Chapter 27 Chapter 27: Secret Whereabouts

Just when Yang Qilong and Zhong Sanlang's members secretly planned to poison the emperor to death and blame Wu Yingxiong, Wu Yingxiong suddenly broke in.After a sneer, he boldly walked to Yang Qilong's side.He sat down with his legs crossed, took out his cigarette pouch and smoked.Following behind him was a burly man with a sword hanging on his body, standing imposingly between Yang Qilong and Wu Yingxiong, as majestic as a Dharma protector, posing as if he could protect Wu Yingxiong and capture Yang Qilong at any time.This person is the famous Tiger Fighter Huangfu Baozhu. For a moment, everyone was dumbfounded, even the always clever Yang Qilong and the resourceful Li Zhu didn't know what to do.Zhou Quanbin is the owner of this house, seeing the awkward and tense atmosphere, he hurriedly came up to socialize: "My friends are just chatting about the affairs of the day! Why should you take it seriously, my lord—watching tea!"

"You guys are chatting, and I'm chatting too, but as I said before, I'm a man of great power and unconstrained style, and I walk alone. I don't want others to worry about it for me, and I will never bear it for others. Hmph, kill the emperor and blame the Wu family. We are so easily bullied," Li Zhu, the military adviser, thought to himself, "Wu Yingxiong has always lived in seclusion, so why did he suddenly act uncharacteristically today and take the risk to break into Zhong Sanlang Xiangtang? In fact, Li Zhu didn't know that Wu Yingxiong was forced to leave the nest by Kangxi. Yesterday, Kangxi suddenly drove Fortunately, the son-in-law's house said a lot of words of advice and encouragement. Wu Yingxiong didn't listen to it, but he only remembered one thing, that is, if Wu Sangui didn't withdraw from the feudal clan, the imperial court would not allow their father and son to reunite if they didn't come to their hometown in Liaodong. Wu Yingxiong He has to be a hostage obediently in the capital. Seeing that the imperial court has issued the edict to withdraw the feudal domain, it is expected that the father's rebellion will only happen overnight, and as long as the father makes a move, Wu Yingxiong will be locked up by the imperial court immediately, and his head will fall to the ground. The only way is to escape from the capital before his father raises an issue. However, Wu Yingxiong also knows that as the son-in-law and the eldest son of Wu Sangui, he cannot escape openly. Shan, the only way is to rely on Zhong Sanlang Xiangtang. As long as Yang Qilong delivers an order to start an incident immediately, he will be able to flee in chaos. However, between himself and Yang Qilong, we have always been in the same bed and have different plans. Let Yang Qilong Help, soft skills are not good, and hard work is not good. You must suppress them with prestige, and then lure them with benefits to achieve your goal, so you can't wait to bring Huangfu Baozhu to Zhong Sanlang's Zongxiangtang.

Li Zhu is worthy of being Yang Qilong's military advisor.After asking and answering like this, he had already calmed down, and seized the flaw in Wu Yingxiong's words, and launched an attack: "Hmph... Shi Zixiong is talented and scheming, I and I admire him very much. But I don't know that you are a dignified Son-in-law, why did you condescend to come here, do you have some important matters to discuss with Zhong Sanlang Xiangtang?" "That's right, Mr. Wu also heard what Mr. Li said about the current situation just now, and it really hit the nail on the head, and every word was to the point. It's just that the method you discussed just now was a bit too damaging. It's better for us not to kill each other. You know, without our support, you wouldn’t be able to succeed.”

"How did you see it?" "My father, King Pingxi, controls the feudal town, has a heavy army, and has lived in the southwest for more than 20 years. He has enough soldiers and food, and his generals are like clouds. When an order is issued, the four sides respond. You, hmph..." Yang Qilong suddenly interrupted Wu Yingxiong: "What king Pingxi? Don't forget, your father is Ping Xibo of my Ming Dynasty! Put me, the third prince Zhu, here, are you going to establish a new dynasty?" "Ha..., the third prince Zhu, the third prince Zhu, well, even if you are the third prince Zhu, even if you have millions of believers, I have already experienced your strength in the battle of the Niujie Mosque. If you want to say, you No one would dare not believe that they are the emperor's nobles, sons and grandsons of the emperor. But as long as my father raises an army, finding a hundred or eighty "third princes" is not a difficult task. It’s just Brother Yang. Now that the soldiers and horses have not moved, let’s talk about the new dynasty here, the Ming Dynasty, won’t it make people with insight laugh their teeth out? Hmm?”

