Ximen Qing sat opposite Qian Gui and touched the Thunder God Stone. He didn't know why, but every time his mood fluctuated, just touching this piece of jade would always calm his mood down again.
At the same time, Ximen Qing took a deep breath and prepared himself to face Qian Gui's revelations.
"The information written in secret only contained one thing, but Monk Dayuan recorded it in detail." Qian Gui half-closed his eyes and leaned back on the chair very relaxedly: "The Zeng family in Zengtou City
Father and son are spies of the Jin Kingdom, you should know this, right?"
"I did have doubts at the beginning...I should say I was basically certain." Ximen Qing thought for a while and replied: "But as for what the Zeng family and his son were doing in Lingzhou, I have no idea. I also checked on the Zeng family and his son myself.
There are no clues about the relics."
Qian Gui smiled slightly: "It's nothing more than collecting intelligence, no different from what the Imperial City Division does; Monk Dayuan is our peripheral personnel. Fahua Temple is not far from Zengtou City, so we can keep an eye on the Zeng family and his son."
"Monk Dayuan was recruited by Bai Ying." Qian Gui added: "This Bai Ying was originally responsible for recruiting peripheral personnel under Tan Zhen."
Ximen Qing nodded and said, "That's it."
"At the end of last year, someone from the Imperial City Department went to Zengtou City." Qian Guidao said: "This is the information recorded by Monk Dayuan. The most important thing is that that person is Tan Zhen."
Ximen Qing was slightly surprised and said: "Tan Zhen has been to Zengtou City? Has he been in contact with the Zeng family and his son?"
"This is what the information in the secret text says." Qian Gui nodded and said, "Monk Dayuan also found this matter incredible. Originally, he was keeping an eye on Zengtou City. For the Zeng family and his son, this matter should be
It must be kept secret. But why did Tan Zhen go to Lingzhou in person to visit the Zeng family and his son?"
Ximen Qing said with emotion: "This makes no sense at all, unless..."
"Unless Tan Zhen wants to contact the Kingdom of Jin, and there is important news to be conveyed to the Kingdom of Jin." Qian Gui continued what Ximen Qing said: "Monk Dayuan was also puzzled, so he had to tell what he saw and heard.
Record it in detail in cipher text."
"But what is recorded is when Tan Zhen arrived, when he left, and so on."
An activity officer from the Imperial City Department rushed from Bianliang to Lingzhou just to connect with the Kingdom of Jin?
This kind of thing is totally against common sense.
Ximen Qing came up with several possibilities for a while, but he rejected them one by one. When the Kingdom of Jin was established last year, Tan Zhen rushed to surrender and prepared to connect with foreign countries?
"This matter is not as simple as it seems on the surface." Qian Gui interrupted Ximen Qing's thoughts: "According to my guess, Tan Zhen is just an errand boy... If I dig deeper into this matter, I won't
You know who you're going to find."
Qian Gui's statement made Ximen Qing smile. If Tan Zhen was really just an errand boy, would the person behind it be Liang Shicheng?
However, with this little thing alone, it is simply impossible to overthrow Liang Shicheng.
"Then this matter ends here." Ximen Qing said with a smile: "But if there is any suspicious place again, it is not a bad idea to dig deeper. After all, the Imperial City Division is now firmly under the control of Lord Tiju...
"
Qian Gui fully agreed: "I will pay more attention...but what should be most concerned about next is Tian Hu's rebellion. The Imperial City Division must take this opportunity to clean up the stain!"
"Sir Qian, do you think King Jia will take the initiative to ask Ying to be the supervisor of the army?"
Ximen Qing laughed twice, but Qian Gui's face gradually turned serious. Qian Gui obviously didn't think this joke was funny at all.
The room suddenly fell silent.
For a fifteen-year-old boy, no one can guess what his reaction will be.
...
...
"Father, we are going to conquer Tian Hu, and I will serve as a supervisor." King Zhao Kai seemed to have made up his mind: "Without Bai Ying from the Imperial City Department, Tian Hu would not have dared to rebel so quickly; I must go."
, kill Bai Ying and all the traitors!"
Daojun Emperor Zhao Ji didn't even hear Zhao Kai's proposal, but concentrated on the painting of flowers and birds in front of him.
Next to him, there was Liang Shicheng who was waiting attentively!
Zhao Kai said nothing, waiting closely for Zhao Ji's response.
Zhao Ji sighed, put down his langhao pen, and the first sentence he spoke did not respond to his son. Instead, he turned to ask Liang Shicheng next to him: "What do you think of my painting?"
"Your Majesty's brushwork is so lifelike and lifelike that even calligraphers and painters may not have such skill." Liang Shicheng pretended to look at it for a while, and suddenly said in surprise: "It's just that your Majesty...it seems that the painting here is not finished..."
The place Liang Shicheng pointed to was to the right of the center of the rice paper. Zhao Ji drew two strokes to outline the body of a butterfly, but the painting was not complete.
"My heart is in chaos, can I still continue painting?" Zhao Ji shook his head and said, "Although I haven't finished the painting of hibiscus and golden pheasants, since you like it, I will give this painting to you."
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Liang Shicheng bowed and thanked him.
Zhao Ji then turned his head and looked at Zhao Kai standing below, and sighed again before he spoke.
