Done! Your Majesty is going to prostitute me for free!

Xun Liu then added: "If there are still ruthless officials who are hard-hearted and still ignore the sufferings of the people, this government will have to be ruthless! Come on, put all these criminal officials in prison and give each of them ten lashes with the cane!" All around! When the officials heard the news, they were all horrified and fell to their knees. Lin Xiaofeng watched with cold eyes, knowing full well that these subordinate officials were good at putting on a show to deceive the world.

After Xun Liu made an impassioned speech, the simple people burst into tears and refused to leave for a long time. However, Lin Xiaofeng was already impatient. He originally planned to test Xun Liu's attitude on the way, but he did not expect that the other party would seize the opportunity. So he urged everyone to disperse so that he could continue to inspect the granary: "Everyone, please go home. Master Xun still has many official duties to attend to." If we do it, we will definitely organize the officials and live up to everyone's trust." Although the people were reluctant to leave, they gradually dispersed.

The people around him looked at Lin Xiaofeng's luxurious clothes and dazzling gold jewelry with disdain in their eyes, and privately commented that this person's character was far inferior to Master Xun. Lin Xiaofeng also noticed his mistake, while Xun Liu smiled broadly and regarded his actions as a young and energetic move that paved the way for his political achievements. Xun Liu gave the order again, and although the people felt sorry for him, they still dispersed slowly. Lin Xiaofeng praised with a hint of sarcasm: "Master Xun loves the people as much as his own son, which is really shameful." Xun Liu accepted the compliment frankly and responded humbly: "This is just the basic principle of being an official." So the two rode horses side by side, and started riding together. Head to the granary.

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During the second half of the trip, Lin Xiaofeng and Xun Liu rode side by side, the sound of horse hooves echoing on the quiet road, and the two of them went straight to the gate of the city's granary. At this moment, the grain chief was busy counting the new batch of grain that had just arrived from the capital. When he saw Xun Liu's figure, he immediately fell to the ground and worshiped in fear: "Master Xun is here in person. I am not able to welcome you from a distance because of my humble duty. Please forgive me." "Xun Liu responded calmly: "Today, I am here with the new inspector Lin Xiaofeng. This is the first time you have met him." After hearing this, the grain chief turned to Lin Xiaofeng and saluted respectfully: "I have met Mr. Lin. ”

Lin Xiaofeng nodded slightly in greeting, stepped steadily between the piles of rice, and asked the grain chief: "When did this batch of rice arrive?" The grain chief replied eagerly: "It was just delivered from the capital a few days ago. Lin Xiaofeng suddenly became confused: "It's been a few days, why haven't you completed the inventory?" The grain manager looked at Xun Liu's eyes and told him truthfully: "Sir, due to the shortage of manpower, the inventory work is progressing slowly. Showing lag.”

Lin Xiaofeng did not go into details, but glanced around. The granary of Yangtze River City was located on a flat land, shaped like a courtyard. The grain was loaded in sacks and arranged in an orderly manner. He noticed a rice spy in the corner, which was used to detect the quality of rice. He quickly walked over to get it, walked to the grain manager, and inserted it into the rice bag to inspect it carefully. This rice spy looks like a Luoyang shovel but is longer. Its notch runs through the entire length. You can easily judge the quality of rice grains by just inserting and pulling it out.

After careful inspection, Lin Xiaofeng confirmed that the quality of this batch of rice was still high. Xun Liu came over and asked with concern: "Have you found anything?" Lin Xiaofeng responded calmly: "Although there is no obvious problem at first glance, further in-depth verification is needed." So he took another step and moved forward. Went to the grain piles that had been inventoried in the warehouse and used a rice spy to detect them one by one again, but still no problem was found.

Xun Liu was always silently watching Lin Xiaofeng's every move. A smile quietly appeared on the corner of his mouth. However, before the smile fully bloomed, it was instantly restrained by Lin Xiaofeng's actions. It turned out that Lin Xiaofeng actually climbed to the top of the rice pile and leaned down to explore deep inside. Xun Liu couldn't help but worry and reminded: "Mr. Lin, there may be potential dangers inside, please be careful!" Lin Xiaofeng responded confidently: "It doesn't matter!"

When Lin Xiaofeng went deep into the rice pile and used the rice probe again, he still found no abnormalities. Xun Liu secretly speculated: This boy is very thoughtful and not someone who is easily deceived. Recalling that Ming Congliang was able to uncover a lot of bad things with casual inspections, now these hidden problems are hidden so deeply that it is difficult to escape his sharp gaze.

While Xun Liu was thinking, Lin Xiaofeng started to move the rice bags on the top floor. After only moving a few bags, the rice brought out by the rice spy was dark brown and emitted a pungent odor, which finally confirmed his doubts. With a sneer on her lips, Lin Xiaofeng grabbed a handful of moldy rice and walked out of the pile calmly.

Seeing this scene, Xun Liu's face became gloomy. He stood under the rice pile and stared at Lin Xiaofeng. The grain manager on the side was even more uneasy. He grabbed Xun Liu's sleeve tightly and did not dare to tell all the truth. The grain director knew that if Lin Xiaofeng was greedy, he would probably take the opportunity to blackmail him once he exposed the shortcomings of the grain warehouse. I originally thought that Lin Xiaofeng was just a young man who was greedy for pleasure, but he didn't expect that his insight was so sharp and he could penetrate into such subtle details.

At this time, Lin Xiaofeng had already leaned out from the top of the rice pile, but he was not in a hurry to get down. Instead, he sat on the top of the rice pile, spread his fingers on his right hand, and let the handful of moldy rice slowly fall to the dust. Although Xun Liu remained calm on the surface, the panic and worried look on his face had already revealed his inner fear and uneasiness.

Xun Liu waved his hand majestically and said in a deep voice: "Go and send an order to tell everyone else to step back. I have important matters to discuss with Mr. Lin." Hearing this, the grain manager quickly left as if he had been granted amnesty. But Lin Xiaofeng still sat firmly on the top of the rice pile, and he sighed heavily: "Master Xun regards me as an enemy instead of a friend. I can ignore the private collection of grain from the people; but when it comes to the internal affairs of the official warehouse, I cannot sit idly by. If the hunger problem outside the city causes turmoil and spreads to all directions, I will not be able to escape the blame even if I have a hundred mouths."

Xun Liu didn't get angry after hearing this. Instead, he greeted Lin Xiaofeng with a smile and persuaded Lin Xiaofeng to get down from the rice pile: "Master Lin, don't be so excited. Please come down first. After all, it's not safe up there." Lin Xiaofeng jumped down from the rice pile and faced it directly. Xun Liu asked with a serious look: "How does Master Xun want to handle this matter properly?"

Lin Xiaofeng smiled calmly and whispered: "I need fifty thousand taels of silver as compensation, but it must be agreed in advance that this matter must be kept absolutely confidential, otherwise I will have nowhere to live, even if it is a mountain of gold and silver. What do you plan to do with this, Mr. Xun?" What about criticizing moldy and inferior food?”

When Xun Liu heard the amount of fifty thousand taels of silver, a sharp light flashed in his eyes, but he still agreed decisively: "Although Mr. Lin's request is high, Xun is willing to agree! As for the moldy rice in the granary, since you and me today To be honest, I said bluntly: In the future, a conflict will break out between the Patriot Church and the Bushan Sect outside the city, and the victims will also be involved. The officers and soldiers will take this opportunity to quell the rebellion. Master Lin can lead his troops to eradicate the evil and achieve meritorious deeds. Xun will be the one to do it. Report the truth to the court. With your relationship with the prince, it will be easy for you to be transferred back to Beijing. When you return to Beijing with 50,000 taels of silver, won't you kill two birds with one stone?"

Lin Xiaofeng frowned and asked: "How do you control the battle between these two sects? Once a large-scale conflict really breaks out, if the Yangtze Army and Horses Division intervenes, how will we end it? Could it be that the Army and Horses Division is also ours? Complicity?" Xun Liu responded with a wry smile: "Your Majesty may be indifferent to everything in the capital, but military power is the only thing that he will never let go of easily. Your Majesty's most loyal confidants. If the Military and Horse Division learns about the matter, we will be the first to be punished. However, there is no need to worry. We are already prepared and will act quickly. As for the sect, everything will be under our control after the granary is destroyed. I will take care of the disputes, Mr. Lin, there is no need to worry too much."

