Emperor Que Shaohua

Xun Yancong, the leader of the Cao Gang, has been famous for a long time. When Jing Wang and his party boarded Ye Qiusheng's small boat and boarded the ship with the purple and gold dragon flag flying, he personally went to the bow of the boat to greet him. First, he bowed his hands to King Jing and smiled: "Sect Master Jiumujiang, Mr. Lu and you young heroes are famous. I heard that all the distinguished guests are coming down the river. Xun is very yearning for them. I can see you today, and my gang is full of glory." The voice was hearty, and the manners were respectful. Satisfied the rules of the rivers and lakes.

When everyone looked at him, they saw that he was over [-] years old, his complexion was as dark as the wind and sun all year round, his figure was not very tall, but his muscles and bones were strong, his eyes were shining brightly, he was obviously a master of the inner family, he dressed up as a scholar Ye Qiusheng's appearance became more and more refined and elegant, with a style of gentleness.

"In the waterway, we really can't hide the truth from Chief Xun." Luo Yuhua bowed his hand and returned the gift, "I heard that Chief Xun was in poor health some time ago. It’s really unbearable to wait like this.”

"Sect Master Jiang planned the capital and settled the northern border, and his reputation has long been known all over the world. Only with the help of Meng Langhuan from the Cao Gang can he survive the catastrophe. If Sect Master Jiang says he dare not take the role, who else will?" Xun Yancong looked at The bright glow loomed, and he said in a cool voice, "Swan geese have been friends for a long time. Now that I have seen the beauty, I know that it is better to meet. If Xun can't intercept Jiang Zongzhu on the Yangtze River, I'm afraid he will be stingy, so he took the liberty to invite you." , Don’t take offense at the abruptness.”

Luo Pingyuan thought to himself, it's no wonder that when Shen Ling mentioned the leader of the gang, his tone was always respectful. At first glance, the leader of the Xun gang looked like a boatman on the water, but his speech was very elegant, which made people easy to like.

"It's too famous." Luo Yanhua sighed with a smile. Xun Yancong said so, but in this Jiangnan boundary, I'm afraid that there are more reputations than reputations. If you talk about the origin of Cao Gang and Langhuan in detail, it will be a long story Today's meeting came unexpectedly, it should be something important to discuss, but the etiquette is too grand, the news that he and Ping Yuan arrived in the south of the Yangtze River may not be covered up, and it will spread soon.

At present, all the subordinates of the Cao Gang came forward to report their names, and met with the two princes Ning Wang, Qin Su, and Tang Fan one by one. The lord of Langhuan has a high status in the martial arts world, and the identities of King Jing and King Ning are extremely noble. , although it is only about etiquette in the world, everyone can't help but be more careful.When he came in front of Luo Pingyuan, he couldn't help but think, he had heard that the fifth prince had a high level of cultivation and was handsome, and his reputation was indeed well-deserved. He didn't have a chance to see the depth of his martial arts, but his good looks were beyond doubt.There are beautiful people in the south of the Yangtze River, and there are many famous families, but among the princes of the martial arts family, there are very few candidates who can be compared with King Ning.Mu Shaoqing from Wanjian Villa may be one, otherwise there is only Nangong Jin, the eldest son of the Nangong family.

The boat of the Caobang gang leader was furnished in a simple and heavy way, and there were two cabins on the deck. Everyone entered and sat down among the guests and the host, and talked about a cup of tea. As a companion, the rest of the distinguished guests stayed in the hall to talk to the sub-rudder masters. Only Qin Su, as the hidden guard, ignored the Cao Gang's arrangement, and went up the gangway without leaving the ground.

The largest cabin on the upper floor is Xun Yancong's study room, and everything is more simple, without the complicated carvings that are common nowadays.Luo Pingyuan entered with the emperor's brother, guessing in his heart the reason for Cao Gang's visit, most likely related to the current situation in the south of the Yangtze River and Wei Wuze's secret game.

