Luo Jiutian took the porcelain bottle and held it in his hand. He looked at Xu Yuantai and said with a smile, "What if Luo doesn't comply? What will happen to you, sir?"
Xu Yuantai said harshly: "If you don't do it, then I will have to ask someone else to send it to you."
A cold light flashed in Luo Jiutian's eyes, and he heard the rattling of the iron chains on his body. A big hand clasped Xu Yuantai's neck and pressed him against the wall.
"You want me to die because you are afraid that your excuses will fall on Jin Yiwei.
Since we are all in the same boat, adults should understand the principle of helping each other in the same boat.
Now that you are unkind, don't blame me for being unjust. Since I am going to die sooner or later, what does it matter if I have more lives in my hands? "
Xu Yuantai was grabbed by the throat, his face flushed, and he gasped: "Good brother, good brother, there is something easy to say, there is something easy to say."
Luo Jiutian popped the pill into Xu Yuantai's mouth and forced him to swallow it.
Xu Yuantai said in horror: "What did you feed me?"
Luo Jiutian smiled and said: "This is a life-prolonging pill. It is a good nourishing medicine. I am reluctant to take it myself. It is best to use it to honor the adults."
Xu Yuantai glared at him fiercely and said: "You...you can't lie to me. Is this poison?"
Luo Jiutian sat on the ground and said: "My lord is not stupid after all." Xu Yuantai said: "What exactly do you want?"
Luo Jiutian threw the porcelain bottle to Xu Yuantai and said, "Can you please help me leave this place?"
Xu Yuantai said angrily: "Are you crazy? How can I let you go with just one word from the Inspector's Office?
Although Zhou Guanghao is the person I recommended, his temperament is different from mine. Didn't you give him the "Jiannan Manuscript" that day?
After you left, he gave the things to me and asked me to return them to you.
And he accused me face to face, saying that I should not accept bribes.
If he hadn't thought about my kindness to him, he would have read my book. "
Luo Jiutian wondered: "Since this person doesn't understand current affairs, why do you keep him by your side?"
Xu Yuantai: “If you use people well, there will be no useless people in the world; if you use people poorly, there will be no useful people in the world.
Sichuan is so big. If we want to manage it in an orderly manner, wouldn't it be a bad thing to just use some incompetent people? "
Luo Jiutian sneered: "It seems that you are a good official who selects talents and appoints them?"
Xu Yuantai closed his eyes and said: "You are wrong, there is no good or bad distinction in my heart.
As an official, you only need to remember three things: be loyal to the emperor, keep your job, and know how to balance. This official can sit comfortably. "
Luo Jiutian said: "You are greedy for ink too?"
Xu Yuantai said: "That's right. Being in politics is not easy at all, and the sage's approach simply won't work in the officialdom.
With money, you can open a way when you advance, and you can have a way when you retreat. The bigger a person's position, the more dangerous the situation, because there are many people who want to sit in your position.
No matter how cautious you are, you will still make mistakes. Man is not God, and no one can always be right. Therefore, in the officialdom, it is wise to retire after success and enjoy peace. "
Luo Jiutian said: "If I were to be an official, I would agree with your point of view. But right now, I have no interest in being an official. I just want to find a way out for myself."
Xu Yuantai opened his eyes and said, "It seems you have an idea." Luo Jiutian stood up and whispered a few words to him.
Xu Yuantai was doubtful and said slowly: "Are you sure?"
Luo Jiutian said: "I'll see if you're sure. If you play tricks again, then everyone will have to die together." He handed the ring to Xu Yuantai and gave a few more instructions.
In the Chishui Gang, except for Xiang Ying, the other four of Luo Jiutian's five confidants were present.
They were discussing around a table. A thin man with a long face said eagerly: "The helmsman has been detained by the government, and Military Advisor Xiang is not here. What should we do?"
A red-faced man with rosacea beside him said: "Brother Luo treats our brothers well. Now that something has happened to him, we can't just stand by and watch."
The thin-faced man said: "Brother Luo Wu, what do you think we should do?"
Luo Shaoan said: "The government has always been on good terms with us. If someone named Zhou captured Brother Luo, it must be a huge case.
At this time, we sent our brothers to inquire about the news. I am afraid that people have been wary of it for a long time, and naturally they will not be able to find out the reason.
I'm worried that people from the government have targeted our people, and the brother who reported the news to the old gang leader is in danger. "
The thin-faced man sighed and said, "Brother Luo Wu is absolutely right. Brother Zheng Qi, what do you think?"
The one-eyed dragon Zheng Fei lowered his voice and said: "Brothers, why don't we just stop doing one thing and go to rob the prison."
Luo Shaoan reached out and patted the back of Zheng Fei's hand and said: "Old Qi, have you ever thought about it, our parents, wives and children are all here. If we fight against the government, what will happen to the whole family?"
A bald man slapped the table and said: "His grandma's, this won't work, and that won't work either.
You, Luo Laowu, just said you couldn't stand idly by and just said it for a long time without even letting out a single fart.
It's Lao Qi who is really serious. In my opinion, if he dies anyway, he might as well call the brothers to assemble and fight with them. "
Luo Shaoan said: "Have you ever thought about why the military advisor is not here at this time?"
The thin-faced man said: "Don't be so pretentious, just tell the truth."
Luo Shaoan glanced at everyone and said mysteriously: "Maybe it's the eldest brother who was betrayed by the military advisor. Otherwise, how would he show up?"
Zheng Fei snorted coldly and said: "You kid is talking nonsense. If you dare to speak ill of the military advisor again, I, Zheng Fei, know you, but I don't know you with my fist." He waved his fist.
