Li Fangzong felt that, no, he should believe that the assassination was really not done by Xu Jie, but by someone else. But no matter what he thought, he was now the biggest target of everyone's suspicion.
Of course, Li Fangzong firmly denied that the Xuzhou Army planned the assassination. Besides, it would be impossible to assassinate so many forces at the same time, including a few or dozens of people. Will the government army allow hundreds of strangers to suddenly enter Yanzhou City?
Besides, if it was really to seize the crossbows from the Guards and put the blame on the Guards, how could the body be abandoned here? And would there be any evidence left?
In short, Li Fangzong tried his best to lure the possibility to the government army, and even to the envoy Situ Lei who was stationed in the government army camp and did not dare to show his face until now. Didn't you say that as the governor of a place, you did not dare to stop him?
Someone sent by the Left Prime Minister? So, what if the killer he sent did it?
Xu Jie was speechless for a moment. At this moment, the suspicion on him could not be eliminated, and the Xuzhou Army was also suspected. After Li Fangzong's suggestion, the suspicion on Situ Lei's envoy was even greater. It was not a good time for you to come, just before the assassination incident broke out.
Arriving in one day, is there no suspicion? In order to force the Tang army to join forces with you, it is not impossible to resort to assassination tactics?
At this point, the search for the murderer has become very complicated. The Wei army is basically less suspect, but the suspicion of a bitter plot cannot be ruled out. The Xuzhou army is also highly suspected, but the Tang army and the Xiaoguo army are all standing behind the Xuzhou army.
.There is no way, all three parties
There were no soldiers and horses here, so they were at a disadvantage. And the Tang army was played by Xu Jie. Naturally, they had to stand behind Li Fangzong and strike hard at Xu Jie and Situ Lei's people. They even forced Xu Jie to investigate Situ Lei's envoy.
.Will Xu Jie know? What is he doing?
Xu Jie doesn't know how to do it, and he doesn't dare to. He just fell out with the Wuwei Army, and the Tang Army and the Xuzhou Army fell out. If Situ Lei's people are also offended again, humph, the result will be that Xu Jie becomes a loner. Xu Jie can't
I thought I could withstand the comprehensive suppression by the Wuwei Army, Situ Lei, Tang Army, and Xuzhou Army.
As a result, the case began to stall. Although everyone worked together to handle the case, in fact, except for the Xiaoguo Army, the other armies were moving quietly. The armed guards in the southeast began to slowly gather, and the troops in the north began to gather.
The Tang Army and the Xuzhou Army in the east also began to commotion. Xu Jie was immediately worried. If this was really bad, he would be completely doomed.
Perhaps, we should not have contacted Situ Lei in the first place, instead of negotiating peace with the Tang army and joining forces. If that were the case, the situation would become the Tang army, the Fu army versus the Wuwei army and the Xuzhou army. That situation would be better than the current one!
Xu Jie, with a bitter look on his face, thought to himself.
It can only be said that the appearance of Situ Lei's envoy was a bit unacceptable to everyone. So far, the assassination is no longer the most important thing. Finding out the plan between Yanzhou Prefecture Army and Situ Lei is the top priority. Originally, the assassination was not the most important thing.
Several people share something, and now an outsider is added to the mix, so naturally they are not willing to share it with him.
Xu Jie was annoyed by the aggressiveness of all forces and was busy discussing relevant matters with Situ Wen, the man sent by Situ Lei. He had no time to pay attention to these people, so he asked Chang Shi Feng Ziming to deal with the questioning and questioning of these people.
Investigation of the case.
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Feng Ziming was also unambiguous. While continuing to conduct strict inspections, he sent additional manpower to heavily guard the places where the Tang Army envoys, Xuzhou Army, and Xiaoguo Army were stationed. There were soldiers guarding them when they entered and exited. Of course, you can also
No, but if another accident happens,
It has nothing to do with us. At the same time, Feng Ziming went to the representatives of Fangfang forces to divide and disintegrate. Among them, the Xuzhou Army, Tang Army and Wei Army were divided. Speaking of which, Tang Army, Xuzhou Army and Wei Army are now standing
A united front, but definitely not allies.
The Tang Army, the predecessor of the Wei Army, is also the predecessor of the current Wu Wei Army under Ding Qiang. How could a imperial guard and a rebellious guard come together? Not to mention, there was a big battle before. The Xuzhou Army was better than the Tang Army
He hated the troops under Murong Cheng even more. The southern part of Xuzhou had always been attacked by the Qi King's army. Not to mention, Li Chicai's newly built navy was wiped out by the Yangzhou navy. The hatred between the two was as deep as the sea.
