Qi Ning also frowned and said: "Master Wei, don't you think I should be asking you this? The cause of this matter was that Bai Tangling was killed, and Bayeli sent people to deliver letters to you twice in a row. Don't you know that Bai Tangling Still alive?"
Wei Shutong's eyes twitched slightly and said: "Master Hou, I have not received two letters, but I vaguely heard that Bai Tangling is still alive, but I don't believe it."
"Do not believe?"
"The Marquis doesn't know something. The Miao people are very cunning. If Bai Tangling is alive, why haven't he come down the mountain? The official sent people to shoot arrows and pass the message, and ordered Bayeli to bring Bai Tangling down the mountain to see him. If he is really alive, the official will naturally retreat. ." Wei Shutong looked solemn: "But Bayeli did not obey the order of the official. Instead, he sent people to guard the road up the mountain, and asked the official to send people up the mountain to discuss." He snorted coldly: "The official thought that , that’s just a trick of the Miao people, they just want the officials to send the hostages over.”
Qi Ning sighed: "Master Wei, you are the governor of Xichuan and the official of your parents. Whether they are Han people, Miao people, or even Ba people, they are all people of Dachu, and they are all under your rule. Common people, why do I hear your tone of voice, which seems to be biased against the Miao family?"
Wei Shutong was startled, with an unnatural look on his face, and he forced a smile and said: "Master Hou, as the governor of Xichuan, I naturally want to maintain the peace of Xichuan. Heiyan Cave killed the official to resist the tax, so I...!"
"That's all." Qi Ning interrupted: "When I entered the mountain, I did see Bai Tangling, and he is alive and well now. He will tell you the truth of the matter." He glanced at it and said, "You can order the withdrawal of troops. "
Wei Shutong frowned and said, "Master Hou, have you met Bai Tangling?"
Qi Ning turned around and raised his hand to wave towards the mountain. Not long after, he saw a group of people coming quickly towards this side. It was completely dark, and there were at least thirty or forty people in total.
The officers and soldiers immediately became alert, and nearly a hundred officers and soldiers held down the hilts of their swords.
Bayeli walked at the head and stopped nearby. When he saw Wei Shutong, he frowned at first, but still saluted and said, "Bayeli has met Mr. Wei!" Naturally, he knew Wei Shutong.
A man walked out from the crowd, but he was wearing Miao clothes. He was in his early fifties. He came forward and knelt on the ground: "Your Majesty, Bai Tangling, pay my respects to the Governor!"
"Are you Bai Tangling?" Wei Shutong looked at the man and frowned: "Bai Tangling, since you are alive, why have you never come down the mountain?"
The man took out something from his arms and presented it, "This is the official seal that Xiaguan has been carrying with him. When Xianguan arrived at Black Rock Ridge, Bayeli treated Xianguan very enthusiastically and explained the reason for resisting the tax. The lower official originally wanted to report the details to the governor after he came down from the mountain, but... just as he came down from the mountain, he was attacked by a group of assassins and almost died there."
Qining knew that Wei Shutong was the governor of Xichuan. There were sixteen counties in Xichuan and there were so many prefectures and counties. Bai Tangling was just a small county magistrate. He might not have met Wei Shutong, and even if he had, Wei Shutong might not remember his appearance.
"Oh?" Wei Shutong raised his hand to stroke his beard, "Do you know who the assassin is?"
"I don't know, but I can be sure that it has nothing to do with Heiyan Cave." Bai Tangling said seriously: "Xiaoguan thought that someone deliberately wanted to stab Xianguan to death in Heiyan Ridge and put the blame on Heiyan Cave. Fortunately, the master of Bayeli Cave They sent people to rescue with all their strength, and Xianguan escaped from death. Lord Governor, Heiyandong was indeed wronged, and Xianguan can vouch for it with his life." He took out another object from his arms, but it was a piece of paper, "Xiaguan Let me state everything here exactly as it is. The so-called anti-fu in Heiyan Cave also has another reason. Please let the governor know clearly."
Wei Shutong took the letter and glanced at Qi Ning. He saw Qi Ning looking at him calmly. He hurriedly presented the letter to Qi Ning. Qin Ning shook his head and said: "I already know the whole story, so there is no need." Look again."
At this moment, the sound of horse hooves was heard. Everyone followed the sound and saw more than twenty horses galloping towards them. In front of them was a person wearing brocade and jade belts. The last one was a very conspicuous white horse with a purple turban on its head. , wearing bright clothes and angry horses, very majestic.
"It's the crown prince!" Captain Yue Qianliang shouted when he saw the person coming.
Wei Shutong frowned, Qining's face darkened, but Bayali and Eve both gritted their teeth and clenched their fists.
Li Yuan, the Crown Prince of Shu, came galloping towards him. When he got close, a knight got off his horse and quickly got to the side of Li Yuan's horse. He knelt down on the ground. Li Yuan turned over and stepped on the man's back, got off his horse, and then came up. , smiled and said: "Mr. Wei, it turns out you are here. I heard that you rushed over and I wanted to see you for something."
Wei Shutong smiled and said, "The prince is here too?"
"Heiyan Cave is plotting a rebellion, and Jin Guanwei is blocking the south of the mountain. Naturally, I can't take it lightly, lest the rebels escape." Li Yuan said with a proud smile, as if he had just discovered Qining, Bayeli and others, and said sternly: "Okay Ah, the young dogs have all rushed down the mountain, come here, take them down."
Qi Ning said calmly: "Isn't this the Crown Prince of Shu? Why, when did you get promoted?"
Li Yuan was startled, obviously not understanding the meaning of Qi Ning's words, and said coldly: "What do you mean?"
