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Updated: 2012-10-01

March fifteenth. ~~

Yunshan Fucheng, Governor's Mansion.

Today is a fine day, but Qiao Mingtang, Governor of Xishan Road, looks really ugly, and Xu Congyang's complexion is not much better than Qiao Mingtang's.

News finally came from Tongzhou.

The Luan Party fleeing from Heishuishan was finally wiped out, and the mastermind behind the scenes was even found out. His weapons and equipment, and his rebellious heart, are already clearly revealed.

Lin Bing, Chu Huan and his group are now investigating Zhao Guangqing's treason in Tongzhou. When the first news came from Tongzhou, Qiao Mingtang immediately dispatched two thousand imperial guards to Tongzhou to stabilize the situation in Tongzhou. Although the Tongzhou battalion was under control However, no one can guarantee that there will be no other changes in the Tongzhou camp.

From Tongzhou, news was sent almost every day, and the news received by Yunshan Mansion became more and more shocking.

Zhao Guangqing was a Tibetan bandit, but was killed by an assassin in the end. There was another mastermind behind him. This incident made Qiao Mingtang's hands and feet feel cold. He always thought that Zhao Guangqing was a talented person. He only knew about the incident in Tongzhou. Zhao Guangqing, whom he has always valued very much, has such a big conspiracy behind him.

A large amount of grain, grass, and military equipment conscripted by the imperial court had already begun to be shipped to the northwest. If Zhao Guangqing hadn't been exposed this time, and if he suddenly exploded in Tongzhou someday, the northwest would be in danger.

Qiao Mingtang secretly rejoiced that if Lin Bing hadn't resorted to the trick of fishing for big fish with a long line and finally dug out Zhao Guangqing, the consequences would have been unimaginable.

In the beginning, they just wanted to dig out the lair of the Heishuishan Luan Party, but in the end they also dug out Zhao Guangqing because of this. Before his death, Zhao Guangqing must have felt very helpless.

Qiao Mingtang even sent Lan Tingyu, head of the Ministry of Criminal Affairs, to lead a large number of officials from the Ministry of Criminal Justice to Tongzhou to uproot Zhao Guangqing's remnants, otherwise there would always be hidden dangers in Tongzhou.

In the past few days, Xu Congyang has been staying in the Governor's Mansion, together with Qiao Mingtang, listening to one shocking news after another.

A large amount of gold, silver and jewels were seized, the amount of which was large enough for Zhao Guangqing to recruit troops in Tongzhou.

Several hidden horse farms in Tongzhou were seized. The horses in the horse farms are all good breeds of war horses, and the number has reached a thousand.

Under Zhao Guangqing's other courtyard, a large number of weapons and equipment were seized, which seemed to be the weapons that Heishuishan had transferred.

In the magistrate's mansion of Tongzhou, an underground stone room was seized, in which Sun Yinhu, a hundred householder of Shenyiwei, whose tendons and tendons had been picked, was found. Not only his tendons and tendons were picked, but also his eyes and tongue were cut off. Like a useless person.

Lin Bing found out many of Zhao Guangqing's accomplices in Tongzhou, and acted vigorously.

Two counties in Tongzhou obviously smelled the luan bureaucracy in the Tongzhou officialdom, instigated the people to rebel, and attacked the local county government. One of the county magistrates was killed and his head was held up for public display. Wei Tianqing and Chu Huan obeyed Lin Bing's order , each led a team to level Luan, and the two troops quickly calmed down Luan's unrest.

Although many evidences of Zhao Guangqing's treason were seized, the news that Qiao Mingtang and Xu Congyang most hoped for never came.

Zhao Guangqing was assassinated, and there was naturally another huge force behind it. Being able to use Zhao Guangqing, the magistrate of Tongzhou, as a pawn showed the great power of the force behind it.

Qiao Mingtang and Xu Congyang naturally hoped that Lin Bing and the others could find out some clues in Tongzhou, hoping to take this opportunity to find out who was behind Zhao Guangqing.

Lin Bing, as a thousand households of Shenyiwei, is his forte in tracing and interrogating, but he still can't find a trace of clues.

It's like a big monster hidden in the lake. Turning over can make the lake boil, but you can't get a glimpse of its true face at all. It's just like this, which surprises Qiao Mingtang and Xu Congyang.

Being able to use Zhao Guangqing without leaving any traces shows the danger of the forces behind it.

"This is the mansion newspaper just delivered." Qiao Mingtang handed the letter just delivered to Xu Congyang: "The current situation in Tongzhou has stabilized, and the lower officials have dispatched many officials to Tongzhou to stabilize the local situation. But Lin Qianhu has not found any clues until now, Zhao Guangqing's mansion has been turned upside down, and apart from finding a lot of evidence of treason, there is nothing useful."

