Assassin A

Three days after Mu Zigui left the palace, in the early morning, Fifteen washed up as usual and went to have breakfast with the guards.

This time of day is the busiest time for Pu Shao.

In the handover with the night duty, the night badge is taken back and the day travel badge is issued, and a small book is spread out on the table. There are words on the month and date of who is on duty on the book, and there is a blank space at the end for signature.

Fifteen silently took a bite of a sesame seed cake. The shell was very crispy, and the inside was soft and fragrant.Pick up the bowl and drink the porridge, and pick up a chopsticks of green vegetables mixed with sesame oil.

I have to admit that the food in Qingnan Palace is much better than Xuanjiying.He raised his eyes and glanced at Pu Shao. Although this guy was a little stunned, he worked rigorously and carefully, which was an advantage.

Coincidentally, Pu Shao also looked over, their eyes met, the head guard quickly looked away and lowered his head.After a while, he came over slowly, and with a "slap", he slapped the long sword on the table.

"This is the matching weapon, and your waist card."

Ordinarily, it should have been released a long time ago, but Pu Shao has always been taboo about his identity.Although the prince said, "If you come, you will be safe", but as the leader of the guards, he still has many scruples.

In the palace, you can't enter and leave at will without a waist card. Even if the concierge knows your family for three generations, he won't let you in without showing the card.This is the rigorous system that Pu Shao is proud of.

"Oh." Fifteen waist cards were put away, but the weapons did not move, "I'm not good at using swords, so it's useless to give them to me."

"This is... unified."

"Well, all right."

The strange thing is that he also took away his sword and hung up his waist badge, and Pu Shao was still beside him expecting Ai Ai not to leave.Fifteen turned to show him the whites of his eyes: "What else do you want to do?" Turning the corner of his eyes, he saw several people winking at Pu Shao.

When the guards saw Fifteen and glanced over, they tried to cover up by biting sesame seed cakes, drinking porridge, and coughing dryly.

"If you have something to say, hurry up and say it!" Why is this person guilty of hypocrisy?Could it be that Shen Yufeng led him into trouble?

Pu Shao blushed, but still didn't speak, his lips were tightly pursed, he stood aside and didn't move or sit, really like a stake.

In the end, Ah Hai, who often patrolled the night with Fifteen, couldn't wait any longer, and shouted, "Let's bet what kind of weapon do you have?"

Fifteen put down the breakfast in his hand, folded his arms around his chest: "Knife, the kind I wore when I came here."

Ah Hai waved his hand: "It's not the one on the surface, it's another kind. When you assassinate, what do you use?"

Fifteen: "Flying knife."

Ah Hai scratched his head: "It's not... You can't still use the throwing knife when you get close, can you?"

Fifteen turned his head to look at a table of guards who were staring at him, and made a movement of twisting the sheets with his hands in the air: "Strangle to death!"

Including Pu Shao, all the guards swallowed silently at the same time, some of them were timid, and even touched their own necks.

A certain assassin laughed wildly in his heart, it was so interesting to play with these people.

It's a pity that Fifteen miscalculated one thing-human curiosity.

I thought it would be over to scare them once, but I didn't expect Pu Shao to start after a moment of silence: "Then, when you meet a person with an exceptionally thick neck, how do you pinch them? What if you can't die with one pinch?"

"Yes, yes, what if someone finds out?"

"When the flying knives are always used up, your saber is half long but not short, and every inch is short and every inch is dangerous. If others use long swords and spears..."

Chirping, pandemonium.

Fifteen got tired of hearing it, so he stood up suddenly, drew out the long sword that had just been assigned to him, and pointed at Pu Shao: "You attack me."

Pu Shao was dumbfounded, "I...no...I won't attack you."

Fifteen frowned, and pointed at Ah Hai with the tip of his sword: "Come here!"

The little guard's hair was about to stand up: "Don't dare~~"

Assassin A let out a long sigh: "Actually, I just want to find someone to compare with. Let you see, I am not good at swords and swords. In detail, when I see you performing martial arts on weekdays, half of you are better than me."

Cai Ting followed Rong Min, and the two walked along the corridor talking about the rare half-moon without rain in the southern region.

This year, not only the southern region, but also the Yuncheng area in the upper reaches of the Afu River has been dry and rainless for a long time.The water level of the lower river is already the lowest in recent years, and some small rivers are close to drying up.If this goes on like this, the rice seedlings will be short of water. If there is no rain within ten days, the farmland far away from the river may die of drought, and the tea trees in the tea garden will also suffer.

Although summer tea is over, autumn tea is out of date.

Turning around the courtyard wall and entering the inner courtyard, I suddenly heard yelling and shouting, and even the buzzing of weapons colliding.

Cai Ting said with a smile: "Young people are kind."

Rong Min himself is not weak in kung fu, he has been taught by a martial artist since he was a child, and he also likes these dancing spears and sticks.At this time, I became interested after hearing it: "Go, let's have a look."

The two walked to the entrance of the guard courtyard and stood still. In the middle of the courtyard, there were two people holding long swords and making a move.One of them has a fierce attack, and the other has a light footwork.

