On March 21, Tingwei Guo Ding came to the Taibao Mansion to see King Wuling to report the assassination on the school grounds.
Sima Zun listened to Guo Ding's report while flipping through the records of the investigation. He finished reading the records after Guo Ding finished speaking. Sima Zun pondered for a moment and said: "So this assassination was caused by the gambler's dissatisfaction with the results of the competition."
"Exactly," Guo Ding said firmly.
Sima Zun glanced at Guo Ding. This Guo Tingwei was promoted by him from Yushitai to Tingweizheng. He was promoted to Tingwei in October last year. He was his confidant and should not lie.
Raising his hand to signal Guo Ding to sit down, Sima Zun knocked on the ultimatum and asked, "Have you ever caught the assassin who said, 'Assassinate on the order of the King of Shu'? This person can't possibly be a gambler who made the wrong bet. "
Guo Ding sat down slowly, stretched out his hand to smooth his official robe, and responded: "I sent someone to find the place where this person stayed. According to the landlord, Liang reported that this person is a merchant from Guangzhou, and he brought four servants, all of whom are from Guangzhou." Kong is a powerful man. After the incident, these people never returned to their residence. I went to the place where they stayed to check, but found nothing left in the house."
"What do you think?" Sima Zun asked.
"We are in a hurry and cannot find more information, so we cannot make a conclusion. I sent the school affairs officer to check the records of these people passing the checkpoint, and found that several people passed through Xinting by boat. It is currently judged that they came from upstream."
Sima Zun asked again: "The person named Huangshan mentioned in your documents is an employee of Tangyi Noodle House. Does this noodle restaurant business belong to Yang Qing's family?"
Guo Ding responded in a deep voice: "Yes. I sent a school official across the river to Tangyi to inquire. This Huangshan was called Huang Heizi. His wife Qian was the shopkeeper of the noodle restaurant in the east of Tangyi City, and Huangshan purchased materials for the noodle restaurant. Six A few days ago, Huangshan stole his wife's money and crossed the river to participate in gambling. He bet on Jingkou and lost the bet. According to his confession, he lost his head for a while and then followed the crowd to attack the general platform."
Sima Zun also asked about the unclear points in the case papers one by one. Seeing that Guo Ding's answers were clear, he praised: "Guo Qing is very careful in his work. I am very satisfied."
Guo Dinggong said: "Your Majesty has given me the kindness of understanding and encountering you. I can't repay you even if something happens to me. I dare not not do my best."
Sima Zun nodded with satisfaction, grabbed the croaker tail next to him and shook it in his hand, thinking silently. Guo Ding sat upright and remained calm.
"Guo Qing, I heard that you have an old relationship with Hongnong Gong?" Sima Zun asked with a smile.
Guo Ding's heart tightened, and he leaned forward and said: "When I was appointed as the censor, I once inquired about Yang Quanqi's illness and the case of Runan nobles suing Yang Anxuan for his death due to harsh methods, and had several dealings with Hongnong Gong."
Seeing Guo Ding's nervous expression, Sima Zun held up the tea and said with a smile: "Guo Qing, don't be nervous. I'm just asking casually. You don't have to worry about whether it's right or wrong in private chat."
Guo Ding calmed down a little and said, "Wei."
After taking a sip of tea, Sima Zun asked calmly: "Guo Qing, who do you think Mr. Hongnong is?"
Slight sweat broke out on Guo Ding's forehead. Such small talk was not easy. After thinking for a moment, Guo Ding said: "I think Xi Shangshu's comments on Hongnong Gong are very appropriate."
"The wind god is handsome, outstanding, talented and civilized, and he can be called a pillar." Sima Zun turned his hand and gently read out the comment that has been known to everyone in the world, and sighed: "Hongnong Gong has not yet reached the age of his establishment. , indeed worthy of this sixteen-word evaluation.”
Sima Zun looked at Guo Ding and asked: "How does it compare with Yu Zhanggong?"
The slight sweat on Guo Ding's forehead turned into sweat beads. He knew that a wrong answer might offend the most powerful people in the world. Whether it was King Wuling, Liu Yu or Yang Anxuan, he was not someone he could offend.
A flash of inspiration flashed in his mind, and Guo Ding responded loudly: "Writing may not be as good as it is, but writing is better."
