Dirty color

Chapter 215 Digging a Pit
When Gu Mingxuan was seeking the truth in the Zongren Mansion, in the prison of Dali Temple, Gu Wenqian and Gong Ruiqing, Minister of Dali Temple, were interrogating those foreigners who had been caught by the Tongzheng Envoy.

When it comes to this kind of matter, Zuo Tongzheng Yuan Zhongmao, the envoy of Tongzheng, is also there——Zhang Zhi followed the emperor out of Beijing to Mount Tai to offer sacrifices, and Zuo Tongzheng Yuan Zhongmao was left behind to watch what happened in the capital, so it can be seen Well, this Yuan Zhongmao is deeply trusted by Zhang Zhi, otherwise, he would not have left the capital to him to guard.

And Yuan Zhongmao was indeed capable. With a shortage of manpower, he managed to find more foreigners than the soldiers of the Imperial Guard and other barracks.

Yuan Zhongmao was also skilled in interrogation, but now in Dali Temple, the Minister of Dali Temple is very popular with the emperor, and Yuan Zhongmao's fifth aunt also took the lead, so he watched the people of Dali Temple try the case.

Sometimes, Gu Wenqian would ask a question, and Gong Ruiqing would occasionally open it. Naturally, Yuan Zhongmao also wanted to express himself, and would also ask questions. Whenever they asked, they asked about important things, and they had a deep relationship.

Foreigners generally have relatively hard bones, but there are also soft ones. As for those hard bones, they are usually more straightforward, and they can make out a few clichés. When the final case file was delivered to the three of them, the three of them wrinkled Brows——It seems that this external incident has nothing to do with the attack in the palace, but this is too coincidental and too clean, so it makes people feel that these two incidents is related.

However, the identities of these people have been revealed. Both tribes had intermarried with other tribes. These people were sent by tribes familiar with the two tribes to rescue the Qiang tribe and the Uighur tribe. Some of the important people who are still alive, so that they can regroup those two tribes who still have the ambition to resist on the grassland as the heirs of the two royal families, and re-establish the two royal banners!

"These foreigners, are they so affectionate?" Gong Ruiqing wondered, "You don't like to send warriors all the way to our capital of the Dayong Dynasty to make trouble?" They should know that although the people they sent may eventually achieve their goals , but at least, eight or nine out of ten will die. After all, the Dayong Dynasty is not a weak chicken and can be slaughtered by others.

Gu Wenqian had led troops in border counties and fought against foreigners for countless years. Hearing this, he sneered and said, "Lord Gong is thinking too much. They just hope that the Qiang and Uighur tribes can once again become the barrier between them and my Yong Dynasty."

Gong Ruiqing immediately understood—in fact, the Qiang tribe and the Uyghur tribe were just two tribes, how could they have the strength to resist the attack of the Yong Dynasty? It is difficult, and there is support from the capital; while the two departments can only rely on themselves.

If they can stop the attack of the Great Yong Dynasty, then the Great Yong Dynasty has been destroyed many times. In fact, every time those foreigners invaded south, many tribes united Going south together, if they were beaten to extermination by the Yong Dynasty after the looting, other tribes would come to support them, but the Yong Dynasty lacked cavalry and were at a disadvantage in fighting on the grassland.

Because of this, the Great Yong Dynasty tolerated the existence of those foreign races.

This time, the Uyghur and Qiang tribes were taken down by Yong Wang Fengqingli with a thunderbolt, and many tribes bordering the two tribes began to feel in danger, and even those with far-sightedness called people to unite for an alliance and expounded the two tribes. He also explained the dangers of the destruction of the tribes, and explained that if left unchecked, the Great Yong Dynasty would use the territory of the two tribes as a springboard to wipe out and annex them step by step.

As for why it took them so long to enter Beijing, it was because the grassland tribes did not have a fixed city like the Dayong Dynasty. Those tribes might be here this year and go somewhere next year, so it was difficult to find them.

Also, of course it's just arguing about who pays and who pays.

So I waited until now, and sent people to the capital.

I only know that the leader is a prince, but the foreigners who were caught can't tell such questions as how they are so familiar with the various places in the capital. As for the others, I don't know at all.

