Chapter 12: Who is the Stretch of Life (9)
[I'm sorry, I've been busy walking relatives for the past two days, and I have too little time to sit in front of the computer, so please forgive me, brothers, and I will make up for it in two days.] 】
Located in the northwest of the city, Wei Lou, the entrance of the city is not as good as Huifeng Building, quiet and quiet is not as good as Wanqing Building, the standard of wine, food and water is not as good as Hao Jiayuanzi, even the building, it is just an ordinary two-story pavilion, in several big restaurants in Qinzhou City, can only accompany the last seat.
But Wei Lou has an advantage, that is, the foundation is built on a platform more than four zhang high, which makes the pavilion three or four stories higher out of thin air. Sitting upstairs by the railing, as long as you have a good eye, you can see the movement within a few miles of the city.
Han Gang and Yang Ying were sitting in the elegant seats on the second floor of the Wei Building at this time. There are seven or eight plates of appetizers on the table, and two pairs of dishes and chopsticks are placed opposite each other. However, only Han Gangan sat at the table to eat and drink, but Yang Ying didn't move his chopsticks much, and he didn't even touch the wine glass unless Han Gang raised his glass to invite. The cronie who always followed Wang Shao's side looked like he didn't belong since he sat in, standing up from time to time and looking out through the open window.
Seeing Yang Ying stand up again, Han Gang finally put down his chopsticks and said with a smile: "Brother Yang, don't be so anxious. All the plans have been settled, and Dou Xie has jumped into the trap without realizing it, things are going well, why should you worry, Brother Yang. ”
"Ah...... Yes, Fugou said yes. Yang Ying looked into the distance by the railing, and answered Han Gang's words absentmindedly, his mind still in the night outside the building.
Han Gang shook his head helplessly, picked up the wine jug, and filled his wine glass.
While Yang Ying was staring at the movements of Qinzhou Beicheng with wide eyes, he also occasionally looked back at the room. Didn't see Han Gang pouring himself a drink, but saw him eating with chopsticks.
When the plan against Dou Shunqing was gradually advancing, and it was at its most tense, even Jiyi couldn't help but send himself over to inquire about the news, but Han Gang, the person in charge, could still sit like a mountain and be at ease. After staring at the city at night outside the building for a long time, Yang Ying, whose eyes had begun to swell and ache, didn't know whether she should admire or be angry.
But Han Gang's heart was not as calm and calm as he revealed, and he seemed to be enjoying drinking and eating, but in fact he didn't know how to eat, worried that the development of the situation would deviate from the direction he wanted. Like Yang Ying, he was anxiously waiting...... Waiting for the appearance of the sign that represents the smooth progress of the plan.
The more complex and perfect the plan is planned in advance, the more distorted it will be in the process of implementation. Han Gang has simplified and simplified the plan he formulated, trying to do everything according to the trend, only talking about a few key places for people to push, so that the direction of the development of the current situation can be turned to the place he wants to see.
Just like the rumors that Han Gang asked Wang Jiu to spread in the city, except for the fact that Wang Qinian left evidence at home, the other ones all actually happened, and there was no lie. The people of Qinzhou City all know that the sins that have been committed in the past six months are really too many to write, but because of his grandfather's relationship, no one dares to expose them. And now that rumors about the good things Dou Xie has done, the victims who have suffered from him or the bystanders who have witnessed his arrogance will secretly testify about it and add fuel to the fire.
So all Wang Jiu and the others had to do was to casually say something like this when they were drinking and chatting - 'Hey! The matter in the seven ya, the deputy chief housekeeper of Dou, you heard that there is no ...... 'There is no need to worry about someone being able to find out the source.
And the rest of the plans are also like this, there is no need for his subordinates to take any risks, just a gesture, but Han Gang is still not 100% sure that everything will develop according to his predetermined direction.
