The Golden Age Chapter 622: Hard bones

Pan Weixing knelt in front of She Yue, with cold sweat on his forehead.

In this way, the Qian family already knows that the palace has arrived in Suzhou, and it is in the Cishi Mansion?" Sheyue's expression was indifferent, and her voice was calm as water.

Pan Weixing didn’t even dare to wipe the cold sweat on his forehead, and said with trepidation: “The old official just wanted to relieve the princess’s worries, so he made a good proposal. He sent Weibie to the Qian’s house and told the Qian’s court that the court was about to encircle the Taihu Pirates and asked them to donate. Military resources, so that ships can be built as soon as possible, and the minister did not intend to reveal the whereabouts of the princess."

"The ease of Suzhou makes your mind less and less useful." Sheyue said coldly: "Without the orders of the palace, you are adept at advocating, do you want to contribute? Pan Weixing, when you were in Kyoto, I see you as a shrewd person, so I sent you to Jiangnan. It has only been a few years, but you are already stupid like this."

Pan Weixing said: "Princess, the old minister deserves ten thousand deaths, but...even if the Qian family knows the whereabouts of the princess, do they dare to disadvantage the princess? The seven surnames of Jiangnan have survived because of the princess's protection. The princess is their benefactor, and if they are... if they have a bad heart, it will not only be rebellious, but also ungrateful."

"You have been in Suzhou in the past few years, so you know the Qian family well." The princess said: "Have there been any changes in the Qian family in recent years?"

Pan Weixing hurriedly said: "When the old minister came to Suzhou, he understood his responsibilities and must keep an eye on the Qian family. In the past few years, the old minister did not dare to slack in the slightest. Regardless of the number of ships or where they are going, the old minister sent someone to watch the ships that were in the Suzhou dock." Finally raised his head and said: "The old minister would take the liberty to say that the Qian family should not have a rebellious heart, and never will. May give birth to unfavorable thoughts for the princess."

"How much money have you taken the money in these years?" The princess's pretty face was frosty.

Pan Weixing stunned, lowered his head, hesitated, and finally said: "The old minister didn't take the Qian's one or two silver, but...but the Qian's often gave some antique calligraphy and paintings, and the old minister... All received."

"No wonder you speak for the Qian family." The princess leaned forward slightly and stared at Pan Weixing: "Pan Weixing, all of your family members are in Kyoto. Naturally, you know what it would be like if you and the Qian family were in the same situation. End."

Pan Weixing's complexion changed suddenly, and he said solemnly: "The princess, the old minister, may be at fault, but the court's loyalty to the princess will never change in the slightest."

"If the Qian family is really rebellious, what do you think should be done?"

Pan Weixing was silent for a moment, before he said: "The Qian family does not lack talent, but there is no soldier at hand. Even if he is rebellious, he can't make waves. The Qian family guardian is only a few dozen people. Even if you add in his shopkeepers in various shops in the city and the boatman in the dock, there are no more than three or four hundred people at most. And these people will never follow the Qian family to rebel, even if they are really instigated by the Qian family, there are three A hundred elite, Changshi Ma Xingguo also has four hundred people in his hand, plus the people from the prefectural office of Suzhou, can mobilize nearly a thousand soldiers and horses at any time, and can immediately surround the Qian family." After a pause, he said: " As a precaution, the veteran now ordered Liu Hongju to transfer the Suzhou camp into the city from outside the city."

The princess sneered and said: "My palace only said that the Qian family might have a conspiracy to rebel, but did not say that he would rebel. Now there is no evidence to prove that they will rebel. The whole Jiangnan people are panicked. Do you want to see Jiangnan turn into that look?"

"The veteran dare not." Pan Weixing was sweating even more.

"Besides Qian's family, have you let others know that the palace has arrived in Suzhou?"

Pan Weixing hurriedly said: "The old minister only asked Wei Tairan to go to Qian's house to discuss the donation of military resources, and never mentioned to others that the princess came to Suzhou."

The princess thought for a while before looking at Qin Xiao: "Qin Xiao, what do you think?"

"Let the father and son of the Qian family come to the Governor to visit His Royal Highness immediately." Qin Xiao said simply and neatly: "In addition, let Pan Shishi pass the order, let Changshi Ma Xingguo, don't drive the guard peacefully, Suzhou Yinggong leader Liu Hongju, and Suzhou prefect. Liang Jiangyuan immediately came to the governor's mansion."

The princess understood Qin Xiao’s meaning instantly, and nodded: “Yes, since the Qian family knows that this palace is in Suzhou, she should come to visit him, Master Pan, you send someone to Qian Guanghan’s house now and tell Qian Guanghan, this palace We must personally discuss with him about the encirclement and suppression of Taihu pirates, and let him come quickly."

