Shen Liangqiu's words touched everyone's hearts.
What Mo Yanbai said was very bizarre, even a little unbelievable, but it was not necessarily unreasonable. The clues were clear, but everyone was wondering, how could Mo Yanbai know these secrets
As Shen Liangqiu said, plotting to kill Tantai Zhilin is a big deal. Not only does it require courage, but also a careful plan. If Tantai Zhilin is really murdered, then once the murderer is exposed, Death is inevitable, so the murderer will be careful every step he takes, and it is impossible to let others know. How can Mo Yanbai know such a major secret because of his low status
Shen Liangqiu obviously saw the doubts of the officials present and continued to ask: "Besides, you said that the murderer strangled the Grand Governor, which is also ridiculous. Others don't know about the Grand Governor's martial arts, don't I know it? He has been there since he was a child. He practiced martial arts and made many military exploits in battles in the north and south. How can ordinary people get close to him? Moreover, you said that the governor was killed, and the scene of the incident was in the governor's mansion. Hmm, who has the guts to commit murder in the governor's mansion? "
Many officials in the crowd nodded slightly, deeply agreeing with what Shen Liangqiu said.
Shen Liangqiu raised his head and sighed: "I have been greatly favored by the Tantai family, and I share the same brotherhood with the governor. I wish I could die in his place. But now someone is slandering me for murdering the governor, hahaha...!" He laughed wildly. , the voice was actually sad.
"Yes, there must be a reason for murdering the Governor?" Someone in the crowd said, "What reason does General Shen have for murdering the Governor?"
Chen Ting also frowned and said: "Although I don't have much contact with the Governor, I know a little about the Governor's habits. No one is allowed to enter the Governor's academy without his permission, and I heard that the Governor When the Governor was in the study, the doors and windows were closed and no one was allowed to disturb him. If someone attempted to murder the Governor that night and strangled him with a rope, how did that person get in?"
"What Mr. Chen said is true." Shen Liangqiu said immediately: "The Governor has always had rules for doing things. As Mr. Chen said, no one dared to disturb the Governor when he was in the study. On the night of the crime, there was no one. If someone pays homage to the Governor, then of course the Governor will not meet anyone. In this case, who can approach the bookstore? Even if someone approaches, how can they enter the bookstore and attack the Governor without alerting him? "
Qi Ning smiled lightly and said: "General Shen, this question is actually easy to answer."
"Oh?" Shen Liangqiu was startled and said, "I ask you for advice!"
"If someone was already hiding in the study before the Governor entered the study, there would be no need to report it." Qining said: "After the Governor entered the house, the doors and windows were closed, but the outside was inaccessible, but the room was already closed. Someone has already approached the Governor without anyone noticing, and it is not impossible to attack suddenly."
Shen Liangqiu's expression changed slightly, and Wei Yujiang said from behind: "Under the circumstances at that time, it was impossible for the Governor to think that there was someone ambushing in the house, so he didn't take precautions. That is not impossible."
"This...!" Shen Liangqiu opened his mouth but did not continue, as if he didn't know what to say.
Suddenly a voice in the crowd said: "I just said that when the murderer arranged the scene, someone in the Governor's Mansion was covering the murderer. So...who is that person? Could it be that the murderer has an accomplice in the Governor's Mansion?"
When this person asked, there was silence everywhere, and no one answered.
Most of the officials present were not fools. When Mo Yanbai mentioned that someone was covering the murderer, everyone had already thought about it, and they all knew that this issue was extremely sensitive. No one raised it first, but at this time someone asked nonchalantly. Come out, everyone knows the key, but no one dares to say a word.
After a period of silence, Qi Ning finally stared at Mo Yanbai and asked: "Mo Yanbai, you just said that the murderer was covered by someone else. Who is the internal agent you mentioned?"
Mo Yanbai was very calm from the beginning to the end, and said calmly: "Many people don't believe what the common people said today, but as long as the coffin on the lucky ship is opened, the truth of the matter will be revealed. Not only can the Governor be confirmed, The cause of death, and we can also know who the culprit is!"
Qi Ning raised his hand and said in a deep voice: "Open the coffin!"
Shen Liangqiu's expression changed greatly, and he wanted to stop him, but Qi Ning had already glanced over and said coldly: "Will General Shen still want to stop me from ordering the coffin to be opened?"
At this time, Shen Liangqiu had already seen the murderous intent in Qining's eyes, and couldn't help but take two steps back, one hand already holding the handle of the saber at his waist.
"Where is Wu Dalin?" Qining asked in a deep voice.
Wu Dalin is the leader of Qi Ning's escort. He also came with Qi Ning today. He just stood far away in the corner. When he heard Qi Ning's greeting, he immediately stepped forward: "The general is here!"
"Personally take people aboard the fortune ship and open the coffin of the Grand Governor!" Qin Ning said solemnly: "Whoever dares to stop him will be killed without mercy. I will bear all the consequences!"
Shen Liangqiu looked around and saw that the sailors on the ship were all ready to prepare. The warship at the front was parked quietly without any movement. The corners of his eyes twitched, but in the end no action was taken.
