If Yang Qingyuan died of illness in the capital of Shu, the court would definitely become suspicious, but without conclusive evidence, it would be impossible to go on a killing spree!
The most likely possibility is to send another capable envoy to investigate the matter.
This leaves enough time for these people in Shu!
During this period of time, they can complete all the finishing work, find a scapegoat, and get away safely.
Looking at the suddenly excited group of people, Li Changdeng sneered in his heart.
There is no shortage of tricks and strategies!
The idea is beautiful, but the reality is cruel!
Who is this Yang Qingyuan? !
He is a character who emerges from one conspiracy after another, and from mountains of corpses and seas of blood again and again.
Do these people who don't know how high the sky is, do they think they are richer than the wealthy families in Yangzhou, or have better martial arts skills than the Qinglonghui group, or are more powerful than Hou Jin Dagan? !
This kind of pig teammate must be cut off as soon as possible, otherwise all previous efforts will be in vain.
"Mr. Changdengong, what do you think of our plan?!"
Li Changdeng shook his head, "I am already old, and I don't have the hard work of you young people! I can't afford the trouble anymore, so you should discuss this matter!"
If someone wants to die, Li Changdeng will not stop them.
It was perfect for these idiots to take the initiative to attract Yang Qingyuan's attention on Li Changdeng's behalf.
Li Changdeng pretended to be depressed, rubbed his brows, and said, "As I get older, I get sleepy easily when I think about things!"
Everyone else could clearly see the fatigue on Li Changdeng's face.
All I can say is that he is worthy of a bureaucrat with more than 30 years of experience, with this acting skill!
A man in his late thirties stood up and walked to Li Changdeng, "Teacher, are you okay?"
Seeing this, Judge Wu Tong changed his mind and said to the middle-aged man, "Judge Zhao, since Mr. Chang Deng is not in good condition, please send Mr. Chang Deng back to your house to rest!"
Of course Wu Tongpan was not so kind, but he realized that this was an opportunity, an opportunity to replace Li Changdeng as the leader of local forces in Yizhou officialdom.
After Li Changdeng bowed to everyone, he said, "I'm not feeling well, so... I'll take my leave now!"
Li Changdeng looked like he couldn't even speak!
Judge Zhao supported his mentor and walked out the door.
Everyone in the room said goodbye!
They came here to gather in the name of Wu Tongpan's birthday. They were just and above board, and there was no need to cover up anyone's eyes.
After the imperial guards arrived in Shudu County, these people were still afraid.
Among the guards were the accompanying Jin Yiwei and people from the Six Gates. The ability of these people to collect intelligence was still scary.
Therefore, people in the civil service group hate these spy agencies deeply. No one wants their secrets to be spied on. Maybe at some point, something will fall into their hands.
After Judge Zhao and Li Changdeng left, Judge Wu Tong did not rush back to the meeting hall. Instead, he found a reason to go into the study with several of his confidants.
"Master Wu, do you think this Chang Denggong is really unwell, or..." said a man with a goatee.
This person's name is Chen Wu. Although he has no official status, he is a Jinshi.
However, after becoming a Jinshi, Chen Wu did not become an official. Instead, he returned to his hometown and used his status as a Jinshi to increase the power of his family.
Jinshi of the imperial dynasty can be exempted from land tax and Ding tax, and are exempted from corvee.
It can be said that the privileges of being a Jinshi allowed them to pay almost no taxes, and Chen Wu also had a large group of classmates in the same year. With these connections, Chen Wu did not become an official, but instead allowed the Chen family in the capital of Shu to develop more prosperously.
Faced with Chen Wu's question, Wu Tongpian just sneered and said, "I'm afraid Li Changdeng is mostly pretending to be ill!"
"Malingering?!"
Although the three of them are Wu Tongpan's confidants, they still admire Li Changdeng very much.
As a long history officer, he suppressed successive governors of Yizhou and became the de facto leader of Yizhou. Li Changdeng's methods were not inferior to those of some old foxes at the center of the imperial court.
"Yes, he is afraid of Yang Qingyuan!"
Although Chen Wu was concerned about current affairs, his understanding of Yang Qingyuan was only superficial after all, since he was not in court.
"Although Yang is an imperial master, he is just a marquis now. Is he that scary?!"
Wu Tongpan sneered, "Some people underestimate Yang Qingyuan, and that's a real fool. The reason why I looked down upon Yang Qingyuan just now was, firstly, to show off to Li Changdeng, and secondly, to increase everyone's confidence, otherwise we wouldn't have fought." Just surrender first, then just wait for Yang Qingyuan to come and catch us!"
Immediately, Wu Tongpan said, "Yang Qingyuan has only been an official in the government for more than ten years, but his followers, minions, disciples and old officials are all over the government and the public.
