The subordinate guessed what he meant and took over the words: "Zhungar had already sent people to hide in the Qing Dynasty, that's why he was able to assassinate Lord Baylor so quickly."
"This is the only possibility." Hong Zhou stroked his chin and thought for a while and said: "I will write a memorial immediately, and you can send it to the capital to Emperor Ama, and ask Emperor Ama to send elite guards. In the meantime, I will first
Go to the magistrate’s office here to take shelter
No matter how bold they are, they would not dare to sneak into the Yamen and assassinate them. In addition, I will write another letter and give it to Prince Bao. I suspect that this matter is related to the previous leak of the marching route, and I will ask Prince Bao to find a way to trace it.
one time."
After everything was explained, Hongzhou fell into deep doubts. Had Jungar arranged so thoroughly? Not only did he place spies in the court to steal the march route map, but he also sent soldiers to mingle among ordinary people. And he
What worries them the most is how many things they don't know besides these people, and how many backup plans Zhun Geer has prepared.
When this letter was delivered to Hongli, the latter felt a chill. The matter was more terrifying than he imagined. Zhungar seemed to have penetrated into every corner of the Qing Dynasty, making them hard to guard against. Capital City, Hebei
; In the court and among the people, their presence seems to be everywhere. How on earth did Galdan do all this?
Hongli didn't know. The only thing he knew was Jiang Ying. This was also the only clue that could be caught and must not be missed.
After a sleepless night, Hongli decided to speed up his attack on Jiang Ying, otherwise if this situation continues, who knows what kind of things will happen in the future.
In the morning, Yinzhen did not mention the assassination of Hong Zhou, but his face was gloomy and terrifying. After the court, Hongli clearly felt that the security in the capital was much tighter, and patrolling officers and soldiers could be seen everywhere. Obviously, Yinzhen also realized it.
This thing is terrible.
After getting to the Ministry of War, Hongli looked at the case files for a while, took out a map hidden in his sleeve when no one was paying attention, then unfolded it and spread it on the table, and then said: "Little Zhengzi, go and take the map."
Jiang Ying called and said that the king could not find the chariots, horses, and armor records that went with the army, and asked him to help the king look for them." After that, he warned: "Remember, be careful with your words, don't
Make Jiang Ying suspicious."
"My slave will be careful." After saying that, Xiao Zhengzi lowered his head and left. After a while, he led Jiang Ying towards this side. As he walked, he said anxiously: "Master Jiang, please hurry up. Your Majesty was already a little nervous just now."
I'm angry, if I delay any longer, I will have to be punished."
After Jiang Ying agreed, she asked curiously: "Why did the prince suddenly want to look through those things?"
"I'm just a servant. How can I know the prince's thoughts? In short, whatever the prince says, I just do it. Why are we just servants?"
Seeing the sad look on Xiao Zhengzi's face, Jiang Ying comforted him with a few words, while thinking about Hongli's intention in doing this. He believed that Hongli would not look through these for no reason. Could it be that... those chariots, horses, armor and equipment?
Something weird?"
With this thought in mind, he followed Xiao Zhengzi into the house. Before he could salute, Hongli couldn't wait to say: "Hurry up and help me find the book containing the chariots, horses, and armor. I am anxious to get it."
use."
Jiang Ying said quickly: "My lord, don't worry, I will help you find it. As long as it is in this house, you won't lose it."
Hongli said impatiently: "Okay, okay, don't talk so much, go and look for it quickly."
Jiang Ying agreed and helped Hongli search around. After searching for a while, he came to the desk and accidentally saw a map spread out on it, with a conspicuous red line drawn on it. The starting point was the capital. The end point... is the junction with Jungar. Could it be that this is the route taken by Prince Guo and his firearms battalion? Thinking of this, Jiang Ying quickly focused her attention on this red line and found that there was indeed no 300,000-strong army as before. The places we passed through, that is to say, this is definitely not the previous route map.
At this time, Hongli rushed over in a "panic", hurriedly put away the map, and said: "Didn't I ask you to help find the booklet? What are you doing here? This map is not yours. You can see it.”
Jiang Ying was about to speak when she suddenly saw a booklet with sharp eyes. She quickly picked it up and handed it to Hongli and said, "My lord, look, isn't the booklet right here? It must have been covered by the map just now, so you didn't notice it."
Hongli took it and saw that it was indeed the case. He patted his forehead and said, "I am so careless. I even missed this. Fortunately, you are careful."
Jiang Ying smiled apologetically and said: "It's just a coincidence that I'm the official. If the prince had no other instructions, I would have left first."
"Okay, you go." As he spoke, Hongli kept holding the map tightly, as if he was afraid of being seen.
Just when Jiang Ying was about to retreat to the door, Hongli suddenly stopped him and asked suspiciously: "Master Jiang, what did you see just now?"
Jiang Ying's heart tightened, and she turned around and said respectfully: "I am an ignorant official. I don't know what the prince is referring to?"
Hongli sneered and said, "Don't pretend to be stupid with me. How much did you see of the map that was spread out on the table just now?"
Sure enough, it was for this! Jiang Ying thought nervously: "Returning to the prince, I was anxious to find the booklet you asked for. As for the map, I just glanced at it casually and vaguely remembered that there seemed to be a red line drawn on it, but specifically it was a map. I really can't see the direction clearly." Before Hongli could speak, he deliberately asked: "Your Majesty, what kind of map is that? Is it important?"
Hongli ignored his words, but walked up to him and said dubiously: "You really didn't see clearly?"
Jiang Ying lowered her head and said: "How dare I deceive the prince? I really didn't look carefully. Your prince, that map..."
Before he could finish his words, Hongli raised his hand and said: "Forget it if you didn't see it clearly. In addition, remember what I said, if you want to stay in the Ministry of War safely, don't talk nonsense after you go out, otherwise I will not Promise something will happen." When he said the last sentence, Hongli's voice was cold and low, making Jiang Ying's back feel chilly.
He pretended to be calm and said: "Xiaguan didn't see clearly at all, so how could he talk nonsense? Besides, Xiaguan has never been a gossip."
Hongli nodded, and after Jiang Ying went out, he winked at Xiao Zhengzi, who understood and walked out quietly.
Jiang Ying... Hongli casually threw the map on the table. This was a fake map he used to lure Jiang Ying into taking the bait. Jiang Ying should be able to guess that it was related to the Seventeenth Uncle's march. If he really colluded with Jungar , will definitely find a way to spread the news, and as long as you follow along, you will definitely find clues.