Jin Jiu and Jiang Zhou looked at each other and asked, "Old Xiong, do you know why Captain You summoned you?"
"Old Xiong" said with a somewhat sarcastic smile: "How did I know this? Maybe it's because Uncle Jiang has performed quite 'remarkably' recently and wants to be summoned to reward him. He may be promoted to a noble rank soon." "
Jin Jiu frowned and said, "Old Xiong, who are you talking about in a weird way?"
"Old Bear" sneered: "What? Did I say something wrong?"
"you..."
"Lao Jiu, it's okay, I'll go first."
Jiang Zhou stopped the angry Jin Jiu, said lightly "Thank you for telling me" to "Old Xiong", and left the yard.
Although he knew that he was in the wrong and did not get angry, he did not have the heart to welcome others with a smile even if he was scolded by others.
Soon I arrived at Baijie Hall and saw Captain You.
The Sujing Division of Wu County usually has a Captain Su Yao in charge.
A school captain will also be appointed as the deputy chief to help the captain manage the internal affairs of the department.
Previously it was Shi Feng. After Shi Feng was transferred, Captain You took over.
His name is You Xu, a master of the eighth level of martial arts.
Currently, only the captain in the department can surely beat him.
Before, there was Shi Feng who could beat him by a few points.
At this time, he was sitting in Baijie Hall. He came in from Jiangzhou, saluted and said hello, but remained silent.
He just sat condescendingly in the hall, closing his eyes and concentrating, as if he didn't see Jiang Zhou.
Jiang Zhou was not surprised and stood quietly waiting.
He had long known that Captain You was dissatisfied with him. Ever since he was promoted to Demon Patrol Guard, he had never given him a good look.
But maybe it was because the rules in the department were very strict, or maybe he was worried that he would be the one being kissed by Li Xuance, so he didn't obviously target him or cause him any trouble.
Jiang Zhou secretly figured out the other party's intention of calling him here this time. You Xu suddenly opened his eyes and said calmly: "Jiang Zhou, how many days have you been a demon patroller?"
Jiang Zhou felt a chill in his heart and gathered his energy: "Sir, it's been more than a month, almost two months."
"Well, it's been almost two months..."
You Xu's cold eyes fell on him: "I heard from the people below that you have been working hard on practicing sword skills recently. That's great. Have you achieved anything?"
Jiang Zhou said: "My subordinate is stupid. He only thinks that hard work can make up for his weakness. He doesn't dare to expect any extravagant achievements."
"That's not what you said."
You Xu said displeased: "You are different from others."
"General Li personally recommended you to be the Demon Patrol Guard. This is an unprecedented honor in the department. You must not lose your authority as a general and let outsiders laugh at the general's vision."
Jiang Zhou's heart tightened slightly, and he quickly said: "Master Colonel, General Li is just because..."
"Okay, no need to say more."
You Xu interrupted him: "Your time as a demon patrol guard is not short, and you have almost learned and experienced enough."
"If you continue to follow other patrolling demon guards like this, others should say that the captain of this school is jealous of talents and suppresses you, a talent favored by the general, and prevents you from getting ahead."
"My subordinates don't dare!"
Jiang Zhou took a deep breath.
This old boy is going to do some mischief!
If an emperor said this to a minister, it would definitely mean that the emperor had itchy hands and wanted to chop off a few heads.
Sure enough.
"It's time for you to take charge of your own business."
You Xu said: "A case that is too simple will not show off your skills. Let's do this. There is a case in the department that has been pending for a while, so you can take charge of it."
"I believe that General Li's vision is correct."
He picked up a scroll from the desk in front of him and threw it over.
Jiang Zhou quickly took it in his hand.
Just listen to You Xu say again: "You must solve this case, and you must do it beautifully so that no one can find fault with it, so that you can shut up those gossips and make General Li look good."
"In this way, you have only seven days to solve the case and arrest the demons involved in the case to show the majesty of our Sujing Division and the majesty of Daji's laws!"
