Updated: 2012-10-01

March fifteenth.

Yunshan Prefecture City, Governor's Office.

It was a good weather today, but the face of Qiao Mingtang, the governor of Xishan Road, was really not good-looking, and Xu Congyang's face was not much better than Qiao Mingtang.

News finally came to Tongzhou.

The rioters who fled Heishuishan were finally caught in one fell swoop, and even found out the mastermind behind the scenes. Zhao Guangqing, the governor of Tongzhou, made a ill-thinking plan, secretly entangled bandits, and accumulated a large amount of wealth through private quarry, and even secretly prepared a large number of weapons and equipment. His intention to rebel was already obvious.

Lin Bing and Chu Huan and his group are now investigating Zhao Guangqing's rebellion in Tongzhou. When the first news came from Tongzhou, Qiao Mingtang immediately sent two thousand imperial guards to Tongzhou at night to stabilize the situation in Tongzhou. Although the Tongzhou camp was controlled, no one could guarantee that the Tongzhou camp would not have any other changes.

In Tongzhou, news comes almost every day, and the news received by Yunshan Prefecture is becoming more and more shocking.

Zhao Guangqing secretly hid the bandits, but was eventually killed by the assassin. There was another mastermind behind him. This incident made Qiao Mingtang feel cold. He always thought that Zhao Guangqing was a one-sided person. When he knew that the incident in Tongzhou happened, he realized that Zhao Guangqing, whom he always valued, had such a big conspiracy behind him.

A large number of food, grass and weapons recruited by the imperial court have begun to be shipped to the northwest. If Zhao Guangqing was not exposed this time, if he suddenly exposed in Tongzhou one day, the northwest would be in danger.

Qiao Mingtang secretly felt fortunate that if Lin Bing had not used the trick of using long-term fish to catch a big fish and finally dug out Zhao Guangqing, the consequences would have been unimaginable.

At first, he just wanted to dig out the old nest of the Heishuishan Rebellion Party, but in the end he dug out Zhao Guangqing too. I believe that Zhao Guangqing must have felt helpless before he died.

Qiao Mingtang has even sent Lan Tingyu, the head of the Ministry of Justice Department, to lead a large number of officials from the Ministry of Justice to Tongzhou to uproot Zhao Guangqing's remnants, otherwise Tongzhou will always have hidden dangers.

In the past few days, Xu Congyang has been staying in the Governor's Mansion, together with Qiao Mingtang, listening to one shocking news after another.

A large amount of gold, silver and jewelry were seized, and the amount was so huge that Zhao Guangqing recruited troops in Tongzhou.

Several hidden horse farms in Tongzhou were seized. The horses in the horse farms were all good breeds of war horses, and the number was actually 1,000.

In a villa in Zhao Guangqing, a large number of weapons and equipment were seized, which seemed to be the weapons transferred by Heishui Mountain.

In the prefecture of Tongzhou Prefecture, an underground stone chamber was found. Among them, Sun Yinhu, a hundred household of the Shenyiwei Guard, whose hand tendons had been broken. Not only did his hand tendons be picked, his eyes had been cut off and his tongue was cut off, which was like a useless person.

Lin Bing found out many Zhao Guangqing's accomplices in Tongzhou, and they acted decisively and were all detained and imprisoned. Some of Zhao Guangqing's remnants intend to raise an uprising, but Lin Bing led the people to attack and pacify them first.

Two counties in Tongzhou obviously heard the chaos in the officialdom in Tongzhou, inciting the people to rebel and attack the local county government offices. One of the county magistrates was killed and their heads were raised to show publicly. Wei Tianqing and Chu Huan led a team of men to quell the chaos under Lin Bing's order. The two teams quickly quelled the chaos.

Although a lot of evidence of Zhao Guangqing's rebellion was seized, the news that Qiao Mingtang and Xu Congyang most hoped for had never come.

When Zhao Guangqing was assassinated, there was naturally another huge force behind him. He could use Zhao Guangqing, the governor of Tongzhou, as a chess piece, which shows that the power behind him has vast powers.

Qiao Mingtang and Xu Congyang naturally hoped that Lin Bing and the others could find a clue in Tongzhou, hoping to take this opportunity to dig out who else was behind Zhao Guangqing.

As a god-in-law Qianhu, Lin Bing's investigation and interrogation was his specialty, but he could never find any clues.

It was like a big monster hidden in the lake. One of them turned over could make the lake waves roll, but it could not get a glimpse of its true appearance. This was the case, which surprised Qiao Mingtang and Xu Congyang.

The ability to use Zhao Guangqing without revealing any traces shows the insidious forces behind it.

"This is the residence report I just sent." Qiao Mingtang handed the letter I just sent to Xu Congyang: "The current situation in Tongzhou has stabilized, and the officials have also dispatched many officials to Tongzhou to stabilize the local situation. However, Lin Qianhu has not found any clues yet. Zhao Guangqing's residence was turned over. Apart from finding a lot of evidence of rebellion, there is nothing useful."

