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Volume One One Hundred and Forty-Five Leopard

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    One hundred and forty-five leopard

    Bai Wusha pondered: "Inspector Meng, today's incident happened to you. It's fate. How about you take charge of this case and help me find out about it?"

    Meng Ju shook his head firmly.  Are you kidding me? The person who dares to assassinate Bai Wusha must be his opponent in the court, a terrifying figure with comparable status and strength.  When encountering these carnivorous dinosaur-level monsters walking sideways in Luojing, as a junior sixth-rank official, he could only be regarded as a jumping little white rabbit. He had no time to hide, so how could he dare to provoke them?

    It doesn't matter if you kill a few Jianghu assassins, but if you really get involved in Luo Jing's political dispute, you will be swallowed up to pieces - the Yinghou of the Southern Tang Dynasty, it would be a joke if he really shed his blood for the Dongling Guards.  ?

    "Zongzhen, Beizhi is just an outsider. He is not familiar with the place, so he really has no way to start. Moreover, for such a major case, Beizhi is not a suitable candidate because he has such a small job. Beizhi feels that this case should be left to the Chief Town Criminal Case.  It would be more appropriate for the Department or the Luo Jing Mausoleum to investigate and handle the matter."

    "Is that so?"

    Hearing Meng Ju¡¯s rejection, Bai Wusha looked calm and showed no joy or anger.  He thought about it for a while, nodded and said, "Then, let's talk about this later. Meng Ju, you've worked hard, go down and rest first."

    Meng Ju bowed and said goodbye.  When he was going out, he thought of something and asked: "Master Zongzhen, how is Master Nanmu's injury?"

    "The arrow hit the shoulder blade and missed the vital point. His life was not seriously injured. But I guess his arm will be disabled and he will be disabled in the future. Alas!"

    Bai Wusha shook his head and sighed, looking very regretful.  Meng Ju was also sad after hearing this.  He had no friendship with Nan Muhe, but the other party was injured by an arrow when he was trying to persuade him to serve as the town governor. He vaguely felt as if he owed the other party.

    It seems that Bai Wusha's assassination attracted all the attention of the General Administration. In the next few days, Meng Ju seemed to be forgotten, and no one came to see him.  He eats and drinks well every day, hides in the house, reads books, and is in a daze. He lives a leisurely life, but he is very boring.

    Uncle Zhong asked Meng Ju if he needed a woman to accompany him?  He told Meng Ju seriously that according to the rules, guests staying in VIP residences are eligible to be accompanied by beautiful women. There are all types of beauties, tall, short, fat and thin.

    Meng Ju swallowed for a long time, and finally refused with difficulty - it's not that he likes to pretend to be a gentleman, the women sent by the General Administration are probably spies from the Intelligence Agency.  If something is wrong, it will be troublesome.

    One afternoon, after Meng Ju had dinner, he was enjoying the snow and plum blossoms in the yard. Uncle Zhong, the housekeeper, came in and announced that a visitor was coming.  Meng Juzheng was bored and was very happy after hearing the news: "Please come in quickly - who is it from the General Administration?"

    "It's not the chief of the General Administration, but the Governor He Xiuyi of the Jianghuai Mausoleum Administration. He returned to the General Administration to report on his duties. Like you, Chief Meng, he is also a distinguished guest living in the General Administration."

    "Supervisor He Xiuyi of the Jianghuai Department?" Meng Ju blinked. He thought for a moment and confirmed that he had never heard of this name. He shook his head: "I don't seem to know him - but let's invite Supervisor He to come in first.  Uncle Zhong, please help make tea and entertain the guests."

    He Xiuyi's name is very gentle, and it sounds like a rotten scholar who has read poetry and books, but he is not gentle at all: he has the head of a leopard and the eyes of a tiger, thick eyebrows, big eyes, beard, menacing eyes, striding like a tiger, and a rough manner.

    The other party was the governor of a province, and his position was far above his own. Meng Ju respectfully paid homage: "Meng Ju, deputy general manager of the Dongping Jing'an Department, is here to see you, the governor! Governor He is here. Please forgive me for being so far away from my humble position."  ¡±

    He Xiuyi hurriedly stepped forward to stop him, but a step too late, Meng Ju had already knelt down on one knee.

