The first Taoist priest of the Tang Dynasty

After a quarter of an hour, a person came running from the government office.

"Hurry up, take me to see the recorder and join the army. There is something in the mansion, hurry up." As soon as the man arrived at the mansion, he shouted anxiously at the guard, not caring that this was the mansion, as if it was his own home.

As for the two guards, they didn't look unhappy when they saw the person coming, but they were smiling. They knew the person.

"What did you say? My son's hands and feet were interrupted? Who did it? Is there something wrong?" When the secretary who was working in the government office joined the army and heard that the man from the government reported it, he was also so shocked that he was about to jump up. Three feet tall.

"Madam has already gone to the clinic, Mr. Xiao Lang is fine for the time being, and the yamen's servant has gone to investigate." The servant who recorded the case and joined the army hurriedly reported back.

"Come here." The recorder Jianjun shouted loudly to the outside.

It didn't take long, but the government office was disturbed by the official joining the army.

There were so many Yachai that they began to search and investigate in the entire Lizhou City.

But the recorder who joined the army went to the medical center and saw his only son wrapped up like a rice dumpling, and his wife was already there with tears streaming down her face.

"Check it out, check it out for me. I want the person who beat him to be punished by a thousand swords." Seeing his son's miserable state, the recorder joined the army, tears streaming down his face involuntarily.

Then, he shouted angrily, declaring his power in Lizhou City.

Recording affairs and joining the army can also be called recording affairs and participating in the military. Its functions are in charge of various divisions, such as divisions of government affairs, justice, and field affairs, and have actual power. have certain powers.

Recording affairs and joining the army can be said to be the number two person in the state capital.

Although the grade of joining the army as a recorder is lower than that of Biejia, he has a lot of power. After all, he holds real power, even if Biejia's grade of joining the army is higher than that of a recorder, it is useless.

The recorder of Lizhou Prefecture joined the army. His surname was Zhou and his first name was Kui. His son was the same as him, with a single name of Zhen.

Zhou Kui and his wife just watched their only son look like this now, how could they be reconciled in their hearts, and they would never let it go until the assailant was caught.

Even if the sky falls, they don't care, what's more, this is Lizhou, and it can be said that the mountains are high and the emperor is far away. Whatever happens, it is impossible for the superiors to notice.

"Husband, you must avenge Zhen'er, woo woo woo..." Zhou Kui's wife, Qin Shi, cried to Zhou Kui seeing her son become what he is now.

"Don't worry, ma'am, I have already sent someone out to investigate, and there will be news in a while. I will definitely catch that person in front of Zhen'er, so that Zhen'er can vent her anger." Zhou Kui couldn't hide his anger, Gritting his teeth, he replied.

Time passed in the midst of this crying, and in a flash, half an hour had passed.

"Reporting to the army, there is news about the person who beat the young gentleman of the army's family. There are three people in total, a young man and two young ladies. The person who beat the young gentleman is one of the young ladies. According to people who saw it As mentioned above, that little lady seems to have some kung fu in her hands."

A government servant entered the medical hall and reported to Zhou Kui.

It took so long to find out about this matter, which is enough to show that the people in Lizhou Prefecture are basically unwilling to tell these yamen what happened.

Otherwise, such a matter should have been found out within half a quarter of an hour, and it would not have been delayed for nearly an hour before there was news.

"Where did you go? Hurry up and gather people, and bring those three people back to me. Forget it, I'll go too." After hearing this, Zhou Kui was so angry that he lifted his legs and left the hospital.starter

Afterwards, Zhou Kui led dozens of yamen servants to the west of Lizhou City.

"Joining the army, according to the report, those three people crossed the Jialing River and went to the other side. As for where they went, we have already sent people to investigate. We only need to cross the other side, and we will definitely be able to find those three people."

After a group of dozens of people arrived at Jialingshui, a government servant reported to the soldier again.

"Put the boat over quickly, I want to see what kind of person dares to hurt my son like this." Zhou Kui vowed to catch the perpetrator.

Even if he chased him to the ends of the earth, he would still have to catch the person who beat his son, not to mention that this is still Lizhou.

Immediately afterwards, the government officers found several boats from the bank of the river and began to ferry them across.

At this time, the three Zhong Wen brothers and sisters had already arrived in Tagou Village.

