Jin Chunzhong came to Huxian County first, and another group of Yushitai officials rushed to the East China Sea Kingdom to investigate the mysterious disappearance of General Lou Chuan and a naval army. Pen | fun | pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 ｉｎｆｏ

A general personally ordered by the emperor, thousands of soldiers, and dozens of warships disappeared into the sea inexplicably, which cannot but be surprising, Qu Zixi took over the first case as the right patrol imperial history was so tricky, he played a twelve-point spirit, and did not dare to make a slight omission.

To be precise, the Imperial Observatory was not responsible for finding the missing persons, but was tasked with supervising the work of the relevant yamen and officials, and in this case, the main targets were the Ministry of War and the East China Sea State.

The king of the East China Sea has never been in the country, and he has never participated in the affairs of his country, and he has handed it over to the minister of state, Yan Kang, to deal with it, which saves a lot of trouble for all parties involved, and there is no need to look for him again.

The emperor and his entourage are getting closer and closer, Qu Zixi is getting closer and closer, for more than a month, except for rumors, there is no accurate news, and there is really no way to explain to the emperor.

That afternoon, Yan Kang sent someone to ask for it, saying that he finally had the exact news.

The officials of the military department had already arrived, and they stood outside the gate with Yan Kang to greet the right patrol Yushi and his party.

The right patrol imperial history is only one step away from the prime minister, and he is an important minister in the court, whether in the capital or in other places, he is highly respected.

Although Yan Kang is a child of a family, he also studied the classics hard in his early years, passed the Jinshi examination, and has always respected Confucianism.

Qu Zixi also returned the salute every time, not proud of his position, and refused to sit on the throne when he entered the yamen, "It is you who do things, and Yushitai just follows in advance and is responsible for the duty of supervision, which cannot be overcome." ”

After some humility, Yan Kang still sat in the main seat, Qu Zixi was on the right, the position was a little closer, and a squire came to the military department, sitting sideways, not daring to be tied with the right patrol imperial history.

After another polite gesture, Yan Kang finally got down to business, "General Lou Chuan went to attack Gumu Island before, but he didn't return within the time limit, and the official immediately sent someone to investigate, but the island was empty, and there was no trace of battle. So the officer expanded the scope of the search, and offered a reward for clues, and this morning, a boatload of fishermen returned to Hong Kong, saying that they had seen the general of the building boat with their own eyes. ”

"How? Is it dead or alive? The military officer asked.

Yan Kang sighed heavily, "It's better to be alive, than to be dead." ”

The official of the military department was stunned, "Could it be ......?"

Yan Kang nodded, "Those fishermen saw with their own eyes, General Lou Chuan had surrendered to the pirates and became one of the leaders. ”

"What? How could this happen? The military department official was taken aback and glanced at the right patrol imperial history.

Qu Zixi didn't speak, and listened silently.

"Huang Pugong was named General Lou Chuan, and he has a bright future, why did he betray the imperial court?" The military officer asked puzzled.

Yan Kang shook his head, "The official also wondered, the fishermen just glanced at it from a distance, didn't dare to approach, and fled immediately." The official has sent people to sea again, and this time there is a direction, and he should get definite information soon. ”

The official of the Ministry of War frowned, "It's really better to die, Prime Minister Yan, Huang Pugong used to be a servant of your family, guess what, why did he do such a treacherous thing, abandoning the light and turning to the dark?" ”

Yan Kang pondered for a long time, "It's hard to say, Huang Pugong is calm and strategic, and brave and fearless, he is really a rare general, only one point, he is good at gambling, and he usually gambles, and when he gets to the battlefield, it is also difficult to change his gambling nature, but there are many times to win, and others can't see the problem, this time, he probably lost the bet." ”

The officials of the Ministry of War shook their heads again and again, "To be honest, when Huang Pugong formulated a strategy for going to sea, the Ministry of War felt that it was inappropriate. Wait another year or two, and the imperial navy will be able to completely gain the upper hand and sweep away the pirates in one fell swoop, so why rush to battle when there are not enough warships? Huang Pugong was brave and brave, and gambled with His Majesty's trust and the imperial court's sailors...... Alas, if that's the case, how can we report it upwards? ”

Both officials looked to the right to patrol the imperial history.

