Jiang Mantian was startled, his eyes showing doubt.
"Tell me who is the mastermind behind all this." Qining turned around, faced the sea, and said calmly: "Tell me a name, and I can help the Jiang family continue to survive as much as possible, otherwise the Han family back then , is the role model for the Jiang family today."
When Jiang Mantian heard this, he suddenly burst into laughter. The laughter spread far away, and the officers and soldiers not far away, as well as Jiang Changfeng and others, all looked confused.
Qi Ning seemed very calm and calm. When Jiang Mantian's laughter stopped, Qi Ning asked with a smile: "Mr. Jiang, do you think this deal is ridiculous?"
"The Marquis has misunderstood. It's not ridiculous, but ridiculous." Jiang Mantian smiled and said: "The Marquis asked who was the mastermind behind it, which surprised Jiang? Does Jiang need someone else's guidance for everything he did? Jin Yihou, are you looking down on Jiang?"
Qi Ning still maintained a smile and said: "Mr. Jiang is a talented general. Of course, Donghai has prepared all these things and does not need anyone else's guidance."
"Then I don't know why Mr. Hou still said that there was a mastermind behind it?" Jiang Mantian spread his hands: "Is Jiang not qualified to be the mastermind?"
Qi Ning sighed: "Since Mr. Jiang said this, he is unwilling to make a deal with me. I never force others to do anything."
Jiang Mantian laughed again, stared at Qining and said, "Why does the Marquis think that Jiang did all this under the instigation of others?"
"Mr. Jiang still misunderstood." Qining said: "I didn't say that everything you did was under the instruction of others. I just said that there should be a real master behind you. Everything you did may not be It was his instigation, but you, as a chess piece, should be on top of his chess game.”
"Chess piece?" Jiang Mantian's eyes twitched slightly.
Qi Ning sighed: "Mr. Jiang, Lu Shanghe is famous in Xichuan. His Yinghe Villa was once one of the eight gangs and sixteen sects. In terms of reputation and status, he will never be lower than you."
Jiang Mantian tried his best to stay calm and said with a faint smile: "Master Lu is of course a famous person in the world."
"Although his reputation and status are not lower than yours, they may not be much higher than yours." Qi Ning smiled and said: "Neither you nor Lu Shanghe are inferior to others. You are in the East China Sea and others are in Xichuan. You can be considered a powerful man, but I have never been able to figure out what brought you two together."
Jiang Mantian smiled and said: "It's just like-minded people."
"Lu Shanghe secretly colluded with the elders of the Beggar Clan to murder the leader of the Beggar Clan with the intention of usurping the power of the Beggar Clan." Qi Ning stared at Jiang Mantian: "Your Excellency is in the East China Sea, manipulating Shen Liangqiu to control the military power of the East China Sea. The huge number of secretly forged and stored weapons is also shocking." After a pause, he sighed: "I believe that everything Lu Shanghe and Mr. Jiang did was part of the plan, and it was all carefully planned. Because the stakes are too high, not everyone dares to try it. You at least think that the winning rate is extremely high, so you take the risk."
There was a look of horror in Jiang Mantian's eyes, but Yun Danfeng still chuckled and said: "Master Hou is not old, but he thinks too much. In fact, some things in this world are very simple and not as complicated as you think. .”
"If things are really complicated but you think too simply, then you will definitely fail in the end." Qining smiled and said: "Think more about it. If you really encounter the worst situation in the future, you can at least be prepared. Mr. Jiang said this is not true."
Jiang Mantian laughed, Qining put his hands behind his back, glanced at Jiang Changfeng, and said: "So if Mr. Jiang tells me, who is behind everything, such as the spread of the epidemic in the capital, and the usurpation of the Beggar Gang in Xichuan? power, and for example, Mr. Jiang is now planning to rebel in the East China Sea. Who is the mastermind behind all this? I can guarantee that the bloodline of the Jiang family will not be cut off."
Jiang Mantian sighed and said: "If Jin Yihou said this to me half an hour in the morning, I might hesitate in my heart and really tell you what I know. Even if there is no so-called mastermind behind the scenes, I will make up one. Come out and live for a few more days." He shook his head and said, "It's a pity that Jiang is powerless now."
"What you said...!"
Before Qi Ning finished speaking, he saw blood overflowing from Jiang Mantian's lips. His heart trembled. When he understood, Jiang Mantian took two steps back and bowed deeply to Qi Ning, saying: "The winner is the prince, the loser is Kou, this time I lost at the hands of Jin Yihou, and Jiang is heartily convinced. Jiang knew that he would not be able to escape today. Before the Marquis landed, I had already taken the poison, and now it has taken effect. Even Daluo Jinxian Even if you come to this world, there is nothing you can do to save yourself.”
Qi Ning sighed: "Mr. Jiang's willingness to admit defeat is indeed admirable."
"The Jiang family is a big family in the East China Sea." Jiang Mantian said with a bitter smile: "Although the Jiang family in the East China Sea has never sincerely submitted to the Chu State, the Chu State has indeed gained a lot from the Jiang family over the years. Jiang is a member of the same clan. Chief, before I leave, I just ask the Marquis to allow me to leave in a dignified manner. If I really have to send my head to the capital, I hope that I can find a coffin to bury my severed body." It was deep again. He bowed deeply and said, "Thank you!"
Qining nodded and said: "I promise you!"
A smile appeared on Jiang Mantian's lips, he put down his hands, straightened his clothes, and suddenly walked towards the sea. Jiang Changfeng saw him from a distance and shouted out loud: "Brother...!"
