"As for the Zou Ping you mentioned, you let Ye Wuchen continue to monitor him."

Li Tianrun said: "You have to continue to collect evidence, whether you can confirm his identity or not, and on the day of the city's operation, you will have to control him." ”

"Yes."

Lu Fan thought the same thing.

"As for that Qiao Yun."

Li Tianrun thought for a while and said, "If she can make meritorious service for her crimes, I can exonerate her." First, she is indeed meritorious, and secondly, I also want other Wei spies to see, as long as they are willing to wear their crimes and make meritorious contributions, they will also be pardoned. ”

"There is even another reward."

"In the future, I may also be entrusted with important tasks and let them work for my Da Zhou."

Li Tianrun said with a smile: "You must know that they are all talents cultivated by Wei Guohua with great effort, and it would be good if they could be used by me." ”

"The emperor is thoughtful."

Lu Fan said: "In this way, it will inevitably ruin the operation of the Wei State for many years, and it will be difficult for them to get information from my Great Zhou." ”

"That's right."

Li Tianrun nodded, "When there is a war in the future, our chances of victory will be a few points higher." ”

"What do you mean...... The Wei State soon provoked a war? ”

Lu Fan made a guess through Li Tianrun's words just now.

"yes."

Li Tianrun glanced at Lu Fan, "This day may come soon, so you have to be prepared." In the future, you will go to the battlefield and make meritorious achievements. ”

"Ministers should do their best!"

Today's Lu Fan is not afraid of going to the battlefield.

There's even a little bit to look forward to.

With his strength, even on the battlefield, few people can threaten him.

And he can use his strength to earn countless feats.

So as to exchange for the Heavenly Rank Exercises he wanted.

And further improve his strength.

"Alright, there you go."

Li Tianrun waved his hand, "I want to think about my next move." ”

"Yes."

……

……

Five days later, on September 23rd.

Morning.

Lu Fan and Song Yu sat facing each other, and there were only two of them in the room.

"How?"

Lu Fan asked, "Has there been any progress in the matter?" ”

"I've almost traveled all over the capital, and all the big families surnamed Lu have inquired."

Song Yu shook his head, "There is no butler who meets the characteristics you said, not even those who are close." ”

Speaking of this, he lowered his voice, "In comparison, Zou Ping is more like it." ”

"Hmm."

Lu Fan felt more confident in his heart, and after ruling it out, Zou Ping's suspicion was even greater.

"And these two handwritings."

Song Yu took out the two handwritings and said: "I specially found a calligrapher and compared it, although he is not completely sure that this is a person's handwriting, but at least he can be sixty percent sure." ”

"Then you can't go wrong."

Lu Fan can almost conclude now that Zou Ping is Ma Chuan.

Now just keep an eye on this person and don't let him run.

The rest, just wait for the day of the action, and it will naturally come to light.

It was Zhiqing, which made Lu Fan a little puzzled.

In the past few days, Lu Fan has quietly tested Zhiqing a few times, but he has not found anything abnormal.

It seems that he can only wait for the day of the operation to capture Ma Chuan in front of Zhiqing in order to test Zhiqing's reaction.

If Zhiqing is also a spy of the Wei State, she must be a big fish.

"Okay, you don't have to inquire about the Lu family anymore."

Lu Fan said: "You go to Mei's house again and find Mei Qingzhu to find out the wind." ”

"Okay, then I'll go."

Song Yu got up and left.

Lu Fan also left the room and came to the living room, but he didn't see Ye Wuchen.

He came to the courtyard again, only to see Ye Wuchen lying under the grape trellis to enjoy the shade.

Lu Fan also took a recliner, lay down like Ye Wuchen, and looked up to see bunches of purple grapes, swaying in the wind.

There are also bursts of aroma, wafting everywhere in the breeze.

"How?"

Lu Fan asked, "Did you find anything abnormal?" ”

"Nope."

Ye Wuchen still closed his eyes and shook his head slightly, "He hasn't gone out all the time, and he hasn't behaved abnormally, he looks like a completely competent housekeeper." ”

"Okay."

Lu Fan didn't feel surprised, "Then please continue to help me keep an eye on him." ”

"I know."

Ye Wuchen said: "I have already done something to him, no matter where he runs, he will be chased by me." ”

"Be careful of being found by him."

Lu Fan reminded: "If he is really Ma Chuan, he must have been trained in this area." ”

"What if he finds out?"

