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Volume One Two Hundred and Twenty-eight True and False Liars

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    Two hundred and twenty eight real and fake liars

    Early the next morning, as soon as Meng Ju arrived at the Yamen, he immediately received a notice that Zhao Zhixun, the special envoy of Yinghou of the Southern Tang Dynasty, had been arrested.

    "You caught someone so quickly?"

    Meng Ju was very confused: "Isn't it said that the Eagle Marquis of the Southern Tang Dynasty were all very shrewd? How could they be caught by you so easily?"

    Inspector Ningnan's face was red, and he said with a smile: "This is all thanks to the Governor. I have been monitoring the Zhang family for a long time in my humble position. I originally planned to do it that night, but I didn't expect those two stupid Yinghou to take the initiative to get in."  If you go in, you¡¯ll get it for nothing¡ªthe mayor Hong Fu Qi Tian!¡±

    "Don't talk nonsense. Did Hong Fu Qitian say this casually?" Meng Ju felt happy after hearing the news.  He asked: "Have you interrogated Special Envoy Zhao? What is his official status in the Southern Dynasties?"

    "Report to the Governor, because this is the person we just arrested last night, we haven't had time to interrogate him yet. But there is something very strange. That special envoy Zhao has a very tough mouth and said he wants to see you."

    Meng Ju was surprised: "He wants to see me? Why?"

    "He didn't say that. This guy said that as long as he met the governor, he would do anything. When the humble official heard this, he became angry on the spot and gave him two mouthfuls: How noble is the governor?  Are you, the prisoners on death row, allowed to see you whenever you want? It's serious to tell the truth! But this guy is very stubborn, because we don't dare to torture him without the permission of the governor, what do you mean, governor?"

    Ning Nan smiled and had a very respectful attitude, but whether it was Meng Ju's misunderstanding, he felt that there was something inexplicable in the other person's respectful eyes, which made him very uncomfortable.

    Meng Ju smiled: "Okay, since this guy must see me, then I will meet him and see what he has to say."

    Ning Nan bowed deeply: "Thank you, Lord Mayor, for taking time out of your busy schedule to support the work of our arrest department."

    "Bring me here now, I'll wait here."

    Ning Nan bowed and left. Meng Ju stood up and paced back and forth in front of the room.

    Why did the Yinghou of the Southern Tang Dynasty have to see him?  Could it be that this guy knows his identity and has something to tell him?  He wants to let him go?

    Although the future is unknown, Meng Ju is not very afraid. It is no longer the past. The imperial court is gone. The Central Plains warlords are fighting endlessly. Meng Ju is no longer controllable in northern Xinjiang.  To put it to the extreme, even if he publicly announced that he would defect to Southern Tang, no one could do anything to him.

    But Meng Ju also knew that if he suddenly announced his identity as an undercover agent of the Southern Tang Dynasty in a hurry, although it would not lead to immediate betrayal and separation, people's hearts would definitely be shaken.  Now is a critical period for one's own development, and I really can't stand such trouble - there are some things that, although it doesn't hurt to do them, you should try to avoid them if you can.

    Meng Ju didn't wait long, Ning Nan came back soon.  He led two guards and escorted a middle-aged man with a wooden stick in. He bowed to Meng Ju first, and then reported: "Governor, the prisoner has been brought here."

    Meng Ju took a look and saw that this middle-aged man was of medium build, with a good appearance and a rather generous bearing.  Although wearing a wooden stick made him look a little depressed, he did not appear dull and numb like other prisoners. On the contrary, his eyes were agile and energetic, and he was looking at Meng Ju with a look in his eyes.  The look of surprise seemed to be surprised by the youth of the Governor of Dongling Guard.

    Seeing that the prisoner dared to look directly at the governor, Ning Nan looked very angry. He shouted angrily: "You are a death row prisoner, why don't you kneel down when you see the governor? Are your skin itchy?" He raised his fist and gestured.  He was about to fight, but Meng Ju stopped him: "It's not necessary. Let him sit down and let him sit - Mr. Zhao?"

    Zhao Zhixun looked more calm after taking off the wooden stick.  He bowed his hands and said, "Governor Meng, thank you."

    "You're welcome." Meng Ju gestured for Ning Nan to sit down next to him.  He asked unhurriedly: "Master Zhao, may I ask if you have any official positions in the Southern Dynasties?"

    "I have inquired from the Governor of the Labor Town, and I dare not hide it: I am Sima Zhao Zhixun, the Chief of Staff of the Beifu Government, a third-rank official of the imperial court. Before leaving, His Majesty and Mr. Xiao appointed me as the special envoy with full authority for the affairs of the North Country, granting me full authority to handle recruitment matters in the North Country.  .¡±

    "The so-called Master Xiao is"

    With a solemn expression, Zhao Zhixun bowed his hands to the south and said, "I am the judge of the North Mansion, Mr. Xiao. You can't say anything about me."

