Text Section 416 Crisis around us

In an alley in the north of the central capital, here is the official residence of the household yamen. Most of the ordinary household officials lived in this alley, and the lord Bo Feide lived in a mansion at the top.

In the past two days, Fei De was extremely proud of his handwriting, don't look at the emergency moment, Ah Zhu suppressed Zhou Hu with a talisman, but did not suppress the enraged Li Jianshan. Zhou Hu was thrown into the prison by Li Jianshan in a fit of rage, and he fell into the arms of Feide. The Zhongdu battalion is Zhou Hu's descendants, and those generals are all people who followed him from birth to death. Zhou Hu was sent to the heavenly prison, and he only needed to light a fire among those five big and three thick generals, and Fei De believed that this fire could burn the entire Zhongdu City. Don't you know that Feide's busy actions in the past few days have also been watched by shadow artists and business agents.

Outside the house, Yao Guanggang led the people to come to the door quietly. This hour is the sweetest moment of deep sleep, Yao Guangyi waved his hand, and the guards behind him stumbled onto the wall.

At this moment, the same scene happened in many mansions in the middle capital. And the horseman in the household department was Ah Si and the shadow man did it himself. As for the focus of the arrest, it is in the mansion of Wang Peizheng.

Outside the courtyard wall of the Imperial History Mansion, black shadows climbed over the wall, and the door of the mansion quickly opened from the inside. The guards guarding the palace gate were all subdued, and a group of guards wearing the armor of the palace forbidden army quickly rushed in. In a short time, the whole mansion was full of screams.

Wang Peizheng, who was sleeping soundly, put on his clothes and ran out in a panic. Seeing that the officers and soldiers had sealed the back house, he immediately roared angrily.

"What are you going to do, who allowed you to come in? Bastard, do you know who this official is, and do you know what Xiangguo should call the old man. Get out, get out of here. ”

In the midst of Wang Peizheng's roar, a figure with an iron crutch walked over. Under the torch, Wang Peizheng saw the comer clearly, and his heart suddenly felt cold, and his arrogance was swept away. The person who came was none other than Zhou Guangji, the spy boss who was in charge of the Shadow Agency. With his appearance, Wang Peizheng knew that even if he moved out of Xiangguo, Mrs. Xiangguo would not be able to be shocked. Who in the Great Calendar Kingdom doesn't know the relationship between Zhou Guangji and Emperor Duan Lang, even if Li Jianshan arrives, I'm afraid he will have to respect Uncle Zhou.

Zhou Guangji looked around and said in a deep voice, "Except for the female dependents, take them all." ”

After Zhou Guangji finished speaking, without saying a word, he turned around and walked to the front yard on crutches. Zhou Guangji thought that there would be a vicious battle, but he didn't expect to solve Wang Peizheng so easily. In this way, those assassins in the Nanping secret agents are not in the Imperial History Mansion.

The night of purging was vigorous, and the battle ended before Feder and the men could react. The lights in the Heavenly Master's Mansion were brilliant, and Azhu held the sleeping Lin'er in his arms, waiting for news of the arrest everywhere. Not only that, Azhu also ordered the news to be blocked, and even deliberately announced that a small number of soldiers and horses in the camp had entered the city to make trouble. Tonight's mobilization of troops and horses in the city is aimed at the camp of the central capital.

As the arrest progressed, news was passed to the Heavenly Master's Mansion. Before dawn, according to the roster drawn up by Azhu and others, all of them were arrested. In addition to these court suspects, there are also their family guards and homes, etc., and thousands of people were arrested this night. Ah Zhu asked Zhou Guangji to take the main culprit to the military aircraft for secret interrogation, and the others were temporarily detained in the prison of the Criminal Department.

In the secret prison of the military aircraft department, Wang Peizheng was brought to the torture hall. When Wang Peizheng saw the two figures behind the desk, cold sweat suddenly broke out on his forehead. Wang Peizheng didn't expect that it was actually Ah Zhu of the Heavenly Master Hall who interrogated him. And the other one, which made Wang Peizheng feel incredible, turned out to be Zhou Hu, the general who was thrown into the prison.

