It's getting dark.

The cold wind of winter is howling, blowing through the lively street scene of the imperial capital that is still full of people.

An afternoon passed without realizing it.

Zhang Feng was still sitting in the mansion, sipping the hot tea of the 'Ninth Order Aura', waiting for the information from all over the place, which recorded the list of monks who came and went to the imperial capital today.

It can be said that the people who entered the imperial capital above the realm of 'Yuan Ying' all left a record in the letter, and attached a portrait depicted in pen and ink.

Although it is black and white, it is basically the same as a real person.

After all, the people who record the portraits are all veteran experts who are proficient in this way, and with the cultivation of the realm of transforming gods, it is enough to depict people with ordinary pen and ink.

In addition, Zhang Feng also transferred people from the Criminal Department.

Now the three directors of the Criminal Department, 26 backbones of the Archives Pavilion, are lighting lamps and boiling oil, and in the courtyard next to them, they are checking the archives of these people according to these portraits.

As a token of gratitude, the body of the previous person in the cult has been handed over to the Criminal Department.

Anyway, this person is already a dead man and can't speak, so it can be regarded as the credit of the Criminal Department, and no one objects.

Such a 'merit of a robbery criminal', coupled with the prestige of the prince.

Sweet dates and cannons came together, so that Shangshu of the Criminal Department was doing things very carefully, and he didn't dare to have a trace of perfunctory.

As for whether anyone suspects that Zhang Wangye was afraid that this cult member would leak the news and betray something, he 'killed people and killed people' and only handed over a corpse to the Criminal Department.

Don't say that there are people who doubt this.

Not even this thought came to mind.

On the contrary, if anyone dares to say this, saying that the prince is killing people and destroying his mouth, and that the prince is having an affair with a cult, then there is really a problem.

And so it goes.

The people in the criminal department don't ask, they only work, and they only thank them.

Until six o'clock in the evening, the information of the first batch of people who entered the city from eight in the morning to six in the evening was all sorted out.

The officer in charge of the Criminal Department will report in person.

Zhang Feng listened, listened, and knew that a total of more than 137,600 monks had entered the imperial capital today, of which more than 5,200 monks had not been verified after repeated confirmation by the personnel of the Criminal Department.

To be precise, they are like they don't exist in this world, and their image is a 'black household'.

Otherwise, the Criminal Department will definitely be able to find them.

Because everyone in the country of Daqi has an archive record and a portrait.

Coupled with the strong thinking and memory of the monks of the Criminal Department, it can be said that every official of the Criminal Department who manages the Archives Pavilion is a high-level account computer.

In such screening and calculation, even if it is a person from other dynasties, as long as it is a monk, the Criminal Department also has some identity information, and the existence of this person will be confirmed by the officials of the Criminal Department.

Then there are still 5,000 people whose identities have not been confirmed, and there are only three possibilities for such a situation to happen.

First, they all entered the emperor for some purpose, so they hid their appearances, so that the people in the criminal department could not screen out.

Such a person may be a cult, but more often than not, there are many enemies, so they put on makeup and change their appearance.

Or a well-known monk who doesn't want to cause a sensation when he enters the imperial capital, so as not to be disturbed by people who will visit in the future.

For example, Li Daoyou, he was able to enter the imperial capital.

But what happened to the rest of the people, without being tortured, no one knew what was going on with them.

But there are also two things, that is, monks in remote areas, monks who are not registered.

They may come here to visit relatives, or they may be passing by or making a special trip.

Such people are relatively free, and the people in the criminal department will not specifically ask them to register.

The court policy of the Great Qi State is still relatively relaxed.

It's just that after seeing it this time, without the orders of the prince, there will naturally be people in the criminal department who follow these monks who have no information, and then secretly complete their files.

God doesn't know, ghosts don't know.

Third, as Zhang Feng thought, some of them were players, and there was no file to show them.

Among them were among the forty-six monks whose identities had not been verified.

Zhang Feng feels that most of the players are from here.

