Gong Nan just wants to put Gong Ruoji to death!
After all, although he and Gong Ruomiu were from the same Shusun family, they were mortal enemies.
But Gong Ruomiruo really relied on Li Yi to launch a rebellion, and then regained control of the Shusun family. Then he will definitely die, and there will be no chance of being expelled.
So Gongnan immediately quietly led people to the vicinity of Liyi, and then sent people to sneak into the city.
Soon, a person came out of Liyi and came to Gongnan's hiding place.
As soon as Gongnan saw this person, he said enthusiastically:
"Prisoner! You're welcome and safe!"
It turned out that this person was Ma Zheng from Li Yi, Gongnan was Ma Zheng from Shusun's family, and the criminal Hou was Ma Zheng from Li Yi.
The position of Ma Zheng actually belongs to the local military responsibilities everywhere. Therefore, in the eyes of Gong Ruoji, the criminal Hou was regarded as a heavyweight but a lighthearted person.
However, Gong Ruojiao didn't know that this person was actually one of Gongnan's informants in Liyi. However, he has been hiding in Liyi for many years, but he has always been regarded as a back-up, so no one knows about it.
I just heard the prisoner Hou say:
"Prisoner Ma Zhenghou of Liyi has met your lord. I wonder what your lord's orders are today?"
Gongnan smiled slightly and nodded:
"Prisoner! You've been here in Liyi for a few years. That matter... should be done, right?!"
The criminal Hou did not hesitate and replied immediately:
"Master Ma Zheng has shown kindness to the prisoner. Over the years, the prisoner has only been thinking about how to repay you. Today, since you have entrusted me with your trust, the prisoner will never dare to shirk the blame!"
Gongnan was silent for a moment, raised his cup to drink, and then spoke:
"Gong Ruojiao, who has occupied Liyi for many years, may have had a rebellious heart. I wonder if you have heard any movement around him?"
The prisoner was startled for a moment and said casually:
"There is indeed no evidence of rebellion...but, in recent years, Liyi has not suffered any natural disasters, but the tribute paid to the Shusun family has been decreasing year by year! If you want to say so... ...I'm afraid that Gong Ruojiu does have ulterior motives!"
Shusun's family knew very little about the situation in Liyi because Gong Ruomiu deliberately concealed it.
Now, in the words of Ma Zhenghou, Gongnan has been confirmed to a certain extent: even if Gong Ruomiao has no rebellious intentions, he is at least suspected of secretly occupying Liyi.
"Hmm... this shows that Gong Ruomiu already has his own intentions. He has long wanted to bring trouble to my uncle's family! This person first opposed the lord's succession to the sect leader's position, and now he has occupied Liyi. I'm afraid he will remain the same. I have this idea!”
"Now that the Lu State has the precedent of Nan Kuai and Yang Hu, I'm afraid that given time, the Shusun family will also suffer great chaos!"
"Before, we watched the Ji family making trouble, but now the fire has been burned on our own heads! And you and I are both favored by the Shusun family, so we should think about the Shusun family's safety!"
The criminal Hou said respectfully:
"What you say makes sense! But I don't know how to do it if you want to offend me?"
Gongnan stroked his mustache:
"Since this person has such ambitions, I now hope that you... if you can lure him out of Liyi! And if I set an ambush here, I can kill him in one fell swoop and avoid future troubles forever!"
After hearing this, the prisoner couldn't help being surprised, and shook his head repeatedly:
"Gong Ruoji is very cautious. Even in the outskirts of the city, he rarely goes in and out. Occasionally he goes out, but he only wanders around the city. This matter... is not a villain's excuse. I'm afraid it is really difficult to do!"
Gongnan knew that what the criminal Hou said was true, so he thought for a moment and then said:
"Since this plan fails, then please ask Houma Zhengneng to take the risk and assassinate Gong Ruomiao!"
Prisoner Hou looked troubled again:
"I'm afraid it won't work... Gong Ruoji is too cautious, and he is always guarded by him, even when he is sleeping! He never lets others get close to him, so he wants to assassinate him at close range ...It’s probably also extremely difficult.”
