At the luncheon, Zhuang Lei, the governor of Bazhou, kept persuading Bao Qing to drink, and Bao Qing did not refuse, and after a while, Bao Qing was very sober, but Zhuang Lei, who persuaded the wine, was a little confused.

"Lord Bao, something will inevitably happen in this Bazhou, the official feels that it is just these days, you know, the official has had a hard time in the past few years, and he is worried all day long, and the Hongba is pressing step by step."

"Zhuang Zhizhou, what's the matter with Li Qing who defected?" Bao Qing thought that since Zhuang Lei tested himself, he might as well test it.

"I haven't figured out Li Qing's matter until now, I can't hide it, I also sent many people to look for it, and I always disappeared not long after I found the trace."

"Zhuang Zhizhou said that Hongba is pressing step by step, meaning that this Hongba is going to rebel? Then I don't know, why did Hongba rebel? Just with Zhong Shan's thousands of soldiers and horses? Although Bao Qing is also very suspicious of this Hongba, there is indeed no full evidence.

Bao Qing was actually thinking that if Hong Ba had no support behind him, with a military general, even if he united the Liao people, the rebellion would not succeed, and at most the imperial court would lose Bazhou. It's not that the Great Song Dynasty court hasn't lost Bazhou, let's take it if it loses it, anyway, the Liao people are not very good at defending the city.

"Master Bao, the thirteen princes I told you just now, do you know that Hong Ba is the son of his housekeeper Hong Quan." Zhuang Lei suddenly changed his voice and said in a suppressed voice.

"What? When Lord Zhuang said this, did he mean that the thirteen princes were the ones behind Hongba's rebellion? Don't talk nonsense! That is to say, Hongba's rebellion has no basis until now. "Suspicion is suspicion, Bao Qing also suspects Hong Ba, but a big crime like rebellion still needs to be evidenced.

"I think the Thirteenth Prince has a grudge against marrying the little county lord into the Liao Kingdom back then, so he ......," Zhuang Lei said.

Bao Qing shook his head and said, "What can a prince do!" "This rebellion requires soldiers, what kind of rebellion is there without soldiers, what about the prince.

"Lord Bao, you entered the office late, there are some things that adults may not know, Xia Jie, deputy head of the Xin'an Army, and Xie Huai, deputy head of the Baoding Army, these two people used to be the subordinate generals of the Thirteen Princes, and they followed the Thirteen Princes to fight on the battlefield during the Taizong period. Therefore, if the thirteen princes want to do something, then the Xin'an army and the Baoding army will only listen to the orders of the thirteen princes. ”

"How many people are there in those two military horses? What about the Steward? ”

"The governors are newly appointed by the imperial court, and the two military horses are probably less than 30,000."

When Bao Qing came out of Zhuang Lei Mansion, he was not in a relaxed mood. This trip completely exposed Zhuang Lei's thoughts, this Zhuang Lei seemed to be instigating himself to touch Hong Ba, as long as he was nominally churned in this Bazhou camp, there would be an excuse for the imperial court to intervene directly.

Two full days passed, and Bao Qing's heart became more and more anxious.

It's better to hang the seal and resign! No, Cao Yun's father is still surrounded. Li Qing's people came to the news, and it is said that they have figured out the location of Cao Xi's besiegement, but they don't know the details of the Liao army, and Li Qing's troops are limited, so he doesn't dare to act rashly.

Bao Qing knew that Wu Jun was actually an outcast, and life and death did not matter, but the impact of Wu Jun's death was very great, affecting the struggle of these forces.

Could it be that these thirteen princes really want to rebel? If the situation of the rebellion of the thirteen princes is true. So the last time I saw the Thirteenth Prince in the jewelry store, it should be that the Thirteenth Prince and Mrs. Yelu were discussing the cooperation between the two parties in the secret room, and this Mrs. Yelu should be an envoy sent by the Liao State. If it is really a cooperation between the two parties, and the thirteen princes get the help of the Liao State, as long as the timing is good, the possibility of a successful rebellion will be very high.

Bao Qing thought about it and felt puzzled, what he could speculate, although Zhuang Lei did not necessarily understand everything, but since Zhuang Lei could speculate that the thirteen princes were going to rebel, then Lu Yijian had no reason not to know, and there was no reason for the imperial court not to prepare in advance, just in case. So what did Lu Yijian arrange his own move for?

