Xue Rengui watched Zhang Fugui leave in a hurry, his heart relaxed a little, and he couldn't help but look at Qin Huaidao. This strong young master became more and more powerful and domineering. The two of them dared to threaten each other and claimed to flatten Zhangjiacun. It was so cool.
, a good man should be like this, not afraid of anything.
Two hundred thousand guan is not a small amount. Xue Rengui asked with a worried look: "Young Master, if they jump over the wall in a hurry and come out, we won't be able to catch up."
"They don't dare. They will suspect that we are hiding soldiers and horses in secret." Qin Huaidao said with a careless smile.
"Really know how to compensate and compromise?" Xue Rengui was still worried.
Qin Huaidao looked at the mountains ahead, his eyes sparkling with wisdom, and smiled: "This move is just a test. If we offer compensation, it means that there are important people inside who cannot be exposed. If they give in and want to survive the crisis, we will arrange for people to covertly
Keep an eye on it to see where the big shot inside will go."
"It makes sense, but what if there is no compensation?" Xue Rengui asked.
"Then bring people over and crush Zhangjia Village." Qin Huaidao looked domineering.
Xue Rengui looked surprised: "Why, don't you want to 'hide the front'?"
"No compensation means that there are no big shots inside. They don't care. The amount of losses also means that they don't want to reconcile. Since there is no reconciliation, 'Zang Feng' has become wishful thinking, so why are you being polite? 'Zang Feng' is not afraid of trouble, but he just doesn't want to get involved with others.
The struggle is thankless."
Xue Rengui nodded and said nothing more.
The two waited patiently. After a while, a group of people drove a carriage over. Zhang Fugui was at the front. When they reached the bridge, the carriage stopped. Zhang Fugui stepped forward alone, bowed respectfully, and said: "In the carriage,
It's gold, enough for 200,000 gold. Please ask the Lord Protector to show your favor. My master said that he wants to be your friend, and he can make whatever conditions he wants, and he will never bargain."
Qin Huaidao gave Xue Rengui a look. Xue Rengui nodded knowingly and went up to check. There was a huge wave in his heart - he really paid compensation. There was indeed a big shot in this villa. Who could it be?
Qin Huaidao was also secretly shocked that he had been fooled. Who could be inside?
Prince Li Chengqian?
Or King Xi, former crown prince Li Jiancheng?
Thoughts flashed through his mind one by one, Qin Huaidao quickly regained his composure and said: "Forget it as friends, we all have different paths. As I said before, I won't block your master's way, and don't bother me again. Just treat me as if I haven't been here today.
"
"Thank you for your noble hand, sir. I will definitely bring you your words."
Qin Huaidao waved his hands with a stern look on his face.
Zhang Fugui didn't say anything else, slowly backed away, then turned and left.
Xue Rengui almost went blind when he looked at the gold in the carriage. He nodded to Qin Huaidao and drove the carriage across the stone bridge. He passed by Zhang Fugui, glanced at each other, and quickly came to the other side: "Young Master
, I’m not sure if the quantity is correct, but it’s all gold, so there should be just a little more.”
"Let's go." Qin Huaidao said nonchalantly, looking back at the lush green village, a coldness flashed in his eyes, he jumped on the carriage, shook the reins, and the mules and horses walked forward.
After leaving a certain distance and making sure that Zhangjiacun could not be seen, Qin Huaidao stopped the carriage, signaled Xue Rengui to step forward and said, "Are Shen Mei and the others still staring at this?"
"Here I am."
"Remind them to send more people later. Unexpectedly, there are really important people in Zhangjiacun. They shouldn't dare to leave during the day. They will definitely leave after dark. We must follow them and know their next hiding place, otherwise we will be the passive ones. "Qin Huaidao reminded.
"Don't worry, we'll do it later. We'll also dispatch some people from the village protection team to make sure nothing goes wrong, but..." Xue Rengui stopped here, hesitating to speak.
"What's wrong?" Qin Huaidao asked.
"However...if Zhang Fugui bites back, the young master will be charged with not reporting what he knew."
"What are you biting back?"
Qin Huaidao smiled nonchalantly and said: "We are just here to talk about compensation. His people have caused me heavy losses. I came to question him and asked for compensation. It is reasonable and reasonable. No one can find fault. Isn't the murderer still in the hands of Shen Mei and the others? Don't die. That's all. As for who is inside, I don't know at all, what can anyone do to me? However, the person behind this is a decisive person, able to bend and stretch, and cannot be careless."
Speaking of this, Qin Huaidao remembered that Li Chengqian had a cold temperament, was suspicious, fickle, and not a decisive person. I am afraid that the one in Zhangjiacun was not the same. There was someone else, the former prince was very likely.
And the name Zhang Fugui is most likely a pseudonym, but it needs to be verified.
When Xue Rengui heard that it made sense, he no longer hesitated.
"Let's go... drive!" Qin Huaidao shook the reins and the carriage continued to move forward.
When he was approaching Chang'an City, Qin Huaidao found a cloth to cover his face and led the horse into the city. He looked like an ordinary handyman. The city guards knew Xue Rengui and let him go directly. They didn't expect that the dignified Protector of the Country would be the one to lead the horse and drive the carriage. After entering the city, Qin Huaidao continued to play the role of coachman.