Sima Zun thought about it for a moment, then laughed and said, "Guo Qing's answer makes everyone happy."
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At the Cavalry General's Mansion, Liu Yu and Tan Zhi were competing in the martial arts training ground inside the house. The two of them were bare-chested, sweat dripping down their backs like beads.
With a "pop" sound, two wooden sticks as thick as duck eggs collided and made a cracking sound. Tan Zhi's strength was a little weak and he swayed back. Liu Yu took the opportunity to lift his leg and kick on Tan Zhi's abdomen. Tan Zhi couldn't stand and took a few steps back.
Liu Yu threw away the broken wooden stick in his hand and laughed: "Happy, happy."
Tan just stood still and said sincerely: "My lord is so brave that few people in the world can match him, and I am invincible to you as a servant."
The attendant brought a basin, and a maid wiped away the sweat for the two of them. Liu Yu said with a smile: "Back then, Yu and Yang Anxuan were competing in martial arts at the Jingkou school grounds, and they also chopped the stick in his hand with one stick, forcing Yang Anxuan to abandon the stick and admit defeat. In the blink of an eye, more than ten people Years have passed, and I don’t know if I can still beat him if we compete again.”
Tan Zhi grabbed the water basin from the attendant, fell down, and said, dripping with water: "My lord, your bravery is even better than before. Yang Anxuan is definitely no match."
Liu Yu flexed his muscles and asked himself that although he was over forty years old, his energy had not weakened at all, and he could still win against Yang Anxuan.
After washing and changing clothes, he went to the hall and Liu Yu said: "Uncle Gong, how do you feel about the battle between Xiaoyang and Yongzhou soldiers and horses?"
Tan Zhi's face became solemn, he wiped his beard and said: "Yongzhou soldiers and horses are serious enemies, and their bravery is better than that of Beifu Erlang."
Liu Yu said in a deep voice: "If I hadn't been fooled into Yongzhou's military forging skills, I'm afraid I wouldn't know who would win or lose in future battles."
Tan Zhi said nonchalantly: "The land of Yongyan is long and narrow, and it is restricted by Wei and Qin. I don't have enough foundation. How can I compare with my lord?"
While they were talking, Liu Muzhi walked in from the outside, and Tan Zhi greeted with a smile: "Brother Daohe is here. Quickly take out the Dukang wine that the lord gave you, and let's get drunk before resting."
Liu Muzhi bowed to Liu Yu first, and then said with a smile: "Next time my lord wants to give wine to Yu, just give it to Uncle Gong directly."
The three of them all laughed. Liu Muzhi took out a document from his sleeve and placed the document for King Wuling in front of Liu Yu.
"Lord, this is a document from Tingwei investigating the school riot." Liu Yu knew some words, but it was a bit difficult to read. He pushed the document to signal Liu Muzhinian to listen to him.
Tan Zhi laughed at the side and said: "What kind of Qiao Zong sent someone to assassinate him? It's obviously a gambler who lost his sight and caused trouble. Yin Zhongwen, an old fox, has made too much money. I'm afraid he will be in trouble."
Liu Yu laughed and said: "Uncle Gong is both rough and subtle, and he tells the truth in one breath."
Liu Muzhi briefly reported the situation of the documents, focusing on the appearance of the assassin who said "Assassination on the order of the King of Shu", and said that he was a merchant from Guangzhou.
Liu Yuyi frowned and said, "He is tall and tall, with eyebrows as thick as knives. Uncle Gong, who do you think this person looks like?"
Tan Zhi didn't listen carefully. Hearing Liu Yu talk about it, he laughed casually and said, "It couldn't be Xu Daofu."
Three years ago, Xu Dao invaded Dongyang and attacked Yongjia. Liu Yu went to pacify it on Huan Xuan's order. Tan Zhi once fought fiercely with Xu Daofu outside Dongyang City. The two fought against each other several times. Tan Zhi was deeply impressed by Xu Daofu's scimitar eyebrows.
After saying the words, Tan Zhi sat up straight and said in a deep voice: "Isn't it really Xu Daofu who came to Jiankang City?"
Liu Yu pondered: "It's very possible. Guangzhou seems to be peaceful in the past two years, but in fact it is constantly building warships. If this person is really Xu Daofu, I am afraid that war will break out soon."
