Chapter 236 Who is responsible?

The prison in Yanshi County occupies a large area and can hold more than 200 people if packed to the brim.

After Xue Bai became the county captain, he arrested three people there.

The first arrest was made by the shopkeeper of Guo's slave tooth shop, and he was released that night; the second arrest was made by the Cao gang who wanted to beat up an official, and they were forcefully detained in the name of being involved in the Lishan stabbing case.

The county magistrate does not dare to release the person for the time being, but is looking for an opportunity to do so; tonight is the third time that dozens of traffickers have been arrested in a secret house.

"Are you planning to let it go?"

"Crack!"

Hearing Xue Bai's faint question, Qi Chou immediately gave himself a big slap, and said with a bitter smile: "The county captain is too funny, a villain can't afford it."

"I'm not in the mood to be funny with you. You are a smart person and you should know what to choose...right?"

"Yes! Of course!"

Qi Chou responded with an affirmative tone and lowered his voice: "The villain said a few words to the county captain sincerely... The villain led the county captain into the city, but he told a lot of truth. The county captain should be able to see that,

The villains are very different from those evil people. What they want is to live a stable life. Otherwise, why would Gao Xian Cheng rely more on Li San'er?"

Xue Bai patiently listened to his nonsense, nodded in agreement, patted Qi Chou on the back, and said, "If it weren't for this, my people would have killed you."

Qi Chou was excited and said hurriedly: "The county captain understands me."

"Can I trust you?"

"able!"

"How about they force you to let him go?"

"Don't let him go. The villain understands that we are the ones who captured the man. How can County Magistrate Gao spare us? I have to follow the county captain closely."

Qi Chou actually had no idea and kept looking at Xue Bai while talking.

Xue Bai had always acted calmly and had everything under control, which made him feel that "a big shot from Chang'an with an unfathomable background would not be afraid of a few local snakes."

"Just understand and explain it clearly to the brothers."

"County Lieutenant, don't worry."

“It’s time to clear the silt on the Cao River.”

Qi Chou also understood the last words. If Lieutenant Xue County wants to get rid of Li San'er, then it will be up to the officials to decide on the three-thirds of an acre of land in Yanshi County.

"County Lieutenant, please slow down, I will give you some light."

Qi Chou then diligently carried a lantern and escorted Xue Bai out of the county prison, just as he had promised when Xue Bai first arrived in Yanshi County to be greeted by him.

~~

There was a row of people standing in front of the post house. They were all servants of the Zhang family. They were all full of energy, and at first glance they were people who knew how to do things.

"Xue..."

"I am Yanshi Lieutenant Xue Bai." Xue Bai walked to the front of the hall, spoke first, glanced at these people, and said: "If something happens to Zhang Sanniang in my county, I cannot absolve myself of the blame. I want to represent the county."

The department came to apologize and asked some more questions so that the bad guy could be brought to justice."

One of the Zhang family servants immediately raised his hand and was about to speak.

"Wait!"

The other man shouted, raised his head, glanced at Xue Bai proudly, crossed his arms in front of his chest, and turned into the post house.

Xue Bai waited outside the library for a long time before seeing the other party come out with an unhappy look on his face.

"Let you in."

After saying that, Zhang's servant put his hands behind his back and stood there cursing: "You don't even have the etiquette to come to the door."

After a while, Guo Huan and Yuan Yiheng sent someone to arrive with a whole cart full of gifts.

"These are gifts from Magistrate Lu to the Zhang family's young lady, please accept them with pleasure..."

In the post house, the manager of the Zhang family has rushed to the front court and said with an unhappy look: "If I hadn't known that you had just taken office not long ago, the Zhang family would not have let you go!"

"I will never shirk it."

"Okay, Xue Lang said, then you will be responsible for my little lady to the end!"

~~

County Office.

"Did he really say that?"

"Yes, every word is correct."

Lu Linghao immediately made a bitter face and said, "Then if I take office for a long time, the Zhang family will take it out on me?"

"This... the Ming Mansion may not be afraid of the Zhang family."

"Troublesome." Lu Linghao sighed.

Yuan Yiheng didn't know what to say. After thinking about it, he could only complain about Gao Chong and said in a low voice: "The people's hearts are not enough, and a lifetime of expenses has been spent. Prime Minister Gao Xian insists on doing something taboo."

Lu Linghao felt the same way.

He relied on the great eunuch in the palace and considered himself to be much nobler than Gao Chong.

"What's the use of saying all this? He wants to sell prisoners for so many people, can he stop?"

"Then you shouldn't reach out to the minister's house."

"That's enough." Lu Linghao said, "Is it too late for you to come up with ideas and whisper about this? You just said that the Zhang family wants Xue Bai to be responsible, right?"

"Yes, he is the county captain after all."

"You don't understand this. With Xue Bai's talents, connections, and holy family, the Zhang family has long wanted to marry him. This is the responsibility he should bear. I think this matter must be borne by him."

"That's what the Ming government said." Yuan Yiheng, as a staff member, although he didn't come up with any ideas, was very good at picking up missing pieces and filling in gaps, he said: "If Gao County Cheng is responsible for this matter, it will be a big deal; and

If Xue County Lieutenant were to take charge of it, it would be just a small matter. The Ming Dynasty really understands the current situation."

~~

The post house has all been replaced by the Zhang family. Xue Bai walked up to the pavilion and no longer had to worry about anyone prying.

Pushing the door open, Du Jin was sitting there sorting out the talismans.

The style of the sign is like the menu sign on the wall of Fengweilou, with special anti-counterfeiting marks. The content on it is nothing more than "A word No. 3", but it is actually a token to mobilize the clerk.

"There are not enough manpower."

"Don't be afraid, just start by trying to win them over and divide them."

"I'm worried about your safety." Du Jin hugged Xue Bai and said, "This is their territory."

"It will also be our territory."

"Um."

"Why don't you wear a skirt?"

"How can I have time to change?"

After these two sentences, the two of them still talked about business.

After leaving Chang'an, Du Jin was not as confident as before and was always a little anxious.

"Finally, I can tell you face to face that I didn't set up this situation well. I have to find out the daughter of a minister who can attract the attention of all parties within a few days, and I have to spread the news. It's too hasty."

"I know that you don't have to be perfect, as long as you can achieve these two goals, it's going well so far."

"There is no time to choose a candidate. You must be outstanding, have seen the world, and have skills. Otherwise, you cannot go deep into the tiger's den."

"It's still deep into the tiger's den."

"Um."

"Have many people seen her?"

"Not many, and even fewer people have seen her up close, but we have to calm down the situation before the Guo family arrives."

"good."

"I'm very worried. How can Chang'an explain it?"

"It doesn't matter. As long as they are convicted of the crime, it's up to us how to explain it. On the contrary, if we lose, the right to explain it lies with them. In this situation, victory is a complete victory, and defeat is a complete defeat. Therefore, there is no need to have any scruples.

, there is no need to be perfect, it is just to do it by any means necessary.”

"Um……"

~~

It was dawn the next day, and Xue Bai came out of the post house and went straight home.

Lu Linghao sent people to keep an eye on him until noon, but he didn't see any action. Instead, he was so worried that he came to the door in person.

After waiting in the hall for a long time, Xue Bai came over and woke up as soon as he saw it.
To be continued...