Things come in a hurry, and people have life and death. In a calm life, you may encounter a rapids and a reef at some point. If you are not careful, you will be stranded in the river of life.
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On the day of the Lingyuan gathering, the county magistrate came in person and the wise men gathered together. On such a joyful day, someone died in Wangnan Tower. This sudden incident was unexpected.
Everyone present looked at Liu Bu whose breathing was gradually weakening on the ground. Their eyes were wide open and their mouths were dumbfounded.
Liu Bu's words before he fell to the ground shocked everyone in the audience, and the sound of needles dropping could be heard in the audience.
Having said that, Liu Bu was a man who should have died a long time ago, but now he appeared in the Wangnan Tower. It was already surprising. What was even more heartbreaking was that just when Liu Bu was about to die, he died again. Saying such outrageous words makes people even more suspicious.
Who is the third son in Liu Bu's mouth? It goes without saying that it naturally refers to the eldest son of Zigui Academy, the third son of the Liu family in Lingyuan, Liu Quansheng!
It is said that when a person is about to die, his words are also good. After hearing what Liu Bu said before his death, everyone began to murmur in their hearts: Could it be that there was something hidden about last year's flood?
People's hearts are always unpredictable, and speculations and doubts come one after another!
The person with the ugliest expression in the field was Guo Yizhi. At this moment, he was hesitating, looking at the 'dead' man in front of him, not knowing what to do for a moment.
Ding Xinchuan, who is known for his good observation of people's hearts, does not have much fluctuation on stage, but is as calm as a virgin.
At this moment, he thought quickly in his mind: Liu Bu was cruel and ruthless. He appeared in the right place at the right time, so he had his reasons. Based only on subjective assumptions and an understanding of Liu Quansheng's character, what Liu Bu said is pure nonsense and false. Compared with this, I am more concerned about the instigator behind Liu Bu and the next move of the instigator.
So, Ding Xinchuan decided to use the trick. He narrowed his peach blossom eyes and pretended to be majestic and said, "Come up, go up and see if Liu Bu is dead or alive!"
Ding Xinchuan's attendants came forward to take a look and immediately reported, "Sir, he is dead, but he seems to be alive!"
The whole place was in an uproar, and the diners cursed the waiter bloody.
Ding Xinchuan waved his hand to stop the noise. Seeing that he was very dignified, he said seriously, "Come here, send Liu Bu to the county government and ask the government doctor for treatment as soon as possible."
The four attendants hurriedly stepped forward and carried Liu Bu out. The crowd automatically made way for Liu Bu and the four attendants to quickly disappear from the crowd's sight.
Ding Xinchuan looked around, raised his hands and said loudly, "Dear elders, Liu Bu has helped Zhou to do evil for many years. He is a repeat offender. Last year, he fled in fear of crime. He was even more guilty and should be punished according to the law! But today Liu Bu was attacked, this county We will never let go of the culprits. Don’t worry, elders, this county will never let go of a bad person, and it will never kill a good person! Who is right or wrong, we will get justice for everyone, farewell!"
The diners all raised their hands to express their obedience to the county magistrate's order.
After Ding Xinchuan took the people away, the diners were in great spirits. Except for some professional drunkards who were still drunk and dreaming, the rest of them chose to be fish in troubled waters. They said some high-sounding words to the young shopkeeper Guo Yizhi, and then stood up and left quickly. .
The diners who left Wangnan Tower recalled the scene just now with mixed feelings in their hearts.
Last year's flood, which was rare in a century, affected the entire Huaxing County. So many crops were harvested, so many people were displaced, and so many women and children starved to death in that cold winter last year.
The power of the people is endless. Under the grief and anger caused by the flood, when Dongfang Chunsheng revealed the truth in Qingyin Pavilion last year, Ying Zhi and Liu Quansheng almost responded to the news. The people of Li were moved by the news and took root in the Liu family for three generations in Lingyuan. , fell apart instantly.
