Chapter 198: Planning and Assassination
"Hey, what is Bo Yongyi saying? The situation in the city is not optimistic now. Lord Zhao naturally has to be busy for a while. This is understandable. Let's go to the city quickly." Luo Jin said
"Yes, yes, look at me, this is not enough. Let's go to the city quickly and get everything we should do, so that we can rest assured." After that, the two entered the city.
I walked all the way to the mansion, but this time I didn't go to the camp in the city. Because I have reached a cooperation now, I naturally cannot treat my allies like this. The etiquette that I should have must be in place.
After entering the mansion, Zhang Sheng and the others did not chat, but went straight to the point. After all, chatting is always possible, and it is important to do serious things at the moment. Only when this serious thing is done can they have the heart to chat.
After both parties confirmed that it was correct, the atmosphere suddenly relaxed and the two began to chat.
"Brother Yongyi, what I told you last time, don't forget to tell Lingzun after returning to Beijing, please." Luo Jin said
"Hey, Marquis Jingbian, I don't want to listen to you. Now we have already cooperated. No matter what my father thinks, at least I have accepted you, so don't worry about these things, I will tell my father." Zhang Sheng said
"Ah, then I'll ask Bo Yongyi to do everything." Luo Jin thought about it after saying it, how should he talk from Zhang Sheng? After all, I just listened to it last time, and there were still many details that I didn't ask clearly.
Although he knew Zhang Sheng and could not know who the Zhang family chose, if he got more clues, it would not be impossible to deduce them, so he still had to work hard.
"It's easy to say, these are just trivial matters. I believe my father will be very happy after he knows this news. After all, he always worrys about this and that. He doesn't look like a general at all, but rather a civil servant." Zhang Sheng said
When Luo Jin heard this, he immediately knew that Zhang Ling, the old guy, was indeed not simple, and they had not had contact with him before. So he asked himself that he still had a certain understanding of Zhang Ling.
But today, after hearing what Zhang Sheng said, it turns out that Zhang Ling has been pretending to be a disguise. It is not what he shows at all. I have to say that his trick is really very clever and has deceived all the officials and the emperor in the court.
"Is that so? Then I'm relieved. If we can reach a cooperation this time, God is giving opportunities. If it weren't for the miners' rebellion this time, the emperor wouldn't have sent you to investigate the case." Luo Jin said
"Yes, you are right, it's really a coincidence. But if it weren't for this matter, we wouldn't have reached a cooperation, and we wouldn't have gotten so many benefits?" Zhang Sheng said.
"Haha, what I said is, what I said is, what I should do now has been done. I wonder when Uncle Yongyi, when are you going to return to Beijing?" Luo Jin said
"Well, to be honest, I don't know. After all, I came with my father-in-law this time. When will I go back, it's natural that he has the final say. But I think it's time to come. I'm done with all the things I should be doing here, so there's no need to delay." Zhang Sheng said
Then the two chatted for a while. When Luo Jin saw that he knew almost everything he should have known, he got up and said goodbye. Zhang Sheng naturally had the same thoughts, but he naturally couldn't say that.
In the end, the two of them pulled for a quarter of an hour, and then the host and guests walked to the door of the mansion with joy. Looking at the back that had gone far, Zhang Sheng turned around and returned to the mansion. After all, there were still people waiting for him in the mansion.
He had time, but he was afraid that the one in the mansion would not be able to wait, so he hurried to the study.
At this time, Zhao Li had been waiting here for a long time. When he saw Zhang Sheng coming in, he hurriedly said, "What a virtuous son-in-law, has Jingbian Hou left?"
"Don't worry, father-in-law, Marquis Jingbian has left. I want me to say, father-in-law, you are really a good person. Isn't it just a meeting? What's the big deal? As for you to hide from him? I haven't seen him before. As for this?" Zhang Sheng said
"A virtuous son-in-law, one time and another. I saw him before for the stability of the country and for the sake of justice, but now the situation is different. I can't see him anymore, so I can only let you see him alone. How can you do it smoothly for a virtuous son-in-law?" Zhao Li said
"Don't worry, father-in-law, things went very smoothly. Luo Jin didn't say anything else, just asked me when we were going to return to Beijing." After Zhang Sheng said that, he looked at Zhao Li, with the meaning very obvious. Not only Luo Jin wanted to know, but he also wanted to know.
