Since Xiang Zhuang was able to come to Xianyang City alone, he would naturally have a good hiding place, and he would not be stupid enough to wait there to be caught.
So when Liu Bang took people to the place Zhang Liang mentioned, the place was already deserted, and not even the slightest clue was left.
Liu Bang had already thought of this result, but he was inevitably a little anxious.
Although he didn't know why Zhang Liang knew about this, he still felt that Zhang Liang and Xiang Zhuang were connected. Otherwise, why would Ran Fang let him investigate this matter?
Thinking about it, he came to Zhang Liang's room again, carrying some things in his hand to ask Zhang Liang in person.
"Brother Zhang, how are you these days?"
"How is the investigation going on with Zi Junliang and Miao Yutang outside the city?"
"If you really can't find any clues, why not come to the city and give it a try? After all, those people have lived in the city for such a long time, how come they didn't leave any clues?"
As soon as he entered the door, Liu Bang showed unprecedented enthusiasm and even took the initiative to give him suggestions on what to do next.
Zhang Liang has received the news that Ran Fang will leave the matter of capturing Xiang Zhuang to Liu Bang.
So when he saw Liu Bang coming, he guessed what Liu Bang meant, and also knew that Xiang Zhuang must have escaped.
I couldn't describe how I felt for a moment. I was a little lucky, but also a little indescribable.
He looked at Liu Bang and smiled faintly: "Brother Liu is here, sit down."
"Thank you, Brother Liu, for your concern. We already have clues about the matter."
"I have been sending people to follow them these past few days. Over time, I can always find out something."
"Brother Liu, I heard that your Excellency has left Xiangzhuang's affairs to you. I wonder what the consequences will be?"
Zhang Liang didn't hide anything. If he hadn't found the clues, how could he have gone to the deserted land in the west of the city, only to come across the information left by Xiang Zhuang?
In fact, he has been thinking in the past few days. Since Xiang Zhuang was able to leave the news there, does it mean that Xiang Zhuang is actually connected with Zi Junliang and Miao Yutang?
Now that Liu Bang was sitting in front of him, his feeling became stronger and stronger.
However, Liu Bang didn't know about this kind of thing. He just guessed that Zhang Liang might have clues here.
Now that Zhang Liang took the initiative to bring it up, he would naturally not miss this opportunity.
"To be fair to Brother Zhang, this matter has not been resolved."
"So I came here today just to ask Brother Zhang why he knew where Xiang Zhuang was at that time?"
"Does Xiang Zhuang leave any other clues?"
"If Brother Zhang is willing to say more, then I would be really grateful!"
Hearing his words, Zhang Liang was also struggling in his heart, wondering whether he should tell everything.
For the sake of his identity, Ran Fang gave all the refined salt business to Ying Zheng. How can he repay Ran Fang's kindness?
Thinking about it, he considered it and said, "Actually... it was an accidental discovery."
"According to Rong Ming's news, when I went to investigate Zi Junliang and Miao Yutang outside the city, I found that they had not gone there to discuss matters for a long time. I wonder if it is because the city has strict access to the city, or because they know that someone is watching there?"
"Then, I sent people to search the city and accidentally discovered that place, so I took people there to see if they left any clues."
"But I didn't expect to see a message there that two people had made an appointment to meet there at night."
"I had doubts in my heart and was worried that it had nothing to do with the investigation at the house, so I went alone at night and found Xiang Zhuang."
"Later, I informed the Lord about this matter."
"Now that I think about it, if that is really the place where Zi Junliang and Miao Yutang secretly talked about things, then the appearance of Xiang Zhuang there is no accident. Maybe there is some connection between them."
Liu Bang listened, but he also guessed in his heart, what connection would Xiang Zhuang have between them?
None of these people seem to be related to each other, but if they can be found in one place, there must be some places that they have not discovered.
Moreover, he was also thinking in his mind, since the two things were related, why did Ran Fang ask him to investigate Xiang Zhuang instead of letting Zhang Liang investigate together?
Could it be that Ran Fang gave him a chance to perform?
If he does well, then he can stay by Ran Fang's side forever?
Thinking of this, his fighting spirit increased a lot.
"If this is really the case, then there must be a connection between them!"
"When the Xiang family was wiped out, although it was Wang Ben who took action, my lord did have some suggestions after all. The Xiang family must have found out about this, so they entered Xianyang."
"But very few people know about this matter. Why did it spread throughout Xianyang later?"
"Maybe if we find this person, we can find the connection between them."
It has to be said that sometimes some things are really clear to the eyes of the authorities. Zhang Liang, who has been diligently investigating for a long time, did not expect that things might be like this.
Liu Bang's guess provided a new direction for his investigation.
"At first, this matter was thought to have only occurred after Mr. Fusu, Your Excellency and Wang Ben, but at that time His Majesty had also been sending people next door to eavesdrop on their conversations, so Your Majesty should also know about this matter."
"Presumably, Wang Ben would not hide this from his father Wang Jian. After hearing about it, Wang Jian went to jail himself to thank you."
"But later, after Wang Ben won, he told the story in order to give Ran Fang a chance to get out of prison. Although he failed, the ministers in the court already knew about it."
"Could it be that this matter has something to do with the ministers in the DPRK?"
"If this is the case, then this matter will be more difficult to handle."
Liu Bang didn't know these things in detail. Now when he heard what Zhang Liang said, he immediately understood that things were not as simple as he thought.
If he was really involved with the minister of the DPRK, he and Zhang Liang would not be able to shake him, and they would definitely report the matter to Ran Fang before making any plans.
However, this was a test for him. If he went to Ran Fang just after starting the investigation, he would probably be disappointed with him, right?
"This matter is so complicated, it must be decided by adults."
"But now that your Excellency has just become an official, there are many things to do. If we go to your Excellency to make a decision on this matter, I'm afraid he will also be in trouble."
"It's better that we determine who it is first, and then inform the Lord. Even if the Lord doesn't take action, he will be on guard."
"how do you feel?"
Zhang Liang had no objection. After all, he almost betrayed Ran Fang just now, and he didn't want to be disliked by Ran Fang.
Since Liu Bang wanted to investigate first and then report, he was naturally willing. He must not let Ran Fang feel that he had to wait for Ran Fang's orders in everything.
"good!"
"Then let's investigate first. If we find anything, you and I will communicate in time."
"Also...about Xiang Zhuang, if I find him again, I will definitely tell you."
