my grandfather was qin shi huang

Chapter 395: Will Lujiang County be the next Changsha?

"Lord Sheriff, why is this?"

Everyone stepped aside one after another, not daring to accept Wu Rui's gift. Wu Rui then straightened up and said with a look of shame on his face.

"I regret that I didn't listen to your advice just now, didn't believe the warnings of experts, relied on my identity, and forced myself to seek an audience, which will cause harm to you and your families..."

After listening to the first half, everyone didn't think much, but after listening to the second half, everyone suddenly became uneasy. An older member of the family suddenly remembered what the young official Jiao had just said, and he couldn't help but take a breath of cold air, not sure what he meant.

"I dare to ask the county governor, is it referring to what Secretary Jiao just said..."

Wu Rui nodded with a look of shame.

"I didn't believe it at first. I thought someone was cheating and trying to exaggerate their worth, but I never thought I had met a real master..."

Having said this, the look of guilt on his face became heavier, and he raised his hands and saluted everyone around him again.

Only then did he look in a daze.

"Did you see the scene in the room just now..."

Everyone shook their heads in confusion.

"We only saw Li Banxian raise his arm..."

Secretary Jiao on the side told his county governor very honestly what he and others had just seen. Who knew that after hearing this, Commander Wu's expression changed drastically, as if he had been frightened.

"So, you didn't see anything just now?"

Everyone couldn't help but look at each other, and then shook their heads in confusion. Naturally, I saw the Lord Sheriff forcing his way into the guest house just now, but I didn't see much.

Wu Rui received affirmative answers from everyone, and couldn't help but mutter to himself in a daze.

"How is it possible, how is it possible, could it be that I was under that person's illusion? Why can I see it, but you are unaware of it here..."

Everyone was originally in awe of Li Banxian in the guest house, but when they saw Wu Rui's reaction, they felt more and more uneasy.

Suddenly someone swallowed secretly and spoke.

"Lord Sheriff, could it be that you saw something just now..."

Wu Rui nodded silently. For some reason, the person who spoke always felt that the Lord Sheriff looked at him a little strangely just now. His eyes seemed to be looking at a dead person!

When he thought of this, he couldn't help but tense up, and the hair on his hair almost stood up.

"I saw disasters coming from heaven, rivers of blood flowed from Lujiang County, and there were not even one wealthy family left alive..."

Having said this, Wu Rui paused, then slowly glanced at the children of the wealthy families around him, and said softly.

"Just now, I seemed to have spotted your silhouettes among the victims..."

Everyone: ...

The sky was bright and clear, but for some reason, everyone just felt creepy and chilled down their spines.

Wu Rui didn't say much, just bowed deeply again with a look of shame.

"It's Rui's fault! I should take the blame and resign and leave..."

After saying that, he staggered out.

Everyone was so frightened by what he just said that they even forgot to give way to the county guard. When they came to their senses, they saw that the county guard Wu Rui had already walked dozens of steps away on horseback.

That back figure no longer has the high spirits of the past, and it actually looks a bit lonely?

Although what Wu Rui just said was too absurd, the almost exaggerated example of the gatekeeper was in front of him, and the experience of Jiao Jiao, the secretary of the county guard's office was behind him. At this time, he heard that as a county Who wouldn't be frightened by Wu Rui's defense at this time?

In particular, Wu Rui's performance just now did not seem to be fake at all. Moreover, as a county guard, Wu Rui was not crazy and had no reason to be fake.

This was an era when theories of ghosts and gods were prevalent. Even when planting crops, or even visiting relatives and friends, one had to check the date and the almanac to see if it was an auspicious day.

Suddenly I heard this, saw this...

Especially when I heard that even I was among the victims, the feeling was beyond words, and my spine felt chilly.

The crowd gathered in front of the guest house disappeared in an instant.

It's about one's own wealth and life and the family behind him. Who dares to neglect it? They all run home as fast as they can to warn their family.

The conversation in front of the guest house soon spread throughout the city, as if it had wings.

The county governor Wu Rui broke into the residence of the master, violated the destiny, and will bring bloody disaster to Lujiang County. The news that he was ready to take the blame and resign was like a huge stone smashed into the water, causing huge waves.