Jiang Mantian walked into the sea, spread out his arms, and said loudly: "The heaven and the earth are drifting, one wheel is like a willow leaf. It has been like this for all eternity, the twilight lights are extinguished in the morning. There are pearls in the East China Sea, and there is a strong west wind in my dream. I carry my back out of the river while drunk, When will the basil fade away...!" Amidst the laughter, his body swayed, but he suddenly fell forward and fell into the water.
Qi Ning stared at Jiang Mantian's body floating in the sea with a solemn expression.
Although Jiang Mantian suffered a complete defeat at his hands, Qining did not have the slightest sense of accomplishment, nor did he have any intention of looking down on Jiang Mantian.
He knew that although he had taken the first step and eliminated the threat from the Jiang family before it happened, he still had not uncovered the net.
He even thought that the source of this network came from Dong Qi, but he did not have any evidence to prove this. Whether it was Lu Shanghe or Jiang Mantian, although the conspiracies of these two people were eliminated by him first, they did not Get more clues about this network from these two people.
He knew that the Jiang family had private contacts with Dong Qi, but did this prove that the person behind it must be from Dong Qi
If the real backer behind Jiang Mantian and even Lu Shanghe is from Dong Qi, then the current situation will be very strange.
Dong Qi married Princess Tianxiang to the Chu State, and now she became the queen of the Chu State. The two countries were already allies by marriage. The direct reason for this alliance was that the Han State in the north had unrest in its throne. The country took this opportunity to form an alliance and go north to conquer the Han Dynasty.
Dong Qi was extremely active in this alliance. Not only did he marry a princess, but he also sent the prince to come to Chu in person to discuss the alliance.
Logically speaking, during this period, the two sides would naturally cooperate sincerely and join forces in the Northern Expedition. But if Dong Qi secretly contacted the Donghai clan, what was its purpose? Could it be that they formed an alliance with the Chu State on the surface, but stabbed the Chu State hard behind the scenes
Jiang Mantian's preparations for Donghai did not happen overnight, but started many years ago. In other words, Donghai was likely to have colluded with Qi many years ago.
To make Jiang Mantian take the risk and secretly collude with Dong Qi, Dong Qi would naturally give Jiang Mantian absolute confidence, otherwise Jiang Mantian would never be able to gamble with the Donghai family's wealth and life? So what did Dong Qi come up with to make Jiang Mantian believe that he would have a good chance of winning if an incident broke out? If the chance of winning cannot exceed 70%, given Jiang Mantian's cautious character, it is hard to imagine that he would take risks.
The national power of Eastern Qi was too far behind that of Chu. Before the civil strife in Han Dynasty, Qi could only survive in the east. What qualifications did it have to win the trust of Jiang Mantian
The more Qi Ning thought about it, the more incredible it became. It was a pity that Jiang Mantian was already dead, and besides Jiang Mantian himself, no one else would know about such a secret. Qi Ning also believed that even if Jiang Mantian was not dead, , if you want to find out the truth from this person, it will be as difficult as climbing to the sky.
Jiang Changfeng saw Jiang Mantian falling in the sea from a distance, and saw Jiang Mantian's body drifting with the waves on the sea. He smiled sadly, clenched the knife in his hand, and glanced at the sailors around him with ice-like eyes.
Someone among the sailors already said in a deep voice: "All of you, put down your weapons!"
Jiang Changfeng shouted loudly and rushed out with a big sword in his hand. He had already slashed at a sailor. These sailors were well-trained and they were no match for Jiang Changfeng when fighting alone. At this time, Jiang Changfeng A knife struck, and the sailor holding the knife in front took two steps back. Several soldiers holding spears rushed up from behind. Several spears were stabbed directly at Jiang Changfeng. Jiang Changfeng slashed with the knife and shouted angrily: "Fight them!"
Kong Sheng and others did not put down their swords. When they heard Jiang Changfeng shouting, some people were about to struggle to the death, but suddenly they saw a figure jumping out from the crowd. The sword flashed and the speed was extremely fast. Jiang Changfeng slashed hard, Jiang Changfeng was caught off guard and was forced to retreat. At this time, everyone saw clearly that the figure that suddenly rushed out was Wu Dalin beside Qi Ning.
Wu Dalin is a soldier who has truly emerged from blood and fire. His sword skills are without any pretensions and are extremely practical. Moreover, he has experienced hundreds of battles and has extremely rich combat experience. Although Jiang Changfeng can also wield swords and guns, , but facing such a strong man, how can he resist it? I just feel that there are shadows of swords everywhere in front of me, and I don’t know how to resist it. I suddenly feel that the tiger’s mouth is numb, and my hands are weak, but the big sword in Wu Dalin’s hand has been cruel. Looking harshly at the back of his sword, Jiang Changfeng let go of the sword. Before he could react, a chill hit his neck. The sword in Wu Dalin's hand was already on his neck.
Kong Sheng and others were shocked. Wu Dalin glanced at it and said in a cold voice: "Put down your weapons and wait for the Marquis to show off. If you want to die, just come up!"
Kong Sheng and others knew that the opponent not only had a large number of people, but also had fierce generals like Wu Dalin. If they tried to resist at this time, it would undoubtedly be an egg against a stone. Although they had been confidants of the Jiang family for many years, they now knew that any struggle would be in vain, and Jiang Changfeng was also controlled. They looked at each other and finally had no choice but to throw all the weapons in their hands on the ground. The surrounding sailors did not hesitate and swarmed up, pressing Kong Sheng and others to the ground and taking control of them all.