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For Chengdu South City, it is definitely a big deal to be swept away the black market that has existed for nearly ten years. The black market has become a part of the lives of businessmen. For a long time, the black market exchange was very credible. It was not only real, but also free to buy and sell. It was only after a group of people exchanged gold business began a few months ago that the reputation of the black market was gradually destroyed.

The merchants in Nanshi hated this behavior of destroying reputation and rules. Until the army cleared the black market in Nanshi, the merchants were still cursing the group of people secretly, but everything was difficult to recover. More than one black market money dealer was arrested and said to be facing execution. For the whole morning, the merchants in Nanshi were discussing this matter.

When Zhao Ting arrived in Nanshi, it was the most lively afternoon when the business was the busiest, but today, Nanshi was relatively deserted, with more than half of the fewer customers than usual, and fully armed soldiers could be seen everywhere. They had completely blocked several territories where the black market was located, and there were soldiers who were checking from house to house, and it was said that several leaders had escaped.

Zhao Ting slowed down and followed the bartender to a hostel. Before the soldiers arrived here, the bartender pointed to the hostel and whispered: "It's right here, in a room on the east side of the second floor."

Zhao Ting turned over and dismounted the horse, threw the reins to the bartender, and walked into the hostel directly. He didn't need to inform him and went directly to the second floor. The light on the second floor was dim and very quiet. There seemed to be no one. He only heard the crackling sound of the wooden floor under his feet. Zhao Ting went to a room on the east side. He knocked on the door. There was no movement inside and the door seemed to be closed. He pushed open the door, but was stunned.

I saw that the room was full of Han soldiers, each of whom was holding a crossbow and pointed it coldly at him. Before he could react, he was hit hard on the back of his head and fainted.

At this time, Yang Tian walked out of the inner room, looked at Zhao Ting lying on the ground, nodded to Zhang Ji and said, "It's him."

Zhang Ji waved his hand and "take him away"

The soldier set up Zhao Ting in a coma and quickly left the room. Zhang Ji patted Yang Tian on the shoulder and said with a smile: "We will give you conclusive evidence. He betrayed you. What should I do if I do the rest? You should know."

Yang Tian was really nervous and asked again: "Will you put him back?"

"This is up to you. If you want him to go back, we will let him go."

Yang Tian gritted his teeth and said, "If you let him go, you will have some troubles, so let him disappear."

Zhang Ji nodded, "Okay, go back immediately, give you an hour. After an hour, we will clear out the Yellow River Tavern, and you can take people away as soon as possible."

Yang Tian sighed in his heart. He knew that he had not retreated. He nodded silently and turned around and left the room.

Outside the hotel, the bartender who reported the news was holding two horses and was stretching his neck to wait for Zhao Ting to come out. At this time, he suddenly heard someone calling him behind him. When he turned around, he saw that Yang Tian was waving to him at the entrance of the alley more than ten days away, with a look of nervousness. The bartender was stunned and hurriedly led him forward and said, "Zhao Ling went up to find you, why are you here?"

Yang Tian pulled the bartender into the alley and whispered: "The shopkeeper of this hostel betrayed me. Fortunately, I escaped quickly, and there was a trap in the hostel."

The bartender was shocked, "But the harvest has already been in."

"Shh"

Yang Tian stretched out his finger, stopped him, pointed to the hotel gate, and said nervously: "Look, come out."

The bartender quietly looked over and saw a tightly covered carriage coming from the gate. As soon as the carriage stopped, seven or eight soldiers walked out of the hotel, carrying a man covered in a hood. Judging from their clothes and figure, it was their head Zhao Ting who was directly sent to the carriage. The bartender was so scared that the leader was actually caught. What should I do?

Yang Tian glared at him fiercely and scolded angrily: "Didn't I tell you that I will go back tonight. Don't bring him here. It's dangerous. Now something happens. What should I do?"

The bartender lowered his head in fear, and Yang Tian snorted heavily, "Go back with me quickly."

He took the bartender through the alley, went out through another small door, turned over and ran towards the west city

Half an hour later, in a room in the Yellow River Tavern, Yang Tian summoned everyone to speak, "My subordinates were arrested because of the black market exchange. The Han army will not doubt their identity for the time being, but the situation of General Zhao's arrest is different. He always carries a token with him, and his identity is easily exposed. I don't want to doubt General Zhao's loyalty, but not everyone can stand the cruel torture tools of the Han army. Once General Zhao confesses, we will have a catastrophe. We must be prepared and close the store immediately. Everyone will burn the information immediately. Move quickly. Let's go now."

More than 20 subordinates agreed and rushed to burn various information. The store door was closed and some customers were invited out of the tavern. Everyone knew very well that although Zhao Ting was arrested was just an accident, he was likely to reveal his identity. Deputy Chief Yang was right. Once Zhao Ting could not withstand the torture instruments, they would suffer a catastrophe.

A quarter of an hour later, everyone began to evacuate outside the city in batches. Yang Tian finally left the tavern with a few subordinates. Everyone gathered in a tavern outside the city, waiting for the news nervously. Soon, the soldiers' defense suddenly increased, and began to strictly investigate everyone who left the city. The situation suddenly became tense. At this time, a subordinate who stayed behind to monitor the tavern came to report in panic, "Report to Deputy Chief, a large number of troops came to our tavern, with thousands of people surrounding the tavern. Some soldiers kicked the door and rushed in."

This news made everyone feel extremely grateful and scared. Sure enough, something happened. As long as they evacuated a little later for a quarter of an hour, they could not escape. Everyone looked at Yang Tian. Leader Zhao Ting might have betrayed, and now they can only place their hopes on the deputy leader.

