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Volume One Two Hundred and Twenty-Five Last Wish

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    Two hundred and twenty-five last wishes

    Meng Ju stayed in Wuchuan for about half a month. After Lu Liulou took up the post of governor of Wuchuan, he led his troops back to Dongping Jing'an.

    After several days of trekking, Meng Ju¡¯s troops arrived in Jing¡¯an on November 18.  With the pride and joy of a victorious army, Dongling guards entered the city from the north gate of Jing'an. Xiao Heng, who stayed in Jing'an, and Jing'an prefect Ma Zhiren and other Jing'an military and political officials came out of the city to welcome them. The welcoming team lined up in two long lines outside the city.  When Meng Ju and his party came over, someone set off firecrackers, and the atmosphere was quite lively.

    This trip to Dongling Guard lasted for more than a month, but the process was quite dramatic.  Before the battle, everyone generally believed that Meng Ju and his men were in danger of losing the battle, but Meng Ju once again created a miracle. He not only repelled the attack of the border troops, but also forced Tuoba Xiong, the governor of the six towns, to sign an alliance under the city.

    Although news of Tuoba Xiong's southern expedition came later, some people began to realize that Tuoba Xiong was forced to sign a contract and admit defeat, and there seemed to be something else inside. However, this did not prevent everyone - especially the middle- and lower-level officers and soldiers - from  Gathering worship.  It is generally believed that this was because Governor Meng withstood Tuoba Xiong's attack and made his efforts in Dongping in vain, so he had to turn south.

    After a brief meeting with the left-behind officials who came to greet him, and after talking to each other about their hardships, the group of people surrounded Meng Ju and went straight to the mausoleum office.  That night, everyone held a banquet in Tianxiang Tower to welcome Meng Juhe and the generals who were on the expedition. Naturally, they had another round of drinking and drinking, which was very enjoyable.

    The reception banquet didn¡¯t end until after ten o¡¯clock in the evening. Meng Ju staggered out of the restaurant. When he got on the carriage, he felt a surge of alcohol in his chest and abdomen, which made him feel sick and unsteady.

    Someone next to him helped him: "Governor, are you okay?"

    "Sixth floor, it's okay - uh" As soon as the words left his mouth, Meng Ju immediately remembered that Lu Liulou was still staying in Wuchuan.  He turned around and looked around, only to see Ouyang Hui, Inspector of the Integrity Department of the Mausoleum Office, supporting himself with an awkward look on his face, but with a smile on his face: "Superintendent, be careful where you step, this wine is a bit alcoholic!"

    Meng Ju smiled and patted Ouyang Hui on the shoulder. The latter loosened his hand knowingly and said with a smile: "Governor, I haven't seen you for more than a month. You have lost a lot of money! It's hard to fight, right?"

    There were too many people attending the banquet tonight. In addition to the officials from the Mausoleum Department and the middle-level officials, there were also Xiao Heng from the border army and officials from the Jing'an Prefecture's Yamen. Meng Ju had to socialize with them all, but he didn't have time to talk to Ouyang Hui.  They talked at length.  Now, looking at Ouyang Hui's expression, it was obvious that he had something to say to Meng Ju.

    ¡°Ouyang, come up and walk together, let¡¯s talk.¡¯

    Ouyang Hui did not refuse and said with a smile: "Okay, I haven't seen you for a long time. There are many things in the department that I need to ask for your advice."

    The carriage moved along the bluestone street. As the carriage swayed rhythmically, Meng Ju asked casually: "I've been away for so long. Is there anything going on in the office?"

    "There are not many special events, but some cases are more difficult. When you, Lord Mayor, went to war, the people in the city were a little unstable. There were evil cults and unscrupulous people who wanted to take advantage of the opportunity to cause trouble. They were beaten by Chief Lan of the Jing'an Department.  We killed a group of people and suppressed the situation. Inspector Lan told me that there are people behind these people, and I am afraid they have something to do with several big households in Jing'an City. It's just that the trouble is serious and they have to be touched.  With your permission, Lord Governor, Controller Lan cannot take action."

    Although he drank a lot of wine, Meng Ju's mind was still very clear.  He said calmly: "The big families in the city? Zhang and Li, right?"

