"Fang Lin, you immediately take this crossbow arrow to the guards and ask about it. Tell them what we are doing here, and they know the importance of this matter. Someone is plotting against us behind our backs, and I don't believe he's indifferent. Li Fangzong explained in a deep voice.

Li Fanglin hesitated: "Will this guard general meet me?" ”

Li Fangzong nodded and said: "Yes, presumably, now he is still waiting for us to take the lead in attacking the envoy of the Tang Army, if you go, he will think that we are asking him for peace." In addition, we are allowed to be stationed by the Governor of Yanzhou, which is also equivalent to the envoy of our army. Although they won't join forces with us, it's okay to meet in a normal way. This crossbow arrow has a number on it, let Ding Qiang check it himself! ”

"My lord, the people from the Yanzhou Mansion are here!"

With the attendant's report, a large group of people appeared at the door. Li Fangzong knew that there was a murder here, and it was natural for the government to investigate, so he greeted it.

"You are Li Fangzong, the representative of the Xuzhou Army here?" The first person who came in said coldly.

"Exactly!" Feeling that the other party's tone was a little cold, Li Fangzong couldn't help but feel a little bad.

"From this day forward, you are forbidden here, and no one is allowed to go out." As he spoke, a group of people outside the house began to leave guards at the door.

"Your Excellency! What's going on? We've had someone assassinated here, so why are we being banned! Is there no rule in Yanzhou Mansion? Li Fangyu said in a deep voice.

The person at the head has a national character face, and his sword eyebrows are raised. The body is very stout, and from a distance, it seems that he is from a military background, and if he wears the clothes of a non-commissioned officer, he is the most standard general.

"Rules? What this official said is the rules......" The big man with the national character face sneered and said, "Sue you, several generals of the Wei Army have been assassinated, the envoys of the Tang Army have been assassinated, and the officials of the salt trade of the officials of the Xiaoguo Army who have stayed in the city have also been assassinated." At the scene of the assassination of the generals and colonels of the guards, the mark of your Xuzhou army was left. Therefore, you better be honest with me, or else the official will directly execute you as assassins. ”

Li Fangzong and the three of them looked at each other, and still didn't understand what was going on?

"My lord, do you mean that the generals of the Wei Army, the envoys of the Tang Army, and the officials of the Xiaoguo Army have all been assassinated? The assassination of the guard general still bears the mark of the Xuzhou Army at this moment? My lord, our people have also been assassinated, and the person who assassinated the guard general is definitely not us! Li Fanglin said urgently.

"This official knows, otherwise, he would have come in and arrested people directly. The Governor has an order, so that the person in charge of you here will immediately enter the Governor's Mansion to cooperate with the investigation! In addition to you, people from other parties will be present. The big man with the face of the national character said in a deep voice.

Li Fangzong suddenly felt bad, things were out of his expectations, this was not only someone designing himself and the guards, but also mixing everyone into it, who was doing it, who was doing it, who was possible, there was no clear object of suspicion.

As the country-faced man marched to the governor's mansion, he also got some useful information from the mouth of the country-faced man. It turned out that in just a few moments of the morning, more than ten places in the city were attacked by men in black, five generals of the guards were killed, and dozens of guards were killed or wounded. The envoy of the Tang army was also assassinated, and more than half of them were killed and wounded. In addition, the official of the Commercial Department of the Xiaoguo Army, who has always ignored the situation in Yanzhou and is only in charge of commerce and trade, was also assassinated in the south of the city, and the casualties were not small.

Li Fangzong secretly paused in his heart, and couldn't help but think about it. Now, the peace talks between the Tang Army and the Fu Army cannot be carried out in the short term, which is a good thing for himself. But who's doing it? Guards? No way, they won't do that, and even five of their own Gui Lang generals will be killed. Could it be Xu Jie? What is he doing this for?

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"Is your information true? Situ Lei's people quietly came to Yanzhou City? Zhao Xun frowned and asked in a deep voice. Just after the operation, Zhao Xun received such information. As soon as Situ Lei came, the peace talks between Xu Jie and Tang Jun were already problematic. By doing this, wouldn't he be helping Xu Jie and Situ Lei?

