Chapter 288: False and Real Intelligence Warfare is Imminent
Prussian sent Cai Xiao out, but was interrupted by a priest halfway.
Deshou's attention was all on the church, but Chen Mu really saw this small change.
After Cai Xiao left, Chen Mu asked Prussian, "Is there something?" ”
Prussiantown's face was very ugly, and his lips subconsciously moved a few times, but in the end he only squeezed out a reluctant smile.
"Yes...... The people in the church are not very welcoming to you as a governor......"
Prussiantown's excuse obviously couldn't deceive Chen Mu, because it was actually very obvious, if there was dissatisfaction, Prussian would not take everyone to greet Deshou in the square.
The old priest was also avoiding Chen Mu's eyes, and walked quickly to Deshou's side, guiding Deshou and continuing to visit other parts of the church.
Chen Mu felt that this matter was extremely strange, because he was too familiar with Prussiantown!
"Let's go!"
Without much hesitation, Chen Mu took the red lotus and chased him out.
Cai Xiao has taken over the church since he was in his twenties, and when the church was built, he was already in his fifties.
Although he was not too old, the construction of this church still drained his vitality and made him as old as an old man in his seventies and eighties.
He took small steps and shook his hands vigorously, as if hoping that they would carry him faster.
Chen Mu quickly caught up.
"Mr. Cai, wait a minute!"
Cai Xiao turned his head and saw that it was Chen Mu, as if he hadn't seen it, with a panicked face, and quickened his pace.
Chen Mu couldn't cry or laugh, so he stepped forward and grabbed him.
"Mr. Cai, slow down!"
"I ...... I have something at home, I have to go back first, don't stop me! Cai Xiao was a little annoyed, but he couldn't hide his weak look.
"What did the foreigner and the monk inform Prussiantown?" Chen Mu didn't beat around the bush, but Cai Xiao's face turned pale.
"I ...... How can I know, I don't understand......"
"In other words, did you really hear me? You've been working in a church for more than 20 years, and it's impossible for you to not understand French, so tell me honestly. ”
"This ......" Cai Xiao's lips trembled, he shook off Chen Mu's hand, walked forward quickly, and didn't dare to turn his head back.
"I just don't understand!"
It is said that the old man is like a child, and he is becoming more and more childish, and Chen Mu can be regarded as knowledgeable.
He didn't want to be strong, but Cai Xiao's panic made Chen Mu even more curious!
"Cai Lao!"
Chen Mu chased after him again, but this time he didn't let go.
"Old Cai, I only ask you one question, you can answer it if you want to, and if you don't want to answer, you can leave immediately, but I hope you can tell the truth."
Cai Xiao was also annoyed: "I don't know you, why should I answer you!" ”
Chen Mu smiled and said: "You are a Hakka and a stonemason, it is impossible not to recognize me." ”
A large part of the Hakka people and Chaoshan people are Hongmen children, not to mention that in a place like Guangdong, a job like a stonemason urgently needs the protection of Hongmen, how could Cai Xiao not know Chen Mu's identity?
If he hadn't known Chen Mu's identity, he wouldn't have taken the initiative to talk to Chen Mu at all.
Maybe he also wanted to talk to Chen Mu more, but unfortunately Deshou and Prussian came over, so he gave up.
From his expression, it can be seen that Chen Mu's guess is not wrong at all!
"Lord Chen Xiang, what do you want to ask?" Cai Xiao's words once again prove that Chen Mu's guess is very correct!
"I want to ask you, why did you bring private goods and add Chinese things in the construction of the church?"
Just such a sentence made Cai Xiao fall into a long silence.
Although the ruins of the Governor's Palace were occupied by foreigners, and although they wanted to build a temple for foreigners on the ruined site, Cai Xiao, who was in his twenties, added a Chinese style in the process of construction, which was not a kind of rebellion?
Chen Mu was waiting patiently, and Cai Xiao did not disappoint Chen Mu after all.
"The priest said that there was a group of French soldiers who had left the concession and were heading in the direction of Guangzhou City, and they were carrying dozens of light ships and guns, and it was estimated that they were going to attack Guangzhou City, and they were going to fight!"
Chen Mu is also nervous!
Prussian is the apostolic priest of the diocese of Liangguang, and his status is not trivial, if someone greets him in advance, then the accuracy of this information will not run!
But Chen Mu couldn't think of any reason for the French to suddenly attack Guangzhou City at this time.
Now is not the time to speculate, we have to quickly inform Deshou so that the court can be ready to deal with it!
Without thinking too much, Chen Mu turned around and left, but this time it was Cai Xiao's turn to stop him!
"Do you think the Governor can trust you? Where did your news come from? Don't forget, he's an official, you're a thief! ”
Chen Mu wanted to say that I am not a thief.
But I can't say that!
Deshou can't be found, and he can't sit still, and the only person who can be found is Guangzhou General Qingchang!
Perhaps this piece of information was handed over to Deshou by Qingchang, which was more convincing than him Chen Mu.
Besides, Keichaga is in charge of defense, and it is faster and easier for him to confirm the authenticity of the information.
It was too late to be wordy, Chen Mu took the red lotus and walked back quickly, and when he was halfway there, he called another car, hurried and hurried, and finally came to the general's office.
Qingchang has not dispersed, Chen Mu directly entered the signing room, and talked about it with Qingchang, Qingchang was also shocked.
