Struggle in the early Tang Dynasty

After thinking about it, Guo Ye snatched the whitebait bag and the letter of appointment, and asked, "How is it? You should believe it now, right?"

"I believe it, I believe it!"

The guarded look on the man's face faded in an instant, and suddenly he climbed out of bed to the ground, knelt down on his knees and cried out in mourning: "The humble Yangzhou governor's prefect Chen Jitao, I have met the governor, Lord Guo!"

The governor of Yangzhou Governor's Mansion?This is no ordinary character.

So this person is not a reckless person in the world, nor is he a member of the Salt Gang that I guessed?

Immediately, Guo Ye helped him up and sat back on the bed, and asked strangely: "You are the magistrate of the Yangzhou government office? The guards of the Yanyun government office outside are here to search and arrest you?"

Chen Jitao, the prefect of the county, nodded silently, and sighed with a gloomy face: "That's right, they all came to arrest me and bring me back to Yangzhou under the orders of Tong Huan, the current governor of Yangzhou, and Zhang Chengzong, the Yangzhou salt transport envoy."

When Guo Ye heard it, Tong Huan, the governor of Yangzhou who was about to leave office, and Zhang Chengzong, the salt transport envoy who was about to be transferred, were involved in it. Thousands of guards came to arrest you? After all, you are also the magistrate of the seventh rank of Yangzhou Prefecture, if you did not commit a crime, who would dare to arrest you?"

"No, Guo Inspector Shi Mingjian, this official is innocent and did not commit any crimes, hiss..." Chen Jitao was a little excited, and accidentally pulled the wound, sucking in the cold wind in pain, gritted his teeth and endured the pain, and continued, "The reason why they The purpose of arresting the lower officials and getting rid of them quickly is for something in the lower officials' hands."

"Oh?"

Guo Ye's heart trembled, and he asked: "What do you have in your hand that they covet so much, that you dare to risk the world's shame and kill your colleagues privately? Aren't they afraid that you will sue Chang'an and beat the drums outside the Chengtian Gate to sue the imperial court?"

"Hmph, I'm afraid, of course they are afraid." Chen Jitao said angrily, "That's why they sent heavy troops to chase and kill me on the Grand Canal. The purpose is to prevent me from escaping from Yangzhou territory and get back what I have in my hands."

Guo Ye became more and more curious about the things in Chen Jitao's hands, and asked: "What is the thing in your hands? Don't pretend."

Chen Jitao didn't hide anything, and said in a low voice: "This thing is closely related to Governor Guo. It is not something else, but the official seal of the Governor of Yangzhou government."

Guo Ye was shocked and shouted: "You mean you stole the governor's golden seal? What do you want?"

Chen Jitao said: "The reason why the lower official stole this golden seal is because the lower official overheard the secret discussion between Zhang Chengzong and Tong Huan. They decided to secretly transfer the golden seal and hide it before Governor Guo took office. Then he lied that the governor’s golden seal was stolen by Jianghu Xiaoxiao, so that Guo’s governor would have no gold seal to use when succeeding Yangzhou’s governor. Mr. Guo should be clear that if you take over as Yangzhou’s governor, but you don’t have the seal of the official representing your identity, then It would be impossible to issue official documents, issue orders, and implement orders and prohibitions. Then, you can only be a nominal governor in Yangzhou. At least for a long time, you will not be able to take the position of Yangzhou governor. And..."

Chen Jitao paused for a moment, and even revealed an astonishing secret, saying: "Moreover, Yangzhou Salt Transport Envoy Zhang Chengzong also suggested that the Salt Gang, which has been selling private salt, be the target of stealing the gold seal, so that Governor Guo can follow him." The salt gang fights to benefit the Zhang family secretly. Governor Guo should know that the Zhang family in Yangzhou has always regarded the salt gang in Yangzhou as a thorn in their side and a thorn in their flesh, and they are planning to use your hands to get rid of them."

After Guo Ye heard this, he couldn't help but uttered a dirty word: "The Zhang family of the dog days, actually want to use Lao Tzu as a gunman, playing the game of snipe and clam fighting for the fisherman's profit?"

