From eunuch to emperor

When asked about the Wu family in Zhenhai, Chen Zuqiang tried to stay calm, and he hesitated for a long time before saying: "My lord, the Wu family in Zhenhai...they are a powerful local force. They collaborated with pirates and ransacked the people. county..."

Long Chen looked at Chen Zu quietly, and asked him to speak slowly.

"The people of Zhenhai hated it to the bone, and fought back with the government. The Wu family was wiped out, but Zhenhai County was still destroyed."

Long Chen nodded, and asked: "Didn't you just say that no one colludes with pirates? Why is the Wu family colluding with pirates again?"

Chen Zu showed embarrassment, he hesitated and said: "The Wu family has been killed, so the lower officials said that no one is colluding with pirates."

Long Chen suddenly said: "That's right, it's correct to say that."

Chen Zu smiled awkwardly, and the officials from the governor's office next to him also smiled.

Chen Zu was afraid that Long Chen would continue to ask, so he said: "My lord, the reception banquet is ready, please take your seat."

Long Chen smiled and said, "Okay."

Chen Zu led them to the back office, several tables of wine and food were neatly arranged, Long Chen sat at the top table, and Governor Chen Zu accompanied him.

"Let's toast Lord Long together."

Chen Zu raised his glass, the officials toasted together, Long Chen smiled and drank a cup.

Zhang Qian looked dignified by the side, and Wu Jian stood by, not drinking at all.

After toasting and drinking, Long Chen seemed to be familiar with Chen Zu's group, and the two sides were not so restrained.

"Chen Inspector, this time the Holy Majesty only gave me 1 soldiers and horses, and there are 10 pirates. There is a huge difference in strength. I'm afraid I won't be able to kill them."

Long Chen put his arm around Chen Zu's shoulder, and held the wine glass in the other.

Chen Zu said: "My lord, the pirates are powerful. I suggest not to fight, and wait for the pirates to retreat by themselves."

Long Chen wondered: "The Holy Majesty asked me to wipe out the pirates, if I avoid the battle passively, I'm afraid I won't be able to do the job."

Chen Zu looked blushing, but Long Chen knew he was not drunk.

Chen Zu said helplessly: "My lord, the total number of soldiers and horses in our Governor's Mansion is only 3, which is not enough."

Long Chen said: "So, I asked the Holy One to allow me to recruit soldiers on the spot. This on-the-spot recruitment needs to be arranged by Governor Chen?"

Chen Zu immediately agreed: "This is no problem. Your Excellency has orders, and the subordinate officials will definitely follow them."

"It's just that the local people are afraid of pirates, and the lower officials dare not guarantee whether they can recruit soldiers."

Long Chen picked up the jug and poured Chen Zu a glass, and Chen Zu hurriedly took the glass with both hands: "This understanding, I just need the help of Lord Inspector to arrange it."

The supper was very pleasant, and the drinking was very good, the maids of the house put up the candlesticks, a band of musicians came up, and dancers danced.

Chen Zu pointed to one of the dancers and said, "My lord, what do you think of that one?"

Long Chen knew what Chen Zu meant, and said with a smile: "Very good, it's just that I just arrived here, and the pirates are still not over, so take it easy and keep it for me."

Chen Zu smiled and said, "No problem."

After watching the singing and dancing, the time has come to Xu time.

Chen Zu said: "My lord, the resting place has been arranged, please rest."

Long Chen declined politely: "The soldiers and horses are outside the city, I'm afraid of trouble, so I'd better go back outside the city to rest and come back tomorrow."

Without waiting for Chen Zu to stay, Long Chen took Zhang Qian, Wu Jian and Xiaoqi guards out of the Governor's Mansion, and Chen Zu and a group of officials sent them outside the city.

"Chen Inspector, please go back. Tomorrow Japanese officials will go to the city to recruit soldiers."

Long Chen patted Chen Zu's shoulder.

Chen Zubai said: "Your Excellency can't stay in the Governor's Mansion, the lower officials are deeply disturbed."

Long Chen said with a smile: "When Haikou is settled, give me a big room. I want all the dancers tonight."

Chen Zu was overjoyed, and said with a smile: "Remember, I will remember!"

After saying goodbye, Long Chen returned to the camp, Lonely Jiali was patrolling, and the surrounding campfires were brightly lit.

"My lord is back."

Lonely Jiali has been very nervous, worried that Long Chen is in danger.

Zhang Qian asked worriedly: "My lord, you drank so much of their wine."

Long Chen smiled, Wu Jian said: "My lord didn't drink, this is my lord's unique skill."

Chen Zu's identity was suspicious, how could Long Chen drink their wine, and the dishes on the table did not move.

Zhang Qian asked suspiciously, "Lieutenant Wu is so familiar with your lord?"

Wu Jian smiled awkwardly and didn't answer. He couldn't say: My family's major general, I definitely know.

Long Chen said: "I'm fine, I didn't drink a single drop of the wine just now."

"You guys rest, I'm going to urinate."

Zhang Qian immediately followed to the dark place, Dugu Jiali asked in surprise, "My lord understands, General Zhang is still following?"

Wu Jian smiled awkwardly: "This...the princess ordered General Zhang to protect your lord closely, close to him, of course together."

Dugu Jiali had a question mark on her face, it was the first time she saw such a close-fitting protection: "This is too close-fitting."

Long Chen walked to the river, in the cool water, some fluorescent things were swimming at the bottom of the water.

"You avoid it, I'll wait for someone."

Long Chen was waiting for Feng He to come over.

Zhang Qian disagreed: "No, what if there is danger?"

Long Chen said with a smile: "My cultivation base is higher than yours now, right?"

Zhang Qian still disagreed: "At least it can help you block the knife."

This...

Feng He came out from the shadows and said with a smile: "General Zhang's loyalty is so unmistakable, no wonder my lord trusts you so much."

Zhang Qian drew out her dagger to warn, she didn't trust Feng He very much.

"What's going on in Qianjiang County?"

Long Chen asked.

The people from the West Factory entered the city, they could inquire about the news and come back, Long Chen's inquiring into the city seemed superfluous.

But for such things as marching and fighting, you must go to the front line to see it in person to experience it firsthand.

Feng He said: "It's very complicated. This city has been controlled by pirates. The actual controller is Xu Zhi. My lord went to Xu's house during the day. It's really brave."

Long Chen went to Xu's house for a walk during the day and bought Wu Xiangyun back, Feng He saw it.

Long Chen asked: "Besides Xu Zhi, who else is there, what happened to the governor Chen Zu?"

Feng He said: "In addition to Xu Zhi, there are two more, one is Yuan Tengfei and the other is Wang Zhong. The three of them jointly control Qianjiang County, and Xu Zhi is the leader of the bandits."

Zhang Qian couldn't help asking: "You said that Qianjiang County was controlled by pirates, but the city seems to be in order, and the lives of the people have not been affected."

I went to the city yesterday to see it, at least on the surface it looks normal.

Long Chen said: "Qianjiang County is the place where they sell stolen goods, they must maintain order, so it looks pretty good."

To put it bluntly, these people regard this city as a stronghold for selling stolen goods, and they must protect the place.

Just like Xu's house in the daytime, there is a black market in it, and there are all kinds of transactions.

Feng He said: "That's right, that's it. They regard this place as their own territory. In order to attract buyers to sell their stolen goods, the order here looks good."

Long Chen asked: "What happened to Governor Chen Zu?"

This is what Long Chen was most confused about. Since Chen Zu is a member of the pirates, why did he play it?

This problem cannot be explained.