The next morning, snowflakes fell in the sky.

The cold wind swished, quickly burrowing into people's necks, as if they were dodging something.

The bustling streets of Chang'an City became deserted and empty, and the common people quickly got into the house, around the stove, or a pot of turbid wine, or a pot of tea, scolding the damn weather, chatting about the meager harvest of the year, and the topic gradually fell on the big and small gangs, and the spirit was inexplicably excited.

Without the gangs coming to the door to ask for gift money and extortion, life is much better.

In a tavern, Qin Huaidao lowered his head and drank, a plate of peanuts, a plate of dried fruits, and the small stove next to him warmed the rice wine transported from the south, adding some shredded ginger to drive away the cold, and the surging fragrance was intoxicating.

A person on the stage in front of him was singing a song in Yiyi, he didn't understand a word of lyrics, but it was full of charm, after discovering this tavern by chance, Qin Huaidao came over to have a few drinks as soon as he was free, and listened to the common people's homework.

"Did you hear that? The Menghu Gang was served by a pot last night, good guys, they actually secretly hid crossbows and strong bows, which are controlled by the imperial court, there must be big people behind the Menghu Gang, no wonder they get out of danger easily every time they commit a crime. Nearby, a slightly drunk man said.

The companion agreed: "I also heard that when I got up one morning, this tumor was pulled out, and we are helpless, and the days of doing small business are much better, thanks to King Han." ”

"That's right, the Menghu Gang has been fighting the Tang Dynasty since the beginning of the country, and no one can shake it for more than ten years, if it weren't for the King of Han's action, those who were killed by the Menghu Gang may never be able to show the snow."

"In just ten days, I heard that more than a dozen large gangs have been taken down, at this rate, it won't be long before the big and small gangs in Chang'an City can be swept away, and the future will be better, King Han is the patron saint of our people, and he really thinks about our people."

"Respect for King Han."

"Respect the King of Han!"

Several people raised their wine glasses one after another, affectionate and solemn, from the heart.

Qin Huaidao glanced at a few people quietly, and his eyes fell on the people singing on the stage again, listening to the music, drinking, his heart was unhindered, and the snow was falling outside the window.

A moment later, someone came in quietly, whispered a few words in Luo Wu's ear, lifted the curtain and quietly left, disappearing into the wind and snow, as if he had never come.

Luo Wu came to Qin Huaidao's side and whispered, "Uncle, Fang Yiai is looking for you." ”

Qin Huaidao nodded, didn't get up immediately, continued to listen to the music, and sang in a low voice along with the melody.

After singing a song, a pot is drunk.

Drop a handful of copper coins and get up and leave, leaving no waves.

A cold wind blew, rolling snowflakes all over the sky.

A carriage slowly came over, stopped at the door, picked up the people, and slowly left, quickly blending into the snow, and the deep axle prints were also filled, as if nothing had happened just now.

Not long after, the carriage came to the gate of Chang'an County and stopped, Qin Huaidao jumped out of the car and strode forward, Luo Wu signaled the accompanying guards to find a sheltered place to wait for a while, and quickly catch up.

After the public trial, the officials all knew the king of Han, and no one stopped them, but someone came up to lead the way and led them to a study, where the stove was burning very brightly, and the cold outside was like two worlds.

The county commander Ma Zhouzheng was chatting with Fang Yiai, and when he saw Qin Huaidao coming in, he quickly got up to greet him.

After some greetings, Qin Huaidao sat down on the top and looked at Fang Yiai.

Fang Yiai hurriedly explained: "Brother Qin, it has been ascertained that the boss of the bamboo pole gang is surnamed Wu, and he was also a rich peasant in the previous dynasty, and there is a small salt mine, which was robbed by the Wu family fifteen years ago by using his rights, and was copied and beheaded according to a crime, Wu Boss is the son of the Wu family, and he happened to be away from home when he happened to have something to do, and escaped a catastrophe, and then ran to the waterway, helped people support the ship and transport goods for a living, and recruited a large group of people to set up the Bamboo Pole Gang, and took revenge on the Wu family, and the two families became mortal enemies. ”

"Sure enough, it was a knife to kill people." Qin Huaidao said coldly.

Fang Yiai nodded: "According to investigation, in addition to killing the martial arts, Boss Wu is only seeking money, not killing people, helping poor people, and not killing people, according to the law, Lord Ma and I can't make up our minds, so please come, do you think it will be beheaded like other gang leaders, or?" ”

"It may be useful to keep it, and take it all to Hanzhou." Qin Huaidao made a decision, since this person has an enmity with the martial family, he may be able to use it in the future.

Fang Yiai didn't think much about it and agreed.

"There is one thing I don't know if the King of Han knows, the martial arts were secretly sent to the Ganye Temple, if it weren't for the officials who went to the Ganye Temple to find an old friend to play chess, I'm afraid they wouldn't know." Ma Zhou said suddenly.

"Did you go to Ganye Temple?" Qin Huaidao really didn't know about this situation, and his intelligence network didn't pay attention to a woman who was demoted in the harem.

At this moment, Qin Huaidao felt that something was wrong, the martial artist deliberately asked Li Zhi to intercede, wanting to borrow a knife to kill people and kill the family's enemy, with his scheming, he would definitely be able to think of the consequences of the matter being exposed, why should he do it?

Unless it's intentional!

