After coming to this world, Xue Poye felt death for the first time. Even though he had seen many dead people, and even Da Yuan died in front of him, it was Tieniu who really made him feel death so real.
He finally understood what "dangerous rivers and lakes" mean.
The most ironic thing is that Tieniu was killed and he didn't even know who the murderer was.
The wind was not cold tonight, but Xue Poye felt cold all over his body. He quietly held Tieniu's head and looked at the bright moon in the sky.
Ye Tianxiang was finally disturbed by the noise outside and walked out in a daze. He saw Xue Poye holding Tieniu and sitting quietly by the lake. It was a little strange. When he took a closer look, Tieniu was covered in blood, motionless and his face was expressionless.
He turned white in an instant, and all the alcoholism dissipated in an instant, and he said in a trembling voice: "Brother, this...Brother Iron Niu, he...!"
Xue Poye looked at Ye Tianxiang and said nothing, but there was a strange look in his eyes.
At this time, the officers and soldiers from the east slowly came back, feeling a little frustrated. A general came up quickly and reported: "Your Majesty, the assassin has seized the horse and fled, and the cavalry brothers have already chased him."
Ye Tianxiang was startled: "Assassin?" He didn't know that an assassin was coming to assassinate him, nor did he know that he had just experienced a life-and-death struggle outside the tent.
Xue Poye's voice was calm: "Tianxiang, can you figure out who is coming to assassinate you?"
Ye Tianxiang was even more confused, frowned, and said blankly: "Assassinate me? Who will assassinate me?"
Xue Poye saw that he was at a loss and knew that he would not get any clues from him. He could only hope that the cavalry could recover the assassin. Although he knew that this possibility was not high, he was already seriously injured at the moment, so there was still some chance.
Caught.
Xue Poye was confident that his arrow had hit the vital part of the assassin's waist. If not, he might have damaged the assassin's spine. After the arrow was pulled out, the assassin's lower body would probably be paralyzed.
When Ye Tianxiang learned that an assassin came to assassinate him, but was blocked by Xue Poye, and that Tieniu died protecting his master, he couldn't help but feel grateful and annoyed at the same time.
The Green Lady mentioned to Xue Poye that people in Qinglianzhao believed in fate, and they would be buried wherever they died. The world is home, so Xue Poye took it upon herself to bury Tieniu in the
Lakeside.
The chasing cavalry quickly returned to the camp. More than ten cavalrymen got off their horses. Several cavalrymen were slightly injured, and one was seriously injured.
Ye Tianxiang asked with a gloomy face: "Where is the assassin?"
A knight said with some embarrassment: "Sir, the assassin... the assassin ran away!"
Ye Tianxiang slapped him out, hit the man in the face with a slap, and cursed: "A bunch of people with wine and rice bags, more than ten people chasing a seriously injured assassin, how can they not win? What do you do for food?"
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The knight hurriedly said: "My lord, forgive me, my lord, forgive me." Instead, he came closer and whispered: "My lord, the assassin is not alone. After we chased for several miles, there were actually the assassin's accomplices to help us. Then
The two people who responded were very skilled, we...we suffered a loss and were no match!"
Xue Poye heard this with a stern look on his face, and Ye Tianxiang had already sneered: "Are you worried that I would blame you, so you deliberately made up the theory of being a party member?"
The knight knelt down in fear and said in a trembling voice: "I don't dare. All brothers can testify. If there is even half a word of lies, I will leave you alone."
Ye Tianxiang still sneered: "Even if you have comrades, it's just three people. Can't you defeat three people with more than ten people? Seeing that you have no scars on your body, you must have failed to try your best. You will be demoted one level and fined for half a year."
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The general did not dare to say any more and was about to retreat after receiving the order. Ye Tianxiang had already stopped him and asked, "Do you know who they are?"
The general did not answer immediately. He pondered for a moment and finally said: "Although I don't know who they are, from the incisions they made, I guess they are figures in the underworld, most likely gang members."
Xue Poye looked grim and said to himself: "A gang member?" His red eyes were quite scary.
Ye Tianxiang was also very puzzled. He had never had much contact with the underworld. Even if there were some small gangs, they were very respectful to Ye Tianxiang and there was no friction. This assassin came from a gang, but he didn't know that he had any relationship with him.
What grudge.
There was no one around Xue Poye that night. He had been sitting by the lonely grave by the lake, quietly accompanying Tieniu.
Ye Tianxiang did not persuade him because he knew how Xue Poye felt. This must be a deep blow to Xue Poye, so Ye Tianxiang left him some space to calm down alone.
The long sky, the vast earth!
