Tome of Troubled Times Chapter 124: This game
Chapter 124: This Game
The assassination of the prefect was only second in seriousness to the suspected murder of the prince, and perhaps more serious. After all, the prince Luo Zhenwu was only rumored to be suspected, and the court did not make it clear. This person is a real fourth-grade official, and he is also an important water transportation area. His importance is far more important than other prefects in remote areas.
True lawlessness, the majesty of the empire is gone.
This is a sign of rebellion, needless to say.
Ten miles around the place where the martial law was enforced, the whole city was in turmoil. The city defense troops were mobilized and all the city gates were blocked.
Relying on his identity, Tang Buqi sneaked into the place of origin quietly with Zhao Changhe and Yue Hongling.
The chief officer of the Demon Suppressing Division in Yangzhou is called Gong Chaoqun. He is the middle-aged man who reminded Zhao Changhe that Maitreya teaches illusions before. Although the final result of the matter is like a wingman, he is also the gold medal manager of the Demon Suppressing Division. At the ninth level, his level of cultivation alone is higher than that of Yue Hongling.
There are many people at the ninth level of the Mystic Gate on the list of people, but those who have achieved this kind of practice but are not on the list of people will usually get a compliment: "They are close to the list of people."
In fact, the gap between the ninth level and the ninth level is huge. There is a ranking gap between the ninth level in the popular rankings. What's more, the gap between the ninth level in the popular rankings and the ordinary ninth level may be even more outrageous than the gap between Zhao Changhe and Cui Yuanyang when they were both in the third level.
For example, as we all know, there was a ninth-level player who was beaten by Yue Hongling six months ago.
So the words "near the list of people" really have no reference value and have the same meaning as Mrs. Ru. Chi Li said that he had killed a lot of people who were near the top of the list along the way, and there were not many of them that were valuable.
But Gong Chaoqun is not on this list. He is really close to the list, and Tang Wanzhuang is one of his trusted generals.
Seeing Tang Buqi come in with Zhao Changhe and Yue Hongling, Gong Chaoqun didn't say anything, but nodded invisibly to Zhao Changhe. In his mind, this was a secret agent from the Demon Suppression Department, and the leader had secretly confessed it. Mr. Tang is also the first nephew, and together with the famous Ren Xia Yue Hongling, this lineup can completely rely on this help.
Little did he know that if the prefect had died half an hour later, these would be the ones who would kill him.
Zhao Changhe held a knife and a bow, his face looked a bit foul. I was looking forward to exploring the magistrate's mansion at night with Yue Hongling and planning an assassination together. Just thinking about it made me feel exciting and charming at the same time. I don't know who got the better of me. It's hard to criticize me. After all, what I did was very satisfying.
"Uncle Gong, have you discovered anything?" Tang Buqi was asking.
"Zhifu Qian died from a bow and arrow." Gong Chaoqun said: "He was just about to enter the concubine's house. When he reached the door, he was shot by an arrow from the opposite roof into the back of the head. The arrow was extremely powerful and hit the back of the head. They were all shot through. The assassin shot the arrow, barely waiting for the result, and escaped in an instant before being surrounded by the surrounding guards."
Zhao Changhe secretly thought that if I came, he would probably die this way...
Gong Chaoqun looked at the bow Zhao Changhe was carrying, and then said: "The long corridor from Magistrate Qian to the concubine's house is covered with vines and the view is very poor. It is best to stop when you enter the door. The timing is very good. This arrow is very accurate and powerful. It may be slightly better than Zhao Shaoxia's. He is definitely a character who is accustomed to using his bow."
Zhao Changhe doesn’t think it’s surprising that others are better at archery than him. After all, he doesn’t use bows and arrows very often, and his daily practice of basic skills is also practicing swordsmanship. At this moment, what came to his mind was the arrow that the blue masked man shot at him... This arrow was really powerful. Without Longque's reminder, the possibility of him falling there was quite high.
Could it be him?
Others don’t know who the blue-masked man is. Tang Buqi’s first reaction was: “Is he a barbarian because he is accustomed to using his bow?”
It is logically impossible for Magistrate Qian to stand up for the Hu people, but Tang Buqi just wanted to blame the Hu people. In fact, no one knows whether Magistrate Qian had colluded with the Hu people. If he said he was killed by the Hu people, at least the people and the court would believe him.
If you want to get married without hesitation, this is a way. It may also be beneficial, so that the court will start to pay attention to the barbarians like Chi Li who are causing trouble in China.