Ye Wuchen didn't care, "If he has abnormal behavior, wouldn't it just reveal his identity?" ”

"Okay."

Since Ye Wuchen insisted on doing so, he couldn't persuade him again.

After all, it's the most effective way to do it.

"By the way, how's it going on over there? There may be other clues. ”

"I found some."

Ye Wuchen nodded, "As early as a few days ago, Cao Ning entered the palace on my behalf and reported it to the emperor. ”

"Then wait for unified action."

Lu Fan guessed: "It shouldn't take long." ”

"yes."

Ye Wuchen smiled and said, "After this battle, the capital will undergo earth-shaking changes. ”

"That's right."

Lu Fan agreed, "The power in the emperor's hands is more stable. ”

"Not only did it strike at the Wei State, but it could also deter all forces in the capital, and even take the opportunity to strengthen the imperial power."

Ye Wuchen couldn't help but praise: "The emperor is really far-sighted. ”

"Hmm."

The more Lu Fan came into contact with him, the more he felt that Li Tianrun was not simple.

……

……

In the blink of an eye, half a month has passed.

It was the eighth day of October, in the morning.

Lu Fan had breakfast and opened the attribute panel casually.

Name: Lu Fan

Lifespan: 17/1680

Power: 262.43

Dexterity: 89.87

Mental Power: 89.12

Physical strength: 338.56

Repair: second grade

Exercises: Vientiane Demon Suppression Skill is Complete, the Ninth Weight of the Tao Sutra (3750/30000)

Martial arts: Gods and demons are consummating their physical skills, nine turns of the golden body are consummating, ten thousand refining bodies are consummating, refining the heart is consummating, King Kong is not bad consummation, the dragon elephant god is consummating, the hundred veins are consummated, and the easy tendons are consummated

Assignable stat points: 162.39

During this time, Lu Fan practiced the Yi Jin Washing Sutra to perfection, increasing his strength by 15 points, agility by 4 points, mental power by 4 points, and physical strength by 30 points.

Not only was his physical body strengthened again, but even the essence of his whole body was also strengthened.

Coupled with the additional attributes he adds every day, his strength soars again.

Now he has the strength to fight even in the face of the powerhouses of the Innate Second Realm.

There is still one ninth-order alchemy left, which is just enough to make up nine ninth-order alchemy techniques.

Ninety-nine to one?

I wonder if there are any additional bonuses?

Lu Fan suddenly had a little more expectation in his heart.

He really wanted to exchange it for the last ninth-order alchemy technique immediately, quickly cultivate to perfection, and see the effect.

But not right now.

Today he has a task on his shoulders.

Citywide action!

He is not involved, but has more important tasks.

"Zhiqing."

Lu Fan called Zhiqing, helped him change into his official uniform, and left the Lu Mansion quickly.

All the way to the Terracotta Division, he entered the hut, where Qiao Yun was already waiting.

Unlike in the past, Qiao Yun did not wear shackles and shackles today, but changed into a military uniform of the Terracotta Division.

After nearly a month of recuperation, Qiao Yun's injuries have almost healed, and her complexion has also improved a lot.

Coupled with the foil of the military uniform, her whole person looks radiant.

Although the military uniform is a little fat, it can better set off her grace as a Jiangnan woman.

With her soft and pretty face, it makes her look beautiful and sassy.

Compared to before, he is a completely different person.

At first glance, even Lu Fan didn't recognize it.

"Let's go."

Lu Fan came to pick up Qiao Yun today.

He had already said hello to Su Yushan and was waiting for today's action.

"Hmm."

Qiao Yun nodded, followed behind Lu Fan, and left the Terracotta Division.

is like Lu Fan's personal soldiers.

Soon came to the Lu Mansion, and the two did not enter through the main entrance, but climbed over the wall and sneaked in.

Lu Fan entered the living room first and waved everyone away, only then did Qiao Yun appear and hide behind the screen where he was sitting.

"Zhiqing, you go and call the housekeeper."

Lu Fan said: "I have some things that he needs to arrange for someone to buy. ”

"Yes."

Zhiqing agreed and left quickly.

After a while, she took Zou Ping to the living room.

"Childe, you're looking for me."

Zou Ping bowed slightly and saluted Lu Fan.

He kept his head down and looked respectful.

"Come closer, raise your head and speak."

Lu Fan said: "I have something for you to do. ”

"Yes."

Zou Ping took a few steps forward and raised his head, his gaze was a little evasive, and he didn't seem to dare to look at Lu Fan.

