"She's dead?"

Chu Huan suddenly stopped the horse and turned his head. Beside him was Gongsun Chu, the governor of Yuezhou. Gongsun Chu nodded slightly and nodded, "The news from the North Mountain is that there is a sea of ​​fire in the North Mountain Governor's Mansion. By the time the nearby people arrived, most of the Governor's Mansion had been burned. Xiao Huanzhang's coffin was at the time, but there was no funeral. Instead, the spirit was stopped in the mansion and was also burned by the fire."

Chu Huan looked up at the sky. It was almost dusk and there were clouds floating in the sky.

"Before this, Mrs. Xiao sent all the servants of the Governor's Office out, and each of them distributed the settlement fee." Gongsun Chu said slowly: "After the incident, three wreckages were found in the Governor's Office, one of which was Xiao Huanzhang, and the other two were identified, one was Mrs. Xiao, and the other was Ci Xiu."

Chu Huan frowned and said, "When she sent the secret letter, I had doubts. I thought this woman was going to play something. She and Luo Dingxi joined forces to get rid of Xiao Huanzhang and blame Xiao Heng. Then he suddenly wrote that Luo Dingxi was going to sneak attack Shuoquan, and that person named Ci Xiu would betray Luo Dingxi and help us get rid of Luo Dingxi...!"

"Ci Xiu also sent someone to contact us." Gongsun Chu said: "At that time, the officials didn't know what they were going to do, but since we had this news, we naturally had to be cautious, so we set up an ambush in the city in advance to respond to changes in the same way. Who knew that what Mrs. Xiao said was exactly right? Luo Dingxi really led people from the Eagle Nest Stream into our Xiguan, and unexpectedly attacked Shuoquan... Chu Duke, now I think that if it weren't for the Mrs. Xiao's secret communication, we wouldn't know the existence of Eagle Nest Stream. Luo Dingxi took advantage of your expedition to attack on the front line and sneak attacks behind him. It is very likely that he would succeed. If that is the case...!" A look of fear appeared in his eyes: "The consequences are really unimaginable."

Chu Huan nodded slightly and frowned and said, "I don't understand. Since she has teamed up with Luo Dingxi to get rid of Xiao Huanzhang, why should she join forces with Ci Xiu to get rid of Luo Dingxi? Why did she inform us of such a secret military situation?"

Gongsun Chu sighed, "The officials can't figure it out. Since they joined forces with Ci Xiu to betray Luo Dingxi, why did they burn themselves to the fire with Ci Xiu? Chu Du, the body was inspected there. Before Ci Xiu was burned to death, it seemed that he had been poisoned...!"

Chu Huan said, "Yes, if nothing unexpected happens, Mrs. Xiao would have long wanted to get rid of Ci Xiu, and Ci Xiu was just one of the tools she used. She burned the Governor's Mansion, and Ci Xiu would certainly not wait to be burned to death. She must have been poisoned by Madam Xiao in advance, so she could not escape and was buried in the sea of ​​fire together..." A puzzled look appeared between her eyebrows, and she was puzzled by the reason.

Gongsun Chu suddenly remembered something, and hurriedly took out a letter from his arms and presented it to Chu Huan from his horse. "Duke Chu, this is a letter sent by a man after Mrs. Xiao's death. It was originally intended to be handed over to the Duke Chu. Duke Chu is on the front line, so the lower officials will put it away for now and are about to send someone to the front line. However, news came from the front line. Duke Chu wanted to go back to Shuoquan, but the lower officials did not send anyone to send it, and they would submit it when Duke Chu comes back."

"Oh?" Chu Huan took the letter, "When did it come?"

"It has been several days." Gongsun Chu said: "It should be that Mrs. Xiao was arranged to send him here before she burned herself."

Chu Huan immediately opened the letter, rode on the horse, and looked carefully. He frowned. After reading it, he folded the letter, put it in his arms, and sighed.

"Du Chu, why did you sigh?"

Chu Huan sighed: "I understand the reason now. Although she did not say it in the letter, I have guessed it."

"What does Chu Du mean?"

"She only said two things in the letter." Chu Huan said softly: "The first thing is to hope that the governor will send someone to send her remains to her hometown for burial. The specific address is stated on it. There is a century-old tree there. There is a tomb under the ancient tree. He hopes that the governor will send someone to bury her remains to the edge of the tomb."

"Tomb?"

Chu Huan sighed: "If I was not mistaken, Mrs. Xiao would have already had a sweetheart. Perhaps the one buried in that tomb would be her sweetheart... Since she was going to be buried next to that tomb after she died, it can be seen that she has never forgotten that person... Perhaps this can explain why she was cruel and ruthless to other men."

"We can send someone to find out who was buried in the tomb." Gongsun Chu said: "In this way, you may know a lot of truth."

"No need." Chu Huan shook her head and said, "Maybe she doesn't want some things to be known... No matter what, she has made great contributions to us, and... she also explained another thing in the letter."

"Sir, what do you mean?"

"The father and son of the Xiao family have been in Beishan for many years, levying heavy taxes and making money as their lives. In recent years, they exploited a large number of property in Beishan, so their father and son secretly built an underground vault." Chu Huan sighed: "The underground vault was built very secretly. According to Mrs. Xiao, the craftsmen who built the vault were also secretly killed by the Xiao family and his son, looking for excuses to cover it up."

