Be a master through ancient times

The speed of the interrogation was not slow, and soon it was Zhao Kuan's turn.He walked into the barracks and found only Admiral Fan Ju and a man dressed as ordinary people standing there.

"This is Zhao Kuan?" Fan Ju looked up at him, "Do you know why I invited you here today?"

"Your Excellency has clearly observed that the matter of going to sea was approved by the Governor." Zhao Kuan said.

"I'm not asking about going to sea. I want to ask you. Last November, the plum blossom banquet was held at Shenyuan Meizhuang. Was it you?" Fan Ju looked at Zhao Kuan, not letting go of any slight expression on his face.

Zhao Kuan's pupils shrank, and he clenched his hands in his sleeves so that he didn't reveal his other emotions.

"It was indeed Zhao who did it, my lord, what's wrong?"

Fan Ju looked into his eyes and said, "Then tell me, what did you do that day?"

Zhao Kuan forced a smile: "Well, my lord, it's been so long since that day, I'm afraid Zhao can't remember clearly."

"Can't remember?" Fan Ju sneered, "Other people still remember, do you want me to recall it for you?"

His expression was not good, Zhao Kuan began to be a little vigilant.Why did the government suddenly mention what happened that day?Could it be... No, no, no, no one knows about this at all, and even if they knew, they probably wouldn't be able to guess that it was him.

He tried his best to calm himself down, and said with a wry smile: "Since my lord definitely wants to know, please take some time, my lord, and let me recall it."

As soon as this remark came out, Fan Ju looked at him with even more suspicion.Although it's been a long time, it's not like he can't remember it at all.Although other people's memory is relatively vague, but at any rate, they said it as soon as they asked.His evasion seemed suspicious to Fan Ju.

After a while, Zhao Kuan said: "Zhao arrived at Shenyuan Meizhuang very early that day, because I was the host, and I wanted to arrange it in advance. Around Chenshi, guests gradually came to the door, and Zhao continued to drink with everyone. Appreciating flowers, reciting poems and writing poems. Around the time when Shen Shizheng, Zhao sent them out again, and then ordered his servants to clean up, and then went home."

"Didn't you say you couldn't remember just now? From my point of view, I remember it quite clearly. I even remembered the time." Although Fan Ju laughed, the absurdity didn't reach his eyes, and he continued to ask, " Did nothing else happen that day?"

"What is your lord's implication? Mr. Zhao didn't know what happened that day at all, so please tell me clearly."

"I heard that you lost something at the banquet? Is there such a thing?"

"Who did you listen to, my lord? Although Mr. Zhao is not considered wealthy, he is also considered to be a small achievement. Such a small thing as losing things is always ignored by Mr. Zhao, so it is naturally impossible for Mr. Zhao to keep it in mind. "Zhao Kuan smiled, with a calm demeanor, looking very frank.

"As expected, I am the richest man in Southern Fujian. I can take something lightly if I lose it, but if it is very important, why can't I buy it if I have money?" Fan Ju continued to test.

"Oh? There are things that can't be bought with money. Your lord might as well explain it clearly so that I can see it too." Zhao Kuan laughed.

"..."

The two fought each other for a long time, but Zhao Kuan never showed any signs. Although he was the number one suspect in Fan Ju's mind, he couldn't keep interrogating him without evidence.

"Little Six, has he ever been out of the courtyard?" Fan Ju asked in a low voice while drinking tea.

Little Six had been looking at Zhao Kuan just now, and he nodded when he heard the words: "I went out, and more than once. The villain remembers that he went out in a hurry the second time, and bumped into a small person when he came back. No After a while, my master said he was leaving."

Fan Ju was even more suspicious of Zhao Kuan.Among the people who attended the banquet that day, only five or six had left the courtyard, and among these people, Zhao Kuan was the most suspected.But he is the master, and it is reasonable to go out, but it is a pity that the old man Juyeshanren did not survive, otherwise, the matter would be cleared up immediately.

Here, Governor Lin and Zhu Wei are still discussing this matter.Fan Ju had already sent over the list of suspects. Governor Lin became a little nervous when he saw the list on the paper.

"Who identified the list? The people on this paper are all well-known merchants in southern Fujian. They have lived here for generations. How could they collude with the Japanese? I think there must be a misunderstanding."

"If you know people, know their faces, but don't know their hearts, and if you don't investigate clearly, who knows if they have any problems? This is a major national event. I would rather kill the wrong than let it go." Zhu Wei's attitude was very firm.

"It's a good one who would rather kill the wrong than let it go. Marshal Zhu used this excuse to kill how many people hastily? They are doing business and paying taxes, which is considered a meritorious service to the country. How many good things did Zhao Kuan do for me in Southern Fujian by laying the wharf? "If Marshal Zhu's words made him a victim of the sword, wouldn't this officer be in vain for his parents? Please also Marshal Zhu release him as soon as possible, otherwise, the old man will be forced to pay." "

Governor Lin is not afraid of anything else, but he is afraid that what happened two days ago will be found out. Now he and Zhao Kuan are like grasshoppers on a rope, how could he fall into the hands of the navy.

