Wang Yi and others also felt that it was doubtful that Huo Jian, the only one of the dozens of people who escaped with Gong Prefect, escaped with his life, and what he reported after his return was quite contradictory.
According to him, because there were not many pursuers along the way, he escaped with his life only after several soldiers fought desperately to block him.
However, there were hundreds of enemy troops. Even if they were divided into three groups, there would be at least dozens of Yi people chasing him. How could he escape back to Anshang unscathed so easily?
In addition, Governor Gong was right to want to stick to the spot. Why did he choose a low and flat hill?
According to Wang Yi Lu Shen's words, the cavalry on that hill can ride straight up, it is not a good place to hold on at all.
What's more, there is a mountain with dangerous terrain just a few miles east of this hill that is more suitable for defense. According to Lu Shen, Huo Jian has been in Yueqi for a long time and has visited Anshang many times to inspect military affairs. The surrounding mountains and rivers are very geographical. Very familiar.
That being the case, why didn't he suggest that Governor Gong go to the east mountain peak and hold on to meet the enemy? Could it be that the pursuers had arrived too quickly and it was too late?
Yang Qing had already doubted this when he saw the memorial in Chengdu. How could a low, flat hill be used as a defensive place? Governor Gong didn't know, so didn't Huo Jian, the military officer in charge of military affairs, not understand either?
Moreover, according to Wang Yi, although it was known to everyone that Governor Gong was going on a spring trip, his decision to go to Dingxiang to supervise the farmers was made temporarily. The officials left behind in the city did not know about it. Only those accompanying him would know the exact time and place.
The Yi people were obviously well prepared for this attack. It was impossible for Governor Gong not to have a mole around him, and it was impossible for the Yi people to kill their own spies, so the dozens of people who fled back to the city were all suspected.
Lei Xiong and the others had to fight tooth and nail to escape, and almost everyone was injured. Therefore, after Wang Yi and the others secretly investigated, they still felt that Huo Jian was the biggest suspect.
Therefore, after Wang Yi and Lu Shen reported to him, Yang Qing made a plan to alert the snake and asked Yang Xi to tell Wu Que to lead people to spy on him. Tonight was a good opportunity to lure the snake out of its hole.
Since Wu Que followed Yang Qing, he gradually showed that he was alert, calm, meticulous, and good at observation. Therefore, after he was busy recruiting troops, Yang Qing decided to train him to become his intelligence chief. After all, he wanted to pacify Yue Xi. Rebellion will not work without a reliable and careful team.
He selected and developed his subordinates by himself. Yang Qing only set strategies and principles, and informed him of some methods, techniques and precautions for the espionage work of Youwei and later generations.
As for how to act in the future, it depends on his own understanding and exploration. Yang Qing only wants results, and this picketing of the traitor is a trial and a big test for Wu Que.
There is no bright moon in the night sky tonight, and even a slender crescent moon has disappeared. I don’t know where it has hidden.
Huo Jian wore a bamboo hat and black clothes, making it even more difficult to see his figure clearly in the dark night.
He liked this feeling. Such a dark night was just convenient for him to do things. Of course, what he didn't know was that the black shadow behind him had the same thoughts as him.
Although it was dark night, the lights coming from both sides of the streets could dimly illuminate his path. Therefore, Huo Jian's steps were very fast, just like his eager mood. As long as he could meet his people earlier, he felt happy in his heart. The irritability and restlessness will disappear.
Seeing that the mark on the back door of the guest house was as usual, Huo Jian felt a little relieved and knocked gently five times. After a while, he only heard a squeak and the back door was opened by an old man.
The old man was neither surprised nor said anything when he saw him. He opened the courtyard door and walked in on his own. Huo Jian entered the courtyard, closed the door, and followed the old man without saying a word.
The two walked across the yard to the right, turned around a door, and saw the stairs on one side. They went up the stairs to the second floor. Only the innermost of the three rooms upstairs was lit. The old man opened the door. With a wink, he motioned for Huo Jian to go over by himself.
"Come in." After the agreed-upon signal was sounded, a low and familiar voice came from the house, and Huo Jian walked into the house with peace of mind.
"Brother, I'm afraid the new governor Yang Qing has some doubts about me?" Huo Jian couldn't wait to say as soon as he sat down before taking off his bamboo hat.
"Don't be anxious, take off your hat and speak slowly." The person opposite whispered.
"Yes. Brother, this morning, Yang Qing called his brother and asked him about the murder of Gong Lu. He asked..."
