In the city of Bianjing, Wang Shiyong and Xu Bingzhe stepped up their extortion on the people, soldiers and civilians. No matter they were prominent or ordinary families, they were not spared. Even Li Shishi, who was canonized as Mingfei by the Supreme Emperor, was not spared.
In front of the Xinghua Tower, Wang Qiang was ordered to come to replace Wang Jiang, but Master Xu, the Yin of Kaifeng Prefecture, ordered him to return home because he had other business matters. When Wang Jiang saw this, he remembered Zhang Shuye's arrangements for him, asking him to protect Concubine Li Ming, and no one was allowed to harass Concubine Ming, so he said to Zhao Qiang: "Zhao Tiha, Mr. Zhang, the former pastor of the mansion, ordered me to protect Concubine Ming." , no one is allowed to harass; now Lord Yin Xu has ordered me to return to the palace and have other business matters. In this case, this place will be handed over to you. You must guard the Xinghua Tower and do not let others harass Concubine Ming. Zhao Tijia, we are generals in the same government. I have a situation that I have to explain to you. A few days ago, my subordinate Wang Yuming led his troops to defend Xinghua Tower. Because he threatened Concubine Ming to sing a song, he was arrested. Zhang Fumu was beheaded."
Wang Jiang was kindly reminding him that he was worried that Zhao Qiang would not be able to withstand the temptation and do the same or worse things as Wang Yuming, causing trouble and being punished or beheaded. By then, it would be too late to regret.
Zhao Qiang thanked him and said, "Thank you Wang Tiha for reminding me. I understand."
Before Zhao Qiang came to replace Wang Jiang, Xu Bingzhe gave Zhao Qiang an explanation. Xu Bingzhe told Zhao Qiang that the Jin people are now very demanding. The big families in the capital, including the royal family and nobles, have all had their gold, silver, and silk satin confiscated. Concubine Li Ming is no exception. However, Concubine Li Ming is currently under the jurisdiction of the former official Zhang Shuye. Official guard, go and exchange him for him, and then ask Concubine Li Ming for gold and silver silk and satin to satisfy the golden man's request.
With Xu Bingzhe's explanation, Zhao Qiang knew it well, so after Wang Jiang reminded him of Wang Yuming's incident, he casually dealt with Wang Jiang. Zhao Qiang thought to himself, Xu Fuyin sent me here just to harass Concubine Ming. It is because you are guarding here that I was sent to replace you. As for whether to harass Concubine Ming or not, you don't need to remind me.
After Wang Jiang said what he should say, he bowed to Zhao Qiang and said, "Zhao Tiha, I'll resign here."
Zhao Qiang also bowed to Wang Jiang and said, "Wang Tiha, go away!"
Wang Jiang took his horse and was about to mount it when he suddenly thought of Yan Qing. He pulled the reins of the horse and stood still. He turned to Zhao Qiang and said, "Zhao Tiha, there is another situation that I have to tell you."
Zhao Qiang wished that Wang Qiang would leave quickly so that he could go into the building and admire Master Fan Li's beauty. The tower near the water gets the moon first, and the flowers and trees in the sun are easy to spring! Who put me in such a good job?
Zhao Qiang saw that Wang Jiang had already led the horse and was about to leave, so he stopped again. Then he heard Wang Jiang say that he still had something to say, so he patiently said to Wang Jiang, "Wang Tiha, please tell me what's going on."
Wang Jiang also saw that Zhao Qiang was impatient. He didn't want to say anything anymore, but when he thought that the two of them were generals in the same house, they would meet each other without looking up. If Zhao Qiang caused some trouble, it would be difficult to see each other in the future, so he said to Zhao Qiang: "Zhao Qiang" In Tiha, the Emperor granted him the title of a bodyguard to protect the Ming Concubine. Because the city defense of Bianjing was tight, Lord Zhang recommended him to the Holy Emperor and asked him to participate in the defense of Bianjing under Li Liushou. The man was highly skilled in martial arts. , come back often to visit Concubine Ming. That man has a rich background, so if he comes, you should be careful and serve him."
