Although Xu Chengzong told the local government not to protect himself, the other party did not dare to take it lightly. If someone else in Jinyiwei came to take revenge or save people, and they were shocked or even injured Xu Gongzi, their guilt would be even heavier. Therefore, after getting off the ship, the officers and soldiers who brought it quickly surrounded the area around the building, looking like they were waiting for battle.

As for the other ships, even the people and boats were detained and brought ashore for strict interrogation. At least until Xu Gongzi leaves, they don't want to be free anymore. But what made the prefect of Cen feel a headache was that it was said that after the incident, no less than four small boats took advantage of the chaos to escape, but they didn't know whether those people had anything to do with Jinyiwei.

At this time, another incident happened on the ship that was not too worry-although several famous local doctors did their best to treat Xu Gong and Qinggele, who were injured by the Hidden Arrow, but the former was too seriously injured because of the vital injury, coupled with excessive blood loss, and was completely rescued, and finally died before dawn.

This Jinyi guard commander can be regarded as the most aggrieved and tragic one since the founding of the Ming Dynasty. Since sitting in this position, not only did he fail to show his majesty, but he was careful in everything, and with Wang Zhen's growth, he became a vassal of Wang Gonggong and Dongchang, and finally lost his official position, not to mention, he was killed, which can be regarded as a blind death.

However, the situation of Qingler was better, although there were two more Hidden Arrows than his own adults, but he instinctively avoided several key points. Under the best efforts of those Lang Zhong, although he was still in a coma, he was able to save his life.

When the Governor of Cen, who had been guarding the shore all night, got the news from the mouth of Lang Zhong, who came down, they were shocked, and immediately transferred hundreds of people and horses again, completely surrounding the water and land in this area, for fear that there would be some more variables, and they would have to eat and fall with them.

When Xu Chengzong got up the next morning and learned about Xu Gong's death, he was not too annoyed, after all, he was also present at the time, and he was already prepared for this result. In the end, he just gave an order, let people take care of Qingler, and don't let this man die on his own ship. After a pause, he made the decision to leave the place and continue on his way.

But as soon as this order was given, someone reported another piece of news that made him frown - the side of the building ship had broken a big hole because of the impact last night, and although it had not yet entered the water, it was probably difficult to continue to sail on the canal safely.

When Xu Chengzong was thinking about how to change the ship, Governor Cen came to see him again. As soon as they met, they helped him solve the problem in front of him: "Xia Guan knew that Gongzi's boat was damaged, so he ordered someone to find a similar building ship. If the son doesn't dislike it, he can take this boat. ”

"Governor Cen is really thoughtful, and he really admires it." Xu Chengzong was also overjoyed when he heard this, and hurriedly praised: "In this way, thank you to the prefect." ”

"Wherever you say, this is what the lower officials should do." Governor Cen said with a humble face.

In this way, there was not much delay, and when the things on the boat were moved to the newly prepared building boat, Xu Chengzong took Lu Zhen and others to change into the new boat, and continued to go south along the canal in the afternoon.

In the eyes of many people on the ship, this Governor Cen was really thoughtful, and he actually arranged a replacement ship for everyone so quickly, obviously wanting to atone the credit and pat Xu Gongzi's ass well. However, Lu Zhen saw his deep-seated intention in doing this, which was clearly to send his group of plague gods out of the country as soon as possible, only in this way would he no longer have to be afraid of what he would have to do in this matter.

Xu Chengzong also knows this, but he doesn't feel unhappy because of this, this is just a means for people in the officialdom to protect themselves, and people do things so thoroughly, can they still be picky? What's more, he is also in a hurry to leave Shandong and get out of the northern boundary as soon as possible, as long as he enters the south, especially after stepping into the southern Zhili territory, he will no longer have to worry about any trouble.

It was with this in mind that the next trip was much faster than before. The boat no longer walked and stopped on the canal as before, and went around to enjoy the scenery or socialize with the local officials, but spread its sails, and even spent a lot of money to invite many slender men to travel day and night.

Even Xu Gongzi changed his vassal and elegant style on the ship a few days ago, but he lived in a simple place in the cabin, and he was not even interested in coming out to see the scenery on both sides of the strait. Of course, this was because he was worried that the people who still had the Jinyi guard next to him would take risks against him, after all, the events of that night left a deep impression on him.

And in this way, the three of Wang Juren became a little redundant, and they could only be regarded as passengers on the boat, but they couldn't even see Xu Chengzong's face, which made them feel a pity. If it hadn't been for the events of that night, perhaps the poems they wrote would have been able to enter the eyes of Xu Gongzi, so it is very possible that they would have been introduced to Wei Guogong after returning to Nanjing.