"War is no joke." Zhao Ji said: "Are you sure you can be a supervisor?"
"My son, my mind has been decided."
"Many things cannot be accomplished by just putting your mind to it." Zhao Ji sighed: "My son, how much do you know about marching and fighting?"
"As the Imperial City Secretary, I have this responsibility, so I must go." Zhao Kai replied loudly: "Tong Taiwei is fighting Xixia in the west. If the rear is disturbed by Tian Hu, the consequences will be disastrous. Father.
The emperor must make a decision as soon as possible."
"I have ordered the Privy Council to discuss this matter, and I believe there will be a result soon." Zhao Ji frowned and said: "The position of supervising the army is of great importance. My son cannot act as he pleases without being in battle."
"Father! My son..."
"You go down first and let me think about it again."
King Zhao Kai of Jia was stopped by Zhao Ji before he could finish his words, so he had no choice but to bow and leave.
Zhao Ji waited for his son to retreat, picked up the teacup and took a sip, and suddenly asked: "What do you think of this matter?"
"Your Majesty, in my opinion, it's not a bad idea for King Jia to be the supervisor of the army." Liang Shicheng's eyes flickered twice: "As long as we deploy good generals and soldiers and protect King Jia carefully."
Zhao Ji shook his head and said: "This is my son after all. The battlefield is changing rapidly, who can protect him? This is absolutely impossible."
"In this case, why doesn't Your Majesty arrange for an activity officer from the Imperial City Division to be the supervisor?" Liang Shicheng thought for a while and replied: "Tian Hu's rebellion does have something to do with the Imperial City Division, so this arrangement is reasonable."
"You are right. Why did Bai Ying suddenly act like this and help Tian Hu cause trouble? We really need to send the Imperial City Division to find out." Zhao Ji said in deep thought: "Who are the three gangsters in the Imperial City Division?
Can you be a supervisor?"
Liang Shicheng was confident and followed the lead: "Qian Gou Guan is too old to fight with the army; Tan Gou Guan was ordered to shut up and think about his mistakes, and it is not suitable until he has found out; after thinking about it, only Ximen Gou Guan is young and strong enough to take on this role.
."
"You are right." Zhao Ji remembered Ximen Qinghui's magic and that he was a disciple of Zhenren Luo. His heart suddenly calmed down and he immediately decided on the candidate: "After the Privy Council has finished deliberation, you will issue an edict on my behalf.
Ximen Qing will be the supervisor!"
"The Holy One has seen it very clearly."
Liang Shicheng left the Ruisi Palace, and the first thing he did was to go out of the palace to see Tan Zhen, who was thinking about his past behind closed doors.
Although Tan Zhen was monitored by black police officers outside his house, Liang Shicheng had nothing to fear.
When Tan Zhen was in the forbidden area, he was originally trained by Liang Shicheng. When something happened to his apprentice, the teacher came to visit him. Isn't this a matter of course?
"Why did the father-in-law recommend that Ximen Qing?" Tan Zhen said a little puzzled: "If this person takes the opportunity to make a contribution, wouldn't it be even more detrimental to us? In addition, Bai Ying's side..."
"Remember, neither Bai Ying nor Song Jiang has anything to do with you." Liang Shicheng scolded: "These people are all traitors!"
"I understand, little man." Tan Zhen said, "I just can't figure out why my father-in-law recommended that guy."
"When Ximen Qing makes meritorious deeds, King Jia will make meritorious deeds. If Ximen Qing fails, King Jia will fail."
Liang Shicheng's eyes were cold: "You should understand this. It was King Jia who took the initiative today to serve as a supervisor for the army!"
Tan Zhen was stared at so hard that he broke out in cold sweat: "Prince Jia will be the supervisor?"
"If it is true that King Jia is the supervisor of the army, there is nothing we can do. The prince has an accident in the army... Humph." Liang Shicheng said: "Fortunately, the officials feel sorry for this son and refuse to let King Jia be the supervisor of the army."
"What do you mean, father-in-law, are you planning to make secret arrangements to deal with Ximen Qing?" Tan Zhen had an expression of joy on his face.
"Why are you so excited!" Liang Shicheng snorted and said, "The situation on the battlefield is changing suddenly, and no one knows what will happen."
"Yes yes yes..."
"We just want to see who the Privy Council will let as the coach." Liang Shicheng said to himself: "As long as it is from our side, Ximen Qing will not be able to come back alive!"
Tan Zhen nodded and said: "I believe the villain must be from our side."
"Okay." Liang Shicheng waved his hand and said, "Remember, you are thinking about your mistakes behind closed doors now, so don't do anything outrageous."
"The villain understands."
"No, you don't understand." Liang Shicheng said: "If it weren't for King Jia's concerns, you wouldn't be here to think about it behind closed doors, but you would have been thrown into the Imperial City Prison!"
Tan Zhen was shocked and lowered his head.
"If King Jia had made great contributions to Tian Hu's matter, do you think there would still be a person like you in the Imperial City Department?"
After saying this, Liang Shicheng walked away, leaving Tan Zhen slumped on the chair, his hands unable to help shaking.
Whether he can survive or not depends on King Jia next... No, whether Ximen Qing will have any "accident" during his crusade against Tian Hu.
"For me, Ximen Qing, it would be better for you to die!"