    "It turns out that Mr. Zhao is a nobleman of the Southern Dynasty and a close confidant of Mr. Xiao. We are very disrespectful."

    "Easy to say, easy to say!"

    Meng Ju nodded: "Although I have never met the seniors in your mansion, Mr. Xiao, Mr. An and Mr. Dongfang.But they have been friends for a long time.  I wonder if you adults are in good health?  "

    "Youlao Meng Town Supervisor has passed away. Mr. Xiao, Mr. An and Mr. Dongfang are all well."

    Zhao Zhixun laughed, feeling weak in his heart.  According to the news he heard earlier, Meng Ju, the governor of Dongping Dongling Guard, is a cruel and rough warrior who likes to kill. In his expectation, such a simple-minded and muscular warrior should be easy to fool as long as he can meet him.  Bar?  Unexpectedly, after meeting, the other party did not shout rudely, but instead chatted with him like a normal person - the calmness and restraint shown by the other party were completely unlike a young man in his twenties, which made him feel uneasy.  Secretly chilling.

    "Master Zhao came from the southern country and came to our barren land in northern Xinjiang. What do you want to do?"

    Zhao Zhixun knew that this was his last chance. If he didn't drop some ruthless information to impress Governor Meng, he might not be able to escape unscathed today.  He said solemnly: "Lord Governor, do you know that you are in danger and your death is not far away?"

    Before Meng Ju could answer, Ning Nan was furious: "How can you talk like a prisoner on death row! If you dare to talk nonsense again, grandpa will drag you out and chop off your head right now!"

    "Ning Nan, don't be angry." Meng Ju smiled and cupped his hands: "Special envoy Zhao, please tell me, how could Mr. Meng be in such trouble?"

    Seeing that Meng Ju was so calm, neither anxious nor angry, Special Envoy Zhao couldn't help but feel a sudden thought in his heart: This Governor of Dongling Guard was too calm, and he really wasn't sure whether his rhetoric could impress him.

    "Governor Meng, in today's world, the world is in chaos. The Northern Kingdom is torn apart, like a tree without roots or a building with broken beams. It is not far from the day when it will collapse. The ancients said that a gentleman will not stand under a dangerous wall. Murong Murong in the Northern Wei Dynasty today  The two tribes of Tuoba are fighting each other, and the two tigers are fighting each other. No matter who wins or loses, Governor Meng, as a descendant of the Chinese ethnic group and planning to separatize northern Xinjiang with heavy troops, is determined not to be tolerated by the Xianbei people, and there will be great disaster in the future.  .In order to save yourself from the disaster, the only way out for you, Governor Meng, is"

    Meng Ju curled his lips, he had already guessed it before the other party opened his mouth, and it turned out to be exactly what he was talking about.  Since the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, the tactics of lobbyists have never changed. They always scare people first and then show them the way out. This Special Envoy Zhao is no exception.

    After seeing through the opponent¡¯s trump card, Meng Ju suddenly lost interest.  He interrupted Zhao Zhixun's words: "It turns out that Special Envoy Zhao traveled thousands of miles to Northern Xinjiang specifically to rescue Meng. Meng is really ashamed to accept this kindness. But in addition, there should be some  Something else?"

    Zhao Zhixun¡¯s face turned slightly red, but he knew something was wrong in his heart.  He braced himself and said: "Of course there are other things, but those things involve the secrets of my Bei Mansion, but I can't tell you, Governor Meng! Governor Meng, you are stubborn, don't wait until a disaster is imminent.  I regret not listening to my words today!"

    Meng Ju sighed, turned to Ning Nan and said, "Inspector Ning, it seems that Special Envoy Zhao has nothing else to say. Just take him down and 'treat' him for a while before talking."

    Ning Nan stood up and responded, turned around and shouted: "Let's go, death row prisoner, don't talk nonsense!"

    Special Envoy Zhao¡¯s face was pale, and he looked as if he still had a lot to say, but Meng Ju had already turned his face away and sat back in front of the copywriter, not even looking at him.

    Ningnan took Special Envoy Zhao out, and then came back to Meng Ju: "Supervisor, what do you mean"

    "Let's punish him, don't worry about it."

    "Well, the governor, I have a small opinion about the humble position"

    Ning Nan's eyes flickered, and after hesitating for a moment, he finally mustered up the courage and whispered: "Governor, I'm humble, can you please slow down this matter? With the way our country is like now, it's hard to say who will rule the world in the future.  . It¡¯s always good for us to have an extra escape route.¡±

    Meng Ju was naturally happy to see that his subordinates were not idiots who were loyal to the Xianbei people.  He said: "It doesn't matter. Just use your own tactics. It doesn't matter if you kill him."

    Seeing Ning Nan¡¯s confused eyes, Meng Ju lowered his voice: ¡°Nine times out of ten, this guy is a fake. Just let it go.¡±

    "Ah?" Ning Nan exclaimed: "Governor, how did you figure it out?"

