Zhang Heng was stunned, "What... happened?"

Guo Luquan looked around, lowered his head and said in a deep voice: "There are many people here, so leave first!"

The layout of Kangyuan City is rich in the north and noble in the south. The north side is close to the canal wharf, where commerce is prosperous, and the three religions and nine streams gather. The south side is relatively quiet and quiet, with dense forests and deep residences of wealthy families hidden in it.

As Captain Zhao, he could not squeeze into the high gates of the south city, so he simply settled in Dexingfang of the north city. There were many wine shops and restaurants here. Wang Xuan and Zhang Heng were both tall and tall, so they stood out very much.

The group of people didn't go far and found a quiet private room in the restaurant to sit down. After the food and drinks were served, Guo Luquan intentionally or unintentionally chatted with the waiter.

"Zhao Mansion..."

The waiter's eyes were full of mystery, and he lowered his voice and said, "I heard that I offended a big shot. Just the night before yesterday, my whole family was put on death row. We were in trouble all night. I was so scared that I didn't dare to sleep."

After the waiter left, Wang Xuan's face turned cold, "I offended a big shot, before the military government was restructured... Huh!"

He has merged with the memory of his previous life, and Captain Zhao has taken great care of him, so naturally he cannot sit idly by.

"My lord, don't be anxious." Guo Luquan cupped his hand, "I have many acquaintances in Kangyuan City. Find out more about the situation before making any calculations."

"Thank you, Mr. Guo."

Wang Xuan was a little helpless. He used to have a dull temperament and did not want to be under the control of others. Every time he reported on his duties, he came in and left in a hurry. Apart from Captain Zhao, he had no connections in the city.

Guo Luquan acted very quickly and returned to the restaurant in less than an hour. He said solemnly: "It's not a small problem. It's easy to accept bribes from subordinates. The problem is that I lost the tiger charm!"

"At the beginning of the first month, the imperial court transferred a prince from the Shendu Yulin Army. He heard that he was going to take over the rectification of the evil-suppressing army. Captain Zhao was also very sensible and posted it early. But when the imperial edict came down the day before yesterday, the tiger talisman

But it disappeared."

"The prince was furious and ordered people to capture Captain Zhao on the spot..."

After hearing the detailed story, there was anger in Wang Xuan's eyes, "My Zhao Shibo is a cautious and timid man. He doesn't dare to offend anyone. How could he lose the tiger talisman? He is clearly a scapegoat!"

Guo Luquan also nodded and said: "With the restructuring of the military government, the imperial court will naturally not let go of power. Since Captain Zhao has turned to the prince, the Xiao family of Bingzhou will naturally not give up."

"The Xiao family..."

Wang Xuan looked out the window, "Mr. Guo, where is Inspector Xiao?"

…………

East of Kangyuan City, Xiuxifang, Xiaoyue Temple.

The so-called "nunnery" refers to the place where female practitioners live.

There are many Taoist temples in Xiuifang, including the Bingzhou Prefecture Temple, which is popular all year round. In addition to Taiyi Sect and Xumi Sect, there are also many Buddhist and Taoist sects who teach here, such as the humble Xiaoyue

The nunnery is among them.

It was almost dusk, evening drums were reverberating and incense was lingering.

In the back hall of the nunnery, Wang Xuan was sitting cross-legged. Opposite him, a Taoist nun with a beautiful face in white clothes was pouring tea for him. It was Xiao Qingman.

"I didn't expect that Inspector Xiao actually followed the Tao..." Wang Xuan's eyes were a little unbelievable.

In his image, this woman from an aristocratic family had a strong character and her brows were full of anger. Unexpectedly, after not seeing her for a few months, she had resigned from the Jingyao Division and became a Taoist nun who was cultivating behind closed doors.

"Brother Wang, just call me Qingyue."

Xiao Qingman filtered the tea with a calm expression, "I am a branch of the Xiao family. My father has always looked down upon me since I was a child, so I have a stubborn personality. I want to do something in my career. After the teacher's disaster, I fell into a demonic obstacle and couldn't improve my skills. Fortunately,

Brother Wang, help me take revenge and eliminate this karma."

Speaking of this, she shook her head slightly, "I'm not afraid of Brother Wang's jokes. I have to take revenge and return to Kangyuan. I thought I could advance further with this skill, but it is still a joke in the Xiao family. Even the elders of the clan ordered me to choose

The husband-in-law married into the Xiao family."

"Everyone who comes to seek marriage is greedy for the power of the Xiao family. I am also discouraged, so I simply escape into the Taoist sect and pass on the incense to my master."

"I see."

