In Kyoto, Great Xia, except for a few people who know about it, everything that happened in Yushan Pass has not yet been transmitted here. The courtiers still live a quiet life, but many courtiers have found that Xiangguo has been much more low-key in recent times. Above the court, there is no longer the previous domineering atmosphere.

Emperor Yuning was very satisfied with this situation, the courtiers did not have a major event to perform, and the people were not protected from natural disasters, which was simply a gift from the gods to him Emperor Yuning.

On the side of the palace, in the palace of the Investigation Division, Lord Huai received an urgent report from the Harrier Eagle in Yushan Pass. The emergency report was full of dense needle and small characters, and the situation in Yushanguan was very detailed. After reading it, Lord Huai didn't dare to slack off, and hurried to the palace study.

Emperor Yuning listened to Lord Huai's report, sometimes frowning, sometimes showing a hint of satisfaction.

"I didn't expect that Yushan Pass would make such a big noise. Beiming actually stationed 50,000 soldiers privately, what are they going to do? Hmph, is my Great Xia so easy to bully? Huai Aiqing, what do you think of the 50,000 soldiers in Beiming? Emperor Yuning asked.

"Back to Your Majesty, if the other party really has the will to fight, he will never listen to Shangguan Heavenly Master's peace. Taking advantage of the fact that the reinforcements from Yushan Pass have not arrived, it is a good time to take Yushan Pass. They should not want to provoke a war by giving up this opportunity. As for the specific situation, it was not explained in the urgent report, and it seems that we can only know it by waiting for the performance of the Qin Cha. Lord Huai said calmly.

Emperor Yuning nodded, "Shangguan Aiqing did a good job this time, and I am very satisfied." At present, the war is not flinching, and I am very pleased to be able to stand on the top of the city to inspire the soldiers. Although I am not afraid of the Northern Ming Dynasty, the war together requires a large number of silver taels and war materials. Now I'm not worried about anything else, but about the generals of the northern battalion. ”

Lord Huai was slightly stunned, thought for a moment, nodded and said, "Your Majesty is worried about reason, the military officials have always despised Wenchen. Especially those border generals, these people are used to doing their own thing, and as soon as the reinforcements from the northern battalion arrive at Yushan Pass, I am afraid that Shangguan Tianshi will not be able to control the situation. ”

Emperor Yuning stood up, sighed slightly, and continued, "The military department's recital should still be on the way, and the soldiers and horses of the northern battalion are estimated to arrive at Yushan Pass in the next two days." Huai Aiqing, you immediately inform Shangguan Xuanwu in my name that you must promote peace between the two countries. From now on, Shangguan Aiqing can handle the affairs of the Northern Ming Dynasty with full authority. Whatever he does, I support it. ”

Lord Huai was slightly stunned, and said in a deep voice, "Your Majesty, is this right~ too heavy?" After all, Shangguan Heavenly Master had no experience in this area, and if something went wrong, it would be a bit of trouble to send another envoy. ”

"Is it heavy? I wish he could carry the burden. Shangguan Xuanwu has never experienced a big scene, and I did this to give him courage and courage. I hope that Shangguan Aiqing will not live up to me, and will not be intimidated by the momentum of the northern battalion. A bunch of fools in Yushanguan took the initiative to stir up trouble, and if I were the lord of the Northern Ming Dynasty, I would also get back this face. Tell the Shangguan that there is no need to consult the military department on this matter, and it must be handled strictly. ”

Emperor Yuning was thoughtful, and from the urgent report of the Investigation Division, he smelled a hint of conspiracy. However, Emperor Yuning was still inclined to do the wrong thing with a fever in the head of the generals of Yushanguan, and did not consider it on the side of the Kyoto officials. Because he didn't think that Feng Zhun, the squire of the military department, had the courage to do so.

"Your Majesty, if Shangguan Qin deliberately suppresses the generals of Yushan Pass with the power in his hands, or uses the power to loot, I am afraid that these ministers in the DPRK and China will quarrel. The minister was even more worried, did he have the ability to negotiate peace with Beiming? ”

Lord Huai said in his heart that Shangguan Tianshi was just a blessing master after all, and he had no experience in court politics. Given such a big right, don't get carried away all of a sudden.

