While waiting, Han Pingzhi wanted to send people to Huamanlou several times to find out what was going on. If Zhou Ming was really in danger, firstly, the people sent could help him, and secondly, once his people got the news, they would report back to him. I, I have some confidence in my mind, so I won't be like a headless fly wandering around anxiously at the gate of the General Affairs Office.
But after thinking about it again and again, he finally gave up the idea. Once he realized that even if Yi Ming was really in danger, the few people he sent would not be able to save him. And if Yi Ming had not been in danger, it would be impossible for him to save him. , if these people sent there say the wrong thing, there is a chance that Yi Ming will misunderstand that he looks down on him, thus damaging the relationship between the two people. If things really turn out to be like this, they will be self-defeating and shoot themselves in the foot.
Just when Han Pingzhi was extremely anxious and worried about his uncertain future, several government officials on the side suddenly pointed forward and said to him: "Master Han, look quickly, is the person walking in front of that team Mr. Zhou?"
When Han Pingzhi heard the words Master Zhou, his eyes immediately lit up. He hurriedly looked in the direction pointed by several government officials and found a group of people walking towards him. A young man walking in front of him had a long face. He has a handsome face, a majestic air, and a heroic spirit between his eyebrows. This person is Zhou Ming.
The big stone hanging in Han Pingzhi's heart finally fell to the ground. He hurriedly called to the government servants around him and the sergeant in charge of the guard: "Come with me, and let's go to greet Mr. Zhou together!"
Under the leadership of Han Pingzhi, everyone rushed towards Yiming Ming and the others. Seeing this, the people around them thought something big had happened and were afraid of being implicated. They hid one after another and did not dare to get close.
Han Pingzhi ran over, took Zhou Ming's hands, and said with emotion: "Brother Zhou, you are finally back. You don't know how anxious I have been waiting in this short half-day. I was afraid that something might happen to you. If I didn’t have confidence in your strength, I might have sent someone to find out!”
Zhou Yiming felt a sense of embarrassment. If he hadn't been delayed for too long in Huamanlou, he would have come back to resume his life long ago.
"Mr. Han, I have kept you waiting for so long. I finally fulfilled my mission and brought all the people related to this case." Zhou Ming said while pointing to the team, "There was a little accident. , I took a little time, please forgive me, Mr. Han."
"It doesn't matter how much time it takes, as long as you're fine, I'll be relieved." Han Pingzhi is well versed in the art of being an official, and of course he knows the art of speaking.
Although Zhou Yiming knew clearly that Han Pingzhi was saying nice words to bring them closer to each other, he was still somewhat moved in his heart. After all, people are not grass and trees, and no one can be ruthless.
"Master Han, let's get down to business first." Zhou Yiming brought back the topic, "All the criminals related to this case are here. Do you think we should deliver the goods in the Yamen or just here? ."
"There are so many people talking here, it will cause trouble. Let's go back to the Yamen and deliver the goods. After all, your people are used to the escort work, and there is only this little way left. If you change someone to escort, firstly, you will not be used to it, and secondly, it will be difficult for you. People are also impolite." Han Pingzhi said it very appropriately.
Zhou Yiming smiled, raised a hand, said "please", and then walked side by side with Han Pingzhi toward the Yamen of the General Affairs Office.
As the inspector of the Chengnan Inspection Yamen, Deng Tong's immediate boss was Han Pingzhi. However, in all the years he had been the inspector, he had spoken no more than two sentences to Han Pingzhi, even the official documents he had given to Han Pingzhi. , rarely get a reply.
Deng Tong was greatly shocked when he saw that Yi Ming could walk side by side with Han Pingzhi, and the two of them were talking and laughing. After all, Yi Ming was just a small catcher under him, and he had only been inspecting the Yamen in the south of the city for a few months. He was able to have such a friendship with Han Pingzhi by chance. This made Deng Tong envious. He even began to wonder if the two of them had known each other for a long time. Otherwise, how could they have such a good relationship after only knowing each other for a day? friendship.
Xia Dezhang was also hit. He recognized Zhou Ming's strength very much and was mentally prepared for him to climb over him one day. However, seeing him chatting and laughing with a big man who was unattainable to him with his own eyes made him feel sad in his heart. The feeling of loss still arose spontaneously, but that was all. He did not have too many negative thoughts. Instead, he became more determined. He must hold Zhou Ming's thigh tightly in the future and never let go.
Although Zhou Yiming and Han Pingzhi were talking and laughing, they were both pretending. In fact, they were loose on the outside and tight on the inside. They were always observing the situation around them, for fear that at the last moment, some accident would occur and disrupt their plans. The whole plan.
When the two people came to the door of the Yamen, they did not go in immediately. Instead, they stood on both sides of the door and watched the entire team with serious faces. After the last person in the team entered the Yamen, the two of them watched carefully from behind. After checking for a while, they found that there was no suspicious person following them, so they walked into the Yamen together.
