The masked man's eagle eyebrows stood up, his evil eyes widened, and his body shot out, heading towards Fu Tianpeng.
Fu Tianpeng immediately arrived at Chiyang Shengong and fought with the masked man. During the fight, the masked man's internal energy was like a torrent of river water. His martial arts was so powerful that Fu Tianpeng was a little overwhelmed.
At this moment, there was a lot of noise and chaos outside Chen's house. I saw Dong Zhaozhi, the prefect of Chenzhou, rushing over with his own soldiers. Also accompanying him were Zheng Xingyuan, the head of the Zhenyuan Escort Bureau, and Sun Chengyi, the leader of the Fuyi Theater Troupe.
After Dong Zhaozhi entered the door and saw the masked man, he said to his soldiers: "Capture this thief."
After receiving the order, the soldiers lined up in a line. They held bows and crossbows and shot all the arrows at the masked man.
The masked man roared and shouted at Dong Zhaozhi: "Seeking death."
He was surrounded by a whirlwind, his legs were flying rocks, and with the help of his sharp footwork, he quickly rushed through the group of soldiers and rushed in front of Dong Zhaozhi.
Then, his iron hand flew up and down and strangled Dong Zhaozhi's throat. At the critical moment of life and death, Zheng Xingyuan stepped forward and slapped the masked man with his palm.
The masked man took advantage of the situation and changed his moves, and also used his palm to catch Zheng Xingyuan's attack.
After their palms met, Zheng Xingyuan's body swayed a few times, and his feet involuntarily took a few steps backward.
Seeing this, the masked man sneered and said: "Mr. Zheng, the head of the Zhenyuan Escort Bureau, really deserves his reputation. We will see you later."
After that, the masked man used Qing Kung, he stepped on the wall and jumped into the tree, and disappeared in the blink of an eye.
After the masked man left, Zheng Xingyuan felt as if his eyes were covered with ink, his insides were on fire, and a mouthful of blood spurted out.
Fu Tianpeng and Zhao Xueqing saw Zheng Xingyuan injured and immediately came over to visit. The two handed Zheng Xingyuan the mind-calming pills.
After taking the medicine, Zheng Xingyuan meditated cross-legged and used internal energy to help heal his injuries.
After a while, his pain eased.
Dong Zhaozhi and Sun Chengyi approached and asked about Zheng Xingyuan's injury with concern.
Zheng Xingyuan sighed, and then said: "I have been traveling in the world for more than 40 years, and I have rarely met an opponent. But today I didn't expect to encounter a person with such high martial arts skills. I was not aware of it and suffered internal injuries. I am really ashamed."
In addition to caring about his friend's injury, Sun Chengyi also had deep worries in his heart. It was definitely not a good thing for such a powerful person to be an enemy of the Central Plains martial arts.
Seeing the many soldiers lying dead on the ground, Dong Zhao was heartbroken. He asked Zheng Xingyuan and Sun Chengyi if they knew the details of this masked man.
The two shook their heads and told Dong Zhaozhi that the opponent's face was covered and it was difficult to know his face. Moreover, when facing the enemy, he deliberately kept changing his moves, obviously not wanting others to know his martial arts skills.
There is no evidence left here, and there is no clue to track down the culprit, which makes Dong Zhaozhi very nervous.
Zhao Xueqing observed Dong Zhaozhi's thoughts clearly.
Therefore, Zhao Xueqing stepped forward and said to Dong Zhaozhi: "Is Mr. Dong worried about being unable to trace the identity of the criminal?"
After hearing this, Dong Zhaozhi saluted Zhao Xueqing and said, "Young girl is really smart as ice and snow. Yes, our government is worried about not being able to trace the whereabouts of the masked gangster."
Zhao Xueqing told Dong Zhaozhi that although the identity of the masked man is unknown at the moment, we can investigate from the inside and perhaps follow the clues to find some clues about the masked man.
Dong Zhaozhi's eyes lit up and he hurriedly asked Zhao Xueqing for advice.