Because from a practical point of view.

If the players don't have a little bit of strength, do they dare to come to the imperial capital?

As long as you dare to come, and the people in the imperial capital find that there is a problem, then the eight achievements are dead and clean, and in such a high-level world, you can't even make a wave.

But it can't be denied that some low-level players want to eat a fat man in one bite, or do the opposite.

The lower the strength, the more you have to come to the imperial capital.

The chance of being discovered in this way is also small, and no one will think that the Yuan Infant or the Transformation Monk can make any waves.

At least compare your heart to your heart.

Zhang Feng felt that if this matter was replaced by himself, he would come to the imperial capital to touch it.

Of course, this touch is not blatant, but a cautious attempt to take refuge with someone and gain benefits first.

So theoretically speaking, these 5,000 unverified people, as well as those who traveled to and from the imperial capital during this period of time, could be players.

It looks like a needle in a haystack, and there has been little real progress.

But for players who don't have a little foundation, if they want to find a companion in the huge imperial capital, which is full of crises, and not let the ascended monks notice, it is just looking for a needle in a haystack and dancing on the tip of the knife.

If you are not careful, you will die.

And they only need to wait for a while, and wait until they take refuge in a certain strength, isn't it equivalent to them exposing the fox's tail.

But such a method, such a screening plan, can only be realized by yourself.

The others really don't have the strength, nor the ability to mobilize the officials of the entire imperial capital to serve them.

Of course, if they know they're gamers.

Those eighty percent are also desperate to death.

Cooperation, but also cautious cooperation, may be their only way out.

Zhang Feng thought about it, but he didn't have anything to gain because of his 'innate identity'.

Because when I hadn't seen the players before, I thought that they were coming, and it should be between the fifth and ninth orders, and each strength was even.

But now that they have seen so many Raid Monks coming to the Imperial Capital, they may still be players.

If Zhang Feng is not in a hurry, and there is no pressure at all, it would be a joke.

It's just that this pressure is also its own strength.

You must know that although you have the protection of the Ascended Powerful and the forces of the Great Qi Country, in the final analysis, it is not your own strength, but the fundamental strength that can bring the next world.

Now, I want to take advantage of this 'calm' stage and opportunity, and also take advantage of the player's mellow and belonging to their plan, to cultivate their own strength.

After all, the blessing of good national fortune and the strong resources are the backup.

If you miss this opportunity, who knows if it will go so smoothly next time.

As for the players, let them go to Zhang Luo.

On his side, he has let go of his eyeliner, and all the princes have been told by himself.

It is enough to ensure that when they have a movement, they will be the first to notice.

And at the same time.

Zhang Feng began to cultivate while waiting for the Criminal Department to report on the flow of monks after six o'clock in the evening.

In an inn in the imperial capital.

The three brothers were at the table by the window, and after eating the evening, they got up and walked outside.

Because Brother Qing and the four of them are also in this inn, the location of the private room on the third floor.

And this afternoon, the eldest brother found them, but if they left, it was a little suspicious, so he looked at the storyteller on the high platform on the first floor here, and talked about the 'Biography of the Great General' for an afternoon.

Knowing that at this moment, the storyteller is gone.

The three brothers also seemed to have gone away contentedly after listening to this book.

It's no different from the diners in the imperial capital, they all seem to have come to listen to books.

But secretly, they also knew everything they wanted to know.

Now for the first step.

It's just to find a time, find a place, and encounter something.

For example, which son-in-law was bullied.

They were anxious for justice and righteousness, showed their skills a little, and finally were 'lifted' up by a certain magnate. ’

Although this routine is old-fashioned, it is not easy to try.

So first of all, let's go around.

Also at the same time.

On the third floor, inside the private room.

Brother Qing saw the three brothers leaving through the window, but he looked at Xiaozhou and the three of them thoughtfully: "When I was outside the imperial capital, I saw these three people. Now when we came to the inn, they came with them, and sat down all afternoon..'

