Guarding the border: I am sanctified in the flesh

Chapter 113 Strike hard, take action in the whole city!
"Yes."

Qiao Yun nodded slightly, "However, I only know that there is such a person, but I don't know who this person is, and I have never met him, and I don't even know whether he is a man or a woman."

"Okay, I see."

Lu Fan also guessed that Qiao Yun couldn't even meet Ma Chuan, let alone the people behind Ma Chuan.

If you want to find that person, you can only go through Ma Chuan.

"and also."

Lu Fan continued to ask: "Where is the place where you were trained before?"

"In the north of Qingcheng, on a hill ten miles away."

Qiao Yun said truthfully: "On the surface, it is a Taoist temple, but in fact it is the place where Wei Guo trains spies. But it seems that it has been abandoned. In recent years, it has changed to another place."

"Oh."

Lu Fan asked again: "Where did you go, do you know?"

"do not know."

Qiao Yun shook her head lightly, "I don't dare to ask."

"Then do you know who the people who trained you back then were?"

After a short pause, Lu Fan continued to ask, "Where are all the people who participated in the training with you?"

"The people who trained us all came from Wei State, and it is said that they all came from the military camp."

Qiao Yun recalled the past, and a bit of anger appeared on her face, "They never said their names, and they didn't even let me see their true colors. I only know that they are very strong and have a very violent temper. They usually beat and scold us a lot."

"As for those who participated in the training with me, they were all assigned to different intelligence points like me, and were responsible for helping Wei Guo find out news."

"But I don't know about other intelligence points, and I have never contacted those people again."

Speaking of this, Qiao Yun sighed: "So, I can't find those people for you."

"Okay, this matter can be put aside first."

Lu Fan said: "I'll go back and send someone to settle down for your younger sister. By the way, what are the names of your parents and younger sister?"

"My father's name is Qiao Shouyi, my mother's name is Xiuqin, and my younger sister's name is Qiao Yue."

As Qiao Yun spoke, she wanted to bow down to Lu Fan again, "Thank you Master Lu, you are the benefactor of my whole family. From now on, as long as you say a word, no matter how difficult it is, even if you die, I will do it for you."

"okay."

Lu Fan stopped Qiao Yun and said seriously, "I don't like these vain gifts. If you really want to thank me, just remember what you said today and show me later."

"it is good."

Qiao Yun replied loudly: "Just wait and see."

"You wait for me for a while."

Lu Fan suddenly remembered something again, went out to find someone to carry it into a table, then took a pen, ink and a few pieces of paper, and put them on the table.

"You write down all the things you have done for Wei Guo these years, I want to find clues from them."

"Yes."

……

……

After lunch, Lu Fan called Qin Yu and Song Yu to his room and closed the door behind him.

"Which of you two can draw?"

Lu Fan wanted to find out Zou Ping's true identity as soon as possible.

"I do not know."

Qin Yu shook his head.

"I learned some when I was a kid."

Song Yu answered, "It's just that the painting skills are not high."

"It's okay, you can do it."

Lu Fan said, "I want you to draw a person for me."

"Who are you drawing?"

Song Yu nodded slightly, "I can draw people, at least I can have an eight-point portrait."

"enough."

Lu Fan whispered: "My housekeeper, Zou Ping, can you draw it from your impression now? I don't want to alarm him, let alone let him realize that I'm suspicious of him."

"Zou Ping?"

Song Yu froze for a moment, then asked, "Are you doubting him?"

"Ah."

Lu Fan did not hide anything, "I suspect that he is Wei Guoan's spy who planted beside me."

"understood."

Song Yu stopped asking, thought for a while, and said, "I don't have a deep impression of him, and I have to observe him for a few days. Don't worry, I will never disturb him. I just meet him normally and glance at him casually."

"Okay, as long as you don't go looking for him on purpose."

Lu Fan instructed: "If he is really a spy of the Wei State, he is likely to be a master of the third rank. You both must remember that you must not show any strangeness in front of him."

"Do not worry."

"We know that."

Song Yu and Qin Yu agreed.

"There is one more thing that I need Qin Yu to help me with."

