I am the carpenter king

The Forbidden City is the residence of the emperor. Many people dare not even think about it, many people envy it, and many people yearn for it, and so on.However, among those who had access to the Forbidden City, many wanted to leave but could not.

For many court ladies and eunuchs, the distance between death and themselves has never been far away, but the eunuch who is staying in the side hall now has a deeper feeling.No one in the hall dared to speak, the only sound was the sound of footsteps, walking slowly.

The footsteps were not loud and noisy, because it was a person walking around, and the others did not dare to breathe.His body trembled uncontrollably, sweat dripped down to the ground, and he knelt on the ground panting heavily.

On both sides of the main hall, there stood a pair of young eunuchs. They were different from the humble eunuchs in normal times. Each of these eunuchs was strong and strong.The expression on his face was very serious, and he stood there motionless.

In front of the group of eunuchs and maids kneeling, a young eunuch was walking back and forth, his footsteps were always so loud, beating everyone's hearts steadily.Glancing at the burning incense, Chen Lin slowly stood up, and a little eunuch on the side quickly brought a chair for Chen Lin.

Sitting on the chair as a matter of course, Chen Lin glanced at the kneeling person in front of him, and said with a smile: "It's time for a stick of incense, our family will count on what we said, whoever can confess the poisoner, we The family will not embarrass you."

After waiting for a while, Chen Lin narrowed his eyes, and the smile on his face deepened. He nodded and said, "It's really good, but we'll say something first. The person who poisoned you must be yours." Inside, because only you have the opportunity to touch imperial food. In this palace. Our lives are worthless, you better cooperate. If our family can find someone, others will not be implicated. If no one can be found Come, then none of you may survive.”

Chen Lin's tone was very light, without the slightest hint of threat, but the faces of the people below suddenly turned white, and they knew that Chen Lin was telling the truth.These people are court ladies and eunuchs.I have seen how many inexplicable people he died, just a dozen people, no one in this palace cares.

If the emperor was poisoned, no matter whether they did it or not, these people would not survive, after all, it was the emperor.In this Forbidden City, there is no reason to kill someone.What is not necessary here is a must. [

Looking at the fearful gazes of the people below, Chen Lin's heart suddenly felt a little fluttering, and he gently held his hand. This is the feeling of power.A look of ruthlessness flashed in his eyes, no matter what method he adopted, he must get things done this time.I can't let go of this feeling of power in my hands. This is the turning point of my life.

However, the people below did not speak, but they began to look at each other, as if they were trying to find each other.The atmosphere in the hall became more and more oppressive, and everyone's expressions became strange.

after a long time.Thinking of footsteps outside the main hall, a young eunuch walked in quickly.Go straight to Chen Lin's side.As for these people kneeling on the ground, the little eunuch didn't even look at them, as if these people didn't exist.

The little eunuch came to Chen Lin's side, with a flattering smile on his face, and said, "Eunuch Chen, I searched all their rooms, and I found something interesting." Handed it over to Chen Lin, said: "These are the information about their identities."

Reaching out to take the stack of papers, Chen Lin nodded slowly, and said lightly: "Tell me! What did you find!"

"Reporting to Eunuch Chen, most of these people are fine, but the servants found this in Zhang Li's room!" As he spoke, he handed a small paper bag in his hand to Chen Lin, and a strange look flashed across his face. look.

After taking the paper bag, Chen Lin slowly opened it. It was some white particles, which were very finely ground.Chen Lin frowned suddenly, looked at the little eunuch beside him suspiciously, and said, "Is this salt?"

"Eunuch Chen really has sharp eyes, but this is not ordinary salt. We only eat ordinary green salt, but this is poisonous salt." The little eunuch looked at Chen Lin with joy on his face.

"Poisonous salt?" Although he didn't know what poisonous salt was, after hearing the word "poisonous", Chen Lin's eyes flashed suddenly, and the flashes of sternness flashed past.