"Xiaowen, why are you here? It's a mess here, stay away, don't get your clothes dirty."

When Xu Lisheng saw Zhong Wen suddenly arrive at Tagou Village with two maids, he hurried over to greet him.

As for what he said was messy, that was inevitable.

The original house where the villager Zheng Zengcheng lived has long since disappeared. At this time, a half-story stone house has been built on top of the original site.

The craftsmen are doing their own business, and are busy using the stones quarried from the mountain to penetrate the wall with glutinous rice mortar.

They also don't know who they built the house for.

The villagers of Tagou Village were warned by Zhong Wen that they were not allowed to call the county marquis, and if they wanted to shout, they would call the owner or something. Therefore, when the villagers of Tagou Village saw Zhong Wen suddenly arrive at this time, they basically said the same thing. Dongjia, the right sentence Dongjia, there are smiles on his face.

After all, the new owner is the parents of food and clothing. If the new owner hadn't distributed money and food to them, they would probably be collecting wild vegetables all over the mountains and plains to prepare food for the winter.

For ordinary peasants, there is nothing else, just pickled vegetables or sauerkraut, which is definitely something every family can make.

Even Zhong Wen's family, Xiu Zai, did not do less.

Sauerkraut and pickled vegetables were called 菹 in ancient times. It was recorded in Zhou Rites, even in Shuowen.

"Uncle, we just came to have a look, and we will go back later, uncle, don't be too tired, just let them do these things, you and Shuangma can just watch, there is no need to do it yourself Yes." Zhong Wen looked at Xu Lisheng who was sweating profusely, and quickly persuaded him.

Xu Lisheng was originally a pragmatic farmer, besides, this house was built for his nephew to live in, maybe his family would move here in the future.

Furthermore, this house is a bit big, with a total of three houses. He thinks that this is a house for his own family, and he always feels that there is still a need for refreshments. .

"I'm not free. When people are free, they become lazy. You should get busy. Xiaowen, don't stay here. It's messy here. Take Xiaohua and the others away." Xu Lisheng responded to Zhongwen Afterwards, he went to help carry the timber again.

Well, anyway, it is impossible for Zhong Wen to persuade Xu Lisheng, even Shuangma probably can't persuade him, so let's let it go.

"Joining the army is those three people, and the one who beat up Mr. Xiaolang is the older woman." After a quarter of an hour or two, Zhou Kui and the others had already chased to Tagou Village, and saw Zhong Wen and the others directly. The three brothers and sisters stood there and spotted the assailant at a glance.

However, the Yacha didn't know him, and it was a witness he brought to remind him that the Yacha wanted to take the credit, so that the recorder who joined the army could remember him well, maybe in the future You can also get promoted and make a fortune.

As for the witness, he had already thrown it aside by him at this time, so he didn't care about the witness.

"Surround me and tie all three of them to me. If you dare to beat my son, I want him to know that my Zhou family is not so easy to bully." Zhou Kui looked at the three people in front, doubtful in his heart, What is suspicious is that such a little girl can maim her own son and those followers.

"Join the army, wait a minute, that's the Marquis of Miantani County."

Suddenly, a Yamen hurriedly approached Zhou Kui to stop him.

And this yamen servant once met Zhong Wen when he was in Lizhou City, and one of his cousins ​​worked as an clerk in the county yamen, so he specially introduced Zhong Wen to him. It was also impossible to know Zhong Wen, so he stopped Zhou Kui.

If a recorder joins the army, if he really meets a newcomer, the Marquis of Miantani County, this matter will become a big mess. Moreover, it will be a local official who will fight against the noble.

"Miantu County Marquis! So what? If you beat my son, even if he is a County Marquis, he can't do such a murder in the street. Get on me, surround him."

After Zhou Kui heard the dissuasion from the Yacha, he thought for a while, and then directed loudly.

To him, the Marquis of Miantu County is just a small county marquis that can't be more biased. In this Lizhou, he is not afraid of anyone, except the governor.

What's more, he was originally a member of the assassin's lineage, and after analyzing various factors, he felt that the Miantani County Marquis was just a fake noble who was not loved by his grandma and uncle.

"Who are you? Why are you here in my fiefdom? Leave as soon as you have nothing to do." Zhong Wen had already discovered this group of people.

