Yang Zhan was also very curious about the cause of Zhao Shanxiun's death, because according to what Qiu Guanghan said, it must have been deliberately done by someone. The pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info it's just that Zhao Shanxun has a very high prestige in the army, and he gets along with people very well on weekdays, which can basically rule out the possibility of vendetta. There is only one possibility if this matter is extrapolated, that is, the archer seems to have mastered some kind of secret of Zhao Shanxun.

This can be regarded as a reasonable reason, after all, when the safety of the family and country is in danger, people in the rivers and lakes always dare to take responsibility. If anyone knew that Zhao Shanxun wanted to lead his troops back to the Beijing division to help Zhao Siyan achieve his attempt, it was also possible that such a secret assassination would occur. But Qiu Guanghan shook his head in confusion, after all, the people in the rivers and lakes did not have much sense of secrecy, if they knew such a dangerous thing, it would have been spread in the rivers and lakes a long time ago, but why did Zhao Shanxin still have no news in this regard after his death? Moreover, the imperial court also sealed and pursued him according to extremely high standards, and his descendants also received a lot of favors.

"This person doesn't want Zhao Shanxun to succeed, but he doesn't want everything to be revealed, could it be that he is also involved in Zhao Siyan's scheme?" Yang Zhan said vigilantly.

Qiu Guanghan pondered for a moment, but there was no answer.

"When these old men think back on this, they always feel that they have overlooked too many details before. Qiu Guanghan said silently.

"What do you mean by that?" Yang Zhan asked.

After the case was closed at that time, the old man always thought that it was a conspiracy made by Zhao Siyan to suppress Fang Shilang by discussing and sending a faction, but the court handled the matter in a low-key manner at that time. Although many garrison generals were adjusted under the strong advice of the old man and Lord Wang afterwards, the court and the central government had no choice but to investigate when they saw that the situation had calmed down. The old man has always wondered why such a dangerous thing can be treated as if it didn't happen?" Qiu Guanghan said.

Yang Zhan only sneered and said: "The court is full of traitorous ministers and faint kings, as long as they live a stable life, where can they go back and take care of other things." ”

Qiu Guanghan glared at Yang Zhan, obviously he was not satisfied with Yang Zhan's evaluation of the court. At least in his opinion, he is at least a person who does his best for the country.

"The traitor of a traitor is nothing more than trying to take his own interests to the death. If the Jin State had sent troops south on a large scale because of this incident, would there have been no eggs under the nest? For this reason, they would definitely investigate it carefully. However, instead of pursuing this time, the Prime Minister and the Taishi at that time forbade us to express their views on it, which shows that they believed that even if the two countries were at war, their interests would not be harmed. Qiu Guang said disdainfully.

Yang Zhan understood that according to what Qiu Guanghan said, these powerful ministers of the court were only afraid that they had already made an agreement with Zhao Siyan, although the specific content was unknown, but at least they were already attached to Zhao Siyan. This kind of assertion really sounds shocking, after all, Zhao Siyan, who Zheng Boliang said before, is still a person who wants to entrust people to seek high-ranking officials, but how can he have such great energy?

"This is just one aspect that was overlooked back then, and there is another detail that I have only recently figured out. Qiu Guanghan said.

Yang Zhan listened attentively. Qiu Guanghan then focused on telling Zhao Shanxun the cause of death in detail. It turned out that someone knew Zhao Shanxun's actions in advance, so he preemptively killed him, and the time node was very timely, just a few days before the Shilang case. In this way, it shows that there is a force behind this case, but it only appears once, and it is deeply hidden behind it.

Yang Zhan felt the mystery of the power that Qiu Guanghan said, because it seemed to be very clear about Zhao Siyan's ambition and grasped the key to it properly. The arrow they shot happened to hit the key point where Zhao Siyan's entire plan was realized.

"It seems that it was this force that saved Zhao Song. Yang Zhan exclaimed.

But Qiu Guanghan shook his head and said, "Judging from the situation at the time, their move really interrupted Zhao Siyan's plan. But since he knew that Zhao Song was facing such a danger, why didn't he expose it, but instead let things develop at will? It must be known that although his move stopped Zhao Siyan, Jin Guo might not give up. ”

"Zhao Siyan's plan can't succeed, and Zhao Shanxun will also die, even if the Jin people invade the south, I'm afraid it won't be so easy. Could this person have judged such a situation before keeping quiet?" Yang Zhan asked.

Qiu Guanghan thought about it carefully, but he also felt that Yang Zhan's analysis made some sense. However, even if the border guards are prepared, the two countries will always pay a heavy price when they engage in military battles, and if they can stand up and expose Zhao Siyan's conspiracy, wouldn't Song and Jin be spared the first war? Thinking of this, Qiu Guanghan found it difficult to agree.

