Summer goes to autumn, and the weather is cool and the leaves fall.

Unconsciously, more than ten days have passed, Chang'an City has entered autumn, the breeze is cool, the wheat is ripe and the melon is fragrant, Qin Huaidao gave the workers a holiday to go back to harvest wheat, but no one is willing to give up making money almost, continue to work, Qin Huaidao is not good at catching up with people, thinking that each household is not bad for this one laborer, too lazy to care, continue to study the steam engine drawings.

In the past ten days, there have been some results, just wait for the experiment.

The steam engine is a thing that spans the times, no one else knows, Qin Huaidao can only operate it himself, ten days ago, he asked people to build a separate factory next to the courtyard, which built the furnace needed for striking iron, etc., listed as a forbidden area, and arranged a team to guard the village, and no one was allowed to enter except himself.

Coke, iron, tools, etc. were all ready, Qin Huaidao plunged into it, and soon there was a clanging sound inside, no one knew what he was doing, and he was not even allowed to inquire or ask.

On this morning, Fang Xuanling and Li Jing came together, their faces were ugly, and they were led into the study by He'er, and while making tea for reception, they asked people to inform Qin Huaidao.

The two of them knew He'er well, knew their status in Qin Huaidao's mind, but they didn't think there was anything wrong with a woman's family coming out to receive him, Li Jing asked curiously: "What is Huaidao busy with during this time, and I don't see him go to the house to sit and see me, an old man." ”

"I don't know what he's busy with, his affairs are all big things, don't dare to ask." Lotus laughed.

"This kid is getting more and more carefree, I really envy him." Fang Xuanling said with emotion.

After chatting a few words, Qin Huaidao hurriedly came over, covered in dirt, didn't care about changing, and asked when he entered the door: "Why do the two uncles have time to come to my Qinjiazhuang to sit?" ”

"If we old things don't come, you don't know how to go to the house." Fang Xuanling scolded with a smile.

Qin Huaidao smiled and didn't answer, He'er knew that everyone had something to talk about, so he left obediently, Qin Huaidao sat back on the main seat, and said while making tea: "You two are busy people, you don't go to the Three Treasures Hall for nothing, I'm also busy with some things here, and I have something to say." ”

"Stinky boy, you're still so resolute."

Li Jing approved, and then his face sank, and he glanced at Fang Xuanling, Fang Xuanling nodded in tacit understanding, Li Jing continued: "The pirates attacked a county town along the coast of Suzhou at night, and there was an internal response, opening the city gate, more than 1,000 soldiers guarding the city were all killed, county officials and other officials were captured, the city was looted, and more than 3,000 women, children and children in the city were all arrested, the old and weak were killed, and a fire burned for three days and three nights. ”

"It's burning, looting, and killing again, these brutes."

"Sanguang, the summary is in place, it is indeed a group of inhumane beasts." Li Jing agreed.

"Pirates are rampant, and the court has their own disposal, what are you looking for me for?" Qin Huaidao was a little confused.

Fang Xuanling and Li Jing exchanged glances and explained: "They threatened to release all the captured women, children and children as long as the imperial court handed you over. ”

"Name me?"

Qin Huaidao was a little surprised, and suddenly thought of the information mentioned by Yu Chi Baolin, the pirate was dressed up by the regular army of the Japanese State, and he had captured the envoy in the Tang Dynasty and asked for two million yuan, this was to seek revenge for himself, he couldn't help but laugh, and asked: "What did the saint say?" ”

"The Holy One means that you are a hussar general, and you have the responsibility of defending the land and protecting the country, as long as you nod your head, you can serve as the generalissimo of the bandits, lead 20,000 forbidden troops to go on the expedition, and the soldiers of the state capitals are under your control." Fang Xuanling said solemnly.

"Aren't you afraid that I'll take the opportunity to rebel?" Qin Huaidao sneered.

Fang Xuanling smiled awkwardly and didn't answer.

Li Jing wanted to persuade a few words, but he couldn't find a suitable word.

Qin Huaidao snorted coldly and said: "When you use people, you are a hussar general, and when you don't use them, you are a thief, a disaster, you can't kill them, don't go." ”

"However, if you don't do anything, what will the people think? It's not good for your reputation, so think again. Fang Xuanling persuaded him.

Li Jing also persuaded: "Virtuous nephew, the saint is saintly, now someone wants to be unfavorable to you, using the captives to come forward than you, if you don't go, your reputation will be damaged, and the widows are a conspiracy to force you to submit, only to lead the troops to go out and rescue the captives is the best policy." ”

"These brutes are looking for death." Qin Huaidao said angrily, it doesn't matter if the reputation or anything is, and he doesn't care, but he can't swallow this breath, and the mere widows also jump out and bared their teeth and calculate themselves?

