Qin Xiao sneered: "Are you really not afraid of death?"

"Afraid of death!" Zhang Tailing said honestly: "If your Excellency can spare Xiao Dao's life, Xiao Dao will be grateful for your kindness for the rest of his life. But if Your Majesty wants Xiao Dao to hand over the formula, Xiao Dao will not dare to obey even if he dies."

"Interesting." Qin Xiao laughed loudly: "You little Taoist priest is really hard-boned. Little Taoist priest, your master and senior brother are gone, and Taixuan Guan is gone. What are your plans in the future?"

Zhang Tailing opened his eyes, moved his lips, looked gloomy, and lowered his head.

"If I take you back to Beijing and find you a job in Kyoto, would you be willing?"

Zhang Tailing immediately beamed and kowtowed: "If you don't kill Xiaodao, you still want to find a job for Xiaodao. He is Xiaodao's benefactor. It's too late for Xiaodao to thank him for all his kindness. How could he not be willing?"

"You, a little Taoist priest, are still very sensible." Qin Xiao stood up and said with a smile: "You will stay here these few days. When others ask, just say that I asked you to stay here. But this is the Governor's Mansion.

, you'd better stay still and don't move around. I'll have someone prepare something to eat and drink for you later."

Zhang Tailing is very grateful.

Qin Xiao wanted to give some instructions, but suddenly he heard noise coming from outside, and someone shouted loudly: "Everyone go to the main entrance and take the guys with you. If there are rioters making trouble, hurry up."

There was a sound of footsteps, Qin Xiao frowned, and said to Zhang Tailing: "You stay here." After leaving the door, he saw figures flashing in the courtyard. The soldiers of the Governor's Mansion were holding knives and guns, running towards the front yard, appearing to be

Very hurried.

"What happened?" Qin Xiao saw a soldier greeting everyone and stepped forward to grab the man's arm. The man was about to get angry when he saw clearly that it was Qin Xiao and said hurriedly: "Sir!"

Qin Xiao frowned and said, "What are you doing in a hurry?"

"A group of people blocked the main entrance of the Governor's Mansion, and there were more and more people." The man reported, "They said they wanted justice for Taixuan Guan."

Qin Xiao's face darkened, and he saw many soldiers hurriedly gathering at the front door. He thought of something and asked, "Has Ma Changshi not come here yet?"

"I haven't seen Ma Changshi." The man said, "Colonel Song is still in Taixuan Temple. I don't know what the situation is there."

"May I have your name?"

"Little Yi Dabiao!"

"Yi Dabiao, how many people are there in the house?"

Yi Dabiao said respectfully: "The guards of the Governor's Mansion are divided into two groups. There are more than a hundred people guarding them day and night. However, a group of people were dispatched to Taixuan Temple last night, and some of them were not on duty. There are still about a hundred people in the manor at the moment.

Number person."

"Listen, all the guards of the Governor's Mansion cannot be transferred to the front door." Qin Xiao said solemnly: "Divide the guards in the Mansion into two teams, and send one team to the back door. Also, send them to other small doors of the Governor's Mansion.

A few people were guarding the place and told everyone that anyone who wants to break into the Governor's Mansion from other places will be shot to death."

Yi Dabiao was hesitant. Although Qin Xiao was an official of Dali Temple, he had no control over the soldiers of the governor's office. At this time, he didn't know whether he should follow Qin Xiao's orders.

"No matter what Mr. Qin gives you, you will do as he says." Yi Dabiao hesitated when he heard a voice coming from behind him. Looking back, he saw Pan Weixing hurried over and hurriedly bowed and said: "Young man, take the order."

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Yi Dabiao stepped back to make arrangements, Pan Weixing looked solemn, Qin Xiao stepped forward and said: "Master Governor, how many people are blocking the main entrance?"

"There are already hundreds of people, but there are still many people from everywhere who are gathering here." Pan Weixing said angrily: "This group of unscrupulous people are so audacious that they dare to surround the Governor's Mansion."

Qin Xiao frowned and said: "The genius has just emerged, and it has only been a few hours since the siege of Taixuan Temple. How could these people come so quickly? And the government is suppressing bandits, why do they come to make trouble?"

