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Chapter 117 Chen Pin
After hesitating in the small alley for a long time, Ye Kuang couldn't bear to discard it, and resigned the document into his arms.
Next, first go to the clan uncle to defect, and then send myself home, avoiding the gust of limelight!
As for this document, it would be better if it can be handed over through the clan uncle...
While thinking, he hurried out from the alley and went to the official road. However, after walking only two steps, he suddenly stopped. The crowd in the street market was sparse, and many soldiers in armor and halberds were walking and searching.
Ye Kuang's heart was cold, this is to kill him!
He lowered his head, trying to avoid the soldiers, but from the moment he appeared at the entrance of the alley, there were already soldiers looking towards this side. He turned around to escape, but found that there were soldiers patrolling far away in the direction he came.
Perhaps it was found that he was acting suspiciously, and a few soldiers walked towards him.
Ye Kuang's body was trembling, and when all his thoughts were gone, suddenly there was a greeting from around him.
"Brother Ye, why are you here?"
Ye Kuang turned his head and looked at him. He was a handsome young man who was coming out of the shop with a book boy with a few books in his arms.
Ye Kuang turned his mind and smiled and greeted him immediately: "Brother Chen, why did you come out so long? I have been waiting for you for a long time. How about, can I find the book you want?"
Chen Pin was startled by him, his eyes fell on the soldiers behind Ye Kuang, frowning.
Ye Kuang winked at him as if killing a chicken and wiped his neck, and his eyes were eager and pleading.
Chen Pin hesitated for a moment. The two were classmates in the academy. Although they didn't have a deep relationship, he always knew that Ye Kuang had a straightforward character and a righteous personality.
With a slight movement in his mind, he smiled and said, "It took a long time to find it, so you have been waiting for a long time."
The soldier had already approached. Hearing the conversation between the two, most of the doubts dissipated. However, one soldier stepped forward and asked: "Did the two of you be here before? I don't know the name of Gao?"
"Under Chen Pin, we two went out to buy books. I wonder what happened?"
Several soldiers looked at Chen Pin's age. At most, he was only fourteen or five years old, which was inconsistent with what the intelligence said. Finally, he completely dispelled his doubts, nodded, and then turned and left.
Ye Kuang only felt cold on his back, but in a moment, his clothes were soaking wet.
"The book has been found, let's go back as soon as possible." Chen Pin greeted with a smile.
The two of them took their servants and quickly disappeared into the twilight.
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Inside the hall.
Qin Nuo's face was gloomy, and his fingers tapped the table top unconsciously.
In his hand is Yushi's impeachment zhezi, and at the same time there is a secret report sent by Qianlinji.
About the same thing.
Pingxi Camp searched for Nanchen spies and killed several Nanchen scholars on the street, causing the scholars Nanchen to come to take the exam extremely panic!
This time, the scale of Chunwei is huge. Nanchen has more than three hundred people who came to rush for the exam. Most of them are famous locals who have been in the court for a long time. There are also many people who have served in the court.
For example, Ye Kuang, his clan uncle is now a member of the Ministry of Rites.
Because of the brutal behavior of Pingxi Camp, the Nanchen scholars are now all gathered. Although they dare not openly cause trouble, they all packed their bags and prepared to return home early.
Qin Nuo asked angrily: "Can you explain Pingxi Camp clearly?"
Huo Donglai replied: "It is said that there is a confidential military letter that records evidence of the collusion between the Nanchen imperial emperor and several old families in the north. It is a pity that the scholar named Yin De was torn into pieces before his death, so Pingxi Camp is searching for several Nanchen people who are at the same table with him, and they are most likely to have contact with them."
"In other words, a search was done to no avail." Qin Nuo frowned. "It's all about the investigation. What is it for breaking into the Sun Qian Building? Now it makes people panic. What military secret letter is still unknown, just Act so hastily."
Sun Qianlou is the place where the Nanchen scholars who entered Beijing to rush for the exam are relatively concentrated. Yesterday during the day, in addition to Yin De, three of the six Nanchen scholars were overtaken by the Forbidden Army. Two were killed on the spot because of resistance and the other After being locked up in the prison, the other two ran away.