    Meng Ju smiled and said nothing.  In fact, when he saw this "Special Envoy Zhao" for the first time, he felt very bad.  This guy has an "official appearance", but it is not the kind of official power and magnanimity contained in it. It is more like the "official appearance" performed on the stage - if he is really an intelligence officer in the Southern Dynasty, he will still carry this adjutant when he comes to the Northern Dynasty.  Being arrogant is asking for death. Even Han Qifeng was not so stupid back then.

    As soon as this guy opened his mouth, Meng Ju felt something was wrong even more.  This guy spoke with a Henan accent, but he claimed to be Sima of the Staff Department of Beifu - an official position Meng Ju had never heard of; he also said that he was a third-rank official - that was even more nonsense, even if he was the judge of BeifuXiao He, I am only a third-grade official.  Then, he brazenly said that he had "full power to deal with recruitment matters in the North" - even Xiao He, the judge of the Beifu, would not dare to say such a big statement in person.

    Until this moment, Meng Ju did not dare to categorically judge that the other party was a fake.  Because Yi Laogui did not fully introduce the situation of Beifu to him, so what kind of staff department was really a newly established secret agency of Beifu without him knowing about it?  He asked tentatively - of course, that "Master Dongfang, Master An" was naturally Ziwu's illusory figure, and the other party immediately stepped in without hesitation, so Meng Ju knew better.

    He waved to Ning Nan: "Go ahead and ask clearly."

    In the afternoon, when Meng Ju just went to the office, Ning Nan ran over again. He gave Meng Ju a thumbs up with a flattering smile: "The governor knows things like a god! I just laid out the torture instruments and showed them. The man named Zhao  I was paralyzed with fear on the spot and confessed honestly on the spot.¡±

    Meng Ju was very interested: "Oh? What did he confess?"

    "Haha, this guy Zhao Zhixun turned out to be a failed scholar from the countryside in Cangzhou, Henan. He usually made a living by helping people with lawsuits and working as a litigator. Seeing the chaos in the world, this guy somehow got his brain twisted.  He came to our northern Xinjiang to pretend to be an official from the Southern Dynasty to defraud money - it was also the local rich officials who were obsessed with it, and he succeeded several times. In the Zhang family alone, he defrauded 40,000 taels of silver. But, he  If you still refuse to explain the whereabouts of this money, we will investigate as soon as possible - congratulations to the Governor!"

    "Haha, we are happy together, we are happy together!"

    Meng Ju and Ning Nan looked at each other and both smiled "hehe".  Everyone knew that this incoming money would naturally fall into Master Meng's pocket.

    Ning Nan said respectfully: "Governor, the captured Zhao Zhixun and everyone in the Zhang family have made confessions. I have brought the confessions. Lord Governor, please review them when you have time. How should this case be handled?  Please give me your instructions, Lord Mayor."

    For a Dongling Guard official, dealing with a roving fraudster is an extremely small matter.  Meng Ju took the case file and flipped through it casually: "To be able to come up with such a whimsical idea and defraud so much money, the Zhang and Li families are also very wealthy in Jing'an, and they are also people who have seen the world. They can bluff them all."  Come on, I think this guy surnamed Zhao is also very capable. Let¡¯s lock him up for a while and then talk about it. This kind of rooster and dog robber might come in handy if he happens to"

    As he was speaking, Meng Ju suddenly stopped talking. He raised his head and looked at Ning Nan blankly, with a strange expression on his face.  The latter immediately leaned forward and said, "Governor, what are your instructions?"

    "Don't argue, let me think about it What's wrong?"

    Meng Ju raised his hand to stop Ning Nan from speaking, frowning in thought, and the strange feeling that something was wrong in his heart still lingered.

    Seeing the governor frowning in thought, Ning Nan didn't dare to breathe and waited with bated breath.

    After thinking about it for a cup of tea, Meng Ju discovered the clue - he had been in a high position and was flattered by others for too long, and his own feelings had become too dull, and it took so long to notice it.  If it had been before, I should have discovered it long ago!

    He flipped through the case files for a while, then took out a confession and showed it to Ning Nan: "Inspector Ning, who is this person?"

    "This man? This is Zhao Zhixun's fraud accomplice, named Lao Deming, who pretends to be Zhao Zhixun's bodyguard. Zhao Zhixun said that this man is stupid and can't speak, so he can only pretend to be a bodyguard, and he won't get much money.  . . ¡±

    "Bring Luo Deming to trial immediately! Bring him here, I want to interrogate him personally!"

    Ning Nan was surprised, but he wisely didn¡¯t ask anything, but immediately said: ¡°Yes, I¡¯ll take care of you now!¡±

    Seeing Ning Nan¡¯s back disappear at the door, Meng Jucai slowly sat back in his seat.  He spread out the confession in his hand and read the first sentence again: "The villain's surname is Lao. His hometown is Laojiazhuang in the south of Cangzhou. He was born on the Qingming Festival in the first year of Zhengping. His father's name is Lao Qiu Equinox. He lives in the north.  I served as a soldier in Xinjiang"
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