Excuse! Yes, it must be an excuse for a preemptive strike! Once there is an excuse, the imperial army will inevitably drive straight down and come to quell the rebellion. By that time, I'm afraid that no one will care about the life and death of this Qincha for a long time.

"My lord, the commander asks for a meeting with Wang Fakui!"

Bao Qing couldn't help but be a little surprised when he heard this, what was Wang Fakui looking for?

"Lord Bao, good news, the scout cavalry that the last general has sent these days has finally reported back and discovered the location of the Liao people besieging General Cao. My lord, hurry up and ask the court for help. As long as 20,000 forbidden troops are dispatched, General Cao will inevitably be saved from returning safely. Wang Fakui was a little excited, his eyebrows upturned, and his eyes were full of pride.

"Really? But this official is a civilian magistrate, although he is a Qincha, how can he interfere in military politics, why don't you want Deputy Chief Hong to report to the king? Let him ask the court for help? Bao Qing asked.

Wang Fakui was puzzled when he saw that Bao Qing didn't seem to be as excited as he expected: "My lord, General Cao is Miss Cao's father!" Why don't adults seem to be in a hurry at all? ”

"Didn't I say, how can I ask the court for help? Go to Deputy Chief Hung ”

"However, Deputy Chief Hong said that it was a trick of the Liao people to lure troops, and even if we sent troops, we would also be ambushed. People are just waiting for reinforcements from the Great Song Dynasty. But are we really watching General Cao being trapped? The last general estimated that General Cao's grain and grass could last for half a month at most, and if the imperial court reinforcements came to the rescue, they must set off within three days, otherwise it would be too late. Wang Fakui seemed a little disappointed, but there was some expectation in his eyes.

It's not that Bao Qing doesn't want to be saved, and what Hong Ba said is exactly what Bao Qing is worried about.

After Wang Fakui left, Bao Qing remembered Wang Fakui's request just now, and unconsciously bitter, what did this Wang Fakui think? Really that kind?

At this time, Zhan Zhao hurriedly ran in and said, "My lord, there is a holy decree!" ”

Bao Qing doesn't have to guess, it must be the court that forced him to speed up the case. Sure enough, Bao Qing opened it and saw that the official family wanted Bao Qing to solve the case within half a month.

"If you want to move, give them movement! But they will never be satisfied. Zhanzhao, let the scribe in, I want to write a recital! ”

"My lord? How do we talk to the court? ”

"Wu Jun died of excessive prostitution and romantic death!" Bao Qing snorted.

"What? My lord, what are you? Zhan Zhao was taken aback, then Wu Jun was clearly twisted off his neck, and he was also hit by a sword in the chest.

"Write like this, and then follow me to take someone to seal the Chunxiao Building, and notify the Bazhou Mansion to send someone to the Chunxiao Building to assist in the seizure." Bao Qing said.

……

On the streets in the east of Bazhou City, there are not many people. A gong sounded to open the way, and it was the Qincha who relied on it, and the people in the shops, teahouses, and wine shops on both sides poked their heads out to see what was going on.

"This is Chin Messenger! I heard that the imperial court sent him to investigate the case. ”

"What is this for? Arrest someone? ”

Many people were talking, and Qin Cha was followed by many soldiers, and he rushed directly to the Spring Festival Tower. What Bao Qing wants is such an effect, so that the whole city knows about it.

"Qincha has sealed the Spring Festival Building! The Spring Festival Building has been seized! ”

After a while, the guests of this Spring Festival Building were all kicked out, and the prostitute Lao Bustard inside was there, but the Jade Fairy Lady and the maid were gone.

Bao Qing didn't care about this, stuffed all the people to the Bazhou Mansion, and said to the officials of the Bazhou Mansion who came to the Bayozhou Mansion: "Take good care of these people, I have already played the court, maybe when will I interrogate the prisoners." ”

"Huh? Take it all back? "The officer was confused.

"Yes, bring them all back!" Bao Qing smiled secretly, estimating that Zhuang was crazy.

"My lord, the Jade Fairy Lady is lost! What to do? Zhan Zhao ran and said.

"I guess in the Fu Ji Rouge shop, don't worry about her for now, just keep an eye on that side."