"This force obviously does not want the Great Song Dynasty to perish, but it seems to expect a war between Song and Jin, but what kind of person would have such a mind? This is what the old man has never been able to understand. Qiu Guanghan said.

Only then did Yang Zhan understand the complexity of the situation, but at present, even Zhao Siyan had not yet found out clearly, but where could he find out who Qiu Guanghan was talking about later?

Therefore, the old man was uneasy after the Shilang case was closed, so he could only use his position to investigate these things in private, and Zhao Shanxin must be the focus of the investigation. Qiu Guanghan said.

Qiu Guanghan then talked about his investigation of Zhao Shanxin in detail, but Yang Zhan was surprised when he heard it. Because although Zhao Shanxin was born in a family of generals and has a lot of nepotism in the army, he is very courteous to Zhao Siyan, who was born in a common people.

Master Zheng also said that Zhao Shanxin had privately asked him to arrange an official position for Zhao Siyan, and even said that some people in the army called him a little general, and it seems that the relationship between the two is very close. Yang Zhan said.

Qiu Guanghan nodded and said: "Although Zhao Shanxin personally recommended him, Zheng Boliang still did not give him an official position, which is quite dutiful. But if the two are close, it is better to say that the two are close. ”

Yang Zhan didn't quite understand what Qiu Guanghan said, so he caught him curiously. Qiu Guanghan said silently: "Judging from the old man's investigation of his old department, when Zhao Shanxun was in office, Zhao Siyan could not only enter and leave the Chinese military camp tent at will, but even influence Zhao Shanxun to make some adjustments. At first, I thought that this Zhao Siyan was a descendant of Zhao Shanxun, but judging from the descriptions of other guards and soldiers, Zhao Siyan did not have too much respect and humility towards Zhao Shanxun, but Zhao Shanxun obeyed Zhao Siyan's words and was subject to him everywhere. In addition, Zhao Shanxin also took Zhao Siyan to various military camps to make friends with the generals in power, you must know that the imperial court has always been vigilant against military mutiny, and the control of officers is extremely strict, and the slightest exceedance will definitely be in trouble. If Zhao Siyan is his son, wouldn't it be too risky?"

Yang Zhan has never been in contact with the military, so he naturally doesn't understand the rules and regulations, but now after Qiu Guanghan lists it, it also proves his point of view.

"Indeed, if you follow what Master Qiu said, the two of them are not even considered relatives. Yang Zhan said confusedly.

"That's why I said that the relationship between the two is close, although I don't know what the reason behind it is, but Zhao Shanxun is completely obedient to Zhao Siyan, which is the biggest gain I got from investigating Zhao Shanxun back then. Qiu Guanghan said solemnly.

When Yang Zhan heard this, he had a thorough understanding of the old case. Whether it is Zheng Boliang before or Qiu Guanghan at the moment, their words all prove that Zhao Siyan is a person with greater energy than Zhao Shanxun, and at the same time, it is also more solid Zhao Siyan's ambition to privately summon the golden envoy in a vain attempt to profit from the chaos between the two countries.

But Qiu Guanghan's next words made Yang Zhan a little disappointed. Because he told Yang Zhan that this Zhao Shanxun had no heirs, and the old department of the year was also scattered after the outbreak of the plan, he was afraid that it would be difficult to find any clues to further investigate.

The two chatted in detail, and the sky gradually darkened. Although Yang Zhan had nothing to ask, he was also nostalgic when he saw that Qiu Guanghan was still old and burned charcoal to keep warm.

"Master Qiu has contributed to the country all his life, and he can't imagine that he is so desolate when he is old. Yang Zhan said silently.

Qiu Guanghan replied disapprovingly: "The old man is self-reliant, but what is the desolation? Although there is a little fight every month, the old man has hands and feet, and he can still take care of himself, so he donated it. ”

Yang Zhan felt that the old man with a serious expression in front of him was so respectable, and said to him respectfully: "When the younger generation first came to the manor, when they saw that this mansion was so generous, they almost thought it was ...... It wasn't until I came in and saw the scene inside that I knew that Master Qiu was an honest official. ”

Qiu Guanghan glanced at Yang Zhan and said: "The old man has been an official all his life, and he has not taken half of his money. Although this house is handed down from the ancestors, the old man was busy with his duties in his early years and did not take care of it, and now he does not want to spend some money on repairs when he is old. ”

Yang Zhan saw that Qiu Guanghan was open-minded, and his admiration for him deepened, so he got up and helped him burn the charcoal in the brazier. But Qiu Guanghan suddenly remembered something, so he glanced at Yang Zhan thoughtfully and asked: "The person who presided over the trial back then knew that Fang Shilang's case was a matter of grievance, so he kept silent about this matter. Now that most of these people are in hiding, how do you know our whereabouts?"

