Chapter 957: The Case Bursts
The person who came was none other than the people sent by Madame Xuanli to carry out the assassination, and their purpose was to restore the country, but not only that, because with their strength they were at best a group of private soldiers.
There aren't many waves in the middle of the world, but they can make some waves, just like they are doing now.
Mrs. Xuanli hated all the forces in the world very much, not only hated these forces, but also hated Emperor Yang of Sui, after all, her life was destroyed by Emperor Yang of Sui.
After a few years of forbearance, the loyal subordinates during the period of Emperor Wen of Sui were recalled, and only then did they have the opportunity to follow the matter of Li Mi's accession to the throne and come out to do things.
It didn't take long for Cheng Cheng to be destroyed by Li Shimin, and the Wei State had become yesterday's barren flower, and there was no doubt about it again.
Li Mi failed, but this is exactly what Madame Xuanli wants to see, but the Li family's power is growing, and she doesn't want to contribute to it.
Therefore, the plan against Li Shimin came into being, and it was necessary to act as soon as possible while Li Shimin's foundation was unstable.
Just when Li De and the others were passing by Wagang, the people sent by Mrs. Xuanli made a move, and the target was the courtiers of the original Wei State.
Quietly eradicated one-third of the original courtiers overnight, and the next day when the bodies of the courtiers were found, the entire Wagang City was alarmed.
After Li Shimin learned the news, he immediately sent someone to investigate, he went to the scene in person, after all, this time the incident was too targeted, it must have been deliberately done by someone, and he had just been in contact with these courtiers of Wei State yesterday, and such a thing happened, this is not to understand that someone wants to blame.
"The lockdown must be thoroughly investigated."
Li Shimin ordered that Wagang City was subject to curfew at night, and the perpetrators would not do anything without rest, so they would not move at all, and it was speculated that those assassins should be hidden.
After the city wall is opened, they will take the opportunity to leave the city, Li Shimin will never allow this kind of thing to happen, so the expedient measure can only be to close the city gate first and send people to search immediately.
The city gate was not opened in the morning, and the people who were about to leave the city waited near the city gate and soon saw several groups of soldiers appear.
"Don't panic, everyone, there are assassins in the city, please stay standing, don't move, and wait for inspection."
The captain who led the team carried a sword in his hand and had a murderous look on his face, which made many people very afraid, and the officers and soldiers immediately searched for suspicious people.
Although no useful clues were found at the scene of the accident, the perpetrator must have hidden a sharp weapon, and the murderer has only been able to find some horses and feet after such a long time.
The soldiers and horses who came to inspect were all elites under Li Shimin's command, and it was very easy for these soldiers to distinguish the smell of blood.
There were more and more people at the gates of the city, and when they came, they were all the same to be searched.
It took a morning to search and screen, and these people sent by Li Shimin would not easily miss any information, even if they finished the search, they did not take it lightly.
Then there is the verification of identity, which is a key role in the registration that has been done so hard before.
It will also take a long time to verify, and during this time, the news of what happened in the city has already spread, and there is no way to keep it a secret.
Dozens of people were assassinated in one night, and all the people of the city began to be terrified, especially the merchants, who had the least courage.
Martial law was imposed in the city, and soldiers and horses could be seen stationed in various squares everywhere, and soldiers and horses patrolling the commercial streets came and went very frequently.
The number of spies near the inn where Li De lived had increased a lot, and the sudden arrival of the caravan made them have to pay attention.
The purpose of Li De's stay in Wagang City is to have a good rest, and then he wants to see the city and learn about the rich people here.
Just like now, the main reason why the people in the inn get up late is that they are in a state of rest, and they will only set off one day before departure, and they will enter the state before departure.
"What's going on with you in a panic, shopkeeper?"
Li De saw the innkeeper's look flustered, after all, his identity needed to be kept secret, and he didn't want his people to fall into passivity.
"Objectively, there were many murders in the city yesterday, and the city has been on alert, and the city gate has not been opened this morning, so I'm worried about tomorrow's food."
The city gate is blocked, and vegetables from outside the city cannot be sent in, and the inn will not store too much food, after all, vegetables cannot be left for too long.
The fresh vegetables are all freshly eaten and picked, and the shopkeeper has to worry about his livelihood.
"Who are the dead?" Li De asked curiously, he had already seen that things were definitely not simple, otherwise they would not be higher than such a big battle.
He knows Li Shimin very well, and if it weren't for something important, he would never do anything to close the city.
The shopkeeper lowered his voice and said, "I heard that they are all officials of the Wei State, and dozens of people have died. ”
Li De was very surprised in his heart, and what immediately came to mind was that this matter must not have been done by Li Shimin, and there must have been someone to make such a big disturbance.
Just then, there was a knock on the door of the inn.
The shopkeeper went to open the door and was greeted by a kind of soldiers, and Li De watched the soldiers rush in very calmly.
"Who's in charge?"
"I, I don't know what the officials want to do?"
The shopkeeper has a lot of vision and will not think that this is the other party is coming to stay in the hotel, led by a captain who rushed in directly with dozens of people behind him, and the momentum was very scary.
"Routine searches."
The attitude of the soldiers was like this, even if it was ordered by Li Shimin, it could not change their style of conduct, and when the soldiers came in, Li De signaled to the people around him who were in charge of guarding not to move.
The behavior of the soldiers was not so gentle, although the shopkeeper was afraid, but he must not offend the guests and the people in front of him when he engaged in the inn business.
"Official, my inn is full of merchants, and no one has ever gone out since last night, and if you want to search, you can hope that the official can make it convenient, let me call someone to notify the guests first."
Although the lieutenant was impatient, he also knew that someone from above had specifically instructed him not to conflict with the merchants and people in the city.
They must exercise restraint, and although Li Shimin's subordinates are a little reckless, they will not go too far in what they can't offend.
When the captain brought people in, Li De was nervous, but when the other party talked to the shopkeeper, he knew that these people did not find out about their situation, that is, it was not aimed at them.
So let things go naturally, the shopkeeper is an acquaintance, no matter how the other party checks, but his guests must be reminded to prepare.
Otherwise, if you offend the caravan, you will not have to do business in the future, and the influence of the caravan will not be easily offended even by the captain in front of you.