Outside the study, the staff were discussing what Zhang Shumo would say to Su Han. Peng Mao looked at Qin Sheng and couldn't help but ask, "Why have you been asking Zhang Shumo's opinion today, have you discussed this matter in private?" ”

Qin Sheng smiled: "Mr. Peng, don't you think that Zhang Shumo is quick to think and can always think of things that others can't think of?" ”

"I didn't find out about this, but it is rumored in the house that Zhang Shumo is working for the second son, I don't know if you have heard?" Peng Mao asked intentionally or unintentionally.

Chen Lin nodded: "I've heard a little, what do you think the second son's intention is to win over Zhang Shumo?" ”

Qin Sheng laughed: "Xu is the second son is too lonely to play alone, so I pulled a little brother to play with me." ”

While a few people were talking, Zhang Shumo suddenly pushed open the door and let everyone in. Back in the study, everyone looked at Su Han, waiting for him to give orders.

Su Han glanced at it for a week, and then said, "Today's matter, whether Chang'er is framed or not, wait for him to come back and discuss it, do you have anything else to add?" ”

Everyone, look at me, I see that no one dares to speak. Qin Sheng was a little uncertain in his heart, and he didn't know what Zhang Shumo said to Su Han, if Su Han insisted that Su Chang was innocent, then the possibility of Su Yi being suspected would be greatly increased, no matter how complicated he was, he couldn't let Su Yi be suspected.

Thinking of this, Qin Sheng stood up: "General Qiyu, there are still two points that need to be added below. First, where did the bodies of Zhang Kui and others go? As the saying goes, if you want to see people alive and die, you have to see corpses, and if you haven't even found the corpses, doesn't it mean that they may not be dead? Second, since all the generals have not left the barracks, who is the Zhang Kui army that attacked them? General Zhang's combat power is not weak, and it is impossible for ordinary mountain bandits and township soldiers to encircle and annihilate General Zhang, so it is very likely that it was done by internal personnel in the Northwest Army. In this way, the generals who left Xu Liang before General Zhang that day were the most suspicious! ”

After listening to Qin Sheng's words, everyone fell into deep thought again, Chen Lin couldn't help but say: "It's not that I haven't thought about the possibility of this situation, but the generals who came to receive condolences that day were all cronies of General Su, who would dare to do such a rebellious thing?" Even if he is bold, what is his purpose in killing Zhang Kui? ”

When Peng Mao heard this, the corners of his mouth twitched slightly, and then said: "Chen Lin's analysis is reasonable, and from the perspective of time, once they ambush Zhang Kui, then their return to the barracks will become late, isn't it easy to make people suspicious?" ”

Qin Sheng smiled slightly: "Killing Zhang Kui doesn't have to have a purpose, it may also be instigated by someone. As for the time to go back, as long as you sleep half a night less, you can rush back the time you used up! ”

After listening to the words of several people, Su Han's heart turned upside down, he originally thought it was just an ordinary vendetta case, but he didn't expect that so many people were involved now, it really couldn't work, this case could only be put aside.

Thinking of this, Su Han said to everyone: "Okay! That's all for today, and we'll talk about it when Chang'er comes back. Peng Mao stayed, and the rest of the people went back. ”

Waiting for everyone to leave, Su Han asked eagerly: "I have been letting you keep an eye on Yi'er before, I wonder if he has made any changes recently?" ”

"The second son has been secretly pulling together all forces, Qin Sheng has already worked for the second son, and Zhang Shumo seems to be working for the second son."

Su Han thought for a moment and then asked, "What about Yi'er's relationship in the army?" What is his relationship with Liu Ye? ”

Peng Mao's eyes were stunned, and he hurriedly said: "The second son's power in the Northern Route Army is weak, and Liu Ye only knows that the second son is not learned and has no skills, so he is unwilling to associate with the second son." Could it be that the general suspects that Liu Ye did this? ”

Su Han nodded: "Among the generals who came to receive condolences this time, only Liu Ye is the most ambitious, and I am worried that he will join forces with some people with bad intentions." ”

Peng Mao showed a very surprised expression: "Could it be that the general suspects that the second prince colluded with Liu Ye to kill Zhang Kui together?" This is what Zhang Shumo told you? ”

Su Hanmeng's face changed: "Are you fooling me?" ”

"The villain doesn't dare, the villain is just dissatisfied with Zhang Shumo's behavior!" Peng Mao hurriedly dropped his crutches and knelt on the ground.

"Okay, you pay more attention to Yi'er's actions lately, step down."

On the other side, everyone left the General's Mansion, Qin Sheng deliberately followed Zhang Shumo quietly, and when there was no one around, he pulled him down: "Zhang Shumo, what do you mean today?" What did you tell Su Han? ”

Zhang Shumo knew that Qin Sheng would definitely come to ask himself, so he was prepared: "I said, I don't want outsiders to know that I am working for the second son, so naturally I can't make it too obvious, only by dividing everyone can I speak for the second son." ”

Qin Sheng raised his eyebrows: "In that case, why do you think Su Han didn't let the investigation continue, but waited for Su Chang to come back and talk about it?" ”

"Does that need to be said? The palms and backs of the hands are full of meat, and Su Han can't accept who is behind the scenes! Moreover, Su Chang is the general of the Western Route Army, once something happens to him, won't the Western Route Army be chaotic? So what Su Han hopes most is to privately investigate the mastermind behind the scenes, and then deal with the matter smoothly! ”

"Isn't the second son also safe?"

Zhang Shumo hesitated for a moment, and then said, "Not necessarily! The second son does not have Su Chang's status, and once he is identified by Su Han as the mastermind behind the scenes, it is likely that he will never have a bright future. So we have to investigate secretly and have more evidence. ”

Qin Sheng nodded after hearing this, what Zhang Shumo said was no different from his own analysis, indicating that the possibility of him deceiving himself was very small.

"Okay, you and I will continue to investigate secretly, and if we find anything, we will meet in the Qinglou private room under the second son's contract." After speaking, Qin Sheng walked away.

On the afternoon of the second day, Qin Sheng called Zhang Shumo to the Qinglou, and the two met with Su Yi again.

As soon as he entered the door, Qin Sheng talked about the situation of his investigation: "I asked all the guards on duty that day, and roughly analyzed the time and route of everyone's departure, and only two teams of men and horses had a chance to intercept and kill Zhang Kui. The first team was Liu Ye, although they walked to the north gate, they walked two hours earlier than Zhang Kui, so they had time to go around to the west Shilipo to ambush. ”

Hearing this, Zhang Shumo couldn't help but interrupt: "Second son, since you have been secretly deploying for many years, I wonder if you have any connection with Liu Ye?" ”

Su Yi smiled weirdly: "You shouldn't suspect me of colluding with Liu Ye, right?" I originally thought that Liu Ye was a talent and wanted to win him over, but he was even more ambitious, and he didn't want to associate with me, a gentleman who didn't learn or know anything. ”

Zhang Shumo suddenly remembered that Huang E had said that Liu Ye bought grain and iron in private, and now Su Yi also said that Liu Ye was ambitious, so he couldn't help but ask: "Does the second son know about Liu Ye's private purchase of grain and iron?" Seeing Su Yi nodded, Zhang Shumo continued: "I guess he bought grain and iron to support private soldiers, isn't it normal for a person who even dares to raise private soldiers to kill people for profit?" ”