After rebirth, I joined forces with my mortal enemy to seek revenge.

After eating the morning meal, the two of them rushed to the county government office without stopping.

The current county government office is occupied by Dugu Chen's soldiers, so the gate is closed. They were all surrounded inside and out, euphemistically saying that they were afraid that there would be some idle people waiting to disturb the Commander-in-Chief.

Looking at the soldiers standing at the door like stone sculptures, Pei Jiaoran raised his eyes and took out a piece of paper from his sleeve. Pass it to the patrolling general in the middle.

"You two are waiting outside, and I'll go report to the Commander-in-Chief." General Lang glanced at the two of them and said in a deep voice.

Pei Jiaoran smiled and said, "I have a general."

"What did you give him?" Li Xiujing looked at her, "It couldn't be Wang Shizhao's confession."

Wenwen Pei Jiaoran smiled, showing his white teeth.

After a while, the man who went in to pass the message was about to leave and come back. He looked at the two of them and made a gesture of invitation.

It felt good to be back in my own territory, but there was a disgusting person sitting in the main hall. In addition, Dugu Chen's three personal followers were also inside.

Pei Jiaoran crossed the threshold calmly with a smile on his face. Stand still and bow to Dugu Chen.

"Pei Ming's Mansion." Dugu Chen put his feet on the desk and looked at her coldly, "I remember that Pei Ming's Mansion said before that he wanted to explain why he took Wang Shizhao. Then please tell me."

His eyes fell on the desk, but he didn't see the letter. Pei Jiaoran's eyes flashed with emotion, and he said seriously: "There are three crimes. The first crime is beating the county magistrate, the second crime is robbing a person as a maid, and the third crime is burning people's houses and taking people's money. The three crimes are added together, and there is no forgiveness according to the law. The lower official punished him to rectify the name of the Commander-in-Chief, and also to rectify the name of the court. I hope the Commander-in-Chief will understand clearly."

After speaking, Pei Jiaoran folded his sleeves, bowed, and stepped aside. Waiting patiently for Dugu Chen to speak.

At this time, Dugu Chen looked at Pei Jiaoran with an increasingly unkind look.

She defended herself according to the law, and with Wang Shizhao's confession in hand, she could no longer find anything wrong with her actions. She also said that everything she did was to clear the name of her boss and the court. In this way, not only is she right, she should even be rewarded.

"The self-defense of Pei Mingfu is really wonderful." Dugu Chen suppressed his coldness and smiled, "No wonder Duke Changli dares to let you serve as the magistrate of Jinchang County. You really have some ability."

"Commander Ji is full of praise. I am able to serve as the magistrate of Jinchang County, all thanks to the great grace of God." After saying this, Pei Jiaoran raised his hands in the direction of Chang'an to show respect for the emperor.

Duguchen turned his eyes aside. A person stood up with his left hand, bowed to him, and then turned to look at Li Xiujing.

He is Dugu Chen's personal companion. Judge of the Jiedushuan Mansion.

"Jie Du, Li Cishi. The lower officials don't understand. County magistrates and town generals are both under the jurisdiction of the governor, and the governor has the power to supervise. His subordinates who record affairs and join the army have the power to supervise state and county officials." Jiedu The judge showed doubts on his face, "It is reported once a year as required by the system. Why did it not be discovered until now? Could it be that the governor made an oversight, or maybe the governor was under the supervision of..."

Judge Jiedu looked at Li Xiujing who was hesitating to speak and seemed very embarrassed.

Looking at Judge Jiedu's appearance, Pei Jiaoran lowered his eyes to cover his eyes. Dugu Chen found that he couldn't deal with her, so he used Li Xiujing to operate on her. Charges of negligence and bribery were placed on Li Xiujing. If he could not defend himself, he would have reason to be punished.

Pei Jiaoran raised his eyes and looked at the envoy in Duguchen's hand, and lowered his head again.

The power of the Jieduzhi who holds the Jijijie far exceeds that of the two. In the current situation, the only thing to do is to be smart.

Pei Jiaoran frowned and thought about how to deal with it, when he suddenly saw the man in the scarlet robe walking to the middle and kneeling down.

"This matter was indeed caused by an oversight by a subordinate. He should have been impeached but was not. As a result, Wang Shizhao went rampant in the countryside and preyed on the people." Li Xiujing straightened his back and met Dugu Chen's sarcastic gaze. "As for the matter of receiving stolen goods, the subordinate does not acknowledge it. . If Commander-in-Chief doesn’t believe it, you can have someone investigate.”