    "Your Majesty, please take this as a warning. The Zhang and Li families have always been wealthy families in Jing'an. This inciting massacre was probably instigated by the border army. Also, Ma Zhiren, the prefect of Jing'an, was also jumping up and down quite restlessly a while ago.  , and also said some strange things on many occasions, saying that the White Wolf's days would not last long - only after the news of your victory at Yansang City, Lord Governor, came, this group of people settled down."

    Meng Ju closed his eyes slightly.  The Zhang family is a wealthy family in Jing'an. One of their sons is a brigade commander in the border army, so he behaves quite ostentatiously on weekdays, and the local government and Dongling Guards don't dare to interfere. The Li family has relatives in Luojing.  They were from Yushitai over there, so even the officials of the border army were very polite to them.

    It¡¯s just that this group of people is too ignorant. The situation has changed now. The power they rely on seems to them to be no thicker than a piece of paper, but they are still as arrogant as ever.  If this group of people knew how to hide their capabilities and bide their time, I would not be able to deal with them. But since they jumped out on their own, there is nothing to say. Meng Ju shook his head and commented: "You are really asking for your own death."

    "Isn't it true? Then, I will draw up two home search warrants tomorrow?"

    Meng Ju shook his head: "It's too urgent. Now that our status is different, we have to do things with a reputation. You first let the Jing'an Department do some work and find some people who have previously accused Zhang and LiThe old case of the ? family came out - with the style of their two families, there must be no shortage of common people oppressing good people, so there must be a lot of these cases.  The Zhang and Li families are doing a lot of illegal things, and we, the Dongling Guards, are doing our best to eliminate harm for the people¡ª¡ª"

    As he spoke, Meng Ju suddenly had an idea. He smiled and said, "No, no, it's too obvious for us to do it ourselves. Let Manager Lan transfer these cases to Magistrate Ma in Jing'an and let him handle it."

    Ouyang Hui is also a smart man and immediately understood Meng Ju¡¯s intention.  He raised his palm and praised: "The Governor is smart! Ma Zhiren is wearing the same trousers as the Zhang and Li families. If Ma Zhiren punishes them, the two families will definitely not accept it, and the thieves will start fighting among themselves; if Magistrate Ma  If we don't delay, then - as a local shepherd who colludes to protect bullies and oppress good people, then we have reason to deal with Ma Zhiren as well."

    Meng Ju smiled and said nothing. He had a large number of troops to dominate Northern Xinjiang. It would be very easy to deal with several local wealthy families and a prefect.  It's just that my status is different now, and it's a small matter to deal with a few personnel, but if I take action for no reason, I'm afraid it will make the bureaucrats and wealthy people in northern Xinjiang feel sad.  Therefore, when you do things by yourself now, you have to pay attention to what you do first.

    "Is there anything else important?"

    Ouyang Hui took a look at Meng Ju's face and hesitated: "Governor, there is something not a good thing. You just returned home in triumph tonight. I originally wanted to report it to you tomorrow, but I'd better tell you.  You'd better be mentally prepared."

    From Ouyang Hui's tone, Meng Ju smelled a hint of ominous omen.  His face became serious: "What's the matter? Just tell me."

    "We have received news from Luo Jing that Mr. Bai, the old man from the town, has died in the line of duty and has gone with the late emperor Lord Governor, please express your condolences."

    Meng Ju suddenly jumped up from his chair, and he lost his voice: "What?! Say it again!"

    Ouyang Hui drooped his head and said in a heavy tone: "Governor, everyone knows that Mr. Bai has been kind to you, the governor, and you are a person who values ??affection and righteousness. I beg you for this matter.  Hold on."

    Meng Ju¡¯s wood carving and clay sculptures were as dull and speechless as his good mood was suddenly knocked to the bottom.  After a while, he asked: "Has this news been confirmed?"

    "This is the news personally brought by Lord Su Rui, the governor of Luojing Lingwei. Governor Su told us personally, so there should be no mistake."

    Meng Ju shook his head vigorously, feeling troubled.