Xu Congyang took the letter, glanced at it casually, put the letter on the table, frowned, remained silent for a long time, and finally asked: "Governor Qiao, do you think... Zhao Guangqing was bought by people from Xiliang? "

"From Xiliang?" Qiao Mingtang was taken aback.

Xu Congyang nodded slightly: "Xiao Tianwen, the king of the South Court of Xiliang, has never entered the army for a long time. He has always been warlike, and even if he is at a disadvantage, he will use offense as defense. Take a step forward, this is really not Xiao Tianwen's style of doing things." After a pause, he glanced at Qiao Mingtang, and then continued: "Xiao Tianwen's delay in not moving troops, is it related to Zhao Guangqing?"

Qiao Mingtang frowned and said, "Bachelor, you mean that Xiao Tianwen bought Zhao Guangqing, and he wants to cooperate with the inside and outside?"

Xu Congyang nodded, "After thinking about it, this old man is the most likely." He said slowly: "Even if Xiao Tianwen occupies Guanxi, if he wants to enter the pass and enter the pass, he must break through Xigu Pass, but the terrain of Xigu Pass is dangerous. It is easy to defend but difficult to attack, as long as my Great Qin deploys heavy troops at Xigu Pass, it will be even more difficult for the people of Xiliang to enter the pass."

Qiao Mingtang said: "The Xiliang cavalry are brave, but they can only show off their prestige in the plains and attack cities and territories. Only the cavalry is brave."

"That's right." Xu Congyang said, "Perhaps Xiao Tianwen also understands this point. He knows that Xigu Pass is difficult to conquer. Even if they do conquer Xigu Pass, the people of Xiliang will definitely suffer heavy losses. That's why he put his idea on Zhao Guangqing's head." superior."

"Zhao Guangqing was secretly supported by people from Xiliang, and secretly plotted to rebel. When he was ready, Xiao Tianwen launched an attack. General Yu fought with the Xiliang army in front, but Zhao Guangqing took the opportunity to rebel in Tongzhou...!" said Here, Qiao Mingtang broke out in cold sweat on his forehead: "Once Tongzhou is moved, not only will the food supply roads be cut off, but more importantly, Old General Yu will be under the enemy's back and forth, and the army's morale will be shattered... Xiliang people have Zhao Guangqing as their internal support, and Xiguguan is really in danger!"

Thinking of such a situation almost appearing, Qiao Mingtang was still afraid for a while.

If such a situation were to happen, even if there were people in the court to protect him, it would be very difficult for Qiao Mingtang to keep his head under His Majesty's fury.

Xu Congyang said: "Thinking about it now, it's really fortunate that those luan bandits came to rob the dharma field, otherwise we might not have been able to find Zhao Guangqing, a big fish. This person was buried so deep that even the old man never realized that he would have question."

Qiao Mingtang sank slightly, and asked: "Great scholar, Xiliang Xiao Tianwen instigated rebellion. It is certainly possible, but... is it also possible that it has something to do with Tianmen Dao?"

Xu Congyang thought for a while, then shook his head and said, "Although it's not impossible, if Tianmendao wants to buy Zhao Guangqing, I'm afraid he doesn't have the qualifications."

"Oh?"

"No matter who is able to make Zhao Guangqing take risks, the benefits promised to Zhao Guangqing must be great." Xu Congyang said slowly: "Zhao Guangqing is already the governor of a state, unless there is a greater benefit than this, how can Zhao Guangqing be easily bought? He stroked his beard and said: "Heavenly ghost, it's nothing more than a clown. Zhao Guangqing is not stupid. He absolutely can't let a big official do nothing, but get involved with Tianmendao, a clown. If it is There are still people in this world who can offer enough benefits to attract Zhao Guangqing, and I am afraid that only people from Xiliang can do it."

Qiao Mingtang heard the words, nodded and said: "What the scholar said is true." Then he sighed, and said: "Zhao Guangqing is also regarded as a party official, quite talented, I really can't think of it, he is not mentally strong, and he was taken by Xiliang. Youhuo everyone."

Xu Congyang also sighed: "He has been in Tongzhou for many years, and he has put aside treason and luan. He is still quite capable in governing the local area. If it were someone else, Tongzhou might not be so peaceful. The court is also because of Zhao Guangqing's ability to govern Tongzhou , so he was put in Tongzhou. In fact, he was thinking about having him guarding Tongzhou, or he could keep Tongzhou safe. Now that I think about it, Zhao Guangqing may be unwilling and resentful towards the court. People can take advantage of the opportunity...!" Shaking his head, he said: "It is his misfortune to have such a talent, but it is actually a loss to the court."

Qiao Mingtang opened his mouth, but stopped talking, after all, he didn't say anything.

