Chapter 222: Appeasement and Falling Out

Oh my god, I feel like I'm going to die suddenly...Xu Qian'an's current state is like he has stayed up for 72 hours and then was forced to run a thousand meters.

His heart was pounding, hovering on the edge of overload.

Fortunately, he had a solid foundation in the Refining Essence Realm, and his body was extremely tough and durable. If it were him in his previous life, he would probably have lined up in the funeral home... No, he should have passed away with a smile on his face as early as the fourth or fifth day of his hard work in cultivating immortals.

"At least I got the other party's attention and we can communicate well... The most annoying thing is non-violent non-cooperation. Can't we be gentler, sit down and drink tea and chat?" Xu Qian'an thought to himself, pretending to be calm and said loudly: "General Xu, do you know what case the commander-in-chief Yang Chuannan was involved in?" Xu Huchen nodded and said in a low voice: "This matter has been spread in the officialdom of Yunzhou for a long time, but the commander-in-chief was wronged." "Whether it is wronged or not, you don't have the final say. The governor's words don't count either. We have to investigate to know." Xu Qian'an patiently explained: "The governor came here for this case. At present, we do have evidence that is extremely unfavorable to Lord Yang, but the governor did not make a rash judgment and has gone to the commander-in-chief's office to verify the evidence. "Lord Xu didn't care and brought 3,000 soldiers to the city. This is to force Lord Yang to death. "

Xu Huchen snorted coldly, "Don't put a hat on this general. Last night, the Commandery sent a secret report that the governor led a team to attack the Commandery's residence. Lord Yang was seriously injured by a golden gong and was dying.

"Even if Lord Yang is really guilty, it will be a joint trial by the three courts. You didn't go to the court and broke into the residence privately. Aren't you trying to force him to confess?"

You know nothing. This is called speed in war. Don't give the other party a chance to react... If Yang Chuannan is really the mastermind, he would have rebelled now.

"The governor has his own rules for doing things. I know you are not afraid of death, but I still have to remind General Xu that you can use military force to advise. But don't act impulsively. Three thousand soldiers can't overthrow Baidi City, let alone Yunzhou."

After Xu Qian'an finished speaking, he saw Xu Huchen staring at him, as if he was irritated by his words, and he added slowly:

"But you have to think about Lord Yang. He is still in the post station and has not committed any crime. General Xu is going to sentence him in advance?"

Xu Huchen frowned and was indeed a little hesitant, not as impulsive and violent as before.

"Look, the case hasn't been investigated clearly, and General Xu is like this. When the governor reported to the court, he said that Yang Chuannan had his own army and threatened with force... By then, it won't be the governor who came." After threatening, Xu Qian'an comforted:

"General Li and the commander-in-chief are close friends. You don't believe my words, but you must believe her words."

Seeing that both sides cast their eyes on her, Li Miaozhen pondered and said: "The current situation is indeed unfavorable to the commander-in-chief, but military remonstration is not the right way. General Xu, don't be impulsive, give the governor some time."

Yang Chuannan and she are comrades-in-arms, and Li Miaozhen's heart is naturally on Yang Chuannan's side, but solving problems must be methodical. If military remonstration is useful, Li Miaozhen would have tried it long ago.

But the problem is that it is not possible. The Commandery can only mobilize the "Guardship Commandery" under the jurisdiction of Baidi City. Although the guards of the other prefectures and counties of Yunzhou are under the management of the Commandery, the Commandery does not have the power to command operations. Whenever there is a war, the court will temporarily appoint generals.

It is precisely because of these restrictions that Li Miaozhen's Feiyan Army came into being.

The three or five thousand soldiers of the "Guardship Commandery" alone cannot shake the authority of the governor, and they will be sacrificed in vain.

"Humph! This general can wait, but if Governor Zhang cannot give me a satisfactory answer, even if this general agrees, the thousands of brothers under his command will not agree." Xu Huchen gave in in disguise.

Huh... Done! Xu Qian'an breathed a sigh of relief.

When encountering such a contradiction, you must not be impulsive, and you must know how to smooth things over. If you do it like other night watchmen, this matter will be troublesome.

The famous detective Xu Baipiao instinctively resists war, which will kill many people. And this matter does not necessarily have to be solved by war.

As for how to deal with it later, it will be left to the governor to worry about.

....

On the other side, the Duzhihuishisi.

Governor Zhang, who had just finished reconciling the accounts, was still in a state of anger. He slammed the table and cursed at the officials: "Waste, all of them are waste.

