A policeman rushed all the way to the prefect's Yamen. It was snowing heavily and the Yamen had already been closed. Under the dim light, a few Yamen servants were bored, picking up peanuts and eating wine.
Hearing the fierce knocking on the door, he stood up and looked around in shock: "Who is it? Stop!"
"It's me!" the catcher yelled.
"Are you okay? The master is resting in the back!" The officer recognized the voice.
"There's a big case, something big happened." As soon as the door opened, the policeman rushed in, his voice changed, "Quick, quick..."
As he spoke, he walked inside. He accidentally tripped and fell straight onto the stone path. He didn't even brush off the snow when he got up, and ran straight to the backyard.
A huge case will happen today, and it will be necessary to go to heaven to hear it.
In the backyard, the arrester left all the way, while the prefect was in the study.
"Sir, something big has happened, something big has happened." The head catcher entered the study and when he saw the prefect, he knelt down and saluted, his face was pale and bloodless.
"Is there a big thief who committed the crime? Just arrest him, why should he be so immodest." The magistrate drank hot tea and enjoyed the gentle beating of the maid behind him. He said lazily, as if he didn't care about all the big things. The maid relaxed her muscles and bones.
The head catcher said anxiously: "Sir, Eunuch Ding, Taoist officials, and patrol inspectors all died today."
"Even the thirty black armors brought by King Lu are dead."
After hearing what was said, the prefect's expression suddenly changed and he stood up: "Tell me in detail, is there a military rebellion?"
Eunuch Ding was of the sixth rank and was protected by soldiers. At this time, he thought it was a military rebellion.
The arrester had a look of fear on his face and said: "It's not a mutiny, it's Eunuch Ding who is chasing the big thief. Today, he broke into Du Ji's house. Eunuch Ding led his men to surround and capture him. As a result, the man used witchcraft to kill the thief." Everyone was imprisoned, including Eunuch Ding, King Lu’s black-clad guards, Wu Du Ji, and patrol inspectors, all of whom were killed in one fell swoop.”
The catcher said, and the prefect's face changed greatly when he heard what he said: "What, everyone is dead? This is a big disaster. Immediately order someone to inform the court, the governor, and King Lu."
"Wait, don't go yet, please ask Master Lu to discuss some official documents." The prefect was about to go out when he saw the person, but stopped again, with a look of uneasiness on his face.
"Yes, sir." The servant at the door went to invite Master Lu.
At the same time, a man galloped on his horse and stopped at the Governor's Mansion.
After being notified, he was led to the study by the steward. As soon as he entered, he knelt in front of the governor and reported: "Your Majesty the governor, Prince Lu's Eunuch Ding, Taoist officials, and patrol inspectors were all killed by the thieves, and the black-clothed guards of the palace were also killed. They were killed and no one was left.”
"What?"
The governor stood up for a moment. He had never encountered such a thing in his thirty years as an official, and his face turned pale. But he was the governor after all. The next moment he calmed down, pondered for a moment, and said: "Come here, will you?" Report this matter to the court and the prince immediately."
After waiting for the person to leave, he stood up and walked around: "It is unheard of that this person is so cruel, but after this incident, Liangzhou will finally feel more at ease."
Prince Lu's Mansion
The snow fell heavily, like goose feathers. There was a stove burning in the palace, and the palace was warm. King Lu was sitting in the palace, wearing only a robe and a python-patterned cloak, reviewing official documents.
King Lu was holding a pen, dipped in red ink, and seemed to be writing when she heard a voice burst into the door: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, something big has happened. I went to Yingzhou..."
Before the words could be finished, King Lu said coldly: "Get out, slap your face ten times, and then come back in."
After listening to King Lu's words, the eunuch's expression changed. Your Highness attaches great importance to rules and military law governs the palace. Just breaking in without reporting it was a serious crime. Now he only slaps her ten times on the mouth, which is considered preferential treatment. He then stretched out his hand and slapped her hard. His face, "Pah, pah, pah!" His face suddenly became red and swollen, and he didn't dare to slack off at all.
"Your Majesty, I have something important to report." The eunuch left the door to report, and then King Lu said: "Come in!"
This is the eunuch who grew up with King Lu. Waiting for this person to enter the palace, King Lu's face turned cold: "What can make you lose your etiquette? How did I teach you before? Tell me, what happened? What's the matter?"
King Lu was reviewing the approval document and asked without changing his expression.
The eunuch's face was red and swollen from being slapped. He lowered his head and handed over the official document: "Your Majesty, there is news from Liangzhou. The thief Pei Ziyun was unwilling to submit to the law. He took Eunuch Ding, Wu Duji, and three people sent by the palace to him. Ten guards in black, all killed."
After hearing these words, King Lu's pen seemed to pause for a moment, his expression remained unchanged, and he continued to mark with the red pen. After finishing writing, he told the serving little eunuch: "Pass it down, and this matter will be handled accordingly."
The little eunuch serving on one side took the approval document and went out. King Lu took the official document from the eunuch and started reading it. His face was cold, and the hand holding the official document was squeezed tightly, as if he was suppressing his anger. He looked at the eunuch and asked, "Pei Ziyun, are you really so strong?"
Listening to King Lu's words, the eunuch bowed and responded: "Strong, very strong. Neither Zhao nor Ding are incompetent, but they both fell into the hands of this man."
"It's not like the palace has never killed ordinary Yin Shen Taoists. To suppress the Taoism, they can be killed by sending dozens of armored soldiers."
