Women dressed as men: powerful officials

After the matter is resolved, Zhang Yue will return to the military camp.

Even though Wen Shufang was reluctant, she had no choice but to let Zhang Yue go back earlier.

When Chen Shan and Zhang Yue arrived, they both rode horses, and Xuyuan gave Zhang Yue a ride.

Zhang Yue wanted to ask Xu Yuan why he did that, but because Chen Shan was there, he could only suppress his doubts and think of asking later.

Cheng Zeyan died, and the Cheng couple were heartbroken.

After Zhang Qingyu and Xu Wenxian discussed it, they decided to let Cheng Zhicheng live with them for a while.

Firstly, Cheng Zhicheng hasn't fully recovered yet, so they can take care of each other.

Secondly, he was afraid that Cheng Zeyan’s parents would see Cheng Zhicheng and think of Cheng Zeyan who drowned.

As winter approaches, it gets dark earlier and earlier.

Xu Yuan went out to buy groceries as usual and put them in the cellar. When she climbed out of the cellar, she saw Cheng Zhicheng waiting for her upstairs.

Xuyuan asked, "What's the matter?"

"Something happened." Cheng Zhicheng followed Xu Yuan closely and asked, "Xu Yuan, why didn't you want that old man to confess his crime in court today? He must be the murderer, why did you let him go?"

Cheng Zhicheng knew that Xu Yuan had his own ideas.

Otherwise, it would be impossible for the case to be brought to court and then be allowed to go down like this.

But Cheng Zhicheng couldn't figure out why.

Obviously, there is someone who can uphold justice, so why just let it go so easily?

Also, why did the wishing make such a big fuss and then just be easily covered?

Cheng Zhicheng didn't understand.

Hearing this, Xu Yuan stopped. She looked at Cheng Zhicheng and thought of what Xu Wenxian had said during the day. After thinking for a moment, she asked, "Cheng Zhicheng, have you thought about what kind of person you want to be in the future?"

Cheng Zhicheng didn't understand what was going on, and didn't know what Xu Yuan said had anything to do with the question he asked, but he still spoke seriously: "If you can't be an official, then be an honest scholar. If you can enter the court, then you must be a good official who is honest and upright, and be selfless and dedicated to the public."

Xu Yuan nodded and said, "Do you know the commander?"

In Sishui County, everything is far inferior to that in the capital.

This includes Tianqi's laws and official positions.

Some scholars knew about the prime minister and the censor, but for the farmers who worked hard in the fields, the highest official they knew was only the county magistrate.

Xu Yuan didn't know how much Cheng Zhicheng knew.

Therefore, she explained it to Cheng Zhicheng only after she understood it.

"I asked Master. In the capital, under the Emperor are three dukes, namely the Prime Minister, the Imperial Censor, and the Grand Marshal. The Prime Minister is in charge of government affairs, the Imperial Censor is responsible for supervision, and under him is the Dali Temple, which is where cases are tried and sentences are sentenced. The Grand Marshal is in charge of military affairs, and the transfer of military officers is the responsibility of the Grand Marshal."

Cheng Zhicheng spoke one by one.

Xu Yuan nodded and said, "And today, the Taiwei of Qi is named Song."

When Cheng Zhicheng heard the word "Song", he immediately reacted, "Is the Song Bo in the hall from the Taiwei Mansion in the capital?"

"Yes, and he holds a high position in the Taiwei Mansion. He is in Sishui County now because he has something to deal with. So, do you think that even if he really killed someone, County Magistrate Wei can do anything to him?"

Xuyuan asked back.

Not to mention what Wei Cheng could do to the person, even if Xie Xiaocheng was here, it would be impossible for him to detain Song Ju.

"The reason why he used such a strong force at first was to force Song Ju to hand over the murderers and arsonists. The reason why he let them go later was because the result was already determined and he didn't want to waste time and effort. We don't have to continue to waste time, otherwise, we will be the only ones to suffer and die."