Ah Zhu asked softly, "Wang Yushi, are you guilty?" ”

Ah Zhu's voice was not loud, but there was a chill. Don't look at Ah Zhu's noble status, she has been the commander of the scout battalion of the capital army, and Ah Zhu is no stranger to interrogation. even said that she knew how to make the other party speak better than the criminal department.

Wang Peizheng gritted his teeth and said strongly, "Chitose the Queen of Heaven, as an official of the imperial history, Xia Guan has always been clean and self-conscious, and I don't know what crime I committed was brought here. Even if you want to die, you have to let me die to understand. ”

Zhou Hu slapped the table, "Wang Peizheng, don't play tricks here, otherwise, no one will be able to save you." ”

Wang Peizheng's heart trembled, and he still asked strongly, "General Zhou Hu, you should tell me what the official is guilty of." As a speech official, the official knows that there are many people who have offended, but the official is not for personal gain, so there is nothing to fear. ”

Ah Zhu stretched out his hand and stopped Zhou Hu. Ah Zhu picked up a dossier, "Wang Yushi, the head of the household Bo Feide, but you are promoting?" ”

When Wang Peizheng heard Feide, his body couldn't help but shake slightly, "Yes, it was the official who was promoted to the office." At the beginning of the founding of the country, the country was in ruins, and the people of Xiangguo recruited virtuous people from all over the world. This Fed has been in business for several years, and he is quite talented in mathematics, so the official recommended him to become an official. ”

"Humph! This person is a Nanping agent, do you know? Ah Zhu stared at Wang Peizheng and asked.

"This~ how is this possible. Chitose Tianhou, this person has an innocent background, how can he be a spy in Nanping. ”

Ah Zhu sneered, "Someone! If Wang Peizheng refuses to confess within ten breaths, there is no need to interrogate, and he will be directly beheaded. Up and down the Imperial History Mansion, no one remains, all of them are connected. ”

When Wang Peizheng heard this, he was so frightened that he sat down on the ground. When Ah Zhu said this, Wang Peizheng didn't dare to suspect that she was intimidating. Now that Emperor Duan Lang is not in the national capital, if the Heavenly Master Mansion wants to kill his family, it is estimated that even Li Jianshan will not be able to stop him.

"Chitose the queen of heaven, the lower officials are wronged." Wang Peizheng cried.

"And six breaths." Ah Zhu looked at Wang Peizheng indifferently.

Wang Peizheng looked at Ah Zhu in shock, but listened to Ah Zhu continue, "There are still four breaths ~ two breaths ~ someone coming!" ”

"Wait~! Queen of Heaven, I said~ I said it all. Wang Peizheng didn't dare to be tough any longer, and knelt on the ground and cried like pounding garlic.

Azhu looked at Wang Peizheng with a calm face, "Say it." ”

Wang Peizheng sweated like rain, and hurriedly told him in detail about his friendship with Feide. At that time, Wang Peizheng was just a small official in Kyoto, although he was taken care of by Wang Shidu, but he was born at the wrong time, and Wang Shidu of the old Hanlin was either suppressed by the ban or went into hiding, so he didn't get any cheapness. Later, Deguang was proclaimed emperor in Yixiang City, and Wang Peizheng resigned and went to Yixiang City to join Deguang. I didn't think that people didn't take a fancy to him, so he wouldn't be reused at all. Not only that, but he also defrauded Wang Peizheng of the money he used to buy officials.

Just when Wang Pei was desperate, he was helped by Fei De, who was still the shopkeeper of the chariot and horse shop. At that time, Fei De was not optimistic about Wang Peizheng, but he just felt that with Wang Shidu's relationship, he might be able to take advantage of it in the future. After the establishment of the Great Calendar Kingdom, due to Duan Lang's respect for the old Hanlin Wang Shidu, the Wang family rose all of a sudden. Not only did Li Jianshan marry Wang Shidu's granddaughter, but the whole Wang family also became officials. In this way, Fei De found Wang Peizheng again.

