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Volume One One Hundred and Sixty-Two Implicated

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    One hundred and sixty-two implicated

    There was a faint rustling sound in the door. After a while, Meng Ju heard Su Wenqing say: "It's late at night, and there are only women at home, so it's very inconvenient. If you want to collect the rent, please contact Liu Zhen in the department tomorrow.  Contact me, sir, and we will give him the money.¡±

    Yes, it¡¯s good for the two girls to be alert.

    Meng Ju smiled. Although the two girls locked the door from the inside, he knew there was a hidden gap beside the door.  He reached in, gently opened the latch, and gently pushed the door open.

    What appeared in front of him was a warm scene.  Two girls were sitting at the table, concentrating on mending old clothes.  The yellow oil lamp illuminated their soft side faces, the two girls were quiet and beautiful.

    Hearing the sound of the door, the two girls looked over at the same time and were shocked to see a man standing in the shadow of the door.  Su Wenqing grabbed the scissors on the table with one hand and shouted: "Who is it? We are going to call someone!"

    "It's me, Wenqing, Leilei, I'm back."

    Meng Ju walked into the light of the room and smiled at them: "Is there anything to eat? I'm starving."

    Recognizing Meng Ju¡¯s familiar figure, the two girls were overjoyed: ¡°Mr. Meng, are you back?!¡±

    "Well, I'm back."

    Meng Ju¡¯s smile and tone were very calm, unlike someone who had traveled thousands of miles.  Infected by his calmness, Jiang Leilei also calmed down and said with a smile: "I heard that you are back, Chief Meng, and you have become a high official. We thought you wouldn't come back tonight - ah, just now  Is that you? It really scared us, we thought it was a thief"

    Su Wenqing smiled and pushed her: "Leilei is so verbose, why don't you hurry up and heat something up for Chief Meng to eat? Then again, I heard that Chief Meng, you are already a high official, why are you still in such a mess?  I can¡¯t even get enough to eat.¡±

    Meng Ju smiled and sat down at the table without saying a word - of course it was impossible to be as miserable as Su Wenqing said, and the dignified governor could not even have a meal or drink.  From officials within the Provincial Office to local military and political officials in Dongping, those who wanted to treat the new town governor to a drink of Jiefeng Wine could queue up from the Provincial Office all the way to the Jing'an Office.

    After drinking two bowls of meat porridge and eating some pickles and salted bean curds, Meng Ju felt refreshed all over.  He was really scared after socializing in Luojing and eating and drinking so much. Eating some home-cooked dishes at home felt much more comfortable than eating and drinking delicacies in a restaurant.

    He lay on the chair and touched his belly: "Leilei, Wenqing, I'm not here right now. Is there anything going on at home?"

    Su Wenqing smiled calmly, shook her head and said, "It's nothing serious, it's pretty good."

    ¡°Chief Meng, don¡¯t listen to Sister Wenqing, she will say it¡¯s okay even if the sky is about to fall!

    A while ago, Brother Liu came to us in a hurry and said that something happened to you, Chief Meng, in Luojing and you were arrested.  He told us to run.  We were frightened and discussed running away for two days, but we couldn't leave anymore.  The house was under surveillance and we couldn't go out, so we had to stay at home.  "

    "Being monitored?" Meng Ju was shocked and said slightly angrily: "Dare you spy on my residence and family? Who did it?"

    "We don't know who did it. They took turns to monitor. Some were from the Jing'an Department, and some were people we didn't know. Once I saw Brother Liu, Brother Wang and others standing outside, with sad faces.  He looks so reluctant, so pitiful."

    Su Wenqing took over the topic: "Let me tell you, Leilei - the person who ordered us to be monitored is the head of the Provincial Department of Internal Affairs, and the Jing'an Department was only forced to assist. Brother Liu and Brother Wang, they were both forced by their superiors.  We are here to do it, Leilei, if you don¡¯t explain clearly, it will be bad if Chief Meng misunderstands Brother Liu and the others."

    Meng Ju nodded silently. He could roughly guess the cause of the matter. He was caught in an accident in Luojing. When the provincial department received the news, they would definitely take measures against his family and residence. However, what methods could the provincial intelligence agency use?  Have you become so gentle?  It's just residential surveillance, not even arrests and interrogations?  According to common practice, as family members of traitors, Su Wenqing and Jiang Leilei should have been thrown into prison and tortured, right?

    "Did they - I mean the people from the provincial department - do anything to you? Did they beat you?"

