son-in-law

Chapter 511 Embers (three)

Due to the heavy rain, sewage overflowed on the streets of Chongping County.This is a small county town on the tributary of the Grand Canal, where fishery is the mainstay. When the carriage passed by, the scales and internal organs of fish were everywhere. I could smell it, and I can imagine what kind of scene it would be like here on weekdays.

On the way over, Ning Yi had already asked about the situation of Chongping.It is said that fishery makes a living. In fact, in addition to fishing and distribution, this county is mainly engaged in the business of salted fish, and the salted materials are mostly dead fish.Those that have not decayed not long after death can not be sold, so they are brought here to pickle and make dried fish.

Although the world at this time is far from being as good as later generations, there are plenty of people who are willing to eat fish that have just died.But if you say it out of your mouth, the dead fish is not very pleasant after all, so the small business in this county can be regarded as stepping on a gray line.Since it is already gray, people will not be too particular about it. On weekdays, the stench here is high, and people of some identities are reluctant to come here, so it has become a haunt for green forest people.

Ning Yi and the others came here this time, looking for a person in charge of the Secret Investigation Division here. When the convoy stopped outside the small courtyard on the side of the county town, the other party was in a rush to clean up a basket of dead fish that had been knocked over. .Seeing that the convoy stopped here, the other party quickly hugged a few dead fish on the ground and threw them into the basket, then wiped his forehead and came over.

After exchanging code words and asking the name, Ning Yi and others confirmed that the person in front of them was Hao Jinhan, the person in charge of the secret investigation department.He was one of the first members of the Secret Investigation Department. He was sent to the Liao Kingdom to perform a three-year secret mission, and he was assigned here after he came back.At this moment, it seems that the middle-aged man in front of him is probably in his early 40s. Although his body is dirty and smells like dead fish, at first glance, he is just an ordinary old farmer who works all day, but his figure is calm. , there was a little quiet breath in his eyes, although the arrival of Ning Yi and others made him somewhat cramped, it still made people feel reliable.

The Secret Investigation Division was established at the beginning of the confrontation with the Liao Kingdom. This group of people was in the military position.

"Sinong, Yaomei, Sanzi... and a few apprentices under my command, all went out today to deliver the goods, and also to check the situation nearby. Inside... um, the humble house, the humble, the adults will take care of you. A moment, a moment, a moment..."

After confirming their identities, it was convenient to welcome Ning Yi and others into the courtyard and into the room, which was indeed quite simple.Dried fish hung around, and there was not much light in the room. Hockingham lit the oil lamp, then lit a fire in the stove and began to heat hot water to serve guests.After Ning Yi and the others said "our own people" to help out, the other party went out to pick up some dead fish from the sewage in the yard back into the basket, and then moved the basket of dead fish back to the opposite room.

He didn't delay too much, just simply changed a piece of clothes. When he came over, he already had a lot of information in his hand.

"Mr. Cheng, these should be what you want. There are several nearby prefectures and counties, the transfer of yamen and officers and soldiers in the past few days, and some scattered information. I... I haven't sorted it out yet, you can take a look first."

"That's great." Hearing that the other party brought these, Ning Yi took it with a smile and glanced at the beginning, "Mr. Hao, is there a map nearby?"

"Have."

Hockingham nodded and brought an old map from the next room.

At this time, everyone had just entered the house. Some people were carrying things, and some people helped to carry and boil water.Ning Yi took the stack of information and sat down at the table in the room, then turned around and said, "Mr. Hao, how accurate is this map?"

"Sixty or seventy percent is accurate. If there are some things that are not certain or not drawn, the villain will also know."

"That's great." Ning Yi laughed, "Just ask Mr. Hao to push along with me. What happened in the past two days, come and sit."

At this moment, Hao Jinhan still had the smell and mucus of dead fish on his head and hands. Although he didn't seem to be a procrastinator, he was a little hesitant at this time.Ning Yi smiled and waved: "It doesn't matter, we are short on time and we have to race against time."

