Old things in Nancheng

A few days later, because of the Dongshi strike, the people's livelihood problems in Yanguan County became more and more serious.Sometime in the market, a rumor spread that Chang Renzhi and Chang Taiye were stingy with the government and the bank and refused to compensate the merchants, and the Yamen was unable to track down the culprit of the trouble, which led to a collective strike of Dongshi merchants.

As soon as this rumor came out, the unreasonable people really hated Chang Renzhi, and all the good things that Chang Renzhi had done for the people before were all forgotten, and Bao Duobao came forward to "pacify" at "timely" It's all about his helplessness, it's true that he is the county magistrate, but he can't help but listen to the grandfather, how much he wants to help the villagers seek justice, but he is weak and incompetent!

The people are ignorant, although everyone knows that Bao Duobao is not a good person, but he said a word with tears, which caused a strong resonance among the people.

We are all fathers and villagers, and I have no reason to look at the suffering of the villagers and remain indifferent!

What a true sentence, no matter how bad Bao Duobao is, he is still a member of his own family, no matter how good Chang Renzhi is, he is also a foreigner. Besides, Chang Renzhi has never done many important things to win people's hearts, and he often hides when he has something to do. They all promised them that as long as Chang Renzhi falls, he will be able to make the decision to restore the businesses in Dongshi immediately!

People who were so hungry that they had nothing to eat and money to eat gathered at the gate of the county government office to denounce Chang Renzhi every day, and Bao Duobao secretly ordered some servants to block up the gate of the county government office and beat up the troublemakers. The anger of the people was completely ignited.

On this side, Lin Zhilan sneered when she heard the wind, and thought that it was really Bao Duobao's trick. On the other side, the Liang family's elder was also frowning. He gradually felt that he seemed to be being used by Bao Duobao.

But Chang Renzhi, who was in the center of the storm, had a cup of tea and a bunch of staff, discussing the layout with his confidants.

"Grandpa, the imperial envoy will arrive in our county tomorrow, do you think we will start ahead of time?" A staff member asked anxiously, a little impatiently.

"It's not yet time~"

It is true that before that time, he already has a lot of evidence in his hands, but he is still short of a key witness, that is the beggar leader who caused trouble. If there is no such witness, no matter how much he says, the imperial envoy will not believe it my own.It's easy to move Bao Duobao down, but if this matter can't be done well, I will have to take the blame for Bao Duobao, and then both sides will suffer. Bao Duobao is of course guilty, and I am afraid that my great-grandfather has done it.

what to do!Chang Renzhi paced around the study with his hands behind his back, always feeling that he had missed something.

"Grandfather, I heard from the people below that a young man came to the Yamen to report a few days ago, and that person must know the inside story." A staff member reminded.

"Unfortunately, we don't know who he is!" Another staff member said regretfully. They had known the news a long time ago, but it was useless.

"Is that man a beggar?" Chang Renzhi asked thoughtfully.

"No, Makushita asked the person who was on duty at the time, and he looked like a shop assistant." The aide replied.

Dongshi?man?beggar?

"You bring our confidant to Dongshi to investigate for me in the name of urging the resumption of the market. We must find out that person!" Chang Renzhi's always elegant face showed a rare dignified expression. This key person, He must be found!

It was night, the county government, Dongshi, Liang's family, and even Lin Zhilan in Yang's family could feel the wind and rain coming, and the imperial envoy had already stayed in the post house outside Yanguan County. He will lead the officials of Hexian County and the representatives of the gentry out of the city to welcome the imperial envoy into the city. Everything in Yanguan County will be known with the arrival of the imperial envoy. The dragon comes out of the abyss, only waiting for the moment of dawn.

Lin Zhilan hugged Bao'er in the house and coaxed her to sleep. Wang Xingen sat on the steps outside the house, staring at the night sky in a daze. Tonight, the sky was covered with dark clouds and there was no starlight.

