It is a bit difficult for Gu Xi to be a god opponent or something, but he is very good at being a pig teammate. It is too easy to make a stumbling block, not to mention there is no need to think about what will happen if he is exposed. Yes, Gu Xi is letting his hands and feet go to cause trouble.
Anyway, Jiang Ji is willing to protect Gu Xi, so even if the county guards of Hejian and Bohai are furious, there is nothing they can do against Gu Xi. After all, it is not easy to play assassination at Jiang Ji's level. , poisoning and so on, you can do it and so can I!
I have become a cancer in your circle, what else do I want? Yes, Gu Xi has no bottom line, and he is not bound by any decent people. In his words, I don’t have any morality at all. Do we need this kind of thing?
So after the two sides poisoned each other twice, Bohai and Hejian endured it, weren't they just asking for money? Here you go, don’t cause trouble for me, you do your thing, I’ll do mine, don’t interfere with each other.
I don't have enough money! This is the reply given by Gu Xi after Bohai and Hejian initiated new communications. Blackmail is blackmail, a decent person? As a decent person, I don't care about morality and want money. If you don't give me money, I will continue to self-destruct and poison myself.
Sun Yong was lucky not to be disgusted to death, but finally endured it because Gu Xi could really do it.
Relying on this shameless method, Changshan, where Gu Xi is located, became the second county in Jizhou after Yecheng to complete the construction of road transportation and water conservancy networks and a logistics distribution center. Oh, and it also blackmailed Zhao Yun made a move.
That's right, after Gu Xi struck Bohai and Hejian, he was still a little short. At this time, Sun Yong and the others were in a state of intolerance. If they wanted to do it again, both sides would definitely fall out, so Gu Xi wrote to Zhao Yun. Bring the autumn wind.
Zhao Yun didn't mind, because he was also from Changshan. The Changshan County Sheriff said he wanted to build roads, so Zhao Yun thought about it and donated some.
Of course, the outstanding thing about Gu Xi is that this person is working with the idea of finishing himself and letting the people of Changshan burn incense for him, so whether he embezzles, blackmails, or borrows money, he will Without being greedy, I sorted out each account one by one and invested in construction.
What was missing in the end was something Gu Xi dug out of his own salary.
Similar to the idea of Li Fu from Wei County next door to build three circles for his family's ancestral hall, Gu Xi already thought that his life was not going to be long due to health reasons, so besides leaving a sum of money, Gu Xi bought a coffin in advance. , the remaining money was invested in Changshan.
"It would be nice if I could have more money." Standing on the embankment of the Hutuo River, Gu Xi said with some pity, "This way, the cheap meat and milk from Bingzhou can be transported to Changshan on a large scale that day. When the time comes, the county government will be placed here..."
"You actually want to move to the county government?" Jiang Qi looked at Gu Xi in disbelief and said.
"Didn't you realize? This is the intersection of water and land, a transportation hub, and the easiest place to develop. I have built a water and land transportation hub in the north. This place will inevitably develop. When Bingzhou meat and milk can be produced on the same day, After it is put into operation, this place will become one of the new northern distribution centers." Gu Xi said with a bit of pride.
As he spoke, Gu Xi began to cough. As a county guard, his living conditions were not bad, but Gu Xi, who was less than fifty years old, now looked like he was past his sixties.
This is also the reason why Gu Xi is indifferent to being a cancer, because he feels that his life span is approaching the limit. This is something that makes Gu Xi feel extremely scared, so he does not hesitate to cheat and blackmail from other counties to develop Changshan. reason.
He has no children, no family, and is alone. After losing his wife many years ago, Gu Xi is not in good health and does not want to harm others, so he has not taken any concubines.
However, one day when he was in Changshan, Gu Xi saw a lonely grave while riding in a car, and suddenly felt fear. After I die, the incense will disappear, everyone in the world will forget me, and all traces of me will be forgotten. Disappear, everything about me becomes unknown.
So Gu Xi stopped and stood next to the low tomb. He helped the tomb pull out the wormwood with his bare hands, then saluted before leaving.