"What happened?" Gongsun Chu frowned and said, "Xiaoguan had heard about what Xiao's father and son did in Beishan. They annexed land, operated shops, and were corrupt and abused the law. However, Xiaguan did not expect that their finances would have to build a secret vault to hide. From this, it can be seen that over the years, the exploitation of the people of Beishan by Xiao's father and son has been incredible."

"The location of the vault is extremely secret, but Mrs. Xiao learned it secretly." Chu Huan said slowly: "She has told the location of the vault... It seems that the person she sent to deliver the letter was her close friend, otherwise the secret of the vault will be revealed in the letter, and once it is broken up..."

Gongsun Chu sighed: "She can play with people like Xiao Heng, Xiao Huanzhang, Luo Dingxi and Cixiu in the applause. Naturally, she is not an ordinary person. If she sends someone to deliver the letter, she is naturally convinced that the person will not throw out the letter." After a pause, she said: "Duke Chu, our current finances are just surprised. If we give that money..."

"I'm about to leave this matter to you." Chu Huan said: "Mr. Gongsun, after you went to Beishan, you will send her body under the ancient tree according to Mrs. Xiao's will and buried beside that person. Both tombs must be well built... No matter how she is, whether she is a human being, she will be kind to us in Xiguan, and we cannot treat her badly. If she has family, after you find it, make proper arrangements to ensure that they have no worries about food and clothing..."

"Sir, obey the order!"

"In addition, you take someone to find the location of the vault according to the address. If the money in the vault is not required to be sent to Xiguan, you will stay in Beishan. Things are not decided in Beishan, and there are many places that need to be used for money. You just need to count the property and record it into the official account. If you do this, Lord Gongsun will naturally know how to use it."

When Gongsun Chu heard this, he said in confusion: "Duke Chu, what do you mean... how long should the Xiaguan stay in Beishan?"

Chu Huan smiled and said, "Mr. Gongsun, there is something I would like to discuss with you later, but since I have said this, I will tell you now. You know, Beishan is now without a leader, Xiao Huanzhang and Luo Dingxi are all dead, and Beishan is in chaos. This situation is undoubtedly for the people, so someone must come forward to preside over the government affairs of Beishan...!"

Gongsun Chu said in surprise: "Duke Chu, do you... do you want to send an official to Beishan?"

Chu Huan nodded and said, "That's why I thought about it. I was the only one who could take on this task. The northwest is full of talents, and Beishan is also full of talents. I am far inferior to you in my knowledge of people. So when you arrive in Beishan, I believe that you can not only handle the government affairs of Beishan, but also promote a large number of outstanding talents...!"

Gongsun Chu obviously did not expect Chu Huan to send him to Beishan. Although he was highly valued by Chu Huan, he was only the governor of Yuezhou. However, when Chu Huan said that he sent him to Beishan to take charge of the entire Beishan affairs. That is to say, when he went to Beishan, he wanted to be the governor of Beishan. Although Gongsun Chu knew that Chu Huan had always been very courageous and dared to do things that others dared not do, he was a little surprised at this moment.

Seeing Gongsun Chu's expression was surprised, Chu Huan laughed and said, "Why, Lord Gongsun dare not go, or does he not want to leave Xiguan?"

Gongsun Chu came back to his senses and looked around. Although Qi Hong, Du Fugong and others were also in the team, they were a little distance. They lowered their voices and said, "Duke Chu, this matter... this matter is too sudden. The lower official was originally a person who returned to Jiuquan. If it were not the Duke Chu, the lower official and many people would have to wander under the Nine Springs... Originally, the lower official was ordered by the Duke Chu... the lower official should be ordered, but this matter...!"

Chu Huan smiled and said, "I know what you are worried about. This governor is the governor of Xiguan. Although the northwest is extraordinary, you can appoint and remove officials in Xiguan, but the position of the governor of Beishan is not something that our Xiguan can do. If this governor sent you to, those who don't know would think that this governor is unscrupulous in the northwest and can even be appointed at will, which is suspected of plotting to rebel. Is that true?"

Gongsun Chu breathed a sigh of relief. He only thought that after Chu Huan won the great victory, he became arrogant, so he did nothing to worry about doing things. However, since Chu Huan said this, he naturally considered it and nodded, "This is exactly what Chu Du said."

"Don't worry, I will not be confused as much as that." Chu Huan laughed and said, "I am recommending you, not appointing you. I will recommend to the King of Qi. Now the prince is in the northwest. The priest is practicing Taoism. The prince is naturally going to handle some affairs on behalf of the priest. He can naturally appoint officials. After all, it is an extraordinary time. I received the decree of the emperor and could act in Xiguan. Then the prince can act in the northwest. As long as the prince gives an order, you will be the legitimate governor of Beishan and will benefit the people of Beishan. Lord Gongsun, do you understand what this governor means?"

When Gongsun Chu heard Chu Huan say this, he knew that Chu Huan had an arrangement and was a smart person. Of course, he understood the profound meaning of Chu Huan's recommendation. There is no doubt that in Chu Huan's heart, Gongsun Chu was a trustworthy person and a person worthy of entrusting. With this trust, Gongsun Chu felt aroused in his heart and bowed: "Director Chu, since he has been respected by Chu, if the subordinate officials go to Beishan, they will do their best to benefit the people and repay Chu Zhu..." He paused and added: "We must also serve the prince and serve the court!"

Chu Huan smiled slightly and said warmly: "There is Wei Wuji in Tianshan Mountain, and the North Mountain is your Gongsun Chu. I believe that the three paths in the northwest will surely be peaceful and peaceful. This is the blessing of all the people in the northwest!"
Chapter completed!