"What did you say..." Zhang Fan seemed to have heard something earth-shattering. The expression also became extraordinarily solemn. "Hurry up and tell me again." Wang Meng and Li Yang on the side also looked nervously at Liang Chao in front of Zhang Fan.

"Yes. My lord. Liang Chao listened to Zhang Fan's words. Speak. He is still wearing shorts and shoulders. It's completely dressed as a porter and rushes over. It can be seen that the matter is indeed very serious. "I have been there to oversee the work these days. I'm quite familiar with those porters. Today, the local porter has returned. Those who stayed were all from Suzhou. The lowly and several of them have been familiar with each other for a few days. I chatted with one of them at lunch today. I talked about it by accident.

"The porter inadvertently told me to hurry home to get the money. He said his brother-in-law died. He didn't care about it at the time. After all, this kind of thing is normal. But when he said that his uncle was the gatekeeper of Suzhou City. Yesterday, I had a sudden attack because of a heart disease for no reason. Died violently.

"When I came back to my senses, I felt that something was wrong. Isn't this situation the same as this Yangzhou City a few days ago? Therefore, when he was shocked, he also asked him for some details. Knowing what he said was even more surprising to the lowly position. ”

"What the hell did he say, you should tell me quickly. At this time, what is the sale? Zhang Fan also asked anxiously.

"Yes, my lord." Liang Chao also hurried back to the topic. Speak. He asked him at that time. His brother-in-law is the gatekeeper of which gate in Suzhou City. Really. He told him that it was the east gate. I thought to myself. What a coincidence. But he was not at home these days. I don't know what the hell is going on. He was also asked by the lowly office. Does his brother-in-law know this Yang Lin. He said that his brother-in-law had never left Suzhou. And he and his brother-in-law have played since childhood. The people who knew the two basically knew. There is no such person as Yang Lin. I couldn't find any clues. I had to ask where his house was. When you get ready to get back, ask for instructions from an adult. Go to Suzhou to find out. ”

"Hmm. Originally, if it was at the same time, the officials of the East City Gate of the two neighboring states and counties died. Maybe it's just a coincidence. Zhang Fan listened to Liang Chao's narration. Bow your head and mutter. Thinking about something. "But if both of them are at the same time, it's because they've been poisoned. This strange situation and died. It's a bit of a strange thing. ”

"Your Excellency. I also feel that things are too inappropriate. Therefore, I hereby ask for permission to go to Suzhou to find out what is going on. Liang Chao clenched his fists and said.

"Hmm. I'm a little worried about that, too. Zhang Fan thought for a moment. Said. "So be it. It's better for you to take a look. Oh. That's right. Take Liyang with you. After all, the use of poison in this aspect. He's a connoisseur. It should be able to help you. ”

"Yes. My lord. Liang Chao and Li Yang stood in unison in front of Zhang Fan and clenched their fists and said.

"Still. Now there's one more thing. Zhang Fan said suddenly. Liang Chao. You hurry to the shower and change clothes. It's not that you can't look like this. But the smell of you now. Heavier than those soldiers who marched and fought. Zhang Fan actually made a joke.

Liang Chao didn't hear it for a while, this was just a joke. He really raised his arm and sniffed it in front of his nose. It took a while before he came back to his senses. There was an embarrassed look on his face. said: "Humble ...... The humiliation is also due to the urgency of the situation. That's ...... The lowly position is out of shape in front of adults. This goes to the shower and change clothes. After saying that. Liang Chao bowed to Zhang Fan again. Then he turned and walked away.

After Liang Chao left. Zhang Fan returned to his serious expression. I was thinking about it in my heart. It's weird to talk about. At the same time, the gatekeepers of two cities were killed with poisonous needles. And the two have nothing to do with each other. All of the same are just doormen. This situation made Zhang Fan feel as if it was a sign of something big about to happen. But today's Zhang Fan has no clue at all.

"Wang Meng. What do you think about this? Zhang Fan thought about it. There is no way. asked about Wang Meng. After all, Wang Meng served in the army before serving in Jinyiwei. There are many things that his vast experience can help with.

"This thing. It's weird. I didn't have a clue here for a while. Wang Meng also shook his head and said. If it is at the border. This happened in several neighboring states and counties. Generally speaking. This means that the aliens are about to attack. Moreover, the direction of the city gate of the dead is where the foreign tribes will attack. Of course. It is also possible that the enemy is suspicious. The attack will come from the opposite direction.

"But now this thing. This is really a bit confusing to the lowly position. Now all the dead officials in Yangzhou and Suzhou are the gate officials of the East City Gate. To the east of Yangzhou and Suzhou, however, is directly facing the East China Sea. Where there will be enemies. If it's the west. Yangzhou and Suzhou are the eastern part of this southern Zhili. To the west is Yingtianfu. There can simply be no enemies.