"That Yang Chuannan deserves to die. Even if he is not the mastermind behind the scenes, the charge of dereliction of duty can make him exile.

"You too, the Duzhihuishisi sent military supplies to the mountain bandits, the amount is so appalling, and the entire Yunzhou officialdom is unaware of it? All of you deserve to die."

After reconciling the accounts, it was discovered that nearly a quarter of the military supplies sent by the Ministry of Works to Yunzhou every year were missing. These included bows and crossbows, gunpowder, firearms, iron ore, etc.

A group of officials lowered their heads and silently endured the spit of Governor Zhang, not daring to talk back.

After the fragrant breath, Governor Zhang picked up the teacup and took a sip. Just as he was about to start the second half, hurried footsteps came from outside.

A Tongluo rushed in without notification and said loudly:

"Governor, Baidi City is under the jurisdiction of the Wei Division. The commander of the Wei Division, Xu Huchen, led 3,000 soldiers to gather outside the South City, threatening that if you don't release them, they will enter the city."

Entering the city is a euphemism, which actually means attacking the city.

Governor Zhang stood up in shock, and more than a dozen officials present were in a commotion.

"When did it happen? What's the situation now?" Governor Zhang asked.

"That Xu Huchen made a wild statement and asked you to see him within half an hour, but the time has already passed..." After the Tongluo finished speaking, seeing that a group of officials changed color, he hurriedly added:

"Xu Qian'an and the cavalry general Li Miaozhen went out of the city to negotiate. The situation is currently unclear."

Governor Zhang's scalp tingled. He didn't expect the army of Yunzhou to be so fierce and unruly.

At this moment, I was shocked and angry, as well as anxious and worried.

Although Xu Ningyan was good at solving cases, Governor Zhang knew that he was a rookie who didn't even have much experience in killing people, let alone dealing with unreasonable troops.

"Who asked him to go? Who asked him to go?"

Governor Zhang slammed the table and roared.

The copper gong curled his lips, "It was Xu Ningyan who insisted on taking the lead. According to the silver gongs' intention, he was supposed to take Yang Chuannan to defend the city and wait for support.

"Xu Ningyan also said that he would take responsibility."

To be fair, Xu Ningyan's strategy was more stable and correct. The court usually took appeasement measures for soldiers' mutiny, and then beheaded the leaders to set an example.

Try not to use weapons if you can.

However, in Governor Zhang's view, this was obviously beyond Xu Ningyan's business capabilities.

"Sir Song, immediately notify the Five City Military Department to gather troops and rush to the South City. All the yamen runners are dispatched to maintain the public order in the city..."

Governor Zhang made arrangements quickly, and was not panicked, which reflected the qualities that a governor should have.

...

"Go, go..."

Governor Zhang galloped on his horse, and his old bones were almost broken. He didn't even dare to complain to Jiang Luzhong, because the cold wind would pour in, and he only dared to shout "Go" a few times.

Originally, in Governor Zhang's arrangement, Jiang Luzhong should have rushed to the South City first, and a fourth-rank Jinluo was the most suitable to calm the situation.

But Jiang Luzhong was as steady as a dog, and refused to leave the governor's side, fearing that the governor's life would be taken away by possible assassins, and he gloriously gave up his life.

Jiang Luzhong was also worried in his heart, but he was not worried about the Weisi army attacking the city, but worried about the life of Xu Ningyan.

As a Jinluo who had been on the battlefield, he knew the difficulty and unreasonableness of the army. Although Xu Qi'an was quite powerful in the capital, he had killed people at the gate of the Ministry of Justice.

In fact, it was precisely because it was in the capital that the bigwigs in the court were afraid to act rashly.

This is Yunzhou, a Yunzhou with serious bandit problems. Anyone who has his head tied to his belt, whether a bandit or a soldier, is not a soft persimmon.

There is a high possibility that he will draw his sword and chop someone if he disagrees with someone.

Gradually, as they approached the South City, Jiang Lvzhong's ears moved slightly, and he listened carefully for a moment, and said with relief: "Governor, there is no need to rush so fast, slow down."

Governor Zhang didn't want to speak, and ignored Jiang Lvzhong's words.

"The war didn't start." Jiang Lvzhong said.

Hmm?

Governor Zhang was stunned, and indeed slowed down, pulled the reins, and changed from running to trotting.

"Really?"

"Hmm."

