Lu Cheng and Zhou Ying followed Zhan Wuying into the mutton soup restaurant, looked around, and sat down at the table next to Zhan Wuying.
The three of them all ordered mutton soup. At the end of the meal, Lu Cheng stood up and paid. Zhou Ying finished the cake in a few mouthfuls. When he walked to Zhan Wuying, he suddenly said: "Isn't this a senior official of the Zhan family? I have wanted to play with you these days, but every time I call you, you are not at home."
Zhan Wuying raised his head and looked, and saw that he didn't recognize this person. He looked around and asked doubtfully: "Are you talking about me?"
Zhou Ying said with a smile: "Zhan Daguan is really forgetful, even I recognize him."
Zhan Wuying shook his head: "To tell you the truth, I really don't know you. Maybe you admitted your mistake."
Zhou Ying said: "How can you admit your mistake? Are you from Zhan Guan who lives in Deadwood Lane? There is a thin dog at home, which is extremely fierce!"
Zhan Wuying does have a thin dog at home, which barks whenever anyone approaches. This thin dog is extremely fast and is good at catching hares in autumn. Zhan Wuying likes it very much. Seeing that everything about what happened at home was correct, Zhan Wuying couldn't help but start to doubt.
Zhou Ying said: "At the beginning of the year, you and my brother gambled and played tricks together. Later we went to other places, so you forgot about it, right?"
Zhan Wuying thought about it carefully. He did gamble every day at the beginning of the year. Maybe they met at that time? He nodded and said: "It turns out we are brothers. We are destined to meet again today. It's just that I don't remember your brother's name. Can you tell me?"
Zhou Ying said: "My name is Chang Renfu, and my brother's name is Chang Rengui. Do you remember?"
Zhan Wuying said: "I can't remember. But what does it matter? Have you finished eating? Find some fun in a few days."
Zhou Ying said: "Brother, don't forget. Our brothers are currently living in the Yuelai Inn in the west of the city. When you come to see us, just come to the inn."
Zhan Wuying wholeheartedly agreed and watched Zhou Ying and Lu Cheng leave the mutton soup restaurant. He lowered his head and thought carefully, but he couldn't remember that he knew these two people.
Zhou Ying and Lu Cheng left the inn, walked for a while, and said, "We don't know Zhan Wuying. Let's make an excuse today and find him later. If we drag him to do things today, it will definitely arouse his suspicion."
Lu Chengdao: "Brother should think more carefully."
On the night of the third day, Lu Cheng and Zhou Ying came to see Shen Zun excitedly. He said, "Guess, sir, what did we find out?"
Shen Zun said calmly: "What did I find out?"
Zhou Ying said: "We met an idle man named Zhan Wuying who accompanied the Jin envoy. After a little trick, we asked about the contents of the secret message brought by the Jin envoy."
Shen Zun turned around and asked seriously: "What is the content you asked about? Tell me word for word."
Zhou Ying said: "You have been asking for peace day and night, but Wang Xuanfu controlled Shaanxi, west of Beijing, and east of Hedong, and killed the marshal of our capital. This revenge must be avenged. Wang Xuanfu must be killed, and then peace can be achieved."
Shen Zun listened very carefully. When Zhou Ying said something, he nodded. After Zhou Ying finished speaking, Shen Zundao said: "Yes, the content of this letter is correct every word, which shows that you are attentive. I will report it to the Xuanfu Office for Xuanfu's consideration. You must keep in touch with Zhan Wuying attentively and talk to you later. It may be of use.”
Zhou Ying was not surprised to see Shen Zun, and his original desire to seek reward immediately faded away.
Shen Zundao: "Okay, you go back. The Jin envoy will return to the Jin Kingdom in three to five days. Just keep in touch with Zhan Wuying."
Zhou Ying and Lu Cheng came out from Shen Zun's place, both unhappy. After a while, Lu Cheng asked, "It seems that Mr. Shen didn't look overjoyed. Why?"
Zhou Ying said: "Because he already knows the content! Hearing us retell it is just to test whether what he heard is correct. Alas, we really can't underestimate Mr. Shen."
Lu Chengdao: "Ah, he already knew it? My God, Mr. Shen is really capable!"
Zhou Ying nodded secretly. Yes, Shen Zun's intelligence system in Xiangyang is much stronger than he originally thought. How could he only rely on two people?
After the two of them went out, Shen Zun stood up and came to the window.
Spring has come, the winter jasmine in the corner is blooming brilliantly, the magnolia has exposed its flower bones, and the atmosphere is full of spring.
Shen Zun stood in front of the window, looking at the spring light in the yard, his mind spinning rapidly.
Shen Zun was already familiar with the contents of the Jin envoy's secret letter. Zhou Ying and Lu Cheng only confirmed it again, which was unnecessary. It's just that for such important information to be reported, it must be analyzed by intelligence personnel. It was how to analyze the intelligence that put Shen Zun in trouble.
After all, Qin Hui was just the prefect of Xiangyang and could not influence the court's policies. What could the secret letter mean? But Qin Hui was appointed as the magistrate of Xiangyang who was about to take office. After Zhao Gou moved to Xiangyang, would he be promoted further?
After thinking again and again, Shen Zun walked quickly to the table and wrote a report to Wang Xiaolie.
Wang Xiaolie was also admiring the spring scenery.
In the back garden of Xuanfusi, the magnolia above the head has bloomed into buds, either white or purple, which is really beautiful.
Wang Ruohai walked in hurriedly, handed an official document in his hand to Wang Xiaolie, and stood aside without saying a word.
Wang Xiaolie unfolded the official document and read it. The official document was written by Shen Zun, describing what the Jin envoy did in Qin Hui's mansion, and more importantly, it contained the contents of the secret letter.
After reading the official document, Wang Xiaolie said with a smile: "Wushu and Nianhan are like mortal enemies. They have never been in contact with each other until death. This secret letter is written with deep affection."
Wang Ruohai said: "Nianhan is dead, Wu Shu might as well pretend to miss him. Besides, if we kill Nianhan, it will be a great insult to the Kingdom of Jin."
Wang Xiaolie nodded: "Yes, kill Nianhan and eliminate Wushu's political enemies. Moreover, the political opponents have been removed very cleanly, so Wushu might as well be more generous."
Wang Ruohai didn't speak and nodded silently.
Wang Xiaolie said: "I'm afraid all the revenge you say is false, but I'm afraid it's true if you want my head. On the battlefield, the Jin soldiers had no choice, so they started from the imperial court. Wasn't Wu Shu thinking very thoroughly? It's just the imperial court, What do you think?"
Wang Ruohai closed his mouth tightly and looked at Wang Xiaolie eagerly.
After thinking for a while, Wang Xiaoxian said: "The imperial court issued an edict a few days ago, asking me to go to the palace on February 18th. Alas, I am considering whether to go or not. If I don't go, my objection will be too obvious. The general is commanding troops outside, and the emperor has ordered me to go to the palace several times, but I still refuse to go. What will the people in the world say about me? If I go, if I don't bring enough people with me, I'm afraid the court will be confused and take my head."
Wang Ruohai thought over and over again and said: "If Xuan Fu went to Xiangyang, the officials would most likely be unable to bear it and take Xuan Fu's head off his neck! Without Xuan Fu, it would be hard to say that Luoyang's two to three hundred thousand troops would have been What will happen?"
Wang Xiaolie sighed: "I had no intention of rebelling, but everyone inside and outside the court said that I wanted to rebel. If I wanted to go to the Holy One to make my confession, I am confident that I don't have the words to convince the Holy One. I can only wait and see what happens. What will happen?"
(End of chapter)