Gong Chaoqun looked a little amused and asked Zhao Changhe: "Both Zhao Shaoxia and Yue Nuxia have fought against barbarians today, what do they think?"
Zhao Changhe said: "What would you think if I said that a few hours ago, near Yizufang City, someone almost killed me with a bow and arrow?"
Yue Hongling's expression changed instantly: "What's the real story?"
"The real thing."
Gong Chaoqun was also a little moved, and mused: "If Zhao Shaoxia was really unfortunate at that time, we would definitely put the suspicion on a foreigner... At night, another prefect would be assassinated in the same way..."
Gong Chaoqun did not continue. Everyone understood the meaning. It was obvious that all the actions of the other party were to pour sewage on the barbarians. From the arrow shot at Zhao Changhe, he laid the plan to kill the prefect tonight. But I didn't expect that Zhao Changhe would actually avoid it.
As for why Zhao Changhe was chosen, no one knows. Does he know that Zhao Changhe is a secret agent of the Demon Suppression Division?
From this point of view, the other party may not have murderous intentions because of the prefect's virtues at today's banquet. It has little to do with the banquet itself. Originally, Tang Buqi was a little suspicious of Wan Dongliu and Xuanchong, but now it looks like It doesn't look like it.
Tang Buqi thought for a while, then lowered his voice and said: "Uncle Gong, I think it's better to just go with the flow and let the barbarians do it. It just gives me an excuse to kill all the barbarians here. Anyway, the one who killed Magistrate Qian was righteous... Well, anyway..."
He is a righteous man anyway, so don’t investigate seriously.
Zhao Changhe felt more and more that his eldest nephew was quite capable, although he was a bit dandy and his fighting ability was a bit dull. He tried to beat himself, overcame him, and even provoked himself and Yue Hongling... Damn it, this guy is not good!
Yue Hongling said: "If it were normal, I would support Brother Tang's proposal, but this person is different."
Tang Buqi: "Huh?"
Yue Hongling said calmly: "He tried to kill Changhe."
Tang Buqi: "..."
Zhao Changhe burst into tears, look at who is one of his own and what is the gap!
Gong Chaoqun asked Zhao Changhe thoughtfully: "What does Zhao Shaoxia think?"
Tang Buqi gave Gong Chaoqun a strange look. You asked him twice what he thought. The fact that he called me nephew is not really my uncle. Why do you care so much about his opinion?
Zhao Changhe said: "I support being framed by Hu people. This matter is important, but after all, this person wants to kill me, so even if I am framed by Hu people on the surface, I still have to find out who the real culprit is secretly. ”
Gong Chaoqun nodded.
The Tang family's young master and the Jade Pai secret agent both said so, and he also made up his mind. There are really many benefits to being framed by the barbarians.
But Zhao Changhe said again: "Is there something else missing in this matter?"
Gong Chaoqun was an investigator after all, so he immediately knew what Zhao Changhe meant: "Young Master Zhao is talking about that concubine?"
"Yes. If what I know is correct, the prefect has a Maitreya sect's goddess beside him. According to the Maitreya sect's level of seducing people, I feel that the prefect should look for her every night. In other words, this concubine may be that celestial maiden. ."
Gong Chaoqun showed a smile: "Indeed, we have it under control. It's also unlucky for her. The prefect died at the door of her house. She couldn't run away. If she did, it would be considered that she was assassinating the prefect and running away. , she had no choice but to stay there and wait for our interrogation. As a result, her identity as Maitreya was quickly discovered, which was an unforeseen disaster."
"So in fact, the prefect died in front of Maitreya Goddess's bed. Can this matter also be blamed on the Maitreya Cult?" Zhao Changhe whispered to himself: "The Maitreya Cult colluded with the barbarians and assassinated the prefect together, intending to rebel internally and externally. This real murderer has already compiled a complete story for the Demon Suppressor. Even the army has been mobilized in the city due to the death of the prefect, ready to suppress the bandits at any time... But the Hu people and the Maitreya Sect are still in the dark at this time. I thought it had nothing to do with them."
Tang Buqi was a little moved when he heard this: "So he chose this moment for the assassination, and he actually had a purpose? He knew that the prefect would come to the goddess' room at this time!"
"Well... a person who knows the work and behavior of the prefect very well has already planned a good game." Zhao Changhe looked at Gong Chaoqun: "The question now is whether the Demon Suppressor should cooperate with this big gift that the other party has sent to his door. ?"