Li Jinglong's words are undoubtedly the result of subjective speculation.
However, there are not many coincidences in this world. Who asked Liu to build a house with nothing to do and named it Pangu? Didn't he calculate the good and bad fortune in Feng Shui before naming it? How much of your grandfather Liu Bowen's tricks have you inherited...
In any case, even if this guy has nothing to do with ancient and modern times, he has some relationship with ancient and modern times. He should at least have heard of or been to Pangu, and maybe he is an old acquaintance of Liu Lao.
"Then who are the other two?"
Zhu Yunwen asked sternly.
Li Jinglong felt a strong pressure, sweat dripped from his forehead, and licked his dry lips: "Back to the emperor, the official should be Jin Zhong, the former counselor of King Yan!"
"It's him?!"
Zhu Yunwen was a little surprised.
Jin Zhong is a very powerful person. Zhu Yunwen forcibly took Yao Guangxiao away from Zhu Di, and the think tank recommended by Yao Guangxiao to Zhu Di was Jin Zhong.
Later, Zhu Di surrendered, and there was no news about this person. How did he appear in the capital and become a core figure in ancient and modern forces?
"Is King Yan also involved in this matter?"
Zhu Yunwen felt a little heavy in his heart.
Li Jinglong wanted to drag Zhu Di into the water, but Zhu Di was not on the shore, but at his house. It was not easy to drag him into the river, so he had to say: "The King of Yan has nothing to do with this, but the King of Gaoyang County has an old relationship with Jin Zhong." I know the details through the mouth of Gaoyang County Prince."
When Jin Zhong found Li Zengzhi with Li Shanchang's iron certificate of alchemy, Li Jinglong heard about Jin Zhong for the first time. After inquiring, he found that this person was related to the Yan Palace. When he asked Zhu Gaoxu, he was a little panicked by the name. It was later learned that this man had extraordinary intelligence, but was betrayed by Zhu Gaochi and was directly "imprisoned" by Zhu Gaochi in Baiyangkou Prison. He later mysteriously disappeared together with his family.
"Prince Gaoyang and Prince Yan are two people, so don't confuse them."
Zhu Yunwen looked at Li Jinglong coldly. It was hard to judge how much substance and moisture this guy's words contained.
Li Jinglong lowered his head and did not dare to speak.
Gu Sanshen reported: "During this period of time, the Prince of Gaoyang County stayed at home behind closed doors and did not go out. He was not found to be in contact with the mysterious person. If there is any connection between him and Jin Zhong, it should be through a third person. Please increase surveillance of Prince Yan’s Mansion.”
Zhu Yunwen waved his hand and did not agree with Gu Sanshen: "I will sort out a document between Jin Zhong and Zhu Gaoxu, and I will personally visit Prince Yan's Mansion."
There is no better son than a father. For Zhu Gaoxu, a restless careerist and rebel, Zhu Di would not be unaware at all. Instead of beating Zhu Gaoxu directly, it is better to let Zhu Di do the beating.
After all, Zhu Gaoxu is not Zhu Yunwen's son. There is no reason to teach him how to be a human being. When he really needs it, he can be taught how to become a ghost.
Besides, the security bureau's surveillance of Prince Yan's Mansion is already very powerful. If it continues to increase, it may cause a backlash from Zhu Di. He has already surrendered and been honest, and he cannot always bully honest people.
"Where's the Man with a Thousand Faces?"
"I don't know his identity. I only know that this person should be from a Taoist sect. He only has four fingers on his left hand. He is very good at hiding and disguising, and has high martial arts skills."
Li Jinglong replied.
"Four fingers?"
Gu Sanshen, Pang Huan and others were shocked.
The Security Bureau has been looking for this person for some time. This information came from the picture album left by Cong Pei'er's father, Cong Laojiu.
It's just that in the huge crowd, it's not easy to find someone who is missing a finger. After all, clothes are made to be loose these days, and no one can see a few fingers when the hand is retracted. Although the security bureau found more than a dozen people with severed fingers, they were all eliminated one by one.
Unexpectedly, the other party has been hiding in the capital. This hidden method is really powerful.
