I'm not a genius in the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 150
Under the recommendation of Fang Xuanling and Changsun Wuji, Dr. Zuo Guanglu, former minister of the book, Li Jing and Li Pharmacist took over the missing Wei Zheng, and set off today to the disaster area to preside over the disaster relief work.The night attack on Bowangpo was suspected to be related to the burning of the granary, so he ordered Dr. Chaosan, who had just arrived near Funiu Mountain, to take over the investigation on Monday.

Ma Zhou, the censor, was from Chiping, Qinghe, that is, from Chiping Town, Chiping County, Shandong Province.This person became an orphan when he was young, and his family was poor. However, he liked to study and had outstanding talents, but because of poverty, he was frustrated and unrestrained, so he was not respected by the state.Later, because of his meritorious admonition, he was appreciated by Li Shimin, and he was promoted many times. Now he has achieved the position of servant censor, and later he has achieved the position of prime minister.Although Ma Zhou was not the prime minister at this time, he already won the trust and appreciation of Li Shimin.

At this time, he didn't know that His Majesty Li Er had placed another burden on his shoulders. He was sitting on horseback, carrying a gourd of wine, frowning, and walking along the route that Wang Zi'an had escaped.The fire burned for three full days. At this time, the mountains and plains were scorched black, and some thick trees still had traces of smoke. Walking in it, you can still smell a choking smell.

"Judging from the traces of the fire, it should be that the gangsters set the fire everywhere, so the ray of life left for Wei Shizhong should be in Baihe to the west..."

Although he didn't know that the attack on Bowangpo had been put on his shoulders by His Majesty Li Er, he was sensitive and realized that it might have something to do with the burning of the granary, so after the investigation by Lu Ji, he directly Arrived at Bowangpo.

"If Master Wei and the others can escape here, there should be quite a few people who can escape. How could the entire army be wiped out?"

A young official under his command looked at Baihe not far away, frowned and asked softly.Ma Zhou looked back at him appreciatively, and raised the wine gourd in his hand.

"Ji Cheng is right. This river is not wide. It is not difficult for those who are good at water to cross it. But there is no news of Wei Shizhong and others in the four counties. It is really strange that hundreds of people just disappeared out of thin air. Let everyone disperse, and use this place as the center to search carefully along the banks of the Baihe River to see if there are any suspicious traces."

Ma Zhou unscrewed the wine gourd and took a sip, narrowing his eyes slightly.After a while, some subordinates came to report that traces of fighting were found on the other side, and someone found a lost arrowhead in the grass by the river.Ma Zhou took the arrowhead, examined it carefully for a long time, and put it in his cuff calmly, but his heart was full of turmoil.Although the marks on these arrowheads were scraped off with a sword, in terms of style, they are not ordinary arrowheads used by ordinary hunters at all, but standard arrowheads of the imperial court.

"Has your lord ever noticed anything unusual?"

Seeing that Ma Zhou put away the arrow, the young official whom Ma Zhou called Ji Cheng couldn't help asking in a low voice, Ma Zhou smiled and shook his head.

"The marks on the arrowheads were deliberately scratched off, and there is no clue, but from the quality point of view, the production is very sophisticated. I am afraid that the group of gangsters who surrounded and killed by the river are not ordinary people. Tell your subordinates Brother, you must be careful, so as not to repeat the mistakes of Wei Shizhong and the others."

Ji Cheng couldn't help saying yes awe-inspiringly, and went down to make arrangements on his own.The afterglow of the setting sun shines on the water surface, making the water surface of Baihe River as bright as the sunset glow in the sky.Ma Zhou stayed by the river for a long time before turning around and ordering again.

"The thieves are quite powerful. Just in case, we will spend the night in Fangcheng County tonight. Tell your brothers, work harder, and try to reach Fangcheng before sunset today!"

Hearing that I finally don't need to sleep on the street anymore, the following suddenly responded, and even the bottom of my feet felt a little lighter.Ma Zhou rode his horse, raised his head and took a sip from time to time, then squinted his eyes and remained silent.Those who are familiar with him know that this is the performance of this imperial servant who is deep in thought...

After arriving in Fangcheng County, Ma Zhou was warmly received by the county magistrate. He not only accompanied him in person, but also called the main management of the county government and local gentry to accompany him.Ma Zhou was a drunkard, toasted frequently at the table, blushing from drinking, and the atmosphere of the whole reception was warm and friendly led by him.It's just that at the end, probably because he drank too much, Ma Zhou blushed and squinted at the county magistrate of Fangcheng County.

"Who is the lieutenant stationed here, and why haven't I seen him today? Could it be that he looked down on me?"

The county magistrate of Fangcheng was sweating profusely, and helped smooth things over in a flattering manner.

"It's Lieutenant Lu Yan. Lieutenant Lu has always been strict in running the army and has strict discipline. He never participates in such private banquets. He also invites the horse attendant Shi Duoduo Haihan—"

"Lu Yan? Could it be the son of the Lu family?"

Ma Zhou grabbed the jug beside him, poured himself a glass, and asked in a rambling voice.The county magistrate of Fangcheng County couldn't help but heaved a sigh of relief. This old man knew how to ask if he was the son of the Lu family. It seemed that he wouldn't cause trouble, right?So he smiled obsequiously, and poked his head over mysteriously.

"Although Lu Yan is a concubine, he is quite talented, and he is valued by the head of the Lu family—"

Just like the amulets in "A Dream of Red Mansions", in fact, being an official in the Tang Dynasty may not be without amulets.Not to mention anything else, but five surnames and seven looks are enough to make everyone awe-inspiring. If you bump into it without knowing the depth, I'm afraid you don't know how cold it is.In the eyes of the county magistrate of Fangcheng County, although this Ma Zhou has the official title of serving the censor, in the eyes of everyone with five surnames and seven Wangs, it is really nothing. Just squeezed to death?

However, he was too happy, and still underestimated the courage of the drunken maniac.As soon as he finished speaking, Ma Zhou dropped the teacup and kicked over the table.

"It's just hateful that a small family bastard dares to despise me like this!"

Looking at the drunk Ma Zhou, Fangcheng County Magistrate couldn't help showing an undetectable sneer.These mud-legged people only sat in their current positions thanks to the grace of His Majesty, no wonder they had to know the reason why En died from the last three generations.But after all, they are mud legs without heels, how can they be compared with those aristocratic families.Fortunately, it seemed that Ma Zhou just drank too much to get drunk, and after a few yells, he dragged others to drink together again.Fangcheng county magistrate has seen such faces a long time ago, and he is not surprised. Those who are stupid and dare to fight hard with the five surnames and Qiwang are almost gone.

When Ma Zhou was drunk, Wang Zi'an and Yang Cai'er, under the scrutiny of the officers and soldiers, ate their dinner in a proper manner.Although they were captives, their meals were not bad. They were even given a bowl of big pot dishes with slices of fat meat, plus two mustaches.

The two had just finished their meal, and before the officers and soldiers who delivered the meal took away the bowls and chopsticks, Wang Zi'an put his arms around Yang Cai'er's shoulders anxiously, and at the same time threw a piece of silver to the two officers and soldiers guarding the door with a flattering expression. .

"Two brothers, please put down the door curtain, it's convenient—"

(End of this chapter)