Chapter 70: Possession of the Realm
Back at the post house, Landing threw out the question that had been held all night, and said, "Brother Zhen, how do you know that Shi Geng was instructed by the Northern Dynasty?" How did I not know? β
"I deceived King Deng, if I just talked about his corruption and perversion of the law, maybe we wouldn't be able to live Xuanzhou."
Landing was stunned for a moment, then laughed, and finally said: "Brother Zhen, I really convinced you, and I actually deceived a prince around." In all my years in the palace, I have never seen anyone more daring and reckless than you. β
He suddenly fell silent, and then said, "No, the possibility you said is very high! Shi didn't know what to do, if there wasn't a big enough conspiracy behind it, he wouldn't have done it himself. β
"Is it really you who you said, behind this incident is the Northern Dynasty making trouble? It shouldn't be, the official family has already taken the Northern Dynasty as the right one, and everything is respectful, why is this? β
It was the first time Zhen Feng saw such a full landing in the play, and he was shocked, without the slightest reserve of a master.
"I'm also guessing, but it's just to call King Deng."
"No, no, that's probably what you guessed. Only this conjecture can string this thing together, and it is also the most plausible. Landing asked and replied: "Since the Northern Dynasty has come up with the incident of soaring salt prices to provoke the stability of the Tang Kingdom, it is reasonable to sow discord and create chaos." It's just that why did the Northern Dynasty have to hold on to the Tang State like this, weren't they at war with the Han State in the south? β
"On the side of the couch, you can't let others snore!" Zhen Feng inadvertently said Zhao Kuangyin's famous lines through the ages, because only this sentence can best explain the immortality of Song's heart to destroy the Southern Tang Dynasty. It's just that as soon as the words came out, he felt speechless.
Landing chewed for a long time, nodded heavily, and said, "How can you allow others to snore on the side of the couch, wonderful!" Jun's words hit the nail on the head, and I really can't find a more appropriate reason to describe it. β
"This is all speculation by our brothers, there is no evidence, don't go around saying it, especially the official family, if you cause other unhappiness, there will be no good fruit for us to eat."
"Brother Zhen, Deng is not a long-tongued woman, how can he spread the word everywhere." Landing got up to leave: "I'm going to interrogate Shi Geng, won't there be another evidence?" β
"Don't be busy interrogating, let's set off tomorrow with Shi Geng, and slowly trick him. But to be honest, the officials have to thank Shi Geng for pulling out such a fat giant rat. At least now this layer of trouble has been lifted for the time being, but in the long run, from top to bottom, on the grounds that the people need to pay taxes and rents, lending money to the people, so as to embezzle the people's land and fatten a small number of people at the expense of overdrawing the people, and the country is in danger. β
"Is it really so dangerous, Brother Zhen is not alarmist. Now that His Royal Highness King Deng has agreed to ask for a letter to explain this matter, isn't this matter resolved? β
Zhen Feng looked at the landing, revealing a look at the monkey: "Are you stupid and naΓ―ve?" You have to believe that the power of profit is not something that can be solved by a few words and brotherhood. If you look at the evidence, how much money is from the temple? This article alone makes this matter very complicated, how can it be solved by a letter of plea? We only solved the conspiracy of the Northern Dynasty to set off a war between the DPRK, but we could not solve the illness of the Tang State for many years. This matter will be left to the official family and a few bigwigs of Chengxintang to have a headache. β
"Even the stone is planted in your hands, and I can sleep with peace of mind."
"Actually, Shi Geng is very shrewd, if he hadn't missed the opportunity and was deceived by us and His Royal Highness King Deng, plus he didn't resist the temptation of his own soft wine, we wouldn't have had a chance to take him down at all. Even if he won it, he was trying to use us to be hostile to His Royal Highness King Deng, and his discordant plan was almost completed, this person is really not to be underestimated. β
"Deng Mou understands, your fighting wits are really not as simple as fighting bravery...... I really didn't expect to leave tomorrow, and when I learned the truth behind the scenes in the afternoon, I felt that we wouldn't be able to leave in a short time. I didn't expect it......"
