Chapter 3162 When a lobbyist meets an assassin
When the dawn came again, Wu Yi put on his clothes early, sat in the hall and watched the sun rise, then went out in silence and headed towards the Chengdu government office.
Every day is a new day, but every day is also the last day.
Because today passes and never comes again.
It’s like if some opportunities are not seized, there will never be any chance.
Sichuan and Shu.
It should not be the end point of Wu's family.
Wu Yi did not like Sichuan and Shu because Sichuan did not belong to him.
But adults cannot do things just by their likes or not.
"Wu is engaged in...it's a polite person...
Someone bowed to the left to greet Wu Yi.
Wu Yi smiled slightly and returned the favor.
On the surface, Wu Yi looked very calm, and it seemed that there was no difference from usual, but in fact he was very nervous, and he couldn't even remember who was the one who greeted him just now.
Walking through the street, climbing up the slope, and moving forward along the stone road, is where the official party is located.
Xu Shu did not meet Wu Yi in the main hall, but chose to be in the side hall.
The side hall seems to be an attitude, not so formal or so casual, it depends on how to understand it in the future or how to act.
Xu Shu sat in the hall, wearing a red and black official robe that was half new and not old.
Xu Shu and Wu Yi are about the same age, but their status is much different now.
When Wu Yi was rich, Xu Shu was still a wanted fugitive.
Now Wu Yi still has no worries about food and clothing, but Xu Shu is already a chief official.
The rank of two thousand stones was 99% of the Han people in the Han Dynasty, and they could not reach such a position in their entire lives.
It can be imagined that if Fei Qian really became the king one day, or he would go further...
This is something that is absolutely impossible in a peaceful and prosperous era, and it has become possible in a chaotic era.
Go to the sky in one step.
Wu Yi bowed deeply.
Xu Shu smiled and helped each other.
Both of them are still young and have a future.
"The subordinates came for the rumor of the market..." Wu Yi said frankly, "Therefore, the matter involved the subordinates' brothers, so the subordinates did not receive the order of the envoy, so they investigated the matter without authorization... I hope the envoy forgives the crime..."
"It is related to oneself, and investigation, what is the reason for this? "Xu Shu smiled and did not ask.
The servant who served the tea came up, Wu Yi quietly waited for the servant to take the tea and retreat, and then slowly said: "After visiting the subordinates, they found that not only the spies from Jiangdong... but also the people from Sichuan and Shu participated in it..."
"Oh?" Xu Shu looked slightly correct, "I would like to hear the details."
"The spy from Jiangdong came across the mountains and crossed the river. He was unfamiliar with the place. If there was no evidence of the road, it would be difficult to gain a foothold in the river." Wu Yi said in a deep voice, "I visited Chengdu City Square and found that most of the rumors were spread from Hongshan Square..."
Xu Shu asked, "Does Ziyuan have any evidence?"
"There are four witnesses." Wu Yi replied.
Xu Shu held the tea bowl and pondered silently.
This is not a way to serve tea and send guests.
Sending tea to see guests is a hidden rule formed in the Song Dynasty. When guests come, order tea and soup when they see guests. When they are served, they are art-like in the big braided dynasty, but they are not clear about it. They only know half of it, and as a result, they came up with a rule of serving tea to see guests. According to normal Chinese etiquette, when guests enter the door, they even have tea arrangements, and they cannot drink a sip. They are driven away when they serve them. Only the big braided dynasty can do such things...
Wu Yi said again: "The subordinates sent someone to investigate openly and secretly, and they let Peng Yongnian investigate in the yard on the surface, which attracted attention... Then they followed the clues they got and asked in other yards... The origin of this matter was Du's prophecy, and then others promoted the fire..."
"Who?" Xu Shu asked.
"Linjiang Yang Family." Wu Yi said.
Xu Shu looked up at Wu Yi.
Wu Yi was also looking at Xu Shu. The two of them had a gaze, and they seemed to see some blood in each other's eyes.
Wu Yi seemed to understand something.
"What else is there besides the witness?" Xu Shu asked.
Wu Yi replied: "My clan brother is the commander of Mianzhu, and Mianzhu was damaged by the fire earlier, and the household registration information was also lost... Now the household registration is recorded by the person who handled it later..."
