w Ouyang Xiu sat alone in Guanyi's study, holding a volume in his hand and reading with gusto; but in fact, he didn't even read a word. His ears were keenly listening to the movements outside, and his mind was thinking non-stop.
One thing that has nothing to do with books...)
It has been two days. Ever since Su Jin suddenly sent someone to mysteriously send a secret letter on the night of the first day of the Lunar New Year, he has not had a good rest in the past three days; that letter was a warning letter,
The general content is that Zhu Shiyong of Luzhou has learned that Chen Laogen is in his hands, so he is very likely to take risks and come to snatch it.
Ouyang Xiu was extremely angry because Su Jin shamelessly admitted in the letter that he had revealed the news in order to make Zhu Shiyong take a dangerous route.
Annoyed, Ouyang Xiu still had to admit that Su Jin's plan was very effective. Although he had Chen Laogen in his hand, it was still impossible to convict Zhu Shiyong based on this person alone; although Ouyang Xiu was very confident.
He could bring down Zhu Shiyong, but he also understood that taking rash actions without evidence was tantamount to digging his own grave, so he had no intention of taking action immediately.
But Su Jin completely disrupted his plan. Ouyang Xiu had no intention of going to Luzhou to meet Su Jin again. If he had wanted to go, he would have gone there long ago. Why bother to go to Shouzhou in a roundabout way? In fact, he was even a little bit
With a little calculation, he might be able to make Zhu Shiyong obey him and be an obedient dog by using Chen Laogen as a handle.
This Su Jin's heart is really vicious. It is obvious that this is a plan to divert trouble eastward, which is to bring Zhu Shiyong into conflict with him, so that he will have to intervene in the investigation of Zhu Shiyong immediately.
Ouyang Xiu was helpless. He wanted to rush back to the capital immediately, but he couldn't do so, not only because his errands had not been completed, but also because he saw great opportunities lurking in the danger; once Zhu Shiyong sent
People came to seize and destroy the evidence. With careful preparation, all he had to do was seize the visitor and obtain a confession, and Zhu Shiyong would be finished. This unexplained move exposed Zhu Shiyong's fate, and he was dead.
After much consideration, Ouyang Xiu decided to accept this plan. Although it was forced, as long as it was arranged properly and when it was dealt with, it might be an opportunity for Bi Qi to succeed in a battle; and Ouyang Xiu also admired Su Jin's courage, because Su Jin formulated a ridiculous and
A bold plan, but he himself did not shrink into a safe place, but chose a more dangerous role.
The third watch has struck, and there is no movement outside. Only the night wind whistles across the bare treetops in the courtyard, making a sharp whistling sound. Could it be that tonight is another unbearable night of empty watch?
Ouyang Xiu put down the book, picked up the small scissors on the candlestick and gently cut the candle flowers. The candle flames jumped and became brighter. At the moment when darkness and light crossed, Ouyang Xiu was keenly aware of the danger. There was a person in front of the window.
The black shadow suddenly flashed and disappeared.
Ouyang Xiu was confident that he had not yet reached the age where his eyesight would dim, and he would not doubt his own judgment. His heart was beating unsatisfactoryly, as if it was about to jump out of his chest.
Ouyang Xiu reached out and picked up the book, sitting upright and seemingly unaware. At this moment, the two windows facing the bookcase made a loud bang at the same time, and the wooden strips and window paper on the window edges flew out under the strong blow.
Scattered, two black shadows rushed in like dragons, and then dozens of black shadows filed in, rolled beautifully on the ground and stood up straight.
Suddenly, a row of masked men in black stood across from the desk, holding steel knives in their hands; under the flickering candlelight, dozens of steel knives shone with a chilling light, making people dizzy.
Ouyang Xiu's face turned pale, he stood up abruptly, and shouted in a trembling voice: "Who is it? Do you dare to break into the official post at night? Do you want to die?"
"Son, are you Ouyang Xiu?" A masked guest said with a smile.
"It's me, who are you? What do you mean?"
"My dear, we just want to borrow some things from you, you idiot. As long as you give them to us honestly, we will spare your life; otherwise, you, a dog official, may not be able to save your head."
"Bold, do you know where this place is? This is Shouzhou City, the Huainan Road Administration Office. Guarded by thousands of soldiers, you dare to openly enter the official post and threaten the imperial officials. Do you know what your crime is?"
The masked guest winked at the large masked men standing on both sides, and said with a smile: "The Turtle Son's official power is not small, it seems that I need to show him some color."