Xu Congyang sank slightly, and said again: "Governor Qiao, Zhao Guangqing was caught out, it is a blessing in misfortune, but the next thing in Tongzhou needs to be carefully planned. Zhao Guangqing's death, plus Lin Bing's time in Tongzhou Clearing up, many officials are vacant. As the governor of Xishan Road, you need to pay more attention to the aftermath of Tongzhou and the selection of new officials. This official will return to the capital in the near future. Before returning to the capital, you should consider some candidates. , I will discuss it with you first, and if it is available, I will report it to the Holy Majesty after I return to Beijing."

Qiao Mingtang hurriedly said: "The next official takes orders." After thinking for a while, he added: "This time Tongzhou put down Zhao Guangqing's rebellion, Lin Bing praised Chu Huan in the residence newspaper, and Wei Tianqing In the report, Chu Huan was also greatly praised, it seems that Chu Huan has made a lot of contributions this time."

Xu Congyang asked: "Is it the guard that His Highness King Qi asked you for?"

"It's this person." Qiao Mingtang said with a smile: "This person is from Qingliu County. He had been missing for several years. In the case of Jinghe, he was the one who rescued Jiannei. But the lower officials have been talking about this person before Be wary, but now it seems that he is very loyal."

"If it's a talent, the imperial court should choose it and use it." Xu Congyang also smiled and said: "His Royal Highness Qi chose this person, and I think this person has something special about him."

"Quite courageous." Qiao Mingtang said, "And he is also cautious in his actions."

Xu Congyang said: "Not only Chu Huan, but those who have made meritorious deeds this time will be rewarded, but Lin Bing should make a list, and those who should be rewarded will be rewarded heavily, and those who should be punished will also be severely punished."

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In Tongzhou City, the atmosphere in the city has been very tense these two days, and the four gates of Tongzhou City are heavily guarded, and the gates entering and exiting the city are strictly checked.

When Lin Dai'er and Lu Tianyou entered the city, they felt a very depressing atmosphere in the city.

Even so, the streets of Tongzhou City are still quite lively and orderly, and the sound of shouting and selling is still ringing in the streets and alleys. Lu Tianyou is carrying a load of dried fish, and Lin Daier is wearing coarse clothes and wearing a Wearing red-brown headscarves, the two of them pretended to be small vendors buying dried fish, while paying attention to the situation in the city.

They have stayed in the city for two or three days, and tried to get close to the residence of Cao Guilun, the Secretary of the Household Department several times. difficulty.

The two only thought that Gui Lun might be a member of Tianmen Dao, and wanted to contact Tianmen Dao from here, but the heavily guarded defense made it impossible for them to do so.

And they naturally didn't know that Cao Guilun, the secretary of the household department, had died a few days ago.

Lin Bing and Lan Tingyu, the head of the Ministry of Criminal Justice, conducted a thorough investigation of Zhao Guangqing's case in Tongzhou. Although many things have been revealed, they will not be made public after all, so as not to cause more trouble.

Zhao Guangqing, who is a magistrate of Tongzhou and is considered a good official in the eyes of the common people, has become a gangster who intends to rebel. A slap in the face, an official with ulterior motives was entrusted with a heavy responsibility by the court to guard a state for several years, and was finally found out to be the Luan Party.

Lin Dai'er was anxious all the time, while Lu Tianyou tried to persuade her a few times, hoping to find a clue to Tianmendao in the Tongzhou Luan Bureau.

Lin Dai'er was also helpless, and could only follow Lu Tianyou from one avenue to another.

In the past few days, Chu Huan was also responsible for leading some soldiers to occasionally patrol the city, temporarily maintaining the law and order of Tongzhou City, riding on a horse, and seeing that Tongzhou City was still stable, Chu Huan was relieved.

After all, being stable is always better than moving.

Chu Huan likes stability and doesn't like to move around. Although he may not have the broad mind of a great man who is a hero for the country and the people, he is still very satisfied when he sees ordinary people living in a more stable life.

There were not many people on the street, and Chu Huan was followed by a dozen or so soldiers with swords. People in the city would see many such soldiers walking through the streets and alleys in the past few days, but they were already used to it.

Chu Huan looked around quite bored, and suddenly saw two people coming towards him not far away, the one in front was wearing coarse clothes and carrying a load of dried fish, and behind him was a woman dressed in ordinary clothes , although the coarse cloth Jingchai, but the coarse clothes can hardly conceal the rather graceful figure of the woman.

Although Lu Tianyou saw Chu Huan and his party approaching, he still seemed very calm, but when Lin Daier's eyes met Chu Yingying's face, Lin Daier's delicate body shook slightly, and her face changed slightly. The two little pink fists were clenched involuntarily, the skin of the whole body was tense, and the heartbeat also accelerated.