He just pulled a rope, but a string of grasshoppers were tied to the rope.

Zheng Xiang had an accident and brought up Han Jie to be beaten. Han Jie pulled up Gu Qing. Gu Qing asked about the beginning and then brought up Zheng Xiang's brother, who also played the role of villain played by officials from Luonan County and Shangzhou Governor's Office...

Gu Qing rubbed his forehead: "Brother Han, please slow down. My IQ is only 70% and I digest new information slowly. You have to accommodate me."

Han Jie was shocked. Although he didn't understand what "IQ" was, the relationship between the characters who understood this matter made the Marquis a little confused.

So Han Jie paused for a moment, organized the words carefully in his mind, and slowly said: "Zheng Jian is Zheng Xiang's brother, he is also a veteran of the Anxi Protectorate. The Tang Dynasty and Tubo and the Western Regions have had frequent wars in recent years. Zheng Jian participated in more than a hundred battles. Later, when the Tang Dynasty and Kucha Kingdom fought, Zheng Jian was cut off his legs by a large knife made of Uzi steel from the enemy's army, so he had to remove his armor and return to the field."

Gu Qing nodded. The "Wuzi Steel" mentioned by Han Jie was native to India and later spread to Central Asian countries such as Persian Dashi. In fact, it had been introduced to China as early as the Northern Wei Dynasty. In China, its name was "Yi-Iron". The weapons it made could be said to be as sharp as mud. However, because the raw materials were too difficult to obtain, the dynasties of the Central Plains could not popularize them into the army, and could only be appreciated by the powerful and noble Dukes.

Later, the Persian Empire obtained the secret recipe for building weapons, and the weapons created were world-famous. It had a name called "Damascus Knife".

Han Jie continued: "Zheng Jian broke his leg and left the Anxi Protectorate Mansion. His original hometown was from Luonan County. After returning to Luonan County, there was an old mother and younger brother in the family. The younger brother was Zheng Xiang. When Zheng Jian returned from the Western Regions, Zheng Xiang had been in the Zuowei Xiaoqi Camp for three years."

Gu Qing narrowed his eyes and said, "Did this Zheng Jian cause something?"

Han Jie sighed: "What can a disabled person with a broken leg cause? He killed people like a numb on the battlefield. It was a matter of family and country. When he returned to his hometown, he would farm honestly. Even if he had the skills of killing, he would not dare to bully the villagers. Later, the matter broke into him..."

"Our Tang Dynasty has no military soldiers, and most of the troops are recruiting soldiers. According to our Tang Dynasty, recruiting soldiers to fight for the country. If they are injured and killed, the court will give them pensions. The court handed over the pensions of veterans to the local governments for their disability and death. The standards for pensions vary from place to place. Some give money, some give food, and some give land. Zheng Jian broke one leg. According to the local standards of Luonan County, the county government should send Zheng Jian 200 silver coins, which is just a disability pension. Zheng Jian has been fighting in the Anxi Protectorate Palace for many years and has twelve military achievements. In total, the government should also send him ten acres of permanent land..."

Gu Qing gradually understood something and frowned deeply: "Is there something wrong with the pension issued by the county government?"

Han Jie sighed with a gloomy expression: "Yes, half a month ago, Zheng Jian went to Luonan County to ask the officials for pension money and land. Not only did he not get a penny, but he was also driven out by the officials. The old mother of the Zheng family has been widowed for many years and worked hard to raise her two sons. Life is already extremely difficult. Both sons have been in the army, but the eldest son returned and broke one leg. After many years of fighting for the country, he ended up being disabled, but he was not allowed to provide pensions for the court. It's really pitiful..."

A rage gradually surged in Gu Qing's heart.

Veterans who have lived for a hundred battles are the most respected people in a country. The government treated them like this. The Tang Dynasty really rotted from its roots. No wonder a mere Hu man rebelled and destroyed the Tang Dynasty, hiding under the bright and beautiful appearance of a prosperous era, many root problems have become very serious.

Land annexation, military system, administration, gap between rich and poor, resettlement of veterans, etc., every problem is a drop of poison that poisons the prosperous era. Over time, the Tang Dynasty is like a Dalang who was taken care of by Jinlian, and it is difficult to die.