As he thought, after sitting down again, Xun Yancong's expression changed from the chattering and laughing just now, and turned serious: "A month ago, I learned that Sect Master Jiang decided to go to Jinling to deal with the situation in person. Xun was very impressed, but Sect Master Jiang knew that five The fifth day of the lunar month is approaching, and the forces in the south of the Yangtze River are entrenched, so this trip is on the cusp of the storm?"

"I've been traveling all the way, and I've heard a little bit about it. I heard that on the sandbank of Qiantang, Qinhuai gathers in the Immortal Tower. There is a plan every three days, and a meeting every five days. It's all in full swing." Luo Yanhua said, "The sword test meeting is held every three years. , is a common practice in Wanjian Villa, and I don’t want it to become an opportunity for the martial arts to be divided. I can’t stop Master Mu Shaozhuang from posting martial arts posts. If he is determined to leave Langhuan, I have no intention of stopping him, but if this is not his original intention , but being used by traitors to stir up trouble, Lang Huan will not sit idly by."

Luo Pingyuan's heart trembled slightly, and there was ice-like chill in King Jing's quiet voice, like an invisible blade.The Sword Trial Conference is a grand event of the Sword Sect. Its main purpose is to show off young swordsmen from various sects and learn swordsmanship. Over the years, it has gradually become a grand event in the martial arts. Even warriors who do not practice swords are willing to go to gain knowledge.The Langhuan Ming Sword Order is also eclectic. Although the former commander Mu Feng and the current Mu Shaoqing are good at swordsmanship, the recruitment of manpower is not limited to the weapons they have trained.

Judging from the messages received on the way, since Mu Shaoqing announced his departure from Langhuan, Mingjian's internal divisions have become increasingly divided. Some subordinates are against it, some are wavering, and there are also many people who firmly agree with forming another Swordming League.

At the time when the Liao and Jin were retreating, the relationship between the imperial court and the Jianghu eased, and there were not a few sects that had changed from dormant to ready to move.The Qiantang Shazhou and the Juxian Tower mentioned by King Jing are places for gathering and planning. It should be known that if Langhuan is separated, it means that the martial arts forces will be re-divided. If you seize this opportunity to get a share, you may be able to overwhelm one side , to be the biggest winner.

"As far as I can see, although the owner of Shaozhuang Mu has been a bit rebellious these years, he has always regarded himself as a subordinate of Langhuan, and now his attitude has changed. He has decided to go to this point. Perhaps there is indeed Xiao Xiao who is causing trouble." Xun Yancong said, "Appoint the traitor to secretly separate and harm , It turned out to be the usual trick of the Wei Yin envoy, Ji Tinghui came out of Huashan, and Shao Qingquan was encountered by the Cao Gang, so how can we know that the Wanjian Villa has not planted the same disaster."

Luo Yanhua slightly raised his eyebrows, and after Ji Tinghui confessed the whereabouts of Wei Wuze's two guards, in order not to make the situation too complicated, Huaibi Village only informed Xun Yancong of the hidden dangers of the Cao Gang, and did not mention Wanjian Villa.Now, although he secretly helped capture the internal response, how to interrogate and deal with it is the Cao Gang's internal affairs, and it is not easy for Lang Huan to intervene.At this moment, the other party bluntly said that Xiao Xiao exists beside Mu Shaoqing. Could it be that he found clues from Shao Qing's whole body?

"The Cao Gang has just quelled the chaos and survived a catastrophe. It shouldn't be rash to ask about it," he thought in his heart, speaking very reservedly, "but the leader of the Xun Gang is someone who has experienced it. If you can give me some pointers, Jiang Hua will be very grateful."

"Sect Master Jiang is serious." Xun Yancong waved his hand quickly and said, then sighed again, with a faint look of worry on his brows, "It is often said that Taoism is ugly, but Sect Master Jiang is not an outsider, so I have nothing to hide. Kunlun Mansion Letting go of the long-term line hides it very deeply. I received a warning from Mr. Zhu earlier, and I secretly started to investigate the whole gang. I didn’t even miss the loyal brothers. The result was nothing. The letter from the suzerain made a plan with Qiu Sheng. Until the truth came out, it was still hard to believe that the man was a traitor."