Pan Weixing also feels something faintly

The feeling is not simple, I dare not say much at this time, and respectfully said: "The old minister will send someone to send them to the Cishi Mansion." He hurriedly retreated.

"Do you think Qian Guanghan will come?" Sheyue pondered for a moment and looked at Qin Xiao.

Qin Xiao shook his head and said: "The minister doesn't know."

"So you have something you don't know." Sheyue chuckled lightly: "There is tea there, you can pour the tea yourself."

Qin Xiao was flattered and said: "Thank you princess for giving tea."

"My palace allows you to drink tea to refresh you and make suggestions for my palace." She Yue said: "Don't look listless."

Qin Xiao smiled bitterly: "Since I came to Suzhou, I haven't had a good night's sleep. I tossed for another night last night, and my energy was indeed a little lacking."

"You are a martial artist with such a weak physique?" Sheyue smiled and said, "A single horse broke into Tsing Yi Hall, with one enemy and a hundred faces unchanged. The palace thought you were a **** of heaven. The body of copper-skin and iron-bones turned out to be insignificant."

Qin Xiao couldn't help but said: "The princess is going to settle the old accounts?"

"My palace is not interested in entangled with you for a few poppies in the market." She Yue smiled lightly, and the corners of her beautiful lips curled up: "Qin Xiao, who is your master?"

Qin Xiao was most worried about this problem, bit the bullet and said: "The martial arts of the junior minister is commonplace, and he has never worshipped his master."

"Do you know that the guards under Mrs. Chengguo's hands are not general." She Yue said flatly: "You are in front of Dali Temple, killing seven guards of the government, if you are self-taught, you will be there. Skills, this world-wide master is too big." Beautiful eyes flowed, Qin Xiao looked up and down, and said quietly: "My palace thinks that I know you very well, but sometimes I find that knowing you is the tip of the iceberg."

"The princess really doesn't believe it, and the minister can't help it." Qin Xiao looked helpless: "Even if Qian Guanghan and the others come over, it will take some time. The princess is tired on the way, so let's rest for a while."

Shu Yue leaned on the chair and smiled lightly: "My palace wants to say a few words to you, but you don't know the current affairs." Raising her hand and saying: "Go back first!"

Qin Xiao was afraid that Sheyue would continue to ask about her martial arts. Hearing what Sheyue said, if he was amnesty, he hurriedly withdrew from the house.

The sky is already bright, the morning sun is rising from the east, but today is a good day.

Out of the yard, this governor’s mansion has a beautiful scenery and lush flowers and plants. Qin Xiao felt a little hungry in his stomach, and was trying to find something to eat, but he saw a few people passing by from a distance. After a closer look, there were indeed three soldiers. He was holding a small Taoist boy, and at a glance he recognized that Taoist boy was Tai Xuan Guan Zhang Tailing.

He immediately stepped forward, and the soldiers saw it and hurriedly bowed to salute. Zhang Tailing saw Qin Xiao like a drowning man catching straw, showing joy.

"Where do you take him?"

"This Dao Tong is Tai Xuan Guan rebelling against the party." The soldier hurriedly said: "Lieutenant Song ordered us to **** him back to the governor's mansion and hand him over to the governor for questioning."

After the Taixuan Temple was destroyed last night, Qin Xiao and Ma Xingguo returned to report in advance, while Song Liang stayed at the Taixuan Temple to deal with the aftermath. I remember that Ma Xingguo also gave orders before leaving the Taoist Temple to bring Zhang Tailing back to the custody of the government. Pending trial.

"Master Governor is very busy now, just leave it to me." Qin Xiao said.

The two soldiers saw Qin Xiao’s skillful swordsmanship last night. They were in awe of the young official and did not dare to disobey. They handed over Zhang Tailing to Qin Xiao. After Qin Xiao waited for them to leave, Then he said to Zhang Tailing: "You come with me." Taking him to an empty house, closing the door, Zhang Tailing's hands were still tied, but he fell to his knees and pleaded: "My lord, I will follow you. Without saying a word, I’m really not a chaotic party, please let me go."

Qin Xiao sat down on the chair, looked at Zhang Tailing's eyes, and said: "Zhang Tailing, the fire thunder you made killed many officers and soldiers. This accountant government will not easily forget it. Even if you are not rebelling against the party, The guilt of killing the officers and soldiers is also to cut their heads."

"My lord, it's Huang Yang.... Taoist Huang Yang forced me to make fire and thunder. I don't know if he was used to deal with officers and soldiers, otherwise he would not listen to him." Zhang Tailing pleaded repeatedly.

