The Legend of Shushan Xuanjian

Thousands of tents are in the dome and people are drunk, the stars and shadows are crumbling, Guimeng is across the Lang River, and is shattered by the sound of the river.Still sleeping, still sleeping, explaining that waking up is tasteless.

——Nalan Xingde (Qing Dynasty)

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After the assassination incident, the catcher Fang Shuliu rushed back to Chang'an as soon as possible.In order to deceive others, Fang Shuliu has been secretly investigating with his apprentice Su Yubao.

Fang Shuliu carefully inspected the wreckage of the Meteor Crossbow left on the imperial city.Although these crossbows had been burned to ashes, Fang Shuliu still determined through the identification of the composition of the sawdust that these crossbows were not imitated by assassins, but produced by the Ordnance Department.

Immediately, Fang Shuliu took Su Yubao to inspect the Ordnance Department of the Ministry of War, and found that the design drawings of the Meteor Crossbow had not been leaked.The finished meteor crossbows piled up in the warehouse of the Ministry of War are not missing either.

Then, there is only one possibility, this batch of Meteor Crossbows came from the frontline combat troops.

On this day, Tang Kui rushed back to Chang'an, bringing new clues.

In Duke Wei's mansion, Bai Fu called everyone to discuss.

Tang Kui said: "After the Meteor Crossbow was made by the Ordnance Department, it was equipped in the army in batches. According to the record of the Liannu out of the warehouse of the Ministry of War, we divided it into several small teams and went to the army to investigate.

During this period of time, we also visited the army equipped with Meteor Crossbows, carefully checked the serial numbers on the crossbows, and ruled out the broken crossbows in the battle with the rebels.

In the end, it was confirmed that the Liannu used for the assassination came from the Tang army in the Fengxiang theater.

Cui Guangyuan, the governor of the Fengxiang War Zone, came from the third house of the Cui family in Boling.Cui Jingwan, the younger brother of his family, served as a general in the army and was in charge of logistics.Cui Jingwan secretly sold these Liannu to a caravan and smuggled them into Chang'an. "

Bai Fu frowned, and asked, "Did no one check when such a quantity of crossbows were transported into Chang'an?"

Tang Kui said: "This caravan belongs to the Lu family of Fan Yang. When the customs clearance, the officials were about to investigate, and Lu Zi, the eldest grandson of the Lu family of Fan Yang, intervened. The Lu family of Fan Yang was rich and powerful, and it was Lu Zi who came forward in person. Cheng can't afford to be offended, and after a simple spot check, he can only let him go."

Bai Fu asked: "Selling ordnance such as Liannu should be punished according to the law. Don't Cui Jingwan and Lu Zi know this?"

Tang Kui said: "As the proverb says, 'No one in the world has a noble surname like Cui Lu, Li Zhengwang', the Cui family of Boling and the Lu family of Fanyang are both rich families with five surnames and seven surnames. The Cui family is 'the most noble family in the world, The head of the wealthy family', even the royal family of Li and Tang have to give enough face.

Moreover, according to our investigation, Cui Guangyuan, Cui Jingwan and Lu Zi all secretly took refuge in Prince Li Chu, so they dared to act so boldly. "

Su Yubao sighed and said: "They have the backing of the family and the prince behind them, even if we have solid evidence, there is nothing we can do about them."

Bai Fu looked at Xiucai Ye Duzhuo, and said with a smile, "Xiucai, what do you think of this matter?"

Scholar Ye Duzhuo nodded slightly, and said: "These dandies are ignorant, they read too little, especially history books.

They think that they can occupy a high position and do whatever they want by relying on the shadow of their ancestors.But I don't know the years of war, the collapse of the rules, the lords vying for the throne, the world is another set of laws.

As the saying goes, princes and generals are rather kind, but Gao Menliang is as timid as a chicken.

In my opinion, since the general has reason, there is no need to look forward and backward, and he can let go.

In the final analysis, in this troubled world, who is the hero, who speaks the truth! "

……

After a month of silence, Bai Fu entered the palace to ask for an order.Bai Fu played the arrest strategy in detail, Suzong readily agreed and issued an imperial edict.

After asking His Majesty for the imperial decree, Bai Fu began to collect the net.

On this day, Lu Zi, the eldest grandson of the Lu family in Fanyang, held a banquet in Fan's residence for Cui Xunhe, the eldest son of the Cui family in Qinghe, and Cui Jingwan, the third housewife of the Cui family in Boling.