Across the street from Gu Guesthouse, Wu Que hid behind a big tree and secretly observed this simple and remote guesthouse. Tonight is the time when Huo Jian is most likely to take action. The opportunity is rare and cannot be missed, so he will personally lead the team in tracking and monitoring at night.
Hard work paid off, and when he saw Huo Jian quietly coming out of his home dressed in black, he knew that this person's identity as a traitor might have been confirmed.
Wu Que picked off a leaf and put it in his mouth, thinking that if it weren't for the difficulty in understanding the situation in the guest house, he would have gone closer to investigate. However, what he discovered tonight was already very good, so he could no longer alert others.
Fu Jun said that if Huo Jian really does something strange tonight, don't touch him for the time being, so he only needs to follow and monitor this guest house and the people inside, and he will definitely gain something big.
Thinking of this, he waved slightly behind him, preparing to call out his secret brother to explain.
In the guest house, Huo Jian had finished explaining the situation. The man he called his brother was silent in thought. After a long time, he said, "You said this is Yang Qing's second inquiry?"
"Exactly, he asked about it a few days ago, but it makes sense to say it was a routine inquiry that time." Huo Jian replied: "I thought I had passed the test, but I didn't expect that he would ask about it again today, and he would I asked him very carefully about the reason for holding on to that low hill."
"This is indeed worrying, but your excuse is completely unsubstantiated. Without conclusive evidence, they can't touch you as a soldier at will."
"What do you mean, brother?"
The person opposite smiled and said: "Although we have done a very good job, Uncle Zhi, you escaped alone and it is normal for others to doubt you. As long as there is no evidence, you are still safe.
"I think you have to continue to lurk in the county. After all, the position of Bingcao is rare and it will be of great help to us. As long as we are careful and survive this period, Gaoding will attack Anshang again. Even if Gaoding cannot If we move, Grand Administrator Yong, my Huo family, Meng family and other big surnames will raise troops to go north, and by then the entire Nanzhong will really be our world."
"Brother is absolutely right, I understand."
Huo Jian promised with all his words, but he was very dissatisfied in his heart. Huh, you didn't commit the risk yourself. Of course you said it so easily. Yang Qing is a difficult person to deal with. If he makes a mistake, he may not be able to save his life.
As for the complete occupation of Nanzhong, it is easy to say. If we could achieve the complete occupation last year, we still have to wait until today. Alas, if this wasn't the clan's decision, I wouldn't have done such a dangerous thing. But it would be difficult to get off the ship after getting on it.
"Fu Jun, Fu Jun."
The lights in the room had not been extinguished, and Yang Qing on the bed had not really fallen asleep. He had been waiting for news from Wu Que and the others. At this moment, when he heard Yang Xi's slight shout outside the door, he jumped up and put on his clothes casually. He put on his outer robe and opened the door, letting Yang Xi and Wu Que in.
"You two came together, you must have brought the news I want?" Hearing Yang Qing ask, Yang Xi gave Wu Que a look to signal for a reply.
Wu Que said: "As expected by Lord Chu, Huo Guoguo really went to a guesthouse in Dongcheng to meet people in disguise tonight. However, the situation inside the guesthouse was unknown, and he did not dare to act rashly due to his humble position. He only monitored outside.
"However, after Huo Jian met with the person, his humble position has arranged for his subordinates to continue to monitor the guest house and the people inside, and sent people to investigate the origin of this guest house in detail. I believe something will be discovered tomorrow."
Not only had the expected harvest been achieved, but Wu Que's approach was also satisfactory. Yang Qing was very happy after hearing the report, and praised with a smile: "Shu Qi, you have done a good job. You have temporarily kept secrets of Huo Jian and that guest house. We will monitor and deal with it after we have a complete detailed network. I don’t need to say much about what to do next, Wen Ran will explain it to you, and you can always discuss it with Wen Ran when something happens."
Wu Que clasped his fists and said, "Promise. I will discuss this with Mr. Wen Ran more and never let down the important task of the Lord."
Hearing his firm words, Yang Qing was also pleased. He couldn't help but think that this man could quickly start to collect information carefully and would become a great help to him in the future.
Now that time is running out, we can use him more boldly. Will it be possible to send out detailed operations after a while?
After all, only by knowing yourself and your enemy can you be invincible. The original craftsmen sent by the county government have not sent back any new news for a long time. I think it is because Gaoding’s investigation of this thief is too strict and the blockade is too tight. Recently, I have to find a way to kill the craftsmen in large numbers. Go in to spy on new military information.
