Chapter 172 The magistrate with abnormal behavior

With excitement, Lu Xingxing traveled day and night, and finally rushed to Ye County, where Laizhou Prefecture was located at noon the next day. At this time, his sedan chair was already sweating profusely and was exhausted. After getting off the sedan chair, Lu Xingxing hurriedly entered the prefect's office and asked to meet the prefect.

However, the enthusiasm of the magistrate was poured into cold water. The magistrate, who had always been good at treating him, actually responded to refuse to see him. The magistrate was slightly stunned and had to take out some broken silver to respect the tutor who passed the message. The tutor skillfully packed the silver, and then quietly told Lu Xingxing with a strange look that the magistrate was slightly ill and could not meet guests. If you want to see the magistrate, it would be best to come again half a month later.

Lu Xingxing became anxious when he heard this. Half a month later? Half a month later, everything will be changed. At that time, the Tatars in the north may retreat. By that time, the Tartars will be sent to the top, and the effect will be greatly reduced. He hurriedly said, "Please inform the Lord, the officials are here to report the good news..."

Unable to say that, he stuffed some silver into the entourage's hand.

The follower who collected the money hesitated for a moment, and finally went in to report.

This time, the prefect finally agreed to meet.

Lu Xingxing ran in happily, but found that the prefect was not in the front hall, but in the back hall. Under the guidance of his followers, Lu Xingxing came to the back hall and found that the prefect was lying on a chair, as if he was asleep. Lu Xingxing secretly cursed himself in his heart that the prefect was the prefect, and he could really control it. But he thought that he respected the prefect very much, never lacked etiquette, ice charcoal filial piety, and so on, so he did not dare to neglect the slightest. Why did the prefect get alienated from him today? Suddenly being alienated by his superiors is a fatal problem for his subordinates.

Uneasy, I suddenly realized something was wrong.

The face of the prefect...

Lu Xingxing was slightly stunned in his heart, and hurriedly pretended not to see anything. He said with great utmost importance: "Sir, good news, good news!"

Sun Zhixie lay motionless, frowned lazyly and said, "What good news?"

His face hurt so much. When he spoke, the muscles on his face twitched, causing him to suck the air conditioner. Although this sentence was only four short words, it seemed to have exhausted all his strength. The tiger was really too powerful. How could he, a scholar with no power to grab a chicken, be her opponent? Naturally, he suffered a heavy blow. Fortunately, several concubines were still very capable and worked together to pull the tiger away. Otherwise...ah... the family would be unfortunate! If it weren't for the power of his mother's family, he would have driven her out of the house with a divorce!

Lu Xingxing hurriedly reported Zhang Zhun's arrival in Jimo County. As good news, he naturally had to exaggerate the description as much as possible. The eloquence of the magistrate was already quite impressive. It was really vivid and lifelike to describe the situation at that time. When it came to the key points, it was even more pleasing to the appetite. Of course, as the purpose of this trip, the magistrate repeatedly emphasized the heads of two hundred Tartars and mentioned his own credits just right. Finally, in order to highlight the contributions of the magistrate, he also added a sentence: "Zhang Zhun said, this is all your credit..."

Sun Zhixie had no expression on his face as if the things Lu Xingxing described had nothing to do with him. It was not until he heard the last sentence that he said in a lost voice: "What? Did he say that?"

By accident, the muscles on his face were touched. The prefect was so painful that he almost couldn't get it. Even though he wanted to say something, he could no longer say it. He was definitely gasping for a while to reduce the pain on his cheeks.

Lu Xingxing naturally didn't understand the key, and thought the prefect was happy. He was so excited that he gasped and said with a hurried smile: "That's right, everyone present heard it... Everyone said that the prefect was the first achievement of eliminating so many Tartars this time. If the prefect hadn't lured the Tartars to Fushan City, Zhang Zhun could not set up an ambush and wiped out all the Tartars in one fell swoop. The prefect was far-sighted, far-sighted, and planned, and won a decisive victory thousands of miles away. It was really admirable to the officials..."

In order to flatter the prefect, Lu Xingxing turned out all his knowledge. Jimo County is a bit far from Ye County, and it is rare to flatter the prefect. How can you let it go if you have such a good opportunity now? As long as the prefect is happy, you may be able to move your position. Jimo County is too close to Fushan District, and it is not safe. It is better to go to other counties...

