King Xiang of the Red Chamber

Chapter 216 Li Wenzhao Visits

In the next few days, Zhu Jinghong ran around Shanglin Garden and Kunning Palace, and lived a very fulfilling life every day.

On the morning of the eighth day of October, Zhu Jinghong was shooting arrows on the side of the Shanglinyuan school field, with the busy training field behind him.

At this moment, a soldier rushed over and whispered something in Yu Hai's ear.

"Master Thirteen, Li Wenzhao, Deputy Qianhu of Jinyiwei, pays his respects and is waiting outside the school grounds!"

Hearing the three words Li Wenzhao, Zhu Jinghong was a little strange for a while, he hadn't seen this guy for three months.

"Call him over!"

"Yes!"

After a while, under the leadership of a small eunuch, Li Wenzhao trotted to the shooting range.

Facing Zhu Jinghong's back, Li Wenzhao kowtowed and said: "My minister Li Wenzhao, see the Thirteenth Master!"

Let go of the bowstring, and the arrow whizzed out, no doubt hitting the bull's-eye, Zhu Jinghong was completely speechless about this.

He stretched out his hand, and the eunuch handed over another arrow, and then Zhu Jinghong opened his bow and set the arrow again.

"Li Qianhu, we haven't seen each other for three months, why are you here suddenly today!"

Although Zhu Jinghong's tone was calm, Li Wenzhao heard a "thump" in his heart.

Could it be that the Thirteenth Lord is blaming him for coming to see him in the capital for so long?

In this regard, Li Wenzhao also said that he was suffering, because he was squeezed out repeatedly after entering Beijing, and he was so overwhelmed by the errands.

Not being found wrong by the boss, but also doing the job properly, this is actually a test of ability.

He came here this time because he had important clues and planned to present a gift to Zhu Jinghong.

"Back to the Thirteenth Lord, after the minister arrived in Beijing, things were complicated and there was no progress in the errand... How dare you come to see the Thirteenth Lord!"

This was extremely appropriate. On the one hand, he explained the reason for not coming to see him, and he also expressed his loyalty by the way.

That’s right, it’s loyalty.

He, Li Wenzhao, was transferred to the capital, and his colleagues around him were all staring at him. The only person he could rely on was Zhu Jinghong.

With a sound of "嗖", the arrow flew away again, and hit the tail of the previous arrow, directly clearing the target.

Zhu Jinghong still had no intention of turning around, but took the arrow from the eunuch again.

"So... your errand has progressed, so you came to see me?"

In fact, when Li Wenzhao came here this time, he really had something to report.

"Thirteen Master Mingjian, I have been investigating in Beijing for several months, and have grasped the movements of the White Lotus Sect's rebels!"

"Now there are eleven dens identified, involving 73 rebels and 380 five rebels!"

Hearing the data reported by Li Wenzhao, Zhu Jinghong was not too excited, but shot another arrow.

Only here did he throw the bow to Yu Hai, and then slowly turned to look at Li Wenzhao.

"Get up and talk!"

"Thank you Thirteen Lord!"

When Li Wenzhao got up, Zhu Jinghong had already sat on a chair beside him. There were cakes, dried fruits and dried fruits on the tea table beside him, as well as brewed hot tea.

After taking the teacup handed over by Yu Hai, Zhu Jinghong took a sip and said, "These people you investigated are all traitors of the White Lotus Sect? Have you been tortured?"

With Zhu Jinghong's status, there is no need to beat around the bush.

"Master Thirteen, you know the character of the minister, you are not absolutely sure, and you never dare to say what you just said!"

Li Wenzhao didn't answer the question directly, but the meaning he expressed was very clear. He, Li Wenzhao, didn't bother to do things like torture and torture.

"The traitor Jinling found meritorious service in the White Lotus Sect, that's why I recommended you to the Holy One..."

"The Holy Spirit sent you to the capital for the purpose of eradicating the Bailian rebels. If you are wise... you wouldn't do the stupid thing of being tortured into tricks and getting away with it!"

Putting down the teacup, Zhu Jinghong looked at Li Wenzhao and said with a smile, "Thinking about it...you are a sensible person!"

With his waist hooked, Li Wenzhao replied cautiously: "I am devoted to sharing the worries of the Holy One, and I dare not think otherwise!"

Zhu Jinghong nodded, and asked, "The White Lotus Sect has made a big move in the capital, have you found out the clues?"

"Back to the Thirteenth Master, I wanted to follow the vine to catch a big fish, so I didn't order anyone to be arrested, so I have no clues for the time being!"

"But what is known now is that these people have been in close contact recently, and it is very likely that they will rebel!"

If he was in Jinling, Zhu Jinghong would definitely feel worried, but now he really can't worry.

In the confinement of the imperial palace, there are layers of palace walls to isolate the outside world, and the most elite soldiers to protect the safety, Zhu Jinghong really can't be afraid.

Even he was like this, no wonder the emperor didn't care much about it.

To the powerful imperial court, the little White Lotus Sect's rebellion is as annoying as a fly, that's all.

"Monitoring so many people, do you have enough people?"

Even if Li Wenzhao's methods are superb, it is extremely difficult to keep two or three hundred people under his command to obey orders, and it is extremely difficult to monitor hundreds of people.

"Go back to Master Thirteen, there are enough people!"

Zhu Jinghong then asked: "Do you think these people will make trouble on Shengshou Festival?"

"The rebels are all under surveillance, and the three incense masters are even more closely monitored. If there is any situation, I will quickly detect it!"

"Three incense masters? Jinling was already led by an envoy. This time they are going to raise trouble in the capital. Don't they even have an envoy?"

Li Wenzhao replied: "I also have deep doubts about this, and now I am trying my best to find it!"

In his estimation, if there is an incident in the capital, at least an envoy must be presided over, more likely a heavenly king.

It's a pity that such a big fish hasn't shown up so far, so Li Wenzhao didn't choose to catch people, but planned to continue to observe and wait for the opportunity.

In fact, being able to find more than a dozen dens in a row during these three months is already a very big achievement.

At least in the past few years, the Jinyi Guards in the capital didn't notice it, and they didn't know whether these people were stupid or not.

"There must be no accidents on Shengshou Festival, you have to investigate carefully... I will ask the Holy One for your credit,"

Hearing Zhu Jinghong's words, Li Wenzhao's heart was as sweet as eating honey.

When he came to see Zhu Jinghong in the school grounds, he intended to say these words.

According to the normal procedure, if he found Bailianjiao, he would have to report it to Qianhu first, then transfer it to the commander, and then have the commander check it out.

The more people in the middle, the more credit will be divided, and it may even have nothing to do with Li Wenzhao.

But finding Zhu Jinghong is different. He is responsible for making the price difference without a middleman, and he can directly let the emperor know the situation, which is invaluable to Li Wenzhao.

The two chatted for a while, and after Zhu Jinghong learned more about the situation, he asked Li Wenzhao to leave.

"This Li Wenzhao has some skills!"

After thinking a word, Zhu Jinghong got up and ordered: "Prepare the horse and go back to the palace!"

"Yes!"

On the school grounds, with Hou Jing and the others watching, there was really no need for Zhu Jinghong to stay here all the time.

The rewards promised by the emperor were all fulfilled yesterday, which made all the soldiers enthusiastic about training.

After greeting Hou Jing and the others, Zhu Jinghong rode to the palace. He planned to meet cheap father and tell him about the situation of the Lotus Sect uprising.

Although you are not afraid of these rebels, you still have to be prepared.

(End of this chapter)