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Zhu Yunwen looked at Gu Sanshen and said, "Let Dao Sect provide some clues. These people can't continue to hide in the dark."
The martial arts test is about to be held, followed by the Hajj, and the vassal countries will come to congratulate them. If there is turmoil in the capital, the political impact will be too bad.
"Get up and talk."
Zhu Yunwen was not soft-hearted, but it was not the time to deal with Li Jinglong at this time.
After Li Jinglong thanked him, he immediately provided an important piece of information without waiting for Zhu Yunwen to ask: "Your Majesty, not long ago, Jin Zhong showed up at Tingxue Tower and threatened his brother to be released from prison and report on the ministers. He asked Duke Cao to investigate. They have information about the people participating in the martial arts competition, and they seem to want their people to win the martial arts competition."
Zhu Yunwen's eyes turned cold. Although the martial arts examination and even the national talent selection ceremony were not as eye-catching as the imperial examination, it was the first time it was held since the founding of the People's Republic of China. If the military attache finally selected was proven to be a traitor, the imperial court would be disgraced.
The Security Bureau knew about the businessmen summoned by Cao Guogong's Mansion in Tingxue Tower and wanted to open a gambling bureau. Zhu Yunwen also received the news and didn't care. It was not Zhu Yunwen's turn to manage such a trivial matter personally. It was impossible to think that he was behind this. There are also deeper plots and secrets hidden.
"You can stretch your hand long enough."
Zhu Yunwen said coldly.
Li Jinglong was a little scared and lowered his head and did not dare to speak.
Gu Sanshen and Tang Buping believed that a portrait should be drawn immediately, and Jin Zhong should be captured in the city. At the same time, Liu Yao should be arrested and the Thousand Faces Man should be investigated.
Zhu Yunwen stopped and thought about countermeasures. He might not believe everything Li Jinglong said, but he couldn't do nothing. The most important thing was that these people in the dark were like ghosts and could disappear at any time.
With such a large population in the capital, it is not easy to find a few people who are deliberately hiding.
Pang Huan thought again and again, took a step forward, and asked Li Jinglong: "In addition to asking for information about military personnel, do these people also ask for a large amount of money?"
Li Jinglong's heart trembled. This Pang Huan was too simple. He was given so many clues and so many targets, but he still kept his eyes on the money?
"Indeed, they asked for 300,000 taels. Cao Guogong's government simply couldn't come up with such money, so they wanted to use the martial arts meeting to try out a handicap, so that they could gather information and collect a sum of money through handicap betting... "
Li Jinglong said carefully, looking at Zhu Yunwen from time to time.
Zhu Yunwen did not look at Li Jinglong. His shamelessness and lack of bottom line have been proven by history. In order to keep his title, he used money to silence others, but here he betrayed the other party for the sake of his head, thus saving a lot of money. , and disasters can be avoided.
Gambling?
If you are not good at doing things, when it comes to making money, one is better than the other!
Pang Huan looked at Zhu Yunwen and said seriously: "Your Majesty, this may be an opportunity."
Zhu Yunwen looked at Pang Huan.
Gu Sanshen, Xue Xia and Tang Buping also looked at him nervously. This is the Wuying Palace, not the Security Bureau. It is okay to talk nonsense on weekdays. But now in front of the emperor, things are very important. If you say something wrong, you will be responsible. of.
Pang Huan was also a little nervous, but he was still resolute and confident. He cast his determined eyes on Zhu Yunwen and said calmly: "They want the intelligence of the martial arts people, and we want their intelligence. They want the money of the merchants and the people, and we want them. Money. They want to put their hands into the martial arts competition, and we want to put our sword into the martial arts competition."
"If we pursue it rashly at this time, we will definitely alert the snake, with little effect, and may also make his activities more secretive and difficult to detect. We might as well pretend that nothing has happened and let Cao Guogong open a gambling market and investigate according to his plan. intelligence, while the Security Bureau secretly laid out and observed the person behind it and the relevant military personnel, and finally
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Let his plans for money and power fail and fall into the urn of the Security Bureau. "
Zhu Yunwen smiled. Pang Huan's idea was to take advantage of the gambling market and gamble with them. If they win, the Security Bureau will arrest them. If they lose, the Security Bureau will still arrest them.
