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In recent days, undercurrents have gradually emerged in the relatively quiet city of Hangzhou.

"Have you sent anyone to Jiangning Prefecture?"

In the back hall of the governor's office, Chen Hanzhi, who was sitting in the first seat, glanced at the governor Zuo Anning next to him and asked.

"Someone was sent there yesterday morning, and he's probably on his way back now."

Zuo Anning didn't know what Chen Hanzhi's intention was, and he carefully observed Chen Hanzhi's reaction while speaking.

"Today's matter is of great importance. We must not allow any omissions. If someone finds out about it and brings it to Jiangning Prefecture, the consequences will be disastrous."

After waiting for two or three days, Chen Hanzhi gradually realized that something was wrong.

There is no other reason.

The behavior of Xia Yun and the prefectural government was really too abnormal.

In the last case of Zhang Yuandao colluding with Japanese pirates, even he was surprised by the ability Xia Yun demonstrated to solve the case.

However, this time, Xia Yun had no reaction at all.

"Don't worry, sir. Even if Xia Yun notices something, what can he do? We have arranged everything perfectly. He won't be able to cause any trouble."

Zuo Anning guessed Chen Hanzhi's inner worries and quickly comforted him.

Just as the two were talking, a servant walked into the back hall.

"Sir, there is a man outside the door, claiming to be a subordinate of the governor, and he just came back from Jiangning Prefecture."

The servant reported respectfully.

"Let him in."

Upon hearing this, Chen Hanzhi waved his hand immediately.

Soon, a man in black walked into the back hall and knelt on one knee in front of the two people.

"Your Excellencies, the garrison commander of Jiangning Prefecture, Zhong Mingren, and the fifth-rank deputy governor of Hangzhou, Zhang Qingquan, have been captured by the prefectural government and taken back to Hangzhou. Jiangning Prefecture is currently under the control of the Governor-General's army."

"In addition, when I passed by Jiangyin County, I received news that all the thirty-six Japanese pirates hiding in Jiangyin County were also captured."

The men in black spoke one after another, their voices calm.

However, his words were like a bombshell in the room, instantly causing a huge wave of shock.

"What? You're caught!"

Chen Hanzhi spat out a mouthful of tea, slammed the table with his right hand, his pupils widened as if his eyeballs were about to burst out.

Zuo Anning, who was standing by, had a look of disbelief in his eyes, and kept muttering to himself: "This is impossible, this is impossible!"

"Is the news true?"

Chen Hanzhi was the first to calm down, his eyes fixed on the man in black.

"To reply to your Excellency, the news is absolutely true. Jiangning Prefecture has been blocked by the army and no one is allowed to enter or leave at will."

The man in black continued to respond.

After hearing the reply, Chen Hanzhi waved his hand, signaling the man in black to retreat.

Soon there were only two people left in the back hall.

"Master Chen, what should we do?"

Zuo An Ning, who had been calm and composed not long ago, was now completely panicked.

Zhong Mingren and the Japanese pirates were all captured by the prefectural government, which meant that Xia Yun was very likely to know what was going on.

No wonder the prefectural government office was so quiet in the past two or three days, it turned out that he had already made up his mind!

"Humph, you have been working in the criminal justice field for twenty years, and you still want to ask me what to do when you are so inappropriate!"

Chen Hanzhi's face was as gloomy as water, and a cold snort came from his mouth.

Before being promoted to the position of governor, Zuo Anning was the governor of Zhejiang Province, in charge of the province's criminal law.

Xia Yun's sudden move was completely beyond his expectations, and it also pulled him directly into the abyss.

"There is only one word for now: kill!"

After a moment's silence, Chen Hanzhi's eyes revealed an extremely sharp murderous intent!

Zuo An Ning was stunned when he heard this.

"This is a life-and-death struggle. The memorials we submitted to the court must have been known to the government and the public by now."

"The only way to ensure that there are no witnesses is to eliminate all those people in the prefect's dungeon. Then Xia Yun will have no way to defend himself!"

Chen Hanzhi continued to speak, his voice as cold as if he had fallen into an ice cave.

Hearing this, Zuo An Ning finally understood.

"Kill, must kill!"

"Let those pirates do it! Get rid of all the people in the dungeon of the prefectural government office!"

Zuo An Ning gradually went crazy in order to avoid being discovered by the imperial court for his serious crime of colluding with the Japanese pirates.

He has begun to be desperate.

"Master Zuo, remember this, you and I have no way out. If we fail again this time, you and I will be executed in the future."

Chen Hanzhi's voice was indifferent, but there was a hint of threat in his words!

……

In the evening, the sun sets and the hot summer day finally welcomes a touch of coolness.

Inside the Hangzhou prefectural government office, tables upon tables of fine banquets were set out.

All the yamen runners, soldiers, and officials gathered at the banquet, and the scene was very cheerful and lively.

Similar situations have been going on in the prefectural government office for two or three days.

Although Xia Yun locked everyone up in the yamen, he still provided them with plenty of good food and drink.

Therefore, even though the weather was hot, no one complained at all.

At the banquet where Xia Yun was, there were Xu Wan'er, Jiang Wenzhong, Chong Heihu, Chen Jingzhong and others.

These people are basically Xia Yun's most loyal subordinates.

However, there are exceptions.

That is Xiao Haiyang, the fifth-rank Tongzhi of Hangzhou.

Since being taken to the prefectural government office a few days ago, Xiao Haiyang has stayed here.

Since Xia Yun had a good impression of Xiao Haiyang, Xiao Haiyang would always sit with Xia Yun at every banquet.

"Sir, the First Battalion of the Zhejiang Navy sent a message at noon that they found nothing in the sea area, and the ship that sank into the waters of Songshan Island has completely disintegrated."

During the banquet, Chen Jingzhong suddenly spoke.

Hearing this, Xia Yun was not surprised. There were indeed many undercurrents under the waters of Songshan Island. Even for the largest wooden ship, disintegration was just a matter of practice.

"Reply to them that from now on, there is no need to continue searching the sea area. We only need to set up control along the coast."

"Also, tonight, we will send some good wine and meat from the government warehouse to our brothers, the water division."

Xia Yun spoke one after another.

"Yes, my lord."

Chen Jingzhong nodded gratefully.

During these years, he served under Governor Lei Zhenlin and met many high-ranking officials in Hangzhou.

However, no one has ever been as generous as Xia Yun.

Not long after, Xiao Haiyang suddenly turned around and looked at Xia Yun, his eyes filled with a fearless determination.

"Sir, I have something to say but I don't know whether I should say it or not."

Xiao Haiyang suddenly spoke.

"If you have something to say, just say it."

Xia Yun nodded.

"In the current situation, you and the governor's office are completely irreconcilable. Although I am not a high-ranking official in Hangzhou, I have been doing business for many years and I know Chen Hanzhi's character well."

"That's a very sanctimonious person."

"The Censor will arrive in Hangzhou soon. Chen Hanzhi is likely to fight to the death in order to protect himself. I hope you can take precautions early."

Xiao Haiyang mustered up his courage and finally said what he had wanted to say but had not dared to say in the past few days.