Zhao Chunsheng's heart skipped a beat and he looked at Lu Chen with admiration in his eyes.
"Master Lu is indeed a great talent!"
"good!"
"The magistrate, Mr. He Zhonghe, is Hong Gui's in-laws."
Zhao Chunsheng couldn't help but shake his head.
"Back then, Hezhi County was new to the county and he was not familiar with the people's sentiments. It was Hong Gui who came forward to help him stabilize the situation and secure his position."
"Later, Hezhi County abused his power and became Hong Gui's backer, secretly supporting him in developing gambling houses and making a lot of money."
"He even married his daughter off to him and retired behind the scenes to live a long life!"
"If this were not the case, how could I, as the district chief registrar, have such great power?"
Speaking of this, Zhao Chunsheng smiled ashamedly.
"I think that as an official, I will benefit the people."
"But he has always tolerated Hong Gui's tyranny, which has caused many people to lose their lives and be helpless. It is a shame to the imperial court and to the people of Jinchuan City!"
The more he talked, the angrier he became. Zhao Chunsheng slapped the table with a face filled with self-blame.
After Lu Chen listened, he had an idea in his mind.
"Master Zhao has never thought about replacing him?"
As soon as these words came out, Zhao Chunsheng was shocked.
He immediately stood up and looked around outside the door.
After finding no one, he closed the door and window and whispered.
"Master Lu, please don't harm me."
"Hezhi County has been entrenched in Jinchuan City for a long time, and with the Hong family as its minions, no one can shake its position."
"I am only a ninth-grade sesame official, how dare I have such unreasonable thoughts."
Lu Chen smiled.
As a top student in his previous life and familiar with history, he naturally knew what Zhao Chunsheng was thinking.
If he really had no idea, he would send himself directly to the Yamen and leave it to He Zhong to receive the reward.
Instead of closing the doors and windows tightly, test yourself here.
"I have a plan to eliminate the traitors and bring peace to the people of Jinchuan City. I wonder if Mr. Zhao is interested?"
Lu Chen had already thought about it before coming.
Hong Gui will definitely not give up.
To be able to check and balance Zhao Chunsheng in Jinchuan City, the other party's official position is definitely higher than his.
As the chief administrator of Jinchuan City, Zhao Chunsheng has an overview of all matters in Jinchuan City.
Above him, there is probably only the county magistrate.
In this way, the person behind Hong Gui also surfaced.
Since Lu Chen dared to come, he was naturally ready to overthrow He Zhong.
Otherwise, if Hong Gui is allowed to pester again and again, sooner or later his wife and daughter will die.
Lu Chen would never allow it.
"Is this true?"
Zhao Chunsheng was trembling with excitement.
He couldn't help but lean forward, his eyes fixed on Lu Chen.
"really."
"good!"
"As long as you are confident in overthrowing He Zhong, I will fully cooperate with you."
The corners of Lu Chen's mouth raised slightly, looking at Zhao Chunsheng's face full of confidence.
…
Before dawn the next day, Lu Chen's door was broken down.
A group of government officials were armed with sticks and long knives.
"Lu Chen, you made illegal profits and gathered people to gamble. You are now arrested and brought to justice!"
Jiang Yingyue's beauty turned pale as she looked at a group of yamen agents, tightly holding on to the corners of Lu Chen's clothes.
"Lu Chen, you..."
Lu Chen smiled lightly and rubbed her head.
"Protect Tiantian well. If there is any danger, go to the restaurant to find Uncle Xu. He will help you!"
After that, he put on his clothes, walked calmly to the police, and left with them honestly.
But when he walked to the yamen gate, Hong Gui was already waiting there.
"Lu Chen, fight with me, are you worthy?"
"After you confess your sins, your wife and daughter will be mine!"
"Hahaha!"
Hong Gui could no longer hold back the ecstasy in his heart and laughed wildly.
"Hong Gui, ha!"
Lu Chen sneered at this.
"Walk!"
The police officer pushed Lu Chen into the Yamen.
Xu Youcai, who was in the restaurant, also got the news and was as anxious as an ant on a hot pot.
"Lu Chen's arrest must be caused by that bitch Hong Gui!"
"This guy does all kinds of evil, what should I do?"
When it comes to Lu Chen's arrest, Xu Youcai is the one who is most worried.
After all, seeing the mahjong business getting better and better day by day, he was very worried about being imitated by other interested people.
When the time comes to return to the original shape, it will really hurt.
"Shopkeeper, Mr. Zhao is here!"
Just when Xu Youcai was at a loss what to do, the waiter's voice came from outside the door.
"oh?"
"Master Zhao?"
"Please!"
As soon as he heard that Zhao Wei was coming, Xu Youcai seemed to have grasped the last straw.
…
On the other side, Zhao Chunsheng has been unemployed at home since he was dismissed.
I idle around all day long with nothing to do.
Today I went to wander around the slums in the east end of the city, and tomorrow I went to talk in front of the big merchants in the west end of the city.
It's like giving up his official career completely and enjoying his old age.
Hong Gui was pleased to hear this.
I thought Zhao Chunsheng knew he was afraid and was completely relieved.
"Tonight, we must get Lu Chen's daughter back!"
"The date of ghost marriage has arrived, don't miss it!"
In the Hong family, Hong Gui looked proud.
Give instructions to your men and get ready to take action.
…
Jinchuan County Yamen Prison.
Lu Chen was sitting in the cell, his hands and feet were chained, his movement was hindered, and he was imprisoned.
"Open the cell door!"
At this moment, a voice came from outside.
When several jailers heard this, they immediately scolded him.
But when he saw that the prison chief was coming, his face was immediately filled with flattery.
"Boss, why are you free today? Why are you hanging out here?"
The two jailers stepped forward, took out a few grains of silver from their arms, and handed them to the cell leader.
The county prison was different from other places. There was not much oil and water, and there was no hope of promotion.
Those who were thrown into the prison to guard the prisoners were ordinary people with no power or background.
To put it bluntly, it’s just a matter of food.
Moreover, the salary is so meager that it is not enough to support the family.
So unlike other places, the jailers here need to bribe the cell leader, their immediate superior, in order to transfer their posts and stay away from this treacherous place.
"The prisoner is being interrogated. You and I will stand guard outside the prison. No one is allowed to come in without my order."
The cell leader was a middle-aged man with a fierce look on his face, and his voice was rough and majestic. When he spoke, the two jailers were so shocked that they didn't dare to breathe.
"Yes Yes Yes!"
"Prison head, please, please get out now!"
The two of them were also human beings who wanted to curry favor with their prison boss and naturally obeyed his orders.
After the jailer went out, the prison head stepped aside, letting out a figure shrouded in black robes behind him.
"Time is running out, hurry up!"
After explaining to the black robe, the cell leader actually stood outside the cell and began to let loose.
However, not only was Lu Chen not surprised at all, but he naturally gave up the space in front of him to the man in black robes.
"Awaited!"
The man in black robe sat down and took off his hat, revealing a delicate face.
It was the eldest son of the Zhao family, Zhao Wei.
"How are you preparing?"
Lu Chen asked.
Zhao Wei replied: "Everything is going according to plan. If you wait for a few more days, and when the evidence is sufficient, you can completely seal off their escape route!"
"but……"
Lu Chen frowned: "But what?"
There was a vague suspicion in his mind!
"But that old fellow Hong Gui can't wait any longer and has already attacked your wife and daughter!"
"What!"