Xu Congyang took the letter, glanced casually, put it on the table, frowned, and remained silent for a long time, and finally asked: "Governor Qiao, do you think... would Zhao Guangqing be bribed by the people of Xiliang?"

"Men of Xiliang?" Qiao Mingtang was stunned.

Xu Congyang nodded slightly: "Xiao Tianwen, the king of the Southern Court of Xiliang, has not been in a state of progress. This person has always been warlike. Even if he is at a disadvantage, he will use attack as his defense. However, at present, the battle report in the front is clearly stated. Xiao Tianwen has not continued to move forward eastward. This is really not Xiao Tianwen's style of doing things." After a pause, he glanced at Qiao Mingtang, and then continued: "Is Xiao Tianwen's delay in moving troops, so is it related to Zhao Guangqing?"

Qiao Mingtang frowned and said, "The Grand Secretary said that Xiao Tianwen bribed Zhao Guangqing and wanted to cooperate with him inside and outside?"

Xu Congyang nodded, "I have been thinking about it for a long time. This is the most likely." He said slowly: "Even if Xiao Tianwen occupies Guanxi, if he wants to enter Guanzhong, he must break through Xigu Pass. However, the terrain of Xigu Pass is dangerous and easy to defend and difficult to attack. As long as I, Daqin, builds heavy troops at Xigu Pass, it will be extremely difficult for the people of Xiliang to enter the pass."

Qiao Mingtang said: "The cavalry of Xiliang are brave, but they can only show off their might in the plains and conquer cities and territories. Only the cavalry can be brave."

"No," Xu Congyang said: "Xiao Tianwen may also understand this. He knows that Xigu Pass is difficult to conquer. Even if they really conquer Xigu Pass, the people of Xiliang will definitely suffer heavy losses, so he put his ideas on Zhao Guangqing."

"Zhao Guangqing had Xiliang people secretly supported him behind his back and secretly planned to rebel. When he was ready, Xiao Tianwen launched an attack. General Yu fought with the Xiliang army in front. Zhao Guangqing took the opportunity to rebel in Tongzhou...!" Speaking of this, a cold sweat broke out on Qiao Mingtang's forehead: "If Tongzhou is turmoil, not only will the food supply be cut off, but more importantly, General Yu is attacked from the enemy from both sides and his morale is dispersed... The people of Xiliang people have Zhao Guangqing as their inner support, and Xigu Pass is really dangerous!"

When Qiao Mingtang thought of the situation almost appearing, he still felt a little scared.

If such a situation really happens, even if someone in the court protects it, in the rage of His Majesty, Qiao Mingtang's head may be difficult to save.

Xu Congyang said: "I think about it now, it's really a blessing that the rioters came to rob the law ground. Otherwise, they might not have been able to pull out the big fish Zhao Guangqing. This person was buried so deeply that even I never realized that he would have any problems."

Qiao Mingtang pondered slightly and asked, "Grandmaster, Xiliang Xiao Tian asked for rebellion. Of course, it is very possible, but... is it also possible that it is related to the Tianmen Dao?"

Xu Congyang thought for a while and shook his head, "Although it is not impossible, Tianmen Dao wants to bribe Zhao Guangqing, he is afraid he doesn't have that qualification."

"oh?"

"Whoever can make Zhao Guangqing take risks must be quite good." Xu Congyang said slowly: "Zhao Guangqing is already a prefect of a state. Unless there is a greater benefit than this, how could Zhao Guangqing be easily bribed?" He stroked his beard and said: "Although Tianmendao pretends to be a god, it is nothing more than a clown on the jumping beam. Zhao Guangqing is not a stupid person. He will never let a lord not do it, but he will get mixed up with the jumping beam clown on the Tianmendao. If there is anyone in the world who can show enough benefits to attract Zhao Guangqing, I am afraid that only the people of Xiliang can do it."

Qiao Mingtang heard this and nodded, "What the Grand Secretary said is." Then he sighed and said, "Zhao Guangqing is also a clerk, and he is quite talented. The subordinates really didn't expect that he was not strong-minded and tempted by the people of Xiliang."

Xu Congyang also sighed: "He has been in Tongzhou for many years, and he has been quite capable in governing the local area. If it were someone else, Tongzhou might not be so peaceful. It was precisely because of Zhao Guangqing's ability to manage Tongzhou that the court pressed him in Tongzhou. In fact, he was thinking that he could guard Tongzhou or maintain the peace of Tongzhou. Now that Zhao Guangqing may be unwilling to accept it, he felt resentful to the court, and he was the people of Xiliang to take advantage of it...!" Shaking his head, he said: "Such talent ended up like this, so it was his misfortune, and it was actually the loss of the court."

Qiao Mingtang opened his mouth, but he wanted to speak but stopped, but he didn't say anything after all.

