The people in the village looked different. These words from Mr. Wang made Zhao Luoyang even more curious.
What happened to that village?
There were weapons hidden in their village, but the court did not interfere with it forcefully. This kind of thing would never be allowed to happen in other villages.
Young Master Wang seemed to know what she was thinking about, and what he said next was exactly what Zhao Luoyang wanted to hear.
Xiao Yu said: "In the past, the imperial court had no extra troops to reinforce Taozhou, so the people in the village worked with the Taozhou defenders to fight against the feudal lords."
"Actually, they also came from Tubo. Five or six years ago, the Tubo regime changed and there were wars everywhere. Their people fled to Taozhou. At that time, some land in Taozhou was still under Tubo rule. The then governor of Taozhou discovered
This was a good opportunity, maybe we could classify the east of Luqu as our own dynasty, so we secretly communicated with the people in the village, often sent some rice and other supplies, and helped them build the village."
"When the civil strife in Tubo subsided and they turned to stabilize the political power, they found that the people in the village in Taozhou were no longer willing to submit to Tubo. Tubo was not willing to give up, so they started a war. The governor of Taozhou and the people in the village
Join forces and win the battle."
Zhao Luoyang understood now, no wonder the people in the village were different in Taozhou.
Zhao Luoyang said: "If they weren't forced to do so, no one would be willing to leave their hometown."
Xiao Yu continued: "Some people say that the people in that village were loyal to Lao Zanpu..."
Speaking of Zanpu, Xiao Yu explained: "The capital of Tubo is called Zanpu."
Zhao Luoyang nodded. Prince Wang was very patient, and she explained Zamp very naturally, as if he had talked to her often, knowing where she would have questions.
Xiao Yu said: "The old Zanpu died at the hands of the new Zanpu, so they would rather stay in Taozhou than return to their hometown. Some people also say that the new Zanpu's troops destroyed their hometown, but this is all
guess."
War is the same no matter where it is.
The people in the village came to Taozhou to avoid trouble. Although the governor of Taozhou at that time wanted to take the opportunity to take over the land east of Luqu, he also helped the village when it was in the most difficult time.
"In recent years, the imperial court has also wanted to manage the village as an ordinary village, but it has tried several times to no avail. The people in the village have their own habits and thoughts. As long as they do not cause trouble for no reason and abide by the laws of Daqi, the people in the village will
The imperial court acquiesced in those affairs."
Zhao Luoyang said: "The imperial court is guarding the stockade, right? At least this is the case for the last two magistrates of Taozhou."
Zhao Luoyang was referring to Sun Ji and the others. If this were not the case, the people in Taozhou would be wary and frightened when they mentioned the village. After so many years, the village and the people of Daqi were still unfamiliar.
Zhao Luoyang would never believe it if people like Sun Ji were not involved in it.
Xiao Yu said: "I guess Sun Ji is afraid that the people in the village will have too much contact with the people of Daqi and will be difficult to control."
Zhao Luoyang also vaguely guessed how Prince Wang knew so much about the village.
"Then this time Sun Ji's collusion with the Tibetan people will also lead to the investigation of the village?"
Zhao Luoyang turned her head to talk to Mr. Wang. At this moment, she saw a smile on Mr. Wang's face and a hint of appreciation in his eyes.
Xiao Yu said: "The girl is right. Sun Ji colluded with the vassal people, and he might be blamed for the misfortune caused by the people in the village. Of course, it is also possible that the people in the village helped Sun Ji interact with the vassal people, but everything is wrong.
We need to have solid evidence to capture Sun Ji, so no one can think of scapegoating someone casually."
Sun Ji is bound to die, and the Feng family cannot escape easily after Sun Ji's death.
"When I came to Taozhou to recuperate, my uncle told me that if Mr. Zhao gave orders, our Wang family would definitely help. That's why I asked people to inquire about the news about the village."
Xiao Yu looked at Zhao Luoyang. He rarely spoke so much. Maybe it was because he was used to chatting with her, or maybe he had learned a lot from her after being locked in the system.
These words should not arouse any suspicion.
What Mr. Wang said was correct, but Zhao Luoyang felt that it was a bit familiar. If it were her, she might have said it so carefully.