    He is the Yinghou of the Southern Tang Dynasty, and Bai Wusha is the intelligence chief of the Wei Kingdom.  According to common sense, I should be happy about Bai Wusha's death.  But for some reason, when Meng Ju heard the news, he felt bursts of heartache and loss.

    According to rumors, Bai Wusha is known for his ruthlessness and conspiracy.  But what Meng Ju knew was an elegant, intellectual and heart-warming elder.  From that gentle middle-aged man, Meng Ju received selfless help.  He could feel that Bai Wusha cared for him far more than his superior cared for his subordinates.

    At this time, he remembered very clearly that when Bai Wusha took him out of the dark prison, in the vast snowfield, the handsome man smiled and said to himself: "There is so much snow in northern Xinjiang this year.  I'm afraid the snow will be heavier over there, right?"

    Since Ye Canaan, another person who was kind to me left.

    Meng Ju had just killed Shentu Jue, and he was in high spirits, preparing to show off his talents in the vast world, but suddenly he heard the bad news. He felt like he had been beaten in the head, and then he realized that there are still many things in this world.  Things are beyond your control.

    "Mr. Bai Townhow did he get there? Was he killed by the Murong family? Murong Yi, didn't he promise me that he would guarantee Mr. Bai's life safety?"

    "We are not very clear about the specific details. According to Superintendent Su Tongzhi, Mr. Bai committed suicide while being imprisoned by the Murong family. It was not the murder of the Murong family."

    Did Bai Wusha commit suicide?  Meng Ju was slightly surprised, but after thinking about it carefully, he felt it made sense.  Bai Wusha looks gentle on the outside, but is strong and arrogant in his heart.  Being defeated and captured was an unbearable humiliation for him.  He chose to commit suicide rather than live in humiliation, which is in line with his consistent character.

    "So, is Governor Su still in Jing'an?"

    "Here, she made a special trip from Luojing and asked to see you, the Governor. She seemed to have something important to say, but she refused to reveal it to Beizi. Beizi did not dare to neglect and arranged for her to stay in the VIP building of the provincial department.  "

    "For Governor Su, you must treat her attentively and treat her as a VIP of the highest level. Ask Governor Su, I want to visit her tomorrow morning. Is it convenient for her to meet?"

    Although Su Rui is also a colleague of Luo Jing,Governor, but the Luojing Dongling Guards have been destroyed. She, a homeless defeated general, cannot be compared with a warlord like Meng Ju who holds real power.  Now that Meng Ju has given Su Rui such a high-level reception and wants to visit him personally, Ouyang Hui is quite dissatisfied.

    "Governor, it is certainly a good thing for you to treat the virtuous corporal. But is this going a little too far?"

    Meng Ju sighed: "Ouyang Hui, you don't understand. Governor Su is my old boss. She used to take good care of me when I was in Luo Jingwei. Now that she has traveled a long way to report her funeral, we have to treat her better. This  This is not only respect for Governor Su, but also respect for the deceased Commander Bai. Don¡¯t let people say that we Dongping Lingwei don¡¯t understand the rules and don¡¯t cherish old friendships.¡±

    "The Governor is right. I have little knowledge and almost made a mistake. By the way, talking about Governor Su, I have one more thing to report to the Governor."

    Ouyang Hui told Meng Ju that the Murong family, who was entrenched in Luojing, sent another envoy to Meng Ju. It was the same guard leader from the Jinwu Guard last time.  He has been here for two days and is anxious to see Meng Ju.  If he hadn't known that Meng Ju would be returning soon, he would have chased him all the way to Wuchuan.

    Hearing that he was from the Murong family, Meng Ju snorted but said nothing, showing boredom on his face.

    Ouyang Hui understood Meng Ju's mood, and he said cautiously: "Supervisor, the Murong family did something abominable, but after all, they were not the ones who killed Mr. Bai According to the idea of ????degrading your position, even if you don't want to pay attention to it, you can meet them.  , it would also be good to find out their reasons for coming and see what they think."

    Meng Ju snorted: "What's the purpose of coming? You just want us to send troops to attack Tuoba Xiong."

    "Yes, the Governor knows this clearly. However, based on my humble opinion, in the future, Murong Po or Tuoba Xiong will compete for supremacy in the world. We have already developed a grudge against Tuoba Xiong. If we offend the Murong family again, we will only  I'm afraid it's not very good. Even if you, the governor, are not happy, in order to save face from their envoys, it is best to entrust them to the virtual snake instead of stalemate the relationship."