After listening to Xun Liu's explanation, Lin Xiaofeng felt a little relieved. This way he could avoid direct conflict with the general and act boldly. So he confirmed again: "Is this matter only known to you and me?" Will you feel at ease if you help Mr. Lin suppress the rebellion?"

After hearing this, Lin Xiaofeng became emotional and stepped forward to hold Xun Liu's hand, crying with gratitude: "My parents gave birth to me, but Mr. Xun understands me!" Xun Liu suddenly felt a discomfort, took out his hand and said with a smile: "Master Lin, do you still have any doubts? ? That’s it for today, let’s go back first.”

As night fell, Xun Liu sat alone in the study. Shang Yiwei stood beside him with a melancholy look on his face. He finally couldn't help asking: "Does the master really want to give 50,000 taels of silver to Lin Xiaofeng? The amount is too big. !" As the candlelight flickered, Xun Liu's face was uncertain, and the atmosphere was mysterious and strange: "Just give it to him, a person who seems to be famous but has limited status next to the prince. He knows too many things, and he must not be allowed to do so. Return to the capital. Although this man is cunning and thoughtful, he may have other ideas, so I will take him to meet with my colleagues tomorrow. You will accompany him to protect him and take advantage of the chaos to get rid of him. If there is no evidence, the money will still be returned. All of us." Shang Yiwei nodded in agreement and said in approval: "The master is really wise and courageous, and makes wise decisions!"

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Poyang Lake is full of waves, and a painted boat floats leisurely in it like a light feather. Lin Xiaofeng stood in the cabin, his eyes like a torch, looking around at the colleagues working side by side with him. A brilliant victory in the day was still in front of his eyes, making his face bathed in joy, and his eyes were like bright stars. Shining brightly, full of passion and ambition.

Lin Xiaofeng's gestures showed high spirits and passionate words: "Comrades, please listen to me carefully. When the morning light of tomorrow dawns, we will lead the elite of the army and sneak in quietly like cats at night. Qingfeng Tower, this operation must be low-key and secretive, just like a fox quietly approaching the henhouse under the moonlight."

His words flowed with his eyes, especially on Xie Hongxin and Luo Huajun. His voice suddenly became heavier, and every word fell to the ground like gold and stone: "Brothers Xie Hongxin and Luo Huajun, you must follow me closely. Once the critical moment is reached, At this moment, you must defend the general to the death, without fear of life or death, and never retreat! When the wine glass in my hand breaks, we will attack with thunder, break through the window, and kill all the young people hiding in the building! "

Lin Xiaofeng's words became more and more sharp as a knife, pointing straight to the point: "Xun Liu, the thief, has sinned very seriously. Once he falls into our hands, he will suffer the pain of severed limbs, and there will be no possibility of escape! If anyone dares to resist, There is no need to say more about the law. Immediately break his legs as a punishment to warn everyone. This action is related to our life and death. We can only succeed and cannot fail. Do you all understand the essence of this? "

When everyone heard this strict order, they all looked awe-inspiring, with determination on their faces, as if made of iron and bronze, and responded in unison: "We have engraved the words of Master Lin's admonishment in our hearts, and we will obey the order carefully and go all out. , live up to the mission, and strive to achieve full success!" At this moment, the atmosphere in the boat instantly became solemn and tense, like the calm before the storm, with an undercurrent of power that was ready to go, waiting for the thunder to break out at dawn. .

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The next day, when the morning light first appeared, Lin Xiaofeng, like a cunning fox, quietly stood up before dawn, holding the gramophone tightly in his arms, and embarked on a journey full of unknowns and calculations. He deliberately chose to leave this time when Yao Hong, Liu Wei and Wang Yili were still immersed in sleep. Yesterday, because he was worried that they would cause trouble, he severely reprimanded and punished them. Everything was arranged like a precise chess game. Everything is ready, the closing operation is today, and there is no need to use any punches or kicks on these three people.

He summoned Yao Hong and Liu Lu alone. Their faces were as cold as frost, and their words revealed unquestionable sternness. Like an invisible chain, they were firmly restrained and placed in the woodshed to ensure their safety. Can't interfere in this matter. As for Wang Yili, he was abandoned in a dark corner of the bedroom and no one cared about him. Lin Xiaofeng never even spent the night here, leaving him to become the outcast in this power game without realizing it.

When the morning sun filled the earth, Lin Xiaofeng arrived at Qingfeng Tower. Shang Yiwei had been waiting here for a long time. When he saw Lin Xiaofeng's figure, he immediately put on a flattering smile on his face and hurried forward to greet him. As soon as Lin Xiaofeng got out of the car, she lowered her voice and asked with a calm and majestic tone: "Is it still safe and sound here?" Shang Yiwei responded hurriedly, his words full of confidence and respect: "Don't worry, sir. We are all here, and even the Qingfeng Tower has been controlled by us to ensure there is no leakage. Please come with me."

So, Shang Yiwei led Lin Xiaofeng up the stone steps and into the private room on the second floor. The room was already crowded with people and all seats were occupied, making it a lively scene. Xun Liu is naturally one of the focuses. In addition, there are also key figures in charge of the granary, prison chiefs, clerks, and many other important figures of the court. In the corners, there are still a few familiar figures hiding. The figure of the scribe. What is particularly eye-catching is that two people dressed in wealthy businessmen's clothes are among them. Lin Xiaofeng secretly exclaims: Most of the government offices have been quietly infiltrated under his careful layout. Once the roots are wiped out with a knife, the entire government office will be destroyed. If the situation is paralyzed, the imperial court may not be able to re-appoint officials to fill the vacancies in a short period of time. This move will undoubtedly touch the bottom line of the imperial court. If the emperor learns about it, he will be furious and he will not be able to escape heavy punishment.

After Lin Xiaofeng sat down, Xun Liu stood up in time and introduced this distinguished guest from afar: "My colleagues, today I am honored to have Mr. Lin, the Yangtze River Patrol Supervisor. Maybe some of you have not had the opportunity to see him. Mr. Lin is from the capital. He is a celebrity around the prince, so you may wish to take this opportunity to pay your respects to Mr. Lin."

After hearing this, all the officials stood up and saluted Lin Xiaofeng. Lin Xiaofeng smiled and returned the salute. However, his deep eyes were always alert. From the twinkling eyes, he keenly caught something strange. This kind of look was often seen when he dealt with cunning people in Yangqu County. Obviously, some of them were laying traps waiting for him to step into. However, Lin Xiaofeng did not lose his position because of this. He knew that in less than an hour, these people would be manipulated by him, and their life and death were all under his control.

After the ceremony, Xun Liu continued to preside over the scene: "The people gathered here today are all brothers. Regardless of their status, everyone can speak freely." Then he warmly invited Lin Xiaofeng: "Master Lin, please sit next to me. This is I reserved it especially for you.”

Lin Xiaofeng smiled slightly, but sneered in his heart, as if he had seen through Xun Liu's trick: If the old fox surrendered himself, it would save him the trouble of worrying about the secret being leaked. So, he walked towards Xun Liu with steady steps and sat down firmly.

Xun Liu saw Lin Xiaofeng carrying a wooden box and couldn't help but curiously asked: "Why did Mr. Lin bring this thing here? What treasure is hidden in the box?" Lin Xiaofeng calmly placed the box on the table, slowly opened it and took out the phonograph. , responded calmly: "Recently, a figure named Master Wu appeared in the city. This is a magic weapon that the Master personally consecrated - a prayer wheel. Whenever it is rotated, exotic Sanskrit scriptures appear. It is said that the holder can Praying for blessings and misfortunes, all my wishes will come true. I am here today with this treasure, hoping to share the blessings with everyone."

Xun Liu was very curious about this gramophone: "It turns out that Mr. Lin is also involved in Buddhism. This kind of magical instrument is really rare."

Lin Xiaofeng responded with a smile, revealing some mystery in his words: "Xiaoguan does have some research on Buddhism. This thing comes from the distant Tianzhu Esoteric Sect. It is said that it was passed down by an eminent monk. It is extremely valuable. Xiaguan did not hesitate to spend three thousand taels of silver. Purchased.”