Brother Qing said this, his brows furrowed, "Will they be people in the court?" ’

'Brother Qing is saying that we are being targeted? Xiaozhou put down the wine glass in his hand, "Yes. . . The four of us who have crossed the city together will surely attract some attention.

If you think about it, there may be information similar to household records in this world.

If the person in charge of managing the file finds that we can't find us in the file, then 100% of the time they will send someone to monitor us..'

But it can't be so blatant, right? Lao Zheng ate a large piece of barbecue disappreciatively, and his fine beard was full of oil stains, "Are you too sensitive?" Maybe these three people just happened to come here to listen to books and eat. ’

I hope so. The Scorpion Man never touched the dishes and chopsticks in front of the table, "I hope they are not players." Otherwise, if a group of players comes, it will prove that our plan to do the opposite will be thought of by many people. ’

'Are you saying a lot of players are coming, too?' Lao Zheng glanced at him, concentrated on the barbecue in front of his mouth, and said vaguely while chewing the flavor of spiced meat: "How good is this.". If it was just us, I would still think that after the accident, no one would take the blame for us...

But if there are a lot of people, if we find out, then we will set up the blame and transfer the flowers and trees..'

Lao Zheng chewed the barbecue, swallowed it with satisfaction, and looked at Brother Qing, "This is Brother Qing's strength!" Brother Qing said.. Isn't it? ’

You know a lot. Brother Qing laughed and did not answer this question, but narrowed his eyes and motioned to everyone not to spread the word.

Because there was the sound of a person's footsteps in the corridor, he deliberately stopped at the door of their private room.

After a few more breaths, there was a knock at the door.

Xiaozhou looked at Brother Qing.

Brother Qing signaled the three of them to be on guard before he got up and went to open the door.

It's just because the person who came from outside is not Xiao Er, but a monk who has crossed the catastrophe!

Just with the door opening.

In the four-man guard,

The young man who walked in looked everyone up and down, and then looked at Brother Qing, and there was no trouble in his words, nor did he investigate, but asked as if he was 'doing business',

"The four of you are from out of town, right? I think I have some popularity, and I know a lot of Taoist friends from various countries, but I have some face-to-face feelings for the four Taoist friends.

And this afternoon, I saw four people sitting on the first floor, and then sitting on the fourth floor, it seems that they are inquiring about things, right? ”

He said, and smiled slightly smugly, "I don't have any other skills, but my ability to observe words and colors is a bit of a doorway." Why don't you let me guess, what are the four Great Monks here for? ”

"What to do.." When Xiao Zhou heard this, although he still had a smile on his face, his eyes were looking around, and his heart was full of murder.

"Of course, the dishes in this store are good, and the four of us heard about it, so we came to the imperial capital.." Lao Zheng was still eating barbecue and was indifferent to it.

The Scorpion Dao man picked up the teacup and said nothing.

Brother Qing smiled and looked at the young man with a calm expression, "Daoist friend said. ”

"I guess.." The young man smiled heartily, "On the birthday of the saint, the prince returns to the dynasty." Now that the four monks have come to the imperial capital, they must have come to the imperial capital to join the door! A discerning person can know that this is a great opportunity to get national luck, how can he let it go so easily? ”

"Huh.." When Xiao Zhou heard this, the murderous intent in his heart dissipated in an instant, "This fellow Daoist is right!" ”

"That's for sure!" The young man looked up proudly with disdain, and looked at Brother Qing again, "I came here to see that you want to find out the news." It just so happens that I have some experience here from observing the imperial capital in recent years."

He said, with a look of consideration for the four of Brother Qing, "A few people must know, as long as you understand the situation in the imperial capital and know which prince has which adult, this is twice the result with half the effort for the future of the four Taoist friends, and there are many detours!" ”

"There is a reason for that." Brother Qing seemed to be moved by what this 'know-it-all' said, but in fact, he also wanted to inquire about the situation in the imperial court, so he followed this person's words and pretended to be humble and asked: "I also hope that Taoist friends will give you some advice." ”

"Fellow Daoist, where are these words?" The know-it-all waved his hand disapprerovingly, but as if he had found something, he looked at his palm and looked back and forth.