He turned his head and said, "Qiu Sheng, tell me."

Ye Qiusheng leaned slightly, cleared his throat, and began to talk about the cause and effect.He knew that Lang Huan must have reported it to King Jing, so he spoke concisely.King Jing once mentioned this matter during the trip, Luo Pingyuan is no stranger, Wei Wuze deployed dark chess to target Langhuan, when the Beijing-China martial arts competition was at its most intense, it was undoubtedly this former Yin envoy who launched an offensive in Jiangnan best time.Xun Yancong rushed to this stall, pretending that he had a disagreement with Ye Qiusheng, and had a big quarrel with Ye Qiusheng, neither of whom gave in. The quarrel was almost to the point of falling out, and then he declared that the old injury had recurred, causing all the subordinates to panic disturbed.There is no coincidence in the plan, the advantage lies in the tacit understanding between the two for many years, and the proper timing of the occasion. Wei Wuze's cronies finally couldn't hold back. fish.

"There are so many brothers in the Cao Gang, so it is inevitable that their backgrounds are mixed." Ye Qiusheng couldn't help but sigh with emotion, "I heard that Wei Wuze is good at recruiting subordinates from the feet and teeth of the car and boat shop. I have screened all the people who have been connected, and there are quite a few clues, but there are so many clues that it is difficult to conclude at the moment, who would have expected that in the end, the mastermind behind the scenes is a wealthy scholar next to Wuyi Lane."

"Mr. Ye, what does it mean that Shao Qing who was captured was from a noble family?" Luo Pingyuan was surprised when he heard this. "Is he related to the Jinling Shao family?"

"Mr. Lu is right. It's not a direct descendant, but a side branch." Ye Qiusheng said with a wry smile, "This man was young and ambitious, and he hadn't practiced martial arts for a day, but he passed the Juren examination early. No matter how big or small he is, he is number one. Six years ago, due to chance, he solved a difficult matter for Jiang Tuozhu in the gang, and he acted urgently and kindly, so he joined our Cao Gang after coming and going. Gangzhu Xun is very polite He was treated highly, and appointed him as the deputy head of Yantang, responsible for negotiating some official affairs. Unexpectedly, he was deliberately approaching from the beginning, harboring evil intentions."

"Since we have captured him, I don't know where Shao Qingquan is now," King Jing asked, "Have Master Xun made a decision on how to deal with him?"

Xun Yancong kept silent and let Ye Qiusheng narrate, as if he was waiting for King Jing to ask him this question.He took a sip of tea before he said slowly: "To be honest, Shao Qingquan instigated chaos and attempted to usurp the gang. He should be punished according to gang rules. The Shao family kept putting pressure on me, finding reasons every three days, and forced me to release me. Recently, a pleading was filed with the state government, saying that the Cao gang detained a well-known Juren without authorization, abused lynching, and humiliated me. The law of the imperial court. There are countless in-laws among the prominent families in the south of the Yangtze River, and they both boast aloofly and echo each other. I will temporarily suspend the punishment and imprison him at the main rudder of Taihu Lake. Now there has been a stalemate for some days."

"It's really not easy to clean up the sect. It seems that Chief Xun has encountered some troubles in dealing with the aftermath." Luo Yanhua smiled.

When Luo Pingyuan thought of the many tank boats that had been stranded at the Huaiyang Ferry, he was a little stunned. As soon as he and his party entered the Yangtze River, Xun Yancong rushed to meet him.In the past, the Cao Gang appointed Shao Qingquan as the deputy hall master. With the help of his gentry's background, it was more or less convenient for the Cao Gang to dredge the government on behalf of the gang; The difficulties received also increased greatly.For the crimes committed by Shao Qingquan, if Xun Yancong does not punish severely according to the gang rules, it will be difficult to convince the people in the gang; but the pressure from the outside world cannot be ignored. If he is really beaten to death with a stick, the consequences will be unpredictable.In this dilemma, the best solution is to fall on myself and the emperor's brother who came from the capital.