His voice suddenly became a bit cold: "Can you do it?"
Jiang Zhou took a deep breath: "I obey."
The rules of Sujing Division are very strict.
Complete the task and you will be rewarded with credit.
But if you fail to complete it, the punishment will be severe.
Even if Li Xuance was his biological father, he wouldn't be able to slap himself and stand up for him on this matter.
Besides, Li Xuance is not his father.
Jiang Zhou still can't figure out what Li Xuance was thinking.
Who knows why he promoted himself in such a big way?
How could you stand up for him?
It is now clear that Youxu is going to cause trouble, and everything is within the rules and justified. Can he say no?
"Well, then stand down and work hard. Don't let General Li down."
You Xu waved his hand nonchalantly, not hiding his indifference and disgust on the surface, but his words were unreasonable.
Jiang Zhou didn't want to get bored with him here, so he took the paper and resigned.
...
In Jiang Zhou's room.
Jin Jiu looked at the document, his eyes widened, and shouted: "Miss Chen's case in Tongjifang!?"
"This is asking you to die!"
Jiang Zhou sat aside, looking helpless.
He guessed right, this Youxu just wanted to attack him.
But he didn't expect it to be so awesome.
So far, Sujing Division has hired more than 20 swordsmen and three demon patrol guards for this case.
But still, he didn't even meet the demon.
Those people all died in mysterious circumstances.
Not long ago, this case was submitted to the higher authorities.
According to common sense, if so many people lost their lives, at least one school captain should be sent to take charge.
But now You Xu actually gave it to him.
It was clear that he was going to be harmed.
But everything is within the rules. Even if everyone can see the intention, no one can say anything after it goes away.
Jin Jiu put down the document and said seriously: "What are you going to do?"
Jiang Zhou shook his head.
Jin Jiu hesitated and said, "Otherwise, I'll go and beg Captain Miao. It's totally unreasonable for Captain You to do this."
There are a dozen demon-suppressing captains in the Sujing Division of Wu County.
After so long, Jiang Zhou has basically seen everyone.
Miao Xiaowei's name is Miao Renfeng, and he is considered to be one of the more popular among them.
Most of the patrolling demon guards are close to him and like to work under him.
Jiang Zhou shook his head and said, "Forget it, Colonel You has given the order, how can he take it back?"
Although this case is very dangerous, if he takes charge, it will be a dead end in the eyes of others.
But Jiang Zhou also wanted to try.
If nothing else, it's because of Yi Sanliu, who died tragically not long ago.
Those who died in this case, without exception, were skinned and heartbroken.
Same as the scholar Wu he saw on the street.
Ever since he saw the tragic situation of Yi Sanliu, he had kept this in mind.
Thinking that there might be a chance to catch the murderer personally in the future and avenge him.
It can be regarded as the end of Yi Sanliu's affection for him that he mentioned several times in the Sword Prison.
I just didn't expect this "opportunity" to come so early.
Since it is unavoidable now, then let's just not avoid it.
Jiang Zhou is now considered a person who has experienced things, not a fragile time traveler who just came to this world.
It's just one death left or right.
Jiang Zhou was afraid of death, but when things came to a close, he also had a kind of ruthlessness.
Who in his right mind would dare to take a knife to cut open his own heart alive and plant grass inside?
Besides, it's not like he has no support. It's not that easy to let him die.
Jin Jiu didn't know what he was thinking, and said anxiously: "Forget it! This is a fatal matter!"
Jiang Zhou stood up, patted his shoulder and said, "Lao Jiu, you don't have to worry about me anymore. I'll take care of this myself."
"you..."
"I have to go solve the case. Let's go first."
Jin Jiu wanted to persuade him again, but Jiang Zhou smiled and left Sujing Division without giving him a chance.
He has to go investigate the case.
This case is not over yet. The only few clues are the bloody corpses that died tragically, and the Miss Chen family who is related to several deceased persons.
Jiang Zhou knew that there was another person who might be able to give him some clues.