Emperor Yuning waved his hand, "Those who use it are not suspicious, those who doubt it don't need it, even if it is done badly, it is nothing more than a game of battle, I believe that Beiming will not dare to start a full-scale war with my Great Xia." Once Shangguan has done this errand, he will also pass my assessment. I need talents, especially people like Shangguan Xuanwu who have no background to assist me. Huai Aiqing, there are not many people around me who can tell the truth now. You tell Shangguan Aiqing that if you do a good job, I will be rewarded. ”

Seeing that Emperor Yuning had made a decision, Lord Huai didn't refute anything, and quietly retreated after saying goodbye.

In Yushan Pass, after less than two days of investigation, Duan Lang and others gradually surfaced the truth. In particular, the investigation of Zhou Long and the three of them was simply beyond Duan Lang's expectations.

According to Zhou Long's investigation, a total of six business gentry were invited to the banquet that day. The other five were all invited by the silk merchant Boss Qian. What's more, these five received heavy gifts from Boss Qian before the banquet, asking them to be sure to pour more congratulations and add a few cups. During the investigation, this boss Qian actually left Yushanguan on the second day of the banquet and did not know where to go. But as everyone knows, this boss Qian has a great friendship with Fan Lining, the chief soldier.

In the hall of the mansion, Duan Lang looked at Zhang Ruming and said, "According to my investigation, it can be inferred from the confessions of some business gentry that this Boss Qian obviously intends to get drunk with He Lianjia. And this boss Qian's friendship with Fan Lining is not ordinary. It seems that the whole affair carries a kind of conspiracy. ”

Fang Yan also said, "I checked the records of Yushan Pass in the last two months, and there is no mention of any war at all. Dead fat man~ Oh, Lord Shangguan, this is a little different from the purpose of your visit. ”

"Really? Feng Zhun of the military department said that there had been a small fight here several times. Could it be that Feng Zhun dared to deceive His Majesty? Zhang Ruming was very useful for Fang Yan's change of words, and looked at Fang Yan with satisfaction.

"In this case, I am afraid that this matter will not be so simple. In addition, the clerk can confirm that Fan Lining did not record at all that night, and he didn't even say hello. And the time happened to be when He Lianjia was drunk, and I am afraid that there is really a problem with this Fan Lining. ”

Fang Yan paused slightly, hesitated for a moment, and then said, "Lord Shangguan, this Fan Lining is just a border commander, I'm afraid he doesn't have the courage to provoke the two countries to fight." I suspect that there is an even bigger mastermind behind him. ”

Zhang Ruming and Duan Lang were both stunned, the person who can instruct Fan Lining to provoke a war between the two countries, this person's power is definitely not small, and the two of them can guess the names of several senior members after a little thought.

"Then pass him over, and Lord Ben will interrogate him properly. If this matter really wants to implicate the people of the court, then Lao Tzu's Shang Fang Sword is not a vegetarian. Zhang Ruming said with a face.

"Wait."

Duan Lang stopped Zhang Ruming, "I think it's better to go to the barracks, there were more people involved that night, Fang Yan and I can just check with others." ”

Zhang Ruming thought for a while, "It's okay, anyway, the official should go to the camp to appease and appease, which can be regarded as completing His Majesty's errand." Let's go, take the five hundred brothers, let's go majestic. ”

"It's not going to war, why are you bringing so many people. Twenty rides is enough, brothers protect you day and night, you kid should be considerate. Duan Lang said dissatisfiedly.

", doesn't Lao Tzu just want to be imposing, okay, okay, listen to you, so it also seems that this heavenly master is close to the people." Zhang Ruming waved his hand impatiently.

In the mansion, Duan Lang began to assemble the black armor guards, let Liu Xusheng stay in the mansion, and Cui Zhiliang led twenty black armor guards to accompany him.

Zhang Ruming wanted to ride a horse to show his majesty, but his little short legs were not stable at all when he swayed on horseback. Under the ridicule of Duan Lang and Fang Yan, Zhang Ruming depressedly got into the Heavenly Master's car.