"This matter is for speculation. It really doesn't look like some kind of revenge for revenge. It's a bit like some people venting their dissatisfaction with the court. But it's not very much like it. After all, it's just two small doormen who are dead now. It really doesn't hurt the imperial court yamen at all. ”

"Hmm. Speaking of which, too. Zhang Fan listened. also agreed with Wang Meng's words. "And it's the daffodils that are used as poison. This thing is just too commonplace. Usually people will plant some. Although Li Yang said. It would take a lot of daffodils to make this poison, which is so poisonous that it seals the throat. But it's still hard to get started. ”

"Your Excellency. This is not the case. After Li Yang on the side heard Zhang Fan's words. Hurriedly said. "There were some things I forgot last time. I don't remember. So I didn't tell the adults. Now I've listened to what you just said. I remember my humble duties. ”

"Oh. What do you remember? Zhang Fan heard that Li Yang had something to say. Asked curiously.

"This narcissus is made of poison. But not all daffodils do. Of course. It's not impossible. It's that it's too much trouble. Li Yang explained. Plants and trees like that. It's better to grow in the wild. Of course. Many people have some flowers and plants in their pots, which do look much better than those that grow in the wild. But that's just a matter of careful care. In fact, it is not as good as the grass that grows in the wild. Just think of this daffodil. Although the human figure is at home after flowering, it is also the same color and fragrance. But its toxicity is definitely not as strong as that of narcissus that grows in the wild.

"Of course. The daffodils that grow in people's homes refine the sap from the rhizomes, which can also be made into this poison that is extremely toxic. But the number of daffodils needed is probably not more than ten times that of the wild. That's one of the reasons why no one uses it to make poison. It's just too much trouble. It's too easy to be discovered. After all, if there are so many words, if there is a large reduction in the market. Very large volume is remembered. ”

"I see." Zhang Fan listened to him. Scales fall from one's eyes. Said. "Wang Meng. You go and look it up. There are people in the market today who ......"

Zhang Fan didn't finish his words. I just saw Wang Meng shaking his head: "My lord." After learning about this, the lowly official learned about it. I also feel that there are some doubts in my heart. Although the adults are not going to ask about it. But the lowly official still went to inquire about it. Although he didn't know that so many narcissus were needed to make drugs. But I still sent someone to the market to ask. Everything turned out to be normal. The lowly office even sent people to the surrounding states and counties. Even Zhejiang has asked. Also everything works fine. ”

"That's going to be tough." Zhang Fan said with a frown. Narcissus is an ornamental flower. Although in the future. Because of the advent of technology and greenhouses. The North can also feed. But now. Only in the south. Generally speaking. It is Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Fujian, and Xiaoliuqiu that are planted in large quantities.

Xiaoliuqiu is too far away. Not considered; Fujian though it is possible. But it's really unlikely; The remaining two places in Jiangsu and Zhejiang. Wang Meng had already sent someone to ask. Nothing was found.

"Adults can send someone and ask where narcissus is produced." Li Yang said.

"It didn't work." Zhang Fan said. "There's no movement here or in Zhejiang. Fujian and Xiaoliuqiu are too far away. It can't be from there. ”

The three fell silent again. This thing can be described as very confusing now. It feels like something big is happening. But people can't find the way. It's just so weird.

"That's it. Wang Meng. Zhang Fan said suddenly. You send people to the surrounding states and counties to investigate. Let's see if something happened to the East City Gate officials in Hangzhou, Songjiang, and even Yingtianfu. If there is. It really shows that there must be something big behind this matter. If anyone is not dead. Then don't startle the snake. Send someone to watch. Use him as bait to catch the assassin. I'd like to see who's behind this. ”

"Yes. My lord. Humble obedience. Wang Meng immediately clenched his fists.

That's when it happened. Liang Chao is back. He's got a change of clothes now. The smell on my body is gone. Even my hair was freshly combed. It's still a little wet, though.

"Your Excellency. Ready for lowly duties. Liang Chao came to Zhang Fan and said.

"Hmm. You've come just in time. Zhang Fan said. Wait until you go to Suzhou and ask about the matter. I drop by to Matsue Prefecture. See if there's anything going on with the East Gate gatekeeper there. Immediately. Zhang Fan said what the few people were talking about just now.

After Liang Chao finished listening. But he frowned. said, "My lord." It seems that there are not only these four places in the world who raise daffodils. ”

"Oh. And somewhere. Zhang Fan asked curiously.

"I remember another year of humiliation. There were foreign envoys who came to Beijing to meet him. Among the things they offered at that time were narcissus. Liang Chao thought for a moment. Said.

"Envoy of which country?" After Zhang Fan heard it. It seems to have grasped some point. Hurriedly asked.

Liang Chao didn't even think about it. He replied neatly, "Fuso." ”