Xu Shu looked a little more serious and said slowly: "If this is the case... there will be more people involved..."
Wu Yi said in a deep voice: "How can those who are illegal have the right to let go? If this continues, how can the national law remain?"
Xu Shu nodded slightly.
Wu Yi said again: "I have also found some old things... In the early years, some counterfeit murder cases also involved people from Sichuan and Shu... My subordinates thought that now the trial of these cases will also help the king educate the barbarians..."
"Evidence is required for everything." Xu Shu said.
"Then you need to authorize the lord to your subordinates before you can thoroughly investigate." Wu Yi bowed and said.
"In this way, Ziyuan is not afraid of... others criticizing him?" Xu Shu did not agree immediately and said slowly.
"Fear!" Wu Yi said in a deep voice, "So, today I will come to see the envoy to ask for his order..."
Xu Shu pondered, he knew that Wu Yi was not a stubborn person, so he could use it, but whether it could be of great use still needs to be considered.
And in Sichuan and Sichuan, the talent accumulation is even weaker.
If there are still poor families in Chang'an and students from Liangzhou in Bingzhou can supplement officials, then in Sichuan and Shu, there are very few people who can use Xu Shu, and there are barbarians around him.
Moreover, this time when Jiangdong came, in addition to Du and Yang, there were also Wang clans in Guanghan, Gu clans in Deyang, Zhou clans in Langzhong, and foreign tribes around Sichuan and Shu...
For example, Lei family, Cuan family, Meng family, Ding family, etc.
According to Wu Yi's idea, it is not a strange strategy to support the barbarians to suppress the Sichuan and Shu gentry.
Liu Yan did this a long time ago, but the effect was not good at that time. It soon ended with the resistance of the local gentry of Sichuan and Shu, and finally embarked on the road of no return with the Dongchuan people.
"Brother Ziyuan is very wise. If everyone in Sichuan and Sichuan... no, as long as most people can be so upright with Brother Ziyuan, it is believed that Sichuan will be more prosperous, and the people will be healthy and stable, and enjoy peace."
Xu Shu had some unspoken words in this sentence.
Wu Yi seemed to hear something, so he hurriedly said: "The envoy is very concerned about... The stability in Sichuan is the most important, so he found out these spies in Jiangdong and those who plot against the rebels early, which is also for the peace of the military and civilians."
Xu Shu nodded, "This is great. Then... this matter will be a long time..."
Xu Shu made a decision to ask Wu Yi to participate in the review of spies and investigate related cases.
Wu Yi will therefore receive some expansion of authority, but it will also cost a certain amount of money.
The price of becoming a dog-leg...
Or...
Wu Yi left, Fa Zheng walked over from the corridor on one side, stared at Wu Yi's back for a moment, then went to the side hall, bowed to Xu Shu, "Envoy..."
Xu Shu nodded and said, "Wu Ziyuan wanted to use the injustice of the barbarians as an incision to investigate the gentry of Sichuan and Shu."
Fa Zheng's eyes turned, "Wu Ziyuan is so calculating!"
Xu Shu also smiled and signaled Fa Zheng to sit down, "Give him a chance, let's see if he does it... If he doesn't do it well, then you will have to worry about Lai Xiao and keep it a little..."
Fa Zheng smiled slightly, "Dare not obeying the order."
Now is just the beginning.
Fa Zheng smiled, as if he saw prey struggling in the net.
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Wu Yi left the official hall and walked back. Suddenly, he saw some figures flashing on the corner of the street. When he looked up, he only saw a corner of his robe.
Wu Yi walked home and whispered to discuss the matter.
Soon, several confidants in charge came.
Wu Yi stroked his beard and said, "The best strategy has failed."
Everyone was stunned.
The best strategy is naturally to gain Xu Shu's trust and relieve Wu's crisis, but it is obviously impossible now. Although Xu Shu smiled on the surface, it does not mean that he can unconditionally believe all Wu Yi's words, nor will he give Wu Yi too much authority, but only gives Wu Yi an opportunity to show his loyalty...
You even have to sacrifice your life to prove your loyalty.
『Master…』 Wu Yi asked, 『The envoy’s intention is…』
Wu Yi waved his hand, obviously not wanting to change his attitude with his confidant to study Xu Shu. His best plan was not very likely, so he went for Zhongce.