    He Xiuyi hurriedly knelt down and bowed. He helped Meng Ju up and said with a smile: "Brother Meng, please don't be so polite. This is our first meeting. He is a rough guy who doesn't understand etiquette. He didn't make an appointment in advance. He came here recklessly."  , Don¡¯t be offended.¡±

    Seeing the other party bowing back with the courtesy of an equal, Meng Ju was startled: "Sir He, you are the governor of the town. How can you bear such a humble position when you are giving such a great courtesy?"

    "Haha, brother Meng, you are the Tongzhi governor of Dongping Province and a member of the ranks of governors. We should be polite to each other. Why can't you shoulder the responsibility? How old are you, I think you can look up to me.  Just call me He Baozi and Brother He, and call me Sir will make you happy."

    Meng Ju's face changed slightly: "I am Tongzhi, the governor? He, the governor, are you kidding about your humble position?"

    "No way? Governor Meng, you don't know it yourself? Yesterday, the General Administration issued appointment notices to the provincial mausoleum offices, saying that you were appointed as the governor of Tongzhi Town of Dongping Province, a fifth-rank official - is it possible that the Integrity Agency  Didn't they notify you? No one told you beforehand, right?"

    He smiled rudelyHe said, patting Meng Ju on the shoulder hard: "So, I am the first to report the good news to you, Brother Meng. Congratulations first! Brother Meng, inspector and town governor, although there is only one word difference, but their status is world-class.  The difference!

    There are 300,000 Dongling Guards officers and soldiers in the entire Wei Dynasty. Are there not even a thousand inspectors?  But at the level of town governor and tongzhi town governor, there are not even fifty.  The hurdle from being an inspector to being a Tongzhi Town Superintendent is the most difficult one to cross. Brother Meng, you are Chinese and you are so young, it is really rare!

    "Haha, while you are in Luojing these days, I will introduce you to a few colleagues. They are all governors from various provinces who have come back to report on their duties. Let's get to know each other first, and then we will become one of our own!  Governor Meng, the world's mausoleums and guards are one family, and we as governors must be on the same page with each other, take care of each other, and help each other!  "

    He Baozi put his arms around Meng Ju's shoulders and looked very warm, revealing a sense of pride and intimacy as an official of the same class - this man was so familiar that Meng Ju couldn't even figure out when he became his  One of your own?

    Meng Ju felt very strange. Didn¡¯t he refuse in the conversation that day? Why did Bai Wusha still appoint him? Uh, isn¡¯t that right?  Meng Jucai remembered that he did not refuse that day.  Nan Muhe was only halfway through when the group of assassins came to disrupt the situation and interrupted him. Afterwards, they started fighting, and he even forgot about it.  Oops, could it be that Bai Wusha just took it as his acquiescence because he didn't say anything?

    This is troublesome. The appointment has just been issued. Can you go and tell Bai Wusha to withdraw the order?  Will Mr. Bai feel ashamed and throw himself back into the dark prison again?

    Seeing the strange expression on Meng Ju¡¯s face, He Baozi thought about it and realized: This newly promoted governor has such a big appetite!  It seems that he is a little dissatisfied with the frontier province of Dongping - no wonder, Dongping is a poor and remote province. This year, Dongping was hit by a military disaster, and two town governors died in a row.  Being the town governor there was dangerous and moneyless. No wonder the young man was unhappy.

    He comforted and said: "Dongping is a bit remote, but don't worry. Brother Meng, you have to eat one bite at a time and walk one step at a time. Brother Meng, you have a great contribution to Bai Zongzhen to protect you. This kind of relationship is different.  "Others, if you work for a year or two and then ask for a change of position, there is no reason why the mayor should not agree to your offer."

    Meng Ju smiled bitterly and shook his head. This Governor He looked like a martial artist and spoke boldly.  It's just that I seem to have heard the nickname "He Baozi" somewhere, but I can't remember it.

    When he asked the other party why he came, He Baozi sighed and said: "Oh, I am also unlucky. When I returned to Beijing at this time, I happened to encounter the incident that happened two days ago. Boss Bai caught me as a coolie and asked me to be responsible for this.  Case. No, I heard that Brother Meng, you were at the scene two days ago. I came to ask you for some information. "

    He sighed and complained, looking very reluctant, but Meng Ju could see a bit of complacency in his eyes: Bai Wusha's assassination must be the most important case of Bai Wusha Town.  There are many capable experts here in the General Administration, but they specifically selected themselves to handle this case. This proves that their importance in Boss Bai's heart is extraordinary!

