Looking at the closed city gate in front of him, Fang Zhengyi suddenly felt something bad.
With the city gates closed in broad daylight, the only possibility is that something happened in the city!
It can't be Xie Xian...
When the guard on the city tower saw a strange convoy coming from outside, he shouted loudly: "Who is coming and what is going on? Tell me your name!"
"I am an official, and I have been ordered to patrol the area. Please open the city gate as soon as possible!"
When the guards heard this, they immediately became nervous and put down the basket from the tower to ask for proof.
Fang Zhengyi didn't say much nonsense and directly ordered someone to deliver the imperial edict.
After getting the voucher, he shouted from the tower: "Sir, please wait a moment! I will go and report it now!"
Not long after, the city gate opened, and a man wearing official uniform and a goatee appeared at the gate.
Fang Zheng stepped forward quickly and said enthusiastically, "Are you Mr. Wang Qianwang?"
He had done his homework before coming and had a certain understanding of Haiyuan City.
The official in charge of this place is Wang Qian.
Wang Qian quickly looked at Fang Zhengyi and felt a little nervous.
"Your Majesty, Wang Qian has met Mr. Fang! I wonder what the reason for your visit is?"
He smiled on the outside, but he was already very vigilant in his heart.
Fang Zheng took care of Liu Xun with his own hands, he was a ruthless person.
I have a lot of trouble with the salt dealer... Don't come here to check the salt dealer...
Fang Zheng smiled and said: "I was on duty to inspect the place and passed through Haiyuan City. I heard that the name of Haiyuan City came here to see it. I took a rest and left in a few days! Why are the city gates closed in broad daylight? "
Wang Qian smiled awkwardly, but he never let go of his guard.
However, something big happened in the city, and he couldn't hide it. He could only bite the bullet and said, "Sir, the Lu family, a big family in the city, was invaded and hijacked by thieves."
"I am sending people to deal with this matter. To prevent the thieves from escaping, I ordered them to close the city gate!"
Fang Zheng's heart tightened: "Why is it so difficult to catch a thief? How long has this happened?"
"It has been five days. The identity of the thief is not clear yet, but he is definitely not a local." Wang Qian's expression looked a little bitter.
"How brave! I also met a group of desperadoes on the road a few days ago, and they escaped by luck. Maybe they are the same group of people!" Fang Zheng said angrily.
He spoke harshly, but in his heart he relaxed a little. It was probably Xie Xian and the others who were in trouble, but fortunately they hadn't been taken down yet.
"This... actually happened, maybe it was the same group... The whole Lu family was kidnapped, and they went on a rampage to kill the Lu family. Even the eldest son, the third son, the fourth son and the housekeeper of the Lu family were all kidnapped. They have been killed! As long as we send people in, they will start killing people."
"Master Fang, the Lu family is one of the four major salt merchants. Once something happens to Taigong Lu, there will be problems with the supply of salt to many places in the south. The lower officials have no choice but to confront the thieves."
"Didn't the thief negotiate with you?" Fang Zheng asked.
"No, it's just a stalemate! Once we send officers and soldiers in, they will attack innocent people!"
"The official is thinking... that when they can no longer maintain a stalemate, they will negotiate on their own and then find a way to rescue the people."
Wang Qian was also bitter.
Those bastards didn't want to negotiate with me. They were just in a stalemate and didn't know what their demands were.
He didn't dare to do anything by force. If Mr. Lu died, the shock to the Lu family would spread to the entire southern salt industry.
The higher ups must send someone to investigate strictly. I can't help myself with this shit...
"Lead the way! I'm going to see what's going on personally. In broad daylight and clear sky, the thieves are so arrogant that they dare to commit crimes in Haiyuan City. I'll take them in personally this time!" Fang Zheng looked filled with indignation.
Wang Qian became increasingly panicked.
If Fang Zhengyi really came to stay and rest for a few days, then everything would be easy to talk about.
If he interferes in this kind of thing, if he knows something he shouldn't know... his life will be lost?
But when he opened his mouth, he couldn't refuse, so he could only take one step at a time and wait and see.
Wang Qian nodded, and then led Fang Zhengyi into the city and went straight to the Lu family mansion.
There were only two officers and soldiers on duty outside the house. Fang Zheng said, "Why are there only two of them here and the others are waiting?"
Wang Qian hurriedly explained: "The rest of the people are guarding outside the house!"
Fang Zheng hummed, then looked at the motorcade behind him and said, "Everyone in the car, please get out! Get out of the car and walk, follow me to arrest the thief!"
The elite soldiers from Taoyuan County got out of the carriage with a roar, and Shui Yibai also got out of the first carriage.
Fang Zheng stepped forward and gave him a hand.
There was a lot of trouble along the way, from land to water and then to land. The girl's physical fitness was not as good as that of the man, and she was already very tired.
Wang Qian's eyes immediately widened when he saw Shui Yibai.
This Founder is extraordinary!
The governor is accompanied by a stunning beauty. She is obviously not a maid, and she is not afraid of being criticized. She seems to be a drunkard and a womanizer...
After everyone got out of the car and lined up, Fang Zheng pointed to the crowd and said, "This is the guard on my official road. They can just support you together."
Wang Qian glanced at him and said bitterly: "Master Fang, the other party only has more than 20 people. It's more than enough with officers and soldiers. How can I help your people? The problem now is that the other party has hostages, and we have to protect them." Safety!”
"Okay! Everyone, follow me in, and I will go and negotiate with the thief myself!"
"Sir, be careful, be careful!" Wang Qian urged.
This man is different from what I imagined. Why is he so reckless? He has just entered the city...
"Okay, stop talking nonsense! Go in!"
As soon as he entered the house, Fang Zhengyi walked around, looking at the beautiful scenery everywhere, and was secretly speechless. After walking for a long time, he felt a little tired before he asked: "How far is it? The Lu family is so extravagant. Such a big house Zhaizi, this is my first time meeting you!"
Wang Qian smiled awkwardly: "We're almost here. The Lu family has been in charge of the salt industry since the Qian Kingdom was still around. It's normal for the family to have a big business over the years!"
"Xiaguan was also extremely shocked when he saw this house for the first time!"
After walking for another five minutes, bypassing several magnificent buildings, an exquisite small building appeared in front of Fang Zheng and others.
Inlaid with gold and jade, with cornices and brackets, it is both noble and elegant. It is obvious that this residence is completely different from other places.
There seemed to be a line drawn with blood in the yard outside the building, but the blood on the ground had dried and turned dull.
A group of officers and soldiers were surrounded by three levels inside and three levels outside the line. When Wang Qian arrived, they automatically separated a road.
Wang Qian pointed to the small building and said: "This is the south building of the Lu family. It is the residence of Mr. Lu and several young masters. The thief is inside."
"We can't cross the line. I don't know which window upstairs is being watched. As long as we cross the line, they will kill people and throw the bodies down from the second floor."
"Master Fang, you have also seen the situation. This matter should be left to the lower officials to handle."
"It's been a long journey, so I'll help you arrange a place to stay."
At this time, the window on the second floor suddenly opened a small crack, revealing half of his face looking outside, and his eyes met Fang Zhengyi's.
Isn't this Zhou Tie? He is indeed his own person!
Fang Zheng raised his hand to stop Wang Qian, stepped straight across the blood line in his surprised eyes, spread his arms and shouted loudly: "Thieves upstairs, listen! I am the official Zhengyi! Now I am here to negotiate with you, I am alone, without any weapons, if you are willing, open the door!"
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