Gai Nie had already expected these situations, nodded calmly, and then asked:
"What did you do in the city?"
"Ah... well..." Tian Ming scratched his head and replied with some stumbling, "I didn't do much. I just walked around on the street, chatted, and exchanged information."
"By the way, Shi Lan, she has been worried about her brother."
At this point, Tianming just turned the topic to what he wanted to know about the Zibei Water Pavilion:
"By the way, she has always wanted to find out information about Mirage. What Shaoyu and I know is out of date."
"Uncle, did you discover anything new last time you boarded the ship?"
"I heard from Mr. Ban that you went to Zibei Water Pavilion."
Gai Nie looked at Tianming with an inexplicable meaning in his eyes, which made Tianming feel guilty.
However, Gai Nie did not raise any questions after all. Instead, he answered Tianming’s question honestly:
"The Sakura Prison is hidden in the Zibei Water Pavilion, but it's very troublesome to find the access."
"What kind of troublesome method is this?" Tianming found out something very exciting when he heard it, so he quickly asked.
Ge Nie still did not hide his secrets and told everything, "I need the help of a master of the Yin Yang family, or I am proficient in the Nine Palaces and Bagua arithmetic, as well as some kind of calculation method unique to the Yin Yang family."
"Uh..." Tianming scratched his face with a complicated expression.
It's certainly good news that Ganie figured out how to enter Sakura Prison, but neither of these two methods is simple.
The former item can basically be ignored.
And the last one...
"Uncle, do you know the Jiugong Bagua arithmetic and the Yin Yang family's arithmetic?"
If Gai Nie knew it, Tianming felt that he might have to add a course that needed to be supplemented urgently.
"I know the Nine Palaces Bagua, but I don't know how to count the Yin Yang family." Gai Nie shook his head.
This answer disappointed Tian Ming, even though he had no hope - if Gai Nie knew it, he wouldn't use this description that is unique to the Yin Yang family.
"Doesn't that mean you can't get in?" Tian Ming was very embarrassed.
Genie did not respond to this topic.
Theoretically speaking, people like them who are not members of the Onmyo family really have no way to enter Sakura Prison.
Genie didn't have a good solution to this problem, so Tianming had to find a solution on his own.
"Then...in addition to this, uncle, do you know any other information?" Tianming, who did not get a response, could only press this unsolvable problem for the time being and ask for information about the mirage.
Gai Nie shook his head, "I only went to Zibei Water Pavilion, and I don't know about other places."
"Well... the protection of Toad Palace is much stricter than other places, and the Moon God is likely to live in it forever." After thinking for a while, he added one more point.
Tianming nodded blankly and stopped asking any more questions.
Ge Nie already knew that much, so there was no point in asking further questions.
"I left something delicious for you in the kitchen. Uncle, please remember to eat it. I...I'll take a rest."
After receiving the information, Tianming found an excuse to leave, his forehead filled with worries as he walked.
Gai Nie completely ignored all the abnormalities in Tianming and watched him leave in a daze. He did not pursue Tianming's true purpose of seeking information about the mirage at all.
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In the blink of an eye, time passed quietly in the undercurrent of Songhai.
The heat of summer is gradually fading away, replaced by the crispness of autumn.
As time went by, the emperor's eastern patrol convoy also officially entered the territory of Jiaodong County, and it would still be about ten days at most before arriving at Songhai.
Now, the situation in Songhai has really become tense, and Songhai City has officially entered a high degree of martial law - local officials still do not have the loyalty and execution ability, and the main ones responsible for execution are the Shadow Secret Guards.
Under Gu Xun's order, Zhang Han temporarily entered a period of failure, but he couldn't really do nothing.
The convoy was about to arrive, and the emperor even sent someone over. It was inappropriate for Zhang Han to continue staring at the mirage every day, and he had to do something serious.
On the one hand, Zhang Han began to strengthen Songhai's defense forces, and on the other hand, he also began to eliminate the rebels around Songhai.
Of course, no matter the effect of the former or the latter, it can only be said to be better than nothing.
This is because Zhang Han did not work hard, and also because of its own difficulty.
No matter how the empire is in decline, what it has not lacked most over the years is martial virtue.
Needless to say, the emperor tolerated these rebels and never stopped severely cracking down on them.
Although due to the immaturity of the bureaucracy, the execution of this attack is very problematic, but if there is a problem, the empire's fist is there, and the anti-Qin forces that can survive will not be affected by other aspects of their abilities.
There is absolutely nothing wrong with his abilities.
