On the first night of the prison state, Zhao Zhe ordered all the gates of Lin'an City to be blocked, and then sent the remaining commanders to impose a curfew on the entire Lin'an City. Countless buildings, pavilions, taverns, and shops that sing songs on Chinese New Year's Eve were all strictly closed.

The entire city of Lin'an was originally a crowded street every night, and it was empty for a while, only the lanterns hanging in front of the houses emitted various lights.

A small sedan chair appeared in front of the prison in the dead of night, Yu Songtou, who had been waiting at the door, hurriedly stepped forward, lifted the curtain in front of the sedan chair, and a cane poked out.

"Go back first. Come and pick me up an hour later. Old General Dickin commanded.

After the rain, Lin'an City was even colder, and the two old men didn't seem to feel anything, so they stood at the door together and waited for a while.

A figure approached the prison door next to the eaves of each house, avoiding the night patrols.

"Everyone is here. Let's meet Hon-sama. Dickin waved his cane and walked in first.

There was a fireplace in the prison, and the burning wood burned the torture chamber outside the iron door.

Hong Xuchou led Mo Yun to sit at the table, there were four cups of ginger tea on the table, and they were waiting for the people outside one by one.

Old man Dijin saw that Mo Yun was also present, and frowned: "Why is this kid here?" Where are the murderers? Take it to the old man to see. ”

Mo Yun shrugged: "Then I'll go back." ”

Hong Xuchou raised his hand to stop Mo Yun's actions: "The murderer is not so important now. He's here because he needs to. ”

Yu Songtou stood beside the old man Dijin, like a servant, with low eyebrows and pleasing eyes.

The other person is Xu Qin, who has a relationship with Mo Yun, the head of the rice shop.

Xu Qin said first. Hong Xuchou rubbed his hands and said.

Xu Qin nodded and said, "According to the price of rice for these three months, it is parity. The basic conditions for raising the price of rice are insufficient, and it is necessary for the corn harvest in some grain-producing areas to fail before it can be operated. ”

"Has Zhao Zhe looked for you?" Hong Xuchou asked.

"Idlers can't see him now, he has become a prisoner, and now he is secretly having fun." Xu Qin pursed his lips.

"I'm going to show you tomorrow, I'm afraid that his sick body can't stand too much stimulation, in case he dies, Song Guole will be big." Old Man Dick scoffed.

"Old Man Di...... Well, have you ever entered the palace to see King Song, and how is he doing? Hong Xuchou hesitated.

Old man Dijin looked at Hong Xuchou's appearance, and couldn't help but sneer: "The old man has made it clear that it is Zhao Xu'er who wants you to die, and Zhao Zhe is just pushing the boat down the river, anyway, it is not a matter of half a day that he hates you." The inner court is heavily guarded, and Lin Rongpo has taken over all the guards in the inner court, and no one is allowed to visit. The old man didn't see Xu Liming either, so he didn't know. ”

Mo Yun couldn't help but speak: "Lord Hong, what grievances does Zhao Zhe have with you, can you say it?" I see him today and hate you to the bone. ”

Dick was surprised: "You didn't tell him? What are you doing here? ”

Hong Xuchou was silent for a moment and laughed: "Sooner or later, everyone will know about it." Mo Yun, what you have to hear next is the biggest secret of the Song Kingdom, and it must not be leaked. Of course, there is a lot to know. ”

After Mo Yun listened, he blinked his eyes, and couldn't believe his ears: "No wonder you said that the nobles are not convinced. It turns out that there is another reason for this. Doesn't that mean...... King Song is also digging a pit for Zhao Zhe? ”

Di Jin snorted: "The word digging pit is used well, Zhao Xu's temperament is the most forbearing, if it weren't for the end of the road, he wouldn't have done it." It's a pity that Lord Hong has to be buried with him. ”

Hong Xuchou shook his head: "It's the entire Song Kingdom that accompanies the funeral, not me." I have known King Song for many years, and I know his sufferings and aspirations. ”

"Your ambition is terrifying, Zhao Xu'er's ambition is not as good as a caterpillar compared to you. If it weren't for the thief ship of yours, the old man would never cooperate with you. Di Jin looked at Xu Qin and then said: "Don't talk about the little fat man in Bai Order, you must lead the other people in front of Zhao Zhe to depict what Lord Hong wants to do very beautifully." Zhao Zhe has ambition and inability, we have to add fuel to the fire and burn his ambition stronger. ”

"I'm going to stop that plan for the time being, Mo Yun is here today just for this matter." After Hong Xuchou said this, Di Jin and Xu Qin's faces changed greatly.

