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After the court dissipated, Bao Qing, Fan Zhongyan, and Lü Yijian were left behind by Renzong.

"Bao Qing, you really shouldn't mention the matter of the Liao envoy!" Fan Zhongyan said.

Seeing this, Renzong waved his hand and said, "That Yelu Chongyuan is really hateful, this time he grabbed Bao Qing and didn't let go, didn't he just want to ask me for more money?" ”

Bao Qing was a little puzzled when he heard this, and asked, "Why did he ask us for money?" ”

"Why do you want money? The fire in the Honglu Temple burned the Liao envoy to death, do you think the Liao people will give up? Lu Yijian said angrily.

"Bao Qing, we've done our best. Then Yelu Chongyuan blackmailed us about this! ”

Bao Qing shook his head slightly and said, "We can't give this money!" If you don't give it to him, you can't help it. ”

"The Liao envoys are all dead, if the emperor of Liao is angry and presses the border, you Bao Qing will be responsible?"

Bao Qing glanced at Lu Yijian with disdain and asked, "Where is our border now?" If I remember correctly, our current border is Mozambique. Even if the Liao State sends troops, it will not hit Mozhou. ”

Lu Yijian glared at Bao Qing and said, "That Nine Princes already have something to do with the Liao people, if this matter is not handled well, I am afraid that it will be used by the Liao people." In case the Liao and the traitors join forces to deal with our Great Song Dynasty, how to deal with it? ”

"The Liao people won't be so stupid, they just want our Great Song Dynasty to continue to be so chaotic, we win or the rebel wins, the Liao people don't want to see it. Your Majesty, I don't think we should be able to give a penny, and if we do, we will actually help the thief. Wouldn't it be better if we were going to give the Liao people money to recruit troops and buy horses? ”

Fan Zhongyan nodded and said, "Today, Yelu Chongyuan has been biting Bao Qing, I'm afraid I want to ask for more money." ”

"Your Majesty, I think there should be a public investigation into this matter, the fire in Honglu Temple is very strange. It was the clansmen of Empress Xiao of Liao who died, and this Yelu Chongyuan was not worried at all, but only wanted to ask for money. So, Your Majesty! The matter should be investigated publicly, as a way to silence the Liao people. ”

Renzong nodded when he heard this, now the financial resources of the Great Song Dynasty are also very tight, and there is still a war on the front line, so there is indeed no need to be stupid enough to give money to the Liao people.

"So be it! Bao Qing is solely responsible for investigating this matter. Fan Aiqing, your Kaifeng Mansion is fully assisted. Renzong said.

When Bao Qing heard this, he secretly screamed that it was not good.

"Your Majesty, you see, my wound is not yet healed. And such a major matter related to national diplomacy, let Kaifeng Mansion deal with it all! Bao Qing hurriedly shouted.

"Your Majesty, no. Chen Xin took office in Kaifeng Mansion, and many matters have not yet been clarified. Bao Qing is just right! Don't worry, Bao Qing, I will fully support you. ”

"Bao Qing, you proposed your own plan, do you still want to push it?" Lu Yijian glanced at Bao Qing in disgust and said.

"The matter was settled. Lu Aiqing, you will go to the Liao people in a while. ”

……

"What? That Emperor Song canceled all promises? Yelu Chongyuan roared angrily.

"Yes, my lord! They said that the fire incident was openly investigated, and as for compensation, it would not be discussed until the case was investigated! ”

After Yelu Chongyuan heard this, he paced around the room angrily.

No, if you don't get this money back, how will you explain it to the royal brother when you go back. Yelu Chongyuan came all the way to the Great Song Dynasty, but it was not really as Mrs. Yelu said, just for fun. His task was to try his best to get some money back from the Song Dynasty and increase the annual coins.

Of course, you can't ask for money directly like a scoundrel, you have to have a reason. And now the Liao envoy Xiao Lugu was burned to death in the Honglu Temple, which just became the reason.

"Lord Wang, the person sent by Lu Xiangye who came to pass the word. When the man was leaving, he said that the prince should not provoke a villain like Bao Qing. Otherwise, it won't be like this, and it was this Baoqing who investigated the fire in Honglu Temple this time. ”

"He's him again? What is this Bao Qing's ability, a dignified master can't play him? It looks like the money we sent was in vain. You go down to make an appointment with Mrs. Yelu, and by the way, help this king make an appointment with Bao Qing, and say that this king is still holding a banquet in Dongsheng Pavilion tonight. ”

After Bao Qing went back, Dong Yanran told him that a woman had been waiting for him in the living room for a long time. Bao Qing was slightly surprised, could it be that Fu Rou came over? Oh, this woman is so bold.