Even Zhang Han doesn't have the ability to deal with them all in a short time.
Fortunately, Zhang Han doesn't care about his performance.
Before the mirage actually set sail, he only wanted to have no faults, not meritorious service, and it was enough not to cause any trouble.
In the general's mansion, Zhang Han came to see Gu Xun again.
"Sir, the trap is coming."
"who?"
Gu Xun asked.
Recently, he has completely let himself go. He doesn't care about anything and doesn't know anything anymore.
Zhang Han lowered his head and replied in a low voice, "The leader is Zhanri, and he has brought a group of good snares with him. He said he came to prepare for the emperor's arrival in advance."
"Hiding the sun again?" Gu Xun raised his eyebrows and smiled, then asked, "Do you think he is any different from when he was in Daze Mountain before?"
"This... the general didn't notice anything was wrong." Zhang Han replied, "But I only met him once. He left after telling him the purpose of coming to Songhai. There was too little contact and the judgment was not accurate."
"Well..." Gu Xun nodded, "What is he planning to do?"
"I only said that I would do what they should do, but I didn't say much." Zhang Han replied.
"It's good. Someone is sharing the responsibility. It's not a bad thing for you." Gu Xun still didn't care, nodded and responded casually, "Just let them do whatever they want. Of course, don't ignore it completely."
"I will finally understand." After receiving such a response, Zhang Han breathed a sigh of relief.
As Gu Xun said, for him, it is not a bad thing for people who want to trap people to come to Songhai.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! After all, he has made up his mind to fish and doesn't care about anyone taking the credit. It is definitely a good thing to have someone who can share the pot.
But with Gu Xun’s attitude, it’s not inevitable.
The feud between Quicksand and Luowang is considered an open 'secret' within the empire.
In the eyes of most people, the reason why the two sides have managed to maintain peace for so many years is because the emperor was caught in the middle and suppressed the conflicts between the two sides.
Zhang Han understood better and knew that it was not the emperor who suppressed both sides, but the emperor who suppressed Gu Xun, which allowed Zhao Gao to be safe and sound.
Now Gu Xun is suspected of having a conflict with the emperor, and may not hold back Zhao Gao and Luo Yu as he did in the past.
The current situation in Songhai is particularly convenient. A large group of anti-Qin forces have gathered together. Gu Xunda can directly kill the people in Luo Sheng and then blame all the blame on those anti-Qin forces.
As for whether there will be any flaws... Zhao Gao can fool the emperor, but Gu Xun can't?
The empire is not a society ruled by law. Evidence is just a tool, and its use depends on demand, not on its existence.
Therefore, Zhang Han was somewhat worried that the task of dealing with the trap would fall on him.
Although Gu Xun probably wouldn't push him into the fire pit, at this moment he really didn't want to get into any trouble.
A humble worker who just wants to get by.
Zhang Han breathed a sigh of relief and quickly switched to the next topic:
"Sir, those three teenagers have been acting more frequently recently."
"Is there any trouble again?" Gu Xun immediately became interested when he heard the topic of the three little ones, and asked with a smile.
Zhang Han shook his head, "No...but this is probably because the Yin Yang family deliberately ignored them."
The Shadow Guards could spot the little moves of the three of them, but there was no reason why the Yin Yang family couldn't spot them. It wasn't just once or twice, but every day, so it was hard not to be noticed.
"Ha!" Gu Xun laughed and commented, "Sure enough, they have formed a delicate balance, and it is difficult for anyone to take action."
Climbing the mirage at dawn will definitely be beneficial to the Yin Yang family, and Moon God Star Soul will definitely want to monopolize this benefit. The problem is that no one of them can overpower the other to grab this benefit.
So I can only stay silent and wait for the opportunity.
Just like the last time I snatched Yun Zhongjun’s elixir.
They have to wait until the moment the pill is completed to take action. It is the perfect time for them to take action. If they are late, they may be picked off by their opponents. Taking action early is just asking for trouble.
Zhang Han's heart felt itchy after hearing Gu Xun's words.
Although he can control his curiosity, as a normal person, he can't help but not explore it, and the thoughts in his heart cannot be erased.
To him, Gu Xun's words seemed like just a half-sentence, which made people feel a little worried.
But of course Gu Xun wouldn't explain too much to him.
As he said before, the mirage incident has nothing to do with Zhang Han, and there is no need to have anything to do with it.
Zhang Han suppressed his curiosity and asked, "Sir, those teenagers have made little progress in their recent actions. Do we want to help them?"
