Chapter 1007 Making a sound in the east and attacking in the west
She hugged her knees with her hands, curled up into a ball, lowered her head and murmured: "Since the adults already know, then don't embarrass the little girl. The little girl's wish is very simple, she just wants to protect her parents to live a long life.
The sisters grew up happily."
"Do you think that if you die for your sins, your family will survive happily?
Those people are extremely evil people. Will the gold and silver they promised you really be fulfilled?"
"Will do!"
"You are too naive. Maybe they have given you all their money, but aren't your family still in their hands?
They only need to coerce your family, and they will take back all the money they gave you."
"impossible!"
Xiaorou shook her head fiercely.
However, although Xiaorou said she didn't believe what Muchuan said, her pretty face was full of fear and uneasiness, and it was obvious that she subconsciously believed what he said.
This is also natural. The group of people who plotted to kill Muchuan must be evil people. Since they are evil people, how can they keep their promise?
It was by taking advantage of this that Muchuan could set a trap for Xiaorou, like weaving a spider web waiting for prey, and catch Xiaorou.
Now that he saw Xiaorou panicking, Muchuan began to increase his strength and said: "Miss Xiaorou, it is better to believe in me than to believe in those thieves. You should know my character, right?"
"Lord Muchuan...what do you want to say?"
"I am the Minister of Household Affairs of the Imperial Court, a third-grade official. I promise to save your family, and all the property given to you by the thieves will be yours, as long as you are willing to help me."
Xiaorou was obviously in hesitation, as if she was standing in the middle of a scale, not knowing what to do.
Muchuan did not urge her, he just sat on the ground and held his chin with one hand, waiting for her to make a decision.
About half an hour later, Xiaorou finally spoke: "Sir, I am willing to help you...but how should I help?
Tell you the identities of those thieves?"
"you know?"
Muchuan's eyes widened slightly, this was such an unexpected surprise!
It stands to reason that the one-eyed jailer does not know the identity of the other party. After all, the thieves dressed mysteriously and deliberately concealed it, so Muchuan subconsciously thought that Xiaorou did not know the identity of the other party.
But if you think about it carefully, if the "mastermind behind the scenes" didn't reveal his identity to Xiaorou and the three big men, then there would be no need for the other party to kill Xiaorou and the three big men, right?
"Miss Xiaorou, please tell me where this person is from."
"It's a pity that I can't tell you. I am willing to help you, but you must protect my family first."
"Simple and simple, this is not difficult. You only need to tell the location of your family, and I can send thousands of soldiers and horses to rescue you. I hope your family can be safe."
"Sir, Xiaorou doesn't know where those people have hidden my family, so it's up to you to investigate on your own."
"ha?"
Muchuan's face stiffened. Do you want to investigate by yourself?
In fact, it is not that easy to investigate in the vast sea of people, but considering that Xiaorou's family members are all from Chang'an City, and it seems that some villagers have seen Xiaorou's family being kidnapped, it should be possible to search if someone is sent to search.
Information can be released, but I’m afraid it won’t be possible within ten days.
What Muchuan fears most is that this group of people investigating may alert the enemy, causing those hiding in the dark to run away.
Seeing Muchuan's troubled look, Xiaorou asked, "Your Majesty has great powers, isn't there any way to find my family?
If you can't find my family, I won't be able to tell you the identity of the mastermind behind this."
"Who says I can't do anything! I have a way! Miss Xiaorou, please wait. If I save your family, I will go find you right away!"
After a cup of tea, Muchuan had left the underground prison and was walking in the arcade of a government office.
There are flowers and plants planted on both sides of the arcade. It is cool in late autumn and occasionally there will be a few cold winds.
Ouyang Bufan followed up and asked, "Mr. Muchuan, are you trying to find out the family of that profligate woman?"
"Yes, didn't I just agree to Miss Xiaorou?"
After Muchuan finished speaking, a sly smile appeared on his face, and he lightly patted Ouyang Bufan's shoulder.
Ouyang Bufan seemed to have guessed what Muchuan wanted to say, and immediately shook his head: "No, no! Do you want me to come and find you?"
You know how many families there are in Chang'an City, and you don't know when you will find them even if you go from house to house!"
"Don't worry, it's not like I won't give you money and manpower."
Perhaps it is indeed a bit difficult to find Xiaorou's family, like looking for a needle in a haystack, but if enough manpower and money are provided, you can still find them.
In terms of personnel, Muchuan planned to ask the government officials to help. If there were not enough people, he would ask Cheng Yaojin, Duan Zhixuan and others to mobilize some soldiers nearby.
As for the money, it comes from the public revenue of the Ministry of Household Affairs. After all, finding the "mastermind" behind the murder of Muchuan can be regarded as clearing out the disobedient traitors in the imperial court, so the public funds naturally have to be provided.
After listening to Muchuan's talk, Ouyang Bufan couldn't help but roll his eyes: "Sir, you are really good at using people... Even the money must be paid out of the fiscal revenue of the Ministry of Accounts."
"That's of course, so I'll have to work hard on you next, Mr. Ouyang."
Muchuan said with a smile.
Just as the two of them walked out of the mansion from the arcade, they heard calls from outside the door.
"My lord, my lord..."
Hearing this familiar voice, Muchuan finally realized. Isn't this the voice of the one-eyed jailer?
It didn't take long to see a man wearing a blue brocade suit and a scarf walking over. He was a one-eyed jailer.
Previously, Muchuan could send parties to search for information about the "masterminds". In fact, Muchuan did not hold out much hope, but now that he saw the one-eyed jailer's face full of joy, there must be good news.
"how's it going?
Have you found the prisoner?"
"Yes, I found it successfully!"
According to what the one-eyed jailer said, the big man who bribed him earlier appeared in a small wooden house on the outskirts of Chang'an City.
And it seemed that there was not only the big man in the room, but also many other people.
Muchuan was naturally happy after hearing this. He was worried that there was no news about the prisoners, but he didn't expect that the one-eyed jailer would provide one.
"Very good! Hurry up and lead the way to catch the criminal!"
A stick of incense later, Muchuan appeared in the Tianzihao No. 37 military camp near Chang'an City. This military camp was under the jurisdiction of Hui Cheng Yaojin.
After all, Cheng Yaojin was also an old acquaintance of his. After Muchuan briefly explained what happened, the other party readily agreed to lend troops.
In fact, in the military and political system of the Tang Dynasty, civil servants could not easily mobilize troops. After all, civil and military affairs were separated, and the royal family was afraid that the highly respected ministers in the court would unite with the generals to rebel.