Pan Weixing sighed: "Taoist Huangyang is a member of the Queen Mother's Congregation. You know it and I know it, but the people of Suzhou don't know it. For so many years, Taoist Huangyang has opened free clinics and treated the people for free. Not only does he have an excellent reputation in Suzhou, but he also

The prestige is very high. We suppressed Taixuan Guan overnight. Those people who had received Taixuan Guan's favor did not know the truth, and the crowd was excited, so they came to make trouble."

"Sir, I'm afraid this matter is not just as simple as the public excitement." Qin Xiao said softly: "This is the governor's office, the largest government office in Suzhou. For ordinary people, they will be nervous even if they are close to this place, let alone running here.

Come to make trouble. It’s just dawn, but hundreds of people are already running over. I’d like to put it bluntly, even if some people who have been favored by Taoist Huang Yang are really unhappy, I’m afraid they don’t have the guts to go to the Governor’s Mansion to cause trouble.”

Pan Weixing said: "I know what you mean, do you think someone is inciting you behind your back?"

"Even if there are three or five bold people who take the lead in making trouble, they may not be able to get so many people to follow." Qin Xiao said: "Unless there is a large group of people making noise and making noise, other people will see that there are too many people taking the lead and will not have their own opinions, so they will follow.

Let’s run together and cause trouble.”

Pan Weixing nodded and said: "I also have this suspicion, but the group of people outside the Yamen are all dressed as ordinary people. Even if there are people with ulterior motives mixed in, it is difficult to distinguish them."

"Sir, sir, another large group of people are here...!" A soldier rushed over with a panic expression on his face: "There is a huge crowd of people outside the Yamen. They asked you to give them an explanation as to why they sent troops to surround and kill them.

Taixuanguan, some people...some people even smashed the door with stones."

Qin Xiao glanced at Pan Weixing and said to the soldier: "I understand, please retreat first!"

The soldier glanced at Pan Weixing, did not dare to say anything, and retreated.

"Master Governor, the princess is in the Governor's Mansion." Qin Xiao's eyes were sharp: "If someone takes advantage of the common people to break into the Governor's Mansion and disturb the princess, do you know the consequences?"

Pan Weixing's face changed slightly, and he suddenly thought of something. Without hesitation, he hurried towards the main entrance, followed closely by Qin Xiao.

Arriving at the main gate of the Governor's Mansion, dozens of guards of the Governor's Mansion holding knives and guns were gathering in front of the gate. However, the door was tightly closed. From time to time, a "dong-dong" sound was heard outside the gate. It turned out that someone was actually smashing it.

Door.

After all, these guards are elite soldiers. After the initial panic, they are now ready and their faces are very solemn and cold.

This is the dignified governor's office, the highest government office in Suzhou. Since the founding of the country, not to mention someone blocking the door and smashing the door. Even gathering outside the government office has never happened. The elite of the governor's office can only close the door and hide in

The situation behind the door is like a turtle with its head shrunk, which is of course a shame for every soldier.

But without the governor's orders, who would dare to open the door and rush out.

Seeing Pan Weixing coming in a hurry, the soldiers breathed a sigh of relief.

There were constant shouts outside, all asking the governor's office to give an explanation and asking why the government was killing good people indiscriminately.

Just from the shouting outside, one could tell that there were a large number of people. Pan Weixing leaned towards the crack of the door and took a look outside. He saw a large area of ​​darkness outside the Yamen. He couldn't even count how many people there were. He saw a stone falling from the crowd.

It flew over and hit the door with a "bang". Pan Weixing was so frightened that he took two steps back, staggered and almost fell to the ground. Fortunately, Qin Xiao followed behind and stretched out his hand to support him.

"They...they are so bold, it's really unreasonable." Pan Weixing was shocked and angry.

Qin Xiao looked solemn and said: "Sir, more and more people are gathering together. If we don't solve it immediately, I'm afraid it will really lead to a huge disaster."

"Master Qin, what can you do?" Pan Weixing has been in Suzhou for three years and has never encountered such a situation.

