Emperor Kangxi: Yuyu Chengxiang

Chapter 78 Qingfeng Daoist Saves His Friend and the Treacherous Governor in Panic (2)
Mu Zixu looked at this uncle silently. He was about 50 years old, with five beards and long beards, and he decorated his slightly elongated face to look dignified.Although he talked eloquently, he never asked about the two people's intentions.Mu Zixu couldn't help thinking: "The few big officials in the frontier, whoever opposed him fell one by one. It seems that Ge Li is indeed superior, and it doesn't just rely on his status as the uncle of the country."After a long time, Mu Zixu coughed lightly, leaned forward and said, "Brother came to visit late at night, it was a mistake. But it is related to the safety of the emperor's southern tour, and brother bears the emperor's secret order, so he has to do this. I hope that Taiwan will be in harmony!" "Speaking of it What's the matter!" Ge Li laughed and said, "We are all the emperor's slaves, shouldn't that be what we should? Since your lord has a secret decree, what's the order, my brother obeys the order..."

"It's a matter of the palace." Mu Zixu said lightly, "It has been found out that there are rebels occupying both Baishadu Temple and Pilu Temple, and an invincible general cannon was set up on the mountain to point at the officials. Brothers are not sure about this case, so I have come here to discuss with Taiwan, and report to the emperor according to the facts." Ge Li did not expect that this secretive chief envoy would come here to investigate this matter, and he became ashamed. Pale, stunned for a long time, he asked expectantly: "There is such a thing? It's too... unexpected—he, where did they get the cannon?" Mu Zixu stared at Ge Li and snorted. Said: "Yes, brother also wondered, where did this cannon come from?"

He didn't speak for a while, and there was a huge pressure hidden in this silence. Ge Li felt that it was more difficult than being tortured. At one moment, his whole body was scorching hot, and his internal organs were burned;Cold sweat silently dripped down his cheeks.Ge Li was thinking nervously: Suo'etu never used letters to communicate with him, and only Chen Xijia came to Nanjing to give oral instructions. Why are you afraid of him?Thinking of this, Ge Li calmed down, wiped the sweat from his brow and said, "The villain's rebellion is so abominable, it makes one's heart palpitate! It's just how do adults know about this? It's really admirable to act so quickly!"

"After eating the emperor's salary, I will naturally serve the emperor wholeheartedly." Mu Zixu saw that he was inexplicably terrified at first, and then gradually calmed down. He was secretly surprised, and said with a sigh of relief, "Please meet someone on the stage. , is a friend 'invited' by my brother tonight." After finishing speaking, Nian Gengyao strode out with a light wave of his hand.After a while, two sergeants came in carrying the half-dead Yang Qilong, they met Ge Li's eyes, and they both moved away.

Mu Zixu got up and took two steps, used the tureen to stir the floating tea in the cup, took a sip, and said, "Ge Zhitai, let me introduce you. His name is Yang Qilong. Since the sixth year of Kangxi, he called himself Zhu San in the capital. Prince, Xiao gathered millions of Zhong Sanlang's congregation, trying to take advantage of Wu Sangui's rebellion to become king and Fuming, and he was also a king! Alas... I didn't have the chance to meet him in Gu'an back then, but I got acquainted with it later in Niujie Mosque .How did you become so hideous—you are such a handsome young man! Although you are smart and clever, you have tried all kinds of tricks, but you are helpless but you don’t know that the sky net is restored, and those who lose their way will never escape!"

"You don't need to be hypocritical! If a man dies, he will die, and he will not be humiliated!" Yang Qilong's eyes seemed to burst into flames, "Yu Rang swallowed charcoal, although he failed in his ambition, he is also a martyr! Compared with you two Bit, an exotic beast, a scum of the Han family, I am much cleaner!"

Since Yang Qilong left Zhili in the 18th year of Kangxi, with the millions of taels of wealth he had secretly hidden in the past, he recruited heroes from the green forest and court ministers, and managed a dismal business in Anhui, Jiangsu and Zhejiang for several years, and finally got a decent situation. I don't know how Kangxi got a glimpse of the secret, but in an instant everything turned into a bubble!Miserable!If it weren't for the treasured governor opposite who wanted to do things by himself and refused to directly intervene to help, why would he be exposed so quickly?But Yang Qilong also knew that with people like Suo'etu and Ge Li staying, Kangxi would be put to death sooner or later.While Yang Qilong was making up his mind, he coldly looked at the three people opposite who had different thoughts, and proudly tightened his lips.

"You can be considered a real man, a loyal man?" Mu Zixu glanced at Ge Li, and retorted, "You are not a prince, but you are pretending to be a rich man, and tricked more than 200 people into acting as scapegoats—you bastard look in the mirror—see With your scorpion shape, you want to compete with me for the world? Tell me! Who is the mastermind, who is planning this rebellious plan? How do you know that the emperor will come to Ning in May? The red cannons—where did the four red cannons come from? Come? Speak!"

