Chapter 1372 New Action Location

Fan Shuang was puzzled: "What is cocoa?"

"Oh, it's what you call Xiangle beans." He Lingchuan corrected, "Cocoa is what people call it outside."

The people of Yao country call cocoa "Xiangle beans" because the food made from it has a strong and exotic fragrance, which makes people feel satisfied and happy when drinking it. From He Lingchuan's observation, the local production, processing and preparation of cocoa are quite mature, and even used in pastries.

When merchant ships entering and leaving the Golden Plains docked at the Yangshan Islands, He Lingchuan also saw this kind of "Xiangle beans" products. The price is expensive, but it is said that the supply is in short supply. It is deeply loved by the upper-class nobles in Mou and Ya.

Since he came to Zhuowei, He Lingchuan would definitely not let go of this good thing. The high unit price, small volume and large consumption are the most popular products for ocean-going merchants.

"Is this also produced outside?"

He Lingchuan smiled: "In a very far place."

He also felt a little emotional in his heart. The prosperity and happiness of Yao country already looks a bit like Lingxu City.

At night, Dong Rui sneaked to find him.

Wang Fubao and other Yangshan guards went to wait outside the door. They seemed to be enjoying the cool air in groups of three or two, but they were actually guarding the door to prevent strangers from approaching.

Dong Rui closed the doors and windows, and He Lingchuan used the soul-catching mirror to scan the room and make sure that the surroundings were safe, and then he put up a soundproof barrier.

"You have a plan, right?" Dong Rui asked him, "Are we really going to implement it in Zhuowei?"

"Yes." He Lingchuan dipped his finger in tea and drew a simple map on the table, "I originally planned several places to start. Mangzhou is the second-best choice, but since we have come here, there is no better choice."

"The first choice is Taoshui?"

"Yes, but something happened to the Feng family in Taoshui, which disrupted our plan." He Lingchuan always has to make several plans when planning big things to avoid complications and being at a loss. "It's not impossible to go to Mangzhou, but the risk is greater."

"From the sand table, Zhuowei is also about 40 miles away from Mangzhou. The actual walking distance is 70 miles, which is suitable for snails." He continued, "This area also welcomes the rainy season, and the soil is moist, which helps us to come and go without a trace."

"But if we go further east, the plain ends and we enter the mountains, which is no longer a terrain with a network of rivers. If it doesn't rain there, snails can't escape more than five or six miles." He Lingchuan said seriously, "In addition to Mangzhou, there is actually one last place to take action. However, we must leave room for doing things and try to avoid the 'last choice'."

The last choice is that there is no choice, and we have to go even if we have to bite the bullet.

If they miss Mangzhou, they may only have one last chance, and they will inevitably fall into impatience and worry about gains and losses.

When dealing with an opponent like Xue Zongwu, you can't be impatient.

"On the night of the action, we will stay in Zhuowei, under the eyes of Fan Shuang and the royal guards." He drew a circle on the table, "Xue Zongwu's death has nothing to do with us. They are all our alibis."

"Xue Zongwu married his mentor's daughter. The Taoist Qingni Mountain where he learned his art is very famous in the central part of the Shining Gold Plain. His master and father-in-law Qi Yunsheng was born in a traditional wealthy family in Yao Country and was once the chief elder of Qingni Mountain. He was very successful when he was young, but I heard that he was also ruthless. Several unsolved cases in Yao Country were related to him, including disputes between clans. It seems that Xue Zongwu is like a younger version of Qi Yunsheng. But this elder Qi retired a few years ago and moved back to Mangzhou to live."

"Wow, his father-in-law's resume is also very heavy."

Since He Lingchuan decided on the plan of the Black Armor Army, he began to think about Xue Zongwu, the big goal, and spent a lot of effort to get his information. Oh, it would be great if there was an informant who knows everything.

Lingshan finally recommended a candidate to him, Tu Yuanhong, but was killed by Xue Zongwu.

"So Xue Zongwu has to visit Mangzhou when he passes by, to pay a visit to his father-in-law?"

"Yes. Although Qi Yunsheng is well-fed, he still has a wide network of contacts in the court of Yaoguo and Qingnei Mountain, and it is said that the wealth he has accumulated is also quite amazing. He and Xue Zongwu are a powerful combination as the father-in-law and son-in-law. Without the financial resources, reputation, connections and guidance of his father-in-law, Xue Zongwu would not be able to act so recklessly. Therefore, when Xue Zongwu passes by Mangzhou, it is reasonable for him to go there."

"Recently, many officials and nobles have passed by Mangzhou, and they will all visit Qi Yunsheng, so the whole Mangzhou must be bustling at that time."

He Lingchuan enlarged Mangzhou on the sand table: "Qi Yunsheng's villa is located on Xiaotao Mountain in Mangzhou. At that time, it should be crowded with people, and many other dignitaries will also come. In. When Xue Zongwu went to visit his father-in-law, he couldn't bring all two hundred elite soldiers into the mansion, otherwise it would not be a visit from the younger generation, but a show of force. "

"So, he had the least guards around him at that time?"

"It stands to reason. But his father-in-law is not an easy person to deal with. Even though the chief elder of Qingnei Mountain is over 60 years old, his cultivation is still profound."

"Xue Zongwu himself is a hard bone to chew, plus the chief elder of Qingnei Mountain, and Mangzhou is his territory." Dong Rui raised his fingers and gestured one by one, "Why not forget it, it's also good to change the target."

He Lingchuan smiled: "When we made a fuss in the Heavenly Palace, do you know why Fang Canran and Lingshan had to get involved?"

"Because the effect is very good?"

"Because the Zhaixing Tower burned by Zhuoju and Lingxu City destroyed by Lingshan were both brilliant achievements, and both had shocking effects!" He Lingchuan said softly, "Fang Canran told me that since then, the number of forces approaching Lingshan has skyrocketed. In just two years, it has exceeded the past fifty years! Even the several small countries under Beijia's control have wavered and have tried to test it."

You are famous and have raised the banner of anti-Bejia, so there will be people who will join you.

"Killing Xue Zongwu is the same. It will shock Yaoguo and announce Shanjin. I can't miss this effect!" Without killing the great evil of Yaoguo and chewing the real hard bones, the Nine Nether Emperor cannot truly represent "justice" and the image of the Black Armor Army cannot be truly deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.

Killing Xue Zongwu to sacrifice to the sky is an important link that He Lingchuan cannot avoid in Shanjin's plan.

In this regard, Dong Rui only asked: "Where to start?"

"Remember Huang Shen? Fan Shuang said that his father was originally the governor of Tianshui City, and was imprisoned and beheaded four or five months ago." He Lingchuan smiled, "In fact, according to Qian Yu, the manager, Huang was the middleman for several secret transactions of Xue Zongwu. The amount involved... is very large!"

Qian Yu made the core accounts for Xue Zongwu, and Huang's name appeared several times, and even withdrew a lot of money from Xue Zongwu. The two sides had close contacts, and Qian Yu remembered everything.

Dong Rui said strangely: "General Xue is really a big businessman."