    The two girls looked at each other. Su Wenqing hesitated and said, "They are not doing well. It's just that once, a tall and thin officer came in with a few people to question us. They asked about something about you, Chief Meng."  , asking where you usually go, what are your hobbies, who are your friends, who likes to come to your house, etc. - This officer is not very fierce, but he is just being subtle, his eyes are very cold,  It makes people scared. He said, if we don¡¯t answer honestly, we will be thrown into a dark cell and locked up until death. Leilei was so scared that she cried.?, so pitiful.  "

    Jiang Leilei said anxiously: "Sister Wenqing, don't talk nonsense, I'm just pretending, I'm not afraid!"

    "Haha, aren't you afraid? Who was holding me at that timeAh, don't be there, Chief Meng is here, don't mess around."

    The two girls were having fun fighting each other, and Meng Ju couldn't help but smile.  But soon, his expression darkened and he said, "Over there at the Internal Affairs Department, who is leading the team? Tell me his name!"

    Seeing Meng Ju¡¯s serious expression, Su Wenqing and Jiang Leilei both stopped smiling.  Su Wenqing said seriously: "We don't know his name, but others respectfully call him Inspector Li."

    "Inspector Li?" Meng Ju frowned. He thought of Inspector Li Minghua of the Internal Intelligence Agency. He sneered in his heart, but his face was expressionless: "What happened next?"

    "Later, Chief Lan soon came in with Brother Wang and Brother Liu. Many people came in from both sides, almost squeezing our room. The atmosphere that day was very tense. Seeing Chief Lan come in, Inspector Li  Speaking in a sinister tone, he asked Chief Lan what he wanted to do by bringing so many people here? Was he trying to hinder the Internal Affairs Office from handling the case?

    Chief Lan¡¯s face was also very cold. He said that he also wanted to ask Inspector Li, without someone from the Jing¡¯an Department accompanying him, what would the Provincial Intelligence Office plan to do to Inspector Meng¡¯s family?  Didn't everyone agree before that in order to question Inspector Meng's family, someone from the Jing'an Department must be present? Why did the Internal Affairs Department suddenly take action on its own?

    Inspector Li sneered and said, "It's ridiculous. Does the Provincial Department of Internal Affairs' handling of cases require the approval of the Jing'an Department?"

    Chief Lan immediately contradicted him, saying that he had no control over where the Internal Affairs Bureau was handling the case, but that it was in the Jing'an Department and involved family members of Jing'an Department officers, so this required the approval of the Jing'an Department!

    Inspector Li sneered and said that the Jing'an Department was so brave, daring to hinder the superiors from handling the case, committing crimes below, and shielding the relatives of the traitors - before he finished speaking, Chief Lan immediately asked him, superiors?  Who is my superior?  He said that I, Lan, am the sixth grade inspector. May I ask what grade you are?  You are not qualified to be my superior. Please ask the mayor to talk to me!  "

    Su Wenqing has a good memory and strong understanding. She repeated the conversation between the two parties that day so vividly that she even imitated Lan Zhen's tone.  Thinking that Lan Zheng still protected his family at all costs under such unfavorable circumstances, Meng Ju felt grateful and guilty at the same time. He said with emotion: "Brother Yu Zheng is really a friend and responsible - what happened next?  "

    "After Chief Lan said this, Inspector Li couldn't stand down. He sneered a few times and said, Lan Zheng, just wait and see. Sooner or later, the man named Meng will be convicted in Luojing. Don't let him end up like this.  As long as you stay with him, you'll be fine. After saying that, he took the people away.

    Then, a few days later, we woke up and suddenly found that no one was watching outside the door. We were surprised when Brother Liu came over again. He happily told us, "Mr. Meng, you are innocent."  Has been released without charge.  Two days later, Inspector Li came to see us on his own. We thought he was looking for trouble again, but unexpectedly this time he was very polite. He brought a basket of fruits and two hundred taels of silver, saying he was sorry, but he came up.  It was a misunderstanding and he came over to apologize to us.  "

    Jiang Leilei interrupted: "Sister Su has a good temper and talks to him in a friendly manner. If it were me, I would have beaten him out with a broom!"

    Su Wenqing smiled and said softly: "In the next few days, many people came to us and came to greet us. They said they were your good friends and old colleagues, Mr. Meng, and they gave us gifts to calm our surprise. We accepted all the money and gifts.  Yes, it¡¯s registered. Can you please check it again at your convenience, Chief Meng?¡±

    Looking at Su Wenqing's eyes, Meng Ju knew that she was not without resentment, and she also wanted to pick up a big broom and chase people away.  It's just that she took the overall situation into consideration and didn't want to make arbitrary decisions to avenge Meng Ju, so she left the decision-making power to Meng Ju.