Yang Zhan then told him about Huangshan's comfortable guest Tao Yong, but Qiu Guanghan fell into a deep contemplation when he listened.

"It doesn't look like it's over yet. Qiu Guanghan said calmly.

"What does Master Qiu mean?" Yang Zhan asked.

"Do you know why the imperial court appointed the four of us to preside over this case?" Qiu Guanghan asked rhetorically.

Yang Zhan shook his head, how could he know about the affairs of the court situation as a flat-headed commoner? Qiu Guanghan then told the reason behind it, it turned out that the imperial court had already determined that Fang Shilang had to die, so he sent some obedient officials to go through the motions. But at that time, the ministers were maneuvering around and insisted on putting a few thorns in the side of the list. Qiu Guanghan and Wang Zhonglu, who dared to risk death, were of course difficult people in their eyes, and Ye Dingchen, who was still hard-mouthed even though he was deposed, was even more so. As for Zheng Boliang, although he is not as strong as the above-mentioned people, his position of not choosing sides is also intolerable to the ministers, so he was inexplicably involved. What was originally a very simple matter, after their careful arrangement, turned out to be bizarre and complicated.

"The ministers knew that the squire case was a tricky case, and if it was carried out according to their wishes, it was very likely that they would be retaliated against by the upright people in the army, and if they did not follow suit, they would definitely provoke the wrath of Long Yan, but no matter what they did, it would be equivalent to being in the fire. Qiu Guanghan said.

"It turns out that your lords still have such a hard time, but at first I thought that you set up a situation to frame your grandfather. Looking back, I'm ashamed. Yang Zhan said.

But Qiu Guanghan didn't seem to listen to Yang Zhan's words, but continued to talk to himself: "Back then, Lord Yin Ye also realized that things might end like this, but he was not only a righteous person, but also had a lot of responsibilities, so he took the matter alone and forcibly went to face the saint, and then he was deposed and exiled to Lingnan. It can be said that Lord Ye single-handedly rescued the three of us from the predicament. Because in this way, the soldiers will see that we have done our best, and they will no longer target us, and His Majesty is furious, and if he wants to punish him, he can only punish Lord Ye alone. ”

After listening to Qiu Guanghan's story, Yang Zhan knew that the four presiding officials were all being used, but it was definitely not what Tao Yong said, it was they who designed to frame Fang Wanli in every possible way. But why did Tao Yong insist that they were framing Fang Shilang?

"Tao Yong is just an assassin recruited by Zhao Siyan at that time, how can he know so much inside information? In addition, I don't know Tao Yong, let alone have any grievances, why does he want to demean the four of us together? It seems that those people can't see us die well, and want to get rid of us with your hand. Qiu Guanghan said.

Yang Zhan couldn't help but feel nervous in his heart, and immediately turned over the scene of the previous conversation with Tao Yong in his mind, but found that neither Zheng Boliang nor Qiu Guanghan were the people he said were rich and indulgent in pleasure. From this point of view, what Tao Yong said that day must be biased. But why did he do this? If it's just that he can't see the real murderer behind the scenes, as he said, then all of this obviously doesn't make sense. Because these four presiding officials were only appointed by the imperial court to do a good job, but they did not intersect with Tao Yong and other people in the rivers and lakes before and after, how could he know these people in such detail, and even know where they settled down after retreating?

Tao Yong did this obviously to get Yang Zhan into conflict with these officials who presided over the Shilang case back then, but he underestimated Yang Zhan's understanding of the old things. If Yang Zhan only thought that this was a simple partisan dispute, he would definitely kill Zheng Boliang and the others with one sword, but since Chi Xiaoguan talked to Fu Sansi, Yang Zhan has gradually realized that things are far from being so simple. In this case, how could he easily deal with the deceased who handled the case?

But Tao Yong was one of the people sent to assassinate Fang Wanli back then, and he was chased and killed again and again afterwards. Now that it is clear that the ministers want to kill Qiu Guanghan and them, it stands to reason that Tao Yong should not help those ministers anymore.

Could it be that these powerful ministers later bribed him again? Such thoughts turned in Yang Zhan's heart and dispelled it, the reason was very simple, Tao Yong was a person who knew the old things back then, and those people naturally would not let him stay in the world. If this is not the case, then there is only one situation that can be explained, that is, what I saw in Huangshan that day was not Tao Yong, but someone deliberately pretended to be him.

When Yang Zhan thought about it, he couldn't help but be alert. Judging from this incident, it is obvious that someone has already known his identity and movements, and has carefully arranged it to guide him into the game. If Yang Zhan really did what Tao Yong said, he would definitely kill all of these people after confirming that they had convicted their ancestors back then, wouldn't this be farther and farther away from the truth?