However, from the identities of these yamen servants, Zhong Wen can already guess some of their purpose, which is nothing more than to find his little sister.

Chapter 3 and Seven

At this time, that Zhou Kui looked at Zhong Wen who was not far away, squinting.

Although he already knew that there was a young county marquis in Lizhou City, he had never seen him before.

And the young man in front of him was the Marquis of Miantani County that they had been discussing recently, and he felt like he was just a child.Dressed in gray linen, he doesn't look like an authentic nobleman, but looks like an ordinary farmer.

Zhou Kui, Xungui, has also seen each of them, who is not dressed in silk, satin and silk. They all have their own characteristics in how they act and speak, and the family generals and servants are even more embracing.

And the Miantu County Marquis in front of him is really just like what they discussed, it seems that he is really a down and out county marquis.

Immediately afterwards, Zhou Kui walked forward, raised his chin, looked at Zhong Wen coldly and said, "You are the new Miantu County Hou Zhongwen? Your maid beat my son to death. How do you end this matter? Is it up to the governor to make a decision or is it private?"

Although Zhou Kui said that he looked down on the down-and-out Miantani County Marquis in front of him, he also knew that the County Marquis was a County Marquis after all, and he would never really surround him and kidnap someone.

It's just that he didn't want the county lord to let that girl go. As for who that girl belonged to, he didn't think too deeply about it, but from the look of her attire, she probably was just a maid. Thinking that this county marquis would not be a maidservant, he would have an affair with him.

"Who are you? So what if you submit to the governor's decision? So what if you're private?" Zhong Wen looked at the man in front of him and understood in his heart.

This is to be an official or a private person. It depends on who has more ability, and whoever has more means and ability, then whichever side will win.

"I am Zhou Kui, the secretary of the Lizhou government, and joined the army. Your maid beat and disabled my son. This matter must be reported to the governor for a decision, or your maid should be handed over to me. Let this matter go, or..."

Zhou Kui was a little displeased with the way the county lord in front of him was speaking. Although he was not happy, he still reported his family background in order to use his status and authority to suppress the Miantani county lord.

"What else?" Zhong Wen stared at the soldier, amused in his heart.

What's funny to him is that such an official, without knowing the situation, dares to come to arrest people, and even thinks that Xiao Hua is his maid, and wants to let him hand over his little sister. This is not a disgusting person Well.

As for what the soldier who joined the army said otherwise, according to Zhong Wen's guess, it is estimated that he will be kidnapped by force, after all, he has a lot of families.

"Someone in Zhou respects you as a county lord, but your maid beat my son. You are a county lord, but you can't bend the law for personal gain, right? This is Lizhou, not the capital city. If you want to come to the county, you should understand Let's go." Zhou Kui's anger began to rise in his heart, as if the county lord didn't understand the current situation.

"So what about Lizhou?" Zhong Wen didn't want to say much.

Even if this soldier said so much, he knew in his heart that he was trying to use his power to suppress him. Moreover, except for the governor who brought it up, he even secretly said that Lizhou was their world. In this way, I let myself hand over Xiaohua.

Okay.

Although Zhong Wen didn't like the man in front of him joining the army, he also knew that this matter must be difficult to discuss.

If there is a disturbance, I am not afraid, even if I kill someone, it doesn't matter, let alone, it is not my little sister's fault.

"You... It seems that Zhongxianhou still hasn't figured out who is the one who speaks and decides in this Lizhou. I, Zhou, will not deceive you as a new county lord. Although I haven't met you face to face, But in the land of Lizhou, even if you are a county lord, you have to respect the laws of my Tang country. Otherwise, if the governor makes an order, the commanding army must obey the order. When the government army arrives, don't blame us for deceiving you. A new county lord."

Zhou Kui felt that the county lord in front of him didn't want to drink the toast, so he wanted to drink the fine wine.

"Then go and call, I'll wait." Zhong Wen pointed at the sword in his hand and said to Zhou Junjun.

"Keep working, it has nothing to do with you." After finishing speaking, Zhong Wen turned and said to the villagers and craftsmen.

Just now, after these people came over, the busy villagers and craftsmen on the construction site stopped their work in shock.

Following Zhong Wen's words, they continued to get busy. As for the soldier who joined the army, although the villagers were worried, they wouldn't worry too much.

