Chapter 15: A Secret Letter

After Fu Tianpeng and Zhao Xueqing saw Feng Zheng, the head catcher, they led him to a remote corner to inquire about the recent situation. Feng Zheng looked around, and when he saw no passers-by, he told the two of them to wait for him at the Eight Immortals Restaurant later. Fu Tianpeng nodded, and then Feng Zheng turned around and left the alley.

According to the prefect Wu Xi's plan in advance, Feng Zheng wanted to lead people to contact local capable people with prestige and fame in order to hold big things together. The outfits of the people in the public gate are too easy to attract attention, so Feng Zheng took Yang Biao and Ma Jin, and brought Wu Xi's name sticker to the house to invite people.

After Feng Zheng and the three of them were busy walking the streets and alleys for a long time, Feng Tian said to Yang Biao and Ma Jin: "Brother, you two have followed me for a long time, you must be tired." The day before yesterday is not far from the Eight Immortals Restaurant, wait for me to sell some good wine, and then buy some good food, let's eat while tolerance. ”

After Yang Biao and Ma Jin heard this, a flattering smile appeared on their faces. They bowed their hands one after another, and their mouths kept saying thanks. Feng Zheng asked the two of them to wait for a while, and he walked quickly towards the Eight Immortals Restaurant.

Feng Zheng was in a hurry, and after entering the Eight Immortals Restaurant, he happened to collide with Wu Lai, who was about to go out.

After Wu Lai fell to the ground, he pointed at Feng Zheng with a mouth full of wine and scolded: "I'm blind to you, dare to hit you Wu Ye." Feng Zheng didn't say anything, just stood in place and glared at Wu Lai with sharp eyes. Wu Lai shook his head at this moment, and immediately recognized his identity. Wu Lai didn't dare to make a mistake, so he got up and fled.

When the drinkers saw the high-flying and domineering Wu Lai, they were afraid of a fisherman, and they all felt incredible. They focused their eyes on Feng Zheng, who lowered his hat and walked silently towards a wine table in the southeast corner. He turned his back to everyone and talked to Fu Tianpeng and Zhao Xueqing.

Feng Zheng suppressed his voice, quietly handed a list to Fu Tianpeng, and then told him that these were all well-known big names in Pingjiang Mansion, and Wu Xi wanted to entrap them so that he could raise an army against the Song Dynasty in the future. After Fu Tianpeng listened to Feng Zheng's words, the nameless industry surged into his heart. He clenched the wine glass in his hand and swore to clean up the traitor.

Zhao Xueqing saw that Fu Tianpeng was furious, worried that someone with a heart would see it. gently persuaded him not to be impulsive, and Feng Zheng also kindly reminded him beside him. Fu Tianpeng asked Feng Zheng if he needed to contact the people on the protection list.

Feng Zheng nodded, and he whispered: "Fu Shaoxia is really smart, and he said my intentions in one word. But at the moment, we don't have enough manpower, and the matter is extremely urgent, I think the best way is to let these people leave Pingjiang Mansion, out of Wu Xi's sight, everyone goes their separate ways, and it will be difficult for him to find these people again. However, the problem is that these people's families and wives are all in Pingjiang Mansion, and it is difficult to convince them without strong proof. ”

As soon as Feng Zheng spoke, Fu Tianpeng and Zhao Xueqing pondered and devised a good plan. After a while, Zhao Xueqing said to Fu Tianpeng: "Brother Tianpeng, since Wu Xi harbors evil intentions, he wants to take refuge in the Jin Kingdom. I don't think we can stop his plot on our own. In order to avoid startling the snake, I think we should closely monitor Wu Xi's movements on the one hand, and secretly summon heroes from all walks of life to come to help. ”

Feng Zheng and Fu Tianpeng agreed with Zhao Xueqing's plan, and then Fu Tianpeng told Feng Zheng that at present, as long as we collect evidence that Wu Xi conspired against the Song Dynasty, and then find a proper reason to delay time, and wait for the imperial army and the heroes of the rivers and lakes to come, we can capture this thief in one fell swoop.