Lu Fan said, "Go to Yangzhou and find Puliu Lane No. 14. Qiao Yun's parents and sister live there."

"I promised Qiao Yun that I will protect her family."

"So, I want you to help me escort her family to Zhennan Pass and help them settle down."

"They are doing business in Yangzhou, and they can continue to do business when they go to Zhennan Pass."

Speaking of this, Lu Fan glanced at Qin Yu, "You can ask someone to take care of them, and don't let them be bullied."

"Okay, leave it to me."

Qin Yu stood up and said, "I'm leaving now."

"Her father's name is Qiao Shouyi, her mother's name is Xiuqin, and her younger sister's name is Qiao Yue."

Lu Fan instructed: "You must pay attention to safety on the way, don't rush back, just settle this matter properly."

"clear."

Qin Yu hugged the two of them, "I'm leaving."

After speaking, he turned and left, closing the door behind him.

"I still have something to tell you."

Lu Fan turned his gaze to Song Yu, "Go and check secretly, the big family surnamed Lu in the capital, and see if their housekeepers have this characteristic."

Then Lu Fan described Ma Chuan's appearance and characteristics in detail.

"Remember not to act too hastily, take your time, and don't let anyone discover your true purpose. It's best to chat casually and talk about the butler."

Lu Fan said: "Except for portraits, you mainly do this, and you can let go of other things first."

"clear."

Song Yu stood up and said, "Then I'll go first."

"it is good."

Lu Fan waited for Song Yu to leave, and shouted, "Zhiqing!"

"Son."

Zhiqing walked over quickly and asked, "Are you looking for me?"

"Go and call Mr. Ye."

Lu Fan said, "I have something to discuss with him."

"it is good."

Zhiqing turned and left.

After a while, Ye Wuchen pushed the door in and closed the door behind him.

"sit down."

The two sat down facing each other, and Lu Fan asked, "How is the mission going?"

"Only find a few young people."

Ye Wuchen shook his head lightly, "I'll send someone to watch them in the dark to see if they can find the big fish behind them."

"Do you want to cooperate with me, can you do me a favor?"

Lu Fan smiled and said: "After the matter is completed, I will ask for credit for you in front of the emperor, and the benefits will definitely be indispensable to you."

He really has no one to use, so he can only find Ye Wuchen.

After all, Ma Chuan is a third-rank master. If Zou Ping is really Ma Chuan, neither Qin Yu nor Song Yu is as strong as Ma Chuan.

But if you follow Ma Chuan, it is easy to be discovered.

After much deliberation, only Ye Wuchen is the most suitable.

Of course, he and Ye Wuchen are in a competitive relationship now, if Ye Wuchen refuses to help, then he can only do it himself.

It's just that he has more things to do and is far less suitable than Ye Wuchen.

"Oh?"

Ye Wuchen felt sure, and asked, "Have you found an important clue?"

"That's it."

Lu Fan didn't hide anything, "If my guess is correct, there is indeed a chance to catch a big fish."

"Okay."

Ye Wuchen became interested when he heard it, "Tell me."

"Help me keep an eye on my housekeeper, Zou Ping."

Lu Fan whispered, "See if he has any unusual behaviors. Most importantly, don't let him run away. You have more experience in this area than me, so I won't tell you."

"You doubt him?"

Ye Wuchen frowned and thought for a while, "Don't say it, it's really possible."

"Oh?"

Lu Fan asked casually, "You think so too?"

"I didn't think about it at first, but what you said just now reminded me."

Ye Wuchen said: "It's said that it's dark under the lights, and it's true. If this person is really a spy of Wei State, he's really clever, and it's easy to be overlooked."

"Yes."

Lu Fan nodded and asked, "You've been at home for a long time. Have you ever noticed Zou Ping before? Have you been going out often recently?"

"I really didn't pay attention."

Ye Wuchen thought for a while, and said: "You can ask those servants about this matter, they must know."

"Forget it, you can't ask them."

Lu Fan didn't want to make any mistakes, "If there is an accomplice of Zou Ping among them, it will definitely arouse the vigilance of the other party, and it will be troublesome to startle the snake."

