After hearing this, Ji Minren looked very calm and said: "This is just your guess. I believe that when Bu Shuai investigates the case, he will not make a conclusion based on his own guess, right?"
"Of course not. As I said before, I was afraid of killing a good official by mistake. This was all thanks to the carrier pigeon brought by Gao Yanei. I immediately sent a letter to Gao Taiwei using the carrier pigeon, asking them to help investigate.
I wonder if those three memorials really exist. You are very smart. In order to make this play more realistic, you also asked the sentry to arrive at the inn in front of Henan Mansion in Xijing. When you check it, you can definitely confirm that there is someone.
As a result, the memorial has not been seen in the capital."
Ji Minren spread his hands and said, "I can still say that now."
"No, no, no, a wise man will make mistakes after careful consideration. Your plan is almost perfect, but it is not perfect after all, because there is still a fatal flaw, and that is the horses. The eight-hundred-mile express requires constant replacement of horses. According to Xijing
Due to the distance from Tokyo, the sentry should have to change horses when he turns back, but there is no record at the inn. I believe no one will care about such a trivial matter, even you. When the sentry returns,
The post station in front of Xijing clearly recorded that the horse that the sentinel rode back was the same horse that rode away from here half a day ago. However, because horses and people were constantly moving, the officials at the post station did not pay attention at that time.
This proves that the sentinel did not enter Tokyo at all, so the three memorials do not exist."
Ji Minren nodded slightly and said, "Then how did you know that I was colluding with Xixia?"
Li Qi smiled and said: "Because I'm thinking, why are you doing this? Is it just for the 80,000 shi of grain? I'm very curious about this, because you don't need so much at all. Even 10,000 shi of grain is enough."
You have been eating, drinking and having fun all your life. Why do you need 80,000 shi? This is undoubtedly asking for death. You must know that it is not easy to deal with 80,000 shi of food. So what is the reason for you to do this? I thought about it.
For a long time, I couldn't think of a reason. But this matter always seems to be related to the Zhe Family Army. The court is worried about this. Why do you want to involve the Zhe Family Army? Of course, you will never think about them, otherwise
When Zhe Yanzhi planned to rob the army, you would definitely stop Zhe Yanzhi, but you didn't. That means you wanted to frame the Zhe family army. If the Zhe family army was harmed, then Xixia would be the biggest beneficiary. So I guess
You must have colluded with Xixia. After knowing all this, I secretly sent a few archers to hide near where you live. Now is the critical moment. It is definitely not appropriate to send someone to deliver a message to Xixia. You are so smart. Of course.
I won't make such a stupid mistake. Since I can think of using carrier pigeons, you must also be able to think of it. As expected, after I took Zheyan away as hostage, you immediately wanted to use flying pigeons to send a message to Xixia. Fortunately,
My archers usually practiced diligently and did not let the pigeon escape. Now I have all the letters. Do you want to think about it? Oh, since you can rob my aid, there must be a lot of people. So I also secretly
Send someone to follow you and follow the clues to find out where these servants are hiding. I don’t need to say more about it from now on."
Ji Minren shook his head and said with a wry smile: "What a trick to lure the snake out of the hole, Ji is convinced that he has lost."
"Then it's my turn to ask you now."
"go ahead."
Li Qidao: "How did you transport the 80,000 shi of grain away? And how did you dispose of it?"
Ji Minren said: "It's very simple. When the disaster relief food arrives at Fengxiang Mansion, I send these people to dress up as officers and soldiers to pick it up. Those soldiers who escort the food are all wine and rice bags. I just treat them to a good meal and give some away.
If I gave them a small amount of money, they would have no doubts, and they were eager to get rid of the food, so I got the food easily. Then I divided the food into two parts, one part was transported to a hidden cave first, and the other part was transported to a hidden cave.
It was transported back to Fengxiang Mansion and distributed to the people. Later I sent the grain to Xixia."
Li Qi frowned and said, "This is impossible. How can you send so much food to Xixia?"
"This is even simpler. Xixia will send envoys to the Song Dynasty every year to send gifts. According to the rules of the Song Dynasty, they will definitely return more gifts. When they go back, they deliberately choose to go to Fengxiang Mansion.
, I left part of it with these soldiers, and the rest was transported back to Xixia by them."
"I see." Li Qi's eyes flashed with resentment and he said, "You will never be able to make up for the evil you have done in ten lifetimes."
Ji Minren said: "Don't talk about ten lifetimes, I am willing to use a hundred lifetimes to exchange for a peaceful world for the people. Even if I get through this time, it will happen next time, and the next time, and the next time, under the rule of such a ruthless court, they
I will always live in dire straits. In the long run, I don’t think I have done anything wrong. I believe Bu Shuai, you must be very clear about this. Remember when I told you that there was a shortage of 80,000 shi of food, you
The first reaction is that the ministers in the court did it. Why is this? This is because this kind of thing has been common in the Song Dynasty. So it is conceivable that there are countless people who have been harmed. Also, I still
I read your letter, which was full of helplessness. But you understand the world better than I do, and you know the way of being an official better. You know how to deal with it, haha, but then again, even if you are extremely talented, if you want to
It is simply impossible to have a clear conscience in this environment, no matter who it is, so you should understand why I was so disheartened by the court at that time. There is no greater sorrow than death of heart! Alas, but,
After I heard that you wanted to use the economy to revitalize the northwest, I began to regret it a little, but I felt that it would be difficult for you to do it, because doing so would harm the interests of many people."
"That's just what you think. I'm not you. Just because you can't do it, doesn't mean I can't do it either." Li Qi laughed and didn't want to talk more about it. He asked again: "What about these Xixia soldiers? They
How did you get involved with Fengxiang?"
