Then the old man and the young man exchanged a quick look, suddenly stood up, gave him a deep salute, then stood up and said goodbye and left.
Although he felt a little weird, Duan Gui didn't think much about it. He closed the door behind them and went back to sleep.
The next day, he had to go to the Yamen on duty as usual.
But as soon as I arrived at the room where I signed the deposit, I felt that something was not right about the atmosphere.
All the servants from the six houses of Li Hu, Li Bing, Xing Gong, and all the bad guys have arrived. Even the more than forty soldiers in the Yamen are all gathered here. The expressions on everyone's faces are very serious.
Just when he got to work, the county magistrate Lu Zhao stood in front of everyone with a livid face.
Duan Gui came a little late and quickly stood in the group of bad guys.
There are a total of fifteen delinquents in Wannian County, including fourteen ordinary delinquents and one squad leader. Duan Gui is ranked last, called the bottom of the squad.
"Everyone, you all know that there have been a series of major cases in Chang'an City recently. The victims are all young people in the city. Each of the deceased died after being drained of their essence and blood. They were described as haggard and like zombies. The number of victims so far has been The number has reached eighteen, and there are three delinquents on night watch in Chang'an County alone. The higher-ups take this matter very seriously."
"Due to the lack of the county magistrate of Chang'an County, I am temporarily acting as the county magistrate of Chang'an. I really feel a lot of pressure. Now the Ministry of Punishment has issued an approval document and a deadline of fifteen days to solve the case. Do you have any good ideas?"
As soon as he finished speaking, there was a burst of sighs from the crowd, and everyone lowered their heads.
Duan Gui had heard about this. Teenagers were often killed recently. According to eyewitnesses, a woman in red would appear at the crime scene. The next day, the boy's body would become shriveled, as if a ghost had sucked his flesh and blood.
Duan Gui was usually not qualified to participate in the investigation. Besides, this kind of case only appeared in Chang'an County some time ago, not Wannian County, so Lu Zhao didn't pay attention to it at all.
But I didn't expect that Lu Zhao would now also serve as the magistrate of Chang'an County.
From the beginning to the end, Duan Gui believed that this kind of thing was pure nonsense. He personally did not believe that there were any ghosts in the world, and thought it was just rumors.
"Xiao Duan, what do you think?"
Zhang Xiaosi, who was standing next to Duan Gui, was the only person in the team that Duan Gui could talk to. He glanced at Duan Gui and said in a low voice.
"I don't know either, just listen to the adults."
Seeing everyone drooping their heads, Lu Zhao let out a cold snort.
"You guys, you're just too lazy to work, but when it comes to the critical moment, you won't be able to help me. If this continues, if I'm unlucky one day, don't worry about it."
"Zhao Gang, come out and talk to me."
Zhao Gang was the class leader, so he stood up and stood up.
"Sir, my lord, I don't know what's going on. This, this, I think it's a female ghost trying to kill me. Anyone who's married knows this."
"nonsense."
Lu Zhao scolded: "If it's that simple, then you don't have to say it, but the Ministry of Punishment doesn't believe in ghosts and gods at all. We are under the emperor's feet. Is this how you reply to me?"
Zhao Gang suddenly felt bitter. Even the people in the Ministry of Punishment couldn't do anything. What could he, a big boss, do? He just felt that this thing was done by a female ghost, and she was also a pervert.
"Li Kun, tell me?"
Li Kun was the head of the execution room, and he stood up with a grimace: "Sir, I agree with Zhao Gang's statement very much. If there are no ghosts, how can people turn into dried human flesh? It is the ghosts who do it."
"Back off, back off."
Lu Zhao called the names one by one, but the answers of the group of people were almost unanimous. Everyone believed that this case should be classified as a Ming case and there was no need to investigate it at all.
Even though we checked, we couldn’t catch the “person”.
This matter is under the control of the Lord of Hell.
God can see the pity. In fact, Lu Zhao himself thought so too.
But the Ministry of Punishment and the Jinwu Guards and Qianniu Guards didn't think so. They forced the local magistrate to give an explanation, probably using him as a scapegoat.
If he can't tell anything, he will most likely be charged.
Otherwise, being a county magistrate in the Dakang Dynasty was actually a high-risk profession.
"Duan Gui, what did you say?"
At this time, Lu Zhao suddenly saw Duan Gui.
Duan Gui was the last one to be asked. He thought for a moment and said, "Sir, I don't believe in ghosts and gods in the world. Didn't Master Kong say that if you don't talk about monsters, your power will confuse the gods."
"I think everything in this world is just people pretending to be gods, so I think there must be something behind this case."
"Duan Gui, don't talk nonsense." Zhao Gang scolded: "You have no right to speak here."
"That's right, you are too presumptuous." Everyone said one after another.
"Ah, shut up!"
At this time, Lu Zhao cursed loudly: "You bastards, I think you are the most impudent. Do you know if you are jealous or not? Shut up."
"Duan Gui, tell me, I like to hear what you say."
In fact, Duan Gui didn't want to please Lu Zhao, but he was a time traveler and knew that many things could be explained by science.
"Master, I don't have anything to say. I just feel that there are many strange things in this world. Some cases may be solved by using your brain. The theory of ghosts and gods is so illusory that it is really not convincing enough."
"good!"
Duan Gui clapped his hands vigorously and said, "All of you, please step back and investigate the case. I'll give you seven days. If you can't solve the case in seven days, please go home and stay there. Get out."
"yes."
Everyone retreated with sad faces, and before leaving, they showed resentful expressions towards Duan Gui, as if Duan Gui had brought disaster to them.
Duan Gui screamed in his heart that he was wronged. In fact, even if he didn't speak, Lu Zhao would definitely do the same thing. This is called pressure sinking.
In order to keep his official position, he will definitely force the people below him.
"Xiao Duan, come in with me."
When Duan Gui followed Lu Zhao into the back room, Lu Zhao smiled and asked him to sit down, and then asked someone to serve him tea.
But what Lu Zhao said next gave Duan Gui a headache.
"Xiao Duan, you are dishonest."
"Ah, my lord, where do you start with this?"
Lu Zhao sneered: "Xiao Duan, what do you think I have done to you? You are still making trouble behind your back. This is not right."
Duan Gui was startled: "Sir, where did you start talking about this?"
"Don't get excited yet. I'm going to ask you a question. You must tell the truth, otherwise I won't let you do it."
"Yes, I must tell the truth, little one."
Lu Zhao curled his lips: "You kid, there are rumors outside that the killing of Red Beard was all due to your own planning. It has nothing to do with me, sir. Is it you who spread the word?"