    Meng Ju felt depressed and just said: "I understand. Let's talk about it when we get back."

    Back home, Jiang Leilei, Su Wenqing, Wang Jiu and others came out to welcome her.  Meng Ju went to Yansang, and the two girls were quite worried about him. They had been in fear for more than a month. Now that he finally came back safe and sound after the battle, the two girls were very happy, holding Meng Ju's hand and crying.  Smiling and making noise like a child.

    Meng Ju comforted them with a few words. When he saw Wang Jiu standing beside him awkwardly, he thought of something and asked, "Xiao Jiu, is there any news about Miss Liu recently? Is she in the mausoleum?"

    Wang Jiu was stunned for a moment. He didn't expect that the first thing Meng Ju would do when he came back was to ask Liu Kongqin.

    "Yes. Sir, I saw Miss Liu in the yard yesterday."

    "Xiao Jiu, why don't you go and ask Miss Liu if she is free? Just say that I have something important here and I want to invite her to come over and discuss it."

    Wang Jiu responded and left.  Taking advantage of this free time, Meng Ju drank two cups of strong tea, and the drunkenness subsided slightly.  After thinking for a moment, he hurriedly washed up and changed into a plain black gown.  When he came out, Wang Jiu reported in a low voice that Liu Kongqin was already waiting in the living room.

    After more than a month of separation, Liu Kongqin still looks beautiful and has a calm temperament.  Seeing Meng Ju coming in, she smiled slightly, stood up from her seat and bowed slightly to salute: "Well, Governor Meng, long time no see."

    Meng Ju felt relaxed and happy when this elegant woman smiled so faintly.  Especially when she didn't congratulate him on his victory like everyone else, this made Meng Ju feel even more happy - compliments were like braised pork. Occasionally, he ate two pieces and thought they tasted good, but he couldn't stand it if he ate too much.  After returning to Jing'an, Meng Ju heard all the praises congratulating the victory all day long, and he was so tired that he almost vomited.

    Meng Ju looked at the other party carefully. He felt that compared to the cold fairy who was not a fan of the world in the past, Liu Kongqin's smile now had something more human and warm, making him look very warm, just like in the cold winter.  Refreshing warm tea.

    "Ms. Liu is well. The disturbance late at night makes Meng deeply uneasy."

    Liu Kongqin smiled and said: "It doesn't matter. Governor Meng returned from the expedition, and Zheng Chen summoned Kongqin before he could wash it off. I guess there must be something very important, right?"

    "Exactly. There is something I want to report to Miss Liu." Meng Ju paused for a moment, and his expression turned solemn: "Governor Meng Ye is blessed by the spirit of heaven. I am lucky enough to capture and murder Governor Ye in Wuchuan.  The murderer Shen Tu Jue has been beheaded."

    Hearing the news, Liu Kongqin, who had always been calm, also showed a look of shock.  She exclaimed, stood up from the chair, and said happily: "Shen Tu Jue has been killed? Is it true?"

      "I personally oversaw the beheading. I have brought back the head of this animal and it is at the guard's office. Miss Liu, you can verify it yourself later."

    "Since Governor Meng personally handled the matter, there is no mistake in this matter. There is no need for inspection."

    The news was so shocking that Liu Kongqin seemed unable to react. After saying this, she sat in a chair in a daze with a complicated expression.

    "Governor Meng Zhen killed this beast to avenge Miss Ye. Kong Qin would like to express his gratitude on behalf of the Ye family. I have an unmerciful request to kill this beast's head. Kong Qin hopes to send it back to Luojing.  Submit it to the head of the family, I wonder if the governor will allow it?"

    "It doesn't matter. Mr. Ye wants to see it in person. This is what he should do. The girl can just take it."

    The room was very quiet, and both of them could hear the crackling sound of the burning lights.

    Liu Kongqin sighed: "In order to hunt down this beast, I came here from Luojing and searched hard for a year. Unexpectedly, he died in the hands of Governor Meng in the end. Previously, Shentu Jue was killed by the Governor several times.  What you have captured, frustrated, and defeated seems to be the so-called providence, and it is destined that you, the governor, are his nemesis."

