Qi Ning was surprised. He didn't expect such a gain, and immediately asked: "Is the escort agency connected with the army? Which general of the army did Ding Yitu say took his money?"
Of course he understands that there is no free payment in this world, especially for people like Ding Yitu, who wants to take money out of his own pocket, of course it will not be without purpose.
Suzaku shook his head and said: "He didn't say, but he came from the Qinhuai Army, and his connections are all in the Qinhuai Army. If he is really involved with people in the army, it should be the Qinhuai Army." He added, "Rising Sun Escort Bureau Keep taking the north route, from the capital to the Huaihe River area is their sphere of influence, the Qinhuai Army is stationed in the Huaihe River area, it is not difficult for the escort agency to contact the Qinhuai Army."
Qi Ning's heart trembled, thinking to himself that someone within the Qinhuai Army might be colluding with Ding Yitu
Although two generations of the generals of the Qinhuai Army came from the Jinyi Qi family, it was impossible for a hundred thousand people to take care of everything. If someone was secretly dating Ding Yitu, the leading generals might not know about it.
He suddenly thought that on the Qinhuai River, Ding Yitu had stayed with Prince Huainan. There should be some friendship between the two parties. Could it be that the backer behind Ding Yitu, Xiao Yishui and others could be Prince Huainan
In fact, he had such suspicions for a long time, but he had no evidence.
He didn't know much about Prince Huainan. Although he had met him once, he only knew that Prince Huainan was short in stature, like a dwarf, and suffered from a strange disease. It was said that he would often be in a trance. Apart from that, he also knew that Prince Huainan was short in stature, like a dwarf. As a direct descendant of Emperor Taizu, Qining's knowledge is really limited.
"Elder Zhuque, you are in the capital and know the Rising Sun Escort Bureau quite well." Qi Ning pondered for a moment before saying: "Ding Yitu of the Rising Sun Escort Bureau secretly uses the escort corps to sell girls. It is really unconscionable. It's okay if we don't know. , now that we know it, we naturally cannot remain indifferent."
Suzaku immediately said: "If it weren't for Fang Huang's confession today, my subordinates would not have known that Ding Yitu was so despicable and sinister. Gang leader, even if you don't tell me, my subordinates will still investigate the truth."
Qi Ning nodded slightly and said with a smile: "That's very good. After you return to the capital, don't alert the Rising Sun Escort Bureau and secretly investigate what unscrupulous deeds they are doing behind the scenes, as well as the girls they brought to the capital. Take a look. Wherever they are sent, if possible, it would be better to find out the backer behind him."
"Ding Yitu would have done such a thing under the emperor's feet. If there was no backer behind him, he would never be so bold." Suzaku said softly: "My subordinates will secretly send people to investigate."
"If it is really found out, there is no need to alert the snake." Qi Ning hesitated before asking: "Elder Suzaku, do you know Jin Yihou?"
"Of course everyone in the Qi family knows about the Jinyi Hou. I wonder if the Jinyihou mentioned by the gang leader refers to the deceased Qi Jing, or the Jinyi Young Marquis who inherited the title not long ago?" Suzaku asked.
Qi Ning said: "That's the young Marquis."
Suzaku smiled and said: "To be honest with the gang leader, my subordinates have also dealt with the young marquis."
"Oh?" Qi Ning asked deliberately: "How is he?"
Although Zhuque didn't know why "Gang Leader Wei" suddenly mentioned the Young Marquis in Jinyi, he still said: "Gang Leader, that young Marquis is really a sweetheart. Earlier, Bai Hu had spread rumors that Gang Leader Xiang was that person. The subordinates have never believed that the young marquis colluded with the Black Lotus Sect to cause harm. The subordinates have dealt with the young marquis. Although he cannot be said to be a good person, he is by no means an evil person, and he is also very loyal. ." After a pause, he continued: "The gang leader may know that an epidemic occurred in the capital not long ago. The epidemic started from our Beggar Gang and then spread to the entire capital. Many brothers died from the epidemic, and many innocent people in the capital The people also suffered greatly, and if it hadn't been for the young marquis, more people would have died."
Qi Ning nodded slightly and said, "I heard a little bit."
"The antidote to the epidemic was the little Marquis who came up with it." Suzaku said with emotion: "After the antidote came out, the Marquis sent us the antidote without charging a penny, and saved us. Many brothers, after learning about this from the gang leader, also praised him greatly. And although he comes from a wealthy family, he has no airs at all and is friendly and kind. He is a rare young master from aristocratic families. "
Qi Ning said with a smile: "Xiang Gang Leader really praised the young prince as a decent man and a trustworthy person."
Hearing Qi Ning's approval, Suzaku said happily: "Gang leader, you ask Jin Yihou, but do you need his help with anything? He is very loyal, and his subordinates have a good relationship with him. If you really need his help with something, I miss him. It should help.”
Qi Ning nodded and said: "That's very good. Elder Zhuque, what I mean is that Ding Yitu has a military background, and the colluder must be someone from the court. Even if we really find evidence of the crimes of Ding Yitu and his gang, , we can’t directly intervene in this matter. The young Marquis Jinyi is from the imperial court, if you find out the evidence, will it...?"
Suzaku understood and asked: "Gang leader, are you saying that if you find any evidence of crime, you can go to the young Marquis for help?"
"Since the young marquis is a decent man, I think the young marquis will not tolerate what Ding Yitu and his gang did." Qining said: "Find the evidence of the crime or find out who is the backer behind Ding Yitu. , you can secretly vent your anger to the young Marquis, even the gang leader praises him highly, there should be nothing wrong with secretly assisting the young Marquis."