Li Zhu was secretly surprised, he had always looked down on Wu Yingxiong, and often called him a "reckless bear" behind his back, today's confrontation made him realize how deep this guy is, and how cunning his intentions are.Seeing that Wu Yingxiong left room for what he said later, he took advantage of the slope to descend the steps and spoke in the voice of the voice: "Alright, alright, the son of the world has great talents and high opinions, and it is really different from ordinary people. Right now, both of you and I have difficulties. It is right to help each other with one heart and one mind.”

Yang Qilong didn't intend to continue, what he cared about was Wu Yingxiong's real purpose of coming here! "Mr. Wu, what is your father's mind?" Wu Yingxiong smiled cunningly: "My father hasn't sent a letter yet, but you can rest assured that my father will never stand still and wait for death." "So, Mr. Wu, what are your plans?" Wu Yingxiong avoided answering: "I agree with what you just said to create trouble for Kangxi; framing Kangxi is not the best policy. It is best for your hall to gather troops quickly and harass the capital, so that the imperial court has no time to go south, and my father can take advantage of the momentum to raise troops. To pacify the south, in this way, you and I will echo from the north to the south, join forces in the Central Plains, and work together for a great cause."

"Then, Shixiong Wu is a hostage, and the banner of righteousness is raised, how should you deal with yourself?" "Recovering the Han industry is the common wish of you and me. Wu's life and death are insignificant!" As soon as these words came out, Yang Qilong understood.what!After making a fuss for a long time, we talked about the hype. It turned out that we were making trouble, so you can escape by taking advantage of the chaos.Well, I will give you a reassurance: "Mr. Wu, since the two families are working together, and we are also people of faith, how can we let the young master go to the trouble alone? The matter of your leaving Beijing is on our shoulders."

"Thank you, Mr. Yang, if Mr. Wu wants to leave Beijing, he has a good plan, so don't worry about it!" Seeing that Wu Yingxiong was still pretending to be tough, Li Zhu stared at him and asked, "Why, doesn't the prince believe what the third prince said?" "How dare, how dare, are you all people of faith?" Yang Qilong suddenly laughed loudly: "Ha..., people say that Cao Cao is suspicious, I think Mr. is no less than Cao Aman back then!" Then, he took out a silver medal from his pocket, solemnly handed it to Wu Yingxiong, and said, "This is the silver medal I will ten times. One of the two letter cards, I will give you one! If you take it, all Zhong Sanlang congregations will protect you, and with this majestic Tiger Fighting General as his bodyguard, are you afraid that you will not be able to escape safely?"

"Ha... Mr. Yang really has the bearing of a dragon!" Wu Yingxiong stood up with a smile, and took out a silver medal from his arms and handed it to Yang Qilong, "I have already imitated one. Otherwise, how could I break into your secret room tonight? This If you take the fake one, twelve noodles will become thirteen noodles, hahaha..." Then he turned to Li Zhu and said, "Mr. Li, as I said just now, don't worry too much about me, you have to do it quickly to find a way out. Alright, I will take my leave." After finishing speaking, he took Huangfu Baozhu and walked away.

Watching them go out, Yang Qilong threw the fake silver medal on the table with a sneer, and squeezed out a sentence from between his teeth with a sneer: "Decree, all credit cards will be scrapped and remade. For now, we will use code words to communicate." Li Zhu added another sentence: "This Wu Yingxiong must not be allowed to return to Yunnan! Every incense hall, once found, lock it up immediately!" A heavy snowfall of goose feathers fell on the ground one after another, drifting towards the top of the city, towards the majestic and continuous palaces, and towards the thatched huts in Lanmian Hutong.The entire capital city is shrouded in a piece of pure white, as if there is no rich or poor, no high and low.But in this silver-clad world, some people cook wine and discuss poetry, while others cry hunger and cold, the situation is completely different.