    Meng Ju couldn't help but secretly laugh: "I don't even want to get involved in this kind of thing, but there are still people who happily snatch it as a treasure."

    He said politely: "The chief town chose senior to take on this big case, which shows the trust and reliance of the chief town on senior. Senior, just ask, I will definitely cooperate."

    "Haha, thank you very much, Brother Meng!"

    He Baozi asked Meng Ju a few questions: Did the other party shout during the fight that day?  What's their accent?  Did they call each other any names or nicknames?  Is the opponent's martial arts strong?  What kind of martial arts is it?  ¡ª¡ªAlthough the governor of Jianghuai Town is rough and arrogant, his questions are very to the point.

    Meng Ju tried his best to answer what he knew - although he didn't know much, but this cooperative attitude made He Baozi very happy.  He said: "Brother Meng, I heard that you have worked as a security officer and a criminal case officer before. From your expert point of view, how do you think the assassination was performed this time?"

    Meng Ju pondered for a moment, and then said cautiously: "This assassination happened very suddenly, and the news was very accurate - but I feel that they were not prepared enough. Although the assassins were very skilled, they were also equipped with very good weapons, even military-grade weapons.  They all have crossbows, but they lack tacit understanding and organization among themselves, and there is no good planning in advance. They are not like a fixed gang, but more like a temporary combination of hired killers - by the way, I almost forgot, there is a person in it.  His name is 'Boss Wu', he may be a figure in the world, seniors can inquire about this figure."

    "Boss Wu? It'll be easier if you know the nickname!" He Baozi's eyes lit up, and his face showed joy, and then he looked embarrassed: "Uh this clue uh, brother, you also know that Mr. Bai Zhen  I was entrusted to take charge of thisIt's a case by case, this.  .  .  "

    Seeing He Baozi hesitate, Meng Ju knew what he wanted to say.  He smiled and said: "I have a lot of things and am a little busy lately, so I'm afraid I won't be able to take care of Boss Chawu. Since the Lord of the Town has entrusted senior to take charge of this case, I'll leave it to senior to do the hard work."

    He Baozi breathed a sigh of relief. What he was most worried about was that Meng Ju would use this clue to investigate privately and find out what he wanted to claim credit from Bai Wusha. At that time, he would be very embarrassed if his progress was slow.  Fortunately, this young man was very sensible and immediately said that he would not intervene in the case, which made He Baozi feel relieved.

    He patted Meng Ju on the shoulder hard and said proudly: "Brother Meng is really loyal. I miss you very much. Thank you very much!"

    "Where, the senior said, the Governor of Dongling Guard is on the same page, and we should help each other - well, maybe I shouldn't ask, but what happened after that day? Did you catch one or two alive? What happened?  Who sent the assassin? Do you have any clues?"

    "Ahem, the General Administration blocked the news to prevent outsiders, but Brother Meng, you were at the scene, so there is nothing to hide. It's really annoying to say that the assassins even escaped over Longmen Mountain, and the Lingwei officers and soldiers who chased after them suffered five casualties.  However, no one was caught. Mr. Bai was so angry that he scolded the duty officers of the general administration bloody, saying that none of them together were as useful as you alone, Mr. Meng.

    Speaking of which, those bastards are still very tough. In a one-on-one fight, our officers and soldiers are really no match.  Brother Meng was able to kill seven of them by himself. His martial arts skills were truly remarkable, and he admired them very much.  Haha, but brother, you are too cruel. If you can leave a few alive, then I will save trouble now.  "

    "Haha, senior thinks too highly of me. Between life and death, I really don't dare to hold back."

    Now that the official business was over, He Xiuyi relaxed and started chatting with Meng Ju.

    Meng Ju discovered that Governor He looked rough and arrogant, like a reckless warrior without any scheming, but he was actually very shrewd.  Meng Ju made several insinuations to find out the progress of the case investigation and who the investigation team was suspecting, but he always changed the topic boldly and laughed without revealing a word - but this is normal.  As He Xiuyi said himself, the garrison inspector is the best among the 300,000 mausoleum guards. Every town governor or Tongzhi town governor is an elite among thousands of people. How can he be a brainless fool?  ¡ª¡ªOf course, guys like Ye Canaan who are lucky because of their family background are not included in this list.

    Coincidentally, as soon as Meng Ju thought of Ye Jianan, He Xiuyi also asked about her: "Brother Meng, I heard that when your Governor Ye was alive, you were her confidant?"

