From the Late Qing Dynasty to the 21st Century

Chapter 28 Hey, I want to call the police
Soon Shen Luoxing started lunch in an unhappy mood. Seeing Shen Luoxing's heavy face, the two women thought that Shen Luoxing was afraid of going out to the meeting, so they all comforted Shen Luoxing. Shen Luoxing lost his temper.

Thinking of the two women's feelings for him, Shen Luoxing silently clenched his fists, and became more determined to protect the family.

After lunch, Shen Luoxing told the two girls that he was going out to do some errands. Under the surprised eyes of the two, Shen Luoxing got into the carriage, and then set off for the county government office.

That's right, Shen Luoxing planned to report to the officials. About two quarters of an hour later, Shen Luoxing had already arrived at the gate of the county government office. One person went to Houya to look for the county magistrate, and the other took Shen Luoxing to the hall, and the carriage outside was also led to the place where the carriages and horses were parked by a servant who came out from inside.

After a while, the county magistrate came out from the back hall, and saw that he had already put on the official uniform of the county magistrate, and he was not very old, about twenty years old, and he could tell that the newcomer The county magistrate has not been smoothed by the officialdom, he is still high-spirited and looks like a horseshoe that is proud of the spring breeze.

It's no wonder that the county magistrate's surname is Qin, and his single name is Wang. He is from Hebei, and he was awarded a Jinshi in Enke a few years ago. Even those three he felt that he was not far from each other.

Just like this, the emperor sent him outside to Guang'an County, a county that has gained fame in recent years, as a county magistrate, expecting him to be able to manage the local area well, drive local development to fill the national treasury, and serve as a typical example.

The reason why the emperor didn't keep him in the capital was because although the emperor gradually took control of the power in the court these years, the situation of mutual protection between officials and officials was too serious, and an ordinary Jinshi like him could not see his future.Putting it in the capital will only harm him.

When County Magistrate Qin heard that Shen Luoxing, a prominent local figure, had come to the county government office, he immediately changed into his official uniform and came to meet Shen Luoxing, hoping to establish an image of himself solving problems for the people so that he could win over merchants in the west of the city. .

Then as soon as he saw Shen Luoxing, County Magistrate Qin took the initiative to say: "It turns out that it is Mr. Shen who acted bravely for righteousness back then. I don't know what business Mr. Shen has come to the county government. If you have any doubts, I will definitely answer for you." Troubleshooting."

It was the first time for Shen Luoxing to meet the county magistrate of Qin alone. He did not expect him to be so enthusiastic, so he cut to the chase and said, "I heard some things today, and these things will jeopardize the long-term and stable development of Guang'an County, so That’s why I came to report to the officer.”

After hearing this, County Magistrate Qin thought that Shen Luoxing had gotten some rumors and knew about the bandits who were about to attack the city, so he waved his hands again and again, "Mr. Shen can rest assured about this matter. However, we have gathered two thousand soldiers from the government and some equipment, plus the strength of our county government, the mere banditry is not worth mentioning."

"That's not what I want to say. The county magistrate misunderstood me." Shen Luoxing was taken aback, and then quickly explained, "I don't know if the county magistrate has ever heard of opium."

"Oh, I've never heard of this official. I don't know what it is. Can Mr. Shen explain it to me." The magistrate of Qin County, who had lived in the north since he was a child, heard a new term. He always felt that he had a lot of knowledge. It was aroused curiosity.

"This opium also has another name called poppy. It is mentioned in "Kaibao Materia Medica". It was originally an overseas product. It was brought into the country by Zhang Qian during the Western Han Dynasty. It can be used as medicine, but there are very few in the country. Excessive smoking It can make people addicted and hallucinogenic, and if it lasts for a long time, it can weaken people's muscles and bones, and remove the spirit of the people. Westerners have grown it widely in Nanyang, and now they are secretly selling it into our country, which is really harmful to the people and the country."