Although Hao Jinhan had also seen the world, what he saw did not seem to be consistent with his previous expectations.After a while, Ning Yi had dragged him to the table and sat down. Zhu Biao and others brought warm water and other items. He also cleaned his hands and face a little, and the rest of the people moved some boxes into the room.When Ning Yi began to browse the nearby information, seven or eight people accompanying him had already gathered, and Zhu Biao led the other dozen people and began to observe the situation around, and the nearby was alert.

The incident in the vicinity of Chongping was centered on Fang Qifo, involving the government, Fang Baihua and other Fang La's remnants, and the three factions of the aristocratic family that suddenly appeared.For the Secret Investigation Division, the government's intelligence has been relatively transparent. Zong Feixiao and Tie Tianying sent a lot of yamen and head arresters nearby to chase and intercept them. Although they were not the main force to win the masters, some people were killed. , Some places were forcibly broken through, and these clues can be summed up, and it is possible to piece together the situation of Fang Baihua and others fleeing after being broken up.

The people who came with Ning Yi this time included a group of companions who also went to Shandong with Ning Yi. After this period of experience, they all had good logical ability. When a group of people gathered, they began to summarize the information in the information information.Hao Jinhan is a real local snake, and everyone asks him about things from time to time. He was a little restrained by this vigorous and resolute style, but Ning Yi's words are kind and clear, and he immediately relaxed and began to combine intelligence and express himself. , and discuss the surrounding situation with everyone.

Part of the news was then pieced together...

"...In the early morning of February [-]th, after the Sipinggang fight, most of Fang Baihua's group had been dispersed. The group of masters who appeared and chased after them later followed Tie Tianying and Zong Feixiao's side. Obviously there is a tacit understanding. The orders they took came from the government office. It should be the style of those big families with backgrounds. We couldn't find out the specific situation, but in the green forest here, some people became very nervous, saying It's someone who can't be offended, but it's all vague and vague, mostly just listening to others..."

"In the green forest, fish and dragons are mixed, and everyone knows different people. The wind is blowing everywhere in the past few days, and some news is very unbelievable. But the wind can blow for so long, I guess some senior old people of status recognized who they were, and they didn't know who they were. Dare to talk nonsense, it finally became like this. It was not until later that we heard that it might be a Manichaeism infighting, and even heard the name of Wang Nanda, and then we felt that we had to talk to the above, who knew Mr. Cheng That arrives so fast."

"I've heard the name 'Crazy Tiger' Wang Nanda before. More than ten years ago, Manichaeism was in strife, and Sikong Nan's family was squeezed out. Wang Nanda is a right protector, with average martial arts, not a master. Master. In this case, if only Wang Nanda and the others were pushed out and left alone, it would not be a big problem, but if the rest of the Manichaeus sects revive their bodies, I’m afraid it will be another disaster for Fang La in the near future.” Ning Yi said , smiled, and said casually, "Oh, by the way, Fang Baihua's side, who was arrested, who died, and how many are out there, have you heard of Mr. Hao?"

When Ning Yi talked about Wang Nanda's martial arts, Hao Jinhan's eyes flickered, and he obviously disagreed, but considering that the minister's guest from the capital may have limited knowledge of martial arts, he naturally couldn't say anything.At this time, he nodded with a smile, and shook his head again: "I'm afraid of this... But the situation on Fang Baihua's side has not been disclosed too much. Now this news is in the hands of Zong Feixiao and Tie Tianying. I'm afraid I won't inform the local officials for a while. But... I guess there aren't many people. I heard that the famous Santian Dao Du Sha in the green forest also had an arm chopped off in this battle, and he may have died."

"Oh?" The smile on Ning Yi's mouth did not diminish, "Tootian Dao Du Sha, I have heard that this is a gangster. Ba Dao Zhuang... I'm afraid it's almost the same."

"There are still people on the run, but it may be difficult to escape. Quite a few people said that they saw a large iron sword in the camp where Fang Qifo was escorted. Almost one person was tall and wide, very much like the rumored bully. Sword Liu Dabiao's weapon... Killing Liu Dabiao, Zong Feixiao and the others are another great achievement."

"Haha."

