Zhou Yucheng is in the spotlight.
He cast his majestic gaze on Xu Taiping and said, "Xu Taiping, you solved an unsolved case within an hour. This is so fast that I am impressed.
"You performed extremely well in the investigation of this case.
"So, I will record your merits and recommend it to the county. Once you have accumulated enough merits, you can serve as a catcher in the county.
"At that time, you will be a high-level official policeman, no longer a handyman, and your descendants can resume their official rights.
"If we can continue to be promoted, it will be no problem to honor our ancestors."
Xu Taiping felt no fluctuation in his heart.
Just a blank check.
In officialdom, who takes this seriously?
But his face showed a look of ecstasy: "Xu Taiping, thank you for your support. Your kindness will be unforgettable by me."
Zhou Yucheng shook his head: "Don't be happy."
After a pause, he said: "Since you are capable of reasoning and detective work, I will give you another heavy responsibility. It may be life-threatening. You should consider carefully whether to accept it."
Have a new case?
pick up!
Think about it!
And, do I have a choice?
If I refuse in public.
You have to get out of the county office before dawn.
Definitely want to pick up.
But he deliberately showed hesitation.
After a moment, he gritted his teeth and replied: "My lord, when you give an order, it will be a sea of swords and fire, and my subordinates will not hesitate!
"Please give the order, my lord!
"My subordinates are willing to sacrifice their lives and blood!"
Zhou Yucheng looked happy when he saw this.
And praised loudly: "Good!"
Then he said: "After the water ghost murder case occurred, the head catcher Wang Minghu led his team to investigate, but his heart was ripped out by the south moat and he died unexpectedly.
“After the incident, I thought it was a water ghost causing trouble, but I inspected it several times but found nothing, so I left it alone.
“I see that you are experienced, sophisticated, and have a clear mind, so I decided to use your help to solve this case, which may be fruitful.
"If this case can be solved and Wang Minghu and his family can be given an explanation, I will be worthy of the friendship I have worked with for several years.
"I will also reward you, and I will never let your work go in vain.
“So, Xu Taiping.
"Are you confident that you can solve this case within five days?"
Five days?
Why don't you let me die?
Xu Taiping slandered.
But I also know that this is the rule.
In the feudal era, productivity, science and technology, and criminal investigation technology were limited. After a case occurred, the golden period for solving the case was only three to five days, and it passed.
Therefore, the detectives responsible for investigation often use three or five days as a deadline.
It's called BiLi.
Three days is a small ratio.
Five days is a big comparison.
In other words, the time unit for the detectives to solve the case is three days or five days.
Zhou Yucheng gave him a five-day deadline. Although it was harsh, it was within the rules.
It's not a random fate.
As for the result that the case cannot be solved, of course it must be recorded.
All merits and demerits are recorded in the book, and this will be the basis when it comes to promotion.
certainly.
If the case is of great importance and cannot be solved, or if there are mistakes, you may be punished, such as fines, a slap in the face, removal from office, sentencing, or even beheading.
Xu Taiping didn't know how dangerous this case was.
But he felt the malice from Zhou Yucheng.
Although Zhou Yucheng always had a business-like attitude, there was nothing unusual about it.
But the flash of intolerance in Master Xu Qing's eyes made him wary.
Something is very wrong.
Be careful.
When necessary, I would rather give up this job than save my life.
Life is the most important thing.
There are infinite possibilities when you are alive.
If you die, you will only have your tomb robbed.
But.
Facing the problem of the county magistrate.
I can only give an affirmative answer without hesitation: "My subordinates will definitely solve the case."
Zhou Yucheng nodded heavily: "Okay, I'm waiting for good news from you."
After saying that, he turned around and left.
The Yamen servant quickly beat the drum to remind everyone to retreat.
This is what people often call retreating.
The county magistrate left.
Xu Taiping was immediately surrounded by people.
"Master Xu, you are so strong!"
"awesome!"
"What do you mean by that word? A sharp eye?"
"The old case from two months ago was solved in less than an hour."
"clever!"
"Master Xu is really a great catcher."
"Without using swords or guns, without going to jail, this unsolved case was solved in just a few words. It's really satisfying."