When Zhao Li saw his son-in-law's eyes, he didn't know what was going on, so he said, "It's time for us to go back to Beijing. After all, this matter has been handled, so it's not a big deal for us to stay here."
"Besides, the Embroidered Uniform Guard must have reported it to the emperor, so we really have to go back to Beijing soon. Let's do this. If there is nothing else to do, then we will set off and return to Beijing."
"Oh, this is good, this is good, we can finally return to Beijing. Father-in-law, you don't know. I've been in such a state of pain all over the past period of time. I've done nothing every day, so I'm so idle."
"I thought I could fight this time, but I didn't expect nothing happened, but I was so sad." Zhang Sheng said
"Son-in-law, after being patient for a while, we are ready to go back to Beijing. We can't leave now. After all, these two governors have asked us to give favors. We can't leave at this time. If we leave at this time, wouldn't this Taiyuan City be in chaos?" Zhao Li said
"Well, then wait a few days. Anyway, I've been waiting for so many days, so it's not bad for these days. I think your memorial is about to arrive in the capital at this time, right? After all, it's an expedition of 600 miles." Zhang Sheng said
"Well, it's probably only two days. Actually, I'm still a little worried. If the emperor doesn't mean to let this go, then we both have to be unlucky with Luo Jin." Zhao Li said
"Father-in-law, I want me to tell you don't have to worry so much. If you have to be unlucky, it's you who are unlucky. No, everyone is unlucky together, what's there to worry about?" Zhang Sheng said
Zhang Sheng was so happy that he didn't tell the truth, so he almost told him the truth. Fortunately, he went back later. Unfortunately, Zhao Li was an official for many years, so how could he not hear it? But his son-in-law had such a personality, so what could he do to him?
So I could only smile helplessly and pretend not to hear it. When I saw my father-in-law pretending to be stupid, Zhang Sheng naturally pretended to be stupid, so the matter was over, and no one mentioned Weng Xu again.
After Zhang Sheng came out of the study, he headed straight to the camp. After all, he was leaving now, so he still had to share the money. After all, the brothers came out with him just to get promoted and make money.
Otherwise, who would listen to you? Do you really think that this army can be settled by relying solely on the emperor's fate? Those who think so are fools.
After Zhang Sheng arrived at the camp, he beat drums and gathered generals. After a while, everyone arrived. Looking at the eager eyes of the soldiers in front of him, Zhang Sheng didn't know what was going on? He simply stopped delaying and went straight to the point.
"Soldiers, let me tell you a good news. We can go back to Beijing soon. Before returning to Beijing, there is something that has not been done yet, that is, I will give everyone money. After all, I can't let you go with me in vain." Zhang Sheng said
After hearing what his general said, the soldiers below couldn't help it and shouted loudly, "General wise!"
After hearing this, Zhang Sheng did not speak. After the voice became weaker, he said, "Okay, this time, it's better to follow the old rules. Each person will pay 100 taels of silver. Before leaving, I will send it to you so that you won't get the money in advance."
"You have done a lot of this before. This time I can't indulge you in this way anymore. When you bring the money back, you can spend whatever you want. Don't spend it here."
"Besides, there is nothing fun about this place itself. Let's play after returning to Beijing. Okay, it's all gone. I should go back." After Zhang Sheng said that, he turned around and got off the general's platform, and then walked into his central army tent.
Sitting in the central army tent and listening to the cheerful voices of the soldiers outside, Zhang Sheng smiled with satisfaction, and then asked someone to find Wang Yue. After Wang Yue arrived, Zhang Sheng said directly, "Wang Yue, how did the things you will let you do?"
"Don't worry, Sir, all the evidence has been prepared and prepared." Wang Yue said
"Well, that's good. I'm sure that on our way back, there will be no peace. All gods will come on stage and want to take advantage of the situation. Humph, I want to see, they have a few hands!" Zhang Sheng said
After saying that, he waved at Wang Yue. Seeing this, Wang Yue clasped his fists and bowed out of the Central Military Account. Since the matter has been done, there is naturally no need to stay any longer. So Zhang Sheng also got up and left the Central Military Account.
