Son of Song Dynasty

Chapter 166 The Messenger
Zhao Dezhao saw that Zhu Wencheng, although he was also a military officer, had a wretched appearance and a few wisps of whiskers, so he didn't look like a serious person at first glance.

But Zhao Dezhao and Yu Bai were very happy, because the more they are, the more likely they will be surprised.

"You said it was King Jin's will, but do you have evidence? If you don't have it, you're slandering King Jin! You alone can't bear the crime of killing the king!"

Yu Bai really wanted evidence.

Zhu Wencheng grinned, and his whiskers trembled.

"I am a small soldier and horse prisoner. If there is no evidence, how dare I point out that King Jin is wrong! Then Li Jian'an thought that the matter was too big, so he didn't dare to write a letter. He sent a messenger named Xu Xin." , brought a word of mouth."

Zhao Dezhao took a step forward and said sharply, "Where is this person!"

"In my house. I know that today's matter is no small matter, if it works, I'm afraid I'll die if it doesn't work, so I kept Xu Xin in my house."

Zhao Dezhao immediately sent Jiang An with several guards, led by Zhu Wencheng's confidant, to bring Xu Xin to his home.

Xu Xin was stuffed in his mouth and bound hands and feet.After a search, he found that he was carrying a token that King Jin used to convey his orders.

Yu Bai heaved a sigh of relief.

"Your Highness! With the evidence of this person, it is expected that King Jin can be brought down in court."

Zhao Dezhao frowned and said nothing, thinking that it might not be so easy, Jin Wang is treacherous and slippery, it is definitely not easy to deal with.

But it's better to have evidence than to have none.

Early the next morning, everyone packed up their things, brought a few witnesses and evidence, and was about to set out on the road.

Suddenly a horse arrived, who said it was Shi Shouxin's messenger and wanted to see Zhao Dezhao.

Zhao Dezhao glanced at him and recognized this person. He was a personal follower of Shi Shouxin, the Jiedu envoy of the Tianping Army. He seemed to be called Lu Ping, whom he had met earlier.

So he signaled Jiang An to let him come over.

Jiang An made a gesture to search Lu Ping's body.

Lupine threw up his hands, willingly agreeing.

Zhao Dezhao did not stop Jiang An.

Jiang An found Lu Ping's waist knife and a dagger in his boot.

"Your Highness! It's so lucky that you are safe and sound! I, the little man Lu Ping, have come here to deliver news to you on the orders of Master Shi."

Zhao Dezhao nodded and asked him what was the matter.

Lu Ping looked around, Zhao Dezhao waved his hand and ordered Yu Bai, Jiang An and others to step back for now.

When Jiang An and others saw His Highness doing this, they obviously trusted Lu Ping.
"Your Highness! Master Shi ordered someone to bring a message. The empress has personally issued a decree in Beijing, ordering King Wei to temporarily serve as regent and supervisor of the country. He also invited the old Prime Minister Zhao Pu to come back in the face of danger. In the court, it is considered to be stable for the time being."

Zhao Dezhao nodded calmly, thinking in his heart, "Sure enough, it's basically the same as I expected, so it's fine."

Lu Ping lowered his voice again, and said in a low voice, "However, Lord Shi's eyeliner has detected information, saying that someone in Henan Province found out that you are going back to Beijing, and will attack you on the way, but the specific person and location are not clear. That's why I was sent to hurry up and report the news."

Zhao Dezhao was slightly impressed, and said proudly, "Shi Shouxin has done his duty faithfully, and he has done a good job! But you are still late in sending this news. In Henan Province, the person who is going to attack this king is Zhu Wencheng, the Supervisor of the Army and Horses of Henan Province! Now I have been captured alive by this king!"

Lu Ping's expression changed, and he said pleasantly, "His Royal Highness is indeed a dragon and a phoenix among men. Lord Shi said that His Highness is quite like a sage, and he is indeed extraordinary!"

Zhao Dezhao smiled slightly, on the surface he didn't care, but in his heart he was really proud.

Lu Ping continued, "Henan Dao Bingdujian knew this villain before. Can Your Highness allow me to interrogate him face to face to see if it is the same as the news that Mr. Shi sent through his eyeliner."

So Zhao Dezhao called Jiang An to bring Zhu Wencheng up.

When Zhu Wencheng saw Lu Ping, he was taken aback for a moment, not knowing why, and looked at Zhao Dezhao.

Lu Ping said angrily, "Zhu Wencheng! Unexpectedly, you really did such a retrograde job as assassinating the king and killing the king. Master Shi really misjudged the person!"

Zhu Wencheng snorted, but there was no expression of guilt or shame, he just frowned slightly in thought.

Looking at the two of them, Zhao Dezhao gradually frowned.

"Your Highness! When I came, Lord Shi asked me to tell you that if there is any danger on the road, please wait where you are. Lord Shi will personally lead the troops to rescue you. I will send you all the way to Beijing!"

"Oh?" Zhao Dezhao felt more and more something was wrong.

First, Zhu Wencheng didn't react when he saw Lu Ping, and Lu Ping couldn't say anything ugly to him.

This shows that the two of them have never had much contact with each other, and there is no need for him to ask to meet Zhu Wencheng.

And at this time, he said that Shi Shouxin was willing to personally lead soldiers to pick him up.

This made Zhao Dezhao even more suspicious. Based on his understanding of Shi Shouxin, he was a shrewd and capable man with outstanding knowledge.

There is only one thing, and that is to be cautious.

Shi Shouxin, who has always been wise and protects himself, suddenly stated that he wanted to stand on his own team when the prince was not clear, it was really not like his usual personality.

Zhao Dezhao took a step inadvertently, opened the distance, pretended to be on his hips, held the handle of the knife and said to Lu Ping, "The last time I saw you, you are already Shi Jiangjun's confidant. You have been with him for a few years, yes How did you recognize General Shi?"

Lu Ping was startled, looked at Zhao Dezhao, his flustered expression flashed past, and he smiled apologetically, "Return to Your Highness! Master Shi and I have been together for almost ten years. Back then, there was a fire at home that burned down our business and we couldn't survive. to join the army."

"So you're really clever. In less than ten years, you've grown from a young recruit to a confidant by the dignified Jiedushi's side!"

Although Lupine still forced a smile, his face became more and more ugly.

However, seeing that Zhao Dezhao's hand was always holding the waist knife, he didn't dare to do anything.

At this time, Zhu Wencheng suddenly spoke, "Your Highness, the Prince! I remembered that I had met this man a long time ago. He only surrendered to Master Shi later. At the earliest, he seemed to be from Prince Jin's Mansion!"

Lu Ping no longer defended himself, but looked at the two of them coldly with cold death in his eyes.

Zhao Dezhao sneered coldly, "I said you are full of evil spirits, if Shi Shouxin wanted to assassinate me, it would not be his turn to send you here. You are the secret agent of those rebellious officials and thieves who have planted beside Shi Shouxin long ago!"

Seeing that the matter was revealed, Lu Ping raised the tea tray and threw it at Zhao Dezhao with his palm. He took off the hairpin on his head with his right hand, and rushed to stab Zhu Wencheng.

Zhao Dezhao yelled, no!Hastily dodged aside.

Even so, he was still drenched in tea, and the tea tray, bowl and teapot fell to the ground, smashed to pieces, and a lot of broken porcelain splashed back, almost scratching Zhao Dezhao.

"Jiang An! Come in and get someone!"

Zhao Dezhao yelled, pulled out his waist knife, and came to look for Lu Ping.

At this time, Zhu Wencheng could only hear a scream.

(End of this chapter)