However, now everything is in vain, they can only accept this frustrating reality, and at the same time envy Lu Jin's current situation. Because they already know that now except for a few people on the ship, except for Ah Hu and a few others, this Lu Gongzi is the only person who can still meet Xu Gongzi alone, and it is said that for two days, the two were still drinking and talking in the cabin.

At this time, the three scholars did not dare to be hostile to Lu Jin, and even regretted their previous behavior of wanting to make Lu Zhen ugly by chanting poems. Obviously, the identity of this Lu Gongzi is completely different from them, just the reaction when the accident happened that night is much stronger than them, plus he actually dares to interject at will when Xu Chengzong is speaking, it can be seen that he must not be comparable to ordinary Luotuo scholars.

It was with this understanding that although they did not know Lu Jin's true identity, in the subsequent days of being on the same boat, the three scholars had become much more respectful to Lu Jin, and they no longer dared to tell him any poetry and writing.

For their cautious appearance, Lu Zhen only felt a little funny in his heart, but he didn't mean to make it difficult for them anymore. In fact, he was also a little lucky, if it weren't for that accident, he might have been stumped by them, so he was very ugly in front of so many people.

Although the poems he said before were just small paths, he also knew that in this era, as a meritorious official, he still had to understand this kind of "small way", and he had to be able to come up with a few good lines of poetry, so that his own words could be accepted, otherwise others would only regard this as a pretext for prevarication and ugliness.

It was the rush and slowness of this road that nearly doubled the speed compared to the average trip. So the hundreds of miles of waterway from Shandong to Jiangsu, or Nanzhili, they arrived in less than ten days. It wasn't until they entered Jiangsu that everyone's tense heartstrings finally relaxed.

At the same time, soon, several warships with the flag of the Ming Dynasty came up, apparently the local garrison that received the news sent troops to pick up Xu Gongzi's driver......

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Beijing City, Wang Zhen's residence.

On the smooth brick surface where Xu Gong had knelt many times, Ma Shun, the current commander of the Jinyi Guard, also knelt on it, with the same panicked expression. And in front of him, Wang Zhen, who also had a gloomy face, was staring at him with Sen Ran's eyes.

It wasn't until he sat in this position that Ma Shun knew that Jinyiwei's position as the governor was indeed not as easy as he imagined. Not only is there a lot of errands in hand, but also pressure from all sides, especially the pressure of Dongchang and the prince in front of him, which makes him walk like a negative mountain and walk on thin ice.

Finally, after a long silence, Wang Zhen opened his mouth: "Ma Shun, do you think that you can do whatever you want if you become the governor of Jinyi Wei, and if you don't take the world in your eyes, you can even ignore our family's words?" Well? ”

Ma Shun snorted violently, and hurriedly replied: "Xiaguan...... The little ones don't dare, the little ones have always looked at your father-in-law, and never dared to disobey you......"

"In that case, you still caused such a big trouble for our family? Sending someone to assassinate the prince of the Duke of Wei in public, you are really brave and knowledgeable, even our family will be impressed by you! ”

As soon as Wang Zhen said this, Ma Shun, who was familiar with his character, was even more panicked, and immediately kowtowed: "Father-in-law...... The father-in-law forgave the sin, and the little one just wanted to avenge Ma Shuo, and wanted to be angry for you, so he let his men go down to hunt down Xu Gong and them. didn't expect them to follow Xu Chengzong's boat, and those uncompetitive courage was indeed too big, and they really dared to make a move in front of Xu Gongzi, and they were ...... "Speaking of which, he also felt that he was wronged, and if he was there, he would never dare to let people conflict with Xu Chengzong's side."

"They also grabbed people, and insisted that your Jinyi Guard's people assassinate Xu Chengzong!" After helping him finish his words, Wang Zhen slammed the case: "I reminded you before to train your men and horses better, and now you know the end!" Now that they are in their hands, you say, how should we deal with the aftermath? ”

Swallowing a mouthful of saliva nervously, Ma Shuncai whispered: "I think that even Wei Guogong doesn't dare to really tear our faces, so as long as we give in a little, things should be solved perfectly." This was the advice that his wise men gave him before he came. At the time, he refused to accept it, but now it seems that there is only one way to go.

To his surprise, Wang Zhen actually nodded: "You can think like this, at least you haven't been stupid." We can't afford to provoke the people of the Wei Mansion now, so let's give in first. I personally came forward to do this, so as to stabilize them. And ......" Speaking of this, Wang Zhen's eyes flashed with murderous intent: "That Xu Gong knows too many things about us, and he must not stay!" Xu Chengzong can't protect him for the rest of his life. ”

Hearing his arrangement, Ma Shun finally relaxed and hurriedly agreed: "Yes, the little one has been written down!" "Looks like it's time to head south......

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Eh, I always feel that this chapter is a little strange, in fact, it should be in Chinese...