For Zhao Xun, the government army can ally with anyone, but it can't be allied with Murong Cheng, surrender to Murong Cheng, and secondly, it can't be connected with Situ Lei. Murong Cheng and Situ Lei's forces are too strong, how Xu Jie falls to them, it means that this land of Yanzhou will be like puppets in their hands, and Xu Jie has no bargaining chips with them. Among them, Murong Cheng is even worse, the Wuwei Army has already occupied the land of the three prefectures of Yanzhou, and it must not let other places fall into its hands, otherwise, the south of the Xiaoguo Army is basically all Murong Cheng's sphere of influence.

As for Situ Lei, Zhao Xun did not underestimate him. Although its territory is in the western lands, the western soldiers and horses are indeed extremely strong. In other words, Murong Cheng is rich and wealthy, so Situ Lei is a strong soldier. In fact, speaking of which, the alliance between Xu Jie and the Tang Army was the most beneficial to Zhao Xun. It's just that Zhao Xun didn't want the Wei Army, the Fu Army, the Tang Army, and the Xuzhou Army to be in a stable stage. Zhao Xun wanted them to go to war to reduce the resistance when they went south.

"Young master, what now? This Situ Lei's people have been taken to the barracks by Xu Jie's people, and it is difficult for us to make any moves even if we want to. ”

Zhao Xun pondered for a moment, his face showed a smile, and said, "In this way, we will summon the officials who went to the Governor's Mansion, and let them tell the news of Situ Lei's envoy's entry into the city when they are confronted." I don't care what you do in Yanzhou, but if you want to kill our people, you can't mess up the surface situation in Yanzhou. ”

Wei Dong said: "Young Master, is this trying to plant the assassination on Situ Lei's people?" ”

Zhao Xun smiled: "No, it doesn't have to be Situ Lei's person, it may also be Xu Jie's person." Xu Jie wants to get on the line with Situ Lei, and it is not impossible to do it himself. You said that the people of all the forces were assassinated, but the people of the government army were fine, and at this time, Situ Lei's envoy was quietly received by you into the barracks, which is not suspicious? ”

"By the way, does Feng Ziming know about Situ Lei's envoy coming here?" After thinking about it, Zhao Xun asked again.

"This, it seems that Feng Ziming has not yet known. According to our people's investigation, there is another person around Xu Jie, who is responsible for some confidential matters of Xu Jie. This matter of the arrival of Situ Lei's envoy, Xu Jie should not let more people know. ”

Governor's Palace, Hall.

The hall was so quiet that a single pin could be heard, except for the sound of heavy breathing. Representatives of various forces gathered, each with a different mood, thinking about what was in front of him. On one side of the surrounding area are the elite soldiers of the government army, and on the other side are the guards and soldiers. Ding Qiang, the general of the guards, personally brought people to ask for explanations. If it weren't for the fact that he found the guard's crossbow arrows in Xiancheng, which assassinated the Xuzhou officers, I am afraid that Ding Qiang would have led people to kill the Xuzhou army garrison.

Now, in everyone's minds, a message is repeatedly emerging: Wei Jun was assassinated, Xuzhou Army was assassinated, and it has nothing to do with this matter, Xiaoguo Jun, who wanted not to interfere in Yanzhou political affairs and did not participate in Yanzhou political affairs, was also assassinated, and the Tang Army envoy who was preparing to negotiate peace with the government army was also assassinated. According to the investigation at the scene, the scene of the assassination of the guards left traces of the Xuzhou army. The scene of the assassination of the Xuzhou army left traces of the guards. The scene of the assassination of the Xiaoguo army left traces of the guards, and the scene of the assassination of the envoy of the Tang army left traces of the Xuzhou army. In short, on the surface, everyone is killing people randomly. But the people here are not stupid, and they can guess that there must be some conspiracy in this.

Now, people from all sides have been assassinated. If one is not handled well, it will trigger a big war in Yanzhou. No one wants to see this happen.

As the master of Yanzhou City, Xu Jie's pressure can be imagined, but he did not show the slightest uneasiness. Slowly returning to the position on the left side of the main seat, Ding Qiang sat on the right side with a gloomy face. Although the guards are foreigners, in the land of Yanzhou, the imperial court has not yet been isolated, and the guards are the officials, sitting on the main seat, and it is natural that they should be. But his subordinates were killed by five Gui Lang generals, how could he be in a good mood?