Lin Zhilan is not an ordinary woman, Wang Xingen has known it for a long time, especially after hearing about Lin Zhilan's fight against the second master Bao, Wang Xingen has a deep admiration for Lin Zhilan.He has always been just a little beggar, and he has never thought of being strong when he encounters troubles. If Lin Zhilan hadn't been kind to him, he wouldn't have the courage to report to Lin Zhilan.

Wang Xingen repeatedly asked Lin Zhilan to ignore it. Although Lin Zhilan agreed and did so, Wang Xingen knew that Lin Zhilan was unhappy.Wang Xing'en didn't know why a little girl like Lin Zhilan would be unhappy because of this kind of thing. Didn't a little girl just need to eat enough, wear warm clothes, and have a stable home?

Indeed, in this era, women's pursuits are nothing more than these. Material wealth is spiritual wealth, but Lin Zhilan is not from this era. In later generations, there are too many people who can have nothing, but they cannot live without their own beliefs. Faith, even sacrifice your own life, for example, the martyrs of the Anti-Japanese War.

As a high-level intellectual and the only daughter of a wealthy businessman, Lin Zhilan's pursuit of spirituality has always surpassed material enjoyment. struggle.

Lin Zhilan, who was in the room, was also thinking deeply. What she thought was, if Chang Renzhi was defeated this time, would Bao Duobao find a chance to take revenge on herself.

It was a very difficult night, and there were countless insomniacs in the whole county. Bao Duobao took his group of dog legs and hugged him left and right in Yicui Building. Bao is very proud, but amidst this pride, there is also a hint of worry.

"Your Excellency, you don't have to worry. We have already deployed manpower on Grandpa's side. If Grandfather takes action, our people will come to notify you." A sycophant said.

Bao Duobao nodded, thinking about it for the same reason, Chang Renzhi hasn't done anything these days, he thinks he's already waiting to die, as long as tonight is over, he, the magistrate of the county, will have to lose his official position and return to his hometown, maybe the people will work harder tomorrow, Chang Renzhi Even to be convicted, I feel very happy when I think about it.

However, if Bao Duobao saw his stalkers lying in disorder in the corner of the yamen, I wonder if he would still be in the mood to have fun.

"Grandpa, let's go, we are running out of time," said the aide.

"Hmm!" Chang Renzhi changed into casual clothes, followed by only one aide and two confidantes, and entered the night.

Get out of the county office, turn east into Dongshi Street, turn west at the alley a little south of Dongshi Street, there is a B&B there, which is very inconspicuous in Yanguan County, but Chang Renzhi this time, To find someone there, someone who is extremely important to him.

It was a young boy who answered the door. The boy's eyes were wary, and the door was only ajar.

"Who are you and who are you looking for?" the little boy asked.

"My official is Chang Renzhi, the county magistrate of Yanguan County. It's very presumptuous to visit Mrs. Wang late at night. I hope my brother can help pass the message." Chang Renzhi said politely without putting on an official air.

This boy was Wang Xingen. Hearing that the magistrate was here, he immediately became nervous and instinctively wanted to refuse, but thinking of Lin Zhilan's concern, Wang Xingen hesitated for a while, closed the door tightly, and stood outside Lin Zhilan's room and shouted softly : "Auntie, the magistrate has come to see you, and he is outside the door now."

In the dark room, a dim yellow oil lamp was lit. After a while, Lin Zhilan opened the door fully dressed and asked Wang Xingen, "Xing'en, are you afraid?"

"Auntie, I'm not afraid." Wang Xingen replied.

"I'm here, don't worry, I won't let anything happen to you." Lin Zhilan assured, since the magistrate could find them, there are some things that can't be kept secret.

"I just want my aunt to be fine!" Wang Xingen said stubbornly.

"We'll be fine. Wait a minute. Whatever I tell you to do, you will do. Whatever I tell you to say, you will say whatever you want. Do you understand?" Lin Zhilan asked.