But precisely because of this experience, Gu Xi, who had already prepared the coffin and put down everything, became afraid once. It was not that he wanted to die, or that he didn't want to die, but more realistically, he didn't want to let himself be killed after death. People forget.
Looking through the annals of history, I find that although there are people who seek immortality and imitate Taoism, the person who lives like that is still not myself. When the person who is Gu Xi dies, everything disappears. What I seek is not to live, but to be remembered. This man has been here once before.
After a final search, Gu Xi found a way, which was to leave behind achievements that the locals could remember. I could let the people of Changshan remember that there was once a bureaucrat who left a fertile ground for them to survive. They can rely on this to eat and survive on this.
However, this requires a lot of money, which is a big problem. Even if he takes out all his salary, it will not be enough. At this time, Sun Yong dug a hole for him and pulled him into the water. Gu Xi smiled, wonderful, really It's wonderful, you came just when I needed it.
So Gu Xi joined in and started blackmailing and embezzling. He didn't care about his life. Now he has completed seventy-seven or eighty-eight. Even if he is killed, Gu Xi has no complaints because he starts to breathe after walking a few steps. His life span It's really almost there.
"Drink some water, drink some water." Jiang Xi hurriedly poured water for Gu Xi. He used to have different views on Gu Xi and felt that Gu Xi was really a vegetarian. Until two years ago, Jiang Xi changed his mind about Gu Xi. I was really working, maybe it was because of something.
After Gu Xi completes Changshan's transportation, water conservancy, and logistics distribution points, Gu Xi's status in Jiang Qu's heart will be ranked among the top five.
So when I saw Gu Xi coughing, I quickly poured water for Gu Xi.
"It's okay, it's okay, it's the same old problem." Gu Xi said very free and easy, "Just looking at this dike, I am very satisfied. What has been unfinished for thousands of years in Sanjin has been completed in my hands, and since then People in Changshan don’t need to think about water issues anymore, hahaha.”
Gu Xi's somewhat sallow complexion clearly showed a trace of blood after he smiled, and then he strode downstream along the embankment. Many people on the road greeted Gu Xi repeatedly when they saw him. When it got dark, Gu Xi, who was originally weak, managed to hold on until dusk. He met a lot of people and he was satisfied.
On July 24, the seventh year of Yuanfeng, the investigation team sent by Liu Ye had discovered Gu Xi's crime of misappropriating Jizhou's special funds, and personally sent people to arrest Gu Xi.
At that time, Gu Xi was in the government office, and the investigation team sent by Liu Ye almost killed the government office servant and the captain Jiang Xie. When the charges were read out, Jiang Xie and others were furious. If not for Gu Xi to stop them Now, the investigation team sent from below cannot leave the government office.
"Okay, Jiang Ji, you are too irritable. Don't regard them as enemies. They are real members of the investigation team, and I did misappropriate the special funds that Jizhou left at the end of the fifth year of Yuanfeng." Gu Xi did not He said without any hesitation, taking off his official uniform and putting down his seal and ribbon in front of other people in the government office.
"Don't panic, you two. They don't know these things." After Gu Xi calmed down Jiang Hui and other government officials, he smiled and comforted the investigation team sent by Liu Ye.
At this time, the young man Liu Ye sent over looked obviously panicked. They found that something was really wrong with the situation. Jiang Yu's murderous intention was not a joke.
"Qin Zhen, after I leave, you will manage Changshan on my behalf. Don't let the people make trouble." Gu Xi very calmly handed the seal and ribbon to the county magistrate, "And Jiang Ji, you should also calm down. What they are investigating is true. Yes, you don’t even think about how Chang Shan could have so much money.”
"The money in Jizhou passed through my hands. I have a record of every item, and I did the issuing." Qin Zhen, the county magistrate, said, he was holding the blame, what Gu Xi has done in the past two years is obvious to all, so Jun Cheng gritted his teeth and wanted to handle this matter by himself, "I was the one who went to Yecheng to attend the meeting, and I was the one who misappropriated it."
