Angry Banana

Chapter 485: Embers (5)

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The fine rain continued to fall, with scattered fires in the camp. Although many people were gathered on this hillside, the guards and those on duty were well-organized, each doing their job. It didn't seem noisy, which showed the strict discipline of Tie Tianying's camp rules.

Inside the shed, the light flickered. When the young scholar named Cheng Zhouhai walked in, Tie Tianying pretended to be dealing with official business. Tie Tianying wouldn't ignore the people from the Secret Intelligence Division, but he wouldn't pay too much attention to them either. Meeting him in person was enough to show respect. As for what the other party had to say, he could listen, but there was no need to act on it. It would be best if the other party could leave satisfied after speaking, without hurting anyone's feelings.

Upon closer inspection, although the person was not old, his demeanor was calm. Half of his long robe was wet, showing that he had come in a hurry, with the attitude of handling some serious business. Tie Tianying appreciated this kind of temperament, but he hated the other party coming to his place to "handle" something. On the surface, he greeted him kindly, but he didn't expect that in less than a few words, the young man would disappoint him somewhat.

The conversation after the formal greetings was actually quite simple, because although the young man maintained courtesy, he did not speak quickly, but his meaning was straightforward.

"...The Ministry of Justice is handling the case, escorting the Fang bandits to the capital. In principle, the Secret Intelligence Division should not intervene," the young man cupped his hands and smiled, expressing his apology. "However, during my journey south, I heard some things. Uh... I had to come and consult with Lord Tie."

Tie Tianying's expression was indifferent: "Oh? I wonder what it is?"

Cheng Zhouhai lowered his head and pondered for a moment before speaking: "This time, Lord Tie and Lord Zong are chasing Fang Baihua, which is originally no problem. Even the layout in the middle, I have to applaud, but in the middle... there are some people with special identities. The Secret Intelligence Division investigated. If some of these names are allowed to go north, I am afraid that Prime Minister Qin and Mr. Ning and others will be worried, so I came overnight, wanting to see the Ministry of Justice's attitude on this matter."

Tie Tianying frowned: "...I don't know who these people with problematic identities are?"

"The matter has not yet been finalized, and I don't want to say that these people have problems with their identities..."

"Then I don't quite understand."

The room's light was relatively dim. In their conversation, except for the relatively quick greetings at the beginning, everything seemed slow and methodical. The young man smiled simply and pondered for a while.

"The Secret Intelligence Division does not want to directly participate in these matters. In fact, Head Constable Tie has been in office for so many years, he should understand what I mean. I am here with sincerity."

"Please enlighten me, Mr. Cheng."

Cheng Zhouhai looked at him and spoke faster, saying solemnly: "In the past two years, the Fang bandit rebellion shook Tiannan. The reasons for this, I believe Head Constable Tie is quite clear about it. Forgive me for speaking frankly, the Mani Sect has developed rapidly in Jiangnan. Although it has been bewitching a large number of ignorant commoners at the bottom, what really made it spread was that it also bewitched many wealthy households in Jiangnan, such as the Tang family in Jiangnan, who scattered their wealth to start an uprising for the Mani Sect, the Ba Dao Liu family, who made great efforts in the rebellion process, and Chen, Lü, Fang, He... Although it was the generals of the Ministry of War who defeated the Fang bandits, the Ministry of Justice was responsible for investigating this matter afterwards. Head Constable Tie understands how many people were killed in this, right?"

Tie Tianying watched him with a smile, but did not speak. The anger in his heart gradually gathered. Although this young man seemed calm, his inner heart was quite arrogant and conceited. It wasn't that there was anything wrong with the content of his words, but as it accumulated, it seemed that every sentence implied a condescending attitude.

"I had to come and consult," repeated deliberate mystery, speaking halfway. Although there is a lot of attention to officialdom, but everyone is not familiar, saying this, and "tacit understanding", more than 80% of the possibility is to explore the words. Cheng Zhouhai's words are in place, not stiff, ordinary people may be deceived, Tie Tianying has been in the business for many years, how can he be overcast by this means.