Yang Tian also felt secretly grateful that there were many loopholes in this strategy, such as how did the Han army know that Zhao Ting would come, and actually hid in the room and waited, and for example, his subordinates were arrested, and how did he escape.

Also, in fact, Zhao Ting did not carry a token on his body. How could the Han army know that he was a detective Cao Jun. With Zhao Ting's mind, he could say that he was also a member of the black market. No one else had interrogated him, and the Han army would not interrogate him alone so quickly.

These loopholes actually cannot stand scrutiny. The key is that there is no time for these men to ponder, and everyone puts their hopes on him, after all, he is the second person.

Yang Tian said to everyone in a deep voice: "Although the Yellow River Tavern was taken, I still have a large amount of red gold and gold exchanged in my hand, which was placed in a hidden place in Nanshi. We have this money and can make a comeback. But I have a requirement for everyone, that is, we must absolutely obey orders so that we can survive and complete our tasks. Whoever dares to have a strange intention and betray his brother, will never forgive him. In addition, I know that Zhao Ting is more mean to you, please rest assured that with me, Yang Tian, ​​I can at least ensure that everyone makes a fortune and can have food and clothing for the rest of my life."

Yang Tian threatened and won over, stabilizing his subordinates' emotions. That night, they entered the city from the South Gate, entered Nancheng, and entered a secret gold store of Yang Tian. When each person received a reward of five kilograms of red gold, Zhao Ting's prestige disappeared in their hearts. They began to turn loyal to Yang Tian. As for who Yang Tian was in the backstage, it had nothing to do with these subordinates.

The next morning, Yang Tian used the excuse to inquire about the news and came to a tavern alone outside the gate of Nanshi City. He went upstairs and was led into a elegant room by the bartender. He pushed open the door. Guan Xi and Zhang Ji had been waiting for him in the room for a long time.

"See General Guan"

Although Guan Xi is a woman, Yang Tian knew that she had a high status and could even report directly to the King of Han. Zhang Ji was only her subordinate. Guan Xi waved his hand and smiled: "Ling Yang, please sit down."

Yang Tian smiled bitterly, sat down, and asked first: "How is Zhao Ting now?"

Guan Xi smiled slightly, "As Yang Envoy expected, Zhao Ting insisted that he was just a black market gold merchant and did not show any verbal words. However, please rest assured that it is not important whether he confesses or not. He will not come out again. In a month, he will be executed as a black market gold merchant and will not give him any chance."

Yang Tian wiped the sweat from his forehead and whispered: "Zhao Ting has bribed many people over the years. I think it's better to kill them as soon as possible, so as not to have too many dreams and sudden accidents."

"Yes, if Yang Envoy goes well, I can execute him tonight."

Yang Tian hurriedly said: "I have settled down here. We discussed last night and prepared to open a new mule and horse shop as a cover."

Speaking of this, Yang Tian took out a list and handed it to Guan Xi and said, "This is a list I compiled last night. It is an official who has been bribed by Zhao Ting over the years. Please check it out."

Guan Xi took the list and looked at it. Most of them were middle and low-level officials, and there were also several Han military generals, but no matter what, this list is very important to them. Guan Xi nodded and praised: "Enzhang Yang has done a good job, please continue to work hard. We will give Yang some useful secrets soon. As Yang's political achievements, I hope Yang will be promoted as soon as possible."

Yang Tian was overjoyed and stood up to give a deep gift, "Thank you General Guan for your kindness"

In Liu Jing's official room, Guan Xi was led into the room by the guards. At this time, Liu Jing was sitting behind the table to review some important memorials. He was working formally on the second day. His official business was very busy. Many important books that were backlogged need to be approved later. This is a necessary procedure. Although he is not in Chengdu, Pingzhangtai can negotiate and decide on some major government affairs, he must report to Liu Jing afterwards to let him know the specific situation.

So from yesterday afternoon to now, Liu Jing has been busy reviewing these post-event memorials. At this time, the guards reported at the door: "Personnel Guan is here."

Liu Jing looked up and saw Guan Xi walking in, and then smiled and put down his pen, "What good news did General Guan bring me?"

Guan Xi bowed forward and reported in detail to Liu Jing about what happened in the past two days. Finally, he took out the list and presented it to Liu Jing, "This is the list Yang Tian gave to Bei Zheng. Some officials and generals who were bribed by Cao's army. There are 25 people in total. Please instruct your Highness whether to arrest him immediately."

Liu Jing took the list and looked carefully. He was not familiar with these names and should have a low position. He returned the list to Guan Xi and said, "I once said that you can catch big fish with a long line, and you don't have to rush to catch them, just monitor them."

"But" Guan Xi hesitated and said, "Since Zhao Ting has turned his back, it is reasonable for someone to be arrested. If they are not moved, they will be suspected."

Liu Jing nodded, "You have made sense. Since that's the case, you can arrest several military generals. They are more harmful, and these officials remain unmoved for the time being and monitor them."

"Abide by the orders of low duties"

Liu Jing waved his hand and called his secretary Lang Lin Jin forward, and smiled at Guan Xi, "I have already explained to Xiaozhi that he can be bought by Yang Tian and provide him with some important books."

Lin Jin nodded to Guan Xi and said that he was ready. At this time, Liu Jing took out another book and handed it to Lin Jin and smiled: "To me, Yang Tian's importance is in Yedu, not Chengdu. This is a record of the matter on Pingzhangtai. There is a plan to move the capital to Chang'an and launch the battle in Hefei. You can hand it over to Yang Tian and let him report it to Yedu at the appropriate time."

"The Wei Minister obeyed the order" Lin Jin took over the book.

Guan Xi was surprised by the side and hurriedly said, "Your Highness, Hefei's combat plan, is there such important information to Cao's army?"
Chapter completed!