Cui Zhiliang rode a horse to open the way, and as soon as the team walked out of the mansion, he saw a person blocking the road.

"Bold, who dares to stop Lord Qincha, I don't want to live anymore." Cui Zhiliang, the general manager, shouted angrily, drew a knife and rushed over.

"Stop, I'm Li Jianshan, a palace guard, and I have something important to ask to see Lord Qincha." The man in the way said, holding up a token in his hand.

If other guards really can't recognize this card, but the black armor guard itself is a palace forbidden army, and Cui Zhiliang saw that it was indeed a token for the palace guards.

Cui Zhiliang took the token and verified it, and came to Duan Lang with a horse, "Lord Commander, this person holds the token in the palace and asks to see Lord Heaven." The token is correct, and it is indeed the brand of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. ”

"Palace guards?"

Duan Lang was stunned, and said in his heart that the palace guards didn't stay by the emperor's side, how could they come here. Could it be that there is some holy decree?

Duan Lang came to the front and looked at the roadblocker, "What's your name?" ”

The roadblocker looked around, clasped his fists and whispered, "In the Lower Investigation Division Li Jianshan, I have seen Commander Duan. ”

"The Department of Defense? Since he is a member of the Investigation Division, why is he holding the token of the Ministry of Internal Affairs? Also, have we met? How do you know my surname is Duan. Duan Lang looked at the person in front of the horse suspiciously.

Duan Lang didn't know about these spies of the Investigation Division, and each of them held the token of the palace guard. Moreover, the Investigation Department secretly trained a group of harrier eagles, and the news was conveyed much faster than that of flying pigeons. In one night, the Harrier Eagle sent the secret order over.

Li Jianshan smiled slightly, "The Investigation Department has detailed information about the Heavenly Master Palace, and I have seen it below." Since the adults are wearing the commander armor, of course it is Duan Lang who is in charge. As for the token, presumably the brother of the Black Armor Guard should know that the people in the secret offices outside the Investigation Department all hold the token of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. ”

Duan Lang turned to look at Cui Zhiliang, who nodded slightly. Knowing that the other party was a person from the Investigation Division, Cui Zhiliang's eyes also became cautious. This yamen is very mysterious, and when they are in Kyoto, they can't afford to provoke the black armor guards.

Duan Lang's gaze looked at Li Jianshan again, "It turned out to be someone from the Investigation Division, I don't know what you asked to see Lord Shangguan?" ”

"This~." Li Jianshan looked at Duan Lang, hesitated for a moment and said, "Pass on Your Majesty's secret decree." ”

Duan Lang was stunned for a moment, and nodded slightly, "You wait a minute." ”

Duan Lang returned to the horse and came to the front of the car to say hello to Zhang Ruming, and beckoned to Li Jianshan.

"Let him come."

The black armor guard dodged a way, and Li Jianshan hurriedly ran over. It is said that their investigation and defense department are all acting in secret, and this time they are really forced to do so, Li Jianshan can only disclose his identity.

Zhang Ruming stuck his head out of the window, "You asked me to pass on the secret message?" ”

"Li Jianshan, the Detective Division, see Lord Qincha." Li Jianshan clenched his fists and said.

"Well, tell me, what is Your Majesty's will?"

"This~!" Li Jianshan looked at Duan Lang and the surrounding black armor guards, and said in his heart, the secret will be secret, as the name suggests, how can this group of people say it.

"It's okay, it's all my own people, let's talk about it." Zhang Ruming rolled his eyes indifferently.

Li Jianshan smiled bitterly, stepped forward and said, "I received an urgent report from Lord Huai, the Investigator, saying that Your Majesty asked your Excellency to make peace a peace. In addition, His Majesty also said that the Lordship can handle the affairs of Yushanguan with full authority, and His Majesty supports the Lordship no matter what the situation. The errand is well done, and Your Majesty is rewarded. ”

Zhang Ruming tilted his ears and wanted to listen to the following, but Li Jianshan held back his voice. Zhang Ruming asked suspiciously, "It's over?" ”

"It's over."