After Feng Ziming's fierce talk about the pros and cons, Li Fangzong and Ling He gradually got out of sync with the guards. Also, if Situ Leilai and Murong Cheng competed for Yanzhou, there would inevitably be a big dispute. What Li Fangzong wanted was Yanzhou.
He admitted that he was not attacking the territory he occupied. He naturally hoped to see a battle between the Wuwei Army and Situ Lei's forces. Then, whether it was the Yanzhou part in the west or the Xuyang land in the south, the pressure would be greatly reduced.
Ling He was different from Li Fangzong. His original intention was to unite with Xu Jie and attack the Xuzhou Army or the Wei Army. What the Tang Army lacked now was territory, but a small population, and lacked room for maneuver for its own army. Now he was being played by Xu Jie
How could Linghe not be angry? But if Xu Jie turned to Situ Lei and the Wuwei army fought in Yanzhou, then the Tang army could also take advantage of the situation and get what they wanted. As a result, the Tang army gradually lost touch with the Wuwei army.
After Ding Qiang knew this, he could only curse secretly in the house, but he couldn't change anything. After all, everyone has their own masters. They are all hostile forces and their interests come first. But Ding Qiang also secretly increased the number of Yanzhou three houses.
The Wuwei Army was mobilized and the situation here was also sent to Yongzhou to inform Murong Cheng. If necessary, the Shence Army in Yuzhou can be used to help. No matter how great the face is, it cannot be compared with such a big event. In this regard, Ding Qiang still
Got it.
Finally, Feng Ziming decided to go to the house of Lin Menglong, an official of the Xiaoguo Army Commercial Department who was stationed in Yanzhou City. Speaking of which, he was not very unfamiliar with Lin Menglong. Although he did not have a close relationship with Lin Menglong, the Xiaoguo Army Commercial Department
The officials stationed in Yanzhou City had greeted Xu Jie. Since they had agreed not to interfere in any Yanzhou affairs, they could be treated as ordinary people. Xu Jie then agreed to let them station in Yanzhou City and be responsible for the transportation of northern salt here.
Lin Menglong's impression on Feng Ziming was that he was down-to-earth and capable. Of course, this was the information compiled by the spies below after the investigation, and Feng Ziming felt it from it. But this down-to-earth and capable guy suddenly made him a little unstable.
The situation in Yanzhou has become completely lively.
Xu Jie contacted Situ Lei's people and welcomed him into his military camp. Even he didn't know why Lin Menglong knew about it? Feng Ziming didn't believe that an official from the Commercial Department could even get this information.
If it is true as Lin Menglong said, the time passed
What the businessman said. Then Xu Jie is too inferior, is it possible? Even if Xu Jie goes wrong, Situ Wen and the others will not. Feng Ziming has seen Situ Wen, he is definitely a cunning person, and he wants to take advantage of it casually
It is not easy to track his whereabouts, let alone an ordinary businessman.
At Lin Menglong's house, Zhao Xun is currently talking to Lin Menglong in the house, asking about the sale of salt here in Yanzhou. In April, the land of Yanzhou is already covered with green leaves and trees. The weather has also begun to get warmer, unlike in the north, which is still colder.
Lin Menglong is an official of the Xiaoguo Army. Although Xu Jie doesn't pay much attention to it, he doesn't dare to underestimate it. Lin Menglong's mansion was given to him by Xu Jie. The entire mansion occupies a very large area and the scenery is very good. Even Zhao Xun, who entered the mansion,
Everyone can't help but sigh that this place is more suitable for people to live than in the north.
The back garden of the mansion is a large garden. There is a small building against the wall. Standing on the upper floor, you can't see the scene on the street outside the mansion. It gives people a feeling of standing high and looking far away, and they feel comfortable.
.
"This place is nice. Standing here and looking far away is a unique experience!" Zhao Xun looked at the busy street in the distance and said with a smile.
Lin Menglong smiled and said: "It is said that this mansion and the three mansions outside the surrounding area were originally one and the same. It was the mansion of a local official three generations ago. Later, when the case was discovered, the mansion was too conspicuous and no one dared to take over it. In the end, it was
Divide into four.”
"My lord, Master Lin, the governor of Yanzhou, Shi Fengziming, has arrived!"