The big men on the left and right laughed strangely, and the swords in their hands flashed, causing the light in the room to flicker.
"So what if you have thousands of troops to guard you? I can't easily enter your official post. You must be wondering why I appeared in front of you without shouting for death. That's because, more than a dozen of your
The guards have all met with the King of Hell, are their methods acceptable?"
Ouyang Xiu was shocked and lost his composure. There was a clear look of fear on his face. His official authority was gone. He shouted in a trembling voice: "You... you are so brave."
"Finally, let me talk nonsense with you and give us what we want. Then you will be your official. I will go our way and never harm your life. Otherwise, you will go see the King of Hell."
"What... do you want...? I'll give it to you. Don't harm my life."
"We only need an official document and a person named Chen Laogen. The official document is the one that Zhu Shiyong, the prefect of Luzhou, asked Chen Laogen to send to Suzhou. Don't tell me that you don't know which one it is. Tell us brothers
People who play tricks usually die miserably, so you'd better be honest."
Ouyang Xiu hurriedly said: "As long as it doesn't harm my life, you can take the things away."
Another big man said: "We also want money. The officials must have collected a lot of money. Take it all."
The leading masked man frowned and glanced at the big man, quite displeased.
"Give it all, give it all..." Ouyang Xiu rummaged around on the desk with trembling hands, and finally found an official document and said: "This is it, just take it."
A big man stepped forward, grabbed it with his hands, took out the official document, glanced at it, and nodded to the leading man.
"Where's Chen Laogen?"
"I'll lock you in the guest room of the inn at the back. All you heroes can follow me."
"Don't play tricks. The third and seventh brother put a knife on his neck and chopped him down if he made any movement." The leading masked man shouted coldly.
Two masked men stepped forward in response, placing steel knives on the back of Ouyang Xiu's neck, one on the left and one on the right, pushing him to lead the way.
Ouyang Xiu turned around and went out in fear. There were three or four corpses lying strewn around the door. They were the corpses of the night guard. The masked men held knives and guarded him from side to side. They escorted Ouyang Xiu around the study and walked back through a path.
It was the guest room, but it was pitch dark inside. It seemed that the noise just now did not disturb the people in the guest room.
The leading man pouted, and Ouyang Xiu hurriedly stepped forward and locked the door. A horrified voice came from inside: "Who is it...?"
Ouyang Xiudao: "Chen Laogen is my official."
The voice trembled: "It turns out to be Mr. Ouyang. There seemed to be some noise just now. Did you hear it?"
Ouyang Xiudao: "It doesn't matter, it was the soldiers who knocked over the table..."
"That's good. Is there anything wrong, sir?"
Ouyang Xiudao: "I have something to talk to you, please open the door."
There was a sound of people getting dressed and getting out of bed, and then the door latch twitched, and the door opened. The masked leader in black waved his hand, and five or six men in black rushed in. Only the sound of screams and plops could be heard in the room.
The sound of the body being thrown to the ground was mixed with a sharp scream: "Brother...there is an ambush!...Ah!"
The leading masked man was shocked and shouted: "Control the dog officer, don't let him escape."
I saw that 'Ouyang Xiu' suddenly ducked away from the two steel knives on his neck, and at the same time put his hands into his boots. In a moment, there were two shining daggers in his hands, and he stabbed with his backhand quickly. Lao San behind him
He and Lao Qi were immediately pierced through their chests and abdomens, and fell to the ground screaming.
Ouyang Xiu took a few steps and laughed loudly, taking off his official robe, reaching out and tugging on his chin. He immediately pulled off a bunch of beard, revealing the smooth skin under his chin, and laughed loudly: "Master Ouyang, I
Are you pretending to be like you?"
The sound of clattering footsteps was heard everywhere, and countless soldiers suddenly poured out from inside and outside the courtyard. Dozens of black figures also stood up on the roof, with bows and arrows in their hands aiming at the masked man in the courtyard.
Under the firelight, a middle-aged official strolled out and said with a smile: "Special Envoy Su, you don't look like me at all. How can I be as cowardly and timid as you?"
Su Jin laughed loudly, and while concentrating on guarding, he retreated to the soldiers and said, "That's what you look like. I didn't deliberately distort your image."
Ouyang Xiu shook his head helplessly and said: "Whatever you say, I don't have time to argue with you. We still have to deal with these gangsters." mdd