Wu Dalin worked neatly and neatly. He led a few of his men down from the warship, took a small boat to the side of the blessing ship, and boarded the blessing ship. At this time, the officials couldn't help but go to the side of the ship, and one by one stretched their heads to look there. Fu Chuan looked over.
Qi Ning was calm and composed, with his hands behind his back, his eyes seemed to be looking at the clouds on the horizon, but the corner of his eyes was always staring at Shen Liangqiu.
When Qining sent Wu Dalin and others to board the fortune ship, Qin Yuege had already arrived at a mansion located in Gulindong City.
Although Gulin City is not big, it is definitely not small either. After all, there are hundreds of thousands of people in the city.
People who have lived in the city for a long time know very well that people are divided into three, six or nine grades, and the areas in this city are also divided into high and low. Dongcheng has always been the place where aristocratic families live. I think back when the Han family of Donghai was king, the king of Donghai The palace of the prince is located in Dongcheng. Although the Han family has long since disappeared, Gulin Dongcheng still maintains their dignity. Now all the three major families of Donghai live in Dongcheng.
The three major families are headed by the Jiang family. The Jiang family is engaged in maritime trade. Although they are rich in wealth, the house they live in is quite low-key.
When Jin Dao Hou captured Gulin City and King Donghai committed suicide, the three major families immediately took refuge with Jin Dao Hou and assisted Jin Dao Hou in wiping out the remaining members of the Han family. They also took the initiative to donate their family wealth to the Chu State, including the house they lived in back then. Most of the houses were donated, and now the Jiang family only lives in an old house from back then. It looks very old, but has only been slightly renovated. From the outside, it is full of a sense of age.
Qin Yuege only had two subordinates with him. He knocked on the door of the house and a head poked out from the crack of the door. He was a little surprised to see Qin Yuege, but Qin Yuege had already said: "I have something to meet Master Jiang, please lead the way. "
Although Jiang Mantian is the richest man in the East China Sea, he does not have any official salary. Although Qin Yuege is only a legal officer, he is an official of the imperial court, so he naturally does not need to be disrespectful to the Jiang family.
What else did the servant who opened the door want to say? A subordinate next to Qin Yuege had already pushed the door open. Qin Yuege didn't say anything nonsense and took the two of them into the yard. The servant followed him. He said anxiously: "Master Qin, I wonder why I want to see you today? I will go and tell you." Naturally, this man also knew Qin Yuege.
Qin Yuege said: "I was sent by Jin Yihou to see Mr. Jiang for something. Where is Mr. Jiang now?"
"This...!" The servant hesitated for a moment and then said: "Master Qin, I am not in the house. I am afraid you are looking for me on your shoulder today."
Qin Yuege stopped immediately, turned to look at the servant, frowned and said, "Master Jiang isn't here?"
"Exactly." The servant said: "Yesterday at dusk, the master and the third master went out of the city together. They said they were preparing to go out to sea next time, but a ship caught fire on the way back. The master wanted to see that ship. Is the boat repaired?"
Qin Yuege's eyes were like daggers and he said coldly: "Your Jiang family's wharf is not far from the city. We went there yesterday and it's time to come back today."
"The master is doing things, and I don't dare to care about it." The servant said: "When the master went out, he didn't say much, and I didn't dare to ask more questions. But Mr. Qin is right. Maybe in a while, the master will We can come back in time." He raised his hand and said, "Master Qin and the two of you will go to the main hall to have a cup of tea first. Maybe in just a short time, the master will be here."
Qin Yuege pondered for a moment before asking, "Besides Mr. Jiang and your third master, is there anyone else going together?"
"No." The servant smiled and said, "When the master goes out, he rarely brings people with him. Moreover, he only goes to see the burning ship. He is not traveling far away, and there is no need to take others with him."
"Mr. Jiang has so many things to do, how can he still have time to take care of a small matter like a ship?" Qin Yuege was walking towards the hall when he suddenly stopped and frowned: "You have been back for three or four days, right?"
The servant said: "Yes, the third master has been resting at home these days."
"The interval between each time the Jiang family's fleet goes to sea seems to be more than two months." Qin Yuege's eyes flashed.
The servant said: "Exactly. After the cargo ship comes back, it needs to be properly inspected. In addition, the sailors and guards on the ship have to go ashore to rest and go back to see their families. We also need to prepare the goods for the next sea trade, so we need to be separated from each other. Last two months...!"
Qin Yuege didn't wait for him to finish, turned around and walked out of the courtyard. The servant was a little strange and said anxiously: "Master Qin, don't you wait until the master comes back?"
Qin Yuege didn't look back, let alone said anything. After hurriedly going out, he got on his horse and ordered one of his men: "Immediately send people to block the streets in Dongcheng. No one can go in but not out." Then he said to another person: "Assemble manpower and rush to Jiangjia Pier immediately!"
Both of them agreed and got on their horses. Qin Yuege had already patted the horse, and the two of them also patted the horse and followed.
The servant followed him out of the hospital and saw Qin Yuege and the others speeding away with confused expressions. He raised his hand and scratched his head and muttered, "Why are you running so fast? Are you rushing to chase the soul?" He looked confused. He shook his head and returned to the courtyard and closed the door.