A top master who was alive just now turned into a corpse and was thrown on the ground in an instant. Not to mention Dingxi Hou, even Gong Chang Tongzhi Wei Li and Gong Chang Wei Commander Zhang Xing couldn't help but tremble with fear, and there was a wave of panic all over their bodies.
Layers of goosebumps.
Ever since Xiao Chen arrived at Gongchang Mansion, he has always shown a smiling face.
Everyone seemed to have forgotten that he was from Dongchang and was the purple-robed captain who killed the Minister of Rites in public.
Even when faced with Wang Kuan who had shortchanged Gongchang's food reserves, Xiao Chen calmly ordered Wei Li to put him in jail.
But just now, in the flash of lightning, he broke the neck of the guard of Dingxi Houfu, and everyone suddenly woke up. The imperial envoy who had been responsible for disaster relief turned out to be a terrifying wild beast.
Dingxihou, who was directly confronted by Xiao Chen, was also shocked at this moment.
If Xiao Chen had looked at him with such a smile before, he would have thought that he was sincerely smiling.
But now, the more sincere the other party smiles, the more terrifying Ding Xihou feels.
He couldn't help but take two steps back and said tremblingly: "You, you actually killed the guard of my Dingxi Houfu?"
Xiao Chen turned his head and kicked the corpse on the ground two more times: "Master Hou, Wang Kuan ambushed me in Dongchang, and I am already dead. But even so, the emperor is nostalgic, and maybe he will do it for Taizu's sake."
Face, I don’t involve the Dingxi Houfu. However, this guard actually drew his sword on me. This is the second time he is preparing to attack the imperial envoy. No matter how much the emperor respects Taizu, his patience is limited. If he had attacked me just now, the news would have reached the emperor.
There, these two ambushing imperial envoys, even if the emperor wanted to let Dingxi Marquis go, the ministers in the court would definitely not agree. I am saving you, do you also want to blame me? "
"You, you, you..." Ding Xihou turned pale with anger, but Xiao Chen's words really made sense.
"Master Hou, calm down, sit down and take a sip of this bamboo leaf tea, don't get angry." Xiao Chen said, standing in front of Ding Xihou, pointing towards the seat next to the table.
"I don't want to sit down anymore. I want to go back." Dingxihou said in a deep voice.
"Dingxi is hundreds of miles away from Gongchang. The Marquis left without even taking a good rest. I'm afraid that people will say that I don't understand etiquette and didn't take good care of the Marquis. You'd better take a rest and go back in a few days.
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Standing straight in front of Ding Xihou, Xiao Chen had no intention of giving in.
Seeing that his tough attitude was ineffective, Ding Xihou had to turn around and walk towards the table.
He shook his sleeves angrily and sat down on the chair.
Seeing the other party sitting down, Xiao Chen smiled and looked at Wei and Li next to him: "Two adults, you have been standing nearby listening to our conversation for a long time. Go down and rest for a while, and sort out what you have recorded.
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"Yes." In response, the two bowed and retreated.
Hearing Xiao Chen asking the two to sort out the notes, Ding Xihou raised his head and slowly closed his eyes.
At this time, any resistance is useless. I am the fish on the chopping board, and I am left to be slaughtered by others.
"Master Hou, Master Hou? Are you sleepy? Do you want to rest?" Looking at Dingxi Hou, Xiao Chen called out softly.
"If you have anything to say, just say it." Ding Xihou said coldly.
You set up a trap for me and you have already won. If you keep pretending like this, are you being hypocritical?
"It turns out that the Marquis just closed his eyes and rested his mind." Xiao Chen chuckled, "You said that the ambush in the valley was carried out by Wang Kuan who arranged for the caravan to be carried out?"
"yes."
"Does the Marquis know why he did this?"
"You just did it, what's the point of asking why now?"
"It's different." Xiao Chen shook his head, "For Wang Kuan, ambushing an imperial envoy is a capital crime, and he can't escape. But for me personally, being ambushed for no reason will definitely make me furious. I will definitely try my best to do it.
Take revenge on those who ambush. As for how Dongchang will retaliate, Mr. Hou may not be very clear, but Mr. Hou must know how cruel and inhumane the revenge of Jinyiwei is. Seeing that Mr. Hou donated so much gold and silver to the construction of water conservancy in Gongchang
For my own sake, I want to hear the reason for his ambush. If it’s not specifically targeting Dongchang, I can explain it to my brothers and let them calm down.”