After hearing this, everyone present whispered in private, regarding this thing as ridiculous, and concluded that Lin Xiaofeng had been deceived by the monk. But Xun Liu did not delve into it. He knew that the prince liked new things, and Lin Xiaofeng, as a close official of the prince, must have extensive knowledge.

"It's really admirable that Mr. Lin has such good intentions." Xun Liu nodded in approval.

Lin Xiaofeng nodded in agreement, gently shook the joystick in his hand to start the phonograph, and bluntly stated the real reason for calling everyone this time: "The current disaster situation is getting worse day by day. If the people change as a result, the imperial court must hold them accountable. Nowadays, the Patriotic Church outside the city and the cloth shirts The cult took advantage of the fire to rob and incite the victims, and the social order was in jeopardy. Fortunately, I have found out that we have an insider planted within the Bushan Sect, and have successfully bribed the leader Wu Yiguang. Tomorrow, we will ask him to take the initiative to provoke the Patriotic Church, and wait for the two factions to meet. During the war, we can take advantage of the opportunity to wipe out the remaining evildoers."

However, in the complicated officialdom, discussions on any issue must follow a circuitous approach and it is difficult to show off the cards straightforwardly. Lin Xiaofeng knew this well, but he still chose to ask directly, gently shook the joystick, and inserted the topic: "Master Xun, when is the best time to execute the burning of the granary mentioned earlier?"

As soon as these words came out, everyone's eyes were focused on Lin Xiaofeng, seeming to regard him as a stupid young man who did not understand the unspoken rules of officialdom. Lin Xiaofeng's too direct question seemed to have touched a minefield of unspoken official rules, making everyone present feel slightly embarrassed. Xun Liu coughed twice and covered it up skillfully: "Master Lin is really quick to talk. Don't rush this matter. I have already made arrangements. As soon as the war starts tomorrow, I will order the granary to be burned down. At that time, the moldy rice will be reduced to ashes." , leaving no trace.”

A sarcastic smile appeared on Lin Xiaofeng's lips. He pressed forward step by step and asked with a keen insight into everything: "What will be done with the high-quality white rice in the warehouse?" As soon as these words were spoken, the atmosphere in the room suddenly became subtle. When he got up, everyone's eyes focused on him again, and everyone speculated in their hearts: Naturally, he was transported away in advance and turned into billowing silver. Xun Liuwen heard this, with a trace of helplessness and thoughtfulness on his face, and secretly lamented that Lin Xiaofeng's words today seemed a bit too blunt and thoughtless.

Xun Liu answered his doubts frankly, with a calm and sincere tone: "This batch of high-quality grain has been secretly transferred to the three major rice shops in the city - Babai, Datong and Laiguan. Allow me to introduce to Mr. Lin, this is Guo Xunqi, the head of the Guo family. , in charge of the Eight Hundred Rice Shop; that person is Wu Chengjia, the head of the Wu family, who owns Datong and Laiguan rice shops." After the introduction, Guo Xunqi and Wu Chengjia immediately stood up from their seats and raised their hands to Lin Xiaofeng. After saluting, Lin Xiaofeng also stood up and returned the favor, gently shaking the gramophone in his hand while asking: "How many stones of grain can be obtained in exchange for the rice shop managed by the two family heads?"

Facing Lin Xiaofeng's inquiry, Wu and Guo felt uneasy and embarrassed. They looked at Xun Liu in unison, hesitating whether to reveal this core secret involving interests. Seeing this, Xun Liu raised his hand to signal the two of them to sit down, and said with a smile on his face: "Don't worry too much, everyone here is in the same boat. Mr. Lin will also be one of us from now on, and everything can be said openly and honestly. Except We have secretly replaced 30,000 shi of grain transported from the capital."

After Lin Xiaofeng listened, a surprised expression flashed across his face. He noticed that Xun Liu's eyes drifted to the gramophone in his hand several times, so he stopped shaking the gramophone and pushed the phonograph in front of Xun Liu: "Master Xun, you might as well try this Maybe it can help you relieve some of your worries.”

Xun Liu took the gramophone and turned the crank with great interest. He suddenly felt that Lao Ji's craftsmanship was extraordinary. The damping of the gramophone was designed just right, and the shaking seemed to be able to relieve the heavy pressure in his heart. While shaking the gramophone, Xun Liu began to assign specific tasks for tomorrow: "When the two major sects clash tomorrow, Prison Litigation He Cheng must lead his troops to closely guard the granary to prevent the mob from taking advantage of the fire. Anyone with unknown origins will be arrested and imprisoned. Once an abnormal situation is discovered, he will be executed immediately! Xu Tongzhi needs to prepare a memorial in advance and send people to the capital as soon as possible after the civil chaos subsides. Gao Hui, Tang Shi and others must perform their duties and act according to their own arrangements. "

Xun Liu stopped shaking the phonograph and was about to turn to the task about Lin Xiaofeng. Lin Xiaofeng understood and started shaking it again in time. Although Xun Liu was slightly dissatisfied with Lin Xiaofeng's move, he still kept a smile on the surface to hide his emotions.

Xun Liu patiently continued: "As for Mr. Lin, when I leave the city tomorrow to quell the bandits, I have specially ordered Shang Yiwei and his escort to accompany you to ensure your safety." After hearing the order, Shang Yiwei immediately walked quickly. He took a few steps forward and showed Lin Xiaofeng a confident smile, trying to show off his strong martial arts skills and firm determination to protect.

At this time, several dull banging sounds suddenly came from outside the door, and Xun Liu asked doubtfully: "What's going on outside?" Lin Xiaofeng took the opportunity to change the topic and reminded Mr. Xun to continue talking about Shang Yiwei. Although Xun Liu was slightly dissatisfied with Lin Xiaofeng's interruption, he still maintained a warm smile and continued the conversation.

Xun Liu stood up and raised his glass to emphasize: "If this matter can go smoothly, we will be considered successful, but from now on everyone must be low-key and cautious in handling affairs, so as not to have difficulty in explaining to the court!" Everyone nodded in agreement, toasted to each other, and looked forward to it. Tomorrow's battle is about to be won, and he congratulates Lin Xiaofeng in advance for returning to the capital to report on his work.

Lin Xiaofeng stopped shaking the gramophone at the right time, carefully put it into the box, lifted the chair, walked to the corner, and hid the box securely in a dark place under the chair. Everyone present witnessed this scene, their eyes flashed with brilliance, Xun Liu and Shang Yiwei even glanced at Lin Xiaofeng with disdain. Xun Liu thought silently deep in his heart: This person is probably at the end of his rope, so he acts so wantonly!

Although everyone was drinking and talking, and the scene was very lively, Lin Xiaofeng remained as calm as ice in the middle of it, quietly planning the next course of action. He quietly approached Shang Yiwei, seemingly carelessly touched the other person's chest muscles, which were as solid as iron, and praised: "He is indeed a Lianjiazi, his muscles are as hard as rock!" Shang Yiwei became extremely nervous after hearing this, and squeezed out a trace of stiffness. smiled and couldn't help but take a few steps back. When Xun Liu saw this scene, he couldn't help feeling a little uneasy in his heart. He moved his stool calmly and tried to keep as far away from Shang Yiwei as possible.

However, no one could have predicted the flash of swords and shadows hidden behind this feast, nor the role that the gramophone in Lin Xiaofeng's hand would play in the future game.

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After some subtle movements, Lin Xiaofeng glanced sideways at Shang Yiwei's tight crotch, with a hidden sneer on the corner of his mouth, then strode to the table, held up the tea cup, and laughed loudly: "Wonderful Alas! Everyone here drinks this cup of tea together, and I hope everything goes smoothly and everything goes smoothly tomorrow!" His heroic spirit infected everyone present, and everyone responded and drank the tea in one gulp. Lin Xiaofeng did not hesitate, and drank the contents of the cup with lightning speed. Then he flipped his wrist violently, and the porcelain cup shot straight to the ground like an arrow from the string. It exploded with a "bang" sound, causing a burst of excitement in the silent room. A harsh echo.

In an instant, the whole room fell into deathly silence, and the air seemed to solidify. The word "Foolish and Brave" appeared in everyone's minds at the same time, wondering whether he would follow the ancient heroes' command of throwing a cup. Before anyone could think deeply, Lin Xiaofeng was like a cheetah ready to attack, and struck out quickly, running straight towards Shang Yiwei's most vulnerable part. At the same time, his iron fist was as fast as thunder, aiming straight for his throat!