A bright light flashed in my mind, dispelling the haze and suddenly opening up.

"I see!" Qin Huaidao sighed with emotion.

"What's wrong?" Fang Yiai asked with some curiosity.

Qin Huaidao didn't explain, and he couldn't say it, but he was already sure in his heart that the martial artist was deliberate, and it was best to succeed in killing people with a knife, it didn't matter if it didn't work, there were two real purposes, one was to make Li Zhi feel guilty, and the second was to hide and wait for the future, because Li Er was about to die.

According to the etiquette system, once Li Er dies, the concubines will be buried together.

Martial artists don't want to die, the best way is to be beaten into the cold palace, or expelled from the palace, as long as Li Zhi feels guilty, there will be a day to return.

Good calculation!

Qin Huaidao was a little admired, worthy of being the empress of the ages, her methods were superb, she couldn't prevent it, and she couldn't accept it, but since she guessed it, of course she had to block her and put eye medicine on her.

After chatting for a while, Qin Huaidao came out of the county government and went straight to Miyagi.

Halfway through, a guard hurried over, stopped the carriage, and handed over a small note with a line of small characters on it - Duan Zan was at the end, uninjured, and there were less than a hundred soldiers.

"Reroute to the Baoguo Mansion!"

"Understood." Luo Wu agreed.

The carriage slammed forward, leaving a long mark of snow.

In the car, Qin Huaidao looked at the note and pondered, judging from the information, Duan Zan should have been chased and killed, there was no way to escape, the accident arrived and the end was at the end, fortunately, the person was fine, however, there were less than 100 people around, and the danger could be seen, and he couldn't help but think of the time when he went to Tibet together, and he sighed.

Unconsciously the carriage arrived at the Baoguo Mansion, the door did not know the carriage, came up to block it, and learned that it was the King of Han himself, he was immediately startled, and hurriedly went in to report.

Not long after, the middle door of the Baoguo Mansion was opened, this was the highest standard of greeting, Duan Zhixuan, the Duke of Baoguo, came out with the support of his family, and was about to salute, Qin Huaidao didn't dare to hold it up, so he hurriedly went up to support it, took Duan Zhixuan's hand and said: "Baoguo Gong is an elder, and the younger generation can't afford such a big gift, it's over." ”

"King Han has nothing to do but go to the Three Treasures Palace, but there is news from my son?" Duan Zhixuan got straight to the point, saw Qin Huaidao nodding, overjoyed, and hurriedly shouted: "Quick, go to the study to talk, pass the order, scald the pot of good wine, get some good dishes, the old man is going to get drunk with King Han today." ”

"I can't do it, I can't help it, Bao Guogong is in poor health, just drink tea." Qin Huaidao hurriedly said.

"Look down on the old man? When the old man and your father fought side by side, they drank a lot of wine, how happy. Duan Zhixuan said a little angrily, quite a bit of the old man's intention to talk about juvenile madness.

Qin Huaidao knew the character of these old generals, so he couldn't persuade them anymore, so he came to the study with him.

Everyone sat down, Qin Huaidao glanced at the young man who helped Duan Zhixuan to come in and didn't leave, fifteen or sixteen years old, with sword eyebrows and starry eyes, extraordinary instruments, and Duan Zan was quite a bit like him, and couldn't help asking: "Bao Guogong, who is this?" ”

"Duan Huaijian, Duan Zhan's eldest son." Duan Zhixuan introduced.

The young man solemnly said: "Duan Huaijian has seen King Han!" ”

"You're polite." When Qin Huaidao heard that it was Duan Zhan's son, he suddenly felt a little more good, and said with a smile: "I have a relationship with my father, brother in life and death, you have to call me uncle according to generation." ”

Duan Xuanzhi was an old man, and as soon as he heard it, he knew that there was something in his words, and a gleam flashed in his eyes, and he immediately nodded quietly at Duan Huaijian.

Duan Huaijian got the hint and said again: "The junior Huaijian has seen Uncle Qin. ”

"Hahaha, my eldest brother has a good son." Qin Huaidao said with a smile,

"Uncle Qin praises falsely, and the younger generation is ashamed." Duan Huaijian said politely, sat down next to him, no longer interjected, behaved generously and decently, advanced and retreated in a measured manner, and was a knowledgeable person.

"Tell me, how is my son?" Duan Zhixuan took the opportunity to ask.

"Just received a message from a flying pigeon." Qin Huaidao said and handed over the note.

Duan Zhixuan is also a veteran soldier, and he tastes a lot of information from simple words, but as long as the person is fine, the stone in his heart was completely put down, he breathed a long sigh of relief, and said solemnly: "Thanks to the King of Han, he can afford to have a relationship with my son's peers, the old man is cheeky and praises his nephew, in this matter, Duan Fu owes his nephew a great favor." ”

"Shi Bo is serious, and the juniors didn't say anything, this time, I came here to report the news, and the other came to ask Shi Bo what he meant, do you want to send the letter to the past and inform Brother Duan to go home?"

can climb to the high position of the national prince, is Duan Zhixuan a mediocre person? Although there are too many reasons, as a soldier, he will be derelict in his duty if he fails to protect Tubo, and if he comes back, it will be difficult to be used again, and he will be hard to use all his life.

But if you stay in the end, it means that you will take refuge in the King of Han, is it worth it?

Gradually, Duan Zhixuan's eyes became firm and sharp.