Since the incident with the well water, Xu He became more careful. Fortunately, the well water was still drinkable after it was drained, and it did not cause any inconvenience to his life.
For more than half a month, everything was calm, and it seemed that the other party had once again ceased its activities.
During this period, Kong Yiyuan, the censor of the Salt Patrol, was suspended from his post. He was an official, and he behaved inappropriately. When something happened, someone turned over an old score, and he brought it upon himself.
Xue Tongzhi's death did not cause any big waves. It seemed that a big hand was holding down everything that happened in Yangzhou Mansion, and anyone who was interested had no chance to lift the lid.
A few days later, the government examination is about to begin.
Chu Yuan and other mutual protectors went to Xu He's home on Shisheng Street in the city and discussed setting out together to Yangzhou Prefecture to take the imperial examination in the future.
Xu He was still confused.
He actually didn't want to take the government examination this time.
First, if you go to Yangzhou Prefecture, you will enter the Zhou family's headquarters. Wouldn't that mean you are throwing yourself into a trap?
Second, even if the Zhou family gave him a chance to take the exam, it would be strange if he could let Xu He pass the exam, which was decided by the prefect Zhou.
But……
But if I don’t go, what will happen to the other four people who are mutually insured in the government examination?
Especially the two people appointed by County Magistrate Li. They originally had mutual protection, but for Xu He, they canceled the mutual protection and joined the small team of Xu He and three of them.
Now that I have let go, wouldn't that be harming others?
But with his life on one side and his reputation on the other, Xu He was caught in a dilemma.
Brother Sao Ren meant that Xu He should not go and explain the matter to the other four people. Presumably they would not blame him after knowing it.
But Xu He knew that it couldn't be that simple.
If you miss the government examination, you will have to wait until next year.
This is the same as the college entrance examination for students. You have been reviewing for such a long time and are just waiting for the college entrance examination. Unexpectedly, someone suddenly informs you that you cannot pass the exam. No matter what the reason is, it's you, don't you scold me?
In the same way, they are not the ones whose lives are in danger, and no one else can put you in your situation.
People will only complain that you failed the exam and even dismantle our mutual insurance. What does this mean?
The next step is to publicize this matter everywhere, so that his reputation will be ruined, and the teacher will also be branded as a bully who bullies students.
What's even more frightening is that if you tell them about Zhou Futai, if these people spread the word and make the whole city aware of it, it will really be a life-and-death situation.
Xie Liangcai was also anxious: "After saying so much, do you really want to risk your life?"
At the moment of the dilemma, Zhang Jingxian and Zhang Bingxian of Huaiyang Haiphong Road summoned Xu He.
Xu He was confused and didn't know what happened, so he had to follow the four soldiers who came to the Haiphong Road Yamen.
After entering the door, Zhang Jingxian was working on documents at his desk.
After a while, he raised his head from the case and said with a smile: "Xu He, are you having a hard time these days?"
Xu He didn't know how much inside information Zhang Jingxian knew, so he didn't dare to talk nonsense, so he could only salute with a wry smile.
Zhang Jingxian said: "I heard Mr. Beiming tell me all about you. Are you worried about the imperial examination these two days?"
"Master Zhang..." Xu He was stunned. He never expected that the other party was actually entrusted by Xie Kun to come here for his own examination.
Zhang Jingxian saw the stunned look on his face, so he smiled and said: "Since the last time the bandits attacked the city, Mr. Beiming and I have been on good terms and have frequent contacts. Yesterday, he came to my Yamen and told me about this matter. Please I help!"
"I have a name card and a letter here. Take it. I will escort the five of you to Yangzhou Guard tomorrow. The Yangzhou Guard Commander Chen Yingzhao will arrange and protect you!"
"But sir, Zhou Yi's side..." Xu He was grateful and was afraid that Zhang Jingxian, who could have stayed out of the matter, would be involved.
Zhang Jingxian thought to himself: "He is actually kind-hearted!"
He smiled: "I just sent students from Hailing County to take the government examination. Did I do anything wrong?"
After finishing speaking, he added: "Let's set off tomorrow. Under the Xicang Bridge, there will be a Japanese ship ready to go to Yangzhou tomorrow. You can just follow the ship. When we get to Yangzhou, we will have someone to take care of us!"
The other party had arranged his trip to Yangzhou in every possible way. Xu He didn't know what to say other than being grateful, so he could only bow his head to the ground.
After Xu He was personally escorted away by four Zhang Jingxian's soldiers, Zhang Jingxian looked at his back and said with a smile: "I didn't expect that guy Xie Kun was actually a member of the Honghua Club. Now that he has spoken, can he help? Please help, besides, you little guy... is quite interesting!"
"Don't be afraid of being shattered into pieces, keep your innocence in the world! I hope you can remember this poem in the future, so that you can live up to my help today!"
When Xu He returned home, he informed Chu Yuan and others about the incident. Chu Yuan and others suddenly became excited when they heard that they could take the imperial ship to Yangzhou and live in Yangzhou Wei Yamen.
Especially the two guys who were forced into the gang by Li Zhijie finally had smiles on their faces.
Everyone made an appointment to gather at Xu's house early tomorrow morning as soon as the city gate opened, and then take a boat. After discussing it, everyone dispersed and went home to prepare.
After they left, Xu He sat at home and thought about why Zhang Jingxian was willing to help.
Xie Liangcai said at this time: "What's the matter? Don't even think about it. Zhang Jingxian has the title of Hubei Provincial Inspector, and he is also a member of the Procurator's Office!"
Xu He suddenly realized what he said.
As mentioned before, the position of Huaiyang Haiphong Road was only sent by Zhang Jingxian. His real official position was as a sergeant in the Inspectorate.
Nanzhili is a strange place for thieves.
Because it was under the jurisdiction of the Six Ministries of Nanjing and did not have an inspection and envoy office, the imperial court divided Nanzhili into several areas, and placed the personnel of the inspection and envoys department under Nanzhili into the inspection and envoys departments in neighboring provinces. Title, but actually not in office.
But in the final analysis, Zhang Jingxian is still a member of the Supervision and Envoy System, and all supervisory and salt official systems belong to the second assistant Xia Yangqiu. After all, it is reasonable for the other party to be willing to help.
However, the teacher and uncle had already thought of their difficulties, so they asked Zhang Jingxian to help.
Although the relationship between students and teachers has become as close as father and son these days, Xu He was deeply moved by the fact that Li Zhijie and Xie Kun were so attentive to him and always considered themselves.
It's a pity that the teachers and uncles have such high expectations of me, and even want me to take part in the provincial examination next year and become a successful candidate in one fell swoop.
But his current situation is destined to disappoint them both.
Xu He knew very well that the purpose of his trip this time was to accompany the prince to study. Even if the article was successful, Yangzhou Mansion would never let him stand out.
Thinking of this section, the joy that Zhang Jingxian had just been feeling because of his help suddenly disappeared.
At this time, in the Hailing County government office, Li Zhijie and Xie Kun were also talking about Xu He.
Li Zhijie sighed: "I thought that Xu He would be smooth sailing at least until the road test if I named him the county's top criminal. Who knew he would encounter such a thing? Hey! I don't know how much time he would have wasted!"
Xie Kun didn't look good, but he still insisted: "He is still young and can afford to wait! But what is going on in the court? Why is there no news from Governor Su Song?"
Li Zhijie shook his head: "For this kind of thing, we can only wait and see what happens! If there is a stir, and Zhou Yi and Ge Youli know that we have also exerted our efforts in it, the trouble will be even greater!"
