In the splendid hall, the Lord of Tianqin stood on a high platform, in front of the throne, wearing a white ducal dress, with the family emblem consisting of malan flowers, harp and sword embroidered on his chest.
According to legend, the founder of the Tianqin Principality was a bard who wandered to the banks of the Honglan River and met the young Malan I. They fell in love with him at first sight and followed him to conquer the east and west.
The poet holds the harp in one hand to sing the praises of the king's great deeds, and holds the sword in the other hand to go to the battlefield with the king and kill the enemy side by side.
Since the founding of the country, the harp and the sword have been the symbols of the Tianqin Principality. In peacetime, the music is moving, in time of war, we wear armor and go into battle, smell the roses, and have a tiger in our heart. This is the creed of the Tianqin royal family and even the people of Tianqin.
The Principality of Tianqin is located in the middle and lower reaches of the Ambergris River. Like the five eastern countries, it has the most abundant land in the world.
The sunshine here is abundant, the soil is fertile, and the abundant water resources provided by the Ambergris River are very suitable for crop growth. The fruits produced are generally larger than those in other regions. Whether they are oranges, apples, watermelons, grapes, corn, or wheat, they are all larger than those in other regions. They are also fleshy, watery, delicious, and are loved by people all over the world. , which can bring huge export trade every year.
The Red Country is known as the "Beloved of the Gods" due to its vast and fertile land and abundant water and grass, while the five eastern countries are known as the "World's Granary", which shows the wealth of its products.
Because the land is rich and the people have no worries about food and clothing, the whole country in the Tianqin Principality has a hobby of playing musical instruments. Calling a few friends for casual business, playing the piano elegantly and writing poems, grassroots punk rock, pastoral folk guitar, country suona and gongs and drums, all the people are crazy about music.
The investiture ceremony was going on at the moment. The Lord of Tianqin held the sword in both hands, placed the sword flat on the shoulder of the middle-aged man kneeling in front of him, and read out the oath.
"Today, I follow the will of my ancestors and grant you the supreme glory under the orchid. You will become a member of the sword-wielding musicians and be allowed to enter the inner hall to meditate on the national treasure for a period of thirty days..."
The slender sword tapped the middle-aged man on each shoulder, sheathed the sword, and completed the ceremony.
Then, the man who was named "Sword Musician" washed his hands and feet in the silver basin brought by the "Sword Maid", walked up the steps, and entered the small door leading to the inner hall behind the throne.
At the same time, in the palace of Ice Blue City, Chen Xing was leading three people through the atrium garden and headed to the city gate to get in a car.
In order to protect ancient buildings and historical relics, carriages are not allowed in the palace. Unless there are flying units, even the king can only walk to the city gate. If it is really inconvenient, you can only use a wheelchair.
"You just said that the puppeteer can control the spirits with the help of music, but what's the point? Isn't it better to control the spirits with thoughts?"
"What the host gives to the spirit is instructions, not specific actions. The puppeteer directly controls the puppet's movements, just like the string puppets in a puppet show. When the puppeteer's own combat skills become higher, the puppet will show its full potential. The stronger the combat effectiveness."
Chen Xing was talking to Bai Ye Liufang next to him. Xiao Yang and A Qiaomu were following behind, half a body behind.
"Usually puppeteers are just what we outsiders call them. Inside Tianqin, they are called sword-wielding musicians. Usually puppets and puppeteers use one-handed noble swords as weapons. Their movements are light and dexterous, as fast as the wind, very Difficult."
"Imagine how difficult it would be to deal with a golem with master-level swordsmanship."
"Yeah." Chen Xing couldn't help but nodded. The Yuling only has the instinct of the species and the habits during life. The host can only give simple commands, just like ordering a trained pet, which can only affect its general behavior. The specific details depend on the Yuling itself.
For example, if Chen Xing asks the goblin to dig the soil, the goblin will dig the soil, but the method of digging is the goblin's own, and Chen Xing cannot control the digging movement.
According to Bai Ye Liufang, the puppeteer can precisely control the movements of the puppet, which is very scary.
If it is operated by Jian Yue Cang Lian, the demon puppet can use Tianya Yidao style. If it is replaced by Ye Yang Bailiu, it can use Ye Yang Baguazhang and the magic-breaking spear method. Just think about it and you will know how powerful it is.
"According to you, the puppeteer is stronger than the evolvers of the same level?"
"It is true that they are much stronger, but they also have weaknesses." Bai Ye Liufang raised her white palm, "The puppeteer will go to a place called the Tomb of the Demon Puppet through the Chumeng Music Box. Each puppet has its own "Music" Heart', and has a corresponding music box."
"Summon the music box, and the demon will appear. Wind it up, play the music, and the demon will imitate the host's movements in real time."