Chen Jitao nodded again and again, and said, "That's right, because they received the news from Chang'an that Governor Guo not only wants to replace the captain of Yangzhou Zhechong this time, but also control Yangzhou's salt tax. Hehe, they hate you so much , they expect you to cause a catastrophe that cannot be dealt with during your tenure in Yangzhou, so that the imperial court will dismiss you and transfer you away, and return the governor of Yangzhou, the captain of Yangzhou Zhechong, and the envoy of salt transport in Yangzhou."

Grandma, Guo Ye's back was covered in cold sweat, and he thought to himself, it seems that the Zhang family has already begun to secretly plan to deal with Lao Tzu.

Fortunately, he accidentally saved the county magistrate Chen Jitao, otherwise he might really suffer a big loss.As the old saying goes, good people are rewarded!

Not right! !

Suddenly, a suspicion suddenly arose in Guo Ye's heart. Chen Jitao was not related to him, so why did he help him steal the governor's golden seal in advance?Moreover, after paying such a high price, not only could he not gain a foothold in the government office, but he was also chased and killed by Tong Huan and Zhang Chengzong like a bereaved dog.

This is completely unreasonable. How can there be love for no reason in this world?Guo Ye is not so arrogant that his fame can make Chen Jitao risk his life for him.

Immediately, he asked bluntly: "Chen Juncheng, why did you pay such a heavy price to steal the gold seal for me? You'd better tell the truth, otherwise, I would rather not have the gold seal in your hand, but also steal your gold seal." Hand it over to the guards of the Yanyun Yamen outside. Because if you don't tell the truth, then you are more terrifying than Tong Huan and Zhang Chengzong, and you are embarrassing."

Chen Jitao's face tightened, and he cupped his hands and said, "Guo Inspector, the reason why this officer risked his life to steal the gold seal for your lord in advance, to prevent Guo Inspector from being harmed by Tong Huan and Zhang Chengzong's conspiracy, is because the officer had received A letter from Chen Kang, the Secretary of the Guozijian, told his subordinates that after Guo Shishi went to Yangzhou, only adults should follow suit.

To be honest, Xiaguan is also a child of a poor family. When Zhong Daxian was studying in Yangzhou, I was a classmate with him in Ganquan Academy in Yangzhou.Strictly speaking, Xiaguan is also a member of the Qingliu School of Scholars.At a critical moment, if the subordinate officials don't help you, wouldn't you be ashamed of Brother Zhong Da?I am also ashamed of the justice that Governor Guo once raised his arms for the poor students in the world. "

Chen Jitao was born from a poor family?Were you classmates with Chen Kang?Chen Kang wrote him a letter?

In an instant, Guo Ye felt relieved a lot, the daredevil buddies are not fighting alone when they come to Yangzhou?

Inadvertently, he noticed that Chen Jitao's eyes were a little dodgy. Could it be that he had concealed other reasons?

Suddenly, he scolded: "Chen Juncheng, since you are a member of the Shihlin Qingliu Department, you should know how important I am in the hearts of Yu Shinan, Kong Yingda and other elders. Let me say a big word, the Shihlin Qingliu Department will definitely be in the future." I am the mainstream of the imperial court, and I, Guo Ye, am the leader of the younger generation, and even Chen Kang wants to follow my lead. Do you think it is necessary to be open and honest with me at this time?"

At this moment, Chen Jitao felt guilty for a while, as if the deepest secret in his heart had been penetrated by Guo Ye, he shook his head in fear and said: "Guo Inspector, please Haihan, I'm sorry I have other things to hide. Sigh, it's not a lower official." I don't want to say it clearly, but it involves Chen's self-interest, so it's hard to say!"

After all, her face became a little more rosy. This was not the color of her body getting better, but the color of embarrassment, shame and anger.

Guo Ye asked: "Let's talk, it's all at this juncture, there's no need to hide it."