On the way back to home, Zhang Sheng was thinking about the gains and losses of this trip to Taiyuan. On the surface, it seemed that this time was a complete victory, but for some reason, he felt a little uneasy and always felt that something bad was about to happen.
Shaking his head, and continuing to walk towards the mansion with applause, and soon arrived. Zhang Sheng felt that he was too nervous. What he didn't know was that he had just entered the mansion, and in the invisible shadow, a man poked his head out and observed everything at the door of the mansion.
After Zhang Sheng entered the mansion, he did not go to find his father-in-law, but went back to his room directly and called Zhou Dun to instruct, "Be careful these days. We are a little too smooth this time. I'm afraid that someone will hold it in order."
"Don't worry, sir, please go and tell your brothers now and make them more vigilant." Zhou Dun said
Looking at Zhou Dun walking out, Zhang Sheng felt a lot of uneasiness. Although he was still a little worried, he had done everything he should do, and he was not afraid of what really happened.
At this time, Yuan Cheng received a message from his subordinates in the Thousand Household Office of the Embroidered Uniform Guard. "What did you say? Someone dared to be so bold. Is the news accurate?" After Yuan Cheng said that, he looked at his confidant.
"Sir, the news is absolutely accurate. These people are the people who came here secretly before. They have been hiding in the city during this period. Even when the house was searched last time, they did not show up. Their movements were very mysterious."
"According to the news we have received before, these people should be from the capital, so sir, what should we do next?" said the confidant.
"As I expected, I really came from the capital? It seems that someone wants to do something bad. If they are in other places, then the official really doesn't care. But in this Taiyuan City, it has something to do with me." Yuan Cheng said
"Sir, these people come from the capital after all. What if that's the case? Are you considering it?" his confidant advised him.
"What are you thinking about? You don't know what you are capable of? But what if you know? This time they are forcing me to offend people. Since they offend people at all times, they can only choose him."
Time flies and it is night. At this time, Zhang Sheng is sleeping in his room. Suddenly he hears someone outside shouting, "It's time to leave, it's time to put out the fire."
After hearing this, Zhang Sheng stood up in a hurry, put on his clothes, and went straight to his father-in-law's room. Before he could get to his father-in-law's room, he heard the sound of fighting in the room.
After hearing this, Zhang Sheng hurriedly walked towards the direction of the fight. When he arrived, he happened to see four or five men in black fighting with Zhou Dun and others. When Zhang Sheng saw the way these people were, he knew that they were all dead soldiers.
So he said, "Take a ruthless move directly, don't leave any survivors." After listening to Zhang Sheng's order, Zhou Dun and others immediately let go of their hands and feet, and soon these people were killed.
Zhang Sheng walked forward and said, "How is it? Are there any casualties?" Zhou Dun hurriedly replied, "Sir, only three brothers were injured, and there were no other casualties."
"Well, each person is rewarded with fifty taels of silver this time, and each person is injured is one hundred taels." After Zhang Sheng said that, he went up to look at the three injured people, asked a few questions and left. He wanted to go to another yard to see his father-in-law.
That's right, Zhao Li was not in the yard where something was wrong at this time, but was waiting anxiously in another yard. In addition to him, Wang Yue and others were also guarding him in the room.
When Zhang Sheng came, when he saw Zhang Sheng coming in, Zhao Li could no longer help but say, "What a virtuous son-in-law, have you ever been injured?"
"Don't worry, father-in-law, I'm fine. The only regret is that I can't leave a living place. The clue is broken, and it will be difficult to investigate at that time."
"Father-in-law, it seems we are going to set off soon. Since the person behind the scenes can send someone to kill us, it will naturally not be just this time. Let's set off as soon as possible and return to Beijing. As long as we return to the capital, the person behind the scenes will naturally restrain themselves." Zhang Sheng said
"Well, you're right, son-in-law, we should indeed set off as soon as possible, but there is no news from this capital, so we can't leave?"
Chapter completed!