Zhao Xun smiled and said: "We are finally here. Calculating the time, it is time to arrive. The Tang Army and the Xuzhou Army were convinced by him. This Feng Ziming is not simple."
Lin Menglong said: "This Feng Ziming is really powerful and knows how to be an official. He has a great influence in Yanzhou. However, as far as my subordinates know, this Feng Ziming has been suppressed by Xu Jie in the past two years, especially since last year.
After all, Xu Jie doesn’t want to see that he has a subordinate who is too powerful. Feng Ziming doesn’t know about the arrival of Situ Lei’s envoy this time.”
Zhao Xun said: "I hope I can gain something!"
Feng Ziming came to Lin Menglong's mansion and did not bring anyone else with him. Some guards and attendants also stayed outside the house. He was led to the back garden by Lin Menglong's housekeeper, and he did not feel unhappy because Lin Menglong did not come out to greet him. When he arrived in the back garden, Feng Ziming
Ziming discovered that besides Lin Menglong whom he wanted to see, there was another young man here. Both of them were on a high-rise building, watching the scenery in the distance.
"Lord Feng came to the door, but I didn't come far to greet you. Please forgive me, Lord Feng!" After seeing Feng Ziming, Lin Menglong smiled and came over.
Feng Ziming secretly pursed his lips. Didn't you greet him from far away? You didn't mean to greet him at all. But he didn't take it to heart. Of course, it was useless to take it to heart.
"Don't dare! I came out of the blue and disturbed Mr. Lin! Who is this?" Feng Ziming said with a smile.
Lin Menglong touched his palm and said: "This is the inspector sent by the higher authorities to investigate the salt trade in Yanzhou City, Li Feng, Mr. Li!"
"Master Feng, you are polite!" Zhao Xun cupped his fists and saluted, and said calmly.
After Feng Ziming returned the gift, he said with a surprised tone: "Mr. Lin, when did you send me a messenger, why didn't I know you would hear from me? So that we can be prepared!"
Lin Menglong smiled and said: "How dare you bother Mr. Feng! Alas... speaking of it, this is also caused by the assassin. Who knows if there will be other assassins? So far, the assassin has not been caught. If there is an assassination incident,
I can’t afford it. It’s better to be careful. It’s good for you, me, and everyone!”
Zhao Xun didn't say a word, slowly picked up the teacup, and tasted the good southern tea, while quietly looking at the beautiful scenery in the distance, as if the two people around him didn't exist.
In Feng Ziming's view, this young man named Li Feng is by no means a simple person. Simply sitting there puts him under an inexplicable pressure. What does it feel like? It's like... Xu Jie is gathering a crowd to discuss something.
The feeling at that time, every move and gesture, were all due to the atmosphere. Feng Ziming vaguely realized that this young man named Li Feng was definitely a high-ranking official, or in other words, a person who often gave orders.
Suddenly, Feng Ziming felt that the Yanzhou government army was really bad. There was such a person appearing in Lin Menglong's mansion, but he never received any reward from him. No wonder the assassin could appear hundreds of people at a time, and they were all in the city at once.
It flashed by and disappeared without a trace. Even this bright and living person could not notice it, let alone those invisible assassins.
"By the way, Master Feng, aren't you investigating the murder case? Why do you have time to come to my place today?" Lin Menglong asked with a smile.
Feng Ziming thought to himself, it wasn't because of you that he revealed the arrival of Situ Lei's envoy at once, otherwise, why would I have been running back and forth, wasting my time talking. But he said with a smile: "Mr. Lin, come to think of it,
I have to talk to you about this matter. Otherwise
If you had revealed the arrival of Situ Lei's envoy in one fell swoop that day, it would not have caused conflicts among all parties now. I wanted to fight with swords, but I spent all my words to get everyone to calm down. Now, who are the assassins?
I’m afraid I don’t value it anymore.”
"Really? So, doesn't it mean that our Xiaoguo Army members were assassinated in vain?" Lin Menglong said with a frown.
Feng Ziming smiled and said: "No, how could it be possible! The assassination case still needs to be investigated, but now they have focused their attention on other places, and the case still needs to be carried out slowly. Speaking of which, these hundreds of assassins,
So far, no trace has been found, and there is nothing I can do about it! Speaking of which, Mr. Lin is really talented. Even I, including myself, and all the forces were unaware of things that were discovered by Mr. Lin."
