Datang: Hiding private money, exposed by Xiao Sizi

Tianji frowned.

"Although only 20% is left, this 20% is even harder to judge!"

Shen Lian touched his chin and nodded slightly: "Yes, it is indeed difficult."

"The rest can basically meet the most basic needs."

"Occupying the intersection, with high walls and rich people, no one will bother you, and you can do anything without worry."

Tianji looked at Shen Lian and said, "Do you think there is a residence of someone from the Beidou Society hiding here?"

Shen Lian shook his head: "Not sure, after all, we haven't visited it in person."

“But if Beichen chooses, I think it will either be an empty house with no one living in it, or a base of the Beidou Society, or… that family is small and he can easily control it without being noticed by outsiders.”

"But this is a bit dangerous. Once discovered, we will definitely be exposed."

“So, I am more inclined to the first two points.”

Tianji heard this and said directly: "Then you and I will each choose two of these houses that we think are most likely to see if you and I have the same idea."

"If there is, I think Beichen will most likely be there."

Shen Lian listened to Tianji's words and found it very interesting.

He smiled and said, "Okay, let's each choose two targets."

"Then see if there is any overlap."

“If there is any overlap, that would be interesting.”

"With your and my wisdom, the place we both agree on could really be the place chosen by Beichen. In that case, we will have a target to focus on."

Tianji said this and directly took out a piece of paper.

She tore the paper into two halves and gave half to Shen Lian.

“We each wrote down our goals and compared them later.”

"In this way, we can also prevent our own judgment from being affected by another person's choice."

Shen Lian heard this and said with a smile: "Good idea."

As he spoke, he picked up the pen and looked at the map.

At this time, most of the map was crossed out, leaving only a small part available for selection.

This small part is basically located next to the intersection, and all of them are large and noble houses.

In Shen Lian's speculation, these are the places that Beichen would be easiest to choose.

But because Shen Lian didn't know who lived in these courtyards, it was not easy to choose two from them.

This requires at least one reason that makes sense to you.

Shen Lian looked at the map, pondered for a moment, then picked up a pen and wrote down two addresses on the paper.

After he finished writing, he put down the pen and looked at Tianji.

I saw Tianji also finished writing down his choice.

Shen Lian smiled and said, "You speak first, or should I speak first?"

Tianji said: "Let me speak first."

Shen Lian nodded: "Okay, then start your performance."

Tianji looked at Shen Lian and said, "The first location I chose is here."

As he spoke, Tianji pointed to a mansion on the map.

I saw that the mansion was on the east side of the Ministry of Personnel, next to a crossroads.

The surrounding area is mainly filled with high walls and large houses.

Because there are wealthy families living around here, there aren't too many people on the streets outside.

It can be said that it is a quiet place in the midst of noise.

Shen Lian nodded: "It's a good place."

Tianji said: "This place is in an excellent location, right next to the intersection. If an accident happens, you can evacuate in four directions."

"Besides, there aren't many people on the street outside. Even if there are many people hiding in the mansion, they may not be discovered."

Shen Lian nodded slightly: "It's a good position to choose."

Tianji smiled when she saw Shen Lian agreed.

"The second one is next."

She pointed to another mansion.

Shen Lian looked over.

He discovered that Tianji was pointing to a house in the south.

This house covers a large area.

At first glance, it is a place where only wealthy businessmen and gentry live.

The neighbors around here all have ordinary houses.

This makes the mansion very conspicuous in this place.

It's like a crane standing out among a flock of chickens.

Tianji explained why she chose this house.

"This house is not located in a particularly prosperous area, and there are no kings, princes, generals or ministers here..."

“This is a mansion that was built by buying the land of the two neighbors on the left and right.”

"This mansion will be somewhat conspicuous in that area, but..."

Tianji changed the subject and said, "I was thinking, with Beichen's intelligence, maybe he would specifically choose such a conspicuous place!"

"This may be the most dangerous and safest place!"

"Of course, the danger here is relative to other unnoticed places. It is much safer than inside the restaurant."