Dali Temple was rebuilt by this person single-handedly. As you all know, the current Dali Temple is still more prestigious than the Six Dark Parts.
Today's Criminal Department and Dali Temple are both controlled by Yang Qingyuan's original subordinates, and more than 60% of the backbone of these two yamen graduated from the Dazhou Academy of Criminal Law. "
Chen Wu couldn't help but exclaimed, "I didn't expect this person to have such a foundation, and he can control the situation of the court even if he is not in the court!"
Wu Tongpan said, "Not only that, this person is also a master of martial arts. According to the disciples in my house, Yang Qingyuan is a master of the realm of heaven and earth."
"Dharma, Heaven and Earth Realm?"
Chen Wu and the other two men indicated with their eyes that they were all local gentry. Although they also had servants and thugs at home, they had no idea about the realm of law, heaven and earth!
Wu Tongpan then gave a reference, "The guest in my house is a warrior in the Yuan Hua realm, who is strong enough to kill Running Bull."
Although they are not familiar with martial arts, they still have some understanding of the basic realm divisions.
A warrior in the Yuan Hua realm can kill a cow with one punch. Yang Qingyuan is two levels higher than the Yuan Hua realm, which means that he can even kill a tiger with one punch.
It's not surprising that Wu Tongpan and others have such naive ideas. Let alone bureaucrats and gentry like them, how many people in the world have seen Fa Tianxiang and Di Realm take action with all their strength? !
After all, this is not an era of information explosion. News is still relatively obscure.
Although there are various rumors about the realm of Fa Tianxiang and Earth in the world, for them, how can they be trusted if they have not witnessed it with their own eyes? !
"I never expected that a civil servant like Yang Qingyuan could be so brave!"
"Yes! This person Yunwen Yunwu is really difficult to deal with!"
Wu Tongpian also knew what Chen Wu and the others said.
But what can they do? ! Don't they know that if you go against Yang Qingyuan, it will be difficult to end well!
But now Yang Qingyuan wants to go against them! Putting the knife to their necks!
If they don't deal with Yang Qingyuan, they will only die, so they might as well give it a fatal blow!
"Don't worry, you three. I have made careful arrangements. I have received a secret report from Yuzhou City. Yang Qingyuan is about to rush back to Shudu from Yuzhou. I have prepared a big gift for him!"
As he spoke, Wu Tongpan unfolded a map. The three people in front of him were all his best friends. Their interests were linked. Once one family was about to sink the ship, the remaining three families would also be dragged into the water. Therefore, Wu Tongpan did not conceal his plan.
Wu Tongpan relied on his connections to spend a lot of money to purchase a batch of powerful crossbows and matching Po Gang Arrows. They were originally used to deal with people in the world, but now they were used on Yang Qingyuan.
He arranged for a group of trustworthy people in the family to ambush in Yuanchou Stream.
Flying beams frame the cliffs, and the plank road connects to the dangerous mountains.
This is the best interpretation of the terrain of Yuanchoujian. Let alone an individual, even apes, monkeys and birds will feel anxious when facing this place.
Only two people and two horses can travel here. If you are not careful, you will fall off the cliff.
If a dragnet is laid in this place, how many nails can Yang Qingyuan save if he is covered in iron?
Life and death, success or failure, all depend on this! ——
On the other side, Judge Zhao helped Li Chang board the carriage.
As soon as the curtain was lowered, Li Changden's fatigue disappeared and he returned to his usual shrewdness and ability.
"Ziyue, you better know how to be a teacher!" Li Changdeng just gave a hint, and Judge Zhao cooperated with Li Changdeng to play out the scene.
Ziyue is the cousin of Judge Zhao. Judge Zhao's full name is Zhao Qingfang. He is the salt transportation judge of Yizhou and the second-in-command of the Sichuan Salt Transportation Envoy in Yizhou.
Since ancient times, table salt has been nothing more than sea salt, lake salt, and mineral salt.
Yizhou is far away from the sea and does not have a large salt lake, so Yizhou has always used mineral salt.
The most famous among them is Zigong mineral salt.
In addition to traveling, Zigong is also famous for its salt.
Zigong mine salt is buried deep underground. The salt crystals are white and translucent in color, unique in shape and ingenious.
The "Xiaohe Gang" with Zigong Yanbang cuisine as its pillar, the "Shanghe Gang" represented by Shudu, and the "Xiahe Gang" represented by Yuzhou constitute the world-famous Sichuan cuisine. There is a saying that "food is in Yizhou, taste is in Zigong".
The transfer of salt and iron was a major event for the imperial court. Although Zhao Qingfang did not have a high official position, he had considerable power.
"Qingfang, how many years have you been following me?!"
"Fifteen years ago, thanks to the recommendation of my mentor, I was able to sit on the position of Yizhou Salt Transport Judge." Zhao Qingfang is a traditional middle-aged man with thick eyebrows, big eyes, and a face with Chinese characters. He looks like a good man and an upright official. impression.