At this moment, Zhou Peigong's mood is very complicated.He has already walked back and forth several times in the snow in the bad alley.There was a thick layer of snow on his head and body, but his heart was hot and cold. Ever since he ate a bowl of hot tofu nao, two pancakes at Ah Suo's stall the year before last, and received a hairpin from Xiao Suo, his heart has never been at peace.He has been here many times, but he failed to meet this girl when he wanted to look for it. It was not until half a year ago that he found out her address.When he came to the door, he ran into Xiao Suo who came out.Xiao Suo was stunned at first, and then immediately saluted: "Minister Ah Suo, I pay my respects to Mr. Zhou." "Master Zhou! Ah Zuo, in front of you, I will always be Zhou Peigong, a poor scholar. Why, you don't go out to set up a stall. Cough," I should have come, but..." "Master Zhou, the place where the folk girl lives is too remote. It's too cluttered, so it's hard to find. My father is seriously ill, and I have to stay at home to take care of his old man, so... Lord Zhou has to worry about it." "Ah, what's wrong with the old man? Have you invited a doctor? Let me go in and have a look." "No, no, Mr. Zhou, it's dark, dirty and shabby inside." Ah Suo stood at the door, refusing to let Zhou Peigong in.Zhou Peigong shook his hands, took out a fifty-two silver bill and handed it over: "Miss, please take it, and ask a doctor for the old man to get some medicine." "No, Master Zhou, I... I." "Oh... I don't mean anything else. When I was in trouble in the capital with no relatives, you kindly saved me. Zhou will never forget this kindness, let alone fifty taels of silver. You take it first, I will go back and find a house, and then I will pick up your father and daughter, let's tide over the difficulties together." However, when Zhou Peigong found a residence and came to Xiaosuo's door again, the family disappeared.Most of the people living in this area are hungry people fleeing famine to beg for food, or poor people who temporarily come to the capital to find work, and there are few permanent residents.Who moved in and who moved out, no one bothered to ask, and they couldn't get any news. Zhou Peigong secretly regretted not giving more help to his benefactor, and deeply admired this girl. Although her family was poor, she had high moral character, and would rather sell herself into slavery than bow her head to beg for help.He secretly made up his mind that he must find Ah Zuo and repay the great kindness of gruel, meal, money, and hairpin.Therefore, as long as the official business of the government office is finished, he will always linger near the bad alley.Today, although it was snowing heavily and it was freezing cold, he was no exception, but he was disappointed again.When he returned to the patrol office with heavy steps, Tu Hai was riding on a horse and was waiting anxiously at the door: "Pei Gong, why did you come back? Come on, there is a decree from the Holy Spirit, ordering us to come in." Zhou Peigong went in, changed into his robes, and came out, walking side by side on the street with Tuhai.Tu Hai turned his face and said with a smile: "Pei Gong, tell me the truth, are you looking for that little Suo again?" "Oh, there is still no chance!" "Don't worry, tomorrow, I'll ask Shuntian Mansion to check it out for you." "Duocheng Junmen is concerned, but I think it's more appropriate to find this matter by myself, so as not to alarm others. I don't want to spread it." "Well, why?" "Azuo people are poor and proud, and don't expect to repay their kindness. I feel that she seems to have been avoiding me since I was granted the official position by the grace of the Holy Grace." "Well, this Suo Zuo is really weird, since I love you, why not see it?" "No, no, don't misunderstand, the military sect, it's true that Miss Azuo is kind to me, and I can't talk about personal relationships. I went to find her hard, because I didn't want her to suffer poverty, and I was even more afraid that she would be plotted against by gangsters." "Okay, a little bit of kindness will be reciprocated by the spring, and you will not lose your true character. As for her, she is a woman with ambition. You are a confidant, so pay attention to visit in the future." Zhou Peigong didn't intend to continue, so he changed his words and asked: "Junmen, it's so late, and the Holy Majesty still needs to summon you. Is there anything urgent?" "Well, I'm not sure. It's probably a matter of the defense of the capital. I heard that Wu Yingxiong and that Yang Qilong colluded together. Do you want to kill them immediately?" "Well—I'm afraid not. It's easy to kill them, but if we do it now and take Wu Yingxiong down, I'm afraid it will anger Wu Sangui even more. The master has far-reaching thoughts and won't do this. But it's okay to keep