The little eunuch nodded in agreement, and said a little excitedly: "Before Nubei entered the palace, there were coolies in the salt mine at home. Poisonous salt is the salt that was dug directly from the salt mine without cooking. Although this kind of salt looks the same, neither humans nor animals can eat it. If you eat less, it will have no effect, but if you eat a little more, you will be poisoned."

Chen Lin was shocked immediately. At this time, he was able to confirm that the poison in Emperor Tianqi must be this kind of poisonous salt.The taste of the food is too fake, after all, it is to taste the food, it is impossible to let them eat too much, just eat some, I think it is because they eat less and there is no poison.Those who ate secretly were different. Emperor Apocalypse’s imperial meals were not available at all times, so naturally he had to open his stomach to eat.If you eat too much, you will naturally die from poisoning.

Thinking of this, Chen Lin was in a cold sweat. Perhaps Emperor Tianqi had a good appetite that day and didn't eat too much.Chen Lin didn't dare to think about it anymore, and said in a trembling voice: "Can't this kind of poisonous salt be detected?"

"Back to Eunuch, unless someone eats these poisonous salts, they can't be detected. After the silver needle is inserted, there is no reaction." The little eunuch said with a trembling voice with fear on his face: "When Nubei was young I saw with my own eyes a foreigner who accidentally ate poisonous salt, his face turned black, just like those eunuchs and maids who ate dead.

Staring closely at the little eunuch, Chen Lin's eyes flashed a flash of clarity, this is the little eunuch selling himself out again.No matter who is in charge of this case, he will talk about it!

After thinking for a while with his eyes closed, a sincere smile appeared in Chen Lin's eyes, and he said, "What's your name, which father-in-law are you following now?" [

The little eunuch's face suddenly showed ecstasy, and his body was trembling.In the Forbidden City, eunuchs without backers are rare or uncommon.With no foundation, Chen Lin is obviously a good choice.After all, Chen Lin is Chen Hong's godson.Everyone knows how much Chen Hong is favored, even though he was sent to Liaodong.But everyone in the palace knew that it was the reason why Emperor Tianqi paid attention to it.

Not to mention Chen Hong, Chen Lin himself was also very favored, so the little eunuch would naturally not let it go, and quickly knelt on the ground and said, "Nubi Xiao Shunzi, I have seen Eunuch Chen!"

Chen Lin knew that his foundation was shallow, and these people would definitely be useful in the future, so he stretched out his hand to help Xiao Shunzi up.Patted on the shoulder, said: "Do well, our family will not treat you badly!"

Neither of the two people explained, but one person hired a subordinate, and the other found a backer.Although this relationship has just been established, it is not strong at all, but as time goes by.Definitely getting stronger and stronger.

After taking care of Xiao Shunzi's matter, Chen Lin turned his attention to a person in the crowd, it was Zhang Li whose poisonous salt was found.As soon as Chen Lin looked over, the two eunuchs walked over, pulled Zhang Li who was already paralyzed on the ground, and threw them on the ground fiercely.

He glanced at Zhang Li.Chen Lin didn't speak, but gently turned the stack of papers in his hand, and finally picked up the stack of papers.Without looking at Zhang Li who was kneeling on the ground, Chen Lin ordered the little eunuch on the side: "Go out of the palace and tell Jin Yiwei, and arrest Zhang Li's parents, siblings!"

The little eunuch took the paper respectfully.With a look of excitement on his face, he turned around and was about to walk outside.

Zhang Li, who was kneeling on the ground, hugged the little eunuch's leg.The eyes that had been slackened just now recovered in an instant, and while kowtowing to Chen Lin, he said loudly: "Eunuch Chen, you understand! The slaves are wronged, please check carefully!"

Looking coldly at Zhang Li who kowtowed, although a trace of unbearableness flashed in Chen Lin's eyes, it was quickly replaced by desire and ruthlessness.He waved his hand at Taijia who was holding a stick on one side, and said, "Pull it out and beat it!"