Like Chen Mu, he also couldn't think of the motives of the French who suddenly wanted to fight.
However, he knew that Chen Mu was never a fool, and he would not lie about this kind of thing, even if he had to convene officials to discuss countermeasures.
However, Chen Mu stopped him.
"General, before the information is confirmed, the news must not be spread, it is not good to cause turmoil in the hearts of the people......
Qingchang also nodded frequently: "You reminded me well, I'll let the dark sentry go out of the city to spy first!" ”
As soon as he said this, Qing Chang went out to make arrangements, and after a while, he returned to the room and said to Chen Mu: "What the hell is going on with these ghost guys, if it is usual, even if you want to fight, you have to say hello no matter what, but this time you are engaged in a sneak attack......
Chen Mu didn't know it either, but there was one thing he understood very well.
"If they make a big show, it's just that, at most, they are bluffing, forcing the court to negotiate peace, in exchange for some benefits, and now they are silent and killed, but it's not just blackmail, but they really have the determination to fight......"
"I can't figure it out, I can't figure it out...... Who the hell provoked these yellow-haired ghosts? Keichaga was also worried.
"Who messed with the yellow-haired ghost?" Chen Mu was suddenly reminded by this sentence.
If you say that you annoy the yellow-haired ghost, who else is more than him Chen Mu!
Could it be that this time the foreigners came for him Chen Mu? Siege just to force the government to hand him over?
If it's just to persecute dignitaries, it should be done with great fanfare, and it shouldn't be a surprise attack......
The two of them were also puzzled, Qingchang was as anxious as an ant on a hot pot, and went out to urge several times, but the secret whistle did not come back until the evening.
"General, the brethren have searched all the passes, but they have found nothing unusual......"
"Really?"
"Yes and no."
As soon as the secret whistle reported this, Qingchang also breathed a sigh of relief, and looked at Chen Mu again, with some blame in his eyes.
"How so? If they didn't act, how did the clergy get the news? There's no need for it......"
Chen Mu didn't excuse himself, it was good that there was no invasion, but he was afraid that the ghost guy would cheat.
"Chen Mu, don't think about it, maybe these ghosts are unwilling to let the governor go to the cathedral to inspect it, so they spread such false news."
"Think about it, Cai Xiao knows French, it is impossible for Prussia not to know, if this kind of military information is true, how can he let Cai Xiao listen to it easily?"
"I think he knows that you are a family and country-minded, and it is nothing more than using you to scare us."
Qingchang's analysis is not unreasonable, but Chen Muke doesn't believe it.
Because Prussian was not a cunning person, he would not use such a twisted strategy to lure Chen Mu into the bait.
Besides, even if the French wanted to protest, it should have been before Deshou's inspection, and now that Deshou had gone to the church, why bother?
"General, they just said that they were going to attack Guangzhou City, and they didn't say whether they would take the land route or the water route, the land checkpoint was not abnormal, maybe they would take the water route, why don't they let someone explore it again?"
"Cai Xiao said, these French soldiers carry light artillery, although it is a ship-based gun, but it is too heavy and cumbersome to take the land route, maybe they will really take the water route?"
Keichaga was also a little displeased.
"Chen Mu, I know that you are a distressed person, but the French warships have been blown up by you, can't you let them swim over with cannons on their backs?"
When Chen Mu heard this, he was also slightly stunned, and was immediately speechless.
"Okay, you're tired too, go back and rest first, I'll let people explore again, don't worry, with me, no one can move Guangzhou City!"
Although Qingchang swore an oath, Chen Mu knew very well that he said that letting people explore again was just perfunctory, and there was no longer the previous nervousness.
Chen Mu wanted to persuade, but he also knew that he couldn't change Qingchang's mind, and he mentioned that Chen Mu blew up the French warship, which was actually reminding Chen Mu to pay attention to his identity.
Thinking of this, Chen Mu could only return in a huff, and when he walked out of the government office, it was already dark.
"I always feel uneasy...... "Red Lotus's instincts have always been accurate, especially when it comes to danger.
"Me too, it seems that I can only rely on myself!"
Chen Mu didn't hesitate any longer, and quickly returned to the church with Honglian, then summoned Sun Youlin over and told him about the matter.
"You gather all the brothers, let Wang Julou and Li Sanjiang's people come out to help, go to the river to investigate, be sure to find out!"
Sun Youlin didn't dare to hesitate, and immediately walked out of the room with Haruko Ashiya.
But it was only a moment before they went back the way they came!
Chen Mu looked ahead, seven or eight inquisitors of the Holy Holy Sect, wearing chain mail and face armor, only showing their eyes, holding cross swords, blocked the door!
Chen Mu finally realized that there was no need to inquire at all, I am afraid that this thing has already come true!
"I want to see the priest!" After all, this is the Stone Chamber Sacred Heart Cathedral, and Chen Mu didn't want to be rough with him, Sun Youlin didn't dare to make a rash move, and he also took this into account.
However, the chief judge sneered, "You won't see the priest anymore!" ”
He didn't say that the priest didn't see Chen Mu, but said that he couldn't see the priest, but he was afraid that Prussian would also be in danger!
"You are blaspheming the church!" Chen Mu was also angry.
But the man shook his head and said, "No, we love God, but we also love our country!" You can fool the priest, but you can't fool us, and even if the priest makes a mistake, as judges, we have the right to interfere! ”
Hearing this, Chen Mu finally knew that things were going to be big!