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

Since meeting An Jiusi that day, with the help of An Jia. The people in the west of the city who were homeless due to the collapse of their houses finally moved into the vacated houses before the New Year.

Pei Jiaoran then went to the west of the city to check, and simply allocated money from the county government to order Cao Tianzuo to repair all the houses in the west of the city.

The people in the west of the city all wanted to thank Pei Jiaoran, but they were blocked by her Ling Chuyou. Just one reply.

"The county magistrate is an official close to the people."

In the county government building. Pei Jiaoran looked at the official documents on the case and heard Chu You's nagging voice. She rubbed her forehead irritably.

"Li Xiujing asked you to record things because you are verbose," Pei Jiaoran said lightly.

"what?"

Looking at Chu You with confused eyes, Pei Jiaoran sighed, "What's going on over there with Zhao Heng?"

The new year was approaching, and she couldn't get away from the county government affairs. But he was curious about how Zhao Heng would respond, so he simply sent Chu You away and ran to the state's public house. Find out what Zhao Heng is doing.

Chu You is quick-thinking and good at communication. Within a few days, he became familiar with the servants around Zhao Heng. From time to time, the common servant would come to Chu You to complain and cry, saying that their husband had lost his temper again today.

After appeasing the servant for a few words, Chu You began to make insinuating inquiries. The servant didn't hide it, and told Chu You that Zhao Heng was forced to take over the investigation of the public house's account.

With the cooperation of several other families who joined the army, Zhao Heng suffered several hidden losses, but there was no evidence. What made him even more angry was that those who caught money also made up various excuses to frustrate him.

Pei Jiaoran smiled and slowly took out the jade plate paper from the side. He spread it out on the table, took out a white jade brush, and licked the ink from the Piyong inkstone.

Hold the pen and write in one go, without adding any extra points. Chu You, who was standing aside, stretched his head to take a look. The words on the paper do not just wipe out the oppressive pavilion style with one hand. The writing is extremely sharp and has a sense of elegance and beauty, like the moon shining through the forest and the sparse snow. It seems as if there is a stream of light hidden in it, shining brightly.

Sign off. Pei Jiaoran held up the jade paper and carefully dried it.

"Mingfu, what is this written?" Chu You asked.

"Letter home."

The Chinese New Year is approaching, so it is reasonable for her to write a letter to Wuchang Li. Even though Jia Gonglu was suspicious of the letter, he sent someone to intercept it and check it. It doesn't matter, this is just a letter from home, what can be found?

When the ink on the paper is dry, fold it and carefully stuff it into the envelope.

He called his servant in and handed him the letter.

"Send this letter to the post station and ask the post envoy to send it to Chang'an immediately. I want the teacher to see it before the New Year." Pei Jiaoran said with a smile.

Seeing the servant take the letter and leave, Chu You turned to look at Pei Jiaoran, who looked satisfied, and thought: "You just want to send a letter to Duke Changli? Don't you need to add some gifts..."

"If there are gifts, if the Yushitai knows about it, the teacher might be impeached for asking for bribes." Pei Jiaoran smiled, "So it's better not to send gifts."

"Mingfu, you think too much."

Pei Jiaoran raised his eyebrows.

The people at Yushitai all have vicious eyes. Although it is a private message, they will still keep an eye on it, for fear that the courtiers will do something outrageous under their noses.

As if remembering something, Pei Jiaoran's eyes flickered and he smiled. Under Chu You's bewildered gaze, Shi Ran stepped out of the public room.

She had to go to the public house to add fuel to the fire.

The Guazhou public house has been extremely lively these days. When Pei Jiaoran arrived, two or three officials pulled up a stool and sat under the winter sun, cracking melon seeds and chatting.

The protagonist of the discussion is Zhao Heng.

Pei Jiaoran stood with his arms folded and listened, his eyes filled with surprise. He quietly moved to Si Hu's office and opened half of the window. Carefully peek inside the house.

Chu Sihu stood with his head drooped, and a pile of account books were scattered at his feet. There are also broken porcelain cups.

It was obvious that Zhao Heng was angry.

Zhao Heng stood up and walked to Chu Sihu. Looking at him with an angry look, "I'll ask you one last question: to seize wealthy households and lend them money at interest, and to share the profits. Have you ever done this?"

"Zhao Canjun, you have checked the account books for so many days and you still haven't found out why?" Chu Sihu said in a respectful tone.

"you!"

Looking at Zhao Heng, who was pacing back and forth in the room because he was so angry. Pei Jiaoran raised his lips.

Of course Zhao Heng found out.

He had evidence in his hand, but he didn't dare to go to those money grabbers. Offending those money-grabbing households was equivalent to offending the entire wealthy households in Guazhou, and those in the yamen who had participated would also hate him for this.

