Qian Guanghan glanced at Liang Jiangyuan and asked: "How?"
"What the official means is that at such an emergency moment, if General Netherworld is in the city, will he remain indifferent?" Liang Jiangyuan said cautiously: "In critical moments, is it possible to find General Netherworld to discuss countermeasures?"
Qian Guanghan shook his head and said: "The Netherworld Divine Dragon has its head but not its tail. At this time, I can't find him either."
"Old Master, who is General Netherworld? You don't even know where he is?" Wei Tairan was a little surprised: "He is the leader of the Suzhou Queen Mother Association. Now that Suzhou City is in danger, will he just hide in the dark?"
Are you just watching from the sidelines?"
Qian Guanghan thought for a moment and then said: "I see him often, but every time he appears, he always wears a mask. I have never seen what he looks like. But this man's voice is old, I guess he is at least
Over the age of fifty."
Wei Tairan and Liang Jiangyuan looked at each other and heard Qian Guanghan continue: "When I joined the Queen Mother Association, this person came to my door." He sighed: "This person is very scheming. The first time I talked to me, he
See through my worries about the future of the Jiangnan family. He seems to always be able to see the other person's weakness. He can make the other person feel anxious with just a few words, and then he will come up with a way to make people have to do it according to his way. Although he knows clearly
I was taken advantage of by him, but what he said was true, and the method he proposed was the best solution."
"In this case, now that we are in trouble, it is time for him to take action." Wei Tairan said: "Let's see if he has any good way to turn the situation around."
Qian Guanghan shook his head and said: "He is the only one looking for me now. I really don't know where he is hiding."
"Old Master, is it possible that after so many years of meeting him, he has always come to see you?" Liang Jiangyuan was a little surprised.
Qian Guanghan thought about it for a while, and now he did not hide it anymore, saying: "Of course you know Taixuan Guan."
Wei Tairan looked at Liang Jiangyuan again.
Not long ago, Taixuan Temple was surrounded by officers and soldiers, and all the Taoist priests, including the temple's master, Huang Yangzhenren, were killed. This matter was known throughout the city.
"On the fifteenth day of every month, I will go to Taixuan Temple at midnight." Qian Guanghan said calmly: "Huang Yang will send everyone away, and I will drink tea with him to discuss matters, and Netherworld will often appear.
Taixuan Temple is where the three of us meet. Unless there is a major incident and You Ming takes the initiative to find me, we will always meet at Taixuan Temple. In a year, we can see him there five or six times.
."
Wei Tairan had been bribed by the Qian family many years ago, joined the Queen Mother Society, and became Qian Guanghan's confidant, but he had no idea that there was such a secret thing.
"The old lady fasts on the fifteenth day of every month and doesn't see anyone from dusk until noon the next day. Is it...could it be because of this?" Wei Tairan looked suddenly enlightened.
Qian Guanghan nodded and said: "Exactly. Over the years, rain or shine, we have secretly developed the congregation, hoarded weapons, and set up traps to lure She Yue to come to Jiangnan. These things were all discussed and formulated in Taixuan Temple."
"But... Taixuan Temple has now been burned down, and Taoist Huang Yang is also dead." Wei Tairan frowned and said: "Of course, the old man can no longer meet You Ming in the Taoist Temple."
"You Ming found me late at night a few days ago." Qian Guanghan said: "Taoist Huang Yang was the prime minister of Suzhou Queen Mother Association. He died and someone needed to take up the post of prime minister. You Ming asked me to be the prime minister and assist the king of Suzhou.
Regarding the affairs of the mother association, Tairan, I have told you about this matter."
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"Yes." Wei Tairan nodded and said, "Old man, have you never seen Netherworld again since then?"
Qian Guanghan shook his head and said: "The last time he appeared, he asked me to become the prime minister. He didn't say much else. As for how to meet in the future, he only said to make arrangements. After he left, I didn't know about him.
Where to go.”
"Is he still in Suzhou City?" Liang Jiangyuan couldn't help but ask.
"I don't know." Qian Guanghan shook his head: "When I was chatting with Taoist Huang Yang alone, I tested his style of speaking. In fact, he has never seen the true face of Netherworld. The god of Netherworld is haunted, but Huang Yang and the left and right god generals
You can be considered loyal to him."
Liang Jiangyuan was a little disappointed.
He originally thought that General Netherworld might not be able to reverse the situation in such a critical situation since he had great magical powers.
But Netherworld doesn't know where he is now, how can he turn the situation around?
"Actually, when I cooperated with him, I didn't care who he was." Qian Guanghan sighed softly: "I know that the Queen Mother Society is good at deceiving people. If you cooperate with them, you can use them to secretly develop the congregation, and wait until there is an uprising.
, there will be troops available."
Wei Tairan and Liang Jiangyuan naturally knew this.
Although Qian Guanghan joined the Queen Mother's Association, this group of people came from official and gentry backgrounds, and they never really looked down on the idiots of the Queen Mother's Association. Qian Guanghan and several confidants had already made preparations many years ago.
, when something really happened in Suzhou, he immediately took control of the situation and held the Queen Mother Society in his own hands.
Seeing that Wei Tairan and Liang Jiangyuan were both silent, Qian Guanghan smiled calmly and said: "Netherworld is cunning and cunning. He must have known our thoughts for a long time. In fact, I and he are just using each other. We want to use the Queen Mother as a
Tools, how can Netherworld not treat us as tools? At this point, he has no way to save himself. No matter whether he is in Suzhou City or not, he will definitely never contact me again. Of course, he cannot care about my life or death.
