Wu Song led the way, and soon the team arrived in front of a large house.
Zhao Tong looked around on the horse, only looking at a house. He saw the willows blowing in the spring breeze, the young buds announcing the good spring, and a branch of red apricot hanging out of the wall, but it was delicate and pretty.
He said: "Taishi Cai and the eunuchs in the court have always been happy to adopt their adopted son Qian'er. They thought that opening a herbal medicine shop would be of great benefit, but they didn't know that this small Yanggu County is actually rich in mountains and rivers!"
No one dared to speak, but waited for his order. Zhao Tong nodded and said: "Surround the house and don't let anyone escape."
The five hundred Dragon Guards didn't know what they were going to do. They didn't show it on their faces, but they were very excited in their hearts. Sure enough, they had meat to eat following the two kings. Looking at this mansion, it was rare even among the rich families in Tokyo. Fortunately, the 10th commander didn't come, otherwise it would have been an advantage for them.
There is a gatekeeper in Ximen Mansion. Although the gatehouse does not dare to exceed the rules, it still looks tall. In front of the gate, a young man in black is sweeping the flower petals floating in the courtyard. Suddenly, he sees many soldiers riding tall horses arriving. He was about to turn around. He wanted to say hello, but one of the riders yelled to get out of the way. He couldn't help but let out an "ah", dropped the broom and ran aside.
That rider was the commander of the Dijiu Battalion. This man was called Zhou Xiao. He was tall and tall. As for his martial arts skills, he still had some strength.
He rushed forward on horseback, pushed hard with the iron gun in his hand, and then shouted "open". The two gates collapsed on their own and flew straight into the courtyard. However, although the doors were opened, the gatehouse did not move.
Zhao Tong thought he was useless and said: "There are a few more people and they all push him away!"
Several military envoys came up at the same time and worked hard together. With a "bang" sound, the gate of Ximen Mansion was pushed down from top to bottom...
However, he said that Ximen Qing was at home today. He was not doing anything else but waiting for news from Pan Jinlian. However, he waited and waited for no one to hear from him. He felt a little restless and was afraid of being harassed by several maids, so he stood up and went to the house. Go outside.
But when he had just walked a short distance, he heard a loud noise, but it was at the main entrance. He hurriedly took a few steps in confusion, and suddenly heard the sound of horse hooves again, and the look of confusion on his face became more intense.
Ximen Qing was also a smart person, otherwise how could he have acquired such a huge property through plunder and robbery? He looked around and hid behind a house when there was no one around. Then he saw many cavalry rushing in.
These cavalrymen were all majestic and full of evil spirit. He was immediately shocked. Who had he provoked and led troops into his home?
Ximen Qing was panicked, and when he took a closer look, he saw that one of the riders looked familiar. When he thought about it in his mind, he was shocked. Wasn't this the enemy he had made in the Ghost Tower in the capital!
But why does this enemy hold such a grudge? After a long time, he actually came to Yanggu County? When Ximen Qing looked at the cavalry, the red flowers on his temples were so frightened that he fell off. He only regretted that he should not have suffered what happened to Guifan Lou in the first place. Even though he knew Taishi Cai, he also knew that a good man should not suffer the consequences before him, so he turned around Then he had to hide.
But at this time, the maids Xiuchun and Lanxiang came over hand in hand. They were both on good terms with him. Xiuchun called out: "Master, what big event is ahead? Why are so many people riding in?"
At this moment, Ximen Qing wanted to stab them both to death, but he didn't reply. His face turned pale, and he ran away faster. Among the crowd, only Wu Song knew him. He happened to see him and yelled: "Ximen Qing, don't run away!"
Who dared to stop Ximen Qing, but the house was surrounded like an iron barrel and there was no way to escape. Within a moment, Wu Song caught up with him. He did have some fist and kick skills, and the two of them hit each other.
Zhao Tong ignored all this and ordered the arrests. The whole thing was not finished until dusk. Ximen Qingzi was beaten to death by Wu Song. The imperial army searched dozens of large boxes of property and loaded them into carts. Go outside the city.
