Tiantang

Chapter 178

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Chapter 187
Zhang Xuan led Xiao Shisanlang to turn left and right, and went straight to the backyard where gunpowder and firearms were secretly developed.

Because Zhang Xuan had just shot Zhang Sanchi in a fit of anger, the atmosphere in this mansion was very tense and terrified.Several handymen knelt down on the ground in fear, shouting "Da Dudu" without daring to lift their heads.

Zhang Xuan stared at the handyman who was kneeling on the ground, and said calmly, "Get up, don't think too much, as long as you don't reveal the secret, I will never treat you badly... From today, the wages will be doubled." times."

The handymen all over the place were surprised and happy, and kowtowed again and again.

Zhang Xuan and Xiao Shisanlang walked into one of the "workshops", picked up a semi-finished rocket and handed it to Xiao Shisanlang with a smile, "Brother, look at this—"

Xiao Shisanlang was taken aback. It was beyond his expectation that there was such a secret courtyard hidden in the backyard of the Metropolitan Governor's Mansion.However, he knew that this was Zhang Xuan's secret, so he didn't think much about it.

"What is this..." Xiao Shisanlang looked at the object in his hand and asked curiously.

"Brother, this object is called a rocket. It is filled with gunpowder and connected with a fuse. When the fuse is ignited, this object can fly into the sky. It has the sharpness of a flying arrow and the combustion aid of fire. If it is used in the army, its power can be astonishing." You can imagine." Zhang Xuan smiled and explained a few words casually.

Xiao Shisanlang was startled, and immediately came to his senses: "Zizhan, could it be that this thing has attracted covetousness?"

"Of course." Zhang Xuan said in a deep voice, "The assassin sneaked into the mansion some time ago, trying to obtain the gunpowder formula and the blueprint of the firearm from the three idiots... I hate that the three idiots dared to hide it and not report it, almost trapping me In a place where there will never be redemption. Just now, I have already had this person executed!"

Zhang Xuan's voice became a little cold, with a trace of murderous intent that could not be concealed.

Xiao Shisanlang sighed softly, "Zizhan, if you create this thing, if its power is as you said, it is inevitable that people will covet it. However, those who covet this thing must be very human, this..."

"Brother's words are very true." Zhang Xuan sneered, "Brother, I have probably guessed who the mastermind behind the assassin is—and I would like to trouble you to follow me to arrest the assassin!"

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Although Zhang Xuan has resigned as the general of Habayashi Guard and Jinwu Guard, the more than 1 soldiers of Habayashi Guard who are currently stationed in Gyeonggi will soon go to Longshuo to change defense with Zhang Xuan, but because the successor Chen Xuanli and his troops will arrive in the future, Therefore, the defense of the capital is still under the control of Zhang Xuan for the time being.

Zhang Xuan always wore civilian robes and rarely wore general armor.But today, Zhang Xuan was neatly dressed, with a sword on his waist, and sat murderously in the main hall of the Metropolitan Governor's Mansion.

After being assassinated twice in a row, although Zhang Xuan was safe and sound, the anger and ruthlessness in Zhang Xuan's heart were aroused.He knew that if he didn't act decisively and take down those two assassins and the mastermind behind them, there would be big troubles in the future.

especially……

Zhang Xuan looked around at the crowd, staring at the generals in the hall, his eyes were gloomy and awe-inspiring.

No. 1 on the left is Feng Changqing, the new governor of Longshuo and the military envoy of Longshuo. Although Feng Changqing has not yet arrived, he dare not miss Zhang Xuan's call.No. 1 on the right is Habayashi Eiro general Gu Xi, and under Gu Xi is Xiao Shisanlang, Zhao Wu's lieutenant.

Zhang Xuan was silent for a moment, then suddenly called out, "Lord Feng!"

"Great governor, the officer is here!"

"Assassins are causing trouble in the capital. At the foot of the emperor, I dare not neglect my duty." Zhang Xuan waved his hand, "Lord Feng and Zhou Changshi led an army of 5000, and immediately left the city to surround Yuzhen Temple, and no one was allowed to be released! Those who disobey orders and trespass into the army will be killed without mercy!"

Zhang Xuan's voice was very cold.

Feng Changqing's heart trembled, he couldn't figure out why Zhang Xuan wanted to surround Yuzhen Temple to arrest the murderer.Although this Princess Yuzhen, Li Chiying, has been deprived of her title of princess, she is still the imperial sister of the current emperor, an elder in the royal family, and has great influence. How can the Yuzhen Temple where she is located be surrounded by surroundings?
But Feng Changqing didn't dare to hesitate, and immediately went out and took the lead.

He has already seen that Zhang Xuan is at a breaking point. At this time, if he questions his military order, it will definitely arouse Zhang Xuan's great resentment, and even an angry backlash.

Feng Changqing hurried away, taking away 5000 feather guards.A sneer appeared on the corner of Zhang Xuan's mouth, he didn't believe it, no matter how good your martial arts are, no matter how great your skills are, a hero can't stand the crowd, thousands of soldiers will surround Yuzhen Guan, and it's up to you how to escape?

The reason why he suspected that the assassin would hide in Yuzhen Temple was because Zhang Xuan accidentally discovered that Li Tengkong’s black clothes were covered with a bright red Taoist robe, and Zhang Xuan was very "familiar" with the incense used by Li Tengkong. Basically use this.In addition, Zhang Xuan knew that Li Tengkong was Li Linfu's daughter, and she must be an acquaintance with Princess Yuzhen. When she and her teacher went to Beijing to assassinate, the safest and most hidden place to stay was probably Yuzhen Temple.

Of course, this is just an inference.

However, the matter is urgent now, and Zhang Xuanlai has no time to think about it.Under the banner of arresting the murderer, everything can be done according to the authority.

