Chapter 431: The Imperial Decree
The city of Beijing is still prosperous, and no one realizes that there is any difference, but there seem to be more captains in Dongchang Fanzi and Jinyiwei, and they can be seen in the streets and alleys. Unlike before, these people are not disturbing the people, nor are they routine, they seem to be looking for something.
In the yamen of the Beizhen Mansion Division, Luo Sigong flipped through the information that had been summarized, and his brows were furrowed. After looking down and thinking for a moment, he could only shake his head helplessly, and at this time, things seemed to have fallen into a dead end.
The White Lotus Sect seemed to have entered the mud cow into the sea, and suddenly there was no news, Dongchang and Jinyiwei searched in many ways, but there was no result. Do you really have to wait until the White Lotus Sect makes a move? Luo Sigong frowned, what are they going to do?
Since getting the news, Luo Sigong has been thinking about this question, what is it for? Since such a large-scale entry into Beijing must have a big plan, and it is impossible to rebel, it is no different from sending them to death.
"My lord, Zhang Baiwu of thousands of households in Xicheng asks to see you!" The captain at the door walked into the hall, saluted Luo Sigong, and said respectfully.
Slightly stunned, Luo Sigong was a little surprised, but then his face showed joy, did he find anything? Luo Sigong knew very well in his heart that there was no big thing in Jinyiwei recently, and the only thing that could be called a big thing was the matter of the White Lotus Sect. Since he asked to see himself directly, it was because of this matter, thinking of this, Luo Sigong said in a deep voice: "Let him come in!" ”
After a short time, a man in his forties walked in, dressed in a brocade suit and carrying an embroidered spring knife around his waist. He bowed to Luo Sigong and said respectfully: "Humble to see your lord!" ”
He nodded slowly. Luo Sigong said in a soft tone: "Excuse me!" What's the matter? ”
"Lord Hui, a few days ago, the Lord passed down an order, and ordered to be instructed to secretly visit the White Lotus Sect, and the lowly post found something suspicious during the visit!" Zhang Baiwu had a little excitement on his face, if he found a clue, this credit would be not small. You must know that it is not easy to make a contribution in the health center, and it is a great merit to visit the White Lotus Sect.
After all, the White Lotus Sect has attached great importance to it since the palace, and it can be said that it is a long-term subject of Jinyiwei. So this time Luo Sigong passed down the order, and the people below didn't think it was strange.
Sure enough, although he was happy in his heart, there was no expression on Luo Sigong's face. Nodding his head, he said in a deep voice, "Really?" If people really are, they will be rewarded. If it is a great merit, it will be played by the emperor. Maybe you have a chance to listen to it! ”
Zhang Baiwu suddenly became excited, picked up his clothes and knelt on the ground, and said respectfully: "Humble Lord Xie cultivated, but the whole thing was carefully arranged by the governor. The work of humble size, what a worry! ”
Smiled and nodded. took a deep look at Zhang Baiwu, and Luo Sigong added a lot of points to him in his heart. Sensible! Whether there is merit or not, this person can focus on observing!
Although a lot of thoughts have changed in his heart, Luo Sigong still looks indifferent, and says noncommittally: "Get up and talk!" There is a clear reward and punishment in Pontus. I really don't have credit for you! ”
Standing up from the ground, Zhang Baiwu once again bowed respectfully. He said in a deep voice: "Cultivated by the lord under the humble position!" Seeing Luo Sigong looking at him, Zhang Baiwu hurriedly said: "Since the adults explained the matter, they didn't dare to slack off in the slightest, so they ordered their subordinates to visit the inns and restaurants under his rule, as well as the green buildings and casinos. I found the team of people who came here today, and found a total of four suspicious characters! ”
Listening to Zhang Baiwu's words, Luo Sigong nodded slowly, obedient and organized, this Zhang Baiwu is really good.
"After personal investigation, these four groups of people are all merchants who have just come to the capital, and all of them are in the capital for the first time. Those who always go back and forth to the capital to do business, and the lowly officials find it very difficult to investigate, and these people seem to be more suspicious. Zhang Baiwu said while looking at Luo Sigong cautiously. Everyone in the guard knows that this Jinyi Wei Du is not easy to fool now, he is ruthless, and his wrists are extremely tough.
In the entire guardhouse, no one dared to challenge Luo Sigong's majesty, even Xu Xianchun, who was newly recruited by Jinyi Wei and knew that he was in charge of the Beizhen Mansion Division, was respectful in front of Luo Sigong and did not dare to be disrespectful.
Seeing Luo Sigong nodding at him, Zhang Baiwu suddenly breathed a sigh of relief in his heart, and hurriedly continued: "Among these four groups, there are three groups that are fine, and one of them is the most suspicious from Nanzhili, who claims to be in the silk business. The lowly people talked to them about the silk business, and the big shopkeeper who went with them said that they didn't understand the silk business at all, and their attitude was also careless. Dare to conclude that these people are not in the silk business! ”
Luo Sigong listened attentively, Zhang Baiwu was sure of this, even if these people were not from the White Lotus Sect, they were definitely not serious people. Frowning and thinking about it, Luo Sigong said to Zhang Baiwu: "You go on!" ”
Nodding respectfully, Zhang Baiwu continued: "After that, the lowly official ordered someone to secretly monitor this group. There were sixteen of them, all of them men of able. Every day, except for one person who went out, the rest of the people all went out early and returned late, and after following them, they found that the whereabouts of these people were quite strange. ”
"Weird? What's weird? Luo Sigong frowned and asked impatiently.