Early the next morning, landing and riding, Martin set off in a carriage. In order not to cause trouble to Zhen Feng, or add bad luck, An Tau had already taken the token that landed for him yesterday and pulled the coffin on the road first, but the speed of the car was not fast, maybe he would arrive later than Zhen Feng. Li Congyi wanted to come to say goodbye but pounced, but he didn't expect this Qin mission to come and leave.
In the carriage, Shi Geng and Zhen Feng stared wide-eyed, and Taoist priest Zhang Yuanlai was ignored and shrunk in the corner with his eyes closed. Shi asked in surprise: "You have the incriminating evidence of King Deng in your hand, and he even let you go so quickly unharmed?" β
"I said Shi Jiaotou, do you think that if you kick the ball to me, you can let me fight with His Royal Highness King Deng first? You also underestimate me Zhen Feng, of course, you also underestimate the wisdom of His Royal Highness King Deng. Your little ninety-nine should be put away. β
"People die for money, birds die for food, and even reason, even if His Highness is angry, there are so many temples, how can they easily let you go?"
"Don't worry, His Royal Highness King Deng has already written a petition and compensation measures overnight. He was going to recalculate the interest on the original landowner's loans, this time with low-interest simple interest, which could be redeemed by the original landowner at any time. As for those temples, the obedient ones will earn some interest money, hello, I'm good, everyone, and the disobedient Highness will directly send troops to clean up one or two to set an example. β
Zhen Feng looked at the incredulous Shi Geng, and said, "All this is thanks to you, if Song Guo hadn't instructed you to do this, we wouldn't have been able to find and solve the problem so quickly." In the face of some sensitive issues, His Royal Highness King Deng is still smart, of course, if he is not smart enough, I can also make him smart. β
Shi Geng, who had become depressed, said angrily: "You devil! β
Subsequently, Shi Gengcai reacted that he had been accused, and hurriedly remedied: "Who is the spy instructed by the Song State, who dares to slander the Sprinkle family, you are the spy, and your whole family is a spy!" β
"Tut-tut, Shi Jiaotou, your reaction has betrayed you. If you refute it at the beginning, you may be able to clear up a little bit of the matter, but you acquiesce at first, and by the time you turn the corner and realize that I have dug a hole for you, it is too late...... If you have a time to be angry and hurt your liver, let's talk about the causes and consequences of Song Guo's instructions to you. β
Shi Geng was almost desperate and did not admit it. Zhen Feng smiled even more happily, this is a kind of self-psychological protection that is pierced and seen through the heart, and the more it is like this, the more it speaks for itself.
After a long time, Shi Gengcai asked, "Where are you going to take the Sprinkle family?" β
"Actually, I don't know, the inspector's voice, where to go. The main thing is that I'm waiting. β
"What are you waiting for?"
"In fact, the head of the stone sect knows best. When His Royal Highness King Deng's plea is delivered, and your confession is also delivered, guess what will happen to the court, and the most important thing is that the people in the Song Kingdom lurking in Jiangning will hear the information of your betrayal and see the court's response, how will they react. I'm curious, will they keep you for the New Year? Why don't we make a bet? β
Zhen Feng's meaning was very clear, and he also said through Shi Geng's mind at once. As an undercover agent of "betrayal", he has been following the people of the Tang State Government, and in addition to being robbed and going back, life is better than death, that is, a quick death, who would believe that he did not betray at all?
In the bumps on the road, Shi Geng's eyes were a little gloomy, Zhen Feng smiled and took out a small jar of wine, signaling to invite Shi Geng to drink. Shi Geng sneered as if he had encountered a snake and scorpion: "If it weren't for the fact that he was addicted to alcohol, how could the Sprinkle family fall into your trap and fall into today's situation." Hmph, I won't drink the wine you gave me anymore! β
During the lunch break, Zhen Feng scalded a small pot of wine, the aroma of wine overflowed, and the gluttonous insects hooked the stone to the clouds. In the end, Shi was more like a realm possessed, begging for a pot of wine in vain, slowly tasting it like a fairy, and from time to time he exclaimed "It's so fragrant".