He didn't speak, and the young man looked at him, and smiled again: "The Secret Intelligence Division and the Ministry of Justice are both working for the court, but each has its own duties, Head Constable Tie also understands. Now the Northern Expedition is a really big event, opening a grand event that has not been seen in hundreds of years. The Prime Minister's Office is now responsible for integration and logistics, and the rear cannot be chaotic... In order to deal with the Fang bandits, the Secret Intelligence Division has spent a lot of effort. What about Fang Qifo, what about Fang Baihua, now for my Secret Intelligence Division, are all small things, but the Mani Sect cannot rise again."

As Cheng Zhouhai spoke, he had already stood by the table, tapping on the tabletop with his finger, staring into his eyes, and at the moment when his pupils shrank slightly, he said word by word: "Si Kongnan. Cannot rise again!"

Tie Tianying's face darkened, and he slowly stood up from there. At this time, he understood that the other party had indeed found out some things. After a moment, he pulled out a cold arc of smile from the corner of his mouth: "I... don't quite understand what Mr. Cheng specifically means, and I don't know who Si Kongnan is. The encirclement and suppression of Fang Baihua's line, indeed not only the Ministry of Justice is involved, but who is involved, what is the specific identity

, Has Mr. Cheng ever..."

"I don't care who it is!" The flame shook with a whoosh, Cheng Zhouhai slapped the table. Tie Tianying's eyes narrowed, and the young man took a step back and waved his hand. "I naturally know who it is! But this matter, no one can do it. How many of those large households who supported the Mani Sect and were then implicated? Now how many are beheaded? How many of them are determined to rebel, and naturally are those who are confused by the Mani Sect. Those people above... wouldn't they be confused? If the Mani Sect revives, who can bear this responsibility!"

Naturally, I am not the one to bear this responsibility... Tie Tianying sneered in his heart. The young man over there cupped his hands.

"I was momentarily agitated and offended Lord Tie, please forgive me. As I said, the Secret Intelligence Division is now responsible for this piece. This matter can be big or small, and I had to come to see Lord Tie first..."

Tie Tianying smiled: "I still don't know what Mr. Cheng specifically means. I'm afraid Mr. Cheng has misunderstood some things."

"Whether it is right or wrong, I also hope that I have misunderstood the matter. In short, the words have already been said." Cheng Zhouhai's expression had calmed down, and he cupped his hands again, "Of course, whether it is right or wrong, this matter is always not much related to the Ministry of Justice. I just hope that if Lord Tie finds any clues in the future, he can consider the interests of the world and carefully consider the pros and cons."

He paused: "As for the Secret Intelligence Division, there are not many manpower available in this area, but if we find any useful information, we should also communicate with Head Constable Tie. Honestly, we... now hope that this matter can be resolved as soon as possible, so as not to cause any more troubles."

Tie Tianying nodded with a smile. At this time, he was quite unhappy with this young man who came to point out the country, but in the officialdom, many times a polite refusal, not giving the other party any substantial things, is the way big people express their displeasure.

Therefore, when after a moment, the other party opened his mouth: "I have seen the records of the Prime Minister's Office. Fang Qifo, although a bandit, is also a hero of the time. He has been imprisoned here, I am afraid it will be inappropriate. I hope Head Constable Tie can send him north as soon as possible... In addition, I wonder if I can see this person, what kind of appearance is it, so that I can satisfy my curiosity. If Head Constable Tie can agree, I will just take a look from afar."

Tie Tianying refused him very kindly: "The Ministry of Justice has its own rules. Fang Qifo is, after all, one of the bandit leaders. These things cannot be accommodated. Please forgive me, Mr. Cheng."

