Since King Jing answered cheerfully, Huang Qiong was also straightforward. After turning around and pouring a glass of wine for King Jing, Huang Qiong sat opposite King Jing again and said: "Second brother, these matters are not asked by my younger brother, but by Daitian. There are some things that the father wants to know more. Therefore, I hope that my second brother can tell the truth to my younger brother."
"First, how did the magistrate of Guancheng County under the rule of Zhengzhou die? Is this person really responsible for accepting a large amount of money and goods from you to cover up the truth about you in the fiefdom, as stated in his confession? Did he die as an apology, or was he killed and silenced by his second brother? How was this person's identity exposed, and how did you find out?"
"The identity of Guancheng County Magistrate must be no secret to the second brother. But it is quite remarkable that the second brother can actually find out his true identity. And this is what the father wants to know most. I don’t need to say more about the importance of the North and South Town Fusi to my father. I also hope that my second brother can tell the truth to me about this matter."
"Secondly, why did the second brother rebel during the mother's funeral? However, the second brother has already given the answer to the younger brother before, so there is no need to answer. But the younger brother still wants to ask, since the second brother has been able to get rid of his control Why were you still so obedient and hijacked by him, which eventually led to a rebellion? Second brother, don’t tell me that it was all for Concubine Shen.”
"The reason is that I believe it. Second brother, will he believe it? Second brother, what I want to know is the truth. Because this is not only me, but also what the father wants to know. As the saying goes, no one knows more than his father. My own My father still knows what kind of character his son has. It is precisely because he knows who you are that my father does not believe that you would do such a heinous thing during the period of my mother's death."
"This third thing is what I want to know. I also hope that the second brother can tell the truth to me. The second brother's men. No, to be precise, they should be the rebels. Since they have already decided to start a rebellion, why have they been holding back for so long? Sit back and watch the good opportunity go by? If the rebels had arrived at Hulao Pass one day earlier, I am afraid that the current situation would have been ruined."
"Fourth, is the case of Song Gongliang, the former Suzhou group pastoral supervisor, related to the second brother? It is said that before the case of Song Gongliang, he met with the people sent by the second brother. I just want to know, this case Was the second brother involved? When Song Gongliang was forced to commit suicide, was the second brother involved?"
"The fourth and most critical question. Who is the person behind the scenes in the second brother's mouth who is behind all this, and who even does such a heinous act in order to get rid of people who threaten him? Since the second brother is being held hostage like this, I just said that I know too many secrets about this person. I won’t tell my little brother now, you still don’t know who this person is, right?”
"I also know that this person cannot escape from one of our brothers. Although the second brother has roughly guessed the identity of this person without telling me, I hope that the second brother can tell me the identity of this person personally. With the second brother Brother is well-informed, and I can’t hide my little brother’s family affairs from the second brother. The second brother should also know the importance of Sister Yao to the little brother.”
"The second brother is sincerely in love with Concubine Shen, and even in order to save their mother and son, he did not hesitate to hook up with the whole family. I think the second brother is also a person who values love and justice. I think the second brother will understand some things, right? Sister Yao's death , is a bloody thorn in my heart. If this thorn is not removed, I will have trouble sleeping and eating."
Huang Qiong, who had always been gentle and gentle before, even though what was leaked from his mouth was earth-shattering, his expression was calm and he remained calm. The suddenly aggressive posture took King Jing a while to get used to. But when he heard Huang Qiong's last words, King Jing fell silent.
After a long while, he said: "Ninth brother, I really can't explain these things you asked about. First of all, my father has placed surveillance people in my fiefdom. I know this. But this man I really don’t know anything about his identity. Because in my opinion, no matter whether I levy excessive taxes or feed the common people, as long as I don’t cause trouble, there is no need to fear others’ surveillance.”
"After my father found out, the most he could do was reprimand me and order me to return the land. Because the clans in the world are not like this? I haven't seen my father deal with that one. As long as my father doesn't find out about my things, I have nothing to worry about being watched.”
"I did recruit some private soldiers, but these private soldiers were not hidden in Guancheng County, but in the deep mountains and old forests in Xinzheng. I am not that stupid. Put it under the eyes of those who monitor me. Although the county magistrate of Guancheng is from the Northern and Southern Town Fusi, in Xinzheng, from the county magistrate to the county magistrate, county captain, and even the officials, they are all my people."
"What's more, I don't have the ability to penetrate into the North and South Town Fusi. Because I know that my father will not care how we fight on weekdays. But there are a few bottom lines that must not be touched. As long as we touch them , no matter how much my father dotes on us, he will never forgive us."
"You asked me whether the county magistrate really committed suicide out of fear of crime, or was murdered and silenced. Ninth Brother, the only thing I can tell you about this matter is that the death of the county magistrate should be deliberately framed by that person, and even more so It aroused my father's real suspicion of me. If the county magistrate is not dead, how can he make this muddy water even muddier?"
"If the county magistrate is not dead, how can he seek revenge? Now that we have reached this stage, is there any big difference if we plead guilty to one more crime or one less crime? I did it, I am absolutely I won’t deny it. I didn’t do it, and I won’t admit it. In this matter, there is no need for me to deceive my ninth brother, let alone my father.”
