According to past practice, Ouyang Rong should have moved the female family members of Huaiye Lane to Jiangzhou Governor's Mansion.

Perhaps because his dead enemy Wang Lengran had lived there for a long time, Ouyang Rong had no such idea at all.

However, this is also related to the fact that when Ouyang Rong went to Wang Lengran's mourning hall to burn incense, Wang Lengran's widow and family members inexplicably sent a wave of merit.

Every time he thought of this, Ouyang Rong felt that it was a bit outrageous, and he also had a bad impression of this governor's mansion.

However, this morning, there is still an important meeting that needs to be held at Jiangzhou Governor's Mansion, and the time is quite special.

Ouyang Rong convened everyone in the name of the governor of Jiangzhou and held a meeting at the governor's office in Jiangzhou. The chiefs of all counties in Jiangzhou would come to Xunyang to attend the meeting. By the way, they would also come to report their work to the governor of Jiangzhou as their immediate boss.

Yes, it's a common practice.

There are many people attending this meeting. In addition to the local governor, Ouyang Rong's close confidants including Wang Caozhi and Pei Shisanniang will also be present.

People from Prince Xunyang's Mansion, the Supervisory Yuan, and even the Chinese military camp on the front line will come to attend the meeting.

At present, it is estimated that only Ouyang Rong, as the governor, has such a presence and influence to regulate the forces of all parties.

This meeting of the governor's office was mainly to discuss two things.

One thing is that the Donglin Giant Buddha is about to be completed, including a specific date.

Another thing is the preparation for the celebration ceremony on the day when the Donglin Giant Buddha is completed.

It can be said that the two gossips about the Donglin Giant Buddha that have been circulating in the city recently were actually leaked out during the meeting of the governor's office during the process of notifying all parties in advance. I don't know whether it was intentional or unintentional...

Since morning, at the gate of the Governor's Mansion in Xunyangfang, there have been constant carriages of officials stopping, or people riding alone with their entourage. It was so lively that the gate gradually became crowded.

There were Magistrate Diao from Longcheng, Magistrate He from Jishui, Magistrate Meng from Hukou...and some county magistrates and county lieutenants who came to replace the chiefs.

Rong Zhen did not come, but he sent a close female officer to the scene, as did Qin Changshi from the Chinese army camp on the front line. He also sent his old acquaintance Qin Yi, and King Xunyang Lixian... They were all sent by people, not in person.

Being present... In a sense, this also means letting Ouyang Rong take the lead, they are just here to take over the host.

The agreed time for the meeting in the morning was a quarter of the second day of the lunar new year. Two quarters of an hour in advance, all the officials had already arrived.

But a certain young governor was nowhere to be seen.

There was some commotion in the meeting hall of the Governor's Mansion.

In the past, Governor Ouyang was the most punctual and was always available.

Everyone looked at each other, but no one dared to complain too much and waited quietly, because being late was the prerogative of the leader...

…

"You mean, that thin man named Qian Chen, after coming out of Princess Anhui's mansion, took a boat at Xunyang Ferry to Hukou County?"

"That's right, brother-in-law."

Jiangzhou lobby.

Ouyang Rong put on a brand-new official uniform of the governor and took Yan Liulang and other entourage with him. Just as he was about to go out for the meeting, he met Wang Caozhi who was rushing there.

Ouyang Rong temporarily dismissed everyone and took Wang Caozhi to a side hall. The two of them sat down, and Yan Liulang went out with a tacit understanding and stood guard at the door with a knife in his hand to maintain strict security.

In the side hall, Ouyang Rong listened to Wang Caozhi's words and asked. After receiving the answer, he became quiet.

Ouyang Rong subconsciously picked up the tea cup on the table, lifted the lid halfway, and found that no one was here to make tea for him, so he gently put the tea cup back to its place.

He asked calmly:

"They took a boat to Hukou County. Did your people follow them?"

"Qian Chen and his companions didn't have time to catch the boat, but the person I sent to keep an eye on them was quite smart and sent a servant back to report to me. He then went directly to catch the next boat to Hukou County."

Wang Caozhi hesitated for a moment and then said:

"But after all, there is a difference of a few hours. Qian Chen and the others may arrive in Hukou County and disembark directly from the boat. After our people arrive, they may not be able to find anyone for a while."

Ouyang Rong nodded, without comment, and asked again:

"Are you sure this is Princess Anhui's house? You read that correctly?"

"That's right!" Wang Caozhi said resolutely: "Brother-in-law, I can't possibly admit the wrong person. It was Princess Anhui and her driver who undoubtedly drove in in front of me, and I even went to check.

In the entire Xiushui Village, the walls of the mansion are painted red, and it’s only this princess who can’t go wrong.”

Ouyang Rong narrowed his eyes: "How did you handle it at Princess Anhui's house?"

Wang Caozhi immediately said: "I left someone there to keep an eye on him. I think everything should be fine."

Wang Caozhi saw Ouyang Rong purse his lips, stand up, and pace in the hall with his hands behind his back, circling alone. He didn't know what he was thinking.

Wang Caozhi asked carefully:

"Brother-in-law, if you are from Princess Anhui, why do you think the princess sent someone to find Miaozhen Nvshi? It is understandable that she is looking for Rongzhennvshi, but to go to Miaozhennvshi... I heard that this Miaozhennvshi is

You are a bit lonely and don't interact with people very much. Do you know Princess Anhui very well?"

Ouyang Rong didn't answer, just looked at him.

Wang Caozhi continued to mutter:

"And everything is fine. What is the purpose of this little princess sending people to Hukou County? Is there anything special in Hukou County? Oh, is there a general from the White Tiger Guard who is leading people to suppress bandits and round up a group of water thieves?

?”

Ouyang Rong suddenly said:

"When you see one cockroach, it means there are many cockroaches."

Cockroaches are still called cockroaches in this era.

Wang Caozhi was stunned for a moment, his brows gradually furrowed, and he began to think carefully.

At this time, Ouyang Rong walked directly and opened the door of the hall.

"Let's go."

He walked out of the hall without looking back.

Wang Caozhi quickly followed and asked:

"Where is brother-in-law going?"

Ouyang Rong's voice was flat:

"The Governor's Office, we are already late. We will discuss this matter after the meeting."

"good."

Wang Caozhi shrank his head, glanced at his brother-in-law's slender figure in crimson official uniform, and followed him obediently.

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(PS: It may not be possible to fix the twelve o'clock hair in the past few days, try your best to polish it or2)
Chapter completed!