Ji Minren laughed and said: "I think Bu Shuai must have been confused by Zhe Yanzhi and forgot that I am the real magistrate of Fengxiang Mansion. They Xixia soldiers only need to disguise themselves as businessmen and enter Fengxiang Mansion. As a
If the prefect wants to help them hide, it couldn't be easier."
"That's true."
Li Qi nodded and suddenly said seriously: "Last question, what is the plan you mentioned in the letter to Xixia?"
Ji Minren chuckled: "This must be the reason why you spared my life."
"yes."
Li Qi did not deny it because he knew that Ji Minren was a smart man, so concealing it would only make him look stupid.
"I was defeated at your hands, and only you deserve to have the fruits of victory, so I will tell you alone."
"Commander Bu, don't fall into his trap."
"Bu Shuai, you must not go!"
.....
All the soldiers unanimously opposed it.
Ji Minren looked at Li Qi and smiled without saying a word.
Li Qi raised his hand and told the others to dismount without further ado, saying: "I hope the fruits of this victory will not disappoint me."
Ji Minren stood up, stretched out his hand and said, "Please."
"please."
The two walked aside, and Ji Minren suddenly stopped smiling and said: "Bu Shuai, do you really plan to develop the northwest, or are you just talking about it?"
Li Qi said lightly: "It's a pity that you can't see it anymore."
"That's. That's."
Ji Minren sighed and suddenly asked: "Oh, do you still have hope for the Song Dynasty?"
"I am a very confident man, I believe in myself."
"Haha, it would be great if I could have your confidence." Ji Minren sighed bitterly and said, "Well, back to the subject, actually the plan I mentioned is that Xixia plans to attack Lanzhou and Weizhou. Although they only
They told me so much, but according to my guess, they mainly want to seize the Hehuang area."
Li Qi was shocked and said: "Is this true?"
Just when Li Qi was extremely surprised, Ji Minren suddenly reached out his hand and pulled out Li Qi's saber.
"Bu Shuai, be careful."
"Bu Shuai..."
Chi!
Ji Minren did not hesitate. He raised the sharp saber high and stabbed himself in the abdomen in front of Li Qi.
Yue Fei and others who came to rescue them immediately stopped and stared at Ji Minren in shock.
thump!
Ji Minren fell to the ground on his back. He slowly raised a hand and said, "Thank you."
Li Qi glanced at him, without any panic on his face. He said: "You're welcome, just think of this as compensation for your never having the heart to kill Tian Qi and the others."
Ji Minren smiled and nodded, and said: "I--I want to ask you another question, do you---do you think I am a good official?"
When he said this, his eyes were filled with hot water.
Li Qi frowned and said, "In the next life, I hope you can be a good official without any distractions."
"Thank you." Ji Minren laughed a few times, the smile was very bitter, and then coughed violently a few times. He didn't say anything more, and looked at the night sky. Two lines of hot tears flowed out, one line was full of despair, but the other line was full of despair.
The line is full of hope.
Is he a good official?
Everyone present was asking themselves this question.
He fulfilled his duties and served the people diligently in Fengxiang Mansion for more than 20 years. He never took a penny from the people or asked the court for a penny more. The people of Fengxiang Mansion all supported him and respected him. But he was just like this.
A good official, but forced by circumstances, embarked on a path of treason. It is obvious that he has lost confidence, enthusiasm, and love for this country, and all he has is hatred and despair.
If this were a peaceful time, I believe everyone would scold him as a traitor, but now, the confusion on everyone's faces is the greatest affirmation of him.
"He---he is actually a good official."
At this moment, a sobbing voice suddenly sounded. It was not loud, but it seemed particularly loud in the quiet night.
Li Qi turned around and saw the two idiots Gao Yanei and Hong Tianjiu staring blankly at the dead Ji Minren on the ground and sobbing. Although these two boys are more evil, they are also more bastards, and they are even more hateful.
, but at heart they are still just a child, two very emotional children.
Li Qi shook his head with a smile, glanced at Ji Minren again, sighed, walked over, and said: "General Zhe---."
Zhe Yanzhi suddenly knelt down on the ground and said: "Zhe Yanzhi was deceived and committed such a serious crime. Death is not a pity. I also ask Bu Shuai to grant Zhe Yanzhi death."
"Don't worry, I will settle this account with you sooner or later, but now is not the time. Let me ask you, how many people are there in Weizhou?"
Zhe Yanzhi was stunned and said: "There are still six thousand troops."
"Okay! You left your post without authorization and transferred so many soldiers, so your crime will be increased." Li Qi pointed at Zhe Yanzhi fiercely, and then said: "Xixia may sneak attack Lanzhou, Weizhou generation, you
Immediately send people to Weizhou to instruct the soldiers to step up their guard, and we will leave for Lanzhou immediately."
When Zheyan heard this, his back was already wet. He finally understood why Ji Minren appeared here. He didn't want to escape, but wanted to work together inside and outside to capture Lanzhou or Weizhou. If Ji Minren's plan really succeeded,
Then he is really to blame for his death.
Li Qi immediately mounted his horse and said: "The whole army will go to Lanzhou immediately."
Yue Fei suddenly said: "Commander Bu, how to deal with these people?"
Li Qi said calmly: "We have to drive at full speed." After saying that, he took the lead and rushed out.
Yue Fei was stunned, understood immediately, and then made a gesture.
At this moment, a ray of light suddenly came from the distance. Li Qi looked up and saw that a team seemed to be coming from the direction of Weizhou. (To be continued...)