However, at first, Wang Peizheng did not know Feide's true identity. It wasn't until rumors began to spread in the central capital a few months ago that Fei De revealed his true identity to Wang Peizheng. Wang Peizheng was shocked and didn't know what to do, even if he denounced Feide, he didn't have enough evidence. Moreover, Fei De spent a large amount of silver taels on him every month, which made Wang Peizheng unable to extricate himself. In addition, the most important point is that if Li Jianshan really becomes the emperor, it will be very important to their royal family. After considering the pros and cons, the two hit it off, and Wang Peizheng became an important chess piece in Feide's hands. Not only that, Wang Peizheng also pulled his niece into the water. In order to sit on the throne of God, Mrs. Xiangguo actually acquiesced in Wang Peizheng's move to defect to the enemy.

After listening to this, Azhu said coldly, "Who else is there besides Feide?" ”

Wang Peizheng shook his head and pleaded, "Queen of Heaven Chitose, in addition to Fei De and Adin, oh, it is a horseman in the household department." The others and others, the lower officials really didn't know. begged Niang Niang Chitose to spare her life, I was also confused for a while, and I didn't make a big mistake. I also hope that Niangniang Chitose will look at Lao Hanlin and the face of Lord Xiangguo, and spare the life of the lower official. ”

"Those court officials who have close contacts with you, aren't there people like you?" Azhu asked again.

Wang Peizheng looked at the two timidly, and cried, "They are just some courtiers that Fei De asked Xia Guan to woo, as for whether Fei De followed Fei De, Xia Guan really doesn't know." ”

"So, what is the matter with that household groom going to your house tonight?" Azhu asked reluctantly.

Wang Peizheng trembled and glanced at Zhou Hu carefully, "He~ He said that in the past two days, Fei De will use the secret agents in the camp to encourage the soldiers of the battalion to completely mess up. Let the villain and those adults jointly write a letter, and strive to raise the military power of the country. It is even said that when Emperor Jishan is not in the country, he will be temporarily called emperor. ”

Zhou Hu said angrily, "Presumptuous! Temporarily becoming the emperor, isn't this a rebellion? Grandma's, even Lao Tzu's camp has installed their people, and Lao Tzu has to cut him alive when he is dug up. ”

Ah Zhu immediately asked a few more questions, and seeing that he really couldn't ask anything, Ah Zhu asked Wang Peizheng to take him down and interrogate Fei De immediately. In fact, Azhu didn't know Feide's true identity, but he just cheated casually, but he didn't expect to cheat a big fish.

Fei De was taken to the torture hall, and when Fei De saw Zhou Hu, he understood everything in his heart. Ever since the assassination of Zhou Hu, he has ordered all his spies to fall into silence. And also specially let Meng Qingdu leave his tail and pointed directly at Xiangguofu. However, Meng Qingdu had left the central capital, and Fei De believed that no one would find him. Originally, it was all going well, and it was developing according to Feder's vision. However, when he learned that Zhou Hu had been sent to prison, there was another mutiny in the camp, which made Fei De can't help but start the plan again. But at this moment, he understood that he had fallen into someone's trap. If they had not moved, they would never have seen this tonight.

Azhu stared at Feide for more than a dozen breaths, and then said unhurriedly.

"Feder, do you want to eat some punishment, or do you want to speak directly? Hongu really wanted to see how long the people under Ying Shoushan's hands could hold out before he spoke. ”

Feder sighed, "I don't know if I should call you the Queen of Heaven or the Commander of Azhu." I, Feide, have lived in seclusion in Great Xia for more than ten years, but I didn't expect to fall into your hands. I have to say that your Shadow Scout ability is very good, no wonder even Mr. Mo is so impressed. ”

Ah Zhu was stunned for a moment, and nodded suddenly in realization, "It turned out to be someone trained by Mo Kun, no wonder it is hidden so deeply." Let's talk about it. If you cooperate well, this palace promises you to keep you from dying. ”

Fei De smiled bitterly, "Since the queen of heaven said so, then why not let people loosen their ties." Let's sit down and talk about some things. Presumably, the queen of heaven likes this information very much. ”

Ah Zhu nodded and said to the guards on both sides, "Untie him and watch the seats." ”

Feder was untied from the rope and moved his arm slightly, before sitting down across from Aju. The guards on both sides held waist knives and stared cautiously at Feder. Zhou Hu sat next to Ah Zhu and quietly put his hand on the hilt of the knife.