them all the time." It's a risky move." "Okay, let's stop guessing. Go, it's not good to keep the master waiting." The two rushed to the right door with whips on their horses.Xiong Cilu, Suo'etu, and Mingzhu were already waiting there.They also came by the emperor's order.Together, the five handed the sign and went in.The eunuch came out to pass the decree, telling them to meet him in the Hall of Mental Cultivation. As soon as the group of five people knelt down at the entrance of the hall, they heard Kangxi shouting inside: "Get up quickly, it's a cold day, and you won't be excused. Xiong Cilu is old, and you can even be exempted!" When they came in, Kangxi gave him a seat and tea, and he said happily, "What a heavy snow. Maigai slept on three quilts, with steamed buns on his pillow. Next year will be another bumper year!" Seeing the emperor so happy and the warmth in the hall, the five of them felt warm in their hearts.He also listened to Kangxi's instructions: "Wei Dongting, you take people outside the hall to serve, and no idlers are allowed to enter. Today, I will send you a hard messenger." As he spoke, he pointed to a stack of documents more than two feet high on the dragon case: "Since I came to power, I have never accumulated so many files. There are all from the Ministry of Rites, the Ministry of Punishment, and the Ministry of Household Affairs. You can read them separately. After I have approved it, I will look it over again, and then Zhou Peigong will copy it out. How about us monarchs and ministers sitting with him all night? If we can’t finish it, we will do it tomorrow night!” Xiong Cilu listened with a smile and said: "It is good for the emperor to be diligent. It is not a big deal to collect such a file. You might as well let the ministers read it first, write down the reasons, and abbreviate the reply. The master will save a lot of trouble after reading it." .Master, just sleep peacefully, and wait until the five watchmen in the morning are finished before alarming Shengjia." Kangxi smiled, did not answer, and took a copy to review.Zhou Peigong rolled up his sleeves and rubbed ink to prepare for copying.The four people looked at each other, and hurriedly took a copy and went back to their seats.The maid holding the lantern added another big candle in front of everyone, and Kangxi added two more palace lanterns behind him than others.The hall fell silent for an instant, only the sound of turning papers was heard. Around the end of the second watch, the five talents finished their approval.Xiong Cilu, Mingzhu, Suo'etu and Tuhai got up gently one after another, and quietly returned the file to the original place.Kangxi handed the official documents he had approved to Zhou Peigong: "It's your turn to be busy. Let them take a nap first. If I have any doubts and difficulties, I will call them up to discuss." The official documents approved by Xiong Cilu and others were carefully reviewed. The hall fell silent again.Only Kangxi and Zhou Peigong kept their eyes on and wrote with the other hand.The other four didn't dare to "fake sleep", they sat on the sidelines and watched Kangxi.Everyone was very moved. Kangxi's diligent administration had long been told by the eunuchs, and he also felt it on weekdays, but he did not expect that he would be so meticulous.Xiong Cilu couldn't help thinking to himself: "Even the most diligent emperor like Tang Taizong may not be able to do so hard!" Suddenly, Mr. Zhou Pei got up from the case, holding a copy of the official document approved by Kangxi, and said: "Long live, seven prefectures have been exempted from money and food for the case file copied by the slave tonight. This is a medium-sized province. In the humble opinion of the slave Such things should not be too wide-ranging.” Kangxi did not answer immediately after hearing this.It seemed that he was very contradictory in his heart. After taking a sip of tea, he said slowly: "I am not just trying to gain fame, I just wish that a few warehouses of grain would fall from the sky. But seeing the spring famine is approaching, the people must have something to satisfy their hunger. If there is something to eat, there must be laws, otherwise, there will be even bigger troubles—the common people must not be offended!" Because of the silence of the night, Wei Dongting and others who were on duty outside the palace could hear these conversations between the monarch and his ministers clearly.Wei Dongting couldn't help feeling hot in his heart.Suddenly, a figure fell from the ridge of the Hall of Mental Cultivation.This person's lightness kung fu is so good that he didn't even make a sound when he landed.I saw him wearing a white cloak, under the cover of snow, lying there motionless.Wei Dongting's hair stood on end, and he yelled: "Bold thief, dare to enter the palace to assassinate! Take it down!"