After the plan was agreed, Fu Tianpeng said to Feng Zheng: "Who is the most influential person here?" After pondering for a while, Feng Zheng said to Fu Tianpeng: "The characters that Wu Xi wants to encircle the most are Li Haogu, Li Haoyi and Li Gui. Li Haogu was born as a scholar and was quite popular among the Hanlin scholars. And his younger brothers Li Haoyi and Li Gui are both fierce generals of the three armies. ”

After listening to Feng Zheng's story, Zhao Xueqing interjected: "There are wise men who govern the country, and there are good generals in Anbian. Wu Xi thought about it quite thoughtfully. Fu Tianpeng told Feng Zheng that he had to do everything possible to delay Wu Xi's meeting with these people.

Feng Zheng nodded yes, it was not too early for him to see it, and for fear that others would be suspicious, he said goodbye to Fu Tianpeng and Zhao Xueqing. When Feng Zheng turned around, the shopkeeper walked towards them with delicious food and wine. only heard the sound of "oops", and the shopkeeper stumbled, then his center of gravity was backwards, and he almost wanted to fall. Feng Zheng made a move like electricity, grabbed the arm of the shopkeeper with one hand, and caught the food plate with the other. After Feng Zhengxing's smooth movements, the shopkeeper stood up steadily, and the wine and food were not spilled.

In the mind of the shopkeeper, there are still traces of what happened just now. And the attention of all the drinkers was also invested in the chat between the mountains and the sea. No one really paid attention to Feng Zheng's pleasing "performance".

Before leaving, Feng Zheng asked the shopkeeper to take a roast chicken and two taels of peanuts, and filled his own wine jug with jade liquid, and then he hurried back to find Yang Biao and Ma Jin. The three of them went to the thatched pavilion of Li Datian's house to put the wine and food on the table, and after eating and drinking enough, they slept there, and continued to visit from house to house according to the list.

Because they had drunk wine in advance, Yang Biao and Ma Jin had already walked a little bit and wandered out of the world. Feng Zheng saw them staggering when they walked, not only did he secretly rejoice in his heart. As they walked, Feng Zheng and the others came to a wide and flat market. There is a mansion on the south side of this market, the vermilion lacquer gate is inlaid with nails, the stone lions on both sides are exquisite, and the big character "Li Mansion" hangs high on the door.

Feng Zheng said to Yang Biao and Ma Jin: "The Li brothers, one is capable of writing and the other is good at martial arts, and they are all well-known figures in Pingjiang Mansion. But this time, our Lord Wu has been thoughtful for a few weeks, and we have already prepared a greeting post. With the name of the dignified Pingjiang prefect, the Li brothers could not help but give face. ”

After Yang Biao and Ma Jin listened to Feng Zheng's words, their mouths kept spitting out the unpleasant smell of wine. The two of them nodded, agreeing with Feng Zheng's words. Feng Zheng told the two of them, I'll knock on the door now, and we'll act when the door opens.

After Feng Zheng's words, Yang Biao and Ma Jin said something vaguely, Feng Zheng knew that they were drunk, and began to talk nonsense. After a while, Feng Zheng knocked on the door of the Li Mansion with a "knock", and soon someone opened the door of the mansion.

The man who opened the door was a young man of about twenty years old, dressed in a silkworm cloth robe and brocade shoes. The slender face plate, two eyebrows lined up, big eyes like lights, a high nose bridge, and a wide mouth cracked outward. Feng Zheng looked at this young man, and then clasped his fists and saluted: "This brother, I have been ordered by the prefect Lord Wu to ask your general to go with our mansion." ”

After hearing this, the young man guarding the door felt that Feng Zheng's words had bad intentions. So his face was suddenly full of anger, he snorted, pointed at Feng Zheng and scolded: "Wu Xi is something, dare to talk to our general like this." If he knew each other, he would have personally come to our general to apologize. After the young man finished speaking, he closed the door with both hands, preparing to drive Feng Zheng and them away.

When Feng Zheng saw this situation, his face was not angry but happy, which stimulated the janitor even more. So the janitor's hands moved faster, and his mouth kept spitting resentment. At this time, Yang Biao and Ma Jin saw that the gatekeeper was so rude, and kicked the door open.

The janitor's boy was stunned by their savagery, and he stood still. Yang Biao pulled the janitor's clothes and scolded: "You are just a janitor, and you are still putting a fart in front of our tolerance, and tell you the truth." Lord Wu sent a post to your general, which is already very thoughtful. Kindly please, if you don't come, do you want to toast and not eat and drink? Yang Biao scolded happily, and Ma Jin on the side was not idle, not only scolding, but also wanting to slap the janitor a few times.

