March 15.

Yunshan Mansion City, Governor's Palace.

Today is a good day, but Qiao Mingtang, the governor of Xishan Road, has a really bad face, and Xu Congyang's face is not much better than Qiao Mingtang.

Tongzhou finally came to the news.

Zhao Guangqing, the governor of Tongzhou, plotted against the thieves, and through private quarrying, he amassed a large amount of wealth, and even secretly prepared a large number of weapons and equipment, and his rebellious heart was already clearly revealed.

Lin Bing Chuhuan and his entourage are now in Tongzhou to investigate Zhao Guangqing's rebellion, when the first news of Tongzhou came, Qiao Mingtang immediately sent two thousand Janissaries to Tongzhou to stabilize the situation in Tongzhou, although the Tongzhou battalion was controlled, but no one dared to guarantee that the Tongzhou battalion would not cause another accident.

In Tongzhou, news was sent almost every day, and the news received by Yunshan Mansion became more and more shocking.

Zhao Guangqing secretly hid bandits, but was killed by assassins in the end, there was another mastermind behind it, this incident made Qiao Mingtang's hands and feet cold, he always thought that Zhao Guangqing was a party talent, knowing the Tongzhou incident, he knew that Zhao Guangqing, who he had always valued very much, had such a big conspiracy behind it.

If Zhao Guangqing is not exposed this time, if he is suddenly exposed in Tongzhou one day, the northwest will definitely be in danger.

Qiao Mingtang was secretly glad in his heart, if it weren't for Lin Bing's trick of casting a long line to catch big fish, and finally digging out Zhao Guangqing, the consequences would be really unimaginable.

At first, he just wanted to dig out the nest of the rebellious party in Heishui Mountain, but in the end, he dug out Zhao Guangqing because of this, presumably Zhao Guangqing must have felt very helpless before he died.

Qiao Mingtang has even sent Lan Tingyu, the director of the Criminal Department, to lead a large number of officials of the Criminal Department to Tongzhou, to uproot Zhao Guangqing's remnants, otherwise there will be hidden dangers in Tongzhou at all times.

In the past few days, Xu Congyang has been staying in the Governor's Mansion, and together with Qiao Mingtang, he has listened to one shocking news after another.

A large amount of gold, silver and jewelry were seized, the amount of which was huge enough for Zhao Guangqing to recruit troops in Tongzhou.

Several hidden horse farms in Tongzhou were seized, and the horses in the horse farms were all good breeds of war horses, and the number had reached 1,000.

Under one of Zhao Guangqing's courtyards, a large number of weapons and equipment were seized, which seemed to be the transferred weapons of Heishui Mountain.

In the Tongzhou Zhizhou Mansion, an underground stone chamber was seized, and it was found that Sun Yinhu, a hundred households of the Shenyi Guard, had been picked off his hands and tendons, but his eyes had been gouged out, and his tongue had been cut off, like a waste person.

Lin Bing found out many of Zhao Guangqing's comrades in Tongzhou, and they were all detained and imprisoned, and Zhao Guangqing's remnants of the party intended to cause trouble, but Lin Bing led people to take the lead to force pacification.

Two counties in Tongzhou obviously smelled the chaos in Tongzhou officialdom, instigated the people to rebel, and attacked the local county yamen, one of the county commanders was killed, and the head was raised to show the public, Wei Tianqing and Chu Huan were ordered by Lin Bing to each bring a team of people to quell the chaos, and the two teams quickly quelled the turmoil.

Although a lot of evidence of Zhao Guangqing's rebellion was seized, the news that Qiao Mingtang and Xu Congyang wanted most never came.

Zhao Guangqing was assassinated, and there is naturally another huge force behind it, and Zhao Guangqing, the governor of Tongzhou, can be used as a chess piece, which shows that the power of the forces behind it is vast.

Qiao Mingtang and Xu Congyang naturally hoped that Lin Bing and they could find out a clue in Tongzhou, hoping to take this opportunity to find out who was behind Zhao Guangqing.

Lin Bing is a god-clothed guard Qianhu, and tracking and interrogating is his forte, but he has never been able to find a clue.

is like a big monster hidden in the lake, a turn over can make the waves on the lake roll, but it can't get a glimpse of its true face at all, it is like this, but it makes Qiao Mingtang and Xu Congyang surprised.

can use Zhao Guangqing, but he can show no traces, which shows the insidiousness of the forces behind him.

"This is the newspaper that just arrived." Qiao Mingtang handed the letter he had just sent to Xu Congyang: "The current situation in Tongzhou has stabilized, and many officials have been dispatched to Tongzhou to stabilize the local situation. It's just that Lin Qianhu still hasn't found any clues, and Zhao Guangqing's mansion has been turned upside down, except for finding a lot of evidence of rebellion, but there is nothing other useful. ”

Xu Congyang took the letter, glanced at it casually, put it on the table, frowned, was silent for a long time, and finally asked, "Governor Qiao, what do you think...... Could Zhao Guangqing be bought by the Xiliang people? ”

"Xiliang people?" Qiao Mingtang was stunned.

