Fengmou Jiangshan

Chapter 121 Longyou was caught by shrimp in shallow water

"Master, don't you look down on my old bones, don't you?" Old Bao chuckled, deep lines like knives suddenly appeared on his dark face.

"Nephew doesn't dare!" Wang Hairong had no choice but to bow to him, but reluctantly complied.

"Everyone go away! Prepare early!" Wan Hailong hadn't issued orders for a long time, but he was fully cooperating with Wang Hairong on this matter. There were many things that Wang Hairong couldn't talk about, so he gave orders at the right time.

"Yes, old man!" Everyone agreed in unison, and hurried to go.Some were busy picking people for Wang Hairong or preparing weapons, hidden weapons, and even poisons, wound medicines, etc., and some were reorganizing their defenses and preparing for war in case the court suddenly attacked.

On the fourth day, Wang Hairong and Lao Bao left Chong'an Island for Lizhou City.He didn't want other brothers to take risks, so he insisted on taking no one with him except for the old Bao who couldn't get over his kindness.

Wan Hailong, Min Zishan and others took him to board the ship in person, sprinkled water and wine on the sea, burned paper money, and prayed to the god of the sea to bless him on a safe journey.

Looking at the ashes blown up by the wind like butterflies, Wang Hairong bowed to everyone with a solemn face.Thousands of words and words, at this moment, both sides are so deep in their hearts that they can't say a word, so they can only explain everything by the earnest and heavy eyes.

Wang Hairong and Lao Bao boarded the boat one after another, carrying everyone's hope, shouldering the future of the southern sea area, and heading towards Lizhou City bit by bit.

What is waiting for him?He didn't know, and he didn't want to think about it.All he knew was that he had to go on this trip.

After Wang Hairong and Lao Bao crossed the sea and landed, they immediately changed their disguises, dressed up as local people, and smeared things on their faces to change their skin colors.The two tried to keep a low profile and did not go to crowded places, and rushed to Lizhou City calmly.

Unexpectedly, Wang Hairong is a new generation, and he can deceive others by disguising himself, but Lao Bao is an old pirate of more than 20 years, so naturally many people have seen him face to face.Accidentally, he was recognized by a small officer and soldier who participated in the fight against the bandits and became disabled and opened a small teahouse.

Of course, he hated him deeply, so he quietly followed him quietly, while sending someone to secretly report to the magistrate's yamen.

Zhang Zhifu was shocked.Today, Her Majesty the Empress is still in Southeast County. The old pirates who have not shown up for many years suddenly come to Lizhou City in disguise. What do they want to do?If he was shocked, how many heads would he have to chop off as a magistrate?Even if he is not shocked, his official career may have come to an end!

Adhering to the principle that Zhang Zhifu would rather kill a thousand by mistake than let one go, he immediately mobilized his officials and ordered the most powerful head catcher in the yamen to lead the team, quietly ambush and surprise, and surrounded Wang Hairong and Lao Bao.

Wang Hairong secretly groaned, there was no chance for him to speak, and the yamen servants shouted and rushed up with swords and iron chains.Wang Hairong was still hesitating, but Lao Bao suddenly flipped over the bamboo hat on his head, raised his hands, and shouted loudly: "Nephew, what are you waiting for, run away!"

As a result, Wang Hairong had no choice but to do something.

Because Wang Hairong had seen Miss Jing and Mr. Su, he believed in the sincerity of the court, but Lao Bao didn't believe it.Seeing such a battle at this time, Lao Bao has already decided that this is a trap set by the court, and they have been fooled!
Lao Bao was a bloody man, he was extremely angry at this time, he drew out his weapon to fight and kill the yamen servants, and cursed at the same time, which made the yamen servants even more angry, and every strike was more ruthless than a knife.

There are many people on the other side, and there are only two of them. We are weak, and this is on the shore, not in the sea. Wang Hairong and Lao Bao wanted to retreat, but Lao Bao tripped over the iron chain and fell down. Jing Yue raised his knife in front of him to separate the sharp sword that was slashing at him. At this moment, both of them were captured alive.

The yamen servants hated the pirates so much that they beat them both up, and then took them back to the yamen and put them in the dungeon.Zhang Zhifu also ordered in every possible way that the news must be blocked, and Her Majesty the Empress must not be informed of this bad news.If Zhang Zhifu hadn't learned that Lao Bao had a high status among pirates and wanted to keep him to catch big fish, he wouldn't have kept him alive.

Coincidentally, Shen Liulian passed by the street and overheard the discussion among the people who had not yet dispersed. He was shocked and hurriedly inquired, the more he listened, the more he felt that it was true. Go to Lishui Palace and report to Gu Qinghua.

Gu Qinghua was trembling with anger, and he didn't know why those goddamn yamen servants suddenly became so capable?Even this kind of thing is just right enough!

"Your Majesty, do you want to send someone to the magistrate's yamen to pick him up?" Shen Liulian was in a hurry. "The grievances between the two sides are deep. If there is a fatality, this, this, Your Majesty's painstaking efforts will be in vain!"

"Hmph!" Gu Qinghua's face was sullen.More than nothing?It's simply not worth the candle!Wang Hairong, the head of the family, died at her invitation, and she couldn't explain it even with a hundred mouths. Don't let those pirates believe her again.In this way, this knot has become a complete dead knot!

"Teacher Shen, don't worry, since the yamen servants have brought him back, they definitely won't kill him right away! At this time, His Majesty is still in Lizhou City, and prefect Zhang probably doesn't have the time to interrogate him. We still have time to think about it." Su Jun couldn't help trying to persuade him.