    Liu Kongqin smiled, a bit dry in his smile.  Meng Ju understood her mood, and she came from Luojing to hunt down Shentu Jue, but in the end Meng Ju succeeded.  Although it is a good thing to get revenge, her hard work for so long turned out to be in vain, and it was inevitable that she would feel depressed.

    Meng Ju consoled him: "Miss Liu, this kind of thing has always been half hard work and half luck. In fact, in this year, Miss Liu and your men and women have traveled extensively and fought many times with Shentu Jue's minions, risking huge amounts of money."  Everyone is aware of the danger, but Meng¡¯s luck is better I¡¯m afraid it¡¯s because Governor Ye¡¯s spirit in heaven is protecting me, and he can help me avenge her.¡±

    Liu Kongqin glanced at Meng Ju and said, "Governor, you know very well that Miss Ye is not dead. She is at Luo Jing's home."

    Meng Ju smiled, stood up and stood in front of the window, looking at the bright moon outside the window in trance with his hands behind his hands.

    "I will never let Canaan down."

    Seeing Meng Ju¡¯s sad smile, Liu Kongqin suddenly woke up and was speechless for a moment.

    For the Ye family, their daughter was only seriously injured in Dongping; but for Meng Ju, his beloved Governor Ye has disappeared from the world.

    Looking at the sad but handsome face of the young general, Liu Kongqin felt compassion in his heart.  She also knew that as a warlord of a town, if Meng Ju wanted to, he could have three wives and four concubines, and his happiness would be endless.  But he didn't.  It has been more than a year since Ye Canaan "went", but there is not a single woman around Meng Ju.

    After a moment of silence, she bowed slightly and said, "Superintendent, if there is nothing else, the night is already very late, so I will leave first, little lady."

    Meng Ju stood in front of the window, the moonlight shining like water on him.  Hearing Liu Kongqin's farewell, he did not look back, but nodded slightly, his body still standing like a pine tree.

    Looking at his tall back, Liu Kongqin sighed in his heart.  Miss Canaan, to have such an outstanding man love you so deeply, that must be the greatest happiness for a woman, right?  Unfortunately, you know nothing about him.

    Unknowingly, Liu Kongqin started to admire her.

    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

    On November 19, the weather was gloomy and there was continuous light snow.

    In the morning, when Meng Ju went out, many middle-level officers such as Ouyang Hui, Inspector of the Integrity Department, Ning Nan, Inspector of the Search Department, Xu Long, Inspector of the Military Intelligence Department, were already waiting at the door.  Everyone was wearing pure black uniforms and looked very serious.

    This kind of occasion and atmosphere is not convenient for small talk, so Meng Ju nodded to everyone as a greeting.  He looked at Ouyang Hui, who took a step forward knowingly and reported in a low voice: "Governor, we have informed Governor Su. She is waiting at her residence. Please allow me to lead the way for you."

    The courtyard of the Provincial Mausoleum Office is very large, and it took a quarter of an hour to walk from Meng Ju's residence to the small building where distinguished guests were entertained.  There was dense light snow falling in the sky, and the cold wind was cutting their faces. Along the way, the officers remained silent and no one spoke.

    Meng Ju had been notified in advance that he was coming, and Su Rui, the governor of Tongzhi, came out early to greet him.

    Meng Ju saw her from a distance.  Su Rui was also wearing a black mausoleum guard uniform, and her slim figure was swaying in the wind and snow, like a willow branch swaying in the wind.

    Meng Ju stepped up his pace and stepped forward to greet her. He stopped a few steps away from Su Rui and looked at the charming woman in front of him, his former old boss. He was filled with emotions and for a moment he didn't know how to speak.

    "Sir Su, I came back late and kept you waiting."

    Su Rui smiled, her smile very dry: "Governor Meng, it's windy outside, please go in and talk."

     According to the rules of the Dongling Guard, both of them were governors of the same rank, so when they entered, they both politely gave in. In the end, Meng Ju won, and Su Rui, as a guest, went in first.