As soon as he entered the yamen, Han Pingzhi was all smiles. He had been nervous for a long time and all night. Now he could finally breathe a sigh of relief. All the people related to this case had been caught. All he had to do now was to conduct the trial step by step. After the results were obtained, Report to the court, and promotion and wealth are just around the corner.
He was in a good mood and quickly ordered his servants: "Come here, let's have a banquet. I want to have a good drink with Mr. Zhou, and treat the brothers who have made great contributions to this case. Please don't refuse. If you refuse, That means looking down on me, Han."
Upon hearing this, Xia Dezhang and Deng Tong almost jumped up with joy. They had been in fear all night, and now they finally had the opportunity to eat and drink. Moreover, they both knew in their hearts that eating was only a trivial matter, the key was to eat this meal. During the meal, they had the opportunity to make friends with Han Pingzhi. Once they got on Han Pingzhi's boat, they would have both sides. Even if Yiming Ming's boat couldn't go far, they would not drown. You can keep your glory and wealth.
As for the other yamen who inspected the yamen in the south of the city, they were naturally happy to have a big meal for free. After all, their ordinary lives were miserable. Their own salaries did not have a few taels of silver. They had to pay filial piety to several superiors, and finally got their money back. The family's salary is just enough to support the family.
Xia Dezhang and Deng Tong did not wait for Yi Ming to express their opinions. They took the lead in inspecting the Yamen on behalf of the entire south of the city. They humbly said to Han Pingzhi: "Thank you Master Han for the reward. Originally, we brothers handled this case as part of their own duties. It was not necessary at all." I dare not hope to get such a reward from Master Han.
However, since Mr. Han is so kind and it is hard to refuse, we will be disrespectful. "
Han Pingzhi's attention just now had been on Yi Ming. He didn't pay attention to Xia Dezhang and Deng Tong at all. When he saw the two of them talking, he showed a look of ignoring them, thinking that I The banquet is for Zhou Ming, you are just taking advantage of him, Zhou Ming hasn't spoken yet, you two have shamelessly become the limelight here, and you won't be afraid of Zhou Ming exposing you when you go back.
Although he disliked Xia Dezhang and Deng Tong in his heart, Han Pingzhi had to entertain the two of them because of Zhou Ming's face: "Who are you two?"
Seeing Han Pingzhi asking about the details of the two of them, Xia Dezhang and Deng Tong were both flattered.
Deng Tong bowed and saluted: "Master Han, I am the inspection envoy of the inspection office in the south of the city. My surname is Deng Mingtong. I have been working under you for many years, but I have no chance to meet you. I am really lucky to meet you today."
"Master Han, I am the chief catcher of the inspection yamen in the south of the city. My name is Xia Dezhang. I have always wanted to serve you. If you don't mind me, please support me in the future." Xia Dezhang did not miss this opportunity and said hurriedly.
Han Pingzhi asked casually just out of politeness, but he didn't expect these two people to be so lackadaisical and talk endlessly, as if the two of them could become successful as long as they took this opportunity to establish friendship with Han Pingzhi. Same.
"Oh, sorry." Han Pingzhi responded coldly, with a tone of disgust in his words.
Zhou Yiming stood aside and watched with cold eyes, always paying attention to the orderliness of the team, fearing that some accident would happen to these people before the handover, and not only would they fail, but his face would also look ugly.
Seeing that Han Pingzhi wanted to host a banquet to entertain him, Zhou Yiming wanted to refuse, but before he could say anything, his two bosses started to stand up and embarrass him. This made him feel annoyed, thinking that if he didn't need manpower now, He definitely did not bring these two people here just now, because the behavior of the two of them just now was so embarrassing, as if they had not eaten in eight lifetimes.
Moreover, the way the two of them were bowing down to Han Pingzhi made Zhou Ming feel sick, and he wanted to rush up and give them both a slap in the face to wake them up.
After giving Xia Dezhang and Deng Tong a perfunctory sentence, Han Pingzhi was no longer interested in talking to them. He turned around, looked at Zhou Ming, and said with emotion: "Brother Zhou, you must not say anything if you refuse. You must let me invite you to this banquet, otherwise I will feel uneasy.
As for other things, let's put them aside for now. Let's get him drunk first before we talk about it. "
Originally, Zhou Ming's attention was all on the group of criminals. When he heard what Han Pingzhi said, he quickly withdrew his gaze, and then said with a serious face: "Master Han, I appreciate your kindness, but the circumstances of this case are It is important, related to the safety of the imperial court, and cannot be trivial.
We will have plenty of opportunities to drink wine in the future, but the case must not be delayed in your and my hands. In my opinion, let’s get down to business first! "
Han Ping proposed the banquet out of sincerity. He wanted to thank Yi Ming for giving him an opportunity to be promoted and make a fortune.
