Chapter 75 Assassination Plan
Cao Zheng usually doesn't talk much and rarely smiles. In other words, he is a little gloomy.
As the great spy leader of Song Qing, he would not come forward easily if it was not extremely important.
After giving a salute to Song Qing, he reached out and took out a note from his arms and handed it over.
Song Qing took the note and opened it, and then frowned.
The first name on the note is Li Ying, followed by Du Xing, Li Li and Wang Dingliu, and the last one is the name that Song Qing never thought of, Huang Xin.
Li Ying turned against him, Song Qing can still understand, and the following tricks can also be ignored, but how can Huang Xin join the anti-own camp? Isn't it useful enough for him to guard a city by himself?
Li Ying's various small actions below can't be hidden from the eyes of the inner guard. Even the names and residences of the people secretly colluded with Li Ying in the capital are closely monitored. As long as Song Qing orders, the internal guards can arrest people at any time.
He pondered for a while and waved to Cao Zheng, who was still waiting for his instructions, to go down first.
Huang Xin is different from others. Qin Ming, who used to be Lin Chong's deputy, is very complicated in Liangshan, and he is also a powerful figure with military power. He must be extremely careful to move him.
The only thing that gratified Song Qing was that there was no Qin Ming's name on the list, which was the leading general of the Left Army. If he also involved, Liang Shan would be greatly damaged.
Sheng was ordered to find Gongsun Sheng, Wu Yong and Zhu Wu. Before arresting people, if several different bosses are angry, it will inevitably make people misunderstand that Song Qing is suspected of killing people.
The three came quickly. After reading the note handed to them by Song Qing, several people became solemn and obviously thought of the same problem as Song Qing.
Although the note does not say what these people want to do, with the IQ of these old ghosts, of course, they can understand the hidden content above. The three also knew something about the internal guard. Since Song Qing did not take the initiative to talk to them, it was difficult for them to ask deeply.
"Is the news accurate?"
"What are you going to do?"
After listening to Wu Yong and Gongsun Sheng's question, before Song Qing could express his statement, Zhu Wu raised his eyebrows and said angrily, "What can I do? If it's an pus, it has to be squeezed out, no matter who it is? We are about to send troops. If we leave these hidden dangers, it will be a big deal sooner or later."
Facing the eyes of the three, Song Qing said calmly, "The first few people can be ignored. I think we should be more cautious about Huang Xin. I found some brothers, that is, to tell you first. If the news is true, I will take decisive measures. At the same time, I want to invite several brothers to meet Qin Ming. Jun, tell him that I will deal with this matter impartially and never wrong anyone."
The three nodded solemnly.
Wang Dingliu's fire has been a little hot these days. He does complain about Song Qing. At the beginning, Song Jiang was seriously ill, and he helped invite An Daoxuan to Liangshan. Although Song Jiang did not take him too seriously, he also made him a small leader, and he was also one of the 72 evil stars.
His idea is similar to that of Du Xing. He always feels that he should be valued, but he didn't expect that Song Qing didn't pay attention to them at all. In the case of resentment, he was easily pulled over by Du Xing.
However, he is still hesitant to plot to overthrow the leader. Once it is exposed, it will take three knives and six holes, and he will be cursed for the rest of his life and be despised by the brothers.
In this kind of reverse and non-reverse suffering, his fire became bigger and bigger, and his cheeks were swollen as if they had been cut off. No matter what medicine he took. In desperation, he said hello to his partner Li Li and came from Beishan to Zongzhai to find An Daoxuan, hoping that the magic doctor could help him cure him.
An Daoxuan seemed to have known that he was coming, so he directly sent someone to invite him into the study.
Wang Dingliu felt that he had a close relationship with An Daoxuan and did not feel anything wrong. However, when he stepped into the study and saw the people inside, he couldn't help but turn around and wanted to run, but he was brought back by a pair of big hands like a chicken.
It was Song Qing sitting in the room, and An Daoxuan sat under Song Qing and looked at Wang Dingliu, who was captured by the hammer with a sympathetic face.
Li Ying and others' every move was under the close monitoring of the internal guard. Wang Dingliu had not waited for the gate of the general village, and the news had been sent to Cao Zheng.
Song Qing still focuses on appeasing these Liang Shan's old brothers, but if they are as obsessed as Li Ying, Song Qing does not mind raising the butcher knife.
It was Song Qing's idea to come to see Wang Dingliu. He still had doubts about Huang Xin, so he decided to ask Wang Dingliu in person.