It is a matter of life and death for the family.

Anyone who dares to bet on whether something like this is true or false would naturally rather believe it or not!

How to do?

The heads of these wealthy families originally just wanted to ask an expert to show their house and get some advice. At this time, these thoughts were thrown away and all went to the county governor's house.

However, as soon as they arrived at the Sheriff's Mansion, they saw the door of the Sheriff's Mansion open, and several carriages coming out one after another. Behind them, the Sheriff Wu Rui, dressed in gray uniform, was supporting his wife and son, carrying a package on his back, and came from inside Follow him out, look at the posture, he is really going to leave?

These wealthy and powerful families felt chills running down their spines, and chills rising from their heavenly spirit caps.

Just leave when you get into trouble, right?

This fucking thing can make him go!

Without even looking at each other, these wealthy families quietly stepped forward and blocked Wu Rui's path.

"County Commander Wu, look at how hurried you are, where are you going..."

Looking at the wealthy families blocking his way, Wu Rui's expression changed several times, and then he bowed to the people in front of him with a wry smile.

"Rui is ashamed of all the distinguished men and women. He has no shame in continuing to serve as an official here. He can only resign and say goodbye——"

Having said this, he turned around and wanted to bypass everyone and leave.

However, his actions made everyone more and more certain that Governor Wu must have seen some immortal warning just now, and they became more and more unwilling to let him go.

"Lord Sheriff, you are the head of a county and the backbone of all of us. You can't just leave us..."

"Yes, yes, the overall situation of Lujiang County still needs you to preside over. You must not leave just like this..."

"..."

Wu Rui couldn't help but sneer in his heart when he saw these idiots who were talking about talking themselves up to the sky, talking about the county governor, talking about Lujiang's parents, saying all the good things, but refusing to take a step away from their feet, lest they just leave.

However, a look of generosity could not help but appear on his face.

"How can Rui Hede be so worthy of the love of all the sages? Now, because of his willfulness, Rui has brought disaster to all of you. Not only do you not blame him, but you have repeatedly comforted and persuaded him to stay. This deep friendship makes Rui really helpless. I can only stay here and live and die with you all to repay this kindness..."

After speaking, he waved to his wife, daughter and entourage behind him.

"You guys, please go back to your home and wait. I have decided to live or die with the princes of Lujiang County!"

These wealthy families who came to besiege Wu Rui couldn't help but curse in their hearts. Who can live and die with this piece of shit? I want to survive, not die!

But at this moment, Governor Wu still needs to stand up for everyone. No matter how hard they are willing to fall out, there is another burst of gratitude and thanks.

They all praised the magistrate Wu Rui for his righteousness. "This is not the place to talk. Why don't you all, distinguished sages, follow me into the mansion and have a chat?"

……

After entering the Sheriff's Mansion, everyone found a place to sit down. Seeing the posture of Sheriff Wu Rui, he even ordered people to prepare tea. Everyone looked at each other, and in the end, the one with the oldest age and the highest prestige was chosen. Zhou Zhao, the head of the Zhou family, stood up and stopped Wu Rui's polite remarks.

"County Governor Wu, this is not the time to be polite. This matter is important and affects the life and death of our Lujiang County. We dare not be careless——"

Having said this, Zhou Zhao cupped his hands at Wu Rui.

"I'm here because, firstly, I want to understand the situation at that time from Commander Wu and confirm whether the matter is true or not. Secondly, I want to call everyone together to discuss a response plan with Commander Wu..."

Zhou Zhao's words attracted everyone's agreement.

Wu Rui no longer wanted to be polite, and waved to the maids and servants on the side. When they went down, he stood up with a look of shame and bowed deeply to everyone again.

"At this time, speaking of it, Rui is still causing trouble for Lujiang County and all the eminent people..."

They had already heard these unbelievable words said once by someone who visited Li Banxian when they were at home. When they heard Wu Rui, the person involved, say it again, they felt even more frightened.

The atmosphere in the hall instantly fell into silence.

"I really can't remember where this bloody disaster could come from..."

Before the old head of the Chen family finished speaking, he suddenly heard a deep voice coming from the crowd in the hall.

"I heard that Changsha County has just experienced a big change not long ago. The wealthy families in the county have lost all their houses..."

