After coming back to his senses, Zhang Xing immediately realized his vulgar taste, and turned to be grateful to Ma Du Gong, because the other party almost saved his life and posthumous reputation, Zhang Sanlang.
Just think about it and you will know that Mr. Ma is one of the three major governors in Beiya. He is usually very majestic and stomps his feet. The kind that makes everyone from Jinwu Guard to Twenty-four Prisons tremble... Now that he died suddenly, there are still rumors. There are such bizarre rumors about Tao Se's death. Who in the capital wouldn't care?
In this case, a mere Jing'antai black ribbon rejected Uncle Cao Huang's kindness. Although it was a bit strange, it didn't seem so conspicuous.
In fact, this can be confirmed from the attitude of Duke Gao just now. I thought that Bai Yousi's absence would be like making things difficult in court. However, because of Ma Dugong's death, this man was anxious to declare everywhere. Sovereignty was let go so lightly. . .
However, since it was about Duke Gao, Zhang Xing did not think that this matter would be brushed aside by Fulongwei and ignored as the overjoyed Governor said.
"Ma Du Gong is one of the three governors of Bei Ya, and a close servant of the imperial family. This matter is the responsibility of the Fusi of Xizhen, how could he ignore it?"
Sure enough, just as Zhang Xing thought, Bai Yousi arrived at Yangliu Forest and met with King Qi and the inspection personnel. Nothing happened. On the contrary, after sending King Qi away and returning, he heard about Ma Du Gong's death and Gao Du's death. After hearing the public's words, he expressed his position without hesitation and asked to accept the relevant matters.
The upper and lower faces looked at each other, and no one said a word for a while. Almost all of them looked at Zhang Xing and Zhang Heishou, who were probably among the bottom five in cultivation here. This does not mean that Zhang Heishou is so prestigious, nor does it mean that no one dares to jump out and flatter him... but that, Who made Zhang Sanlang the deputy inspector?
You have to let the leader speak first.
Even Bai Yousi looked at him instinctively.
"I agree." Zhang Xing thought for a moment and gave his answer and reasons neatly. "One is that investigating the case itself is our duty. There is no need to say more about this. It is aboveboard and natural. The other is that since Ma Du Gong is dead, Niu Du Gong is also a master and ignores the general affairs. Only Gao Du Gong is left. I take it for granted that I have sole power. Chang Jian has just taken office. If we are so obedient to his wishes, we will only think that our superiors are not saints and Zhongcheng, but he is just like the governor of Beiya... Just for this matter, we have to accept it with great fanfare. Pass this case and investigate it seriously, so as to tell the father-in-laws in Beiya that Fulongwei, Fusi, Xizhen, has his own dignity."
When I heard this, I felt inspired.
Bai Yousi smiled and simply ordered: "Okay, that's it...it's just that things are in a hurry and we haven't even finished the handover. I just want Qian Tang and Qin Bao to follow me to Ma Du Gong's mansion to take over. Look. Let’s wait and see if an acquaintance from Zhongzhen Fusi comes over; then, Zhang Xing, you are the deputy and you arrived half a day early. Regardless of anything else at this time, stay here and rearrange the shift. Be sure to select 20 riders for me, and then go Let's meet at Ma Du Gong's house... If anyone doesn't listen to the arrangement, just make a list and be fired. If someone comes from Beiya, you can directly prevaricate with me."
After saying that, he didn't stop for a moment, holding the sword directly. He didn't even have time to change into Fulongwei's dark uniform, so he went out first with two veteran subordinates.
After Bai Yousi left, most of the remaining people were awed, and a few old people who were originally employed by Sima Zheng's subordinates even put their extra thoughts aside.
In this way, Zhang Xing borrowed Bai Yousi's power and calmly followed the instructions, rearranged the shifts, selected twenty riders, and then asked Wang Zhen and other familiar faces to gather their colleagues and go to Ma Du He went to the palace for support.
