Records of the King of Xin'an County

Although he has encountered such things many times since he was a child, Wang Zixian never cared about the troubles made by the servants at home.This kind of villain is not worthy of his efforts to rectify, let alone his seriousness.He flicked his sleeves, looked at the servant kneeling in front of him with a slight smile: "In that case, old man Qing, punish all the people in the palace according to the family rules."

"Yes." Qingsou replied, picked up the servant from the ground like a chick, and threw it into the yard, "I will teach them a long memory, and I promise that I will never delay Langjun's business again." .”

When Chen Guoyi came to Wang's house, Wang Zixian's courtyard was full of ghosts crying and wolves howling.Those who were guarding in the palace of the Wang family were also replaced by his trilogy.When Chen Guoyi walked into the study room of the Wang family's outer courtyard with the trilogy, he could still vaguely hear shouts.However, he had no time to pay attention to such details. When he saw Wang Zixian who came out to welcome him, he hurriedly walked over: "Wang Langjun, long time no see!"

The dignified captain of the fifth rank, Guo Yi, was so polite to a white young man, and those who were peeping secretly were extremely surprised.Wang Zixian knew that his demeanor was all because of Li Hui's face, and smiled lightly: "Chen Guoyi is really flourishing when he comes to the humble house." After finishing speaking, he politely led the guest to sit on the short couch Down.

As a military officer, Chen Guoyi was facing unprecedented pressure, so he couldn't care less about greetings, so he couldn't hide his anxiety: "I don't know if Wang Langjun has any correspondence with the Xiaojun Wang recently? Regarding the bandit matter, the Xiaojun Wang can What was said?"

Wang Zixian shook his head: "Recently, I have been studying behind closed doors, but I have never received a letter from the king. Chen Guoyi is so anxious, but there is no progress in the bandit matter?" Although the question is sincere, he is the one who knows the bandit best so far The person whose case progresses.The dispatched trilogy has been following them from afar, not only witnessing the "bandit" fighting with the government soldiers and committing suicide, but also observing the ins and outs of the government soldiers entering the Qinling Mountains to suppress the bandits.In addition, they also went to investigate the families that might be involved, and tried their best to intercept and protect the remaining witnesses and evidence before they destroyed the evidence.

Chen Guoyi looked at him, sighed, and smiled wryly: "It's not that there is no progress, but that the progress is too great. With Zhechong Duwei and a low-level official like this, I can't stand it anymore." He will "King Pu meets a bandit" He briefly described the whole process of "King Pu's assassination", and added: "Originally, the envoy (the governor) and the governor competed for credit and wanted to make a good impression on the imperial court through this case, but now they are fighting each other. No prevarication, I don’t even want to take this book.”

It is human nature to seek advantages and avoid disadvantages.Wang Zixian thought to himself: However, in order not to get involved in the case, it is definitely not a wise choice to go so far as to evade responsibility.It was a fact that King Pu was assassinated in Shangzhou. They didn't want to get involved in this matter anymore, and they couldn't get rid of it.It's better to hand over the paperwork openly and continue to investigate the case.

"So the case was previously under the jurisdiction of our Captain Zhechong, and the matter of writing a note to report to the court fell to the Captain!" At this point, Chen Guoyi's face was so heavy that water dripped, "The Captain was helpless, so he had to After finishing the paperwork, he will hand it over. However, he is worried about being implicated in this case, so he asked a certain person to ask if he could ask Wang Langjun to write a letter and say something nice to Xiaojunwang for him? Xiaojunwang Naturally benevolent, I can't say..."

"It's okay, it's just a matter of little effort." The prince offered, and pondered for a while, "However, the key to this matter is not whether the captain will be implicated, but who is the mastermind behind the rebellion. If the captain If you can investigate the case clearly, neither the King of Xin'an County nor His Royal Highness Prince Pu will blame the captain. Speaking of which, how can someone remember that the investigation should be the responsibility of the governor's office or the county government? That Ming mansion ( county magistrate)?"

Chen Guoyi said helplessly: "Ming Mansion fell ill a long time ago, and the matters in the county government can only be presided over by the Shaofu (County Chancellor). The Shaofu really dare not take on such a big case, and the captain also dare not hand it over to him." A small official from the eighth rank is in charge of this case. Now it is a matter of life and death, and the captain has no choice but to take this matter over."

It was really the right time for the county magistrate to be ill, and it was indeed a solution that a smart person could come up with.However, there are some things, no matter how serious the illness is, it is impossible to avoid it.

Wang Zixian sympathized with the captain Zhechong from the bottom of his heart, so he wrote a letter quickly and sealed it with wax paint: "Prince Pu's mansion is in Yankang Square, the captain sent someone to ride a fast horse to send it there, and it will take two hours. We’ve arrived in Chang’an. However, today I’m afraid we won’t be able to make it in time.” The gate of Chang’an City is opening at Chenshi and closing at Youshi, and now it’s almost Shenshi, and it will be the end of Youshi when we pass by.

Chen Guoyi thanked repeatedly: "Thank you Wang Langjun. Sigh, it's good to study behind closed doors, don't bother with anything. This Shangzhou... will soon change."

Such a vague reminder can be regarded as reciprocating.The prince nodded understandingly and sent him out personally.When he turned around and wanted to go back to the study, two handsome young men hurried over.The boy in the lead also looked about thirteen or fourteen years old, with his head held high and his face full of arrogance; the boy who was behind was about eleven or twelve years old, his brows were slightly frowned, and he shook his head very covertly. Shake your head.

"Brother, how can you deal with the servants when the distinguished guests come? Let the guests see the jokes of our family! No way, the distinguished guests think that our Langya Wang family has such a family tradition!" Although the young man in charge looked worried. , What he said was just a complaint, but it couldn't hide the meaning of blame.