Zhao Luoyang said: "Ah Shu who died in our village might be regarded as having contact with Sun Ji. The villagers found out that Sun Ji was exposed, so they killed Ah Shu. In this way, he died without any evidence."
The time of Ah Shu's death was too coincidental, and Ah Shu's identity was not ordinary.
Considering Sun Ji's reputation outside, it seems logical that a woman would serve him.
Xiao Yu said: "There are already such rumors. But my uncle feels that this matter has nothing to do with the people in the village, because the village was not involved in the war in Taozhou."
If the villagers were involved with Sun Ji, they would definitely have their own plans, and they would always help Sun Ji overtly and secretly.
The two people walked back to the Zhao family's house, and the voice of Zhang Dianli could be heard in the house. Apparently the conversation inside was not over yet. Zhao Luoyang was just thinking about whether to go and inform him first, when he saw Mr. Wang going straight to the kitchen.
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There was still a fire burning in the kitchen, but no one was there.
Xiao Yu walked in and found a teapot and a bowl in the corner. Before Zhao Luoyang had time to step forward and take over, he had already poured two bowls of water.
He handed one of the bowls to Zhao Luoyang, and he picked one up to his mouth and took a few sips.
Zhao Luoyang looked at the place where the teapot was placed. She liked to hide things there when her grandmother was at home, so she moved to the village and found a place like this.
I don’t know how Mr. Wang found out?
He looked so familiar, as if he had been in and out of here often.
Xiao Yu found a wooden block and sat on it, then raised his head and looked at Zhao Luoyang. He extended his hand in a gesture of invitation: "I'm sorry, I'm not feeling well. I need to take a rest after walking for a while."
Zhao Luoyang was about to continue talking about the things in the village, but when he heard this, he couldn't help but ask: "What disease does Mr. Wang have?"
Xiao Yu waited until Zhao Luoyang sat down and then said: "I suffered some injuries when I followed my uncle to the military camp, and I have never recovered."
No wonder, the young master of the Wang family looks like a scholar, but there is always an unconcealable fierceness about him, especially when he talks to others, his eyes are deep and dark, making it difficult for people to see what he is thinking.
But when talking to her, it was different.
I also gave her water twice...
"Actually, I also have something to report to Mr. Zhao," Zhao Luoyang said, "about the case of Ah Shu in the village."
Seeing the way Zhao Jingyun treated Young Master Wang, she knew that if she told Zhao Jingyun about this matter, Zhao Jingyun would not hide it from Young Master Wang.
In this case, she might as well say it herself.
Xiao Yu said nothing, waiting for Zhao Luoyang to speak.
Zhao Luoyang said: "When Ah Shu was found, she was not wearing pants. Among the belongings we pulled back from Huangjiazhuangzi, we found some cloth, which is very similar to Ah Shu's clothes."
"Today I went to Huang's Zhuangzi to inquire about the head of the village. When there was a fire on Zhuangzi, Zhuangzi lent it to Mrs. Huang's mother-in-law. It was the young master of the Liu family who opened a rouge and gouache shop in the city."
Xiao Yu looked at Zhao Luoyang. She had indeed gone to Huang's house to inquire about news. If he had known that she was brave, he would have acted secretly.
If he lets him go like this for a few more days, she might go to Liu's shop to get some news.
That's why he came to look for Zhao Jingyun today.
Xiao Yu said: "Master Zhao returns to Taozhou. After telling him these things, he will secretly inquire about the Liu family's affairs. Although Sun Ji is dead, Taozhou is still unclear. You still have to be careful."
These words of concern were so natural that Zhao Luoyang didn't seem surprised at all, considering that this was her second meeting with Mr. Wang.
"Young Master Wang," Zhao Luoyang said, "I would also like to thank you for letting us work on Zhuangzi."
Xiao Yu stretched out his hand to add water to himself: "Why do you say that? The Zhuangzi is about to be repaired, and I don't want others to know. I am from the Wang family of the Jishi Army. I happened to meet you, so I invited you to come and help me.
The wages are not much."
"Besides, haven't you already thanked me?"
Zhao Luoyang thought of those wild vegetable pancakes.
Xiao Yu said: "My favorite food is wild vegetable pancakes since I was a child. I haven't had them in many years."