He Laoqi couldn't help but admire Hu Fan, "Yes, what you said makes sense, then I will go to Hetou Village to find out the truth."
After saying that, he turned to the front hall and said to Chen Ping: "Let's go, I'll go with you to Hetou Village."
Chen Ping was extremely happy, "Sir, let me take the first step."
Seeing Chen Ping leaving excitedly, He Laoqi shook his head, "Chen Xiaobei, Chen Xiaobei, what kind of things are in your village."
Hetou Village.
When official duties came, Lidong, as the captain of the village protection team, naturally rushed to greet them.
After meeting, he clasped his fists respectfully and asked politely: "I wonder how many officials are here, what are you doing?"
He Laoqi looked at Lidong and said, "Where is Chen Xiaobei?"
Lidong was stunned for a moment, his tone was a bit harsh.
He looked at Chen Ping standing next to him.
Chen Ping looked proud, "Lidong, let me tell you, Chen Xiaobei has been involved in a lawsuit. It's a big deal. He..." Before he could finish, He Laoqi waved his hand, "Okay, stop talking."
After saying that, he turned to look at Lidong.
Lidong spread his hands helplessly, "Master, Chen Xiaobei went to the county seat and hasn't come back yet."
He Laoqi nodded, turned around and sat on the stone, "Okay, let's wait here for him to come back."
At this time, Lidong was a little confused.
After thinking for a while, he smiled and said, "Master, let's go into the village and rest. I'll get you some tea."
He Laoqi didn't say anything, just waved his hand.
Lidong had no choice but to turn around and leave. Chen Ping next to him spoke again, "Lidong, don't even think about tipping off Chen Xiaobei."
this. This sentence really touched Lidong's heart. He really wanted to arrange for someone to intercept Chen Xiaobei halfway.
However, at this time, naturally he couldn't admit it, "You're talking nonsense, I, I'm not on duty today, I have to work in the fields."
He Laoqi looked indifferent, "Okay, you can go your separate ways."
He Laoqi had his own plan. The reason why he waited at the entrance of the village instead of going directly to Chen Xiaobei's house was because he didn't want to do anything too wrong.
Because concealing weapons privately is a serious crime, if what Chen Ping said is false, then he will be the one who is embarrassed in the end.
Moreover, based on his understanding of Chen Xiaobei, Chen Xiaobei would definitely come to see him and ask about the situation.
At this time, Chen Xiaobei was asleep in the donkey cart. Fortunately, the donkey had been to the county seat several times and probably knew the way.
In this way, the little donkey pulled Chen Xiaobei and returned to Hetou Village unhurriedly.
There was still more than a mile away from the village entrance, and Chen Ping couldn't wait to shout, "Look, sir, Chen Xiaobei is back."
The shout was high-pitched, sharp, with a hint of excitement.
Chen Xiaobei vaguely heard his name being called and immediately opened his eyes.
He slowly sat up from the donkey cart.
Seeing him appear, Chen Ping became even more excited, "Look, it's Chen Xiaobei."
He Laoqi waved his hand impatiently, "Okay, I'm not blind."
At this time, Chen Xiaobei also saw clearly that there was an official official at the entrance of the village.
Chen Ping was standing next to him.
He also felt very surprised that Chen Ping and the official were getting involved together.
While deep in thought, he arrived in front of He Laoqi.
Chen Xiaobei quickly reined in the donkey cart, jumped off, and clasped his fists at He Laoqi, "It turns out that Brother He is here. I..."
Before he finished his sentence, he felt that something was wrong with the atmosphere. He Laoqi had a sullen face and no trace of a smile.
At this time, Chen Ping, who was next to him, couldn't help but laugh, "Chen Xiaobei, you are hiding weapons secretly, now you are finished."
I.
Chen Xiaobei's heart tightened and he turned to look at He Laoqi.
He Laoqi nodded slightly, "Private possession of weapons is a serious crime. Do you really have a serial crossbow?"
this.
Chen Xiaobei was stunned.
For a moment, I didn't know how to answer.
Not only do I really have them, but I also have many.
Yes, there is still a handful on the donkey cart.
Before he could finish his thoughts, Chen Ping shouted excitedly, "Master, look, aren't they just left on the donkey cart?"
He Laoqi looked in the direction of Chen Ping's finger and saw that there was a serial crossbow on the cart.
This, the evidence is conclusive, and He Laoqi really can't help cover it up.
"Chen Xiaobei, I heard that you have ten serial crossbows?"
Chen Xiaobei looked at Chen Ping aside, with a trace of sadness and anger in his heart. If he had known that this would be the case today, he should not have gone into the mountain last night.
He spat fiercely and looked at Chen Ping, "You're fucking cheating on me. If I hadn't led someone into the mountains last night, you would have been eaten by wolves."
Chen Ping sneered, "Yesterday was yesterday, today, you are dead."
He Laoqi looked at Chen Ping with contempt on his face, "Okay, don't delay our handling of the case."
After saying that, he sighed to Chen Xiaobei, "Let's go, take us to pick up the goods."
Chen Xiaobei had no choice but to lead the donkey and slowly walk home.
In his mind, he recalled the advice given to him by Hua Haotang Jia Wannian. It seemed that this thing was really a serious crime. Chen Ping went to report it, and He Laoqi came immediately.
Although Chen Ping did this unethically, he was also careless.
If you build so many serial crossbows at once and make such a big noise, sooner or later, the news will spread.
So, now, I can no longer rely on myself, I have to ask for help, yes, I have to ask the Liu family for help.
Seeing Chen Xiaobei coming back, Chen Qiaoer still jumped up to meet him, "Brother, you..." Before he could finish his sentence, seeing so many official officials behind him, Chen Qiaoer immediately turned around and pounced on Cui Hongyu behind him.
Cui Hongyu also frowned.
"Husband, what is this?"
Chen Xiaobei had a wry smile on his face, "Here's the serial crossbow, that's an ordnance."
Cui Hongyu was confused when she heard this. As a woman, she naturally didn't understand this.
"Is there anything wrong with this?"
Chen Xiaobei also understood that some things were indeed difficult for ordinary people to access. He turned to He Laoqi and said: "Brother He, please allow me to make arrangements before I go with you."
He Laoqi made a gesture of invitation, then folded his hands on his chest and waited at the gate.
Chen Xiaobei pulled Cui Hongyu into the room, "Hongyu, listen, the serial crossbow is an ordnance. I call it private possession. It is a felony. There is only one way to solve this matter."
Cui Hongyu was so anxious that he almost cried. When he heard that there was a way, he hurriedly asked: "Tell me, what can I do?"
Chen Xiaobei walked to his bed, took out the waistband Liu Rumei gave him from under the pillow, "Take this and go find Liu Rumei. She gave the crossbow. Only she can help me."
Cui Hongyu took the badge and stamped her foot, "Then I'll leave now."
Chen Xiaobei smiled instead, "Why are you so anxious? He Laoqi and the others are still outside."
"By the way, tell Lidong later that it was Chen Ping who went to inform him and tell him to be careful. Also, take Qiao'er with you. If things don't go well today, you will go to Dachun's house tonight. .Don’t come back.”