"Your Excellency can only come forward and make it clear to the people." Qin Xiao said: "After all, you are the governor of Suzhou. Even if someone incites the people, the people will not ignore your words. Taixuan Guan is a rebel, and we have evidence in hand.

"

Pan Weixing thought it was Qiao Shenggong and said, "Qiao Shenggong is locked at the magistrate's office, but now he can't even get out. How can we bring him here?"

Qin Xiao turned around and saw Yi Dabiao whom he had met before. He went over and whispered a few words. Yi Dabiao cupped his hand and hurried away. Qin Xiao then said in a deep voice: "Open the door!"

The soldiers looked at Pan Weixing. Pan Weixing hesitated, but he also understood that there were only a few hundred people outside the door and the situation could still be controlled. If the number of people increased and there were people with ulterior motives among them, once they were incited, the consequences would be disastrous.

.

He nodded, and several soldiers stepped forward. Others held knives in their hands, and the one holding a spear pointed forward.

The door creaked open, and someone outside shouted: "It's open, it's open!"

The door slowly opened, and the open space in front of the Governor's Office was now densely packed with people. There were only a few of four to five hundred people, and most of them were ordinary civilians.

Originally, in this noisy atmosphere, many people were excited and started banging on the door. But as soon as the door opened, the noise quickly became quiet. Countless pairs of eyes were staring at the governor's mansion. The door was covered with rubble that had just been smashed in. It was a mess.

.

There were already guards with shields in front of Pan Weixing.

Seeing that the noise outside had calmed down, Pan Weixing gained some confidence. Thinking that he was the governor of Suzhou after all, he slowly walked out of the door. Qin Xiao followed closely beside him, and four shield bearers guarded the front, using their shields to form a shield.

.

Pan Weixing glanced at it and saw that many people from Wuzi were still gathering here. Knowing that he could not delay, he coughed, cleared his throat, and said in a deep voice: "I am the governor of Suzhou, and you are the people of Suzhou. Why?"

Want to surround the governor's mansion?"

There was silence for a while, and then someone finally said loudly: "Master Governor, what crime did Master Huang Yang have, and why did the government burn Taixuan Temple?"

Someone was the first to speak, and others suddenly had the courage to say: "Zhenren Huangyang is a Bodhisattva who comes to earth to save people in distress. He is a great benevolent man who provides free diagnosis and treatment to the people. Why should your government kill such a good man?"

"Did the Governor give the order? If not, who is so cruel and ruthless? Your Excellency must punish him severely."

"If you cannot give justice to Master Huang Yang and Taixuan Guan, we will never leave. We will also... go to Kyoto to file a complaint. People in your government are killing innocent people indiscriminately and committing heinous crimes."

A few words and a call made the crowd excited.

Pan Weixing raised his hands and said loudly: "Quiet!" When everyone gradually calmed down, he said: "Fellow fellows, do you know who Taoist Huang Yang is?"

"He is a good person, a great benevolent person, a Bodhisattva who saves the suffering!"

"To be honest, I am telling you that those Taoist priests in Taixuan Guan are rebels and spies lurking in Suzhou City." Pan Weixing tried his best to spread his voice: "The purpose of annihilating Taixuan Guan is to protect countless people in Suzhou City.

safety.”

As soon as he finished speaking, someone immediately shouted: "Why do you say that Huang Yang is a spy? What evidence is there?"

"Yes, Master Huang Yang is such a good person. He can never be a spy. He must have been framed."

When Pan Weixing saw that everyone was about to scream again, he immediately said loudly: "Whether they are rebels or not is not decided by me, nor by you, but by the evidence. As a parent official in Suzhou, I am responsible for the suppression of the rebel party."

The peace of the land and water is your own responsibility. You are the people of the Tang Dynasty. If you don't know the truth, you must not be incited by people with ulterior motives."

"The truth?" Someone sneered: "We don't know what the truth is, but your government is able to fabricate the truth. We only know that Huang Yang has been in Suzhou for so many years, and he has always been kind to others, cured diseases and saved people. Such people are spies. That is absolutely impossible."

Impossible."
To be continued...