After all, this is the fiefdom of the county lord, so nothing major will happen.

And at this moment, dozens of people rushed to the distance of the path.

The leader was a man in his fifties, dressed in an official uniform. Judging from the color of his official uniform, he could tell that he was a high-ranking official.

And behind that official, several officials followed, and among them were the magistrate and magistrate of Miangu County that Zhong Wen had seen before.

As for the Yamen, they followed these officials and came to Tagou Village.

Zhong Wen looked at these officials and yamen, and understood in his heart that the person who came here might be the governor of the Lizhou Prefecture. After all, the color of official uniforms can be distinguished by grade.

Speaking of which, Zhong Wen didn't know that official uniforms could be divided into grades. This was what Jin Shui told him when he was in Chang'an City.

At this time, the official uniform worn by the leading official was dark crimson, obviously a fourth-rank official, otherwise, it was not allowed to wear official uniforms of this color.

As for whether it is the fourth grade or from the fourth grade, it depends on the fish charm, which is the waist card.

"He Zheng, Inspector of Lizhou Prefecture, has met the Marquis of Zhong County." As soon as the man came over, he cupped his hands and said to Zhong Wen.

"I've met Governor He." Zhong Wen responded casually.

As for the governor's coming, I think it was because of the beating of Zhou Kui's son.

Moreover, Zhong Wen could guess something from what Zhou Jianjun said. The two probably belonged together. Moreover, Zheng Biejia also said something. The division of factions in the state officialdom.

"He Cishi, you came at a good time. My son was maimed by the maidservant of the Marquis of Zhongxian County. The maidservant's methods were extremely cruel. If it wasn't for my son's fate, maybe the white-haired man would send the black-haired man to him by this time. Please let the governor make the decision for my son." When Zhou Kui saw He Zheng coming, he trotted over and cupped his hands towards He Zheng with a hint of crying.

"Zhou Junjun, don't be in a hurry. The Marquis of Zhongxian should give you an explanation for this matter. Marquis Zhongxian, how about giving me face in this matter? If the Marquis of Zhongxian is short of a maid, I will come to the official's house How many of them will be delivered to the Marquis of Zhong County on a certain date, what do you think?"

As soon as He Zheng came, he directly opened his mouth and suggested to Zhong Wen.

And this suggestion was so ridiculous that he said all about the lack of maidservants, and even said to give some to Zhong Wen.

At this time, Zhong Wen, after hearing what Cishi He said, really wanted to kick him over.

Miss you big head ghost, do you know where my County Marquis Mansion is?Have you ever seen a county marquis take two little girls as maids?You are not an idiot, are you?

Just as Zhong Wen thought, the governor really didn't know where the County Marquis's Mansion was, and even if he sent someone to investigate, he never found it.

Not to mention that the County Marquis Mansion was unknown, he had never even found out where Zhong Wen was staying, but now he ran over to fight for his subordinate.

"Is He the Inspector ready to give Ben Hou a blow? Or do you think that the laws of the Tang Kingdom are set by you yourself? As an Inspector, shouldn't you find out the reasons and make a conclusion? I have just arrived in my fief , you brought so many yamen servants here, are you planning to surround and kill me?"

After hearing what He Cishi said, Zhong Wen also began to feel a little angry.

And this anger is not because of anything else, it's just that a high-ranking governor should know the legal procedures no matter what.

When you first come, you say you want to give an explanation. Do you really think that the laws of the Tang Kingdom are set by them?

"Marquis of Zhongxian County, you are noble. Your maid injured someone. I will investigate and deal with it according to the laws of Tang Dynasty. Moreover, your maid injured the son of Zhou Canjun. Is it just because your maid is your son? Can the maidservant of the Marquis of Zhongxian kill other people's children at will?"

"Besides, Zhou Canjun's son is still so young, why did you, the Marquis of Zhong County, be so vicious? Don't you, a nobleman, not pay attention to the laws of my Tang country?"

After He Zheng heard Zhong Wen's words, he also began to feel angry in his heart. This remark was raised to the level of the law, but he also felt in his heart that the Marquis of Miantu County seemed to be vowing to keep his maidservant.

He Zheng's words can be said to be pressing Zhong Wen, as if he wanted to characterize this matter as an incident of noble deception.