Although Qiao Ruixin assigned his soldiers to search the city, and even led the troops to search the city himself, they were just running around like headless flies in the city.
Who is the assassin? Where did he come from? Where is he now?
He knows nothing.
But he had to lead his troops into the streets.
This time the Shence Army sent troops to the south of the Yangtze River. As the deputy general of the Pioneer Battalion, Qiao Ruixin followed Xia Houning. She was actually very happy. She knew that this trip to the south of the Yangtze River would not only make great achievements, but also gain a lot. Her pocket would definitely be
Filled with gold and silver jewels.
He was a eunuch, and without that thing, his biggest pursuit could only be wealth.
But the current situation was completely beyond his expectation.
After Xiahou Ning's death, his dream of promotion and wealth was shattered, and he even had to bear the serious crime of poor protection.
Although the Shence Army is its own group, he also understands that if the Prime Minister insists on holding himself accountable because of the pain of losing his son, no one in the palace will protect him, and the General of the Shence Army Zuo Xuanji will not
He is hostile to the Xiahou family.
He can only wander the streets now, which at least shows that he is really trying his best to hunt down the assassin after the death of the Marquis.
A fast horse galloped over. Qiao Ruixin saw Qi Shen dismounting and coming over. Before Qi Shen could say anything, she asked, "Qin Xiao met Lin Hong?"
"The middle commander and the humble general deserve to die!" Qi Shen knelt on the ground: "Lin Hong...Lin Hong has been taken away."
Qiao Ruixin was startled for a moment, then showed an angry look: "Did Qin Xiao take him away?"
"Yes." Qi Shen lowered his head and said: "Qin Xiao said that the assassination of Mr. Hou must be the work of the rebel party. To trace the identity of the assassin, Lin Hong's mouth must be pried open. He said that he would take Lin Hong back and torture him.
trial.....!"
"You just let him take people away?"
"The humble general led someone to stop him and told him that no one could take away the criminal without the order of the general." Qi Shen said: "But he said that he was an official of Dali Temple and had the right to interrogate the criminal. He also said that the assassin
He escaped and is still in the city. If the identity of the assassin cannot be found out as soon as possible, who will bear the responsibility once the assassin continues to assassinate in the city?" He looked up at Qiao Ruixin and said cautiously: "Qin Xiao is determined to take Lin Hong away.
The humble general is also worried that if the assassin is really not caught, he will throw the responsibility on the head of the middle commander, so...!"
Qiao Ruixin wanted to kick him over, clenched her hands into fists, and then let go, sighing, knowing that since Xia Houning was dead, she could not be Qin Xiao's opponent.
He only has a few thousand soldiers and horses in his hand, and Qin Xiao also has thousands of people. The strength of the troops is not inferior to his own. If there is a head-on confrontation, Qiao Ruixin is certainly not afraid of Qin Xiao, but in the case of Hangzhou, it is not about opening up the soldiers and horses to attack those who are facing him.
So simple.
Qin Xiao now has the support of officials in Hangzhou, and because he has reversed the case for the Hangzhou family in the past few days, he has become a living bodhisattva in the hearts of the gentry in Hangzhou. When Xiahou Ning was alive, he was helpless when Qin Xiao used national laws to fight against him, so he
Not to mention that he is a Zhonglang general in the Shence Army.
When Xiahou Ning was alive, he was already at a disadvantage under Qin Xiao's strategic offensive. Now that Xiahou Ning is dead, Shence Army's side is even more defeated.
"General Zhonglang, what should we do next?" Qi Shen asked cautiously when he saw Qiao Ruixin's solemn expression.
"What else can we do?" Qiao Ruixin said angrily: "Stand still, fly pigeons to pass the message, report to the general, and wait for the general's order." He glanced at the group of people around him and said in a deep voice: "Be honest with me from now on, Qin
Xiao's gang has their eyes on us, don't let him find any excuse."
