Bowu roared, furious.

In the night, he seemed to be the Vajra Angry Buddha, with a ferocious face.

"Don't let him get close!"

Another man in black gave orders.

This time, Fang Yuan noticed who was in command.

"Bo Wu, attack him!"

Fang Yuan immediately pointed to that person and said.

Xue Bowu immediately changed direction, rushing towards the person Fang Yuan pointed at.

But what faced Xue Bowu was a more fierce black sickle attack, blocking his way.

The leader of the man in black was different from ordinary men in black, his speed and technique were more sensitive, Xue Bowu couldn't get close, and he was injured in several places.

But at this time, one of the yamen servants protecting Fang Yuan fell into a pool of blood, unable to fight any more, life and death were in danger.

Seeing this, Fang Yuan picked up the weapon in his hand and took the initiative to defend.

Suddenly, there was a sound in the distance, and a large piece of fire came.

Because Fang Yuan and others called for help just now, they finally attracted the reinforcements.

"Pity!"

"go!"

The leader of the man in black sighed, not wanting to fight.

He retreated quickly and soon disappeared into the night.

The other men in black also retreated and fled in all directions.

"Leave it to me!"

Xue Bowu roared.

He was irritated, his eyes were scarlet.

The big knife in his hand was thrown towards one of the men in black.

The man in black probably didn't expect that Xue Bowu would do this trick, and died after being pierced through the back by a big knife.

Not long after, reinforcements finally arrived, led by Li Daozong.

"Fang Ling, are you okay?"

Li Daozong quickly walked towards Fang Yuan.

"I'm fine, my people were injured, and you were attacked too?"

Fang Yuan saw Li Daozong clearly.

They found blood in many places on his body.

It can be seen that he should have experienced a fierce battle just now.

"Yes!"

"Attacked by a group of men in black with sickles."

"Fortunately, I was not far from Suzaku Gate at that time, and I got support soon!"

Li Daozong looked dignified and nodded heavily.

If he hadn't experienced hundreds of battles, and the reinforcements arrived in time, I'm afraid it would have been unexpected.

After getting away, Li Daozong thought about Fang Yuan's safety, and immediately led the team to Fang Yuan.

"I was also attacked by a group of men in black with sickles."

"Do you think the person who attacked us was Linhai?"

Fang Yuan looked focused and nodded.

If you are only attacked by them, it may be a personal enmity.

But Li Daozong was also attacked, it must not be a personal enmity, probably related to Pei Ji's assassination case.

And both of them came out from Pei's mansion, and they have seen Princess Linhai, so it is very likely that they are related to Princess Linhai.

"I doubt it too!"

"Go into the palace together?"

Li Daozong nodded heavily.

Investigate and get assassinated, and things get serious.

"Enter."

"Zheng Jiu, you don't have to accompany me anymore, take Bo Wu and the brothers down for treatment."

Fang Yuan nodded, and arranged for Zheng Jiu to go to work.

Among the five people, except Fang Yuan and Zheng Jiu, everyone else was injured.

One of the brothers was critically injured and required immediate medical attention.

"Yes."

Zheng Jiu immediately agreed.

Ask Jin Wuwei to help transfer the wounded.

And Fang Yuan went to the palace with Li Daozong.

This time, I didn't meet the assassin again, but met the emperor.

"what happened?"

Li Shimin was very dissatisfied when he was woken up, and he still hasn't woken up yet.

But when he saw that there was blood on Li Daozong's body, he immediately shivered and woke up.

"After we left Pei's mansion and separated, we were assassinated by a man in black holding a black sickle at the same time!"

Li Daozong reported the truth.

Speaking of their discovery of Chen Ziqiang, they said that the two were assassinated.

"The man in black holding a black scythe?!"

"Where did this new force appear?!"

Li Shimin frowned tightly into Sichuan characters.

Now the imperial court is not very stable, and new forces have emerged.

This made him, as the emperor, feel that his power was unstable and very disturbing.

"I don't know, please Your Majesty strictly examine Princess Idea!"

Fang Yuan shook his head, said in a deep voice.

Even the emperor didn't know about the power, and he didn't even know about it.

But this is not important, what is important is to review Princess Linhai, or you will know.

"Daozong, I ordered Minister Zongzhengsi to cooperate with you in investigating Princess Linhai."

"Fang Yuan, if you have any questions, you can directly ask Daozong."

Li Shimin pondered for a moment and made a decision.

It was related to Pei Ji's assassination, and also to a strange force.

No matter what, Princess Linhai must investigate carefully.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Li Daozong and Fang Yuan saluted.

"Go!"

"I want to know the situation as soon as possible."

Li Shimin waved his hand and said in a deep voice.

He desperately wanted to know the truth, and asked Fang Yuan and the two to hurry up.

"Yes!"

Li Daozong said respectfully, ready to leave.

But Fang Yuan didn't move, he took two steps back and looked at Fang Yuan strangely.

"Fang Yuan, do you have anything else to do?"

Li Shimin looked at Fang Yuan curiously.

"When I was assassinated, all my guards were injured. Please Your Majesty give me an army to send me home."

Fang Yuan said bluntly.

He also called Zheng Jiu away, thinking that only Zheng Jiu could not protect himself.

So he went into the palace with Li Daozong and asked the emperor to protect him from the army.

"You guy, still want an army to send you back?"

"Li Junxian, send Chang'an Order back."

Li Shimin was amused.

No first-rank minister will have an army to escort him back.

"It's fine with Commander Li."

Fang Yuan has no opinion.