Qin Xiao sneered and said: "You told him how to make fire and thunder, then the fire and thunder hurt people, and you will not escape the blame."

"No." Mrs. Zhang

Ling shook his head immediately and said: "I didn't tell him how to make fire and thunder."

Qin Xiao frowned and said, "Do you dare to deceive the officer? Didn't you say that Taoist Huangyang killed your master and brother, just to get the formula of Fire Thunder? You survived, because you gave him the formula ?"

"My lord, I.... If I gave him the formula, I would have died a long time ago." Zhang Tailing said: "Two years ago, he went to Ping An Temple and knew that Master had used the fire and thunder formula, and he would have to pay a lot of money in exchange for it. The master categorically refused. The master said that Taoist Huang Yang was wrong, and if the fire and thunder formula fell into his hands, many people would die. Huang Yang threatened the lives of two seniors, and the master did not change his mind, so Huang Yang was furious. I really killed the two seniors."

Qin Xiao sighed and said: "Your master is a man of reason."

"The master saw that he had killed the brother, so he fought hard and was slapped to death by him." Zhang Tailing said: "After the Taoist Huang Yang killed the master and the brother, he asked me if I had a recipe hidden in the Ping An Outlook. I don’t know, Huang Yang turned the Taoist temple upside down and found nothing. In his anger, he wanted to slap me to death. It was I who said that I knew how to make fire and thunder, and then I escaped from the dead."

"Didn't you say that you didn't tell him the formula?"

Zhang Tailing nodded and said: "I did not tell him the formula. At that time, my life was at stake. I knew that if I didn't know the formula, he would kill me, but if I told him the formula, he would not let it go after he got the formula. Me."

Qin Xiao thought that this little Taoist priest was young but not stupid. At that time, if Taoist Huang Yang really got the fire and thunder formula from Zhang Tailing, it would be useless, so Huang Yang would naturally not spare his life. .

"Then why did he let you go?"

"I said that when the master made fire thunder before, I was there to help, and I probably knew how to make fire thunder." Zhang Tailing said: "But I can't remember what the formula is. It takes a while. Huang Yangxin thinks it is true. I brought me to Suzhou City from the perspective of Ping An."

"What happened?"

"When I arrived at Tai Xuan Guan, he asked me every day if I remembered how to prepare fire and thunder. After more than a month, I knew that I couldn’t keep going. But if I said the formula, he would immediately be killed by him. He frankly told him that if he needs fire thunder, I can help him make it, but I will never tell him the formula of fire thunder. If I was killed by him again, and when I saw the master after death, the master would not let me go." Zhang Tailing's eyes were red and his tone was stubborn.

Qin Xiao thought that this little Taoist priest seemed to be conscientious, but he was still a little hard in his bones, and asked: "He agreed?"

"He disagreed at first, and tried to torture me." Zhang Tailing thought of the painful days, tears streaming down: "He not only beat me every day, he also dropped candles on me, tied me up with a rope. , Once I was hungry for several days. I didn’t give me food or water, but I didn’t give in. In the end, he finally agreed, as long as I help him make fire and thunder, he would spare my life. ."

"It seems that you are very spine." Qin Xiao said: "Then how can he be sure that the fire thunder you made is useful?"

Zhang Tailing said: "I gave him a list of items needed to make fire thunder. In order to confuse him, I deliberately added unnecessary materials to the list, and then when making fire thunder, no one was allowed to be present. After the production was successful, He gave the fire thunder to him. He took it out of the city and tried it. There was no problem. He came back and told me that as long as I honestly helped him make fire thunder, not only would he survive, but he would also have nothing to worry about." After a pause, Then he continued: "For the past two years, I have been trying to find the opportunity to take out the Taixuan Temple, but people are staring at me day and night, and I can't run even if I want to. Last night, the officers and soldiers rushed into the Taoist Temple, and Huang Yang asked me to assemble the materials for making fire and thunder. All were thrown into the hut. I finished throwing the materials, and the officers and soldiers went to the backyard. I...I hid in the hut and did not dare to go out. Then I was...and you were discovered by the lord."

Qin Xiao immediately thought that he paid attention to the hut last night. The reason was that there was a strange smell in the hut. Now it seems that it is naturally the smell of the materials used to make fire and thunder.

"In that case, you are really not their comrade." Qin Xiao leaned forward and said: "Zhang Tailing, this officer wants you to hand over the formula of the fire and thunder, otherwise you will be slashed. Hand in?"

"No." Zhang Tailing shook his head: "I hand over the formula, and the adults will immediately beat me as a traitor to the party, and then slash me." He lifted his head slightly and closed his eyes: "Taoist Huang Yang did not let the trail go. If you give in, adults can't either."