Cui Jingwan offered a cup to Cui Xunhe first, and said: "If it wasn't for the recommendation of my virtuous brother, I wouldn't have had the chance to meet Mr. Lu, let alone make this deal. Come on, do it first and be respectful!" , Cui Jingwan drank the wine in the glass in one gulp.

Lu Zi also offered a cup to Cui Xunhe, and said, "Brother Cui, don't worry, this transaction will not be without your benefits." After finishing speaking, he secretly made a gesture under the table.

Cui Xunhe's eyes lit up, and he said with a smile: "What kind of business is so profitable? You know that although I am the eldest son, my expenses are relatively high, and the monthly expenses given to me by the mansion are really stretched. If this business can last for a long time , can you also recruit me as a brother?"

Lu Zi smiled and said: "That's natural. Your Cui family is the most noble family in the world, and your disciples and old officials are all over the government and the public. At that time, it is necessary to ask Brother Cui to come forward and take care of it."

The three of them laughed and chatted happily.

After drinking for three rounds, the three of them blushed, and the topic naturally turned to Bai Fu's assassination.

Cui Xunhe prides himself on being unparalleled in talent and appearance and brilliant in writing.Back then when Qujiang was outing, Cui Xunhe played the piano and presented music to Princess Qingluan. Unexpectedly, Bai Fu broke out halfway, not only won the favor of Princess Qingluan, but also made himself extremely embarrassed.

Cui Xunhe has never been able to let go of the humiliation he suffered that day, and it can even be said to be brooding.

Cui Xunhe raised his neck, poured the wine down his throat, slapped his thighs and cursed: "It's a pity that that guy's life was so high that he couldn't confer the head. Otherwise, I, Cui, would definitely throw a feast in Zuixianlou to express my feelings."

Lu Zi and Cui Jingwan looked at each other and smiled without saying a word.

Cui Jingwan asked cautiously: "I heard that there is a lot of noise in Chang'an City. The Jingzhao Mansion is arresting suspects. I don't know if anyone has been arrested?"

Cui Xunhe said disdainfully: "The gang of slaves in Jingzhao Mansion, which time is there not a lot of thunder and rain? This time it is the old routine, just pretending to show the Holy One."

Lu Zi smiled and said: "I can understand it. Under the emperor's feet, who doesn't have a relationship with the Daming Palace? They only dare to go door-to-door and smash the doors of ordinary people, just to make a show.

Could it be that for Bai Fu, a poor boy, they really dared to go to the palace of princes and nobles to arrest him? "

Lu Zi and Cui Jingwan laughed loudly, clinked their wine glasses, and drank them all in one gulp.

Before the words were finished, there was a loud "bang bang bang" on the stairs, and someone rushed up the pavilion and slammed on the door.

The maid opened the door, and a servant crawled into the house.

Lu Zi's complexion darkened, and he scolded angrily: "Why panic, didn't you see any distinguished guests here? There are no rules!"

The family member wept and stumbled, "Master, something is wrong! There are thousands of Jinwu guards outside the gate, fighting with open flames, surrounding the mansion, and they keep saying that they want to arrest you and Master Cui.

The old housekeeper was negotiating at the door, trying to hold them back.The old lady told you to sneak out through the back door and go to Uncle Wang's house to avoid the limelight..."

Before the words were finished, dozens of Jinwu guards with their helmets and armor on, broke into the courtyard like wolves and tigers.

The leader is Zhang Qiuqiongyu.When Zhang Qiuqiongyu saw Lu Zi, without saying a word, he shouted, "Take down the prisoner!"

The soldiers of the Jinwu Guard drew their swords out of their sheaths, put them on the necks of Lu Zi and Cui Jingwan, and tied them up.

Lu Zi was so frightened that her face turned ashen, and she peed in the crotch of her pants.

Cui Xunhe was half awake, tremblingly said: "What did they do, you dare to enter the house to commit murder? Most uncles in my family are officials in the court, so be careful to punish you for trespassing on official houses and despising the king's law!"

Zhang Chouqiong rubbed Yuan Lan's chin thoughtfully and thoughtfully.He bowed deeply to Cui Xunhe, and said with a chuckle: "Young Master Cui, what you said is reasonable. I have offended you by following orders."

After saying that, Zhang Qiuqiongyu's complexion changed, and he shouted to the soldiers: "Take down the suspect Cui Xunhe, and put them into the prison together!"