"During combat, the puppeteer holds the music box in one hand and a sword in the other. When the music box winds up, the control will end and the puppet's movements will become very clumsy. The puppeteer must put down the weapon and manually wind the music box. Clockwork.”
"No electronic devices
Play the recording? "Chen Xing hit the nail on the head.
"Your Majesty, the Prime Minister, is really quick-witted." Bai Ye Liufang flattered without leaving any trace, and then explained, "The devil does not respond to other music, and can only use music boxes made with ancient craftsmanship."
"So, the music box is the puppeteer's weakness?" Chen Xing asked.
"Destroying the music box directly, or waiting for a gap in the winding of the music box, are both good options." Bai Ye Liufang said.
"How many puppeteers are there in Tianqin Principality?" Chen Xing asked again.
"The specific number is unclear, but it is estimated that there will be no more than fifty." Bai Ye Liufang explained, "The puppeteer must meet three conditions: advance to the holy realm, have certain musical attainments, and have excellent swordsmanship."
"Otherwise the Hatsume music box won't resonate."
"Do you know how to play music?" Chen Xing asked Bai Ye Liufang.
"This little girl is not talented, but she knows a little about music theory."
"Are there any entertainment programs at dinner?" Chen Xing asked again.
"It's a great honor." Bai Ye Liufang raised her skirt and saluted. Because the skirt is too thin and has a close-fitting style, when it is lifted up, it reveals a large section of swaying white thighs, which makes people salivate.
After a while, several people came to the castle gate, and the guards stood at attention and saluted Chen Xing.
"drive!"
With a shout, an extremely luxuriously decorated carriage ran over and stopped in front of Chen Xing.
The eight big white horses have strong muscles, shiny coats, even breathing, and fierce eyes. They are definitely the only trailer horses with pure bloodlines.
The carriage is wide, twice as wide as a car. The carriage is in the shape of a pumpkin, with a pair of large wheels at the front and back and four pairs of small wheels in the middle. It looks extremely stable.
Two carriage attendants wearing white gloves opened the door and welcomed several people into the carriage. Xiao Yang was an assistant and a driver, so he didn't enter the carriage and went to the front to join the driver.
Compared with the extremely luxurious appearance, the interior decoration of the cabin is simple and appears spacious and clean.
"Go downtown."
The coachman flicked his whip, and the carriage slowly turned around and ran onto the moat bridge.
"Buzz buzz..."
As soon as the carriage ran out of the moat bridge, two mobile teams drove out from the auxiliary forts on both sides. Each team has twelve vehicles, consisting of ten motorcycles and two bulletproof commercial vehicles. The motorcycle riders were wearing military uniforms, and the armbands bore the emblem of the Royal Guards of the Imperial City. One team accelerates and clears the way in front, and the other team follows behind.
After leaving King's Square, two more teams of police motorcycles with red and blue warning lights flashing joined the team.
When the prime minister travels, he must be accompanied by guards. But Chen Xing is still not used to it. He has a low-key personality and doesn't like such publicity.
But he used Cuilisi's carriage, which was formerly the car of Malan 22nd. The license plate number is BIC00001. BIC is the abbreviation of "Blue Ice Castle", and 00001 is the vehicle number. This iconic carriage is even more strange and controversial when it is alone on the street.
"Are you that Aqiaomu?" In the carriage, Bai Ye Liufang looked at the judge of the black prison opposite, her tone somewhat curious.
A Qiaomu did not answer, but looked at Chen Xing. In front of the other party, she didn't even dare to speak without permission.
"You can chat casually." Chen Xing said.
With Chen Xing's agreement, Aqiaomu finally spoke, "Yes, I am Aqiaomu. What do you think of the second princess Bai Ye?"
"I'm just curious, why did you and my sister have a grudge? I heard that you killed her teacher?" Bai Liuliufang said uncertainly.
"It's all over." Ah Qiaomu looked at the other party calmly, "If the second princess just wants to talk about something insignificant, I'm sorry I can't accompany you."
"Okay, let's change the topic." Bai Ye Liufang turned her eyes, glanced at the scenery outside the window, and then returned to A Qiaomu's face, "Let's talk about the case of corpse dismemberment in the sewer."
"Didn't I just say that?" A Qiaomu was a little impatient, "For ten consecutive days, a mutilated corpse was found in the sewer every two days."
"Since it's a broken corpse, how can it be the same body?" Bai Ye Liufang caught an unreasonable word.
"First, someone reported the crime and said they smelled a stench. Then the police went to the scene to investigate and found the source of the odor. Then they followed the clues and quickly found the rest of the body fragments. After genetic testing, it was confirmed that they were the same person." Qiao Mu said.