"Do you know why I'm looking for you?"

Lu Fan looked at Zou Ping carefully and observed the change in his expression.

"Didn't you say there was something I needed to buy?"

Zou Ping's expression did not change, and his face was calm.

"Actually, I don't have anything to buy."

Lu Fan smiled and said, "I just want to meet you." ”

"Oh?"

Zou Ping was stunned for a moment, then laughed a few times, revealing a mouthful of untidy teeth.

Also slightly yellowish.

"It's really you!"

Qiao Yun walked out from behind the screen and glared at Zou Ping angrily, "Ma Chuan, don't be caught yet!" ”

Seeing Qiao Yun's face clearly, a trace of panic flashed in Zou Ping's eyes, and he was about to turn around and flee, but saw a flash of white light.

"Smack!"

With a few crisp sounds in a row, several chess pieces fell on Zou Ping's body, completely sealing his meridians and making him unable to move.

"Huh?"

Zhiqing exclaimed in surprise, her eyes widened, and she looked at the scene in front of her.

Qiao Yun walked a few steps quickly, came to Zou Ping, opened his bow left and right, and slapped Zou Ping a few times.

"Smack!"

She was very hard, and her voice was extremely loud, but Zou Ping couldn't resist, so she could only do it.

Blood oozed from the corner of Zou Ping's mouth.

Qiao Yun was still angry, and kept slapping Zou Ping.

After a long time, she stopped, turned around and came to Lu Fan, fell to her knees with a thud, and knocked her head a few times.

"Your great kindness, I will never forget it for the rest of my life."

"I hope that Engong will take me in, let me be a little maid by your side and serve you for the rest of my life."

Qiao Yun had tears in her eyes, and she was pitiful.

"Get up."

Lu Fan raised his hand slightly.

He did intend to keep Qiao Yun.

The reason is simple, although he has many servants around him, there is no one who can be trusted.

And Qiao Yun is trustworthy.

He needed someone to help him keep an eye on the people around him and find out the hidden dangers lurking around him.

"Gongzi Xie."

Qiao Yun got up and stood behind Lu Fan with her hands down, secretly relieved in her heart.

If Lu Fan refuses to take her in, although the world is big, she doesn't seem to be able to find a place to stay.

Besides, even if there was a good place to go, she didn't want to go.

She wants to stay by Lu Fan's side to repay her kindness.

"Childe, what's going on?"

Zhiqing couldn't hide the surprise in her heart, and looked at Lu Fan in a daze.

"This person is a spy of the Wei State."

Lu Fan pointed at Zou Ping with his finger and said, "His name is Ma Chuan, and he is a big leader. ”

"Huh?"

Zhiqing was startled and stood there stupidly, a little at a loss.

After a long time, she came back to her senses, with panic on her face, "Childe, I'm not ......"

"I didn't say you were, don't worry."

Lu Fan said softly: "Okay, you go and get busy, don't be affected by today's events, what should happen in the future." ”

"Yes."

Zhiqing bowed and retreated.

Lu Fan watched her leave, and then said, "Let's go, you and I will escort Zou Ping to the Terracotta Division." ”

For Zhiqing, Lu Fan is still a little puzzled.

However, he had already let Ye Wuchen stare at Zhiqing.

If there is any sign of escape, Ye Wuchen will catch the person back as soon as possible.

If you don't run, then hand it over to Qiao Yun and observe it slowly in the future.

can always figure out Zhiqing's true identity.

"Yes, Childe."

Qiao Yun lowered her head and followed behind Lu Fan, and the two walked towards Zou Ping.

The next moment, Lu Fan had already lifted Zou Ping and walked out.

Out of the Lu Mansion, the two came to the street.

"Bang!"

With a loud bang, a firework rose into the sky.

As if in response, there was another loud bang not far away.

Immediately after, more than a dozen loud noises came at the same time.

"Bang!"

"Bang!"

"Bang!"

Countless fireworks, in the sky above the capital, blooming, in full bloom!

"What day is it?"

"What's going on?"

"The capital is going to change the sky!"

The people on the street, looking at the sky in amazement, exclaimed one after another.

So much so that Lu Fan walked on the street with Zou Ping, and few people noticed him.

"It's ......"

Qiao Yun was also looking at the sky, and the bursts of splendor made her eyes a little blurred.

"Citywide action!"

Lu Fan said: "The capital is indeed going to change. ”

"Huh?"

Qiao Yun guessed something and muttered, "Good means!" ”

"Speaking of which, you don't have a lot to do."