Rong Min squinted his eyes and looked carefully. If it wasn't Pu Shao and Shiwu, who else?

"23 strokes!" Pu Shao raised his arms and shouted after flying Shiwu's sword with his strength.What he defeated was the assassin of Xuanji Camp!The smiling face of the head guard was extraordinarily bright under the sun.

Cai Ting, who was standing at the gate of the courtyard, pondered for a while, twitched his beard and smiled, "The assassins under King Geng know how to deal with the world. I think he has only been here for more than a month, and he can show his skills everywhere... You really should restrain yourself, Mu Xiuyu Lin Feng It must be destroyed."

Rong Min smiled: "Sir, that's what you said." Although Cai Ting was his first-class confidant, but after all, he was a literati adviser, so it was normal for him not to be able to see the outcome of the martial arts competition just now.

The King of Qingnan will not point out Mr. Cai's ignorance in this regard, as long as he knows it in his heart.

This fifteen was not intentionally lost.

Although Pu Shao thought he was a little blunt, his hard work was by no means an embroidered pillow, and it was normal to lose to him at fifteen.But why did this assassin suddenly compete with the guards?I'm afraid Mr. Cai guessed half of it right, and the other half...

Rong Min thought: It is more convenient to ask the person directly.

Facts have proved that King Qingnan and Cai Ting both thought too much.

Fifteen Yi clasped his fists and said calmly: "Go back to the lord, because when the chief guard handed out his subordinates' swords today, his subordinates bluntly said that they are not good at this kind of weapon. The guards were curious and asked them what they used in the assassination. .”

Rong Min raised his eyebrows: "Oh? What do you use?"

"The subordinates replied that they strangled to death with their hands."

"Oh? Then how are you going to answer me?"

Fifteen bowed respectfully, reached into his cuff with his left hand and pulled out a fine steel lock, and offered it with both hands: "This subordinate uses this to strangle you."

Rong Min took it over and looked at it for a while, then handed it back to him: "Do people in Xuanji Camp use this?"

Fifteen bowed his head and remained silent.

"It doesn't matter if you don't want to say it, but Li Zan has always been so mysterious and secretive in everything he does, always showing some crooked ways."

Fifteen still didn't speak.

Rong Min suddenly felt that this boring guy was very boring, and said casually: "You were more popular when you were An Daniu."

This fifteenth is the time to return: "What the prince said is true."

Originally, this conversation with Rong Min was somewhat unpleasant, but when he called Pu Shao to go out to inspect the farmland again in casual clothes, Fifteen blocked him again.

"My lord has countless capable people, so why go there by yourself? Wouldn't it be more convenient to send one or two gentlemen who know about water conservancy and farming? The people from Xizui Building failed to take Shen Yufeng away, so I'm afraid they won't give up easily. Please be careful, lord."

Rong Min sneered: "A little guard, is he taking care of my business?"

"Don't dare. As a guard, it is my duty to worry about the safety of the prince."

Fifteen was also the first time he met such a willful master, and he had cursed countless times in his heart.Seeing that he couldn't be persuaded, he simply went left when Rong Min turned left, and he also turned right when Rong Min turned right, blocking the way straight and slamming.

The Nanyu feudal lord squinted his eyes and smiled: "You are afraid of Xizui Tower, right? You can't beat them."

"Yes, the subordinates are not their opponents."

"You can't, can't my guards either?"

"Back to the prince, they are not opponents."

"presumptuous!"

Fifteen raised his head and hit the nail on the head: "My lord, do you still remember the knife that was chopped off last year?"

It's true that which pot is not opened and which pot is lifted, not only Rong Min, but also Cai Ting and Pu Shao who are following on both sides, their expressions tightened.

"Okay! You're fine!" Rong Min laughed loudly and waved his hands: "You all step back, Shiwu, come with me to the study."

Fifteen felt that he was really unlucky.

It would be better to work in Xuanji Camp than to follow such an unknown master.Compared with the delicious food in Qingnan Palace, he would rather go back to the camp to eat dry food.

He knew that it was difficult for him to gain the trust of the King of Qingnan because of his identity, and he also knew that everyone in the mansion took precautions against him, but he didn't mean to harm anyone, he was just doing his duty.

He was ready to be ridiculed, and he would be whipped if he didn't get it right.It doesn't matter.He just stopped and offended King Qingnan, and he regretted it.

Perhaps there should be a different approach, such as persuasion?Such as induction?For example, designing a small trap and pretending to be an attack from the Xizui Tower made him suffer a small loss and have a long memory?

Assassin A, who has always followed orders and fulfilled orders as his criterion, is deeply entangled... He is not good at these things!

Rong Min went into the study room and took out a booklet from the shelf, turned around and sat on the desk, and fell hard to Shiwu who was standing in front of him.

"Take it and see!"

The book is very thin, and the wayward prince seems to want him to read it now.Fifteen turned to the first page, only to see three large characters: Yunchenglue.After scanning the first few pages of articles recording the general situation of the city, there is another side, which stands alone - Xizui Tower.