Jiang Lvzhong is a high-level warrior. If there is a fierce battle outside the city, he can sense it.

"It seems that the situation is relatively stable. "Governor Zhang breathed a sigh of relief, and then looked at Xu Qian'an with admiration: "Is it Xu Ningyan who stabilized the situation?"

Jiang Luzhong shook his head: "You will know when you get to the South City."

Half an incense stick later, they saw the outline of the city wall. Governor Zhang squinted his eyes and saw that the city defense troops on the top of the city were facing a great enemy. Soldiers were ready in front of the chariots and crossbows and artillery.

Governor Zhang kicked his horse's belly and galloped away. He stopped at the side of the city wall, holding the hem of his official robe, and hurriedly climbed the steps.

The scarlet official robe symbolized his status, and no one dared to stop him.

"Governor, you are finally here. "

The moment the captain with square face and triangular eyes saw Governor Zhang, he felt that the heavy stone in his heart was finally put down, and he let out a long breath.

Governor Zhang, who was still anxious on the way, restrained all emotions when he climbed to the top of the city wall, and his face was majestic and expressionless.

He stood on the top of the city wall for a while and ordered: "Put me down in a hanging basket."

The captain said: "Just open the city gate, the copper gong and the cavalry general just went out from the city gate."

Nonsense... Governor Zhang twitched his mouth: "If the soldiers of the Guards really wanted to attack the city, the city gate would have been lost."

The captain immediately lowered his head.

"No need for a hanging basket, I will take the governor down. "Jiang Luzhong held Governor Zhang's shoulders. The next moment, Governor Zhang's eyes blurred and he came to the outside of the city, only ten feet away from Xu Qi'an and others.

Xu Qi'an also noticed Jiang Luzhong and Governor Zhang. Everyone had different expressions. Li Miaozhen's expression remained unchanged, and Xu Qi'an's tense face relaxed slightly.

Xu Huchen instantly tensed his body and tightened his hand holding the long spear.

The governor is not scary, but the Jinluo who follows him is scary.

Governor Zhang shouted: "Xu Huchen, get off the horse and talk."

Xu Huchen frowned and tightened the long spear again. After weighing the pros and cons, he hung the long spear on the horse hook and greeted Governor Zhang with empty hands.

"Governor!" Xu Huchen clasped his fists.

"What a big dog guts. "Governor Zhang sneered, "Today, even if I let Jiang Jinluo kill you on the spot, I can still suppress the three thousand soldiers behind you." Xu Huchen did not speak. "In the end, you just want to save Yang Chuannan. I ask you, if Yang Chuannan really committed a capital crime, will you save him?" "Mr. Yang is innocent." "I just ask you, do you save him or not?" "Save!" Governor Zhang laughed: "You are indeed a man of blood. I appreciate you. It is too early to make a conclusion on Yang Chuannan's case. Since you believe in Mr. Yang, I also promise you that as long as Yang Chuannan is innocent, I will definitely clear his name." After a pause, Governor Zhang suddenly turned his face and said sternly: "But you led troops privately and the army was at the gate of the city, which is a capital crime! "

Xu Huchen clasped his fists reluctantly: "I know my crime... As long as the governor can clear Lord Yang's name, I will let you deal with me."

"Forget it, considering that you didn't act rashly, as long as you lead the team back to the barracks, I will forgive you for what happened." Governor Zhang was tolerant.

"Since the governor has made a promise, I will believe you." Xu Huchen got the answer he wanted, turned his head, and nodded slightly to Xu Qian'an.

Fortunately, this bronze gong mediated and prevented the situation from deteriorating to an irreversible point.

Xu Huchen led the team to make trouble, and what he wanted was a result, or a promise. He was afraid that the governor from the capital would wrongly accuse the commander-in-chief for his merits.

At present, the governor has made a promise, and the case is still under investigation, and the commander-in-chief has not been convicted.

This result is already very good.

Next, Governor Zhang comforted him with a pleasant face and showed a respectful attitude. This made Xu Huchen flattered.

This is how rough people are. They don't frown even when fighting on the battlefield, but once others ask about their well-being, they will be grateful and can't be fierce.

Especially for high-ranking officials like Governor Zhang.

In the end, everyone was happy. Xu Huchen gave an explanation to the soldiers. Governor Zhang resolved the military remonstrance and did not cause any trouble.

....

