Seeing Hou Yong, everyone saluted, but he ignored them and came straight to Zhong Kui and Hou Yong.
"What's going on?"
When Hou Yong asked, a cold light flashed in his eyes.
"Sir, my subordinate came to ask questions according to your instructions. Perhaps his attitude was a bit fierce and scared them both, so..."
"So what?"
As he spoke, Hou Yong looked at Chen Mo and Huameishu up and down, and when he saw that both of them were fine, he let go of their hands.
Obviously, he was not completely at ease with Zhong Kui.
Zhong Kui did not dare to neglect, but he did not respond directly. Instead, he looked at the guards beside him.
Hou Yong saw this and waved his hand gently.
The guards saluted and exited the door one after another.
"If you have something to say, you can tell me."
"Sir, it's like this. They are indeed seeking personal gain during this trip, and..." Zhong Kui stopped talking.
"And what, tell me quickly." Hou Yong was displeased.
"And it's a huge self-interest, no, it should be said to be a huge crime." After looking at Chen Mo and Huamei Shu coldly, Zhong Kui continued as agreed, "Their cars carry gold, especially
Lots of gold."
"What did you say?"
Upon hearing the word gold, Hou Yong's expression suddenly changed, and even his breathing became a little short.
"Zhong Kui, tell the truth what's going on."
"Sir, my subordinates knew about the gold only because they spilled the beans and then refused to admit it. As a last resort, I drew my sword and interrogated you. If I don't get to the bottom of it, I'm afraid your lord will.
Implicated."
Zhong Kui looks serious and serious, and his acting is quite impressive.
The better he acted, the more wonderful Hou Yong's expression became, with a solemn face and greed in his eyes.
"You said that I will be implicated, where do you start?"
"Sir, you might as well think carefully, this is a border fortress, what can they do with the gold?" Zhong Kui continued to lure, "I would venture to guess that they are afraid of leaving. If they do, what do you think?"
What are the consequences?”
hiss……
After hearing these words, Hou Yong couldn't help but take a breath of air.
Zhong Kui is right, this is the border.
In the past two years, it would have made sense to come here with a lot of money. After all, border trade was very prosperous at that time.
But since the relationship between the two countries deteriorated, there has been little communication.
In this case, why do you still bring money here?
And, it’s still gold!
You must know that gold is different from silver and copper plates. They are usually circulated at the upper level and are rarely seen in the market.
Could it be that he wants to make money and flee?
Thinking of this, Hou Yong couldn't help but look at Chen Mo and Huameishu again.
The former is a bit bookish, but he should be a scholar for the most part.
The latter has a dormant aura of nobility and is 100% a lady for everyone.
The two came to the border with money, so they couldn't have eloped, right?
etc……
Thinking of this, Hou Yong remembered something. When he first arrived, this young lady told her about her origins.
If I remember correctly, it was the Hua Family in Baihe County.
Could it be that this person is really Hua Tiannan’s daughter?
Then why didn’t the person who entrusted him with the task say so clearly?
Hou Yong remembered clearly that the day before Yang Qi arrived at the fortress, the grain and grass officer of Dongying found him.
In a word, people who come to deliver supplies are selling their favors.
The two camps in the east and west were all close associates of General Xia Houzhen. In addition, it was the south camp that was suppressing the attack, so Hou Yong agreed without thinking.
However, at this moment, he felt a little uneasy.
Things don't seem that simple.
At least the one who found him didn't explain anything about the gold.
Want to eat alone?
Or do you have other plans?
If it's the former, we can still discuss it, but if it's the latter, the problem will be serious.
If Zhong Kui hadn't accidentally known this, wouldn't it be a capital crime if he let the two people in front of him go out of the border?
In the current situation, if you go to the Hu Xia Kingdom with gold, wouldn’t that be treason?
And Qia Qia was let go from his own hands, so it would be strange if he could reap the good fruits.
"Damn, this matter must be investigated clearly."
After cursing secretly in his heart, Hou Yong laughed.
He took two steps forward and stood in front of Chen Mo and Huameishu.
"You two, what do you call us?"
"Chen Mo."
"Gorgeous book."
"Ask me again, but from the Hua family in Baihe County, your father is Hua Tiannan?"
Of course, Hou Yong had heard of Hua Tiannan, and he often traveled to and from the border in the past.
Since the change of commander in the fortress, they stopped business dealings with Hu Xiaguo and shifted their focus to Dayan.
It can be said that Hua Tiannan is one of the largest businessmen in this area.
"Sir, my father is indeed Hua Tiannan."
"What about this one? What does he have to do with Miss Hua?" Hou Yong looked at Chen Mo.
In fact, he had already figured out that Huameishu only followed Chen Moma's lead, so he had to find out the identity of this person.
"Sir, I already know the name, and the identity is Jiao Yu."
"Hey, I really didn't notice it." Hou Yong chuckled and said, "Chen Jiaoyu, disrespectful."
"Sir, if you have anything to say, just say it."
Chen Mo wanted to give Zhong Kui a thumbs up. This scene was really well acted, and the other party took the bait so quickly.
"As expected of Chen Jiaoyu, he speaks quickly. Then I will tell you clearly whether what Zhong Kui mentioned just now is true or false?"
"How could it be true?" Chen Mo asked, "If you don't believe it, you can search it carefully."
"Is it necessary?" Hou Yong also asked, and after asking, he looked at Zhong Kui, "Since Chen Jiaoyu said, why are you still standing there? Take people to check in person. You must be careful. You must not let Miss Hua talk to Chen Jiaoyu.
He was ordered to suffer injustice that was not justified at all."
"yes."
Zhong Kui left quickly and came back quickly.
In his hand, he even brought back a brass hot pot.
"What's this?"
Hou Yong was a little confused when he saw it for the first time.
"Pot, used for stewing meat." Huameishu explained.
"Sir, in my opinion, this is not a pot." Zhong Kui quickly answered.
"What's it if it's not a pot?" Hou Yong looked at it carefully.
"Container, a container that contains gold."
"How?" Hou Yong was confused.
"Have you ever thought about it, if you melt gold..."
"Wait a minute, you mean the gold is hidden in here?" Hou Yong's expression suddenly changed.
"That's right. If you don't believe me, you can weigh it. It's impossible for a copper vessel to have such a weight."
After saying this, Zhong Kui handed over the pot.
After purchasing it, Hou Yong's expression changed again.
Yes, this is not pure copper.
There must be something else mixed in, otherwise it wouldn't be so heavy.
"Zhong Kui, go and invite the supervisor."
"yes."
"No need, I'll go there in person. You stay here and watch. The two of them can't go out, and no one can come in."