Chapter 41 Capturing Zhang Changji
A Baihu official named Zhou Cang sat across from him respectfully and said:
"According to your instructions, I have investigated. Zhang Changji has taken leave to recuperate in the past few days and rarely goes out."
Asking for leave?
Zhao Duan raised his eyebrows. He was well aware of the power of his punches that day.
Although Zhang Changji was knocked out with one blow, due to his martial arts background, other than his palms needing to rest for a while, there were no other major problems.
Was he warned by his brother? Taking shelter from the limelight? unimportant.
"Is that so?" Zhao Duan was thoughtful.
Zhou Baihu said curiously:
"How are you going to investigate, sir? This person is hiding at home, but it is difficult to follow him secretly. Should we start from his network? Or, trace the clues from the people involved in the case..."
He was using the method of "asking" to euphemistically explain his ideas for handling the case.
Before departure, Governor Ma Yan personally confessed that in handling the case this time, he must not only get the job done, but also take care of Zhao Duan's face.
Translated into vernacular it is:
"The guy surnamed Zhao knows how to investigate a case, he doesn't understand it at all! The reason why he wants to have 'dominance' is to have a name and get credit."
In official circles, such operations are common.
The leader is in charge, but it is the people below who really do the practical work, which sounds very unfair.
But on the other hand, if something goes wrong, it is the leader who takes the biggest blame, not the soldiers.
Therefore, Ma Yan never relied on Zhao Duan to investigate the case, and only regarded him as a mascot.
If something is done well, it doesn't matter if he gives the big credit; if something goes wrong, there is still someone to share the blame with.
The two of them went in both directions.
"Huh?" Zhao Duan, who was well versed in this trick, glanced at Zhou Cang, and instead of pushing the situation along, he said: "No need to go to such trouble, I have simpler case-handling skills."
Zhou Cang's heart skipped a beat, and he faintly sensed something was wrong:
"What do you mean, sir?"
Zhao Duan smiled half-heartedly: "Since the suspect is at home, wouldn't it be nice to come and arrest him and take him to the prison for interrogation?"
…
…
At about noon, on the main road in the west of the city, a group of people on horseback riding in brocade clothes passed by in a mighty manner.
On both sides of the street, pedestrians were all frightened.
"Shijun, are you sure you want to do this? Will it scare the snake?" Zhou Cang was a little panicked and tried to dissuade him.
Zhao Duan held the reins and said calmly:
"When the Chao Yamen conducted a high-profile investigation, they had already alerted the enemy. Or do you think that the saint will give you enough time? When the storm is completely over, the other party will show up again?"
Zhou Cang was speechless.
Zhao Duan added: "Besides, this kind of thing happened right under your nose, but the clues were completely cut off. Do you think the enemy would have no 'accomplices' in the court?"
If we delay for one more day, the risk of information leaking will increase. To kill a snake, we must not only aim within seven inches, but also be fast, accurate and ruthless, so fast that the other party cannot react. "
Zhou Cang was stunned and thoughtful.
At this moment, the look in Zhao Duan's eyes was different.
Even if I don't completely agree with this logic in my heart, but... who can say this clearly and clearly, is it really the legendary pretty boy with a good skin?
"Stop talking nonsense. We are here. All orders are to be obeyed. If anything happens, I will resist."
Zhao Duan said nothing, clamped his legs tightly on the horse's belly, took the lead, and crashed into the mansion in front.
The Zhang brothers had already "separated their families", and Zhang Erlang's house was in a good location.
Zhao Duan led a group of Jinyi people straight to the gate.
The person is on the horse, holding the handle of the knife with his right hand, and pulls it out with a clang. The rolling air machine pours into the blade, stimulating the sharp sword energy.
"Bang!"
There was an explosion, and the closed door was torn open in the middle.
Zhou Cang's eyelids twitched, thinking that Zhijun was blatantly retaliating.
After all, a few days ago, Zhang Changji once stepped on the Zhao family. This wave can be regarded as a replica of the original situation.
"Come with me!"
Zhou Cang showed his intention, laughed ferociously, and jumped off the horse with a knife: "Whoever dares to resist, give me a good beating!"
"Here!"
Behind him, a group of living kings of hell wearing flying fish suits were like wolves and tigers, crossing Zhao Duan, vying to be the pioneers.
"Ah, you guys are..."
"Someone is coming!"
"Go and call the young master quickly..."
