Due to Si Dai's death, Zheng Yi's army temporarily retreated into the city. Li Ran did not take advantage of the victory to pursue him, but only lined up twenty miles outside the city as a denunciation.
Several post stations were also built specifically to provide convenience for merchants coming and going. In order to use this behavior to show the world that they are committed to restoring the oath between Zheng Guo and the merchants.
There is no doubt that such a move will be widely supported by many Zheng businessmen. For a time, those merchants from Zheng who were living abroad contributed money and efforts, funding a large amount of manpower and financial resources to supplement Li Ran's rebel army.
And Li Ran's rebel army, although it had suffered a small setback before, did not weaken at all because of this, but became stronger.
Of course, Li Ran's main purpose was to enable Uncle Zheng to severely punish Feng Duan, Shu Niu and others, and to support Dr. Zichan so that he could regain control of the government.
Therefore, for a time, the atmosphere of terror inside Zheng Yi was in sharp contrast with the peace outside Zheng Yi.
And because the war between the two parties was able to slow down a little, news about Owl Yi and Fan Li naturally spread.
After Li Ran and Sun Wu finished reading together, they couldn't help but look at each other. Sun Wu spoke first:
"Sir, this fact is nonsense! How can there be any reason for ghosts to kill people in this world? If so, then Wu, as a man who has fought a hundred battles, can be said to have killed countless people on the battlefield. Then shouldn't Wu's life be destroyed? Have you asked for it a thousand times?!"
"Well, that's what I think too. But Owl Wing and Young Uncle have seen the headless soul several times, and the body can fly several feet high. This is definitely beyond human power! Come to think of it, There must be a reason for this! But no matter what, to be able to do this in front of everyone, I'm afraid the person behind it is very human!"
When Sun Wu heard this, he couldn't help but raise his eyebrows:
"Well... what Mr. said is absolutely true... who is this?"
Li Ran clasped his hands behind his back. They were now approaching the gate of Zhengyi City, and they could see the city wall as far as they could see. I saw a few wisps of smoke rising from the city at this moment, which seemed to add a bit of decay and decline.
"Chang Qing, please quickly send a message to Owl Yi and Shao Bo, asking them to continue to observe secretly, but not to act rashly! Although this matter is strange, everything seems to be in our favor. Since we can't figure out the other party's methods, then Just wait and see what happens for the time being. In addition, Fan Li must protect the safety of the childbirth doctor. I am worried... that Feng Duan's death is approaching, and he may jump over the wall in a hurry and overturn the car! "
"Here! Wu is going now!"
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Feng Duan in the city said he was not afraid, but in his heart he was extremely frightened. On this day, he was summoned by Zheng Boning again. Feng Duan was unwilling to go due to safety concerns, but because of his status as a monarch and minister, he also Had to go.
Therefore, even though it was broad daylight, Fengduan was still in great fanfare, with dozens of people inside and outside, plus the people clearing the road in front, there were hundreds of people gathered just a hundred steps away.
Feng Duan entered the palace and paid a pilgrimage to Uncle Zheng. Zheng Boning also heard rumors that Uncle Zheng had a ghost and killed people. And the news of Si Dai's mysterious death also made him fearful.
"Duan Qing, what exactly went wrong with taking care of Qing? It stands to reason that he is also one of the six ministers of Zheng Guozheng. The security at home is supposed to be tight enough. How could he be brutally killed directly at the door of his house? Is it possible? Is it really that uncle's ghost that is causing trouble?"
"Your Majesty! The theory of ghosts is not true. He must have made too many enemies himself, and he eventually attracted his enemies to kill him. The murderer also deliberately used the ghost theory in recent days in order to achieve the purpose of exonerating himself. I am now in the process of Send more manpower and conduct strict investigation, and we will definitely investigate this matter clearly! This will solve your Majesty’s confusion!”
Zheng Boning couldn't help but sigh when he heard this.
"I am very pleased that Duan Qing can say this... However, I have also heard that... the next person this uncle wants to kill is..."