Hearing this, Gongnan couldn't help but feel a little angry:
"If you don't die, my uncle and grandson will never have peace! Prisoner... you are the only one who can do this now! Please try your best to do it!"
When the prisoner heard this, he suddenly kowtowed to the ground and said:
"I am from a humble background, but it is because of my uncle's grace that I have no worries about food and clothing. I...even though I am so devastated, how can I cherish my life?! Now, I can only sacrifice my life to fulfill my lord's wish. Enyi! Please just wait for the news!"
Gongnan couldn't help but feel overjoyed and helped him up:
"I know that you, the prisoner, will not let me down! If that's the case, then please go back and make plans. If this happens, you will be the benefactor of the Shusun family! Nan Ye will definitely tell the whole story in front of the lord, so that It’s important for you! Let you enjoy this glory and wealth for generations to come!”
When the prisoner heard this, he couldn't help but burst into tears of gratitude:
"Thank you, sir! I will definitely live up to your high expectations!"
After the two talked, the prisoner resigned and left.
After the prisoner returned to Liyi, his mind immediately became active.
In fact, speaking of it, the person he admires the most is none other than Yang Hu! After all, he is just like Yang Hu, a tall man with superb martial arts skills.
In his eyes, what Yang Hu did was simply the ceiling for a generation of retainers! It is a goal that he should strive for throughout his life!
However, he has always been Ma Zheng in Liyi. Although Ma Zheng is important, he is not a person close to the powerful after all.
Therefore, compared to his ideal, it was more than a little bit behind. But if he can kill Gong Ruomiao and make great contributions to the Shusun family, then he will definitely enter the young master's field of vision, and then slowly use this to achieve his goals, which is exactly what he wants!
However, what troubled Hou Feng was that how could Gong Ruomiao be an ordinary person? The fact that he had been so cautious before showed his excellence. The security around him was also unusually tight.
Therefore, Hou Feng tried to wait for the opportunity several times, but without exception, he failed.
And Gong Ruomiu seemed to be alert after that, and became more and more cautious.
As a result, the assassination operation becomes even more difficult.
The criminal Hou was at his wits' end for a moment. He could only write a letter to Gong Nan, saying that the matter should be extended for a few more days.
Gongnan became a little anxious when he got this information, but he was helpless. He had no choice but to inform Shusun Zhouchou of the progress of the matter.
Shusun Zhouqiu said with concern:
"The repeated misses in Liyi City may have aroused Gong Ruomiao's suspicion?! Will he... just rebel?"
Gongnan, who was standing aside, replied:
"Probably not. Even though Gong Ruoji was alert, he didn't dare to rebel openly. What's more, he doesn't know who did it now, so he won't rebel just like that!"
When Shusun Zhouchou heard this, he frowned and said helplessly:
"What is the difference between this old immortal and an open rebellion now? Thanks to Sikou's reminder this time, otherwise, if he really betrays the Shusun family like Nan Kuai in the future, then with our current Shusun's strength , I’m afraid it will be difficult to capture Xiyi!”
Hearing this, Gongnan said from the side:
"Lord, don't be alarmed! If that time really comes, you can also ask Lord Sikou to come out and in the name of the office, Shuai Sanhuan's troops will exterminate it together!"
When Shusun Zhouqiu heard this, he couldn't help but put his hand on his forehead:
"Hey... I just hope that this kind of thing will not happen. If it does come then, even if we capture Piyi, Piyi will suffer heavy losses. What good will this do to our Shusun family?"
Gongnan looked at Shusun Zhouqiu with great satisfaction and nodded:
"My lord, it is my uncle's great fortune to have such an idea!"
"Then... for the current plan, we can only hope that Li Yi can succeed as soon as possible! Alas... it was also the last general's fault that he failed to kill Gong Ruomiu, and this person has caused trouble to this day! "
——
Chapter 629: Killing people and offering swords
The criminal Hou intended to assassinate Gong Ruomiu, but after several failed attempts, he realized that the matter could no longer be rushed, so he had to put it aside for the time being.
On this day, the prisoner was drinking wine at home, when someone rushed in directly.