Everyone couldn't help but suddenly raised their heads, and saw that the speaker was Du He, the head of the Du family. Their expressions suddenly became more and more embarrassing, because Du He's family runs the Danzhu business and has frequent contacts with Changsha County, so he is the best informed about the news there. .

This statement is certainly not alarmist!

But it’s really shocking!

After all, even the cruel First Emperor did not take action against the local wealthy families after destroying Chu.

"What the hell happened?"

Feeling everyone's somewhat horrified looks, Du He suddenly spoke inexplicably.

"His Royal Highness, the eldest grandson of the Emperor, went on a patrol in Changsha on behalf of His Majesty. As soon as he entered Changsha County, he was assassinated in the street by the former Master Chu Jing. As a result, more than ten wealthy families were implicated..."

Speaking of this, Du He suddenly added something faintly.

"Originally, the matter has ended here, but at this time, prophecies are spreading all over Changsha County..."

Having said this, Du He glanced at everyone with dull eyes and said no more.

His Royal Highness the Emperor Changsun went to Changsha to investigate the case of the Changsha Prophecy. However, at this stall, the prophecy broke out. If there was nothing fishy in it, even if they were beaten to death, they would not believe it. But who did it? That's really hard to say.

They didn't dare to speculate.

But one thing is true, that is, the wealthy families in Changsha County were almost wiped out!

Therefore, at this time, when they thought of Li Banxian's warning, everyone suddenly took a breath of cold air and no longer dared to take any chances!

His Royal Highness the Emperor Changsun has already rushed to Lujiang County and is about to arrive here.

If it were this time...

If one is not good, Lujiang County will be the next Changsha!

You could hear a needle drop in the hall, and the atmosphere was solemn and scary.

a long time.

Only then did someone break the silence.

"Since that expert is willing to warn you face to face, there may not be a way to crack it..."

This statement immediately made everyone's eyes light up and they raised their heads.

"That's right, hurry up, let's go ask that expert for help and see if there's a way to crack it!"

"..."

After saying that, they all stood up and prepared to find Li Banxian who lived in the guest house.

"No!"

Wu Rui blocked their way with a solemn expression.

"Rui has already caused great trouble. Are you going to make the same mistake again?"

Wu Rui's words instantly woke everyone up and stopped them in their tracks.

"Yes, since the master has warned us to wait until the third quarter of the hour tomorrow, then we must wait until the third quarter of the hour tomorrow. We must not make our own decisions again and violate the destiny!"

……

Because of this warning, the entire Lujiang County was a little uneasy. Especially those aristocratic families are even slightly unstable. Some people have begun to find various excuses to leave the county and return to their hometown in the countryside.

Panic.

Many people had almost no sleep all night.

When I woke up the next morning, my eyes were all black.

No summons was needed. Before midnight, the nobles from these wealthy families had spontaneously gathered at the door of the guest house where Li Banxian stayed.

The shopkeeper of the guest house was surprised and happy for the first time to see so many important people coming to his guest house. He quickly greeted the guests in the guest house and prepared tea and cakes, hoping to take the opportunity to become familiar with each other and gain some favors. .

But at this time, who has the time to care about him?

Seeing that the county magistrate Wu Rui hadn't arrived yet, he quickly sent someone to watch outside the magistrate's house and waited outside. Outside the courtyard gate of the guest house, a group of people did not dare to make any noise for fear of disturbing the masters inside. They all looked nervously at the guest house where Li Banxian lived, just waiting for the arrival of the three o'clock in the morning.

After a while, the county guard Wu Rui also arrived. He didn't say anything, he just bowed his hands with everyone with a solemn look, then went straight to find a seat to sit down, and followed everyone to wait for "Li Banxian".

The waiting time always seems extremely long.

"It's three o'clock in the morning!"

A group of people finally waited until the third quarter of the morning. Some people in the crowd were the first to shout. Many people stood up and let out a sigh of relief. The atmosphere just now was really too depressing.

These wealthy families have not experienced this kind of emotion for an unknown amount of time.

But at this time, no one had the intention of laughing at anyone. Just when everyone was about to walk over, they saw the door of "Li Banxian" opened silently from inside.

(End of this chapter)