    In the reception room, Su Rui and a group of Ling Guard officers sat down separately. Meng Ju introduced the senior officers in the department to Su Rui as a sign of solemnity.  Then, he said: "Sir Su, I just came back from Wuchuan yesterday, and I didn't know you were coming last night. Because it was late, I didn't want to disturb you, so I came here early this morning.

    Because of the war, I have been away from home, and I don¡¯t know much about things at home.  If I had known that you were coming, I would have rushed back in advance. I feel really uneasy to have kept you waiting for so long.  "

    Su Rui waved her hand and spoke with great pride: "Governor Meng, you don't have to be polite. Military affairs are important, everyone can understand. I would like to congratulate you in advance. I have heard that Governor Meng defeated the six towns during your great victory in Yansang."  Governor Tuoba Xiong. It is not easy to fight against the soldiers and horses of six towns with the power of Dongping Province. It is really not easy. Governor Meng Zhen is showing great power in northern Xinjiang. We are all from the Dongling lineage.  Governor Meng, you are proud."

    "It's just a fluke, I don't dare to praise you as a superior."

    The two exchanged pleasantries for a few words, and Meng Ju's expression gradually turned solemn: "Sir Su, I heard from people in the department that something has happened to his old man in Mr. Bai Town?"

    Su Rui nodded silently. She stood up and bowed deeply towards the south with a solemn expression.

    All the officers stood up one after another, with the same serious expressions.

    "Governor Meng, this is terrible news. Just last month, the general of the town resisted the rebels with all his strength. He fought unyieldingly and acted heroically. He has gone with the late emperor."

    Meng Ju closed his eyes.  He silently took off the hat on his head, followed Su Rui's example, and bowed deeply facing the south. The officers followed suit and took off their hats and bowed.

    After the silent salute, Meng Ju turned to Su Rui: "Sir, I heard that Mr. Bai died by taking poison. Why did he find a way out? Did the Murong family bully him too much?"

    "It's not about bullying. After our army was defeated, we were all captured by the Murong family from Zibai Town down below. At first, they imprisoned us in Jinwu Guard's cell, and later moved us to a large courtyard outside.  Apart from not being able to go out, the food, clothing, and accommodation were just fine, and there was no torture. Of course, we later learned that this was because of Meng Zhendu¡¯s negotiation with the Murong family. Speaking of which, Meng Zhendu was also our savior.  Coming."

    Meng Ju said humbly: "Sir Su said this is too much. When I heard that Mr. Bai and his colleagues were in trouble in Luojing, my heart was cut with a knife, and I was restless day and night. It's just that Northern Xinjiang is too far away from Luojing, and the Northern Xinjiang Mausoleum Office  It's really beyond my reach. Fortunately, I had some friendship with the top figures of the Murong family in the past, so I tried my best to beg them, hoping to get some relief. But I didn't expect Alas, I still can't save the Lord of the Town, after all.  It¡¯s our incompetence as subordinates.¡±

    "Mr. Meng, there is no need to blame yourself. Manpower is sometimes scarce. You have done your best, so you don't have to feel guilty anymore."

    "Sir Su, will any of our people be with Mr. Bai when he leaves? Does Mr. Bai leave any words or unfulfilled wishes?"

    Su Rui stared at Meng Ju for a moment, secretly approving in her heart.  Not seen for more than a year, Meng Ju's character is still as pure and good as yesterday.

    When she heard the bad news about Bai Wusha, she could see that the pain in Meng Ju's eyes was very real. Moreover, now that he took the initiative to ask about Bai Wusha's last wish, he clearly wanted to fulfill his wish for his old boss.

    "Mr. Bai has a good sense of people. The decision he made before his death was indeed correct."

    Su Rui said calmly: "When Mr. Bai left, I was the only one who accompanied him. At that time, Mr. Bai had already taken poison, but he was still conscious. He said some words to me  , let me tell you, Governor Meng."

    Meng Ju straightened his back and said solemnly: "What are your instructions before your death? Sir Su, please tell me. Meng will definitely do his best, even if he goes through fire and water and his body is broken into pieces, he must fulfill his wish!"