Ah Zhu asked softly, "Feide, shouldn't you be afraid of angering my Great Calendar Kingdom by doing this?" ”

"Queen of Heaven, even if you don't get angry, after that Duan Lang returns, can you Dali Kingdom let us go of Nanping. As soon as the kingdom of the Great Calendar was established, you crossed to Moro and pointed to the west. If we win this battle and return, how can I Nanping be alone. ”

"But little Nanping, even if there is such a stupid move, it is just a grasshopper shaking a tree, how can it shake my country in the slightest."

Feder sneered, "Not necessarily. ”

Ah Zhu's heart moved, and he suddenly said, "Actually, we have been paying attention to Ying Shoushan for a long time, don't think that his little insect carving skills can hide from the world." If you can use a large sum of about 10,000 to secretly enter my Dali country, I'm afraid the price will not be small. It's just that the price is very unworthy. Whether it is in the court or in the army, even if they are hidden in the people, in the end they have no way out. ”

As soon as he heard Azhu say this number, Fei De's calm face finally changed, "Although my Nanping area is not as extensive as that of the Great Calendar Kingdom, I am not a person who can be slaughtered. You dare to offend my Nanping, with His Majesty the Lord of the Kingdom and the military advisors here, you can't win. Even if you find out something, you won't be able to find them specifically. They are everywhere, and when the time comes, these people will be a sharp knife pierced into the heart of the Great Calendar Kingdom. ”

"What, aren't you going to tell Hongu a little bit of actual news? Don't forget, these messages can be exchanged for your life. Even if you want to die, this palace will make you worse than dead, and sooner or later you will say it all. ”

"Hehe, joke, although I lost this battle, I want to die, and no one can stop it."

Ah Zhu was stunned for a moment, and suddenly shouted loudly, "Quick, tie him up for me." ”

A strange smile appeared on Feide's face, and he slowly raised his arm, "It's late~!" ”

Feder had a black ring in his hand, and no one had paid attention to it as he spoke. As Feder spoke, he spun the ring to reveal a needle prick that pierced his vein.

Several guards rushed up and twisted Feder's arms, only to see blood on the corners of Feder's mouth with a strange smile. Feder's body went limp, his head tilted, and he completely lost his life.

Zhou Hu stood up in surprise, and Ah Zhu's face was also a little pale. Through the conversation just now, the speculation of Ah Zhu and Li Jianshan was confirmed. Unexpectedly, there were really more than 10,000 secret agents who entered the Great Calendar Kingdom. What worries Azhu even more is that I am afraid that there are people from all the big camps, and even by the side of Duan Lang who is in Moro at this moment, there are also Nanping secret agents.

Azhu gritted his teeth, "Bring that groom in, and then interrogate." ”

After continuous interrogation, it was not until the end of the morning that Azhu left the military execution hall tiredly. But Azhu didn't dare to rest, and went directly to Xiangguo's Mansion.

The groom finally opened his mouth under torture, and according to his confession, Zhou Guangji sent people to arrest more than a dozen people. However, according to this groom's confession, there was only one person in Zhou Hu's camp who had a one-line contact with him. But after Zhou Hu returned to the camp, he found that the person Ma Fu said had quietly left the camp and disappeared when the deputy general Yao Guang led people into the city.

In Xiangguo's mansion, Li Jianshan was also shocked to look at the confession brought by Azhu. Unexpectedly, all the departments of the court were infiltrated by Nanping secret agents. Although most of these people have extremely low official qualities, they are all remarked by talents in the assessment of various ministries. They make a lot of friends and have excellent personnel, and if they don't get discovered, they will be promoted in a few years. It is even said that some outstanding ones will be reused by Li Jianshan.