"How can Ben Qincha believe that this is His Majesty's dictation?" Zhang Ruming squinted at each other.

Li Jianshan smiled slightly, "The system for adults to enter the court is still shallow, and the senior officials above the fourth rank in the court know that the secret decree conveyed by the Investigation and Defense Department is like His Majesty's dictation." ”

Zhang Ruming licked his lips and suddenly shouted, "Cui Zhiliang, is his brand really fake?" ”

Li Jianshan was stunned, he didn't expect that this Shangguan Heavenly Master would actually doubt his identity. Cui Zhiliang hurriedly said, "Lord Hui, the brand is real, but it is not clear whether the person is really a subordinate." ”

Zhang Ruming's eyes rolled, "Since this is the case, then I will wronged you for a few days, and when I finish my errand, you will follow me back to Beijing." In case your kid is pretending, Lao Tzu will have an explanation. Someone came, and brought him back to the yamen to be strictly guarded. ”

Li Jianshan was a little blindsided, and the expression on his face was the same as eating bitter melon. Li Jianshan said in his heart that over the years of our Investigation and Defense Division, which senior officer was not polite when he saw it, this guy actually wanted to put Lao Tzu under house arrest?

"Master Heaven, this can't be done, the little ones still have important things to do." Li Jianshan hurriedly said.

"Something important? And what could be more important than figuring out if you're a fake or not. ”

"My lord said that he laughed, who dares to pretend to be someone from my Detective Division in this world, isn't that looking for death?"

"Isn't the Detective Division great? In these years, even the Heavenly Master has been pretended, and your Detective Division is a fart. Come on, take it for Benchincha. Zhang Ruming gave an order, and several black-armored guards quickly rushed over.

"Wait!" Li Jianshan said in his heart that Lao Tzu really ran into a ghost, if it was someone else, knowing that Lao Tzu was from the Investigation and Defense Division, he would not be so frightened that he quickly got out of the car and greeted him with a smile. It's good that this fat man doesn't take the Detective Division seriously at all.

"If Lord Qincha doesn't believe it, you can follow it down~ Go to my investigation Si Yushan Pass Secret Ya. There are official letters exchanged by the Ministry of Internal Affairs in the past few years and canonization documents below, which can prove the identity of the subordinates. ”

Li Jianshan is also very helpless, as the chief officer of Yushan Pass of the Investigation and Defense Division, if he is really taken down by this Lord Qincha, not only will he delay many major events, but also lose the face of the Investigation and Defense Department, I am afraid that his life will not be able to be saved under the anger of Lord Huai.

Zhang Ruming looked at Duan Lang, "Since this is the case, then trouble Commander Duan to go with him, and be sure to verify the identity of this person." What Lao Tzu hates most in his life is impostor, and once it is verified, he will never be spared. ”

Zhang Ruming didn't want to offend this mysterious detective department, but he couldn't believe that His Majesty had passed on the holy decree based on this guy's brand. If this kid is a fake like him, then this sin is great. As long as it is determined that this person is a spy of the Investigation Division, even if it is a false decree, Zhang Ruming can shirk responsibility.

Duan Lang's heart moved, when he was chatting with Zhou Guangji, he had heard the name of the Investigation Division. However, Zhou Guangji knew very little about this yamen, and he couldn't even inquire about it. Along the way, Liu Xusheng and others also talked about the Investigation Division, which is said to have a very high status in the palace, and even the chief eunuch Wei Dong is not allowed to interfere with the Investigation and Defense Division walking in the palace. Why don't you take this opportunity to investigate and get a feel for the bottom of the Division.

Duan Lang and Zhang Ruming divided into two ways, and took two black-armored guards to follow Li Jianshan to the secret office of Yushan Pass of the Investigation Division. Zhang Ruming took the remaining dozen people and went to the Yushanguan camp in a flamboyant manner.

Duan Lang never dreamed that when he left, he almost said goodbye to Zhang Ruming and Fang Yan. Qincha's exploration of the camp actually triggered a life-and-death fight.