When they arrived at the Protector's Mansion, the two of them entered from the side door. Qin Huaidao drove the carriage to the backyard warehouse. The money was touching, and it was blackmailed. He couldn't reveal it, so he asked Xue Rengui to help put it into the warehouse together, locked the door, and signaled Xue Rengui to rush. He left in the carriage and came to the study.
But he found Li Jing waiting in the study, accompanied by He'er. Qin Huaidao quickly saluted: "Shibo, why are you here?"
"I have something to talk to you about," Li Jing said.
He'er wisely stood up and left. Qin Huaidao returned to the tea-making position and sat down. He got himself a cup of tea and asked: "Uncle Shi, why is it okay to send someone to inform you, but do you have to go there in person?"
"It's a very important matter. Others are worried." Li Jing said and looked at the door.
Qin Huaidao smiled knowingly and said, "Don't worry, no one will come here."
"That's good."
Li Jing's face straightened and he said in a low voice: "Two things will happen in the court today. Come and listen to your opinion. The first thing is that your Majesty will take Hou Junji as the general manager of the march on Jiaohe Road and lead his troops to attack Gaochang. The Tang army will arrive at Qikou. , King Qu Wentai of Gaochang was frightened and died of illness. Shortly after his son Qu Zhisheng came to the throne, the Hou Jun gathered to besiege the city, and Qu Zhisheng surrendered to the Tang Dynasty. Gaochang had three states, five counties, 22 cities, 8,000 households, and more than 30,000 people. People belong to our dynasty, and the Holy One intends to establish Xizhou in Gaochang and Anxi Protectorate in Jiaohe City to deal with the Western Turks and manage the Western Regions. What do you think of this matter?"
Jiaohe City is the Turpan of later generations. It has a prominent location, especially the Anxi Protectorate, and has made significant contributions to the stability of the Western Region. Qin Huaidao said with a smile: "It is a good thing to open up the territory and expand the territory and promote the prestige of the Tang Dynasty."
"That's all?" Li Jing asked.
"Yes, this is a great thing and should be supported."
"Okay, let's talk about another thing. Does Quan Wanji know about it?" Li Jing asked.
Qin Huaidao shook his head. He seemed to have this person in his memory, but he was very unfamiliar.
Li Jing looked at the door warily and lowered his voice and said: "Qi King Li You is obsessed with flying eagles and horses, hunting and playing. Prince Shi Quan Wanji has a strong and upright character and has repeatedly advised him. Three days ago, King Qi killed Quan Wan for some unknown reason. Ji, raised troops to rebel, and Liu Lan, the acting governor of the state, responded."
"What?" Qin Huaidao was taken aback and instinctively felt something was wrong. King Qi was the fifth son of Li Er and the tyrant of Chang'an City. He was domineering and misbehaving. He was a typical playboy. This kind of person has no ambitions, just fun and good face. How could there be a rebellion? Even if Quan Wanji repeatedly advised him, it was possible that the King of Qi would kill Quan Wanji in anger, but there would never be a rebellion. There should be someone behind it, not to mention the response from Liu Lan, the governor of Daizhou.
If something goes wrong, you will become a monster!
Qin Huaidao recalled carefully. If this period of history was not in his memory, it was probably not a big deal. Otherwise, he would not have had any impression. He asked instead: "What is the relationship between Liu Lan, the governor of Daizhou, and King Xi?"
"He was once a subordinate of King Xi. In the early years of Zhenguan, Liang Shidu occupied Shuofang. Liu Lan submitted a letter to propose a plan to attack Shuofang. The Holy Emperor thought it was very good and appointed Liu Lan as Sima of the Xiazhou Dudufu. At that time, Liang Shidu led the Turkic troops to station in Shuofang. Under the city, Liu Lan stopped fighting. The rebels were suspicious and did not dare to attack. They escaped at night. Liu Lan pursued him, defeated the rebels, and marched into Xiazhou. After the Liang division was pacified, Liu Lan was promoted to the governor of Fengzhou for his merit. He was appointed as the general of the right-leading army, and in the twelfth year of Zhenguan, he was promoted to the governor of Daizhou." Li Jing explained.
Qin Huaidao didn't pay attention to what he said next, but he remembered the first sentence. He was once a subordinate of King Xi, and the information in it was big. The dandy King Qi suddenly rebelled, and the governor of Daizhou responded. Who would believe that there is no problem behind this? He thought to himself After a moment, he asked: "Shibo, does he know a man named Zhang Fugui?"
"I don't know him." Li Jing recalled carefully, shook his head and asked, "What's wrong with this person?"
"It's okay, just ask around."
Qin Huaidao changed the topic: "Qizhou and Daizhou are not very far away. It will be difficult to join forces to rebel and form a rivalry. What is the court's plan?"
"Your Majesty wants to gather together and represent the troops of the neighboring states in the two states. Qiu Xinggong, the right general of the Imperial Guard, will lead a forbidden army to redress the rebellion. I'm here to hear your opinion. What are the chances of winning?" Li Jing asked.