Chapter 16 The County Magistrate was murdered? Ye Xuan investigates the case

Chapter 16: The county magistrate was killed? Ye Xuan investigates the case

Wei Qingming felt that something was wrong with Ye Xuan these days.

Every morning, after walking around in front of me and showing my face, I would disappear. If I asked, I would know that he was out patrolling the streets.

Wei Qingming was very pleased. Ye Xuan was already a centurion but he was still so diligent. He was truly worthy of being the person I had chosen.

Of course, Ye Xuan’s happy days only lasted for more than half a month and then stopped.

Fatty Huang breathed a sigh of relief.

For nearly half a month, Ye Xuan often invited him to go out for patrols.

What is the Qunfang Tower? It is a place where money is consumed!
In just half a month, Fatty Huang was completely drained of his energy, and even having to eat became a problem.

This gentleman has finally calmed down.

In fact, after being there for so long, Ye Xuan felt a little bored.

Although he had received thousands of taels of silver as a reward from the system, he had just renovated the yard some time ago and had been drinking in the Qunfang Building for three to five days, which was not in line with his income level.

If it is discovered by someone with ulterior motives, it will be a big problem.

It’s a good time to take a break, save some money, and have a nap in the Qunfang Building.

At this time, it was late autumn and the weather was slightly chilly, but Ye Xuan relied on his strong physique and was practicing with Song Zhenshan in the yamen's martial arts training ground in thin clothes.

Ye Xuan was seen holding a long spear, like a spirit snake spitting out its tongue, making Song Zhenshan sweat profusely. He tried his best to barely resist Ye Xuan's powerful attack.

"Master Ye, Master Ye!"

A strange Jinyiwei general flag came running over from afar and greeted loudly.

Upon hearing this, Ye Xuan put away his spear and looked at the centurion.

Song Zhenshan was finally able to breathe a sigh of relief, supporting his body with the spear in his hand, panting.

"Sir, Captain Wei wants you to go over there."

The general flag clasped his fists and shouted.

At the same time, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

Although Song Zhenshan's kung fu is not top-notch, he is also a serious military officer. The fact that Ye Baihu was able to suppress him into this state shows how high Ye Baihu's martial arts skills are.

I never realized that Lord Ye was so capable before.

"I understand. You lead me there."

Wei Qingming asked someone to come and find him, which meant that he had a mission to do.

Then he threw the spear in his hand to Song Zhenshan, and followed the general flag to meet Wei Qingming.

"grown ups."

Seeing the annoyance on Wei Qingming's face, Ye Xuan clasped his fists and said.

Wei Qingming nodded slightly, pointed to a memorial on the table and said, "Take a look first."

Ye Xuan took a step forward and then frowned as well, looking serious.

Zhou Pu, the magistrate of Qingquan County, Zhili, was killed at home last night, and this news was placed before Zhu Yuanzhang this morning.

Officials in the Ming Dynasty were divided into nine ranks from high to low. Although the position of county magistrate was only the seventh rank, this involved a new professional term.

The power of the position.

What is the power contained in a position?

For example, although both are of the seventh rank, Wang Feihu has only forty or fifty people under him, and he stays with his superior all day long, and has to be ordered around from time to time. He is always higher than any other official.

Apart from a slightly higher salary, he seems to be no different from other Jinyiwei.

And the county magistrate is the top official in the county.

No matter what you want to do, if I say no, it means no.

I have the final say!

If you live in a remote area, you can be called a local emperor, or a county magistrate. This is the difference in power.

Although Qingquan County is a county, it is the throat of Zhili Prefecture and its position is very important.

The county magistrates in places like this all have important backgrounds.

Basically, he was sent here to hone his abilities, and then was quickly promoted to become one of the high-ranking officials in the court.

And Zhou Pu is such a person.

Five years ago, this person directly ranked 14th in the second class and was noticed by important figures in the court.

During the three years he served in Qingquan County, although Qingquan County did not develop much, it was stable. He was exactly the talent most needed in the Hongwu Dynasty. Even the Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang knew his name.

Such a person died inexplicably in the territory under his rule.

What would be the emperor’s reaction?

"The Emperor was so angry that he almost killed the Commander."

Looking at the capable younger brother in front of him, Wei Qingming leaned close to Ye Xuan's ear and whispered.

The Hongwu Dynasty was in a state of disrepair and needed fresh blood. The killing of such a person was a clear sign that the emperor did not take Zhu Yuanzhang seriously, and anyone would be angry.

Zhu Yuanzhang put the pressure on Mao Xiang and gave him ten days.

Alexander called his most capable subordinate and planned to entrust this important task to him.

"We must resolve this matter within seven days!"

Wei Qingming said with a serious look.

This matter is not only a matter of face for the imperial court, but also an important test that the Jinyiwei will face.

Mao Xiang and Wei Qingming both attached great importance to

Since that’s what he said, Ye Xuan had to agree even if he didn’t want to.

Just be generous and say yes directly with a fist salute.

"Don't worry, sir. I will give you a result within seven days."

Wei Qingming nodded with relief, and then whispered again: "Don't say that being a superior puts pressure on you."

"This matter was personally ordered by the Emperor. If it is done beautifully, the future will be much easier."

Working for the emperor has always been like gambling.

It was done well, which pleased the emperor greatly and brought him into the emperor's sight.

If you fail to do it well, the emperor will punish you. Although there is no actual punishment, it will leave a bad impression and affect your career.

Ye Xuan was not afraid of the consequences. If he was really blamed, the worst that could happen was that he would just run away.

He took the certificate from Wei Qingming, counted the men and horses, took the two general flags and dozens of efficient subordinates, rushed out of Nanjing City and headed towards Qingquan County.

This was the first time that Ye Xuan had walked out of Nanjing City properly, and he really felt like he was in a new world.

It is now the beginning of the Hongwu period. Although Zhu Yuanzhang has never given up foreign wars, he has not exploited the people too much. Overall, it gives people a feeling of prosperity.

Now is the time to store grain. Almost all the trucks coming and going outside Nanjing city are from grain merchants. There really is a feeling of a good harvest.

Nanjing is a big city with many dignitaries.

These people are very particular about their food, clothing and daily expenses, and are very generous with money.

At this time, more than a dozen strong men wearing flying fish suits rushed out of the city, rushing all the way, and disappeared in the blink of an eye.

"Which government office is this person from? Why is he so arrogant?"

A stranger whispered.

But the people around him quickly bumped his shoulders and whispered, "They are the Jinyiwei!"

"This is the government office that has been the most popular recently."

(End of this chapter)