Chapter 349 Murderer: It's going well, but I'm a little tired...
The second night.
The Shaolin backyard is brightly lit with candles.
Cui Yingong rubbed his eyes. He felt very uncomfortable after reading these dense words for a long time, especially under the candlelight.
He turned his head slightly, hoping to see the other guards getting up and walking around, taking a longer time to go to the toilet. It would be best to gather together secretly and chat while Li Yuanfang was not around.
Unfortunately, no.
Except for those who took a break after changing shifts, everyone was attentive and meticulous.
He read another book and couldn't stand it anymore.
Even though he is the murderer, he still has to pretend to investigate the case and carefully read the stupid diary written by Huizang.
The wording and sentences with no literary qualities and the ridiculous thoughts of arrogance are simply a kind of torture.
Seeing that it was midnight again, Cui Yingong felt that the heat was coming and was about to get up.
At this moment, footsteps and voices came from outside.
Cui Yingong immediately pricked up his ears because a voice came from Li Yan: "Have you brought the edict?"
It was Zhijian who responded: "Li Jiyi, it's inside the box, and it has been kept properly in the temple."
The box was opened, and Li Yan's voice came: "Yes, this is the "Book of Complaints to the Shaolin Temple in Baiguwu" given by Emperor Taizong."
Cui Yingong's brows moved, and his heart was filled with hatred.
When he was a child in Jisi Prefecture, when the tribesmen around him mentioned Tang Taizong, they all admired him from the bottom of their hearts, saying that it was the Khan of Heaven who had given them land, cattle and sheep, so that they could live and work in peace and contentment. He was not only tired of hearing this, but also
Feel hypocritical.
But when I grew up, when I actually went to support those tribesmen, I was so intimidated by Tian Khan's reputation that not many tribes were willing to respond. Only then did I realize that it was respect from the bottom of my heart.
He was forced to go to Jiangnan, where the army was most empty, where he spread the faith of the Fox God, gathered people into bandits, and roared proudly in the mountains and forests.
Although it was very effective, he knew that the people in the south of the Yangtze River were just a mob and could not make a big impact. If he wanted to truly restore the glory of the Turks, he had to look to the northern states and counties.
The tribesmen in the north have been kneeling for too long. They must see the emptiness of the Tang Dynasty, which is strong on the outside but weak on the inside.
While he was immersed in the sadness of the past and the prospect of the future, Li Yan outside the room asked again: "Do the monks in the temple know where this edict is?"
Zhijian replied: "This is not a secret. New disciples must pay homage to Taizong's edict. They all know where it is, but they are not allowed to approach it, let alone touch it, otherwise they will be severely punished."
Li Yan said: "That's strange... Cui Sicheng has already rested, right?"
As soon as Cui Yingong heard his name, he quickly turned his attention to the diary in his hand. Then he heard footsteps coming in. Li Yan asked in surprise: "Cui Sicheng is still working?"
Cui Yingong was shocked and quickly stood up to greet: "Li Jiyi!"
Li Yan looked at him with approval: "Cui Sicheng, as a sixth-grade imperial official, travels around all year round. With his hard-working character, he is indeed qualified for my position as internal guard!"
Cui Yingong thinks that he is not qualified for the job. I don't know how happy I am as a village leader outside. How can I work overtime like you?
But he had previously expressed his yearning for the inner guard, and now he naturally showed the usual smile: "Li Jiyi deserves a reward. Working outside is a different kind of hard work than the inner guard, but as long as he serves the Tang Dynasty loyally,
I enjoy it all!"
Li Yan nodded: "What a sweet man. Cui Sicheng, come and take a look. This is the edict given by Taizong in the past. It is now safely stored in the temple. If the murderer is an enemy of Buddha and even killed San Gang, why
Why not destroy the edict?"
Cui Yingong didn't pay attention to the edict at all. He blinked and could only explain: "Maybe this person was in a hurry and didn't have time, or maybe he was respectful of Taizong's reputation?"
Li Yan nodded: "If the murderer's motive is hatred of Buddhism, I prefer the latter. The murderer can kill three gangs in a row and dares to attack day and night. There is no such thing as haste. I'm afraid he is sincerely in awe of Taizong and dare not
There is no trace of blasphemy.”
Cui Yingong felt very uncomfortable when he heard this. He didn't admire Li Shimin, but he could only say: "Li Jiyi's words make sense!"
Li Yan added: "Of course, the motive may be a more pure murder and silence. Sanzang knew the murderer's secret, and the murderer killed him in order to cover it up..."
Cui Yingong followed the words and said: "After listening to Li Jiyi's analysis, I also feel that the death of Sangang is more likely to be murder and silence. We need to carefully examine the belongings of the three monks."
Li Yan nodded, then frowned: "If you don't kill sooner or later, you kill three insiders at once. What this murderer did is quite strange."
"The key is that there is no airtight wall in the world. Secrets known by one person are often difficult to keep, let alone three people. From Huizang's diary, we can also see that he is not in harmony with the two monks..."
When Cui Yingong heard this, the muscles in his cheeks trembled imperceptibly.
There is really only one person in the Three Gangs who knows his identity, and the reason why that person dare not reveal it is not because of any ridiculous master-disciple relationship, but because this person also has an unspeakable scandal, which he has in his hands.