Because of this, Cui Qian was furious. That night, he ordered the soldiers and horses, surrounded Sun Qianlou, and arrested the two who escaped.
This kind of simple and rude behavior naturally aroused public anger from the scholar Nanchen, and even the court officials did not approve of it. Today, the impeachment paper was sent to Qin Nuo's desk.
Huo Donglai was also cursing in his heart, Cui Qian, this guy, once came back, he made trouble in the capital! Even if the spies are hunted, there is no need for such a big fight. Don’t you know that the imperial court still focuses on comforting the people of Nanchen?
"The Ministry of War will arrange for a few careful people to interrogate the captured scholars. If they are innocent, they will be returned as soon as possible." Qin Nuo ordered.
Spy intelligence networks take secrecy as their top priority, and generally do not meet openly in restaurants. So even if Yin De is really a spy, the possibility that others are spies is extremely low.
Huo Donglai responded.
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Pingxi Camp is in the office.
Cui Qian entered the main hall, and the guards hurried up, filled a silver tray with something, and sent it to Cui Qian.
Cui Qian wanted to reach out, but he stopped in mid-air, and ordered the soldiers, "You can just open it and let me see."
This is a document, but the lines are woven, obviously it was torn up and then put together. It was the former Wensheng named Yin De who tore it to pieces and swallowed it in his mouth.
The soldiers knew about the master's cleanliness, this kind of thing that was soaked in saliva and swallowed in his stomach would never touch it with his hands. Bend and salute, then stepped forward to uncover the pages.
The paper was stained with sallow and blood stains, and part of it was taken out by opening the abdomen.
"You can't make it cleaner!" Cui Qian frowned.
The soldiers dared not answer. How can the things taken out by caesarean be cleaned?
Cui Qian snorted coldly, resisting the nausea, and swept it roughly, with a smile on his lips.
"These damn Southern Barbarians want to sue, do you really think the officer can't kill you all? Huh..."
The eyes are bright, gentle and soft, but it makes people feel cold for no reason.
Withdrawing his gaze from the letter paper, Cui Qian turned around and asked, "Is the one caught confessing?"
Chief Military Academy Lieutenant Chao Yangcheng bent over and said, "I didn't confess." He hesitated for a moment, and then said, "That person really doesn't know anything, otherwise he won't be able to survive the punishment."
Cui Qian shrugged, "Forget it, give it to the Ministry of War. Since Master Shangshu has sent someone to ask for it."
Chao Yangcheng said in a low voice, "But, I'm afraid there will be more than this one coming to Beijing."
"Don't worry, a few kill a few, am I afraid of these southern barbarians?" Cui Qian said coldly.
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Two days after being taken over by the Criminal Department, the unlucky person who was caught was released again after confirming that there was no suspicion of the spy.
Qin Nuo also specifically decreed to appease the scholars who went to Beijing to rush for the exam, and rewarded the Nanchen family who lived in the capital with food and clothing. However, the panic that permeated the Nanchen scholars was still unstoppable.
Many people started packing their luggage and returned home early.
Qin Nuo was helpless when he received the news. These people wanted to leave and couldn't force them to participate in the imperial examination. That can only backfire and make panic spread even more.
I can only wait for the battle to pass, and then slowly gather people's hearts.
There was another thing that caught Qin Nuo's attention. Jinke came to participate in the imperial examination, and there was one more person who needed Qin Nuo to see.
Looking at the handsome boy kneeling in front of him.
Qin Nuowen said: "Flat yourself."
Chen Pin stood up. Today, he was wearing a shuibi shirt with a mutton jade pendant with willow green tassels hanging from his waist. The whole figure was like a small tree growing in spring, glowing with vitality.
Chen Pin is Consort Chen's maiden family and Qin Nuo's cousin.
After Qin Nuo inherited the throne, mothers are expensive with their children, and Consort Chen, who has been dead for many years, will naturally be chased. Because Queen Mother Huo was there, she couldn't go past her, so she chased the imperial concubine Zhenyi and rebuilt the companion hall of the tomb.