Although the Shence Army is at an absolute disadvantage facing Qin Xiao, the Shence Army is still stationed in the city. Qiao Ruixin doesn't know what Zuo Xuanji will plan next, but one thing he is sure of is that the Shence Army is still stationed in the city.
They must stick to the city. Once they withdraw from the city, the Shence Army's plan to get involved in Jiangnan will be completely in vain.
Therefore, Qin Xiao and his group must not get caught before General Zuo Xuanji's next order arrives.
Thinking of having to tremble in front of Qin Xiao from now on, Qiao Ruixin felt unspeakably angry.
Qin Xiao had no time to pay attention to Qiao Ruixin's mood.
After taking Lin Hong out of Lin's house, he handed Lin Hong directly over to Yuwen Chengchao. After making some arrangements, he went directly back to the Governor's Mansion.
With Lin Hong in his hands, it ensures that Baofenglong will not fall into the hands of other forces. Qin Xiao has never forgotten the plan to recruit a new army from beginning to end. The prerequisite for recruiting a new army is to have enough military resources, otherwise everything will be in vain.
It's just a castle in the air.
The imperial treasury certainly cannot be counted on.
The national treasury is now very weak. In addition, Xia Houning died in Jiangnan this time and had conflicts with Qin Xiao before his death. Of course, it is impossible for the Prime Minister to support Qin Xiao in recruiting new troops to regain Xiling.
Therefore, Qin Xiao's only hope is the Jiangnan family.
Although the princess's promise is important, it cannot be fulfilled without the support of the Jiangnan family.
Seizing Lin Hong from the Shence Army will ensure that a large amount of Jiangnan's assets will not fall into the hands of other forces. As long as the Jiangnan family survives, it will also ensure the source of military resources for recruiting new armies.
Qin Xiao is now operating in the south of the Yangtze River, and his choice of advance or retreat is very clear. As long as it is conducive to the preparation of the new army, he will definitely go all out. Once there are obstacles in his way, he will never resort to merciful means.
When they returned to the Governor's Mansion, they had already passed the lunch gate. What Qin Xiao didn't expect was that a large number of people gathered in front of the Governor's Mansion. Seeing Qin Xiao riding a horse and stopping in front of the Governor's Mansion, this group of people all
He was staring at Qin Xiao, which made Qin Xiao wonder if there were words carved on his face.
"Are you... Qin Shaoqing from Dali Temple?" A man not far from Qin Xiao asked cautiously.
Seeing that these people were all wearing silk clothes, Qin Xiao vaguely understood something and said with a smile: "Exactly, I don't know...?"
Before he finished speaking, the man showed excitement and turned around and said: "It's Qin Shaoqing, it's Qin Shaoqing!" Without saying a word, he knelt down on the ground with a plop: "Song Xuezhong, I have met Mr. Shaoqing, Shaoqing.
The kindness of your life, sir, will never be forgotten by the Song family!"
The young man in front of others was Qin Xiao, and they all rushed forward and fell to their knees on the ground.
"Everyone get up, everyone get up!" Qin Xiao got off his horse, threw the horse's reins to the soldiers beside him, and stepped forward to help Song Xuezhong: "What are you doing?"
"Lord Shaoqing, we are all sinners who were unjustly imprisoned before. If Lord Shaoqing hadn't clearly seen the truth, we might have lost our heads." Song Xuezhong said gratefully: "It was Lord Shaoqing who cleared our grievances.
, it was also Mr. Shaoqing who saved our family, old and young, and for this kindness, we must come to express our gratitude in person no matter what."
Immediately someone said: "Master Shaoqing's great kindness and virtue cannot be achieved with just a few words of thanks."
The group of people were all grateful. Qin Xiao helped Song Xuezhong up and said loudly: "Everyone, get up and speak. This is the governor's office. How can you behave like this?"
After everyone heard this, they also felt that it was wrong to kneel in front of the governor's mansion. They all stood up according to Qin Xiao's instructions. Song Xuezhong turned around and said: "Bring it over here, carry it over here...!"