Zhao Xueqing told Dong Zhaozhi that the dead Ma Sanyi colluded with the owner of the Xiong Village and Tong Dahai of the Kuai Ma Gang, and they secretly worked for the Kingdom of Jin. It was because Liu Ming wanted to investigate the whereabouts of the gunpowder that he fell into the hands of Master Xiong and the others. So Magistrate Dong might as well go to Ma Sanyi's home and bank to check.
Dong Zhaozhi was silent for a while, then turned and said to the policeman beside him: "He Jin, I ordered you to take people to search Ma Sanyi's home to see if there is any evidence that he colluded with the Jin people. In addition, he investigated the bank and inquired about Ma Sanyi's dealings. Accounts.”
He Jin accepted the order and retreated, taking his people on errands.
Biwen walked up to Sun Chengyi with a cry at this time.
She knelt down with a thump and said to Sun Chengyi: "Master, senior brother was seriously injured by gangsters in order to trace the gunpowder matter. Please save him quickly."
When Sun Chengyi saw Liu Ming, who was pale and angry, he felt mixed emotions in his heart.
Sun Chengyi was so angry that he stamped his feet repeatedly. He pointed at Biwen and cursed: "Before I went into seclusion to recuperate, I had to tell you not to act rashly. You guys, you were so hot-headed and acted recklessly, which led to such a defeat. And Fu Shaoxia and Zhao Nuxia have also reminded you that you did not listen to advice and still vented your anger on others."
Biwen listened silently to Sun Chengyi's scolding. She looked back at Fu Tianpeng and Zhao Xueqing, feeling guilty in her heart.
Dong Zhaozhi and Zheng Xingyuan persuaded Sun Chengyi to calm down his anger. Now that the matter has come to this, anger is in vain.
After Sun Chengyi calmed down a little, he asked Biwen if he had the whereabouts of the batch of gunpowder?
Biwen shed tears and pointed to the bottom of the water and said to Sun Chengyi: "Master, Sister Zhao suspects that the gunpowder is hidden under the Kuai Ma gang's boat."
After hearing this, Dong Zhaozhi immediately sent a man who was familiar with water properties to go to the bottom of the ship with an ax to check.
When a dozen sailors sneaked into the bottom of the ship, after some inspection, they found that there was nothing on the bottom of the ship except some straw floating up.
After the sailors completed their investigation, they came up to report the underwater situation to Dong Zhaozhi.
When they heard that no trace of gunpowder was found, the expressions on the faces of everyone present changed drastically.
Dong Zhaozhi looked at Fu Tianpeng and Zhao Xueqing with shocked eyes, and then said to them: "Two young heroes, what is going on?"
Zhao Xueqing was originally a disciple of the Long Whale Gang, and she was well aware of the various secret passage mechanisms of the Water Gang.
So after thinking for a while, she said to Dong Zhaozhi: "Master Dong, please ask all the gentlemen to check here to see if there are any secret doors or the like."
Dong Zhaozhi nodded, and then asked all the gentlemen to check here.
When the man touched a bronze figure on the table, the dock suddenly retreated into a secret passage like a drawer.
Seeing the scene in front of him, Dong Zhaozhi completely understood.
He stroked his silver beard and calmly said what he was thinking: "Huh, the bad guys must have been prepared. When they learned that Liu Ming was tracking down gunpowder clues, they used their plan to lure Liu Ming into being fooled step by step. Later, Fu Shaoxia and the others Knowing this, he secretly followed up the investigation and tracked down the Kuaima Gang. Tong Dahai knew that the gunpowder could not be shipped out at this moment, so he used the agency to steal the cargo ship. "
Everyone present agreed with Dong Zhaozhi's words.
In order to prevent the Jin Kingdom from using this batch of gunpowder to deal with the Song Dynasty, Dong Zhaozhi quickly sent a letter to Beijing to report the matter to Emperor Gaozong. The other side requested all state governments to work together to fully arrest the thieves Xiong Zhuangzhu and Tong Dahai.
Fu Tianpeng, Zhao Xueqing, Zheng Xingyuan and Sun Chengyi also told Dong Zhaozhi that they would do their best in this matter.