Liu Muzhi said: "Although the martial arts performance in the school ended in farce, the Yongzhou army with fifty can defeat Uncle Gong's 200 men. It should not be underestimated."
Tan Zhi said cheerfully: "Brother Daohe, please don't expose me any more. I just don't want your Dukang wine servant anymore."
Liu Muzhi said solemnly: "In the place of the Four Battles of Yongzhou, the soldiers competed with Qin and Wei. In time, they will surely build a great army that can fight for hundreds of battles. The Beifu Army is also a great army, but since the death of Liu Lao, its combat power is not as good as before. The Lord must Check."
Liu Yu nodded and said: "What Dao He said is that Yu is training his troops and horses day and night in Jingkou, and it is still difficult to reach the previous state in a short period of time. If Yongzhou's troops and horses are as elite as those on the school field, the Beifu army will definitely be invincible." "
Tan Zhi fought against the Yongzhou Army on the school field and recalled: "This group of Yongzhou soldiers is really powerful. They must have seen blood on the battlefield, otherwise they would not be so tough."
Subconsciously touching the chest that Zhang Feng had hit, Tan Zhi continued: "Without more than five years of training and several battles on the battlefield, it would have been impossible to face an enemy several times larger without fear and defend as solidly as a rock. , I estimate that the number of soldiers and horses like Yongzhou will never exceed three thousand."
Liu Yi nodded, recognized Tan Zhi's analysis, and said: "Three thousand people were separated from the Beifu army and went north to rescue Luoyang. Later, Yang Anxuan fought with Qin and Wei several times. Based on these people, the number of elites selected was It can’t be too much.”
Liu Muzhi said coldly: "My lord, we have carefully ascertained that there were 30,000 elites in the original Yongzhou, and nearly 100,000 county and garrison troops. If Liang and Yanzhou are also included, in another three to five years, Yang Anxuan may have more than 30,000 elites in his hands." Fifty thousand, 200,000 troops and horses.”
Liu Yu took a breath, even if he had Yang, Qing, Xu, Jiang, and Jingzhou in his hands, he would be able to gather at most 200,000 troops in three to five years, and Yang Anxuancheng was a powerful enemy.
"Hongnong Gongcheng is my lord's fierce enemy." Liu Muzhi said quietly: "My lord should take action as soon as possible to get rid of this serious trouble."
Tan Zhi's eyes flashed fiercely and he said: "My lord, Yu and his brothers went to Yang Anxuan's residence at night to kill the weeds and eradicate the roots."
Liu Yu shook his head and said: "How can the capital city do anything arbitrarily? Moreover, it is not necessarily possible to kill Yang Anxuan. It would be unsightly to scare the snake."
Liu Muzhi said coldly: "Why not send an assassin to kill him."
Tai Shigong's biographies of assassins were first recorded by Cao Mo from Lu. Zhuan Zhu, Nie Zheng, Yu Rang, and Jing Ke were famous throughout the ages because of their historical records, and many warriors imitated them.
There are endless records of assassins in books: the Shu people sent assassins to kill Lai She; Gongsun Shu sent people to assassinate Cen Minghu’s ancestor Cen Peng; Sima Zhao sent assassins to Shu to assassinate Jiang Wei, etc. Even Huan Xuan also sent assassins to kill Liu in Jingzhou. Mai. The family of aristocratic families raised their tribesmen, took in refugees, and also let them act as assassins to kill the enemies on their behalf.
Liu Yu said slowly: "Shen Yuanzi reported yesterday that the mob who were robbing food captured them, and they were members of the Wang family in Taiyuan."
Tan Zhi said disdainfully: "But the servants of Wang Yu and his son said at the beginning that they could not be merciful and let these disasters go."
Liu Muzhi read the report and said: "Not only the people of Wang Yu and his son, but also Wang Guobao's tribe. At first, Wang Guobao sent people to assassinate Yang Anxuan. After the failure, he sent these people to Guangzhou. This group of people learned that Wang Guobao After Bao Bao was killed, he simply followed Sun En to cause trouble. After Sun En was judged by the master, he went back to the Jingkou area and did some business of collecting money to buy his life."
Liu Yu looked at Liu Muzhi without saying anything, and Liu Muzhi bowed and said, "Don't worry, my lord, I will send someone to convince them that after arranging the assassination, there will be no traces left behind."
Some people died, but not completely...