Wu Yi thought, his face gloomy.
The political system of the Han Dynasty for three or four hundred years is two words from beginning to end.
Checks and balances.
The local gentry is old and adds chips to the relatives of the foreigners.
The relatives of the foreign countries are too powerful and they are using tricks to the eunuchs.
When the eunuch had a problem, the Qingliu gentry came to criticize...
Everything is for checks and balances.
The emperor is the top verdict. All the purposes are to maintain the balance of the Liu family's world, but in fact nothing can achieve permanent balance. Even if it is temporary stability, there is still undercurrent under the water.
The same is true for Sichuan and Shu and Little Huaxia. Everyone seems to be trying to maintain balance, but at the same time they are threatening others, saying that they have the power to break the balance.
Wu Yi's idea did not leave this category either.
Dongchuan, local, and southern barbarians are like a triangle balance.
But suppressing one side will inevitably cause expansion of the other side.
You have to endure the suppressed counterattack.
Xu Shu was obviously smart enough. He discovered this problem very early, so he needed someone to do this troublemaker...
Wu Yi said that he was willing to do this troublemaker, but it was obvious that he did not gain Xu Shu's full trust.
Wu Yi gritted his teeth.
From a certain perspective, General Husband is now planning a rebellion.
The new people's livelihood system, the new official system, and the new military structure are all different from the original Han Dynasty.
This is like a dynasty change.
Change of dynasties is against the will of heaven and has always been enemies of the world.
Well, it is an enemy of those who have vested interests in the world.
To break the balance of the original vested interests, it will naturally be criticized by thousands of people...
Until one day, everyone finds that this conspirator can bring more hope, more benefits, and better resource allocation methods to everyone, and then the people in the world will immediately change their words and kneel down at the conspirator's knees and call him dad.
『Now... there are a few things...』 Wu Yi's eyes became a little cold, 『First, I sent someone to spread the story of me meeting Xu Jun...』
"Secondly, I'm going to arrest Du..."
"Is it a reason... I just say that Du's rumors caused trouble..."
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In the yard of Erdao Street, Chengdu, Yang Song was sitting in the middle of the hall, listening to his subordinates’ return and inquiries.
"I heard that another convoy of grain transporters has set off... It seems that this time I am going to fight with Jiangdong people in Yufu... and... I also... I saw Wu's son go to find Xu Envoy..."
The peak of panic that Jiangdong invaded Sichuan and Sichuan has actually passed.
No one can continue to panic for a whole year. When the Jiangdong people first entered, many people in Sichuan were worried. They were once panicked and the market was depressed. However, a few days, more than ten days, and a month passed. Without seeing the Jiangdong people, everyone's emotions naturally calmed down and the market also restored its original vitality.
War and politics belong to a few people after all, and more people's lives are still focused on food and drink.
"The young man later asked... I heard that Wu from Cheguancheng is engaged in the affairs of Yizhou Sizhi, and said that he wanted to arrest Du Shi and was involved in the case. What was the crime of spreading rumors and causing trouble..."
『Oh?』 Yang Song raised his eyebrows, 『When did it happen?"
"Just just now..."
Yang Song pondered, then smiled, "Since there is wind and thunder, it will be rain and snow..."
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evening.
While Xu Shu was still reviewing the documents, he heard someone running in the corridor hurriedly and pounced on the hall with sweat on his head and reported: "Encourt! No, someone is assassinating in the city!"
Xu Shu put down his pen, but his tone did not fluctuate much. "Who was assassinated?"
"Che Guancheng Wu is engaged in!" The minor official reported that Wu Yi's job was still in Che Guancheng, and he temporarily added the title of Si Zhi Assistant, so the minor official still called his original position.
Xu Shu's mouth raised slightly, and then quickly recovered from stability. "Can there be casualties?"
"Wu was killed and injured by a servant... Wu was not injured... After the assassination of the thief, he jumped into the water without seeing any trace..." The minor official reported.
Xu Shu nodded. Before he could say something, another minor official came in a hurry. He looked up and saw that one of them had already bowed down from the hall. He couldn't help but be stunned and asked in a low voice: "Is it a matter of assassination?"
The first little official who came nodded.
Later, the little official said oh and was about to turn around and leave.