"Okay, okay, I am an old man who is about to die, and you are still young." Gu Xi said with a smile, even though his face was sallow, his mental outlook at this moment was unexpectedly good.
After taking off his official uniform, Gu Xi shuddered and walked directly from his position to follow the investigation team sent by Liu Ye.
"Okay, let's go. Don't stay here for too long, otherwise you may not be able to leave." Gu Xi pushed the two of them, and when he said this, there was even a bit of pride in his voice.
Gu Xi no longer cares about death. Although he doesn't know what kind of disease he has, according to Gu Xi's estimation, he won't survive this year, so he is very open-minded.
At this time, the two young men sent by the subordinates realized what they were doing and took Gu Xiwan away. There were carriages and guards outside. Seeing the posture of Changshan Mansion, they did not dare to stay for a long time.
However, after taking a few steps, Jiang Hui took off his official uniform and chased him out.
"I'm really crazy, I would do this!" Jiang Yu scolded and chased him out, "I'm no longer a captain, so I can follow the carriage to protect him."
"Why are you doing this?" Gu Xi said helplessly, "I finally became a captain, but I won't have such a good opportunity in the future. Today's captains are like carrots and pits."
"Shut up." Jiang Qi said angrily, "You are not a few years older than me, just because your hair is white, you look older than me. You can't bear this matter alone. At worst, I will take my military merit. To make up for your guilt, you either committed murder or set fire, or you just took some money!"
"Not at all." Gu Xi smiled and said, "Forget it, forget it, let's go, leave now, otherwise you will most likely not be able to get out of Yuanshi City."
Even if they hurried and hurried slowly, the investigators sent by Liu Ye were still blocked at the gate of the city. Many people surrounded the carriage. Although they did not take action, the pressure was on just surrounding and following the guards who came down from the investigation team. It was already huge, not to mention that with Jiang Xie following beside them, all of them felt as if a huge boulder was weighing on their hearts.
The same soldiers are also divided into three, six or nine levels. Jiang Yu's strength is firmly ranked in the top ten in the entire Jizhou. He is a veteran of hundreds of battles in the true sense and is very strong. Although the guards arranged by Liu Ye are not weak, they are just ordinary. The regular army never considered encountering such an incident.
After all, what Li Fu said makes sense. Attacking the investigation team? I really don’t dare!
At this time, the two young men sent by the subordinates looked very solemn. Gu Xi sighed and stood up. When Gu Xi stood up, the two young men even became a little stiff.
"I'll go out and say a few words, otherwise this car won't be able to get out." Gu Xi noticed the expressions of the two of them, and knew that he and the situation outside were putting a lot of pressure on them, so he explained a few words. , he didn’t want the people of Changshan to cause chaos, so he had to stand up and stop it.
"Everyone, give way and don't block the city gate." Gu Xi came out of the carriage and said to the Changshan fellows, "Why are you blocking here?"
"My son said that the prefect was about to be captured, so I quickly brought the head of the family over." An old woman said, and then a group of people around her also started to explain.
"It's not that I was taken away, it's because the bureaucrats in Jizhou have something happened that involves me, and I need to report on my work. Okay, give way, don't stop me." Gu Xi said very kindly, although he coughed twice in the middle. He felt like he was about to die soon, but Gu Xi was not afraid.
With Gu Xi's persuasion, the carriage was able to leave Yuanshi City and go to the river safely. As for Jiang Yu and others, they accompanied them all the way with weapons to avoid accidents on the road. This behavior made other people accompanying them Guarding is stressful.
By the time Gu Xi arrived in Hejian, Liu Ye already knew the ins and outs of the overall incident in Jizhou, and even felt a pity after receiving Chen Xi's reply. It must be said here that Liu Ye was inclined to Liu Bei's ascension to the throne.
"The Changshan County Sheriff is here." After receiving the report, Liu Ye looked at Chen Xi and said.