Lu Fan said with a smile: "That's why Your Majesty will forgive your sins in advance." ”

"What credit do I have?"

Qiao Yun sighed: "Everything is under your control. ”

The two of them talked and came to the door of the Terracotta Division.

Su Yushan greeted him.

Glancing at Zou Ping in Lu Fan's hand, Su Yushan had already guessed who this person was, and smiled and arched his hand, "Commander Lu, congratulations, you have made a great contribution again." ”

"His name is Zou Ping, and it is very likely that he is Ma Chuan, a spy of the Wei State."

As Lu Fan spoke, he pushed Zou Ping in front of Su Yushan, "I'll leave it to you, you can watch and dispose of it." ”

"Okay."

Su Yushan turned around and drank, "Take it away." ”

"Yes."

Several soldiers stepped forward, escorted Zou Ping, and entered the Soldiers and Horses Division.

"Master Su, farewell."

Lu Fan said hello and left with Qiao Yun.

On the way, Lu Fan instructed: "From today on, you will live in Lu Mansion, you don't need to do anything at ordinary times, as long as you help me keep an eye on those subordinates." ”

"I'm worried that there are still Wei spies among them."

"Including Zhiqing, you have helped me keep an eye on it."

Lu Fan said: "If there is anything abnormal, you must tell me as soon as possible, and you must not make any claims." ”

"Don't worry, Childe."

Qiao Yun happily agreed, "I will definitely do my best to ensure that I will not disappoint you." ”

"Hmm."

Lu Fan nodded, he was quite relieved.

Qiao Yun did this in the first place, so it shouldn't be difficult.

The two chatted all the way, and when they returned to the Lu Mansion, it was almost noon.

Lu Fan called Zhiqing and introduced: "This is Qiao Yun, I will live here in the future, help you manage the people together, you two sisters are commensurate." ”

"Yes, Childe."

Zhiqing turned her head to look at Qiao Yun again, and bowed slightly, "I've seen my sister." ”

"Sister doesn't have to be polite."

Qiao Yun hurriedly stopped Zhiqing.

"Zhiqing."

Lu Fan instructed: "You go and arrange a place for Qiao Yun to settle down." ”

"Yes, Childe."

Zhiqing and Qiao Yun saluted Lu Fan at the same time and left.

After the two left, Lu Fan came to the courtyard, under the grape trellis, found Ye Wuchen, and asked, "Is there anything abnormal in Zhiqing?" ”

"Nope."

Ye Wuchen was still lying down, his eyes closed, "For now, there is nothing suspicious, you can observe her for a few more days." ”

"Okay."

Lu Fan didn't want Zhiqing to be a spy of the Wei State, after all, this little girl was very sensible, could take care of people, and was also very caring.

……

……

Afternoon.

Lu Fan came to the palace with the "Yijin Washing Pulp Sutra" and went straight to the library pavilion.

Seeing Li Ruoqiu, he handed over the "Yijin Washing Marrow Sutra" to the other party and said, "I'll change another copy of the Ninth Order Alchemy." ”

"There's one last one left."

Li Ruoqiu remembers it very clearly.

"That's right."

The two of them talked and came to the tenth floor.

Lu Fan walked straight to the row of bookshelves and looked at it, there were few books to choose from.

"Ten Thousand Tribulations".

That's it.

Lu Fan quickly chose a new alchemy technique and handed it to Li Ruoqiu, "Choose this one." ”

"Okay."

Li Ruoqiu put the "Washing the Marrow and the Tendon Sutra" back in place, took the "Ten Thousand Tribulations", and said with a smile: "I want to see you again in the future, isn't it difficult?" ”

"I still haven't changed my achievements."

Lu Fan smiled: "I have to trouble you in the future." ”

"No trouble."

Li Ruoqiu said: "I'm actually looking forward to you coming. ”

"Oh?"

Lu Fan was stunned: "Why?" ”

"Because I want to talk to you."

Li Ruoqiu couldn't help but glance at Lu Fan, "But you have been shirking." ”

"I'm busy."

Lu Fan said: "Wait for me to pour out the time." ”

"Okay."

Li Ruoqiu smiled, "I hope you don't shirk it next time." ”

The two talked and came to the lobby on the first floor.

After signing and pressing the handprint, Lu Fan left with "Ten Thousand Tribulations".

As he walked on the road, he saw Xiao Guizi running towards him and beckoning to him from afar, "Lord Lu, the emperor invites you to come over." ”

"Okay."