Xu Congyang nodded slightly: "Xiao Tianwen, the king of the Western Liang Southern Courtyard, has not entered the army for a long time, this person has always been belligerent, even if he is at a disadvantage, he will attack and defend, but until now, the battle report in front has made it clear that Xiao Tianwen did not continue to take a step forward to the east, this is really not Xiao Tianwen's style of doing things." After a pause, he glanced at Qiao Mingtang before continuing: "Xiao Tian asked if he had anything to do with Zhao Guangqing if he didn't move his troops for a long time?" ”

Qiao Mingtang frowned and said: "The scholar said that Xiao Tianwen bought Zhao Guangqing, and he wanted to cooperate with the outside?" ”

Xu Congyang nodded, "The old man thinks about it, this is the most likely." Said slowly: "Xiao Tianwen even if he occupies Guanxi, but if he wants to enter the pass, he must break through the Xigu Pass, but the terrain of the Xigu Pass is dangerous, easy to defend and difficult to attack, as long as I Daqin deploys heavy troops in the Xigu Pass, if the Xiliang people want to enter the pass, it will be even more difficult." ”

Qiao Mingtang said: "The cavalry of Xiliang is brave, but they can only be majestic in the plains, attacking cities and conquering cities, and only the cavalry can not be brave." ”

"Not bad." Xu Congyang said: "Xiao Tianwen may also understand this, knowing that Xigu Pass is difficult to overcome, even if they really conquer Xigu Pass, the Xiliang people will definitely suffer heavy losses, so this is why the idea is hit on Zhao Guangqing's head." ”

"Zhao Guangqing has the secret support of the Western Liang people behind him, secretly plotting to rebel, and when he is ready, Xiao Tianwen will attack, and General Yu will fight with the Western Liang army in front, but Zhao Guangqing will take the opportunity to rebel in Tongzhou......!" Speaking of this, a cold sweat broke out on Qiao Mingtang's forehead: "Once Tongzhou is in turmoil, not only will the grain route be cut off, but more importantly, General Yu will be attacked by the enemy on his back, and the army's morale will be weakened...... The people of Xiliang have Zhao Guangqing as the internal response, and Xiguguan is really dangerous! ”

Thinking that such a situation almost appeared, Qiao Mingtang still felt a little scared in his heart.

If such a scene really happens, even if there are people in the court to protect it, but under the anger of His Majesty the Emperor, it may be difficult to keep Qiao Mingtang's head.

Xu Congyang said: "Now that I think about it, it's really fortunate that those bandits came to rob the Dharma field, otherwise they might not be able to find out the big fish of Zhao Guangqing, this person is buried so deeply, even the old man never noticed that he would have a problem." ”

Qiao Mingtang groaned slightly, and asked: "Scholar, it is very possible for Xiliang Xiaotian to ask for rebellion, but ...... Is it also possible that it is related to Tianmen Dao? ”

Xu Congyang thought for a while, shook his head and said, "Although it is not impossible, but Tianmen Dao wants to buy Zhao Guangqing, but I am afraid that there is no such qualification." ”

"Oh?"

"To be able to make Zhao Guangqing take a risk, no matter who it is, the benefits promised to Zhao Guangqing must be not small." Xu Congyang said slowly: "Zhao Guangqing is already the governor of a state, unless there are greater interests than this, how can Zhao Guangqing be easily bought?" He stroked his beard and said: "Although Tianmen Dao pretends to be a ghost, it is nothing more than a clown jumping beam, Zhao Guangqing is not a stupid person, he will never let a big official not do it, but he will get mixed with the clown of Tianmen Dao." If there are still people in the world who can get enough benefits to attract Zhao Guangqing, I am afraid that only the people of Xiliang can do it. ”

Hearing this, Qiao Mingtang nodded and said, "That's what the scholar said." Then he sighed and said: "Zhao Guangqing is also a party official, quite talented, the lower officials really can't imagine that he is not mentally strong, and he is tempted by the people of Xiliang." ”

Xu Congyang also sighed: "He has been in Tongzhou for many years, and he has thrown away rebellion and rebellion, and he is still quite capable in governing the place, but if he were someone else, Tongzhou may not be so peaceful." It was precisely because of Zhao Guangqing's ability to govern Tongzhou that the imperial court pressed him in Tongzhou, in fact, it was also thinking that he could guard Tongzhou or keep Tongzhou safe. Now that I think about it, Zhao Guangqing may be unwilling and have a grudge against the imperial court, so the people of Xiliang can take advantage of ......! He shook his head and said, "Such a talent, but he ended up like this, so it is his misfortune, and it is actually a loss for the imperial court." ”

Qiao Mingtang opened his mouth, wanted to speak and stopped, but after all, he didn't speak.