"It's actually fine."

Ye Wuchen had other ideas, "Think about it carefully, what would Zou Ping do if you really startled the snake?"

"run?"

Lu Fan subconsciously said.

"Yes, run!"

Ye Wuchen said with a smile: "As long as he runs away, won't he be exposed? I'll just catch him back then."

"Your idea is quite special."

Lu Fan pondered for a moment, but still shook his head, "Forget it, don't disturb him yet, just follow what I said, keep an eye on him and observe him for a few days."

"no problem."

Ye Wuchen looked confident, "Leave it to me."

"Thank you."

Lu Fan had already experienced Ye Wuchen's body skills, so he was more at ease with him.

"Are you polite to me?"

Ye Wuchen stood up with a smile, "I'm leaving."

"Ah."

Watching Ye Wuchen leave, Lu Fan fell into deep thought.

In fact, he still has an important clue, which no one has told.

He was ready to do it himself.

handwriting.

Zou Ping's handwriting.

If he could get Zou Ping's handwriting and compare it with the piece of paper he found in the tavern, if it was completely consistent, it would prove that Zou Ping was Ma Chuan.

Even if they disagree, Zou Ping is still suspicious.

Maybe Zou Ping changed the handwriting on purpose.

But always give it a try anyway.

Even if the handwriting is changed, there are traces to follow.

This is definitely an important lead.

How can we get this person's handwriting without alarming Zou Ping?
Lu Fan was thinking about this question.

There are still many opportunities for housekeepers to write.

Although there is a special accountant, Zou Ping is not required to manage the accounts, but Zou Ping arranges people to do the usual purchases.

When the quantity is small, just say it.

But whenever there is a centralized purchase, Zouping has to write down the purchase list.

Therefore, as long as you find those lists, you can get Zou Ping's handwriting.

Where are those lists kept?
Lu Fan frowned and thought for a while, then suddenly remembered that for the convenience of checking the accounts, he had specifically explained that all purchase lists must be stored in the warehouse, together with the money ledger.

Unexpectedly, his unintentional actions at the beginning would have played a big role.

It just so happened that he deliberately left a set of keys to the warehouse.

Then at night, when the servants are all asleep, he will go to the warehouse to look for it, and he will definitely gain something.

Before that, he still has something to do.

Ask how Zou Ping came to the Lu residence.

Looking for Li Chengan?

not too good.

It's not that Lu Fan doesn't believe in Li Chengan, but he always feels something is wrong.

Ordinarily speaking, Li Chengan belonged to the royal family and held a high position, so it was almost impossible for him to be bribed by the state of Wei, let alone be a spy of the state of Wei.

But Lu Fan still wanted to ask Yan Qing first.

After all, Yan Qing was with Li Chengan that day.

Maybe Yan Qing also knew about this.

If you can ask Yan Qing, there is no need to go to Li Chengan.

Thinking of this, Lu Fan got up and walked out.

After leaving the Lu residence, he went straight to the palace, where Yan Qing was usually there.

Soon after entering the palace, when they came to Yan Qing's temporary residence in the palace, Lu Fan knocked on the door.

"come in."

Yan Qing's voice sounded.

Lu Fan opened the door and entered, only to see Yan Qing meditating on the bed.

"It's you?"

Seeing clearly that it was Lu Fan, Yan Qing was greatly surprised, and quickly got up and got out of bed, "Why are you here?"

"Ask you something."

Lu Fan directly explained the purpose of coming, "Do you know where the servants in my house come from?"

"Oh?"

Yan Qing suddenly became alert, "Is there something wrong with these people?"

"That's not it."

Lu Fan shook his head slightly, "I just want to find clues from them, maybe there will be new discoveries."

"is it?"

Yan Qing frowned, he thought for a while, and said: "I happened to be there that day, and the mansion was given to you temporarily by the emperor, so everything was in a hurry."

"Commander Li recruited so many servants by asking for help."

"That person is a friend of Commander Li."

"It seems to be called Zhao Changan?"

"I heard that he is a well-known businessman in the capital, and his business houses are all over the world."

"Moreover, he is also a child of the family, but now he has an independent family."