Immediately, someone came up carrying something, but there were several plaques, one of which said "A clear mirror hangs high", another said "Knowing everything clearly", and another one said "Integrity and Integrity".
"Sir, this is the plaque we dedicate to you." Song Xuezhong said: "Sir, you deserve these words."
"I don't dare to take it, I don't take it." Qin Xiao waved his hand and said with a smile: "I came to Jiangnan to patrol the case on the order of the saint, and I also came to Hangzhou to review the case files on the order of the princess. The Tang Dynasty established the country by law. If someone was wronged, I
It is the official's duty to rehabilitate him, and he really does not deserve these plaques."
A man who was over fifty years old took a step forward and said respectfully: "Master Shaoqing, what you mentioned is something that many people cannot do. I am here today to represent the entire Hua family.
Twenty-seven people want to express their gratitude to you. My father originally wanted to come to express his gratitude in person, but he has become weak in prison and is unable to come today. The old man said that he would come in person when he recovers a little.
....!"
Qin Xiao stared at the man and interrupted: "Your surname is Hua?"
The man was stunned for a moment, but immediately said respectfully: "Little man Hua Kuan!"
Qin Xiao went to Luo Yueguan last night and learned that Luo Yueguan used to be the land of the Hua family and was later sold to Taoist Aunt Luo Yue. He originally wanted to find someone to come to the Hua family and ask Taoist Aunt Luo Yue about her origins. Who knows?
I haven't sent anyone to look for him yet, but people from the Hua family have also arrived today.
He didn't know whether the Hua Kuan in front of him was the Hua family who sold the Taoist temple, but it was indeed inappropriate for a large group of people to gather in front of the governor's house. He cupped his hands and said: "Everyone, I still have official duties to attend to today.
Now that it’s done, I’d like you all to sit down and have a good time.” Xiang Hua Kuan said, “Mr. Hua, I happen to have something I want to know from you, so please come to the house to discuss it.”
Hua Kuan didn't expect Qin Shaoqing to look at him differently and hurriedly handed over his hand.
Everyone also knew that Qin Xiao was busy with official duties and didn't want to disturb him too much. However, Qin Xiao left Hua Kuan behind, which still surprised everyone, but they didn't know much to say, so they all said goodbye to Qin Xiao.
Qin Xiao sent everyone away and then led Hua Kuan into the mansion. After sitting down in the side hall, Hua Kuan was a little nervous when he saw that there was no one else in the hall. Qin Xiao smiled and said: "Mr. Hua, don't be nervous.
Actually, I just have a little thing I want to ask you about."
"Sir, please speak!"
"Do you know Luo Yueguan?"
"Luo Yue Temple?" Hua Kuan seemed to be unable to remember for a moment, pondered for a moment, and finally said: "I know, you are talking about the Taoist temple in Beicheng? In fact, there is no Luo Yue Temple. This Luo Yue Temple is nearby.
People call it whatever they want, but it was once a Taoist temple there. After the saint ascended the throne, he advocated Taoism, and Taoist temples emerged all over the world. Many Taoist temples were built in Hangzhou. My father also donated a Taoist temple, and several foreign Taoist priests lived in the Taoist temple. But that
Several Taoist priests were incompetent, and some even said that they were fake Taoist priests who often ate meat and drank wine secretly. When such rumors spread, no one would go to the Taoist temple to offer incense. Later, a Taoist priest died of illness inside, and the remaining Taoist priests also
He ran away, and since then, there have been rumors that the Taoist temple is haunted...!" He shook his head and smiled bitterly: "This is just someone's random fabrication. It can really be haunted, but in this way, the Taoist temple will be haunted.
It became more and more deserted, and no one dared to approach it. We wanted to sell that piece of land, but the price dropped again and again, but no one cared about it until Taoist Aunt Luo Yue bought it."