"The family tradition is not right, so why not be frank?" Prince Xian hooked the corner of his mouth, "Second brother thinks too much. If the distinguished guests know, his post will be left in the corner of the shackle room by the servant to be covered with ashes." I just remembered to find out later, I'm afraid we'll think we despise him. All the officials in Shangzhou are just low-level officials, and our grandfather is just a county captain from the ninth rank. Who can stop this distinguished guest? anger?"

Erlang Prince Ling was speechless immediately, and Sanlang Prince Mu said in a low voice: "Brother's words are very true. Of course such a slack servant cannot be let go. Besides, how can a distinguished guest care about such trivial matters? If there are really some gossips It is also because of our own family traditions that we spread the word, so we cannot blame others."

Wang Ziling glared at him immediately, Wang Zixian saw it, but he just sneered: "Third brother is right. The most urgent thing is to rectify the family tradition, not to entangle here when to punish those bastards. Since you have done something wrong Of course, they will be punished immediately, so that they can have a long memory. Otherwise, if it was a little too late, they asked someone to come to their mother—the mother has always been 'kind', and I am afraid she lifted it high and put it down gently."

"What's wrong with mother being kind?" Wang Ziling frowned and sneered, "Brother, are you blaming mother?"

"Of course not." Wang Zixian couldn't hide his surprise, "I just want to share my mother's worries, so as not to make mother embarrassing."

Wang Zimu was sandwiched between the two, showing a gloomy look that didn't match his age: "The elder brother has always been respectful to his mother, how could the second brother think so? Besides, we are the masters of the family, and we can't deal with the servants." Is it? Mother is too kind to these servants, so they dare to belittle and slack off."

Wang Ziling glared at him again, his face changed with anger.On the other hand, Wang Zixian patted Wang Zimu on the head in a very friendly way: "It's still Sanlang who understands my thoughts." As for Erlang, of course he was born to oppose his elder brother.He is very filial and fraternal outside, and when he has done his best, he will show his true colors when he returns home.

The three brothers stood in the middle of the outer courtyard, seemingly talking and laughing, but in fact the situation was changing.The servants following Wang Ziling and Wang Zimu retreated quietly, and ran towards the inner courtyard.The servants around Wang Zixian stood still, as silent as Qingsou.

At this time, there was a sound of horseshoes outside the door, and a servant called urgently: "Alang, be careful!!"

The three brothers looked back, and saw their grandpa walked in the door almost in a panic.Their father's name is Wang Chang, who is just over [-] years old now, and he was born extremely outstandingly. He is a well-known handsome man in Shangzhou City.However, from Wang Zixian's point of view, he is just an empty skin.He has great ambition and talent, poor character, and is very short-sighted. There is almost nothing worthy of praise after counting and counting.

Speaking of which, Erlang Prince Ling is quite similar to his father, no matter in appearance or character, he is almost the same, only a little more talented.Therefore, among the three sons in the family, he is the only one who is favored the most.

Wang Chang raised his head, his face pale.He seemed to want to say something at first, but his eyes fell on Prince Xian, but he kept silent.All three sons saluted him, he waved his sleeves absently, and strode towards the inner courtyard.Wang Ziling followed immediately, and Wang Zimu hesitated, but also followed.Wang Zixian smiled slightly, leisurely and leisurely at the end.

After arriving in the inner hall of the main courtyard, the graceful mistress Yang immediately greeted her, and said with a smile: "Ah Lang doesn't know something, but today our family has a distinguished guest, a Captain Guoyi. I don't know." When did Dalang meet, why didn’t you tell me earlier? If Alang can get to know such a noble person, it will be smoother if he can’t be promoted in the coming year.”

Wang Chang stopped immediately when he heard the words, turned his head to look at the eldest son, and said in a hoarse voice, "You should have told my father earlier about such contacts!!"

Wang Zixian had an innocent face, and said unhurriedly: "Grandpa, my son didn't get this post until after noon. The servants in the shackle room said they didn't know when this post was delivered, and they almost neglected the distinguished guests .If I had known that a distinguished guest was coming, I would definitely have informed Grandpa when I received the post."

Wang Chang was furious, and he scolded again: "He came to visit you, so it can be seen that you have known each other before! Why didn't you mention it?!"

"It's just a meeting by chance. Wouldn't it be suspected of clinging to deliberately mentioning it?" The prince replied, his expression was full of surprise, as if he didn't understand why Wang Chang would attack him at all, "Let's not mention this matter for now—— Grandpa, do you know that when Chen Guoyi came here, did he bring up any important matters?"

He paused deliberately, and ordered Yang's personal maid to close the door, then said in a low voice, "It is said that King Pu was not attacked by bandits, but was assassinated by dead men! The case is now being investigated intensively, and immediately I have to hand in the paperwork to Beijing! Such a big case, if we don’t find out the mastermind behind it, we will never let it go.”

Hearing this, the blood on Wang Chang's face suddenly turned pale, his whole body trembled slightly, and he couldn't help looking at Yang Shi.

Yang Shi also forced herself to be calm: "Such... Such a big case, how could he just tell you so casually?"

"Of course it's for the face of the king of Xin'an." Wang Zixian smiled, "Without the king of Xin'an, the child would be insignificant. Chen Guoyi also specially reminded the child that it is best to keep studying behind closed doors. The sky has changed. Therefore, the boy also wants to remind grandpa and mother not to socialize with those people during this period of time, and to clean up the house from top to bottom, so as not to leave any strange traces. In case the court will investigate in the future, What a disaster we have suffered."

After saying that, he turned around and left in a blissful manner.The people in the inner hall were left with panic expressions on their faces.