I took a look outside the window.

Zhou Ze put down the curtain and wrapped the cloak tightly. Although there was a thick quilt inside the carriage, it was still cold outside, and his whole body was shaking with wind and rain.

"It's almost time to Hejiang?"

Old Xu raised his whip and shouted, without answering Zhou Ze's words at all.

Xiaobai sat on one side, not transforming into a cat, and looked gloating.

"He is still struggling, why don't you tell him why the case is not investigated? Why are we rushing back!"

Zhou Ze also smiled. Old Xu's eyes were either black or white. Even now, he hoped to trace the source and know the truth after doing something. This is probably why Master Zhang doesn't like him. He is honest and sleek.

Hearing Xiaobai's words, Lao Xu pulled the reins, lifted the curtain and looked back at Zhou Ze, looking puzzled.

"I just want to know why? Why don't you check it? If you go to Yuzhu Temple, you will definitely find some clues."

Zhou Ze nodded.

“Is the truth important?”

"certainly."

Zhou Ze shook his head, was not angry or anxious, and just looked at Lao Xu like that.

"If it's just an ordinary murder case, the truth is important. Since I take over, I will definitely try my best to catch the real murderer. However, the situation of Yingshi is different.

First, they were the royal family that rebelled and surrendered in the Western Zhou Dynasty, and there were many political factors here. They were not my people in the Tang Dynasty. There is a saying that the people who are not my clan will have different hearts. The clans mentioned here are between countries. They are not bad when they rebel against the royal family of the Western Zhou Dynasty and flee to the Tang Dynasty.

Second, this case seems to be a murder case, and it also involves a crazy Yingrui, but as soon as the matter came out, Jingzhou City spread everywhere, and even the capital city is well known. Obviously, someone adds to the fire, so this case is no longer a simple murder case.

Third, the whole thing is developing in an uncontrollable direction. It is unknown whether the prince and the old emperor are involved, but at least it is a fuelling force. The war is imminent and the people are unstable. How can this battle be fought?

So now we have to cut the mess quickly and understand the matter as soon as possible. The truth is no longer that important. And we must take back the best interests of this case, so that the people and the army can be prepared for the war.

What we need to do is just give Ning Wang the most powerful explanation."

Old Xu was a little unconscious. Every sentence Zhou Ze said was reasonable. He couldn't refute it. He thought about it and continued to ask:

"Then why do you find this case?"

Xiaobai couldn't stand it anymore and gave Lao Xu a blank look.

"In the past few years, you have really been in vain. You know that carrying out missions is simply a killing machine. Can you use your brain?

In the past, we did not make a confession for Ying, but learned the truth of the whole matter from the perspective of King Ning. We knew who controlled it and even if the case was closed, what was the point of catching the real murderer?

You haven't heard what they said. If you count it in detail, Fan Xingchen, the Queen of the Western Zhou Dynasty, is the controller of this matter. He is also the real murderer who killed Ying Ning. Since you are so honest, then go and arrest her and bring her to justice. Can you do it?"

Xiaobai roared, and was so angry that he turned around and turned into a cat, curled up in a corner of the carriage, wrapping himself up with his tail, as if he was too lazy to pay attention to you.

Old Xu blinked and seemed to understand a little, and Zhou Ze patted Old Xu on the shoulder.

"I came to me because of Wang Xiankui's recommendation. Besides, the officials in Jingzhou are at the same level. He knew about Princess Anle, so he naturally had to try my abilities.

The relationship in Jingzhou was complicated. Ten days ago, this place was not Nanping Road. Although the team left by the Duke of Ning Guo was loyal to King Ning, what about the emperor? What about the prince? Didn’t you have any other thoughts?

Besides, how powerful the Shadow Guard is, I don’t need to say that Yingshi was made clear. He said that he was defecting, but he left a nail in the Tang Dynasty. After decades of layout, what kind of big net has been woven.

And the most important thing is that you didn’t hear Ning Wang say that your junior brother has arrived, and he will help deal with the follow-up. I am worried that he will see you and be recognized by him. How do you face it?

Follow him back to the capital to collect the crime? Or do you watch him kill me?"

Old Xu was silent. This time he was really silent. When he looked up at Zhou Ze again, his lips tightly pursed, with three points of apology, three points of helplessness, three points of touch and a little entanglement.

"Go back!"

Putting down the curtain, Old Xu whipped the horse's butt.

The horse was in pain, spread its hooves and started running wildly. Zhou Ze was shaking the frame and tried to control the bumps in his body. After all, the stomach and intestines had already begun to stir.

Xiaobai snorted, looking gloating.

"You bully him!"

Zhou Ze didn't say anything, he did everything, and there was nothing he could not say, anyway, it was not the first time he was bullied.

What is the truth of this case is no longer important. He has never thought about getting involved in it.