"The Zhao family was originally a big family in the capital, and since leaving Zhao Chang'an, their reputation has grown even stronger."

After a short pause, Yan Qing continued: "The servants in your house were all sent by Zhao Chang'an. I heard that they were originally servants in his house. They must have reluctantly parted ways to save Commander Li's face, right?"

"Zhao Changan?"

Lu Fan had heard of this person, and it seemed that this person opened the largest business firm in the capital.

very rich.

Moreover, he comes from a family, and his status is not bad.

More importantly, this person has a good relationship with many dignitaries in the capital.

He can be regarded as a character in the capital.

To say that such a person can be a spy for Wei Guo?

While possible, it's unlikely.

Because it's too risky.

After all, Zhao Changan doesn't lack for anything, what motivation is there to lure this person to take such a big risk?
If something happens, everything that Zhao Changan has worked so hard to manage will be in vain.

Moreover, it will also implicate the Zhao family.

For the crime of treason, the whole family will be executed.

does it worth?
But if it wasn't Zhao Changan, and Zou Ping was Ma Chuan, then this incident would be too coincidental.

Is it really a coincidence?
Ma Chuan originally wanted to sneak into the Zhao Mansion and work under Zhao Chang'an's command, but he didn't realize it, and was sent to the Lu Mansion by Zhao Chang'an?
The current situation was formed by mistake?
It's not impossible.

If you want to know the truth, you have to start with Zhao Changan.

But if Zhao Changan is also a spy of Wei State, it will be self-defeating.

Therefore, Lu Fan can't act rashly, he must think of a surefire plan.

Before that, Zhao Changan's line could only be released first.

With the strength in Lu Fan's hands, it is very difficult to think of several lines at the same time.

To find the emperor?With the power of the emperor?
Forget it, wait.

After all, everything is Lu Fan's guess, so far, he has no evidence at all.

Then look for evidence first.

Only when it is confirmed that Zou Ping is Ma Chuan can his guess be established.

……

……

That night.

Lu Fan sneaked into his own warehouse, easily found an early purchase list, and put it in his arms.

Back in the bedroom, he took out the piece of paper he found in the tavern and compared it with the shopping list.

The handwriting is not the same.

But there are some similarities.

Lu Fan really couldn't tell the difference.

It seems that we can only wait for tomorrow to ask Song Yu.

After all, Song Yu has the experience of learning painting, and his calligraphy must not be bad.

Practice!

Lu Fan stopped thinking about it, took off his shoes and went to bed, sat down cross-legged, and soon entered the state of cultivation.

the next day.

In the morning, after breakfast, Lu Fan called Song Yu to his bedroom.

"Compare and see, are these two handwritings written by the same person?"

While talking, Lu Fan took out two pieces of paper and handed them to Song Yu.

"Let me see."

Song Yu took it and compared it carefully.

After a long time, he scratched his head, "I can only say it's possible, and I'm not entirely sure."

"Do you know any calligraphers?"

Lu Fan reminded: "It's best to find someone you can trust and ask him to take a look."

"Yes, I can find it."

Song Yu put the two pieces of paper away and put them in his pocket, then he took out another piece of paper and handed it to Lu Fan, "I've finished the drawing, take a look."

"Oh?"

Lu Fan took it over and took a look, it looked alike.

Brilliant.

Not only in shape, but also in spirit.

"By the way, is there any progress in what I told you last time?"

"No."

Song Yu shook her head, "I've inquired about several families with the surname Lu, but none of them have a housekeeper that I can match."

"Okay, you continue to check."

Lu Fan knew that after all the possibilities were ruled out, there was only one possibility left.

That is Zouping!
Of course, this time will take a long time.

He didn't want to wait that long.

"I'll show it to Qiao Yun right now, and you should also find someone to compare the handwriting."

As Lu Fan spoke, he put Zou Ping's portrait in his arms.

"it is good."

Song Yu agreed, and left the room at the same time as Lu Fan, and the two parted outside Lu's residence.

When he came to Bingma Division, Lu Fan still chose the hut last time to meet Qiao Yun.