Escorted back by a master like Li Junxian, it may be more powerful than an army.

Moreover, Li Junxian will not be alone, and it will definitely be no problem to send him home safely.

"Go."

Li Shimin waved his hand again.

Soon, Fang Yuan and the others left the Vermilion Bird Gate.

"Fang Ling, without further ado, I'm going to find Zongzheng Siqing to capture Princess Linhai, do you want to go with me?"

Li Daozong asked.

He thought, if those men in black were sent by Princess Linhai, they definitely didn't want him and Fang Yuan to inform the emperor of the situation.

Then he and Fang Yuan escaped from danger, and also informed the emperor, if it is really Princess Linhai, they might take the opportunity to escape.

Therefore, it is necessary to control Princess Linhai immediately.

"No, I'll wait for your good news tomorrow!"

Fang Yuan shook his head and said.

It was already early morning, and I was already too sleepy.

It's not Fang Yuan's purpose to work overtime at such a late hour, he should rest when he should.

What's more, Zongzheng Temple is not able to participate in the affairs of Zongzheng Temple, so there is no need to follow the past.

"Well, if you find anything, this king will notify you as soon as possible."

Li Daozong didn't think too much, and bid farewell to Fang Yuan.

Half an hour later, Li Junxian escorted Fang Yuan back to the mansion safely.

Fang Yuan took a quick shower and went to bed with Du Miaoyan in his arms.

Du Miaoyan woke up as usual and asked Fang Yuan about his situation.

After learning that Fang Yuan was assassinated, they clamored to work with Fang Yuan in the future.

Fang Yuan dealt with it a few times casually, then fell into a dream until the sky was bright.

"Husband, with my outfit, can I follow you to the county office?"

Du Miaoyan had already woken up and dressed up as a handsome young man.

With a slender figure, fair skin, and a suit of men's clothes, he is more attractive than a pretty face.

"What are you going to the county government for?"

"Isn't it better to have time to visit your father?"

Fang Yuan gave her a blank look, speechless.

Last night, she casually echoed it, and she actually believed it.

"No, I have to protect you!"

Du Miaoyan shook her head and said firmly.

She is very serious and does not waver.

"It's safe during the day, and I'm also in the county office most of the time."

"If you still have to go out at night, I'll call you at night."

Fang Yuan got up, but he still didn't want Du Miaoyan to follow him to the county office.

"That's fine too."

Du Miaoyan thought for a while, but finally did not insist.

The main reason is that Du Ruhui's situation is really bad, and she wants to spend more time with her.

Otherwise, ten cows would not be able to pull back what she had already decided.

After washing up and having breakfast, Fang Yuan left for the county office.

Going out today, Fang Yuan found that the eyes of some people looking at him changed again.

As Pei Ji's assassination began, the people in Chang'an City seemed to have some opinions on him.

This made Fang Yuan a little worried, worried that the future policies would not be implemented well, and also worried that someone with a heart would obstruct it.

"Zheng Jiu, how is the injured brother last night?"

After Fang Yuan came to the county office, he first asked Zheng Jiu about the situation last night.

Before going out in the morning, Fang Yuan had already visited Xue Bowu, he was fine.

Instead, Xue Jiaoyan saw Fang Yuan, scolded Fang Yuan, and didn't shut up until she saw Fang Yuan took out a few hundred yuan banknotes.

"One brother was seriously injured but his life was not in danger."

"The other two brothers were slightly injured and will be able to return to work in a few days."

Zheng Jiu reported the truth.

He has invited the best doctor in the city to treat him.

"Except for the part reimbursed by the imperial court, I will ask for all the rest."

"In addition, tell the master book that when they come back, they will compensate the seriously injured brother with two months' monthly salary, and the slightly injured brother with one month's monthly salary."

Fang Yuan nodded and said.

If a public employee is injured during work, the imperial court will reimburse part of the medical expenses.

However, the amount of reimbursement is very small, usually only [-]%, and the rest has to be covered by oneself, or by the chief officer.

"I thank Fang Ling on behalf of my brother!"

Zheng Jiu solemnly saluted Fang Yuan.

He is unconditionally loyal to Fang Yuan, more than [-]% of the county government servants respect Fang Yuan.

That is, Fang Yuan not only treats them as human beings, but is also willing to give them benefits and give them a chance to be promoted.

"Let Luo Zheng continue to investigate the case of Prime Minister Pei."

"You announce the truth about the public outrage yesterday, and reduce the negative image of this official in the hearts of the people."

Fang Yuan arranged tasks for Zheng Jiu.

Pei Ying's assassination case was like a case without a head. He had to wait for news from Li Daozong, but he had to investigate and make a show.

Therefore, while investigating the case, part of the truth must be announced, so as not to lose popular support and make it difficult to handle the case in the future.

"Yes."

Zheng Jiu left.

Fang Yuan began to sort out other tasks.

As time passed, noon came soon.

At this time, two news appeared one after another, one came from outside Chang'an City, and the other came from Pei Mansion.

The first piece of news: Several local officials reported that the local people were agitated when they learned that Pei had been assassinated, and demanded that the court return the truth to Prime Minister Pei, which might arouse public outrage.

The second piece of news: Prime Minister Pei has a persistent high fever, the imperial doctor is helpless, and it is very likely that he will not survive today.

Not long after these two pieces of news came out, the Imperial Palace's imperial decree was in Fang Yuan's hands.

The three major agencies are limited to solve the case within the specified time!
If you succeed, you will be rewarded heavily for solving the case, and if you fail, you will be punished heavily!
(End of this chapter)