Amidst Zhang Li's heart-piercing wailing, the sound of frying meat with a stick suddenly came to mind outside. The muffled sound was accompanied by Zhang Li's screams, and all the people in the hall were frightened.Those eunuchs who stood aside didn't dare to look at Chen Lin at this moment, they all stood aside respectfully.Looking over all the eunuchs, Chen Lin knew that starting today, Chen Lin was no longer the old Chen Lin.

The affairs in the palace are not known to the outside, neither Luo Sigong, the commander of Jinyiwei, nor Wei Chao, the governor of the East Factory, have no intention to care about the affairs in the palace.Without Emperor Tianqi's permission, they dare not have the slightest irregularity. After all, Emperor Tianqi's murder is not a joke.

Although this young emperor gave people the impression of being wise and wise, he was not merciless at all when he really killed people.

At this time, Wei Chao and Luo Sigong were standing on a restaurant, looking at the opposite courtyard in the private room of the restaurant.The expressions of both of them were very serious, and the atmosphere in the room was somewhat depressing.

"Eunuch Wei, last time you said that the news was accurate, but in the end it was of no use except to scare the snake away. If something goes wrong this time, we will have to walk away!" Luo Sigong looked at Wei who was on the side. Chao, seeing him looking like an old god, said a little annoyed.

Smiling confidently, Wei Chao said indifferently: "Lord Luo, don't be impatient. This time, I have invited the imperial decree. Our family naturally knows how important it is."

This matter requires the mobilization of manpower, and it is likely to cause a lot of commotion in the capital, and the two of them dare not hide anything.Emperor Tianqi's reply was also very simple, only four words: let go and do what you want!

The sky slowly darkened, the sun slowly set, and there were fewer and fewer people on the street.Luo Sigong and Wei Chao had dinner in the private room, keeping an eye on the opposite courtyard, no one dared to slack off in the slightest.

A brocade guard in casual clothes came in, with respect on his face, he said to Luo Sigong: "My lord, Zhang Tianyu and Zhang Baihu are here!"

Wei Chao on the side suddenly frowned, and said hesitantly: "Zhang Tianyu? This name is very familiar, why does it seem to have been heard somewhere, I wonder if Mr. Luo can tell us something about it?"

Luo Sigong had no intention of hiding from Wei Chao, Zhang Tianyu's identity could not be hidden, and there was no need to hide from Wei Chao.After thinking for a while, he said, "This person is the head of the White Lotus Sect that I captured, but he is already mine!"

Glancing at Luo Sigong appreciatively, Wei Chao said with a smile: "Lord Luo is worthy of being Lord Luo, to be able to subdue these people is truly beyond the reach of capable people."

Ignoring Wei Chao's compliment, Luo Sigong looked at Zhang Tianyu who walked in.After several days of recuperation, Zhang Tianyu's face was still pale.Walking is also vain.It looks like it's been heavy-duty.

"Zhang Tianyu has seen the lord, and seen Eunuch Wei!" Zhang Tianyu has long since lost his former fierceness at this time. Once he makes such a move of surrender, his person will fundamentally change.

Slowly nodding his head, Luo Sigong smiled and said to Zhang Tianyu: "Zhang Baihu, you are still very weak. You shouldn't have disturbed you at first, but there are some things here today. Without Zhang Baihu, I don't know what to do. ah!"

"My lord was just joking, since I'm working under my lord, I should do my best!" Zhang Tianyu's tone became more humble, with a sincere smile on his face.

Satisfied with a smile, Luo Sigong said in a deep voice: "You just stay by my side! Good news has come back from many places these days, Zhang Baihu's meritorious service will be reported to the Emperor Ming!"

"Thank you for your cultivation, Zhang Tianyu thinks it's repayment!" Zhang Tianyu's face was slightly dazed.There was a glint of gray in his eyes.He naturally knew the good news from Luo Sigong's mouth, it was confessed by himself, presumably the White Lotus Sect has suffered heavy losses by now!

"I'm still watching here today, if you know anyone, remember to tell me!" Luo Sigong said as if he didn't see Zhang Tianyu's expression, still with a sincere smile on his face.