Xu Congyang groaned slightly, and said: "Governor Qiao, it is unfortunate that Zhao Guangqing was found out, but the next thing in Tongzhou still needs to be planned." As soon as Zhao Guangqing died, coupled with Lin Bing's purge in Tongzhou, many officials were vacant, you are the governor of Xishan Road, the aftermath of Tongzhou and the selection of new officials, so you have to put more effort into it, this official will return to the capital in the near future, before returning to Beijing, you consider some people to be selected, this official and you will consult first, if it is available, after the official returns to Beijing, he will be gifted to the saint. ”

Qiao Mingtang hurriedly said: "The subordinate receives the order." After thinking about it, he said: "This time Tongzhou pacified Zhao Guangqing's rebellion, Lin Bing praised Chu Huan in the newspaper, and Wei Tianqing's report also praised Chu Huan, it seems that Chu Huan has made a lot of contributions. ”

Xu Congyang asked, "Is it the guard general that His Royal Highness King Qi pointed out to ask you for?" ”

"That's the man." Qiao Mingtang said with a smile: "This person is from Qingliu County, and he has been missing for several years. However, Xia Guan had always been wary of this person before, and now it seems that he is loyal. ”

"If it is a talent, the court should choose and use it." Xu Congyang also smiled and said: "His Royal Highness the King of Qi chose this person, and there are some advantages in thinking about this person." ”

"Quite bold." Qiao Mingtang said: "And it is also cautious. ”

Xu Congyang said: "It's not just Chu Huan, but the person who has made meritorious contributions this time, the award will be awarded, but Lin Bing will set a list, and those who should be rewarded will be punished heavily." ”

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In Tongzhou City, the atmosphere in the city has been very tense in the past two days, and the four gates of Tongzhou City are heavily guarded, and the entrance and exit gates are strictly checked.

When Lin Daier and Lu Tianyou entered the city, they felt that the city was filled with a very depressing atmosphere.

Despite this, the streets of Tongzhou City are still quite lively, orderly, shouting and selling are still loud in the streets and alleys, Lu Tianyou is carrying a load of dried fish, Lin Daier is dressed in coarse cloth clothes, wearing a reddish-brown turban on his head, the two of them are pretending to be small traders buying dried fish, while paying attention to the situation in the city.

They had been in the city for two or three days, and they wanted to approach the mansion of Cao Guilun, the head of the household department, several times, but the Gui Mansion was heavily guarded these days, and soldiers often came in and out of the Gui Mansion, and it was extremely difficult to get close.

The two only felt that Gui Lun was very likely to be a member of Tianmen Dao, and wanted to contact Tianmen Dao from here, but the heavily guarded defense made them unable to start.

And they naturally didn't know that Cao Guilun, the head of the household department, had already died a few days ago.

Lin Bing and Lan Tingyu, the director of the Criminal Department, vigorously investigated Zhao Guangqing's case in Tongzhou, and although many things were turned over, they would not be made public after all, so as not to cause greater riots.

If this matter spreads, not only will the situation in Tongzhou become more chaotic, but also if it is slapped by the imperial court, an official with ill intentions was entrusted with a heavy task by the imperial court, guarding a state for several years, and finally found out that it was a chaotic party.

Lin Dai'er has always been anxious in her heart, and Lu Tianyou has persuaded her several times, hoping that she can find a clue to Tianmen Dao in the chaos of Tongzhou.

Lin Daier was also helpless, so she could only follow Lu Tianyou from one street to another.

Chu Huan has also been responsible for leading some soldiers to patrol the city occasionally in the past few days, temporarily maintaining the security of Tongzhou City, riding on a horse, seeing that Tongzhou City is quite stable, Chu Huan is also relieved.

After all, stability is always better than turmoil.

Chu Huan likes stability, not turmoil, although he may not have the kind of broad-mindedness of a great man who serves the country and the people, but he is still very comfortable when he sees the stability of ordinary people's lives.

There are not many people on the street, Chu Huan is followed by more than a dozen soldiers with swords, and the people of the city will see many such soldiers walking through the streets and alleys of the city these days, and they are used to it.

Chu Huan looked left and right a little boredly, and suddenly saw two people coming not far away, one in front of him was wearing coarse cloth clothes, carrying a load of dried fish, and behind him, there was a woman dressed in ordinary clothes.

Although Lu Tianyou saw Chu Huan and his party coming over, he still looked very calm, but when Lin Dai'er's eyes met Chu Ying's face, Lin Dai'er's delicate body shook slightly, and her face changed color slightly, and her two small pink fists couldn't help but clench together, her whole body skin was tense, and her heartbeat also added.