Gu Xun glanced at him strangely, "How can you help?"
The Shadow Guard's understanding of the mirage was basically limited to a structural diagram. Zhang Han didn't know much about the secrets hidden in the ship or the secrets hidden by the people on the ship.
How can he help Tianming and others?
Solidarity?
Zhang Han heard the doubt in Gu Xun's words and hurriedly explained, "The young man named Tianming has been trying to enter the Toad Palace, but until now, his ability to sneak in is still a bit lacking."
"Should we remove some of the sentries to create opportunities for him?"
"He can't get in at all?" Gu Xun didn't rush to deny it, but asked instead.
Zhang Han hesitated for a moment and then replied, "Not necessarily."
"The boy seems to be just unfamiliar with the environment around the Toad Palace. Almost every attempt will make him better than the last time. If he keeps growing, he will be able to avoid all the sentries and enter the Toad Palace sooner or later."
"Then don't do anything." After receiving the answer, Gu Xun immediately responded, "If the Yin Yang family doesn't move, don't move. If the Yin Yang family moves... don't move either."
"In a word, if it doesn't delay the mirage's departure, it's just a trivial matter. If something big happens, report it truthfully and let the emperor make a decision."
"Yes, I finally understand." Zhang Han had no objection and fully accepted Gu Xun's guidance.
Zhang Han, whose mind was now clear, no matter how curious he was, he still knew what to do.
Gu Xun pursed his lips and smiled, "Then there will be no problem."
"Please try to welcome His Majesty the Emperor's arrival in peace and harmony."
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Inside the Mohist stronghold, Master Ban and others were having a meeting.
This time, it can be regarded as the last meeting before the official implementation of the Qinglong Plan.
The next step is purely implementation, and no further discussion is needed.
"The Shadow Guard's reaction has been strange recently." Thief Zhi came up and touched his chin and said.
It can be said that Zhang Han's abnormality can be seen at a glance. If Gai Nie can analyze it, the front-line personnel like Tao Zhi will feel it more clearly.
"Zhang Han has been holding back, maybe... he is preparing for some big move?" Gao Jianli put forward his own guess.
This is also a guess that normal people would make.
Outsiders would never guess that he deliberately ruined it to avoid power struggles within the empire.
Thief Zhi said with a smile, "Are you coming for us?"
The snow girl lowered her eyes and answered in a low voice, "I'm afraid...it can't be someone else."
There are not many anti-Qin forces that Zhang Han and his secret guards can go all out to deal with. In today's Songhai, the most conspicuous one is the Mohist family.
Although they have tried their best to hide themselves for the Qinglong Project.
Master Ban pinched his beard, with a look of embarrassment and solemnity on his face, "It's not important that he wants to deal with us. What's important is, which aspect does he plan to target?"
If Zhang Han was just shrinking his strength and preparing to wait for a suitable opportunity to give the Mo family a big blow, the masters wouldn't care too much about it.
Even if this situation develops into the worst possible situation, there will only be a few casualties.
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If Zhang Han came for the Qinglong Plan, then the resistance they would encounter would probably be much greater than imagined.
"If it is for the Qinglong Project, Zhang Han must have noticed or even discovered some key information." Gao Jianli said in a deep voice, "We may have to find a way to eliminate this unstable factor."
"It's possible, right?" Pirate Zhi did not directly think about the worst, "We have tried our best to block the news, so the chance of really important information leaking out is probably low."
Master Ban stroked his beard and smiled bitterly, "Of course it's possible, but we can't and don't dare to gamble. We must be as stable as possible."
At this time, Xue Nu raised another possibility, "Maybe Zhang Han was not plotting against anyone, but was simply exercising restraint... for some reason."
Master Ben did not reject Xue Nu's guess, and nodded and said, "It is possible, but who and what can make the leader of the Shadow Secret Guard change his past style and sit back and watch the chaos in Songhai?"
As soon as these words came out, the same name came to everyone's mind - Gu Xun.
In the entire Songhai, there were basically no things that could stop the Shadow Guards from moving forward. At least, there was nothing so urgent that it could outweigh the assassination of the emperor.
But there is just one person who can influence how the Shadow Guard does things.
If this possibility raised by Yuki-onna is true, it probably means that it is not the Shadow Guards who are targeting them, but the Imperial Master who wants to make some fuss.
After listening to this, Thief Zhi summed up, "In short, in short, no matter what the possibility, we have to solve the problem from the source, at least to a certain extent."
To put it more bluntly, Zhang Han has to be dealt with anyway.