Dong Zhaozhi was grateful to the help of several knights.
While several people were discussing, the Yamen servant came in to report that Zhang Jun, the Grand Marshal of the Hebei Army and Horses, had arrived outside the door.
Dong Zhaozhi stood up immediately after hearing this. He said to Fu Tianpeng and others: "Everyone, I have official business, so I will take my leave for the time being. I apologize for any lack of hospitality."
Everyone stood up and returned the courtesy, telling Dong Zhaozhi that there was no need to be polite.
However, before Dong Zhaozhi got up, more than ten people walked in.
The leader has a yellow face, a pointed chin, a few wisps of beard under his chin, and a pair of small bird eyes with a cunning light. This person is none other than Zhang Jun.
When Dong Zhaozhi saw this group of people, he said angrily: "Who are you, and why do you so casually break into the place where the case is being handled?"
Before Zhang Jun could open his mouth, the minions beside him shouted: "Bold, this is Zhang Jun, the Grand Marshal of Hebei Military and Horses, Mr. Zhang, please kneel down."
Dong Zhaozhi sneered when he heard this: "Dong kneels to the sky, the ground, the emperor, his parents, and everything else."
After hearing this, Zhang Jun clicked his lips, blew his beard again, and then he walked squarely in front of everyone.
He scanned the people present with his small eyes. Of course, when he saw Fu Tianpeng and Zhao Xueqing, he couldn't help but said angrily: "Two gangsters are actually making trouble here. Come and capture them."
After that, Zhang Jun's soldiers gathered together to kill Fu Tianpeng and Zhao Xueqing.
Zhao Xueqing held the Chanjuan Sword in her hand and sneered at Zhang Jun: "Master Zhang, you really think you have put your head on your shoulders for too long. If you had known this, huh."
Cold sweat appeared on Zhang Jun's forehead, and he touched his neck unnaturally. He pretended to be calm and said to Zhao Xueqing: "You are a bold thief, how dare you threaten me."
Zhao Xueqing raised her pretty eyebrows and said to Zhang Jun with a stern look: "Master Zhang, last time you chased Hami Chi and you were ambushed by mistake. If Tianpeng and I hadn't rescued you in time, your head would have been moved. Now. Now that you saw the two of us, instead of expressing any gratitude at all, you ordered the soldiers to arrest us. Isn't this repaying kindness with enmity? If this matter spreads, I'm afraid it will damage Mr. Zhang's reputation."
Zhao Xueqing's words made Zhang Jun shiver all over. He kept spitting and swallowing, looking very embarrassed.
After a while, Zhang Jun adjusted his mood. He said to Fu Tianpeng and Zhao Xueqing with a playful smile: "General Fu, General Zhao, please bear with me. I was joking with you just now."
Zhao Xueqing snorted coldly and replied with an indifferent face: "Marshal Zhang just called us thieves one by one, and now he calls us generals? Are you letting two thieves become generals with Marshal Zhang playing tricks on the court?"
Zhao Xueqing's words were hidden, and she secretly mocked Zhang Jun for his cloudy eyes.
Zhang Jun suppressed the bad breath in his heart, and he immediately explained to Dong Zhaozhi the purpose of his visit.
When Dong Zhaozhi heard that Zhang Jun was going to lead people to pursue Village Master Xiong, Tong Dahai and others, he looked back at Fu Tianpeng and Zhao Xueqing.
Zhao Xueqing said: "Having the right to eat the emperor's salary and be loyal to the emperor is a matter of loyalty. Since Mr. Zhang is determined to eliminate thieves and bandits for the court, of course we can't ask for it. Mr. Dong, you can help Marshal Zhang from the side."
Dong Zhaozhi nodded and told Zhang Jun that the Chenzhou government office would fully cooperate with Marshal Zhang in his campaign to suppress thieves.
Zhang Jun was overjoyed and took his soldiers back to the garrison to plan.
On the way back, Zhang Jun's eyes flashed coldly, and he quietly drew his sword. This time the suppression of the bandits must be successful, so that he could avenge his shame and then deal with Fu Tianpeng and Zhao Xueqing.