"So many years have passed in such a flash! These days are like a fleeting moment!" Li Changdeng couldn't help but sigh.
Zhao Qingfang heard something else from the words.
"Teacher, is this time really so dangerous?!"
Li Changdeng replied, "It's more dangerous than you imagine. Do you think Tongjian Wu Yaobing is arrogant and wants to deal with Yang Qingyuan?!"
"Is not it?!"
Li Changdeng smiled and said, "This is just one of the reasons. This person has a human face and a pig's appearance, but he knows very well in his heart! The reason why he wants to deal with Yang Qingyuan is that he has been forced to a dead end and wants to bring this benefit. The forces in the state have to confront Yang Qingyuan!"
Although the risks are high, the benefits are also considerable.
With this vote, the wealthy gentry and officials in Yizhou will definitely follow his lead.
What left Li Changdeng speechless the most was not Wu Yaobing, but those who couldn't see the situation clearly and followed the booing.
The reason why Wu Yaobing risked his life was because what he did was enough to confiscate his family and destroy his family.
Not only did he disregard human lives while in office, colluded with the gentry, and annexed land, he even had a hand in the salt affairs.
This person is behind the salt lord who secretly sells private salt in Yizhou.
Wu Yaobing had no choice but to take dangerous risks.
"Teacher, what should we do now?" Li Changdeng smiled when he heard Zhao Qingfang's question.
"Regarding this matter, I was shocked and angry at first, but when I think about it carefully, I realize that this is the reason why God favors me!"
This is a good opportunity for Li Changdeng and Wu Yaoping to cut each other off and make meritorious deeds.
Although Li Changdeng will still be injured in the end, if the gecko cuts off its tail to survive, will it still feel sorry for the half of its tail? !
"Qingfang, you immediately..."
The sound became smaller and smaller as the carriage went away, and finally disappeared in the wind.
…
That night, the imperial envoy received a secret letter.
But surprisingly, the people inside didn't seem to move at all.
Only one homing pigeon flew out of the imperial envoy's carriage under the cover of night! ——
Stream is a mountain with water.
This Yuanchou Stream was originally a dead-end road, and pedestrians had to take a detour. The plank road between Yuanchou Stream has only been built for about ten years. There are not many people walking on it on weekdays, but today it seems even more deserted. Yang Qingyuan rode a yellow horse all the way before meeting three or two pedestrians.
He is a military strategist, and he paid attention to the terrain along the way. This is indeed a good place for an ambush!
He had received a message from the flying pigeon at the imperial envoy's headquarters last night. Someone was going to ambush him on his way back to the capital of Shu!
Of course, the imperial envoy's journey was just to deliver a message.
The current person in charge of the imperial mission is Hu Yunji, the censor of the Metropolitan Procuratorate.
He knew very well Yang Qingyuan's martial arts. The imperial envoy did not need anyone to protect him at all. If this gentleman was in danger, it would only mean that they were in more danger.
Therefore, Hu Yunji only informed Yang Qingyuan at this time, and there was no other action to mobilize troops for rescue.
Cheng Huang is the divine horse in the world, even on the road to Shu, he still walks on flat ground.
When Yang Qingyuan actually walked the Yuanchou Stream, he couldn't help but sigh at its ruggedness.
There are few outlines at the bottom of the deep valley, and dense rocks on the top.
What a great place for an ambush!
At this time, it’s time to imitate Prime Minister Cao and laugh three times. I laugh at Wu Yaobing’s incompetence and Chen Wu’s lack of wisdom...
But before Yang Qingyuan started laughing, he noticed something unusual.
The innate body is extremely sharp, and the ambushed men and horses cannot escape Yang Qingyuan's six senses.
"Hey! There are about two hundred people, it's quite a scene!"
Someone has set up a stage for him to hold cups, and Yang Qingyuan is definitely going to perform on it.
It was decided to start with three laughs.
While Yang Qingyuan was thinking, he moved his crotch and headed towards the ambush place.
"I'm coming!"
"Everyone is ready! Load the crossbows!"
The leader is a descendant of the Chen Wu family, who is also a martial arts practitioner and has already reached the level of the Seven Meridians.
Under the gaze of everyone, Yang Qingyuan walked into the ambush circle, and then stopped!
"ha!……"
Just after Yang Qingyuan laughed for the first time, a crossbow arrow passed by Yang Qingyuan's ear, interrupting his laughter.
"..."
"I opened this road and planted this tree! If you want to live forever, leave money to buy the road! If you dare to say even half a word, I will kill you with a knife, and I will not bury you!"
Facing this masked man who jumped out, Yang Qingyuan's expression was ugly. His carefully thought out way to appear was just interrupted!
You really deserve to die!