Not only that, when it got dark, Bei Ya came to ask in surprise, but Zhang Xing directly asked for the imperial edict with a straight face, and finally walked away with a smile.
Everything was ready, Zhang Xing simply waited in the small white tower in the Willow Forest of Xiyuan, and wrote dozens of invitations by the way. He just waited for the Qingtian ladies to come back before leaving it to them to make a decision.
In fact, if there were no emergencies like Ma Du Gong's, this would be the first thing to do under common sense.
After all, the people in Fulongwei are basically all experts at the Eight Meridians stage, and they are often very young. Their futures are better than those of the Jinyi patrol team in Zhongzhen Fusi, and Sima Zheng is obviously willing to support his subordinates. This is why As a result, the same situation as the second patrol group appeared here in Fulongwei - more than a dozen hardcore experts took advantage of the situation and followed Sima Zheng to join the army. As a result, the number of registered personnel hit a new low, with only about eighty people. .
Yes, Fulongwei needs to recruit new people.
However, Zhang Xing thought about a dozen suitable candidates for Jing'an Taichung and sat there waiting until late at night, but Bai Yousi didn't come back.
At this time, Deputy Inspector Zhang had already realized that Ma Dugong's case was probably not simple.
Since I was left behind, I could only wait, so I simply suppressed all my thoughts and curiosities for the time being, and stayed in the small white tower in the willow forest of Xiyuan - which can be regarded as a different kind of achievement of sleeping in the deep palace at night.
Early the next morning, Zhang Xing was called out by Zhou Xingfan because Bai Yousi had just led the team back at this time.
There is no way, this is Xiyuan, even Miss Bai cannot fly in in the middle of the night, she can only come in after the door is opened on time.
When Zhang Xing came to the corridor of the side room in the courtyard outside the tower, he saw Bai Yousi, Qian Tang, Qin Bao, and many uniformly dressed Fulong guards, many of whom looked tired and tired. Drinking porridge and eating cakes - this is a palace practice and political tradition that started many dynasties ago. Except for the leaders of Nanya who can enjoy the meal in the hall, all other officials have to eat in the verandah, which is called veranda. Food.
It is difficult to explain the specific reasons, but a generally accepted theory is that within the palace confinement, the eunuchs, palace maids, and imperial guards are from the inside, while the officials come from outside, so the food for the officials theoretically comes from the emperor and the court The reward should be to show that the reward is fair, and to avoid extravagance, waste and private deductions, so it is clear at a glance what everyone eats and drinks.
However, as of now, each department already has its own small treasury and private chef, and eating in the corridor is just a tradition.
Even though Zhang Xing's heart was slightly moved at this moment, he just followed this allusion and thought of another meaning - Fulongwei was still eating in the corridor in Xiyuan. This shows that although Fulongwei's job type is "guardian", and in terms of general affairs Most of them have to deal with Beiya, but in fact they still belong to the Jingantai system. The members of Fulongwei are also officials of Jingantai, not the Imperial Guard system or the Ministry of Internal Affairs system.
Thoughts flashed slightly, Zhang Xing had already sat down calmly, also ordered a bowl of porridge, then took a pancake, and accompanied the others to finish eating and drinking, and then sat there to wait for the rest.
"Ma Du Gong's case is a bit difficult to handle." Bai Yousi ate quickly and waited for Zhang Xing to finish before speaking.
"How do you say it?" Zhang Xing asked seriously after putting down his porridge bowl. "Is it Beiya or Zhongcheng who won't let go?"
"None of them." Bai Yousi looked calm and shook his head. "I'm not scared by them, and no one dares to argue in front of me...it's the case itself."
"Isn't it going to be windy soon?" Zhang Xing became curious.