"Mo Yun has accepted my commission and left the Song Kingdom with Yingtong." Hong Xuchou took a deep breath and pursed his lips, with reluctance in his eyes, and then decisively.

"Nonsense! The old man disagreed. This was the only chance for the rise of the Song State to rise in a peaceful way. How can you give it up. What is this kid, does he know the importance of Yingtong? In case the news leaks out, the Ten Confederates? I think the two empires have to drive their armies under the city of Lin'an. The old man is old, no matter how big his temper is, he can't hold Lin'an City for the second time. Lord Hong, don't joke with the old man, okay? Dick was furious.

"King Song has carefully considered it with me, including yesterday's 'Song Detention Discussion', and I didn't finally make this matter public. Rise peacefully, be independent of the vassal states from now on, and even be able to balance the two empires, I know very well what a great opportunity this is for the Song State. King Song has analyzed me, once we do according to the plan, if King Song can live a few more years and rely on the relationship between him and the inner court of Beijin, this matter can be acquiesced in. Although the Nanjun Empire is more troublesome than the Jin Empire, it is not impossible to deal with it, after all, the Song State has strong financial resources, which of the two empires does not need our material supply? However, the King of Song is now in a critical situation, and Zhao Zhe will inherit the throne, and the two empires will not recognize him, and it will be a catastrophe at that time. We have no armaments, no generals, and no danger to defend, where are the opponents of the two empires and their minions. One win is not enough. Hong Xuchou explained.

"Alas! Why are you dying? Why did His Highness suddenly die? After the Song Kingdom, he was actually a hairy boy who was in charge, and the old man felt aggrieved when he thought about it. Diggin slammed his cane on the ground several times.

"I agree with Lord Hong. It is more reliable to develop armaments first, expand the number of troops, and train generals, and slowly develop them than to rise peacefully. Xu Qin said.

Mo Yun knocked on the table: "Hey, Yingtong has this matter, you haven't applied in the Ranger Association yet, I can regret it at any time." ”

Hong Xuchou smiled: "Don't worry, I won't be able to die for a while." There's no hurry. By the way, have you found Xu Buyan? ”

"It's time to leave Lin'an City." Xu Qin said.

"I'm afraid he's going to take advantage of this riot. I don't even know where his obsession came from, why he believes in His Highness so much, he hasn't even seen His Highness's face. Hong Xuchou was puzzled.

Dijin and Xu Qin were also puzzled.

Mo Yun thought of Xu Buyan, and thought of the commission he gave him, and couldn't help but turn dark: "If any of you can let me out, I'll go find Xu Buyan." ”

Dijin looked up at Yu Songtou, and Yu Songtou nodded: "I can give you a day." ”

Hong Xuchou knocked on the table: "Mo Yun, you must come back in a day." Also, don't meet anyone else. I'll give you a direction, which is Hang'an Mansion. I think Xu Buyan will appear there. ”

"I have to say, you were really caught, no matter how I think about it, I think you are here to keep your head in the dark." Mo Yun looked at Hong Xuchou's strategizing appearance and doubted again.

Hong Xuchou didn't take his words: "Don't forget another commission I gave you, help me take a look." Please. ”

Mo Yun bit his lip and thought carefully for a while: "I'll help you take a look, don't spread this matter on me in the future." ”

Hong Xuchou nodded.

Dick Jin thought about it for a long time, and finally felt unwilling: "Lord Hong, you don't have to think about it carefully. Half of the old man's legs are in the coffin, and he really wants to see Song Guo raise his eyebrows before he dies. ”

Hong Xuchou said: "Let's pass the current hurdle first." Yuanmou Liang is recommended by you, right? ”

Dirkin nodded in acknowledgement.

"Can it be used?" Hong Xuchou was skeptical.

"The Song Kingdom is scarce in generals, even if they can't use it, they can't do it. We don't have armaments, we don't have generals, we don't have enough troops. Dickin said.

"Then give Zhao Zhe a chance to win the hearts of the people." Hong Xuchou looked at Xu Qin, Xu Qin understood what he meant, and nodded.

"You're going to him to death. Zhao Xu is not dead yet. Dick immediately understood what Hong Xuchou meant.

Hong Xuchou said: "Someone must always pass on the health of King Song of the Inner Court. ”

……

With the help of Dijin, Mo Yun swaggered away from Lin'an City.

He looked back at Lin'an City, and the first thought that popped into his heart was:

"Who is the true king of Lin'an City? Song Wang, Zhao Zhe, Hong Xuchou, Di Jin, or anyone else. ”

He couldn't tell what role he played in it.

He sighed, "It's complicated. I don't know what they're planning. ”