Dingxi Hou heard these words clearly.
What Xiao Chen wanted to know was whether Kuan'er ambushed the imperial envoy or Dongchang itself.
Judging from the current situation, it is no longer possible to turn things around. But it can save Kuan'er from suffering. This is also a father's last effort.
"Kuan'er didn't want to ambush Dongchang, he just wanted to prevent the imperial envoy from entering Gongchang." After sighing, Dingxi Hou whispered as if he was talking in his stomach.
"Is he afraid that his deeds of running out of food reserves will be exposed?"
"Probably so."
"What an idiot." Xiao Chen shook his head, "The imperial envoy is just someone who works for the emperor. Even if the responsibility for the ambush can be shifted to the thieves in Qinling, the imperial court will not send a second or third one.
Imperial envoy? He couldn't find a way to make up for such a big loophole. He saw the people suffering, didn't cooperate with the imperial court in all-out disaster relief, made up for his mistakes, and did these mindless things. I really don't know how he climbed to the position of prefect."
"Now that the matter has come to this, don't keep criticizing your son in front of his father." Ding Xihou said coldly.
"Okay, okay, let's not talk about him. Mr. Marquis, please have some tea." Xiao Chen smiled, picked up the tea bowl and raised it towards Ding Xihou. Regardless of the other person's attitude, he raised his head and drank it all.
He raised his sleeve and wiped his mouth, and then smacked it a few times with unsatisfied thoughts: "This bamboo leaf tea is really refreshing and quenches your thirst."
"By the way." Xiao Chen put down the tea bowl and said again, "Did the Marquis know that when they ambushed our caravan this time, they used gunpowder strictly controlled by the imperial court."
"Really?" Ding Xihou smiled coldly, "The caravan has a lot of energy and is equipped with gunpowder."
Frowning slightly, Xiao Chen looked thoughtful: "The imperial court has always strictly managed this gunpowder, and the private sector is absolutely not allowed to have gunpowder. Where did the horse gang get it from?"
"The caravan transports a lot of goods, and some of the goods may contain gunpowder. It is not difficult for them to transport goods all year round and get some gunpowder. It is not difficult for them."
Dingxihou didn't care about other things, as he had the title of being bestowed upon by his ancestors.
However, once convicted of the crime of using gunpowder privately, it would be a crime of treason.
Not to mention Taizu's personal seal, even if Taizu came in person, I'm afraid he wouldn't be able to protect himself.
After he escapes from Gongchang, he must arrange manpower as soon as possible to eliminate all the insiders in the caravan. This news must not be leaked.
"Impossible." Xiao Chen continued, "Gunpowder is controlled by the court. Even if the caravan wants to sell it, there is no source. Besides, the caravan works hard just to make some money to support the family. It is controlled by the court.
Even if you give them a hundred courages, they wouldn't dare to touch the stuff. The source of the gunpowder for this caravan must come from another source."
"You mean, this gunpowder comes from the imperial army?" Dingxi Hou sneered, "The only guard station equipped with gunpowder within a hundred miles is Gongchangwei. I'm afraid you have to ask the commander of Gongchangwei for this question.
Let’s ask.”
Just now, you were protecting Gong Changwei. After all, didn't you trick him into it?
Young man, you are still a bit immature in front of me.
The leader of the caravan is my old subordinate. As long as I give an order, all the insiders will be wiped out in an instant.
At that time, even if Gong Changwei refuses to admit it, I will put this shit basin on his head.
God is really helping me. Why didn’t I think of this move to turn defeat into victory?
Captain Ziyi, I really want to thank you, thank you for leading my thoughts here.
The frustration in his heart disappeared, and a smile appeared on Ding Xihou's lips.
"No, it's definitely not Gong Changwei's gunpowder." Xiao Chen shook his head, "I have thoroughly checked Gong Changwei's gunpowder list, and there is no discrepancy with the existing gunpowder in the warehouse."
"Can't the list be falsified? You have only been in Gongchang for a few days. How much do you know about Gong Changwei? How much money does the caravan bring in every year? How many people can resist this temptation? I think you should do more inventory after disaster relief.
Gong Changwei. Don’t lose Dongchang’s reputation for handling cases in Gongchang Mansion.”
With his brows relaxed, Dingxihou began to turn his defense into an attack.
