Although Zhou Ju had known Xu He for a short time, he first admired Xu He's knowledge and second, admired his intelligence, so he was very excited after seeing Xu He.
He took two quick steps and came to Xu He's side. He clasped his fists in a salute and said, "Mr. Xie Yuangong, you scared me to death! He has been awake at night for the past two days, waiting for news from you every day!"
The Daozi and the doctor next to them were both stunned.
Daozi naturally didn't understand what Jieyuan was, but the doctor was knowledgeable. He really didn't expect that the young man who was busy with him all night turned out to be a Jieyuan.
Jieyuan, that is the best among the people.
In their hometown, the only old scholar is so respected, let alone a master of the exam.
He quickly pulled his mother-in-law to kneel down: "Mr. Jie Yuan! I don't know if it's the master who has arrived. It's really a neglect!"
Daozi was also surprised, but he was different from the doctor.
He recognized the red and black headcatcher uniform worn by Zhou Ju.
A police officer in the yamen actually treated Xu He with great courtesy. Could it be that the person in front of him was an official?
Xu He was very happy that these frightening days were finally over.
He said to Zhou Ju: "I suddenly encountered Japanese pirates in the past two days. It was these heroes who protected me, so I was fine!"
Zhou Ju looked at the knife, then looked at Qin Lie lying in the hall, cupped his hands and said, "Thank you, good man! When our master finds out, he will definitely reward you."
Daozi saw this and asked, "Where are my brothers outside the hospital?"
Zhou Ju said: "I didn't know it was one of our own just now, come on!"
As soon as he finished speaking, a clerk from the fast shift clasped his fists and said, "Capture the head!"
"Bring the people!"
Not long after the yamen officer took the order and went out, he dragged a man over who was covered in filth and mud.
"Let it go!" Zhou Ju said.
Seeing this, Xu He said to Zhou Ju: "My friend was seriously injured in order to protect me. Brother Zhou, please ask the doctor to take a look again!"
When Daozi heard the words, he was about to speak, but then he thought, if he spoke now, his secret would be exposed. But now the situation has changed, he has become a fish, and others have become Daozu. He can only watch helplessly as the government officials carry Qin Lie away.
Fortunately, Xu He seemed to be willing to help them hide it, and so far, his life was safe.
After Zhou Ju took some money to reward the doctor, he invited Xu He to get on the carriage.
On the carriage, Xu He said, "How did you find me here?"
Zhou Ju smiled and said, "Mr. Xu, did you go find a veterinarian who treats cattle and horses last night?"
Xu He suddenly said: "That person must have thought it was strange to knock on the door to treat an injury in the middle of the night. He was afraid that it was a Japanese pirate, so he told you to wait."
Zhou Ju nodded and said solemnly: "Master, those three people are too..."
Xu He nodded and said, "We'll talk about it when we get back."
When Xu He got off the bus, Mr. Xu, who had been notified, had already come out to greet him: "Mr. Xie Yuangong, thank you for being okay, otherwise our master would be really... hello..."
Xu He had no time to talk nonsense and asked Mr. Xu, "Where is Mr. Jingchuan?"
"The eldest master is in charge of the government office. You can't leave lightly. I have entrusted the students to find the young master. I hope the young master doesn't mind..." After saying that, Mr. Xu looked at Xu He's face.
Xu He nodded and said: "That's right. Mr. Jingchuan is an official of the imperial court and has the responsibility of guarding the land. By the way, Mr. Xu, how is Nanxun?"
"Tragic!" Mr. Xu frowned and sighed: "Many wealthy families have been robbed. By the way, where is Hou Yue? Why can't he be seen alive or dead? Isn't he following you, young master..."
Xu He quickly asked: "Do we have soldiers and horses nearby in Huzhou?"
Mr. Xu said in surprise: "Yes, something happened to us. Not only did the nearby guards rush over, but even Governor Su Song prepared for Japanese pirates in various parts of Suzhou Prefecture!"
"Hurry, the Japanese pirates are on the bandit's island in Taihu Lake!"
"This..." Mr. Xu looked at Xu He in surprise.
Xu He briefly told what happened in the past two days. Mr. Xu and Zhou Ju did not expect that so many things had happened to Duke Jie Yuangong in the past two days.
Mr. Xu didn't waste any time and quickly went to find a commander sent by Zhejiang Dusi and asked him to mobilize troops to encircle and suppress the Taihu water bandits.
After he left, Zhou Ju hesitated and said: "Mr. Xu, those water bandits who held you hostage..."
Xu He said: "Let's go back to Huzhou first and treat the injured one. Just watch the other two and don't let them get away. I'll go see Mr. Jingchuan!"
Huzhou,
When Tang Shunzhi saw Xu He, he seemed to relax all of a sudden.
He stroked Xu He's back and said, "Liang Sheng..., you really scared me to death!"
His guilt was palpable: "If I hadn't asked you to go to Nanxun, this thing wouldn't have happened. If something happened to you, I, Tang Shunzhi, would have no choice but to die to make atonement to Mr. Ge!"
Xu Hedao could tell that he was really frightened by him this time, so he could only comfort him again, and then told what happened in the past two days.
"What? Did that Weng Zhengchun really say that?"
Xu He nodded and said: "Yes, I heard that the Japanese pirates robbed Nanxun and specifically selected silk merchants to target them. I'm afraid there is a hidden secret in it!"
Tang Shunzhi frowned and thought for a moment before saying: "The Hou family, Wu family, Xie family and Kong family in Nanxun are indeed big silk producers, but raw silk has always been a specialty of Huzhou. These people are also numerous wealthy families near Huzhou. The Japanese pirates know that silk It makes sense that Shang is rich and colluded with the Taihu water bandits in advance to receive the news!"
Xu He shook his head and said: "That being said, the Japanese pirates know how fast the guards can gather, so why don't they take the opportunity to kill all the other wealthy households in Nanxun?"
"This..." Tang Shunzhi was in trouble.
Xu He said: "There must be something going on here!"
Tang Shunzhi still didn't believe it: "What do you think it could be?"
Xu He said: "Everyone in the world is interested in profit. These silk merchants have either offended someone or blocked someone's way of making money, but I am leaning towards the latter possibility!"
"How to make money?" Tang Shunzhi thought for a while, then shook his head: "Those silk merchants, all the raw silk they collect is underwritten and sold. Many people have been in the raw silk business for more than a hundred years, and they use the same old methods. I have never heard of them. What disputes have you had with others recently?"
Xu He also encountered difficulties. Although he felt there was a problem, he had too little information and didn't know where the problem was.
At this time, Tang Shunzhi said: "I heard that you brought back a few Taihu water bandits?"
Xu He said: "Yes, but...but I want to ask a favor for them!"
Tang Shunzhi said in surprise: "Didn't you say that they hijacked you?"
Xu He nodded: "Now the Japanese pirates are in Taihu Water Village. Although Zhejiang Dusi and Governor Su Song are guarding the shores of Taihu Lake, they are like turtles in a urn, but if they want to eradicate them, they still need their own people, so I want to persuade them to bring them with them." The officers and soldiers went to exterminate the Japanese pirates, so they could figure out how these Japanese pirates got in!"
Tang Shunzhi nodded: "Okay, if they are really guilty and meritorious, I can make the decision and let them live!"