Wang Xingen nodded heavily, and went out to welcome Chang Renzhi and the others into the house.The room was already small, and when four big men came in, it became more and more crowded, but no one cared about these things at the moment. After the hatchback saluted and said hello, Chang Renzhi asked Lin Zhilan to sit with him, and the others stood aside.

"Miss, Ming people don't speak dark words. I have something urgent to ask for your help." It stands to reason that a scholar like Chang Renzhi would first have to greet others, and then make a subtle request after turning a corner, but he really He didn't have time anymore. Seeing Lin Zhilan's scarred face, he felt very ashamed, but when he saw Wang Xingen in the blink of an eye, his eyes became hot again.

"Grandfather, since you can find this place, you must have already made up your mind. If you want, this family can give you what you want, but this family has conditions." Lin Zhilan said neither humble nor overbearing.

Chang Renzhi raised his eyebrows when he heard the words. Most women were either paralyzed on the ground in fright or could not speak when they saw themselves. If you are willing to negotiate conditions, then you can negotiate.

"Rong Minfu said something disrespectful. The grandpa's current official hat may fall into the hands of the slave family. The conditions of the slave family are not harsh. The reason why the slave family is willing to help the grandpa is because the slave family hopes that this world can be reasonable." Lin Zhilan said. Said, of course, there are some things that Lin Zhilan didn't say clearly, that is to move Bao Duobao down, so that she will have no worries.

"Ms. Wang's righteousness, I admire it. As an official, it is also a matter of importance. However, Bao Duobao did evil. In Yurou Township, I came here not only for my black hat, but also for my Yanguan County. !" Chang Renzhi said seriously, he was indeed impressed by Lin Zhilan's integrity, but he also wanted to bring down Bao Duobao.

"Since this is the case, then the slave family is taking the liberty. First, you have something to ask Xing En, but Xing En can't follow you tonight. Second, the slave family does not want others to know about this matter. Moving Bao Duobao down is just My lord's achievements." Lin Zhilan paused for a moment, then said in a deep voice: "Thirdly, my husband, Prince Mo, was wronged in the case of breaking the embankment of the seawall in early summer, and was assassinated in Xingyuan Mansion. My family hopes that the grandfather can help him clear his grievances."

What Lin Zhilan said made Chang Renzhi silent.The first and second items are not a big deal, but the third item is very difficult. This case was judged by him. At that time, in order to attack Bao Duobao, he did implicate many people, including many wronged persons. Wang Zimo was involved in this case. Among them, he is not a small character. If the case is overturned, it means that he has made a wrong judgment. Bao Duobao is very likely to seize this opportunity to turn Xianyu over.

Originally, he wanted to fight Bao Duobao, how could Chang Renzhi be lenient, this condition is really difficult to answer.

Lin Zhilan sat quietly, waiting for an answer. Chang Renzhi was silent, unable to see what was going on on his face, but the expression of the staff behind him was unpredictable. Chang Renzhi and the staff looked at each other and exchanged opinions silently. After a long time, Chang Renzhi Renzhi sighed and said, "Forget it, I fully agree. But this matter is not up to me alone. In front of the imperial envoy, I will do my best to help you. Please rest assured, my lady."

"Master, don't lie to my family!" Lin Zhilan confirmed.

"I am a dignified official of the imperial court. I have read poetry and books since I was a child, and I have no regrets about the world, but if I break my promise, I will be destroyed by heaven and earth!" Chang Renzhi swore a poisonous oath. But they all believe in fate, and generally no one would dare to break the oath.

Lin Zhilan was assured that Wang Xingen would answer Chang Renzhi's question by himself.And Chang Renzhi's question is also very simple. Naturally, beggars know best where the leader of the beggar will hide. Chang Renzhi got Wang Xingen's advice and immediately set out to send people to arrest him.

"Lady, can you trust the words of the great master?" Wang Xingen asked.

"It doesn't matter if you can believe it or not, at least, this is a hope!"