Chapter Thirty-Three Assassination, Detailed Plan (3)
Wan Heshun put down the pen, blew at the fresh handwriting on the booklet, and handed it to Wei Chong.
Wei Chong humbly accepted the list, opened it, and found that his name was not there at all. He was surprised and happy, and suddenly showed a flattering look.
"Thank you... Prince Wanjun, I will never be able to repay your great kindness!" Wei Chong nodded and bowed repeatedly, his voice was very soft, fearing to disturb this great benefactor.
"I also value your talents, so don't let down my good intentions."
"That's natural." Wei Chong replied with a smile.
"Go to Magistrate Ye quickly, don't delay." Wan Heshun ordered kindly.
As soon as Wei Chong walked into the yamen, he smelled the fragrance of flowers all over the courtyard. He was in a good mood at the moment, so he took the initiative to say hello to the clerk at the door of the study, and asked, "Is the prefect here?"
The man pointed to the study window: "Master Ye is sitting inside."
"When did this Yamen grow flowers? It smells so refreshing!" Wei Chong sniffed again.
"You don't know, Magistrate Ye got very interested this morning and sent people to get some pots of flowers from his house. They are still sorting them out."
Wei Chong nodded, said goodbye to him, and walked straight into the study.
"Master Ye?" Wei Chong asked, leaning his head.
Ye Yongjia was placing the pot of flowers on the window sill. Hearing Wei Chong's words, he tilted his head and said, "Has it been drawn up?"
Wei Chong smiled slightly: "Yes, I will pass it on to you."
Ye Yongjia wiped his hands with a cloth, looked at Wei Chong's face, and then took the layoff list. As expected, he was replaced by a man named Wang Lun.
"Counselor of the Ministry of Personnel..." Ye Yongjia muttered to himself, "How come such a big official has been cut..."
"What, what's wrong?"
"It's okay," Ye Yongjia closed the book, "Just go back and I'll call you if anything happens."
Wei Chong felt very unhappy when he saw that the prefect did not look at him and continued to play with the flowers, but coldly issued an order to expel the guests.
"Master Ye, should I make another trip for you?"
Ye Yongjia frowned in confusion: "Why are you running?"
Wei Chong originally thought that with Wan Heshun's prestige, he would be able to send him into the palace to read the brochure to the six adults. Unexpectedly, something went wrong, and he only regretted that he had not killed him first and reported later.
The few words he wanted to say were choked in his throat, but his legs still seemed to be retreating, and he was still unwilling to give in.
The two of them froze on the spot, and Wei Chong hurriedly said: "Your flower is not bad, but... you should be careful about raising it in winter, it is not cold-resistant."
"Oh." Ye Yongjia started to feel a little disgusted.
Wei Chong didn't want to bring trouble to himself, so he cupped his hands and said, "I'll take my leave." After that, he went out in disgrace.
After Ye Yongjia moved the flower pots and checked the redundant personnel book in detail, he sent it to the palace together with the list sent by Wei Huai and handed it over to the six departments for review.
At that time, Wan Heshun was still immersed in the joy of victory. He was thinking about how to use Wei Chong's chess piece to defeat Lu Fangxuan's army. However, these methods were numerous and ruthless, and they could all defeat the enemy.
He could even make further plans to clean up the next mess - but Prince Wan soon realized that his dream was coming to an end.
"Did Mr. Yue ask you to come... to congratulate me?" Wan Heshun opened the letterhead and gradually realized that something was not right.
"The little man sent by Yue Gong to congratulate the prince on his ability to eliminate redundant, should be credited with his first achievement." The envoy said with a smile.
"I heard that my sworn brother was working hard to clean up the bad government and had no time to take care of anything else. I sincerely sighed. Wang Lun's generation is dedicated to the official department, talented with swords and pens, and is favored by the king. However, he has no virtue to occupy the position and raise his family.
The party is building momentum, and you are aware of it, but you are not partial to one or two. He is angry and exposes it, and the whole court is in an uproar. He has been dismissed for his crimes, but there are still people who pity him. When I am in court, I always refute him. Now my brother will
If you go to the court for a meeting and see such a person, you will be able to discuss a serious crime and you will definitely have to speak out."
Wan Heshun's eyes continued to scan, "On the day when you gave the plaque to the guards and the people, I was tired of doing official business for a long time, so I sent a special envoy to write the letter, hoping to pay me a small amount of money. However, I was suspicious of the discussion and beat me.
Envoy, take away my wealth. Fortunately, the Duke has obtained the letter, which will prevent the two families from criticizing each other. You are so wise! It is expected that my younger brother has no talent and little learning, but I am able to eliminate my suspicion and resentment. How can I repay this great kindness? I wish to lead horses and stirrups all my life, but as a sworn brother.
For yes!"
Wan Heshun suddenly woke up after reading this congratulatory letter. He was so angry that he couldn't stop shaking. He wanted to tear the letter to pieces with his hands. But he had to look at ease in front of outsiders, so he brought
With his usual kind smile, he said: "I am extremely touched by the words of Duke Yue. I should thank him for today's court meeting. It's time for me to make this trip."
"I won't stay, I'm afraid Yue Gong has something to explain."
"Go, go." Wan Heshun escorted him to the door of the courtyard, then turned back with a look of resentment on his face.
"My name is Wei Chong," Wan Heshun called to a Tiji slave beside him, "Pry out which streets and alleys Lu Fangxuan walked around today and report back to me."
"The prince wants to..."
"That's right." He said with murderous intent on his face, "Since I can't fight him, I'll just cut off all ties... and take his head."
It was a tense afternoon. All the local officials had arrived early in the palace and sat at the long table. Only Wan, Lu and Ye were the last to leave and had not yet reached the Meridian Gate. Lu Fangxuanan
Sitting safely on a tall horse, the person responsible for protecting him was Qi Zi, who led a dozen people and surrounded Lu Fangxuan in front and back, seemingly airtight. They followed Lu Fangxuan through too many scenes like this.
They had never encountered any danger, and they were all very relaxed. Some of them even yawned and fell asleep.
Lu Fangxuan himself didn't think anyone could suddenly come out and kill him. After all, they were all friends in the officialdom, so they had to be polite on the surface. Unless they were desperate, this would be a bad idea.
"The Meridian Gate is almost here." One person pointed forward and said.
Qi Zi smiled: "We're here. Let's see if Wan Heshun's face turns green!"
"There seems to have been a murder case at Meridian Gate a few years ago," a guard said, "It's best to be careful when you get there."
"I've never heard of this..." Qi Zi's heart tightened, "Is this related to Wan Heshun?"
Those people looked at each other in confusion.
Qi Zi reined in the horse's bridle and said, "You guys, go ahead and take a look. Yue Gong and I are waiting here."
After hearing this, the guards flew away.
Qi Zi got off his horse and stood beside Lu Fangxuan, looking in front and behind him. There was only a corner where someone could hide.
He held the handle of his sword, beads of sweat running across the bridge of his nose.
Lu Fangxuan remained silent, listening carefully for the sound of footsteps in the distance.
Noise in throat.
The sound of horse hooves.
Then, the horse suddenly neighed. Qi Zi turned around quickly and saw a cold arrow hitting the horse's neck, knocking Lu Fangxuan off.
In panic, he confirmed that the arrow was shot from behind, and then stared at the corners on both sides, convinced that another arrow would come there. Qi Zi did not dare to take half a step away from Lu Fangxuan, his ears were buzzing; the sudden sound of wind