"Su Jun is right. People, naturally want to ask Zhang Zhifu, but how to ask for it, we have to think of a proper way!" Gu Qinghua blinked, closed it, and said irritably: "I really didn't expect that when things came to an end Such a slap in the face all of a sudden!"

"I'm afraid we can't hide this matter. Your Majesty, why not have a showdown with Zhang Zhifu!" Su Jun said slowly: "In this way, it will save Zhang Zhifu and Your Majesty from having a quarrel."

"Your Majesty, I think so, too." Shen Liulian agreed with Su Jun's meaning.

If you don't say it now, you will have to say it in the future. Since they bumped into each other, you might as well take this opportunity to say it, otherwise, it will be even more difficult to say it in the future!It will make Zhang Zhifu feel that he has been blindfolded, which is not good for the prospects.

Gu Qinghua pondered, shook his head and said: "It's not right. It's time for my heart to be made public, but I can't let them know that I have met and talked with Wang Hairong before. I have made a claim on this matter, and I will Invite the prefect to see you!" But the premise is that Wang Hairong did not confess the past.So, she has to act fast!

As Gu Qinghua spoke, he raised his voice and called, "Come here!" He ordered the eunuch Liu Zhongming to send Zhang Zhifu immediately.

Because of the sudden appearance of the pirates, Zhang Zhifu was feeling overwhelmed, and when he heard His Majesty summon him, he broke out in a cold sweat.Thinking about it, it shouldn't be so unlucky, and it wouldn't have anything to do with pirates, so he changed his court clothes tremblingly, and followed Liu Zhongming back.

Along the way, Zhang Zhifu couldn't help but asked Liu Zhongming a few words about what His Majesty summoned with a smile on his face. Liu Zhongming smiled as always, with a gentle and harmless but unpredictable smile, except "The slave doesn't know, the slave is only in charge. It's just a decree." There is no redundant word.

Zhang Zhifu was helpless.

When he came to the Lishui Palace, Liu Zhongming led him into the Yuhua Palace, bowed to Gu Qinghua and returned the order, and then went out.

Zhang Zhifu looked up slightly. Gu Qinghua was wearing a light purple silver-gray grape dark pattern cross-neck wide-sleeved long dress, gold hairpin hair hanging behind his head, and a gold-encrusted jade ruyi hairpin on his forehead, facing his forehead. There is a row of thin silver tassels on the heart. At this moment, he was writing something with his head down, and he didn't look up when he heard Liu Zhongming's reply.

"My minister Zhang Xian sees His Majesty, long live my emperor, long live, long live!" Zhang Zhifu knelt down, bowed his head and said "Long live" and paid homage.He couldn't see Gu Qinghua's expression, nor did he know what she was thinking.Seeing her posture, he really couldn't figure out what could happen if he suddenly sent himself here?

"Zhang Aiqing is flat," Gu Qinghua slightly raised his pen-holding hand, gently put aside the cinnabar-dotted Rabbit Hair brush, raised his head and smiled and said, "What happened in the yamen today?"

Zhang Zhifu was taken aback, his face turned pale again, he managed to squeeze out a smile and carefully said with a smile: "My humble minister is dull, I don't know what your majesty is referring to?"

"Hehe!" Gu Qinghua smiled, as if he was mentioning something he didn't care about: "I heard that the yamen servants arrested two people on the street today?"

The corner of Zhang Zhifu's mouth twitched slightly, and he hesitated in a panic: "Yes, yes, uh—it's just two little thieves." He knelt down as he spoke, and pleaded guilty: "I don't have strict jurisdiction, my minister For dereliction of duty, please forgive me, Your Majesty!"

"Get up, I didn't blame you for anything!" How could Gu Qinghua let him disturb him so easily, and said with a smile: "A little thief? How did I hear that the fight was very fierce, and more than 30 yamen servants were dispatched? Could it be that this Nan Jiang, can a mere thief have such skills?"

Zhang Zhifu's face turned pale. He didn't know what kind of medicine was sold in Gu Qinghua's gourd. He didn't dare to admit it casually. ——Dare to ask Your Majesty, I don’t know who has heard of it?”

Gu Qinghua glanced at him lightly, and said with a casual smile: "It was Shen Liulian, Taifu Shen, who happened to pass by and saw it, and told me about it. I was a little curious, so I sent Aiqing to ask."

"It turns out, that's how it is," Zhang Zhifu secretly groaned, and hurriedly said with a smile: "Of course Taifu Shen will not be mistaken, uh, those slaves are too bad, I must punish them when I go back. Catch one or two small thieves It is really discrediting the imperial court to mobilize teachers like this."

"Oh? Is it really just a thief? Why did Mr. Shen hear that he was catching pirates?" Gu Qinghua asked with a smile.

Zhang Zhifu's face changed drastically, and he stayed there with his mouth slightly open. After a while, he knelt down on the ground with a "plop", bowed his head and said, "Your Majesty, please forgive me! I have neglected my duty, please forgive me!" By this time , Zhang Zhifu can only lament the suffering of his life.Shen Liulian holds the title of Grand Tutor, and is also a Hongru. He said that he has seen and heard it with his own eyes, and Zhang Zhifu has no choice but to admit it.Pirates appeared in the city. He was worried about His Majesty's safety, so it was only natural to report this matter to His Majesty!

"Is that true?" Gu Qinghua stared at him deeply with a serious expression.

(End of this chapter)