When something like this happened during the war, the security department knew that the matter was of great importance and did not dare to hide it, so it reported it directly to the black prison.
The Black Prison Force is the secret service of Ice Blue City.
, equivalent to the National Security Bureau, KGB, and FBI on Earth, with a higher level than the Security Service.
In fact, under the surveillance of the clear network, there is no way to hide criminal acts. The crime rate in the satellite signal coverage area is very low, so there are very few permanent security personnel. They are mainly for service and management purposes, and their capabilities are very limited.
This corpse dismemberment case completely escaped the clearnet surveillance system, which means that the criminal's ability is very strong, and the security department is unable to handle it. In addition, it is a war period, so it was reported to the black prison force as soon as possible.
Aqiaomu didn't pay much attention to it at first, but after seven or eight consecutive days of crimes, rumors began to spread among the people, and their nature changed. It is no longer a simple murder case, but a spy incident targeting the authorities of Ice Blue City and inciting public emotions.
If cases continue to occur, it will affect people's confidence in the authorities. Although under the rule of the Bloody Queen, all discordant voices will be ruthlessly suppressed, war requires the mobilization of the entire country. If Cuilisi can do it alone, Chen Xinglai does not need to worry about it.
Since we are going to fight a war and use domestic power, we must give the people confidence.
Who else would truly support a prime minister who can't even solve a murder case?
Aqiaomu knew the importance of the matter. After receiving the news, she attached great importance to the case and even went to the scene to investigate. However, she was not good at solving cases.
Before that, she was thinking of introducing a scapegoat and then completely blocking the news. In any case, the case cannot be solved, and corpses will continue to be found. It doesn't matter how many people die, as long as the news is blocked and the public is deceived.
The people are like sheep and leeks. They will grow again if they are killed, and they will grow again if they are cut.
But Chen Xing just found out and made it clear that she wanted to solve the case and not be a scapegoat, so she had no choice but to bite the bullet and cooperate with Bai Ye Liufang.
"Have all the people who reported the crime been investigated?" Bai Ye Liufang asked again.
"We have investigated everything and can confirm that he is an ordinary citizen." A Qiaomu replied.
"What characteristics do they all have in common?" Bai Ye Liufang asked.
Aqiaomu thought for a while and said, "They are all office workers. They smelled a stench near their residence around seven o'clock in the morning, and then reported the case."
"Why don't the cleaners and the milk truck smell the smell?" Bai Ye Liufang frowned slightly and asked doubtfully, "As far as I know, the cleaners in Ice Blue City started working at five o'clock in the morning, while the milk truck started working at around six o'clock. He's earlier than the office workers who leave at seven o'clock."
A Qiaomu suddenly looked thoughtful.
Bai Ye Liufang quickly grasped the suspicion. The way of discovery is smell, and the time is seven o'clock in the morning, but there are people who can detect the smell earlier, which is unreasonable here.
"Could it be..." Ah Qiaomu raised his head, "The body has long since rotted and was moved there around six o'clock?"
A Qiaomu immediately dialed Zhang Chunmei's voice, "Compile the list of milk trucks in the city, don't miss any detail."
The cleaners at five o'clock didn't find it, but it was the body transferred by the milk truck that came into town at six o'clock.
"Be careful not to alert the snake." Bai Ye Liufang reminded. A Qiaomu nodded and sent another reminder to Zhang Chunmei.
"And this is just one of the guesses." Bai Yeliufang added, "We still need more details to support it."
"As you wish." A Qiaomu nodded in greeting.
"I heard that you like torturing people. Is there any special reason?" Bai Ye Liufang asked coldly.
A Qiaomu stiffened, a hint of danger flashed in his eyes, he leaned forward, approached Bai Ye Liufang, and said coldly, "This is a personal matter and has nothing to do with the case."
"The so-called detective is one who dares to doubt everything." Bai Ye Liufang's lips curved up, showing a provocative smile.
Ah Qiaomu looked at Chen Xing with some pain, with a look of help in his eyes, as if "please seek justice".
"Everyone has their own secrets." Chen Xing smiled slightly and said, "We should respect each other's secrets."
He reached out and patted A Qiaomu's shoulder, and said casually, "Our Black Prison Judge is loyal to Ice Blue City, please rest assured."
He has personally experienced Arqiaomu's servility countless times. She has completely given up resistance and has become his exclusive meat slave.
Of course, there is also the possibility of backlash. After all, human nature is changeable, and even low-probability events may happen, but it will definitely not happen now.
Whether it is personal strength, status, mental or physical, he completely crushes the opponent. At this time, any woman who still has some brains would not choose to resist.
"I listen to you, Prime Minister." Bai Ye Liufang nodded and said.