Gu Wenqian and the three of them looked at each other with solemn expressions—someone must have been a spy in this capital city, and this person's status is not low, otherwise, how could those foreigners be so familiar with the road and find the residences of various officials? And granaries and other places.

Among them, Yuan Zhongmao is the one with the greatest pressure—the general secretary is the eyes of the emperor, monitoring the movement of the world for the emperor, but whenever there is something wrong, they will turn into knives in the emperor's hands to eradicate those who are wrong or thing.

However, Gu Wenqian, the Marquis of Shun'an, notified him about the fact that so many foreigners were mixed in the capital. He didn't know about it. The future is gone.

The three of them discussed how to deal with this matter. Yuan Zhongmao patted his chest and said that he would definitely investigate strictly. When it was time to separate, Gong Ruiqing asked about Gu Mingxuan: "Is there a way to keep the empress from coming out?"

Gu Wenqian laughed: "Even if there is evidence, it's better to let her stay inside."

Gong Ruiqing was right when he thought about it. Generally, no one would dare to go to the boundary of the clan mansion, and the clan mansion is extremely protective. As long as they are within the jurisdiction of the clan mansion, it is okay for the clan mansion to teach them a lesson. Well, if someone else takes the place of the Zongrenfu to teach the lesson—the Zongrenfu will definitely make that person die and peel off his skin.

As Concubine Yong, with a royal heir in her womb, as long as Gu Mingxuan did not do such heinous things as treason and disrespect, the clan mansion would protect her, which meant that Gu Mingxuan was better inside the clan mansion than outside Still safe.

Only then did Gong Ruiqing turn the corner, no wonder Gu Wenqian was not worried about his daughter at all, instead he was still there to interrogate the case with them—Gong Ruiqing was not stupid, but he was not a member of the royal family and was afraid of the clan mansion Zhixin, unlike Gu Wenqian, whose wife is a relative of the emperor and whose daughter is also a relative of the emperor, knows the clan mansion very well, and is not so afraid, and can use the clan manor in an instant.

He said it lightly, but Gu Wenqian knew what happened in the palace. Therefore, he was still worried about his daughter. When they arrived, they each greeted Gu Wenqian, then looked down at the papers, picked up the important ones and made notes, and sent them to the emperor for handling in person.

They faintly pushed Gu Wenqian out of the small circle. After all, they were all civil servants, and Gu Wenqian was originally a military commander, and civil and military were not the same. It would be good if they could live in peace. Can we still ask them to get along very well?

Gu Wenqian didn't care too much, and started to deal with a pile of papers on his desk, and finally finished dealing with the most important ones, and put the very important ones in the first base for the emperor to read, finally, talking about the palace Theft and chaos outside the palace.

Several people looked at Gu Wenqian's expression, and they were a little subtle. After all, Gu Mingxuan was Gu Wenqian's daughter, and Gu Wenqian also valued this daughter so much.

Gu Wenqian pretended not to notice the strangeness in their eyes, and told all the things he had interrogated in Dali Temple. Several people argued, and after a while, they finally settled on the rules. , Maintaining a stable situation in the capital is their most important thing now.

After this plan was decided, it was already very late, and none of them left the palace, and Gu Wenqian also stayed in the side hall next to the imperial study room specially reserved for courtiers on duty.

When Gu Wenqian came home the next day, Cui Shi saw him, and was greatly relieved—it is said that Concubine Yong was locked up by the clan mansion. These are not good words, Mrs. Cui can't find any news inside the palace, but she also knows that there is a lot of chaos outside the palace. At this juncture, it is really a catastrophe for her granddaughter to be imprisoned in the clan's mansion.

However, her son hadn't come back last night, and Cui Shi was even more worried. Even if her son had sent someone back to rectify the guards at home, strengthen patrols, etc., Cui Shi was still not at ease.

"You don't have to worry, nothing will happen." Gu Wenqian saw that Cui Shi was worried, and hurriedly comforted Cui Shi, Cui Shi asked about Gu Mingxuan, Gu Wenqian said with a smile: "It is true that something happened, someone framed Xuan'er , but this matter is easy to settle, the reason why we haven't done it yet is because my son feels that the clan mansion is safer now."