After Xu Jie sat down slowly, a trace of worry appeared on his face, and he said slowly: "Sit down!" Ladies and gentlemen, I think you also know what the Governor of Pontus means by asking you to come. You have all been assassinated, and there are traces of other people at the scene of the assassination. ”

Ding Qiang said coldly: "Xu Jie, what do you mean? Are you saying that this assassination was the work of General Ben and the Xuzhou Army? Under the command of General Ben, five Gui Delang generals were assassinated, could it be that we also assassinated ourselves? ”

Xu Jie's Yanzhou coldness flashed, and anger surged. Damn, when I make an agreement with Situ Lei, Pontador will screw off your head himself. This is Yanzhou, not the barracks of your guards. Of course, Xu Jie would not say these words in his heart.

Feng Ziming, who was sitting on the side, said with a smile: "General Ding, don't worry, we don't mean that." You must also know that even if you really want to assassinate, you will not leave a trace at the scene. Besides, you have all been assassinated, which shows that someone is clearly doing something. ”

Lin Menglong, an official of the Commercial Department of the Xiaoguo Army, sneered: "My Xiaoguo Army settled in Yanzhou City earlier than you, and I also greeted you, we are only responsible for commercial trade, not mixed with political affairs. As you know, we have been here for more than three months and have never interfered with anything of you. But now, even we have been assassinated, Xu Dudu, shouldn't you give us an explanation? Or is it that my Xiaoguo Army is not in Yanzhou and is moving, and some people think that my Xiaoguo Army is easy to bully? ”

As soon as he heard Lin Menglong's words, Xu Jie began to have a headache. The only thing that surprised him now was that the Xiaoguo Army was also involved. The situation in Yanzhou was chaotic, but the Xiaoguo army had no intention of looking south, but only issued a notice to all parties at the beginning of the year to launch the salt trade in various places, hoping that all armies would cooperate. The collection of the tax is sufficient, as long as it is not targetable. Therefore, the Tang Army, the Xuzhou Army, and the Yanzhou Army were not particularly prejudiced against this. Even because of the good salt business of the Xiaoguo Army, the tax revenue in various places has risen a lot. Moreover, except for Yanzhou City as a transit center, in the rest of the places, the Xiaoguo Army did not arrange manpower.

And the Xiaoguo Army's appearance was also satisfactory to the armies, and the officials of the Xiaoguo Army's Commercial Department in Yanzhou City did not have the slightest intention of interfering in the political affairs of the armies. The only thing they worry about is the formulation of commercial taxes in various places, and they don't care about the rest. Now, it was this small assassination that brought in the northern overlord Xiaoguo Army. Don't talk about Xu Jie, even the envoys of the Tang Army and Li Fangzong frowned. If the Xiaoguo Army also sticks its hand in, the consequences will not be very good.

Feng Zi said: "Lord Lin is angry, no one can predict the assassination. Besides, there have been assassinations on all sides, even several generals of the Guards, who can be held responsible for this? ”

Lin Menglong sneered: "Really? But your army was not assassinated! ”

Yes, everyone suddenly woke up. Now everyone has been assassinated, but there is no fart in the government army, and they are still asking other people, it should be that we are looking for you to explain.

Ding Qiang's face sneered, and he took the lead in firing: "Xu Jie, Fu Jun!" Haha, I'd like to ask, why were we all assassinated, and you didn't do anything? In this Yanzhou City, apart from your government army, who has the ability to take action against other forces at the same time? Moreover, there is still no trace of this assassin. Don't tell me that they've disappeared without a trace. This is Yanzhou City, but it is the base camp of your army. ”

Xu Jie was furious and said, "Ding Qiang, you mean that this assassination was the so-called of the Governor of Pontus?" Don't forget, the crossbow arrows left at the scene of the assassination of the Xuzhou army were prepared by the soldiers of your guards stationed in Yanzhou City. ”

Ding Qiang said coldly: "Yes, it is indeed the work of the corporal under the command of this general. It's a pity that these more than ten soldiers disappeared in the city, and there was not even a corpse capital. It's been more than ten days recently, and your army has shown no mercy to my guards. It's not that difficult to get the crossbow arrows in the hands of our guard's soldiers, for you. Isn't it? ”

Feng Ziming saw Xu Jie's fall into the downwind, and hurriedly said: "It is not yet known who the crossbow arrow in the hands of the guard soldier will fall into. By the way, the identity token left at the scene of the assassination of the guards and the scene of the assassination of the envoy of the Tang Army is not something that our government army can configure. Master Li Fangzong, look at it, is this all of you? Saying that, Feng Ziming threw a token beside him to Li Fangzong.