Wang Xuan suddenly realized it, and then frowned and shook his head and said: "I originally wanted to shamelessly ask Master Qingyue to inquire about something, but in this case..."

Qingyue smiled calmly: "Brother Wang, it doesn't matter if you say so."

Wang Xuan hesitated a little, but still told the story of the cause and effect.

After hearing this, Qingyue shook her head and said: "Brother Wang, please forgive me, you should not get involved in this matter. The power of the Xiao family is far beyond your ability to resist. Moreover, the military government is about to be restructured, and you are also deeply involved in it. It is extremely dangerous... However, help

If you inquire about it, it won’t be a big problem.”

Wang Xuan solemnly clasped his fists: "Thank you very much!"

Qingyue didn't say anything, raised her hands and stood up to leave.

…

A few hours later, the sky was filled with stars.

Wang Xuan came out of Xiaoyue Nunnery, holding a stack of secret letters in his hand. He turned to look at the slowly closing wooden door. He knew that the other party's help meant that the kindness had been repaid.

"Sir, how is it?"

Zhang Heng, who had been waiting for a long time, quickly stepped forward to ask.

Wang Xuan's eyes were confused, "This matter was not done by the Xiao family. Let's talk about it when we get back."

Back at the inn, Wang Xuan spread out the secret letters one by one.

"After the tiger charm was stolen, the prince became more and more wary of the Xiao family. The Xiao family also ordered people to secretly inquire about the matter and found some clues. Take a look."

"On the second day of the first lunar month, someone in Dexingfang, where Captain Zhao was located, set up the Yin Bing Dharma Altar at night. He was killed by the City God on night patrol. When the Jingyao Division arrived, they could not find the person who cast the spell..."

"On the fourth day of the first lunar month, there are rumors that several secret disciples from the Thief Sect have entered Kangyuan City..."

"On the fifth day of the first lunar month, the day before yesterday, Captain Zhao went to the Zhenxie Army Mansion. On the way, there were Jianghu artists performing rope skills on the street. Captain Zhao rode his horse and stayed for a while. When he arrived at the Army Mansion, he found that the tiger talisman he was carrying was stolen..."

After saying that, Wang Xuan looked at everyone.

Guo Luquan sneered and said: "First to find out the bottom, and then to design to steal the talisman. This is clearly a gangster trick, and more than one family is involved, and they don't even bother to hide it."

"What I can't figure out is that if you want to muddy the waters and arouse the suspicion of the imperial family, your actions are too big. On the contrary, it seems like you are raising a flag!"

Zhang Heng was stunned and couldn't help but ask: "What does setting up a flag mean?"

Du Chunni next to her shook her head and said: "Master Zhang doesn't know something. This is a trick in the world. For example, when a theater troupe first arrives in a different place, they must sing a drama for free to show their ability. When they meet with their colleagues, they will know each other well."

"That's right!"

Guo Luquan stroked his beard and frowned, thinking, "It seems that a lot of Jianghu sects are involved in this matter. Their goal is not Captain Zhao, but to reveal their existence to the royal family and the aristocratic family. Have these guys gone crazy?"

Wang Xuan sighed slightly: "I was also surprised that the prince who came by air, the several aristocratic families headed by the Xiao family, and the Jianghu Dharma lineage who stole the talisman were all somewhat inexplicable, until I saw this."

After that, he took out the last secret letter.

Guo Luquan picked it up and checked it quickly, his eyes filled with astonishment: "Land reclamation order?!"

Wang Xuan nodded, "Yes, the imperial treasury is empty, the royal families are in a stalemate, the border troops cannot act rashly, and the art of conferring gods has been stolen, chaos has emerged in the world, so the ministers in the court came up with an idea."

"Within the territory of Dayan Kingdom, there are countless minerals and minerals in thousands of miles of mountains and rivers, and relics and precious medicines are everywhere. However, due to the proliferation of evil spirits and the constraints of the imperial power, only aristocratic families and some local forces secretly exploited them."

"The land reclamation order is equivalent to relaxing restrictions. The local government and military can develop as they please. As long as half of the proceeds go to the national treasury, the rest can be used at will."

"What a plan to kill three birds with one stone!"

Guo Luquan curled his lips and said: "It enriches the national treasury and enriches the aristocratic families. If the government army wants to open up wasteland, it also needs to expand its strength. It may also have to fight against evil spirits from all over the country. The imperial family has control over the central border army and does not worry about raising troubles."

"No wonder Jianghu Dharma has gone crazy, it turns out he wants to get a share of the pie!"

After that, he looked at Wang Xuan: "Sir, there is no movement from the three parties at the moment. Captain Zhao is afraid that he will become a victim. What are you going to do?"

"It's very simple."
Chapter completed!