Chapter 124: This game of chess
The assassination of the prefect was only as serious as 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 say anything clearly. 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.
There was true lawlessness, and the dignity of the empire was gone.
This is the sign of rebellion, needless to say.
Ten miles around the place where the Zhen Mo Si martial law incident took place, 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 quietly sneaked into the crime scene 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. Even though the end result of the matter is like a wingman, he is also the gold medal manager of the Demon Suppressing Division. In terms of cultivation level, he is higher than 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 9th level player who was beaten by Yue Hongling half a year ago.
Hence, the four words "near the list of people" have no reference value and have the same meaning as Mrs. Ru. Chi Li said that he had killed many people close to the top of the list along the way, and indeed not many of them were valuable.
But Gong Chaoqun is not on this list, he is really close to the list, and Tang Wanzhuang is one of his most respected 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 the first nephew, and with the famous Ren Xia Yue Hongling, the lineup can rely on this help.
How did he know that if the prefect had died half an hour later, these would be the ones who would have killed him?
Zhao Changhe was holding a sword and a bow, his face looked a little 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.
"Prefect Qian died from a bow and arrow." Gong Chaoqun said: "He was about to enter the concubine's house when he was shot into the back of the head by an arrow from the opposite roof. The arrow was so powerful that it penetrated the back of the head. The assassin shot an 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. The best time to stop is when you enter the door. This arrow is very well mastered, accurate and ruthless. It may be slightly better than Zhao Shaoxia's. He is definitely a person who is accustomed to using bows and arrows. "
Zhao Changhe didn't think it was strange that others were better at archery than him. After all, he didn't use bows and arrows very often, and his daily practice of basic skills was 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 the man with the blue mask. Tang Buqi’s first reaction was: “I am accustomed to using bows and arrows. Could he be a barbarian?”
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 settle the case cleanly, this is a way. It may also be beneficial, so that the court will start to pay attention to the barbarians like Chili who are causing trouble in China.
Gong Chaoqun looked a little amused, and asked Zhao Changhe and Zhao Changhe: "Both Zhao Shaoxia and Yue Nuxia have fought against barbarians today, what do you think?"
Yue Hongling's expression changed instantly: "The real thing?" "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... In the evening, 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 had laid the plan to kill the prefect tonight, but they did not expect it. Zhao Changhe actually dodged.
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 seems that he is not. Too similar.
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 him 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 naive. 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 Chang He."
Tang Buqi: “…”
Zhao Changhe burst into tears. Look, who is one of our own and what is the gap!
Gong Chaoqun asked Zhao Changhe thoughtfully: "What do you think, Young Master Zhao?"
Tang Buqi gave Gong Chaoqun a strange look. You asked him twice what he thought. He called me nephew and he 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 it is framed by Hu people on the surface, I still have to find out who the real culprit is secretly."
Gong Chaoqun nodded.
Tang's young master and the Jade Pai spy 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 investigating the case after all, and 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 by his side. 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 is also unlucky for her. The prefect died at the door of her house. She couldn't run away. If she ran away, it would be considered that she was assassinating the prefect and running away. She could only She stayed there helplessly waiting for our interrogation. As a result of the interrogation, 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, planning to rebel inside and outside. This is the real murderer A complete story has been compiled for the Demon Suppressor, and 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, thinking that and They have no relationship."
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's room at this time!"
"Hmm... 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, should the Demon Suppressor cooperate with this big gift sent to the door?"
(End of this chapter)