Chapter 082: Wang De's Threat

  Some people are attracted to each other.

  Like Hua Lang Wen Meng Yin Wu Cuo these people, they were born to like stimulation, so naturally they came together.

  Bao Zheng and Gong Sun Ce, they worried about the country and the people, when they met, they naturally had a sense of mutual appreciation.

  Hualang saw Bao Zheng speaking like this, and knew that he wanted to recruit Gong Sunzhan for his own use. Hualang was also happy about it, as someone as elegant as Gong Sunzhan would be too boring if he followed him, and he was worried that the women around him would all be attracted to him.

  Since Bao Gong likes Gong Sun Ce, let's match them up then.

  "Brother Bao, Brother Gongsun has such great writing talent and a heart that worries about the country. Why don't you invite him to come to the county government office to work and help you with everything?"

  This remark hit the nail on the head for Bao Zheng. He glanced at Gong Sun Ce and said: "But I don't know if Brother Gong Sun is willing?"

  Gongsun Ce was disappointed in his official career and had lost interest in the officialdom, but he still cared about the people. He knew that practicing medicine could not save all the people, only being an official for the people was the right way. Now Bao Zheng is a good official who is clean and honest, he came to Tianchang County with the intention of following him, now Bao Zheng asked him, where did he have a mind to betray.

  "What Governor Bao said, if I can follow a clean official like you to bring blessings to the people of the world, how could Gong Sun Ce not be willing? However, before surrendering to Governor Bao, I do have one condition."

  Bao Zheng saw that Gong Sun Ce was willing to help him, so he hastily said: "Brother Gong Sun, speak quickly, don't say it's one condition, even if it's a hundred conditions, I'll agree."

  Gongsun Ce smiled leisurely and said: "There is only one condition, that is, no matter how high Official Bao's position becomes, he must always have the people at heart."

  This condition is harsh for many people, but for Bao Qu, it makes him like Gong Sun Ce even more. He stood up and brushed his sleeves, with a firm gaze, saying: "A clear heart is the foundation of governance, straightforwardness is the plan for one's life. A good tree will eventually become a pillar, fine steel will not be used as a hook. When the granary is full, mice and sparrows are happy, when the grass is gone, foxes and rabbits worry. The historical records have left us with teachings, without shame to those who come later. Gong Sun brother, this poem is my guarantee to you."

  This poem has no literary elegance, but it is Bao Zheng's determination to be a clean official. Gong Sun Ce's literary talent is extraordinary, how can he not hear it? Only after listening to the poem recited by Bao Zheng, his eyes suddenly became moist, and he was very excited, kneeling down and bowing his hands: "With Mr. Bao's determination, Gong Sun Ce must swear to follow Mr. Bao to death, plead for the people, and restore a clear sky to the Song Dynasty."

  Bao Zheng was also excited, and helped Gong Sun Zhan up. The two men looked at each other for a long time without speaking.

  Hualang and the others watched from the side, also deeply moved. However, this scene was too sentimental, Hualang felt a bit uncomfortable, so he hurriedly laughed and said: "Brother Gongsun will handle Brother Bao's affairs in the government office later on, should we call him Mr. Gongsun then?"

  Hualang thought that always calling him "Gongsun Brother" was too awkward, and didn't know if it was because he watched too much TV or the two words "Gongsun" and "Brother" were too mouthful, so he wanted to change to call him "Mr. Gongsun".

  Gongsun Ce didn't mind and said: "If Hua brothers like it, then that's fine. What it's called doesn't matter."

  Bao Zheng said on the side: "Mr. Gong Sun is good, you and I will be both teachers and friends in public affairs from now on, calling Mr. affectionately and in accordance with etiquette."

  Gongsun Ce saw that everyone was saying this, and he naturally accepted his new title with pleasure.

  Just as everyone was laughing together, Wang Song's follower, Dogzi, rushed in furiously. He looked at Gong Sun Ce and first startled, then coldly said: "Lord Bao, now my young master's bones are not yet cold, you don't think about solving the case, but instead make friends here, is this what a county magistrate should do?"

  Dogzi, a follower, dared to speak to Bao Zheng like that, making Yin Wu very angry. Just as he was about to get up and teach Dogzi a lesson, Bao Zheng suddenly shouted loudly, saying: "You dog leg, when did my affairs need you to intervene? The matter of your young master, I will investigate it myself, what's the hurry?"

  This time the dog didn't get angry, but instead smiled coldly: "It's not me who's anxious, I've already sent a message to my master about what's happening here through carrier pigeon. It's my master who's anxious, so you all just wait and see!"

  The dog child finished speaking and left the county government office in a huff.

  After Dogzi left the county government office, everyone felt the existence of danger, and Hualang's hidden unease finally erupted.

  Wang De used to be a military officer, and his temper was not good. If he knew that his son had been killed in Tianchang County, would he let Bao Zheng off? He must come here looking for trouble.

  Qingzhou is not very far from Tianchang County, about a day's journey can arrive, it's dangerous, I'll be there tomorrow.

  Everyone was depressed and had little joy, the excitement just now was all gone.

  Hualang saw everyone like this, smiled and said: "What can Wang De use come again? His son is causing trouble everywhere, maybe it's his son who offended someone outside. Everyone doesn't have to worry."

  Although it's said there's no need to worry, still have to worry.

  After a long time, Bao Zheng finally spoke up and said: "The most urgent task is that we should first find the murderer who killed Wang Song, only in this way can we have an account for Wang De."

  Everyone fell silent, which was tantamount to acknowledging what Bao Gong had said.

  Just then, a yamen runner came in to report that the innkeeper of the guest house from all sides had come to see him.

  Everyone heard that the owner of the Guest House for All Directions was very strange, what did he come to the county government office for? Did he think of some important clue?

  The innkeeper hurried into the county government office, made a bow and said: "I came to see Lord Bao today because I suddenly thought of something, but I don't know if it's right to say or not."

  Bao Zheng said impatiently, "If you have something to say, speak quickly. What is it that you should or shouldn't be saying?"

  Hualang smiled secretly, wondering whether he should speak or not. Now that you've come, why aren't you speaking? Isn't this looking for trouble?

  The inn owner nodded slightly and then said, "That thing I suddenly remembered was like this. Wang Song originally didn't live in the room at the staircase entrance. There was a guest in that room, but Wang Song insisted on living there, forcing Xiao Ren to negotiate, and the original guest of that room was also very easy-going, so he gave up the room."

  Everyone who heard this was both shocked and excited, this clue is absolutely important. Wang Song had just arrived in Tianchang County and didn't know many people, it's also hard to explain why he would have a grudge against others. They couldn't find any reason for the killer to kill Wang Song, but if it was because of the wrong room, then it makes sense.

  The real target of the murderer was not Wang Song, but the original guest who lived in that room.

  After thinking like this, Hua Lang couldn't help but ask: "What about the previous guest in that room?"

  The inn owner shrugged helplessly and said, "He left early this morning and hasn't been seen since!"