"Azhu, that's all?" Li Jianshan looked at the list on the confession and asked.

"These are only the lists of the various departments of the Imperial Hall in the Middle Capital City, and due to the suddenness of Na Feide's death, the list of the military cannot be known. However, it is certain that at least a few thousand of the newly recruited soldiers and horses have infiltrated the various camps this year. The 20,000 soldiers and horses brought by Zhang Qifeng must have Nanping secret agents. ”

Li Jianshan's heart was shocked, "This matter must be reported to Duan Lang and Mingyue immediately, if you don't get it right, something big will happen." On the court's side, I will immediately order the arrest. Take these people, and maybe dig up more. ”

"Okay, I'll go back and write a secret letter to Duan Shuai immediately, so that the Yu Du City Shadow can be delivered to Duan Shuai or the military advisor as quickly as possible. Brother Jianshan, these people from all departments of the court will be handed over to you, and Ah Hu and I will go to check the secret agents in the camp. ”

Ah Zhu said that he was about to get up and say goodbye, but Li Jianshan hurriedly stopped him, "Ah Zhu, wait a minute." ”

Ah Zhu was stunned for a moment, "What, do you still have something to order?" ”

Li Jianshan hesitated for a moment and asked, "This matter can implicate the insider." ”

Ah Zhu didn't know what to say, sighed, and nodded slightly, "Brother Jianshan, Mrs. She~ did play a role in fueling the troubles." Even ~ Mrs. may know that Wang Pei is betraying himself to the enemy. However, Brother Jianshan can rest assured that this matter does not need to be reported to Duan Shuai for the time being. After the various departments of the court in the central capital are cleared, let this matter pass. ”

When Li Jianshan heard this, his arm drooped weakly, and his eyes were a little dull. Ah Zhu didn't say anything more, bowed slightly and walked out silently.

Back at the Heavenly Master's Mansion, Azhu immediately asked Zhou Hu to give her a few orders. She was worried that Li Jianshan would be too sad and miss the best opportunity to arrest those people. Last night's operation, Ah Zhu has been ordering the news to be blocked, and while the court still doesn't know, it can be caught in one go. You must know that as a secret agent, the keenest thing is the sense of risk. Once you receive the wind and grass, you will immediately disappear. If you want to catch them again, it will be difficult.

Just when Ah Zhu was writing a secret recital for Duan Lang Mingyue, Ah Si came to the Heavenly Master's Mansion.

"Ah Si, didn't you follow the criminal department to interrogate together, why did you come? Could it be that there is big news again? Azhu asked suspiciously.

Ah Si had a trace of sadness on his face, bowed down and clasped his fists and said, "Queen of Heaven Chitose, the little one is on the order of my lord, and I have come to tell the Queen of Heaven Chitose." The wife of the housewife of Xiangguo Mansion ~ in the back garden ~ committed suicide by hanging a beam. ”

Azhu's hand trembled, and the barrel of the pen fell onto the table. She didn't expect Li Jianshan to be so resolute, and she actually got rid of the hidden danger directly with a heavy hand.

"Ah Si, what did Lord Xiangguo say?" Azhu asked softly.

"My lord said that this matter ~ will be announced by the queen of heaven Chitose." Ah Si said cautiously.

When Ah Zhu heard this, she took a deep breath, she knew what Li Jianshan thought, and it was up to her to announce whether it was good or bad.

Ah Zhu pondered for a moment and said, "Go, inform Pang Gang, Fan Cheng, Jiang Zhuming and the other adults." Immediately prepare for the team and bury Mrs. Xiangguo. Let's just say that ~ Mrs. Xiangguo ~ died of illness. ”

Ah Si knelt on his knees and kowtowed, "Xie Niangniang Chitose, Ah Si will do it." ”

In the room, Azhu thought for a while, picked up the pen again, and wrote the matter in detail into the secret report. What Ah Zhu is most worried about now is the Nanping spy next to Duan Lang.