The existence of the gambling board is an indispensable platform for these ghosts to stay in the capital, expose their flaws, and participate in it.
So, this handicap must be opened?
Although Gu Sanshen was a little worried, he also agreed with this plan.
Instead of aimlessly casting a net to catch fish, it is better to guard a log and wait for the rabbit to hit you. Normally, a rabbit will not hit the pillar easily, but what if there is a carrot on the pillar...
"After all, gambling is a harmful thing and should not be tolerated forever. Mr. Cao Guo, find a way to transfer the handicap to Young Master and Gu Jin and let them take over. It will be abolished in the future. It is better than implicating you too much."
Zhu Yunwen said to Li Jinglong.
Li Jinglong was so grateful that he quickly knelt down and shouted: "I thank the Emperor, and I will definitely live up to the Emperor's grace."
Zhu Yunwen took out the iron certificate of Li Wenzhong's alchemy book from the wooden box, looked at Li Jinglong seriously, and warned: "You befriended and funded traitors who conspired to treason, and did not report the knowledge. You have double-minded intentions in the court. You must be executed according to the law. You will not be punished today." As for you, I will take back this iron coupon of the alchemy book. It bought your life. I hope you will handle this matter well. If something goes wrong, let them run away, ha..."
Li Jinglong kept making promises and kowtowing.
"Back off."
Zhu Yunwen waved his hand.
Li Jinglong then stood up, wiped his painful forehead, and respectfully exited the hall. When the wind blew, his whole body felt cold. Then he remembered that he had sweated a lot, and he couldn't help but glance at Wuying Hall with some fear. Leave in a hurry.
Zhu Yunwen looked at Gu Sanshen and others and said: "I'm afraid it will be hard to sleep tonight after receiving such information. How the security bureau operates should be discussed carefully after you go back. I will only mention three points. First, Li Jinglong You may not be able to believe everything he says, so hurry up and torture Li Zengzhi to compare his confession."
"Secondly, some of the people in the military examinations may have been infiltrated by the ancient and modern forces or the White Lotus forces. The Security Bureau needs to conduct a thorough investigation and investigate carefully based on the military examinations list, especially to check whether they are related to the Hongwu case. If local cooperation is needed , you are allowed to report urgently."
"Third, mobilize a group of people from the security bureau branches around the capital to enter the capital to control the capital. This time, no clues will be let go, and they must be caught."
Gu Sanshen, Pang Huan and others agreed one after another.
Zhu Yunwen knocked on the iron certificate of the alchemy book and said: "Three hundred thousand taels is not a small amount. These people want so much money. What are their plans? Try to find a breakthrough from Li Zengzhi."
"According to the order."
Gu Sanshen and others bowed and left.
Returning to the headquarters of the Security Bureau, Gu Sanshen immediately ordered: "Xue Xia is responsible for the control and keeping track of the movements of the martial arts examiners in the capital. Tang Buping is responsible for examining the identity of the martial arts examiners and checking whether there are any doubts about them. Pang Huan, since you want to have something on the betting board. Whatever action is taken, it is up to you to control the situation. Everyone, this matter is related to the safety of the Ming Dynasty, the majesty of the court, and the dignity of the Security Bureau. I hope you will use your heart."
"Commander Shi, please rest assured!"
Xue Xia, Tang Buping and Pang Huan responded at the same time.
That night, many people in the security bureau were awake, and a huge machine was running all night long. After dawn, from time to time, fast horses would be mixed among the crowd, quietly leaving the city and running to all parts of the country.
Although Zhu Yunwen had already nodded to the matter of opening the gambling market, it was impossible to talk about this matter publicly, nor to allow the gambling market to be opened normally, but Li Jinglong still did it, spending three thousand taels of silver, and offered to pay five The method of collecting heavy taxes won the acquiescence of officials.
The government and Zhu Yunwen pretended not to see it, so the matter would be easier to handle.
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