While speaking, the prefect stretched out his hand with difficulty, as if he wanted to take a teacup.

Lu Xingxing hurriedly came up and handed the teacup with both hands to the prefect.

The prefect took the teacup, but did not drink the tea. He just kept stroking the edge of the teacup with his hands, as if he wanted to use the temperature of the hot tea to warm his hands. For some reason, the lid of the teacup kept making slight collisions, as if he was trembling gently.

Lu Xingxing retracted his hand and continued to laugh and said, "It is said that the Tartars on Tianheng Island are so powerful and arrogant. The people in the Dusi system are all eating and a bunch of waste! You see, we adults use a little trick and let them lose most of them. The rest of the officials can't jump for a few days..."

"Bang!"

Before he finished speaking, the teacup in the prefect's hand suddenly fell to the ground, and it was fried to pieces on the spot, and the tea poured over the ground. Even some hot tea splashed on the prefect. However, the prefect seemed to be unaware of this. If you look from the front, you will find that Sun Zhixie's eyes were a little dull, a little stiff, and a little scared. From the side, you can't see anything, and you still think that the prefect was thinking about something!

Lu Xingxing was startled and hurriedly shut up. He didn't know what language he had, but he actually made the prefect throw a teacup. In the officialdom, such actions were almost the same as beheading the head and scouting the house. Therefore, at that moment, Lu Xingxing even felt that his whole body was frozen and he could no longer feel any anger. He seemed to see that the prefect's followers were about to enter and pull him down.

However, strangely, the teacup broke for a long time, but no one came in, and there was not even a maid who cleaned up the scene. The entire back hall was quiet, silent and even a little scary. Lu Xingxing suddenly remembered that when he came in just now, no one saw it. It was really strange. After a little stabilizing his emotions, Lu Xingxing looked up at Sun Zhixie's face and found that the face of the prefect was quite terrifying, with a blue and a white look. Lu Xingxing never thought that the prefect would have such a big reaction.

Lord Prefect, what's wrong?

"Sir? Sir?"

Lu Xingxing raised his courage and shouted carefully.

Sun Zhixie did not react at all, as if his whole body was stiff.

It can be seen that his hands were trembling slightly. Even a literati like Lu Xingxing could see that this was trembling involuntarily and trembling incomplete control of consciousness. In the past days, Lu Xingxing had never seen that the prefect would be so embarrassed. Yes, this was definitely the most embarrassing situation. I wonder what kind of fear it was that the prefect would have such a reaction?

Lu Xingxing felt very wronged and puzzled. The prefect seemed to have no feelings for Zhang Zhun's good news at all. Even... felt scared? The prefect's behavior today seemed to be very abnormal! It was so abnormal that he was a rankless official! How could it be possible? Is it necessary for him to be afraid? These Tartars will not be resurrected! No matter from any perspective, eliminating the Tartars should be a good thing!

Zhang Zhun was clearly here to report the news, but it was still good news. The two hundred Tartars' heads were also real. Before going to Laizhou Prefecture, Lu Xing acted on the safe side and found someone to specifically test the Tartars' heads, believing that it was not Zhang Zhun who killed Liang to make a fortune. Why was the face of the prefect so ugly when such a happy thing? Logically speaking, he should be very excited! At this time, every Tartar's head is a priceless treasure! As long as it is properly operated, all the relevant personnel are very likely to be promoted to the next level!

Now, the Tartars are ravaging the areas in Xuanfu, Datong, and Northern Zhili, and there are news of defeat everywhere. A few days ago, there was news that Yanqing Prefecture, Changping Prefecture, and Bao'an Prefecture were all looted by the Tartars and suffered heavy losses. A large number of refugees flocked to the capital. For their own safety, the three camps of the capital refused to open the city gates. As a result, the refugees had to detour south and hide in Baoding Prefecture and Hejian Prefecture in the south. The Tatars cavalry chased after him, killing and catching, and tragedy on earth was everywhere.

It is conceivable what kind of mood the Emperor will be like now. Although the emperor cannot see the miserable situation outside in the Forbidden City, I believe that with his experience a few years ago, he can definitely guess what the situation outside is. It is bleak and thousands of horses are silenced. This is certain. In such a desperate atmosphere, if this good news is reported, a heavy reward is absolutely indispensable!