Gu Qing pursed his lips tightly, his face becoming more and more ugly.

"What happened later? Did Zheng Jian bear this tone?" Gu Qing asked coldly.

Han Jie sighed: "I originally endured it. He knew the reason why the people did not fight with officials. However, there were only two acres of thin land in the family. My younger brother worked as a servant in the Zuowei and didn't have much money to pay for. The family was hard to find a livelihood. Zheng Jian endured this, but his widowed mother couldn't stand it..."

"The two sons have been delayed for their lifelong affairs because of joining the army. The mother of Zheng wanted to tell her eldest son about marriage. She originally found a widow from the neighboring village. The eldest son had broken his legs and marrying a widow was considered a high-spirited person. However, the widow looked down on the Zheng family and told the matchmaker that the Zheng family was too poor and she did not want to marry. The mother of Zheng promised that the court still owed the eldest son's pension. If the government issued the money, the family would be fine. Unexpectedly, the government would not admit it. The mother of Zheng family couldn't bear it, so she hired a ox cart and walked dozens of miles to Shangzhou, and made a complaint in front of the governor's house..."

Gu Qing sighed: "Civilians filed a complaint over the level, but they were still suing the county government. I'm afraid they won't end well."

Han Jie also sighed: "Yes, it is a strange thing for the people to sue the officials. The old mother of the Zheng family roared a drum in front of the governor's mansion, but she didn't even let the door in, so she let the servants drive away. Seeing that the old mother was humiliated, Zheng Jian couldn't help but have a bloody spirit. After he settled his mother in the city, he went to the governor's mansion to beat the drum. The officials of the governor's mansion took him to prison without saying anything, and did not give him a charge. After being imprisoned for more than ten days, the old mother of the Zheng family was panicked, so she asked her fellow villagers to come to Chang'an and told Zheng Xiang what happened at home..."

Gu Qing nodded and said, "In other words, Zheng Jian is still locked in the prison of the governor's mansion?"

"yes."

"Zheng Xiang and his mother hid in Shangzhou City?"

"yes."

"If it was just not given the court's pension, or was taken to prison because the people sued the officials, why would the governor's office arrest Zheng Xiang?"

Han Jie sighed: "This general is really unclear. After hearing the news, the general rushed to Shangzhou City only two days earlier than the Marquis. Zheng Xiang and his mother couldn't understand the reason. The general did not have any acquaintances in Shangzhou City, so they really had no way to know the inside story of the case."

Gu Qing snorted and said, "The inside story of the case is not clear. You dare to use your head to guarantee Zheng Xiang's innocence just now?"

Han Jie was stunned and lowered his head and whispered: "The last general can guarantee that Zheng Xiang is innocent. He has just rushed back to Shangzhou from Chang'an and cannot participate in the matter."

Gu Qing scratched his head, and he found that things were a bit tricky.

Although he was a county marquis, the county marquis had no authority to interfere in local government affairs, and his other official position was the General of the Left Guard, who had nothing to do with the Shangzhou Governor's Office and had no right to interfere in the case of the Governor's Office.

The officialdom is a circle of social circles for acquaintances. There is an idiom in later generations called "officials and officials protect each other". What is the premise for official protection? It means that both officials know each other. When a case is involved, you give me some face and I will give you some face in the future. The case will be handled in a confused manner. This is called official protection.

But Gu Qing only knew the officialdom in Chang'an, but he didn't know any of the officialdom in Shangzhou. If he wanted to follow the normal process to appeal, he would first visit the local governor and ask the case clearly. If the governor was unwilling to be able to adapt, Gu Qing had to send a quick horse back to Chang'an and use Gu Qing's relationship in Chang'an, such as Yang Guozhong and others.

Regardless of the time spent, if the governor of Shangzhou also had a backer in Chang'an, things would be even more troublesome. If Gu Qing wanted to help Zheng Xiang stand out, he had to fight with the backer and become the backer of the governor of Yizhou. This character must not be simple. It cannot be fought overnight. Even if Gu Qing's holy family is still abolished, the basic rules of the game must be followed. You can't sue the imperial court for this matter?