Dugu Chen chuckled when he heard this, "The governor came from a high-ranking family in Longxi, and his family tradition is very good. I don't believe that the governor will receive the stolen goods. It's just that the prisoner failed to observe the situation and was punished for impeachment when he should have been impeached. Pei Ming's Mansion , as the county magistrate, you should know the punishment for impeaching someone who should be impeached but not." After saying that, his eyes fell on Pei Jiaoran, stroking his beard, "I am a rough man and don't understand these things. Mingfu, you Let’s talk about it.”

Xuxiao Li Xiujing glanced at him, and Pei Jiaoran said sternly: "According to the laws of this dynasty, if someone is convicted of a one-year sentence and does not impeach him, he will get an eighty-year-old cane. 'The official who corrects the impeachment will only be reduced to two grades.'"

"Did Li Cishi hear this? It's not that I want to punish you. It's just that I'm lazy in enforcing the law. How can I manage my subordinates well? However, I think you have done something good and I will fight for fifty to serve as a warning to others." Dugu Chen rubbed the table He looked at Pei Jiaoran with evil intentions and said, "Pei Ming Mansion, ask someone to call the subordinates to come and let them remember."

"Here."

The moment Pei Jiaoran agreed, the vermilion token was thrown to the ground. Hearing the sound, he raised his eyes and met Dugu Chen's cold and ruthless gaze.

When a group of officials arrived, Li Xiujing was already lying on the execution bench being escorted by two Yu Hou. Dugu Chen, who was wearing a purple robe, stood inside with his hands behind his hands, looking at Li Xiujing with disdain.

The moso bamboo board held by Marquis Yu was about three feet wide and one inch thick, with the top painted with red paint. When this thing falls on a person, it all depends on the strength of the person wielding it. The county government set up this torture device to deter criminals. Although it hurts, it will not kill people. But if the person holding the punishment intends to kill the criminal, then the force will not be light.

"Well, what can we do if we don't have people to count us? Come on, Pei Ming Mansion."

Dugu Chen's cool voice reached his ears, and Pei Jiaoran lowered his head, "Here."

Walk through the crowd and stand in front of the steps. Pei Jiaoran looked at Li Xiujing. He looked at her and raised his lips and smiled, as if he was not the one who was going to be tortured.

As Marquis Yu put away his staff, Pei Jiaoran opened his lips and uttered the word "一". All the eyes of the people around her fell on her. After more than a dozen sticks came down, Li Xiujing looked as usual and just snorted once or twice.

But the bamboo board had already seen blood, and she knew that every subsequent blow would be as painful as a knife cutting out flesh. If the fighting continues, Li Xiujing's life will not be saved.

When the count reached thirty, Pei Jiaoran lifted up his robe and knelt down towards Dugu Chen, "Commander Ji has mercy, thirty sticks is enough punishment. It's winter now, and if the Tubo cattle and sheep cannot survive the winter, then the soldiers will invade Guazhou." Who will defend the city against the enemy? I hope Commander-in-Chief will put the country first and spare the governor for the time being. There are twenty sticks left, and I am willing to accept the punishment for the governor."

"The lower official is also willing to accept the punishment for the governor."

For a moment, all the surrounding officials knelt down and agreed with Pei Jiaoran.

"What Pei Mingfu said makes sense. I've already punished him. I think Li Qishi will reflect on himself." Dugu Chen said warmly.

The pale-faced Li Xiujing was helped up by Yu Hou and brought to Dugu Chen. He knelt down tremblingly and said, "Thank you Commander-in-Chief for your kindness. I will take care of myself."

Seeing the two of them like this, Dugu Chen's eyes became even more proud, "The governor is injured and it is inconvenient to handle government affairs. Now there is a temporary vacancy of one to record affairs and join the army. I have recommended someone to the court, so why not let him be the temporary governor to join the army?" How are you doing?"

Hearing Dugu Chen's words, Pei Jiaoran raised his eyes. Sure enough, Dugu Chen took the risk of offending the Li family in Longxi and punished Li Xiujing just so that his people could be legitimately inserted into Guazhou.

The hands in his sleeves were clenched into fists, and a murderous intent flashed across Pei Jiaoran's eyes.

"It's a labor day, handsome." Li Xiujing said.

Patting Li Xiujing's shoulder, Duguchen said with concern: "Li Cishi, please take good care of your injuries."