Wang Dingliu was guilty. The moment he saw Song Qing, he knew that the matter had been exposed. So after being caught by the hammer, he immediately turned over and knelt down.
As he kowtowed, he said, "Erlang, no, please forgive me. I was fascinated by them for a while, and I will never dare to do it again."
Before Song Qing said anything, the old ghost of An did not miss the opportunity to say, "Yes, the village owner, the little sixth son is also confused for a moment. Just give him a chance!"
Song Qing also had no intention of killing him and said coldly, "Since there is a magic doctor asking for mercy, I will give you a chance to atone for your sins. Let me ask you, what's wrong with Huang Xin?"
Wang Dingliu heard that Song Qing and even Huang Xin knew it, and he was more convinced that Song Qing had mastered all of them. He dared to hide it, but he was only limited to knowing that there was Huang Xin, which was pulled in by Li Ying. As for why Huang Xin joined them, he could not say.
When he didn't get the answer he wanted, Song Qing was a little annoyed and meditated for a moment before saying, "You go back first, just as if nothing happened. At that time, someone will contact you and tell you what to do. Remember, this is your only opportunity. If you miss it, no one can help you."
Wang Dingliu escaped from death, how dare he say no? He left gratefully.
Song Qing was silent for a moment, suddenly smiled, turned to An Daoxuan and said, "Doctor, do you dare to go to Jeju City with me?"
"Haha! With the owner of the village, what does Lao An dare not do?
Song Qing is going to Jeju for inspection.
The news quickly spread out unintentionally.
Outside Jeju City, Huang Xin's camp, the big account of the Chinese army.
Huang Xin and Li Ying sat opposite each other, and both of them looked a little nervous, but with a trace of excitement.
"Song Qing's thief is coming to Jeju. This is our best opportunity to start. Brother, don't hesitate any more. Don't miss the opportunity!"
Li Ying said with a ferocious face. He was not stupid. He knew that Song Qing was suddenly coming to Jeju, and he probably knew something. But even if Song Qing knows, what can he do? A mysterious figure in the capital sent him an additional team of killers with strong martial arts skills. He can't do anything to Song Qing on the mountain, but as long as Song Qing leaves the mountain, he will definitely kill Song Qing.
Now the opportunity has come. Knowing that there may be fraud, we must act.
If Song Qing dies, the mountain will be in chaos. At that time, he will pull a vote to go to the capital. The mysterious nobleman can say that as long as he can pull out the people, he will ask him to the court. At that time, I will no longer be a thief, but a serious official.
No one told Li Ying's plans, including his best brother Du Xing. These people are just stepping stones he used.
Huang Xin was also very nervous and intuitively told him that Song Qing was not good. Why did he betray Song Qing? In fact, it has nothing to do with Huang Xin. The two are just taking advantage of each other.
There is a secret that no one knows about him, that is, he has already been bought by Wang Bao.
Wang Bao was originally a member of the Golden King's family, and his real name was Wanyan Baokang. Can Song Qing compare with what the prince gave? Wanyan Baokang hated Song Qing to the bone. If Huang Xin could kill Song Qing and raise troops in Liangshan at the same time to pave the way for Jin Bing to enter the Central Plains in the future, how great would it be? Even the rift king is impossible.
Li Ying had wanted Huang Xin to oppose Qin Ming, but he was rejected by Huang Xin on the spot. He knew that his master was like a fire, not to mention that he had defected to the State of Jin. If he let his master knew that he was going to betray Song Qing, his master might kill him immediately. So he didn't even dare to think about it.
Li Ying promised that the advantage of killing Song Qing and promoting Qin Ming as the master of the cottage. At that time, won't Huang Xin, the eldest disciple, also rise?
Of course, Huang Xin pretended to have agreed, and in this way, the two people who had different dreams in the same bed hooked up.
Song Qing's going down the mountain is undoubtedly a great opportunity for the two of them, but Song Qing obviously can't come alone. What method and place should he choose to start? The two had different opinions.
Li Ying thought that he should send people to assassinate Song Qing on the street after Song Qing entered the city, so that no one could doubt them afterwards.
Huang Xin thought that Song Qing should be tricked into the military camp and then killed on the spot. Externally, he claimed that Song Qing was assassinated and killed by people sent by the court. At that time, the dragons on the mountain had no head, and he asked his master to come out to preside over the overall situation.
In fact, neither of them wants to bear the notoriety of assassinating Song Qing, but now, no matter how he is, I'm afraid Song Qing will come before the plan is ready.