The prisoner was not surprised when he saw this person, but he secretly put his hand on the hilt of the sword under him and said calmly:
"No! What are you going to do?"
This person was a subordinate of Hou Feng. He was mainly responsible for raising horses and raising cattle. He had been following Hou Feng for some years.
Li Nao took a deep breath and asked angrily:
"May I ask, sir, where did Gao go?"
The criminal Hou tilted his head and replied:
"Nao, there are some things you shouldn't ask, so don't meddle in other people's business. Otherwise, I'm afraid you'll get into trouble, you know?!"
Obviously, this Li Gao is Li Nao's friend.
Li Gao was sent by Hou Feng to assassinate Gong Ruomiao, but in the end his whereabouts were exposed and he ultimately chose to commit suicide.
After that, the criminal secretly buried the body on the spot, and they didn't even know where the body was buried.
He saw Li Nao sitting cross-legged directly in front of the prisoner:
"Sir, what did Gao do when you sent him? He told me everything before he left!"
When the prisoner heard this, he couldn't help but glare, and showed a hint of murderous intent.
After all, if Gong Ruoji himself knew about the assassination, would the convict still have a way to survive?
The criminal Hou held the hilt of the sword, looked at Li Luo in front of him, and said with a sinister smile:
"Really? Then...what do you know?"
Of course, Li Nao also noticed Hou Fein's movements, but he didn't panic and said directly:
"Haha, sir, don't be nervous. I have no intention of going to report you. If I really want to report you, why should I come to find you? I came here today because I actually want to have a plan to help you... succeed!"
When the prisoner heard this, it was hard to believe him. So, he just shouted outside the house:
"Here comes someone!"
Two soldiers came in immediately, and the prisoner continued:
"Take it down!"
The two soldiers immediately stepped forward to capture him, but Nao didn't panic and actually laughed and said:
"Hahaha! Your Excellency is really as timid as a mouse! No wonder you can't handle a mere public servant! No matter! No matter! You will regret it in the future! ...Hahaha!"
When the prisoner heard this, he did not dare to let the two soldiers take him away, fearing that he would talk nonsense again outside.
So, he asked the two soldiers to tie him up, and then let the two soldiers go out of the house first.
When Li Luo saw the soldiers going out and closing the door, he laughed again:
"Sir, what you did is quite bold! But I never thought that you would be so timid right now! It's really... a bit disappointing!"
The criminal Hou didn't talk nonsense to him at this time, and directly pulled out the sword that he had held down for a long time with a "chang" sound.
"Nao, you have been with me for a few years, but you really can't control your mouth! If that's the case, don't blame me for being cruel!"
The prisoner said that he wanted to kill Li Luo.
At this time, Li Nao's tone became a little anxious:
"Your Excellency, you are just drinking in your own room. Don't you want to achieve great things? Today, Nao really has a way to succeed in one fell swoop, but you actually want to kill me! How can you be able to do great things if you are suspicious like this? people?"
The tip of the prisoner's sword was already at Nao's throat, but after hearing these words, he couldn't help but stop the movement of his hand, and said in a deep voice:
"What... do you know?"
Li Nao stared closely into Hou Feng's eyes.
"Before leaving, Gao Yu told Nao everything. Nao wanted to take revenge for his friend, and I want to avenge him! Secondly, Nao also wanted to get ahead. So, I came here to ask for your orders, sir. There is a human head on your neck, and the villain can take it for you!"
The criminal Hou said in a low voice:
"You...know who I want to assassinate?"
Li Nao sneered and replied:
"Oh, of course I know!"
The prisoner thought for a while, but the tip of the sword did not leave his throat, and he asked extremely cautiously:
"Then...what good ideas do you have?"
In fact, Li Nao's life was hanging by a thread at this moment, and he had been trying to stay calm there before.
At this moment, hearing the prisoner Hou's tone slow down, he couldn't help but secretly breathed a sigh of relief:
"To tell you the truth, sir, I have an ancestral sword. I heard that that person likes these magical weapons the most. All I need to do is get this sword and find an opportunity to attract him deliberately, and just wait for the villain to get close. By then...!”
