Fulai Inn.
At night, in a room on the second floor.
Liu Changqing and Qi Ying were sitting at the table, talking by midnight, discussing their next actions.
Qi Ying was born as a military attache, but he didn't really understand some of the ways in the officialdom. As the two of them analyzed the case, he couldn't help but wonder: "Could it be related to official documents?"
Liu Changqing said: "It is related to the national treasury and it is an order from the Prime Minister's Office. It is not that easy to falsify official documents."
"For example, if Fu'an County needs to hand over 50,000 shi of grain to the country, the county magistrate will verify the amount, write it down in detail on the official document, and stamp it with the official seal. This official document needs to be handed over at various levels."
Speaking of this, Liu Changqing said again: "Unless the top and bottom are colluding."
"Then this case is too big." Qi Ying grinned, and after a pause, he added: "But sir, since they embezzled such a huge amount of food, where did all the food go? Just like in a murder case, the murder weapon, It usually becomes the key to us solving the case.”
"Now we get to the point." Liu Changqing glanced at him with a smile.
As soon as the two of them said this, Qi Ying's expression suddenly tightened, and then she grasped the sword on the table, used the tabletop as her foot, and jumped to the roof.
He jumped up and directly penetrated the tiles above his head, followed by the sound of weapons clashing.
A man in black was about to approach from the roof, but was noticed by Qi Ying. At this time, the two of them were fighting together. It seemed that they did not expect that Qi Ying was so skilled. The man in black was forced to retreat with a few moves, and he did not dare to fight anymore. Turn around and run.
Qi Ying wanted to pursue him again, but his heart moved and he quickly retreated.
In the room, Qi Ying had just jumped up to the roof when another man in black barged in from the door.
Liu Changqing was a civil servant and had no power to restrain a chicken. In this situation, he could only retreat continuously.
But the man in black who came in didn't even look at him, and pointed directly at the bundle on the bed.
But as soon as he reached out his arm, a bolt of lightning shot from top to bottom!
The sword was nailed to the bed. Qi Ying came back and jumped down from the gap above his head.
Seeing this, the man in black gritted his teeth secretly, pulled away unwillingly, and quickly evacuated.
"Where to run!" Qi Ying jumped out of the door. Although he saw the assassin's figure, after a pause, he did not dare to chase him easily.
"Sir, are you okay?" He asked immediately after returning.
Liu Changqing didn't seem to hear it. Instead, he leaned close to the bed, stared at the bundle, and murmured to himself: "It's really strange..."
"What did you find, sir?" Qi Ying couldn't help but come forward.
Liu Changqing came back to his senses, glanced at him, and said: "There are two assassins. The first one is obviously trying to attract your attention and create opportunities for the second person. Their purpose is not to kill people, but to be a burden."
Hearing this, Qi Ying also lowered his head and looked at the bed.
In the baggage, there were not only some changes of clothes for the two of them, but more importantly, Xiao Yuan's Wang Zhao.
The assassin's goal was obviously based on the king's edict.
Liu Changqing said: "I'm afraid our identity has attracted the attention of local officials, but how did they know about it? This is very strange. From this point of view, I am afraid it will involve the DPRK and China..."
"Sir, are you saying that this matter has something to do with the minister of the DPRK?" Qi Ying swallowed.
Liu Changqing did not answer this sentence, but pondered for a moment, and then said: "In this case, the Fu'an County Magistrate is no longer important. Let's leave quickly. It is not suitable to stay here for a long time. We should rush to Liangzhou immediately! At the same time, we ask for the help of the army."
"But, will the military pay attention to us?" Qi Ying said worriedly.
The army has a military system. No matter how high your civilian rank is, if they say they won't dump you, they still won't dump you.
However, Liu Changqing patted the wrapped Qin Wangjian and said with a smile: "With Wangjian here, Zhao Mu dare not not help."
"Okay, I'll pack my bags now." Qi Ying responded.
But at this time, the sound of breaking through the roof naturally attracted the innkeeper.
After hurriedly running up with the waiter, the shopkeeper first looked at the hole above his head, and then said repeatedly: "Two guests, the shop is going to be demolished..."
"Shopkeeper, this is just an accident." Qi Ying felt helpless.
"What do you think the guest officer should do?"
"Compensate, we will just compensate."
"Okay, thirty taels of silver." The shopkeeper held out three fingers.
When Qi Ying heard this, he became unhappy on the spot: "What did you say!? Aren't you blackmailing me? How much money does it cost to repair the roof?"
"The guest officer doesn't want it, how about we report it to him?"
"You!" Qi Ying was furious, and Liu Changqing said quickly: "Okay, okay, give it to him, don't create unnecessary complications."
The situation is urgent now. Someone in Jinling may have doubts about their identity and came to grab the baggage for verification.
Seeing what he said, Qi Ying had no choice but to take out the money and stuff it into the hands of the shopkeeper.
"Haha." After weighing the money, the shopkeeper suddenly smiled and said, "Two guests, do you want to check out?"
"Stay still! Get out of here!" Qi Ying glared at him fiercely, pushed him away, and left with Liu Changqing carrying his baggage.
After coming out, the waiter took out the horse. It was already late at night, but the two of them still had to hurry. Qi Ying even said: "Sir, we have agreed that you must pay back these thirty taels of silver."
"Okay, okay, why are you more stingy than me? After the matter is done, let the king reimburse me and promise to pay you back..."
On the other side, Jinling County Mansion.
The current governor of Jinling County is not Tian Shuo. During the war, Tian Shuo was only a temporary commander. As soon as the war ended, he followed Xiao Yuan back to the capital.
The county governor here is named Yang Taihe, who is in his forties. The reason why he can serve here is also related to Xiao Yuan's original intention to stabilize Liangdi.
Right now, he is anxiously waiting for news.
Next to him, his staff was still sitting. Seeing this, he said: "According to the approval of the Prime Minister's Office, the court should not be aware of this matter. Are you too worried?"
"No." Yang Taihe raised his hand and said seriously: "I thought so too before, but fortunately, someone from above sent a letter to me, saying that Liu Changqing had not seen the court for many days and asked me to wait. Proceed with caution.”
"What do you mean, sir, that Liu Changqing has arrived in Liangdi?"
Yang Taihe shook his head uncertainly: "Liu Changqing is difficult to deal with. I heard that oil and salt are not allowed to enter. If he really comes and brings Wang Ling with him, things will be in trouble, so we have to Be careful."
"What about Liangzhou?" the staff asked tentatively.
Yang Taihe thought for a while and said: "It's not yet certain whether the matter is true or false, but just in case, it's better to inform them as soon as possible and restrain themselves."
"I understand, let's do it now." The staff member bowed and left.