"It's true that the father-in-laws of Beiya generally cultivate the Qi of Immortality in order to restore Yang. It's also true that many people practice it and gradually have changes. As for the father-in-law who has money, it's even more common to marry wives and buy concubines... ...But the problem is that Ma Du Gong is only at the stage of perfecting the meridians, so how can he use his true energy to perform bed tricks, and how can he get the wind right away?" Bai Yousi did not hesitate at all and made it clear on the spot. "Beiya reported to Zhongzhen Fusi. Zhongcheng sent Chai Changjian and two familiar old criminal names. They told me that there was no trace of a man-woman affair at the scene. It can only be said that the body happened to be found on the bed. That's all... Feng Zhili, I'm afraid that the palace is used to being dirty in private. As soon as they saw the corpse in disheveled clothes, they immediately spread such ridiculous rumors... In fact, according to the inspection, it was probably poisoning, but poisons are extremely rare. , it just needs to be verified.”
"I see, I said the rumors are too ridiculous." Zhang Xing was stunned for a moment, but then he was thoughtful. "Then the key should be his concubine who was supposed to have sex with him at night?"
"That's right." Bai Yousi nodded, and then hesitated for a while, but still told the truth honestly. "That's the problem. Her concubine is missing. She can't be found no matter how hard she looks for her... We searched all night."
Zhang Xing glanced at the twenty Fulong Guards who were obviously tired in the hall, and he was obviously stunned.
"Deputy Inspector Zhang, please don't look at us like that." One of them was Wang Zhen, the man who caused trouble in Wenwenfang that day. This person was obviously shallow-tempered and unable to hide his troubles. At this moment, he met Zhang Xing's gaze and immediately added angrily. "It wasn't just us last night... some of the father-in-laws who have cultivation base in Beiya, the Jinwu Guard Brigade, the patrolmen from Zhongzhen Fusi, and the Jingjiehu from Dongzhen Fusi were all dispatched, but they were not found alive or dead."
Zhang Xing became more puzzled and looked at the people around him again: "If he died at night and was found at noon, we should start searching for this person, right? Even if he was killed and his body was dismembered, traces would be found, right?" Is he disguised as a master of pill condensation?"
"Some people have already speculated like this. After all, Ma Du Gong is also an important figure in the court." Qian Tang couldn't help but sneer in response. "But a master of pill condensation, in order to assassinate a governor, actually served as the governor's concubine for several years... and then suddenly assassinated him... it is too unreasonable."
Zhang Xing nodded, he was just complaining. Of course, he knew that the other party was actually complaining.
"What's more, when she went out in the morning, she didn't look like a master. Instead, she took a few maids and guards and pretended to go to Bei City to buy spices in a car. When she arrived in Bei City, she suddenly escaped over the wall by going to the toilet." Qin. Bao took it over at this time and continued to talk. Although he was not as angry as Qian Tang and Wang Zhen, he was obviously somewhat incomprehensible and helpless. "He just couldn't find her, so a guard rode back to the house to ask for Ma Du Gong's instructions, only to find that Ma Du Gong was completely cold."
Zhang Xing was completely speechless: "So, I just can't find it?"
"Yes!" Bai Yousi nodded simply.
"Then everyone is looking for it. Whoever finds it will have both internal and external initiative in this case?" Zhang Xing continued to ask. "In the final analysis, you just want to find someone?"
"Yes." Bai Yousi nodded simply.
"What are the characteristics and explanations?" Zhang Xing asked seriously.
Of course, Bai Yousi had no reason to hide it from Zhang Xing: "Young and beautiful, she is a noble girl from Dongyi."
"Dongyi people?" Zhang Xing became even more surprised. "How did the noble girl from Dongyi become Ma Du Gong's concubine?"
"Before the first expedition against Dongyi, Dongyi was afraid and sent envoys to seek peace, along with eighteen noble girls." Qian Tang calmed down at this time and took the initiative to speak on Bai Yousi's behalf. "Later, when the first expedition to Goryeo failed, the saint was so angry that he sent the noble ladies in the palace into slavery. Duke Ma Du Gong got the moon first by approaching the water tower, and took one of the girls to his own house. He is the person related to today's case...According to this matter , it can be deduced that either this woman is suspected of being a Dongyi spy, or she thinks that she is a noble daughter, and Ma Dugong is a father-in-law, and she is resentful for this... You know, Dongyi people are very particular about their family background. , it is said that Ma Du Gong looked at her particularly highly because of her status as a noble daughter... In short, there is no lack of motive for killing."