Shang Yiwei was caught off guard, and his screams tore through the silence in the room. He covered his lower body and fell to the ground in pain, with uncontrollable gasping and coughing coming from his throat. In this moment of astonishment, the door burst open with an earth-shattering sound, and a group of strong men rushed into the hall like beasts. The people present were stunned, and their eyes were fixed on Lin Xiaofeng and the strong men who came in from the door. Switching back and forth between Han and Han, it almost feels like your neck is about to break.

Lin Xiaofeng then shouted sternly: "No one should act rashly! The hostages are now under my control!" After hearing this, everyone turned to look at the center and saw that Xun Liu had been held back by Lin Xiaofeng and pinned down on the desk. , his hands were tightly clasped behind his back. The scene was chaotic and filled with panic. Those tough men moved quickly and ruthlessly. They quickly tied up the people in the room one by one with thick hemp ropes and stuffed cloth balls into their mouths. In an instant, everyone was subdued and submissive. post.

When everything returned to relative calm, Lin Xiaofeng felt slightly relieved. Xun Liu struggled under his restraint and screamed: "Lin Xiaofeng! What do you want? Have you lost your mind? How dare you attack the court officials!" Lin Xiaofeng snorted coldly: "The court officials? I think you are just a group of oppressors. Common people, beetles that eat away at the foundation of the country! I went south to the Yangtze River to provide relief, but I encountered your greedy and ugly behavior. This is the law of heaven and you will not be allowed to do evil again! Xie Hongxin, tie him up!"

Xie Hongxin heard the sound and stepped forward, skillfully binding Xun Liu's upper body with ropes. Immediately afterwards, two feet attacked Xun Liu's legs like a violent storm, and only the sound of broken bones was heard. Before Xun Liu could utter a cry, a huge ball of cloth was stuffed into his mouth, and he could only stare. Eyes endured severe pain. Shang Yiwei, who was curled up on the ground, was still holding the pain and begging for mercy. Xie Hongxin frowned and commented in a low voice: "This man is really good at martial arts." As soon as he finished speaking, he added two feet again, and Shang Yiwei's feet were also covered. Step off.

Witnessing all this, Lin Xiaofeng looked slightly stunned: "This is too violent and not elegant enough." However, Xie Hongxin was quick and quick, and before Lin Xiaofeng could stop him, Shang Yiwei was tied up tightly and his mouth was stuffed with cloth.

The room was filled with low sobs and feeble pleas. The other uninjured people all stared at Lin Xiaofeng in fear. Lin Xiaofeng looked around. The group of people from Yangqu County all had gloating smiles on their faces, and their eyes shone with excitement and anticipation. Lin Xiaofeng thought to himself: "You are young and your fighting spirit is high!" He couldn't help but admire his subordinates: "My soldiers, Lin Xiaofeng, have been on the battlefield for a long time and have never fought, but their skills are still perfect!"

"Have all preliminary preparations been completed?" Lin Xiaofeng asked. Xie Hongxin responded loudly: "The sacks and carriages are all ready!" Lin Xiaofeng confidently waved his hand and ordered: "Act immediately, load the carriages and set off!"

Everyone untied the sacks around their waists one by one, carefully slid the tied people into them one by one, and tightened the mouth of the sack firmly. Working in pairs, they worked together to carry the sacks containing the hostages downstairs and stack them neatly on the carriage that had been waiting for a long time. Every step was accompanied by a heavy and dull crashing sound. Arriving downstairs of the mansion, several carriages were already loaded with imprisoned people.

Lin Xiaofeng raised his arms again and gave instructions: "Send them all to the boat, and we will interrogate them in the dead of night." At the same time, he sent several cronies to various parts of the mansion to release the innocent trapped servants, and gave them money as a reward. The cost of starting over. Finally, Lin Xiaofeng ordered: "Xie Hongxin, follow me and escort the prisoner to Huafang!" Everyone accepted the order and drove their carriages to the Huafang parked by Poyang Lake.

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In the shabby room, after receiving the secret order, Han Guiliang and his party rushed to Lin's house like a spark igniting a prairie fire. At this moment, the maids Yao Hong and Liu Wei, two weak women, have been imprisoned in a dark and damp woodshed. They are crying for help but no one responds, and their situation is dire. The next morning, Lin Xiaofeng had a sudden idea and called the two girls to his inner room one after another. With a playful smile on his lips, he threatened to play a unique game with them. Having witnessed Wang Yili's brutal torture, the two women knew that this summons might not be an auspicious sign. However, under the pressure of Lin Xiaofeng's lewd force, they had no choice but to surrender.

In an instant, a bright and eye-catching red rope appeared in Lin Xiaofeng's hand. He used the binding technique, which was unique and similar to the punishment he used to treat Wang Yili before. However, Xiaofeng still had a sense of compassion deep in his heart, so instead of using the extremely rough hemp rope, he chose a soft and comfortable red cotton belt as a substitute. Although it also plays a restraining role, compared to the roughness of the hemp rope, this red cotton belt is many times gentler. Under the tight binding of the red rope, the two girls' originally delicate and slender figures looked even more pitiful, and their hearts were full of indignation and helplessness. They thought they would be punished cruelly and mercilessly, but instead they were carried into the dark woodshed by Xiaofeng in a very humiliating way. This situation made them heartbroken and confused.

As time passed, the light in the woodshed became increasingly dim, and the red rope wrapped around the two women gradually became an unbearable burden. Suddenly, the door panel made a creaking sound, and a dazzling beam of sunlight shone directly into the room. Several burly men stood in front of the door with their backs to the sun, their faces blurred by the light. The leading man said loudly: "These are the two women that the master specially tied with red ropes." As soon as he finished speaking, he walked straight over and gently untied the red ropes that symbolized shame and depression on the two women.

The crowd was talking a lot, "Brother Liang, are these two girls spies sent by the prefect?" Han Guiliang's deep eyes stared at Yao Hong and Liu Xi who were kneeling on the ground, and took out his sleeves Two heavy silver notes were thrown on the ground: "This is the severance package prepared by Mr. Lin for you. From now on, you will have nothing to do with the Lin Mansion." The two women looked at each other in silence, frightened and at a loss as to what to do.

Mentioning the sensitive topic of "prefect's secret agent", Yao Hong timidly explained: "Slaves cannot leave. The prefect has strictly ordered us to serve Mr. Lin. If we leave without authorization, we will be severely punished when we return to the government." Liu Wei also nodded. Echoed, eyes full of fear. After hearing this, Han Guiliang sneered: "Prefect? ​​On this Yangtze River, there is no such thing as a prefect! Now there is only one solemn person here - Mr. Lin! Mr. Lin will naturally handle your deeds and other items properly, so there is no need to worry. ”

Hearing this, the two women's faces instantly turned pale as paper, and they were extremely shocked. Yao Hong asked tremblingly: "Where is the prefect now?" Han Guiliang replied sternly and decisively: "Dead!" As soon as these words came out, the two women were stunned and could hardly believe their ears. Knowing that the prefect is dead means that they may be able to get rid of the abuse of the hateful old man and embrace a free life again.

Recalling the past of being bullied by the old thief when he was a child, and the unbearable experience of being randomly given away like goods, now, this demonic existence has really passed away. Thinking of this, Yao Hong and Liu Lu couldn't help but shed tears in the corners of their eyes. They fell to their knees on the ground and kowtowed repeatedly: "I am grateful for Master Lin's grace and willing to serve you!" Although they were filled with doubts, they finally escaped after escaping. Facing the possibility of being trapped by the devil, their inner joys and sorrows are intertwined. Their emotions become complicated and subtle towards the seemingly indifferent Mr. Lin in front of them, who actually brings hope of relief.

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In the shabby room, Yao Hong and Liu Wei burst into tears of gratitude when they heard that the magistrate was dead. They bowed slightly and saluted. When they stood up, no one cared about the cause of the magistrate's death and the specific date of his death. It was enough to just hear the reason for his death. There must be no lies. At this time, someone in the crowd suddenly said: "Wait a minute, they haven't received the money yet. In addition, where is another person imprisoned?"