"As for why I am willing to be held hostage by him, the roots are still in Concubine Shen and her son. Some things cannot be forgotten just because they can be forgotten. It is easy for me to kill the people he placed around me, but I cannot solve it completely in one go. Because I I can’t fully grasp how many people around him are the spies he planted.”
"Last night, the reason why I mobilized the only force I can mobilize now to fight against him is because I found that the people he planted have been preparing to attack me in the past half day. It can even be said that the Xiaoqi battalion arrived in Hulao The day I am imprisoned will be the day I die. I am not afraid of death, but I don’t want to be poisoned to death like this, or strangled to death by a three-foot white silk."
"I am the son of the father, and more importantly, a descendant of the Tian family. Even if I die, I must die with dignity. I cannot die in the hands of a few minions in a daze. I want to use this method to tell him that my life is not only that of my father, the emperor, but also my mother. Apart from that, the only one who can decide life and death is myself. Not to mention other people, not even him. Even if I don’t live for a few days, I can’t die in his hands.”
"When I gave in before, I was trying to avoid the enemy. But if I decide to make a last stand, I would definitely rather break it to pieces than destroy it. Even if I die, I will tear off a layer of skin from his body. This Thirteenth Battalion of the Iron Guard, He did it under my banner. Apart from monitoring me, he put more energy into Beijing."
"In his opinion, there is no need for me to waste so many people looking at me as a dead tiger. This is almost 70% of the strength he used to deal with the disobedient people in Beijing in the Central Plains. Although I am desperate, Fighting, but it is equivalent to taking off one of his arms. At least around the capital, he will not be able to regain his strength without a few years of living."
When he said these words, King Jing's eyes showed a rare hint of sharpness. Looking at King Jing in front of him, Huang Qiong was silent in thought. He just quietly picked up the wine glass and drank the wine in one gulp. He knew that the best thing he could do now was to listen quietly here.
"As for me being hesitant and missing the opportunity to fight? Ninth brother, do you think he will let this uprising succeed? He will not even let this rebel army pass through Hulao Pass. This rebellion is only for him It’s just a step to get rid of me and Prince Duan. The queen is seriously ill, so he can’t wait any longer.”
"Because he knew that once my mother passed away, my father would call me to Beijing for the funeral no matter what. If I came to Beijing, I'm afraid some things would be beyond his control. So, he simply came to drain the fire. The purpose of this rebellion was to kill two birds with one stone and get rid of me in a fair and just way."
"So he won't let this rebellion succeed. He won't even let the rebels pass through Hulao Pass. As for me, I didn't know what they were going to do until their army left Zhengzhou. Don't look at my name. To be the commander-in-chief of this army, in fact, before last night, I couldn’t even be a leader.”
"What's more, the general he used to lead the army turned out to be our cousin. Although our cousin came from a family of military generals, he was a man of wealth and failure. His affairs in the border army must be related to the ninth brother. I also know a few things. This person is greedy for money and lustful, and he always does things in both directions. He is a person who only wants to take advantage and is unwilling to take any losses. "
"That person must have bought this guy with a lot of money and let him be the commander-in-chief. He is the son of Princess Xincai. Before his father came to the throne, Princess Xincai took more care of him. So this cousin, by the way, The army suffered repeated defeats and the killing of good men and deeds of merit were tolerated by my father."
"It is estimated that our cousin dared to come forward this time in addition to greed for large sums of money. It was also because of my father's repeated connivance in the past. I thought that even if he lost the battle this time, my father would at most remove him from his official position. He would definitely not I will kill him. This person uses this bastard to lead the army just to make this scene complete. Otherwise, how can the world believe it, and how can the father believe it?"
"As for the matter of the Suzhou Qun Mu Supervisor, it was indeed my doing. Because Song Gongliang was originally mine. Back then, I transferred him from the Qingshui Yamen in Sinong Temple to the Suzhou Qun Mu Superintendent. To put it bluntly, it was For business. Although there are not many soldiers in the hands of the herdsmen, the size is still a strength. Moreover, they are not under the control of the Longyou pacification envoy, and they are close to the Uighurs, so it is more convenient to do things."
"Ninth brother, do you think I would be so willing to become a puppet in his hands? I have stayed put for the past few years just to find opportunities. Especially beforehand, I had already noticed some of his thoughts. Under the circumstances, I had to try to protect myself. Even if I can't kill him with one bite, I should at least make him act with caution."
"So, I set up such a strategy. Because I know that several groups of pastoral supervisors in the northwest are under the strict supervision of the imperial court. If there is any trouble there, my father will definitely deal with it immediately. Only Song Gongliang can I am still too careful. As soon as Song Gongliang comes to Beijing, I can attract the attention of my father by buying horses privately."
"It's just that I didn't expect that in the end it was still half a move. I acted so carefully, but he still discovered it. In addition, the prince had a hand in the middle, and Song Gongliang couldn't bear the pressure and actually committed suicide. Otherwise, that time, Even if I can't bite off a piece of his flesh, I can still severely damage his vitality."
