The little eunuch went to deliver the message. After a while, Wang Liu hurried into the room and saluted: "Wang Liu has met the governor."
Gao Yuan nodded and said, "Have you found out the situation?"
"Found it!"
Wang Liu answered without hesitation.
Gao Yuan said in a deep voice: "Tell me, what is the current situation?"
Wang Liu said seriously: "The background of the current investigation is that the White Lotus Sect was preaching in Jingzhou and was fully resisted by Su Wei. Moreover, Su Wei destroyed many obscene temples in Jingzhou that worshiped the dead mother."
"This move angered Yan Zongshan, the deputy leader of the White Lotus Sect who was preaching in Jingzhou at the time."
"Yan Zongshan incited the people to revolt, saying that Su Wei was the reincarnation of an evil spirit, and that all the disciples under Wusheng Laomu would kill him, and incited the people to besiege Su Wei."
"Su Wei was prepared and came to catch them all."
"The common people who participated in the rebellion and were bewitched were all sent to the mines for transformation. It took a month to mine before they could be released. Yan Zongshan, the deputy leader of the White Lotus Sect, was beheaded on the spot."
Wang Liu talked eloquently: "Under normal circumstances, the matter will end at this point, and nothing will happen again. The White Lotus Sect refused to admit defeat, but arranged for the saint to come to Xiangyang, Jingzhou to preside over the overall situation. This is the news I found."
Gao Yuan frowned slightly and asked, "Who is the Saint of the White Lotus Sect?"
"have no idea!"
Wang Liu shook his head and said in a deep voice: "After the Holy Lady of the White Lotus Sect arrived in Xiangyang, the White Lotus Sect believers in Xiangyang, Jingzhou quickly disappeared and never had any conflicts with the government again."
"Soon after, Su Wei was killed."
"Judging from this, the Holy Lady of the White Lotus Sect must be involved in this plan, or she is the mastermind."
Wang Liu solemnly said: "Our people are still inquiring about the situation of the Holy Maiden of the White Lotus Sect, and we haven't found out yet. Because the Holy Maiden of the White Lotus, like the leader of the White Lotus Religion, has always been a dragon that never comes to an end, and there is no news."
Gao Yuan nodded slightly and said, "Is there anyone suspicious within the Su family?"
"have!"
Wang Liu nodded in reply and continued: "According to the results of the investigation, the housekeeper gave Su Wei boiled chicken soup on the night of his death."
"Su Wei died that night, and he struggled to death. However, after the doctor's diagnosis, he found that Su Wei had no signs of poisoning. It was as if he had been tortured to death."
"It is currently inferred that the White Lotus Saint is involved."
Wang Liu said: "Please rest assured, Governor, the people in Dongchang are looking for the White Lotus Saint, and they will definitely capture this extremely vicious woman."
Gao Yuan thought for a while and asked: "The housekeeper is indeed suspicious. Are there any problems after the investigation?"
Wang Liu was a little helpless and explained: "I doubted the housekeeper because of my humble position and thought there was something wrong. But many people drank the chicken soup the housekeeper sent. Moreover, the housekeeper is an old man of the Su family and a person close to the old master Su Zhen. In Su After the death of the old master, the housekeeper took care of Su Wei growing up and was loyal to the Su family, how could he possibly harm Su Wei?"
Gao Yuan ordered: "You have done a good job, please investigate thoroughly."
"As you command!"
Wang Liu responded respectfully.
He received high praise and felt happy.
The information found so far does not constitute a thorough investigation, because without capturing the White Lotus Saint and bringing her to justice, everything cannot be closed.
He came to report first.
This is a head start.
Wang Liu will go further and dispatch the rangers from Dongchang to check the results, trying to be the first to find out.
After Wang Liu left, Gao Yuan thought about whether to report to the emperor. However, reporting to the emperor is not really a thorough investigation now, only most of the situation has been investigated.
After much thought, Gao Yuan still had to report it, otherwise wouldn't there be no progress at all?
Gao Yuan left Dongchang and went to the palace to pay homage. When he saw Zhao Shanhou, he saluted and said, "Slave Gao Yuan, I pay homage to your majesty."
Zhao Shan said in a deep voice: "How is the investigation going?"
Gao Yuan replied: "Reporting to your majesty, the general investigation of Dongchang is clear, but the suspect has not been arrested and brought to justice."
Zhao Shan asked: "What is the situation?"