The Chen family, who originally came from the family of small officials, was also promoted to the title of Duke Chengen. It's just that the descendants of the Chen family are thin. In the early years, the old man, the father of Consort Chen, was originally from Lingchuan. He started his business and was also considered wealthy. Unfortunately, because of the flood in his hometown and the death of both his parents, the young Old Man Chen took a few loyal servants to live in Chengzhou, was favored by an elder of the local clan, and made a marriage with his daughter, and then he simply took root there.
Mr. Chen only left one son and one daughter in his life. The daughter was Consort Chen. His son was frail and died last year. Fortunately, he left two brothers. Now standing in front of Qin Nuo is the second son Chen Pin.
After Qin Nuo ascended the throne, he chased the title of Duke Cheng'en to Old Man Chen, and bestowed him a title to his uncle and cousin. It stands to reason that the mother's family should go to Beijing to give thanks immediately, but the uncle is seriously ill, and the Chen family is too busy to serve and cannot be cloned. Qin Nuo has also rewarded property and medicine several times, and arranged several imperial doctors for treatment in the beginning of spring .
Although it is impossible to have family affection for these people who have never met, at present, filial piety cannot be neglected.
It is a pity that after a period of recuperation, Uncle Chen still passed away. The eldest son kept his filial piety and stayed at the tomb to take care of him. The second son Chen Pin went to Beijing to give thanks.
He also wanted to participate in this year's imperial examination by the way. After the father’s funeral, the reasoning was not allowed in the imperial examination, but Enke, where the new emperor was enthroned, was an exception. So Chen Pin wanted to give it a try. If you can't participate this time, you will have to wait a few years.
With his origin, it is normal to walk Enyin, but insisting on taking the exam is also a kind of young man's arrogance.
The routine worship is over. Qin Nuo personally stepped forward to help the boy up, and smiled: "The family doesn't need to be like this. I should call you a cousin." Chen Pin was a few months younger than him on his age.
The boy smiled shyly, his cheeks floating flush.
"A good trip?" Qin Nuo asked with a smile.
He was gentle, and Chen Pin gradually relaxed.
The two of them first talked about the old man Chen's past and the situation in the countryside, after a short while. Qin Nuo noticed that Chen Pin's expression flickered. Later, he seemed to be secretly looking at the servants around him, as if he had something to say but didn't know how to speak.
Especially when Qin Nuo mentioned, "I heard that you were on the street yesterday, and you also met soldiers who searched carefully. You are not surprised, right?" Chen Pin was even more excited and wanted to speak, but he hesitated.
Qin Nuo lowered his gaze and said, "Lee Maru, you go to the tea room and change the tea to the Yulongchun that your cousin said."
Just now the two talked about the specialty of their hometown. Chen Pin mentioned that Consort Chen's favorite tea at home is this kind of tea.
Lee Maru knew, and immediately retreated with the attendants in the room.
"Cousin, what do you want to say?"
Chen Pin plucked up the courage and whispered: "The emperor, on the way here, the minister met a scholar named Ye. He gave me something. I think the matter is very important and it is not easy to deal with it without authorization. ."
While talking, Chen Pin took out a document from his arms.
The document is very thin, it turned out to be something like silk. People who visited the palace were searched as a rule. No wonder they were not found out.
Qin Nuo took it curiously, opened it up, and frowned shortly after watching it.
He raised his head and asked in detail the origin and details of this document.
Chen Pin didn't dare to conceal it, and elaborated one by one. Qin Nuo's face became heavier.
After a while, he said: "This trip has been hard for you. Don't tell the story."
Chen Pin understood the importance of the matter and hurriedly knelt down and promised: "The minister understands that I will not dare to leak a single bit."
After Chen Pin retired, Qin Nuo finally couldn't hold back his anger.
Picking up the silk book again, he couldn't restrain his hands from shaking.
It turns out that this is what the scholar named Yin De, risking his life, ran into the capital to pass on. No wonder Cui Qian and the others can't wait to kill and then quickly.
It was also God's will to let this thing go around and fall into his hands.