The two women suppressed the excitement in their hearts and tremblingly picked up the banknotes scattered on the floor. Their eyes filled with grief and anger pointed to a nearby bedroom, and their voices were low and firm: "It's in that room! That's where the master used to live. There is a man named Wang Yili imprisoned. He is ruthless and colludes with the prefect. He has repeatedly bullied us and even helped us to do evil. His behavior is extremely dirty!"

Han Guiliang raised his hand to indicate that everything was under control, and responded calmly: "In that case, you can go ahead." The two women bowed deeply again, and then slowly exited the woodshed.

After the two girls left, others asked Han Guiliang with doubts: "Brother Liang, will there be any mistakes in telling them the truth?" Han Guiliang looked calm and replied calmly: "Where is the mistake? Now the whole city is They are already under the master's control. Seeing how happy the two women were after hearing the news of the magistrate's death, and their beautiful faces, they are really pitiable people who have been humiliated every day, even if the master is here. This scene is full of emotions.”

"Let's go, there is still a Wang Yili who needs to be released, and we need to return to the ship to continue this drama." As soon as he finished speaking, Han Guiliang took the lead and walked out of the woodshed.

At this time, Wang Yili was huddled in a dark corner like a trapped animal, his eyes bloodshot and in great pain. Lin Xiaofeng didn't torture him intentionally, it was just out of negligence. Wang Yili had not had a drop of water for two days. In addition, he was suffering from a stubborn illness in his abdomen. His body and mind were on the verge of collapse. The aches and pains permeated his whole body, and his ears were ringing incessantly. He was struggling on the boundary between life and death.

At this moment, Wang Yili felt regret in his heart. If he had known what happened, he should not have resisted Lin Xiaofeng in the first place, in order to avoid suffering this endless pain and still share the wealth and glory. His indecisive character often forces him to force himself, and this time is no exception. Wang Yili silently swore in his heart that as long as Lin Xiaofeng appeared, he would surrender without hesitation and beg for forgiveness!

The sound of approaching footsteps gradually came to my ears, and it was obvious that there was more than one person. Wang Yili smiled bitterly, thinking it was an auditory hallucination. After all, there had never been so many footsteps in this mansion. Even when Yao Hong and Liu Lu entered the place, they followed Lin Xiaofeng. However, if there is a voice, it must be Lin Xiaofeng.

"It's finally here, I'm free!" Wang Yili braced himself, straightened his back, knelt on his knees, and struggled towards the door. Arriving at the door, with his back to the outside, his fingers fumbled with the edge of his pants, trying to slowly lift them up.

The footsteps are getting closer and closer, the heartbeat speeds up, and the heart screams silently: "I give up! I'll let you do it, just take me away from this sea of ​​suffering, even if it's just a day of ease!"

With a bang, the door was pushed open forcefully. Wang Yili closed his eyes and shouted: "Let's do it! I have made a decision!"

"..."

"???!!!"

There were several strong men standing by the door. They looked surprised, as if they had seen something unbelievable. Han Guiliang was speechless, his Adam's apple rolling up and down: "What...what is going on?"

"Tsk tsk, it turns out that although the master looks fair and frail, he prefers such a unique method."

"No wonder he can become a master, he is really different."

Everyone was talking a lot. Wang Yili listened to those words, his mind was in confusion, and his stiff body slowly turned his head. He saw six big men pointing at him, and he immediately shouted angrily: "Who are you!?"

Feeling ashamed and desperate, something in Wang Yili's body seemed to burst instantly. He tried to lift the edge of his pants again, but his pants slid down easily and were difficult to lift up, and he could never return to the original state. After some struggle, he fell to the ground and curled up into a ball as hard as he could. When everyone saw this, they laughed loudly: "Oh, this guy still has a face!"

Han Guiliang licked his lips, showed a sly smile, and waved the others away: "Brothers, you go out first, I will handle it here."

"This is not good, Brother Liang, this person is a close confidant of the master."

"That's right, Brother Liang, you don't understand the rules too much."

A hint of cunning flashed in Han Guiliang's eyes, and the corners of his mouth raised: "What do you know? I think I have never touched him. Since he is so proactive, I will do it for you! Get out of here!"

The rest of them looked at each other, shook their heads, sighed, and left the room angrily. Han Guiliang carefully closed the door, turned around and rubbed his hands excitedly: "Good guy, I'm here!"

"Uncle, I have never met anyone as proactive as you in my life."

Wang Yili's face was full of horror: "What are you going to do? I am a close confidant of Inspector Lin! Get out of here!"

"Master Lin? Haha, he doesn't need you anymore, now it's my turn to take over!"

"Don't come over!!!"

Wang Yili's eyes widened, his face filled with fear and anger, almost going crazy. The five people outside the house felt their hair stand on end when they heard the tragic sound coming from inside the house.

"It turns out that Brother Liang still has this kind of hobby. It's really unexpected. I have to stay away from him in the future."

"Hey, doesn't the master have similar hobbies? You said Xie Hongxin follows the master every day..."

"Don't make blind guesses, maybe Wang Yili is guilty of being a bitch?"

Just as the five people were whispering and speculating in the pavilion, a loud roar suddenly erupted in the room, followed by a loud bang. A naked figure broke through the wooden door, and flew out like an arrow from a string. He plunged into a small pool not far away and began scrubbing himself vigorously.

The five people quickly ran to the pool, and when they took a closer look, they saw that it was Han Guiliang. They were all dumbfounded. Han Guiliang's face turned red and he buried his head deeply in the water.

"Hey, why are there leek leaves in the water?"

"Brother Liang, how long will it take for you to be finished?"

It had been a long time since Han Guiliang emerged from the water, with only a few bubbles rising slowly. The five people exchanged glances, seemed to realize something, and immediately ran back to the bedroom to check.

As soon as they stepped into the room, the sight in front of them made the five people stunned and speechless. The floor, bed curtains, cabinets...

The precious medicinal materials were scattered everywhere, and a stench filled the whole room. Wang Yili lay weakly on his side on the floor, sobbing.

The five people covered their mouths and noses, closed the dilapidated door silently, and each retreated into the pavilion, falling into a deep silence.

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The prisoners in the boat, who were like a pack of rats, were all brutally dragged out from the shackles of the sacks, looking as embarrassed as a bereaved dog. Many of them were weak and fainted and trembled the moment they touched the hard stone steps. Shang Yiwei and Xun Liu were the two most seriously injured. Their pain had reached its peak and they fell into coma before they even stepped onto the stairs. Their tragic situation was extremely pitiful.

Lin Xiaofeng's eyes were like bright torches as he examined the figures lying in the pool of blood and dust one by one, silently confirming their identities one by one. Although he longs to eradicate these social worms from the bottom of his heart, among these people, there are two prominent grain merchants with profound backgrounds in Yangtze City. Their families have a solid foundation and a huge family business. If they are killed easily, they may be in trouble in the future. No one dares to cooperate with the government anymore; in addition, those officials in important positions such as the prison prosecutors and fellow magistrates have many key evidences in their hands. If they are killed hastily, they will inevitably lead to widespread implication and panic in the future. The investigation of the case will lose its reliance. After careful consideration, only a few people can really cut off the root of the disaster in one fell swoop. Xun Liu's fate has long been doomed because of his obvious and indescribable crimes.

Lin Xiaofeng walked steadily towards a prisoner who was curled up on the ground, and slowly took out the cloth ball that was blocked in his mouth. The prisoner was trembling, with a mixture of fear and fear on his face, and he was begging for his life urgently: "Master Lin! I have no deep grudge against you, please be merciful, and answer truthfully whenever I ask questions!" Lin Xiaofeng's mouth slightly outlined. With an indifferent smile, he opened a book and patted the other person's cheek gently. There was a hint of coldness in his words: "Very good. In view of your sincere attitude, I will allow you a chance to change your mind."

Hearing this, the prisoner's face was full of confusion. Seeing Lin Xiaofeng's eyes as firm as iron, he had no choice but to suppress the panic in his heart. Lin Xiaofeng solemnly ordered: "From now on, from name, age, gender, identity, residence address, family members to the crimes committed, state them in detail one by one. There must be no concealment." The man's throat rolled, he trembled uneasily, and finally murmured His own identity: "The villain Xin Shitan is a scribe in the official room, living in..."