"Bao Qing, are you finally back?"

When Bao Qing saw it, it was actually Mrs. Yelu.

"What's the matter, ma'am?" Bao Qing asked puzzled.

"There are some things I'd like to talk to you about."

"Talk? You said! ”

"Xiao Lugu is dead, he is the brother of Empress Xiao. When this matter reaches Daliao, it will inevitably cause waves. When I go back, the queen will inevitably ask me. I want you to help me find out, how did Xiao Lugu die? "Lady Jerod said.

Where is this talking, it is obviously asking for yourself. Listening to Mrs. Yelu's words, there is still a problem with Xiao Lugu's death. Didn't the fire happen by accident? Of course, I haven't gone to the scene to investigate, so I can't just suspect it.

"Then let me ask you, what do you think of Xiao Lugu's death? You've got to tell me a direction, right? ”

Mrs. Yelu thought for a moment and said, "Could it be that Yelu Chongyuan did it?" ”

"Is this possible? Does Madame know the purpose of Yelu Chongyuan's trip? ”

"This! It seems that I came to your Song Dynasty to ask for money. ”

"Then Xiao Lugu is only here for this purpose, right? The two have different ways, but the purpose is the same. ”

"No, Xiao Lugu is here to discuss a peace agreement with the Song Dynasty, Da Liao doesn't want to get involved in the civil strife of the Song Dynasty, and he doesn't want the incident in Bazhou last time to happen again, and he also hopes that the Song Dynasty will end the civil strife as soon as possible."

What Mrs. Yelu said was high-sounding, and Bao Qing was very unimpressed. Suddenly, a thought flashed through Bao Qing's mind, to discuss a peace agreement? What if someone wants to maliciously sabotage this peace agreement? Killing this envoy for peace is the best and most direct way.

"Madame, you say! Could it be that the Plum Blossom Gang controlled by the Nine Princes set the fire? Bao Qing asked.

"Plum Blossom Gang?" Lady Yelu was visibly stunned, then immediately shook her head and said, "Surely it can't be. ”

Bao Qing glanced at Mrs. Yelu meaningfully. The Plum Blossom Gang, Bao Qing never mentioned it to Mrs. Yelu, and the Plum Blossom Gang of the Nine Princes was originally very secretive. When it was said that the thirteen princes wanted to escape through the secret passage, the secret passage mechanism of the red whisk jewelry store had a plum blossom mark on it. At that time, Bao Qing was puzzled, and then gradually forgot about it. Looking at Mrs. Yelu's reaction now, she obviously knew about the Plum Blossom Gang.

"How can Madame be so sure?"

"Well, I'm guessing. The power of the Nine Princes should not extend to Bianjing! "Mrs. Jerod was a little cramped.

"Ha, I'm guessing too. Let's wait until I've seen the scene. When I came back, I listened to the next person. The prince wants to have a banquet in the Dongsheng Pavilion again, I don't know if Mrs. has been invited? ”

Mrs. Yelu nodded and said, "Before you came back, someone came to deliver the letter. Bao Qing, what do you say about Yelu Chongyuan's banquet for us at this time? ”

"I'm not an immortal, how do I know."

When Mrs. Yelu left, she suddenly turned around and said to Bao Qing: "Actually, Empress Xiao appreciates you very much, and the queen hopes that you can go to Liao Kingdom to have a look." ”

When Bao Qing heard this, he was confused. What did Lady Jerod mean by that? The queen of the Liao Kingdom can't fight with herself, how much can she know about herself?

After Mrs. Yelu left, Bao Qing took Jin Wandao and Gongsun Ce, and first went to Kaifeng Mansion to find Fan Zhongyan. Fan Zhongyan sent the big catcher Shen Wuba to take a dry catcher and quickly followed Bao Qing to Honglu Temple to check the scene.

Honglu Temple is within the scope of the imperial city, because there was a fire only a few days ago, and officials are actively preparing for a large-scale renovation. When Bao Qing came in, there were some building materials placed on the roadside everywhere.

Lord Wu of Honglu Temple has received a will to actively cooperate with Bao Qing. As soon as he heard the announcement from his subordinates, he hurriedly came out to greet him.

"Lord Bao, please! This official has long suspected that there is something strange about this fire, and our Honglu Temple is usually very strict in management, because there are envoys from various countries living here, how can there be a fire. The officials are angry, and they actually said that the fire caused by the negligence of our Honglu Temple in the assessment of the performance. ”

Bao Qing nodded, and then was led by Lord Wu to the place where the Liao envoy lived. (To be continued.) )