Chapter 544: Guo Zhong’s Death

Tong Fang returned to the inn where she was staying, and told Cui Mo everything that happened to her in the palace: "Brother-in-law, who do you think that person would be?" humble. If this person's status is not high, it is impossible for her to dare to say such a thing to herself without the concubine asking her to speak.

After listening, Cui Mo said: "She is the Nanny Quan I told you about. This person is not only the concubine's nurturing nun, but also the concubine's mentor." secret.

Tong Fang said with some disbelief: "I heard that Nanny Quan is over fifty years old, but I see that person is only about forty years old." People in their teens look about forty. It is also because of the ups and downs for two years before, otherwise he would look younger than now.

Cui Mo said: "The person you are talking about must be Sister Quan, there is no doubt about it. Ah Fang, what do you think about this? It is a good thing that Sister Quan likes you and wants to accept you as an apprentice, but the conditions are too harsh You are still young, so you have to think it through before making a decision." Cui Mo didn't feel that Mammy Quan was unreasonable, and it's normal for her to be a bit demanding in teaching her skills. Moreover, Mammy Quan didn't force Tong Fang, but let her make her own choice.

Tong Fang shook her head, and said the same sentence as before: "Brother-in-law, when Xiang Weiguo reconciles with me, I don't want to marry again." After a pause, Tong Fang said: "Brother-in-law, if my parents ask me Where is it, brother-in-law, please don't tell them." The behavior of Tong Fang's parents broke her heart in this reconciliation. She has done what she should do, and there is nothing else she can do. And the palace is heavily guarded, as long as she doesn't take the initiative to reveal her identity, her parents will not be able to find her.

Hearing this, Cui Mo asked, "Are you really determined not to marry again? Ah Fang, once you decide on this matter, there is no room for repentance." If A Fang dares to go back, then there is no place for Tong Fang in the Northwest up.

Tong Fang said firmly: "I've already made up my mind. And I think, if I can be like Aunt Quan, I will be very happy." Aunt Quan is respected by the princess, and she doesn't worry about her old age, and she can live without getting married. pretty good.

Cui Mo fell silent for a rare moment, and said, "You can decide for yourself! As for your parents, don't worry, they don't dare to make trouble even if they know you are in the palace."

The next morning, Tong Fang entered the palace and told her decision. After finishing speaking, Tong Fang knelt on the ground and said, "Mama, I can swear to God. If I..."

Yu Xi interrupted her before she finished speaking. Yu Xi said: "If you promise, it will be done, there is no need to swear any poisonous oath." Yuxi doesn't believe in any poisonous oath, if the oath is really useful, there are so many wicked people in the world. If you really want to, you will naturally obey, if you don't want to make an oath, it's useless.

The matter was settled, and Tong Fang moved into the palace that afternoon. Sister Quan did not ask Tong Fang to be a teacher, but asked her to read characters and identify herbs first. Only after passing the test can one formally learn art from a teacher. Before learning a teacher, one must lay the foundation.

Yan Wushuang was talking to Meng Nian about planting yams. Liaodong had to fight against the Donghu people every year, so the days of the people in Liaodong were similar to those in the Northwest. After Yan Wushuang took power, he promulgated many decrees to benefit the people in Liaodong, but the idea was good, but the effect was not very good. It's not that Yan Wushuang's decree to benefit the people is not good, it's just that the officialdom in Liaodong has not been thoroughly rectified before. These officials deceived others, and the common people could not enjoy the decree to benefit the people. Therefore, these decrees are equivalent to a dead letter. After Yan Wushuang found out, he sent imperial envoys to search out a group of corrupt officials, who were all beheaded. It is also now that the officialdom in Liaodong is considered clearer.

Meng Nian said: "My lord, I think the yield of artichokes is high, and it would be great if it can be promoted in Liaodong." The situation in Liaodong is the same as that in Northwest China. Shandong and other grain producing areas.

The yield of this potato is so high, it would be a pity if it is not promoted in Liaodong.

Yan Wushuang said: "You can handle this matter, don't make any mistakes." The yield of artichokes is high, and when it is popularized in Liaodong, the common people will not worry about what they don't eat in winter, and they will starve to death again.

For Liaodong, Yan Wushuang has extremely deep feelings. That's why he promulgated a series of decrees to benefit the people after he took power, but unfortunately the result was completely opposite to what he thought. In fact, if possible, he also hopes that the people and soldiers in Liaodong can live a good life like the Northwest. It's a pity that he didn't have the same luck as Yun Qing and Han's, not only looting so much money from corrupt officials, but also finding Ji Xuan's hidden treasure. Yunqing got the money. Not only can it reduce the burden on the people, but it can also do many things. Deep in Yan Wushuang's heart, he was still very envious of Yunqing and Yuxi's fortune.

Meng Nian thought for a while and said, "Then let the farmers follow the Northwest method and plant every month. After two years of trial planting, they will know which month is the most suitable for planting." The climate is different in different places. Similarly, the suitable growing months for plants are also different, so this has to be tested in advance.

Yan Wushuang nodded and said, "It's best to find another crop that has a high yield and is suitable for Liaodong." Yan Wushuang believes that as long as you are willing, you can always find it.

Meng Nian nodded, and then told Yan Wushuang about Liaodong. Now the imperial court really controls the three provinces of Hebei, Shandong and Shanxi except Liaodong, and other places have lost control.