Before Zheng Boning finished speaking, he saw Feng Duan's eyes suddenly become extremely sharp. So much so that his next words were temporarily stuffed back and he couldn't say them out.
After all, the Feng Duan in front of him is now Quan Qing, who has sole power in Zheng State, and everyone knows that his methods are ruthless. Therefore, even though he is the king of a country, he does not dare to be presumptuous in front of him!
After a long while, Toyodan's eyes softened slightly, and he continued to bow and said:
"Your Majesty, these rumors are not worth mentioning. I hope your Majesty will not take them to heart!"
After Zheng Boning heard this, he smiled unnaturally.
"Okay. By the way, do you know what Li Ran is doing now? The leader of the Si clan passed away suddenly, so his son Si Zhuan can no longer lead the army, right?"
"Li Ran is currently deploying troops under the city, trying to win people's hearts. But don't worry, sir. I have made arrangements, and there will be no mistakes. What's more, those who follow Li Ran are all rebels after all, and their number is not large, so I would never dare to knock on the city rashly..."
"Well, these rebellious officials and traitors are so rebellious, and the city is not peaceful now, so we must not let him take advantage of it!"
Zheng Boning did not know the purpose of Li Ran's trip, and he had been completely deceived by the words of Feng Duan and others.
After all, since ancient times, all the slogans on the grounds of "clearing the emperor's side" have been loud and loud. But in the end, how many people sincerely respect the emperor?
In the end, aren't everyone a traitor?
"Don't worry, Your Majesty. Li Ran is famous, but after all, there are only a few people, so he can't make much trouble! Although there are a lot of troubles in Zheng Yi now, I think there will be peace in the end!"
After the monarch and his ministers finished speaking, Feng Duan did not dare to stay too long and immediately came out of the palace.
The crowds of people around him also calmed him down a bit. He was thinking about what to do next in the carriage.
Li Ran stood still outside the city, but "Boyou's ghost" came to cause trouble in the city. Feng Duan thought for a long time. When he returned to the mansion, he saw the vertical bull kneeling in the hall.
Toyodan couldn't help but snorted when he saw him.
"Shu Niu, why haven't you been able to catch that man who is pretending to be a ghost?"
"Lord Bo Shi, that... that man is too flexible. Shu Niu never expected that he could fly more than ten meters high out of thin air... and... directly escape into the darkness again... Shu Niu will definitely do it tonight If we send more people, we will definitely arrest this person!"
"Hmph! What you say is what you say. Why are you talking so hesitantly?"
Toyodan was obviously a little impatient.
Zhu Niu wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.
"Master Boshi, this person is really too weird, he really looks like a ghost. Maybe this ghost theory... is really not a fiction..."
"What?! Hmph! That's nonsense!"
"Yes, yes, you are making nonsense. Please don't get angry, Mr. Boshi."
Toyodan was pacing back and forth and suddenly stopped.
"I will continue to capture this 'ghost'. If you think you don't have enough manpower, in addition to my soldiers, I will now instruct you to control the garrison in Zhengyi and act together!"
"Besides...I've been thinking about it these past few days. Do you think...who is benefiting from this kind of thing?"
Shu Niu said without thinking:
"Of course it's Dr. Zichan!"
Feng Duan had previously taken the opportunity to defeat Zichan and ground him, but he never killed him. Just because Yi Zi's reputation among the people was extremely high, if he were to be killed just like that, an accidental mistake might directly cause a civil uprising.
What's more, Fengduan always felt that it would be difficult for this child to stand up again. Therefore, Feng Duan never took Zichan seriously and just let him fend for himself.
But now, the bizarre occurrence of Boyou's ghost incident has undoubtedly given Zichan another "opportunity" to take advantage of.
In addition, Feng Duan has always been very suspicious, so how can he not be "concerned" about the birth of the screwdriver again?
"Stand up! It seems that this person can't be kept. You should find an opportunity and kill him directly when the time comes!"
"Here!"
Regarding this matter, Feng Duan didn't need to say too much, Shu Niu understood it deeply. Now that Zheng Yi is in such chaos, no matter what the considerations are, Zichan cannot be kept!