Qu Zixi opened his mouth and said: "Report truthfully, Your Majesty wants the truth, not a false decoration." ”

The two officials said yes, Yan Kang said: "I only know one thing at the moment, Huang Pugong is still alive, and everything else is the official's speculation, and it is not accurate, according to the itinerary, His Majesty will arrive in five days, if there is no accident, there should be definite news before this." ”

Qu Zixi snorted and said, "That boat fisherman, Yushitai wants to see it." ”

"Of course, they're in the city, and they're always there."

The three chatted for a while, Qu Zixi said goodbye, went out of the yamen, and appointed one of his imperial historians to meet the fishermen and come back with a confession.

Returning to his residence, Qu Zixi buried his head in the old official documents, looking for clues about Huang Pugong's disappearance.

Huang Pugong did have a bit of a gamble, but the preparations before the expedition were extremely sufficient, as small as how much fresh water and how much spare wood to bring were clearly marked.

Qu Zixi didn't understand military affairs, but he also felt that such a general should win all battles, and it was a miracle to lose to pirates, and it was even more incredible that he surrendered.

There was a knock on the door outside.

"Come in."

Yu Shi Nan pushed the door into the house and arched his hand: "My lord is looking for a humble position? ”

Qu Zixi nodded, pointing to the stacks of official documents on the table and under the table, "Have you read them all?" ”

These official documents are all copies provided by the East China Sea State and the Ministry of War, and the time span is nearly a year, and almost all of Huang Pugong's experiences are on them, as well as the search process after his disappearance, which are also recorded in detail.

"I've seen it." Nan Zhijin was transferred from Zhongshu Province to Yushitai, and because of his experience, he was designated as a book reader.

"See what?"

Nan Zhenjing was silent.

"Why, can't you say it?" Qu Zixi was slightly dissatisfied, although he was younger, he was also the right patrol imperial history, and he belonged to Nan Zhijin's top boss, so he should not be treated coldly.

Nanzhi saluted vigorously, "I don't dare to be rude, but what I say is speculation, I don't know if you want to hear it?" ”

"Since it's a guess, it's a good reference, and it won't be recorded."

Nan Zhijin saluted again, "As I can see, General Lou Chuan was defeated. ”

"What do you mean by that?"

"For more than a year, General Lou Chuan has won consecutive battles, and the group of thieves at sea had scattered a few months ago, and it is really unbelievable that they suddenly gathered together and defeated the Great Chu Naval Army. He thought that the regathering of the thieves might be because he was sure of victory, and this certainty was only afraid of people from the government. ”

"Someone leaked the secret and betrayed General Lou Chuan?"

"It's possible."

"Who could it be?"

Nan Zhijin pointed to those official documents, "General Huang's pre-war plan is quite detailed, which is a good thing, but it is also easy to be used, and those who have the opportunity to see the plan in advance will naturally have the opportunity to leak secrets." ”

Qu Zixi pondered for a moment, "Minister Yan Kang claims that Huang Pugong is a good gambler, what do you think?" ”

"If you only read the battle book written by General Huang, this is not a good gambler."

Qu Zixi nodded, feeling that Nan Zhijin was worthy of being an old official in Zhongshu Province, "You heard it, the news just came that Huang Pugong surrendered to the pirates." ”

"Everyone is greedy for life, and it is not impossible for General Lou Chuan to choose to surrender after being captured, but Yu Shitai's duty is only to find out why he was defeated before."

"Well, it makes sense, you go to the Prime Minister's Yamen and ask who can see Huang Pugong's battle book in advance."

"Yes, sir."

Qu Zixi felt that he was getting closer and closer to the truth.