    Meng Ju nodded: "Governor Ye has been very kind to me. She has cultivated me. Senior, do you also know our Governor Ye?"

    He Baozi smiled - since the meeting, the Jianghuai Governor has always seemed very forthright and cheerful, but at this moment, his smile was full of bitterness.  Looking at his face, Meng Ju suddenly discovered that although this man was very experienced in speaking and acting, he was not very old. It was just the beard on his face that made people misunderstand.

    "Yes, we know each other. Governor Ye, did she ever mention me to you during her lifetime?"

    He Xiuyi's tone seemed very relaxed, like casual chatting, but Meng Ju could see a trace of nervousness and concern in his eyes.

    Meng Ju thought about it for a while, and the name "He Baozi" was really familiar - he suddenly trembled and said, "I remember it, yes!"

    He Xiuyi¡¯s energy was greatly boosted, and her eyes were shining brightly: ¡°What did she say?¡±

    "I remember Governor Ye said that Governor He Baozi of Jianghuai Province was her friend - well, that's it."

    "Oh, friend? She didn't say anything else?"

    "No more. I just mentioned it occasionally when talking about other things."

    It was obvious that He Xiuyi was a little disappointed. He looked at the void in front of him, said nothing, and looked a little lonely.

    Next, He Xiuyi seemed to have been drained of energy. She seemed listless when speaking. She quickly stood up and left. Meng Ju even had the feeling that the other party had been chatting for so long, whether it was official business or investigating a case.  It's all just to cover up the question.

    Sending He Xiuyi to the gate, looking at the bleak figure disappearing in the dusk, Meng Ju was also in a daze. He remembered that at that time, Ye Jianan clearly said that He Baozi, the governor of Jianghuai, had been fired by the Yinghou of the Southern Tang Dynasty, so he transferred him  The matter at the Jianghuai Mausoleum Department has come to nothing - but tonight, what happened to this living person?

    Was the message delivered incorrectly, or was Ye Canaan deliberately deceiving himself?

    Why would she do this?

    Meng Ju couldn't help feeling sad.  With the battle outside Jingan City, the beauty's fragrant soul has disappeared. This mystery may last forever.??No one will give me the answer.

    Back in the room, Meng Ju sat in the study for a long time.  Although he was holding a book, he could not read a word.  He opened the window and saw snow falling on the ground. He stood in front of the window and quietly looked at the snowy wintersweet trees in the yard. He seemed to see the girl's flawless face and was filled with emotion.

    Although you are still there, you are far away.

    Although you are gone, I am not the only one who misses you.

    For a time, Meng Ju's chest was filled with thoughts, and painful thoughts hit the dam of his soul like a tide.

    He called the housekeeper and asked: "Uncle Zhong, I want to leave the headquarters for a trip to Luojing and come back soon, is that okay?"

    The butler's expression was very strange: "Mr. Meng, Mr. Nanmu told me that you are a distinguished guest of the General Administration, and we must try our best to meet your requirements. You can go wherever you want! Chief Meng, do you need us to send a carriage?  ?"

    Meng Ju breathed a sigh of relief.  Although he has become the governor of Tongzhi, he has a guilty conscience and has always subconsciously regarded himself as a target of surveillance and house arrest by the general administration. He dare not do anything that may violate the rules and arouse the other party's suspicion.

    "That's good. Uncle Zhong, please help me prepare a car. Do you know where the Ye family is? I want to go there."

    Being able to own a manor covering dozens of miles in the suburbs of Luojing, the Ye family's style is indeed extraordinary.  The sun sets in the west, and the leaden light in the dusk brings a sense of tranquility to the endless maple forests on both sides of the road.

    Seeing the stooped old man staggering towards the end of the road, Meng Ju felt a little emotional and a little nervous.

    "Uncle Xu, you are old, why bother to come out to pick me up in person? Just find a servant to take me in."

    Butler Xu was panting, but his attitude was very determined: "How can that be done! Master Meng is the benefactor of our family. You come to visit in person. If I don't come out to pick you up, what will you say! People will laugh at our Ye family for not knowing the rules.  Yes. Master Meng, please come to me."

    "Excuse me, Uncle Xu - are Mr. Ye and Miss Ye Canan at home?"

    "Master Meng, please don't worry, both the master and the lady are here."
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