Hangcheng Mansion.

Huang Tinghui and Li Zisong rushed to Master Tongzhi's residence.

Li Zisong explained the purpose of his visit to the servant in the mansion. The man saw that Li Zisong was a martial artist, and Huang Tinghui was a scholar.

Suddenly, he no longer wanted to talk to the two of them.

As the saying goes: There are seven ranks of officials in front of the prime minister.

Although Tongzhi is only a fifth-rank official, he is a civil official, and his position in the state capital is second only to the magistrate.

The servant believed that he was a member of the Tongzhi family, so he naturally did not take Huang Tinghui and Li Zisong seriously.

It wasn't until Li Zisong revealed his identity that the man went in to report to Master Tongzhi.

At this time, Mr. Tongzhi from Hangcheng Mansion was pruning the flowers and plants at hand with great interest.

The servant bent down and told Lord Tongzhi the intention of Huang Tinghui and Li Zisong.

"A scholar?"

"A warrior?" Upon hearing the servant's report, Master Tongzhi's expression did not change at all.

"That's right. The two of them said they have something important to report to your lord!"

"He also said that the situation in Ruian County is extremely critical at this time, and if you are not careful, you will fall into a situation of catastrophe."

"Sir, what can a martial artist or a scholar know?" the servant said with disdain.

"Li Ruqi, a general whom Your Majesty admires, although he is different in both civil and military affairs!"

"But his young master came to see me, so it's not easy to turn this man away."

After saying this, Master Tongzhi put aside the scissors in his hand.

"There's nothing wrong, let them come in, I'll just take care of it!"

"yes!"

After receiving these words from Lord Tongzhi, the servant quickly retreated.

Since Master Tongzhi has spoken, it is natural that this servant cannot stop him.

In this way, Huang Tinghui and Li Zisong entered Lord Tongzhi's residence.

After some polite remarks, Huang Tinghui went straight to the point and explained the current situation to Lord Tongzhi.

"Are you saying that the pirates are so rampant that they want to attack Ruian County?"

"Ruian County is far away from the sea. How could the pirates choose a place like Ruian County instead of staying close to them?"

"Young gentleman, I'm afraid you think too much!"

After hearing what Huang Tinghui said, Lord Tongzhi said without taking it seriously.

Obviously, this guy thought Huang Tinghui's words were just alarmist talk.

"Sir, what Ting Hui said is not alarmist, nor is it groundless!"

"This is the note Tinghui got from the abbot of Chong'en Temple. It contains the news that pirates are entrenched in Chong'en Temple and intend to loot Ruian County!"

Huang Tinghui knew that with the way of thinking of these superiors, they would never believe what he said so easily.

So he handed the note in his hand to Lord Tongzhi.

"Oh? Is there anything else?"

Lord Tongzhi took the note from Huang Tinghui's hand and after looking at it, he put the note aside.

Huang Tinghui observed carefully and found that this guy's expression did not change much.

It was as if he knew about this, or simply didn't believe what Huang Tinghui said.

"I know this!"

"It's just that as a civil servant, I can't mobilize local troops!"

"I will tell the local army about this situation. As for Chongen Temple, I will also send people to investigate!"

"Let's handle this matter like this for now!" Master Tongzhi said lightly.

Just hearing his words, Huang Tinghui felt that his heart was half cold.

Without him!

Now that the prefect is going to Beijing to report on his duties, Tongzhi is the actual controller of Hangcheng Prefecture.

If he believed what he said, he would definitely not have this attitude now.

If the person sitting in front of him at this time was Wang Mingyang, he would definitely make the most correct and decisive decision at the first time.

Instead of talking to him in an official tone like the gentleman in front of him.

He looked unconcerned.

"I heard that you are a candidate for this government examination?"

Master Tongzhi changed the topic, and he, Wu Huangtinghui, talked about some off-topic topics.

Huang Tinghui also dealt with it for a moment or two, then stood up and left directly.

He already knew that the adult in front of him would never react too much.

Therefore, he will not waste time here.

Looking at Huang Tinghui's back as he stood up to say goodbye, Lord Tongzhi's servant spat, "This boy is so rude!"

"He left before my lord saw off the guests!"

Hearing these words of his slave, Master Tongzhi also laughed loudly, "Why do you have the same experience as this little guy?"

"The scholar is just a arrogant person!"

Although he said that, the servant clearly caught a glimmer of light flashing from the corner of Master Tongzhi's eyes.

"Sir, what about the pirates and Chong'en Temple this guy is talking about?"

The servant asked tentatively.

"It's just the conjecture and speculation of a scholar!"

"It's just a small note, but I don't know whether it's true or not!"

"If I rely on this small piece of paper to let the local army break camp and go to Ruian County, nothing will happen in the end."

"Wouldn't this make the world laugh?" Master Tongzhi stroked his beard and said to his slave.

"Sir, what should we do now?"

The servant looked at Master Tongzhi again and asked.

"Send a few people to Chong'en Temple to take a look, if there is really something wrong."

"Let's make another decision!" Lord Tongzhi made a compromise decision.

In his opinion, the situation will never be as critical as Huang Tinghui said.

Sending a few people to investigate the situation was the limit of what he could do.

"Yes, sir!" After receiving the order from Lord Tongzhi, the servant also retreated slowly.

At this time, Huang Tinghui and Li Zisong had just left the house.

"Zisong, prepare your horses quickly, we have to rush back to Ruian County immediately!" Huang Tinghui asked without hesitation.

"So urgent?"

"Didn't we tell Mr. Tongzhi about the situation just now?" Li Zisong asked in confusion.

Huang Tinghui shook his head, looked into Li Zisong's eyes and said, "It's useless, Zisong!"

"It's useless, no one will believe what we say!"

"We are humble and they don't take what we say seriously!"

"This court is so rotten!"

"Sir Tongzhi may symbolically investigate the situation, but he will not make any further reactions."

"As for Ruian County, if the new county magistrate arrives, how can he believe the words of ordinary people?"

Huang Tinghui said decisively.

"Disaster is inevitable!"

"We can't rely on anyone, we can only rely on ourselves!"

"We can only rely on ourselves!"

Huang Tinghui finally figured it out, and the current situation was basically unsolvable.

Of course he could just walk away and try to survive.

But his roots are in Ruian County!

The people he loves, those who love him, are in Ruian County.

So he can't leave at all!

Since I can't leave, I can only fly into the flames.

"Damn it!" Huang Tinghui clenched his fists, unable to release the emotions in his chest.

He could only raise his head and roar.

Ruian County was his home, and he could not just watch the pirates wreak havoc in Ruian County.

Nor could we watch the Japanese slaves wreaking havoc in Ruian County.

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Chapter completed!