Zhao Qiang didn't know about this situation yet, and Xu Bingzhe didn't tell him. Either Xu Bingzhe didn't tell him about this situation, or Xu Bingzhe himself didn't know.
Zhao Qiang saw and said, thinking, I have a secret order from Mr. Fu Yin. I will do whatever Mr. Fu Yin tells me to do. That Lord Zhang is no longer Kaifeng's pastor, he can't control me. With this in mind, Zhao Qiang looked at Wang Jiang and said, "Thank you very much, Wang Tiha, for telling me. I understand."
Wang Jiang then said goodbye to Zhao Qiang, rode on his horse, and returned to Kaifeng Mansion to resume his duties.
After Wang Jiang left, Zhao Qiang led more than ten Royal Forest Army soldiers into Master Li's Xinghua Tower.
Master Li hurriedly came over to greet Zhao Qiang.
As expected, Master Li was so beautiful that he was so beautiful that he was astonished. Zhao Qiang only saw one thing and became demented.
In these days, the Imperial Guard soldiers outside the building never came into the building. Today they didn't even say hello and just barged in, which surprised Master Li.
A few days ago, Yan Qing came to Xinghua Building. Accompanied by Wang Tiha, he entered the building and asked how he was doing recently. Did the soldiers cause any harassment? Li Shishi told Yan Qing that Wang Tiha was very careful and the soldiers never entered the building.
Now, seeing a strange general entering the building with more than ten soldiers, Li Shishi had a premonition that the situation might be bad. Sure enough, after Zhao Qiang was demented for a while, he recovered, looked at Master Li and asked, "Are you Master Li?"
Master Li was stunned for a moment. Li Shishi thought to himself, even senior officials like Zhang Shuye respectfully called me Ming Fei Empress when they met me. Judging from the clothes of this general, he was a low-level general, and he actually called me by my first name. , obviously the visitor is ill-intentioned.
Master Li carefully replied: "I am none other than Master Li."
"Okay!" Zhao Qiang said loudly: "It's good that you are Master Li's. Now, the defense of Bianjing is tight. The imperial court has signed a contract with the Kingdom of Jin, and needs to pay five million taels of gold and fifty million taels of silver to the Kingdom of Jin. You also know, how can there be so much gold and silver in Bianjing City now?! Therefore, Kaifeng Mansion was ordered by the Holy Emperor to levy gold and silver from the entire city. Even the royal family and nobles are not exempted. Naturally, you are not exempted."
When Li Shishi saw this, he bent down to Zhao Qiang, said a blessing, and said in a polite voice: "When the court is in trouble, I should do my best."
Master Li stood tall and graceful, his body was like a willow swinging in the wind, and his voice was as melodious as a lark. Zhao Qiang suddenly froze half of his body and became unsteady on his feet.
Master Li wished Zhao Qiang another blessing and said in a polite voice: "General, please sit down while I order my maid to take the military men to move the gold and silver."
Zhao Qiang walked to the Grand Master's chair and sat on it.
Master Li then ordered the maid to take the soldiers to buy gold and silver.
In the hall, only Zhao Qiang and Li Shishi were left. Zhao Qiang was distraught, his whole body became hot, and he looked at Li Shishi's body from top to bottom wantonly.
Master Li felt embarrassed and called out: "Mom, come out and show the general some tea." Following Master Li's words, Mother Li walked out from behind the barrier and came to pour tea for Zhao Qiang.
Zhao Qiang then restrained himself a little.
Zhao Qiang was drinking tea when more than a dozen soldiers carried two large boxes with difficulty. Zhao Qiang hurriedly got up, came to the box, opened it, and saw that there was gold, a whole box, and a box full of white silver. Zhao Qiang's eyes suddenly glowed like gold.
Zhao Qiang turned his head, looked at Li Shishi and said: "Actually, you don't have to give up all your property. If you are willing to accept the protection of the general, everything will be easy."