Suzaku already had a good impression of Qing Ning. When he heard the new gang leader's instructions, what else could he say? He immediately said: "The gang leader is wise, I understand. The Jinyi Qi family is the pillar of the Chu State's military. That Ding Yitu worked as an errand under the Qi family back then. If this person is really evil and unscrupulous, it would be best if the people of the Jinyi Qi family deal with him."
Qi Ning said: "There is one more thing that Elder Zhuque still has to worry about." After a slight pause, he asked: "Two elders, in your opinion, is the real culprit behind the epidemic incident in the capital really? Black Lotus?"
Suzaku and Xuanwu looked at each other, both hesitant. Xuanwu took the lead and said: "Gang leader, I have been in the north. I don't know much about this matter, so I can't be sure. However, I also heard that the Black Lotus Sect has been located in the west. , the power hardly leaves Xichuan. If the motive of the Black Lotus Sect poisoning the capital cannot be found, it will be difficult to be sure that it was really the Black Lotus Sect."
"What Elder Xuanwu said is absolutely true." Zhuque said: "At first, my subordinates felt that it must be the Black Lotus Sect. After all, the Shenhou Mansion also captured evidence, but... I still find it difficult for my subordinates to understand why the Black Lotus Sect. To cause such a big thing. They are not fools. They would not have thought that if something happened in the capital, neither the imperial court nor the Eight Gangs and Sixteen Sects would be able to let them go. This is asking for trouble. If the Black Lotus Sect really This is really foolish."
Qi Ning said: "I heard some rumors. It is said that someone deliberately framed the Black Lotus Sect in order to provoke a confrontation or even a fight between the eight gangs and sixteen sects and the Black Lotus Sect. With the subsequent development of the situation, this rumor does not seem to be true. Fake."
"That's right." Suzaku said immediately: "The Eighth Gangs and Sixteenth Factions attacked Qianwu Ridge. Although the Black Lotus Sect suffered heavy losses, the Eighth Gangs and Sixteenth Factions also suffered heavy losses. Many gangs were greatly reduced in strength as a result."
Xuanwu sneered and said: "Gang leader, with all due respect, the Shenhou Mansion may not have anything to do with this matter. There are many more sects in the Chu Kingdom than in the Northern Han Dynasty. Ximen Wuhen and the Eight Gangs and Sixteen Sects back then An agreement was reached to stabilize the world, but over the years, the strength of many sects has increased day by day, and Ximen Wuhen is getting older year by year. Once he dies one day, I am afraid that no one will be able to suppress the eight gangs and sixteen sects."
"Elder Xuanwu suspects that the epidemic in the capital is related to the Shenhou Mansion?"
Xuanwu said: "I'm not sure, but there should be some involvement. The battle at Qianwu Ridge will at least be of great benefit to the Shenhou Mansion. None of the eight gangs, sixteen sects and the Black Lotus Sect can escape. Since this matter is for The Shenhou Mansion is the most advantageous, so Ximen Wuhen will inevitably be suspected."
Qi Ning nodded slightly and said to Zhuque: "Elder Suzaku, can you send someone to investigate carefully afterwards?"
"Yes." Suzaku said immediately: "But there are almost no useful clues. Gang leader, if someone is really framing the Black Lotus Sect, this matter must have been planned for a long time. They act carefully and will never leave clues easily. .”
Qi Ning said: "We still have to do our best to track down hundreds of brothers in the Beggar Clan who were killed by the epidemic. If the real murderer cannot be found, this blood feud will not be avenged, and the brothers under the Nine Springs will die in peace."
Zhuque raised his hand and said yes. Qining then said: "Elder Xuanwu, Elder Zhuque, early tomorrow morning, you will go back separately. The helmsmen of each branch will also return as soon as possible. You tell them to strictly restrain their subordinates. Anyone who offends the gang will Those who follow the rules will be severely punished. The seclusion with the gang leader will not last long. Before he comes out, everyone must try their best to stabilize the beggar gang and not let anyone with ulterior motives take advantage of it. "
Both of them said yes, and Qin Ning handed Fang Huang over to Suzaku for punishment. Fang Huang violated the gang rules extremely seriously. According to the gang rules, he would definitely die. Qin Ningdao had no interest in watching the punishment.
His purpose of coming to Xiangyang to participate in the Qingmu Conference has been achieved, but he has no interest in staying here. Dong Qi has already sent the princess to Jianye capital, and Qining knows that the Dong Qi delegation is just resting for a few days. , it is very likely that the little emperor will hold a wedding ceremony, and it is not good for him to miss the little emperor's wedding ceremony.
That night Qi Ning found Mao Hu'er alone again and asked him to go back and report the details of what happened at the Qingmu Conference to Master Minglou. As for how the Beggar Gang will search for Lu Shanghe's whereabouts in the future, that is the Beggar Gang's own business. Qi Ning didn't have the energy to think too much for the time being. He knew that it would be impossible to find out who the master who rescued Lu Shanghe was for a while. But this time, Lu Shanghe was forced to hide like a mouse, not daring to see him again. Every day.
Early the next morning, the two elders and the helmsmen of each branch went down the mountain separately. Although Qining knew that Elder Zhuque was also going back to Jianye capital, he had changed his disguise and could not accompany him, so he took Mao Hu'er and left Gulongzhong. After arriving in Xiangyang, they said goodbye to Mao Hu'er. Mao Hu'er went directly to Dong Qi, while Qi Ning rode to Jianye capital.