Fortunately, Dou Xie had finally arrived at Wang Qinian's house as he wished. Now, the initial plan has reached its most critical stage. In order to confirm the success of Ji Lu's plan with his own eyes, Han Gang came to the Wei Tower.
Han Gang did not hide this plan from Wang Shao, and Gao Zunyu also vaguely revealed a little. In order to show his support for him, Wang Shao sent Yang Ying over to suppress the formation when his son went to the capital. Although Gao Zunyu had no intention of interfering, when Han Gang's plan was successful, he would give the crumbling Dou Shunqing a full blow.
"Fugou!" Yang Ying suddenly turned around suddenly, and the irritability that was so anxious and impatient was completely gone, and her eyebrows fluttered, and her eyebrows fluttered. He tried his best to suppress his excited voice, "Jinghui Nunnery is on fire!" ”
"Oh, really?" Han Gang asked indifferently, revealing the confidence that everything was under control, but he completely hid the true feelings in his heart. Enjoying Yang Ying's adoring gaze, he stood up, walked to the window, and looked at the gorgeous flame like a summer flower two miles away,
"I don't know when Fu Qing will arrive......"
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"Turn around in front and you're Jinghuian!"
A roar of interest, accompanied by the sound of hooves like a torrential rain, resounded through the streets of the summer night. A troop of twenty horsemen swept through the streets where there were still pedestrians, and a gust of wind swept up at the corners.
In the team, Liu Xizheng held the reins of the horse tightly with one hand, pressed the official hat that was blown away by the wind with the other, and scolded in his heart: 'The nunnery burned down my? ’
Regarding the disaster in Jinghui Nunnery, what Liu Xizheng should do is to go home and sleep, and wait until he gets up tomorrow to find out the news. If the firefighting is timely, then it is treated as nothing, and if the officials on duty in the city do not put out the fire in time, implicate too many people's houses, and the casualties are too great, he will report it to the Son of Heaven. But no matter what he said, the firefighting had nothing to do with him.
But as soon as Fu Qing heard the soldiers of the hidden fire shop report that the Jinghui Nunnery was on fire, he shouted urgently: "This is not good, it is nothing to burn the monk, how can the nuns in the nunnery burn it?" He turned his head and said to Liu Xixiao with a big tongue, "Liu Guanren, I'm going to fight the fire, and I can't accompany you!" I'll have you a drink another day...... Drink! ”
Although Fu Qing said goodbye to himself, Liu Xizheng couldn't nod his head immediately and agreed, he had to first express his concern for the disaster, and then show his attitude of going to fight the fire together. Next, Fu Qing is going to pack a ticket and say that he will definitely be able to successfully rescue the disaster, and he doesn't have to bother Liu Zhuma; Liu Xizao will back down again, even if the matter is done satisfactorily, he can turn around and go home to sleep - this is the usual practice in officialdom.
Therefore, Qin Fenglu's horse bearer just now said to Fu Qing according to the rules, "Jinghui Nunnery was actually affected by Zhurong's disaster, this is not a trivial matter, this official will still go with you." ”
Now it should be Fu Qing's turn to pat his chest, but Fu Qing, a military attache who was already drunk, completely forgot the conventions in the officialdom, and smiled hahaha, "Liu Zouma is really a hero!" ”
Immediately afterwards, without waiting for Liu Xizheng to react, Fu Qing pulled out his waist knife with a swipe, stepped on the stirrup and stood up straight. He raised his sword high and shouted, "Sons, kill with this officer!" ”
Listening to the inexplicable words, Liu Xizao was shocked. But the leisurely hoofs around him had already turned urgent, and a team of city patrol armor riders rushed to Jinghui Nunnery under the leadership of Fu Qing.
Liu Xizao couldn't get on the horse, so he could only let the mount be caught in the herd of horses, and ran very excitedly together. He also heard a night owl that was out of nowhere, probably startled by the sound of horses' hooves, and let out a terrible shriek that spread far into the night sky.