These bookish people, usually busy pointing out the country, are quite curious about some celebrities. After all, if they have really met, they will have something to brag about in the future. After Tie Tianying refused, the other party's face was obviously somewhat disappointed. But then he suppressed his unhappiness and said something else.

"...Head Constable Tie's encirclement and suppression of Fang Baihua's line this time is still very effective, but Fang Bandit's line after all has some foundation, dead but not stiff. Some bandits are extremely vicious, and I have also heard of the He brothers who use copper hammers. I am afraid they have not died yet..."

"Judging from the news this afternoon, there is a group of people who are afraid of going to Yuzhen... In addition, there seems to be a loophole in the search of Qicun..."

"The people of the Ba Dao Camp are also difficult problems. Du Sha and others who have reached the realm of enlightenment, Liu Xigua, that woman... I heard that her knife is now lost in your hands, but she herself has not died, and is still difficult to deal with..."

"Besides there are..."

Seemingly wanting to show sincerity to the greatest extent, this young man said something with some content afterwards. Of course, among these words, due to the limited information collected by the Secret Intelligence Division, Tie Tianying still disdained to listen to a lot of the news. Occasionally perfunctory, they are all the opposite.

"Yuzhen is probably clean... This is our oversight..."

"Du Sha who has reached the realm of enlightenment... well, he is still powerful..."

"Liu Xigua's knife is here, she is naturally dead."

The other side smiled and looked over: "Head Constable Tie, don't joke, although she lost her knife, she escaped..."

Tie Tianying smiled, without refuting or confirming, this kind of thing is not important in itself, and there is no need to say more. The other party stared at him for a while, and waved his hand again: "Whatever." Then he said a few other things before cupping his hands and saying goodbye.

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In the flickering firelight, rapid steps passed through the camp. The splashed mud wet the hem of the long robe, and Zhu Biao followed from behind.

Due to Ning Yi's arrangement, only Zhu Biao accompanied him here today. After clarifying the news here in the afternoon, Ning Yi hurried over, went in for a not too long time, and then hurried out again. He didn't stop until he was out of the camp gate, and sighed. Zhu Biao frowned from behind and asked, "That Xigua..."

"She's not dead." Ning Yi held up an umbrella and stood there, letting out a breath, "In addition, Si Kongnan is really behind it..."

Zhu Biao nodded, but for a moment he didn't understand why the other party was okay, and he was still this attitude.

Ning Yi held up the umbrella, stood in the darkness outside the camp, lowered his head and thought for a while, and when he looked into the distance, his eyes were slightly solemn.

Under the current situation, this is already an unquestionable life and death kill. Confirming that Xigua was not killed because of losing the knife cannot prove that she is alive. He had a gambling nature since he was a child. Later, he gradually saw more and experienced more things. He gradually grasped the development of many situations and had a foundation for controlling everything. But in the face of the current situation, he can only sigh first.

There is naturally no grasp, and I don't know where to find luck. Even if what he hopes for is only that Xigua and Chen Fan can live - of course, perhaps also bring a few people from Ba Dao, but... this is basically the same thing, and now he can't even see the whole picture of the situation. Just as he was thinking this, when Chen Fan was about to fetch the carriage, someone suddenly rode a horse, but it was a subordinate of the Secret Intelligence Division, obviously with important intelligence, coming to find him.

"...Just now I found the news that among the remnants of the Fang bandits, the group with the account books went all the way north, and now they have entered the range of 200 miles nearby. The Ministry of Justice and the other side may be fully searching, some deaths and injuries... It seems that this person came to save Fang Baihua and them..."

Ning Yi thought for a while and nodded: "Go back."

On the other hand, in the shed in the camp, Tie Tianying was carrying his hands on his back, pacing back and forth for a while. After a while, a subordinate came in.

"Go to contact the capital... check a person." He frowned, "Guest of the Right Prime Minister's Office, Cheng Fang Cheng Zhouhai, I want to know what kind of person this is."

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