"Master Xu, what is the optical principle of the eyeball?"
"Master Xu, please take care of me in the future."
"..."
Xu Taiping smiled and returned the favor.
Greet someone of some status with a smile or even say a few words.
He also smiled and nodded to ordinary government officials.
But I didn’t stay long.
Go directly back to the catching squad.
Close the courtyard door.
Cough.
The effect is like county magistrate Zhou Yucheng coughing.
The forty detectives and handymen fell silent for a moment, all looking at Xu Taiping, waiting for Xu Taiping to speak.
Xu Taiping nodded with satisfaction.
He took out a broken piece of silver from his bag.
Photographed in the hands of Wu Liuyi: "I bought all the meat and gave it to the brothers. It is also a reward for solving the water ghost murder case."
All the arresters were stunned.
Then he was overjoyed.
Cheers in unison.
"Master Xu is so grand!"
"Master Xu is generous."
"It must be Master Xu who is kind."
"He is simply our living Buddha."
"I haven't eaten meat for three months. Today I am taking advantage of Master Xu to improve the food."
"Hey, if I could always follow Mr. Xu and be a handyman for the rest of my life, I would be willing to do that."
"Good guy, why do you even think about good things while eating and taking it?"
"Ha ha ha ha……"
Everyone burst into laughter.
Someone whispered: "Mr. Xu, do you really want to take over the case of Wang Minghu's murder?"
"Master Xu, I'm afraid this matter is not that simple."
"Wang Minghu is a master of martial arts and a martial arts practitioner. He is better than Wang Mingqiang, but his heart was ripped out while he was peeing. There was a brother ten steps away, but he didn't hear a sound."
"Master Xu, you can never be too careful."
"Yes, it's not worth losing your life to solve the case."
Xu Taiping shook his head.
Didn't answer the question.
After a while.
Wu Liuyi came in carrying half a pig.
There was still a bottle of wine in his hand.
Xu Taiping glanced at it: "Come on, come on, don't wait to eat, let's do it together."
Everyone rushed forward.
Cut off half of the big black pig.
Meat is meat.
Bones are bones.
Skin is skin and oil is oil.
Xu Taiping took a quick look and cut into forty portions of meat himself.
About three taels per serving.
Mostly five flowers.
“Take one home each person.
“Eat the rest here.
"I cook the food myself to show you my skills.
"Old man Wang, please take a good look."
Old man Wang is the cook of the police squad.
But the daily meals are not much better than pig food, and can only be said to be barely edible.
In the past no one cared.
but now.
Xu Taiping would not allow anyone to waste food like this.
The same ingredients can be made more delicious as long as you use your heart, so why fool around?
certainly.
There is nothing to fault about the big pot dishes.
Xu Taiping is in charge.
It took more than an hour to make a big pot of braised pork.
Just do braised and semi-braised.
Not much spice.
It just tastes clean, has a thorough salt taste, and has enough heat.
Didn't wait for it to come out of the pot.
The fragrance spread, from the police squad to the entire county government office.
It’s not just the county government officials.
Even the county magistrate Zhou Yucheng couldn't help sniffing: "This Xu Taiping, does he still have such skills?"
Xu Qing smiled and said: "If you can invest in Taibai Tower, you must know something about it."
"It's a talent."
"Indeed, but the most amazing thing is his detective reasoning ability."
Zhou Yucheng nodded: "I thought he would hit a wall, but I didn't expect that he was able to detect the water ghost murder case in less than an hour. The whole process was so exciting that even I couldn't help but admire the case.
“The idea of her investigation is even more unique, and even I have never thought of it.
"And his speaking skills at the interrogation scene were also very clever. It was obviously designed. In just a few words, he forced Zhao Sanlang into a desperate situation, and then used the truth to pierce his heart and defeat Zhao Sanlang's will. He even used the killing stick to defeat him. case."
After Xu Qing carefully figured out his employer's intentions, he did not praise Xu Taiping.
Instead, he said in a regretful tone: "Unfortunately, we are mortals after all, and it is difficult to achieve great things."
Zhou Yucheng nodded: "Act as planned."
