Jiapingguan Chronicle

Chapter 2121 Picture within the Picture 123.0

Shen Cha and Shen Haolin exchanged glances, and they saw the same confusion in each other's eyes.

The fact that the eminent monk's relics are hidden in Bailu Academy should be a secret that should not be publicized in any aspect. Perhaps a long time ago, people in Fucheng knew that there were relics here, but with the passage of time, the change of dynasties, the migration of the population, and the decline and complete disappearance of Puji Temple, it is estimated that not many people still know about Puji Temple. , and you can also know the eminent monk who has a kind-hearted and kind-hearted mind.

"I'm afraid the locals in Fucheng don't necessarily know. It should have gone through several migrations, and no one knows where Puji Temple is." Shen Haolin lowered his voice and said, "So, the only people who can understand this are the Egret Academy itself. people.”

"That's what I think too." Shen Cha responded in a low voice, "But, why do their own people eat them inside and outside?"

"There is also a difference between our own people. For example, the dean, the mountain chief and those gentlemen are truly our own people. If they knew about the existence of relics, they would definitely keep their mouths shut and not say a word. After all, the relics of enlightened monks are a blessing and a good meaning, and they will not push this blessing to others. "

"Yes, especially the literati. They believe in this very much. Moreover, many of them worship Buddha and would not joke about it."

"That's right." Shen Haolin sighed softly and said, "So, it can't be them, and besides, they are not the only ones in the academy. The people responsible for cleaning, the people responsible for cooking, and the guards invited from the escort agency , serving as the guards of the martial arts instructor, they may discover this accidentally, and then become greedy, but they are unlikely to do it themselves, because they will be easily discovered, so they want to use rogue bandits. Get the relic."

"Indeed, there are not only the dean and the others in the academy, but also other people. Speaking of which, they are all overcrowded, right?" Seeing Shen Haolin nod, Shen Cha touched his chin and said, "If we follow this idea If we come to see it, the other people might be less suspicious, but..." She thought for a moment, "The people from the escort agency might be the most likely."

"They are all invited here, but they can't really belong here, because their roots are actually in the escort agency. If they want the relics, even if they have to share the spoils with the bandits in the end, the benefits they can get are very considerable. Yes. Another thing is that it is very possible that they are not one person, but a group of people, or the entire escort agency may be involved. "

"Is it possible for everyone to participate?" Shen Cha saw Shen Haolin nodding, pondered for a moment, and said, "Yes, it is possible."

"Those people in the Escort Agency are well-informed. The academy probably invited them here because they have rich experience and good skills. Furthermore, the Escort Agency will not give incompetent people as guards to the Academy. They also serve as martial arts instructors. If something happens and their ability is questioned, the business of the escort agency may plummet in the future. "

"That's what it is." Shen Cha nodded, "If the students they teach can achieve good results in the imperial examination next year, their faces will be shining, and they can use this as a gimmick later to attract people. More business. Therefore, Bailu Academy is very important to them, but the money is so exciting that they don’t want to give up this unexpected blessing.”

"It happens that there is a rogue bandit making trouble outside the city. Although the soldiers in the city are not very capable and not very strong, they can barely fight. If I can use such a big temptation to invite you into the urn, and then borrow a knife to kill someone..." Shen Haolin looked at Shen Cha, " Killing three birds with one stone.”

"Do the people in the escort agency have such brains?" Shen Cha frowned slightly, "If they had such brains, would they still work in the escort agency?"

"Don't underestimate the people in the escort agency. Take a look at Dai Yi's father." "Brother, the example you gave can indeed illustrate a problem. Mr. Dai is a very smart person." Shen Cha thought for a while. Looking at Shen Haolin, "We don't need to guess here, just ask."

Shen Haolin said nothing and just nodded.

Shen Cha smiled at him and knocked on the table lightly to focus everyone's attention on him.

"What's wrong?" Xue Ruitian blinked and looked at Shen Cha, "Is there any problem?"

"There is indeed something I want to ask Aunt Liang."

"Can you please teach me?" Liang Jieque raised his eyebrows slightly, "What's the problem? General, please tell me?"

"I want to ask Aunt Liang, the guards invited by Bailu Academy, and the instructors from the martial arts department, what were the casualties in this fierce battle, and whether they escaped unscathed from this fierce battle. What? Did you hear Mr. Shen mention it at that time?"

"Well..." Liang Jieque shook his head slightly, "In my impression, the casualties at the escort agency were not light, but they were much better than those at the academy. After all, they are all warriors and can protect themselves well, not to mention, It's because of their presence that everyone can hold on until the reinforcements arrive." She looked at Shen Cha and asked, "Did the general suddenly see something wrong with this?"

"The general thinks..." Shen Zhonghe could immediately understand what Shen Cha meant, "Anyone among these guards is working with the bandits inside and outside?"

"You have this idea, what do you think, Master Shen?"

"This possibility cannot be ruled out. After all, those who know that Bailu Academy is the former Puji Temple should..." Shen Zhonghe thought for a moment, "No more. After all, too many years have passed, and those who know those old things are all He is no longer in this world, and only the people at Bailu Academy can know. But the dean, the mountain chief, and the gentlemen will definitely not pay attention to the relic, so only the guards from the escort agency are possible. If someone accidentally discovers this relic and wants to keep it for himself, he will most likely choose to cooperate with the bandits. "

"But..." Liang Jieque thought for a moment, "If it was really these guards who did it, why wouldn't they just do it themselves? Why do they have to find outsiders? Aren't the risks greater?"

"Maybe after getting these relics, they want to share the spoils with the bandits, but in this way, they are exempted from suspicion. No matter whether they can succeed in the end or not, no one will doubt them. They are all victims. Identity. But if they do it themselves, once the academy notices that the relic is lost, the first people to suspect it will be the people inside. They can't escape." Shen Zhonghe sighed, "It's just a pity. Many years have passed, and we have no way of knowing who was motivated by greed and caused this unreasonable disaster. "