"But this person is proficient in both martial arts and Taoism, so it's different."
After listening to the eunuch's words, King Lu picked up the tea cup and drank the herbal tea in one gulp. Unable to suppress his anger, he was about to explode. Seeing King Lu's appearance, the eunuch quickly said: "However, Deputy Superintendent Zhao was killed by gunpowder. Who is it?" Unexpectedly, the Marquis of Jibei actually tried his best and cooperated with us, but the third son's eyes were blown out, his face was disfigured, and he is lying on the bed now."
"Deputy Superintendent Ding learned his lesson and made perfect preparations in all aspects, but he still failed to capture it, and he was still dead. Although according to the intelligence, Pei Ziyun had to seize the magic weapon to do it. It also shows that Pei Ziyun was very strategic and clever, or he had some luck. , such a person must be killed with one strike, and you must not add any more fuel to defeat him."
"Do you have any ideas?" King Lu asked. The eunuch thought for a while and then said: "Your Majesty, the palace has killed two deputy palace guards and lost dozens of black-clothed guards. The two black-clothed guards will be returned. The deputy attendant suffered a great loss. Looking at it now, this person is very alert and has help behind him. I suspect he is one of the prince's people."
"If there is no Taoist with real ability to cooperate, even if the soldiers in the mansion suppress the Taoism, it will be difficult for this person to enter an unbreakable cage."
"This man has martial arts and magical powers, and he is not one of those ignorant people. He is really terrifying. Does the prince know about the disasters of Changping and Jingming in the previous dynasty?"
Then he handed over another document: "This is copied from the files of the previous dynasty."
King Lu smiled: "What's so scary? He still has a family, parents, and teachers, and he's not afraid of being punished? Can he really be a prince and protect him?"
Then he looked over, and when he saw it, his face suddenly turned red, and then the eunuch said: "Although Pei Ziyun has relatives, she is just his mother. As for the disciples and distant clans, I am afraid it will be difficult to restrain him."
"There are examples in the previous dynasties and the previous dynasties. How terrible it is for a Taoist who has lost everything and is proficient in martial arts and Taoism."
"Your Majesty, the imperial court's majesty suppresses the magistrates, and Taoist laws are difficult to invade. But what if Taoists specialize in assassinating unprotected followers, relatives, and low-level officials?"
"I'm afraid it can kill a person and make him lose his mind."
"Pei Ziyun will assassinate all the three prefectures of Ying, Yong and Liang. I am afraid that those pedantic people have set up a certain death situation to lure them in and annihilate them in one fell swoop. Don't add fuel to the fire."
King Lu is a person who is well versed in military strategy. Just thinking about it, he can imagine the consequences of Taoist regardless of guerrillas, assassinations, etc. He sat down on the chair gloomily and said for a long time: "I don't want Taoist to be so harmful. No wonder all dynasties can't ban it."
He was originally wondering why the imperial court didn't slowly eliminate Taoists, or at least eliminate the inheritance of Taoism. Now after reading the records, he realized how terrible it would be if the situation got desperate. According to the records, there were even people who specialized in killing civilians, relying on poison and Taoism. The record of killing a county, and finally died as a result of God's punishment.
The two of them talked in silence for a long time, and then the eunuch said again: "Your Majesty, don't be too anxious. Even if the Taoist does not hesitate to do anything, it is difficult to harm the noble man. If the prince wants to kill him, there is always a way, but the Taoist will never be able to make a big splash!"
"There has never been a fifth-grade official in history that could be killed using Taoism."
King Lu, who frowned tightly, relaxed and said, "You really know my heart. Checking Pei Ziyun's whereabouts, I just pay attention to it, and let's do it like this."
Someone went out in response, and King Lu picked up the official document again and sighed: "Kill a person in ten steps, and leave no trace for a thousand miles. When it's done, he brushes off his clothes and hides his merits and fame. Even though he is an enemy, he has to praise him, but this person This poem seems to be both provocative and calming. It is really unpredictable."
After King Lu finished speaking, he ignored Pei Ziyun and said, "This person has damaged the face of Prince Lu's palace. Do you think my brother will take the opportunity to attack? He has endured it for too long."
"Your Majesty, although the ministers praise the prince for his elegance, in fact he has a gentle personality and does not dare to take risks. After all, he is more feminine than strong. If he does anything, I am afraid it is just to lend some strength. Your Majesty, you don't have to worry about Pei Ziyun really being used by the prince."
"Your words have won my heart." King Lu nodded, and after thinking a little, he said: "I will reward you for my merits, and punish me for my mistakes. You go down to the accountant and receive the two hundred taels of silver, but next time I will give you rewards." Remember the lesson and don’t make the mistake.”
"Yes, Your Highness, I will remember it." The eunuch bowed and saluted.
Prince's East Palace
Several animal-shaped stoves were burning in the hall, and Liangdi was holding a baby in the gauze tent. At this time, the baby gradually grew, and its original monkey-like face became cute. Its two big eyes were spinning, babbling, as if to say What are you wearing
Liang Di looked at her son. This was the emperor's grandson. Originally, the prince had no children and was squeezed out of breath. Now that he has this son, his situation is much better immediately, but this is not enough!
She held a piece of paper in her hand and said, "My son, my mother has to fight for you. I have an intuition that Pei Jieyuan may be the noble man of our mother and son."
"Eaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa;" The baby stretched out his hand, as if saying something. Looking at her son, Liangdi laughed, stretched out her fingers, and was caught by the baby, and murmured: "Son, do you think so too?"
(End of chapter)