This barrage of questions hurts Ge Li's heart, but when his life is at stake, he must be cautious in his words and actions. Ge Li suppressed the great panic in his heart, crossed his legs and waited for changes.But Yang Qilong squatted down with his clothes on, and sat on the ground, raised his eyes and said: "Kangxi originally planned to come to Nanjing this winter, and later planned to tour the south at the end of April next year. My agent inquired about it from the Ministry of Internal Affairs."

"Who?"

"Yang Qilong is not a traitor!"

"And what about the cannon?"

"I dismantled it from the remnants of the Xiaolingwei Fort, the Taizu of the Ming Dynasty, and asked experts to recast it!"

"Why recast? Who cast it?"

"It's been rusted for a long time, and I'm afraid it won't kill Kang Lao San." Yang Qilong said with a dark smile, "Besides, this Ge Li has issued notices several times to search for me. I want to make him suffer a little bit. If the cannon is found, he will not escape. Yuxi!" After saying that, he looked up to the sky and laughed.As soon as Mu Zixu heard it, he knew that he wanted to excuse Ge Li, but he couldn't grasp the reason, so he asked again: "Which craftsman please cast it? Tell me!" Yang Qilong looked over and said, "I have already said: death is the most important thing." Dead ear! There is no reason to sell friends!"

Hearing this, Ge Li suddenly stood up, threw his teacup heavily on the case, and said loudly, "Come here!" Goshha outside the hall patrolled the Yamen servants, and heard that Zhitai Kui got up to hear the case at night, and stood in the corridor early. Be neat and tidy, listen to this greeting, and hurriedly responded: "Yes!" Two flag officers had already come in to cross their hands to listen to the order.Ge Li pointed at Yang Qilong, and said viciously: "This beast is savage and cunning, and it's hard to get him without severe punishment—serve with a stick!"

"tie!"

"Wait." Mu Zixu stretched out his hand to stop him, and ordered Nian Gengyao, "Take Yang Qilong to prison in the temple, and you send someone to take care of it!" After Yang Qilong was put on the shelf, Mu Yuxu turned to Ge Li and smiled, "Ge Li My lord, this is the court case!"

Ge Li couldn't help frowning, he already understood that Yang Qilong's Ming Judgment tonight was actually a double blow, and that Mu Zixu Xiangzhuang's sword dance was aimed at Peigong, and it was all aimed at him.However, if you conspire to rebel and defend a case, you are not allowed to impose severe punishments. The law clearly states that there is nothing you can do about it.Only then did Ge Li realize that this bodyguard was difficult to deal with. He lowered his head and pondered for a while, as if he was at a loss and said, "Thanks to Brother Mu for reminding me, I almost fell for Meng Lang! Because of these cannons in red. Brother has been involved, please forgive me!" My lord will find out together, and I will go to doubt for my brother." After saying that, he let out a long sigh.Mu Zixu saw that he seemed to be ten years old all of a sudden, and felt a little pity in his heart. He was stunned for a while, and said: "To tell you the truth, this time, brother, it's all arbitrariness to handle this case. You are an official. People who have been around for many years can figure out the reason. You just said that brother is already in your heart. In this way-brother bought a house in Hujuguan, and he has the right to use it as a private house as a gift, and he can bring his family to live there temporarily to wait for the decree The documents and files here are ordered to be seized by the brother—but if you can bear it, the brother will take care of it, please rest assured—you have not been dismissed. This is just a stopgap measure, please Haihan..."

"Yes!" Hearing this, Ge Li seemed to be declaring a decree and talking privately, he was not good at saluting or answering the conversation, so he replied in a low voice: "Brother understands, it's all up to you to maintain it." After saying that, he bowed and retreated silently Going out, here Nian Gengyao ordered his soldiers to hold dozens of lamps and put seals on the houses.Although Mu Zixu acted according to Wei Dongting's idea, he was not at ease after all, so he hurriedly ordered someone to take a sedan chair to Wei's mansion.At this time, it was already twilight.

Wei Dongting half-lyed in the easy chair and quietly listened to Mu Zixu's report, and then said after a while: "Brother, do you know that you and I have caused a lot of trouble!" Because Mu Zixu gained a lot overnight, He was so excited, he was surprised when he heard what Wei Dongting said, and asked, "What's wrong? Brother, are you serious about your job?" "It's not that you're not serious, it's too serious!" Two things, said: "Look at these two things."

Only then did Mu Zixu notice that there was a wooden box next to Wei Dongting's covered bowl, wrapped in purple lacquer and gold, with a bright yellow cover. Wolong bag with gold thread, because he asked: "Is it from the emperor?"

"Send it by horse just now." Wei Dongting looked tired and haggard, and replied slowly: "Ruyi, it's from the fourth master, and the crouching dragon bag - it's from the crown prince. Point it at me, and order me to hand it over to you!"

Mu Zixu couldn't help but startled.

"Tell Nian Gengyao that nothing can be found out." Wei Dongting said, "This case has been investigated, and no one can be implicated—including Ge Li!" His voice was very empty, as if speaking from a far away place , but very clearly.

Mu Zixu finally understood Wei Dongting's meaning, sighed, stared at the gradually turning white window paper, and did not speak for a long time.

(End of this chapter)