    Looking at this kind and considerate girl, Meng Ju was slightly moved.  He nodded: "You have suffered - I know this matter, and I will give you an explanation."

    The bed at home was extremely comfortable, and Meng Ju slept until dawn.

    After getting up and having a comfortable breakfast, Meng Ju called the two girls and told them about moving.

    When I heard that Meng Ju had found a large yard facing the garden, the two girls jumped for joy and chatted non-stop.  Both girls said they wanted Liu Zhen to come over and help with the move. The fat man often came here to eat and drink, and now it was time for him to help.  We also need to call Wang Jiu. That young man is very diligent and can help with the move.

    Meng Ju heard it funny and told them that all they needed to do was pack away the valuable soft things. The furniture was already prepared at the new residence. There was no need to look for Liu Zhen, Wang Jiu and the others. Someone would come to help later.

    Just as he was talking, there was a knock on the door. Meng JuOpening the door, Ouyang Hui stood outside the door with a bright smile: "I'm not disturbing your rest, sir? I came here in advance to see if there is anything I can help clean up."

    "Inspector Ouyang is really polite for coming so early. Come on, come in and have a bowl of porridge for breakfast."

    Behind Ouyang Hui were four or five men in coarse cloth, who seemed familiar. Meng Ju also greeted them and said, "Are they all brothers from the provincial department? Come in and eat something first. After you have eaten enough, you will have the strength to work again."  "

    The men nodded and bowed and said they could not say anything. They had all eaten. Mr. Meng, please do as you please.

    Meng Ju guessed that they were soldiers from the provincial department. He whispered to Ouyang Hui that when he finished his work, remember to give everyone some money and let everyone buy a bowl of wine.

    Ouyang Hui smiled bitterly, and he pulled Meng Ju to the side: "Sir, I'm sorry, I'm afraid I might have messed up the matter due to my humble position."

    "Huh? What happened?"

    "I'm really sorry. I originally wanted to call a few young men from the samurai on duty to help, but the news of your move got out somehow. As a result, many people came to me and told me that they would follow me to help - almost two  Three hundred people, all officers in the department. I drove away the others, but for officers of the same rank and as colleagues, I really can¡¯t refuse the humble position"

    Meng Ju felt something was wrong: "What do you mean?"

    "Actually, the humble positions of these people were introduced to you yesterday when we were greeted. I'm afraid you didn't remember them. They are all inspectors of the provincial department. That one is Inspector Nie Ping from the Jianzhi Division, and that one is Ning from the Search Division.  Inspector Nan, this is Inspector Xu Long from the Military Intelligence Office, and Inspector Li Minghua from the Internal Affairs Division¡ªI¡¯m sorry for causing you trouble, and I¡¯m sorry for my humble position.¡±

    Ouyang Hui looked at Meng Ju anxiously, fearing that he would get angry.

    Only officers with the rank of inspector or above are qualified to work as porters for him - looking at this high-standard luxury porting team, Meng Ju couldn't laugh or cry.

    Meng Ju could guess the ambivalence of the officers.  In fact, not everyone wants to flatter Meng Ju, but all his colleagues have gone to help the chief move, but he is the only one who doesn't go. Wouldn't it appear that he is dissatisfied with the chief and is out of tune with his colleagues?

    Meng Ju can also understand Ouyang Hui's dilemma: now, whether he is qualified to help Chief Meng move has become a symbol of privilege - unless Ouyang Hui wants to be the target of public criticism, he really can't refuse his colleagues.

    For the same reason, Meng Ju can't drive the inspectors back - the officialdom is so strange. Everyone has to do something that they know is ridiculous and thankless. Not only do they do it themselves, but they also have to force others to do it.  .

    Meng Ju went over to greet the inspectors: "I'm sorry, I didn't recognize you just now. Thank you for your hard work today."

    The subordinates were all smiling and looking very happy: "It's not hard, it's not hard! The adults have big things to do, just leave these trivial things to us!"

    When moving, Meng Ju paid special attention to Li Minghua.  This is a tall and thin middle-aged man, with a humble smile on his face, and his eyes are almost narrowed into slits when he smiles.  When moving, he worked most actively. He often moved two people's heavy objects by himself, panting and wearing heavy clothes soaked with sweat.

    Meng Ju gave him an encouraging smile, but he was sneering in his heart: "Grandson, just wait to be played to death!"
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