Although Hu Zhixian was surprised a lot, his face still looked very calm, coughed twice, and said: "The official is already tired, if there is anything, we will discuss it tomorrow." ”

Zhao Xiancheng nodded yes, and then asked with a puzzled look: "Tang Zun, so late at night, you came to the prison in person, is there something going on here?" There is something here, you send someone over to deal with it, why do you come in person? ”

The dignity of a county, the third watch ran to the rancid and dim dungeon in the middle of the night, which was naturally a great abnormality.

Hu Zhixian and Zhang Dabeard glanced at each other as if they were nonchalant, and frowned: "Zhao Xiancheng, is it not the official's actions, but he still has to explain it to you carefully?" ”

He and Zhang Dabeard had already discussed that the next step would be to shoot the prisoner in Room A unknowingly and eliminate the evidence of the crime, but this Zhao Xiancheng suddenly came over and messed up, which made Hu Zhixian very annoyed in his heart.

Zhao Xiancheng was not in a hurry, he just shook his head and smiled: "The hall is serious, and the subordinates have no other meaning." After a pause, he said, "Yes, Boss Zhang, how many people are being imprisoned in this dungeon now?" Show me your roster, I happen to be idle tonight, and since I'm here, I'll check the number of prisoners by the way!" ”

Zhang Dabeard was stunned for a moment, Hu Zhixian also changed color slightly, and said in a deep voice: "Zhao Xiancheng, the black light is blind, what prisoner is checked at this time...... It's very dark here, you go first! ”

Who knew that Zhao Xiancheng, who was humble and obedient in the past, was unusual, and said with a smile: "Tang Zun, my subordinates are a county and county Cheng, speaking of which, the number of prisoners in the cell can be checked at any time...... Even if it's the middle of the night, it won't be disturbed! He looked determined, and looked at it, he was going to check his cell tonight.

Hu Zhixian squinted his eyes, and finally understood at this time that this Zhao Xiancheng, who usually looked docile as a sheep, suddenly showed his fangs tonight.

He didn't check the prison early or late, but he just came to check the prison at this stall, and the matter was very strange.

Zhao Xiancheng had already stretched out his hand and said to Zhang Dabeard: "Give me the roster!" ”

Zhang Dabeard looked at Hu Zhixian, only to see Hu Zhixian's strange expression, a slight groan, Hu Zhixian nodded slightly, Zhang Dabeard went over to take the prisoner roster, and gave it to Zhao Xiancheng with both hands.

Zhao Xiancheng smiled, took the roster, turned around and went out.

Seeing that Zhao Xiancheng was out of the door, Zhang Dabeard hurriedly came to Hu Zhixian's side, and said in a panic: "My lord, this is trouble...... There is still a corpse in the first room, and the surname Zhao will definitely find ......! Beads of sweat were already the size of beans on his forehead.

Although the poisoning of the braised pork was ordered by Hu Zhixian, Zhang Dabeard personally poisoned it, once this matter is thoroughly investigated, the truth is exposed, and Zhang Dabeard will not be able to escape the guilt.

Hu Zhixian's face was no longer panicked, but his face was gloomy, and he lowered his voice and said: "Zhang Dabeard, you are the most trusted person of this official, today's matter, you and I know in our hearts that once you are pulled out, neither you nor this official will ......end well!" The murderous intent in his eyes suddenly appeared: "Qingliu County extends in all directions, and merchants from the south to the north are like clouds, which is a big piece of fat, and it has always been someone who is worried about ......!" ”

Zhang Dabeard's eyes rolled and he said in a low voice: "What do you mean...... Zhao Xiancheng has always wanted to take the position of an adult and replace him? ”

"The official was negligent." Hu Zhixian sneered: "The surname Zhao is really very deep...... It's just that if there is no one else behind him, with his own strength, he will never dare to shout at this official! ”

"That's what the adults say...... On the other side of the city? ”

Hu Zhixian nodded slightly, and said: "This official was recommended by Old Lady Wu at the beginning, to put it bluntly, there is the second prince behind this...... Over the years, many of the taxes that have been secretly withheld by our Qingliu County are ...... to the second prince's side to honor the past! His expression was gloomy: "This official has been cautious all these years, just because he is worried that someone with ulterior motives in the capital city will seize the handle of this official...... But this time, I'm afraid that the official will be planted in the hands of that country boy! ”

Zhang Dabeard said in a panic: "My lord, you ...... You can't do anything! "He is a cronie of Hu Zhixian who picked it up, and under the care of Hu Zhixian over the years, he has also lived a good life, and when Hu Zhixian falls, he will naturally not have a good life in the future.

What's more, if Fan Fatzi's case really wants to be set off, Hu Zhixian's future will be ruined, and he will definitely suffer from it.

Hu Zhixian said in a deep voice: "Zhang Dabeard, do you want to follow this official to continue to enjoy the glory in the future?" ”

"Your Excellency, you say!" Zhang Dabeard is not a stupid person, knowing that Hu Zhixian has a plan, he said with a fierce look: "As long as the adults command, go up the knife mountain and go down to the sea of fire, the little ones dare to do it!" ”

Hu Zhixian raised his hand, made a knife-like shape, and then cut it hard.

Zhang Dabeard's eyes were slightly surprised, and he said in a low voice: "My lord, your consciousness is ......!" ”

"If you don't do it, since the surnamed Zhao hit the knife, he will also cut him down, and when the time comes, he will directly blame Chu Huan and them." Hu Zhixian said gloomily: "Zhang Dabeard, do you dare to do it?" ”

Zhang Dabeard groaned slightly, and finally gritted his teeth and said, "Adult, the little one knows how to do it!" Without saying a word, he turned around and walked out of the jailer's room, and quickly chased after Zhao Xiancheng.