On the way back to the post station on horseback, Governor Zhang praised Xu Qi'an, "You know people's hearts very well and know how to resolve conflicts. Ning Yan, you have made contributions again."

Xu Qi'an waved his hand and didn't respond because he was too tired and lost interest in talking.

Li Miaozhen did not follow back to the post station, but returned to the barracks with her private soldiers.

Jiang Luzhong frowned and said, "The governor's delaying tactic can only work for a while."

Governor Zhang sneered and said, "I know, Jiang Jinluo, go to the military camp of the Weisi at night, take Xu Huchen and other generals to the city, and say that I have a secret to discuss with you, which is related to the case of the commander-in-chief."

Xu Qi'an's heart sank.

Governor Zhang said lightly: "After taking them out of the military camp, kill them all, leaving no one alive."

"Governor..."

Looking at Governor Zhang who turned his face at the drop of a hat, Xu Qi'an felt like he had eaten a dead mouse, and it was hard to describe his mood at this time.

Governor Zhang seemed not to hear it, and continued: "Without the leader, the ordinary soldiers are just a mess, and a little appeasement will do. Yang Chuannan's confidant forces are only three to five thousand soldiers of the Weisi. Solve this hidden danger, and there will be no worries in dealing with Yang Chuannan."

"But there is obviously another hidden story in this case." Xu Qi'an said in a deep voice.

"That's another matter. If we can find out, I will clear Yang Chuannan's name. But Xu Huchen is determined to rebel, so I must nip it in the bud." Governor Zhang said quietly:

"I will send people to gather troops from all the garrisons in Yunzhou. There will be no next time for such a thing."

The governor has the power to mobilize the troops of all the garrisons.

After explaining, Governor Zhang glanced at Xu Qi'an and sneered: "Ning Yan, kindness does not lead the army. Whether it is the court or the battlefield, hesitation will lead to defeat. Being soft-hearted will hurt others and yourself."

I understand the truth... Xu Qi'an sighed silently.

Jiang Luzhong had experienced many ups and downs, but he was not disturbed at all. He asked, "The governor wants to use this incident to suppress the Yunzhou officialdom by mobilizing the troops of various guards?"

Governor Zhang nodded slowly: "If Yang Chuannan is not the mastermind, then the mastermind is in the city. Officials above the fourth rank are suspected. This official is prepared in advance to prevent the other party from jumping off the wall."

After returning to the post station and drinking a cup of tea, the Tiger Guards on duty at the door came in and reported: "Governor, Song, the governor and other officials want to see you."

Governor Zhang dismissed the idlers and met with the officials in the hall. They came for Yang Chuannan's case.

"Since the evidence of this case is conclusive, I hope the governor will make a decision as soon as possible." Song, the governor, said.

Yunzhou prefect and other officials echoed.

"Forcing the palace" is coming...Xu Qian'an thought.

If the mastermind is among these people, it is not difficult to understand why Governor Zhang incited officials to force the emperor to abdicate after he had verified the evidence.

But he was a little anxious...

The troops of the Guards had just withdrawn, and he was eager to force Governor Zhang to make a final conclusion on the case. This was not the operation of a shrewd man.

It can only mean that Liang Youping had no clues for a long time, which made the other party feel uneasy and wanted to push Yang Chuannan out as a scapegoat immediately.

The more anxious he was, the easier it was to reveal his flaws... Jiang Jinluo killed generals such as Xu Huchen, and then mobilized troops from various guards to come over, so that the governor could rest assured and have a good time with the mastermind. Therefore, it was enough to delay time for now... Xu Qian'an's thoughts flickered.

Sure enough, Governor Zhang agreed to the officials' request, but said that he would have to secretly interrogate Yang Chuannan today and hold a joint trial tomorrow.

Anyway, let's drag today through.

After sending away the gentlemen, Governor Zhang drank tea and said with emotion: "We don't have much time left."

Killing Xu Huchen is to stabilize Yang Chuannan's line, and mobilizing troops is to stabilize the line of the mastermind behind the scenes. After all, once the case is revealed, the other party will definitely be defeated.

Xu Qian'an pondered and said: "After Jiang Jinluo finishes his work tonight, we can let someone disguise as Liang Youping to lure the snake out of the hole."

As soon as he finished speaking, the Huben Guards on duty came in again and said: "Governor, there is a group of escorts outside the door who claim to be from Fushun Escort Agency and said they want to see you."

"Fushun Escort Agency?" Governor Zhang frowned, having no impression of the name of this escort agency.