Chapter 107 The inner ghost of the patrol battalion
The palace of Prince Qi was imprisoned by the Imperial Army, and another storm broke out in Jinling City.
"I thought of King Qin..."
In Zuixian Tower, many people talked about current affairs and thought of the King of Qin not long ago.
The same was true when the Yue Pingchuan case involved the King of Qin. The King of Qin was trapped in the palace and looked like he was about to fall.
"She should be involved in the He Louqian case."
"Don't add insult to injury first. Wait and see which direction the wind blows. Don't make another attack like King Qin did."
"That's right. The situation in Beijing is constantly changing, and there are really no rules."
At the feet of the Emperor, anything can happen.
Maybe the prisoners waiting to be slaughtered can wait in the execution ground for the imperial decree to pardon them, and then they will have a smooth career.
Or maybe the prince lost everything overnight.
Too dreamy.
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Patrol Battalion Headquarters is located on Baihu Main Street.
In the spacious barracks, every centurion remained silent.
The centurions from the command camp and the patrol camp were all called here and stood in several rows.
The standing strength of the patrol battalion is about three thousand, not counting logistics, so there are thirty centurions in total.
"Which teams were supposed to be in charge of the vicinity of Zhuque Street last night?" Zhao Gu, the commander of the patrol battalion, asked angrily.
A patrol battalion patrol usually consists of a team of 100 people, so that no matter what happens, there is time to respond.
Lest there are fewer people but are suppressed by the thugs.
When Zhao Gu learned about what happened on Zhuque Street last night, he immediately realized that there was something wrong with him.
A ghost planted by others.
Suzaku Street is considered an important area for inspection, and there will be at least one or two centurion squads patrolling nearby.
Still the kind that won't stay away at will.
However, when the incident occurred, no one responded, allowing Ye Hongyi of the Xuanjian Division to be assassinated.
If this had not been premeditated and the people were transferred away, Zhao Gu would not believe it.
"It's a team under my command. They were in charge of Zhuque Street last night." A centurion saw everyone looking over and knew that he couldn't hide it, so he reported himself.
The shift schedule can be seen on the public notice board in the main camp, and he can't rely on it even if he wants to.
"There should be more than two squads stationed on Zhuque Street for patrolling. Who else is responsible?" Bai Yun, deputy commander of the patrol battalion, said coldly.
"My subordinate is here..." Another centurion stepped forward and said with a cupped hand.
Zhao Gu looked at the others:
"Don't think you'll be fine."
"At least hundreds of teams were patrolling all over the city last night. Why didn't they rush to Suzaku Street when they heard the noise?"
Zhao Gu's face was livid, he pointed at the centurions and cursed: "The imperial troops from far away in the imperial city have come, but none of you have arrived at the scene, which makes my patrol camp embarrassed!"
No one dared to refute.
It was really loud last night.
"The patrol camp is so poorly guarded. How do you want me to explain to His Majesty and to all the officials? Do you think His Majesty will still trust and rely on my patrol camp?"
"I think we should just disband us and let the Forbidden Army fully manage all the defense of the capital. Our patrol camp is useless anyway?"
Zhao Gu slammed the table, making everyone tremble.
Bai Yun advised: "Commander, please calm down. I only blame the two teams on Zhuque Street. The others each have their own defense areas and cannot leave the defense easily."
"Everyone, go away. The two teams will stay."
Zhao Gu nodded and had no objection to Bai Yun's handling. Originally, it was just a warning to everyone, but it was not necessary to deal with it.
"Thank you, Commander..." All the centurions fled quickly as if they had been granted amnesty.
The two people who were left behind looked at each other, both feeling a little uneasy.
"Zhang Long, Li Gu...who among you two is responsible for staying up until midnight?" Bai Yun asked.
"Commander, it's me." Li Gu admitted helplessly.
Bai Yun nuzzled at Zhang Long, but the latter knew to get out. Before leaving, he glanced at Li Gu with pity.
Zhao Gu stared at this person: "Don't tell me, there was an emergency somewhere near Zhuque Street, and you needed to take the whole team to suppress it, which caused Zhuque Street to lose its defense?"
Li Gu was startled, then smiled bitterly: "That's true... I received news that a large number of green men are fighting with weapons."
Zhao Gu and Bai Yun looked at each other and both sneered.
If it were in the past, this operation would be fine, as long as no noble person was harmed.
But this time it was different. The person who was assassinated was an important person from the Third Law Department and a confidante of the Young Master. This was a big deal.
"Do you think this kind of rhetoric is enough?" Zhao Guleng asked.
Bai Yun asked him back: "Li Gu, since you went to suppress other places, where are the people you arrested?"