Can the prefect not even understand this? Or is the prefect worried that this military achievements are too great, and that they are worried that they will arouse jealousy from other people? Well, right, it must be like this. The army of the three towns was beaten up by the Tartars, and they lost all the faces of the Ming Dynasty army. However, in Shandong, two hundred Tartars were handed over to the heads of you. You are the governor, governor, and general of the three towns. Can you be in a position to be in a position to be in a position to be in a position to be in a position to be in a position to be in a position to be in a position to be in a position to be in a position to be in a position to be in a position to be in a position to be in a position to be in a position to be in a position to be in a position to be in a position to be in a position to be in a position to be in a position to be in a position to be in a position to be in a position to be in a position to be in a position to be in a position to be in a position to be in a position to be in a position to be in a position to be in a position to be in a position to be in a position to be in a position to be in a position to be in a position to be in a position to be in a position to be in a position to be in a position to be in a position to be in a position to be in a position to be in a position to be in a position to be in a position to be in a position to be in a position to be in a position to be in a position to be in a position to be in a position to be in a position to be in a position to be in a position to be in a position to be in a position to be in a position to be in a position to be in a position to be in a position to be in a position to be in a position to be in a position to be in a position to be in a position to be in a position to be in a position to be in a position to be in a position to be in a position to be in a position to be in a position to be in a position to be in a position to be in a position to be

Slap in the face!

This is a naked slap in the face!

right!

This must be the case!

The reason why I am happy is because I am not considerate!

You said that if such a result is rewarded, it would be strange if the officials from the important towns in the nine borders do not attack. In the court, they are the real powerful factions, each holding heavy troops, which can control the political situation of the court. Especially the group of people in Liaodong are all in groups. They dare not fight against the Tartars and fight their own people, but there is no problem. At the end of the Ming Dynasty, if you do not belong to the Liaodong military group and lead troops to fight, you are very likely to die heroically. Because, when you are in danger, no one will come to save you, and even if the emperor issued an order, no one will come to save you. However, if you accidentally make military achievements, no one will be your penny, and you will be stolen.

Even Lu Xingxing, the small Jimo magistrate, knew that the Liaodong Military Group had become a freak since Yuan Chonghuan, a freak who only seeks their own interests. Even His Majesty, who is most taboo to form cliques and make personal gains, could not completely break up this group of people.

"Zhang Zhun!"

"I'm not finished with you!"

Suddenly, Sun Zhixie viciously popped up a few words from his teeth.

Then, the severe pain made the prefect barely grin and constantly suck the air.

The magistrate was stunned again.

Why did the prefect hate Zhang Zhun more than before?

Could it be that Zhang Zhun did not send the Tartars directly to Laizhou Prefecture? So...

The magistrate suddenly felt that he might have done the stupidest thing in his life. No matter how great the contribution Zhang Zhun made, he was still an invisible military household. No matter how many Tartars killed, he should report the merits to the magistrate as soon as possible! The magistrate is indeed a martial artist, and he doesn't know the worldly style. After winning the battle, he was complacent and actually forgot the existence of the magistrate. No wonder the magistrate was angry. Moreover, the living magistrate did not ask the magistrate for instructions and killed them like this. It would be a pity. If these living magistrates were sent to the capital and the emperor took a look at them personally, the reward might be doubled! Since the Battle of Sarhu, the Ming Dynasty's army seemed to have not captured the magistrate alive!

When he thought of the joints, the magistrate couldn't help but sweat all over. Zhang Zhun was ignorant, and he didn't seem to be very sensible. He actually followed the head of the Tartar in such a confused manner. No wonder the magistrate was angry, no wonder the magistrate wanted to show off his first plan and refused to meet him. This was entirely a reminder to put himself in the right position and not do anything beyond his limits!

But he didn't know that the prefect was also sweating all over his body. The weather in August was bright and cool, and the weather could not be described as cold. Sun Zhixie felt the chill behind him. The more he thought about it, the more he was afraid, and the more he thought about it, the more he felt desperate. The extreme chill covered his whole body, and Sun Zhixie even forgot the pain of the muscles on his face.

As soon as Lu Xingxing spoke just now, Sun Zhixie felt something was wrong.

Zhang Zhun had no reason to give him such great contributions. He had only one purpose in doing this, that was to cheat him! That's right, dig a hole for him to jump! And the smart prefect discovered where this big hole was almost instantly.

Tianheng Island!
Chapter completed!