On second thought, something was wrong.

Qin Huaidao pondered for a moment, and said directly: "The two uncles are not outsiders, and the juniors said bluntly, pirates are rampant not for one day, two days, and the kidnapping of prisoners is not twice a day, why did they jump out and threaten this time?" I'm afraid it's not easy behind this, right? ”

"You mean someone instructed it?" Fang Xuanling was a little transparent, and his face changed instantly.

Li Jing's face sank and he thought about it.

Qin Huaidao continued: "It's hard to say for sure whether there is a secret command, but the younger generation is clear, half a month ago, the Li clan and other wealthy clans of Zhaojun County lost a lot of money because of salt, and they must have hated me very much, Jiangnan disaster relief is presided over by King Jin on the surface, but in fact

It is Li Zixiong, the patriarch of the Li clan in Zhao County, who is in charge. ”

Some things don't need to be said thoroughly.

Fang Xuanling and Li Jing are not stupid, they can see through a little, and their eyes are cold.

With the temperament and style of the family, he likes to hide in the dark and provoke others to make a move, and he sits firmly in the Diaoyutai by himself.

"He dares to ......," Li Jing was furious.

"The old man must play the saint in this matter." Fang Xuanling also said resentfully.

Qin Huaidao hurriedly stopped: "Don't, it's just speculation, there is no evidence, it's not good for anyone to tear your face, not to mention that the Holy Lord has been supporting the Li clan of Zhaojun and the others recently, intending to cultivate new strength to fight against you old princes, to say a bold word, maybe there is a shadow of the Holy Lord behind it." ”

"It can't be." Fang Xuanling and Li Jing said in unison.

The two exchanged glances, and Li Jing affirmed: "Although the saint is not as good as before, and the suspicion is getting heavier and heavier, it will not make such a villain act, not to mention that this is the holy country, and the people who are killed are the saint's people." ”

"You mean I'm a villain?" Qin Huaidao frowned and asked, seeing that Li Jing wanted to explain, he waved his hand and interrupted: "It's best for me to speculate, the heart of the villain, once I verify it, I have to say it well, you two don't need to persuade again, I don't agree to this matter, as for the enmity between me and the widows, I will avenge it myself." ”

"Why are you doing this?" Li Jing looked bitter.

Fang Xuanling hesitated for a moment, but persuaded again: "It is true that the saint's suspicion has increased, but the pattern is still there, and there is room for people, even if you hold a grudge, it will not be a conspiracy and calculation, otherwise there is no need to give you 20,000 forbidden troops, and let you control the soldiers and horses of the local state capital." ”

"This is the mastery, the real yang conspiracy...... Forget it, don't talk about this, let the saint ask for another master. Qin Huaidao served tea to the guests.

The two had no choice but to leave with regret.

Qin Huaidao looked out the window and pondered silently, deliberating on the pros and cons.

It's hard to say whether Li Er has a calculation behind his back, but Li Zixiong, the patriarch of the Li clan in Zhao County, has a great possibility, and killing himself can not only take revenge, but also improve his prestige, and also gain Li Er's appreciation, why not?

As for the sacrificed people of a city, in the eyes of the great family, they are just ants, and they don't care at all.

Things are weird, so be careful!

After a moment of silence, Qin Huaidao got up and left, found Li Xueyan who was teasing the child in the backyard, and whispered: "The intelligence network is familiar, right?" ”

"It's almost familiar, isn't there something?" Li Xueyan asked rhetorically.

"A county town in Suzhou was looted by Japanese pirates, kidnapped many people, threatened to exchange my head for prisoners, suspected that there was the shadow of Li Zixiong of the Li family of Zhao County behind it, you scattered people, investigated for me, and collected evidence."

"The Japanese are actually looking for trouble with you, they should be damned, don't worry, do it immediately."

"Remember, the investigation and evidence collection are the main thing, as for the beasts of the Japanese Kou, don't worry, when I am ready, destroy him and let out the hatred in my heart, and dare to calculate on my head, those who play with fire will burn themselves." Qin Huaidao said coldly, the killing intent in his heart bursting.

Li Xueyan felt this strong killing intent, and was a little surprised, how much hatred is this, how much hatred is this? But the smart one has no problem with anything, and promised: "If you dare to bully Lang Jun, you must not be spared, so you will arrange it." ”

"Go ahead."

Qin Huaidao waved his hand, looking at the light and shadow swaying all over the ground in front of him, mottled and dotted, like a butterfly, with a unique scene, but he was in no mood to appreciate it, and his eyes were even narrower, as cold as a knife.

If you want to find death, then it will be done for you!