"To be honest, I tend to end this matter here. There is no need to interrogate the other party. He should have really not spent a penny and invested all his money in the construction of Changshan. Moreover, Changshan bureaucrats continue to write letters or take responsibility. , or a plea, is enough to explain a lot of things." Chen Xi suggested to Liu Ye, "What's more, the construction of Changshan has also sent people to conduct on-site inspections."
"But it was precisely because it was so clean that I had my doubts." Liu Ye said very seriously, "I checked to the end and found that except for a house, an old woman who cooks, and a coffin, Prefect Changshan has nothing in his house. No, I don’t even have enough food left until October this year, how can I be an official to this extent?”
Chen Xi pressed his eyebrows, but finally said nothing. It was indeed too clean, so clean that it was ridiculous.
"That's 200 million yuan. From top to top, there are many. It's not that I look down on the bureaucrats of the Han Dynasty, but bureaucrats are just like this." Liu Ye said with a solemn expression, "When the water is clear, there will be nothing." Fish, you can’t hold an official position like this!”
"Having said that, I also agree with this fact." Chen Xi nodded and said, "But you have to consider some extreme situations, not to mention, since you haven't found anything, just stop. There is no need to stick to Changshan. Even if the other party is a little bit greedy, so what? If you hold on until you die, it is considered misappropriation. Considering the things he has done, just make up for it."
Chen Xi is very free and easy in this aspect. He doesn't want to check Gu Xi, because Gu Xi has indeed done a very good job in Changshan, better than most bureaucrats in the Central Plains, even if he did smash a lot. The money goes in, but one thing must be admitted, that is, Changshan is indeed well-constructed.
Even if the current government office is demolished and built next to the Hutuo River, the new Changshan County Government will soon become the second center of Jizhou.
It can be said that, to this extent, Chen Xi actually doesn't care if Gu Xi is gone. After all, looking at the current level of construction, most, or even probably all, have fallen into construction. The significance of retrospection is not great, it is so high. Lift it high and put it down gently.
However, Liu Ye must investigate, because Gu Xi is too clean, so clean that it goes against common sense. This makes Liu Ye worry about whether the misappropriation of funds is just a means to cover up a bigger crime.
That's right, Liu Ye's recent case investigations are really dark. What's more, when the Changshan people intercepted the investigation team's vehicle, it was Gu Xi who intervened to let him go. Liu Ye's nerves were really too tense. When did their country's The strength of dominance has actually dropped to this level.
"So you must let Mrs. Wu take a look?" Chen Xi said helplessly, "I don't think it's necessary. It's really not necessary. Regardless of his merits, he has done a good enough job. There is really no need to see why. All we want is the truth."
"Since Madam is here, wouldn't it be better for Madam to take a look and see the truth?" Liu Ye said seriously, "For such a simple matter, you can know everything at a glance. Why don't you take a look at something where the cause and effect are all clear? Chang Shan I don’t believe you don’t know what happened, and you dared to stop the investigators’ vehicles, how far has our prestige fallen?”
Chen Xi had nothing to say after hearing this. He really didn't want to investigate Gu Xi. In his opinion, it was enough to get to this point. Just criticize and warn. There was no need to let Wu Yuan step down. The facts were there in Changshan. I believe this fact is .
It's a pity that Liu Ye has been a little nervous recently, so Chen Xi doesn't stop him and lets Liu Ye do whatever he wants.
Therefore, when they went to see Gu Xi next, Chen Xi did not go. Liu Bei took Wu Yuan and Liu Ye there, and of course he did not directly imprison Gu Xi.
"I've met Duke Xuande and asked him to order the governor to be spared. What the governor did is really not for himself." Jiang Ji saw Liu Bei kneeling down and saluting directly, and then he begged.
At this time, Gu Xi also appeared in front of Wu Yuan, and his spiritual talent unfolded. Wu Yuan looked up Gu Xi's past experiences, flipped through them for four years, and sighed.
"I have suffered a lot." Wu Yuan bowed deeply, her expression unusually complicated, and she said that she had really seen a ghost.