Feng Zheng knew that if he didn't stop it and make things bigger, he would deviate from his plan. Therefore, he shouted: "Stop, it's really unreasonable." As soon as the words fell, Feng Zheng pulled Yang Biao and Ma Jin aside.

Then Feng Zheng feigned anger and said: "Lord Wu is the most important courtesy, you go to General Li's Mansion to play a sloppy crime, and see how Lord Wu will clean you up when he goes back." After Yang Biao and Ma Jin listened to Feng Zheng's words, they were immediately dumbfounded and at a loss.

Feng Zheng hurriedly grabbed their sleeves and walked back, when the family members of the Li Mansion heard the noise and scolding outside, and rushed out of the courtyard with wooden sticks. When they arrived at the door, they found that Feng Zheng and the three of them had fled into the distance. The guy guarding the door pointed to their backs and scolded: "Count you to go fast, otherwise I will give you a good beating." With that, he summoned out his family and closed the door of the house.

Feng Zheng asked Yang Biao and Ma Jin, this visit was messed up, how should they explain to Lord Wu after they go back? Yang Biao and Ma Jin didn't think much of this, and they said to Feng Zheng: "Feng Zhutou, this matter is obviously caused by the arrogance and rudeness of the subordinates of the Li Mansion, what does it have to do with us?" After we go back, we will tell you the truth that everything is up to Lord Wu. ”

There was a disagreement with Li Fusheng, and Fu Tianpeng's plan took the first step. Let's see how Wu Xi should respond. Therefore, Feng Zheng went with the flow and told Wu Xi what happened in the Li Mansion "truthfully". After Wu Xi heard the story of Feng Zheng and others, he was so angry that he got up. He thought to himself: Brother Li really doesn't know how to lift, wait for me to succeed, and then I will clean you up when I turn around.

Wu Xi asked Feng Zheng to step back first, and he said that he had a way to deal with this matter. Feng Zheng was leaving, and Wu Xi asked the housekeeper to prepare the carriage and horses, bring the prayer note and a box of jewelry, and go to the Li Mansion at night when no one was around. The housekeeper followed Wu Xi's instructions and went down to make arrangements, and Xiao Jianqiu and the jade-faced demon suddenly appeared in front of him.

Seeing the two of them, Wu Xi frowned and did not speak. The jade-faced demon queen took a broken step, stretched out her jade shoot and slapped Wu Xi. Then she asked Wu Xi in a charming tone, what is it that worries about it?

Wu Xi cut his hands and paced back and forth. When he was young, he turned around and told the jade-faced demon queen about Feng Zheng's visit to the Li Mansion. After hearing this, the jade-faced demon queen chuckled faintly. She told Wu Xi that she had her own way to deal with these two people. Wu Xi shook his head and replied, "I'm afraid that Fu Tianpeng's kid will join forces with the Li brothers, so it will be a big trouble." ”

Xiao Jianqiu also interjected on the side, and he gritted his teeth and said: "This Fu kid is not only against our gang, but also against the marshal. We must not let him go easily, but we don't know his whereabouts yet, so we can't send someone to chase him. ”

The jade-faced demon queen saw Wu Xi and Xiao Jianqiu talking about Fu Tianpeng, and her face was gloomy. She asked what this Fu Tianpeng was capable of? After Xiao Jianqiu saw that she had learned about Fu Tianpeng and told the jade-faced demon queen, she smiled coldly at Wu Xi and Xiao Jianqiu, and then said to them: "Don't you think it's strange that Fu Tianpeng can escape from the prison?" ”

After Wu Xi and Xiao Jianqiu heard the words of the jade-faced demon queen, they immediately stood in place as if they had lost their souls. The jade-faced demon queen told Wu Xi that the person who rescued Fu Tianpeng was definitely not from the outside, but from the inside. After listening to the words of the jade-faced demon queen, Wu Xi picked up the cup on the coffee table next to him and smashed it, he stared at him and roared: "I must find out this person and let him taste my power." ”

However, although Wu Xi said it well, but the mansion has a large population, and he can't be sure who did it. The jade-faced demon queen delineated the scope of Wu Xi's investigation, starting with those who handled the prosecution and arrest. After finishing speaking, the jade-faced demon queen told Wu Xi the detailed plan. Wu Xi laughed and praised the jade-faced demon queen for her superb strategy.