King of Han Dynasty of Ming Dynasty

at the same time.

After Zhu Gaoxu disappeared into the government office with a group of royal guards.

As a result, the originally oppressive atmosphere in the government office was relieved in an instant.

After a brief silence, the officials from Linchuan City who came back to their senses subconsciously looked around at the soldiers who were imprisoned and guarded by Zhu Gaoxu.

Then, many people quickly stepped forward with quick eyes and hands, and came to Duan Li, who was still kneeling on the ground. They used their bows from left and right to help him up from the ground.

Because he had been lying on the ground for a long time without doing much physical activity, his body was unconsciously a little stiff.

When he was helped up by a group of officials, he felt the soreness and tingling sensation in the muscles of his body. He couldn't help but subconsciously grinned, and a trace of pain flashed between his eyebrows.

but.

Rao is so.

Before he could catch his breath, the officials from Linchuan City who had just helped him up saw what he had done. The officers responsible for imprisoning them did not make any unnecessary moves, nor did they pay any attention to him. scold them.

As a result, their courage couldn't help but become bigger.

Duan Li was immediately surrounded by water. Everyone tried their best to lower their voices and talked about their worries and fears.

"Duan Zhitong"

"Duan Zhitong"

"Hurry up. Hurry up and think of a solution!"

"The current situation, as well as Prince Han's actions, it is clear that he came here because of the refined salt matter."

"Once Prince Han digs deeper, it will involve the Zhang and Wang families. It will be impossible to hide the things we have done over the years."

"And in the past, we put so many hats on the heads of Zhang and Wang."

"If we talk about what we did in the past, at least the Zhang and Wang families can see hope, and they will not jump over the wall and perish with us."

"But this time the unfounded accusations and the big pot really drove the Zhang and Wang families to a dead end."

"This, this, this. What should we do?"

"This is not a joke, as this involves the lives and fortunes of so many of us and our whole family."

At this point, everyone who was chattering paused for a moment, as if they had thought of something. The conversation suddenly changed, and their expressions became particularly solemn, and they said:
"Duan Zhitong"

"We, you, do you want to go and find the people above?"

"Let's see if we can find a way to divert Prince Han's attention and let him do other things first. Regarding the affairs of the Zhang and Wang families, let the bosses above think of ways to give us some delay."

"As long as we are given enough time, the current crisis can be resolved."

"You...you really want to protect us in this matter!"

"otherwise."

Say it.

That’s it for now.

The chattering ministers of Linchuan Prefecture subconsciously closed their mouths silently. They all looked at Duan Li with extremely longing eyes, as if they wanted to hear good news from him.

Wait until the ministers have spoken.

Feeling the eyes of everyone on him, and in his mind, he couldn't help but think about half of the words spoken by the ministers in front of him.

Duan Li couldn't help but frown, a trace of anger and displeasure flashed through his pupils, and he completely suppressed it. Then he quickly adjusted his thoughts and emotions, as if he looked calm and composed. He seemed to take it indifferently, and said angrily in a deep voice:
"Shut up."

"Shut your mouth."

"Are you seeking death for discussing this matter here?"

As he said that, Duan Li couldn't help but glance at the soldiers who were on guard around him, and snorted angrily:

"I told you to wait"

"Remember, disaster comes from your mouth."

"Don't forget the soldiers on guard around us."

"You think you can talk nonsense without restraint if others ignore you?"

"If at this time, someone else secretly puts someone in the middle, and these words just fall into the ears of King Han."

"I don't need to say more about what we will face then, right?"

After hearing this, the officials of Linchuan Prefecture, who had been pleading in low voices like ants on a hot pot, couldn't help but change their expressions after hearing Duan Li's warning and vigilance.

Then, they subconsciously looked at the serious and solemn Ming soldiers who were on guard and alert on the periphery, and suddenly shrank their necks.

There was a brief silence. After being reminded, all the officials in Linchuan Fucheng looked at the soldiers on guard with a vague and cautious look. Although they were restrained, they were only incomparable. The words he spoke just now were much softer.

He still chirped and expressed his wishes and thoughts in his heart.

no doubt.

These people are not fools.

Compared to today's threat of confinement and the soldiers on guard around them.

The ministers knew better than anyone else that these threats were just illusions and not real threats.

For these people, the real threat lies in the departure of the Han King Zhu Gaoxu
Although Zhu Gaoxu didn't say anything when he left.

However, judging from his state and attitude, the officials could probably guess the purpose of Zhu Gaoxu's departure, or what he was planning to do.

And once such a thing is done.

What befell all of them was, in a real sense, an irreversible disaster, and no one could save them.

It is precisely because of this that even if Duan Li reminded him, the ministers in Linchuan City only lowered their voices, but did not stop urging Duan Li to find a solution.

Seeing the situation in front of him, his reminders and threats failed to work.

Duan Li couldn't help but frown, a hint of displeasure and resentment flashed in his eyes. Although he didn't say anything, judging from the posture he showed now, it can be seen that at this moment, he has no regard for these Linchuan people. The officials in the city were filled with hatred.

Such a situation.

These personal behaviors would be different if they were the same as before.

Duan Li probably couldn't help but get angry a long time ago. He wanted to sound the alarm to the people in front of him, and let them know how the flowers are red.

But the current situation does not allow him to act so unscrupulously, or in other words, he does not dare to do so.

There is no other reason.

The current state of all the officials in Linchuan City is like a frightened bird, if he dares to take action at this time.

The intention is punishment.

But God knows how his actions will be interpreted in the eyes of these people.

Do you think he wants to kill people and silence them?
Once these individuals think this way, their alliance will collapse in an instant.

The officials in Linchuan Prefecture who looked worried in front of them were afraid that they would swarm and go to Zhu Gaoxu to report him.