Even if he really gave up his face and sued the emperor, who can guarantee that Li Longji is fair and just? When it comes to Li Longji, what he considers is not the black and white rude thing, but the pros and cons.

Seeing Gu Qing's expression changing, Han Jie felt worried and said carefully: "Mr. Marquis, is this... very difficult?"

Gu Qing came back to his senses and looked at him with a smile: "It's not difficult at all. I look at the governor of Shangzhou and sell him in Seoul. I settled him down as if I were to take something out of my pocket..."

Han Jie showed joy: "Really? The Marquis is indeed..."

Before he finished speaking, Gu Qing interrupted him and said bluntly: "Do you believe this? Who do you think I am? Do you think I am the prime minister of the current dynasty? The governor of Shangzhou is hundreds of miles away from me. He doesn't know me, and I don't know him either. Do you think that if I am a county marquis, he will give me face?"

Han Jie Yiyi, and Gu Qing's way of speaking slander made him refreshed and it was difficult to adapt.

Han Jie hesitated and said, "Then this matter..."

Gu Qing sighed dejectedly, and said in a weak voice: "Share you, since you answered the words, of course I have to..."

Han Jie bowed gratefully: "The Marquis's heart is kind, and I will be grateful to you with my brothers. Thank you for your hard work."

Gu Qing held his cheek and looked up at the stars in the night sky, and said quietly: "Mr. Marquis is not working hard, Marquis is just having a hard life..."

Han Jie smiled awkwardly and said carefully: "Mr. Marquis, what should we do next?"

Gu Qing yawned: "It's so late, of course the next step is to sleep. My face is not festive, and if I lack sleep, it will look even more unlucky..."

Han Jie was stunned and hurriedly said, "What about after waking up?"

Gu Qing looked at him strangely and said, "Of course you should wash and have breakfast after waking up. Brother Han, don't you think this look is cute, who lacks the ability to take care of yourself, right?"

…………

The next morning, Gu Qing got up and changed into clean clothes.

Wake up, wash, and have breakfast.

There were many like the Marquis. Han Jie stood behind Gu Qing and couldn't stand restlessly. But Gu Qing calmly used chopsticks to pick up a few pickles in the plate, looking disgusted.

"Next time I go far, I must bring the chef at home. I am already a top-notch person, and my life must be exquisite." Gu Qing murmured to himself.

Han Jie was anxious and did not dare to show it on his face, so he had to suppress his temperament and remained silent.

After finally waiting for Gu Qing to drink a bowl of porridge, Han Jie put a cloak on Gu Qing's shoulder and said, "Mr. Marquis, where are you going next?"

Gu Qing looked up at the sky and said, "Send someone to the Shangzhou Governor's Mansion to hand over my famous post. According to the etiquette, don't break the rules."

Han Jie hurriedly called his personal guard to send a famous post.

Gu Qing rubbed his hands. Although it was early spring, the weather was still so cold that his hands were a little stiff, cold and numb. So Gu Qing ordered his guard to bring a basin of charcoal fire.

After waiting patiently for half an hour, the personal guard who sent the famous letters came back and reported that the governor of Shangzhou had accepted the famous letters. Only then did Gu Qing sort out his clothes and took more than a dozen personal guards out of the inn and headed to the governor's mansion.

Everyone came to the Shangzhou Governor's Mansion. Gu Qing couldn't help but narrow his eyes when he saw the few officers on duty in front of the door.

Shangzhou belongs to Xiazhou. The governor of Xiazhou is a fourth-rank official, Gu Qing is a general of the Left Guard and a fourth-rank official. In theory, the two have the same official positions, but Gu Qing is also a marquis of Qingcheng County and a title granted by the emperor. In this way, Gu Qing's identity is one level higher than that of the governor of Shangzhou.

According to official etiquette, when officials with high status come to visit, the master should walk out of the gate to greet him personally. This is the etiquette. But at this moment, the gate of the governor's mansion is deserted, and the governor of Shangzhou does not look like he greets Gu Qing at all, and he has not even sent an official out.

Gu Qing's heart sank. He hadn't seen anyone yet, but he was already quite pessimistic about today's meeting.

Although pessimistic, we still have to continue doing what we should do.