Lu Fan walked a few steps briskly and joined Xiao Guizi.

The two soon came to the door of the imperial study, where several little eunuchs were waiting.

"Lord Lu, please come in, the emperor is waiting for you."

"Hmm."

Lu Fan straightened his official uniform and stepped into the imperial study.

Only Li Tianrun was alone.

"See Your Majesty!"

Lu Fan stepped forward and saluted.

"No courtesy."

Li Tianrun raised his hand slightly and said with a smile: "Sit down." ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Lu Fan sat down as he said.

"Today's operation was a big victory."

Li Tianrun had a smile on his face, his eyes flashed, he looked very happy, and he was a little excited, "It's all thanks to you, Lu Fan, you are the first person in this operation." ”

"It's all the credit of everyone."

Lu Fan said modestly: "What I have done is not worth mentioning. ”

"You don't have to be humble, I know it."

Li Tianrun said: "It is a great achievement to be able to capture Ma Chuan alive, not to mention, through Ma Chuan, he also found the person behind him." ”

"Oh?"

Lu Fan was a little surprised, "Caught that person?" ”

"Not really."

Li Tianrun shook his head slightly, "He ran away after our first operation, and he didn't have time to arrest him, but he found a lot of valuable things in his house, as well as the properties he left behind, which can be regarded as a small gain." ”

"Is it really Zhao Chang'an?"

Lu Fan guessed.

"It's not Zhao Chang'an."

Li Tianrun said: "His name is Sheng Jianghai, and he is also a famous businessman, and it was through him that Ma Chuan entered the Zhao Mansion, and then came to you." ”

"In addition to Ma Chuan, there are several other people, who were also found by Zhao Changan and escorted to the Terracotta Division."

"It's all Sheng Jianghai's eyeliner that was placed in the Zhao Mansion, and then sent to others through Zhao Chang'an."

"Because he knows that Zhao Changan has always been generous, and often gives his servants to friends."

"But only you found out the strangeness, found out Ma Chuan, and then followed this line, and finally found out Sheng Jianghai."

"Even if you don't catch Sheng Jianghai, you will be a great achievement."

Speaking of this, Li Tianrun looked at Lu Fan with a smile, "You are really my lucky general, I found that there is nothing you can't do." ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your compliment."

Lu Fan said a few polite words and asked, "In this way, there is no more eyeliner installed by Sheng Jianghai in my house?" ”

"It's said it's gone, but don't be careless."

Li Tianrun instructed: "It should be taken as well. ”

"Yes."

Lu Fan breathed a sigh of relief, it seems that Zhiqing should not be a spy of the Wei State.

That's good.

"After this battle, almost all of the intelligence points of the Wei State in my Great Zhou have been destroyed by me."

Li Tianrun said: "Hundreds of Wei spies have been captured, and there are several leaders among them. ”

"What's more, I captured the big boss Ma Chuan, and I also found Sheng Jianghai."

"It even involved many powerful people in the Great Zhou."

"Let Wei's years of operation be ruined."

"If Wei State builds a new intelligence point and wants to restore it to its previous scale, it will be difficult to complete it in a few years."

"That buys us time."

Speaking of this, Li Tianrun suddenly shouted, "Someone! ”

Xiao Guizi hurriedly ran over and bowed, "Your Majesty." ”

"Read!"

Li Tianrun glanced at the table in front of him.

"Yes."

Xiao Guizi understood, picked up the holy decree on the table, and read it aloud: "Lu Fan, the deputy commander of the imperial guard, is brave and resolute, thoughtful, and has made new contributions to my Great Zhou." ”

"Lu Fan is specially appointed as the commander of the Dragon Shadow Guard of the Zhennan Army, and he is crowned a first-class earl, with a bounty of 5,000 taels, 3,000 households, and 1,000 hectares of fertile land."

"And crowned the crown prince Taibao, and received 30,000 military merits."

After reading it, Xiao Guizi handed the holy decree to Lu Fan and said with a smile: "Lord Lu, take the decree." ”

"The minister takes the order."

Lu Fan said loudly: "Thank you, Your Majesty! ”

Promoted again!

Now he is a first-class member and an important minister of the court.

Although it is only from a product, it is already a supreme glory.

After all, he was only seventeen years old.

What's more, he returned to the Zhennan Army and became the new commander of the Dragon Shadow Guard.

However, where will Lee Yong-tae go?

(End of chapter)