He and Jing Wang looked at each other and said: "Some time ago, the Kunlun Mansion caused chaos in the capital, which was not tolerated by the court. Although after several turmoil, the new Yin envoy Tan Huayu promised to clean up the house and withdraw some forces from Yuzhou, but There are still many remnants scattered all over the country, and the imperial court is clearly ordering them to be arrested. Water transportation is a major matter for the country. Shao Qingquan was instigated by others to control the Cao Gang, which is already a serious crime. Wei Wuze behind him needs to be arrested as soon as possible. For the sake of the overall situation, hand him over to me to deal with the crime according to the laws of the country? This is to assist the imperial court in suppressing the traitors. When the opportunity is right in the future, I will ask for credit for the Cao Gang."

He bears the name of Hanshan Lu Shaoxia, and he doesn't want to be a bureaucrat when he speaks, but the water gang is different from ordinary gangs, water transportation is indeed a state affair, and it belongs to the responsibility of the household department.As for the capture of the remnants of the Kunlun Mansion under the order, he also felt that it was best for him to come forward, lest the emperor's brother would be splashed with sewage by Wanjian Villa when he was dealing with martial arts disputes, saying that he wanted to curry favor with the imperial court.

Shao Qingquan is not a big fish, but he is very valuable. If he is taken over, he may be able to find clues to find out the chess piece lurking in Wanjian Villa. Judging from what Xun Yancong just said, this is quite interesting Hope; on the other hand, the Shao family, as the No. 1 family in Jinling, is also the most likely opponent to hinder Qingzhang Tianmu.

"Since it's about the overall situation, Xun dare not follow orders." Xun Yancong stretched his eyebrows, and smiled generously, "Jiang Zongzhu wakes up and assists first, Mr. Lu helps and ends the official, and Cao Gang survives the robbery, so how dare you say that?" It works. As long as everyone can eat a safe meal, we will be very lucky."

At this time, Ye Qiusheng took out a silk book full of handwriting from his arms, unfolded it flat, and placed it in front of King Jing: "Since Shao Qingquan was arrested, the leader and I have secretly interrogated him several times in order to find out the situation, and recorded a No third person has ever read the statement. I will hand it over to the two honored guests now, and I hope it will be of some help to Sect Master Jiang in quelling the chaos in Langhuan. Caobang travels to rivers, lakes and seas, but the purpose of sailing is to dock. Once there is chaos in the martial arts world, it will be hard to escape disaster even if you are on the water, and the subordinates and the sect leader will look forward to the good news from Huaibizhuang."

"The wind started at the end of Qingping. The kindness of Gang Leader Xun and Mr. Ye is not respectful. I thank you." In Luo Yanhua's quiet eyes, a ripple silently rippled. He nodded slightly, and Qin Su stepped forward. Roll up the silk book and put it in your arms.

Luo Pingyuan thought silently, the favor from Cao Gang was given at the right time. It not only resolved his own predicament, but also affirmed his support for Langhuan's position, and at the same time showed his favor to the court. a bunch.Xun Yancong and Ye Qiusheng in front of them can be said to be extremely resourceful and decisive talents, and they reciprocate. It seems that they need to take care of those tank boats that are detained at the ferry.

His eyes inadvertently glanced at the confession that was being rolled up by Qin Su just a few feet away, and he froze suddenly. After a brief glance, he seemed to see the three words "Nalanyu".

Half a month has passed, and it is estimated that since twelve o'clock last night, Jinjiang has been busier than ever.Changing the locked chapters, Qing Shuiwen is also so confused, tears.I won't change the name of Prince Duan for the time being. After thinking about several words, I'm still not satisfied, so I'll keep it as it is.