Even if you don’t report it.

With these personal means, knowing that he will die.

They will definitely swarm him in one go and tear him, the instigator, to pieces in an instant, and they will definitely not let him have an easy time.

in this way.

Unfortunately, he felt very unhappy.

I had to bite the bullet, suppress the anger and rage in my heart, and calm myself down. Then, with a faint smile on Duan Li's face, he comforted and comforted these Linchuan officials who were already frightened to death:

"Hey, hey, hey."

"Everyone. My colleagues and colleagues."

"Be calm and don't be impatient. Be calm and don't be impatient."

"Don't worry. Don't worry. I've already made arrangements for this matter when I received it from King Han."

"I have already asked Mr. Liu to start doing some things."

"Besides, we are all in the same boat. If you are worried and scared, shouldn't I be worried and scared?"

"This matter, please remind me, this is not only about your family's wealth and life, but also about the life of my family. How can I dare to be careless in the slightest."

"As for the people above."

Having said this, he paused, his eyes shrank, and he glanced around at the soldiers on guard around him. His expression became serious involuntarily, and he continued in a deep voice:

"Such a big thing happened in the entire Linchuan City."

"The news of Prince Han's coming to Sichuan Fucheng, no one can control the news."

"There is no doubt that those who should receive the message will receive the message."

"But in order to be on the safe side, I am thinking of a way to give a brief description of the specific situation here to the people above, so that the people above can change it and be more correct."

"Help me drag a few people to go out. Then take a few more people to the office to handle things."

"do you understand?"

This statement came out.

All the officials from Linchuan Prefecture couldn't help but look solemn. They glanced at each other subconsciously and nodded heavily at Duan Li in recognition.

After that, everyone didn't say another word, and completely followed Duan Li's instructions and acted very consciously.

However, although action was taken.

But after all, there were soldiers left behind by Zhu Gaoxu to monitor and imprison them.

As a result, although they were determined, they still had some concerns when taking action.

After all, there are soldiers who are watching eagerly. Who knows whether their actions and movements will cause emergency actions by the soldiers left behind.

But as they moved, they found soldiers eyeing them one by one. After glancing at them, they didn't want to make any reaction.

immediately.

Everyone finally relaxed their worries, became bolder, and moved quickly.

...

As everyone performs their duties.

Duan Li also frowned subconsciously and looked around at the movement around him.

After a while, I confirmed again and again.

Without the slightest hesitation, he strode toward the government office.

but……

Just when everyone was moving and thinking they were safe, no one cared about them. As long as they didn't leave the government office, there would be no problems. They didn't notice it at all, or in other words, ignored it.

I didn’t see them move at the same time.

In the shadows inside the government office, piercing eyes stared directly at their every move.

Then, when all the officials from Linchuan Fucheng were heading inside the government office, the figures hidden in the darkness were like ghosts, hiding in the darkness, retreating inside, and dispersed.

……

Inside the government office.

The dim sunset slanted down.

Reflected on the wooden corridor, it gave off a dark yellow halo, adding a bit of mystery to the entire government office.

Immediately, heavy footsteps sounded in the originally silent interior of the government office, accompanied by the creaking sound of the wooden floor.

Looking for the place where the sound came from, who else could it be but Duan Li who made the sound?

At this moment, Duan Li has already lived up to his gentle and gentle actions in the government office hall just now.

Cold sweat had appeared on his forehead before he knew it, and it slid down his cheeks and wet the clothes around his neck.

This can be seen.

Now Duan Li is not at peace in his heart, and his mentality is not much better than that of other officials in Linchuan Fucheng.

Not long after.

Arrive at the office.

crunch
Duan Li pushed open the closed door, then strode in quickly.

Just when he was about to close the door, he seemed to think of something and couldn't help but subconsciously stretched out his head, looking around and looking at the back courtyard under the sunset.

After several confirmations.

call.
He couldn't help but let out a long breath, suppressed the restless and panicful emotions in his heart, quickly walked to the desk in the study, picked up the pen on the desk, spread out a piece of white paper, dipped it in ink and quickly The book started to be written.

It didn't take long.

Duan Li spread the paper on the table that was already full of ink pen fonts in his hand, blowing wildly on the wet ink on it, trying to make the ink on the paper dry quickly.

but
Things always go the other way.

After blowing for a while, Duan Li felt a little impatient unconsciously when he saw the paper with a touch of moisture, and looked at the closed door in panic from time to time.

I do not know how long it has been.

The setting sun that originally hung high in the sky has disappeared.

The darkness drives away the light in the sky bit by bit, until the sky is completely shrouded in darkness.

I don't know when, but from time to time, the crisp sound of insects can be heard in the courtyard.

Duan Li in the study.

After waiting for so long, the ink written on the paper was finally completely dry.

Then, without any hesitation, he carefully folded the paper spread out on the table layer by layer, pushed it into a small ball, and put it into a small dark green bamboo tube that had been prepared.

After doing all this.

Duan Li didn't hesitate at all. He took the small bamboo tube sealed with beeswax and came to the myna that he usually made fun of. He stretched out his hand to open the bird cage and pulled the myna out of the cage.

Faced with such rough treatment.

The starling in his hand fluttered from time to time.

However, when he looked into Duan Li's heart-wrenching eyes, the originally fluttering and panicked Myna miraculously calmed down.

After the bamboo tube in his hand was firmly tied to Bago's leg, Duan Li took Bago and gently pushed open a small corner of the rear window, carefully let it out, and murmured to himself:
"Hurry up"

"Whether we can survive or have a chance to turn around depends entirely on you, a beast."

"After raising you for so many years, don't let me down!" (End of Chapter)