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Chapter 252 Biao Out of the Imperial Capital

The most feared organization of the Great Zheng Dynasty was Longwei. Forty-six years ago, Emperor Xuan formed the Longwei to search for the fish that had missed the net in the Yuantian Sect. After three generations of emperors, Longwei has become a monster that inspects illegal people and can monitor all officials. Everyone in the world is afraid of talking about it.

The Duke of the Longwei Mansion has always been the commander of the emperor. The Duke of the Longwei Mansion is the younger brother of the emperor, and the Ning Wang Shi Fangshou. Compared with the overwhelming power of the Longwei Mansion, the yamen of the Longwei Mansion is inconspicuous. The headquarters of the capital Longwei Mansion is on the west side of the Ning Wang Mansion, not far from Fanglin Gate to the north of Yongchang.

The gate of Longwei Mansion is open in a deep alley. In fact, it is not appropriate to say that the alley is. This alley is wide and parallel, and is nearly fifty feet long. From the entrance of the alley, a man in a fire cloud suit and a scimitar stands every five steps. The whole alley is deep and solemn, and is called "not returning to the alley". The officials and people in the capital would rather bypass it from afar when they have something to do. They really have to pass by, and they are also rushing, as if someone is chasing them behind.

More than ten fast horses galloped in and dismounted in front of Longwei Mansion. The leader was in his thirties, with a face as white jade, slightly bearded, wearing a three-beard crown, a rhinoceros hairpin, a purple military uniform, a jade belt, a cowhide boot, and a black cloak. He looked heroic and extraordinary.

The guard standing in front of the door quickly stepped forward to greet him, "See the Duke of the Mansion." Shi Fangshou threw the reins casually and strode in. The guard beside him followed closely behind.

King Ning Qiansui arrived in person, and all the officials of Longwei Mansion were alarmed. Han Zhi, the governor of Longwei Mansion, took the tutor at home, and the guards quickly came out. Shi Fangshou's face was as heavy as water, and he didn't even look at Han Zhi and others, and went straight into the main hall and sat down in the middle. Han Zhi and others looked at each other. It seemed that the palace master was in a bad mood. Everyone should be careful and don't get angry.

Han Zhi led the guards and bowed down together, "Meet the Duke of the Palace".

Looking at the flaming red Yun Biaofu under the hall, Shi Fangshou snorted coldly, and did not let everyone get up. He shouted in a deep voice: "The Gu Wang came from the emperor's brother and was scolded by the emperor's brother. The emperor's brother scolded Gu Su's corpse. Long Wei was only worthy of going to the street to catch thieves. Gu's face was thrown away by you."

Han Zhi was so scolded that he didn't dare to raise his head, but he only dared to respond loudly: "I would like to share my worries for the Duke of the House."

"Forget it, get up." The matter had to be done by his subordinates. Shi Fangshou waved his hand to signal Han Zhi and others to get up. Han Zhi kowtowed before he dared to get up.

After drinking and repelling everyone, Shi Fangshou asked Han Zhi, who was standing beside him with his hands down: "What do you plan to deal with the urgent report sent by Bingzhou?"

Yesterday, Bingzhou sent an urgent report that the bandits on the Heishui River hijacked disaster relief money and grain and abducted the soldiers of the Zuowei Guard. There were Yuantian Sect activities in various counties in Bingzhou to incite disaster victims to rebel. The Long Guard established the Yuantian Sect to target the Yuantian Sect and wiped out for more than 40 years. The Yuantian Sect has been hiding. Although it cannot be wiped out, it dared not make any public statement. This time, it was good that he openly jumped out and wanted to rebel again.

This is the top priority of Longwei Mansion. Han Zhi asked to see King Ning overnight. King Ning broke the custom of not celebrating early and rushed into the palace early in the morning. Today is not a great dynasty. The emperor was discussing affairs in Zichen Palace. When he heard that King Ning was asking for a meeting, Shi Fangzhen suddenly felt an ominous premonition.

He ordered all the ministers to retreat temporarily, and King Ning presented the urgent report sent by Bingzhou to the emperor. Shi Fangzhen was originally anxious. Seeing that all the food ships for disaster relief were robbed, the Yuantian Sect actually dared to carry out large-scale activities. How could he bear the anger? He scolded Shi Fangshou so hard that he quickly wiped out the bandits and arrested the Yuantian Sect.

After the emperor's anger subsided, King Ning smiled bitterly: "Brother, the emperor has to destroy the bandits, Zhu Xunpu is here. An imperial edict will be ordered to send troops. As for the Yuantian scholars, don't look at them jumping happily, I promise that they will not be able to escape. However, the Yuantian scholar had arrested a group of people two years ago, and now they are emerging in Bingzhou. These traitors have been destroyed for decades. I am afraid that the foundation has been deep. I think I might as well close the net later to see if they can uproot them."

Shi Fangzhen cursed so hard that his mouth was dry and he drank a sip of tea to moisten his throat, "You are right. This group of scabies is really annoying. Send someone to check whether these water bandits are from the Yuantian Sect. If the Yuantian Sect has thousands of soldiers in Bingzhou, that would be a big problem. Maybe there are still soldiers and horses of the Yuantian Sect hidden there. The Dragon Guard supervises the world, why can't even find out such a big thing?"

As he said that, Shi Fang's angry really began to rise again.

"Yes, it's my brother who has dereliction of duty. Please punish me long live the punishment."

Seeing that King Ning agreed in fear and fear, Shi Fangzhen slowed down and said, "Fang Shou, I was so angry just now that I couldn't help it for a moment. Don't take it to your heart."

Shi Fangshou thought to himself, you are the emperor, I dare not take it to my heart. It is said that the heavenly family is selfless, so I should be careful.