Lin Xiaofeng interrupted his timid words: "No matter where you are, you need to tell the truth. Even if you don't take the initiative to confess, I can still find out the truth. Any attempt to cover up will only increase your own guilt." Xie Hongxin, who was following behind him, handed over a throwing knife at the right time. Lin Xiaofeng didn't hesitate for a moment, took the throwing knife and directly pressed it against Xin Shitan's Adam's apple. This move made Xin Shitan's face instantly turn pale as paper and his whole body trembled. Incessantly. Xin Shitan knew very well that Lin Xiaofeng acted decisively and ruthlessly, and he used thunderous means to severely injure Xun Liu as soon as he entered the painting boat. Obviously, he had an insight into this corruption matter. At this point, Xin Shitan realized that resistance was meaningless. After a fierce inner struggle, he could only close his eyes and sigh, dejectedly telling the truth: "I am willing to admit everything, I just ask you to be generous and leave me a way to survive."

Seeing this scene, everyone around them had despair in their eyes. Seeing that the time was right, Lin Xiaofeng straightened his body and called Xie Hongxin loudly: "Hurry and present the imperial edict and Shang Fang's sword!" Xie Hongxin immediately moved upon hearing the voice, and quickly held the imperial edict and the shining Shang Fang's sword in front of Lin Xiaofeng. Lin Xiaofeng held the imperial edict in his hand, with a sword hanging by his side, and solemnly declared: "I have been secretly ordered by the emperor to thoroughly investigate major cases in the Yangtze River Basin. The chief culprit will be severely punished today. If the rest of you can fully cooperate, you will not only be able to protect yourself, but also He may even retain his original position. I hereby swear by my official reputation and my reputation as a scholar. If there is any falsehood, Lin will be a Confucian scholar in vain, ashamed of the gods of heaven and earth, and ashamed of his conscience and morality!"

After Lin Xiaofeng's powerful words fell, Xiang Xiehong and other Yangqu County officials, although their expressions were stiff, applauded in agreement. There was thunderous applause in the boat, and the atmosphere was solemn. Seeing this, the people who were bound on the ground felt their fears ease a little.

Lin Xiaofeng then ordered Xiang Xiehong: "Immediately prepare paper, ink, pen and inkstone, and have them sign and sign one by one, starting from Xinshitan. Be sure to record and archive them in detail. After I have dealt with Xun Liu, I will select a day to release them home." !" After saying that, Lin Xiaofeng turned and left. Although it was more convenient to use an advanced gramophone to record the confession at this time, he considered that many people were involved in palace secrets and could not kill them at will to avoid leaking the secret, so he temporarily adopted the method of signing and signing. Evidence retained.

Later, Lin Xiaofeng walked into the place where Xun Liu was imprisoned with a gramophone. Although Xun Liu was seriously injured, Lin Xiaofeng still invited doctors to treat him. When he entered the room, although Xun Liu had woken up, his spirit was still sluggish. As soon as Xun Liu saw Lin Xiaofeng, his eyes widened and he shouted angrily: "Lin thief! You will definitely not end well! This government treats you badly, how dare you secretly frame me!"

Lin Xiaofeng sat down calmly and responded with a calm smile on his face: "The people outside have all confessed and signed their signatures. Mr. Xun may wish to follow suit. There are still many doubts to be questioned, so please tell the truth. I don’t want to waste any more words. I have already found conclusive evidence in your residence and will publicly interrogate and kill you on the city tower to give you a quick end.”

Xun Liu was so angry that his finger bones were rattling, and he pointed his finger at Lin Xiaofeng. He was extremely angry: "It's just you! You, the traitor rumored inside and outside the palace, can decide my life or death? What substantive evidence do you have? Without three What qualifications do you have to execute me in a joint trial with the judicial department?”

Faced with Xun Liu's question, Lin Xiaofeng was slightly surprised: "You called me a traitor. Even if I acquiesce, why did you mention the 'promiscuous palace' thing? Where did you learn about such rumors? That's all, no matter what Isn’t the authenticity of this matter, the fact that the rice warehouse is currently in deficit, and the signed confessions of the subordinates sufficient to serve as a basis for conviction? Why does the so-called judicial trial need complicated and lengthy procedures in front of the person I want to punish? "

After saying that, Lin Xiaofeng took out Shang Fang's sword from his waist and asked sternly: "Does Master Xun recognize this sword?"

Xun Liu's eyes widened and he stared at the sword. His original crazy shouting suddenly stopped, his eyes focused on the scabbard, and then he laughed wildly: "Haha, fake! Lin Xiaofeng, do you think I have never seen your majesty? Is the Shangfang Sword really given to you? How dare you forge it as a gift from the royal palace? You are such a bold rebel!"

Lin Xiaofeng sheathed his sword in embarrassment when he heard the words. He didn't expect Xun Liu to be able to see through the authenticity at a glance, and then waved his hand impatiently to signal that Xun Liu didn't need to say anything: "You stubborn old man, you won't shed tears until you see the coffin. I'm not that kind." I will spend more time with you messing around." Then he placed the gramophone on the table and started playing the pre-recorded recording. Although Xun Liu's voice seemed confusing, the content was clearly identifiable. The recording directly pointed to Xun Liu's plan to burn down the granary and destroy it. The conspiracy of incriminating evidence...

Xun Liu sneered and questioned: "What kind of evil thing is this? Could it be that you want to use some kind of magic instrument to torture me?" Lin Xiaofeng stopped his random suspicion. As the sound of the gramophone gradually became clearer, Xun Liu's own sinister and cunning voice The loud sound rang out, revealing step by step his elaborate plan to burn down the granary and cover up his crimes...

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The incriminating sound flowing out of the gramophone, as the needle wound around the vinyl record, was like a sharp bayonet cutting through the night, and finally played to the end. After listening to this sinful recording, Xun Liu felt as if he had been struck by a bolt from the blue. He stood as stunned as a sculpture, dumbfounded and in disbelief that he had woven such a huge criminal net with his own hands. He stared at Lin Xiaofeng in horror, and struggled to squeeze out a sentence with his trembling lips: "This is the work of witchcraft and evil!" Lin Xiaofeng smiled calmly when he heard this, and his words were loud and clear: "Sorcery? Master Xun doesn't know anything. , in this era of rapid change, this is not a magic trick, but a demonstration of the power of technology.”

Xun Liu's eyes almost jumped out of his sockets, his face was twisted to an almost ferocious level, and he roared sternly: "Lin Xiaofeng, you are so scheming, sinister and cunning! I curse you..." Even though he was seriously injured and exhausted, he seemed to have been finally beaten. A trace of anger ignited the remaining strength in his body. He struggled to get up and throw himself at Lin Xiaofeng to vent his hatred, but he was unable to do so. He fell heavily as soon as he stepped off the edge of the bed. Even when he fell, he still cursed in anger.

Lin Xiaofeng sat firmly on the wooden bench beside him, his face as calm as lake water, and his eyes were as sharp as a hawk's gaze at Xun Liu: "Master Xun has committed a serious crime that can harm the nine tribes, and he should be severely punished according to the law. However, I still have With a trace of compassion, if you can completely repent and truthfully confess all your crimes, you may be able to save a chance for your family." At this time, Xun Liu's face was as pale as paper, and sweat flowed down his face like a stream, and he lowered his head. Silent and silent, the turbulent emotions in his heart were obviously undergoing a battle of life and death.

Lin Xiaofeng pressed forward step by step, asking like a cocoon: "According to what Qingfeng Tower revealed, you colluded with merchants to sell 30,000 shi of public grain without authorization. According to the market price, it is only a mere 100,000 taels of silver. Moreover, when the price of grain was high, the profit was extremely high. It’s only 80,000 taels, but the 50,000 taels you paid me, after deducting the cost and the facilitation expenses, is not a waste of money? Could it be that Mr. Xun is actually pocketing money in the name of dispersing money?" Then he looked serious. Asking the core question: "Therefore, I must find out how much of the hard-earned money of the people you have embezzled, and whether there are others who are complicit in the conspiracy behind the scenes?"

After facing this direct question, Xun Liu was stunned for a long time. Finally, he looked up at Lin Xiaofeng and forced a bitter smile on his lips: "Haha, Lin Xiaofeng, this hand is really cruel. I have fallen into your hands." Yes." Seeing his weak words, Lin Xiaofeng straightened his back and interrogated him more harshly.

