Troubled Times: Start with 800 Dead Soldiers

After having dinner with Xiong Hui, Li Gaosheng and others, Su Xia suggested going out for a walk.

A few people climbed to the heights of the island. The view here is very good. They can clearly see the entire northeastern corner of the island. Facing the breeze, Su Xia straightened her clothes that were a little messed up by the wind. Looking at the huge Salmon Island, he Pointing to an undeveloped wasteland in the distance:

"Everyone, now we have built some houses in the northeast of the island, which have begun to take shape. In the future, we will also build more houses in the northwest of the island. I think more and more people will come to our Salmon Island in the future. Our island Only when more and more people come to the world can we achieve this great cause."

As soon as Su Xia finished speaking, Li Gaosheng, Zhu Fu, Sun Sihe and others were silent, but Li Gaosheng said a little embarrassedly: "Sir, your intention is good, but our money has been consumed very quickly recently. I’m just afraid this will continue like this.”

"Silver is not a problem. Didn't you calculate it before? Isn't it still half a year before all the 10 taels of silver are used up? Don't worry, it's only half a year. I guarantee that the wealth of our entire Salmon Island will at least double. You guys Wait!"

As soon as Su Xia finished speaking, some people nodded trustingly, while others remained silent, but no one spoke.

Su Xia didn't want to explain it clearly now. He knew in his heart that these people didn't all believe that he could achieve great things!

I will tell them with practical actions in the future.

.......

Five days later, Su Xia received a report from Dengzhou Prefecture. Zhou Bin, the prefect of Dengzhou, asked him to come to the prefecture for an audience as soon as possible.

Su Xia was a little stunned after receiving the order. He couldn't figure out how the prefect Zhou Bin could find a small official like him for no reason. Could it be that he saw the fake painting he gave him last time? Or is Zhou Bin grateful to him for saving his son last time?

There was no time to think about it, and just as he was telling Xiong Hui to stay on the island to look after his house, a messenger suddenly came to report: "Sir, Dryland Zhugui reported from the dock restaurant that a man named Ximen Qing wanted to purchase colored glaze beads!"

"Oh, how many does he want to purchase?"

"Sir, I'm here to purchase 200 fine colored glass beads!"

Su Xia couldn't help being overjoyed: "Sure enough, Ximen Qing came to the door on his own initiative. Go back and tell Zhu Gui that we will also buy coarse cloth clothes worth 100 taels of silver from him. Let Zhu Gui talk to him about this specific matter. In short, The price should be at least [-]% lower than the market price and ask him to do it quickly."

"Yes, my lord!"

As soon as the messenger left, Su Xia and Xiong Hui looked at each other and smiled in the room. Xiong Hui's face was even more happy: "Sir, you are really amazing! This Ximen Qing really took the initiative to come to do business!"

"Okay, I'll go to Dengzhou Guard first, and I'll leave the affairs of the island to you!"

"Do not worry!"

The storm is coming! I wonder what the prefect Zhou Bin wants to do with me.

In the Dengzhou magistrate's office, when Su Xia arrived, the officials immediately guided him into the main room.

Outside the house, there were two elite soldiers with bright butterfly armor standing upright. They seemed to be the Forbidden Army. This made Su Xia feel nervous!

Why did the imperial army come to the prefect's Yamen? Could it be that the incident of hijacking the birthday card was leaked?

No way, everyone involved in that thing retreated to the island, that's absolutely impossible.

Thinking of this, Su Xia glanced at the four people sitting in the room. One of them Su Xia knew was Mr. Jiang, the magistrate who approved the dock for her a few days ago. The other three were officials wearing red public uniforms (regulations: Only people of fifth rank and above can use vermilion). Seeing that everyone here was an official of fifth rank and above, Su Xia couldn't help but murmured in her heart: What are these people doing here to see an eighth-rank official like herself?

He stepped into the house. Zhou Bin, the prefect, spoke first: "Su Zhizhai is here, come, let's have some tea!"

Su Xia lowered her head slightly, and Zhou Bin added: "Let me introduce to you, this is the new punishment officer Song Fansong! And General Gu Tingye, the commander of the Tianwu Army."

Looking at the two Shangguan sitting on the chair, Su Xia hurriedly bowed to these people: "When I go to the state to guard Shamen Island Zhizhai, Su Xia has met Mr. Song, the executioner! I have met General Gu."

The two Shangguan just bowed their heads slightly, which meant they returned the greeting.

(Ti Xing Guan: The chief of Ti Dian Penal and Prison Division (referred to as Ti Xing Division), fourth grade, selected by the imperial court and replaced every three years. He is mainly in charge of prison matters, and is in charge of the prisons of the state, government, and military under his jurisdiction. Official affairs, approval of death penalty, etc.)

Seeing this, the prefect Zhou Bin nodded proudly and motioned Su Xia to sit down. Then he looked at the new punishment officer and the commander. It was the punishment officer named Song who stroked his beard and spoke first: "You It must be Mr. Zhizhai Su from Salmon Island! Mr. Zhou, I and General Gu have been chatting about you for a long time."

What the punishment officer said made Su Xia's heart tighten. Such a high-level punishment officer came to ask him personally. Could it be that the government knew about his robbery of the birthday card?

No, if you really found out that it was you who did it, you would have been captured as soon as you entered the room, and you wouldn’t be able to watch the tea!

Thinking of this, Su Xia felt confident again, and he was sure that there was no possibility of the news being leaked, so he sat down safely.

The prefect Zhou Bin looked at Su Xia and said calmly: "Su Xia, let's get straight to the point. I'm here for one thing. There have been so many thieves recently, which is a headache. You should have heard about the incident in Qingzhou Mansion!"

"Sir, what did you say? What happened in Qingzhou Mansion!"

The general of the Tianwu Army, who had been silent until now, straightened his expression and said solemnly: "A shocking case occurred in Qingzhou Prefecture. The Emperor ordered us to come and investigate the case. After investigation, it was found that there were thieves pretending to be the imperial army and using Mongolian perspiration to attack the bodyguards of the Qingzhou Prefecture. The team is still on Qingzhou Prefecture’s own territory! What’s even more shameful is that Qingzhou Prefecture has made no progress on this matter!”

This matter has become a hot topic in the city, and Su Xia naturally cannot say that she does not know about it: "The official has also heard about this matter."

Mr. Song, the judge in charge of the punishment, nodded and said: "There are many rumors about the birthday plan, saying that it was done by bandits. Su Zhizhai, what do you think?"

"Sir, I think this group of thieves must be meticulous and bold enough to pretend to be the Imperial Guard. However, I don't know the specific details of this matter, so I can't comment."

After Su Xia answered the question accurately, the prefect Zhou Bin seemed a little dissatisfied: "Su Xia, Mr. Song and General Gu are also here to handle the case. If you have anything to say, it's okay. I came to you to brainstorm!"

Su Xia was a little dumbfounded by the prefect Zhou Bin, but she still sat upright. After a long time, she slowly said: "Several adults, I wonder if this is the work of an insider?"

Master Song, the executioner, nodded: "Master Su has put forward a new view. General Gu, what do you think?"

General Gu hurriedly emphasized: "No matter who it is, it cannot be the Forbidden Army, at least it is not done by our Tianwu Army!"