However, if there is really something hidden about the flood, not to mention others, the conscience of these diners will not agree. Although the world is cold and warm, the laws of nature should be clear. Those bones buried deep in the ground and those whose wives and children are separated, Waiting for a real answer.
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When Ding Xinchuan returned to the county government with a heavy heart, Cao Zhi, who was still wearing the title of county captain, strode in before his butt was hot.
When the two met, Cao Zhi didn't even have time to wipe the sweat off his forehead and immediately said straight to the point, "Something big has happened!"
Ding Xinchuan rubbed his head, "I already know the whole story!"
Cao Zhi was speechless, "How did you know so quickly? I just got the news, so I came to look for you as soon as possible!"
Ding Xinchuan leaned in front of the case and glared at Cao Zhi, "I was there, of course I know."
Cao Zhi showed a puzzled expression and said in surprise, "Didn't you go to Wangnan Tower to give lectures? Do you know the art of avatars?"
Ding Xinchuan herbal tea entered his mouth, and he slurped it back and forth in his mouth. After swallowing it, his heavy heart was relieved a little, and he smiled and said, "Cao Zhi, did you drink fake wine today? Why are you talking so strangely? It's because of me I went to Wangnan Tower to give lectures, so I knew about it!"
Ding Xinchuan was drinking tea leisurely, but Cao Zhi became furious and screamed, "A total of thirteen people died in Lingyuan County today, how can you calmly drink tea?"
puff! He took a mouthful of tea and spit it all on Cao Zhi's face.
After hearing the news, Ding Xinchuan suddenly looked panicked. He stood up and asked in surprise, "What did you say? Thirteen people died today?"
Cao Zhi wiped his face, and then he realized that the two of them had been talking about two different things.
The situation was urgent, and Cao Zhi was impatient. He had no time to wipe his clothes and said hurriedly, "Among the eight hundred soldiers of the Liu family who were demobilized and returned to their fields last year, some lived in Lingyuan City and some lived outside the city. Today, one of them died. Thirteen!”
An unpleasant premonition suddenly came to Ding Xinchuan's mind, and he hurriedly asked, "How did these thirteen people die?"
Cao Zhi frowned and recalled, "After investigation, the thirteen people died in different ways, but all the deceased showed signs of struggle, and their throats were not sealed with a sword. From this, we can judge that this matter was definitely not the work of a master of martial arts."
"That...."
Ding Xinchuan was about to continue asking, but suddenly paused and his pupils gradually dilated.
A terrible thought emerged in Ding Xinchuan's mind: As everyone knows, Liu Quansheng is an unparalleled genius, Linfeng Yiyi. He dares to give up fame and fortune for His Majesty, and he is an unparalleled scholar in the country. A good scholar begins with learning and ends with filial piety. Liu Quansheng and Dongfang Chunsheng were called masters and disciples, but they were in love with each other as father and son. It is said that Dongfang Chunsheng died at the hands of Jiang Ruisheng. Could Liu Quansheng be resentful and unleash his wrath on Liu family soldiers and Liu family members? How about using this kind of blinding method to secretly kill people?
With this inference, Ding Xinchuan's cheeks suddenly dripped with sweat: If this is true, the matter will be quite difficult. A scholar who has entered the country is definitely beyond our control!
Upon seeing this, Cao Zhi hurriedly stepped forward to ask Ding Xinchuan. Ding Xinchuan truthfully told him what he was thinking, and Cao Zhi was dumbfounded.
"Brother Ding, Mr. Da hides his fame and wholeheartedly serves the people. How can you think like this? Are we, are we using the hearts of villains to judge the hearts of gentlemen?"
Cao Zhi asked tentatively. He himself was not sure whether Ding Xinchuan was right or not.
Ding Xinchuan became angry and asked, "There are laws in the world because human nature is inherently evil. Likes and dislikes, joy and anger, sorrow and paranoia, these are called natural conditions. No one can hide and no one can escape. At that time, Liu Quansheng Lianzhi The Guanglu Shaoqing with a salary of 1,500 dan could give up his life for the sake of your kindness. Such a free and affectionate person, how do you know that he wouldn't get angry and do something extraordinary for the sake of the late Dongfang Chunsheng?"