"Besides, the transportation here is very convenient, so even if something happens, it will be very easy to escape."

She looked at Shen Lian and said, "These two places of mine are two extremes."

"One is quiet in a noisy environment, the other is extremely noisy."

"One is not easily noticed, and the other is very high-profile."

"I think if Beichen had a choice, he would probably choose one of these two extremes."

She smiled and said, "How is it?"

“Does the goal I choose align with yours?”

"Do we have any tacit understanding?"

Shen Lian listened to Tianji's words and said with a smile: "Do you think we will have a tacit understanding?"

Tianji shrugged.

Shen Lian smiled and said, "There is a tacit understanding. The tacit understanding is huge."

Tianji's eyes flashed: "Are they all the same?"

Shen Lian smiled and said, "No two are alike."

Tianji: "..."

Tianji was speechless.

She said helplessly: "It's already this time, and you still have the leisure to joke."

Shen Lian smiled and said, "It's precisely because it's this time that we should relax."

"Tianji, don't keep your nerves tense."

"People, when it's time to relax, you have to relax."

Tianji said: "Tell me your choice."

She couldn't relax.

Tianji didn’t know how good Shen Lian’s mentality was and how he could still relax now.

It seemed that Beichen was about to kill him.

And now, they still know nothing about Beichen's hiding place, not a single thing at all.

But Tianji was anxious.

But Shen Lian was very calm. His favorite saying in his past and present life was "stay calm when faced with big things."

The more important the matter, the bigger the event, the calmer you should be.

Sometimes, going slower is not a bad thing.

He looked at the map and said, "The first place I chose is this!"

As he spoke, Shen Lian pointed to a location.

When Tianji saw the place Shen Lian was pointing, he was stunned for a moment.

"How could you choose this place?"

"Isn't this right next to the Ministry of Personnel?"

The residence chosen by Shen Lian was on the same street as the Ministry of Personnel.

Although it is also at the intersection, it is no different from the Ministry of Personnel being next to it.

Isn't this kind of place the easiest to be exposed?

Shen Lian said: "Do you think this place is not good?"

Tianji said: "Didn't you say before that even if Beichen had a choice, he would choose a place far away from the Ministry of Personnel?"

"But you chose the place next to the Ministry of Personnel!"

Shen Lian smiled and said, "I did say that, but there is one exception that I didn't mention."

"That's the residence next to the Ministry of Personnel, rule it out!"

"why?"

Tianji said.

Shen Lian looked at Tianji and said, "What was your first thought when I chose it just now?"

"It can't be this!"

Tianji said.

Shen Lian smiled and said, "Look, isn't this the reason?"

Tianji was stunned for a moment.

The next moment.

Her eyes suddenly widened and her pupils shrank suddenly!
She looked straight at Shen Lian: "The more dangerous the place, the safer it is?"

Shen Lian smiled and nodded.

He said: "In fact, I want to directly choose the Ministry of Personnel. I think there may be Beichen pretending to be one of those officials!"

"That would better implement the idea that the most dangerous place is the safest place."

"But I don't think Beichen would put himself in real danger."

"After all, the most dangerous place is not just talk."

"So, if the Ministry of Revenue is impossible, then the mansion next door is very likely!"

"After all, even someone as smart as you would think it's impossible at first, let alone others!"

“The darkest part under the lamp is often a brilliant plan once used well!”

Tianji couldn't hide the shock on his face when he heard what Shen Lian said.

She narrowed her eyes.

There was a dazzling light flashing between his expressions.

"Your suggestion is even more extreme than what I just gave!"

"But it is possible."

"Although Beichen is cautious, he is definitely not a coward!"

"So, if we really won't be noticed next to the Ministry of Personnel, I think... Beichen will not give up this opportunity!"

She took a deep breath, her expression full of solemnity, and asked, "Will Beichen really choose this place?"

Shen Lian shrugged: "Who knows?"

“I just think that’s actually a very good place.”

"Of course, it's good, but it's also dangerous. There's a certain degree of being affected by the chaos."