Looking at his expression, Rong Min knew that he had seen it, and said with a leisurely smile: "I know that your Xuanji camp is pervasive, but the people from Xizuilou rarely appear in the north, and most of them are in Fengzhou, Southern Region and Yuncheng. Are you Are you worried about my safety? Knowing yourself and the enemy is also convenient for you to act in the future."

Huh?This topic...why does it seem like a different person?

"Thank you, my lord."

"The people in Xizuilou are also quite good at hidden weapons. I don't know which one is better than Xuanjiying?"

Fifteen had finished reading, closed the booklet and replied: "Assassins usually win by surprise, and the subordinates know it well."

Rong Min smiled: "I believe it. You are indeed very good. Come on, let me test you first." Then he stood up and walked in front of him, took the booklet, opened it and casually asked about some specialties of Yuncheng, and then asked A question or two about Xizuilou.

Fifteen answered one by one.

King Qingnan was very satisfied: "Did Xuanji Ying practice your memorization since childhood?"

"Yes." Actually, it wasn't Xuanji's practice, but it's a long story, and Shiwu would not easily reveal their secrets to outsiders, so it's fine to answer it casually.

"I'll take a look at writing a few words." Rong Min seemed to be interested, and added: "Written by the left hand."

Fifteen thought about it and wrote it.

Rong Min went to take a look, [Xuanji Camp [-]th], it was indeed lower script, correct.

"I usually have a bit of a temper, but I still know who is really interested in me. Do you think Xi Zuilou will come to rob Shen Yufeng again?"

Fifteen was surprised that a prince would come to ask his opinion, but even more curious was Rong Min's capricious temper.The way she looks now is completely different from just now, is she acting for him?

"Back to the lord, the subordinates don't fully believe what Mu Zigui said in front of everyone. Shen Yufeng didn't want to go back with him, but he insisted on using force to rob people. It can be seen that this is the death order from their boss, but it is not like what Mu Zigui said. It's just because the landlord is worried about it, etc. From this, it can be inferred that there must be something else hidden that makes Xi Zui Lou eager to catch Shen Yufeng back. Therefore, the subordinates believe that Xi Zui Lou must still make moves."

Rong Min suddenly laughed, "Then let me tell you something that was not written in the book. Xi Zuilou's influence in Yuncheng is beyond your imagination, and the reason is that the person who founded the gang is the head of a prominent family in Yuncheng. Entering and leaving Yuncheng The road is difficult, and the local prominent families have already dominated one side. Even if the imperial court orders officials to arrive in the city, it still depends on the faces of the chiefs of the clan, this is one of them."

"Secondly, the competition in Xizui Building is fierce. The previous landlords have been promoted based on their real skills, but the previous one wants to support his son. Guess who this person is?"

"Shen Yufeng's father."

Rong Min originally wanted to file a lawsuit, but the assassin seemed to be pretty good.She glanced at him angrily: "Well, you're right."

"Returning to the prince, it is recorded in the book that the previous landlord's name is Shen Yuangong."

Rong Min was overjoyed: "Oh? Do you remember it so clearly just by skimming it once? Do you still remember the first one?"

Fifteen answered.

"Second term?"

Fifteen answered again.

"The third term?"

Fifteen cupped his hands: "My lord, you only said half of what you just said, and you haven't finished yet."

Rong Min casually rolled up the book and patted him on the head: "To interrupt again! Don't you remember?"

"My lord, Junjie, my subordinates are interrupting me."

"Shen Yuangong wanted to support Shen Yufeng to take the position, but the current owner, He Yuntian, suddenly emerged and finally got the position of owner. You say..."

"Go back to the prince, the subordinates don't know."

Rong Min: "I haven't asked you to tell me yet!"

Fifteen: "The subordinates are not good at talking, but good at doing. If the prince likes to ask others to guess, the subordinates think that Mr. Cai is more suitable."

Rong Min took a deep breath: "That's all! You go dig your trap and hang your poisonous snake!"

"Yes! This subordinate retire."

"and many more!"

Fifteen stood still, then turned around again: "What else does the lord have to say?"

Rong Min looked at him: "What did Li Zan tell you to do?"

"Protect the king."

"Gone?"

"Gone."

After a moment of silence, only Rong Min said: "Okay, I believe you, this is the last time."

Fifteen left the study room, thinking all the way back to the guard camp.

This King of Qingnan has a really weird temper, almost on par with Lord Li.If you say turn your back, you will turn your face, and if you say you are happy, you will be happy.

It's strange that he also somewhat lost his composure in front of the prince.Just now he actually took the lead, but he would never dare to do this in front of Mr. Li.

Could it be that the sun in the southern region scorched his brain?Or was it the lax habits among the palace guards that affected him?

Sure enough, it is difficult for people to learn well, but it is too easy to learn badly!

Assassin A was secretly vigilant, and he must never go on business trips again, so he was used to talking a lot when he returned to Xuanji Camp in the past, so why not let the second uncle be stunned?

In the end, Rong Min didn't go to inspect the farmland himself, but according to Shiwu's suggestion, he sent a few men who were proficient in water conservancy and farmland.

I am very satisfied with my master who listened to my persuasion, Fifteen.