Xuanwu's expression changed and he looked at Qinglong: "Do you really think he dares to slaughter all the aristocratic families in the city in a fit of rage? He refuses to accept Five Stones San, and his brain is not broken!"
Qinglong smiled slightly: "Then your brain is not broken this time, why can't you accept his behavior?"
Xuanwu frowned slightly: "What do you mean, he killed Wang Yu this time just to establish his prestige, not to attack the high-ranking members of our family?"
Zhuque laughed and said, "I'm afraid I mean something. Wang Yu has always been at odds with Liu Yu, and he openly clashed with him during the last secret torture chamber. Liu Yu has long wanted to get rid of him. Now
This time was just an excuse. Now that Liu Yi has made contributions in the Western Expedition, he will probably eliminate Huan Zhen in the near future and return to Beijing in triumph. By then, his power may surpass Liu Yu. This time Liu Yu borrows the help of Wang
He took the property and killed people, and convicted him of treason and wiped out his whole family. This is to scare us, the major families, not to side with Liu Yi."
Xuanwu nodded: "I agree with Zhuque's analysis. The competition between the two Lius is becoming more and more obvious. Among other things, there are two points. Who will a nephew join the army with? The other is who will hold the power in the court. This
It determines who is the real boss giving orders and who can make achievements outside."
Bai Hu said with a smile: "According to Master Zhuque's analysis, what Liu Yu did was counterproductive. Now that Liu Yi is gone, no one dares to oppose him. When Liu Yi returns to the capital, it will only make all the aristocratic families who are dissatisfied with him run away.
It’s better to go to Liu Yi. By then the three giants from Beijing will be there, so I’m afraid we can’t just kill him casually.”
A trace of doubt flashed in Zhuque's eyes: "This is also what I don't understand. Liu Yu used to be very measured in doing things, but this time he was so violent. Why?"
Bai Hu's eyes flashed coldly: "Because first of all, it was Liu Yu's Jingba brother who died, and he was a brother with a very special status."
Suzaku raised his lips disdainfully: "Isn't he just a retired team member, just a small officer in charge of fifty soldiers? I have checked it before. Liu Yu may not even know such a person. To say that he is like this
Is it a bit far-fetched for a person to take revenge in anger? I think he just found an excuse to kill someone."
Qinglong shook his head: "Master Zhuque didn't investigate carefully enough. Although this Xie Tingyun is only a junior officer, he has an older brother named Xie Tingfeng. Do you still remember him?"
Zhuque murmured: "Xie Tingfeng, this name sounds familiar. Could it be that he is some distant relative of the Xie family..."
Suddenly, his eyes lit up: "Oh, is this Xie Tingfeng's nickname Shuisheng? He was a soldier who accidentally killed Liu Yu during a martial arts performance when he first entered Beifu?"
Xuanwu nodded: "Yes, I also remembered it. It has been more than twenty years, almost like yesterday. Liu Yu took off Xie Zingfeng's helmet during martial arts due to lack of experience, causing him to be beaten.
He died from an arrow piercing his skull, which almost led to Liu Yu's retirement. For many years after that, Liu Yu sent half of his military pay to Xie Tingfeng's family, which should be Xie Tingyun."
Bai Hu sighed: "Wang Yu is not easy to bully. You have to bully such a person. This matter is not simple. I think someone deliberately created a conflict between Wang Yu and Xie Tingyun. Wang Yu should be just like Master Suzaku.
I thought I was just bullying an ordinary veteran, but I never expected that I would offend this person who is like a relative of Liu Yu. Although he deserves to die, the person who created this conflict is the truly terrifying one!"
His eyes slowly swept across the masks of the other people: "If any of you did this, it's best to come forward now. We have to figure out how to survive this crisis together.
And avoid this happening again in the future.”
Xuanwu said coldly: "There is no need for us to do such a thing at this time. It will not be beneficial to us at all. When we adjourned last time, we made it clear that we would not move for the time being to observe changes in the current situation. Everyone agreed.
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Bai Hu shook his head: "But now the situation has changed. I think everyone knows that Liu Yu intends to immigrate to Jiangbei to prepare for war. What he is disturbing is the manor and tenants in Wu. This is disturbing the foundation of the family. Some people can't stand it.
It’s not surprising that he wants to take action.”
Having said this, he looked at Suzaku: "I think the possibility of you doing this is not small, right?"
Suzaku said coldly: "I still think you did it? I didn't even know who this Xie Tingyun was just now, but you know it very well."
Qinglong smiled slightly: "How long has it been? We haven't seen each other for more than half a year. Now we are suspicious of each other when we meet. With such a quarrel, do you really not want this organization anymore?"
Bai Hu curled up his lips: "That's all, if you don't admit it, I'll treat it as if no one did it. Since it wasn't our four major guards who did it, then Lord Qinglong, should you ask your good friends if they did it?
?”
Qinglong frowned slightly: "Why are you mentioning him? I haven't seen this person for almost a year. We made an agreement last time to cut off contact with him, and I have always carried it out."
Baihu looked at Xuanwu: "But I know very well that this master with unknown enemies and friends has never stopped this year. From the death of Huanxuan to the rebellion of Xishu, and even the resurgence of demon thieves, I'm afraid there are many people behind his back.
It cannot be separated from his handiwork. Including this incident, my intuition tells me that it was also his fault!"
Xuanwu said in a deep voice: "Lord Baihu, all judgments we make here must have minimum evidence, otherwise they are just wild guesses. Do you have any evidence to prove these intuitions of yours?"
Bai Hu smiled slightly and looked at Xuanwu: "Master Xuanwu, can you tell everyone what is the relationship between Tao Yuanming and Heipao? I remember that this should be something you have been investigating. Can the results be announced now?"
Qinglong's expression changed: "What do you mean? Why don't I know..."
Xuanwu said coldly: "Master Qinglong, please don't get excited, because you have had direct contact with this man in black robes, and it is not appropriate for you to investigate him, so we handed this matter over to me. This is our responsibility."
The joint decision of the three of them is also in line with the rules."
Qinglong sneered and said: "It is quite in line with the rules, just like when the three major guards secretly decided to kill your predecessor and ruin his Northern Expedition, right?"
Xuanwu nodded: "Yes, that's it. If the three of you doubt me one day, you can collectively decide something behind my back. I have no objection."
Qinglong gritted his teeth and looked at Xuanwu: "I won't talk about this matter anymore. I'm very curious now, have you found out anything?"
This chapter has been completed!