Zhang Xing nodded, then shook his head again and again.
Without him, the clearer the origin and the clearer the motive, the more absurd he felt: "So, the case itself is also clear, but the person can't be found?"
"Not bad." Bai Yousi nodded and asked sincerely. "Do you have an idea?"
Zhang Xing shook his head: "In a hurry, I have no clue."
"I think so." Bai Yousi shook his head helplessly. "Our Fulongwei manpower is far inferior to that of other companies. We couldn't find it overnight, so we can only press the matter for now... Do you have anything else?"
"There are many, but the most critical issue is manpower." Zhang Xingyi said. "Many people in Fulongwei have followed General Sima and transferred to the army. Now there are thirty or forty people short of full strength. It is time to replenish manpower in relevant departments such as Jing'an Taiwan and the army... I made a list last night With the list, perhaps we can invite some people from Zhongzhen Fusi, and also send a document to the Ministry of War to request coordination."
"Just do what is natural." Bai Yousi nodded. "I also went through the Trinity Orthodox Church to find some people... I gathered the people together first, and I also kept an eye on Ma Du Gong's case... Both those who went to search for people and those who stayed behind were already tired. Wait for the next group of people to change defense to come over, and then go back to rest."
Everyone felt relieved when they heard these words.
Zhang Xing also put aside everything for the time being and concentrated on coordinating and properly handling official affairs. He also sent official documents to the Ministry of War and sent letters to the Jingan Taichung Town Fu Division through official documents. He was busy until noon and then received a dark brocade suit. He wore a robe, uniform and a set of light armor, and returned to Chengfu Square with Qin Bao, who had been waiting for a long time.
Back home, he was still busy. Qin Bao first went to take care of the horse he had just brought back from Jing'an Terrace yesterday, and then went to practice martial arts. However, Zhang Xing also received Yan Qing from Bei City who had been waiting here for a long time.
As expected, Yan Qing came to give money, a whole box of gold cakes, which captivated Zhang Sanlang's eyes on the spot.
Yan Qing was very embarrassed about this, mainly because Zhang Xing made it clear that he had to act quickly, so he obviously lost a lot.
"That set of Danyang Three Mountains is such a pity." Yan Qing accepted the piece of gold cake handed over by Zhang Xing magnanimously, but he still couldn't help but talk about related matters. "The owner of the Tongtuofang shop that I am familiar with told me that he knew that there was a wealthy businessman from Xijing who probably wanted to give gifts and had been looking for Wang Canjun's authentic work... According to him, if he could wait until the wealthy businessman came from Xijing Come here and make a move together, I'm afraid it won't be a problem to get three thousand taels of silver... But because I was too anxious, I still made a hasty move here and only got two thousand taels. But even so, with a few calligraphy and painting antiques, there is still a lot of money My family is just a horse dealer. I don't dare to hide it boldly. I can only go to the silver shop of the eldest princess's house. I paid half of the silver in exchange for gold and deposited it. I waited until today when I heard that Brother Zhang San was coming back. , and then it was taken out and delivered.”
"It doesn't matter, as long as you can get rid of it." Zhang Xing listened carefully and calmly changed the subject. "What is the price of silver now? Is it going up or down?"
"I said a while ago that I was going to build a big golden pillar, and the price has gone up a lot." Yan Qing thought for a moment before answering seriously. "But these days all the princes of Nanya are trying to shirk it, and they fail to succeed. Instead, they fall back... This kind of news cannot be hidden from anyone, and the family members of high-ranking officials will react first."
Zhang Xing nodded and asked another question: "Then did you know that there was a fugitive who sneaked away in Bei City yesterday?"