Gao Yuan talked about the intelligence that Wang Liu had found and the inferences of the Saint of the White Lotus, and finally said: "Your Majesty, Dongchang is hunting the Saint of the White Lotus and will arrest her as soon as possible. Whether there are any problems within the Su family is still being investigated. Survey."
Zhao Shan ordered: "You can make arrangements, but be sure to further investigate for more information."
"Slave takes orders!"
Gao Yuan answered quickly.
Zhao Shandao: "Go down."
Gao Yuan said respectfully: "Your Majesty, I have another idea."
Zhao Shan said: "Say!"
Gao Yuan replied: "It is related to the situation of Su Wei, the governor of Jingzhou. It is a serious matter and I want to go to Xiangyang, Jingzhou in person to thoroughly investigate the White Lotus Sect. Because Dongchang's power in Xiangyang is limited, I must go in person." "
Zhao Shan looked approvingly and ordered: "Go ahead and don't worry about other things."
Gao Yuan saluted before turning and leaving.
A few days ago, the reason why she didn't go to Xiangyang immediately was because she had just taken over Dongchang and was unable to control it. Now that Gao Yuan has dealt with Jin Gou, completely controlled Dongchang, and promoted people he trusts, he can leave with peace of mind.
During this period, Zhang Xu did not dare to make any mistakes.
If Zhang Xu arranges for someone to cause trouble in the investigation of Su Wei, Zhang Xu will be punished even more severely.
That's right, Gao Yuan is not worried at all.
After Gao Yuan left, Zhao Shan stayed in Luoyang and continued to handle government affairs. The New Year is coming, and various sacrifices, financial allocations, personnel transfers, taxation formulations, condolences from the veterans of the court, and preparations for the coming year's war are all in progress.
After the New Year, Zhao Shan finished presiding over the affairs of the court and entrusted all government affairs to Zhuge Shang, before he took Fang Weihu, Zhou Huhou's Xuanjia Army, and Li Jiye's Modao Camp to leave Luoyang and go south.
Heading south from Luoyang to Xiangyang, the weather got warmer after the beginning of the new year and it was no longer so cold. The group rode south quickly, and Zhao Shan arrived in Xiangyang in late January.
Zhao Shan came to Xiangyang and went directly to Qi Yuanjing's military camp.
Fang Weihu led the Xuanjia Army and Modao Camp to station, and at the same time prepared for the war after the beginning of spring.
Zhao Shan met Qi Yuanjing alone in the Chinese army's tent. He said: "Yuan Jing, how is the situation in Jingzhou? How is the encirclement and suppression of the White Lotus Sect?"
Qi Yuanjing has been serving as the governor of Jingzhou during this period, presiding over the military and political affairs of Jingzhou.
He comes from a noble family and handles government affairs easily.
Qi Yuanjing replied: "Reporting to your majesty, the situation in Jingzhou has been brought under control. In fact, Governor Su captured the people who were bewitched by the White Lotus Sect and killed Yan Zongshan, the deputy leader of the White Lotus Sect, and the situation was stabilized."
"Everything is normal locally."
"The White Lotus Sect has completely shrunk and hidden, and no one can be found at the moment."
"The problem now is that it was found out that the saint of the White Lotus Sect was causing trouble in Xiangyang. It may be that she killed Su Jishi, but she couldn't find the person."
Qi Yuanjing said: "So far, I have arrested three Saints of the White Lotus Sect. Each of them claimed that they were Saints of the White Lotus. However, they were interrogated using some means and all of them confessed. They are not the real Saints of the White Lotus, and no one has ever seen the Saints of the White Lotus." .and still let this man get away with it.”
Zhao Shan nodded and said, "Is there no problem in the Su family?"
"No!"
Qi Yuanjing shook his head and said: "The old housekeeper who was responsible for serving Su Wei was an old man of the Su family. He died not long after Su's death. He was said to have died of depression and illness. The doctor diagnosed that he died of depression."
Zhao Shan nodded and said, "I understand."
Qi Yuanjing said solemnly: "Currently, the general is under martial law at the borders of Jiangxia County and Changsha County in Jingzhou, and also controls the Yangtze River waterway. On the one hand, he is on guard against Yangzhou Zhaogou, and on the other hand, he is conducting strict searches."
Zhao Shan also learned about the construction of the army and the governance of Jingzhou before letting Qi Yuanjing retire.
The army is stable.
no problem.