"Besides, if I guess where that place is, then it will not be the safest place, but the most dangerous place!"

“So, here, there is an alternative, but it may not necessarily be there.”

Tianji nodded in approval.

She said, "Anyway, I think this place has more possibilities than the two places I chose!"

"What about the other place?"

Shen Lian smiled and said, "The other place is actually also an extreme."

"Just like you just now, finding peace in the midst of noise, and finding noise in the midst of silence."

"What I just chose is the most recent extreme."

"And now I choose the furthest extreme."

Shen Lian raised his finger, pointed to a location on the map, and said with a smile: "I chose this place!"

Tianji listened to Shen Lian's words and immediately looked in the direction Shen Lian pointed.

Immediately, she let out a light exclamation.

"here……"

"This doesn't satisfy what you just said. It's at a crossroads!"

The mansion chosen by Shen Lian was located on the southeast side of Chang'an City, right next to the city wall.

The mansion faces the street, and across the street is the city wall.

It's not at an intersection, let alone a clear intersection.

Shen Lian listened to Tianji's doubtful words, he smiled and said: "You are indeed not next to a crossroads, because if it were me, I would not choose to be next to a crossroads, a place with a lot of people."

"What do you mean?"

Tianji asked in confusion.

Shen Lian said: "I choose this place."

"First of all, this place is far enough away. It is basically on the edge of the ten-mile radius. It is far enough away from the Ministry of Personnel to ensure that even if an accident occurs, we will not be found immediately."

"Secondly, this place is close enough to the city wall, or the closest one."

Tianji frowned and said, "I can understand the first reason, but what does the second reason mean?"

"What do you mean by close enough to the city wall?"

"What's the point of this?"

Shen Lian smiled and said, "Of course there is a reason."

"If Beichen is really discovered, or is in danger of being discovered, and the entire Chang'an City is under martial law, do you think it would be safer for Beichen to stay in Chang'an City or leave Chang'an City?"

Tianji's eyes flashed: "What do you mean?"

Shen Lian said: "If it were me, I would definitely leave Chang'an City to feel at ease."

"After all, Chang'an City is not my home ground."

"The enemies in Chang'an City may discover me at any time, and it would be too dangerous to be discovered by the enemies in someone else's home turf!"

"Therefore, I want to leave Chang'an City!"

"But when Chang'an City is under martial law, all the city gates will be closed, and I won't be able to leave through the city gates. So, how can I leave this place of trouble?"

Shen Lian looked at Tianji, pointed at the house, and said, "Here is the opportunity."

"For example..."

Shen Lian smiled and said, "Dig a tunnel."

"Through the secret passage, through the city wall, we arrived outside Chang'an!"

Tianji's eyes widened: "Secretly?"

Shen Lian said: "Look at the distance between this mansion and the city wall. It's not far."

"So, in theory, as long as they have enough time and patience, digging a secret passage shouldn't be a big problem."

"And if you want to dig a secret passage, there will definitely be some noise underground, so if it is at an intersection with people coming and going, the chances of being discovered will be greater."

"Therefore, if you want to leave through the secret passage, the mansion cannot be close to the intersection, but should be far away from the intersection."

"Anyway, I didn't expect to escape from anywhere else. Whether it was at an intersection or not, whether the traffic was convenient or not, it didn't matter."

Tianji listened to Shen Lian's words and fell into deep thought.

She was thinking.

Bringing in Beichen’s identity.

She was thinking, if she were Beichen, how would she deal with the situation that Shen Lian described.

indeed.

If there was a secret passage that could enter and exit Chang'an City at any time.

There's really nothing more to say about that.

Safety.

Absolutely safe!
Is there anything safer than this?

When he discovered something unexpected, he escaped through the secret passage.

As long as he can run out of Chang'an city, it will be difficult to catch him.

Tianji pondered for a moment, then looked at Shen Lian and said, "You convinced me."

As long as he can run out of Chang'an city, it will be difficult to catch him.

Tianji pondered for a moment, then looked at Shen Lian and said, "You convinced me."

(End of this chapter)