The prisoner Hou looked at Li Nao quite suspiciously.
"Sword?"
"This sword is currently at the villain's home. The adults can go with the villain to have a look."
When the prisoner heard this, he couldn't help but frowned and seemed a little hesitant.
Obviously, he was rashly asked to go to Li Nao's home, and he couldn't tell whether Li Nao was a friend or an enemy. So, how could he dare to put himself in danger?
Seeing this, Li Nao also knew his concerns, so he couldn't help but sneered and continued:
"Originally, there is no need for adults to go there in person for this kind of thing. It's just that... this sword is absolutely extraordinary. It is hidden in a villain's home and never shown to anyone! If it were taken here, the news would leak out and the plan would not work. It will even bother adults!"
"So, if you really want to make things happen, please come in person!"
The criminal Hou also considered for a long time and slowly withdrew his sword. And untied the rope under Li Nao’s feet:
"You'd better be honest with me. If you let me know what tricks you are playing, I will destroy your clan!"
Li Nao laughed again:
"My master is so skilled in martial arts and so cautious. How dare I make a mistake?!"
So, Li Nao led the prisoner back home under the cover of night and entered his room.
Prisoner Hou didn't notice anything unusual, so he couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief.
"Sir, could you please untie me now?"
Li Nao wanted to let Hou Fu personally untie him, but Hou Fu thought for a moment and used his sword to cut the rope for him, allowing Li Nao to completely break free from the restraints.
At this moment, Li Luo suddenly raised a hoe. The prisoner was also surprised and shouted loudly:
"You...what are you going to do?!"
Li Nao held up the hoe and smiled calmly:
"Haha, I want to take out the sword and show it to the adults!"
As Li Nao spoke, he actually started digging in the middle of the room.
After a while, a long wooden box was revealed, and this wooden box didn't look like it had been buried underground for a long time.
Before the prisoner could ask any questions, Li Nao had already opened the wooden box, and a bright copper-colored sword appeared in front of his eyes.
This sword is three feet six inches long, one inch and eight minutes wide, and has a five-inch hilt. The end is extremely sharp. The light in the room is dim, but it still shines brightly, and there is a faint trace of green blood on the sword's edge.
"Gong Ruomiao always likes to collect such treasures. If this sword appears in front of his eyes, wouldn't it make him feel itchy? Wait for him to ask for it and take a look, then you can take the opportunity to kill him!"
The criminal Hou was muttering in his heart.
At this time, Li Nao suddenly made a "chang" sound and suddenly took action. With a loud cry, the sword in the prisoner's hand, including the sword and scabbard, was cut into two pieces!
The criminal Hou was originally very skilled in martial arts, but he was thinking about something at the moment. When he noticed it, he found that Nao's sword was actually aimed at the sword in his hand, so he couldn't dodge it.
The prisoner Hou knew very well that if the sword just now was meant to take his life, then he would have directly confessed it here today.
The prisoner could not help but be shocked. Firstly, he was amazed at Li Suo's skill, and secondly, he was amazed that this sword was so sharp, it was like cutting iron like clay!
Li Nao held the sword horizontally and knelt down on the ground.
"I just shocked your lord, please forgive me!"
The criminal Hou wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, took the sword in his hand again, weighed its weight, and nodded slightly:
"What a sword! It is indeed a good sword!"
The prisoner returned the sword, and Li Luo took out a piece of linen cloth and wrapped the sword's blade.
The prisoner no longer had any doubts about Li Nao, so he took Li Nao back to his home again.
"I wonder...who taught you this skill!"
Li Nao replied:
"It's also passed down from our ancestors!"
At this time, the criminal Hou was making another calculation in his mind.
To say that there is really no one available around him now.
But if Li Luo was just allowed to go and assassinate Gong Ruomiao, he would really not feel at ease.
After all, this person was not his confidant before this. Once this person is captured by mistake, he will definitely not be able to withstand severe torture to extract a confession.
If he was confessed at that time, wouldn't he want to die without a burial place?
(End of chapter)