Setting up camp outside the city, Zhao Tao inspected the things. Lin Lin finally found out that they were worth hundreds of thousands of silver. This did not include the household items and various furnishings that could not be taken away, which were worth at least tens of thousands.
Zhao Tong knew that even if Ximen Qing's herbal medicine shop made money, it would not be able to make a lot of money. Most of it was accumulated through secret robberies. As he was thinking about it, suddenly a report came from outside that Yanggu County Magistrate Shi Wenkui wanted to see him.
Zhao Tan asked the people to be led in. As soon as Shi Zhixian entered the door, he presented several pieces of evidence that Ximen Qing secretly communicated with the Liangshan bandits. Zhao Tan took it and looked at it, but it was all done perfectly. He couldn't help but smile: "How long will Shi Zhixian be in office?" Already?"
Shi Wenkui's heart skipped a beat and he said, "It's been four or five years since I returned to the prince."
Zhao Tong said: "Originally, local officials in this dynasty had to be transferred within one or two years. After Yuanfeng's restructuring, it was slightly delayed. However, four or five years is really too long."
Shi Wenkui said: "What the prince said is absolutely true. The official... In addition to the evidence of Ximen Qing's rebellion, the official also brought something to the prince."
Zhao Tong smiled and said: "Shizhi County is so polite, it makes me speechless."
Shi Wenkui said: "If the prince hadn't come to Yanggu, I might never have seen the prince in his lifetime. It's my blessing to be able to give him a gift."
Zhao Tong looked at him for a moment and said: "Since Shizhi County is so polite, I can't let you lose money. I haven't raided the herbal medicine shop, and the house hasn't been raided either. Shizhi County can go check it again."
Shi Wenkui said happily: "I understand, I understand."
Zhao Tong added: "Let those who don't matter much be released, and the rest will be released as they should. As for how to report it to the court, you can decide for yourself. Can you handle it?"
Shi Wenkui said: "Don't worry, Your Majesty. I don't dare to say anything else. These subordinates can still control their sense of proportion."
Zhao Tong nodded, and after sending Shi Wenkui away, he called Wu Song. Wu Song had to take care of Wu Dalang and could not leave Yanggu for the time being. He and Wu Song explained some things and then took the money. Wu Song said: "Your Majesty, I will go as soon as my brother recovers from his injury." I will die before my account."
Zhao Tong said: "Erlang, please don't say anything. It's important to take care of my brother."
Wu Song bowed again and again before leaving.
Early the next morning, Zhao Tong led his team straight to Dengzhou without anyone sending him off.
Because he acted in secret, after entering Dengzhou City, he did not even see the magistrate and stayed directly in Ma Zheng's mansion.
Although Ma Zheng was a military attache, he was quite elegant. After chatting with him, Zhao Tong found out that he was actually Zhe Yanye's subordinate. Zhe Yanye was Zhe Yanzhi's brother and was now the first deputy general of Qin Fenglu.
Going to sea does not mean leaving immediately after arriving in Dengzhou. Although the imperial court gave Ma Zheng a secret order, everything still needs to be discussed and planned with Zhao Tao, especially how many people to take and how many ships to take. There is no designation from the imperial court, so they need to decide on their own.
At dusk that day, it was already the third day after entering Dengzhou. Zhao Tao sat on a chair in Ma Zheng's study with his hands on his pillow. He looked at Ma Zheng and Hu Yanqing in front of him and sighed: "I am really a little worried. I have been doing this for many years." I have never seen the sea, let alone set out to sea, and listening to what you two said about seasickness in the wind and waves, my head is getting big."
Ma Zheng, who had a white face and a long beard, glanced at the dark-faced Hu Yanqing beside him, stood up and said politely: "Your Majesty, this is because this subordinate has not thought carefully. Why not go to the beach tomorrow to watch, and let the Prince sit on the sea boat to experience it? Take a look at the sea scene."
Hearing this, Zhao Tong looked at the sky outside and said lazily: "I'm still waiting for tomorrow. It's not too late now, so let's go and take a look!"
(End of chapter)