In the end, Huang Xin still agreed to Li Ying's plan. His confidant advanced the city and took over the city defense. Once Li Ying's assassination failed, his people would control Song Qing's guard in the name of Ying, and then assassinated him.
After the plan was made, the two began to act separately.
Huang Xin's 3,000 confidants who have followed him for many years, but despite this, Huang Xin did not dare to let too many people know. He only selected 200 of his best confidants, and ten of them were the main force to assassinate Song Qing, and the others used them as a cover.
As the main general guarding Jeju, Huang Xin must accompany Song Qing, but he will find an opportunity to leave to avoid disaster.
Li Ying sent dozens of his confidants and killers from the capital to sneak into the city in advance and hide in the ordinary crowd. After Song Qing entered the city, he first created chaos and then took the opportunity to kill people.
Both of them seem to be well arranged, but they never know that there are all-in-one internal guards around Song Qing.
However, there are also internal guards who don't know, such as Huang Xin's collusion with Jin Guo, and they don't know. They don't know that Huang Xin and Li Ying have taken each other as the second target after killing Song Qing.
If Song Qing dies, someone will have to take responsibility! It seems that both of them are very suitable.
Two days later, Song Qing finally went down the mountain, and he gave Li Ying and others enough time to prepare. As Zhu Wu said, if it is an pus, it must be squeezed out, otherwise I'm afraid the rotten one will not be one piece.
Civil unrest has always been a taboo for soldiers. Liang Shan is about to send troops. If the internal troubles cannot be eliminated, there will be no development at all.
So Song Qing wants to deal with Li Ying's gang once and for all.
At the foot of Song Qing, the inner guard, with the cooperation of Wang Dingliu, arrested Li Li, who was still dreaming. At the same time, dozens of Li Li's confidants and family were also arrested.
This is the era of cold weapons. There is no mercy. If Song Qing is defeated, Dou Niang and others will not be spared.
Near the New Year, Jeju is also full of lanterns and a festive atmosphere.
Whether you are a court or a mountain thief, as long as you can feed them and live a stable life, it will be a good thing.
Although the officials in Jeju City are still former officials, since they were taken over by Liang Shan, they have been deceived and corrupt. Who doesn't know that Liang Shan is famous for killing corrupt officials and killing bullies. If you want to live, you'd better be honest!
It's not that there are no officials loyal to the Song Dynasty, and they have also thought about escaping, but there are no soldiers in the city, but before they run out of the city, they will be captured by a team of Liangshan sergeants who don't know what to emerge from there, and then they will dismiss officials and speculate, invite the whole city people and go to prison.
After cleaning up a few loyalists, Jeju officials came down honestly. Anyway, there was nothing missing, no matter who was in charge!
Song Qing, as the lord of Liangshan, in the eyes of these officials, there is no doubt that the local emperor here heard that he came and waited outside the city early in the cold wind. And he was surrounded by Huang Xin's people, and of course, he still protected the village owner in name.
Huang Xin stood in front of the officials in uniform. Today is definitely a special day for him. From now on, he will completely get rid of his identity as a thief and even become the founder of Dajin. He has been waiting for this day for a long time.
Many of these people have seen Song Qing. They know that this beautiful young man seems to be elegant, but he is not a fool. He heard that killing people does not blink, so when they wait for Song Qing, they can't help but feel anxious and afraid that something will not make Song Qing angry, so they will lose their heads.
Because it was a severe winter, the lake was frozen and the ship could not sail, so Song Qing changed to a large modified ship, pulled by dozens of horses. I don't know what Song Qing was thinking. This trip made the momentum to the extreme.
Near noon, Song Qing's ice boat came. There were not many guards he brought on this trip, about 500 people, and the giant bear-like bodyguard hammer followed him step by step.
After the ship stopped, Song Qing was not in a hurry to get off the ship, but took a large sedan chair brought by the ship and was carried off by eight strong bodyguards.
"This thief has such a big airs now. Damn, is he demonstrating to me?"
Huang Xin was furious, but he still bowed forward to salute.
"Huang Xingong welcomes the owner of the village"
Song Qing nodded to Huang Xin from the window of the sedan chair and said gently, "Let General Huang wait for a long time. Let's go to the city to talk and let everyone enter the city!"
After saying that, the curtain of the sedan chair was released, and the guards were ordered to continue to move forward without even the sedan chair.
Looking at Song Qing and the bodyguards, Huang Xin suddenly had a strange feeling. He always felt that there was something wrong, but he couldn't say it for a moment.
Although there is doubt in my heart, it is time to give up halfway?
He gritted his teeth, waved his hands to follow, and quickly chased Song Qing.