"No one was arrested... Those people dispersed when they saw the patrol camp and did not cause any more trouble."
Zhao Gu sneered: "Your defense area is very small. Even if you are lured away, you will come back very quickly... How could the other party know in advance the exact time of Ye Hongyi's entry into the city, and lure you away just right... and still be there just in time?
During their assassination process, they prevented you from getting back in time?"
Li Gu's rhetoric had so many flaws that Bai Yun didn't even bother to question it.
"Every time Ye Hongyi comes back from Fangjiazhuang, she always comes before dusk... But last night, she just entered the city before the curfew started..."
Zhao Guleng said: "I don't believe that someone could predict that she would suddenly delay her return last night, and just happen to lure your people away in advance."
"this……"
Listening to Zhao Gu's questioning, Li Gu himself felt that his previous remarks were difficult to justify.
So there was silence.
Baiyun said: "The entire assassination process requires the absence of the patrol battalion. The team patrolling Zhuque Street must be the most unstable factor."
"Since the other party dares to act like this, they must understand that no matter what, your small team will not pose a threat to them."
"Since you are the most critical link, then you, Li Gu, must be one of theirs."
Zheng——
Zhao Gu drew out his sword and rubbed it against his armor. The sound of the sword made Li Gu tremble.
"Tell me... who made you deliberately slack off and leave your post without permission last night?"
"Or do you want me to ask everyone in your team before you are willing to tell the truth?"
Someone must have heard such a loud noise and reminded Li Gu to go, but Li Gu still didn't go.
Zhao Gu gently placed his sword on Li Gu's shoulder, making him shrink back in fright.
Then Li Gu suddenly knelt down and cried: "Commander, save me..."
Zhao Gu returned the sword to its sheath wordlessly, and Bai Yun also rolled his eyes.
Bai Yun pointed at him: "The most important thing for military attachés in Beijing is not to take sides or have friendship with the prince... This is the ironclad responsibility of the patrol battalion and the ironclad rule of the military."
"Li Gu, you are looking for death."
Being a military attache does not mean being simple-minded.
To be an official in the capital, one must have extremely high intelligence and understand the ways of the world.
Otherwise it won’t take long.
But no matter what happens, you can't be derelict in your duties. This is the principle, otherwise Xishikou will be the way home.
Li Gu panicked, knelt down and pulled Zhao Gu's armor, crying: "Commander, save me, I didn't know that they were targeting the Lord of the Xuanjian Division last night!"
"Did the King of Qi give the order?" Zhao Gu asked.
Li Gu nodded: "It's Wang Gui, the chief minister of Prince Qi's palace. He came to see me in person and said that there would be movement on Zhuque Street last night and told me to mind my own business...just wait for his people to notify me and clean up the scene."
The patrol battalion patrols around an area, so it is normal for someone to die in a corner.
As long as the patrol camp discovers the body and reports it to the police, there will be no heavy responsibility.
After all, the capital is too big and there are not many people in the patrol camp. It is impossible for every alley to have a patrol camp to look after it all the time.
This kind of thing has happened before. As long as you take care of it, it will be fine.
"I was next door to Zhuque Street last night and waited for half the night, but no one came to notify me. I thought they didn't do anything..." Li Gu was already in a state of confusion and poured out everything.
Li Gu thought everything was fine, but he didn't expect to be called by the commander-in-chief early in the morning. He knew something was wrong.
But when he found out that the person who was in trouble was Ye Hongyi from the Xuanjian Division, Li Gu realized that the matter was serious. This was not just a matter of killing a few young men or petty officials.
People from the Sanfa Division, they dare to attack!
"Two commanders, please save me. I know I was wrong and I won't dare to do it again..."
Li Gu cried and begged.
But Zhao Gu and Bai Yun both looked at him indifferently, without any pity.
In any position, as long as there is real power, there will definitely be bribes.
Some people can keep it and there will be no trouble, but some people lose their principles for the sake of wealth or power... This is the end of Li Gu.
It is conceivable that his head has been reserved by Xishikou.
"Are you a member of King Qi, or someone bribed by them?" Zhao Gu asked.
"It is indeed King Qi who sought a job for his subordinates... That's why I want to repay my kindness..." Li Gu cried, he didn't know that this kindness would need to be repaid with his life.
Bai Yun shook his head: "While no one from the Xuanjian Division has come yet, surrender yourself. Maybe your family will be spared."
But at this moment, someone outside the door shouted: "The commander-in-chief is in trouble, Chief Xiao of the Xuanjian Division is here!"
When Li Gu heard this, he collapsed on the ground, desperate.