Check and balance each other.
At this moment, Li Yan asked: "Cui Sicheng, what do you think?"
Cui Yingong didn't dare to talk anymore, and said with a wry smile: "The lower official has little talent and little knowledge, and is very clumsy. How could he have thought so deeply? It is up to Li Jiyi to reveal the truth himself!"
Don't just ask questions, you are also working!
But Li Yan paid more attention to the first half of the sentence and comforted him: "Cui Sicheng doesn't need to belittle himself. Do you know Di Huaiying and Qiu Shenji?"
Cui Yingong nodded repeatedly: "Of course I know. Di Wuwei is the Prime Minister of Dali Temple. He is imprisoned for ten thousand years and is famous as a capital master. Qiu Wuwei is also the nemesis of crime. When interrogated by him, every prisoner will clearly confess their sins..."
Li Yandao: "These two were unknown in the past. Including me, they were just ordinary people from the border state a few years ago. But those who are truly talented will always shine. In my opinion,
Cui Sicheng is also such a person."
Cui Yingong suddenly smiled. He particularly liked hearing these words: "Thank you Li Jiyi for your encouragement!"
Li Yan said in a deep voice: "This case is quite strange. What the murderer did may not only be to kill people and silence them, but also to divert attention."
Cui Yingong looked curious: "What does this mean?"
Li Yan said: "I'm afraid Cui Sicheng doesn't know. According to reliable sources, there are thieves in the south of the Yangtze River who are plotting evil and deliberately causing chaos. The original purpose of my coming to Shaolin was to track down clues about a thieves. Now that such a murder has occurred in the temple, naturally it cannot be ruled out.
The murderer deliberately delayed us to create chaos in Jiangnan."
"But our Tang Dynasty is strong and capable, and there are many capable people. If we just hold us back, we will naturally have capable ministers and generals to quell the chaos and arrest the murderers. It would be a bit naive to say that the murderer only did this..."
At this point, Li Yan sighed slightly and asked: "I once heard a lady who knew the city say that the people in Jianghuai River are troublesome and worship the fox god in their houses to ask for favors. There is a folk saying that without fox charm, there is no village. Cui Temple
The Prime Minister has traveled far and wide, did he ever feel this way when he went to Jiangnan?"
Cui Yingong was naturally very familiar with the land of Jiangnan. Fox God belief was so popular, and he even had some credit for promoting it. At this moment, he pretended to be deep in thought and said slowly: "The people of Jiangnan are really fond of ghosts and gods.
There are many evil customs. When you are sick, you like to offer sacrifices and do not seek help from doctors. There are also some unbearable behaviors. What I saw at that time was also heartbreaking..."
Li Yan said coldly: "Since ancient times, destroying obscene sacrifices has been a major achievement of local officials. It is precisely because these chaotic sacrifices can easily be exploited by criminals. If there is chaos in Jiangnan, these obscene sacrifices will inevitably be used by thieves. Fortunately, they cannot be established if they are not destroyed.
, taking this opportunity to clean up and rectify the chaos can also bring a new atmosphere to Jiangnan!"
Cui Yingong pursed his lips, not wanting this to happen, but Li Yan started asking about other situations in Jiangnan.
After finally dealing with them one by one, he breathed a sigh of relief. Just when he was about to ask for a rest, Li Yan took the initiative and said: "I want to find two missing friends, so I won't go through these evidences with you here. Cui Sicheng,
You are no better than me. If you are tired, you must take a good rest."
Cui Yingong suddenly realized that Li Yuanfang was not not working, but was looking for Fa Ming and Yang Zaiwei. When he thought that they were locked up in a hidden place and would never be found, he felt relieved and said with a smile: "Thank you Li Jiyi for your concern.
I'm not tired now."
"Okay! That's good work!"
Li Yan nodded, encouraged the other inner guards, and turned to leave.
After the Shangguan left, all the internal guards whispered with admiration in their tone: "Li Jiyi investigated the case all night long, often without sleep. The most amazing thing is that he was still energetic the next day. He is really a god!"
Cui Yingong pricked up his ears and sneered at the corner of his mouth.
Isn't it great to work around the clock? He has outstanding talent and profound skills. No wonder he can't defeat this Li Yuanfang?
He cheered up, sat down again, and got back to work.
at the same time.
In the monk's room in the backyard, Li Yan found a comfortable bed, closed his eyes, and fell asleep.
"Zzz...Zzz..."
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"Ashna Huanri Record"
The second day of the plot to kill Tang Dynasty detective Li Yuanfang.
What Yang Zaiwei said was correct. Shang Gong told Li Yuanfang about the land in the south of the Yangtze River.
The news about the vicious woman who was killed today was leaked in advance, and all my hard work in the past ten years will be in vain.
But as Yang Zaiwei said, it is absolutely impossible for both sides to take a step back.
I would rather lose than let them have an easy time.
It's a pity that Li Yuanfang discovered the village in the pass, such a good stronghold, in advance. As a result, I was ambushed by Baiqi and was almost exposed.
Yang Zaiwei and the Silla maid were also captured by this man.
We can no longer let Li Yuanfang follow the clues and catch them one by one. My strategy of striking first and gaining the upper hand is indeed correct.
Now he appreciates me more and more. He praised me five times today, more than yesterday!