"Back to my lord, these people all go back to the restaurant and teahouse, and they talk to others every day, and they sit there for a day." Seeing Luo Sigong asking, Zhang Baiwu was immediately overjoyed, it seemed that there was hope for his merits, and hurriedly said respectfully.
Breathe a sigh of relief, as long as there is a breakthrough, things will be easy to do! Nodding to Zhang Baiwu with a smile, Luo Sigong praised: "Yes, very good, this matter is over, come to the Beizhen Mansion Division!" ”
"Master Xie cultivates!" Zhang Baiwu suddenly looked happy, knowing that he would be rewarded, but he didn't expect to come so quickly. Seeing that Luo Sigong motioned to himself to continue, he hurriedly said: "In order to find out what they are looking for, I sent someone up to chat with them. ”
Nodding appreciatively, Luo Sigong said in a deep voice: "Is there anything to gain?" ”
"Back to my lord, there is! After talking for a day, he found that there was only one thing that these people were concerned about at the same time, and that was the battle of Zunhua City! Zhang Baiwu's words were unusually affirmative, and his voice was also full of confidence.
"Battle of Zunhua City!" Luo Sigong muttered quietly, frowned slightly, and walked back and forth in the hall a few times. What did the hall do in the Battle of Zunhua City? What's so special about the Battle of Zunhua City?
Zhang Baiwu looked at Luo Sigong, lowered his head, and didn't say a word. He knew that he had already finished speaking, why those people inquired about the battle of Zunhua City, Zhang Baiwu did not figure it out. Because I was afraid that others would rob me of my credit, I didn't have time to figure it out, so I came here.
Luo Sigong lowered his head and thought for a long time, Luo Sigong was suddenly stunned, a hint of joy flashed in his eyes, and his brows also relaxed. Glancing at Zhang Baiwu, Luo Sigong said in a deep voice: "There are two things that need to be clarified at the moment, the first thing is whether these people are the White Lotus Sect or not, and the second is why these people are asking about the Battle of Zunhua!" Zhang Baiwu, I will leave the matter to you. ”
Hurriedly picked up his clothes and knelt down, Zhang Baiwu said loudly: "Don't worry, my lord, I will complete the task!" ”
Nodding slowly, Luo Sigong said in a deep voice: "You go back to that row and let people continue to talk to them, but pay attention to say more about Huang Taiji." Since the inquiry is about the battle of Zunhua City, the only thing worthy of others' attention is probably the Emperor Taiji of Jiannu! ”
Zhang Baiwu suddenly had a feeling of sudden realization, and said with admiration: "My lord is really extraordinary, just go back to my humble position!" ”
"As for the matter of determining the White Lotus Sect, there are three important prisoners of the White Lotus Sect in the Imperial Prison, and they confessed some things. You take one with you in a moment and see if you can confirm the identities of these people! Luo Sigong had a serious face and looked at Zhang Baiwu with blazing eyes!
"Don't worry, my lord, I'll do it when I go back!" replied respectfully, Zhang Baiwu didn't make a fuss this time.
Waving his hand gently, Luo Sigong said gently: "You go!" Remember, from now on, all you have to do is listen to Pontus's orders! ”
"If you understand it, you will keep it secret!" Zhang Baiwu saluted respectfully, bowed and retreated.
Although he got the news, Luo Sigong seemed to feel that something was wrong in his heart, but what was wrong, Luo Sigong himself didn't understand. Looking up at the gloomy sky outside, he sighed softly, I'm afraid it's going to rain again in the capital tonight!
The Jinyi guards in the capital are busy everywhere, and the Jinyi guards in Nanjing are the same, but all in private. The Emperor of the Apocalypse lived a very comfortable life in Nanjing, touring the mountains and rivers all day long. As for the matter of the case, it is all handed over to you Yuan Yingtai and Dang Han.
Because of the cooperation of Ding Qianli, the Yangzhou transport envoy, Yang Xiayu, the prefect of Yangzhou, and Li Chang, a salt merchant, the first batch of people to be arrested have been determined. As for the second group of people to be arrested, it will have to wait until after the first batch of people will be interrogated.
Now what the Emperor of the Apocalypse has to do is to wait, wait for the arrival of Jinyiwei and the personnel of the East Factory, and then there is to investigate the arrestees clearly. Naturally, someone will do these things, and the Emperor of the Apocalypse naturally doesn't have to worry too much.
On this day, the Emperor of the Apocalypse did not go out, and it was very rare to read in the house, which made Yuan Keli and Dang Han a little surprised. Along the way, neither of them saw the Emperor of the Apocalypse reading a book, what's wrong?
However, when the two of them saw the book that the Emperor of the Apocalypse was reading, they all felt cold all over their bodies, whether it was Yuan Keli, who had been in the officialdom for a long time, or the cold in Jinyiwei, although the title of the book was only four words: Imperial Decree!
ps: It's still a change today, and it should be back to normal tomorrow! The pond can't help everyone! Remind everyone to go to bed early, it's not good to stay up late!
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