Since it was reported to the assassination, someone said it first, so there was no need for him to repeat it again.
But Xu Shu was in the hall and felt aroused in his heart, "Stop... Is Wu engaged in the assassination?"
The little official who came behind was stunned, then shook his head and said, "Ah? Wu Chengshi was stabbed too? No, I want to report that Du was stabbed in Hongshanfang..."
『Who?!" Xu Shu frowned, 『Du Wei and Du Guofu?"
The minor official behind nodded and replied, "It was. Du, on the way home in Hongshanfang, was stabbed by a thief and seriously injured. He was rushed to the hospital. At that time, the city was in chaos and the thief took the opportunity to escape. The horse thief Cao was leading people to search..."
The second minor official was reporting, and suddenly heard footsteps coming in a hurry.
Xu Shu, including Xu Shu, turned around and looked. Another minor official was so anxious that his hat was a little tilted. He walked forward while holding it. When he saw Xu Shu and others, he turned around and looked, and his body shrank back, "Uh...this..."
"What's the matter with you?" Xu Shu asked.
"Report to the envoy, there are thieves assassinating!" The third minor official who came reported.
"Ah? It's an assassination again?"
"Who is the assassination? Wu is engaged in it? Or Zi Tong Du?"
The first two minor officials couldn't help but ask.
The third little official shook his head blankly, then reacted, his face turned pale, "Wu Chengshi and Du Zitong were also stabbed?"
Xu Shu frowned, "Who is your side?"
The third minor official reported: "The envoy is the Yang family in Linjiang... The son of Yang family was stabbed by thieves at Shifangkou. Although he was guarded by a servant, he was too injured and died soon after he returned..."
"Dead?" Xu Shu asked.
The third clerk nodded.
Xu Shu frowned.
Wu Yi was assassinated. Wu Yi was not injured, and his servants were killed and injured.
Du Wei was also assassinated and injured.
Yang Song was also assassinated and died.
Such a coincidence?
Another sound of footsteps came, and Xu Shu stared at him. Seeing that Fa Zheng was coming, he couldn't help but ask: "Xiaozhi, who else was assassinated?"
Fa Zheng walked to the hall and as he advanced, he said, "No... I just heard that these three people were assassinated..."
Xu Shu nodded, and then said to the minor official in the hall: "Transfer orders, add more posts in the four gates, strictly investigate people entering and leaving the streets, etc.! If the soldiers stationed in the streets are intent to be in chaos, they will be killed without mercy!"
The clerk answered, and then went down quickly to pass the order.
Xu Shu was silent for a while and stroked his beard, "This is a bit strange."
The first thing Xu Shu considered was the spies in Jiangdong. But the problem was that after Jiangdong marched, Xu Shu carried out a large-scale cleanup and thorough investigation, and cleaned up the hidden spies in Chengdu. Although there would inevitably be fish that missed the net, the problem was that if they really wanted to assassinate Wu Yi, Du Wei and Yang Song, what was the point of assassinating Wu Yi, Du Wei and Yang Song?
Xu Shu himself was in the official camp and could not find the opportunity to assassinate among the numerous guards. It is understandable.
But in Chengdu, is there a more important assassination target than Wu Yi, Du Wei and Yang Song?
Mr. Dong He, just take one arrow and finish it...
There is also the Fazheng in front of you...
Therefore, it is indeed possible that the Jiangdong spies did it, but the possibility is not very high. After all, if it is really done by the Jiangdong spies, it would be equivalent to alerting the enemy. Moreover, the people killed have too little impact on the entire Jiangdong war situation, which is completely a business that is not proportional to the input-output, and even if you have a little brain, you will not do it.
So, who would do it if the possibility of Jiangdong spies was ruled out?
"Xiaozhi, what do you think?" Xu Shu asked.
Fa Zheng pondered, "Now the three people were assassinated. The time is different. Wu was the first to work, Du Guofu was the last... Then Wu Ziyuan was fine, well, he couldn't say it was fine, but he was not injured himself, but the Yangzi of Linjiang died..."
Fa Zheng thought, then smiled and raised his eyebrows, as if he had found a very interesting toy, "Eunuch... It seems that someone wants to play a good game of chess with us..."
Xu Shu also smiled and nodded, "Since the opponent has made a move, then... it should be done!"
Chapter completed!