At this moment, Xun Liu suddenly bit his tongue with all his strength. Blood spurted out in an instant, and half of the bright red tongue tip fell on the snow-white quilt, forming a shocking scene. He faced Lin Xiaofeng, his eyes full of resentment and despair. Even though his mouth was full of red blood, he endured the pain and forced a smile, as if to laugh at the ruthless tricks of fate. Lin Xiaofeng was shocked when he witnessed all this. He immediately rushed to the door and turned his back to Xun Liu, shouting: "Quickly confess! Tell me clearly!"

Xun Liu decisively bit off the tip of his tongue. Lin Xiaofeng turned around and saw the scene in front of him that shocked him. He urgently called for the doctor to come for first aid. When everyone on the boat heard the sound, they rushed over with the doctor and entered the house. They were all frightened into silence by Xun Liu's extremely tragic situation, and could not help but feel chills in their hearts.

Lin Xiaofeng acted quickly, grabbed Xun Liu's arms and forced him onto the bed to prevent blood from pouring back and causing suffocation. When the doctor arrived at the scene, Lin Xiaofeng anxiously ordered: "Stop the bleeding quickly! This person cut off the base of his tongue on his own, so we must find a way to stop the bleeding immediately!" Not only did Xun Liu's leg injury not recover, but he also cut himself on the tongue at this moment, and his life was in danger.

The doctor looked frightened and was at a loss for a moment. He even knelt on the ground and cried: "Master, how can we stop the blood from flowing so violently? His tongue is severed, and there is really no way to save him. I'm afraid he will definitely die!" When Lin Xiaofeng heard this, he became furious and shouted at the doctor: "Don't hesitate, it's important to save people!"

Xun Liu's situation was extremely critical. Lin Xiaofeng joined forces with Xiang Xiehong and other people to surround him and suppress Xun Liu's body tightly to prevent his death from massive blood loss. While assisting in first aid, Lin Xiaofeng comforted Xun Liu with sincere words: "Life is full of different situations, and suffering will eventually pass. Mr. Xun must be perseverant and never give up the will to survive!" When Xun Liu heard this, his eyes became more determined and he fought hard. Struggling with the last bit of strength.

Lin Xiaofeng decisively ordered Xie Hongxin to get charcoal, intending to speed up the bleeding by scorching the scalded wound. Xie Hongxin quickly grabbed the hot charcoal and accurately branded it on Xun Liu's broken tongue. In an instant, white smoke rose, and the room was filled with a burnt smell like barbecue, making onlookers almost nauseous. Although Xun Liu was in agony, he could not move under the combined pressure of everyone. After being burned by the charcoal, Xun Liu finally fainted due to the unbearable pain, and the bleeding was finally under control.

Then everyone let go of Xun Liu and carefully placed him on the bed again. Lin Xiaofeng urged the doctor to go all out to treat Xun Liu. Lang Zhong was filled with compassion, knowing that Xun Liu's survival after such torture depended entirely on luck. When Xun Liu fell into a deep coma, Lin Xiaofeng frowned and secretly wondered why Xun Liu would take such an extreme act of suicide at a critical moment. What deep secrets were hidden behind him?
Although Lin Xiaofeng seemed to be acting coldly and ruthlessly at the moment, he was not a sadistic person. Faced with this extreme situation, he was also deeply shocked in his heart, and he did not even want to look directly at this cruel scene. Except for Xie Hongxin, no one else dared to watch such a scene head-on. Although Xun Liu is temporarily out of danger, whether he can truly survive this life-and-death disaster depends on the doctor's medical skills. While everyone is praying that Xun Liu can defeat the God of Death, they are also looking forward to uncovering the layers of mysteries behind him.

Lin Xiaofeng exhaled heavily and looked around at the worried people in the room. He waved his sleeves and solemnly gave an order: "Mr. Xun Liu must take good care of Xun Liu here. The rest of the people will leave temporarily." Then he turned around. He turned around and said seriously to Xiang Xiehong: "Come with me." The two of them exited the inner room hand in hand, looking for a quieter space to talk in detail.

As soon as he stepped into the silent room, Xiang Xiehong couldn't wait to ask: "Master, what happened? Did Xun Liu choose to commit suicide because he was afraid of guilt?" Lin Xiaofeng shook his head and sighed, with a sad expression: "That's not the case. I just When asked about the exact number of corruption and other possible accomplices behind it, I didn't expect that he would choose the extreme path of biting his tongue to show resistance." Xiang Xiehong looked confused and puzzled: "This is really puzzling. He is already destined to die, so why should he endure such pain?"

Lin Xiaofeng's eyes were full of doubts, and he was thinking a lot: "That's true. There must be a major secret that we haven't touched yet. The person behind the secret that makes a prefect willing to give up his life rather than reveal it must be He has a high position and may even be a giant lurking within the imperial court. The implications of this matter may be far deeper than we imagined. "

Xiang Xiehong lowered his head and pondered for a moment, then slowly analyzed: "If Xun Liu could not avoid the fate of implicating the nine clans in any case, then he resolutely risked his life to keep the secret, it is likely that the person behind the scenes has the means to protect his family, or He directly used his children and relatives as hostages to force him to submit.”

When Lin Xiaofeng heard this, he felt as if he was seeing the blue sky through the clouds. He nodded in agreement: "Exactly! Your analysis suddenly made me realize that I had not been able to see this before!"

Xiang Xiehong raised his head and smiled and sighed: "I don't have any children yet, so maybe I don't have a deep understanding of this. If the flesh and blood of my family falls into the hands of others, I am willing to protect them at all costs. This is the protective feeling of all parents in the world." It comes naturally. I wonder if the master misses his relatives even more because of this?”

Lin Xiaofeng responded with a calm smile: "You are absolutely right. Deep love for a baby is indeed the most authentic emotion in the world. However, at this moment, disaster relief is the top priority. If you miss your family, you can return to visit at any time."

Lin Xiaofeng moved to the table, personally poured a cup of hot tea for Xiang Xiehong, and then said: "Now that all the troubles are over, we urgently need to plan how to relieve the victims. If you are eager to return home, you can start back home now. Visiting relatives."

Xiang Xiehong looked hesitant and asked a question that had been bothering him for a long time: "There is no rush to go home, but I have always had an unanswered question. When I went to the capital to take the exam, was I kidnapped by someone sent by the master? ?" After hearing this, Lin Xiaofeng looked shocked, then clasped his hands and laughed, and then asked in surprise: "You didn't know the truth until today? Have you ever had any resentment in your heart after serving in the county government for many years?"

Xiang Xiehong replied hesitantly: "I don't have any resentment at all, I just want to solve this mystery. If you fail to pass the imperial examination and enter the official career, you will naturally have regrets in your heart. Which scholar does not desire to realize his dream of making contributions?"

After hearing this, Lin Xiaofeng took off his official uniform, handed it to Xiang Xiehong, and said generously: "This official robe will be given to you. If you feel that your official rank is not enough, you can also wear Xun Liu's clothes. The position of the prefect is It should meet your expectations.”

Xiang Xiehong took over the official uniform, licked his lips, and there was a trace of hesitation on his face: "Master, this seems to be against the rules, I'm afraid it's not appropriate."

Lin Xiaofeng replied confidently: "Don't worry. In the future, you will wear this official uniform and go up to the tower in person to kill traitors and punish evil deeds. If there are people talking about it, I will have my own official to explain it clearly to His Majesty."

At this time, Lin Xiaofeng secretly thought: Recently, in order to control the distribution of grain and grass, gravel has been often used in the porridge shed. Many people are already aware of this. If he goes on stage in person, I am afraid it will cause unnecessary negative effects.

Lin Xiaofeng made a decisive decision: "This matter has been decided. You quickly put on your official uniform and let me see the effect."

Xiang Xiehong readily complied and took over the official robe. However, since he was slightly shorter than Lin Xiaofeng, the official robe seemed a little too big for him. However, he still looked joyful on his face and looked around, as if he had fulfilled his dream of becoming an official.

Xiang Xiehong thanked him with tears in his eyes: "Thank you so much, sir, for your consideration and love!"