Master Li could understand what Zhao Qiang meant. If he obeyed him in everything, he could pay less gold and silver; however, that was something Li Master could never agree to. She is now the Supreme Emperor's Concubine Li Ming. How can a low-level general enjoy this? She would rather contribute all her wealth to the safety of the imperial court than agree to Zhao Qiang's request.
Master Li wished him all the blessings and said softly: "The safety of Bianjing is related to the lives of the people, soldiers and civilians, as well as the imperial clan and the country. These belongings of my concubine are really not a problem. The general can just ask the sergeants to carry them away."
Li Shishi's words obviously cannot make Zhao Qiang happy. What does the imperial clan, clan, and country have to do with me? ! Only when I get it myself can it be called getting and benefiting! Seeing that Master Li refused to submit, Wang Qiang changed his face, pulled out the big knife from his waist, turned back, slapped it on the Eight Immortals table, and ordered the soldiers loudly: "Xinghua Tower hides the wealth of the world, and it is definitely not only Search this for me!" The soldiers heard the order and started searching in Xinghua Tower again.
Wang Qiang opened his eyes, looked at Master Li, and said, "How do you think? Do you want the general to turn Xinghua Tower upside down?"
Master Li replied with neither arrogance nor humility: "General, please excuse me."
Wang Qiang said: "Not to mention that Xinghua Tower is turned upside down, the general will take you to Kaifeng Mansion. By then, everything will be out of your control."
Master Li still said in a neither arrogant nor humble tone: "General, please excuse me."
Wang Qiang's anger rose in his heart, and he wanted to use force on Master Li, when he heard a burst of crackling sounds outside the building, and the sound of fighting spread to the building. Wang Qiang was frightened and hurriedly picked up his sword from the Eight Immortals table and rushed out of Xinghua Tower.
Outside the building, a man held a sword and stabbed several soldiers down.
"Clumsy!" Wang Qiang roared: "Who is it? Look at the sword!" After roaring, Wang Qiang rushed towards the man, holding the sword high, hoping to chop off the man's head. The man raised his sword to strike, the swords collided and sparks exploded. Wang Qiang pulled the sword back, and was about to raise it to slash the man again. The sword in the man's hand had already poked Wang Qiang's chest, and with a pop, it penetrated. The man raised his leg and kicked Wang Qiang again, knocking Wang Qiang to the ground. A stream of blood flew into the air.
The man who came was Yan Qing, who was in charge of city defense under Li Gang. Yan Qing had not been to Li Shishi for a few days. Because he was worried about Li Shishi, he came to Xinghua Tower for a visit, but was blocked by soldiers outside the building.
Yan Qing took a look and saw Wang Tiha was not there, so he asked the soldiers, "Where is Wang Tiha?" The soldiers replied, "Wang Tiha has been transferred back to his hometown. Now the person responsible for guarding Xinghua Tower is Zhao Tiha." Just as he was talking, he heard noises in Xinghua Tower.
Yan Qing was shocked and hurriedly walked into the Xinghua Tower. The soldiers came up to stop him. Yan Qing was furious, so he swung his sword and saw several soldiers. Zhao Qiang heard the news and came out to fight with Yan Qing, but was killed by Yan Qing.
Yan Qing jumped into the building and saw two large boxes of gold and silver in the waiting room. A group of soldiers gathered around the boxes, and some soldiers were searching the hall. Master Li stood alone, looking miserable and pitiful.
Yan Qing was furious, roared loudly, swung his sword, and slashed several more soldiers. The hall was in chaos. The timid ones ran out of the hall screaming, while the bold ones came to fight Yan Qing with swords and guns, but Yan Qing killed several more.
Master Li suddenly saw Yan Qing coming in and saw that Yan Qing had cut down many soldiers, so he hurriedly shouted: "Xiao Yi, stop it!" At this time, Yan Qing was furious and couldn't hold back. He just held the sword and chased the soldiers in the hall. .
The soldiers fled out of the hall in panic.