In the dim passage of the cell, Zhao Xiancheng was slowly walking towards the prison, Zhang Dabeard's steps were extremely fast, and he had already chased after him in a quick step, Zhao Xiancheng turned his head and saw Zhang Dabeard, squinting his eyes slightly.

"Second male, the little one will accompany you to check the number of people." Zhang Dabeard suppressed the tension in his heart and said with a smile: "Second Prince, don't worry, every prisoner who comes in here, the small one will be registered on the roster, and every time a prisoner goes out, the name of the small one will also be crossed out!" ”

Zhao Xiancheng nodded and said, "I'm idle, just take a look!" Without further ado, he turned around and continued to walk inside.

Zhang Dabeard followed behind, under the dim light, the originally smiling face had instantly become gloomy, his eyes were full of murderous intent, he slowly pulled out the knife, slowly raised it, and the blade was aimed at the back of Zhao Xiancheng's head, with a hideous expression, and as soon as he gritted his teeth, he was about to cut down.

Zhao Xiancheng was obviously alert, Huo Ran turned around, saw Zhang Dabeard raising a knife to cut, and said sharply: "You...... What are you doing? ”

"I'm going to cut you!" Zhang Dabeard grinned, his arm was forced, and the big knife slashed down.

Almost at the same time, in the dimness, a shadow flew to Zhang Dabeard's shoulder like a meteor, "bang", the shadow was in the middle of Zhang Dabeard's shoulder blade, and a "click" sound was heard, Zhang Dabeard's shoulder blade was instantly shattered, his arm happened to hold the knife, the shoulder blade was broken, and the whole arm was in sharp pain in an instant, and the big knife in his hand not only could not be cut, but also fell off his hand.

From the dim passage, a few people rushed up like a wolf and a tiger, the first one was a tiger with a bear on his back, wearing a felt hat, and without waiting for Zhang Dabeard to react, he kicked on Zhang Dabeard's back, Zhang Dabeard screamed "ouch", and was already kicked to the ground.

Zhang Dabeard fell to the ground, Zhao Xiancheng breathed a sigh of relief, and arched his hand to the big man with a tiger's back and a bear's waist: "Thank you Lord Wei for coming to the rescue...... It seems that they are really harboring evil intentions! ”

This Lord Wei was tall, dressed in black, with thick eyebrows and big eyes, and a cold expression, but he just nodded slightly to Zhao Xiancheng, waved his hand, and said in a deep voice: "Tie him up!" ”

Two strong men behind him immediately stepped forward, and a thick rope had already been prepared around their waists, and they tied up Zhang's beard with three strokes and five divisions by two.

Zhang Dabeard looked angry and scolded: "Who are you? If you dare to trespass on the county jail, is it to rebel? ”

Lord Wei picked up a scabbard from the ground, and just then Zhang Dabeard slashed at Zhao Xiancheng, and at the last moment, it was this Lord Wei who threw the scabbard with all his strength, and the scabbard hit Zhang Dabeard's shoulder blade, which saved Zhao Xiancheng.

Master Wei put the knife in his hand into the scabbard, mentioned that he walked in front of Zhang Dabeard, looked at Zhang Dabeard coldly, and said lightly: "Little jailer, you dare to assassinate the county Cheng, you are still really going to rebel." He waved his hand and said, "Take him to the lobby, where Lord Lan is waiting!" ”

The two big men pushed Zhang Dabeard and walked out of the prison.

Hu Zhixian was extremely nervous in the jailer's room, waiting for the news of Zhang Dabeard, he was nervous at this time, he knew that things would develop to this point, and he would never provoke Chu Huan.

In order to win this game of chess, Hu Zhixian pressed step by step, doing everything, but there was a great change in the move of poisoning people, and the miscalculation of this move made him start to be at a disadvantage everywhere in this game of chess and fell into danger.

The strange movement from outside made Hu Zhixian's spirit even tighter, he got up from his chair, squinted his eyes and groaned slightly, and heard a knock on the door of the jailer's room.

Hu Zhixian hurriedly stepped forward, opened the door, and asked urgently, "How are things going?" ”

"Not good!" The man outside said calmly: "If you miscalculate one move, you will lose the whole game...... Hu Zhixian, you are really bold! In the middle of the voice, a burly figure slowly walked into the jailer's room, it was Master Wei.

When Hu Zhixian saw this person, he was taken aback, took a few steps back, opened his mouth wide, and was speechless for a while.

Master Wei didn't look at him, walked to the chair and sat down, and said coldly: "Hu Zhixian, do you recognize this official?" ”

Hu Zhixian finally came to his senses, and the "ordinary" knelt on the ground, and said in a panic: "Xiaguan...... Hu Wei, the magistrate of Qingliu County, Xiaguan, visited Lord Wei, but he didn't know that the adults were coming, and Xiaguan ...... The lower officials have lost their welcome, and please forgive me! ”

Lord Wei put the saber in his hand on the table and said straight to the point: "Hu Wei, someone went to the governor's yamen to complain about the grievances, accusing you of not distinguishing between right and wrong, wronging a good person, the governor heard about this, and was very angry, so he sent Lord Lan and his official to investigate ...... thoroughly!" ”

"My lord, you have been wronged!" Hu Zhixian hurriedly said: "Xia Guan has been an official in Qingliu County for several years, and he has been sighing all night, but he is afraid of losing the emperor's grace, he is cautious everywhere, he is honest and honest, and he will never frame a good person!" ”

Master Wei sneered, "Well said. Just now, your cell boss wants to kill the county Cheng, how can this be explained? This official is here, not for anything else, just for Chu Huan's murder case, now Lord Lan is in your county hall, how about it, Lord Hu, let's go see Lord Lan together! ”