Lin Xiaofeng waved his hand to indicate that there was no need to be polite: "It's just a trivial matter, not worth mentioning. Okay, let's go to the interrogation place together now and continue to dig deeper into the huge shady story behind the case..." The two walked out of the room side by side and embarked on the journey to uncover the truth again. The journey to uncover the deep secrets of the Xunliu case.

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The two then walked into the dark and narrow room where Shang Yiwei was imprisoned. They saw that his eyes were dull at the moment, his hands were tightly covering the hidden position of his lower abdomen, and he was sitting alone on the edge of the bed, with a look of deep contemplation on his face. When he noticed that Lin Xiaofeng and Xiang Xiehong had entered the room, Shang Yiwei's thin body immediately started to tremble slightly, and he whispered in a frightened voice: "Lin... Mr. Lin." He caught a glimpse of Xiang, who was wearing official uniform and had a serious look on his face. Xie Hong stood on one side, and Shang Yiwei asked in confusion: "So you are the inspector?"

Facing this scene, Xiang Xiehong blushed with embarrassment and turned to Lin Xiaofeng, looking for answers. Lin Xiaofeng chuckled and said bluntly: "No need to say more, I personally came here today just to interrogate you." After hearing this, Shang Yiwei was silent for a moment, then asked in a sharp and stern tone: "You are acting like this? Isn’t this a rebellion? I want to see Master Xun Liu!”

Lin Xiaofeng sneered and answered frankly: "Master Xun Liu has reached the point where he is struggling to death. He committed suicide out of fear of crime and is now on the verge of life and death. And I already have all the evidence about his crimes. As long as you can be sincere Cooperation will not only save your life, but I will also arrange for a doctor to treat your leg disease."

After listening to this, Shang Yiwei lowered his head and fell into a long silence, repeating: "I must see Mr. Witnessed it with my own eyes before. After Shang Yiwei witnessed Xun Liu's miserable situation, he finally fell into the abyss of despair. He collapsed weakly beside the bed and begged in a low voice: "I am willing to tell the truth, but my knowledge is limited. I remember you vowed not to kill me. Please keep your promise.”

Lin Xiaofeng's expression was stern and he spoke word by word: "I have always put my credibility first. If you truly repent and cooperate with the investigation, I swear by my official motto that I will never harm you. In this case, please tell the truth quickly." ”

Shang Yiwei held the edge of the quilt tightly and confessed in a low and intermittent voice: "Master Xun does have the support of an expert behind him, but I don't know the specific details. That person often contacts Xun Liu directly. As for how much money he took, I don't know. I don’t know much, I just know that a lot of money is sent to the capital on a regular basis.”

Lin Xiaofeng kept asking questions about the escort accounts, but Shang Yiwei shook his head helplessly and said that there were no detailed accounting records. Xun Liu relied on his extraordinary memory to handle every escort matter single-handedly. All can be kept in mind. Although Lin Xiaofeng was surprised by this, he did not doubt his statement.

Under in-depth cross-examination, Shang Yiwei further revealed: "The most recent time of transporting property was just one or two days before your arrival on the Yangtze River. I don't know the specific amount, but the situation that time was particularly abnormal. It almost Most of the silver in the treasury has been transferred, and Mr. Xun Liu has been specially sent to escort it. The 50,000 taels previously presented to you are already the few remaining funds in the treasury."

Xiang Xiehong and Lin Xiaofeng exchanged meaningful glances, both feeling that the situation was becoming increasingly complicated and strange. Lin Xiaofeng was filled with doubts: the timing of this incident was so strange, it was unbelievable that he sent away all his property and Xun Liu's son on the eve of his appointment. There is obviously plenty of grain available for trading along the route from Beijing to the Yangtze River, so why did we choose to close the net at this critical moment?
"Did the other party predict that I will severely punish corruption? But I didn't expect this to happen when I first took office!" Lin Xiaofeng was full of doubts in his heart, and it was difficult to explain such a coincidence. Forget it, it is most appropriate to leave the follow-up matters to the Supreme Lord for judgment. Following the clues may involve more details. The current disaster relief work is heavy, so it is not appropriate to add to this worry. Therefore, Lin Xiaofeng temporarily suppressed the many doubts in his heart and decided to hand over the subsequent disposal rights to the court, allowing the truth to come to light naturally.

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After careful consideration, Lin Xiaofeng decided to temporarily put aside the pursuit of the mastermind behind the scenes, and instead asked Shang Yiwei: "How many people did Xun Liu place within the Bushan Sect?" Shang Yiwei did not hesitate when facing the question, and responded fluently: " Only the leader Wu Yiguang was bribed by Xun Liu. He originally planned to install about five or six people, but because Wu Yiguang had completely surrendered to Xun Liu, the rest of the people evacuated according to the order. "

Exploring a more in-depth question: "When the two factions conflict tomorrow, what specific arrangements does Xun Liu have?" After hesitating for a while, Shang Yiwei finally confessed: "Xun Liu originally planned to let me hang out with the adults tomorrow. He was looking for opportunities to assassinate the Lord in order to achieve the goal of killing him without any evidence. The other personnel acted according to the plan he had planned in Qingfeng Tower." Lin Xiaofeng was filled with anger when he heard this, and couldn't help but sigh at Xun Liu's cruel heart, and was lucky to see through it in time. Conspiracy and stop it, otherwise the consequences will be disastrous. "Very good. You gave a very detailed answer. Please feel free to heal here."

Later, Lin Xiaofeng and Xiang Xiehong walked out of the cell together. Lin Xiaofeng redressed, dressed in official uniform, and gave Xiang Xiehong detailed tasks: "All people involved in corruption on the ship must have their money transactions carefully examined one by one. At present, the Military and Horse Division has not noticed our actions. It is expected that there will be a large-scale armed battle tomorrow. At that time, I will personally come out to explain everything. As for the heads of the Guo and Wu families, they may become important for us to use in the future. piece."

Regarding Xiang Xiehong's suggestion to confiscate Xun Liu's property, Lin Xiaofeng smiled calmly and gave his own opinion: "If I had the right to directly confiscate Xun Liu's family, I would have executed it long ago. As Xun Liu is the prefect, this matter must be reported to the court for approval. It can be implemented, otherwise it will easily lead to criticism. What's more, most of Xun Liu's property is probably in our hands, so what's the point of ransacking the houses of those small families? With tolerance, innocent people will not be wronged.”

At dawn the next day, Lin Xiaofeng mounted his horse and led everyone to the vibrant countryside outside the city. The travelers included Xie Hongxin, Luo Huajun, Lu Yuefeng and others, and behind them were a large group of "refugees", holding sticks and stones in their hands, with faces filled with anticipation and excitement.

Lin Xiaofeng looked around and joked to Lu Yuefeng: "I didn't expect that Wu Yiguang did not adopt a sneak attack strategy, but instead issued a challenge, which is quite interesting!" Lu Yuefeng responded with a smile: "That guy is just a rough and reckless man. Power is eager to show off its power. In the early years, his strength was far inferior to mine, and he relied entirely on Xun Liu's support. If you hadn't intervened in time, I'm afraid it would have caused a disaster. "

Lin Xiaofeng snorted coldly and scolded everyone: "You people are acting recklessly outside the capital. It's really a shame!" Then he asked Lu Yuefeng about Wu Yiguang's true martial arts. Lu Yuefeng glanced at Xie Hongxin mysteriously and replied: "This man is invulnerable, and his skills are not inferior to Xie Hongxin's."

When Luo Huajun heard this, his spirit suddenly perked up, and he retorted loudly: "Such skills can't stop the power of my blow!" Lin Xiaofeng looked at Luo Huajun with interest, and whispered in a low voice: "Luo Huajun, Haiyun Kingdom buy one How much does it cost to become a champion? Only you and I know this secret, don’t tell anyone else.”

When Luo Huajun heard this, his face turned red immediately. He hesitated for a long time and was speechless. Finally, he bit the bullet and declared loudly: "I am a genuine martial arts champion. I will see the real seal on the battlefield in a while!" Everyone laughed, and the atmosphere was full of laughter. Extremely enthusiastic.

When the group arrived at the agreed place for the decisive battle, they saw a large number of people on the other side. Although they were all disguised as refugees, they were densely packed and overwhelming. When Lin Xiaofeng witnessed this formation, he couldn't help but feel a sense of horror in his heart. It was the first time in his life that he had personally experienced such a huge battlefield showdown. (End of chapter)