Lin Menglong put away his smile and said in a deep voice: "In this way, Lord Feng means that my subordinate was assassinated, and I still have to pretend as if nothing happened? You can talk about peace or start a war. I, the Xiaoguo Army, are not in the mood to interfere, so
I don’t want to interfere. However, I don’t want my people to be involved by you.”
"No, no, no! That's not what I meant! I mean, since Mr. Lin can find out about the arrival of Situ Lei's envoy, then it shouldn't be a problem to help me find out about the assassin. Besides, it's expensive
We are also victims, and we also want to find out who the assassin is as soon as possible." Feng Ziming said with a smile.
Zhao Xun said: "Oh? In Yanzhou City, I, the Xiaoguo Army, have so much power that I can handle cases on behalf of the Yanzhou City government? Master Feng, this is your business and your responsibility. I, the Xiaoguo Army, have no power.
I don't want to interfere. Who are the assassins? I don't want to know. They can attack various forces at the same time, so if our Xiaoguo Army really goes to investigate, we will have to bear heavy consequences."
Without waiting for Feng Ziming to speak, Zhao Xun continued: "Master Feng, as the governor of the governor's office, can't find out anything. We are just officials in charge of business and trade here, how can we find out anything? One has no manpower, and the other two
Without real power, you can’t do anything.”
Check? If we really find out something, not to mention the assassins, even the Xiaoguo Army will not be able to escape. Think about it, tens of thousands of people searched the city for several days and couldn't find anything, but as a result, they found nothing
The matter has been found out. No one can accept that there is such a powerful external force around us.
Feng Ziming raised his eyebrows slightly and said with a wry smile: "Chief Governor of the Governor's Office? This doesn't mean anything? Even you all know about the arrival of Situ Lei's envoy, but I don't know anything about it. Doesn't this explain the problem?"
Zhao Xun put down his tea cup and said with a smile: "This doesn't mean anything? This is also an accident. I heard that Mr. Feng has been moving among various forces recently and has settled the pressure caused by the assassination. Doesn't this explain the problem?
?The assassination incident is already in Lord Feng’s hands, so it’s no longer a problem, is it?”
Feng Ziming's face straightened and he said: "Even so, your party and the other forces still need an answer, don't they?"
Zhao Xun smiled and said: "Answer? Is it really necessary? By the way, Master Feng has already convinced the Tang Army and the Xuzhou Army, and our Xiaoguo Army will not interfere with your Yanzhou internal affairs, so Master Feng finally came to us to find out the details.
."
Feng Ziming frowned slightly, this Li Feng was difficult to deal with. He smiled lightly and said in a deep voice: "Master Li, are you really not going to interfere with our situation in Yanzhou?"
Zhao Xun looked at Feng Ziming and said with a smile, "What do you mean, Master Feng?"
Feng Ziming raised his head to look at the scenery in the distance, pointed at the busy people, and said: "With the war, everything here will not be so beautiful. The land of Yanzhou will also change. The Xiaoguo Army is really against Yanzhou
This land is not interesting at all? Master Li, dare you say that you are not tempted by this place?"
Zhao Xun knocked on the table with his fingers and said: "The war has begun. This has nothing to do with whether our Xiaoguo Army is interested in this place or not. It has to do with your Yanzhou Prefecture Army. Master Feng, you are the most critical part now."
, isn’t it? Whether we
, the Tang Army and the Xuzhou Army are all bystanders. The Fu Army and the Guard Army are the two most important parties here. Mr. Feng, if you really want to preserve the scenery within your field of vision, you should let your governor correct himself.
It’s about the position. It’s better to rely on others than on yourself.”
Feng Ziming paused for a moment, sighed secretly, and said, "Having said that, the Xiaoguo Army is the cause of the storm! If Master Lin hadn't pointed out the matter of Situ Lei's envoy, how could the situation be like this?"
Zhao Xun sneered and said: "Master Feng, I am a little disappointed when these words come out of your mouth. What? Do you think Situ Lei can send a large army to Yanzhou eastward? Can he? No! You can't send a large army. You want to fight with him?
If the government army falls out, who can you rely on? Situ Lei's mouth? No, the good thing is the strength of your government army.
At that time, there will be the Tang Army to the north, the Xuzhou Army to the west, the Wuwei Army to the east gate, and needless to say, the Yuzhou Army to the south is King Qi’s Shence Army. There are enemy troops on all sides, and your army is like a turtle in a urn, and it is doomed! Master Feng
, you should thank us instead of blaming us here. No, it should be your commander-in-chief who should thank us."