After a night of sleep, the carriage stopped.

Just as he got off the car with Xiaobai in his arms, Zhou Ze saw three left-behind children in the county government standing in front of him, each with a smile on his face. This made Zhou Ze confused.

"Congratulations to Ming Mansion, the imperial edict has just been sent by the people from the Ning Mansion, and the reward from the Ning Mansion, saying that you are grateful for helping Baisha Castle deal with that matter.

He also said that the disposal of tax silver between Hejiang and Baishabao is remarkable, and the fourteen forts along the way can be followed by reference. Thank you for your hard work in Mingfu."

Zhou Ze nodded and responded to the welcome of the three.

To put it bluntly, this is an excuse that King Ning found for himself, so that people would not know that he had gone to Jingzhou, so that he could do it very considerately.

"Everyone is in. Can the county government still be safe these days?"

Xue Ping was the first to come over.

"There are no thieves, and the street patrols are carried out every day."

Cui Wenbin smiled aside.

"Xue Shaofu's idle heart has grown. I'll come here to bother us all day long."

Zhou Ze also smiled. In fact, this is the biggest compliment. Without thieves, no one dares to act in this world, and the people can live and work in peace.

Liu Yunshan pushed Xue Ping away in front of him and walked to Zhou Ze.

"There are gravels on Huangjing Mountain these days, blocking the official road. Although I asked someone to clean the road, the gravels on it still fell from time to time. There is no good way to stop it now, and I don't know why it was caused."

Zhou Ze rubbed Xiaobai's fur and thought of the mandrill in his heart. His home was emptied. He probably was very angry, but he was timid and didn't dare to do anything else.

"It's okay, I'll let Lao Xu go there later. There's nothing wrong with the Chamber of Commerce, right?"

Cui Wenbin's smile disappeared, so he quickly ran two steps and approached Zhou Ze. Several people had already entered the courtyard house and sat down separately.

"Miss A Zheng's ability is really good. At first, there were a few companies that seemed to be not very enthusiastic, but Ms. A Zheng talked to them and then it was fine. She even added some investment. All workshops began to operate, and the raw grain cloths were in place."

Zhou Ze breathed a sigh of relief and drank the tea sent by Sanbao. He felt that the tea was delicious, but his own acre of three-point land was comfortable.

"It's very good. There are a few days to celebrate the Chinese New Year, and it's all done. Zhuzhu Cui counted a list of the county government offices and prepared some chicken, duck, mutton, rice and grain according to the heads. After a year of busy work, he took them back to each family to have a solid New Year."

When Cui Wenbin heard that his eyes were shiny, he asked a few more questions. After everyone discussed for a while, Liu Yunshan stood up.

"I have worked hard on the road to Mingfu, so I'd better take a good rest. Let's take a leave first. The two gift lists of rewards are here. The things have been sent to the backyard. My subordinates will change the silver to silver notes on their own. This is for you first."

As he said that, Liu Yunshan handed Zhou Ze two gift lists and a box. The matter was done beautifully, and Zhou Ze smiled at the three of them.

"Okay, I'm not tired all the way, it's just very cold. Thank you for your hard work."

Several people bowed and then stepped back. Zhou Ze breathed out and quickly opened the wooden box.

There was a stack of silver notes inside. After counting it, there were three hundred taels. Compared with the gift list, the old emperor gave one hundred taels and the King Ning gave two hundred taels.

As for the remaining silk and silk, they were all rewarded by the old emperor, and there were 200 pieces of brocade and silk, Zhou Ze sighed slightly.

"If you don't know how to be a human being, the transportation cost of sending these things is very high. It's better to be more practical. Sanbao asked someone to send these two hundred pieces of brocade and silk to A Zheng's workshop."

Just as Sanbao was about to leave, Zhou Ze glared at him again.

"What are you anxious about? Remember to calculate the money for me according to the price she purchased. These cannot be given to the Chamber of Commerce for free. We are also one of the shareholders."

Sanbao was stunned for a moment and then agreed to go out.

Old Xu took out an apple from somewhere. Zhou Ze reached out and snatched it, washed it with tea, then took a bite and patted Xiaobai's head.

"As for Huangjingshan, if you take time to go with A Zheng, this mandrill needs education. If you want to make a living in our territory, you must be able to make a living.

Regardless of whether he did this or not, if any stone falls down in the future, even if it is on his head, send it to him so the original words, and don't come back empty-handed."

Old Xu frowned, swallowed the apple and looked at Zhou Ze.

"Didn't you say that I'll deal with Huangjingshan's affairs?"

Xiaobai stood up swayingly and looked at Lao Xu with contempt.

"Remember the formation of monster hunting?"

Old Xu pursed his lips, and was on the verge of storm. Xiaobai was unreasonable and landed on the ground and looked at Old Xu with his hips.
Chapter completed!