When Hao Jinhan mentioned "Liu Dabiao's weapon", Ning Yi had already opened his mouth to laugh, and the happy smile stopped in the air. After he finished speaking, he laughed twice.He was sitting on a chair, but now he leaned back on the chair. Then, he squeezed his chin with one hand and made a contemplative expression. For a moment, he looked at Hao Jinhan and opened his mouth. Hao Jinhan thought he was going to say something. , but finally no sound.

After a while, Ning Yi opened his mouth again: "It's a good thing, these don't matter, but... Where are Zong Feixiao and Tie Tianying now? Where is the camp? If possible, I still have to go to the They said hello, mainly... Manichaeism things, can't be sloppy."

"It's just a little southwest of Sipinggang, uh... on the map, here..."

In Hao Jinhan's voice, Ning Yi smiled as usual, but he kept saying: "... Manichaeism developed rapidly back then, and it was also under the shelter of some big clans and gentry. It means that they are not Manichaeism. If they deceive some high-ranking people, the next thing will be the same thing. Oh, here... and the big family owns tyrants and thugs. People who are conspiring to rebel, depending on where the country's laws are, and who have protected them for so many years, have never reported to the court and officials to clarify and whitewash the identities of these people, what motives do these people have! They are simply enemies of the court and common people. The enemy..."

Ning Yi rambled on, and Hao Jinhan nodded again and again, but what he understood was not the original meaning of the words.The Right Prime Minister wants to promote the Northern Expedition. There are allies and opponents in the court. With Wang Hao as the leader, among the major families involved this time, there must be many political enemies of the Right Prime Minister. These political enemies are afflicted with Manichaeism. It can be used to make a fuss. The reason why he sent the news quickly is also for this reason.At this time, this "sea of ​​boats" was a set of sets, and Hao Jinhan was probably thinking: "I delivered the news well, and the prime minister should be able to use it." He had also been to Liao and promoted the Northern Expedition. Yes, although his status is not high at this time, he is also happy to be able to make such a contribution.

A group of people analyzed for a while. Ning Yi made an excuse to walk out of the room and stood under the eaves, a little lost, his fists already clenched in his sleeves.Zhu Biao came over and said softly, "That Liu Dabiao..."

Ning Yi swallowed a mouthful of saliva, then glanced at him, and after a while, he said in a low voice and difficulty, "You will see a corpse when you die."

Zhu Biao nodded: "Then tonight, you go over, do you want to do it?"

Ning Yi shook his head and said nothing.After a while, Zhu Biao saw that his lips moved, and he opened his lips to reveal his teeth. He didn't know what he was doing.The expression on his face changed, like a smile, but it turned out to be a little hideous. The expression changed several times under the eaves, and finally found a seamless and warm smile.

He just smiled like that and turned around and went into the room.After a while, there was laughter from everyone in the room...

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In the heavy rain, the two figures were still chasing and fleeing.

The rain fell on the body, and there was no feeling, the blood was boiling, and the body seemed to be on fire.In the mad rush, the pain is no longer felt, only the alarm that constantly pushes the body to the peak, buzzing in the ears and in the field of vision.

She rushed down the grassy slope, and the attack from the rear had already arrived. She turned around and faced the opponent twice. The blood in her mouth simply sprayed towards the fat face, and then the whole person rolled down the grassy slope.

Turn around.When she managed to stand up from the ground, she staggered, and behind her was... a river.

The sound of breaking wind came from the front, she blocked it with both hands, and the whole person flew out into the air behind.

The petite body turned a few times in the air and slammed into the turbulent water.

The huge body chased the river, grabbed a boulder, and swung it out with a bang. With a bang, the stone roared and smashed into the water. The girl only felt a pain in her shoulder, and her body dazedly spun deeper into the water. , the blood has been rendered in the water...

can not sleep!That damn fat man will come after him!She struggled to stay awake, gritted her teeth, but her body was indeed on the verge of exhaustion.

On the river bank, the huge body slammed into the water, causing high water splashes in the heavy rain. It looked like a giant bear rushing into the water, approaching its prey—

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At the same time, in another mountain forest in the rain, there is also a small episode that is happening.

It was a bag of lime powder, which exploded in the air in this level of battle...

(End of this chapter)