Back at the camp, Bao Qing asked people to prepare to pack their luggage, and at this time Hong Ba came in a hurry.

"Lord Bao, what are you?" Hong Ba asked.

"Pack your bags and go back to Beijing!"

"What about Wu Jun's case?"

"It's over, the Spring Festival Building has been sealed! By the way, Chief Administrator Hong, you said that if General Cao's siege site is confirmed, will the imperial court send troops to help? ”

"Found the location where General Cao was besieged? It's just that I'm afraid that the Liao army is just waiting for reinforcements to save it, and there will be an ambush there. ”

"Can Chief Hong ask the court for help? We have to find a way to rescue General Cao! Bao Qing asked.

"This!" Hong Ba hesitated for a moment, then suddenly gritted his teeth and said, "Okay! I ask the court for help! Since Mr. Bao is going back to Beijing, Hong will set up a banquet for adults in the evening. ”

Just as Hong Ba was leaving, Bao Qing suddenly asked, "Did Commander Wang ever suggest to Chief Administrator Hong to ask for help from the imperial court?" ”

"Wang Fakui? As far as he gets by, he still cares about this? No! ”

Bao Qing looked at the figure of Hong Ba leaving, and couldn't help but fall into deep thought.

Hong Ba's evaluation of Wang Fakui is passable, but today he looked at the strength of Wang Fakui, compared with the first time I met before, it is obvious that this Wang Fakui has changed a little bit before and after. Where is this king and Fakui getting by, they are the masters who catch the opportunity, and the appearance of getting by is because of the lack of opportunities.

If so, it is estimated that this Wang Fakui is not a fuel-efficient lamp, so he should be expecting something. It's just that he came to tell him today about asking the court for reinforcements, obviously not to please himself. Could it be that this reinforcement is coming, and it will do him any good?

Qin sent Bao Qing to leave, Hong Ba really set up a banquet for Bao Qing, and Zhuang Lei also came, but his face was gloomy. Sure enough, after thirty years of drinking, Zhuang Lei asked a question with the strength of the wine.

"Bao Qincha, the official family asked you to investigate Wu Jun's case, why did you seal the Chunxiao Mansion and stuff all the people into my mansion?"

Hong Ba was displeased, and said: "Lord Bao is not doing a good job, naturally there is accountability from the imperial court, you just need to do your best in Zhizhou, why do you care so much?" ”

After a whole banquet, Hong Ba and Zhuang Lei were heard arguing, Zhong Shan had a cold face, and Wang Fakui's eyes kept rolling, and he didn't speak. Bao Qing knew that this banquet was very good, and the two guys who didn't deal with each other finally got it.

Early the next morning, Bao Qing left in a hurry with the Qincha guards without informing Hong Ba.

"Brother Bao, are we really leaving? Didn't you save my daddy! Cao Yun said aggrievedly.

"Help, your father still has fifteen days of food and grass, and he can hold on for a while! That Hongba has already asked the court for help. The imperial court will definitely send a large army! Bao Qing said.

"Why are you so sure?"

"Of course, you must know that the court put me here to make trouble, and when I can't resist it, I will ask the court for help. Don't you think it's weird? General Cao's siege has already happened, why can't the imperial court send reinforcements? And send me, the sesame official, to be a messenger? ”

"Then why are you sending reinforcements now?" Zhan Zhao asked.

"Hey, I guess the court is going to do something to the thirteen princes! It's just that he rushed to send troops, for fear of arousing the vigilance of the thirteen princes. Now which Hongba proposed it is in line with the meaning of the imperial court. Hong Ba is the person of the Thirteen Princes. ”

"Oh, these thirteen princes really want to rebel?"

"That's what I can't figure out, but the Thirteenth Prince is already contacting the Liao people, and it's likely that they should be in harmony with each other. Moreover, the reason why the imperial court did not send troops for a long time was also because he was worried that the Liao people's siege of General Cao was fake, but in fact they came to the imperial court for reinforcements. Therefore, considering many aspects, we have to grasp the timing of sending troops, I think if the imperial army really comes, it is estimated that it will mainly be to counter the rebellion, and it will not be General Cao. ”

Jin Wandao interjected when he heard this: "When this prince was in Beijing, the emperor might as well kill him directly and let him go back to Bazhou." ”

Bao Qing shook his head and was silent.

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