"The King of Shu can't mobilize the officers and soldiers of Xichuan. When will it be the turn of a mere prince to give orders here?" Qining sneered: "The King of Shu didn't teach you the rules of life?"
Wei Shutong naturally understood the meaning of Qi Ning's words and immediately said: "Your Majesty, this is the Marquis of Jinyi!"
Qi Ning smiled and said: "Master Wei, no introduction is needed. The prince and I have met each other when we were in the capital. The prince is majestic and majestic, and I have always remembered his demeanor."
Li Yuan gritted his teeth and sneered: "Oh, it turns out you have inherited the title."
"Why, the prince still doesn't understand etiquette?" Qi Ning said lightly: "Any of the following will be a capital crime!"
Wei Shutong smoothed things over and said, "Your Majesty, the Marquis is here. Please pay your respects quickly."
Li Yuan clenched his fists, but he still took two steps forward, cupped his hands and said, "I've seen Jin Yihou!" Before Qi Ning could say anything, he said to Wei Shutong, "Master Wei, I have something to do with you."
"What's wrong, Your Majesty?"
Li Yuan chuckled and said, "There are two young dogs who wanted to sneak into the mountains and were caught by my people. Master Wei, do you want to take a look?"
Eve couldn't help it anymore and shouted coldly: "Li Yuan, be careful what you say and don't insult us Miao people." She wanted to rush forward and cut Li Yuan into pieces.
Li Yuan glanced sideways, sneered, and didn't care, but Wei Shutong frowned and said: "Your Majesty, I'm afraid there is a misunderstanding, for nothing...!" Before he could finish, Li Yuan interrupted: "Come here, bring this person up!"
Then several people came up from behind, carried two felt blankets over, and threw them on the ground.
Everyone was shocked when they saw blood on the carpet. Eve and Bayali looked at each other and knew something was wrong, but they heard Li Yuan say: "Open the carpet."
When the blanket was opened, someone exclaimed, and even Qining's expression changed drastically.
I saw only one person wrapped in two felt blankets. Their hands were cut off at the wrist level, and their legs were cut off at the knee level. The two people were still alive and struggling in the felt blankets.
Eve's beauty turned pale and she was distraught, exclaiming: "Sang Long, Ah Tu...!"
Li Yuan smiled triumphantly and said, "Master Wei, what do you think? These young dogs actually wanted to sneak into the mountains from where Jin Guanwei was guarding. After they were caught, I ordered their limbs and tongues to be cut off. He was also cut, yes, and his eyes were gouged out, hahaha...!"
The tragic situation in front of me is shocking.
Eve couldn't bear it anymore, she was overwhelmed with grief and anger. She already drew her sword in her hand and was about to rush towards Li Yuan. Seeing Eve draw her sword, the officers and soldiers also drew their swords out of their sheaths. However, Li Yuan's guards had already stopped him. forward.
"Bitch thief, I'm going to kill you." Eve stepped forward and swung the knife to chop, but Li Yuan had already shouted: "Master Wei, this stinky bitch is going to rebel, why don't you let someone catch her?"
Wei Shutong looked ugly. Eve slashed at him with his sword. One of Li Yuan's guards had already stepped forward and faced him with a sword. There was a "choking" sound and the two swords collided. The guard blocked one sword, but with the other hand, He punched Eve straight into Eve's chest. The attack was hard and urgent. It was clear that he had a good foundation in martial arts.
Just as the guard's fist was about to hit Eve's chest, a figure flashed from the side. It was Qi Ning. Before the guard's fist could hit, Qi Ning had already raised his foot and kicked the guard's waist hard from the side. Suddenly, the guard was caught off guard, and Qining's kick was so fast that he couldn't dodge it. With a "ouch", he was kicked to the ground.
"Choke dang dang!"
After a while of random thoughts, Li Yuan's more than ten guards all drew their swords. The Miao people on Bayeli's side also drew their swords, and the officers and soldiers under Wei Shutong also drew their swords. The scene was extremely cold for a while. .
"Qining, you... you are so bold, how dare you... how dare you collude with the rebels!" Li Yuan shouted in a high voice, "Master Wei, why don't you order them to be taken down?"
At this time, Qi Ning had already grabbed Eve's arm, stared at Li Yuan, and sneered: "Li Yuan, it seems that you really don't want to live anymore, so you are so presumptuous in front of me. Who do you think you are? You dare to act like this here?" Calling Xiao Yao?" He stared at Wei Shutong and said in a deep voice: "Master Wei, does Li Yuan's trip today count as indiscriminate killing of innocent people?"
Wei Shutong forced a smile and said: "Master Hou, this... I'm afraid this is a misunderstanding...!"
Qi Ning pointed at the two Miao people whose limbs were chopped off in the carpet, and said coldly: "What crime did these two people commit? What right does Li Yuan have to do this to them?"
"They are rebels, of course we must kill them." Li Yuan shouted: "You dare to protect the rebels, you must be in the same party with them. No wonder some people say that the backer behind the Black Rock Cave is your Jinyihou Mansion. I got the evidence today."
"Rebels?" Qi Ning said: "When did Heiyan Cave rebel? Not to mention that they did not rebel at all. Even if they rebelled, it would not be your turn, Li Yuan, to punish them." He said sternly: "The people who come here will kill innocent people without authorization. Li Yuan has taken it!" As he spoke, he was staring at Wei Shutong.
Wei Shutong's officers and soldiers dared to move without orders from the governor. When Bayeli saw this, he wanted to lead his people forward, but Qining raised his hand to block it and said coldly: "Capture Li Yuan, we have the officers and soldiers of the imperial court! "That obviously requires Wei Shutong to order Li Yuan to be taken down.