Chen Jitao lowered his head and bit his lips for a while, and finally raised his head and said weakly: "Actually, this official also wants to take this opportunity to get rid of Zhang Chengzong, a scum, because here, in order to monopolize the official salt in the Huaiyang area, a year ago The two salt farms of my father-in-law's family were also taken away by chance. It's a pity that the officials are soft-spoken and dare not speak out. For this reason, my father-in-law picked me up and scolded me for being useless. I am not afraid to say a word If it’s embarrassing, my wife and I have been angry and ran back to my mother’s house for a full year. Alas, embarrassing! Zhang Chengzong, damn it!!!”

That's it!

Guo Ye suddenly had a clear idea, so it is not difficult to understand Chen Jitao's desperate attempt to steal the official seal for himself.

When Guo Ye was about to comfort him to win over his heart, there was a sudden bang, and the cabin door was pushed open, which gave Guo Ye a big jump.

And Chen Jitao tensed up even more, staring at the cabin door like a formidable enemy.

Guo Ye turned his head and saw that it was none other than the elder Sun Yumo who came down from the deck.

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He breathed a sigh of relief, comforted Chen Jitao and said, "Don't be nervous, my own!"

As soon as Changsun Yumo came in, seeing that Chen Jitao was already sitting on the bed, he couldn't help saying happily, "Hey, life is still hard, and I can actually sit up and talk."

Guo Ye saw his eldest grandson Yumo coming to his side, and said angrily, "Shut up haha, have the guards above fooled you away?"

"Let's go." The eldest grandson Yumo waved his hand lazily, and cursed with a smile, "These grandsons were not willing to let go at first, but after I revealed my identity, I finally gave my eldest grandson a share of face. .”

Guo Ye's heart widened, and he rolled his eyes and said: "Look what you can do, just sit down and don't interrupt."

Immediately afterwards, he asked Chen Jitao: "Chen Juncheng, where do you put the golden seal now? I see that when you climbed into the boat from the water just now, you didn't have anything on your body. Could it be that the golden seal was taken back by them?"

Chen Jitao grinned, shook his head and said, "Guo Governor, don't worry, the golden seal is still there. But how could the subordinates bring such an important thing with me? When I fled, I made up my mind, or hand over the golden seal alive." In the hands of Governor Guo, Jin Yin will not be returned to Tong Huan and Zhang Chengzong if he dies."

The decisive words showed that Chen Jitao had already made up his mind when he fled, and he would never look back!

After thinking about it for a while, Guo Ye suddenly realized, and guessed: "I know, Jin Yin is still hiding in Yangzhou City, no, if my guess is right, Jin Yin has not left the Governor's Mansion of Yangzhou, but Tong Huan and Zhang Chengzong. It’s just that you can’t find it if you can’t think of it. Right?”

"what?"

Chen Jitao's face changed suddenly, and he blurted out: "Guo Inspector, you, how did you know?"

In a word, I showed my timidity and confessed everything.

Guo Ye pretended to be arrogant and said: "What's the matter? Don't forget that I have also done headhunting before, and I am good at solving cases and finding things. The most dangerous places are often the safest..."

Chapter 745

The big ship continued to move slowly, approaching the ferry of Yangzhou Dongmen Wharf.

In the cabin, the eldest grandson Yumo also learned about Chen Jitao's background from Guo Ye, and when Guo Ye relayed what Chen Jitao had just mentioned, his expression changed suddenly, and he rarely shook his head in a serious manner and expressed his gratitude.

He knew very well that if Guo Ye hadn't shown compassion and accidentally rescued Chen Jitao just now, he wouldn't have known about Tong Huan and Zhang Chengzong's secret tricks.

At this time, he also had to admit that Guo Ye's great blessings were equal to the sky, and at the same time he secretly thought, it seems that good deeds will be rewarded with good fortune.

But when he heard Guo Ye mentioned that he wanted to bring Chen Jitao back to Yangzhou to recuperate, and tried to get back the governor's golden seal, he had a look of embarrassment on his face, and sighed in a low voice: "Guo Ye, if you want to bring Chen Juncheng back Going back to Yangzhou City may be a bit tricky."