Luo Shaoan sneered and said: "It's not that I, Lao Luo, is instigating the relationship between our brothers, it's just that the military advisor is always inseparable from my elder brother. His absence at this time makes people suspicious.
Just now Lao Qi said he would rob the prison, but the premise is that we all let the brothers settle down their families before taking action. "
The bald man chuckled and said, "That's what you said as a human being."
Not long after, a member of the gang came to report that someone had sent a letter. Immediately, he placed Luo Jiutian's ring and a letter on the table and left on his own.
Luo Shaoan took it, tore open the cover, took out the page, and read to the other three people: "
Brothers in the gang, if you see this, you must obey my order. Immediately lead the brothers in the gang to leave Shuzhong without any mistakes. "
As soon as he finished speaking, the other three looked at each other in shock. Zheng Fei muttered: "Boss Luo naturally has deep meaning in letting our brothers go. But I, Zheng Fei, cannot help but be loyal."
The bald man also echoed: "Exactly."
Luo Shaoan burned the letter, and then said: "The helmsman is not here now. I don't know if the words of my deputy helmsman will still be effective."
Seeing him putting on airs, these three people all agreed. Luo Shaoan said slowly: "Boss Luo has always been very measured in his dealings. Since he asked his brother to withdraw in his letter, the case that the government wants to ask may be very involved.
If we act out of loyalty, not only will we disappoint his entrustment, but we will also cause the lives of all the brothers in the family to die.
We should proceed according to the previous plan and dismiss the brothers in the gang as soon as possible. "
In the Prince of Shu's Mansion, in a monastery in the back garden. Prince Duan was dressed in regular clothes and sitting on the chair of the imperial master, with a finger on his temple.
The middle-aged man in front of him, who was wearing a black robe and a Ziwu hairpin, said angrily: "Mr. Ji, you originally planned for me to subdue the Chishui Gang's power in Shu. You said that using the anti-book case as a bait will definitely attract the Chishui Gang." Take action, and then use this matter as a threat to make them willingly serve the king.
But now that the inspector Zhou Guanghao has also grasped the Chishui Gang's handle, and most of the people in the Jinyiwei also know it, seeing the fat on his lips being taken away by others, I feel unwilling to do so. "
This man in black robe is called Ji Qianyun, his identity is a mystery, and he only entered the palace in the past two years. On weekdays, he plans many matters for King Duan and is deeply trusted.
King Duan's words were full of blame. Ji Qianyun's eyes flashed, he stroked his beard and said with a smile, "What's the difficulty for the prince to do this?"
When King Duan heard what he said, he suddenly became energetic, opened his eyes, straightened his body and asked, "Sir, what's your clever idea?"
Ji Qianyun swept away the dust in his hand, put it on his left arm, and replied: "There are still only a handful of people who really know about this matter. The prince invited them to the palace in the name of the princess's birthday. I can use the three-inch indestructible Let them suppress the matter."
He was full of confidence when he spoke. King Duan knew this man's ability well and said with a smile: "Sir, if you help me complete this matter, what reward can I give you?"
Ji Qianyun said calmly: "The villain works for the prince wholeheartedly and does not ask for any reward. As long as the prince's great cause is prosperous, it will be good if he does not forget the villain."
The two looked at each other and smiled. King Duan breathed a long sigh of relief and walked away. At this time, a figure shook, turned over and landed in front of the house.
Ji Qianyun said to the people outside the house: "Xiang Ying, come in." Xiang Ying was dressed in night clothes and walked slowly into the monastery.
A faint yellow light shone on his face, reflecting in his bright eyes. Ji Qianyun waved his hand for him to sit down and asked, "How is the investigation of Xiao Yunfan's whereabouts going?"
Xiang Ying said: "Back to my lord, it's strange to say that my subordinates and brothers have searched all over, but no trace of this person has been found."
Ji Qianyun slammed the table and shouted: "Trash." Xiang Yingdeng turned pale with fright and knelt down.
Seeing that Xiang Ying was shaking and obviously very scared, he helped him stand up and said slowly: "Mrs. Taohua could have taken down Xuannv Palace in one fell swoop. If Xiao Yunfan hadn't hindered her, how could she have failed?
Mrs. Peach Blossom's defeat made the leader angry at Protector Bai.
Now our brothers in the Ange are even more looked down upon by the side branches. This revenge says you want to avenge it, I don’t care what method you use, you must dig this person out for me. "
Xiang Ying was sweating profusely and whispered: "My subordinates have tried their best to dig this person out."
Ji Qianyun pondered for a moment, then raised his head and said, "Let others handle this matter.
Luo Jiutian is not in the Chishui Gang now, so he will surely spread the news and send the gang away. You should go back and stabilize them first.
On the government side, I will find a way to get rid of Luo Jiutian as soon as possible, and then help you take over. "
After Xiang Ying left, a man walked out of the cellar of the monastery. Ji Qianyun bowed and saluted the man and said, "My subordinate Ji Qianyun is here to see you, Your Majesty."
The venerable man wore a bamboo hat and sat on the chair of the imperial master and said slowly: "Mr. Ji, please excuse me.
Protector Bai asked me to come, just to ask, sir, when will the water in Sichuan be muddied? "
Ji Qianyun said: "According to my subordinate's plan, within a month there will be an earthquake in Shu.
However, subordinates are still worried that Xiao Yunfan will interfere with it. "
The venerable said coldly: "Leave this person to me to deal with. You must play the game of Sichuan well."
"Yes, I will do my best to complete this matter."