Shen Luoxing patiently explained the origin and harm of opium, and hoped that County Magistrate Qin would pay attention to it. Sure enough, County Magistrate Qin immediately asked after hearing this: "Then I don't know the harm Mr. Shen just said?"

"That's right. I heard this thing appeared in Guang'an County today, so I immediately rushed to the county government to report it to the county government. However, the thieves hid it very tightly, and I was afraid that it would be difficult to find it. I have a plan. I hope that the county magistrate will cooperate with me tomorrow. "

The county magistrate of Qin quickly agreed after hearing this. You must know that the current Qing Dynasty closed the country and emphasized agriculture and suppressed commerce. If Westerners sell a large amount of opium, it will definitely stimulate business. Isn’t this a violation of national policy, let alone such a harmful thing? .

Immediately, Shen Luoxing recounted what he had heard that day with embellishment, and after receiving reassurance from the county magistrate Qin, Shen Luoxing left the county office, took a carriage and drove back home.

As soon as they got home, the two girls came to the door and began to ask him what he was doing just now, and they also told Shen Luoxing that someone came to the door just now with a message saying that the banquet will be held tomorrow.

Looking at the suspicious eyes of the two women, Shen Luoxing could only explain to them with a wry smile: "I just went to the county office just now, and there are some things. It's not what you think."

"That's good, young master, you never go out, but today you suddenly ran outside all day, which really scared me." Xue'er couldn't help but patted her chest, and breathed a sigh of relief.

Shen Luoxing looked at these two people who both wanted to go out more and were worried about going out, so she couldn't help but smiled, but her heart was full of warmth.

The time soon came to the next day, and Shen Luoxing was pulled up from the bed early by the two women to prepare for today's party. Not long after, someone came to deliver a sign. This sign is specially for VIP guests It was custom made so that the three of them got into the carriage and went to Xiangmanlou.

But what Xue'er and Wan'er didn't know was that the carriage they were sitting in was specially customized by Shen Luoxing. Iron plates were installed on the walls of the carriage to prevent the invasion of arrows and hidden weapons. There were two wrought iron rods in it, both about [-] centimeters in length, and they were a weapon Shen Luoxing forged for himself.But at this time, Shen Luoxing had already carried the two sticks on his back. Fortunately, the two women didn't notice that they were wearing robes.

Soon a group of classmates from that year arrived at Xiangmanlou in twos and threes, and then sat down one after another. This banquet was held separately for men and women, because the men would drink alcohol, and there was no wine on the women's table.Before the dishes were served, they had already drank some of the wine, and everyone was a little tipsy. At this moment, the waiter brought up all the dishes and a delicate flagon.

Seeing that everyone was already drinking, Hu Liguang stood up, picked up the jug, and said loudly, "Everyone, it's been a year since we parted ways in the school. Most of us are the children of merchants in Guang'an County. You just need to get closer."

"Brother Hu is right." The few at Shen Luoxing's table who had a good relationship with Hu Liguang agreed immediately.

"In recent years, Mr. Shen's name has been well-known to us. This wine was specially ordered by my master, Xiangmanlou. It is a rare and good wine. Today, I will express my heart with this wine. I hope that Mr. Shen Please help me and wait a while." Hu Liguang got up and poured wine into Shen Luoxing's glass while talking.

Shen Luoxing didn't stop him, just watched Hu Liguang's performance. In the reflection of the soul in his mind, County Magistrate Qin led dozens of guards to surround Xiangmanlou. At this time, he was already on the stairs on the second floor. , and the behind-the-scenes mastermind Luo Xian'an who was hiding in the private room on the third floor had arrived a long time ago, and it was he who took out the wine.

When Hu Liguang filled his glass with ordinary wine and got up to invite a drink, Shen Luoxing pressed his hand on the rim of his glass.He yelled loudly: "Magistrate Qin, now the witnesses and material evidences are all ready, you can arrest him."

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