What's more, this Chu Sihu is not someone else, he was also promoted by Dugu Chen. Now Zhao Heng wants to investigate the public house's accounts, which is tantamount to fighting in a nest.

"You do the accounting and never check it again. This matter must be resolved by someone else." Zhao Heng grabbed Chu Sihu's collar and angrily yelled: "Don't even think about covering up those who are trying to catch money."

"Why should we give up on something that can benefit everyone?" Chu Sihu roared angrily.

"Just because you violated the law of Wei."

When Chu Sihu was about to argue again, Zhao Heng suddenly made a silent gesture and pointed at the door.

Chu Sihu, who came over understandingly, knelt down and said, "Although I am also in charge of the warehouse and join the army, please lend me ten more courage. I don't dare to share the profits with the money grabbers. Please Zhao join the army to observe carefully..."

"No matter how innocent your words are, it's useless. This matter must be investigated thoroughly." Zhao Heng said coldly.

With a "squeak" sound, the door opened.

Li Xiujing stood at the door and looked at the two of them, "Zhao Canjun will interrogate Chu Sihu again?" He smiled, "That's just right. The money grabbers are all here today, let's deal with them together. It's the Chinese New Year, so it's time to pay the bills All must be paid back.”

Before Zhao Heng could speak, the officials beside Li Xiujing had already brought five people in.

"What does the governor mean?" Zhao Heng frowned.

"Zhao Junjun is too busy. I just asked the state soldiers to come to the door to question people, which will save you an extra trip." Li Xiujing glanced at Chu Sihu who was kneeling on the ground, and said warmly: "Chu Sihu doesn't have to be like this. Nervous. Zhao Canjun is a fair and honest man and will handle this matter impartially."

Pei Jiaoran, hiding by the window, listened to Li Xiujing's words. She couldn't help but laugh.

Li Xiujing's move completely blocked Zhao Heng's retreat.

Seeing Li Xiujing come in, Zhao Heng turned aside to make way. Watch him go behind the screen.

Not long after, the state town soldiers escorted five people in. The five people all looked at Zhao Heng with dissatisfaction.

A tapping sound was heard from behind the screen.

Zhao Heng had no choice but to bite the bullet and speak. Several money-catchers were asked to hand back the principal and interest of the public money.

As soon as he said this, he was immediately protested by a group of money-catchers.

"This debt has only been lent out for a long time. If we take it back now, there will be no capital or profit!"

"According to law, shouldn't Ling Qian be responsible for this matter?"

"I joined the army to record events and perform the duties of picket and prosecution. If there is a problem with the government's money, it must be investigated." Zhao Heng took a deep breath and said, "If you have any dissatisfaction, you can point it out. I will answer it one by one."

"Anyway, I can't get my money back now! It's almost the Chinese New Year, so don't embarrass everyone by joining the army."

"That's right. If something really happens, it won't be easy for anyone to explain."

"If you join the army, you can't extend it for a few more days! After the New Year, you will definitely pay it back in full."

Hearing a few knocks from behind, Zhao Heng's eyes grew colder and he said loudly: "Chen Chan."

One of the money-catchers looked up with fear on his face.

"You lent out ten thousand yuan, and now you are receiving a gift of twelve thousand. I hope you will return it in full."

"Zhao Deyan, you lent out 30,000 yuan and received 50,000 yuan in profit. Please pay back the full amount."

Zhao Heng had a cold face and read out all the names on the book, "Please pay back the money."

Zhao Heng squeezed out five words from between his teeth.

"No money, I can't pay it back! Chu Sihu, tell me something, weren't you responsible for this in the past?"

"Chu Sihu, you also know. Our monthly profit was not so high in the past, and the monthly profit was only eight cents!"

"By charging so much money all at once, are we going to destroy our family? Zhao Canjun is so cruel."

"I can't take it back."

Li Xiujing, who was at the top, looked coldly at the money-catchers, and a chuckle escaped from his lips.

Looking at Li Xiujing's expression, Pei Jiaoran smiled. This person is no worse than her in terms of cunning.

Zhao Heng, on the other hand, was cracking his finger bones. He roared angrily, "What's the fuss about? According to the public money system, the maximum monthly profit cannot exceed ten points, but you are not just twelve points! I'm afraid you have twenty points. You know how much private money has been stuffed into it." I understand. I won’t go into details now because you have helped me a lot in the past. Don’t toast me and eat without being fined. If you make a fuss, I don’t mind confiscating all the money.”

"Absurd!" one of them yelled.

Looking at the day, Pei Jiaoran smiled.

He is a Sogdian... I have seen a show.

"Absurd? I am acting according to the law. Anyone who disobeys it is violating the law." Zhao Heng said coldly.