The scream that was angry after being disturbed was almost Liu Xizao's heart. Now it's okay, I was swept away to Jinghui Nunnery together, and I can't get out again. Leaving in front of the fire without waiting for the fire to be extinguished, once it spreads, it may be a crime of escaping. stabbed Li Shizhong and Dou Shunqing, how could the Son of Heaven spare him?!
Liu Xizao stared at Fu Qing, who was proudly brandishing his waist knife in front of him, and his heart was ruthless, "Wait until tomorrow, and I will transfer you to guard the city gate!" ’
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In the courtyard of Wang Qinian's house in the north of the city, the widow of the Wang family was tied to a tree with a crooked neck, burlap was stuffed in her mouth, and her clothes had been whipped and tattered. She whined from her sackcloth-gagged mouth, her eyes were full of tears, and she shook her head desperately.
Dou Xie sat on a chair, his face full of impatience. They had been asking for almost half an hour, but the widow still refused to admit that Wang Qinian had left evidence to prove Dou Jie's crime. After dragging on for a long time, Dou Qiyanei couldn't wait any longer, he turned back to an entourage standing behind him and said, "Qian Wu, you go and pry her mouth open." Tomorrow I have to go out of the city to shoot, and I can't delay any longer. ”
Qian Wu is very good-looking, less than thirty years old, but in the market of Qinzhong, he is famous for his viciousness. He is now holding the swaddling clothes of the Wang family in one hand and stretching out to the well: "I didn't think there was a well in your house?" It's really convenient. He looked at Wang Qinian's widow, whose head was shaking more urgently, and smiled gently: "Sister-in-law Wang, don't shake your head anymore, as long as you nod your head and explain where the things left by Brother Bai Wang are, take your hand back and let your mother and son go." Otherwise, if you hang your hand for a long time, you may be shaking. ”
Qian Wu and the others were pressing, and a red light suddenly sprinkled all over the courtyard, followed by a chaotic noise outside, and the shouts of 'walking water' accompanied by gongs and drums kept entering the courtyard.
Dou Xie listened to the doubt in his heart, stood up and looked back at the place where the red light came from, it was indeed the light projected by a sea of fire. He hurriedly nodded to someone: "Hurry up and go out to investigate!" ”
"Wait! I can't get out of it now! Li Tieji, who was behind Dou Jie, screamed in surprise, and hurriedly stopped people from opening the door.
"Seven Yanei, it's a little embarrassing to be bumped into by someone when you go out of the house now." Qian Wu threw the Wang family's children to his companions, and also ran over to remind Dou Xie of the consequences of rushing out.
When the two of them heard Dou Qiya's order, their hearts almost twitched with fright. There are one footsteps after another outside the door, and as soon as you go out, you will definitely be seen. They came to Wang's house tonight to annihilate the evidence, not to show their heads. If you are bumped into by someone at this time and see through your identity, you will not admit yourself.
Dou Xie was impatient in his heart, but after being stopped by the two, he was even more furious, and asked sharply: "Then who told me where the water went?" Will it burn over?! ”
A congren was obviously familiar with the roads in Qinzhou City, looked at the red and shiny firelight, and said, "That's the direction of Jinghui Nunnery." ”
Sticking to the crack in the door, another person who was listening to the movement outside also turned around and nodded: "It is indeed Jinghui'an who walked out of the water, and the people outside are talking." ”
"Then it's fine." Li Tiejian put his mind at ease and explained to Dou Jie, "Although Jinghui Nunnery is in the same workshop as here, it is not too far away, but we are in the upper hand, and we are separated by a road, and the fire cannot pass. Qiyanei still waited for a while, and when there were fewer people outside, it was not too late to quietly go out. ”
"Can't burn?" Dou Xie asked.
"I can't burn it!" Li Tiejian nodded affirmatively.
"Good!" Dou Qiyan calmed down and sat down again, sneering, "Then let's continue to ask!" ”