"
"We have been members of the Queen Mother's Association for many years, but in the end, we don't even know who the three generals are." Wei Tairan sighed: "The old man is right, I am afraid that the Jiangnan Family and the Queen Mother's Association are only in the hands of the three generals.
Chess piece. The old man has seen Netherworld, has he seen Haotian?"
Qian Guanghan shook his head slightly, and Wei Tairan smiled bitterly and said: "It seems that Haotian is hiding deeper, and even the old man has never seen it."
Liang Jiangyuan hesitated for a moment and then said softly: "Old Master, Mr. Wei, is the Yuzhou Wangchao also related to the Queen Mother Association?"
"You mean his title?" Wei Tairan looked at Liang Jiangyuan.
The Jiangnan side is naturally aware of the chaos in Yuzhou Wangchao.
Wang Chao was originally just a private salt dealer. Taking advantage of the flooding in Yuzhou and the people were displaced, he gathered hundreds of people to start a rebellion and called himself General Haotian. Later, he developed thousands of bandits and conquered several counties, putting Yuzhou into crisis for a time, but in the end
However, he was still defeated by Xue Keyong from the Yuzhou camp, and his life or death was uncertain.
"The head of the three generals of the Queen Mother Association is General Haotian, and Wang Chao also calls himself General Haotian. These two...!"
Qian Guanghan shook his head and smiled calmly: "Haotian developed the Queen Mother's Association in Qingzhou more than ten years ago. Wang Chao only gathered a crowd to start an uprising last year. Maybe Wang Chao has heard about the deeds of the Queen's Mother Association in Qingzhou and knows about the Queen's Mother Association.
The leader is called General Haotian, so he sells dog meat on sheep's heads and gathers bandits in the name of Queen Mother Hui Haotian. Haotian is well hidden, so how can he personally lead a group of untouchables to start a rebellion? Wang Chao
If there is really something to do with the Queen Mother
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, just dare not call yourself Haotian."
"What the old man said makes sense." Liang Jiangyuan said hurriedly.
Suddenly they heard a knock on the door, and the three of them immediately became alert. Then they heard the voice of Fa Ming, the host: "The donor of the money is a poor monk!" They pushed the door open and came in.
"Master!" The three of them saluted Fa Ming with their hands together.
"The city is now in chaos." Fa Ming said with a solemn expression: "Just a moment ago, several groups of people hurriedly passed by outside the temple. Fortunately, Linghui Temple is a pure place for Buddhism, and they dare not rush in for the time being."
Qian Guanghan frowned, and Monk Faming said softly: "Just now, a group of people stayed outside the temple gate and stared at the temple for a while. Although they did not come in after all, the poor monk was worried that in the event of chaos,
If someone really breaks in, the disciples in the temple will not be able to resist."
"What do you mean, Master?"
"There is a cellar dug in the temple." Host Faming said: "It was originally used to store some items and food, and can accommodate twenty or thirty people. I wonder if everyone is willing to take shelter in the cellar?"
Qian Guanghan's face looked a little ugly.
He comes from a Suzhou family and was born with a silver spoon in his mouth. He has always been condescending, but now he has to hide in a cellar. It is really unacceptable.
But since Monk Faming gave such advice, it means that even the presiding monk cannot guarantee that Linghui Temple is a safe place. Soldiers may break in at any time and hide in the cellar. On the contrary, it is the best choice at the moment.
After Qian Guanghan hid in the cellar, a wealthy family in the city was also hiding in the cellar.
The Jiang family is far from comparable to the Qian family or the Dong family in Suzhou City, but it is still considered a prestigious family in Suzhou. It owns three shops and is well off. The owner of the Jiang family just celebrated his 40th birthday last month.
, one wife, one concubine, three children, a boy, two girls, and three children.
From the perspective of Mr. Jiang and his family, tonight was no different than usual, but who would have thought that at midnight, there would suddenly be killing sounds in the city.
The whole family was awakened. Mr. Jiang sent someone out to inquire. Soon they found out that a group of soldiers and horses came from nowhere and rushed into the city. The city's guards were also fighting with the enemy in the streets and alleys.
The fighting in the south city was the most intense, but there were sporadic fighting in other parts of the city.
Mr. Jiang made a prompt decision, had the door tightly closed, and ran to the backyard with his family. It happened that a cellar had been dug at home. The entrance had always been covered with a large millstone, which was inconspicuous. Mr. Jiang ordered two strong men to
The servant lifted up the millstone, revealing the entrance to the cellar, and was about to take the whole family to hide in it for a while.
The army is in chaos, and the sword has no eyes. It is important to save one's life at the moment. It is best to hide for a while. After the fierce fighting in the city, the order stabilizes, and it will not be too late to come out.
But just as the millstone was lifted and the ladder was not put in, a scream was heard from the front yard. Mr. Jiang was shocked. The two servants were shocked when they heard a noise in front of them. At this time, they could not care about their master.
, rushed to the back door, opened the door and wanted to run out to escape, but as soon as the door opened, a spear pierced the throat of one of the servants. Before the other servant could react, someone had already stepped forward and stabbed him.
When the head was about to be chopped off, the head was immediately split in half.
When the two corpses fell to the ground, a dozen people had already rushed in from the back door, wearing headscarves and thick black linen belts around their waists. They rushed into the backyard like wolves and tigers, and at a glance they saw Jiang who was about to hide in the cellar.
Everyone in the Jiang family, young and old, waved their hands, and a group of people immediately came forward and surrounded the Jiang family, young and old.