A certain person is the Heavenly Killer Li Gui.

Chapter 26 Dynamics in the County

"Li Dutou, how is this county treating you?" Magistrate Ding asked with a gentle smile, sitting high in the imperial chair.

Li Yun hurriedly bowed his body, and said in a humble and frightened tone: "My old parents are very kind to the villain. If it weren't for the support of the old parents, how could the villain return to the capital again if he is a sinner in the family?"

He was also an old man who had been in the yamen for many years. When he heard what Magistrate Ding said, he knew that he was asking Shi En and had a task to entrust him with, so he couldn't help but wake up.

If these tasks are successfully completed, it will be a great achievement, and he will become the confidant of the county magistrate in one fell swoop. However, if he fails to do so, then no matter how "nice" the county magistrate is now, he will be irritable in the future.

Whether you should accept this task, whether you should politely refuse to push it away, or whether you should obey the request and follow the story, all depends on personal experience, and there is no rule at all.

"The county now has a task for you, are you willing to do it?"

Li Yun immediately prostrated himself and swore, "It is a great blessing for me to win the trust of my parents. Even if my parents want to take my head, I will not say anything about it!"

"It's not that serious. Get up quickly." Ding Zhixian waved his hand with satisfaction and motioned for Li Yun to stand up. "This matter is of great importance and must not be leaked. Can you do it?"

"Don't worry, parents. I've been strict with my mouth since I was little. Even when I'm drunk, I don't talk nonsense, and I never talk in my sleep even when I'm asleep." Li Yun talked nonsense and tried his best to deceive Ding Zhixian.

After Ding Zhixian considered it for a while, he did not reveal his suspicion to Li Yun and only ordered:
"Go and investigate quietly to see which gentry the previous magistrate had a bad relationship with, and whether any gentry has quietly left the county recently."

"This matter involves a gentleman, so don't make a big deal about it, just investigate carefully."

"After you complete the investigation, just report back to me and don't let others know."

Li Yun was stunned and had no idea why he was investigating this, but he was also an old yamen man and knew that there were some things he shouldn't know, so he didn't ask. He just lowered his head and clasped his fists in salute, accepted the task, and left.

After striding out of the Yamen, he headed straight to the west of the city.

As a member of the Dutou family in Yishui County, he has his own intelligence network in the market. He has many informants, all of whom have learned some pistol and stick kung fu from him. Call him master, and all the big and small matters in the county can be solved. Can't hide it from him.

If Li Gui hadn't suddenly launched an attack that day, went straight to the county office and hacked the magistrate to death, catching him off guard, he wouldn't have been so passive.

Whenever there were rumors that Li Gui was rebelling, he would definitely kill him in his womb.

Outside the west gate of Yishui County, there is a hotel called "Ke Yunlai". The owner is called Zhu Fu, who is also one of his apprentices. He is known as the "Smiling Tiger" in the world.

The hotel is located outside the city, and its business is not very good. However, it is near the city gate, and there are many guests traveling from north to south every day, so it is most convenient to inquire about information.

It was still early at this time, it was not dinner time, and there were not many guests in the hotel. As soon as Li Yun entered the hotel, he was immediately spotted by Zhu Fu, who hurriedly greeted him with a smile.

"Master, how come you have so much free time today to come and sit here in the shop?"

"I have something to ask you."

Hearing Li Yun's words, Zhu Fu immediately understood. He immediately hung up the sign of closure, closed the hotel, invited Li Yun to the backyard, set up another table, made two simple side dishes, poured the wine, and then sat down to talk. .

"Master wants to know something, just ask."

Li Yun was really strict. He turned around and told Zhu Fu about the county magistrate's mission, without any intention of hiding it, and then asked:

"The road in front of the west gate is leading to the city. If any gentry leaves the city, they will pass by you. So let me ask, have you ever paid attention to this?"

Zhu Fu slapped his thigh, "Master asked the right person!"

"A few days ago, a motorcade was passing by the door. I went to check it out, but it was Old Madam Liu's family. For some reason, they were all heading to Zhoucheng after a long journey. Even the three-year-old baby was gone. Take it with you in the motorcade." "Do you remember what day it was?"

"Of course I remember, it was the second day after the previous county magistrate was hacked to death."

Li Yun didn't take this task seriously at first. It was just investigating some trivial matters, not the private evil deeds of the gentry.

As a result, when I suddenly heard about this special date, my heart skipped a beat. Then I recalled what the county magistrate had told me, to find out "which gentry the previous magistrate had a bad relationship with" and emphasized the need to keep it secret. Even if I thought of something, , suddenly felt a little dry, and didn't dare to think about it any more.

Seeing that Zhu Fu's face was gloomy and uncertain, he had obviously thought of something, and he immediately regretted it. He shouldn't have revealed too much, but the words had already been spoken, and it was difficult to take them back, so he had to give a serious warning:
"When I tell you this today, I don't treat you as a stranger. But these words have come out of my mouth and into your ears, but you must not leak them again, remember?"

Zhu Fu hurriedly patted his chest and assured, "Master, don't worry, I'm not that talkative, and I definitely won't talk nonsense outside."

Li Yun was in a state of confusion at this time and did not dare to continue drinking. After repeatedly asking Zhu Fu, he stood up and left.

He visited other informants again, and this time he was much more cautious. He only asked for information without explanation.

Don't ask, don't know, I'm startled when I ask.

It turned out that Li Gui "cheated" the knife in the name of Liu Xiaoguan, but now it seems that it is hard to say whether it was a real lie or a fake one.

The doorman who opened the door for Li Gui that day had already fled in fear of crime after the magistrate's death. But now that I think about it, it's hard to say whether he really escaped or is dead.

Li Yun did not dare to continue the investigation and did not know what to do. He only reported to Ding Zhi County Road:
"Old Grandpa Liu's family in the west of the city has left the city and moved to the prefecture city on a certain day of the month."

"As for the gentry who are at odds with the former county magistrate, they have not been found yet. I ask my parents to be tolerant for a while."

Ding Zhixian calculated the time and knew that it was the second day after Li Gui killed the official. He immediately made a guess in his mind, so he simply stopped urging him and sent Li Yun away with a wave of his hand. The follow-up investigation was naturally let go. .

Early the next morning, Master Song quietly left the county and headed straight for Yizhou City.
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However, it was said that Liang Wanshen had the support of Ding Zhixian, so he immediately let go, posted the recruitment papers, and began to recruit troops in the county.

People's lives are becoming increasingly difficult, so being able to serve as a soldier is a good way out.

As for the casualties involved in battle, that's just a joke.

Can you live a good life without going into battle?

If you walk on the road, you will be hit by a nobleman's galloping horse. If you farm honestly, you will be forced to death by the laborers who come to you. If you marry a beautiful wife or raise a delicate daughter, you will be targeted and beaten to death by rogues. If there is a flood or drought, you will starve to death. The elderly, frail and without money for medical treatment will die of illness...

When people sit at home, misfortune comes from heaven. Even if they do good deeds every day, they cannot escape the cycle of life and death.

In this case, what's the big deal if you die in battle?

There were so many people who signed up that Liang Wanshen could pick and choose those who were strong and strong.

These are all good soldiers. They are strong but have never been around in the streets. This means they are honest, obedient and easy to train.

If they had not lost their land for various reasons, these would be good people!

Within a few days, Liang Wanshen made up for the shortage of soldiers and began to practice day and night.

(End of this chapter)