Regarding Ding Xinchuan's analysis, Cao Zhi believed that it was full of loopholes and retorted, "Smart people have their own smart methods. If Liu Quansheng did this, wouldn't he be devaluing himself?"
Cao Zhi blushed and said, "Besides, even if you want to kill, why do you choose to kill him here and now?"
"Maybe it's because he didn't find Liu Bu! Or maybe it's because of other reasons!"
Ding Xinchuan paced back and forth, rubbed his hands, and the sound was as loud as firecrackers, "But, Brother Cao, you are right! Is it Liu Quansheng who is covering up the gap, Liu Bu just wants to keep it safe, or someone has other agendas, it doesn't matter. It is an unknown number. Today, thirteen members of the Liu family died and Liu Bu was poisoned. We need to find out in detail!"
Cao Zhi came to his senses in a hurry and said quickly, "Brother Ding, the situation is urgent now. If we don't take immediate measures, the Liu family soldiers may still be killed. By then, people will be panicked and the situation will be difficult to control. I mean, please ask Yingjun immediately for instructions. Guard, send county soldiers, compare the rosters, find all the Liu family soldiers, and temporarily guard them for a few days until we find out the truth."
"Hmm..." Ding Xinchuan first nodded, thought for a while, then shook his head violently, and said in a deep voice, "If we follow this method, it will be a lot of trouble. Eight hundred people gather together, like streams gathering into a sea. , if someone with a shovel pokes it in and touches the pain points of these Liu family soldiers, I'm afraid it will be another 'flood'!"
Ding Xinchuan's peach blossom eyes were filled with aura, and he quickly came up with an idea. He picked up Cao Zhi and walked out quickly, "Let's go find Mr. Ying quickly!"
The two of them rushed to the county magistrate's house. After a confidential conversation with the county magistrate Ying Zhi, Ying Zhi went to Zigui School in person that day. I don't know what means Ying Zhi used to invite Liu Quansheng to the Ying Mansion as a guest. , actually under house arrest.
Liu Quansheng has insight into the inside and outside, and naturally understands what happened today, and Ying Zhi understands Xiao Jiujiu in his heart.
But he did not expose Ying Zhi, but followed Ying Zhi calmly.
The sky was red in the evening, and Ying Cheng and Liu Quansheng were sitting in the side room with their hair disheveled, sitting across from each other and drinking, as cordial as old friends.
Ying Zhi raised the bottle and said with an apologetic smile to Liu Quansheng, "There are different realms, big or small. These young people under me still don't understand Quan Sheng's righteousness! They actually asked me to come forward and put the dignified gentleman under house arrest! Haha! You're laughing, you're laughing!"
Liu Quansheng was indifferent and responded with a smile, "It doesn't matter! The rule of man and the rule of law are complementary to each other. Ding Xinchuan believes in Legalism and believes that human nature is inherently evil. There is nothing wrong with preparing for the worst in everything!"
Ying Zhi laughed cheerfully and said, "Then, Mr. Big is wronged!"
Liu Quansheng smiled lightly and said, "Sir Ying, you and I are both foxes of thousands of years, so please stop being pretentious."
You should be aware of the embarrassment, laugh without saying a word, and drink it all in one gulp.
Liu Quansheng drank a bottle of wine and said, "I don't care, but it's the black hands behind the scenes. If they don't get rid of them completely when they emerge this time, I'm afraid Huaxing County will never have peace."
Ying Zhi raised his eyebrows and asked, "Mr. Da, who do you think is behind the scenes?"
Liu Quansheng pointed to the wine jar and said calmly, "How about you and I use wine as a substitute to write down what's on our minds?"
Ying Zhi happily agreed.
Liu Quansheng smiled, dipped his hand in some wine, and danced on the table.
Ying Zhi was silent for a moment and wrote down his doubts on the desk.
The two looked at each other and spread their hands at the same time.
Then the two laughed.
The heroes see the same thing!
Some people died, but not completely...