There are lonely graves piled beside the lake.
Once something or someone is lost, it can only become a memory, a memory buried deep in the heart.
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Early the next morning, the team broke camp and set off, speeding up their march.
Xue Poye was in a very low mood. Of course, this matter would not end here. After returning to Hangzhou, he would definitely summon all the heads of the branch to conduct a thorough investigation on the matter. No matter what gang it was, no matter who the assassin was,
Everyone must abide by the principle of "killing for life".
The team arrived outside Hangzhou at dusk and immediately sent spies to the north of Hangzhou.
Moyun Village is located dozens of miles north of Hangzhou. It is usually covered by farming, but secretly it is a group of hired bandits who work with money.
Although Hangzhou has given permission for Suzhou troops to enter and suppress the bandits, this operation cannot be carried out by Suzhou troops alone. It must be the bandits on the ground in Hangzhou. If Suzhou troops are used to exterminate them completely, it would be unreasonable, so Hangzhou
You definitely have to participate.
In fact, the Hangzhou government has no intention of attacking Moyun Village. Although they are local bandits, these bandits do not harm the people, let alone rob the rich and give to the poor. In the final analysis, they are a group of people who serve the rich and gentry.
Machines can be said to have advantages and disadvantages. They can satisfy the dark psychology of many wealthy people and gentry, and can also harm their interests. Therefore, this class's feelings towards Moyun Village are ambiguous. They can either suppress it or not.
What the government wants is political achievements and peace. If they want to suppress the bandits on a large scale, although the suppression of the bandits is successful, it will be blamed for the ineffective supervision of the ginseng, which will lead to rampant banditry. Then troops are sent to suppress the bandits, but the results are not successful. Therefore, without
When harming the peace of the world, the government has always turned a blind eye.
If Ye Tianxiang hadn't been kidnapped this time, Moyun Village might still be able to survive comfortably.
After transferring the documents with the city defense lieutenant, special officials arranged to enter the city and transfer to the Hangzhou camp to temporarily station. When the Hangzhou camp mobilized troops and horses, the two sides joined forces and went to suppress the bandits.
Xue Poye looked at these tedious processes and shook his head secretly. The so-called soldiers are noble. If Suzhou soldiers and horses arrived today and immediately raided Moyun Village, the effect would be much greater. However, this trouble would delay too many favorable opportunities.
, if not, Moyun Village will get wind of it, which will delay the war opportunity.
After settling the troops, Hu Dutong, who was camped in Hangzhou, specially accompanied Ye Tianxiang and several Suzhou generals to hold a banquet in Hanyuan to welcome the emperor.
Xue Poye and Hu Dutong met at the Lu family's banquet. They knew that this man was brave and straightforward, somewhat similar to Tieniu. Hu Dutong had always admired Xue Poye and praised him repeatedly along the way. Ye Tianxiang
Only then did I realize that my elder brother Xue was so powerful that he could win the first prize in the civil and military affairs of the Lu Mansion.
Business in Hanyuan was still booming. Everyone was extremely happy to see Xue Poye come back. Lao Song immediately arranged an extremely elegant place for several people to chat happily.
Ye Tianxiang was extremely surprised when he learned that Hanyuan was actually a property under Xue Poye's name. He felt that Brother Xue must be using his identity as a restaurant owner to cover up his status as a master.
Hu Dutong talked with Ye Tianxiang about military formations, and took Xue Poye to talk. Xue Poye had been in a very low mood because of Tieniu's murder, and he did not participate too much. He really couldn't bear it, and occasionally
To express their opinions, Hu Dutong and Ye Tianxiang were both extremely surprised. They did not expect that Xue Poye was also very proficient in military law.
In fact, as far as Xue Poye is concerned, he is not really proficient in the art of war. He only studied the art of war in depth. In addition, before traveling through time, he had watched some classic battles and other programs on TV, so he had a way of thinking beyond limitations.
The more Ye Tianxiang looked at Xue Poye, the more he felt it was unfathomable, master, master!
After taking some time, Xue Poye got off the table and returned to his office, and Lao Song came over soon.
Knowing that the trip went well, Lao Song was also sincerely happy. He talked about the situation of Hanyuan in the past few days. The Lu family did not cause any trouble, and the business in Hanyuan was booming every day.
Xue Poye smiled bitterly in his heart. Although the Lu family did not take any action here, it almost cost him his life in Suzhou.
As soon as Lao Song went out, Pan Silang immediately came in and closed the door tightly.
Xue Poye looked at Pan Silang, sighed deeply, and said sadly: "Tieniu is dead!" dd