So Gu Qing signaled Han Jie to come forward to report the service, and the Marquis of Qingcheng County and the Central Guard of the Left Guard of Chang'an were visiting, and asked the governor of Shangzhou to take the time to see him.

Soon a middle-aged man in a long gown looked like a scholar Mubin from the side door. The man walked out of the side door and smiled and saluted.

"Sima Zhou Wenxin, the governor of Shangzhou, met with General Gu Lang of Qingcheng County."

Gu Qing frowned, but smiled and said, "It's really rude to come to visit. How dare you ask the governor of Shangzhou to be in the mansion?"

Zhou Wenxin smiled and said, "The governor heard that the marquis has arrived and has already swept the bed in the mansion to greet him. Marquis, please come in."

Gu Qing stayed all his personal guards outside the door and brought Han Jie into the governor's mansion.

In the back hall of the governor's mansion, Gu Qing finally met the governor of Shangzhou.

The governor of Shangzhou was named Xing Shen. He was a Jinshi in the 26th year of Kaiyuan. After four years of being the county magistrate, he was transferred to Shangzhou Bianjia. After a few years, he became the governor of Shangzhou.

Such a rapid promotion speed is naturally incomparable to Gu Qing, but he can definitely compete with Xian Yu Zhongtong.

Obviously, there is someone behind this guy, and he is not an ordinary person.

The guests sat down and after a few greetings, Xing Shen quickly glanced at Han Jie who was standing straight outside the hall and smiled: "I wonder what the marquis is coming to Shangzhou, what's wrong?"

Gu Qing laughed and said, "Gu has a friend who heard that he was taken by the governor of Shangzhou yesterday. He rushed to Shangzhou to ask in a hurry. If my friend really violated the law of the king, Gu would never favor him. Governor Xing would punish him according to the law. But my friend is an honest person. Gu really hardly believes that he has the courage to violate the law of the king. So he couldn't help but wonder whether the governor's mansion had taken the wrong person? This matter was probably done by the subordinate officials below. The governor should not know about it, right?"

The words were spoken steadily and gave Xing Shen a sufficient level of progress.

If Xing Shen knew each other at this time, according to the rules of protecting each other, he would just say "I don't know about this matter, everything is a misunderstanding", and the matter was half solved.

Leaving steps is the correct way to play the game.

Xing Shen's eyes flashed for a moment and he asked, "I wonder who the marquis is talking about?"

Gu Qing looked at his eyes with a smile and said, "This man's surname is Zheng Jian. He is a veteran who just retired from the Anxi Protectorate. He broke a leg during the war for the country. I believe that Governor Xing should have an impression?"

Xing Shen showed a sudden appearance and said, "It turned out to be him..."

"It's this person, governor Xing Mingjian, Zheng Jian is honest and honest by nature, never causes trouble. He has been friends with me for many years. He can be said to be a friend of life and death. If this matter is a misunderstanding, please ask governor Xing to give up his hands. What if he lets go?"

Xing Shen was immediately amazed and laughed.

How old are you? You are actually a "long-term friend" with the disabled with a broken leg, and you are also a "family friend of life and death". You don't make any lies. Can you tell such lies? Is it an insult to the IQ of a dignified governor?

Xing Shen showed a thoughtful look and frowned: "If the person Marquis mentioned was Zheng Jian, I am afraid that the subordinates would be unable to adapt to this matter..."

Gu Qing's smile was a little stiff: "Why?"

Xing Shen said lightly: "Zheng Jian violated the king's law, and the governor's office took people according to the law, and there was no misunderstanding."

"What crime did Zheng Jian commit?"

Xing Shen said: "He is a deserter from the Anxi Protectorate's Office, and he fled from the battlefield where the Tang Dynasty and Kucha armies fought. According to the law, the subordinate officials were not willing to punish the marquis, but this matter was as proof as a mountain, so the subordinate officials would never dare to favor personal gain..."

Gu Qing opened his eyes wide in shock: "Diedger? Zheng Jian is a deserter? Are you right?"

Xing Shen said seriously: "Why are the officials who speak nonsense? This matter is absolutely true."

Han Jie, who had been standing outside the hall, suddenly turned around and glared at Xing Shen and said, "It's all nonsense! His legs are broken. How can he escape from the battlefield?"
Chapter completed!