After waving away the soldiers escorting Qiao Yun, Lu Fan closed the door, quickly took out the portrait, and handed it to Qiao Yun, "Look, is it him?"

"Ah."

Qiao Yun took the portrait and looked at it carefully.

She frowned and watched for a long time, but she still couldn't come to a conclusion.

Lu Fan didn't disturb her, and waited patiently.

"I can only say that it is very similar, but I can't be completely sure."

Qiao Yun took the portrait of Zou Ping, came to Lu Fan, and pointed it out to him, "The eyebrows and eyes are very similar, but not exactly the same. The face shape is also a bit similar, but there are subtle differences."

"But this mouth is almost the same."

"It's just that there are some beards missing, and the overall look is quite different."

"But in fact, the facial features are very similar."

Qiao Yun said: "In my opinion, there is at least an [-]% chance that it is him."

"Eighty percent is already a lot."

Lu Fan remembered Zou Ping's height and shape, which was almost the same as Qiao Yun's description, and adding Zou Ping's handwriting made the possibility a bit more.

"My lord, can you let me see him?"

Qiao Yun said: "If I have the opportunity to meet Ma Chuan face to face and talk to him a few more words, even if he is easily overwhelmed, I will be sure to recognize him."

"correct."

After being reminded, Lu Fan had an idea, "This method is feasible. You can hide first and observe him secretly. When I talk to him, you can still distinguish his voice."

"Yes."

Qiao Yun agreed, "His voice may not have changed. As long as I can confirm that it is him, I will expose him to his face, and then you can arrest him."

"Okay, then it's settled."

Lu Fan put away the portrait and walked out, "I will pick you up in person before the implementation."

"Yes."

Qiao Yun's eyes were a little more hopeful.

If Ma Chuan can be caught, she will be guilty of a crime.

Her fate may have changed.

Let her rekindle hope.

And this opportunity was undoubtedly brought to her by Lu Fan.

She will be forever grateful.

……

……

After leaving Bingmasi, Lu Fan went straight to the palace.

He wants to enter the palace to face the saint.

It's time to make a plan and schedule your actions.

It is necessary to lay out the layout first, and then close the network when the time is right.

With the strength in his hands, it is definitely impossible to do it, so Li Tianrun can only make overall arrangements.

Lu Fan quickly entered the palace and quickly walked outside the Hall of Mental Cultivation.

Xiao Guizi was guarding outside the hall, when she saw Lu Fan, she took the initiative to meet him, "Lord Lu, do you want to see the emperor?"

"Ah."

Lu Fan nodded, "Eunuch Gui, please inform me."

"Please wait."

Xiao Guizi turned around and entered the Hall of Mental Cultivation. Not long after, he came out with a smile on his face, "Lord Lu, the Emperor is here to invite you."

"Eunuch Laogui is here."

Lu Fan said politely, and stepped into the Hall of Mental Cultivation.

Several young eunuchs walked out one after another.

In a blink of an eye, only Lu Fan and Li Tianrun were left in the hall.

"Come and sit."

Li Tianrun waved to Lu Fan.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Lu Fan walked up to Li Tianrun, sat down, and presented his guesses about Zou Ping and the evidence he could provide.

"Zhao Changan?"

Li Tianrun frowned, thought for a while, and said, "Leave this person to me, and I will arrange someone to monitor him and thoroughly investigate the people around him."

"And these."

Lu Fan took out a list and handed it to Li Tianrun.

This is the list he deduced from what Qiao Yun had done for Wei Guo in recent years.

They were all bought by Wei Guo.

Although his status was not high, he was placed next to important people.

"very good!"

Li Tianrun glanced at the list, and saw that behind each name, the place where the person was located, who he was working for, his current identity, and so on were clearly marked.

Through this list, not only can these people be caught, but also the people they want to buy can be found out.

It can be said to kill two birds with one stone.

"It just so happens that Su Yushan and Yan Qing are also making progress."

Li Tianrun said: "In addition to the list you provided, I will arrange for people to monitor those suspicious people comprehensively. When the time is right, I will take unified action and try to catch all the spies of Wei State."

"Yes."

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(End of this chapter)