Tang Bo opened the curtain and walked in, and said to Yan Wushuang, "My lord, Guo Zhong has been poisoned, and I don't know whether he is alive or dead." Guo Zhong is one of Yan Wushuang's most trusted subordinates, otherwise he would not be able to protect the imperial city. errands.

Yan Wushuang asked as he walked, "How could Guo Zhong be poisoned?" With the assassination of Qiu Dashan, Yan Wushuang and his confidants were very concerned about their own safety, so it was difficult to succeed in such things as assassination and assassination.

Tang Bo also said solemnly: "Today is the time for Guo Zhong to take a rest. He went to Yang's dog meat restaurant in Yangjiao Hutong to drink, but someone poisoned the wine." I know that Guo Zhong likes to eat dog meat. But the Yang Family Dog Meat Restaurant tastes authentic. After Guo Zhong came to the capital to inquire about such a place, he went there in disguise. As a result, I was overwhelmed by the chef's craftsmanship. When he is free on weekdays, he will disguise himself and go over there to eat meat and drink.

Yan Wushuang's complexion became even worse: "Guo Zhong used to go to the dog meat restaurant in disguise before, and no one knew his identity. But this time, he was prepared to serve Guo Zhong." Yan Wushuang said It means that something is wrong inside them.

Tang Bo didn't say anything.

Meng Nian did not quite agree with Yan Wushuang's words: "My lord, the dog meat restaurant has a complex population, and it is not impossible for someone to recognize Ah Zhong." They were the only ones who knew that Guo Zhong would go to the dog meat restaurant in disguise to eat dog meat, and the few of them They are all like brothers to Guo Zhong, and no one will harm him.

Yan Wushuang said: "I'm afraid I'm afraid that someone who cares will listen to me if I said something unintentionally." The few people who knew the inside story purposely told others that it was impossible, but they couldn't help but say it while drinking. Even if I said it myself, I probably forgot it, and this is the scariest thing. Because at that time, even the person who leaked the secret will not be found out.

Meng Nian nodded and said: "It's not impossible, but the most suspicious person should be the people in the tavern. The murderer must be hiding among those people." Guo Zhong often went to Yang's dog meat shop to eat dog meat, and Meng Nian was very suspicious. Disapproved, he thought it was too dangerous. Meng Nian had persuaded Guo Zhong before, saying that if he liked the cook's craftsmanship, he would recruit people into the mansion, and let the cook cook if he wanted to eat. But Guo Zhong said that the chef made it at home, it was not as tasty as the dog meat restaurant, and there was no atmosphere. After persuading him twice, Meng Nian stopped talking. If he knew that such a thing would happen, he must have urged him at that time.

When Yan Wushuang arrived at the dog meat restaurant, Guo Zhong was already out of breath. At this time, the imperial doctor invited has not yet arrived. But there is already a doctor in the dog meat restaurant.

Seeing Yan Wushuang, the doctor immediately knelt on the ground and said: "My lord, what General Guo drank is poison that seals the throat with blood, and this old man is powerless."

Yan Wushuang ignored the doctor, but walked to Guo Zhong's body. Looking at Guo Zhong's bluish complexion, Yan Wushuang's eyes flashed with a lustful light: "What kind of poison is it?"

The doctor shook his head and said, "Forgive me, my lord, I have never seen that kind of poison." This should be a new type of poison.

Doctor Zhang came over and explained the poison to Yan Wushuang. Guo Zhongzhong's poison is extracted from the seeds of ppl. The seeds of the plover flower are very poisonous, and animals will be poisoned to death if they accidentally eat it. The poison that was poured into Guo Zhong's wine was still refined, and even gods could not save it.

Yan Wushuang had regained his composure at this time, and asked: "Where is this kind of plovers produced?" I hope it's not the place he thought.

[UU Reading 00kxs] Doctor Zhang said: "This thing is found in many places." It is impossible to know who the murderer is from the source of the poison.

Yan Wushuang stopped talking nonsense, but carried Guo Zhong's body out with Qiu Dashan himself. Seeing Yan Wushuang's sullen and silent expression, the others felt a little scared in their hearts. Because it showed that Yan Wushuang was extremely angry.

Meng Nian arrested all the people who were in the mutton restaurant and put them in cells, and then started interrogating them one by one. After interrogating for a long time, Meng Nian told Yan Wushuang the result: "According to everyone's confession, the poison should have been poisoned by Xiao Er, who had just arrived at the dog meat restaurant for half a month. We found Xiao Er's poison in the well water of the dog meat restaurant. Corpse."

Yan Wushuang asked: "Then what is the identity of Xiao Er?" Generally, this kind of restaurant recruits people, and there are more requirements. One of the most important points is that it must be trusted by acquaintances or guaranteed by reliable people. After all, it is food, if you have bad intentions and want to poison people to death, the store will not be able to afford it.

Meng Nian explained the identity of Xiaoer: "This person lives in the Yang family alley, but his parents have both died and there is only one younger brother left. I have already sent someone to find his younger brother."

Yan Wushuang said with a cold face: "Find him for me, search every corner and look for it." This Xiaoer was smart, and committed suicide first because he was afraid of being tortured. But the blood debt needs to be paid in blood.

Meng Nian nodded and said: "My lord, don't worry, we will definitely catch the murderer and avenge Ah Zhong." He didn't die on the battlefield but died in a conspiracy, Meng Nian felt heavy in his heart. (to be continued)