He picked up the report and Shi Fangzhen looked at it carefully again and said, "Duan Cizong was decisive in his work and eliminated a major disaster. After returning to Beijing, I want to reward him. Jiang Anyi, the boy, actually got into the water camp of the water bandits. Well, he was bold and agile, and he was really a talent. He sent Longwei to contact Jiang Anyi as soon as possible to find out the situation of the water bandits, and be sure to save Jiang Anyi's life."

After King Ning retreated, Shi Fangzhen pondered for a moment and summoned Wei Yishen to discuss for more than half an hour. The Political Affairs Hall issued an order and ordered the Ministry of Works and the Shaofu Supervisor to send personnel to Bingzhou to supervise the construction of warships. Finally, Shi Fangzhen summoned Feng Zhong, the eunuch in charge of the seal, and Feng Zhong took the order and left.

King Ning was scolded at the emperor's place. When he returned to Longwei Mansion, he naturally had to vent his anger to his subordinates. After the pressure was transmitted downward, he began to discuss matters.

The Eighty-One House of the Yongchang Imperial Capital is home to more than 2 million people. The migrant population entering and leaving the imperial capital every day is hundreds of thousands, bringing vitality to the imperial capital. Gu Hui, a famous scholar in the previous dynasty, once mocked the unfamous poet, "It's not easy to live in Kyoto", indicating that Kyoto has to spend money everywhere in food, clothing, housing and transportation, and it's not easy to live in Kyoto.

The Eighty-Yifang has always been said that "the north is noble, the south is noble, the east is noble, the west is noble". It is close to the imperial city to the north, and it is mostly home to civil and military officials and nobles. It is convenient to go to court here. A little further away is the mansions of princes and nobles, with gorgeous decorations and neat streets, and there are soldiers patrols at night. The further south, the houses gradually become low, the colors become gray, and the decorations become dilapidated. In addition to the main street, the small streets and alleys become dirty, and the sheds built grow like weeds in the corners, tenacious and hardworking.

Anlefang is located in the southernmost part of Yongchang. The Qingming Canal comes from the North Sea and runs through the entire Kyoto. Because of the convenience of the canal, Anlemen becomes an important channel for entering and leaving the capital.

Old Man Su followed his father to Anlefang forty-three years ago, and a small shack was built on the base of the wall with branches to make his home. Forty-three years have passed, the shack has become a two-in snack shop. The young man of that year has become Old Man Su and has children and grandchildren.

The snack shop sells breakfast such as buns, steamed buns, and sesame cakes. It pays attention to small profits but quick turnover. It has been a good reputation for decades. Many high-ranking officials have eaten steamed buns made by Old Man Su when they went to Beijing to take the exam. The signature of the shop is written by Lord Wu, the Minister of Justice. The three words "Qilixiang" are still clear.

With this sign, many people came to eat a sesame cake just to see the three words "Qilixiang". Especially when I went to Kyoto, the shop had more than ten tables, which were full of seats. Who wouldn't know that Wu Shangshu was the second in high school after eating Old Man Su's buns. In fact, only Old Kyoto knew that "Qilixiang" refers to the braised donkey meat made by Old Man Su. The Qilixiang is fragrant, which makes people feel more after eating it.

Now, Old Man Su is already 65 years old, his back is bent, his legs and feet are not flexible, and when the weather is cold, he will be so angry that he can't breathe. The store has been handed over to his eldest son to take care of it. Old Man Su takes advantage of the sunshine and moves a lounge chair to sit at the base of the city gate to bask in the sun. He has worked hard all his life and should enjoy a few days of happiness.

The sound of horse hooves was like thunder, awakening Old Man Su's sleepiness. More than 20 fast horses stopped in front of the snack shop. Old Man Su recognized his acquaintance in front, Zhang Dianshi of Longwei Mansion. Zhang Dianshi jumped off the horse and said to Old Man Su: "Old Su, cut ten kilograms of braised donkey meat and burn it for 100 fires. The money is here."

Old Man Su agreed with a smile and staggered forward to receive the money. Zhang Dianshi saw that no one was paying attention, so he lowered his voice and spit out two words "Bingzhou". Soon, the cavalry team disappeared outside the city gate. Old Man Su advised his son a few words, and walked slowly towards Changmingfang with his hands behind his back. Old Man Zhao, who sold chickens and birds there, was his chess friend. They always had to face several games when they were free.

In the afternoon, a flock of pigeons rose from the house in Changmingfang, and the melodious pigeon whistle drew a free arc under the blue sky. No one noticed that a pigeon flew with the pigeons for a while and turned north and never returned.

The next day, a carrier pigeon fell from the pigeon loft in Qingshan Shui Village. The minions guarding the loft took off the bamboo tube from the foot of the letter and hurriedly sent it to Juyi Hall. Wang Tiangang took out the secret letter from the bamboo tube, with eight words: "Biao came out of Yongchang, pointing at Qingshan with a sword."

"It seems that the court is trying to kill me, and a bloody battle is inevitable." Wang Tiangang handed the letter to Li Qing.

Li Qing smiled and said, "I haven't spoken out for too long. It's time for the people of the world to see the might of the Yuantian Sect. As soon as the dog officers and soldiers came, I must ask them to feed fish and turtles. Tian Gang, follow me to the back camp. To deal with the minions of Longwei, the old uncle and the others need to take action."

Jiang Anyi has been in Hunshui Village for more than ten days, and staying with the "lurky people" all day long makes Jiang Anyi feel like he has returned to his hometown when he was a teenager, friendly and warm. The water bandits around him are actually like the neighbors in his hometown, who are both kind and simple and cunning about him, bullying the weak and fearing the strong. The second girl of the cook, Aunt Ma, always aims at him with his watery eyes. After seeing too much, he always feels a little excited.
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