"How come you don't know? The North City was almost overrun by Jinwu Guards, Jingjiehu and Jinyi Patrollers. Fortunately, my family was able to escape from the disaster by claiming Brother Zhang's name..." Yan Qing immediately smiled bitterly, but then suddenly remembered What, he asked cautiously. "But Brother Zhang, why are those knights in fine clothes a little surprised when they hear your name?"
"How strange?" Zhang Xing himself was also very curious.
"I stopped immediately. It's just that Hei Shou, who took the lead, was obviously afraid." Yan Qing replied seriously. "The reaction was a little over the top."
"It's considered a normal reaction." Zhang Xing thought for a while and responded calmly. "The main reason is that I just followed our Bai Changjian and was transferred to Fulongwei in Fusi, Xizhen... and by the way, I was promoted to black ribbon."
"Congratulations to Brother Zhang and Brother Qin." Yan Qing immediately stood in awe. "Especially Brother Zhang. It's only been a year...how can he become a black ribbon? In two years, won't he have to enter the palace and become a serious nobleman?"
"Difficult." Zhang Xing laughed and shook his head, but then he remembered something. "What about you...you said you want to take part in the imperial examination, are you prepared?"
"According to the usual practice, we probably have to wait until next year." Yan Qing smiled bitterly when he heard this. "I don't have much confidence..."
"Better work harder." Zhang Xing said with a smile. "The main reason is that I don't know where I will be next year... If the situation remains like this, as long as you pass the exam, even if you are not appreciated by the nobles, I can select you to be a civil servant in Fulongwei and come step by step. "
Yan Qing was even more overjoyed, but became embarrassed. After saying a few more words, he took the initiative to leave.
But as soon as the people left, Zhang Xing felt bored in front of a box of gold. In addition, he didn't sleep well last night, so he simply took a nap in his seat and thought about things at the same time.
After all, I had been away for several months. After I came back, I didn’t have time to adapt. I first encountered the drama of being adopted as my son, and then immediately changed to a new environment. There was no time to buffer from all kinds of incidents, big and small, and everything ended up in chaos. , to the point of confusion.
It seems that everything is important, but nothing else matters.
Thinking about it, although there were more people and things experienced in the past two days, compared to the previous experiences, it was a bit childish and weak.
What is the demonstration of the high governor's manipulation of power compared with the oppressive feeling of Uncle Cao's request to take in his son?
What is the story of Ma Dugong being poisoned by Dongyi's concubine, and then Dongyi's concubine disappearing, compared with the thrill of Ziwu Sword?
Similarly, there is gold in front of you. How does it compare with the food shortage in the seven counties of Jiangdong?
How do the manpower of Fulongwei and next year's imperial examination compare with the river of blood by the Whirlpool River?
Each one, each one, is quite interesting and the same thing. They should all be taken seriously, but they just can’t get excited... You have to learn from Bai Yousi on this point. That old woman is almost like a world-class person. Who else's spirit is really remarkable than mine?
Just as I was thinking about it, someone suddenly came in and then went out again.
"What are you hiding from?" Zhang Xing opened his eyes, speechless. "Now that you're here, help me and Yueniang go to the yard to build a chicken coop and hide the gold."
Li Ding, who had dark circles under his eyes, turned around in embarrassment and clasped his hands in response to Yueniang's curious gaze behind him: "I'm sorry, I'm used to being poor. I've never seen so much gold, so my first reaction was to hide."
Zhang Xing thought for a while and then asked seriously: "By the way, Li Silang, what is your ambition... to be a generalissimo or a general?"
Li Ding was at a loss for a moment, but he still answered seriously: "It's nothing, it's about conquering the world and ascending to the throne."
"Yes, yes, yes, conquer the world, ascend to the dragon throne." Zhang Xing suddenly realized, and then finally stood up. "It's better to help me build a chicken coop first, and by the way, help me refer to the following case of Ma Du Gong..."
Li Ding was just confused from beginning to end.