Xu Congyang pondered slightly and said, "Governor Qiao, Zhao Guangqing was found out, which is a blessing in disgrace. However, the matter in Tongzhou will be planned for a long time. Once Zhao Guangqing died, and Lin Bing cleared in Tongzhou, many officials were vacant. As the governor of Xishan Road, you have to spend more time on Tongzhou's aftermath and the selection of new officials. I will return to the capital in the near future. Before returning to Beijing, you should consider some people and discuss with you first. If you have the talent, I will report to the emperor after returning to Beijing."

Qiao Mingtang hurriedly said, "The official is taking the order." After thinking about it, he said, "This time Tongzhou pacified Zhao Guangqing's rebellion, Lin Bing praised Chu Huan in the mansion report, and Wei Tianqing's report also praised Chu Huan very much. It seems that Chu Huan made a great contribution this time."

Xu Congyang asked: "Is it the general guard who His Highness the King of Qi pointed out to ask you?"

"It's this person." Qiao Mingtang smiled and said, "This person is from Qingliu County. He has been missing for several years. In the Jinghe case, he rescued Gu Nei. However, Xiaguan had been very careful about this person before, but now it seems that he is loyal and commendable."

"If it is a talent, the court should choose the talent and use it." Xu Congyang also smiled and said, "Your Highness of the King of Qi chose this person, and I think this person is a bit outstanding."

"It's quite courageous." Qiao Mingtang said: "And it's also very cautious."

Xu Congyang said: "It's not just Chu Huan, but those who have made contributions this time will be rewarded if they deserve it. But Lin Bing will come up with a list. Those who should be rewarded will be rewarded more and those who should be punished will be punished more."

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In Tongzhou City, the atmosphere in the city has been very tense in the past two days, and the four gates of Tongzhou City are strictly guarded, and the entrances and exits of the city have been carefully inspected.

When Lin Daier and Lu Tianyou entered the city, they felt a very depressing aura in the city.

Despite this, the streets of Tongzhou City were still quite lively and orderly, with shouts and shouts still ringing in the streets and alleys. Lu Tianyou was carrying a load of dried fish, while Lin Daier was wearing a coarse cloth dress and a reddish-brown turban on her head. The two of them pretended to be small vendors buying dried fish, while paying attention to the situation in the city.

They had been in the city for two or three days, and wanted to approach Cao Guilun, the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, several times, but the Gui Mansion has been in and out of the Gui Mansion these days, and soldiers often come in and out of the Gui Mansion. It is extremely difficult to get close.

The two of them felt that Gui Lun was probably a member of Tianmendao and wanted to contact Tianmendao from here, but their strict defense made them unable to start.

And they naturally didn't know that Cao Guilun, the Secretary of the Ministry of Revenue, had already died a few days ago.

Lin Bing and Lan Tingyu, the head of the Ministry of Justice, investigated Zhao Guangqing's case thoroughly in Tongzhou. Although many things were revealed, they would not be made public after all, so as not to cause greater riots.

Zhao Guangqing, the governor of Tongzhou and a good official in the eyes of the people, became a rebellious party who intends to rebel. If this matter spreads, it will not only make the situation in Tongzhou even more chaotic, but also wait for the court to slap a heavily in the face, and an official with ulterior motives was entrusted by the court with important tasks and guarding a prefecture for several years. Finally, it was revealed that it was a rebellious party. It shows that the court does not know the people and does not use them well, and it also shows that the court is stupid.

Lin Daier was always anxious, while Lu Tianyou persuaded her several times, hoping that she could find a clue to Tianmen Dao in the chaos in Tongzhou.

Lin Daier was also helpless and could only follow Lu Tianyou from one street to another.

Chu Huan is also responsible for leading some soldiers to patrol the city occasionally in the past few days, temporarily maintaining the public order in Tongzhou City, and riding on horseback. Seeing that Tongzhou City is still stable, Chu Huan was relieved.

After all, stability is always much better than turmoil.

Chu Huan likes stability and does not like chaos. Although he may not have the broad mind of being a hero who serves the country and the people, he still feels very comfortable when he sees the stability of ordinary people's lives.

There were not many people on the street, and Chu Huan followed him with more than a dozen soldiers wearing swords. People in the city have seen many such soldiers walking by the streets and alleys in the city in the past few days, and they have become accustomed to it.

Chu Huan looked around and looked boredly, and suddenly saw two people coming towards him not far away. One of them was wearing coarse cloth clothes and carrying a load of dried fish. Behind him was a woman dressed in an ordinary manner. Although the coarse cloth hairpin was, the coarse cloth clothes could not hide the woman's graceful figure.

Although Lu Tianyou saw Chu Huan and his group coming, he still seemed very calm. However, when Lin Daier's eyes met Chu Ping's face, Lin Daier's delicate body shook slightly, and her face changed slightly. Her two small pink fists couldn't help but hold them, her skin was tightened, and her heartbeat accelerated.

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