Brother Qing comprehended, took out a top-grade spirit stone from his storage pocket, and put it on the palm of his hand that suddenly stopped reaction,

"Just a thank you."

"Brother, this is too polite!" Know-it-all put away the spirit stone without a trace, and asked directly: "Brother Tai wants to know the prince's subordinates, or the prince?" I have a lot of news to say here.."

..

It was 9 p.m.

The atmosphere inside the inn is getting quieter and quieter.

At this moment, there was a knock on the door of the private room on the third floor.

After saying the news, he counted the more than 100 top-grade spirit stones in his pocket, hummed a little song and left, but he muttered in his heart, "I used the things that every court official knew, and once again cheated the monks from other places." ’

But in the inn, the four of them were sitting upright, and they were very attentive to the news that Know-it-all said, and they felt that God really helped them, saving them a lot of time!

So far, after the news is sorted out and digested.

Brother Qing first transmitted the sound, and summarized the news of the know-it-all to the three of them,

According to what the monk said just now, this imperial court, like in ancient times, has 'six departments', and the six departments are in charge of the power of the entire Great Qi.

Among them, the Ministry of Rites was in charge of court sacrifices, received guests from other countries, and presided over grand imperial examinations.

Those who are considered to be the four princes of the chief examiner of the imperial examination can choose to approach.

The Ministry of Officials, in charge of the deployment of officials throughout the dynasty, appointment and dismissal.

Now the crown prince is presiding over the government of the saint, so there is a high probability that they will be the prince's people.

It's just that the prince is thoughtful and not easy to get along with.

After that, the household department, the country's fields were expropriated, the financial power of the imperial court was controlled, and the relationship with some ascended monks such as the king's treasurer was close.

There is a high probability that he will not be attached to any prince's party, and he will be a saint's henchman, and this is absolutely not to take refuge!

The Criminal Department, which is equivalent to the highest law, takes refuge in the fun-loving Three Princes, but the Three Princes have no intention of ruling the government, so the Criminal Department also belongs to the Holy Lord.

also skimmed off the plan to join the Criminal Department.

The Ministry of Industry, in charge of land construction, is the person in the line of today's prime minister, and is controlled by his eldest son.

His eldest son has a good relationship with the second prince.

Because the prime minister's son also served as a guard under the general together with the second prince.

And finally, the most important military department!

The military department is in charge of the training of soldiers and horses of Daqi, as well as the transfer of all military officials, troops, and monks.

Before, the military department was a confidant of the saint, but now the prince has returned to the dynasty.

This doesn't seem to have to be guessed, just with the prestige of the general, the military department is basically the general's old subordinates, this must be the prince's person.

Even the current second prince is looking forward to the prince.

I heard that on the day the prince returned to the imperial capital, the second prince bowed three times in a row, and performed the junior ceremony.

The prime minister's eldest son, the Ministry of Works, was also the first day of the prince's reign, and he saluted and greeted him.

And when the Ministry of Rites Shangshu 'asked' the prince, he also reprimanded...

Brother Qing said this, looking at the three of them who were contemplative, "I explained the matter in such detail, do you understand?" ’

"Hmm.." Lao Zheng nodded, and said curiously: "What does Brother Qing mean that we now seem to be subordinate officials who have taken refuge in the princes, but in fact, we are first attached to the prince, and then contact this prince?" ”

"Yes." Brother Qing was noncommittal, and suddenly said with a smile: "We are now trying our best to join the princes, but the princes are trying their best to tie up with the prince... So, the root of all the problems is obvious.

As long as we take refuge in this prince's door, why worry about the fortune of the country? Why worry about resources?

With the power of the prince, it may be just a matter of one sentence to hunt down and kill all players. ”