During dinner, a servant frequently peeked at the right patrol imperial history, as if he had something to say, Qu Zixi noticed it, and after the meal, he left this person alone, "Your name is Zhao Hao?" ”

Zhao Hao was a servant appointed by the East China Sea Kingdom, and immediately knelt down, "The adult has a good memory, and he still remembers the name of the villain." ”

"Hmm."

Zhao Hao raised his head and said eagerly: "The villain has something to say to the adult." ”

"Say it."

"There is a person in the East China Sea who is about to suffer a strange injustice through the ages, and only adults can save him."

"Who?" Qu Zixi immediately thought of Huang Pugong.

"Lu Dapeng, the Governor of the East China Sea."

Qu Zixi frowned, he had seen Lu Dapeng, the captain was nominally the highest military general of a country, but in fact, he didn't have many soldiers and horses in his hands, he was only responsible for the collection of grain and grass and the exchange of documents, no different from the military officials, after Yu Shitai came to the East China Sea Kingdom, he never suspected that there was something wrong with this person.

"Who is going to wronged him?"

"It's you, my lord."

"Bastard, when is the official going to check on him?"

"I'm going to check it soon."

Qu Zixi was furious at first, and then his heart moved, "Make the words clear." ”

"Someone has already told your lord that General Lou Chuan's defeat was due to betrayal, right?"

Qu Zixi didn't answer.

Zhao Hao continued: "No matter who the adults suspect now, they will finally point to Lu Duwei, who is ready to replace the dead ghost and give an explanation to the Imperial Historical Observatory and the imperial court. ”

Qu Zixi's face changed slightly, "How do you know these things?" ”

Zhao Hao kowtowed, "It's not a secret, the villain and the cook in Lu Duwei's mansion are sworn brothers." Lu Duwei was forced by the minister of the state to agree to confess his guilt and is saying goodbye to his family these days. After the villain heard about this, he saw that the road was uneven, and came to explain to the adult, one did not want to see the good people wronged, and the other did not want to see the adults and the court being deceived. ”

Qu Zixi was very surprised, "Okay, this official understands, if things are really as you said, this official will not sit idly by, if you are lying, Yu Shitai will not only govern the official, but also cure the people like you." ”

Zhao Hao kowtowed repeatedly, "Even if the villain has a hundred guts, he doesn't dare to lie to the adult." ”

"Stand down, don't mention this matter to anyone again, especially not to Lu Duwei's family, understand?"

"Understood, adult, villain understood. There are adults in charge, and villains are at ease. Zhao Hao respectfully withdrew

Qu Zixi thought about it for a long time, read the fisherman's confession the next day, and then sat back and waited for a reply.

Before noon, Nan Zhijin came back and handed in a list, all of whom had the opportunity to see Huang Pugong's battle book in advance, a total of seven, and the name of Captain Lu Dapeng was impressively listed, but the first place was the Minister of State Yan Kang.

Qu Zixi put down the list and asked, "Who is the most suspicious?" ”

"Prime Minister Yan and Captain Lu."

Qu Zixi's heart shook slightly, "What is the reason? ”

"Huang Pugong was originally a servant of the Yan family, but now he is on the rise, and he has a bright future after purging the pirates, and it is said that he may be in charge of the Southern Army, and his status exceeds that of the old master, which inevitably attracts jealousy."

"Well, what is the reason for Captain Lu?"

"When Huang Pugong first returned to the East China Sea to suppress bandits, he had many conflicts with Lu Duwei because of the arrangement of the warship, and the discord between the two was well known to the people of the East China Sea. Now that most of the pirates have been wiped out, and a large number of warships are about to become an army, no matter who commands the battle, they may win, and Lu Duwei may want to take revenge and grab the credit. ”

Qu Zixi nodded, but he thought in his heart, this Nanzhi is so bold, he has just offended His Majesty in the capital, and before he has been forgiven, he dares to bully the king again in the East China Sea.

Nan Zhijin remained silent, and no one could guess what was going on in his mind. (To be continued.) )