Night gradually fell.The moon in the sky appears and disappears from time to time, and the whole moon is not bright.The sky and the earth fell into darkness, except for the familiar shout of the watchman, the huge city of Beijing had already quieted down.

It wasn't until midnight that the tranquility was broken.Two teams appeared not far away.At first there were only a few people, but they all went here.Slowly gather more and more.Because of the curfew, the street was unexpectedly quiet at this time, no one noticed these people,

At this time in the private room of the restaurant, Luo Sigong looked at the people outside with piercing eyes, beside him were Wei Chao and Zhang Tianyu.In addition to these three people, there is another team of Jin Yiwei waiting outside.

There is no lamp in the private room, so it can be said that it is pitch black, so that the three of them can better watch the movement outside.

These two people are all wearing black night clothes. Although the weapons on their bodies are different, it can be seen that the combat effectiveness of these people is extraordinary.Because of the masks and the distance, Luo Sigong and the others could not see the faces of these people.

The movements of these people were very quick, and there was no unnecessary movement. Except for a few sentry people, they all turned over and entered the yard.

Glancing at Wei Chao beside him, Luo Sigong said in a deep voice, "Eunuch Wei, do you know if your spies are sending any news? Is their leader here?"

"Master Luo, I don't know about this! But our family thinks it's time to act now, and we can't delay any longer. Their leader is not here, and neither will our spies. Eliminating these people and arresting people is not an option!" Wei Wei A look of regret flashed across Chao's face, but it quickly turned into determination.

Luo Sigong also nodded in agreement, took out a signal cannon from his arms, lit it with the torch that Zhang Tianyu handed over, and aimed it outside the cannon.

A bright light pierced the sky, and several Ming soldiers rushed out from the street, all wearing mandarin duck battle armor, holding various weapons in their hands, and quickly surrounded the courtyard.

There was also a fire in the courtyard, and the shouts of killing rang out instantly, and several people rushed out of the room in the courtyard.This courtyard was specially selected by Luo Sigong, and the size was just right.

Soon, the battle between the inside and the outside began, and the men in black who charged in were also very fierce, but facing the Ming army several times larger, the men in black soon seemed unable to do what they wanted.

The retreat started soon, and it was not said that the reason for the retreat was that these people were still somewhat orderly, and they were not as directionless as the mob

However, they obviously underestimated the Ming army outside. Just as they climbed over the wall of the courtyard, gunshots sounded like popping beans.The screams rang out immediately, but they were soon suppressed by the gunshots.

Luo Sigong and Wei Chao, who were standing at the entrance of Yajian, had happy expressions on their faces. After looking at each other, Luo Sigong said: "Eunuch Wei, let's go down and have a look!"

"That's right! These soldiers in the Beijing camp really have nothing to say when they fight. They have extraordinary fighting power. But they just don't know how to keep alive. If we don't go down, I'm afraid these people will be killed!" Appreciatively looking down The Ming army, Wei Chao's heart will be full of joy.

"My lord, look over there!" Zhang Tianyu stared closely at one place, because a lantern suddenly lit up there, it was a small courtyard only one mile away from here.

In such a night, the red lantern looked very strange, Luo Sigong frowned suddenly.Before Luo Sigong could figure it out, Wei Chao on the side said loudly: "Hurry up, Mr. Luo, take people there! Their leaders are there, let's go!"

Hearing Wei Chao's words, Luo Sigong's heart was shocked suddenly, with an expression of ecstasy on his face, he led Jin Yiwei and walked outside quickly.

In the place where the light was on, a young girl looked around anxiously, and when she heard the shouts of killing around her, her eyes were full of excitement and excitement.Leaning against the door, she kept looking around, and when she heard someone running over in the distance, she burst into tears of joy and covered her face with her hands.

Reaching out to take off the hanging lantern, the girl quickly ran towards the group of people with the lantern in hand. When she saw a person, the girl's body trembled suddenly, and she stood there motionless. (to be continued...)