Li Fangzong took a look, and his face changed slightly. Yes, this is exactly what their Xuzhou Army belongs to Li Chi's special guards, and it stands to reason that such an identity token should not appear here. Because these people are mainly responsible for internal supervision and some special operational tasks, could it be that the marshal has sent people again? At this moment, even Li Fangzong was a little uncertain.

Seeing Li Fangzong's expression, everyone had a different color on their faces. Li Fangzong saw that the situation in the hall was a little delicate, his face was straight, and he said: "Yes, this token is not fake, it's just that if you only rely on the token, it can't explain anything." It's the same as not being able to use crossbow arrows to explain the assassination of the guards, what do you think? ”

Li Fangzong is not a fool, regardless of whether it is a new order from above or not, but at this moment, he must not relax, otherwise, the Xuzhou army will become the target of public criticism. Besides, if there really is a new order from above, it is impossible not to know it. The only thing that made him feel incredible was that this kind of identity token could never be left behind. Even if you die, the person who carries the identity token will destroy the token. If it weren't for a big Li character on the front and the name of the Xuzhou Army in the following line, it would be impossible for others to believe that this was the identity token of the Xuzhou Army. Moreover, there are special marks on this kind of token, and ordinary people will not deliberately imitate them.

"General Ben believed his words, and with these things he could not be sure of anything. Besides, we've all been attacked, but your army isn't. Ding Qiang said in hot pursuit.

Feng Ziming sighed, if it weren't for Ding Qiang's insistence on standing on Li Fangzong's side, he would definitely have planted the assassination on Xuzhou Jun.

Lin Menglong said at this moment: "I also think that it is necessary for Xu Dudu to explain, you assassinate and kill, this official is not interested, and he doesn't want to pay attention to it." But if you move the knife to my head, I won't, and I can't, just leave it at that. Xiaoguo Jun has never been bullied like this. If the answer can't satisfy the official, the next time he will come, it will be the iron-clad lion of the Xiaoguo Army! ”

"Bang......" Xu Jie slapped his palm on the table, looked at Lin Menglong gloomily, and said coldly: "You are too presumptuous!" This is Yanzhou City, not your Youzhou. How dare you threaten Pontus! ”

Lin Menglong said indifferently: "Really? Yanzhou City is right, but here, it seems that it is not you Xu Dudu who has the final say. It is not yet known whether Yanzhou is the Yanzhou of the Yanzhou government army. Xu Dudu, don't be intimidating at me, if you can completely kill everyone present, I, Lin Menglong, really admire you. I don't want to provoke anyone, but it doesn't mean that I can be humiliated. The Governor regards this as a threat or as a joke, but he needs to give me an explanation, and he also needs to give an explanation to everyone who is doing it. I just want to know, why didn't the government army do anything? Why is it possible to attack so many forces at the same time at this moment? Why did they disappear without a trace in such a short period of time? ”

Ding Qiang's face appeared with a smile and said, "That's right, you must make it clear." In the past ten days, the government army's inspections have been much more and stricter than before, and they will not let more than a hundred of them fly away like wings at this moment. ”

Xu Jie's face was gloomy as ink, and he had invited people from all forces to come here to discuss the assassination, but he didn't expect that as soon as the people of this Xiaoguo Army appeared, they would mess up his plan.

Feng Ziming also frowned slightly, with an inexplicable look, and looked at Lin Menglong carefully. Finally, he said in a deep voice: "Everyone? What was the purpose of the assassins? None of us know. Perhaps, they are just for the current situation. Besides, we can't use this assassin not assassinating the government officer as a basis for judgment, what do you say? This is the same as the fact that the Weijun and Xuzhou Army are not based on crossbow arrows and tokens? Isn't it? ”

Ding Qiang and Li Fangzong frowned slightly, and the two of them had to admit it, otherwise, it would be a little unreliable for them to veto the statement that they were assassins first. This wind is really cunning.