Ji Gang gritted his teeth and seemed to have made his choice. Just as he was about to speak, the door of the gambling house was pushed open.
Zhang Ren and Ji Gang looked at the door at the same time. The person coming was Gao Haiyong.
Since Gao Haiyong led the team to the City Patrol Division last night, he didn't sleep all night, and he looked a little tired. He knew that Zhang Ren was in a bad mood, and he didn't know how to greet Zhang Ren, so he could only nod his head and said: "Good morning. .”
Zhang Ren cupped his hands towards Gao Haiyong and said, "It's indeed early for Gao Qianhu, but I didn't expect that Gao Qianhu would come to gamble so early in the morning."
Gao Haiyong said, "I'm not here to gamble. I'm here to see you."
Zhang Ren frowned and said to Gao Haiyong, "How did Gao Qianhu find this place?"
Of course Zhang Ren knew that Gao Haiyong could not come here to gamble, but Jinling City was so big that it was very difficult to find someone, and the location of this gambling house was very remote. Zhang Ren really couldn't understand how Gao Haiyong found him.
Gao Haiyong did not hide anything and replied directly: "After you went to see the governor last night, someone from the Jinyi Guards was already following you."
Zhang Ren still frowned and said, "Gao Qianhu should know that I don't like to be followed."
Zhang Ren said, his hand already holding the handle of Xiuchundao.
When he thought about it, his martial arts was not low, and he would not be followed under ordinary circumstances. Now that he was being followed and he hadn't noticed it, either the person he was following was much better in martial arts than he was, or the other person had developed a special aura of seclusion. It seems that Jinyiwei is really talented.
Of course, none of this is important. Last night, Jiang Yu had made it clear that he refused to help, and there was absolutely no reason to send people to follow Zhang Ren. Therefore, Zhang Ren guessed that there might be someone from the secret master among the Jinyi guards, and Gao Haiyong was very worried when he found this place. Suspicious, there is no way, Zhang Ren really can't trust anyone now.
Unexpectedly, Gao Haiyong said: "I'm not following you, but protecting you."
Zhang Ren was puzzled and asked: "Protect me?"
Gao Haiyong nodded and said: "I remember telling you a long time ago that in the eyes of the governor, you are a rare talent."
Zhang Ren didn't believe what Gao Haiyong said, but he didn't intend to dwell on this topic any longer. He asked Gao Haiyong, "Then why did Gao Qianhu come to me?"
Just listen to Gao Haiyong say: "Today morning, many people impeached you. Some said that you were jealous in the Songzhu Pavilion, which affected the court's dignity. Some said that you broke into the Xuanguo Palace at night, and you were arrogant and ignorant. Some said that you The massacre of innocent people in the Tu Clan is a heinous crime. Your Majesty did not express his position in the morning court, but only announced your admission to the palace after the court. How could the eunuch who passed the order in the palace find you? So, I am here."
Zhang Ren shook his hands tightly, gritted his molar teeth and asked, "It's really confusing right and wrong. Is there anyone who can report that dozens of people died in the Songzhu Pavilion last night because of the negligence of the patrol department?"
Gao Haiyong shook his head and said, "No."
Just two simple words vividly express the corrupt side of the court.
Gao Haiyong said again: "Let's go, His Majesty is still waiting for you."
Zhang Ren nodded, then turned to Ji Gang and said: "You should keep Jin Yiwei's belt first. As for how to choose, you don't have to tell me in a hurry. You should think it over carefully first. You are a smart man. If you choose Jinyiwei, please don't do that kind of thing to Qin Muchu, otherwise, I may kill you. When you make a decision, come to Jinyiwei to find me."
After Zhang Ren finished speaking, he followed Gao Haiyong out of the gambling house. At the same time, Zhang Ren also whispered to Gao Haiyong: "Gao Qianhu, if this Ji Gang dies, then I have reason to suspect that you have colluded with the dark master."
Gao Haiyong shook his head and said: "You are indeed interesting, but there is no need for you to test me. I won't pay attention to a bullshit dark master in the world."
Zhang Ren didn't say anything more, but followed Gao Haiyong into the carriage.
Gao Haiyong closed his eyes and rested his mind all the way, and he didn't know if he fell asleep, but Zhang Ren was tense all the time, and his hand never left the Xiuchundao for a moment.
When they arrived at the entrance of the palace, the carriage stopped. Gao Haiyong opened his eyes and said to Zhang Ren, "Why do you have to guard against me?"
Zhang Ren jumped off the carriage and replied: "I can't trust Gao Qianhu, nor can I trust anyone."
After saying that, Zhang Ren went directly into the palace.
Gao Haiyong raised the corner of his mouth slightly on the carriage, "What a stupid boy, you don't trust me. If it weren't for Ben Qianhu's action, you would have died when you lay on the door panel, not to mention those assassins at the secret door last night. Speaking of which, That dark master is quite capable, and even I have to be careful with his assassins. If Luo Tongzhi hadn't taken action last night, I might have really capsized in the gutter."
Although Jinyiwei is full of capable people, with Zhang Ren's martial arts, not just anyone can follow him.
When Zhang Ren came out of the City Patrol Department last night, Gao Haiyong followed Zhang Ren secretly to protect him. In addition, Luo Kedi also followed Zhang Ren secretly when he came out from Jiang Yu's place last night. Last night was indeed extremely dangerous. The assassins who were assassinated in the Songzhu Pavilion were only the most mediocre in martial arts. They just wanted to take advantage of the chaos to take Zhang Ren's life, but who would have thought that they could not succeed.
Of course, those assassins still had back-ups. They arranged two more assassinations last night, and they were all masters. It was a pity that these assassins met Gao Haiyong and Luo Kedi, and they didn't even see Zhang Ren's face. The army was wiped out, otherwise Zhang Ren would not have been able to move unimpeded in the dark night.
Zhang Ren entered the palace and led all the way into Zhu Yuanzhang's study under the leadership of the eunuch.
Probably because of his deep hatred for the evil feudal society, Zhang Ren felt very displeased when he saw Lao Zhu today, so he did not kneel down when he saw Zhu Yuanzhang today, but just cupped his hands towards Zhu Yuanzhang and said: "Zhang Ren sees your majesty. "
Zhu Yuanzhang raised his hand slightly to signal Zhang Ren not to be polite, and then said: "Did you know that many courtiers just impeached you?"
Zhang Ren nodded and said, "I heard about it."
Zhu Yuanzhang said again: "Do you think there is anyone among the ministers who can speak for you?"
Zhang Ren thought for a while, he didn't have any friendship with those courtiers, and he was already at odds with the secret master. Secretly, he didn't know how many courtiers were longing for his death.
Zhang Ren shook his head and said, "I'm afraid not."
Zhu Yuanzhang smiled slightly and said: "I guessed it wrong, Huang Shi spoke for you, and that old boy Fu Youde. In addition, Yun Wen heard that you were impeached, and he also came here to plead for mercy."
Such a result at least allowed Zhang Ren to see a glimmer of light in the dark and evil feudal society. At least not everyone was colluding with the dark master. Of course, these three people were probably not the only ones who were not colluding. It was just the majority. Everyone looked at this matter with the attitude that it was none of their own business. It was so dangerous in the imperial court, but these people were also cautious, so those who could speak generously and outspokenly were even more precious.