Zhao Shan also arranged for people from Dongchang to contact Gao Yuan and notify Gao Yuan to come to see him. When Gao Yuan arrived, it was already evening. His breathing was a little rapid, there was sweat on his temples, and there were fine beads of sweat on his forehead.
Spring has not yet begun in February, and even though the weather in Xiangyang is warmer than that in Luoyang, it is still a bit chilly unless you have undergone strenuous exercise.
Zhao Shan asked: "Why are you sweating profusely?"
Gao Yuan said respectfully: "Reporting to your majesty, the reason why this old slave is like this is because he met the real saint of the White Lotus Sect, fought with her, and chased her all the way, but in the end he lost her."
Zhao Shan's eyes lit up, and his spirit suddenly became high.
White Lotus Saint!
Has the truth finally been revealed?
Zhao Shan asked in a deep voice: "Tell me, what is going on?"
Gao Yuan quickly said: "Reporting to your majesty, the old slave has been watching Xiangyang's actions since he arrived in Xiangyang. All the Dongchang fans are also watching Xiangyang's every move. Just today, the old slave received the news and found Bai Lian Tell someone to gather in the West City."
"The old slave led people to sneak over and happened to meet the White Lotus Sect members who were gathering. There were about twenty people, including the White Lotus Sect's helmsman and incense owner, and some believers."
"These people are very fanatical."
"The old slave took action to capture the White Lotus Sect's people, and also met the White Lotus Saint. She was wearing white clothes and a veil. She was not very old, at most twenty years old, not more than thirty years old."
"It's a judgment of age."
Gao Yuan said: "The old slave failed to pull off the other party's veil, but he smelled the faint scent of lotus on the White Lotus Saint. In addition, during the fight with her, the old slave tore her left shoulder. I found a lotus mark on my clothes. It's a pity that the followers of the White Lotus Sect are not afraid of death, they are all crazy, no different from mad dogs, and let Saint Lotus run away."
Zhao Shan's eyes flashed.
This is even closer.
Age, gender, fragrance and body characteristics are all further judged. Judging from the current situation, the saint of the White Lotus Sect is so bold that she has always been hiding in Xiangyang City and has not yet left.
Zhao Shan asked: "You chased her all the way, where did she escape?"
Gao Yuan replied: "Reporting to Your Majesty, the White Lotus Saint escaped because of the location close to Yongxingfang in Xiangyang. Yongxingfang is close to the center of the city and is one of the most prosperous areas in Xiangyang City."
"The old slave found the White Lotus Saint in the southwest of Xiangyang City. After a fight, he chased her all the way to Yongxingfang. He lost her because of the large number of people."
"It's a pity that the White Lotus Saint has a single line of contact with the White Lotus Sect's helmsman and incense master. If you arrest someone, you won't be able to find out the result. The interrogation is of no use."
Gao Yuan said: "I will definitely catch her."
Zhao Shan said in a deep voice: "I laughed at the southwest corner of Xiangyang at first, and then fled all the way with her to Yongxingfang. What does this prove?"
Gao Yuan's eyes were bright and he said smoothly: "Your Majesty means that the hiding place of the White Lotus Saint is in the center of the city. Even if it is not, it is a place she is passing through, so she will run in the direction of Yongxingfang."
Zhao Shan's eyes lit up.
Gao Yuan was one of the few wise eunuchs, but Zhang Xu would not have the ability to make this judgment.
Gao Yuan's martial arts skills are also outstanding.
This is a talent that can be created.
It can be cultivated!
Zhao Shan looked approvingly and said in a deep voice: "Your analysis is very good and you have done a good job. Keep watching and don't relax."
"Slave takes orders!"
Gao Yuan answered quickly.
He was excited, as a slave like him who was born as a eunuch was originally Zhao Shan's person. The essence of why he followed Zhao Shan to do things was not whether he could complete the work, but to use the work to demonstrate his ability and gain the emperor's appreciation.
As long as there is the emperor's approval, even if the work is not completed temporarily, it will not affect the future prosperity.
It was precisely for this reason that Gao Yuan came to Xiangyang in person.
Gao Yuan said again: "Your Majesty, I have made another discovery. I have found out the reason why Governor Su was killed."
Zhao Shan was even more looking forward to it, and asked: "Tell me, how was Su Wei killed by the saint of the White Lotus Sect?"
"Poison!"
Gao Yuan answered loudly.
Zhao Shan asked: "How did you kill him with poison?"