Hearing the words of Xu Yuan, Cheng Zhicheng suddenly felt enlightened.

But he couldn't help but ask, "Just because he's from the capital, can we do nothing? Can't we even ask for justice?"

"You can ask for it, but you also have to know that you can't afford the price."

Xu Yuan closed the lid. Seeing that it was still early, he did not rush back to his room to read. He said, "Cheng Zhicheng, it is true that Tianqi has laws, but there are countless high-ranking officials behind the laws. The laws are dead, but people are alive. Everyone acts for their own interests. If you want justice, brute force alone is not enough. You need other things."

"I understand." Cheng Zhicheng nodded secretly.

On the other side, Wen Shufang saw that the two were in the yard and called out, "Yue'er, Zhicheng, it's time to eat."

"coming!"

Xu Yuan washed his hands and went over, and Cheng Zhicheng followed him.

They had a quiet meal. After Xu Yuan finished eating, he helped Zhang Qingyu wash the dishes and collected the pickled vegetables on the eaves.

As soon as she entered the yard, she saw people leaning against the roofs on both sides.

Xu Yuan was stunned, waved his hand, and walked towards a corner.

Seeing this, Chen He flew down and asked, "Mr. Xu, is there anything I can do for you?"

"You... aren't you leaving yet?" Xu Yuan glanced at Chen Bo on the other side.

Xuyuan doesn't like the feeling of being stared at like this.

Especially these people are from Beiyao.

Upon hearing this, Chen He said, "The Master has ordered that your safety must be protected."

"Always?"

"Not really. When this battle is over and there is no one in Sishui County who can threaten Master Xu, Chen Bo and I will leave."

"It turns out that there is going to be a war." Xu Yuan understood.

In the previous life, this battle did not come so quickly.

I guess that person can't wait any longer and wants to start the war early.

"Mr. Xu has already said that he is smart and can't be concealed. It is better to tell the truth. However, Chen Bo and I are only responsible for protecting the safety of Mr. Xu's family. Mr. Xu doesn't need to worry."

Hearing this, Xu Yuan couldn't help but smile and said, "Your young master really understands me and knows everything."

Chen He stopped talking.

Xu Yuan then asked, "When will the war begin?"

"The latest will be two days later. If it's earlier..."

Before Chen He finished speaking, a horn sounded in the distance.

Xu Yuan looked over and saw smoke billowing in the depths of the desert.

This is, there is an enemy attack.

The smoke signals in Sishui County will only be lit when foreign enemies invade.

So... the Geshu tribe has already started the war.

"It seems that the war will start tonight." Xu Yuan murmured.

Chen He also saw it, "It should be tonight. The battle is finally here."

In Sishui County, there are also the sounds of horns responding to the horns in the desert.

The whole county was suddenly in a panic, with every household going out to check out the situation and chattering about it.

"Then I'll trouble you two."

After Xu Yuan finished speaking, he paused and said, "I'll go back and tell them that our family will squeeze together and make a room for the two of you."

This battle was a protracted one, so Chen He did not refuse and immediately said, "Thank you for the trouble."

Xu Yuan went out, and Xu Wenxian and his group also came out. She was the first to say, "Uncle, our family has sealed off the yard. It must be very chaotic outside these days. We are in Sishui County, so there is no need to worry too much. Just take care of our own home."

"Yes, yes, yes." Zhang Qingyi responded hurriedly and immediately went to get a stick to block the door.

The family in Sishui County had experience in fighting in the capital.

Now in Sishui County, it is much better than before in Chengjia Township. Zhang Qingyi arrived at the door, and Wen Shufang and Zhang Qingyu packed up the rest.

When Cheng Zhicheng came out, he saw that the entire yard was nailed shut. Before he could speak, Xu Wenxian said, "Zhicheng, don't go back these days. Stay here."

After arranging all these and settling Chen Shan and Chen Bo down, Xu Yuan looked out at the desert through the closed door.

She murmured, "I must win, I must win."