The Cui family also knows something about the clan mansion. Hearing this, she also thinks that what Gu Wenqian said is reasonable. Gu Mingxuan is indeed safer in the clan mansion than outside - others don't know, but the Gu family knows it. With the army in hand, and not only the army, but also the dead soldiers, and the hidden guards, the means are also very good.

After talking about these important matters, Mrs. Cui called someone to come in to wait on them, served refreshments for Gu Wenqian to fill his stomach first, and said some household things. Nanny Qi came in to report, saying that the matter was settled, and gave the two The girl's family paid 50 taels of silver, and asked their family to settle her properly.

Cui Shi nodded, and when Nanny Qi went out, Cui Shi sighed, and Gu Wenqian asked the reason, only to know that during the turmoil the day before yesterday, although the thieves who broke into his home were quickly killed and retreated, but some The two girls who got up at night were bumped into and lost their lives. Cui said: "Poor thing, they are only ten years old. These thieves are really evil."

Mrs. Cui is not a soft-hearted person, but there is still a reason for killing people. These people kill people indiscriminately without asking why.

Gu Wenqian frowned slightly, but at this moment, he was helpless. Compared with other families, the Gu family was already considered a good one.

A day later, Gu Mingxuan sent a letter to Gu Wenqian, saying that she was doing well in the clan's mansion, and that Du Juan had been found, so Gu Wenqian didn't have to worry about it, but the news of Du Juan's finding was still a secret, so he couldn't hear from the clan's family for the time being. Now Du Juan is injured and needs Gu Wenqian to take care of him. The letter also includes an address, but the address is a code word. After reading it, Gu Wenqian can know the address and send someone to take care of Du Juan.

Gu Wenqian couldn't help raising his eyebrows and laughing after reading this letter. It seems that his daughter should have a good life in the clan's mansion. Not only is she doing well, but she may even have persuaded the people in the clan's mansion to help her with things. Otherwise, how could it be possible to send such a letter, implying that he was waiting for a rabbit.

With a smile, since his daughter has already figured out a way for him, he naturally wants to do things beautifully so as not to disappoint his daughter's hard work. While he was happy for Gu Mingxuan, Gu Wenqian was also worried about those people who worshiped at Mount Tai. ——This time, the foreigners spent a lot of effort to add chaos to the Great Yong Dynasty. The capital city has become so noisy, so what happened to Mount Tai?

Zongren Mansion, the courtyard where Gu Mingxuan lived, Zuo Zongzheng played chess with himself with a serious face, while Gu Mingxuan, while eating snacks by himself, had someone serve Zuo Zongzheng. This is Feng Qingli's uncle, she can't Neglect, besides, she lives in the clan mansion now, so naturally she has to show respect to the master, your family, otherwise she can eat and drink whatever she wants.

However, Zuo Zongzheng ignored Gu Mingxuan's hospitality and just stared at the chessboard. After a while, he looked at Gu Mingxuan and said, "Talk with me for a game."

"Pregnant women can't bother you." Gu Mingxuan was calm and relaxed. One moment she wanted to respect Zuo Zongzheng and let her open the door for her to be more convenient. The next moment, she unceremoniously rejected his request.

Zuo Zongzheng frowned, Yong Wang Feng Qingli is a hob meat, if he does something ridiculous, he can't beat him or scold him, otherwise he will have to wait for bad luck, and this Princess Yong, although she is not as vengeful as Yong Wang Feng Qingli , but the degree of rogue is comparable to that of Feng Qingli.

She obviously has a good brain, but she doesn't want to bother at all, except that she wanted to exonerate her maid, so she thought of a way, and later refused to help her with any ideas.

Zuo Zongzheng said in his heart that he was angry, but he was not angry, but there was some depression in his heart--sure enough, it wasn't that the whole family did not enter the same family, Yong Wang Feng Qingli and Yong Wang Concubine Gu Mingxuan, these two people really matched each other!
"It's not that the suspicion of your maidservant is cleared, the matter is over. The capital is so chaotic, and Mount Tai may not be peaceful - the clan's mansion has a bald eagle." Zuo Zongzheng remained calm, and after glancing at Gu Mingxuan , while looking down at the chess game, said solemnly.

Gu Mingxuan: "..." You are cruel!you win!

With a smile like a flower on her face, bright and bright, Gu Mingxuan said to Zuo Zongzheng, "Cousin, I will play chess with you."

(End of this chapter)