Zhu Wei gritted his teeth with hatred. These civil servants are good at verbal disputes, and his meaning was completely misinterpreted, but he couldn't think of how to refute it for a while.

"Anyway, it's okay if you don't investigate clearly." In the end, he could only insist on this sentence.

"Okay, since Marshal Zhu believes that they are suspected, the result must be found out within three days, right? After three days, if there is no evidence, I must take them away. Otherwise, this year's military expenditure, please wish The marshal has figured out a way for himself." Governor Lin dropped these words and left angrily.

After Zhu Wei ran away with Lin Fu, he was also very upset.Although the military salary is allocated by the Ministry of Households, part of their usual expenses has to be borne by the local government.Now this guy is threatening him with this, what should he do?

When he was worried, the soldier reported that Fan Ju wanted to see him, and he agreed immediately.

"How about it, did you find any openings?" Zhu Wei was impatient, thinking that as long as he had evidence, let's see what the old man had to say.

Fan Ju shook his head: "It's been too long since then, and I haven't asked anything. Although the people identified by the little six have been out of the yard, everyone has something to say, and we can't check whether what they said is true or not. .”

Zhu Wei thumped the table vigorously: "Fuck it, why is it so troublesome to try a case?! It's better to kill the enemy with real swords and guns, or stop investigating the spies and just go out and attack directly. I don't believe this Xiaozi can run away!"

"Marshal, no! As long as the spies are still there, we will be aware of any movement. If he leaks the news in advance, our chart will be useless. Didn't the general send scouts around those islands recently? Have you passed it? There are indeed people on it." Fan Ju persuaded earnestly, he also knew about this kind of conspiracy and tricks.

Zhu Wei had no choice but to repeat what Governor Lin had just said.

"By the way, is there any news about last year's military salary?" Zhu Wei asked suddenly.

Fan Ju was taken aback and shook his head: "A letter from the Ministry of War said that half of last year's military expenditure was allocated to reinforcements on the southwestern border, and the rest was allocated to several frontier battalions. I'm afraid it will be a little later here."

Zhu Wei was instantly powerless: "In three days, are you sure you can find the evidence? If not, just don't investigate."

This year's military pay has been delayed again, and now they are all relying on the handouts from the governor's yamen, their lifeblood is being pinched in their hands, so what are they struggling for?

"Three days, I'm afraid it will be difficult for me to be an official..." Fan Ju was also helpless. After this year, he has been working here for five years.He had inquired, and based on his merits, he should be promoted this year.But now there is a war. If it can't be resolved as soon as possible and the war is prolonged, I'm afraid he will have no hope of promotion in the past few years.

"Tell me," Zhu Wei had a sudden thought, "how about we invite that Chu Tixue over? Don't you admire this person very much? Just let him come over and think of a way, if he can't find any evidence within three days If so, how about we just pretend it never happened?"

Fan Ju thought about it, and even thought his idea was very good.For this kind of thing, their military officers are still not as delicate as civil officials. With his help, maybe they can really find some clues?

"What your lord said is that the official will send someone to invite Chu Ti to learn immediately."

"Wait, take my commander's warrant and go there." Zhu Wei handed over a sign to avoid Chu Ci's evasion.

Fan Ju took the sign and strode out the door.

……

Chu Ci is reviewing manuscripts with everyone.After the preliminary plan for the new textbook was formulated, they used this time to drive out the first edition of the textbook.

"My lords have worked hard. Once the manuscript is finalized, the promised bonus will be paid out immediately." Chu Ci was very moved as he watched the belts of his clothes gradually widen.In the modern age without computers and mobile phones, they need to spend a lot of effort to filter out the most suitable ones for editing.

"What did your lord say? The fact that our name can be passed down through the ages is worth it. Why are you talking about bonuses or not?" One person laughed loudly.Of course, this is also related to Chu Tixue's promise, and he wouldn't dare to be so polite to another person.

Sure enough, Chu Ci said with a smile: "It's one thing, but the bonus that should be given is another. Send someone to ring the bell and let everyone come and have a look."

After a few "dangdang" sounds, the officials of the Department of Education gathered together in the conference room, flipped through the manuscripts, and raised any questions immediately, while the editors took notes with charcoal pencils and paper, and both sides were very strict.

Chu Ci was also making comments, but just after he had said a few words, someone came to report that there were soldiers from the Navy outside asking to see him.

Chu Ci frowned, wondering if the Japanese had revealed something again?He walked out while thinking, and at the same time ordered someone to invite the soldier to the study.

"Master Chu, this is Marshal Zhu's token and Master Fan's letter. They said you can understand it after reading it."

Chu Ci was a little curious, what did Marshal Zhu do with the token, and he didn't know how to dispatch troops.With such a mood, he took out Fan Ju's letter, who would have thought that when he opened it, he was asked to go to the provincial capital, and he had better leave today.

Chu Ci: "..."

No wonder the token was brought, it was a threat to him.The meaning is very clear, either take the initiative to go there, or they come and ask him to go there.

Forget it, let's just take a walk. The development of the situation must be out of their control. Since he has stepped into this muddy water, he shouldn't expect to stand by and watch.

By the way, you can also take this first edition to Du Ti for review to see if he has any other comments.