    "The last order from Chief Bai Town is to order you, Governor Meng, to take over the post of Dongling Guard Chief Town, take charge of the Dongling Guard officers and soldiers of the entire Wei Dynasty, and assist and protect His Royal Highness King Qi in inheriting the throne."

    Everyone was shocked.  After half a minute, Meng Ju's open mouth finally closed, and he stammered: "Sir, don't make fun of me. People will die if word of this spreads."

    Su Rui leaned forward slightly. She took out a letter from the lapel of her uniform and handed it to Meng Ju with both hands: "Mr. Meng, this is the handwriting of Mr. Bai. Please read it in person."

    Staring at the letter in Su Rui's hand, Meng Ju's eyes seemed to be staring at a mass of?.  He slowly reached out his hand, took the letter, opened it, and looked at it slowly.  At first glance, Bai Wusha's elegant handwriting caught his eye.

    The letter was very long, more than ten pages long. Meng Ju frowned and read it slowly.  While Meng Ju was reading the letter, no one, either Su Rui or the inspectors under Meng Ju, spoke. Everyone's eyes were on Meng Ju. The room was quiet, and people's low voices could be heard.  Breathing and the rustle of snowflakes falling on the trees outside the window.

    After a full quarter of an hour, Meng Jucai read Bai Wusha's will. He frowned, with a bit of sadness and hesitation in his expression, but he didn't speak for a long time.

    Looking at Meng Ju¡¯s expression after reading the letter, everyone knew that Su Rui¡¯s words were probably true. Bai Wusha should have identified Meng Ju as his heir in his will.  Everyone stared at him closely, trying to guess Meng Ju's true thoughts from his expression.

    Now, it depends on whether Meng Ju is willing to accept this appointment.

    Meng Ju didn¡¯t say anything. He folded the letter silently and took it back into his arms. His movements were very slow, with a sense of orderliness and calmness.

    "Sir Su, Mr. Bai mentioned King Qi before he died. Where is His Highness King Qi now?"

    "I'm sorry, I don't know. On the day of the incident, King Qi was with us, but the rebels pursued him very closely. For the safety of King Qi, General Bai Zhen ordered and informed the department's Governor Meng Zhen to lead a group of soldiers to protect Qi  Wang and his family left first, while the main force of our mausoleum guards stayed to attract and hold back the rebels. Later, our army was defeated, and we and Bai Zongzhen fell into the hands of the rebels.

    After the death of Lord Zongzhen, the rebels released me. After I came out, I went straight to Northern Xinjiang. I didn¡¯t hear any news about King Qi¡¯s whereabouts along the way.  "

    Meng Ju nodded and said, "It's really hard for Governor Su to travel long distances and deliver letters thousands of miles away. Meng is very grateful."

    "This is a trivial matter. The important thing is - Governor Meng, you have read Mr. Bai's letter. Are you going to accept his will?"

    This is also a question that everyone is concerned about. Everyone turned their attention to Meng Ju, but saw that his expression did not change and he said calmly: "Based on your opinion, Sir Su, should I accept it?"

    Su Rui was stunned for a moment, then she smiled bitterly and said: "Mr. Meng, you have failed me. This question is difficult to answer! Taking on this responsibility is indeed very stressful and difficult But from another perspective  According to reports, our Dongling Guards are said to have 300,000 armored men, with mausoleum offices spread all over the Wei Dynasty, and eyes and ears all over the world. Although the rebels have occupied the center, our Tomb Guards still have considerable strength in various places. If Governor Meng Zhendong  You can rise up and unite the scattered Lingwei forces in various places with a single call, you are a force that cannot be underestimated!"

    "Mr. Su, what you said makes sense. It's just that Meng has no virtue or talent. I am not worthy of taking on this heavy responsibility of Dongling Wei Town. However, this is the last wish of the old man of Bai Town Sir Su,  This matter really embarrasses me.¡±

    Su Rui's attitude was very sincere: "Mr. Meng, Luo Jing is in chaos. Hundreds of thousands of Lingwei brothers from all over the country are like birds that have lost their nests, wandering without an owner. Please, for the sake of Mr. Bai, please stand up and tell everyone."  Show me the way!"

    Meng Ju sighed repeatedly, but refused to give a clear answer.