When the evil slaves at home heard the commotion, they rushed out with whistle sticks, but they were instantly frightened and gave up decisively. Before he could drop his weapons and surrender, he was beaten and kicked by Zhou Cang's men.
For a while, they were crying for father and mother, and there was chaos.
"But Zhou Baihu? This is the residence of Colonel Zhang of the Beijing Camp. Are you afraid that you have found the wrong person?" The steward of the house rushed out and said in a panic.
Zhou Cang's face was as heavy as water, and he pulled out the scabbard with a gesture. The steward was so frightened that he fell to the ground:
"The one we are looking for is Zhang Changji. Where are the others?"
"Stop it!!"
Suddenly, there was a loud shout from the direction of the inner house, and a figure rushed out. It was Zhang Changji who was ordered to recuperate at home.
At this moment, he was only wearing loose clothes, his chest was open, his hair was not tied up, he was wearing cloth shoes, and his stern face was full of anger.
He seemed to be taking a nap and was awakened.
"Zhou Cang!?"
Zhang Changji's eyelids twitched as he recognized the person.
Officials in the imperial office also belong to the "Forbidden Army" sequence. Strictly speaking, they are also considered "same robes" as those in the Beijing camp.
Although the two were not familiar with each other, they had met several times.
Zhang Changji originally had a violent personality, but when he saw the flying fish suit on the other party, he calmed down a bit, suppressed his anger and said:
"Why did you break into my mansion?!"
Zhou Cang ignored him and waved his hand first:
"Seal the house for me and don't let anyone escape."
A large group of subordinates left in response, obviously very skilled in this procedure.
Immediately, Zhou Cang turned around, smiled behind him and said:
"Your Majesty, I have been captured."
"good."
In the direction of the gate, Zhao Duan arrived late. He walked leisurely all the way, walked closer, nodded with satisfaction, and then joked: "Zhang Erlang, we meet again."
"Zhao Duan!"
Zhang Changji was startled, then became furious, and his blood boiled:
“You still dare to come to my house to seek death?”
As he spoke, he took a step forward, his muscles bulged, and his left fist, which was not bound by gauze, made a "creep" sound.
Zhou Cang's eyelids twitched wildly, he drew his knife and stood between the two of them, shouting: "Zhang Changji! Do you dare to resist the law?"
Zhao Duan narrowed his eyes, smiled, raised his hand and gently placed his hand on the back of the knife, pressed it down, and said softly:
"Brother Zhang's house was broken into. It's understandable that he was furious. He put down his knife. Don't make it look like he is bullying others."
After a pause, he pretended to look around and said curiously: "Hey, why don't you see this female family member? I have heard that the mother-in-law of Zhang Erlang's family is very beautiful, and I want to broaden my horizons."
Zhou Cang smiled and said: "If you want to see me, I will go and arrest you."
Sing and harmonize.
The veins on Zhang Changji's forehead bloomed, his joints crackled all over his body, and his energy surged, as if he was about to take action at the next moment.
Zhao Duan was deliberately irritating him.
Unfortunately, Zhang Changji's expression changed several times. Remembering his brother's warnings, he finally endured it and gritted his teeth and said:
"Zhao Duan, what exactly do you want?"
He looked at Zhou Cang again and said in a deep voice:
"When did the imperial office become a revenge dog?"
He felt that it was obvious that Zhao Duan was here for revenge today.
Zhao Duan was shocked when he heard this and said: "What? You actually slandered the current saint and took revenge? Zhang Changji, what are your intentions?"
Everyone knows that Zhaoya is the empress's dog.
Zhang Changji originally intended to ridicule Zhou Cang, but he did not expect to be distorted by Zhao Duan.
His eyes turned black with anger, and he knew that he couldn't play with the opponent with words:
"You know that's not what I meant!"
Zhao Duan restrained his exaggerated expression and was too lazy to tease him. He said calmly: "I'm too lazy to talk nonsense with you. I am jointly handling the case with my colleagues in the imperial office. I will find you today to understand the situation."
case?
Zhang Changji was stunned: "What case?"
Next to him, Zhou Cang said:
"We suspect that you are related to..."
Zhao Duan interrupted suddenly and said quietly:
"I suspect that you colluded with Zhuang Xiaocheng to rebel against the party. The last time the other party was able to escape, it was you who tipped him off!"
Zhou Cang:? ? ?
No, this is different from what was promised!
(End of chapter)