When Li Heng came, he had asked Li Heng for instructions.

Zhang Xuan pondered for a while, then waved his hand to Gu Xi and said, "General Gu Lang, you and Captain Xiao will bring 1000 people from the Habayashi Guard with me to the mansion in Lushan, Xi'an..."

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An Lushan's mansion in Chang'an is also one of the most powerful mansions in Chang'an city, and its scale and momentum are no less than Zhang Xuan's mansion of the governor.

More than a thousand feather forest guards rushed over suddenly and surrounded Anfu. The servants and guards of Anfu were shocked and rushed to report to An Qingzong, the eldest son of Anlu Mountain who usually lives in Chang'an.

An Qingzong hurried out with a few servants, and saw Zhang Xuan standing alone under the steps in front of the mansion, wearing armor and holding a sword, with many soldiers guarding him in front of him and behind him, his expression was cold and murderous.

Can't help but hastily greeted him with a smile on his face, cupped his hands and said, "Great Governor, An Mou didn't know that the Great Governor was coming, so it was too far to greet him, it was really rude!"

The eldest son of An Lushan was relatively weak in character, and he was always disliked by An Lushan, so he was sent to live in Chang'an, first to take care of An's business and property, and second, to work as an ordinary civil servant in the court. The spokesperson of the An family in Chang'an.

Zhang Xuan glanced at An Qingzong, and said calmly, "Eldest Young Master, I am here to meet Second Young Master!"

An Qingzong's heart trembled, and he forced a smile, "Governor, my second brother is still in Fanyang, this..."

"Eldest son, is the second son really not in the capital?" Zhang Xuan sneered, "According to someone's reward, the second son has already come to Beijing... Let's invite the second son out to see him!"

An Qingzong's complexion immediately turned ugly, and the corners of his mouth trembled, unable to guess Zhang Xuan's real intentions.

Zhang Xuan's cold eyes swept over this person, knowing that he was the "trash" of the An Lushan family, and An Lushan would definitely not let him know about some important secrets. If the main messenger behind the assassin is really the An family, then only It was An Qingzong, not An Qingxu.

Perhaps An Qingzong really didn't know the inside story.

"I am following the order of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince of Jianguo to arrest the assassin. If the eldest son does not cooperate, then I can only let Habayashi Wei enter and search..." Zhang Xuan waved his hand indifferently.

An Qingzong was a little flustered, subconsciously turned his head and looked into the mansion.

An Qingxu is here, and has been here for a while.It's just that An Qingzong didn't know what An Qingxu was here for.

Could it be... An Qingzong was taken aback, and cold sweat broke out all over his body: Could it be that the person who assassinated Zhang Xuan was sent by his second brother?
At this moment, An Qingxu strode out of the mansion in a splendid attire, and clasped his hands and laughed loudly from a long distance, "An is here, and I have seen the governor!"

An Qingxu walked in front of him, a trace of panic flashed in his eyes, but it disappeared and he concealed it very well.

This time, he was ordered by An Lushan to go to Beijing to find out the reality of the imperial court. He accidentally got a secret report that Zhang Xuan was developing a powerful firearm, and he was very interested, so the next thing happened.

However, the assassination of Zhang Xuan was not ordered by An Qingxu, but by Li Tengkong's own initiative.An Qingxu had no intention of killing Zhang Xuan, but just wanted to get the formula for the firearm.

Li Tengkong's teacher, Taoist Fengming, is a descendant of the former Sui Dynasty royal family. She has always harbored national hatred and family hatred for the Li family.This time Taoist Fengming came to Beijing to protect An Qingxu, and Li Tengkong followed.

Unexpectedly, Li Tengkong couldn't hold back and assassinated Zhang Xuan without authorization, disrupting An Qingxu's plan.Seeing that the matter had come to an end, An Qingxu simply kept on doing nothing, and sent Taoist Fengming to kidnap Zhang Xuan, intending to force Zhang Xuan to hand over the formula.

However, Li Tengkong let Zhang Xuan escape.

This made An Qingxu feel bad, and immediately had the idea of ​​leaving Chang'an.It's a pity that he didn't have time to act, so Zhang Xuan brought people here.

"Governor, my father learned that His Majesty was ill, so he specially sent An to Beijing to present two ginseng plants with a century-old... After An arrived in Beijing, he heard that the governor was married, and was about to go to the mansion to congratulate him... Hehe." An Qing Xu Xin thought lightning, he didn't think Zhang Xuan had caught him.

Zhang Xuan was silent, suddenly took a step forward, leaned into An Qingxu's ear and said coldly, "Second Young Master, hand over the two assassins, I don't do anything for myself, that's all."

An Qingxu's face changed drastically, and he pretended to be surprised, "An Mou couldn't understand what the governor said!"

"Second Young Master, do you really not understand?" Zhang Xuan sneered, "If Second Young Master really does not understand - wait for my subordinates to capture those two assassins from Yuzhen Temple, and then talk to Second Young Master .”

A trace of coldness flashed in Zhang Xuan's eyes, staring at An Qingxu slowly raised the sword in his right hand.

The corner of An Qingxu's mouth trembled, and he said in a trembling voice, "Great Governor... An, I understand."

An Qingxu was scared.Really scared.

Zhang Xuan has always been known for his thunderous tactics and cruelty, An Qingxu understands that if Zhang Xuan really has the evidence, it will be easy to kill him.

Zhang Xuan smiled secretly.He came aggressively and commanded troops, but it was just a scam.

The mastermind behind the scenes is An Qingxu, and he is just guessing and inferring.Because of the people who are interested in his gunpowder and firearms, there are probably only An Lushan and his party.

And An Qingxu's performance clearly proved everything.

(End of this chapter)