    At this time, Inspector Ouyang Hui of the Integrity Department came out to smooth things over: "Supervisor Su, the trouble is serious, and Supervisor Meng also needs time to think about it. By the way, Supervisor Su, how will the funeral of Mr. Bai be handled?  ?¡±

    Ouyang Hui changed the subject. Su Rui took a deep look at Meng Ju and said, "At the end of this month, the Murong family will pay tribute to the head of the town. I heard that the Murong family paid a very high salary to the head of the town during the posthumous ceremony.  Those who mourn according to the standards of a first-class official are treated with utmost mourning and honor. The funeral notes will be sent to the whole country, and all local mausoleum offices and governors will receive them. The old memories of the disciples of Mr. Bai are spread all over the world, and it is estimated that many people will go to express their condolences. Governor Meng Zhen  , you should also receive a funeral note by then."

    Meng Ju curled his lips, thinking that he would force the person to death before playing this trick. Isn't this a cat crying and a mouse showing false mercy?

    But looking at everyone, they all seemed very happy.  Ouyang Hui sighed: "Mr. Bai is diligent in his work, fights unyieldingly, and is loyal to the death. He deserves this honor."

    "That's right. It seems that the Murong family is also intimidated by Mr. Bai's loyal soul. Even if they are enemies, they dare not disrespect Mr. Bai! Loyal people deserve to be respected."

    Listening to the chatter of his subordinates, Meng Ju sneered in his heart.  If Murong Po had been a loyal person, the Murong family would not have rebelled.  Now, the Murong family's funeral arrangements for Bai Wusha were so high, probably because they wanted to give themselves and the Ye family face and make everyone feel more comfortable.  You know, after Bai Wusha died, the Murong family greatly offended the Ye family. Of course, they had to find a way to repair their relationship.  Now that the soldiers from northern Xinjiang are approaching, MuEveryone is eager to win over allies everywhere.

    At noon, Meng Ju and a group of his subordinates finished their visit and came out of Su Rui's residence.

    Seeing that it was still early, Ouyang Hui suggested to Meng Ju: "The governor, the envoy of the Murong family, the guard leader also lives in the VIP building, nearby. He has been asking to see you for several days, please  Do you want to drop by and see him?"

    Meng Ju¡¯s face was expressionless: ¡°Let¡¯s wait another day!¡±

    Seeing Meng Ju¡¯s expression, Ouyang Hui immediately realized that he had asked a stupid question: The governor had just heard the bad news about Bai Wusha, and he was still immersed in grief. How could he be in the mood to pay attention to the Murong family at this time?

    "Yes, it's a humble job and stupidity. It's really inappropriate at this time"

    Meng Ju interrupted him: "Ouyang, I'm in a bad mood and I want to go home and take a rest. Please entertain Governor Su and the Chief of Guard for me."

    "Yes, Governor, please send me your condolences. Mr. Bai has passed away, and the brothers will all rely on you, Governor."

    Meng Ju was walking on the way home in the wind and snow.  He wanted to act calm as if nothing had happened, but his feet began to speed up involuntarily.  In his arms, Bai Wusha's letter burned his chest like a flame. He couldn't wait to return home and read the letter again to confirm that it was true.

    In his will, Bai Wusha entrusted to Meng Ju, in addition to the title of Dongling Guard Town, all the accumulation of this huge intelligence agency that has been inherited for more than 200 years:

    Dongling Guard has a huge intelligence network spread throughout the Wei Dynasty;

    The list and contact information of Dongling Guard¡¯s spy network within Southern Tang Dynasty;

    Dongling Guard¡¯s sixteen secret treasury in Gyeonggi and local provinces;

    The secret file storage location of Dongling Guard;

    The contact information of the secret assassins under Dongling Guards;

    ?A list of various industries invested by Donglingwei covering the Northern Wei and Southern Tang Dynasties;

    Gang forces from various places under the command of Dongling Guard;

    Looking at the lines on the letter, Meng Ju felt like he was going to faint. This was a priceless treasure!  What shocked Meng Ju the most was the last paragraph in Bai Wusha's letter: "The Royal United Factory, a secret branch of Dongling Guard, specializes in the development and production of various types of battle armor"
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